With the anticipation of FINAL FANTASY XV, we couldn’t resist taking a trip down to Square Enix in El Segundo, Los Angeles!
This was the first time we’ve EVER visited their offices, needless to say, we were very excited. However, due to sensitive production work, we were unable to see the production offices, but the lobby was filled with Square Enix history! Take a look:
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Take a look at our small video from this awesome trip:
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Sometime in July 2015, Jeremy Zag announced a Miraculous Ladybug prototype figure, along side some other merchandise.
Jeremy Zag | Instagram
Jeremy Zag | Instagram
With the U.S. release of the show, earlier that year, the excitement grew among the fandom as new merchandise was announced and previews were shown in photos taken during the a Licencing show in Las Vegas 2015. It was later reveled the U.S. Miraculous Ladybug merchandise would be released in the summer of 2016, more specifically, in August 2016.
Krystal Kitsune at ToysRUs
On July 28th, various select ToysRUs already had Miraculous Ladybug merchandise on their sales floor, not counting the Miraculous Ladybug DVD which was release sometime in May 2016.
Jeremy Zag | Instagram
Jeremy Zag | Instagram
Earlier this week, Jeremy Zag officially stated that the long awaited Miraculous Ladybug merchandise is now on sale in Target and ToyRUs. These are a few items that are now on sale, grab yours while they last, but hurry they’re selling out quick!
Here’s some close up shots of the newly released Miraculous Ladybug figures (Marinette Cheng & Ladybug):
Check out PLANCHECK’S newest collaboration with SANRIO!
(Unfortunately, this promotional menu was only available from June 10th – July 10th and is no longer being served.)
This wasn’t the first collaborate between the two parties, last year, PlanCheck collaborated with SANRIO collaboration make the GUDETAMA Menu. We covered that here!
According to SANRIO’s official website, their first collaboration happened in 2014. it was part of Hello Kitty’s Hungry Hunt – a promotion in celebration of the pop icon’s 40th Anniversary.
check out our PompompurinXChococat Menu Photoset:
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Its safe to say, there’ll be another collaboration soon, When that happens we are prepared to cover it yet again!
I was personally inspired by this awesome, Kawaii menu that I made a small photo shoot in its honour (Click an image to enlarge).
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From enjoying awesome, futuristic technology to making new friends, its needless to say that Miku Expo concerts bring people together in every way possible, Let’s sit back and go through the beautiful and fun memories MIKU EXPO has brought us since its debut in the states.
MIKUNOPOLIS in LOS ANGELES (2011)
This was Hatsune Miku’s debut in the states. Held during Anime Expo 2011, The concert was a huge hit among Miku fans and possibly the cheapest of them all, with only $15 per ticket! Featured singers were as follows: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len & Megurine Luka. This was the first MikuExpo in the states to also be available on DVD, BluRay DVD & CD. At the time of this concert, Miku was partnered with Toyota and Anime Expo.
Miku Expo 2014 – Los Angeles & New York
Miku’s second concert in the states! The official expo theme was, “Sharing The World” a song by producer, BIGHEAD. Featured singers were as follows: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, KAITO & MEIKO. This MikuExpo also had 4 shows in New York with an exhibition showcased in both locations; Los Angeles and New York. The exhibition consisted of a Halloween Party, a night theater screening, showcased various Miku figures including the Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Halloween Ver. and Artwork from different vocaliod artist. A Blu-ray disc of NY’s performance was released.
Miku Expo 2016
In her most recent concert Miku comes back with brand new songs! To promote the concert, a song contest was made in which “Ten Thousand Stars” produced by CircusP, was the winner. Featured singers were as follows: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, KAITO & MEIKO. This Miku Expo was much like Miku Expo 2014, which an exhibition was showcased. During Miku Expo 2016, multiple Miku themed events were held in different locations around the U.S. prior to the concert date; MIKU EXPO Digital Stars, a club event; MIKU short film festival; MIKU EXPO Tour Stickers (collected throughout the tour dates) & MIKU EXPO Let’s Draw, an art event.
Most famous anime FLCL – Otherwise known as Fooly Cooly – will be getting 2 more seasons according to Cartoon Network’s parent company, Turner. They announced it on their official website on March 25, 2016. Both seasons will consist of 6 episodes each and will be produced by Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim alongside, Japanese animation Production, I.G Studio. FLCL creator, Tsurumaki Kazuya, is said to return to the series as well. The seasons are set to air on Cartoon Network’s block, Toonami.
Back in the early 2000s FLCL was considered a minor success. With its surreal “coming of age” story which follows the life of a young school-boy, Nandaba Naota, for the first six episodes. One day as he’s walking and gets hit with a bass guitar from a girl (Haruhara Haruko) and ends up with a very noticeable bump on his head from the incident. This event triggers multiple battles between entities known as Medical Mechanica and Fraternity in the city of Mabase, Japan.
The new seasons will take place years after the adventures of Naota and Haruko. According to Turner the new seasons will now follow a teenage girl by the name of “Hidomi”. She believes there is nothing special to expect from her ordinary life. Until, she gets a new teacher by the name of Haruko. Soon after this event, Medichal Mechanica attacks the town. Only Haruko can truly help save everyone from the attacking entity but not without the secret within Hidomi that only Haruko can unlock.
Ever since the announcement everybody has been questioning who will do the music for the new series? Band, The Pillows,were responsible for the soundtrack for FLCL. Fans of the series felt the music it gave the anime its own unique atmosphere. Their two songs, “Ride on SHOOTING STAR” and “Little BUSTERS” impacted the anime on a whole new level bringing life into the anime which we all love. The mystery remains, Who will compose the music for the new seasons…
The new season will drop in late 2017 or early 2018 according to the OfficialTurner website.
