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Rolling Quartz Returns to America for the "My Turn" Tour
Rolling Quartz is at the forefront of Korean rock, which historically has not had a lot of international shows. As mentioned previously, Rolling Quartz is composed of members from two...
Brian Lee - 04-06-2026
Jiluka USA Tour - "DeViLs"
Jiluka is a Japanese visual kei band that is quickly making inroads in America.
Brian Lee - 26-05-2026
Dreamcatcher Company's ChRocktikal First US Tour "The Beginning"
ChRocktikal is a Korean rock band headed by Lee Si Yeon along with Lee Wonseok, Lee Junyoung, and Je Gwanwoo. You might recognize that very first name from the K-Pop...
Brian Lee - 07-05-2026
Baby V.O.X Reunites for Rare 2026 U.S. Concert at Pechanga Resort Casino in California
Big news for K-pop fans! First-generation K-pop icons Baby V.O.X just announced that they will be reuniting for a rare live performance in the United States for a special solo...
Deborah Chiu - 22-04-2026
Anime News
One Piece Night Returns to Dodger Stadium July 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers and anime studio Toei Animation have officially renewed their partnership for a one-day stadium promotion celebrating the global hit series ONE PIECE. Scheduled for Thursday, July...
Theodore Mak - 27-05-2026
Meet the Creators of Blue Lock & Witch Hat Atelier at Anime Expo's Kodansha House
Anime Expo and Kodansha, the publisher behind iconic works like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Attack on Titan, just announced that they will be partnering for this year's popular Kodansha...
Deborah Chiu - 30-04-2026
aespa and RIIZE Perform Theme Songs for KILL BLUE Anime
Global K-pop groups aespa and RIIZE have been revealed as the opening and ending theme artists for the upcoming anime adaptation of KILL BLUE, based on the manga by Tadatoshi...
Theodore Mak - 05-03-2026
New Ghost in the Shell Scheduled for July 2026; New Trailer and Music Team Revealed
In a surprise announcement coinciding with the opening of the "Ghost in the Shell" exhibition at NODE Tokyo, the brand-new Ghost in the Shell TV anime series has been announced...
Theodore Mak - 07-02-2026
Patlabor Returns with New Theatrical Anime “Patlabor EZY,” Trailer Revealed
The Patlabor franchise is officially returning with a brand-new anime project titled Patlabor EZY, and a new trailer has been released ahead of its 2026 debut.
Theodore Mak - 20-01-2026
Gaming News
NIS America Starbites Gets a Release Date For May 21
The upcoming sci-fi RPG STARBITES is set to launch on May 21, 2026, across a wide array of platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam)...
Ken Dubois - 19-03-2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 Hits the Dolby Theatre This June
Summer Game Fest is set to take over Los Angeles from June 5–8, 2026, headlined by a massive two-hour live showcase at the iconic Dolby Theatre on Friday, June 5...
Ken Dubois - 23-02-2026
Resident Evil Requiem Gets New Trailer with Some New Reveals - PlayStation State of Play
Todays PlayStation State of play shared a deeper look at the horrors awaiting players in Resident Evil Requiem. Releasing on February 27, 2026, the title marks a bold step for...
Ken Dubois - 12-02-2026
NIS America and Happinet Announce Brigandine: Abyss
NIS America has partnered with Happinet to bring Brigandine: Abyss to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. This new entry in the storied strategy RPG franchise...
Ken Dubois - 12-02-2026
First Two Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies are set for Physical Release this Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2013
SANTA MONICA, CA (April 10, 2013) – This July, Madoka Magica fans will get their wish granted. Aniplex of America has just announced that the first two Puella Magi Madoka Magica movies Part 1 –Beginnings- and Part 2 –Eternal- will be available on Blu-ray at the end of July. Following its run in theaters worldwide, the demand for the Madoka Magica movies continues to grow everyday with requests for more show times. The not-so-typical story of a middle school girl named Madoka Kaname and her decision to become a magical girl continues to take the world by storm. Part 1 and Part 2 of the Madoka Magica movies retells the original TV series and is set for the big screen. These movies are a must-own for Madoka Magica fans or anybody who is just experiencing Madoka Magica for the first time.
That one game that you've all been waiting for is finally arriving on a PSN near you....so you can stop with your plans to sacrifice your first-born child to the Prinny Gods now.
BURLINGAME, Calif. – March 5, 2013 – Today, TECMO KOEI America is thrilled to announce that the latest installment in the fan-favorite Atelier series, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk for the PlayStation®3, ships to retailers nationwide today. Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk is sure to fulfill the desires of every alchemy RPG fan with new features, battle system additions, and brand-new storyline and characters. Fans of the series will have even more to explore with future DLC releases of new costumes, characters, additional areas, and more! Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk follows the story of Ayesha Altugle, a girl who has been living alone in a secluded workshop ever since her grandfather died and her younger sister went missing a few years ago. She supports herself by making and selling medicine. As the story begins, she finds out that her younger sister IS alive somewhere in the world. Now, she must devote herself to finding her younger sister. Her journey to keep her promise begins...
SANTA MONICA, CA (March 4, 2013) – Following its recent release of the Oreimo Blu-ray Disc Set last month, Aniplex of America Inc. announced the acquisition of the second season of Oreimo and that the series will be streaming online. Oreimo's highly anticipated sequel will be available streaming just hours after its initial airing in Japan. After Kyosuke and the others overcome the crisis of Kirino suddenly leaving to study abroad, what kind of craziness will her "life counseling" cause next? In addition to their streaming plans, Aniplex of America is also planning on a home release version of Oreimo 2 on disc. Details about the physical release will be announced on a later date.
New VOCALOID3 Megpoid English Launch Event
Offers Hot Beats, Live Vocaloid Dancers and Vocaloid Workshops
San Francisco, CA, February 21, 2012 – NEW PEOPLE, Inc, a San Francisco-based entertainment company bringing the latest examples of Japanese popular culture to North American shores, celebrates the latest wave of the Vocaloid music phenomenon as it presents a special FREE Megpoid Launch Event featuring Vocalekt Visions on Sunday, March 3rd.
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aespa and RIIZE Perform Theme Songs for KILL BLUE Anime
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