{"id":35813,"date":"2014-08-04T23:59:35","date_gmt":"2014-08-05T03:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=35813"},"modified":"2014-08-05T00:37:40","modified_gmt":"2014-08-05T04:37:40","slug":"justins-japan-nippon-in-new-york-dragon-ball-z-naruto-angry-video-game-nerd-premieres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2014\/08\/04\/justins-japan-nippon-in-new-york-dragon-ball-z-naruto-angry-video-game-nerd-premieres\/","title":{"rendered":"Justin\u2019s Japan: Nippon in New York \u2013 \u2018Dragon Ball Z,\u2019 \u2018Naruto,\u2019 \u2018Angry Video Game Nerd\u2019 premieres"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods<\/em> premieres in select New York City theaters Aug. 5. (FUNimation)<\/p><\/div>\n

By<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0JQ\u00a0magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0editor\u00a0Justin Tedaldi<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>(CIR\u00a0Kobe-shi<\/a>, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for related stories.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In the dog days of summer, it\u2019s best to escape the heat in a place that\u2019s cozy and cool. For those into Japanese cultural events, this month offers a diverse selection of film premieres and live music\u2014all in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aug. 5, 9 and 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Village East Cinema<\/a>, 181-189 Second Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n

$14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stunning animation and epic new villains highlight the first new\u00a0Dragon Ball Z<\/em>\u00a0feature film in seventeen years! After the defeat of Majin Buu, a new power awakens and threatens humanity. Beerus, an ancient and powerful God of Destruction, searches for Goku after hearing rumors of the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to their home planet, the Z-fighters must find a way to stop him before it\u2019s too late. An original work from Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama,\u00a0Battle of Gods<\/em>\u00a0is an exciting new adventure for DBZ fans everywhere.\u00a0Presented in English. Additional screenings will be held on Aug. 5 at AMC Empire 25 and Regal Union Square Stadium 14.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for tickets.<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 8, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Symphony Space<\/a>, 2537 Broadway<\/strong><\/p>\n

$20<\/strong><\/p>\n

NYC premiere! Based on the hit web series of the same name, the newly released adventure-comedy,\u00a0Angry Video Game Nerd<\/a>: The Movie, follows a disgruntled gamer who must overcome his fear of the worst video game of all time in order to save his fans. Hilarity ensues as a simple road trip becomes an extravagant pursuit of the unexpected. Starring James Rolfe. Written and Directed by James Rolfe and Kevin Finn. A Q&A follows the screening with James Rolfe and Special Guests.<\/p>\n

James Rolfe and Kevin Finn’s debut feature film,\u00a0Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie<\/em>, follows a disgruntled gamer (Rolfe) who must overcome his fear of the worst video game of all time in order to save his fans. Desperate to disprove a video game urban legend, hilarity ensues as a simple road trip becomes an extravagant pursuit of the unexpected – and the unexpected ultimately proves that what’s in front of you, isn’t always what it appears to be. Blending elements of comedy, science fiction, and horror, Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie, is an existential journey which, in the end, discovers truth can be found in the most unlikely of places – and one’s greatest weakness is not the hate one has for a game, but the devotion one has in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 8, 6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peace Concert \u201cGlobal Harmony\u201d with Shinji Harada<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

West Park Presbyterian Church<\/a>, 165 West 86th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

$15 suggested donation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shinji Harada is one of Japan’s most famous recording artists. He has released more than 70 singles in Japan, three of which once hit the top 20 Oricon chart simultaneously. Born in Hiroshima, Shinji was recently recognized by his home town as a Hiroshima Peace Culture Ambassador.<\/p>\n

Shinji became a musical sensation in Japan when he released his debut single Teens’ Blues in 1977 when he was just 18 years old. He released two more singles, Candy in November and Shadow Boxer in December the same year. All three singles ranked in the Top 20 Oricon chart simultaneously, which had never happened before in Japanese music history. Through his music Shinji actively works to spread his brief in \u201cYamato,\u201d the spirit of sharing kindness and loving one another. He will be joined by percussionist Mataro Misawa and bassist Wornell Jones.<\/p>\n

Misawa is a member of Masaharu Fukuyama’s band which recently completed the “Human” tour attended by about half a million people in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. ‘Human”, the album, topped the Oricon rock album chart at #1 after it’s release this spring. Mataro has also performed with many other leading Japanese musicians and groups including Southern All Stars and Masashi Sada. Jones, who is based in Tokyo, has performed with Sly and the Family Stone, Koko Taylor, as well as Chage and Aska, Hiromi Go and many other well-known Jazz and popular musicians in the US and Japan.<\/p>\n

This is a rare chance to see some of Japan’s most famous musicians perform in NY! (Your donation will support the annual NY Hiroshima-Nagasaki peace memorial gathering.)\u00a0For more information, call 646-797-7982 or email: tknakagaki[at]gmail.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

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