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UNIQLO’s History of Dragon Ball UT Collection Takes Anime Fans Down Memory Lane

Dragon Ball was introduced to the Pop culture scene in the Philippines in the 80s, and it has then been a big part of a lot of our childhoods.

King Records launches “Anileap” anime music streaming project

King Amusement Creative, a label of Japanese record company King Records, has launched on Monday their new streaming project, Anileap.

UNIQLO PH to release “Makoto Shinkai Film Collection” T-shirts this month

Japanese casual wear brand Uniqlo has announced on their Facebook page on Saturday that they will release new graphic "UT" T-shirt designs featuring the well-known anime director Makoto Shinkai in the Philippines.

‘Attack on Titan’ voice actor Yuuki Kaji, ‘K-ON!’ voice actress Ayana Taketatsu announces marriage

Love is in the air every June, and this year is certainly no different! Japanese voice actor Yuuki Kaji and voice actress Ayana Taketatsu has announced on their respective Twitter accounts on Sunday that they have officially tied the knot.

69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is happening tonight!

Japan's much-awaited annual television event in New Year's Eve is finally happening tonight! The 69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (NHK Red & White Song Battle) is broadcasting live throughout Japan and Around the World, featuring some of Japan's biggest music acts.

Pokémon licensor to collaborate with 7-Eleven Philippines for promotion

The Infantree, Inc. has announced to select audience, including Anime Pilipinas, that they will soon collaborate with convenience store 7-Eleven Philippines to hold a promotion featuring Pokémon.

LAWSON partners with Puregold supermarket for Joint Venture in the Philippines

Japanese convenience store Lawson has found a partner in Puregold Price Club, Inc. (PPCI) to launch the noted Japanese konbini to the Philippine market.

Kagebunshin Technique! Naruto “shadow clones” perform at Dinagyang Festival

Anime fans in Iloilo City were in for a treat last January 17 as members of Tribu Paghidaet performed as Naruto Uzumaki and his "Kagebunshin" (or shadow clones) as part of the Pamukaw or Opening Salvo in this year's Dinagyang Festival.

Japan Invites Filipino Anime and Manga Fans, Cosplayers, for Cultural Exchange Program

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has opened its doors to qualified Anime, Manga and Cosplay aficionados to be a part of their yearly student cultural exchange program.