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Japan Forward
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
Popular Manga Dandadan Takes Over Ikebukuro with First Art Exhibition
Fans of Yukinobu Tatsu's genre-bending manga Dandadan have something special to celebrate this summer. From June 20 to July 6, the very first Dandadan original art exhibition, titled Dandadan Gengaten , is being held at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. With the anime's second season set to premiere on July 3, this exhibition is a perfect opportunity to dive deep into the occult-infused world of Dandadan and experience the story's pulse-pounding intensity and emotional depth in person. Structured across six immersive zones, Dandadan Gengaten is a full-fledged journey through the wild, the weird, and the wonderful universe Tatsu has created. Visitors are first greeted with a high-energy opening movie, bringing key moments from the manga to life on screen with rapid pacing and an electrifying soundtrack. This sets the tone for what's to come: a sensory, full-body plunge into the chaos and charm of Dandadan . Character Introduction chapter (courtesy of Dandadan Gengaten Public Relations Office) The first chapter, Character Introduction, introduces the manga's unforgettable cast through a gallery of iconic scenes and life-size visuals. From high schooler and spirit-sensitive heroine Momo to her classmate and UFO-believer Okarun, and quirky supporting characters like Seiko, Aira, and Jiji, this section celebrates the eclectic personalities that drive the story. Notably, Seiko's iconic metal bat Nessie also makes an appearance. Next, Occult dives into the bizarre supernatural creatures that populate the Dandadan universe. Here you'll find display panels and descriptions of everything from the infamous Turbo Granny to the eerie Reiko Kashima, complete with a UFO abduction panel and a glass-encased replica of Evil Eye's notorious briefs. The third chapter, Making of Dandadan, offers a rare peek into Tatsu's creative process. Original manuscripts from the first three chapters are on display, accompanied by production notes and early sketches. Visitors can also enjoy illustrations from the manga's first popularity poll, each with handwritten commentary from Tatsu himself. Occultic Battle, the fourth chapter, is a feast for action lovers. Walls are lined with dynamic two-page battle spreads, while raw manuscripts of Momo and Okarun's fiercest fights highlight the intensity and visual ingenuity of the series. This area is a no-photo zone, meaning fans must see the high-impact pages with their own eyes. A pair of life-sized statues of the main characters makes for a dramatic centerpiece. Panel from the Love Comedy chapter (courtesy of Dandadan Gengaten Public Relations Office) The fifth chapter, Love Comedy, highlights Dandadan 's often-overlooked romantic heart. This section is filled with heartwarming, sometimes hilarious moments of young love, with a mini-theater screening the bonus story featuring Turbo Granny and Seiko from the manga volumes' end pages. Finally, Emotion brings it all home. Key scenes are chosen to showcase the emotional resonance of Dandadan . For example, Acrobatic Silky's soul passing on after being embraced by Aira, and the tearful farewell between Bamora and Banga. These panels remind us that beneath all the ghosts, aliens, and absurdity, Dandadan is ultimately a story about connection, courage, and growing up. Dandadan Gengaten also goes beyond the manga pages with interactive photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and immersive audio-visual experiences. Specially designed merchandise includes t-shirts printed with famous quotes, stylish acrylic dioramas, and multi-use pouches that blend design and function. These items are ideal for fans who want to take a piece of Dandadan into their daily lives. Detailed explanations of characters, episodes, and settings ensure even first-time visitors can enjoy the world on display. Dandadan Gengaten exclusive merchandise (courtesy of Dandadan Gengaten Public Relations Office) Following the Tokyo run, Dandadan Gengaten will travel to Hiroshima (October 2025), Fukuoka (December 2025), and Osaka (February 2026). Tickets are available online and at the venue, with options ranging from general admission (¥2,000 JPY/$13 USD at the door) to special ticket bundles that include exclusive merchandise. Whether you're a diehard fan or new to the world of Momo and Okarun, Dandadan Gengaten offers a thrilling, funny, and deeply heartfelt experience that captures the full spectrum of Yukinobu Tatsu's breakout hit. Dates: June 20 – July 6, 2025 Venue: Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A, Ikebukuro, Tokyo Hours: 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30) Tickets: General (¥2,000/$13), Child (¥1,500/$10), Special Ticket w/gift (¥4,000/$26) Author: Daniel Manning
