If in 2007, manga was like a foreign movie star who had arrived on American shores to make it big, the last four years have been like watching that star run out of roles, run out of money, sell their house, go into rehab, and end up barely limping along in infomercials.
Dropping Sales
Manga sales in America have dropped 43% since 2007, an even bigger ( Read more... )

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...with second installment of Jpop America Fun Time Now ft Katy Perry!

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Website: conservatives say posters of Marxist figures in film promote "left-wing fantasy"


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If you watched this week’s episode of SNL, you’ll have seen this skit titled “J-Pop America Fun Time Now!” which is a fake Michigan State Campus TV college program. Basically, it makes fun of weaboos for five minutes. I’m going to break down all the hilarious stereotypes covered. It’s more hilarious, though, because it’s stereotypes of non- ( Read more... )

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American/Japanese Popstar Trishii has released the first single, titled KISS KISS, from her debut album. The video, complete with ganguro style makeup and Pikachu accessories was released on June 28th. It dons appropriate tags such as "ikebukuro" and "fanbotos."

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Hatsune Miku fans are viewing Toyota’s ongoing stream of Miku-related marketing with increasing bewilderment and more than a little outrage, not least at the sight of her Toyota induced obsession with bacon-wrapped hotdogs.
The latest commercials:

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Danny Choo
-Known internationally for his antics as the "Tokyo Stormtrooper," Danny Choo speaks at conferences and universities worldwide on Japanese pop culture and consumer-generated media. His activities are regularly featured in web, print and broadcast media worldwide such as CNN, BBC, NHK and G4TV.

Hatsune Miku-A digital diva famous ( Read more... )