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Tag: Japan

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The Karate Kid Movies Explore Hollywood’s Complicated Martial Arts History

Early in the second season of Cobra Kai, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) finds himself accused of “cultural appropriation” after he releases an advertisement ...
By Darren MooneyJanuary 1, 2021
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The Classic Furry Ninja Series You Didn’t Know You Were Missing – The Big Picture

You think you’ve seen everything? Even Big Picture host Bob Chipman hasn’t seen everything — though he has seen a lot of things. ...
By Bob ChipmanSeptember 15, 2020
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How Spider-Man Changed the History of Japanese Superheroes – The Big Picture

In 1978, Marvel Comics and Toei Inc. made a short-term licensing deal resulting in one season of a weird Japanese Spider-Man TV show ...
By Bob ChipmanApril 9, 2020
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Microsoft’s Chance in Japan

Japan does not care about the Xbox. It’s not that the console sells poorly, it’s that it barely sells at all. At the ...
By Shamus YoungSeptember 4, 2018

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