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Sony completes purchase of Crunchyroll from AT&T

August 9, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer

Last December, Sony, through their Funimation Global Group (former Flower Mound, Texas office pictured above), made public its intent to acquire anime streaming service Crunchyroll. Today, the ink has dried on that deal which officially brings Crunchyroll under the umbrella …

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Crunchyroll tops 5 million subscribers, partners with Cinestar Pictures for Dark Star Squadron

August 5, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll 5 million+ subscribers

In the days leading up to their online convention, Crunchyroll has announced they’ve partnered with Cinestar Pictures to create a new animated space series titled Dark Star Squadron. After an exciting evening out in a stolen starship, four students discover …

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Manga

September Manga drops from Viz Media

August 4, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Viz Media logo

Summer may not be over, but Viz Media’s manga line-up is still pretty hot. New acquisitions bring familiar (and favourite franchises) with Animal Crossing: New Horizons-Deserted Island Diary and Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance to manga …

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Heat Wave to hit Metro Vancouver Thursday

July 28, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Stanley Park - Lions' Gate Bridge

The heat is on again with southwestern British Columbia to experience higher than normal temperatures as another high pressure system moves over the region starting tomorrow. Unlike the deadly heat wave that gripped much of the Pacific Northwest at the …

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The Otaku Culture

Anime, manga and video games at the 2020 Summer Olympics

July 28, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Kingdom Hearts III - Thebes

It’s no surprise that with the 2020 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo, Japan that anime, manga and video games would work their way into this global sporting event. During the opening ceremonies on Friday, the world watched as participant …

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Conventions

Virtual Crunchyroll convention a week away; programming revealed

July 28, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021

With Virtual Crunchyroll Expo a week away, the team has been hard at work behind the scenes preparing for an amazing three-day free online anime convention running August 5th – 7th, 2021. Setup to resemble a giant city overflowing with …

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Anime, Videos

Upcoming Dragon Ball Super film title revealed

July 24, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Dragon Ball Super: Broly

On Friday, the title an a brief look at the forthcoming Dragon Ball Super movie was revealed during an online Dragon Ball panel held virtually as part of the San Diego Comic-Con@Home event. With the voice of Goku, Masako Nozawa, …

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Hockey

Seattle Kraken build roster, to face Canucks at home opener

July 21, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Seattle Kraken logo

The Seattle Kraken has selected their team, picking from each current team in the NHL, in preparation for their first season on ice which begins in October. Joining the West Coast team are 15 forwards, 12 defensemen and three goaltenders. …

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Anime, Videos

Fena: Pirate Princess sets sail on August 14, 2021

July 21, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fena: Pirate Princess

The winds are perfect with Fena: Pirate Princess setting sail on August 14th, 2021 on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll. Adult Swim will broadcast the English-dubbed version on their television channel, while Crunchyroll will stream the subtitled episodes outside of Japan. …

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Local

BC Ferries reduces fuel rebate as fuel costs increase

July 15, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
BC Ferries Coastal Celebration

Taking a trip to the island is about to get a little more pricey as BC Ferries lowers the fuel rebate on fares from 1.5% to 0.5% in response to rising fuel prices. Starting August 1st, 2021, customers will pay …

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