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🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japanese GenX Pop Culture & Art 🌸🌴
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By @saren.bsky.social
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japanese GenX Pop Culture & Art 🌸🌴
#hāfu #nikkeicomics #gaijin #nihonjin #ハーフ #日本 #yasuke #ghostoftsushima #blueeyesamurai #ghostofyotei #psylocke #kwannon #sunfire #silversamurai
By @saren.bsky.social
I finished Marvel's Wolverine. I liked it. True to the character. I give it a B+.
Sunfire makes an appearance. Shiro's mansion is fantastic. Lady Deathstrike was great to see. Her boss battle was very good.
#wolverine #sunfire #ladydeathstrike
Sunfire makes an appearance. Shiro's mansion is fantastic. Lady Deathstrike was great to see. Her boss battle was very good.
#wolverine #sunfire #ladydeathstrike
October 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I finished Marvel's Wolverine. I liked it. True to the character. I give it a B+.
Sunfire makes an appearance. Shiro's mansion is fantastic. Lady Deathstrike was great to see. Her boss battle was very good.
#wolverine #sunfire #ladydeathstrike
Sunfire makes an appearance. Shiro's mansion is fantastic. Lady Deathstrike was great to see. Her boss battle was very good.
#wolverine #sunfire #ladydeathstrike
X-Men #64 (Jan. 1970) — "The Coming of Sunfire!" First appearance of Shiro Yoshida, debuting in a story with his uncle about Hiroshima. A CGC 9.6 just surfaced at $2,699.99. Fifty-six years on, the heaviest Japanese debut comics ever printed. www.mycomicshop.com/search?ItemI...
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October 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
X-Men #64 (Jan. 1970) — "The Coming of Sunfire!" First appearance of Shiro Yoshida, debuting in a story with his uncle about Hiroshima. A CGC 9.6 just surfaced at $2,699.99. Fifty-six years on, the heaviest Japanese debut comics ever printed. www.mycomicshop.com/search?ItemI...
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition lands October 1 — Echoes of Sekigahara, Most Wanted mode, and the free Beauty of Yotei update all go live. I'll be playing this one.
www.pushquare.com/news/2026/09...
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September 28, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition lands October 1 — Echoes of Sekigahara, Most Wanted mode, and the free Beauty of Yotei update all go live. I'll be playing this one.
www.pushquare.com/news/2026/09...
www.pushquare.com/news/2026/09...
Tokyo-born, LA-raised Hiro Murai is the first Asian director to win the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — for the Widow's Bay premiere.
www.thewrap.com/industry-new...
www.thewrap.com/industry-new...
September 28, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Tokyo-born, LA-raised Hiro Murai is the first Asian director to win the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — for the Widow's Bay premiere.
www.thewrap.com/industry-new...
www.thewrap.com/industry-new...
A 3-year-old Australian filly is named Tale Of Genji — set to debut yesterday at Moe, but scratched. My son Genji is named after Murasaki Shikibu’s novel. Hoping she runs with the Shining Prince’s luck. 🏇
www.racingandsports.co.uk/form-guide/t...
www.racingandsports.co.uk/form-guide/t...
Moe Free Form Guide | Full Fields | Race 4 | Thursday, 24th September 2026
Horse racing: free full fields for moe race 4 for thursday, 24th september 2026.
www.racingandsports.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 11:44 PM
A 3-year-old Australian filly is named Tale Of Genji — set to debut yesterday at Moe, but scratched. My son Genji is named after Murasaki Shikibu’s novel. Hoping she runs with the Shining Prince’s luck. 🏇
www.racingandsports.co.uk/form-guide/t...
www.racingandsports.co.uk/form-guide/t...
Blue Eye Samurai season 2 arrives January 2027 — Mizu takes the fight to London. Season 3 (2028) is already greenlit, so the story gets its ending. My favorite show. ⚔️
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Netflix Unveils 'Blue Eye Samurai,' 'Edgerunners 2,' Updates
The streamer announced premiere dates, trailers, and first looks for seven upcoming anime and adult animated projects at Anime NYC.
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 25, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Blue Eye Samurai season 2 arrives January 2027 — Mizu takes the fight to London. Season 3 (2028) is already greenlit, so the story gets its ending. My favorite show. ⚔️
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
George and Brad Takei pledged their $21M+ estate to the Japanese American National Museum — a new 9,200 sq ft gallery will bear their names. A legacy gift for generations to come.
www.janm.org/press/releas...
www.janm.org/press/releas...
