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chilldspot release music video to mark completion of Saturn Return

May 22, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
chilldspot - "HIRUNE NO KUNI" header

Japanese band chilldspot have shared a music video that was created to commemorate the completion of the manga Saturn Return by Akane Torikai and published by Shogakukuan’s Big Comic Spirits imprint. Titled “HIRUNE NO KUNI” (The Land of Naps) utilizes …

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Anime, Videos

New anime added to Crunchyroll’s 2023 line-up

May 22, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll logo

Anime Central took place in Rosemont, Illinois over the weekend, and anime streaming giant Crunchyroll was in attendance where they revealed new series on their way to their platform in the coming months. For those who couldn’t make it, they’ve …

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Tears of the Kingdom gives boost to aging Nintendo Switch

May 22, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Just three days after the May 12th launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is celebrating some of the milestones the game has surpassed in such a short span. This is the latest title released on …

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Theatres in Canada to screen PSYCHO-PASS: Providence this summer

May 21, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
PSYCHO-PASS: Providence

The thrilling science-fiction anime PSYCHO-PASS is coming to the big screen globally this summer, thanks to Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. PSYCHO-PASS: Providence will appear in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English in theatres across …

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Crunchyroll powers up Duolingo with hit anime phrases

May 21, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll x Duolingo

Watching anime opens fans up to the Japanese language, giving streaming service Crunchyroll an opportunity to partner with translation app Duolingo. This collaboration coincides upon the sixth anniversary of the Japanese language course on Duolingo, adding some 50 popular phrases …

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Anime, Videos

Netflix brings Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune to Canada this month

May 13, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune

Netflix has secured the rights to the anime adaptation of the Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune novels, arriving on the streaming service in Canada starting May 18th, 2023. Shoren, head of the Pan-Star System Trade Federation, exerts an iron-fist over the …

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Anime, Videos

Crunchyroll to stream K-Pop superhero show Bastions this weekend

May 10, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Bastions

What’s better than K-Pop and anime? An animated series featuring some of the hottest K-Pop stars! South Korean producer Thymos Media has created Bastions, a five-part series, which will begin streaming each Saturday on Crunchyroll, starting May 13th, 2023. “Crunchyroll …

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Canadian passport receives major design overhaul; renewals coming online

May 10, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canada passport 2023

Canadians applying for a new passport will get a stylish new document to flash at customs checkpoints worldwide. The Canadian government unveiled earlier today a redesigned passport that integrates a number of new security elements to combat forgeries. Noticeable changes …

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Manga, Videos

Read manga on the go with a new app from Viz Media

May 9, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Viz Media logo

North American distributor of anime and manga Viz Media has unveiled a new mobile app simply titled Viz Manga which brings the latest English-translated chapters the same day they appear in Japan. While the Viz Manga app is free to …

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News

King Charles III to appear on Canadian currency

May 8, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
King Charles III

It’s official. The Government of Canada has confirmed that King Charles III will replace Queen Elizabeth II on all coins and bank notes, though a timeline for when this will happen was not mentioned. The Royal Canadian Mint has already …

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