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Lotus Juice has a good day, good night in Los Angeles
The Japanese American 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.
YOASOBI celebrates their past, present and future on their ‘Never Ending Stories’ tour
Producer Ayase and Vocalist Ikura become the first J-pop band to perform at the Hollywood Bowl.
CORTIS Colors outside the lines of K-pop concert culture
The South Korean boyband’s first world tour challenged industry norms.
A sit-down with BE:FIRST: BRUCE WAYNE, mancrushes and alter egos on the world stage
The Japanese boy band discussed their new album, international expectations, and the band’s alter egos.
Inside GAAAT Art Gallery’s official ‘Gintama’ art exhibition
The exhibition offered a look at Japanese pop art inspired by Japanese manga.
Photo Essay: Chinese American Bear brings ‘Dim Sum & Then Some’ to the Echoplex
The Seattle-based indie pop duo put on a dreamy concert at the Echoplex.
Highlights and announcements from Anime Expo 2026
North America’s largest anime-themed convention returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing news and sneak peeks from industry legends.
Monstrosity and mental health: What anime can teach us about being human
Educational professionals gathered to share their insights over two panels.
‘Love and Deepspace’ hosts fan event at Anime Expo 2026
Fans of the otome gacha game explored the official booth and cosplay panels at the four-day convention.
Sneak peeks of new anime figures at Anime Expo 2026
The biggest anime convention in the country showcased newly announced and in-the-works figures.
Yugo Kanno and Noriko Dohi discuss the Steel Ball Run panel at Anime Expo 2026
The panel revealed new details about the production of the anime.
Photo Essay: The Anime Expo 2026 experience
Fans gathered in Los Angeles to witness the largest anime convention experience in North America.
How Yo-Yo Ma makes a world premiere feel approachable
Yo-Yo Ma’s performance with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic brought familiarity, playfulness and invitation to classical music.