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• 04/09/2025

Newly Launched “Real Akiba Inc.” Raises ¥400 Million to Expand Japanese Otaku Culture Globally

Tokyo-based Real Akiba Inc. has officially launched as a new holding company, bringing together entertainment-driven firms like Upstream Creation and ISARIBI. Headed by Keita “Keitan” Sakakibara of REAL AKIBA BOYZ, the company will lead efforts to spread Akihabara-inspired culture—anime, dance, and music—to audiences worldwide. Strategic Vision & Cultural Reach Real Akiba aims to blend creative production, talent networks, and digital entertainment across platforms. Backed by a diverse roster including dance crew O-MENZ, anison acts like fhána and DOES, and influencers […]

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News

• 04/09/2025

First-Ever Haikyu!! Emergency Kits to Launch April 16 — Be Ready with Karasuno & Nekoma Designs

Disaster Readiness Meets Anime: Haikyu!! Emergency Kits Arrive Fans of Haikyu!! can now be prepared in style. Anique Inc. has unveiled the first-ever officially licensed Haikyu!! disaster preparedness kits, launching April 16, 2025, in limited quantities. Themed after Karasuno and Nekoma High Schools, the kits come in two versions — Basic and Compact — and are packed with essential emergency items for everyday safety and peace of mind. What’s in the Kits? 🧰 Basic Ver. (¥15,400) Multi-functional backpack (Karasuno/Nekoma design) […]

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News

• 04/09/2025

*Bocchi the Rock!* Joins V Kisekae: Customize Your Mobile V Card with 6 Exclusive Designs!

What Is V Kisekae? If you’re not familiar with V Kisekae, it’s a customizable digital design service offered through the V Point app in Japan. “Kisekae” means “dress-up” in Japanese, and true to its name, this service lets users change the look of their mobile V cards—digital membership and point cards—by purchasing and applying themed designs. Whether you’re into anime, sports, music, or pop culture, V Kisekae allows you to express your personality every time you open the app. Each […]

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Culture

• 04/09/2025

Idols Meet Sibling Drama: 22/7 x The Shiunji Family Children Limited Edition Manga Launches in Bookstores

What happens when one of Japan’s most unique idol groups crosses paths with a quirky, heartfelt anime about a chaotic family of siblings? Kumazawa Shoten’s latest collaboration brings together the rising TV anime The Shiunji Family Children and digital voice-acting idol group 22/7 for a limited bookstore campaign that’s full of character—literally. With exclusive obi strip messages from each 22/7 member and in-store displays that celebrate both franchises, this event offers fans a rare chance to dive deeper into the […]

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News

• 04/07/2025

Ikayaki?! Uma Musume’s New CM Sparks Hilarious Culture Clash Over Squid Snacks

What happens when two beloved anime characters clash over squid? In the newest commercial for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross dive into a surprisingly intense — and hilarious — debate over the true identity of “Ikayaki.” Is it grilled squid on a stick, or a savory pancake-style street snack? It all depends on where in Japan you’re from. This quirky CM blends comedy with cultural curiosity, making it a must-watch for fans of Uma Musume: Cinderella […]

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