The premise of Detective Pikachu is nothing Pokemon fans haven’t seen before. It borrows story elements from established Pokémon game storylines. However, the movie makes up for this familiarity through the novelty of 3D animated Pokémon and their ‘realistic’ rendering. The movie boasts excellent animation detail, and a fun story, delivering a fairly entertaining and wholesome…
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Doujin Market, Doujinma for short, came back again this year! The annual event was held on 4 and 5 May, from 12pm to 7pm, at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. It featured mostly anime or anime-related merchandise from various artists and creators. Admission was free! Isn’t that great? Photo credit: (top to bottom) ladderbros instagram,…
The 2020 Democratic Primaries are heating up, as about 20 candidates (so far) compete to earn the Democratic nomination to face Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential Elections. It’s a huge number, up from just 6 in 2016, and Trump’s shock win in 2016 is partly the reason for this, as more people are…
Imagine this: It’s 11pm; there’s an assignment you delayed from last week which you have not started, but it’s due in the morning. You rush to switch on your computer, only to realize that it won’t turn on; After spending 5 minutes fixing the issue, you find out that your WiFi isn’t working. Problem after…
Mr Subianto, though, has had enough of the current government. He has taken to criticising its policies, including the aforementioned infrastructure drive, gaining a following among conservatives along the way. Not only that, he is promising to cut food imports, decrease food and commodity costs, and to take more action on graft in an attempt…
It’s that time of the year again. Thirteen teams hailing from various regions duke it out in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2019, one of the biggest tournaments League has to offer, second only to Worlds itself. Let’s take a look at the five teams representing the major regions, and what they’re bringing to the table.…
Tucked away on a shelf in 7-Eleven outlets is a new bubble tea product, yet another option contributing to the bubble tea addiction in Singapore. Bubble tea has gotten much more convenient when you can pop a bottle of it into your bag and go on your way. Packed in a cute pink bottle, I…
Spoiler Alert! Never have I ever witnessed audiences cheering in the movie theatre as the lights began to dim down, and heard such roaring applause as the movie came to an end. The three-hour long film was packed with so many twists and turns, hilarious jokes, and emotional moments that made it an extremely intense…
As someone who would always pick self-checkout over traditional cashier-staffed checkout, I was thrilled to hear that Honestbee was introducing a high-tech supermarket, Habitat, with a completely cashless payment system that required minimal interaction with other humans. Upon reaching Habitat, I was welcomed by a beautiful, ebullient mural, with a few people in front of…
Warning: spoilers ahead! Mob Psycho 100 (MP100) season 2 has recently concluded with a 13 episode run, leaving fans satisfied, and yearning for more of this wacky yet heartwarming series. Filled with amazing fight scenes, insightful lessons, and relatable characters, MP100 has etched its way into my heart, making it one of my favorite anime…
Originating from the world-renowned Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 in Taipei, the Taiwanese bubble tea brand Jenjudan (珍煮丹) has gained popularity over the years, and has finally made its way to Singapore! Jenjudan is known for having wide array of drinks that will satisfy every bubble tea craving. Some of their signature drinks include the Brown Sugar Boba…
Inspired by the famous Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) in Taiwan, Shilin Singapore is taking place at The Grounds@Kranji from 26 to 28 April (one last weekend, folks!) from 3pm to 11pm. The event highlights include a variety of Singaporean and Taiwanese street food, arcade games, handicrafts and accessories, and Mandopop performances in the evening. Now,…
If you’re looking for a novel take on Japanese noodles, Tonkotsu Kazan offers its specialty: Volcano Ramen. The restaurant is decked out in a rustic, traditional style. The interior is mainly wood, with lacquered beams, and old-time wooden tables and stools. Along the walls are corrugated aluminium panels, while the ceiling displays a grid of…
BTS is back, this time with a mini album, MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA, and it is no surprise that the boys are making waves both locally in their home country, South Korea, and internationally. In just a week of its release, BTS has been breaking records and they don’t seem to be stopping either.…
Set in feudal Japan, Dororo (どろろ) follows Hyakkimaru, on his journey literally to find himself. Though only half of the slated 24 episodes have been released, the smoothly animated fighting scenes and engaging storyline has left me craving for more. Lets start from the beginning, I like how the anime starts with a complete background…
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