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Japan’s Youngest Female Mayor Sparks National Debate Over Maternity Leave and Women in Politics
Japan’s youngest female mayor, Shoko Kawata, sparks national debate over maternity leave, highlighting challenges for women in politics, gender equality, and Japan’s declining birth rate
Anime & Manga
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Kicks Off UK Imax Rollout for Ghibli Classics
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AniBiz: Crunchyroll Founder Launches Global Licensing Anime B2B Hub
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Is Superman ‘Too Woke’? Dean Cain Weighs In on Immigration Debate
Dean Cain warns that the director's public statements on Superman's origins could 'hurt the numbers' for the highly anticipated film
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FEATURE: What an audition for The Apprentice UK is actually like
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Netflix Shares ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 First Look Trailer
Netflix's 'Squid Game' Season 2 sneak peek shows Gi-hun receiving an ominous phone call
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South Korean thriller ‘Parasite’ wins historic SAG Award as a foreign-language film
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Thai-Inspired Animated Movie Cancelled After Two Years By Sony, Deemed “Not Commercial Enough”
A Thai-inspired animated feature developed at Sony Pictures Animation has been cancelled after two years, raising questions about risk, representation,
Music
Pokémon Turns 30: Jisoo, Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah Celebrate With Their Favourite Characters
Pokémon’s turning 30—and it’s celebrating with a Super Bowl commercial packed with celebrity cameos, nostalgic callbacks and fan-favourite creatures
Film & TV
‘Exit 8’: Japanese Thriller Based on Viral Video Game Gets First Trailer
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Lady Gaga Uses Tokyo Concert to Address ICE and US Immigration Issues, Triggers Mixed Responses
During her Tokyo Dome concert, Lady Gaga addressed ICE actions in the United States, using her Japan tour stop to
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Netflix Under Fire For Whitewashing As Sydney Sweeney Joins Live-action ‘Gundam’
Fans voice concerns over whitewashing
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Netflix Partners ‘Chainsaw Man’ Studio MAPPA to Forge Global Anime Collaboration
After Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reza Arc shattered box-office expectations, Netflix has deepened its relationship with studio MAPPA, forming
Anime & Manga
‘Dragon Ball Super’ Returns: Moro Arc Anime and Galactic Patrol Series Officially Announced
Goku and Vegeta are officially coming back to the small screen as the "Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc" gets a long-awaited
Features
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
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Shiori Ito Calls Japan Debut of Sexual Assault Film ‘Black Box Diaries’ Her “Most Reactive Screening”
'Black Box Diaries' arrives in Japan after delays, with Shiori Ito detailing changes to protect identities and address permissions and
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21 ESEA Musicians Who Defined Asian Music in 2025: A Year-End Spotlight
Discover 21 rising ESEA artists redefining indie, pop, and R&B — from mxmtoon to YUNHWAY, these voices are shaping music’s
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Is Japan’s Kpop Dominance Diminishing?
Japan remains K-pop’s largest overseas market, but new data shows its growth is slowing as global audiences in Southeast Asia
Features
Shogen on ‘Lone Samurai’: The Okinawan Spirit Behind His Biggest Role Yet
Award-winning Okinawan actor Shogen speaks to Resonate about 'Lone Samurai', his cross-Asian career, and how Okinawan spirit shapes his global
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South Korea Manager Hong Myung-Bo Quits After World Cup Exit, President Orders Investigation
Hong Myung-Bo resigns after South Korea’s World Cup exit as President Lee orders a government investigation into the team’s performance
Features
“What You See Is Not All There Is”: Yvonne Chapman on ‘The Season’ and Hong Kong’s High Society
Yvonne Chapman talks Hong Kong’s high society in The Season, why “what you see is not all there is,” and
Film & TV
Wong Fu Productions and TAAF Team Up to Reveal the Hidden Pioneers Who Changed America Forever
A new digital series highlights the forgotten Asian American inventors and cultural heavyweights who shaped modern life ahead of the
Film & TV
‘The Way You Dance’ Movie Soundtrack Details and Queer Asian Representation Revealed
Art heals when words fail. Quentin Lee’s new project The Way You Dance tackles family grief and queer identity in
Film & TV
Keanu Reeves to Star in New Live-Action ‘Lego’ Movie With ‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh Cooley
Sports
Japan Reach World Cup Knockouts for Third Straight Tournament, Will Face Brazil Next
Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash
Film & TV
Simu Liu and Singer EJAE Join Huge Wave of ESEA Filmmakers Invited to Vote on the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues its international diversification strategy. The 2026 invitee list indicates targeted growth
Features
“It’s Not a Goodbye to Singapore”: Tracie Pang on Closing Pangdemonium and Censorship With ‘A Mirror’
Tracie Pang reflects on closing Pangdemonium after 16 years, the realities of Singapore theatre, censorship, and what comes next
Music
BTS Stalker Faces Deportation From South Korea After Ringing Jungkook’s Doorbell 133 Times
A Seoul court has handed down a suspended sentence to a Brazilian national following a series of obsessive visits to
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