Category Archives: Anime

Miraculous Ladybug

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Very few foreign cartoons, aside from Anime, make its way into popularity. One of those said cartoons is, Miraculous Ladybug!

Thomas Astruc creator of Miraculous Ladybug

Created/Written by Thomas Astruc and produced by PGS Entertainment, Toei Animation, Zagtoon, Method Animation and SAMG Animation. Ladybug is one of few cartoons to be produced multi-nationally.

The very first image of Miraculous Ladybug by Thomas.

It was originally announced on, April 04 2010, as a 2D cartoon series and other possible media formats. It was also mentioned that a feature film would in the works.

In August 26 2012, a LadyBug OVA was privately uploaded to youtube entitled, “Lady Bug Japanese version” (or “LadyBug PV”), which was later leaked out to the public that same year. After the leak the show was known as Miraculous Ladybug and gain massive popularity.

During the production of the show, changes were made in the show’s animation and on February of 2015, previews of the finalized version of the show were released:

finalized CGI version of the show

and in March, the English cast was revealed and are as follows,

Marinette Cheng / Ladybug – Cristina Vee
Adrien / Chat Noir – Bryce Papenbrook
Alya – Carrie Keranen
Hawk Moth – Keith Silverstein
Plagg – Max Mittelman
Tikki – Mela Lee

 

Finally, on July 4 2015, it was announced that the show will have an app with mini web series based on the show, printable activities, and blog posts from Marinette about her daily life and secret life.

We are unaware if the app is translated in English

The show is set to be release on Dec 6th on Nickelodeon at 9AM, don’t miss it!

Dec 6th at 9AM

 

MIKU EXPO IS BACK FOR 2016!

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We all feared we’d wait another 3 years before the next Hatsune MIku concert, like we did in 2011 – 2014, however its was recently announced that HATSUNE MIKU will be back in 2016!

Miku during MikuExpo 2014 at NOKIA LIVE

Only this time, she’s back for ONE day only: Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8:00pm at Microsoft LIVE (Formally known as, NOKIA LIVE)

TICKETS ON SALE: Nov 20th at 10AM PST
Details: http://www.axs.com/events/299434/hatsune-miku-tickets

SEE YOU THERE!

New Manga by Death Note Creators

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Creator duo Takeshi Obata & Tsugumi Ohba Are back with a manga series!

Platinum End

It has been reveled that the duo behind Death Note & Bakuman will launch a new manga titled Platinum End in the December issue of Shueisha‘s Jump SQ. This will be the duo’s 3rd manga creation and has since debuted in Japan on Nov. 4th.

According to the Anime News Network, the story’s about “a human and an angel, which will center around Mirai Kakehashi, a boy who ‘does not seek out hope in order to live.'”

The duo has had much success with their work, with the most popular being Death Note. Death Note, first released in December 2003, has been adapted into an anime series, 2 Anime movies, 2 novels, 3 live action movies and most recently,  Musical that ran at Tokyo’s Nissay Theatre from April 6-29. Warner Bros is currently working on a screenplay for a live action version of Death Note.

 

 

League Los Angeles 2015

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Held in Arcadia, Ca, League Los Angeles 2015 was event created by League of Legends fans, for League of Legends fans. Created to celebrate the championship finals, the event was filled with LoL fans and cosplayers. Though the event was abit disorganized, it was very fun. Unfortunately, due to lack of cosplayers, our League Los Angeles cosplay was short, but here it is! Enjoy!

Also, check out our League Los Angeles photoset here:

The GUDETAMA Food Menu Overview

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Gudetama is a Sanrio character introduced in 2013 based on an egg lacking in “spunk”. His name is a play on “gude gude”; used to describe someone with no energy or strength and possibly tama from tamago (egg). He is sometimes seen with a man in an orange/yellow costume that fully covers the body. Apart from being a popular character, Gudetama also has a short anime series on YouTube.

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I found the character very adorable though I never paid much attention to the actual character, at least not until now. During Stan Lee’s Comikaze 2015, I encountered Gudetama again & it was at the booth that I found out about the delicious Gudetama-inspired Menu at Plan Check Kitchen + Bar.

The GUDETAMA Menu – Meal Set

The Gudetama Menu was created by Chef Ernestor Urchimura, Founding Chef and Partner of Plan Check.

I decided to go and check out this menu for myself, and with the help of my assistant, I set out to find this
restaurant.

Watch my journey along with the Gudetama Menu overview here:

The Gudetama Menu is only served at Plan Check. There are 3 different Plan Check locations In Los Angeles:

-1800 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

-351 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

-1111 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This menu will only be available from Oct 30 ~ Nov 29, Check it out while you still can!

GIVEAWAY!

In honor of Gudetama & the Gudetama menu, we’ll be giving out 10 small Gudetama buttons!

Check out the video for instructions on how to get one

LADYBABY in Los Angeles

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LADYBABY a famous band that recently came into light with, currently 9,765,665 views on their music video, Nippon Manju. The video went viral ever since it’s release earlier this year. Since then, the band has played numerous shows in japan and most recently at New York City Comic Con and Los Angeles. LADYBABY is the second KawaiiCore band to have spawn out of Japan, along side BABYMETAL (formed in 2013). Created by ClearStone to promote their costumes, LADYBABY consists of LADYBEARD, Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya. Their music genre? KAWAIICORE! Which is a mixture of Heavy Metal and Japanese pop music.

Ladybeard is an Australian Professional wrestler, heavy metal vocalist and party rocker. Labled as Japan’s Andrew W.K, Ladybeard first appeared in the rings of Hong Kong’s pro-wrestling in 2009. After gaining popularity as a wrestler, he expanded into the music industry. In 2010, he made his debut in a heavy metal band & while touring, he finally fulfilled his dream by going to japan for the first time. After returning to his homeland, Australia, he returned to Japan in September 2013 and It wasn’t until March 2015 when he was asked to form, LADYBABY.

Rei Kuromiya, the youngest of the group and winner of Miss iD2015 Grand Prix, She is the vocalist & guitarist of her own rock band called, BRATS and is currently training to be the lead role in a crowd funded movie along side her sister, Aya Kuromiya who is also in BRATS.

Rie Kaneko former Miss iD2015 Grand Prix winner and actress. Aside from working with LADYBABY, she also worked with HAJIMETAL as the lead vocals in the song GIRI GAL.

LADYBABY preforming at Anime Jungle

On Oct 12 2015, LADYBABY made an appearance in Little Tokyo’s Anime Jungle, where they performed a mini-concert & played their hit single, Nippon Manju, Along with, upcoming singles which are set to be released December 2015. A new music video has been confirmed to be released, which was filmed in Japan, New York City and Los Angeles.

Cherry Jelly Productions, the host of the event, made it possible for all LADYBABY fans to buy the rare merch including, Shirts, towels and the Nippon Manju CD+DVD along side the ClearStone’s costumes

Fans stood in line since 11am just to see LADYBABY, with one fan following LADYBABY tour dates traveling from Japan to New York and finally to Los Angeles! Now that’s dedication!

People going inside Anime Jungle to watch LADYBABY

About 200+ fans filled up ANIME JUNGLE to watch LADYBABY.
And of course, just like most events, we got all got our chance to take a photo with LADYBABY!

LADYBABY and Krystal

LADYBABY and Cristina

Nippon Manju CD + DVD

Remember to buy the CD+DVD album!

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