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Every Anime Coming to Crunchyroll in Summer 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Anime is largely seasonal, with new releases in the anime industry typically starting roughly alongside the beginning of a season. It's not just new anime either — alongside new series, new seasons of existing series also see releases at around this time, while others run throughout the whole year, like One Piece and Pokémon. The best place to watch anime on the internet in most countries – including the US – is the Sony-owned Crunchyroll, which hosts hundreds of anime series and movies, with more added constantly throughout the year. With Summer almost here, a new batch of titles is set to hit the streaming service soon. Seiko wielding a baseball bat and riding on the back of a floating anatomy dummy in the trailer for DAN DA DAN season 2. Seiko wielding a baseball bat and riding on the back of a floating anatomy dummy in the trailer for DAN DA DAN season 2. Shueisha / Crunchyroll Crunchyroll has given us all the details for every anime coming to Crunchyroll in Summer 2025, which you can see below. Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Releases June 28 Takopi's Original Sin Lord of Mysteries July 1 Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Rent-a-Girlfriend – Season 4 July 2 Clevatess Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse New Saga Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon – Season 2 July 3 DAN DA DAN – Season 2 The Water Magician Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant Kamitsubaki City Under Construction July 4 Secrets of the Silent Witch Arknights: Rise from Ember Watari-Kun's ****** is About to Collapse Betrothed to My Sister's Ex July 5 My Dress-Up Darling – Season 2 Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus With You and the Rain The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses Scooped Up By an S-Ranked Adventurer Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Hoshina's Day Off – Special Episode from Kaiju No. 8 July 6 Gachiakuta Nyaight of the Living Cat Toilet-bound Hanako-kun – Season 2 Hotel Inhumans Apocalypse Bring Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl Ruri Rocks July 7 Grand Blue Dreaming – Season 2 Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole July 8 Turkey! Time to Strike A Couple of Cuckoos – Season 2 July 9 The Rising of the Shield Hero – Season 4 I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability – Season 2 Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze July 10 Dr. STONE Science Future – Cour 2 Solo Camping for Two July 19 Kaiju No. 8 – Season 2 July 24 Let's Go Karaoke! August 20 Captivated, By You Coming Soon See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Continuing Series These series started in prior anime seasons and will continue with new episodes this Summer.
Hypebeast
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Seiko Expands Prospex and Presage Lineups With PADI Collaboration and Urushi Craftsmanship
Summary Seikohas revealed a trio of new timepieces to itsProspexandPresagecollections. A significant launch is the SPB501J1, the Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's PADI Special Edition in green, created in collaboration withPADI, the world's most recognized dive training program. Measuring 40mm, the watch draws inspiration from Seiko's very first diving watch milestone, the 62MAS from 1965. This new special edition is powered by the in-house 6R55 automatic caliber and is waterproof to 300 meters. The dial comes in a striking green hue, adorned with subtle patterns depicting the ocean surface as seen from underwater. An additional matching green strap crafted from recycled fishing nets is also offered. Another addition to the Prospex lineup is the SRPL51K1 4R Compact Mechanical Diver's Watch, featuring a design that combines elements from two popular Seiko designs — the angled lugs of the 'Shogun' and the crown design of the 'Samurai,' along with the straight contours of both blueprints. Available in Cobalt Blue, the watch features a case just shy of 42mm in size, complete with a slim profile and a date window at 4.5 o'clock and pointed hands. Last but not least, the latest reveal also includes the SPB499J1 from the Presage Classic Series. The dial design is a faithful recreation of the brand's first pocket watch, the 'Timekeeper,' launched in 1895. Its jet-black Urushi lacquered dial sits beneath a dual-curved sapphire crystal glass, framed by a rail track design. This is complemented by gold-colored, slim and stylish Roman numerals that resemble baton indices. Designed as a unisex style, this Presage Classic is paired with a sustainably sourced black leather strap. It runs on the in-house 6R5H automatic movement, complete with a 24-hour sub-dial at 6 o'clock, a three-day power reserve, and 100 meters of water resistance. All three models are available to pre-order via Seiko's UKwebsite. The Cobalt Blue SRPL51K1 diver's watch is priced at £560 GBP (approx $755 USD), meanwhile, the PADI Special Edition and the Presage Classic in Urushi Black retail for £1,500 GBP (approx $2,024 USD).
