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Taste of Japan This Weekend in Anaheim
ANAHEIM — Taste of Japan 2023 will take place Friday, June 16, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 17, from 12 to 9 p.m. at STC Anaheim Gardenwalk, 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim. Enjoy various authentic...
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‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ in Theaters Next Week
GKIDS will present “Lonely Castle in the Mirror,” an animated feature from Japan, in Southland theaters on Wednesday and Thursday, June 21 and 22. Shy outcast Kokoro has been avoiding school for weeks...
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Screenings of ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,’ ‘Castle in the Sky’
GKIDS’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 continues with screenings of two Hayao Miyazaki classics at selected theaters. “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” (1984), an epic masterpiece of sweeping scope and...
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Studio Ghibli Fest to Feature 3 Films This Month
For decades, Studio Ghibli has created beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. Join GKIDS and Fathom Events for...
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SEJSCC Presents ‘Jellyfish Eyes’
NORWALK — Southeast Japanese School and Community Center (SEJSCC) is proud to present a unique family-oriented Japanese sci-fi/fantasy film, “Jellyfish Eyes” (Mememe no Kurage) on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 6...
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OC Japan Fair Set for Oct. 27-29
COSTA MESA — The 13th annual OC Japan Fair will be held at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, from 12 to 10 p.m.; and...
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2023 Animation Is Film Festival to Feature Miyazaki’s Latest
The Animation Is Film Festival 2023 will be held from Oct. 18 to 22 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. Animation Is Film” festival returns to Hollywood to showcase a curated...
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Screenings of Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’
“Spirited Away” (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001) will be screened at selected theaters through Nov. 1. Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4 and 7 p.m. (dubbed) Monday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. (dubbed) Tuesday, Oct....
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A Spectacle of Creativity, Fun, and Chibi Magic
ONTARIO – Anime enthusiasts, get ready for an unforgettable celebration as anime expo chibi 2023 (axc) descends upon the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, on Saturday...
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Soaring Sogetsu Ikebana Depicts Anime Art at JANM
A dragon, a Phoenix and the unmistakable yellow of Pikachu were all featured at the annual Sogetsu ikebana exhibition held last weekend at the Japanese American National Museum. The Sogetsu School of...
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ Tops North American Box Office; ‘Godzilla Minus One’...
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports “The Boy and the Heron” opened with $12.8 million over the weekend to lead all films in North America, the first Japanese anime film to top the domestic charts here,...
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Golden Globe Nominations Include Asian Representation
Wire Service and Staff Reports “Barbie” and “Succession” dominated the film and television nominations Monday for the revamped Golden Globe Awards, scoring nine apiece as nods were announced for the...
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‘Beef’ Wins Big at Golden Globes
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports Netflix’s “Beef,” a dark comedy-drama about a road-rage incident, won three awards at the Golden Globes ceremony held Sunday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Created by...
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Two ‘Gurren Lagann’ Movies to Be Screened
Fathom Events will present screenings of “Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood’s End” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. (subtitled) and Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. (dubbed) at selected theaters. In the...
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Winners of Children’s and Family Emmy Awards Announced
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) on Dec. 17 announced the winners of the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, which took place at the Westin Bonaventure...
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‘Past Lives,’ ‘The Boy and the Crane,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Among Oscar Nominees
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, announced Tuesday, included some Asian representation but almost none in the major categories. The announcements were...
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Animated Fantasy ‘Maboroshi’ Available on Netflix
“Maboroshi,” an animated feature by Mari Okada, was released by Netflix on Jan. 15. Third-year middle school student Masamune lives in a town where time has stopped because a sudden explosion at a...
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‘Suzume,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Nominated for Annie Awards
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports Nominations for the 51st annual Annie Awards, honoring the best in animation from the past year, were announced Jan. 11, with two features from Japan — Hayao...
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‘Beef’ Wins 4 Critics Choice Awards; ‘Quiz Lady’ Named Best Movie Made for TV
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports SANTA MONICA — The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards were presented Jan. 14 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Netflix’s “Beef,” in which a road-rage incident...
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‘Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children’ Coming to Theaters
Fathom Events will present “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” at selected theaters. Showtimes: Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. (dubbed); Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. (subtitled) Continuing the...
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