Kura Sushi Ends Chiikawa Collaboration Early Following Employee Misconduct
Kura Sushi abruptly ended its Chiikawa collaboration on September 6 following employee misconduct.
Category: J-Pop Culture
Long Beach Comic Con 2026: Convention Delivers Action-Packed Weekend with TMNT Reunion, Pokémon, and Fandom Celebrations
Long Beach Comic Con 2026 wrapped its first year under Nerd Street Events with a TMNT Shell-A-Bration, Pokémon and FNAF panels, cosplay contests, and more at the Long Beach Convention Center.
hololive Anime Adaptation Officially Confirmed for 10th Anniversary, Studio KAI to Animate
hololive’s 10th anniversary project includes an anime adaptation from Studio KAI. A mysterious keyword “Odeholo” has been unveiled, with full details coming September 23.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Trailer Drops: The King of Monsters Returns with IMAX Fury
Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ZERO unleashes a new epic trailer, filmed completely for IMAX.
SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal Sets Sail at McDonald’s on September 15
McDonald’s announces a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal collaboration with 15 collectible toys reimagining Bikini Bottom characters as the Straw Hat crew. Available for a limited time starting September 15.
Long Beach Comic Con 2026: Long Beach Comic Con 2026 Brings Pokémon, TMNT, and FNAF Panels to SoCal
Long Beach Comic Con 2026 debuts under Nerd Street Events with panels on Five Nights at Freddy’s, Pokémon, Phineas and Ferb, and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell-A-Bration. The event runs September 5-6.
AVIOT Launches 30th Anniversary EVANGELION Collaboration Earbuds
AVIOT releases TE-V1R-EVA true wireless earbuds featuring over 160 voice lines from nine characters, sound tuning by Yoko Takahashi, and a new Rei and Asuka illustration. Pre-orders are now open.
Creepy Nuts Drop Phonk-Infused Single “Running Wheel” for Honda N-BOX Campaign
Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts release “Running Wheel,” a phonk-infused track created for Honda’s N-BOX campaign, alongside a music video directed by Daiki Kamoshita.
The Ghost in the Shell Image Song “po-ai” Feat. Mirai Moriyama Released as Digital Single
A new image song for the TV anime The Ghost in the Shell, titled “po-ai feat. Mirai Moriyama,” has been released as a digital single.
YOASOBI to Perform Intimate Rooftop Show at the Grammy Museum on September 14
J-Pop duo YOASOBI brings a special rooftop performance to the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on September 14, featuring a moderated interview, audience Q&A, and live set. Tickets are on sale now.