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Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Cherry Blossom Food + Anime Festival Returns to Katy, TX This Memorial Day Weekend at No Label Brewing
Celebrate anime, Asian street food, cosplay, and live entertainment at No Label Brewing's two-day, family-friendly Cherry Blossom Festival in Katy, TX. KATY, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 / / -- No Label Brewing Co. is excited to bring back one of Texas's most vibrant cultural festivals: the Cherry Blossom Food + Anime Festival, presented in partnership with Otaku. This two-day, family-friendly celebration of anime, Asian cuisine, cosplay, and live entertainment takes over the No Label taproom (5351 1st Street, Katy, TX) on Saturday, May 24 from 12 PM to 8 PM and Sunday, May 25 from 12 PM to 8 PM. Admission is free and open to all ages. Now in its second year at No Label, the Cherry Blossom Festival transforms the brewery into a pop-culture playground with over 100 vendors, voice actor appearances, cosplay contests, sumo wrestling, Asian street food, K-pop dance battles, live karaoke, and plenty of cold craft beer. 'Only in Katy can you find sumo wrestling, karaoke, bao buns, and boba all colliding at a craft brewery — and somehow it feels right,' said Tom Paynter, Marketing Director at No Label Brewing. 'This festival is loud, proud, and absolutely chaotic in the best way possible. It's a love letter to culture, flavor, and community — and we're just here making sure the beer stays cold and the vibes stay right.' Live Performers Include: • Dragon Kishi – high-energy performer bringing anime-style flair • Rachel Greene – 'The LilyPad Idol' with colorful pop charm • Sakura Pulse – cosplay-powered J-pop group • Lin the K-pop Enthusiast, Mikucita, and more Festival Highlights: • Over 100 food, anime, and retail vendors • Street food from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines & Latin America • Cosplay contests and voice actor appearances • K-pop dance circles, karaoke sessions, and claw machine challenges • A full-size Sumo wrestling tournament in the brewery yard • Plenty of cold beer, boba tea, and bao buns for the whole family Festival Schedule Saturday, May 24 (12 PM – 8 PM) • 12:00 PM – K-pop Random Dance • 1:00 PM – Rachel Greene • 1:30 PM – Lin the K-pop Enthusiast • 2:00 PM – Sakura Pulse • 2:30 PM – Mikucita • 3:00 PM – K-pop Random Dance • 4:00 PM – Cosplay Contest • 5:00 PM – Mikucita • 6:00 PM – Karaoke Time Sunday, May 25 (12 PM – 8 PM) • 12:00 PM – K-pop Random Dance • 12:30 PM – Lin the K-pop Enthusiast • 1:00 PM – Rachel Greene • 2:00 PM – Sakura Pulse • 2:30 PM – Mikucita • 3:00 PM – Dragon Kishi • 4:00 PM – Karaoke Time Cash is preferred by vendors Free parking available on-site Location: No Label Brewing Co. 5351 1st Street, Katy, TX 77493 Admission: Free and open to the public Follow for updates and content drops: Instagram/Facebook: @otakufoodfestival About No Label Brewing Co. No Label Brewing Co. is a family-owned, independent craft brewery located in historic Katy, Texas. Since opening in 2010, No Label has become a staple in the Texas craft beer scene — known for award-winning brews, a laid-back atmosphere, and creative community events. With roots deep in the heart of Katy, No Label remains committed to keeping beer fun and community strong. Tom Paynter No Label Brewing +1 281-693-7545 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Megan Thee Stallion's Anime Fantasy Comes to Life in Los Angeles
This summer, Megan Thee Stallion is inviting a select group of fans into her anime dreamworld—an electrifying, immersive experience that blends cosplay, gaming, food, and full-throttle fun. Designed to reflect her deep love for Japanese culture and anime, the Otaku Hottie Quest is set to take place on June 12 in Los Angeles, where twelve guests will step into a neon-lit playground of style, competition, and creativity—all curated by the rap superstar herself. Guests will dress in custom anime-inspired school uniforms, race through a team 'floor is lava" challenge, and go head-to-head in a Mortal Kombat 1 battle—all while collecting exclusive charms from Megan for their performance and flair. The day also includes a cooking session featuring Megan's personal ramen recipe, a taste of her signature tequila, and a final surprise loot box reveal that caps off the Otaku transformation. And yes, Megan will be there in person, hyping up her crew and handing out special rewards.
SoraNews24
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Life-sized sushi monster figures are coming to get us all hooked on cuteness
This new line of displayable toys looks like a raw deal for sushi enthusiasts, but in a good way. Sometimes, it's the little things in life that can maki your day brighter–and when life gives you adorable little sushi monster figures, you should just roll with it. Otaku shopping store AmiAmi recently announced that it's now taking pre-orders for Sentinel's 'Sushi Monster Sushi L.A. Real Sushi Size Figure Collection 2' following the success of the first series, which consisted of egg, shrimp, and tuna sushi offerings. This time, some new variations of popular sushi toppings join the mix in a six-pack of five standard toys plus one randomly selected secret toy out of three options. ▼ The new sushi monster lineup While we've never had an encounter with a sushi monster in real life, if we were to have one someday, we can only hope that the monster will look something like these guys with their sushi topping hairdos, beady little eyes, and cute rice limbs. Let's now take a look at each of the five new known figures. The runny egg sushi is decked out egg-cellently with its Zoro-like mask of nori. Meanwhile, the runny egg & wasabi overkill sushi seems to be having a hard time reining in its raw emotions with a spill of shockingly green wasabi. The sweet shrimp sushi has a veritable shrimp ponytail. If this were our sushi toy, we would be shellfish and wouldn't want to share it with anyone. Similarly to the runny egg & wasabi overkill version above, the sweet shrimp & wasabi overkill sushi looks like it's seen better days (certainly nothing to be green with envy about). Lastly, replacing the tuna sushi in the first series, the salmon sushi is a real catch, lending a bright visual impact to the mix. By the way, the sixth figure is a salmon & wasabi overkill sushi that comes in three currently unknown variations. Having a mystery monster is certainly one way to keep reeling us in–hook, line, and sinker. Each of the sushi monster figures measures between 70-75 millimeters (2.8-3 inches), which mirrors the actual size of nigirizushi ('hand-pressed sushi') in real life. Consequently, they also make great specimens to practice using chopsticks. You can display the sushi monsters in various ways, from the face-down approach that mimics an actual plate of sushi… ▼ Tails up! …to upright in what we suppose is their truest monster form. They still come across as nothing but adorable, though. AmiAmi's online store is now taking pre-orders for the six-pack of sushi monsters detailed above. It costs 5,280 yen (US$36.42) and is expected to ship in November. In the meantime, if that feels like an impossibly long time away, check out some of Japan's other niche sushi figures or cute snacks made from rice that will float everyone's boat. Let the good times keep rolling! Source, images: PR Times ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
