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Hatsune Miku's big North American tour is set to go live this April, and the Vocaloid superstar will be joined by one of the chiptune music scene's most well-known bands. If the first name that came to your mind was Anamanaguchi, you got it! They …Read more »
For about a week this July, there will be nary a human male in sight on the stage at New York’s Lincoln Center. That’s where the Takarazuka Revue, Japan’s all-female musical theater troupe, are making their U.S. debut, performing Chicago (in Japanese) between July 20 …Read more »
Aniplex of America expanded on its plans to screen the Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu anime film with English subtitles in select U.S. theaters. The first showing is set for February 26, and the official website now has ticket and theater information for anyone interested in …Read more »
As always, Anime Central in Chicago was full of people wearing fun and exciting cosplay. Otaku USA took a look at some of the cool costumes from this annual event, including what may be the youngest Pikachu ever. For Minecraft fans, the young-at-heart and people …Read more »
Author and anime/manga expert Helen McCarthy has had a busy year. “I’m promoting my year of four books,” she told Otaku USA at Anime Central in Chicago. The first book is A Brief History of Manga , and it has interesting and condensed information for …Read more »
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Robotech in the U.S., and that makes Tony Oliver, who starred as Rick Hunter, very happy about what’s going on. Oliver spoke to Otaku USA while at Anime Central in Chicago, and he was able to give some …Read more »
Many fans of anime and manga are interested in learning about Japanese culture as a whole, and they will find a great source of information in the writings of Roland Kelts. Kelts’ father is American and his mother is Japanese, giving him a unique perspective …Read more »
If you're a dedicated Ghibli fan in the States (and were not one of the lucky few at NYICFF in February), then ever since way back in 2013, When Marnie Was There has been a whole lot of talk and no show. You were there …Read more »
Japanese rock band SCANDAL is getting ready to kick off a world tour in support of latest album, Hello World , which features the band's 20th single, "image." Included in the plans are a set of North American concerts, bringing SCANDAL to Chicago, Los Angeles, …Read more »
Do you like Robotech , Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers , Lupin III and Naruto ? Good, because Tony Oliver has worked on them all. How did this anime legend first get started in the business? "It was quite by accident," Oliver said during an interview …Read more »
You know Crispin Freeman the voice actor, director and script writer, but do you know Crispin Freeman the mythology scholar and voice acting teacher? This is a man who wears many hats, and when I caught up with him at Anime Central outside of Chicago, …Read more »
Anime Central is the largest anime convention in the Midwest, and it’s always great to be able to go back there! The con is located right outside of Chicago, and as with any con, it’s great to see all the neat costumes and how enthusiastic …Read more »
Kyary don’t stop. Currently in the midst of a world tour, Ms. Pamyu Pamyu, ambassador of Harajuku kawaii and pon pon poning, has dropped a video for her new single, “Yume no Hajima Ring Ring,” and it can best be described as “very Pamyu.” A …Read more »
Think back, if you will, to the 2003 Academy Awards. Steve Martin was host, Chicago won Best Picture, and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” became the first hip-hop song to win an Oscar. But most importantly, Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away won the Academy Award for Best Animated …Read more »
One of the best parts of attending an anime convention is getting to see all the great and creative costumes and outfits people come up with. Anime Central , which took place last month just outside of Chicago, is the largest anime convention in the …Read more »
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