[Feature] "MCPO AWARD"

The "Manga CPO" was established in Fukuoka to search for the world's next generation of manga artists and illustrators. The "MCPO AWARD 2017" was open to anyone in the globe!

manga | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.06.01

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #013 Niya

The Korean section of the widely read "Cosplayers Laboratory" is back for its 13th edition and this time features Niya who has the ability to completely transform into teenage characters!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - | Korea｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.05.29

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Indonesia Edition #3 Yukitora Keiji (雪虎慶次)

The Indonesian version of the much-loved "Cosplayers Laboratory" is back with a 3rd edition that features Yukitora Keiji. Having started cosplaying at young age, the star of this installment now also appears as a guest or judge at gaming and cosplay-related events!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Indonesia Edition - | Indonesia｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Hobbies｜

2017.05.24

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – ANIMEGA Tenjin Loft

The latest edition of Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) explores ANIMEGA Loft Tenjin, a hobby shop that stocks thousands of items related to anime, manga and computer games!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2017.05.22

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #005 CMYK

Here is the much-read "Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand Edition!" This time the spotlight falls on CMYK, a cosplayer who transforms into both masculine and feminine characters. A former photographer, CMYK has experience on both sides of the lens! Find-out more about him and check-out his cosplay snaps!

Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand edition - | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.05.17

Interview Now - Tochi Ueyama, Suu Minazuki, Takahiro Seguchi, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Reine Hibiki, Makoto Kaneuji (Manga CPO) -

The manga and illustrator "MCPO AWARD 2017" judging panel met on 14th April to hold a public screening of applicants' works. We met up with them to talk about the response to the first ever "MCPO AWARD 2017" and the points that aspiring manga artists should keep in mind if they are looking to improve. We have signed cards to give away, so be sure not to miss-out!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.05.11

Interview Now - BNK48 -

Three members of the newly formed group "BNK48," perspective captain Cherprang, Can, and Nam-Nueng visited Fukuoka and took to the stage at FACo! We spoke to them about their lives as idols in Thailand, what they're interested in, and their goals for the future!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2017.05.01

Special exhibition "Louvre No.9 - Manga, the 9th Art” at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum opened on 15th April!

Shining a spotlight on "manga," a special exhibition called "Louvre No. 9 - Manga, the 9th Art" opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum on 15th April and is being held under the supervision of the Louvre Museum!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.04.20

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Indonesia Edition - #2 Clarissa Punipun

"Cosplayers Laboratory" is one of the most popular sections on the asianbeat site and and we now finally have an Indonesian version for you to enjoy! The star of our second edition is Clarissa Punipun, an exciting cosplayer with cute, innocent expressions that really make an impression!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Indonesia Edition - | Indonesia｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.04.05

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #012 Zrin

The 12th installment of the Korean section of the hugely popular "Cosplayers Laboratory" features Zrin. A student with 8 years of cosplay experience, she looks so professional!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - | Korea｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.03.29

Vol.22 Touko Nakamura - A dream borne out from my passion -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" This installment features university student and anison DJ Touko Nakamura!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.03.17

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #004 Arstiea

In the latest edition of the Thai section of the much-read "Cosplayers Laboratory," we caught up with Arstiea, a cosplayer who has a magical, almost translucent aura. The most important thing for Arstiea is the sense of fulfillment she gets from cosplay. Keep on reading to find-out more about her and don't forget to to take a look at her photographs!

Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand edition - | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.03.17

Interview Now - SCANDAL MAMI -

Known all over the world, it's been 10 years since the girl band "SCANDAL" formed. MAMI was in Fukuoka doing promos, so we caught up to find-out about their album release, recording new tracks and what she likes to do on her days off! We also have prizes to give away, so keep on reading to be in with a chance of winning!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2017.03.09

[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition

The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" aims to broaden people's knowledge of the culture surrounding this popular art form! The pro-am contest accepted unpublished works from all over the world. Submissions came from artists active overseas, as well as people striving to work in the Japanese manga industry!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.03.06

Helping promote Kurate to the rest of the world, the 6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" have been announced!

6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" from South East Asia have been appointed to help promote both the fictional school / cosplay site "KURATE Gakuen," as well as the wider Kurate-machi area. The ambassadors were invited to visit in order to experience the place for themselves!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Singapore｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.02.24

Interview Now - ばってん少女隊 (BATTEN SHOWJO TAI) -

We interviewed BATTEN SHOWJO TAI, "Stardust Promotion's 1 in a Century Talent," who made a guest appearance at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016!" With all the members giving everything to their idol activities, while still studying, we spoke to them about their hometown Fukuoka, as well as their goals for the future!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2017.02.22

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #011　Reve

For the 11th edition of the Korean section of the much-read "Cosplayers Laboratory," the focus shifts to Reve, whose beautiful femininity really makes an impression. Active in the Korean cosplaying team "RZ Cos," this is one cosplayer you have to check-out!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - | Korea｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.02.20

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #019 toto (跳兎)

One of our most popular segments, "Cosplayers Laboratory -Japan-," is back! Gaining attention from over the world, Japanese cosplayers on the scene right now are big news! For our 18th edition we caught up with the popular cosplayer toto.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2017.02.10

The film "your name." is set to hit North American cinemas on 7th April 2017! Written by "RADWIMPS’" Yojiro Noda, English versions of the theme songs will also be out soon!

A global success, the film "your name." is set to hit North America on 7th Apr.! "RADWIMPS" vocalist Yojiro Noda has written English ver. of the 4 theme songs for it! From 28th Jan., the movie, featuring those tracks and English subtitles, will also be shown in theaters across Japan for a 2 week run!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2017.01.27

Celes - Photo Gallery

Cosplayers Laboratory - Celes Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #003 Celes | Thailand ｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜

2017.01.11