Manga

hoopla Digital Inks Deal with Celebrated Manga Publisher Kodansha USA Publishing

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HOLLAND, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla Digital, the only all in one media app for public libraries, today announced its new partnership with Kodansha USA Publishing, English-language publisher of some of the world's most recognizable manga properties like Attack on Titan, FAIRY TAIL, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex & more. Library patrons will now have access to a Kodansha manga catalog of more than 1,200 titles on hoopla. The agreement encompasses a deep array of English-translated content from one of the largest manga publishers in Japan and marks an advanced investment in expanding hoopla's manga collection which had a celebrated launch earlier this summer.

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  • Library patrons will now have access to a Kodansha manga catalog of more than 1,200 titles on hoopla.
  • "hoopla received a glowing response to the manga experience we developed and launched this year, and we are thrilled to expand the offering with one of the most renowned manga publishers, Kodansha," said hoopla Comics and Graphic Novels Marketing Lead Ray Barry.
  • "When we launched manga, we pledged to continue building the category on our service and this new agreement adds some of the best-known manga titles to our existing offering.
  • With Kodansha, hoopla continues to entrench our position as a home for manga enthusiasts and those who want to explore the category."

Fujita Kanko's HOTEL TAVINOS Launches New Perks for Guests

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Hot, Travel, Snack, Government, Creativity, Manga, Tourism, Hamamatsuchō, Asakusa

TOKYO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL TAVINOS, a leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko's latest hotel brand, launched a new program for its staying guests, free local walking tours. TAVINOS currently operates in three premier urban locations, Asakusa and Hamamatsucho in Tokyo and Kyoto, all surrounded by tourist attractions and hidden local gems. Each hotel's knowledgeable Japanese/English-speaking staff leads the 90-minute tour, a perfect introduction to the neighborhood. They are currently offered every Sunday at Kyoto, on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Asakusa, and the second and fourth Sundays at Hamamatsucho. For more details including times and reservations, contact each hotel: https://hoteltavinos.com/en/

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  • TOKYO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL TAVINOS, a leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko 's latest hotel brand, launched a new program for its staying guests, free local walking tours.
  • TAVINOS currently operates in three premier urban locations, Asakusa and Hamamatsucho in Tokyo and Kyoto, all surrounded by tourist attractions and hidden local gems.
  • They are currently offered every Sunday at Kyoto, on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Asakusa, and the second and fourth Sundays at Hamamatsucho.
  • For those who intend to explore Japan further, Washington Hotel and Hotel Gracery properties are located throughout the country.

International Designers HEEYONGHEE, NOLO and User-Defined X MALDITO Captivate Global Fashion Collective One New York Fashion Week Shows

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Human, Queer, GFC, Clothing, Non-fungible token, Spatialism, NOLO, Culture, Friends, Family, NYFW, Creativity, Hunger, Manga, Collection, Fashion design, Toy, New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Fashion Week showcases international fashion designers twice a year.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Fashion Week showcases international fashion designers twice a year.
  • Global Fashion Collective (GFC) captivated the crowd with its designers' upcoming fall 2023 collections.
  • Designer Hee-yong Shin of the brand 'HEEYONGHeE' is a new fashion designer who made her debut by participating in New York Fashion Week.
  • The first appearance of NOLO design in an international fashion event was in July 2018 at INTERMODA, an international fashion showcase in Mexico, and again in 2019.

Anime Village Launches MyAnimeVillage.com, Introduces Blockchain Evangelist, Russell Korus, as Key Advisor

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Manga, Non-fungible token, Unbreakable, Love, AV, RPG, Founder, Environment, Blockchain, Russell, Update, NFT, Internet, Nature, AV Linux, IDO, Entertainment, Cryptocurrency, Metaverse

"This is a huge step for us at AV as we're now able to share our vision with fans and Metaverse leaders," says Anime Village CEO and Founder, Gary Phillips.

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  • "This is a huge step for us at AV as we're now able to share our vision with fans and Metaverse leaders," says Anime Village CEO and Founder, Gary Phillips.
  • AV is also pleased to announce that it has joined forced with one of the premier voices in the blockchain movement, Russell Korus, who will be serving as a key Advisor.
  • Russell has been a leader in the space since 2014 and is recognized as a 'crypto evangelist.'
  • "I'm excited to join the Anime Village team for a few key reasons," Mt.

