Kalai Chik
@kalaichik.bsky.social
LA based culture writer/photographer | She/her | Bylines @thisisinsider, @Anime, @LATimes | @GoldHouseCo fellow | Icon by missjisu | 翻訳家
By far the most costumes this year goes to Kpop Demon Hunters. Can’t tell you how many kids on the block started singing Golden when it came on
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
By far the most costumes this year goes to Kpop Demon Hunters. Can’t tell you how many kids on the block started singing Golden when it came on
When you want to trick-or-treat but you’ve got priorities ✌️
November 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
When you want to trick-or-treat but you’ve got priorities ✌️
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
Not sure if everyone is aware but here is the premiere stream for the Twisted Wonderland anime with the cast:
www.youtube.com/live/nIqyuY3...
www.youtube.com/live/nIqyuY3...
【イベント生配信】アニメ「ツイステ」ワールドプレミア 開宴ティーパーティー！
YouTube video by ディズニープラス
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October 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Not sure if everyone is aware but here is the premiere stream for the Twisted Wonderland anime with the cast:
www.youtube.com/live/nIqyuY3...
www.youtube.com/live/nIqyuY3...
@nevrender.bsky.social - hello! I walked by your booth at AnimeNYC and AX but missed you both times. I wanted to ask if your Decarabia figure is still available or will be available for preorders in the future? Thank you!
October 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
@nevrender.bsky.social - hello! I walked by your booth at AnimeNYC and AX but missed you both times. I wanted to ask if your Decarabia figure is still available or will be available for preorders in the future? Thank you!
I gotta rewatch the movie for the trees
Iwaisawa's attention to natural movement and his team's stylistic take on the camera angles help to visually elevate the movie's message about chasing one's passion.
100 Meters Anime Film Director Kenji Iwaisawa's Attention to Detail Puts Artistic Originality First
www.animenewsnetwork.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I gotta rewatch the movie for the trees
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i'm playing a show with rebecca, and opening with quinne as snake pool as well! if you're the LA area check it out, will be a fun show!
www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/rebecc...
www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/rebecc...
September 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
i'm playing a show with rebecca, and opening with quinne as snake pool as well! if you're the LA area check it out, will be a fun show!
www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/rebecc...
www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/rebecc...
Free JJBA exhibit at the Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco. There’s no admission fee, so if you’re in town for the de Young Manga Exhibit, drop by to see the JJBA and Keiichi Tanaami pieces!
minnesotastreetproject.com/exhibitions/...
minnesotastreetproject.com/exhibitions/...
September 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Free JJBA exhibit at the Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco. There’s no admission fee, so if you’re in town for the de Young Manga Exhibit, drop by to see the JJBA and Keiichi Tanaami pieces!
minnesotastreetproject.com/exhibitions/...
minnesotastreetproject.com/exhibitions/...
Got to see a short preview of the de Young Art of Manga exhibit! It’ll open fully on Sep 27 with a cosplay day and a talk with Yamazaki Mari (Thermae Romae). There’s so much to see that I need go at least three more times.
September 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Got to see a short preview of the de Young Art of Manga exhibit! It’ll open fully on Sep 27 with a cosplay day and a talk with Yamazaki Mari (Thermae Romae). There’s so much to see that I need go at least three more times.
Even though I got a minor head injury a couple days ago, at least I didn’t lose my head.
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Even though I got a minor head injury a couple days ago, at least I didn’t lose my head.
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Haga took inspiration from two stories that talk about the love of humankind. On the other hand, Kang was reading the Bible while working on the material.
BL Webtoon King's Maker Writer and Illustrator Make First U.S. Appearance at AnimeNYC 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
August 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Haga took inspiration from two stories that talk about the love of humankind. On the other hand, Kang was reading the Bible while working on the material.
Grab a Young Magazine at Anime NYC at 1A23!
August 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Grab a Young Magazine at Anime NYC at 1A23!
Thank you @crunchyroll.com for having ASL interpreters at the Anime Fan Fest! Now I have an interpretation of ALI’s Lost in Paradise
July 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Thank you @crunchyroll.com for having ASL interpreters at the Anime Fan Fest! Now I have an interpretation of ALI’s Lost in Paradise
Anybody happen to catch Rooster Fighter during the Night of New Exclusives at Adult Swim’s on the Green at SDCC? I was surprised since it premiered before the Rick and Morty episode.
