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‘Ultraman: Rising’ Makes Heroic Strides
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT As the father of a teenager, I can bear first-hand witness to how the current under-20 generation is absolutely rabid for Japanese manga and anime....
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Yamagata Maiko Bring Tradition to Anime Expo
Into the imaginary world of anime and manga, the Yamagata Maiko Group is getting ready to bring to the Los Angeles Convention Center the traditions and stories rarely witnessed outside of Japan when...
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Anime Features ‘Whisper of the Heart’ and ‘The Cat Returns’ to Be Screened
Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 continues with the following films at selected theaters: “Whisper of the Heart” (1995) on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. In Japanese with English subtitles. When quiet bookworm...
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‘The Concierge’ to Be Screened in Southland
“The Concierge” (2023), an animated feature directed by Yoshimi Itazu, will be screened on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at theaters throughout Southern California. The story of Akino (voiced by...
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Southland Screenings of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
The 20th anniversary of “Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004, 2 hours and 10 minutes) will be celebrated with screenings at selected theaters. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m....
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Animation Is Film Festival This Weekend in Hollywood
Japan House Los Angeles continues its partnership with the Animation Is Film Festival for the 2024 edition, to be held Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18-20, at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, located in Ovation...
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OC Japan Fair This Weekend
COSTA MESA — The OC Japan Fair will take place at the OC Fair & Event Cetner, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct....
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Whimsical Stories of Women and Their Feline Companions
“She and Her Cat” by Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, has been published by Washington Square Press. Lying alone on the edge of the sidewalk in an abandoned...
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FILM REVIEW: Do You ‘Attack Before You Are Hurt’ or ‘Find a Way to Coexist’?
By IZUMI HASEGAWAHollywood News Wire Inc. “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” an animated version of the children’s novel of the same name, has a nostalgic impression with its soft-touch illustrations that recall the...
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35th Anniversary Screenings of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” screenings will take place at selected theaters from Oct. 27 to 30. This beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and...
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‘Dragon Ball Daima’ Premieres English Dub
“Dragon Ball Daima,” the newest series in the Dragon Ball universe, will debut in the U.S., featuring the first three episodes of the series, from Nov. 10 to 12 at selected theaters. Before the film,...
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New York Japan CineFest 2024 Available Online
NEW YORK — This year marks the 13th edition of the New York Japan CineFest (NYJCF), which screened a total of 15 Japanese independent short films over two days. The venue on Nov. 1 was Asia Society in...
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