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*STEINS;GATE* has already acquired many fans from all over the world. The game first released on the Xbox 360 in 2009. It picked up a large backing from the beginning and developed into a wide range of media including spin-off games, anime, and comics. It is a monumental work that has captured fans not just in Japan, but worldwide.

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Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 3 was held for two days, April 26-27, at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Center in Chiba Prefecture. Nico Nico Douga is a UGC video sharing service built primarily for users in Japan. One of its characteristics is the ability of viewers to post comments on-screen over a video.

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The exciting MF Bunko J event Summer School Festival which attracted over 13,000 attendees last year is coming back this year.

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The first part of the *Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet* OVA sequel, *Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet: Meguru Kouro, Haruka*, will be screened this fall.

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*Blue Exorcist*, a popular manga by Kazue Kato that is currently serialized in the monthly manga magazine *Jump Square* (Shueisha), is becoming a stage play this year.

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On April 17, it was officially announced that virtual singer Hatsune Miku created by Crypton Future Media will perform during American singer/songwriter Lady Gaga’s upcoming world concert tour.

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It’s been over 30 years since *Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel* first aired, and numerous plans have been made to commemorate the milestone.

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The season for the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & Asia) has come once again this year.

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Tower Record’s special anime project “No Anime, No Life” is collaborating with *Haikyū!!* From April 28 to May 26, five different "Tower Anime Haikyū!!” special collaborative projects are set to take place.

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The event “Zepp Live Presents Kawaii Pop Fes by @JAM” will be held on June 28 and 29 at Music Zone, KITEC, Hong Kong.

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As a fan there’s nothing scarier than a Hollywood remake.

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The aggregate results of the Ota-Q held on the TOM Facebook page between Jan. 5-11 are finally in!

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WonderCon 2014 took place in Anaheim, California near Disneyland from April 18 to April 20.

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This year, Gosho Aoyama’s popular manga *Detective Conan* is welcoming its 20th year since it began serialization. Many commemorative projects are popping up one after the next, but one that cannot be missed is happening during Golden Week at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

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An array of new figures from hobby goods manufacturer Volks! With the theme “Up and Coming: New Challenge,” the event has breathed new life into everyone’s hobbying lifestyle!

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The pop-up “LOVE LAB with Tanaka Katsuki” was held on the 3rd floor of Isetan Shinjuku, until Apr 15.

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This summer, the Konica Minolta Planetarium will offer a planetarium show of the hit TV anime series *Pokémon XY* entitled *Pokémon XY: Fragments of the Sky.*

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It has been announced that Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2014 (Kyomaf 2014) will be held on Sept. 20-21.

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The newest work by director Yutaka Yamamoto, *Wake Up, Girls!* (WUG), which began in January, is headed to Chicago.

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Stay also includes take-home goods.

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