Aniplex Online Fest 2022 unveils expanded line-up

Aniplex Online Fest 2022

Aniplex Online Fest 2022 (AOF2022) has disclosed additional info on the program and line-up ahead of the event, which is set to stream live via YouTube internationally, starting September 24 JPT (effectively, September 23, 8PM PT). The actual event will take place at the PACIFICO Yokohama National Convention Hall, one of the largest convention halls … Read more

Twin Engine and Tencent join forces in a tie-up deal with Amutus and BookLive

A capital tie-up deal between Japanese animation production company Twin Engine and Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent Holdings has been announced. The deal also includes Amutus Corporation and BookLive. This is actually not breaking news as the companies are entering a second round of funding (the first one took place in April 2019) but it somehow … Read more

Blue Lock x Adidas soccer clothing join forces to create the Japan World Cup Kit with Japan’s national team equipment

Blue Lock x Adidas

On August 29, 2022, @WSM_manga, also known as Shonen Magazine News on Twitter, posted a stunning picture announcing a Blue Lock x Adidas collaboration. It’s called the Japan World Cup Kit and is working with Japan’s national team equipment. There’s a short video on YouTube to further celebrate the event, but most details are unknown. … Read more

Hunter x Hunter Togashi Yoshihiro Exhibition -PUZZLE- details exhibits

The organizers of the exhibition Togashi Yoshihiro Exhibition -PUZZLE- (冨樫義博展 -PUZZLE-), which will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the HUNTER x HUNTER / YuYu Hakusho mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi’s legacy, have revealed additional details about the exhibits and goods.   -PUZZLE- will open to the public on October 28, 2022, in Tokyo and will also tour … Read more