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McDonald's Japan has cancelled a promotion based on the classic "One Piece" manga series, after a similar Pokemon-themed campaign sparked a frenzy and uproar about uneaten food being discarded.


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‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ lead Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 wins

‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ lead Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 wins

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 13 days ago
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards have officially crowned this year’s biggest names in anime, with fan favorites and...
Entertainment
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'Filter of fantasy': Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression

'Filter of fantasy': Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression

By Alice Philipson | May 22, 2026 - 3:51pm
The research project is one of many trying to find solutions to mental health challenges in Japan.
Health And Family
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Prime Video to stream new Ahn Hyo Seop show, NBA Finals

Prime Video to stream new Ahn Hyo Seop show, NBA Finals

By Kristofer Purnell | April 15, 2026 - 11:44am
More K-dramas and basketball games are coming to Prime Video.
Entertainment
fbtw
The weeknd, rarampa sa Anime Awards

The weeknd, rarampa sa Anime Awards

April 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Inanunsyo ng Crunchyroll na ang global icon at long-time anime fan na si The Weeknd ay lalabas sa makasaysayang ika-10 edisyon...
PSN Showbiz
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Anime Awards 2026: Voting opens to Filipinos

Anime Awards 2026: Voting opens to Filipinos

By Kristofer Purnell | April 9, 2026 - 3:20pm
Until April 15, fans around the world — including the Philippines — can cast votes daily via the official Anime...
Entertainment
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'Demon Slayer,' 'Shogun' effect: Japanese swords forge new fanbase

'Demon Slayer,' 'Shogun' effect: Japanese swords forge new fanbase

By Tomohiro Osaki | February 11, 2026 - 1:50pm
Driving the sword boom of the last decade has been video game "Touken Ranbu," where swords take on the form of handsome...
Arts and Culture
fbtw
'Demon Slayer' becomes first Japanese movie to break 100 billion yen

'Demon Slayer' becomes first Japanese movie to break 100 billion yen

November 19, 2025 - 9:25am
Dazzling visual effects permeate the latest movie featuring acrobatic, lightning-fast battles with demons at a kaleidoscopic...
Movies
fbtw
From Netflix to cinema: 'Sakamoto Days' gets live-action treatment

From Netflix to cinema: 'Sakamoto Days' gets live-action treatment

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | September 24, 2025 - 8:00am
Fans of the popular manga and anime series "Sakamoto Days" have reason to celebrate as Japanese actor...
Entertainment
fbtw
'One Piece' flag at Luneta rally. What does it mean?

'One Piece' flag at Luneta rally. What does it mean?

September 21, 2025 - 2:37pm
 At the Sunday, September 21 “Baha sa Luneta” rally in Manila, protesters waved the One Piece Straw Hat Jolly...
On the Radar
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McDonald's Japan scraps 'One Piece' promotion after Pokemon frenzy

McDonald's Japan scraps 'One Piece' promotion after Pokemon frenzy

August 21, 2025 - 12:46pm
McDonald's Japan has cancelled a promotion based on the classic "One Piece" manga series, after a similar Pokemon-themed...
World
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