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3 days ago
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New in town: Wong Fufu's Crayon Shin Chan pop-up will make you jiggle for joy
With its unforgettable character design and hilarious episodes, Crayon Shin Chan is a popular figure in the cartoon world. With the Crayon Shin Chan Pop-up Cafe opening on 19 Jun, you can see him jiggling away in real life. The pop-up cafe will be taking place at Wong Fufu, which you may remember from last year's Miffy Hotpot event. If you're a real aficionado, though, you'll know the actual selling point of the entire series. Of course, I'm talking about his jiggly cheeks, and yes, it's the central theme of the Crayon Shin Chan Pop-up Cafe's menu. Feast your eyes and your stomach on the carefully shaped Japanese Seafood Curry Rice (S$23.90). With fried calamari, prawns and other seafood ingredients on a bed of fresh lettuce, this curry isn't just serving looks here. Though the carrots and cheese slices are shaped like stars, we all know who's the true star of this plate! We all know what captured our attention when reading this article: the Piak! Piak! Shinchan Butt Japanese Parfait (S$12.90). Shin Chan's bazookas aren't the only things that are thick here, because this parfait is stacked with 6 indulgent layers. Hidden beneath that voluptuous pudding is a soft vanilla sponge, strawberries, cream, cornflakes, and caramel crumble. Do you know what else is soft and chewy? The Tater Tots with Taiwan Mochi Balls (S$13.90). Fried to a perfect golden brown, these spheres of sweet potato are crisp on the outside and springy within. Served in the adorable box of Shin Chan's favourite snacks are the Sweet Potato Fries with Taiwan Plum Powder (S$12.90) and Truffle Fries with Truffle Mayo Dip (S$14.90). Take your pick of sweet-and-sour or savoury creaminess, but don't forget to snap a pic before you devour it all! To wash it all down, have an Iced Matcha Latte (S$9.90), Iced Chocolate (S$9.90) or Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (S$10.90). They're served in adorable Shin Chan cups that look a little shocked — probably because of how good the matcha is! If you don't know what to do on 19 Jun, now you do. Head on down fast, because Wong Fufu has yet to announce an end date for the Crayon Shin Chan Pop-up Cafe. You don't want to miss him before Shin Chan bounces his way out, do you? 11 best places at Fusionopolis to feast in the cosmopolis of One-north The post New in town: Wong Fufu's Crayon Shin Chan pop-up will make you jiggle for joy appeared first on
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Global anime wave is real and India is racing on
Remember Pokemon, Shin Chan and Doraemon? What was once a post-school indulgence, anime in India is no longer just a nostalgic throwback. It's a full-blown cultural movement. From Delhi University campuses and Mumbai's comic-cons to Instagram Stories of A-list celebrities, India's anime awakening is both emotional and the numbers are backing it up. 'India is the biggest market outside Japan and China,' said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll, one of the world's largest anime streaming platforms. 'If our aspiration is to super-serve anime fans, we have to be where the fans are. And India is brimming with them - whether it's Naruto nostalgia or Solo Leveling obsession.' In fact, Crunchyroll Anime Awards saw one of the biggest voting numbers coming from India this year, alongside Mexico, USA, Italy among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ShowMo (@showmo_india)advertisementCrunchyroll has made a strategic push into the Indian market with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs - and it's paying off. Shows like Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Frieren regularly rank among the top-viewed series. 'We're seeing near-primetime viewing spikes,' she said and added, 'People are watching anime like appointment television.' India Today was in Tokyo for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, where anime's emotional pull was echoed by stars across the globe - and many had India on their home, Indian celebrities are wearing their anime love with pride. Tiger Shroff channels his inner Goku on and off-screen. Rashmika Mandanna has a soft spot for Naruto. And Disha Patani, once Crunchyroll's brand ambassador, often recommends Death Note on social media.'These celebrities don't just endorse anime - they live it,' stated Rebbapragada. "They talk about their favourite arcs, their emotional connections to the characters. That kind of authenticity resonates with fans. It's what creates real cultural momentum," she remarked. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crunchyroll India (@crunchyroll_in)And that momentum is also reflected KIM: ANIME GOT ME THROUGH TOUGH TIMESAmerican Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, who was present at the Anime Awards, told India Today that anime helped shape her identity. 'Growing up in America, there weren't many characters who looked like me or shared my emotional journey. Anime gave me that space,' she said. She mentioned that her favourites include the likes of Demon Slayer, Wind Breaker, and Hunter x Hunter. 'Killua is my favourite. And yes, I haven't finished Pokmon, but I started Journeys because I saw Ash finally became Champion. That storyline? It just brings everything back.' She added, 'Anime brought me joy in tough times. Being in a room full of people who get that? That's special.'DAMIANO DAVID: I WOULD LOVE TO SCORE FOR ANIMEMneskin frontman Damiano David, who presented an award in Tokyo, has long spoken about his obsession with Attack on Titan. 