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If you want the ultimate sushi experience in the United States, Kura Sushi USA introduces the popular kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) to sushi lovers. Pairing fresh, high-quality ingredients and experiences from Japan with anime gachapon makes Kura Sushi an authentic sushi choice. For those unfamiliar, …Read more »
A few months ago, we learned that Ghibli-alum studio Ponoc was teaming up with Netflix for a multi-picture exclusive streaming deal, starting with the studio’s recent film The Imaginary. Now we’ve learned when that film is set to hit Netflix: July 5. In addition, the …Read more »
Just in time for the April 19th United States premiere of SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, the series’ first feature film, the famous Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain, Kura Sushi USA, is offering exclusive Bikkura Pon prizes of anime’s favorite faux family! Kura Sushi is …Read more »
The Imaginary, the latest film from Studio Ponoc, is coming to the ‘flix. The latest film from the studio founded by Ghibli alum producer Yoshiaki Nishimura and directed by Yoshiyuki Momose (Ni no Kuni) was released in Japanese theaters last month. An exact streaming date …Read more »
Back in September we learned that the opening theme for the original mahjong anime Pon no Michi will be “Pon Popopon” by former Nogizaka46 member and pro mahjong player Kana Nakata. Now we have a sample of the theme thanks to the second full trailer, …Read more »
Kana Nakata is currently a professional mahjong player, and she also used to be one of the members of girl group Nogizaka46. With that pedigree in mind—which includes running a mahjong-themed café in Tokyo’s Minata Ward and being part of the Professional Mahjong League—it’s only …Read more »
Studio Ponoc—the production house behind films such as Mary and the Witch’s Flower and anthology film Modest Heroes—is finally getting ready to return with another feature. The Imaginary is on the way from director Yoshiyuki Momose, and the first trailer made its way online complete …Read more »
A new original TV anime is on the way from animation production house OLM, and this one has some big names behind it. Tatsuma Minamikawa is directing and handling the screenplay for Pon no Michi, which is an all-girls mahjong anime featuring original character drafts …Read more »
A new original anime was announced from the folks at Pony Canyon and Tatsunoko Production’s BAKKEN RECORD label. Turkey! takes its name from the bowling term, and its story—which is penned by live-action drama writer Naomi Hiruta—will be set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture. The …Read more »
It’s almost time for another beloved Studio Ghibli film to return to U.S. theaters, this time with the big screen revival of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2008 feature Ponyo. This one is coming back as part of the ongoing Studio Ghibli Fest 2022, and tickets are now …Read more »
The upcoming Studio Ponoc film The Imaginary is now a little less upcoming. The film, which had been scheduled for this summer, has been delayed. At issue is the production of the animation (well, duh) but no further details have been announced. The Imaginary is …Read more »
It may seem like an incredibly late April Fools’ Day gag, but the latest Hatsune Miku collaboration is very real. This one sees the Vocaloid superstar teaming up with My Little Pony to become part of the collaborative bishoujo figure line from Kotobukiya and Hasbro. …Read more »
From Studio Ponoc, the creators of Mary and The Witch’s Flower, comes Modest Heroes, an ambitious anthology of three thrilling tales created by some of the greatest talents working in Japanese animation today. This one-of-a-kind feature officially kicks off its U.S. screenings in subtitled form …Read more »
There’s nothing quite like a quality anime anthology, and if there’s one group of creators you can count on to deliver, it’s Studio Ponoc. Founded by two-time Academy Award-nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There), Studio Ponoc’s latest is …Read more »
Gee, kids: GKIDS is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best distributors of theatrical anime out there. This time, they’ve licensed the newest film from Studio Ponoc, Modest Heroes: Studio Ponoc Short Theatre, Volume 1, for American distribution. The film will head to …Read more »
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