JANM Announces Promised Gift of $21 Million+ Estate from George Takei and Brad Takei | Japanese American National Museum
Editors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo.
www.janm.org
September 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
George and Brad Takei pledged their $21M+ estate to the Japanese American National Museum — a new 9,200 sq ft gallery will bear their names. A legacy gift for generations to come.
www.janm.org/press/releas...
www.janm.org/press/releas...
At the Marvel Fanfare SDCC panel, Marvel announced a partnership with Kadokawa to release localized Marvel IP. The slate launches with Spider-Man of Shibuya illustrated by Ryuusei Yamada, alongside Japanese manga adaptations for Daredevil, The Punisher, and Spider-Gwen by Tokitokoro.
July 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
At the Marvel Fanfare SDCC panel, Marvel announced a partnership with Kadokawa to release localized Marvel IP. The slate launches with Spider-Man of Shibuya illustrated by Ryuusei Yamada, alongside Japanese manga adaptations for Daredevil, The Punisher, and Spider-Gwen by Tokitokoro.
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July 26, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Also, look for Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game in November.
www.darkhorse.com/books/3018-0...
www.darkhorse.com/books/3018-0...
Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics
A full-color 208-page art book featuring never-before-seen concept art, designs, and commentary from the creation of Marvel’s Wolverine!Logan steps into the spotlight in Marvel’s Wolverine, the new ac...
www.darkhorse.com
July 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Also, look for Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game in November.
www.darkhorse.com/books/3018-0...
www.darkhorse.com/books/3018-0...
The Hand is big in 2026, appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this month, and Marvel's Wolverine video game in September.
July 24, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The Hand is big in 2026, appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this month, and Marvel's Wolverine video game in September.
Insomniac Games released the story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine at Comic-Con 2026. The primary antagonists: Lady Deathstrike and the Hand!
youtu.be/3Z42tBfBLJY?...
youtu.be/3Z42tBfBLJY?...
Marvel’s Wolverine - Story Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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July 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Insomniac Games released the story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine at Comic-Con 2026. The primary antagonists: Lady Deathstrike and the Hand!
youtu.be/3Z42tBfBLJY?...
youtu.be/3Z42tBfBLJY?...
Peach Momoko — Sai: Dimensional Rivals active + Ultimate X-Men era concluded
Momoko's acclaimed 24-issue Ultimate X-Men run wrapped Feb 11, 2026, with Armor's fa...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ultimate-x-men-24-is-february-2026-really-the-end-spoilers/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Momoko's acclaimed 24-issue Ultimate X-Men run wrapped Feb 11, 2026, with Armor's fa...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ultimate-x-men-24-is-february-2026-really-the-end-spoilers/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Sai: Dimensional Rivals active + Ultimate X-Men era concluded
Momoko's acclaimed 24-issue Ultimate X-Men run wrapped Feb 11, 2026, with Armor's fa...
bleedingcool.com
July 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Peach Momoko — Sai: Dimensional Rivals active + Ultimate X-Men era concluded
Momoko's acclaimed 24-issue Ultimate X-Men run wrapped Feb 11, 2026, with Armor's fa...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ultimate-x-men-24-is-february-2026-really-the-end-spoilers/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Momoko's acclaimed 24-issue Ultimate X-Men run wrapped Feb 11, 2026, with Armor's fa...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ultimate-x-men-24-is-february-2026-really-the-end-spoilers/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai at SDCC 2026 this week — Dogu Publishing exclusives, Dark Horse signing
Sakai signs at Dark Horse Booth #2615 and Dogu Booth #4807 at San ...
https://sdccblog.com/2026/07/dogu-publishing-stan-sakai-san-diego-comic-con-2026-exclusives/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Sakai signs at Dark Horse Booth #2615 and Dogu Booth #4807 at San ...
https://sdccblog.com/2026/07/dogu-publishing-stan-sakai-san-diego-comic-con-2026-exclusives/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai at SDCC 2026 this week — Dogu Publishing exclusives, Dark Horse signing
Sakai signs at Dark Horse Booth #2615 and Dogu Booth #4807 at San ...
sdccblog.com
July 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai at SDCC 2026 this week — Dogu Publishing exclusives, Dark Horse signing
Sakai signs at Dark Horse Booth #2615 and Dogu Booth #4807 at San ...
https://sdccblog.com/2026/07/dogu-publishing-stan-sakai-san-diego-comic-con-2026-exclusives/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Sakai signs at Dark Horse Booth #2615 and Dogu Booth #4807 at San ...