'It's surreal - going from watching at home to announcing a winner onstage,' he said, adding, 'It's not even about the spotlight. It's about being part of something meaningful.'advertisementHe confessed he's behind on new hits like Solo Leveling, but remains a fan of anime's escapist storytelling: 'It's real enough to relate to, but exaggerated enough to escape into. That kind of storytelling is powerful.' Does their storytelling style influence his music? 'In a subconscious way, maybe. Artists absorb things constantly,' he said. 'Anime music is incredible but very different from what I do. That said, if I ever got the chance to score an anime like Nana, I'd say yes in a heartbeat,' he band's song, The Loneliest, was recently featured on an anime soundtrack. He chuckled, 'It was the one about the samurai - I can't remember the name!'Could a Damiano-led anime theme happen in the future? 'Why not? If someone asked me, I'd do it.'SAMMY AMAKI: ANIME IS COOL NOW. I GOT BULLIED FOR IT AS A TEENAGERHowever, for Sally Amaki - an idol, voice actor, and podcast host from Japan, voicing her fondness for anime was a recent trend. Back in 2016, she hid her love for anime while living in the US. 'I'd got bullied for it,' she recalled. But when she returned to LA recently, she was stunned. 'Anime merch was in mainstream stores. I was like - wait, it's cool now?!,' she anime went mainstream, so did Sally's career. Today, she's a go-to name in bilingual voice acting. 'They don't want the cutesy voice anymore. They want someone strong, confident, intelligent.' she explained. Her personal favourite is Gintama. She explained that anime sometimes disguises social messaging in humour, which was one of the things that got her through. during difficult times. 'It looks like a comedy, but it's so deep. It got me through tough teenage years,' she stated. She's even considered getting an anime tattoo - specifically, a quote from Haikyuu!!: 'There's no time to feel down when you're so average. The only thing you can do is keep going.' With her signature blend of dry humour and earnest reflection, Amaki is part of the generation helping redefine anime's voice - literally. And when told about anime's rising popularity in India, she perked up, saying, 'Would I go to India? Do people there know me? Really? Well then, I would love to.'advertisementWHY INDIA'S ANIME CHAPTER IS JUST THE BEGINNINGWhat makes India's anime fandom unique is its emotional intensity and dual devotion - a reverence for classics like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z, mixed with an insatiable appetite for newer hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Lock, and Frieren. It's a fandom that's deeply community-driven - spanning oversized One Piece tees, jam-packed convention halls, cosplay meetups, and even anime-inspired tattoos. It transcends age, gender, and Rebbapragada said, 'India remains one of our major focuses for anime market globally.'Or, as Chloe Kim puts it best: 'Anime isn't just a genre anymore. It's a feeling. And once you connect to it - there's no going back.'Must Watch
India Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kurta-clad Shin Chan will dance to Bollywood songs in upcoming film. Details
A brand-new Shin Chan movie, 'Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers', is set to release in Indian theatres this October. The announcement was made by PVR Pictures on Wednesday via their official social media handles. This time, everyone's favourite troublemaker, Shin Chan and his gang are heading to India. The characters are seen dressed in vibrant kurtas and ready to make us laugh with a whole new much-anticipated 'Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers' is set to release in Japan on August 9, with its Indian theatrical release following in Wednesday, PVR Pictures unveiled the movie's visual teaser on Instagram with a caption, '#ShinchanTheSpicyKasukabeDancersinIndia Teaser visual revealed! Kasukabe Gurad strikes their best dance poses— but what's with Bo's mysterious smirk...? The biggest dance adventure kicks off this #OCTOBER!Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India to celebrate Kasukabe City's twinning with Mushibai, India, a dance contest is held with a trip to India as the prize! Shin Chan and the Kasukabe Guard jump in—but things take a wild turn when Bo gets his hands on a strange backpack that turns him into a tyrant!? Can Shin Chan stop his best friend before things spiral out of control? Stay tuned for more info.(sic)' 'Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers' set to release in Indian theatres this October. (Photo Credit: Instagram/pvrpictures) Shin Chan's upcoming Indian adventure was first hinted at in 'Shin Chan: Our Dinosaur Diary', which was released in Indian theatres on May 9. In the end-credits scene, Shin Chan and his friends bid farewell to the audience with a cheerful 'namaste.'The official trailer offers a peek into Shin Chan's wild Indian adventure, packed with his signature mischief. From mimicking elephants and saying 'namaste' to mispronouncing 'kabaddi' as 'chapati'. It also features Bollywood-style dance numbers and amusement park to IMDb, the story kicks off when the 'Kasukabe Defence Force' wins a trip to India, where Shinnosuke and Bo-chan stumble upon a mysterious backpack with a dark secret. advertisement
