Last night, we had the opportunity to attend Opening Night for Universal Fan Fest Nights. From the return of fan favorites to brand new experiences, this year’s opening night showcased bigger and better fandom thrills for guests to enjoy.
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This brand new live stunt show is based on the popular Universal Studios Japan production and will be live within the theme park’s Waterworld stage location during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
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Calling all champions of justice! Sailor Moon will be coming to Universal Fan Fest Nights this spring at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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The voices behind some of anime’s most anticipated upcoming stories are giving fans a glimpse at what lies ahead. During a recent press room conversation, the English voice casts from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, and the upcoming fantasy series Sentenced to Be a Hero sat down with me to discuss the emotional journeys, philosophical themes, and evolving stakes of their characters.
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Disney is doing MORE Japanese anime styles, and I’m here for it. Based on Japan’s popular mobile game, Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation is set to debut October 29 on Disney+ and Hulu.
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KADOKAWA Animation is pleased to confirm that Studio Trigger’s new anime series, New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, will be available for streaming worldwide on Prime Video starting Thursday, July 10 at 1:00 AM. But for those of you attending Anime Expo this year, you can get the world premiere on July 4! Keep reading for more details.
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STUDIO DOTOU proudly presents KILLTUBE, an “experimental ground” under the guise of a theatrical anime. This definitely caught my attention in terms of seeing a different kind of anime so more will be revealed at their exclusive panel for the world premiere of never-before-seen footage at this year’s Anime Expo.
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In what will be the first of many coverage pieces for this year’s upcoming Anime Expo, media company and anime studio N Lite will be hosting a special panel to share more about the forthcoming anime film Mfinda!
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Voice actress Melique Berger has been a fixture in animation and anime for decades, bringing Black representation to life in your favorite series and franchises.
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The Ultraman Card Game is available in gaming stores now! Booster Pack 2 — where my card features — drops January 24, 2025! For more information, check their website.
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“The Rider” is coming. That probably sounds more ominous than it should. But it’s the epic title for artist Paris Paloma’s new single for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. And today, we got our very first sample of the exciting new song.
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The second season of the smash hit live-action adaptation of One Piece can’t come any faster and Jeff Ward, who plays fan-favorite villain ‘Buggy,’ gives us a sneak peek behind the curtain on season 2 filming by taking fans on an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of production.
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Ever since it was first announced two years ago, Tolkien fans have been clamoring to return to Middle-Earth in the new film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. At long last, this Holiday season, the battle will be finally coming to the big screen!
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Today at Anime Expo 2024, Iconic Events Releasing, in partnership with AMC Networks‘ HIDIVE, revealed plans for a 30th anniversary theatrical release of the critically acclaimed, samurai period drama film Ninja Scroll. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll was originally released in 1993 and is considered a truly seminal work in anime filmmaking. The best part is that it comes out on my birthday!
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Yesterday, Anime Expo hosted the “Blue Miburo World Premiere presented by ytv Animation” panel where fans could enjoy the first-ever screening of Blue Miburo before it premieres worldwide in October 2024.
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Today, ATLUS released a new trailer for their upcoming fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The trailer was first revealed to attendees of today’s Anime Expo 2024 panel, “ATLUS Presents: The World of Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring Katsura Hashino & Shigenori Soejima.”
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Fresh off their very first Anime Expo attendance this year, Nexon Korea Corp.‘s Blue Archive just concluded their panel and with it comes the exciting news and details about their beloved mobile RPG’s summer update.
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For all you fans of the Guilty Gear fighting game series, Arc System Works America, Inc., in partnership with Sanzigen Studios, revealed at Anime Expo 2024 today the synopsis, main cast, and teaser trailer for the upcoming “GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS” anime series, premiering in 2025!
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Anime Expo 2024 is starting tomorrow at the Los Angeles Convention Center and we are excited beyond belief to get this party started. This year’s lineup includes exclusive premieres, celebrations, panels, talent appearances and more, along with Industry and Guests of Honor such as Ryōko Kui, the creator of Delicious in Dungeon, mecha visionary Shōji Kawamori, Persona 3/4/5 director Katsura Hashino and Studio Ghibli’s Yoichi Nishikawa.
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I adore all things Sanrio so I’m so freaking excited for this year’s Anime Expo to have the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck once more for four days! As part of the celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary this year, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling out a collection of all NEW exclusive merchandise. EEeeeee!!
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CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) is coming to Anime Expo this Friday! Join them for their conversation on AAPI’s Impact in Entertainment where they feature Ultraman: Rising Co-Director John Aoshima, Stunt Performer Pingi Moli (Hobbs & Shaw; Rebel Moon), Writer Prathi Srinivasan (Titans, Plan B), and Shōgun actor Toshi Toda! The panel will be moderated by CAPE’s Executive Director Michelle Sugihara.
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Publisher TOKYOPOP returns to Anime Expo this summer as it announces plans and show exclusives for Anime Expo 2024. Included for this year’s event will be a slate of some truly awesome panels, special guests, and special booth activities and premiums (so many specials!) that will be available during the convention.
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2024 is the year of childhood nostalgia and imaginary friends. With the release of Paramount Pictures’ comedy IF (short for Imaginary Friends), Lionsgate’s horror film Imaginary, and Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2, there are many stories centering on the emotional nostalgia of the mind. Yet, none actually target the young minds that create these imaginary beings — the children.
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