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Joan Coello

Native to the sweltering lands of Singapore, Joan spent a substantial amount of her teenage years gnawing through translated versions of Japanese manga and dubbed anime. Picking up the language sparked off something in her to abandon years of education and experience in design to pursue a career in translation instead. After spending a couple of years localizing Japanese product packaging and mobile games for the English-speaking population, Joan gave in to her longing for the magical land of Japan and leapt into the arms of Tokyo (missing by a bit and landing in Kanagawa prefecture). In her free time, she continues to nibble on Japanese manga and anime, now savoring them in full authentic flavor.

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Beautiful Chinese Yui Aragaki lookalike fools our eyes, charms the Internet【Pics】

Joan Coello
Jan 6, 2018
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Maybe it’s just her hairstyle and makeup. Or her eyes. Or her smile… or a combination of all of that.

China, Internet
(actresses • beautiful women • Instagram • lookalike • Weibo • Yui Aragaki)

Eat, drink and buy My Hero Academia exclusive goodies at the Good Smile x Animate Cafe!

Joan Coello
Aug 19, 2017

Heroes and villains of My Hero Academia check in to the Good Smile x Animate Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka!

Japan
(anime • cafes • drinks • food • My Hero Academia • Osaka • restaurants • themed restaurants • Tokyo)

South Korea’s “Idol School” proves Korean idols are more than just pretty faces【Pics & Vids】

Joan Coello
Aug 3, 2017

Just how much reality behind South Korea’s idol industry is revealed in this show?

Korea
(competition • Idols • K-pop • music • reality TV • video)

South Korean high school’s yearbook photos look nothing like yours 【Video】

Joan Coello
Jul 24, 2017

There’s nothing like ending the best years of youth with a memorable photo shoot.

Korea
(cosplay • graduation • high school • photography • yearbook)

Pikachu, I choose you… to take over vending machines in Japan!【Video】

Joan Coello
Jul 20, 2017

This year’s Pikachu Outbreak is extending its awesomeness to vending machines nationwide!

Japan
(anime • cute • drinks • Ito En • Pikachu • Pikachu Outbreak • Pokemon • vending mahines • video games)

Korean shopping site’s commercial series is brain-washing in more ways than one【Videos】

Joan Coello
Jul 14, 2017

If you need a zen moment to reset your brain, this might do the trick.

Internet, Korea
(commercial • Gmarket • online shopping)

Nissin’s new Bukkomi Meshi is the guilty pleasure of rice plus instant ramen broth

Joan Coello
Mar 16, 2017

Nissin knows what’s in the hearts of carb-lovers way too well.

Japan
(Cup Noodle • food • instant food • Instant Ramen • Nissin • ramen • rice)

Traditional Japanese rendition of Yuri!!! On Ice anime theme is the most elegant yet【Video】

Joan Coello
Dec 8, 2016

If the anime series was called “Koto on Ice”, this cover would have just landed a spectacular quadruple axel.

Japan
(anime • koto • music • video • Yuri!!! on Ice)

Do manga artists earn big bucks from film adaptations? Gintama author spills the beans

Joan Coello
Nov 25, 2016

Watching a film adaptation multiple times might not be the best way to financially support your favourite manga artist.

Japan
(anime • gintama • manga • movies • royalties)

We visit the limited-time Kapibara-san x Hands Cafe at Omotesando!

Joan Coello
Nov 21, 2016

We spent an afternoon basking in the understated cuteness of Kapibara-san!

Japan
(cafe • cute food • food • Kapibara-san • limited time • theme cafe • Tokyu Hands)

Black Butler Book of the Atlantic releases second trailer, additional cast info for anime movie

Joan Coello
Oct 25, 2016

The first trailer was a complete tease, but there’s finally some action and voice in this new preview video!

Japan
(anime • Black Butler • movie • video)

We check out the limited-time Sangatsu no Lion Cafe, eat stuff the characters ate!

Joan Coello
Oct 20, 2016

Sangatsu no Lion (March Comes in like a Lion) has a limited-time cafe serving food right out of the manga!

Japan
(anime & manga • cafe • curry • limited time • Sangatsu no Lion)

Innovative electronic drumming pants makes touching yourself a musical affair

Joan Coello
Oct 15, 2016

“Ding ding ding-ding! Oh yeah!!” That’s what he said. Or rather, what his crotch said.

Japan
(music • musical instruments • pants • technology • video • wearable • weird)

Upcoming Black Butler anime film’s teaser clip is such a tease【Video】

Joan Coello
Oct 7, 2016

Apparently, there’s a simple trick you can use while watching this teaser video to make it just a little bit more exciting!

Japan
(anime • Black Butler • Daisuke Ono)

We made actual curry with McDonald’s Singapore’s curry sauce because we had 200 packets of them

Joan Coello
Sep 30, 2016

Most commonly enjoyed with McNuggets and fries, could this tasty sauce also be a handy condiment for cooking?

Japan, SE Asia
(cooking • curry • McDonald's • Singapore • weird)

Hot guys on ice! Original figure skating anime Yuri On Ice premieres this October!

Joan Coello
Sep 12, 2016

Handsome 2-D young men twirling and jumping in body-tight sparkly suits? Of course we’re looking forward to it.

Japan
(anime • figure skating • original • seiyuu • sports)

Start your day with a wake up call from Re:Zero’s Emilia or Rem!

Joan Coello
Sep 12, 2016

The recently released Re:Zero Alarm smartphone app fulfils your dreams of taking Emilia or Rem to bed.

Japan
(alarm • anime • Re:Zero • seiyuu • smartphone)

We make Russian food based only on the sound of its name, somehow everyone who ate it survived

Joan Coello
Sep 5, 2016

If you’ve never had Pirozhki (or Piroshki), you might want to see this. On the other hand, if you know what Pirozhki looks or tastes like, you should definitely see this!