https://sdccblog.com/2026/07/dogu-publishing-stan-sakai-san-diego-comic-con-2026-exclusives/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Psylocke — Kwannon becomes 'Ghostlocke' in Marvel Mangaverse 25th Anniversary event
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 (Sept 23, 2026) by Alyssa Wong & Michael YG reinvents Kwannon as a Ghost R...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 (Sept 23, 2026) by Alyssa Wong & Michael YG reinvents Kwannon as a Ghost R...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Kwannon becomes 'Ghostlocke' in Marvel Mangaverse 25th Anniversary event
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 (Sept 23, 2026) by Alyssa Wong & Michael YG reinvents Kwannon as a Ghost R...
aiptcomics.com
July 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Psylocke — Kwannon becomes 'Ghostlocke' in Marvel Mangaverse 25th Anniversary event
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 (Sept 23, 2026) by Alyssa Wong & Michael YG reinvents Kwannon as a Ghost R...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 (Sept 23, 2026) by Alyssa Wong & Michael YG reinvents Kwannon as a Ghost R...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Surge — Surge (Earth-616) resurrected as energy-based being in X-Force #10
Noriko Ashida joined X-Force in issue #1 of the From the Ashes relaunch, was killed in #5, and resurrected as an energy being in #10...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(Marvel_Comics)
#comics #Surge #JapaniforniaComics
Noriko Ashida joined X-Force in issue #1 of the From the Ashes relaunch, was killed in #5, and resurrected as an energy being in #10...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(Marvel_Comics)
#comics #Surge #JapaniforniaComics
Surge (Earth-616) resurrected as energy-based being in X-Force #10
Noriko Ashida joined X-Force in issue #1 of the From the Ashes relaunch, was killed in #5, and resurrected as an energy being in #10...
en.wikipedia.org
July 17, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Surge — Surge (Earth-616) resurrected as energy-based being in X-Force #10
Noriko Ashida joined X-Force in issue #1 of the From the Ashes relaunch, was killed in #5, and resurrected as an energy being in #10...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(Marvel_Comics)
#comics #Surge #JapaniforniaComics
Noriko Ashida joined X-Force in issue #1 of the From the Ashes relaunch, was killed in #5, and resurrected as an energy being in #10...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(Marvel_Comics)
#comics #Surge #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai co-wrote and co-drew Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 with Peach Momoko (Jan 14, 2026)
Stan Sakai collaborated with Peach Momoko on t...
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60844/peach-momoko-stan-sakai-others-team-up-sai-dimensional-rivals
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai collaborated with Peach Momoko on t...
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60844/peach-momoko-stan-sakai-others-team-up-sai-dimensional-rivals
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai co-wrote and co-drew Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 with Peach Momoko (Jan 14, 2026)
Stan Sakai collaborated with Peach Momoko on t...
icv2.com
July 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai co-wrote and co-drew Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 with Peach Momoko (Jan 14, 2026)
Stan Sakai collaborated with Peach Momoko on t...
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60844/peach-momoko-stan-sakai-others-team-up-sai-dimensional-rivals
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai collaborated with Peach Momoko on t...
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60844/peach-momoko-stan-sakai-others-team-up-sai-dimensional-rivals
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Peach Momoko — Sai: Dimensional Rivals completes acclaimed 5-issue run (Jan–May 2026)
Peach Momoko's multiverse anthology starring Sai concluded with issue #5 on May 20, 2026. Co...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/peach-momoko-sai-dimensional-rivals-miniseries/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Peach Momoko's multiverse anthology starring Sai concluded with issue #5 on May 20, 2026. Co...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/peach-momoko-sai-dimensional-rivals-miniseries/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Sai: Dimensional Rivals completes acclaimed 5-issue run (Jan–May 2026)
Peach Momoko's multiverse anthology starring Sai concluded with issue #5 on May 20, 2026. Co...
www.comicsbeat.com
July 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Peach Momoko — Sai: Dimensional Rivals completes acclaimed 5-issue run (Jan–May 2026)
Peach Momoko's multiverse anthology starring Sai concluded with issue #5 on May 20, 2026. Co...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/peach-momoko-sai-dimensional-rivals-miniseries/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Peach Momoko's multiverse anthology starring Sai concluded with issue #5 on May 20, 2026. Co...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/peach-momoko-sai-dimensional-rivals-miniseries/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Daken — Daken (as Hellverine) co-stars in Inglorious X-Force ongoing series, launched Jan 2026
Daken, demon-possessed as Hellverine, is a core member of the new X-Force...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-bodyslide-into-the-new-inglorious-x-force-1/
#comics #Daken #JapaniforniaComics
Daken, demon-possessed as Hellverine, is a core member of the new X-Force...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-bodyslide-into-the-new-inglorious-x-force-1/
#comics #Daken #JapaniforniaComics
Daken (as Hellverine) co-stars in Inglorious X-Force ongoing series, launched Jan 2026
Daken, demon-possessed as Hellverine, is a core member of the new X-Force...
