Lisa’s appointment to the Met Gala Host Committee and her role as the first Asian artist to design a full collection for KITH mark a structural shift in fashion influence. …
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In a major milestone for one of the world’s most iconic characters, Warner Bros. Pictures has officially set a theatrical release date for the first-ever Hello Kitty feature film. The …
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THAILAND IS PUSHING TO HOST THE FIRST DISNEYLAND IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeThailand is actively pursuing an ambitious plan to host Southeast Asia’s first Disney theme park, aiming to revitalize its tourism sector amid recent challenges. The government-backed initiative, centered in the …
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JAPAN TESTS ANIME-BASED COUNSELING IN FIRST ACADEMIC TRIAL
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeJapan has begun its first academic trial of what researchers are calling “anime therapy,” an experimental counseling approach that uses animated characters to help young adults navigate mild psychological and …
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MUKBANG CREATOR TOGIMOCHI CAUGHT SPITTING FOOD — AND THE BIGGER QUESTION IT RAISES
Popular mukbang YouTuber Togimochi became the center of controversy this week after clips circulated online showing her appearing to spit out food during filming, contradicting the core premise of mukbang …
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ASIAN COUNTRIES BANNING 16-YEAR-OLDS FROM USING SOCIAL MEDIA
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeMalaysia is preparing to join a growing global shift toward stricter controls on youth access to social media. On November 23, Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Communications Minister, confirmed that the government …
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THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF THIS GAME IS HOW GOOD IT FEELS
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeWant a guy who calls back, remembers your birthday, and knows your favorite pastry and flower? You have five options. Love and Deepspace is a romance-driven otome game that blends …
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It points to one of the most fascinating cultural dynamics in Thailand. The relatively high visibility and social acceptance of ladyboys (known locally as kathoey) in a country that is …
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Spend any amount of time on Twitter, TikTok, or Facebook fan groups and you’ll notice a familiar storyline: This narrative shows up again and again, especially among fans who stan …
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In the Philippines, karaoke — or videoke, as it’s fondly called — is not simply a pastime. It’s a stage where everyday people can perform, if only for a song …