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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 ), 25548 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 ), 23762 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 ), 22238 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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West Japan’s largest manga/anime event “Kyo Mafu 2023” will be held on September 16 and 17!
"Kyoto International Manga / Anime Fair 2023" (a.k.a. "Kyo Mafu 2023"), west Japan's largest manga/anime event, will be held on September 16 and 17. This year's event will be held with plenty of content such as collaboration projects with popular titles, exhibition booths, and stage events. "Kyoto Mafu" started in 2012 intending to expand the market for the content industry in the Kansai region centered on Kyoto by "creating new business opportunities utilizing manga and anime", "creating support for creators training and job opportunities", "attracting more tourists such as young people and foreigners", and "improving the brand power of Kyoto as a content city by disseminating manga and anime culture overseas." Not only has it become a big event with a lot of visitors in addition to manga/anime/game fans, but also it is now one of the biggest events in Kyoto that promote the industry by supporting creators and attracting more production companies to be established in Kyoto. This year marks the 12th anniversary. At "Miyako Messe" and "ROHM Theater Kyoto", which are the main venues of "Kyo Mafu," various projects will be held, such as exhibition booths of manga/anime/game, stage events with popular voice actors, and the Kyo Mafu shop to distribute official goods. In addition, there will be a "Traditional Craft Experience Workshop" where you can try unique Kyoto activities, a character cafe where you can enjoy drinks and food in collaboration with popular anime and manga, and a popular cosplay area. Furthermore, booth and stage exhibitors will be invited from "content companies related to manga, anime, game, etc.", "contents production companies utilizing advanced technologies such as Metaverse, XR, NFT, etc.", "companies, universities, and vocational schools related to the development of content human resources". Applications will be accepted from May 12 to Jun 12, so the companies, universities, and vocational schools that want to promote its own titles and products or sell merchandise at "Kyo Maf" should definitely submit an inquiry. "Kyoto International Manga / Anime Fair 2023" (a.k.a. "Kyo Mafu 2023") will be held on September 16 and 17 at "Miyako Messe", "ROHM Theater Kyoto", and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Please visit the official website for more details.
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"Kyo Mafu 2020" has been decided to be held on Sep. 19 and 20! Yashiro Taku will be the "Welcome Ambassador"
The largest manga/anime event in western Japan, "Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2020" (known as Kyo Mafu) has been decided to be held on Sep. 19 and 20, 2020 at Miyako Messe (Kyoto Industrial Hall) and other venues. The lottery application of prior admission tickets started on Aug. 5. This time, voice actor, Yashiro Taku and VTuber, ChroNoiR (Nijisanji) will serve as "Kyo Mafu 2020 Welcome Ambassadors". The “Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2020” will be held, taking the maximum measures against infectious diseases considering of the operation based on the “new lifestyle” with the health and safety of visitors, exhibitors, and people involved the first priority. Yashiro and ChroNoiR, who have been appointed as Ambassadors of Kyo Mafu 2020, will also introduce the appeals of Kyo Mafu in various ways not only on the day of the event but also during the exhibition period. Moreover, the Kyoto edition of the Sound AR app "Niji Meguri" that leads you around the cities in Kyoto with the members of the virtual live project "Nijisanji" has also been decided. "Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2020" will be held on Sep. 19 and 20. For details, visit the official website.
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“KyoMaf 2021” A portion of Aniplex goods, including “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, “SAO”, and “FGO”, and exhibition have been revealed!
"Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMaf) 2021" was held from September 18 to September 19, in Miyako Messe, Kyoto. The detailed information of Aniplex booth was announced together with a portion of the product lineup and the exhibition contents. The limited goods of "The Case Study of Vanitas", "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", "Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night", "Heaven Official's Blessing", and "Fate/Grand Order" were on sale at "KyoMaf 2021" Aniplex booth. There is also an exhibition of the figures that are available for pre-orders together with the figures that were revealed for the first time. The lineup of the products is available on the designated website. Aniplex booth was set-up on No. 318, 3rd floor of Miyako Messe during "KyoMaf 2021". (C) Mochizuki Jun/ SQUARE ENIX, "The Case Study of Vanitas" Production Committee (C) Gotouge Koyoharu/ Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable (C) 2020 Kawahara Reki/ KADOKAWA/ SAO-P Project (C) TYPE-MOON/ FGO Project