In 2002 the wonderful minds at renowned video game development studio, Square Enix and the most famous cartoon movie creators of all time, Disney, teamed up to create a game, that has both inspired and shape the gaming industry as well as fans. That game was Kingdom Hearts.
With multiple games under the series’ belt, the gaming giants at SQUARE ENIX announced, in 2013, the making of Kingdom Hearts: X , but has since kept quite. That is until 2015 when they officially announced the western release date for the game. The game itself is the first game in the series exclusively for iOS and Android!
SQUARE ENIX made the announcement on April 4th, 2016 on their official US website.
The game follow the same genre and a turn-based battle system (much like SQUARE ENIX’s Final Fantasy series). According to SQUARE ENIX, Unchained X is designed for fans and for those who are not familiar with the series.
The game takes place hundreds of thousands of years before the time we know, Users can play as customized avatar keyblade wielder which user customized a name . There are five keyblade Union: Unicornis, Anguis, Leopardos, Ursus, and Vulpeus all led by a Foreteller. At the beginning of the game you’ll pick a keyblade master to train you and follow throughout the game. As a keyblade wielder, You have a job to master and unlock the full power of the keyblade while at the same time driving the darkness away from the world. You can use cards to attack much like the battle system in Kingdom Hearts: RE Chain of Memories.You’ll be able to use the medals’ power “warriors beyond your time” to call upon them from the future to aid you in your endeavors.
The game is considered to be CANNON or part of the original stoyline.
For newcomers this game represents “the beginning of the beginning”. The game explains everything from the “Tome of Prophecy” all the way to “The Ancient Keyblade War” that is continuously referred to in the series. This game also answers all questions left throughout the series up until the the title Dream Drop Distance.
Image by: Tetsuya Nomura
Along with the release of the game, Creative Director & Head Artist, Tetsuya Nomura had something to say to the fans:
I would like to personally thank my assistant, Alondra for helping me during the interview, Addie, as always, for setting up this interview, Cristina Vee for letting us interview her in this exciting and hilarious interview. Finally, thanks to Jared Wolfson & Jeremy Zag for allowing us to do this interview in the most appropriate setting; Zag Studios!
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Cristina Vee autographed collage
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Final Fantasy XV fans have alot in store for 2016! From the game itself to a full CGI movie! The following the latest newest and info on Final Fantasy XV:
Final Fantasy XV
Originally announced at E3 2006, Square Enix announced the released for its most anticipated game, Final Fantasy XV! The goes live on September 30th, 2016 (Worldwide) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
A Deluxe Edition: This edition will be available for $89.99 and will include steelbook packaging, bonus outfit, weapon and skin for Noctis’ car.
An Ultimate Collector’s Edition: This edition will be available for $299.99, and will include a hardcover art book, a soundtrack, an exclusive Play Arts Kai Noctis figure, plus the same bonus content as the Deluxe Edition, exclusive sixth episode of Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV the animated seriesand four in-game item packs. (limited to 30,000 units worldwide). This edition can only be bought on the Square Enix Online Store.
Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood The Anime Series
You read right! An anime based on the game is now available on YouTube for FREE!
According to IGN, the series was produced by A-1 Picture and The anime will focus on how Noctis became friends with the other characters in Final Fantasy XV. All five episodes will be available online for free, with episode one available today. All of episodes the will air before Final Fantasy XV comes out this fall with the sixth episode only available on the An Ultimate Collector’s Edition of the game.
Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive
Unlike the game and anime series, this movie will NOT focus on Noctis & hgis friends, instead it will focus on the kingdom they left behind while on their adventure.
The cast includes
Aaron Paul as Nyx Ulric, a member of Regis’ Kingsglaive guard and the film’s main protagonist
Sean Bean as Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII Noctis’ father and King of Lucis, and guardian of the crystal.
Lena Headey as Lunafreya Nox Fleuret Noctis’ childhood friend and fiancée, and an Oracle from the autonomous imperial province of Tenebrae.
The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the hallowed Crystal, but the menacing empire of Niflheim will stop at nothing to make it theirs. War has raged between the two for as long as most can remember.
King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers dubbed the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, Nyx Ulric and his fellow glaives stand before the crown city of Insomnia, fighting to stay the inexorable advance of Niflheim’s imperial army, Before the overwhelming military might of the empire, King Regis can only salvage his kingdom by accepting anultimatum—he must cede all lands outside the crown city, and see his son, Prince Noctis, wed to Lady Lunafreya, the former princess of Tenebrae now captive of Niflheim.
As the war of wills rages, the machinations of Niflheim transform Insomnia into an awe-inspiring battleground, pulling Nyx into a struggle for the very survival of the kingdom.
That’s right, Toys“R”Us will be having another POKEMON DAY on
Saturday; April 2nd!
In an official statement, The Pokémon Company, announced that Toys“R”Us will be participating in a Pokemon themed-event where you can trade-and-collect cards,free giveaways & more! The event will last from 12pm-2pm According to Pokemon.com, attendees can get free Clefairy and Meowth Pokémon TCG cards, plus a Pokémon-themed activity book! You can also enter for a chance to win an awesome Pokémon plush.
As part for this event, every Pokémon item in store will be “buy one, get one 40% off” all day long!
Visit your local Toys“R”Us to attend this awesome event!
