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September’s Nintendo Direct shows upcoming Switch titles for the next 12 months

September 14, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

Nintendo still has a lot planned for its Switch console going into 2024, with plenty of titles from itself and third-party developers as revealed during this morning’s Nintendo Direct video. Hosted by Shinya Takahashi, General Manager of the Entertainment Planning …

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Music, The Otaku Culture

Hatsune Miku to tour North America in 2024

September 12, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Miku Expo 2024 North America

Virtual singing sensation Hatsune Miku is returning to North America to perform live in concert with stops in Canada, the United States and Mexico for Miku Expo 2024, sponsored by Crunchyroll. Following the cancellation of the 2020 tour, the Vocaloids …

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Local, The Otaku Culture

Shop all things cute at KawaiiCon Vancouver

September 12, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
KawaiiCon Vancouver

If chibi characters, pastel colours and Asian treats are your thing, head on over to KawaiiCon Vancouver between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Browse more than 70 vendors and local …

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Anime, The Otaku Culture

Maou Sadao appears in McDonald’s commercial

September 11, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Devil is a Part-Timer!

Ever seen a demon king serve up fries? In The Devil is a Part-Timer!, he does just that, but at parody restaurant MgRonald’s. And it’s enough for multinational burger chain McDonald’s to take notice by including Maou in their new …

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The Otaku Culture

Strut Shibuya in style with Uniqlo and Jujutsu Kaisen

September 11, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Jujutsu Kaisen - Hidden Inventory/Premature Death Arc

Japanese fast fashion retailer Uniqlo through their UT line-up have unveiled five new t-shirts designed with artwork from the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. The tops come with imagery of Satoru Gojo, Seguru Geto, Toji Fushiguro and the promotional art …

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Anime, Videos

Blue Exorcist anime to return in January 2024

September 10, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-

The third season of the Blue Exorcist anime will broadcast in January 2024 as revealed during the Aniplex Online Fest 2023. Titled Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-, details regarding the cast and crew alongside a teaser poster and promotional video …

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Anime, Movies

Hayao Miyazaki still hard at work despite media reports

September 8, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli’s epic The Boy and the Heron opened at the Toronto International Film Festival amid word that it was Miyazaki’s final project. That’s not the case according to a studio executive who is attending the festival and was interviewed …

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Anime, Videos

Dubbed episodes of Attack on Titan Final Season coming to Crunchyroll

September 7, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1

The end of Attack on Titan is near, with the English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Russian dubbed episodes of Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1 coming to Crunchyroll on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 …

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Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron arrives in Canadian theatres on December 8

September 6, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Boy and the Heron

At long last, fans are getting their first look at the trailer for Studio Ghibli’s upcoming release, The Boy and The Heron, which opens in theatres across Canada and the United States on December 8th, 2023. Prior to the Japanese …

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Food and Drink, Local

Japanese marketplace returns to Robson Square this weekend

September 5, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Japan Market

The wildly popular Japan Market is back at Robson Square Ice Rink on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, 2023 for Japanese-inspired apparel, accessories, artwork, artisan goods and treats! Peruse the stalls setup in the covered rink for artwork, …

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