On January 2017 SANRIO announced their newest character, Aggretsuko (アグレッシブ烈子)!
Although the character debuted in 2015, Aggretsuko began appearing on social media in early 2017 & it seems she quickly found fame among Hello kitty fans.
Aggretsuko, according SANRIO’s official site, is a 25 year old, red panda who works as a office worker with anger issues. Her YouTube shorts tell her daily life, working in an office dealing with the daily annoyances that happen. When her patience is up, she goes on full blown HEAVY METAL RAGE! Check her out here:
Sword Art Online final had its first ever, feature film!
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale.
Aniplex & Eleven Arts held a red carpet premiere in Hollywood, California at the famous Egyptian Theater!
Fans waiting outside theater. Some are holding freshly bought SAO merch
The exclusive event SOLD OUT within 48 hours after tickets were on sell. With anime’s popularity, its no wonder it sold out quickly! Hundreds of fans gathered for this exclusive one-day event, some came in cosplay.
(Left) Andrew Black Swordsman; (Left Middle) Stella Chuu; (Middle Right) Celty Farron; (Left) Atashi as Silica w/ Pina
Celty Farron as Yuki Asun
Atashi as Silica w/ Pina
Fans were also able to buy new SAO merch at the ‘SAO store’ Aniplex staff set up
The SAO ‘Store’
Fan looking through items
Boxes of SAO merch
Asuna SAO OS Figure B
Asuna SAO OS Figure A
Items I purchased (Money well spent)
The event was filled with special guests, such as:
Me (Krystal Kitsune) at Red carpet premiere with Kirito & Asuna
For those who missed this fantastic event, you can still catch the movie in theaters THISThursday; March 9th 2017. Tickets on sale here. Catch some of the highlights of this event down below.
We’ll be posting an event video soon, so stay tuned!
We had the honor to Interview FINAL FANTASY XV cast members, RAY CHASE & ROBBIE DAYMOND aka Noctis and Promto! Check out our interview below, make sure to end til the end to learn how to enter into our FINAL FANTASY XV autograph giveaway!
I would to personally thank, Ray and Robbie; for accepting our interview request, Alondra; for being an awesome assistant, Gregorio Escalante Gallery; for letting us film on location and finally, special thanks to YouTube Channel, Pauly Mike for providing the in-game footage used in our interview. Thank Everyone!
Check these awesome photo taken by our lovely photographer, Alondra!
FINAL FANTASY XV autograph giveaway!
Share, comment, & subscribe to our channel and you may have a chance to win THIS autographed print from Noctis and Promto!
Deadline Jan.10th 2017!
Speaking of SQUARE ENIX related giveaways, we are giving this one-of-a-kind, Life Is Strange VideoPak STRAIGHT from the Los Angeles SQUARE ENIX OFFICES!
This is a reusable mini tablet with 2 pre-loaded Life Is Strange videos. You can use a standard USB charging cable to charge and add limited videos of your own via your PC!
Have you heard of BROKEN SPIRITS? A new SyFy film produced by voice actor, Stephen Weese! Featuring voice actor stars:
Vic Mignogna, Richard Epcar, Spike Spencer and Cristina Vee!
This film came to our attention in March of this year, during our interview with Cristina Vee, since then, we’ve interviewed film producer, Stephen Weese, where he gave us some insight on the film and its wonderful cast! Check out the interview:
RED CARPET PREMIERE!
BROKEN SPIRITS, will have a red carpet premiere at Anime Los Angeles 2017 at the Ontario Convention Center!
Red carpet (2pm)
Full feature screening (2:30-4pm)
Q&A with cast members including Richard Epcar and Cristina Vee (4-5)
Special giveaway of unique items and props (4pm)
ALA special event Broken Spirits poster and signing (5-6pm)
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:
EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Are you a fan of Life Is Strange? Here’s YOUR chance to win this amazing, one-of-a-kind, Life Is Strange VideoPak!
This is a reusable mini tablet with 2 pre-loaded Life Is Strange videos. You can use a standard USB charging cable to charge and add limited videos of your own via your PC!
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).
NOTICE:
We suffered a massive data loss recently and had to delay content for while. We are currently back on track. We do apologize for the delay of this post.
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.
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![TOMOHIKO ITO [Film Director]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0391.jpg?w=315&h=210&ssl=1 "dsc_0391")
![REKI KAWAHARA [SAO Author/Original Story]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0383.jpg?w=315&h=210&ssl=1 "dsc_0383")
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![SHINICHIRO KASHIWADA [Producer of Aniplex]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0332.jpg?w=440&h=341&ssl=1 "dsc_0332")
![Bryce Papenbrook [Kirito / Kazuto Kirigaya]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0453.jpg?w=637&h=424&ssl=1 "dsc_0453")
![Cherami Leigh [Asuna Yuuki]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0461.jpg?w=315&h=210&ssl=1 "dsc_0461")
![(Left) Cassandra Lee Morris [Leafa / Suguha Kirigaya]; (Middle) Cherami Leigh [Asuna Yuuki]; (Right) Christine M. Cabanos [Silica / Keiko Ayano]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0422.jpg?w=315&h=210&ssl=1 "dsc_0422")
![(Left) Bryce Papenbrook [Kirito / Kazuto Kirigaya]; (Middle) Sarah Williams [Lisbeth / Rika Shinozaki]; (Right) Cassandra Lee Morris [Leafa / Suguha Kirigaya]](https://i0.wp.com/thekitsunetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0449.jpg?w=956&h=637&ssl=1 "dsc_0449")
