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Kodansha Launches New Series KATANA Beast Simultaneously in Japan & U.S. and More Simulpub Titles on K MANGA

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodansha Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will launch the new series KATANA Beast by Akimine Kamijyo simultaneously in Japan and the United States at the same time. The English version of KATANA Beast will be available on the K MANGA service as a simulpub title starting November 1st 12:00AM JST (October 31st 8:00AM PDT). Kodansha plans to add 74 titles to K MANGA before the end of the year, with more information to be announced. New simulpub titles will include Versus (One-Punch Man creator ONE, bose, and Kyoutarou Azuma), and Tank Chair (Manabu Yashiro).  The K MANGA service is currently exclusively available in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodansha Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will launch the new series KATANA Beast by Akimine Kamijyo simultaneously in Japan and the United States at the same time.
  • The English version of KATANA Beast will be available on the K MANGA service as a simulpub title starting November 1st 12:00AM JST (October 31st 8:00AM PDT).
  • Kodansha plans to add 74 titles to K MANGA before the end of the year, with more information to be announced.
  • New simulpub titles will include Versus (One-Punch Man creator ONE, bose, and Kyoutarou Azuma), and Tank Chair (Manabu Yashiro).

Sosei Heptares to Host R&D Day Highlighting its Innovative R&D and Late-Stage Development Progress

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
JST, R, Nightclub, Auction, Machine tool

Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 25 October 2023 – Sosei Group Corporation (“the Company”; TSE: 4565) will hold an R&D Day on Friday, 10 November 2023, at 4 pm JST.

Key Points: 
  • Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 25 October 2023 – Sosei Group Corporation (“the Company”; TSE: 4565) will hold an R&D Day on Friday, 10 November 2023, at 4 pm JST.
  • The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar.
  • The R&D Day will be conducted in Japanese and English with simultaneous translation.
  • Archive streaming will be available on the company’s website shortly after the event.

Nissan releases bespoke universe in the popular game Fortnite

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Monday, October 23, 2023
EV, JST, Grind rail, Fortnite, Automotive industry, Nissan

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind universe called "Electrify the World" (the world) on the popular online game, Fortnite. The world will be released from 1:00p.m. JST on October 25 in conjunction with the Japan Mobility Show 2023.

Key Points: 
  • YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind universe called "Electrify the World" (the world) on the popular online game, Fortnite.
  • The Japan Mobility Show will be a place for Nissan to showcase its vision of future mobility with four futuristic EV concept cars.
  • The main mission of the game is to light up the city by collecting batteries along the Grind Rails or in the world as treasure items.
  • The game has several stages to showcase each of the advanced EV concepts that Nissan is revealing.

Nissan releases bespoke universe in the popular game Fortnite

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Monday, October 23, 2023
EV, JST, Grind rail, Multimedia, Fortnite, Automotive industry, Nissan

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind universe called "Electrify the World" (the world) on the popular online game, Fortnite. The world will be released from 1:00p.m. JST on October 25 in conjunction with the Japan Mobility Show 2023.

Key Points: 
  • YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind universe called "Electrify the World" (the world) on the popular online game, Fortnite.
  • The Japan Mobility Show will be a place for Nissan to showcase its vision of future mobility with four futuristic EV concept cars.
  • The game has several stages to showcase each of the advanced EV concepts that Nissan is revealing.
  • Nissan Japan Mobility Show special website: https://www.nissan.co.jp/JMS/2023/EN
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Nissan reveals striking Nissan Hyper Punk EV concept car in 3D

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
3D, EV, Fortnite, Pedestrian, JST, Multimedia, Video game, Automotive industry, Nissan

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched a short 3D video on a Tokyo landmark digital billboard in the Shinjuku district. The video features the fourth near-future electric vehicle (EV) concept car developed for Japan Mobility Show 2023, the Nissan Hyper Punk. The video is being aired at Cross Shinjuku Vision until October 25.

Key Points: 
  • The video features the fourth near-future electric vehicle (EV) concept car developed for Japan Mobility Show 2023, the Nissan Hyper Punk.
  • In the lead up to the show starting next week, Nissan has been revealing a series of exciting, futuristic, all-electric concept vehicles.
  • All the concept vehicles revealed are showcased in the dynamic 3D video, namely the Nissan Hyper Urban, Nissan Hyper Adventure, Nissan Hyper Tourer and Nissan Hyper Punk.
  • For more information on Nissan at Japan Mobility Show 2023, the 3D movie in Shinjuku and Fortnite, click below.

Nissan reveals striking Nissan Hyper Punk EV concept car in 3D

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
3D, EV, Fortnite, Pedestrian, JST, Video game, Automotive industry, Nissan

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched a short 3D video on a Tokyo landmark digital billboard in the Shinjuku district. The video features the fourth near-future electric vehicle (EV) concept car developed for Japan Mobility Show 2023, the Nissan Hyper Punk. The video is being aired at Cross Shinjuku Vision until October 25.

