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DJ Khaled is debuting his new line of gold-plated toothbrushes with premium gold-infused toothpaste and mouthwash.
The Grammy-winning hip-hop producer teamed up with Aurezzi, a Swiss company that prides itself in being the world’s first luxury oral care brand. As a shareholder, Khaled is unveiling a premier oral care series that includes a lavish toothbrush set that’s as good as gold.
“When I got with the team, I got really excited because they were so passionate about it,” Khaled told Robb Report. I’m a type of person; if I’m going to do something, I don’t know how to do anything halfway. And that’s what I felt with them; they were going all in on the project.”
Handcrafted in Switzerland, the gold toothbrush comes with a matching stand to keep the statement accessory safe and protected from outside germs. The creamy toothpaste and mouthwash contain 24-karat gold particles, which researchers claim are more effective than fluoride at preventing tooth sensitivity. The mouthwash contains hydroxyapatite, a substance known to help rebuild the surface of the teeth, fight bacteria, and remineralize teeth.
The toothbrush is not only lavish but functional. It includes 5,000 soft or medium bristles to ensure gums receive a thorough cleaning. The brand was founded by Noel Abdayem, the dentist behind The Humble Co.
“When we speak about luxury—it’s a lifestyle,” Khaled told us, underscoring the point. “And luxury is not just something that you flaunt and show. Luxury is the way you move.”
The luxury oral care set, available in rose gold and silver, retails for $179. For those who want to purchase the pieces separately, the toothbrush is $59, the stand is $49, the toothpaste is $39, and the mouthwash is $39. All items are available through the company’s website.
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In her new book, “Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power,” award-winning journalist Rahiel Tesfamariam tackles how Black Americans can fight for social justice while avoiding burnout, anxiety, and depression.
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TOHO Animation recently released a new trailer for the highly anticipated Kaiju No. 8 anime series and revealed the show’s April 13, 2024 broadcast date, which Crunchyroll will simulcast. The anime adaptation of the popular manga series created by Naoya Matsumoto centers on a man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams who gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation.
What is Kaiju No. 8 About:
The official synopsis for the series reveals:
“In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.
‘Let’s wipe out the Kaiju together.’ Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.
He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.
At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together. A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise.”
Wait, What Musical Artists are Attached to the opening (OP) and ending (ED) songs?!
The OP/ED songs of the anime are coming from artists that have landed with some surprise: with the opening song “Abyss” by YUNGBLUD (teaser) and “Nobody” by OneRepublic (teaser). While they wouldn’t be the first non-Japanese musical talents to bring opening or ending theme songs to anime series (one of my all time favorites would be “The Light Before We Land” by Scottish band The Delgados for the anime adaptation of Gunslinger Girl), time will tell if the work of these musical talents land with the anime adaptation. Reactions from fans online, via X (Twitter) range from shock, confusion, and to elation. You can check out YUNGBLUD’s and OneRepublic’s messages about their involvement here and here.
Why the Upcoming Kaiju No. 8 Anime Might Appeal to You?
Do you like anime about Kaiju and monsters and squads created to bring peace to humankind?
Do you appreciate the lovable underdog like guys in anime doing their best?
Do you adore seeing pig-tailed badasses kicking ass and taking names?
Do you identify as a literary nerd or at least enjoy a good Franz Kafka reference?
Do you tend to like comedy and really well-timed hilarious moments popping off?
Do you care for stories about characters getting the chance to revive a dream they previously thought dead?
STAFF
Original Manga: Naoya Matsumoto (Serialized in “MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA”)
Director: Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya
Series Composition & Screenplay: Ichiro Okouchi
Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio
Kaiju Design: Mahiro Maeda
Art Director: Shinji Kimura
Color Design: Izumi Hirose
3DCG Director: Masaru Matsumoto
Director of Photography: Eiji Arai
Editor: Aya Hida
Sound Director: Fumiyuki Goh
Music: Yuta Bandoh
Kaiju Supervision(Design & Artworks): Studio khara Animation
Production: Production I.G
CAST
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8: Masaya Fukunishi
Mina Ashiro: Asami Seto
Reno Ichikawa: Wataru Katoh
Kikoru Shinomiya: Fairouz Ai
Soshiro Hoshina: Kengo Kawanishi
Iharu Furuhashi: Yuki Shin
Haruichi Izumo: Keisuke Komoto
Aoi Kaguragi: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Kaiju No. 8 premieres this April on @Crunchyroll and X.
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My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files is adding four manga series from MediBang! to its library, part of their monthly new series additions. The four titles — MADMEN, Shokudama, Matching Our Answers, and Stairway to Love — are available now (including select free chapters) on the Azuki website and iOS and Android apps. Synopses from MediBang! for all four series are provided below:
MADMEN by Snowman Notes, distributed by MediBang:: Shin Baredo, a delusional MADMAN arrives at Tomido Citadel to get a job, but is chased by the Brokers instead. He is saved by Suisui, a terrorized female MADMAN, and her family. Will his employment as a MADMEN recruiter under Link Toy Family lead him to a better life? Or will reality betray him once again?
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: action packed pages, psychological narratives, weird but perhaps complex world building
Shokudama by Jun Fudo, distributed by MediBang: Shokudama is set in late Edo, a time when contemporary food culture began to develop. In a city full of merchants and townsmen, Himura Tamanosuke, a freelance guardian handy with a sword, lives frivolously with his two younger siblings. One night, he’s visited by the Souls of Food demanding he help them return to Nirvana…
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: historical manga, cooking/food themed manga, goofy protagonists, and bizarre stories
Matching Our Answers by Hikaru Murayoshi, distributed by MediBang: On that night he was driven out to the street, Ritsuya met his eternal admiration, Mayato. It was just a short meeting, but these two boys in pain finally found the best comfort on each other, sealing their bond for the years after. But, how would they survive in the world of irresponsible adults?
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: highly stylized artwork, childhood friends, slice of life BL, lot of DRAMA
Stairway to Love by Sachi Murakami, distributed by MediBang: Azumi Sasakawa is a proud bottom that has a side job as gay bar bartender. Currently, he only has a casual relationship with Kashima, a handsome interior designer but his interest is actually a patron from neighbor design office, Tomoki Konno. Tomoki was always a bit anti-social and would not even take the same elevator with other customers, moreover, his weak posture invokes Azumi’s “motherly” instinct. After an unexpected conversation with the little guy, Azumi assumes Tomoki is cold to him because he is homophobic. Until one night, he met with Tomoki again in Kashima’s doorstep… What would happen between these three? Stairway to Love is another heartwarming mature “Boys Love” by the fluff goddess Sachi Murakami.
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: more mature BL, layered storytelling, Sachi Murakami manga!!!
Azuki is available on the web at www.azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features 300 manga series, including international hits like Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and A Silent Voice. Azuki also publishes acclaimed new series like Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms, Natsume & Natsume, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files, with weekly new chapters available exclusively via the Azuki app.
Start reading for free today with advertisements, or upgrade to Premium and access the full Premium catalog featuring thousands of chapters for just $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available, and additional volumes outside the subscription can be purchased via direct volume sales (Premium members get 20% off all volumes). Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at x.com/ReadAzuki, facebook.com/ReadAzuki, and instagram.com/readazuki.
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