Category: Events

Major League Wrestling rumbles South Philadelphia!!

What is happening J1sters! Wrestling was huge in my younger years and one of my dreams was to attend a wrestling match. Well, I got the pleasure of doing so this past weekend at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia where I attended Major League Wrestling’s “Kings of Colosseum” event. Let me tell you, I …

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A Dungeons and Dragons style experience where YOU, the audience get to play along

Live gaming meets interactive theatre as you and a band of heroes recount the story of a lifetime, a story that is guaranteed to be truly unique every time. Powered by Gamiotics and fueled by your choices, you’ll decide which characters set out on this epic quest, what challenges they face along the way, and ultimately …

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Check out the trailer for Super Nintendo World – opens February 2021

What’s happening, Gamers and Gamettes! The amusement park of our dreams is nearly ready to make it debut, even if it’s half a world away. Get a first look at the Nintendo themed play place, Super Nintendo World, opening February 4, 2021 at Universal Studios Japan.

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Super Nintendo World opens Spring 2021, Mario-themed café also revealed!!

What’s-a good, J1 fans! Well, it’s official! Super Nintendo World will be opening in Spring 2021 at Universal Studios Japan after COVID19 put the original opening date on hold. The Nintendo theme park was set to open Summer 2020 before the Olympics. However, that plan is still happening since the Tokyo Games have also been …

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Nerd Otaku inspires African anime fans!! A Growing Anime Community in Zambia?!

Anime has become one of the most revered cultures across the globe. It’s popularity is huge in Europe with countries such as France producing anime and host the second largest anime convention. The anime crazy train rides through China, Australia and its native Japan. With the influx of anime in the 90s, it has a …

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BanG Dream fireworks display draws 200,000 online!!

Hey there J1 Fans, how about a quick little distraction from the craziness of reality for a moment. Across the globe in Japan, Bushiroad’s mixed media franchise Bang Dream! held a “no-audience” fireworks show June 2 at 10:00 pm JP time. The show was streamed live on the franchise’s YouTube channel to a rousing success. …

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EVO 2020 moves to online amid COVID19, event tickets refunded

Well just like Thanos in the MCU, this was inevitable. The biggest event for fighting games EVO 2020 joins the list of cancelations due to COVID19. The event was supposed to held July 31 to August 2 at Mandalay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Event organizers will make arrangements to host an online event …

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Fire Force stage play reveals cast and runtimes!!

The official website for the Fire Force stage play has unveiled new cast members and show dates for the live stage adaption of Atsushi Ōkubo’s supernatural adventure manga series in a preview video. The show will run in Osaka from July 31 to August 2 at the Umeda Arts Theater and August 7 – 9 …

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Kodansha delays Spring manga releases, many other publications also delayed

Hey there J1 Fans, DevilDriver1313 here with a bit of a bummer for manga readers and anime fans. Due to this world health crisis, several publishing companies of manga, anime English dubs and card games have announced over the weekend that they will be delaying the Spring releases of several of their products. Kodansha USA …

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Iron Frill will take the stage next month at Zombie Land Saga live!

The official website for Zombie Land Saga has announced that pop idol group Iron Frill will join Franchouchou when they return to the stage next month at Zombie Land Saga live for their “Live of the Dead” performance. Fans of the anime series will recall Iron Frill being the Sakura Sakamoto’s favorite idol group with …

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