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All 27 "Crayon Shin-chan Movie" series can be streamed for free! "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~" appears for the first time on ABEMA
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From "JoJo: Golden Wind" comes business suits! Giorno & Bucciarati are ready for action!
From TV anime “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind” comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at “Premium Bandai” until Dec. 26, 2019.
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August 27, 2019 By: Koutarou Nakase (Translated by vrusshie & Matthew ), 25816 views
「BanG Dream!」 the 4th Tie-up with Lawson! In-store Broadcasting With Saaya Yamabuki and Original Goods
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
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August 28, 2019 By: Kagerou Mikazuki (Translated by Elizabeth & Jit ), 24027 views
The 2nd PV for Ahiru no Sora has been released! Don’t miss out on the hot scene featuring a freakishly tall basketball player!
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
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The rising star, Chinese cosplayer Kitaro shows her willingness to work in Japan!
We have interviewed Kitaro, the Chinese cosplayer who belongs to the same production as Enako, a cosplayer with top-class popularity in Japan. Here is the interview along with cosplay photos such as Elizabeth from “The Seven Deadly Sins” and Gabriel from “Monster Strike”.
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August 27, 2019 By: MoA (Translated by トナカイ(JJ) & Chris ), 22500 views
「Gundam Build Divers」 Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver. is added to the HG series line-up! Replication of “FX Plosion” mode.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
The 2nd PV for Ahiru no Sora has been released! Don’t miss out on the hot scene featuring a freakishly tall basketball player!
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam Build Divers」 Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver. is added to the HG series line-up! Replication of “FX Plosion” mode.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream!」 the 4th Tie-up with Lawson! In-store Broadcasting With Saaya Yamabuki and Original Goods
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
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Blue Lock’s Isagi, Nagi, and Reo Enjoy Stargazing! A Wide Range of Original Merchandise Available at GiGO
A limited-time event for the TV anime "Blue Lock", titled "TV Anime 'Blue Lock' Finding Stars," has been announced. It will be held at select GiGO group stores starting October 26. "Blue Lock" is a soccer manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. It follows a group of high school forwards gathered at Blue Lock (a metaphorical blue prison), as they compete to become the world's best striker. The TV anime began airing in October 2022. The "Blue Lock - EPISODE NAGI" film was released in April 2024, and the second season of the TV anime, "Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN," has been airing since October. Merchandise featuring original illustrations will be sold at the "TV Anime 'Blue Lock' Finding Stars" event. A variety of items are available, including Acrylic Stands for 1,760 JPY each, Trading Holographic Badges for 550 JPY each, Keyring with Charm: Together with Stars for 990 JPY each, a Photo Frame & Bromide Set for 4,400 JPY, and a Trading Metal Postcard set for 550 JPY. There are also purchase benefits available. For every JPY 3,300 (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise in a single transaction, customers will receive one randomly selected Photo-style Card (7 types in total). Stand displays are also planned for the stores, adding to the excitement of the second season of the TV anime. For food, Blue Lock-yaki (cake with red bean paste like a taiyaki) and drinks with novelties will be available. For each order of one Blue Lock-yaki or one drink, customers will receive one randomly selected Original Coaster (10 types in total). The "TV Anime 'Blue Lock' Finding Stars" event will be held from October 26 to November 9 at GiGO Collaboration Cafe Stand Sapporo Norbesa, GiGO Headquarters, GiGO Market Square Sasashima, GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Main Store, and GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin. "TV Anime 'Blue Lock' Finding Stars" Event Period: October 26, 2024 (Sat) - November 9, 2024 (Sat) Participating Stores: GiGO Collaboration Cafe Stand Sapporo Norbesa / GiGO Headquarters / GiGO Market Square Sasashima / GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Main Store / GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin Blue Lock-yaki & Drinks with Novelties Event Period: October 26, 2024 (Sat) - December 1, 2024 (Sun) Participating Stores: - Blue Lock-yaki GiGO Cocono Sukino / GiGO Taiyaki Headquarters / GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Main Store / GiGO Taiyaki Yodobashi Hakata - Drinks with Novelties GiGO Collaboration Cafe Stand Sapporo Norbesa / GiGO BOWL Seiyu Teine / GiGO BOWL Dream Town Shirakaba / GiGO Sendai / GiGO Ikebukuro Building 1 / GiGO Collaboration Cafe Ikebukuro / GiGO Ikebukuro Building 3 GiGO Headquarters / GiGO Akihabara Building 2 / GiGO Market Square Sasashima / GiGO Kawaramachi OPA B1F / GiGO Namba Avion / GiGO Hiroshima Hon-dori / GiGO AEON Mall Okayama / GiGO Yodobashi Hakata / GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin / GiGO Amu Plaza Kumamoto (C)Kaneshiro Muneyuki, Nomura Yusuke, Kodansha / "Blue Lock" Production Committee
