One Piece Night Returns to Dodger Stadium on July 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toei Animation bring back One Piece Night on July 2, featuring a pregame activation, ceremonial first pitch, drone show, and exclusive stadium giveaway.
Category: J-Pop Culture
Moana 2 and Ultraman: Rising Filmmakers to Direct Hello Kitty Film
It’s been almost a decade since it was first rumored that a Hello Kitty movie was in development, but her film will finally debut in 2028!
It’s-A-Me…in the Casket of My Dreams! A Brazilian Funeral Home Offers Unofficial Mario-Themed Coffins
A Brazilian Funeral Home Offers Unofficial Mario-Themed Coffins
Tokyo Trans March Returns for Its Sixth Year with a Message: “We Are Here”
The sixth annual Tokyo Trans March takes place in June 2026, during Tokyo’s Pride Month.
REVIEW: ONE PIECE x POPEYES Collab
One Piece and Popeyes launched a collab that includes a Luffy Bento Box. Here’s our review of the food.
Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer Drops: The King of Kaiju Heads to New York
Toho releases the first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, set in 1949 and ending with Godzilla approaching the Statue of Liberty. The film hits theaters November 6.
Link Click Announces Japanese Live-Action Series
A Japanese live-action adaptation of the hit donghua Link Click premieres in April.
Netflix Set to Distribute Legendary’s Live-Action Gundam Film Starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo
Netflix is reportedly set to distribute Legendary’s live-action Gundam movie, starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, with Jim Mickle directing.
BABYMONSTER Teams Up With Sanrio’s Kuromi in New K-Pop Collaboration
Sanrio’s Kuromi is teaming up with BABYMONSTER in a new K-Pop collaboration announced by YG Entertainment Japan, sparking excitement among fans.
Move Over Labubu: Meet Mirumi, the Shy Robot Charm From Japan Taking Over Social Media
Mirumi, a soft interactive robot charm from Japan, is going viral after Labubu. Here’s why this motion-based collectible is everywhere in 2026.