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Pokémon Center Singapore pauses April 1 for makeover, pop-ups in Jewel and Plaza Singapura keep fans covered until reopening from July
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (167+ words) SINGAPORE, March 2 " Pok'mon fans planning a visit to Jewel Changi Airport may want to go sooner rather than later, as the Pok'mon Center Singapore is set to close temporarily for a major revamp. The store will shut from April 1 to…...
Cosplay crackdown: China events ban ‘Detective Conan’ gear, merch after controversial ‘My Hero Academia’ anniversary crossover
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (330+ words) SHANGHAI, Feb 8 " Cosplayers in China just hit an unexpected plot twist worthy of a Detective Conan cliffhanger." According to Kyodo News, several major anime events in Beijing, Chongqing and Lanzhou have banned cosplay and merchandise tied to Detective Conan after…...
Moderate interest, subtle spillover: Taiwanese pop culture consumption among Klang Valley youth — Nurliana Kamaruddin and Choong Pui Yee
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (750+ words) JANUARY 26" Earlier in 2025, a study conducted by a research team from Universiti Malaya on awareness of Taiwan among Malaysia's Malay population found that perceptions of Taiwan are very much based on its economic strength. Despite its established presence in Malaysia,…...
Japan trials ‘anime therapy’ using animated characters for mental health support
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) YOKOHAMA, Jan 16 " A Japanese research team has launched a trial of "anime therapy," a method in which animated characters provide counselling to young people facing social challenges, Jiji Press reported. The initiative marks Japan's first use of animation in a…...
Godzilla fandom grows with first SEA store in Malaysia, new movie on the horizon
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 " With the recent opening of Southeast Asia's first official Godzilla store and a new movie sequel on the way, Malaysia's long-standing love for the "King of Monsters" is reaching a fever pitch, driven by a dedicated fan…...
2025 was huge for animation â hereâs whatâs coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (949+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 " 2025 has been a landmark year for animated films, with several titles not only dominating local box office charts, but also sparking conversations around the globe. Animation in 2025 wasn't just about industry giants like Pixar or DreamWorks " this…...
Apink’s Bomi is getting married — a new chapter begins for a second-gen favourite
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) SEOUL, Dec 19 " Apink's Yoon Bomi has shared joyful news with fans, announcing that she will be getting married next May " a personal milestone that also marks a first for the long-running second-generation girl group. The singer reflected on her journey…...
Fans accuse Fifa of breaking promises as World Cup ticket costs spiral to US$6,900
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) PARIS, Dec 12 " Fans" group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for Fifa to stop the sale of tickets for next year"s World Cup due to their "extortionate" cost. According to FSE, the tickets for the competition in the…...
Tanjiro takes the throne: ‘Demon Slayer’ becomes Japan’s first ¥100b global box-office beast
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (236+ words) TOKYO, Nov 18 " The latest film adaptation of the Demon Slayer'manga franchise has become the first Japanese movie to gross more than "100 billion (RM2.69 billion) worldwide, its distributors said. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba " Infinity Castle: Part 1, about sword-swishing Tanjiro Kamado's final…...
Your childhood favourites return as Pos Malaysia immortalises ‘classic animations’ in collectible stamps
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 " Pos Malaysia launched Stamp Week 2025 today with a "Classic Animation" theme that celebrates beloved Malaysian cartoons from the 1990s. The event at PosCODE in Bangi highlighted four iconic series, namely Keluang Man, Anak-anak Sidek, Yokies, and Hikayat Sang…...
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