Key Points: 
  • The video features the fourth near-future electric vehicle (EV) concept car developed for Japan Mobility Show 2023, the Nissan Hyper Punk.
  • In the lead up to the show starting next week, Nissan has been revealing a series of exciting, futuristic, all-electric concept vehicles.
  • All the concept vehicles revealed are showcased in the dynamic 3D video, namely the Nissan Hyper Urban, Nissan Hyper Adventure, Nissan Hyper Tourer and Nissan Hyper Punk.
  • For more information on Nissan at Japan Mobility Show 2023, the 3D movie in Shinjuku and Fortnite, click below.

Kyowa Kirin to Acquire Orchard Therapeutics

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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TOKYO and LONDON and BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE: 4151), a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company (J-GSP) creating innovative medical solutions utilizing the latest biotechnology, and Orchard Therapeutics plc (Orchard Therapeutics, Nasdaq: ORTX), a global gene therapy leader, today announced the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Kyowa Kirin will acquire Orchard Therapeutics for $16.00 per American Depositary Share (ADS) in cash (approximately $387.4 million, or ¥57.3 billion), under which Orchard shareholders will hold an additional contingent value right (CVR) of $1.00 per ADS. An additional $1.00 CVR will be paid for a total of $17.00 per ADS, or approximately $477.6 million (¥70.7 billion) if the conditions are met.

Key Points: 
  • Kyowa Kirin has established a 2030 Vision to consistently create and deliver medicines with life-changing value that ultimately makes people smile, as a J-GSP.
  • “We are excited to announce that we have signed the Transaction Agreement to acquire Orchard Therapeutics, one of the leading providers of HSC gene therapy,” said Takeyoshi Yamashita, Ph.D., Director of the Board, chief medical officer, senior managing executive officer of Kyowa Kirin.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Kyowa Kirin will initiate a scheme of arrangement to acquire all Orchard Therapeutics’ ADSs at a price of $16.00 per ADS in cash (or aggregated value of approximately $387.4 million, or approximately ¥57.3 billion) at closing, which represents a premium of 144% to Orchard Therapeutics’ volume-weighted average price per ADS over the previous 30 days ended October 4.
  • Following the completion of the acquisition, Orchard Therapeutics will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin.

Daiichi Sankyo Showcases Progress in Developing New Standards of Care for Patients with Industry-Leading DXd ADC Portfolio Across Multiple Cancers at ESMO

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Three late-breaking abstracts, including two Presidential Symposia presentations, are among the more than 20 abstracts showcasing Daiichi Sankyo’s leadership and progress in developing new standards of care for patients with cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Three late-breaking abstracts, including two Presidential Symposia presentations, are among the more than 20 abstracts showcasing Daiichi Sankyo’s leadership and progress in developing new standards of care for patients with cancer.
  • Daiichi Sankyo will hold a virtual conference call for investors on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 8:00-9:30 am ET / 9:00-10:30 pm JST.
  • Executives from Daiichi Sankyo will provide an overview of the ESMO research data and address questions.
  • Highlights of late-breaking data across Daiichi Sankyo’s DXd ADC portfolio at 2023 ESMO include:

Nissan launches 553 hours of livestream showing the future of mobility

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Creativity, JST, EV, Lo-fi, Multimedia, Nissan Ariya, Automotive industry, Online shopping

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is revealing a series of exciting, futuristic, all-electric concept vehicles from today, starting with the Nissan Hyper Urban.

Key Points: 
  • To build excitement towards the show, an unprecedented approach will be taken to unveil concept cars, using a 24-hour YouTube music livestream that will run over 23 days, totaling 553 hours.
  • It will broadcast Nissans' vision of future mobility using EV concept cars with the backdrop of near-future Tokyo.
  • In the livestream, the symbolic character called Yuki, designed by anime artist Asuka Dokai, enjoys the on-board experience in one of the concept cars.
  • Nissan Japan Mobility Show special website: https://www.nissan.co.jp/JMS/2023/EN
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Nissan launches 553 hours of livestream showing the future of mobility

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Creativity, EV, Lo-fi, Nissan Ariya, JST, Automotive industry, Television

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is revealing a series of exciting, futuristic, all-electric concept vehicles from today, starting with the Nissan Hyper Urban.

Key Points: 
  • To build excitement towards the show, an unprecedented approach will be taken to unveil concept cars, using a 24-hour YouTube music livestream that will run over 23 days, totaling 553 hours.
  • It will broadcast Nissans' vision of future mobility using EV concept cars with the backdrop of near-future Tokyo.
  • In the livestream, the symbolic character called Yuki, designed by anime artist Asuka Dokai, enjoys the on-board experience in one of the concept cars.
  • Nissan Japan Mobility Show special website: https://www.nissan.co.jp/JMS/2023/EN