Gunpla-Yaki Udon Makes A Come Back At The Gundam Cafe

gunpla-yakiThe Gundam Cafe isn’t just a tourist spot. It’s also a haven for foodies, regardless if they are fans of the anime of not. One of the most sought after food items in the Gundam Cafe is the Gunpla-Yaki. Based from the 1/144 scale of Gundam models, the Gunpla-Yaki is a popular snack choice. But what happens if the Gundam Cafe is celebrating a special event?

The Gundam Cafe welcomes back the Udon flavored Gunpla-Yaki in celebration of the Gundam SEED & SEED Destiny Fair on April 3, 2013. Keep Reading

“Korra” Talks Of Second Season

legend of korraIf you’re a voice actor, you’re most likely remembered for voicing a specific character off a show. The same goes for Janet Varney who voiced Korra from Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Legend of Korra.

On her Twitter, a fan asks Varney when the second season of The Legend of Korra will come out, to which Verney replied, “Mid-April I believe!” That’s something to look forward to, Avatar fans!

An American comedic actress, Janet Varney is an Arizona native born on February 16, 1976. Keep Reading

Sailor Moon Takes On Tokyo ViVi Cover

sailor moon tokyo viviGuess who became the latest cover girl for Japanese fashion magazine, Tokyo ViVi? The world famous magical girl with the blonde, twin-tailed odango to match, Sailor Moon (セーラームーン), shared the cover page of Tokyo ViVi’s third volume with Japanese model Lena Fujii (藤井リナ).

Sailor Moon and Fujii aren’t the only ones that appeared on the latest ViVi’s cover; Sailor Chibi Moon (セーラーちびムーン) holds on to Sailor Moon’s hand while Helios (エリオス), who is taking the form of Pegasus (ペガサス), can be seen not far from the famous Sailor Senshis. Keep Reading

Avatar: The Last Airbender Comes Back As A Comic With The Search

avatarEveryone has tuned in to Nickelodeon to follow the adventures of a young boy named Aang who was destined to save the entire world. However, the Avatar did not hog the spotlight to himself. Avatar: The Last Airbender, also gave light to other characters, especially to Prince Zuko. After learning of Prince Zuko’s sad tale on the second season of Avatar, the mysterious disappearance of Princess Ursa, Zuko and Princess Azula’s mother, was a mystery that kept the fans up late at night. Keep Reading

The Philippines Is Now On Observer Status For The World Cosplay Summit

WCS PhilippinesGood things come to those who wait! Filipino cosplayers will rejoice as the World Cosplay Summit (世界コスプレサミット) has officially put the Philippines on Observer Status.

The WCS executive committee has recently accredited the Philippines-based organization, Anime Alliance Philippines, to hold the rights of the World Cosplay Summit.

Mr. Michael Ramas, the operations manager of Anime Alliance Philippines, was proud of this monumental achievement. “It wasn’t easy,” he said. Keep Reading

Vocaloid In The News, Vol. 3: A Vocaloid Opera, A Hot Spring Collab And Rows Of Nail Polish

vocaloid the endAsgard Anime is back with the third volume of Vocaloid In the News, catered especially to our Vocaloid crazy readers.

First up on our list is a special Vocaloid opera entitled THE END. Scheduled for showing on May 23 and May 24, 2013 at Bunkamura Orchard Hall, THE END is a Vocaloid opera whose central theme is in the form of the questions “What is Death?” and “What is and end?”. Keep Reading

Special Must Haves In The News, Vol. 3: J-Fashion, Anime Style

must have anime boxersHere’s another Asgard Anime In the News for you! If you really think that otakus are the only people who are into anime merchandise, specifically clothing, guess again. There are some who appreciate fine anime threads and the clothing featured in this week’s In the News can be hidden or can be shown off as an open secret. Except perhaps for the boxers which should be inside one’s pants.

How would you like to have boxers that literally glow-in-the-dark? Keep Reading