Little Rock REALTOR® Ashley Watters of eXp Realty was featured as a primary expert source in Moneywise — a national personal finance publication with 250,000+ subscribers — quoted four times in a June 2026 article on remote homebuying and military relocation. Watters, who specializes in military relocation and VA home loans throughout Central Arkansas, provided expert guidance on agent selection, home inspection, virtual showings, and wire fraud protection during remote closings.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ashley Watters, REALTOR® with eXp Realty and founder of ArkansasHouseSearch.com, was recently featured as a primary expert source in Moneywise, a leading national personal finance publication with more than 250,000 subscribers, in an article examining the growing practice of sight-unseen homebuying among military families across the United States.

Published June 2, 2026, and written by Senior Staff Reporter Mike Crisolago, the article explored how military families navigate remote home purchases during relocation — a topic in which Watters holds deep, hands-on expertise developed over more than two decades working in Central Arkansas real estate and mortgage. Watters was quoted four times throughout the piece, providing guidance on remote agent selection, home inspection standards, virtual showing best practices, and protecting buyers from wire fraud during the closing process.

“It’s actually very common, especially when the buyer is moving from several states away,” Watters told Moneywise. “The home search can sometimes take weeks or even months, making it unrealistic for buyers to travel back and forth in person.”

Watters noted that advances in technology have made remote homebuying significantly safer and more practical than in years past. “Improvements in technology, handheld devices and platforms like Zoom mean the risk has diminished significantly over the last several years,” she said.

On choosing the right professionals for a remote purchase, Watters advised that buyers treat their agent search with the same diligence as their home search. “Prepare a list of questions in advance and interview multiple agents to find the right fit,” she told Moneywise, adding that a quality home inspector is “equally important” as the agent — serving as the buyer’s “boots on the ground.”

Watters also addressed one of the most serious risks in remote transactions — wire fraud. “Scammers like to try and intercept transactions by sending fraudulent emails or making phone calls that redirect buyers to wire funds to the wrong account,” she warned. “Communicate only with the individuals and companies you have already vetted and independently verify all wiring instructions before sending any money.”

Watters serves buyers and sellers throughout Central Arkansas including Little Rock, Conway, Cabot, Maumelle, Greenbrier, Sherwood, Jacksonville, North Little Rock, Benton, and Bryant. She holds a dedicated specialty in military relocation and VA home loans, with particular focus on service members and families assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base. Watters holds a 5.0-star rating across 68+ verified client reviews and brings more than 20 years of combined real estate and mortgage industry experience to every transaction.

In addition to her Moneywise feature, Watters was recently named to Little Rock Soirée magazine’s Best Real Estate Agents of 2026 and AY Magazine’s Arkansas Best of 2026 in the Real Estate Agent category — making her one of the most recognized active REALTORS® in Central Arkansas this year.

To learn more or to connect with Ashley Watters, visit ArkansasHouseSearch.com or call (501) 951-9200.

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GoodPower, a strategic communications, research and organizing group accelerating the global transition to a decarbonized economy, announced that it won a Fast Company 2026 World Changing Ideas Award for its Global Creator Academy, earning recognition in the prestigious General Excellence list. The annual awards recognize innovative projects and organizations that are delivering measurable impact on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GoodPower, a strategic communications, research and organizing group accelerating the global transition to a decarbonized economy, announced today that it won a Fast Company 2026 World Changing Ideas Award for its Global Creator Academy, earning recognition in the prestigious General Excellence list. The annual awards recognize innovative projects and organizations that are delivering measurable impact on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

As we seek to unlock the economic potential of the renewable energy transition globally from Brazil to South Africa, we recognize that progress will depend on stronger public understanding, clearer economic signals, and the ability to turn that awareness into action. GoodPower’s Global Creator Academy is equipping a new generation of trusted content creators with the training, education and resources to deploy impactful campaigns, inoculate followers to misinformation and inform audiences of the economic benefits of the renewable energy transition.

Since launching in September 2024, the Global Creator Academy has recruited, trained and resourced nearly 2,500 creators to participate in campaigns to collectively:

Publish more than 3,300 pieces of contentDeliver 8.1 million impressionsGenerate an average 3,000 views and 3.1% engagement rate per post

“We are honored that Fast Company has recognized GoodPower’s work and innovation as we continuously seek to further our impact,” said Leah Qusba, CEO of GoodPower. “If we want to engage people at scale, we need trusted local messengers who can cut through misinformation, connect with their communities and make content that’s relevant to their everyday lives.”

GoodPower was among the earliest advocacy organizations to integrate creator-led communications into its campaigns starting in 2020 with its award-winning Creator Collective program – which is focused on a U.S. audience and is currently over 9,900 strong – recognizing the growing influence of trusted digital voices long before creator engagement became a widespread strategy. Today, its model is increasingly being adopted by organizations seeking to reach audiences that traditional communications approaches often miss.

GoodPower has a mission to empower humanity to accelerate the global transition to a decarbonized economy. The organization works globally to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition – more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers and a better economy that works for all of us.

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Manga Editor & Anime Producer Also on Stage, Revealed Behind-the-Scenes Stories of the Voice Recording and Anime Adaptation

TOKYO, July 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anime “Kagurabachi”, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), hosted a special panel at Anime Expo—one of North America’s largest anime conventions that is currently being held in Los Angeles—on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Kicking off the “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1, which features advance screenings worldwide, the event welcomed voice actor Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga), and Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) to the stage. A talk session followed the screening, where they discussed the series’ immense appeal and behind-the-scenes production stories.

“Kagurabachi” (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4 million copies (including digital editions).
A stellar team of creators has been assembled for the project. Production will be handled by CyberAgent group company animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died), the anime boasts an all-star staff, including Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Deadly Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.

World Premiere of the First 20 Minutes of Episode 1! Taihi Kimura Deeply Moved by Global Fans’ Enthusiasm!

Packed with fans, the venue was filled with immense energy even before the event started. Observing the crowd, Taihi Kimura remarked, “I can feel your heat! Let’s have fun!” bringing great excitement to the room.
Following this, the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 of the anime made its world premiere.
As the screening ended, massive cheers and applause erupted from the audience, truly demonstrating the immense passion of the fans.

Taihi Kimura Shares His Thoughts on Protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira:”I go into recording feeling as though I’ve left something precious to my heart behind.”

Next, Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga) and Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) joined the stage for a talk session.

First, Kimura reflected on his first recording session for “Kagurabachi” anime, stating, “The very first voice in Episode 1 is the father (Kunishige / as Tomokazu Seki), and since he led the way from the first episode, it was very easy to get started.”

Regarding the recording process, he revealed, “Chihiro is difficult; if I slowly feel it in my heart, too much emotion comes out. Balancing it so that not too much comes out, while remembering that he is still an 18-year-old, is tricky. But I go into recording feeling as though I’ve left something precious to my heart behind.”

Manga Editor & Anime Producer Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes of the “Kagurabachi” Anime Adaptation

Manga Editor Imamura and Anime Producer Yasuda also shared about the behind-the-scenes production of the “Kagurabachi” anime.

Imamura shared an anecdote about the original author, Takeru Hokazono, when the anime was decided: “Hokazono-sensei was also very happy. