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Final trailer of ‘Sound! Euphonium’ celebrates 11 years of the series
The trailer looks back on the journey of Kumiko Omaue and the Kitauji High School Concert Band.
Rolling Quartz brings rock intensity and playful chemistry to Whisky a Go Go
Rolling Quartz brought a full-force rock show to an intimate Los Angeles stage.
CITY POP WAVES: CASIOPEA plays sold-out show at The Wiltern
The Japanese jazz-fusion band played in the United States for the first time since 1988.
wave to earth’s ‘the pieces’ tour soothes the Greek Theatre
The three-member South Korean band provided a memorable night of lo-fi sound.
Collecting stamps and stationary at Takumi Alley: Tiny Train Town
The themed artist market encouraged the support of independent creators in Little Tokyo.
In conversation with ONE PACT: Sharing the spotlight and growing together
The South Korean boy group discussed balancing individual style, group identity and the trust built over time.
Persona5: The Phantom X brings Kotone Shiomi into the modern era
ATLUS unveils a new trailer showcasing their latest treat for fans of the Persona series.
Nintendo Direct presentations show narrow glimpse of Nintendo’s future
Nintendo showed off new entries to iconic series like “The Legend of Zelda” and “Metroid” in two Direct presentations Tuesday and Wednesday.
MAMAMOO’s ‘4WARD’ world tour showcases new music and growth
The four-member K-pop girl group returned to the stage after focusing on their solo careers.
Gacha Games takeover ANIME Impulse Orange County
Chinese and Korean games carve out a larger space in the anime community.
Get ready to go prize hunting at ANIME Impulse Orange County
Stamp rallies are keeping artist alleys excited.
Photo Essay: Little Tokyo celebrates heritage at Nisei Week
The Japanese American festival drew hundreds for food, a summer carnival and a grand parade.
Lotus Juice has a good day, good night in Los Angeles
The Japanese rapper disturbed the peace of The Lodge Room.
KCON turns K-pop into a global cultural gateway
Across music, beauty, food and fan experiences, KCON aimed to demonstrate South Korea’s global influence.
Photo Essay: A tour of KCON LA 2026
Thousands of attendees entered the halls of the Los Angeles convention center to experience Korean pop culture.