Initial impressions is that it lands the comedy but the animation was okay in the 15 minutes I saw
Initial impressions is that it lands the comedy but the animation was okay in the 15 minutes I saw
July 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Anybody happen to catch Rooster Fighter during the Night of New Exclusives at Adult Swim’s on the Green at SDCC? I was surprised since it premiered before the Rick and Morty episode.
Initial impressions is that it lands the comedy but the animation was okay in the 15 minutes I saw
Initial impressions is that it lands the comedy but the animation was okay in the 15 minutes I saw
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My guy is skipping every leg day. His Planet Fitness trainers are disappearing in droves.
July 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
My guy is skipping every leg day. His Planet Fitness trainers are disappearing in droves.
Even with the updated art, Heero’s waist is the width of my FINGER
July 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Even with the updated art, Heero’s waist is the width of my FINGER
Witnessed the best #MonsterHunter cosplay I’ve ever seen
July 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Witnessed the best #MonsterHunter cosplay I’ve ever seen
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That's a wrap, Anime Expo 2025 from the editorial team (and my boss)! Everyone stay safe traveling home.
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July 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
That's a wrap, Anime Expo 2025 from the editorial team (and my boss)! Everyone stay safe traveling home.
@lucasderuyter.bsky.social @kalaichik.bsky.social @boltsthemechanic.bsky.social @stephenweirdy8.bsky.social @88chris.bsky.social @jackijing.bsky.social
@lucasderuyter.bsky.social @kalaichik.bsky.social @boltsthemechanic.bsky.social @stephenweirdy8.bsky.social @88chris.bsky.social @jackijing.bsky.social
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Voter registration for the 2025 American Manga Awards is now open:
animenyc.com/american-man...
Eligible professionals working with English manga publishers can register to vote. US/Canada residency is not required. We invite professionals from all over the world to apply.
animenyc.com/american-man...
Eligible professionals working with English manga publishers can register to vote. US/Canada residency is not required. We invite professionals from all over the world to apply.
AMA Voter Registration - Anime NYC
Register to Vote in the 2025 American Manga Awards
New voter registration closes: Monday, July 21 (5:00 pm ET)
Voting ends: Thursday, July 24 (5:00 pm ET)
Manga publishing professionals are invited...
animenyc.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Voter registration for the 2025 American Manga Awards is now open:
animenyc.com/american-man...
Eligible professionals working with English manga publishers can register to vote. US/Canada residency is not required. We invite professionals from all over the world to apply.
animenyc.com/american-man...
Eligible professionals working with English manga publishers can register to vote. US/Canada residency is not required. We invite professionals from all over the world to apply.
Seen at the Pasadena rally
June 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Seen at the Pasadena rally
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Please help us correct misinformation!
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
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April 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Please help us correct misinformation!
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
米津玄師さんのロサンゼルスコンサートはまだ考えています。特にアンコールのMCの言葉です。 米津さんとwowakaさんの友情に感動しています。
その時に泣きましたので、言葉は他の人と確認していました。
I was touched by Yonezu’s dedication to wowaka at his performance yesterday.
その時に泣きましたので、言葉は他の人と確認していました。
I was touched by Yonezu’s dedication to wowaka at his performance yesterday.
April 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
米津玄師さんのロサンゼルスコンサートはまだ考えています。特にアンコールのMCの言葉です。 米津さんとwowakaさんの友情に感動しています。
その時に泣きましたので、言葉は他の人と確認していました。
I was touched by Yonezu’s dedication to wowaka at his performance yesterday.
その時に泣きましたので、言葉は他の人と確認していました。
I was touched by Yonezu’s dedication to wowaka at his performance yesterday.
Bong Joon Ho stuffing the Okja plushie in his coat while walking off stage from his Academy Museum panel
March 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Bong Joon Ho stuffing the Okja plushie in his coat while walking off stage from his Academy Museum panel
Director Bong Joon Ho saying he’s so jealous of the other directors Steven Yuen has worked with. He’s working on a movie who can hopefully encompass Steven’s talent
March 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Director Bong Joon Ho saying he’s so jealous of the other directors Steven Yuen has worked with. He’s working on a movie who can hopefully encompass Steven’s talent