Japan

Korean Cinema Hit Rock Bottom in 2025 While Japan’s Anime Boomed

Korean cinema hit a 20-year low in 2025, but Japanese animation soared—signaling a new era for Asia’s box office power balance

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Shiori Ito Calls Japan Debut of Sexual Assault Film ‘Black Box Diaries’ Her “Most Reactive Screening”

Film & TV

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WATCH: Ali Wong/Randall Park rom-com ‘Always Be My Maybe’ teaser

April 24, 2019

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ lead Henry Golding to star in ‘G.I. Joe’ spinoff ‘Snake Eyes’

August 15, 2019

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Live-Action ‘Moana’ Sets Sail with Newcomer Catherine Laga’aia

Live-action Moana won't hit theaters until 10 July 2026 but Moana 2 is arriving on 27 November this year

June 14, 2024

Features

FEATURE: How Crazy Rich Asians has become our Rorschach

August 12, 2018

Japan

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‘Supreme’ Japanese bullet train revealed in time for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

March 19, 2018

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John Cho to star in Japanese horror The Grudge reboot

March 19, 2018

Japan

Japanese American Senator Hirono dismisses Interior Secretary Zinke’s ‘flippant’ response on internment sites

March 16, 2018

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‘Phat Black N****r’: ‘Black Panther’ racist slogan on movie sign in US Marine base in Japan

March 9, 2018

Music

Esprit D’Air kicks off their UK tour with the release of their new single “Starstorm”

January 31, 2018

Features

FEATURE: Dear Logan Paul, suicide awareness takes longer than seven minutes

January 28, 2018

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Nissan develops ‘self-parking’ slippers for Japanese inn

January 25, 2018

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Bitcoin falls 25% as South Korea, China and Japan consider banning cryptocurrency

January 17, 2018

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Japanese TV show slammed for racist Eddie Murphy blackface

January 4, 2018

Features

FEATURE: Dear Logan Paul, suicide is not a joke

January 3, 2018

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Two people die in Japan’s New Year mochi rice cake tradition again

January 2, 2018

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YouTuber Logan Paul slammed for dead body video in Japan’s Suicide Forest

January 2, 2018

Film & TV

Critics Choice Association to Honor Lucy Liu, Chloé Zhao, and HIKARI at AAPI Celebration

The annual event recognizing Asian Pacific Islander excellence in entertainment will honor a wide array of talent, from veteran actors

October 2, 2025

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Ming-Na Wen Joins Animated Short ‘Enormous,’ A Comedy on Mental Health

The veteran actress is part of a surprising ensemble, including Tony Hale and Mel Brooks, for a film that addresses

October 2, 2025

Music

T.O.P. Set for Solo Comeback With Full-Length Album After Nearly 12 Years

The former Big Bang rapper and 'Squid Game' star is scheduled to release his first solo project since 2014, with

October 2, 2025

Gaming

KPop Demon Hunters Takes Over Fortnite with New Game Mode and Skins

Netflix's record-breaking animated film is getting an extensive crossover, complete with an exclusive 'Demon Rush' mode and playable HUNTR/X outfits.

October 2, 2025

Film & TV

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Director Maggie Kang Named TIME100 Next Honoree

The visionary filmmaker is being celebrated for her record-setting animated film and for creating powerful, authentic representation within the entertainment

October 1, 2025

Music

K-Pop Powerhouse TWICE Unveils Massive World Tour Dates for 2026

TWICE will bring their 'This Is For' World Tour to North America and Europe, including a headline show at London's

September 30, 2025

Film & TV

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Drops Official Light Sticks as Fandom Takes Over

The fictional K-pop groups HUNTR/X and Saja Boys now have must-have official light sticks that synchronize to the music, cementing

September 30, 2025