Chicchai Ossan
Amagasaki’s “Middle-Aged Guy” Mascot Visits L.A.
Chicchai Ossan is one of Japan’s most popular regional mascots along with Kumamon and Funassyi. While there are more than 3,000 mascots in Japan, each representing a specific prefecture or city, Chicchai Ossan is the first speaking character. Chic
Manga & Anime
Cosplay Conventions in Tokyo, London, and Melbourne
Summer Comiket 2014 August 15-17, 2014 in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan
Anime Producer Yoshiki Sakurai Hits Big with Giovanni’s Island
Yoshiki Sakurai made his debut in the world of anime as a scriptwriter while studying economics at the University of Tokyo. After graduating, he joined Production I.G and wrote the screenplays for such titles as Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, the Annecy-nominated feature film xxxHOLiC–A Midsu
Los Angeles Cosplay Contest
Los Angeles Cosplay Contest at Nagoya Day
The 2014 Los Angeles Cosplay Contest was held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at The Grove in Los Angeles, as part of “Nagoya Day” to celebrate the 55-year anniversary of sister city relations between Los Angeles and Nagoya. Emcee Ivan Van Norman, a Season On
L.A., Seattle & London Cosplay Conventions
Cosplay Conventions in Los Angeles, Seattle & London
Photos from Anime Expo 2014 July 3rd to 6th, 2014 in Los Angeles, California; Sakura-Con 2014 April 18th to 20th, 2014 in Seattle, Washington and MCM London Comic Con 2014 May 23rd to 25th, 2014 in London, England
Doraemon Debuts on Disney
JAPAN’S beloved manga and anime character Doraemon has made it to Disney! The TV and film series “Doraemon” is being broadcast in the United States for the first time after playing to a huge following in Asia over the past four decades. Disney XD, a children’s channel available in 78 million househ
Chronicles of the Going Home Club
Chronicles of the Going Home Club (Kitaku-bu Katsudō Kiroku)
The new anime series “Chronicles of the Going Home Club,” based on a popular manga, was first broadcast on Nippon Television Network (NTV) on July 4, 2013. Natsuki Ando, a high school freshman, wondered what kind of club activity sh
Fantasista Doll
Fantasista Doll
A new original anime series “Fantasista Doll” began broadcasting on July 6, 2013 on the MBS, TOKYO MX and BS11 TV stations in Japan. The creative producer for the series is Goro Taniguchi, known for his work as director of “s-CRY-ed,” “Planetes” and “Code Geass: Lelouch of the
Los Angeles Cosplay Contest
Los Angeles Cosplay Contest at Nagoya Day
Join the contest or just come cheer and experience Nagoya
No entrance or contest fee
Cosplay Contest Sunday, August 10th 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Grove in Los Angeles 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles CA 90036 At the main park between the fountain and
Spider-Man Creator Stan Lee
Spider-Man Creator Stan Lee
The Marvel of Comic Books and his POW!erful Partner Gill Champion
Stan Lee is the man behind some of the world’s best-loved superheroes, including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, the Avengers, X-Men, The Fantastic Four and over 300 more. An America