Japan House London Celebrates 4 Years as the Cultural Home of Japan in London

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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LONDON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday 22 June 2022, Japan House London celebrates its fourth anniversary as London's cultural hub for Japanese creativity and innovation.

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  • LONDON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday 22 June 2022, Japan House London celebrates its fourth anniversary as London's cultural hub for Japanese creativity and innovation.
  • On Japan House London's four-year anniversary, Director General Michael Houlihan commented, "It gives me great pleasure to celebrate Japan House London's fourth anniversary today.
  • Japan House London is the cultural home of Japan in London.
  • Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, technology and cuisine through exhibitions, events, retail and gastronomy, Japan House London is committed to telling stories from Japan.

Manga and Anime Comes To Life And Cultures Fuse In Chicago's First Ever Manga Café Hub

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Saturday, February 5, 2022
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Formally known as a Manga Kissa, a manga cafe is an establishment where lovers of manga and Anime can converge to read the art form in an inviting environment and enjoy snacks and beverages.

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  • Formally known as a Manga Kissa, a manga cafe is an establishment where lovers of manga and Anime can converge to read the art form in an inviting environment and enjoy snacks and beverages.
  • Even though Anime has grown into a global frenzy, America has yet to experience the cultural milestone that is a manga caf hub.
  • Pioneered by Tayler Tillman, Cafe Nito will be the first of its kind in the USA.
  • Its striking visuals coupled with relatable morals and themes make anime and manga a top entertainment choice for many.

UNICO National's 98th Annual Convention

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 98th Annual Convention July 26-28 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ.

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  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 98th Annual Convention July 26-28 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ.
  • Over 300 Members attended the convention where UNICO wraps up its year with meetings, reports, and social events.
  • He has been a member of UNICO for almost 20 years and has served in many capacities before becoming National President.
  • UNICO National will hold their 99th Annual Convention July 27-30, 2022, at the Intercontinental in New Orleans, LA.

The 30th National High School Manga Championship (Manga Koshien)

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Arts, Museums, Primary, Secondary, Entertainment, Education, Online, Books, Shōnen manga, Koshien, Manga, Visual arts, Comics, Crafts

Manga Koshien is a competition where high school students compete for the position of Number 1 by creating one-page manga since 1992.

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  • Manga Koshien is a competition where high school students compete for the position of Number 1 by creating one-page manga since 1992.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210718005034/en/
    About 300 high school teams, comprising three to five students each, enter every year.
  • An online contest for high school individual students or teams from all over the world who could not participate in the Manga Koshien Finals.
  • Eligibility for submission: Students whose school level is equivalent to that of high schools in Japan.

International Comic/Manga School Contest 2021 organized by Celsys, Inc.

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Women's entertainment, Girls, Shōjo manga, Women in Japan, Visual arts, Comics, Manga, Betsucomi, Women, Kaneyoshi Izumi

There are over 10,000 titles available to read for free without even needing to register for an account!

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  • There are over 10,000 titles available to read for free without even needing to register for an account!
  • We also produce original e-books, aiming to create manga that will tickle the hearts of the "smartphone manga generation."
  • It is at the heart of shoujo manga, popular mainly among junior high school girls, but also among high school girls and older!
  • Betsucomi is a comic magazine packed full of pure and sweet love stories, for all teens and high school students!

LIVE VIEWING JAPAN to Hold "Japan 2.5D Stage Play World: Anime, Manga & Game Theater Online Festival 2021" in August

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Anime and manga, Comics, Visual arts, Japanese culture, Bones, Funimation, Medialink, My Hero Academia, Shōnen manga, Manga, Anime

- Produced in Japan, 2.5-dimensional Musical Performances Premiering in Six Countries: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Singapore -

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  • - Produced in Japan, 2.5-dimensional Musical Performances Premiering in Six Countries: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Singapore -
    TOKYO, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LIVE VIEWING JAPAN Inc. is delighted to announce on July 16 that it will hold "Japan 2.5D Stage Play World: Anime, Manga & Game Theater Online Festival 2021," screening three popular shows online with English subtitles.
  • My Hero Academia The "Ultra" Stage: August 13 - August 19
    To be distributed at 20:00 on weekdays and 14:00 on weekends in 6 time zones (NZST, AEST, SGT, BST, EDT and PDT)