After a stellar show in Seattle at anime convention SakuraCon, Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE, also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂), made their way to Los Angeles …
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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, …
‘Suzume’ Helps Viewers Appreciate Beauty in the World
In a world where doors that harbor a destructive worm on the other side can mysteriously appear at abandoned places, it’s up to a family …
‘Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village’ Premieres in Los Angeles
Production company Aniplex hosted a world tour with the talent and creators of Demon Slayer in celebration of the series’ upcoming season three release. The first stop …
One-Night ‘INU-OH’ LA Screening Spotlights Director and Biwa Supervisor
Imagine a disfigured, cursed gentleman (Inu-Oh) and a blind priest (Tomoari) on a journey. The last thing you may think of is a rock opera. …
Anime Impulse Welcomes Nijisanji’s Luxiem to LA
Kicking off Labor Day weekend, Anime Impulse returned for a second time this year, but in a new location. Anime Impulse typically takes place around …
CRX 2022: Interview with Burnout Syndromes
At Crunchyroll Expo 2022, Japanese rock band Burnout Syndromes held their first U.S. performance, following a virtual performance at last year’s online convention. Formed in …
CRX 2022: Interview with Rosalie Chiang of Pixar’s “Turning Red”
Bay area native Rosalie Chiang, known for her role as the voice behind the titular character of Pixar’s Turning Red, attended Crunchyroll Expo 2022 as …
SDCC 2022: Anime’s Growing Influence
After two years of the summertime premiere event, San Diego Comic Con returned to the excitement of fans. A limited Comic Con event took place …
Chainsaw Man at CRX 2022
Ahead of the premiere of the anime adaptation Chainsaw Man in October, MAPPA Studio CEO Manabu Otsuka and producer Makoto Kimura attended Crunchyroll Expo 2022 …