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Theodore Mak

Theodore Mak

Theodore is the current Executive Editor of The-O Network.

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Ren Nagase, a member of the Jpop duo King & Prince, will star in his first Netflix Original film, titled Drawing Closer (余命一年の僕が、余命半年の君と出会った話). The film, directed by Takahiro Miki, follows the story of aspiring artist Akito Hayasaka (Nagase), who is diagnosed with a cardiac tumor and has less than a year to live. During his difficult time, he meets Haruna Sakurai (Natsuki Deguchi), who also has a limited lifespan. Together, they find solace and color in each other's presence.

Japanese rock band Queen Bee, known for their music featured in popular anime series such as Tokyo Ghoul:re, Dororo, Chainsaw Man, and Oshi no Ko, will be performing for the first time in New York City at Sony Hall on April 2nd.
Monday, 04 December 2023 08:44

Fan Expo SF 2023 Report

Fan Expo returned for its second year in the heart of San Francisco on Thanksgiving weekend. Not only is Fan Expo an event for people from all different fandoms (such as movies, television, video games, comic books, anime, cosplay, Sci-Fi, etc.), but also across generations. 

 

Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ) has launched its "Art × Entertainment" project, aiming to appreciate and recognize unique talents and create a platform for contemporary artists. The inaugural exhibition, "SHIGETO KOYAMA CCMS experiment OBAKE," will take place in New York City at NowHere (40 Wooster Street, First Floor) from November 9th to November 22nd, 2023. Renowned artist Shigeto Koyama will present his acclaimed animated work and delve into the creative process, aiming to break free from traditional art boundaries and offer fresh perspectives on anime.

Like others, I have immersed myself in the world of Animal Crossing during the pandemic, finding solace and joy in its slice-of-life gameplay and charming characters. So, when news of Hello Kitty Island Adventures broke, a game that seemed to bear a striking resemblance to Animal Crossing but with the addition of beloved Sanrio characters, I was excited but skeptical at the same time. Find out if Hello Kitty Island Adventure lives up to the Animal Crossing legacy.

Studio Trigger, the renowned animation powerhouse, celebrated their highly anticipated anime adaptation of Ryoko Kui's beloved manga, Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) at Anime Expo 2023. Following the world premiere episode screening, our team had the privilege of learning more about the series through a roundtable press interview with Kentaro Kumagai, the voice behind the young swordsman Laios, and Sayaka Sembongi, who lends her talents to the skilled magician Marcille. Join us in our interview transcript to discover their thoughts and experiences working on Delicious in Dungeon.

At Anime Expo 2023, Netflix revealed that the beloved voice cast from the Japanese One Piece anime series will be dubbing the upcoming live-action adaptation. A video showcased during the panel featured an encounter between Iñaki Godoy, who portrays Monkey D. Luffy in the live-action version, and Mayumi Tanaka, the iconic voice behind Luffy's character.

You can watch this video below.

First announced back in March with little details, Pokemon Concierge is an upcoming stop-motion collaboration between Netflix and The Pokemon company produced by dwarf studios. The series will follow the story of Haru, brought to life by the talented Japanese actress and singer Non (Rena Nonen). Behind closed doors, hear what Non shared about the highly anticipated Pokemon Concierge at Anime Expo 2023.

Spiral Cats, the renowned South Korean professional cosplay team, is set to make their annual appearance at Anime Expo 2023.

Netflix has just unveiled the highly anticipated teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series, One Piece. Alongside the trailer, the streaming giant also announced the long-awaited release date.

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