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Junji Ito Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame

Legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito has been inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 on the 25th of July. With over 10 million books sold worldwide, Ito is one of the best-known mangaka of today and a top-known name in the world of horror.

Ellyn Sweetman • July 29

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We Tasted the Zenless Zone Zero and Butchies Menu in London: Review

We wondered how Zenless Zone Zero food tastes like, so we headed off to London, to check out their Butchies collaboration menu.

Alysha Parkinson • July 24

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Review: KPop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters took the world by storm since its debut on Netflix. But does this movie actually live up to the hype? We look into the story, culture, and music!

Ellyn Sweetman • July 24

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Embrace the Summer with the Upcoming Zenless Zone Zero 2.1 Update "The Impending Crash of Waves"

After an exciting year for proxies, Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.1, "The Impending Crash of Waves," will be available to play on July 16th. The summer-themed update introduces Season 2 Chapter 2, featuring a refreshing blast of new regions, characters, and activities. It highlights the Spook Shack

Ellyn Sweetman • July 07

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HYTE Reveals Collaboration with VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei

HYTE has revealed its latest collaboration with VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei. Fans of the singer will be excited to represent their favourite virtual idol with HYTE's newest gaming accessories collection, including a case, keycaps, and a desk pad. Watch the trailer below: Featuring HYTE's classic Y70 PC

Ellyn Sweetman • July 07

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Secretlab Heads to Liyue With New Genshin Impact Collection

Secretlab, a household name known for making gaming chairs and desks, has announced its newest collaboration featuring Liyue characters from hit game Genshin Impact. The collection is themed after vigilant Yaksha, Xiao and the radiant Tianquan, Ningguang.

Ellyn Sweetman • June 30

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Lullaby of the Dawn Manga Celebrates Milestone With Art Exhibition in Kinokuniya Stores

Ichika Yuno's Lullaby of the Dawn is celebrating 1.7 million copies sold with an art exhibition organized by Tokyopop in partnership with Kinokuniya USA. The exhibition will run in Kinokuniya stores across five states in North America during July and August and will feature exclusive art and more.

Ellyn Sweetman • June 19

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Seven Seas Announces The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System Deluxe Box Set

After the success of hit danmei novel The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijui Xitong, Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a limited-release deluxe hardcover box set for February 2026. The four-volume New York Times best-selling novel will have new covers and interior illustrations by star illustrator

Ellyn Sweetman • June 18

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Review: Grimoire Groves Is a Perfect Cozy Choice This Summer

So you've finished re-watching Spirited Away and wondered for the nth time what it would be like to immerse yourself in a Ghibli-inspired world? Would it be peaceful, poetic, or even exciting? Grimoire Groves, a cozy dungeon crawler by the indie studio Stardust Games, manages to be all three.

Ellyn Sweetman • June 11

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Mayla Announces New Hatsune Miku Collaboration

In preparation for the Hatsune Miku 10th Anniversary Symphony Concert, Japanese fashion brand Mayla announced a new collaboration to mark the special occasion.

Ellyn Sweetman • May 08

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A Quick R.E.P.O. Introduction: Horrifically Fun

The hit game R.E.P.O. has taken the gaming community by storm with a masterful combination of fear, joy, and love of derpy-looking robots. Many streamers, including those from the Vtuber and even gacha communities, have been showing off their repossession and hoarding skills by storm, inspiring feelings

Ellyn Sweetman • May 06

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Gundam Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Hatsune Miku Figures, Concert

To celebrate Gundam's 45th anniversary, Mobile Suit Gundam partnered with Hatsune Miku to announce a new collaboration featuring figures available for pre-order later this year. First in line is the Lucrea Hatsune Miku x 00 Gundam figure, illustrated by lyx. The figure shows an adorable visage of Hatsune

Ellyn Sweetman • May 05

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