Toei Animation Debuts One Piece Fest in LA
One Piece Fest created a sense of community for everyone, allowing them to share their love for One Piece together in a comfortable and enjoyable environment.
Exploring ‘Sparks of Tomorrow’ with Director Minoru Ota
Ahead of the anime’s premiere, Asia Blooming sat down with director Minoru Ota at Anime Expo 2026 to discuss his directorial debut with Sparks of Tomorrow, shaping the series’ visual identity, and
Toei Animation Announces the First Ever ONE PIECE Fest in LA This Summer
ONE PIECE Fest will take place in LA on August 25 and 26.
Oregon Symphony Slays the ‘Demon Slayer in Concert’ Program
The stirring soundtrack of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was brought to life in Portland by musicians from the Oregon Symphony.
Hiroyuki SAWANO Discusses His First LA Headline Show
Ahead of his first LA show, Asia Blooming connected with Hiroyuki SAWANO to discuss his upcoming concert.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Reimagines Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
Mamoru Hosoda's 'Scarlet' opens the 2025 Animation is Film festival.
100 Meters: A Journey of Physical and Emotional Growth
Ahead of the film's U.S. premiere on October 10, Asia Blooming connected with Director Iwaisawa to discuss the making of the animated film, '100 Meters.'
FLOW Announces North American Dates for ‘Naruto the Rock’ World Tour 2025
FLOW will perform 18 shows across North America on 'Naruto the Rock' world tour.
First Film of Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Arc Trilogy Impresses in Theaters
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns' will premiere in the U.S. on September 12.
Miku Kobato of BAND-MAID Discusses Creating TOUGEN ANKI’s Ending Theme Song at Anime Expo
Miku Kobato of BAND-MAID shared with Asia Blooming the band’s experience working on TOUGEN ANKI and future plans for the year.
Hiroyuki Sawano Makes First U.S. Performance in November
Hiroyuki Sawano's first ever U.S. show will feature guest singers: Eliana, Laco, mizuki, mpi, Sennarin, and XAI.
Yui Shibata and Goshi Yoshida Discuss Season 4 of ‘Ascendance of a Bookworm’ at Anime Expo 2025
Asia Blooming spoke with TO Books's Managing Director Yui Shibata and Yomiuri TV's Anime Producer Goshi Yoshida about the anime's upcoming fourth season.