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Anime Awards 2026: Here Are the Best Anime of the Year!
Looking for your next binge-watch? Discover all the big winners from the Anime Awards 2026, including Anime of the Year and the best new series!
What can you buy at Heroes Made in Asia?
Heroes Made in Asia is the largest anime and manga event in the Netherlands. Every edition, hundreds of vendors fill Jaarbeurs Utrecht with anime figures, manga, K-pop and K-beauty, gaming, Asian food products.
Anime food to heal your soul
Discover how anime food became the ultimate comfort: from Studio Ghibli’s and One Piece to Food Wars and Chainsaw Man.
Golden Week Japan 2026: Everything you need to know about dates, public holidays and travel tips
Everything you need to know about Golden Week 2026 in Japan. Find out the dates of the public holidays, tips for avoiding the crowds, and the best regions for your trip.
The man behind the magical sounds of Studio Ghibli: Joe Hisaishi
Discover the story behind Joe Hisaishi, the composer of Studio Ghibli classics such as Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle.
Everything you need to know about the BTS ‘Arirang’ world tour
BTS are back with the biggest K‑pop world tour ever. Discover what you need to know about their comeback, the Arirang album and why it matters for K‑pop fans in the Netherlands and Belgium.
When is ONE PIECE Season 3: The Battle of Alabasta Releasing?
Netflix has officially confirmed that ONE PIECE Season 3, titled ‘The Battle of Alabasta’, is currently in production and is set to premiere in 2027.
Thank You for Attending Heroes Made in Asia 2026!
Relive the highlights of an unforgettable weekend and mark your calendar for Heroes Made in Asia 2026 on March 21 & 22 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht.
Tips for your first Heroes Made in Asia Visit
Is it your first time going to Heroes Made in Asia? Welcome! Here are a few tips to help you through the weekend.
Visit Go-Tan at Heroes Made in Asia
“Hello, we are Go-Tan! Not your typical food brand, but a food-loving family from Asia. Go-Tan is a family business run with love and dedication by Bing and Han, the sons of founder Frans Go. Bing is the boss of the family business and Han conceives, develops, and approves all products. Perhaps you’ve seen him on our packaging? Or do you know him from our TV commercials?”
Relive the action: Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia & The Witcher are coming to the stage!
Experience the magic of Heroes Made in Asia live in 2026! From Jujutsu Kaisen to My Hero Academia and The Witcher, witness iconic soundtracks performed live in the Netherlands’ finest concert halls.
Meet Jimmy Yamaguchi: the Voice of Hugo from Zenless Zone Zero
Jimmy is a voice actor and entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Fans of Zenless Zone Zero will instantly recognise him as the voice of Hugo, one of the standout characters in HoYoverse’s hit action RPG.
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