Friday, June 19, 2026

Dataland Opens Saturday

 

Refik Anadol Studio's
DATALAND
THE MUSEUM OF AI ARTS
Opens to the Public This Saturday, June 20
$tarts at $49

The world’s first omni-sensory museum debuts with the inaugural exhibition
Machine Dreams: Rainforest at The Grand LA in Downtown Los Angeles
Tickets on sale now at www.dataland.art

There's a lot of controversy with AI, but with the interviews and videos we've seen online the creator of the museum seemingly has sourced his data from ways people aren't angry with. It's not supposed to be a pop-up, but at museum showcasing a AI art for at least a few years. You'll have to judge it for yourself at $49 a pop for entry.

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Witch Hat Atelier Watch Party & More @ Kodansha House LA

Update: The Watch Party filled up super fast! 

Kodansha House LA in Little Tokyo 
701 E 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013 
July 2 – 12, 2026
Story World & Clubhouse 11 am – 9 pm
July 4 & 5 The Clubhouse will close at 5 pm
Story World open regular hours 
Free, no AX badge required
 
And, above again is the full link and hours and date for Kondansha House Pop-Up, making for a rather
robust weekend of things to see and do in Little Tokyo during AX and after AX. With the Square Enix Cafe, Delicious in Dungeon Exhibit, Anime Artist Alley and SEGA Pop-Up Shop.
 
 Check the above link for more creator meet-ups, watch parties and events. 
 
As pointing out in their site the Kodansha House provides:
 
"Fans this year will enter a portal that takes them into a dynamic, interactive space to connect with and celebrate the impossible stories they have come to love. They can then spend their time more leisurely with friends, as well as meeting new ones, while hanging out in a manga gallery, cafe, lounge, and library.

With daily programming to include manga creator appearances, anime screenings, panel discussions, and more, Kodansha House is the perfect pop-up for manga enthusiasts, both new and seasoned, to mingle and dive deeper into the magic of manga."
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Smorgasburg LA 10th Anniversary Father's Day

Enjoy some of the best food LA has to offer downtown on Dad's Day. 

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First-Ever Official Studio Ghibli Store In US Named Donguri Republic Opens Soon In Torrance

 

We told you about the Shonen Jump Shop being open at the Del Amo Fashion Center this July. Now, we've got word on the first ever official US Studio Ghibli store open for a 6-month run at the same mall. That's right! If you're in LA...LA adjacent and not near the convention center for AX you can check out the official store. Dubbed the Donguri Republic, it has over 400 items officially licensed from the beloved anime brand.
 
 
 
Donguri Republic
June 23 – December 31, 2026
Open during regular Del Amo Fashion Center hours:
    Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Shop No. 179
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90503


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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Widow's Bay Dragged Into Season 2

How devilishly nice, Widow's Bay got renewed for a season 2. All ten episodes of the season are up on Apple TV. No idea, when it'll be back, but let's hope it's 2027. 

Here's some amazing fan merch based on the show. A pamphlet filled with Easter eggs from the show. It's a bit pricey with shipping from England, but if it's the only TV show merch you're getting this year, why not?

 

And, here's what influencers and others Internet peeps have been getting to promote the show from Apple TV.

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Anime Expo 2026 Update: SEGA Pop-Up Shop Starts This Weekend, Black Torch Premiere, Mega 64 Back & Ryoko Kui & Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition LA

 
 
 
 
 

The BLACK TORCH Episode 1 World Premiere is taking place on July 3, 2026 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Produced by 100studio, the supernatural action series will then officially premiere for streaming on July 4, 2026 via Crunchyroll.

MEGA 64 is back, but sadly...no panel this year (sigh) 

And, don't forget, Little Tokyo is getting crazy busy, because a few blocks away from the SEGA Pop-UP Shop you can check out the Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition starting July 2nd.

Update:

Lol, so MEGA 64 will have a panel outside of AX at the failing Alamo Drafthouse chain. Apparently, it sold out in seconds, even though it was free. 

Alamo Drafthouse, now owned by Sony, took a sever beating by fans in reputation and standards by switching it's model of ordering food from writing orders on paper in silence with a hidden light that doesn't bother others to using an app on your phone.

Though this event has nothing to do with the theater portion of the chain, you might have wondered why so many people we're angry at the chain recently. 

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The Furious: Oh, So Much Violence

I think this is the last poster in the series from Lionsgate for the promotion of the movie. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and go see The Furious in theaters. It's an over-the-top martial arts action movie. It's the best fight choreography you're going to see all year. I've been mentioning it at least once a week before it's release and after seeing it I can tell you it's totally worth it. Perfect for Father's Day!

Oddly, didn't expect it to be mostly dubbed for American audiences, they're really trying to sell it here. 

 


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