Miyavi Makes Trouble for ‘The Wrecking Crew’

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Mike Manalo

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista are currently crushing the charts on Prime Video right now, with their new-API centric action film, The Wrecking Crew. We recently had a chance to sit down with Director, Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle), as well as stars Morena Baccarin, Jacob Batalon, Temuera Morrison, Frankie Adams, and Roimata Fox. Now it’s time to get a bit darker as we chat with the actor behind one of the film’s most memorable villains – global music and film sensation, Miyavi!

Interview, Manga, Streaming1 Comment

The Cast and Creatives Say Family is Still the Heart of ‘Drops of God’

January 19, 2026January 22, 2026 Laura Sirikul

Drops of God’s second season premieres this week on AppleTV. The television series’ first season, adapted from the popular manga of the same name, was initially set to be a limited series, but due to the overwhelming praise from critics (it’s still 100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and winning an International Emmy for Best Drama, the series was given a second season to continue newly-discovered siblings — Camille (Fleur Geffrier) and Issei (Tomohisa Yamashita) — on their journey into the mysteries of wine.

Anime, Streaming

Disney Does Anime Again with ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Laura Sirikul

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.

Anime, Conventions

‘KILLTUBE’ Coming to 2025 Anime Expo

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Josephine Chang

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.

Reviews, Video Games

138 Awesome Things About ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’

May 29, 2025May 31, 2025 Dominic Mah

Because, honestly, I think this game is pretty awesome. Also, it’s a vast sprawling open-world experience. Story SPOILERS follow.

Fandom, Gaming, Sports2 Comments

The Pokémon Company Scores Big in Overtime

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Jamal Michel

Back when I was in middle school, every other kid on our small basketball court would pretend to be some kind of Pokémon or Gym Leader from the anime, and it extended into rivalries we thought would stay relegated to our imagination.

Anime, Art, TableTop

From Fan Art to Official Art: Drawing ‘Ultraman Dyna’ for Tsuburaya

December 26, 2024December 27, 2024 Jamie

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.

Podcasts, Television

FDI Cast 194: We Say Goodbye to ‘Power Rangers’

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Jamie

Is it possible to talk about Power Rangers for two hours?? With guest hosts Shawn Pryor and Julian Lytle, the FDIC discusses the end of Power Rangers as a television franchise here in the US and what possibly awaits the teenagers with attitude in the future.

Animation, Interview

‘Ultraman: Rising’ Embraces its Japanese Origins through Direction, Music, and VFX

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Since 1966, Ultraman has been a popular character from Japan. Over 100 television series, movies, specials, and video games have been made based on the Ultra series.

Theme Parks

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe to Open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 Michael Lee

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is expanding. The oh-so-adorable face of Sanrio opens a brand new location at Universal CityWalk Hollywood outdoor shopping district on September 6, 2024.

Streaming, Television

‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Trailer Features Desperation, Past Loves, and New Beginnings

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Laura Sirikul

The anticipated Apple TV+ critically acclaimed drama Pachinko season two trailer is finally here! The eight-episode season of the series will premiere globally on Friday, August 23, with one episode, followed by weekly episodes every Friday through October 11.

Podcasts, Television

The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 3, A Whale of a Time

July 12, 2024 Jamie

Episode 3 of Kamen Rider Black Sun opens its blow hole all over us! If you’d like to follow along with our Tokucast, check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

Fandom, Music

ATARASHII GAKKO! Teams Up with MILLI for “Drama” Music Video

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Keith Chow

ATARASHII GAKKO! is another step closer to conquering the world. Having just completed the first leg of their World Tour, the four new school leaders — Suzuka, Mizyu, Rin, and Kanon — have teamed up with Thai-rapper MILLI to debut a music video for the song, “Drama,” featured on their latest full length album, AG! Calling.

Streaming, Trailers

Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for ‘Sunny’ Starring Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima

June 13, 2024July 16, 2024 Keith Chow

Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for the highly anticipated series Sunny, starring Rashida Jones and acclaimed Japanese actor Hidetoshi Nishijima. The series stars Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband (Nishijima) and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash.

Anime, Movies

Netflix’s ‘The Imaginary’ Trailer Reveals Where Forgotten Imaginary Friends Go

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Laura Sirikul

What if your imaginary friends that you’ve forgotten never really left? Where do they go after you’ve forgotten them?

Animation, Interview, Movies1 Comment

How Toshiro Mifune and Hideo Nomo Inspired Netflix’s ‘Ultraman: Rising’

June 11, 2024June 12, 2024 Laura Sirikul

In Netflix’s upcoming animated film Ultraman: Rising, Ken Sato (Christopher Sean) is a Japanese-born American baseball superstar who recently left his prestigious Los Angeles baseball team to return to Japan to play for their league. In reality, Ken returns to take the mantle of the superhero Ultraman, given to him by his estranged elderly father, who is forced to retire.

Anime, Streaming

Toei Animation Launches Official ‘One Piece’ YouTube Channel

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Josephine Chang

This is truly exciting news for all you anime lovers (ESPECIALLY One Piece) out there! Legendary anime studio Toei Animation is planning to soft launch a new global One Piece English language YouTube channel!

Fashion, Movies, Sci Fi

Toho Celebrates 70 Years of ‘Godzilla’ with Brand New Merchandise

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Mike Manalo

The past two years have been a whirlwind of kaiju-sized proportions, as everyone’s favorite radioactive lizard has seen a slew of massive success! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire crushed it at the box office, and Godzilla: Minus One won an Oscar, becoming one of the most critically acclaimed runaway successes of last year. But the 70th anniversary of Godzilla isn’t over just yet folks! Just in time for the big guy’s bit 7-0, Toho has released a new line of awesome merchandise commemorating the most famous kaiju in cinematic history!

Anime, Conventions, Manga

Anime Expo Announces Ryoko Kui as 2024 Guest of Honor

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Edward Hong

Josephine Chang and I will be covering this year’s Anime Expo and to start it off, we’ll be sharing a ton of press releases for all the exciting events and guests that will be coming! Yesterday, AX announced the attendance of Ryoko Kui, the creator of the hit manga series Delicious in Dungeon as a guest of honor. Check out the press release after the jump!

Sci Fi, Television

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Officially Renewed in Growing MonsterVerse

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Mike Manalo

Breaking news! The Legendary MonsterVerse is expanding! And Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be returning for another fun season!

Interview, Movies

The Amazing Kaylee Hottle on ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

March 30, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been a terrific time for representation for the Deaf community in entertainment. With CODA winning Best Picture in 2021, and the addition of characters like Lauren Ridloff’s Makkari from Eternals, and Alaqua Cox’s Echo to big franchises like the MCU, strong, empowered characters representing Deaf individuals have never been more compelling and more prominent in pop culture. And now we can add Kaylee Hottle’s Jia to that list in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Streaming

Hard NOC Life 333: Building a ‘House of Ninjas’ with Creator Dave Boyle

March 25, 2024March 24, 2024 Hard NOC Media

On a special Hard NOC Life, Keith chats with the creator, writer, and director of Netflix’s House of Ninjas. They talk about the journey from indie film to the top of the streaming giant and how he has been a champion of centering Asian and Asian American narratives in his work.

Movies, Sci Fi

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Director Adam Wingard Takes Us Inside ‘The New Empire’

March 25, 2024March 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

The New Empire is upon us! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! And to celebrate the release of the latest installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, Warner Bros. and Legendary invited us to a very special genre event, with director Adam Wingard!