ANTIWEEB INSIDER

Pour yourself some boba, get comfy, and let’s dive into this week’s updates, anime drops, and all the latest news happening in the anime fashion community.

NARUTO X CONVERSE

Anime meets streetwear, I didn’t see this collab coming. The Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Star collection drops May 22, 2025, and it’s already creating major buzz. Featuring designs inspired by Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara, will retail for $80, perfect for fans who like their fashion with a little chakra.

🌀 Retail Price: $80 USD
📅 Release Date: May 22, 2025
🛒 Where to Buy: Converse.com and select retailers

Don’t sleep—these are guaranteed to move fast.

See my full review here.

KIYO STUDIOS IS HITTING PAUSE

If you’ve been a fan of Kiyo Studios and their anime-inspired apparel, there’s some big news you should know.

After receiving a copyright infringement notice from VIZ Media, Kiyo initially planned to retire a few specific collections (Naruto, JJK, Death Note, JoJo’s, and Hunter x Hunter). But it's now clear that any unlicensed anime-inspired product could be at risk.

To avoid permanent shutdown, Kiyo Studios has made the difficult decision to retire all of their current designs.

Here's what that means:

• They’ve launched a storewide 50% off clearance sale

• Everything comes down after April 17

• Nothing from their current catalog will be available again

This is a major shift—but not the end.

Kiyo is taking a step back to figure out how to move forward the right way. That includes exploring official licensing deals and showing up at conventions and expos to connect with fans in person.

This chapter is closing, but it’s clear that Cole and the Kiyo team are dedicated to rebuilding with the same creativity and anime love that made the brand so special in the first place.

If you’ve ever thought about grabbing a Kiyo piece—now’s your last chance.

This is a pause, not a goodbye.

🚨DROPS

Anime Fashion Drops You Can’t Miss!

DELINQUENTS TRULY - Saturday April 19th 10 AM CDT

Lifelong Pokémon fan Bear Walker is back with his second Eevee Evolution Series, featuring a dreamy new deck design carved with cherry blossoms and pink skies. This release also debuts Pokémon Center’s first-ever traditional street decks, showcasing holographic illustrations of all your fave Eeveelutions. Perfect for skating—or flexing on your wall.

SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT

I found this hat on my timeline the other day and fell in love.

CATCH ME @ DREAMCON, MOMONCON & MAYBE ANIMENYC!

Exciting news, gang! I’ve been officially approved to be part of the DreamCon Creator Program this year, and I couldn’t be more hype! 🎉 So, if you're attending DreamCon, make sure to find me and say hi. I’ll be there with all the anime-inspired fashion vibes. We all know my fits is about be 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

But that's not all—I’m also heading to MoMoCon to vibe with fellow creators and fans. You can expect lots of amazing collabs and, of course, finding as much anti-weeb fashion fits.

Lastly, I’m waiting for confirmation to join AnimeNYC—fingers crossed!

Can’t wait to see you all at these events, chat about anime, and just have an amazing time together! ✨

I’ll be sure to Vlog again, Check out my vlogs from other conventions:

THANK YOU

Thanks so much for being a part of journey.