Meet the Messy Animated Asian American Siblings of DANG!

And Other Items of Note From Angry Asian America.

DANG!

Netflix just dropped the trailer for the upcoming animated series DANG! Starring Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu and Andrew Law, DANG! follows a brother and sister duo whose fun, messy lives in New York City are interrupted when their worst nightmare comes true: their high-achieving older sister shows up and wants to hang out with them. DANG! premieres September 8 on Netflix.

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'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies

"As a kid, I would watch many movies with my dad, with our family, and that is how I traveled. That is how I was exposed to other cultures. That's how I understand how kids grew up in high school on the mainland. And one of my biggest takeaways was not how different we are, but how similar we are, emotionally." Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, explains to NPR's Fresh Air about how movies connected to the bigger world outside of his upbringing in Hawaii.

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Lucy Liu Boards 'Reset,' Sci-Fi Short Being Developed Into a Feature, as EP

Lucy Liu has boarded Reset, a sci-fi dramedy from writer-directors Celine Tien and Jerry Hsu, as executive producer. Set in a near-future society where citizens are physically reset to six years old at the age of 65, the short premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival, is now being developed as a feature film.

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A History of the United States in 100 Objects: Nunchaku

In the early 1970s, Bruce Lee made nunchaku cool. But the "nunchucks" craze coincided with something much bigger: the birth of a radical new Asian American identity. Jeff Chang guests on BBC's A History of the United States in 100 Objects to talk about how nunchucks went from ancient weapon to symbol of resistance -- not only uniting Asian Americans in the fight for their own rights, but connecting them to every other group pushing back from the margins.

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Atsuko Okatsuka: Netflix Special

Save the date! Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is taping her Netflix special in Los Angeles. January 30 at the United Theater. Clean up those bowl cuts and get your tickets at atsukocomedy.com.

They Call Us Bruce 181: They Call Us Atsuko Okatsuka

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.



What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. (Almost) each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

In this episode, we welcome comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who stars in her first HBO comedy special The Intruder. She talks about the actual and metaphorical intruders that inspired her act, going really really really viral on TikTok with the "drop" challenge, blurring the personal and private on stage, and why her grandma deserved a lap dance at Magic Mike Live.

College Administrator Placed on Leave for Defacing Mural

Things to Know From Angry Asian America


Bellevue College administrator placed on leave for altering display on Japanese American incarceration
A Bellevue College vice president has been placed on administrative leave for altering a mural of two Japanese American children in a World War II incarceration camp by removing a reference to anti-Japanese agitation by Eastside businessmen. Gayle Colston Barge, vice president of institutional advancement, is on paid administrative leave "as a result of her actions, and while we process the impact of this incident on our community," according to a statement from Bellevue's president.

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Coronavirus is coming to get these little white kids.
Coronavirus rumors lead some parents to keep kids home from school
In Southern California, freaked out parents at a Newport Beach elementary school are reportedly keeping their children home amid demands that the school district examine new transfer students for coronavirus infection. A rumor has apparently spread among parents that several new students -- possibly from foreign countries affected by the contagion -- are on their way to Newport Coast Elementary. Cue the pandemic panic.

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Cambodian refugee deported 2 years ago returns to US
A Cambodian refugee who says he was wrongly deported nearly two years ago was reunited with his family in Massachusetts last week, becoming the fourth such refugee -- and first on the East Coast -- to be allowed back into the country since the Trump administration stepped up deportations of Southeast Asians.

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Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend: Ali Wong
Ali Wong feels very new about being Conan O'Brien's friend. The Baby Cobra comedian joins Conan on his podcast to talk about her father's love of pajama pants, why travel is the hardest part of stand-up, the mysterious metrics of Netflix, and maintaining her strong sense of Asian American identity.

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Quibi Sets "Woke" Japanese Game Show 'Let's Go Atsuko!'
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, one of the funniest people I know, is bringing her twerk-friendly comedy to Quibi with her woke Japanese game show appropriately titled Let's Go Atsuko! In the new series, Game master Okatsuka will lead two civilian contestants through the surreal universe inside her grandma's fridge. In every episode, each contestant -- perhaps unwisely -- will tell Okatsuka one thing they love and one thing they fear. These facts can and will be used against them to create tailor-made challenges that test the players' "street smarts." I guess I need to figure out what Quibi is.

Atsuko's Birthday Album Recording

Sunday, May 26 at Dynasty Typewriter



If you're in Los Angeles and looking for something laughs, we have just the thing for you.

Our friend, acclaimed comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, is celebrating her birthday and recording her new comedy album, and needs some bodies in the audience. The evening will feature Daniel Franzese and Baron Vaughn, and proceeds will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Best of all, her grandma will be serving up dumplings before the show. I mean, how can you say no to that? You can't.

It's happening this Sunday, May 26 at Dynasty Typewriter. For more info, and to purchase tickets, go here.

Let's Go, Atsuko! A Woke Japanese Game Show

Monday, May 28 at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles.



