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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”
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21 ESEA Musicians Who Defined Asian Music in 2025: A Year-End Spotlight
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Reportedly Joins Netflix’s ‘Extraction: Taigo’ Film
The global superstar is reportedly set for her second major acting role alongside Ma Dong-seok in the Korean-led expansion of
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‘Coronavirus is not an excuse to be racist’: Samantha Bee slams anti-Chinese discrimination
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Justin H. Min Embarks on New Adventure in Jason Biggs’ Directorial Debut ‘Getaway’
Justin H Min stars in American Pie lead Jaon Biggs' first film as director, 'Getaway'
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Aquaman director James Wan confirms Randall Park as key character
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‘Shōgun’ Star Anna Sawai Rumoured to be Cast as Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopic
Anna Sawai, fresh off FX's Shōgun, is eyed for Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic series, a major step
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Shiori Ito’s ‘Black Box Diaries’ Nominated for Oscar: First Japanese Documentary to Receive This Honor
Shiori Ito's Black Box Diaries earns Japan's first Oscar nod for a director, amplifying #MeToo in Japan with a powerful
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Hayao Miyazaki Turns 84: From ‘Totoro’ to ‘Spirited Away’ – A Career in Animation
Hayao Miyazaki celebrates his 84th birthday, we take a loook back at the legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder's profound career
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‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ Director Naoki Hamaguchi: “I Almost Rejected My Dream Job”
Naoki Hamaguchi reflects on 10 years remaking Final Fantasy VII, balancing passion, industry shifts, and evolving gamer expectations
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Shohei Ohtani Makes History (Again) With Third MVP Award
Shohei Ohtani wins NL MVP, his 3rd MVP title, becoming MLB's 2nd dual-league MVP
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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Asura’ Hits Netflix: A Family Drama Reimagined for a New Generation
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Asura, a modern take on Like Asura, premieres January 9 on Netflix
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Yuki Kawamura Makes NBA History as Fourth Japanese Player
Yuki Kawamura debuts as the NBA's 4th Japanese player, recording his first assist for the Memphis Grizzlies. At 5'7", his
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‘Black Box Diaries’: Shiori Ito’s Unflinching Look at Sexual Assault in Japan
Resonate sits down with Black Box Diaries journalist Shiori Ito who sheds light on her harrowing film
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‘Black Box Diaries’ Review: Shiori Ito’s Fight for Justice
Shiori Ito's Black Box Diaries transcends the conventional boundaries of documentary filmmaking, emerging as an act of defiance, a searing
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Nobuyo Oyama, Voice of ‘Doraemon’, Dies at 90
Nobuya Oyama voiced Doraemon from 1979 until 2005
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First Look at Amazon’s Live-Action ‘Like A Dragon: Yakuza’ TV Series
Amazon's 'Like A Dragon: Yakuza' TV series unfolds across two time periods: 1996 and 2005, following the life of protagonist
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‘Shōgun’ Dominates Emmys, Shatters Records, and Makes History
Shogun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won Emmys in the Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress in a
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‘Shang-Chi’ Co-Stars Simu Liu, Fala Chen Reunite as 2026 Unforgettable Co-Chairs
Simu Liu and Fala Chen reunite after 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' to co-chair Unforgettable 2026, featuring
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Disney+ Drops $47 Million for K-Drama ‘Made in Korea’ Starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung
The streaming giant is making a huge bet on the star power of two major Korean actors and a massive
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A New UK Magazine Seeks Financial Support to Preserve ESEA Cultural History
The Case for Investing in a Cultural Record
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Remembering Christine Choy – More Than an Asian American Icon and Oscar Nominee to Us
From 'Who Killed Vincent Chin' to 'Mississippi Triangle,' Christine Choy didn’t just document Asian American history — she helped define
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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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Maggie Kang Honoured With Okgwan Order For ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’
Director Maggie Kang of Netflix’s hit animation 'Kpop Demon Hunters' receives the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 2025
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First ‘Street Fighter’ Live-Action Trailer Drops Feat. Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Andrew Koji as Ryu
A first look at the new 'Street Fighter' live-action film reveals Chun-Li, Ryu and Ken in a ’90s-set reboot packed
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Why Microdamas Are Taking Over Asia And Why The West Could Be Next
Discover how Asia’s microdrama boom is reshaping entertainment — 30–90 second serials that hook, hit, and finish before your next
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American Student Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend Who Demanded STD Test
Joshua Michals, 26, killed Chinese student Zhe Wang after she reportedly became 'stressed' that he had given her a sexually
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