Following the release of his latest album, “Imaginary,” MIYAVI is embarking on a 20-city tour across North America that kicks off on September 29. Revolving …
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Earwig and the Witch: Film Review
The latest release from Studio Ghibli, Earwig and the Witch is a film that feels flat, ironic given that this is the studio’s first attempt …
Meeting One Man Behind the Shakuhachi in “Words Can’t Go There”
Words Can’t Go There is an award-winning, feature-length documentary that tells the story of John Kaizen Neptune, a California native who finds his calling through …
Tampopo: Film Review
This year’s theme for the New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase is “Love at First Bite,” which celebrates the rich and diverse food culture …
CRX 2019 with Horror Manga Artist Junji Ito
Renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito appeared as a special guest at Crunchyroll Expo 2019, sharing with fans the intriguing thought process behind his fantastically …
CRX 2019: Welcome to Crunchy City
Walking into Crunchyroll Expo 2019, attendees might have noticed something different. This year CRX 2019 structured the entire convention as if it was its own …
MADKID Makes U.S. Performance Debut at CRX 2019
Five-member Japanese dance vocal group MADKID made their U.S. performance debut at Crunchyroll Expo 2019. Responsible for creating the first and second opening theme songs …
No Sleep Till Tokyo with MIYAVI in San Francisco
Samurai guitarist MIYAVI has held hundreds of shows around the world and he’s back at it again with another tour, “No Sleep Till Tokyo.” Bounding …
AX 2019 Interview with Live Manga Artist Shinnosuke Uchida
Brought by Tokyo Direct, live manga artist Shinnosuke Uchida makes her debut U.S. appearance at Anime Expo 2019, creating her largest work to date. Working …
FanimeCon 2019 with The Beat Garden
As headliner at FanimeCon 2019’s MusicFest, four-member Japanese group The Beat Garden made their debut overseas performance at the City National Civic in San Jose. …