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Stage Performance “Blue Lock” Isagi, Bachira and 17 other Characters’ Visuals and Main Visuals revealed! Theme song by Kradness
The main visual and character visuals from the stage performance "Blue Lock" have been released. The theme song will be sung by singer/songwriter Kradness. Special offers when buying tickets and after-talks were also announced. “Blue Lock" is a soccer manga by Kaneshiro Muneyuki (original story) and Nomura Yusuke (manga) that has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" since 2018. Set in the "Blue Lock (Blue Jail)" project to nurture strikers who will lead Japan to the World Cup championship. The story depicts a group of 300 high school students, all of whom are professional soccer players, who are kicking each other off the field in an attempt to become "strikers full of egoism”. The original work has sold more than 21.5 million copies as of February 2023, and has attracted many fans, winning the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the Juvenile Division. A TV anime has been airing since October 2022, and the first stage adaptation of the title will be staged in May 2023. The main visual released this time features the main character Isagi Yoichi, played by Takenaka Ryohei, and other high school strikers challenging the "Blue Lock (Blue Jail)" project. All character visuals have also been unveiled, showing Isagi Yoichi, Bachira Meguru, Kunigami Rensuke, Chigiri Hyoma, Kuon Wataru, Raiichi Jingo, Gagamaru Gin, Iemon Okuhito, Igarashi Gurimu, Barou Shouei, Niko Ikki, Wanima Junichi, Wanima Keisuke, Nagi Seishiro, Mikage Reo, Zurugi Zantetsu, Ego Jinpachi and others as they appear on stage. On top of that, Kradness, a popular singer/songwriter who has attracted worldwide attention, will sing the theme song for the stage performance. It was also learned that a "diorama acrylic stand set" will be given away as a special present with ticket purchases, and that an after-performance talk will also be held after the show. The stage performance "Blue Lock" will be performed at Sankei Hall Breeze in Osaka from May 4 to May 7, 2023, and at Sunshine Theater in Tokyo from May 11 to May 14, 2023. The hottest and craziest soccer stage in history is sure to be a hit. (c) Kaneshiro Muneyuki, Nomura Yusuke, Kodansha / Stage Performance "Blue Lock" Production Committee
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“Blue Lock”ーIsagi Yoichi and Bachira Meguru Are Relaxing in Their Casual Wear♪ Pop Up Shop Will Be Held in 3 Cities
POP UP SHOP, which deals with the latest goods from the TV anime "Blue Lock", will be held in Shibuya, Hakata, and Namba. The latest goods include "Acrylic Stand" featuring original illustrations of the characters in their casual wear. "Blue Lock" is based on a soccer manga written by Kaneshiro Muneyuki and illustrated by Nomura Yusuke. It has won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award and is currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine". "Blue Lock" is a project proposed by the Japanese Football Union to create a striker that can lead Japan to win the World Cup. All 300 high school students assembled there were FW. The story follows them challenging the selection to be the best striker in the world. "Blue Lock" POP UP SHOP will be held for a limited time at Shibuya MODI from November 25, 2022, at Hakata Marui from December 17, and Namba Marui from January 14, 2023. A variety of original goods featuring Isagi Yoichi, Bachira Meguru, Kunigami Rensuke, Chigiri Hyoma, Nagi Seishiro, Mikage Reo, and others, will be available. There are 6 designs for each item featuring original illustrations; "Acrylic Stand", "Trading Tin Badge (hologram ver. randomly included), "TradingTin Badge (hologram ver. randomly included) Mini Character ver.", "Trading Acrylic Stand", "Trading Frame Acrylic Key Chain", "Pola-shot Collection Album", and "Photo Card Folder". Furthermore, 12 designs are available for the trading-type "Pola-shot Collection (2 pieces)", 2 designs for "Hand Towel", and 1 design respectively for "Microfiber Towel", "Masking Tape", and "Pouch". The characters give off a relaxing mood in their casual wear, which allows you to enjoy their different aspects from the usual soccer games. In addition, you can draw a lottery for every 3,000 JPY (incl. tax) you spend to win an original item. The prizes are Prize A "Acrylic Clock" featuring all the 6 members, Prize B "Acrylic Bookmark (6 designs) Complete Set", Prize C "Coaster (6 designs) Complete Set", and Prize D "Coaster (6 designs) Random 1". All the goods will also be available on "Marui no Anime ONLINE SHOP" from noon on November 25 to 11:59 pm on January 29. (C) Kaneshiro Muneyuki, Nomura Yusuke, Kodansha / "Blue Lock" Production Committee