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan Set For Canneseries Award; TV Asahi's ‘Shin Chan' Movies Get India Release; ‘Wolf Hall', ‘Supacell' & ‘Industry' Face Off At RTS Awards; Directors UK Producer Guidelines; Towe Peak Partners IP Plan — Global Briefs
'Bridgerton' & 'Derry Girls' Star Nicola Coughlan Set For Canneseries Nicola Coughlan will be feted at Canneseries. The Derry Girls and Bridgerton star will receive the Konbini Commitment Award at the event, which takes place on the Cote d'Azur in late April. Coughlan will take part in a sit-down interview and then receive her accolade in the iconic Lumiere Theater in Cannes' Palais des Festivals. Coughlan's recent work includes a role in the Doctor Who Christmas special. She will next be seen as Silky the woodland fairy in the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree alongside Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. More from Deadline After A 'Sex Education' Actor Was Jailed For Raping His Drama Student, The Survivor Tells Her Story Of Disgust & Defiance 'Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte Boards BBC's 'The Dream Lands' 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 'Shin Chan' Movies Set For India A pair of films from TV Asahi's Shin Chan franchise will be released in India. Shin Chan Our Dinosaur Diary and Shin Chan The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers In India will released locally through multiplex operator PVR INOX Pictures. Dinosaur Diary will land on May 5, with Kasukabe Dancers in India debuting during Diwali season in October. Both will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Japanese with English subtitles. The Shin Chan TV series originally launched in India in 2006, airing daily on Hungama TV before switching to Sony Pictures Networks India-owned Sony Yay! in May 2024. The brand follows a five-year-old who constantly gets into trouble and, together with his baby sister, never fails to keep things interesting. Maiko Sumida, Head of Animation Sales & Development at TV Asahi, said: '2025 is likely to become a major milestone for our Shin Chan team. It has been our long-standing dream to release Shin Chan the movie in theatres in India, the movie superpower.' 'Wolf Hall', 'Supacell' & Industry' Face Off At RTS Awards; 'Mr Bates' Lands Two Noms Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Supacell and Industry will face off for the Drama Series gong at the RTS Awards this year. The BBC, which makes Wolf Hall and Industry, leads the way at the awards noms this year, with 45 noms. The year was a good one for Monica Dolan, who is nominated twice, once for Mr Bates vs the Post Office in Leading Actor – Female and one for her turn in Sherwood for Supporting Actor. Mr Bates vs the Post Office is also up for the newly-combined Limited Series and Single Drama category. Dolan is up against One Day's Ambika Mod along with Anna Maxwell Martin for ITV's Until I Kill You. In the male category, Ben Whishaw has a nom for his turn in Netflix's Black Doves. He will come up against Adeel Akhtar (Shwotrial) and Lennie James (Mr Loverman). Elsewhere, The Traitors has two noms, one in Entertainment and one in Entertainment Performance for host Claudia Winkleman. Directors UK & Producers Set Out Guidelines On 'Respectful' Work Directors UK, BBC Studios, ITV Studios and Pact have set out new guidelines over how production companies will work with directors. These guidelines include the director's creative role being 'respected,' the first time this has been put down on paper. Other principles include 'prep time is vital' and 'producers and directors must comply with policies addressing respectful working conditions,' coming at a time when the latter is in the spotlight. 'Producers and Directors will work together to deliver the production's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion and production training,' adds another of the nine prongs. Directors UK CEO Andy Harrower said: 'The best television is made when everyone in a production team works well together. These principles underpin the director's role as one of the key creative leads on a production, ensuring that their craft is respected and understood. Tower Peak Partners Sets IP Investment Plan Global investment firm Tower Peak Partners (TPP) is launching a plan to develop IP across numerous fields, with an initial focus on entertainment and sports. In particular, the emphasis will be on 'audiovisual production and distribution, and sports rights.' The London-based TPP has hired Elisa Alvares, the founder of investment advisory firm Jacaranda Group, to lead the initiative as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer for Global Rights & Intellectual Property. 'There is a real opportunity for a range of entertainment, sports and publishing investments in a series of strategic high-growth markets,' said Alvares. 'We have experienced and witnessed institutional investors increasing their interest and allocations towards intellectual property assets, particularly within audiovisual, music, publishing, video games rights,' added Catachanas. 'These industries have been subject to significant structural changes and present a range of very interesting investment opportunities for investors.' TPP launched in June last year and has offices in London, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Panama City. Best of Deadline The 25 Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Box Office 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