Business Insider
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
A luxury watch collector shares the simple strategy he used to upgrade from a $200 watch to a $10,000 Rolex
Before Greg Petronzi became an expert in repairing vintage Rolexes, he was a luxury watch enthusiast and collector. Petronzi, the watchmaker who owns the company True Patina, told Business Insider he used a simple saving method to build up the funds to buy his first luxury watches while he was still in graduate school. "I didn't have a lot of money, but I had enough that I was able to roll things into watches," Petronzi said, adding that he was working part-time and saving while studying to become a psychologist. He said in graduate school, he eventually was able to afford a $10,000 watch that he "probably had no business having." If someone is looking to start a luxury watch collection on a budget, Petronzi said there are some very cool watches in the $200 range to start with, like those from the brand Seiko. He said companies like Hamilton and CWC also sell vintage military field watches that are interesting and under $500. He also recommended doing a lot of research to figure out what types of watches you actually like. He said learning about the history of watches can make different watch qualities, like the materials used or movement mechanisms, a lot more interesting, regardless of how luxurious the watch is. The best way to learn about watches, he said, is through forums, meetups, and online resources like or larger publications such as Hodinkee. Petronzi said that once you start with a $200 watch, you can wear it and enjoy it while also looking ahead to the next purchase and putting money aside into a watch wealth fund. Once you have another $300 saved up, you can sell the original watch, and now you'll have $500 to go toward a new watch. If you purchase well, you might even make money off the watch you sell, he said. "You do that enough times and before you know it, you have a several-thousand-dollar watch, but you didn't actually spend several thousand dollars because you just rolled it into that watch from your previous sale," he said. The 'Snowball Approach' Petronzi said the watch he had in grad school was a Rolex Submariner 5513 and that it wasn't loud or flashy; it was just a piece he loved and found interesting. He also said he would not have been able to afford it had he not been doing that "snowball approach" of buying, selling, and adding to the pot for years before purchasing it. "I was able to build a degree of wealth in watches," he said. Thinking of his watches as a separate asset class has also helped him justify spending a lot on them, Petronzi said, and he's even made money flipping them. Luxury watches are often touted as an investment by collectors. A study published earlier this year found watches could even be a less volatile investment than real estate or stocks. But not everyone agrees — the CEO of Rolex said last year that he does not approve of comparing watches to stocks. Still, Petronzi said that thinking of your watch collection as a fluid, evolving fund can make getting into luxury watches more attainable, even if you shouldn't technically be able to afford something like a Rolex. Paul Altieri, founder and CEO of watch reseller Bob's Watches, recently told Business Insider about six starter watches that are good for someone starting out in collecting. They included the $6,500 Oyster Perpetual 41-millimeter diameter from Rolex and the $7,050 Santos de Cartier Medium from Cartier. Petronzi said he has maybe four or five watches that he doesn't think he'd ever sell. He has another five or so that he might rotate or trade out for something else. He said his personal collection of watches is still constantly evolving. "Once you have a certain amount of money in the watches, it's like having a separate fund of your own wealth," he said. "And the collection can be alive as you are as well." Do you have a story to share about luxury watches? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@
Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Seiko Unveils Limited Edition Presage Classic Unglazed Arita Porcelain Timepiece
Summary Seikohas unveiled thePresageClassic Unglazed Arita Porcelain Limited Edition, a refined timepiece that seamlessly blends Japanese porcelain artistry with Seiko's precision watchmaking. Limited to just 1,200 pieces worldwide, the watch pays tribute to Arita porcelain, first discovered in the 17th century in the Japanese town of Arita. Over 400 years, the region has gained renown for its exceptional craftsmanship, influencing generations of artisans. Measuring slightly over 40mm, the case is meticulously crafted from stainless steel and finished with a super-hard coating for enhanced durability. Its warm white dial is a focal point, crafted from unglazed, high-temperature-fired porcelain, proudly boasting the authentic hue characteristic of Japan's Arita porcelain. The dial also features a refined and textured matte finish that accentuates its three-dimensional, diamond-cut design ridges. These ridges elegantly and subtly reflect light, adding a touch of understated intrigue to the watch face. The new watch is powered by an in-house-built 6R51 automatic caliber, ensuring reliable performance. This movement offers an accuracy of -15/+25 seconds per day and provides a substantial 72-hour power reserve. Designed for all genders, this unisex timepiece is paired with a black gloss leather strap. This strap is sustainably sourced and holds an LWG (Leather Working Group) certification, highlighting a commitment to environmental responsibility. Priced at £1,650 GBP (approx. $2,236 USD), the Presage Classic Unglazed Arita Porcelain Limited Edition is now available for pre-order through Seiko's UKwebstore, with an official release set for July.