www.comicsbeat.com
July 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Daken — Daken (as Hellverine) co-stars in Inglorious X-Force ongoing series, launched Jan 2026
Daken, demon-possessed as Hellverine, is a core member of the new X-Force...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-bodyslide-into-the-new-inglorious-x-force-1/
#comics #Daken #JapaniforniaComics
Daken, demon-possessed as Hellverine, is a core member of the new X-Force...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-bodyslide-into-the-new-inglorious-x-force-1/
#comics #Daken #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai exits IDW, launches Dogu Publishing at Dark Horse; at SDCC 2026 this week
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai departs IDW and returns to Dar...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/stan-sakai-exits-idw-and-returns-to-dark-horse-with-a-new-imprint/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai departs IDW and returns to Dar...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/stan-sakai-exits-idw-and-returns-to-dark-horse-with-a-new-imprint/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Stan Sakai exits IDW, launches Dogu Publishing at Dark Horse; at SDCC 2026 this week
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai departs IDW and returns to Dar...
www.comicsbeat.com
July 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Stan Sakai — Stan Sakai exits IDW, launches Dogu Publishing at Dark Horse; at SDCC 2026 this week
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai departs IDW and returns to Dar...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/stan-sakai-exits-idw-and-returns-to-dark-horse-with-a-new-imprint/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai departs IDW and returns to Dar...
https://www.comicsbeat.com/stan-sakai-exits-idw-and-returns-to-dark-horse-with-a-new-imprint/
#comics #StanSakai #JapaniforniaComics
Psylocke — Kwannon becomes Ghostlocke in Marvel Mangaverse 25th anniversary one-shot (Sept 23, 2026)
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 by Alyssa Wong and Michael YG transforms Kwannon into a G...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 by Alyssa Wong and Michael YG transforms Kwannon into a G...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Kwannon becomes Ghostlocke in Marvel Mangaverse 25th anniversary one-shot (Sept 23, 2026)
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 by Alyssa Wong and Michael YG transforms Kwannon into a G...
aiptcomics.com
July 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Psylocke — Kwannon becomes Ghostlocke in Marvel Mangaverse 25th anniversary one-shot (Sept 23, 2026)
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 by Alyssa Wong and Michael YG transforms Kwannon into a G...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Marvel Mangaverse: Ghostlocke #1 by Alyssa Wong and Michael YG transforms Kwannon into a G...
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/09/marvel-mangaverse-anniversary/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Psylocke — Psylocke voiced by Naoko Mori in X-Men '97 Season 2 — first animated appearance in 31 years
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+. Kwannon appears in Episode 2 voiced by Wels...
https://www.cbr.com/x-men-97-season-2-psylocke-casting/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+. Kwannon appears in Episode 2 voiced by Wels...
https://www.cbr.com/x-men-97-season-2-psylocke-casting/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Psylocke voiced by Naoko Mori in X-Men '97 Season 2 — first animated appearance in 31 years
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+. Kwannon appears in Episode 2 voiced by Wels...
www.cbr.com
July 16, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Psylocke — Psylocke voiced by Naoko Mori in X-Men '97 Season 2 — first animated appearance in 31 years
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+. Kwannon appears in Episode 2 voiced by Wels...
https://www.cbr.com/x-men-97-season-2-psylocke-casting/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+. Kwannon appears in Episode 2 voiced by Wels...
https://www.cbr.com/x-men-97-season-2-psylocke-casting/
#comics #Psylocke #JapaniforniaComics
Peach Momoko — Peach Momoko co-writes and draws Ultimate Universe Finale #1
Momoko joined Hickman, Camp, Condon, and Hill as writer-artist on the farewe...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-ultimate-universe-finale-with-jonathan-hickman-and-peach-momoko/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Momoko joined Hickman, Camp, Condon, and Hill as writer-artist on the farewe...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-ultimate-universe-finale-with-jonathan-hickman-and-peach-momoko/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Peach Momoko co-writes and draws Ultimate Universe Finale #1
Momoko joined Hickman, Camp, Condon, and Hill as writer-artist on the farewe...
bleedingcool.com
July 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Peach Momoko — Peach Momoko co-writes and draws Ultimate Universe Finale #1
Momoko joined Hickman, Camp, Condon, and Hill as writer-artist on the farewe...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-ultimate-universe-finale-with-jonathan-hickman-and-peach-momoko/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics
Momoko joined Hickman, Camp, Condon, and Hill as writer-artist on the farewe...
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-ultimate-universe-finale-with-jonathan-hickman-and-peach-momoko/
#comics #PeachMomoko #JapaniforniaComics