YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI have formed a new band called “THE LAST ROCKSTARS.” On February 10, 2023, they ended their 2023 debut tour with a sold-out concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The formation of this band is a historic event, as these four accomplished musicians with impressive individual sales records and past successful collaborations with global artists have united to usher in a new era of rock.

Source: THE LAST ROCKSTARS

We are happy to announce the 2023 FanimeCon Open House! At the Open House, we will pull back the curtain to show you how we make FanimeCon happen with an all-volunteer roster.

Hang out with us as we show you what it takes to put together FanimeCon – and how you can join our FanimeCon family. Meet our dedicated staff and win some prizes too!

The Open House will be held at the Guildhouse at 420 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Source: FanimeCon 2023

At long last the Macross franchise is making its way to the U.S., the False Songstress will be screened on June 16, while The Wings of Farewell will debut on June 30. Both movies will be presented with their original Japanese audio tracks with English subtitles.

Source: Macross Frontier: The False Songstress | fathomevents

Vector Hold is a solo synthwave project by Peter Brian Rice

California Extreme will happen on the weekend of July 30-31, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. This yearly show features hundreds of arcade games all set to free play. There are also talks about game playing strategies, game preservation and repair, and talks with game creators. As well as live musical entertainment and a dealers room.

Source: California Extreme | An arcade game and pinball celebration

Japanese pop culture fans from around the world will have an opportunity to experience all things anime from wherever they are with Anime Expo Lite. This FREE two-day livestream event will begin on July 3rd through July 4th.

Source: Announcing Anime Expo Lite: A Virtual Japanese Pop Culture Event – Anime Expo

The festival will feature a diverse array of online content including talk shows with the staff and cast from popular anime, special appearances and past live shows from music artists, and behind-the-scenes stories from the anime industry!

Source: Aniplex Online Fest