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    Sisters are doin' it for themselves

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/06/2017

    » Call it teen power. Or the epitome of kawaii culture. Or a great marketing idea. Some may also detect a strange, Lolita-tinted vibe. But with their own TV, anime and manga series, as well as the record for "highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold", AKB48, with 48 members, are a long-standing Japanese idol girl-group known for their super-cute style and catchy tunes. It has been described as a national phenomenon in its country of origin, with a devoted fanbase that has followed the band's songs and merchandise since its inception over a decade ago in 2005.

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    Kawaii in Krungthep

    B Magazine, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 04/02/2018

    » Nowadays, you'd be hard pressed to walk five steps without overhearing someone gushing about their favourite BNK48 idol, or humming the band's indelible earworm Koisuru Fortune Cookie. The all-girl group has emerged as the pop sensation of the moment in Thailand.

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    Animated Swiss film My Life As A Zucchini first in new series at RCB

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/03/2018

    » Arts and antiques emporium River City Bangkok returns with its second monthly film series, the RCB Film Club. This month, the club aims to please lovers of international cinema with four critically acclaimed films of diverse origin, one film screened each week.

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    Beast of a political drama

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/09/2016

    » Ignore the giant, alien-looking kaiju on the film's posters; Shin Gojira (known in English as Godzilla Resurgence), a remake of the iconic 1954 film, is very much a relatively grounded political drama, trading in the spectacular giant-monster battles we've grown to expect of modern kaiju films for a more deliberate exploration of real-world politics, where indecision, unilateral national agendas and complicated bureaucratic protocols kill more innocent civilians than the titular kaiju ever could on its own.

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    A classic's latest incarnation

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/09/2017

    » Like all entertainment franchises that have ever been described as phenomenal, Death Note has had no shortage of adaptations. Born as a 12-volume Japanese manga series (2003-2006), Death Note has since been adapted into an anime series, five live-action Japanese films, a TV drama and a musical.

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    Hollywood magic

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 06/06/2016

    » Hailed as one of the pioneers of street magic, with multiple international magic awards under his belt, Japanese-French magician Cyril Takayama will soon be bedazzling Thai audiences for the first time at his "Cyril Magic: Up Close & Personal Live In Bangkok". The show is scheduled for June 16-19 at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, 7th Floor Siam Square One.

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    Drawing a perfect Thailand

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/10/2015

    » 'Everyone is 'drawing' the future," said Charan Homtienthong, president of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat). "In this time of change and new beginnings, Thai people should start thinking about and working towards the vision of what Thailand should be, and to 'draw' the picture of a perfect Thailand."

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    Animating up Netflix

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/08/2017

    » This year marks the 100th anniversary of the conception of anime, or Japanese animated cartoons. To commemorate this milestone, online streaming titan Netflix recently hosted their Anime Slate 2017 in Tokyo, detailing their plans to produce and release over 20 original and platform-exclusive anime series and films by the end of next year. Some of the notable titles include remakes of classics like Godzilla and Devilman Crybaby, as well as a live action adaptation of the popular manga series Death Note.

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    Showcasing influence of J-culture

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/07/2016

    » It is difficult to determine the extent of the influence that Japanese comics, cartoons and games have had on Thai people. From classics, the likes of Doraemon and Atom Boy, to more contemporary works like Detective Conan and Fullmetal Alchemist, Japanese pop culture has permeated into the collective psyche of Thai people for as long as most of us can remember, and has had a major role in the formation of Thai pop culture as we know it today.

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    Best places on Earth

    Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 05/09/2015

    » As we move closer and closer to the holiday season, many of us are breaking out our planners and calenders to lay out our well-deserved vacations. This year, instead of going to Japan like every other person you know, maybe it’s time to strike out and really see what our (relatively) little, blue planet really has to offer. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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