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'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies
Kyodo News, Published on 08/03/2024
» Akira Toriyama, the creator of the legendary manga series "Dragon Ball," died of acute subdural hematoma, when blood collects between the skull and brain, on March 1, a publisher and his production studio said on Friday. He was 68.
Anime "Slam Dunk" makes successful leap onto S. Korean big screens
Kyodo News, Published on 11/02/2023
» A recently released reimagining of hit Japanese anime "Slam Dunk" has proven hugely popular in South Korea and brought with it a wave of nostalgia for the 1990s manga and television series as well as the underdog basketball team the film features.
Stradivarius violin sells for $15 million
Kyodo News, Published on 10/06/2022
» A Stradivarius violin put up for sale by a Japanese businessman has sold for over US$15 million in New York, Tarisio Auctions said Thursday.
Pink Floyd release 1st new song in 28 yrs to aid Ukraine
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2022
» British rock band Pink Floyd released their first new song in 28 years to support Ukraine on Friday, with proceeds from "Hey Hey Rise Up" going to relief organisations.
Art event featuring "comfort woman" statue in Tokyo
Kyodo News, Published on 02/04/2022
» A controversial art exhibition featuring works such as a statue symbolizing "comfort women" who worked in Japan's wartime military brothels finally kicked off in Tokyo on Saturday, after being postponed for about 10 months due to protests by right-wing activists.
‘Demon Slayer’ grips Thai manga fans on public screening debut
Kyodo News, Published on 09/12/2020
» The blockbuster animated movie "Demon Slayer" based on the namesake Japanese manga series launched its public screening in Thai cinemas on Wednesday, drawing fans out to theatres across the country.