Atsuko Okatsuka was born to be on a Japanese game show. Her parents apparently met on one. Now she hosts one, sort of. If you're in Los Angeles, join Atusko and friends for Let's Go, Atsuko!, a night of interactive games, videos, discussions and talent from notable comedians, political thinkers and public figures in the style of, yes, a Japanese game show. The lineup includes standup by Aparna Nancherla, music by Dynasty Handbag, and panelists Guy Branum, Nik Dodani, Parvesh Cheena and Jibz Cameron.

It's happening Monday, May 28 at Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth. Here are more details:

CAAMFest Presents Disoriented Comedy

Saturday, May 12 at New People Cinema



San Franciscooooooo. Are you ready for some laughs? The funny folks of Disoriented Comedy -- "the first-ever (mostly) female Asian American standup comedy tour" -- has joined forces with CAAMFest. Join our pals Jenny Yang, D'Lo, and Atsuko Okatsuka for an evening of kickass comedy. It's happening Saturday, May 12 at New People Cinema in Japantown.

Here are some more details about the show:

This White Guy can't handle the Racist Sexist Improv Class

"A sword collection? Really? Your yellow fever is getting out of control, man."



People of color doing the Hollywood hustle know the struggle. If you've attended an improv class, or an acting workshop, or sketch comedy thing or whatever, it's likely you've encountered a fair share of racist and/or sexist bullshit, as well as some ridiculously dismissive weak-ass excuses for why it's not racist and/or sexist bullshit -- usually from a room of mostly white dudes. In this amazing YouTube sketch, Anna Akana flips the tables.

This is ferociously brilliant. Take a look:

NYC: Disoriented Comedy, October 10

Featuring D'Lo, Jenny Yang, Jes Tom and Atsuko Okatsuka



New York Cityyyyyy! Get your ass ready for some laughs. Disoriented Comedy, the first-ever (mostly) female Asian American standup comedy tour returns to New York this Saturday, featuring our friends D'Lo, Jenny Yang, Jes Tom and Atsuko Okatsuka. It's happening October 10 at the Dixon Place Theater.

Here are some more details about the show:

Disoriented Comedy in San Diego, January 23

Use the discount code 'STAYANGRY' for $10 off your ticket.



San Diegoooooo! Get yourself ready for some laughs. Disoriented Comedy, the first ever all female (sorta) all Asian American standup comedy show tour is coming to San Diego. Two shows, one night, featuring Jenny Yang, D'Lo, Atsuko Okatsuka, Yola Lu and a surprise veteran comedy headliner that you do not want to miss. It's happening Friday, January 23 at The Comedy Palace in Kearney Mesa.

Here are some more details about the show:

Angry Reader of the Week: Atsuko Okatsuka

"I make films, do stand up comedy, performance art and tutor rich White kids."



What's up, folks? Please open your hearts and gather 'round to meet the latest Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Atsuko Okatsuka.

Disoriented Comedy Los Angeles 2nd Anniversary Show

Saturday, July 12 at the David Henry Hwang Theatre



My people in Los Angeles, are you ready to get your comedy on? Dis/orient/ed Comedy, is bringing their first-ever all female (mostly), Asian American stand up comedy tour back home to Los Angeles for their two-year anniversary show, happening Saturday, July 12 at the David Henry Hwang Theatre in Little Tokyo.

The evening's lineup includes Liliana Cervantes, Mona Concepcion, Kyle Mizono, D'Lo, Atsuko Okatsuka and Jenny Yang. All proceeds will benefit Tuesday Night Project. Want discount tickets? Of course you do. Use the promotional code STAYANGRY to get five bucks off your ticket.

Here are some more details about the show:

NYC: Disoriented Comedy, June 7

Use the promo code STAYANGRYNYC to get discount tickets



New York City! If you're looking for some laughs, we've got you covered. Disoriented Comedy, the first ever (mostly) all female all Asian American standup comedy show, is coming to get you! In a good way. They've got a funny-ass lineup that includes Aparna Nancherla, Atsuko Okatsuka, Jen Kwok, D'Lo, Jenny Yang, Subhah Agarwa and Jes Tom. Two shows going down Saturday, June 7 at the Dixon Place Theater.

Here are some more details about the shows:

Disoriented Comedy in Seattle, March 16

Use the promo code ANGRIEST for $15 pre-sale tickets



Seattle! We got some comedy coming your way... Dis/orient/ed Comedy, the first-ever (mostly) female Asian American standup comedy tour, returns to Seattle on Sunday, March 16 at the Parlor Live Comedy Club. The evening features a lineup of hilarious Northwest comedians and your favorite Dis/orient/ed Comedy comics. It will be awesome. Here are some more details about the show:

Disoriented Comedy in Fresno

Saturday, February 8 at the Tower Theatre



This is for all my folks in Fresno. Yes, I know you're out there! You are invited to a night of laughs and jokes and good times with Disoriented Comedy, the first-ever (mostly) all female, all Asian American standup comedy tour. The evening's lineup includes Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Helen Hong, Shanti Charan, Jenny Yang, Atsuko Okatsuka and Molly Sokhom. It's happening this Saturday, February 8 at the Tower Theatre.

Proceeds from the show will benefit Central California Asian Pacfic Women, a nonprofit serving communities in the Central Valley. Here are some more details about the event: