This year marks the 35th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro, and Hirokatsu Kihara attended FanimeCon 2023 as a Guest of Honor to discuss his time …
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Hirokatsu Kihara’s Pursuit of the Paranormal Takes Him to the Winchester House
Ghost story writer Hirokatsu Kihara has been interested in the supernatural ever since he was young. As a Guest of Honor at FanimeCon 2023, the …
A Conversation with Auli’i Cravalho About Disney Series ‘Hailey’s On It’
Disney’s newest upcoming series, Hailey’s On It, tells the story of Hailey (Auli’i Cravalho) and Scott (Manny Jacinto), two childhood best friends who set off …
BAND-MAID’s Miku Kobato Talks About 10th Anniversary and 2023 North American Tour
While Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has toured the world numerous times, this year’s tour marks a special milestone: their 10th anniversary. In a conversation with …
Singer-Songwriter Hyejin Talks About ‘What a Shame!’ EP and Asian Representation in Music
Singer-songwriter Hyejin first decided she wanted to pursue a career in music during her freshman year of high school in Seoul, South Korea. During that …
Catching Up with MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny
The five wolves of MAN WITH A MISSION are busy on their latest international tour, Wolves on Parade. Since they’ve been together for nearly a …
A Conversation with Bloodywood’s Raoul Kerr on Songwriting and Music Being a Force for Social Change
Folk metal band Bloodywood crafts songs that navigate complex and important issues like political corruption, mental health, and oppression. They also have a distinctive sound …
Figure Skater Satoko Miyahara Talks About Career and 2023 U.S. ‘Stars on Ice’ Tour
Photo Credit: Danielle Earl An annual ice show for figure skating fans since 1986, Stars on Ice showcases famed skaters from around the world performing …
A Look Into QUEEN BEE with Vocalist Avu-chan
14 years ago, Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE–also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂)–formed in Kobe. Now, the group has made their first U.S. appearance this April, …
Catching Up with K-Indie Singer Car, the Garden Ahead of North American Shows
If you’re a K-drama fan, chances are you’ve heard Car, the Garden’s voice in some of your favorite K-drama OSTs. He’s contributed to the OSTs …