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Despite Mixed Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First Film to Hit $1 Billion This Year
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits $1 billion worldwide as the first film of 2026, defying critics’ 42% Rotten Tomatoes score with strong audience approval at 88% Popcornmeter.
Tokyo Tourism Hub Begins Issuing On the Spot Fines for Littering in Shibuya
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Inside Manga’s $40 Billion Piracy Problem—And the Race to Fix It
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#TakeOutHate: Margaret Cho, Harry Shum Jr and Gail Simmons encourage eating at Asian restaurants amid Covid-19 pandemic
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WATCH: Simu Liu stars in Old Spice advert
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No, ‘Kung Fu Panda’s’ Success Doesn’t Mean Hollywood Still Needs a White Lead to Make Chinese Culture Fun
Kung Fu Panda is one of the highest-grossing martial arts film franchises. Does Jack Black get a pass for portraying
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Hikari and Lee Byung Hun to Be Honored at Toronto International Film Festival
Japanese director Hikari and South Korean actor Lee Byung Hun are among the inaugural recipients of the TIFF Tribute Awards,
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘Cloud’ Set for US Theatrical Release
Cloud hits U.S. theaters July 18. A dark thriller on digital greed, it follows a Tokyo hustler's descent into isolation
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Former Princess Mako of Japan Welcomes First Child
Japan’s former Princess Mako has given birth to her first child in New York, marking a new chapter for the
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Netflix Japan’s ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Reboot Achieves Unprecedented Realism with Real Bullet Train Footage
Netflix Japan’s Bullet Train Explosion reboot rolls out with real trains, explosive action & local flair
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‘My Neighbour Totoro’ West End Review: Victoria Chen as Mei Steals Hearts in Ghibli’s Stage Magic at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End with stunning puppetry, live music, and Victoria Chen’s magical turn as
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Iwao Hakamata: Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Awarded Record Compensation After Wrongful Conviction
Japan awards Iwao Hakamata $1.4M for 40+ years on death row before acquittal; wrongful conviction exposes flaws in nation’s justice
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Hayao Miyazaki’s AI Disgust Resurfaces Amidst Viral Studio Ghibli Art Trend
AI-generated Ghibli-style art surges online, but Miyazaki’s past critique resurfaces, calling AI animation "an insult to life itself"
Features
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Takes the West End: Victoria Chen Steps Into a Forest of Dreams
From Ghibli's Screen to London's Stage, a Beloved Classic Finds New Life, and a Young Actress Finds Her Voice
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‘Princess Mononoke’ 4K IMAX Re-Release: Studio Ghibli Classic Returns to Big Screen
Princess Mononoke returns to theaters in a 4K IMAX re-release for Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, offering fans a chance to
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Cynthia Erivo to Star in ‘Karoshi’ Action Thriller with Teo Yoo: Samurai Twist in Corporate Setting
Cynthia Erivo joins Teo Yoo in Lionsgate’s ‘Karoshi,’ a corporate thriller with a samurai twist, directed by Takashi Doscher
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Japanese Toyojiro Ramen Restaurant Owner Offers £660 Bounty For Customers Who Left One-Star Reviews
A Kyoto ramen shop owner sparked outrage after placing a bounty on critics, issuing threats, then deleting posts and apologizing
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‘Sakamoto Days’: This Retired Hitman is Netflix’s Most Overpowered Anime Dad
Retired assassin Taro Sakamoto swaps guns for groceries in Netflix's hit anime Sakamoto Days
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10 Heartbreaking Asian Romance Movies To Watch This Valentine’s Day
From 'Past Lives' to 'Your Name', ditch the rom-coms this Valentine’s Day for 10 Asian romantic dramas that will leave
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‘We’re Nothing at All’ Review: A Blistering Look at Systemic Injustice and Forbidden Love
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
Community
International Tea Day: Why 21 May Matters Across Asia
International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan
Music
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Becomes Vaseline’s First Global Ambassador
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Film & TV
‘Panda School’ Narrated by Jimmy O. Yang Unveiled Alongside ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ Documentary
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Books
International Booker Prize: Taiwan Travelogue Wins Prestigious Literary Award
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,
Film & TV
How Asian Influence Is Reshaping Sports and Pop Culture: New Nielsen Data
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
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Korean American Director Eugene Yi’s ‘The A List’ HBO Documentary Explores AAPI Stories With Sandra Oh and Bowen Yang
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s HBO documentary The A List, which explores AAPI identity,
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Park Chan-Wook Becomes Fourth Korean to Be Awarded France’s Top Cultural Honour at Cannes
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
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‘Mortal Kombat II’: What Happened to Original Liu Kang Actor Robin Shou?
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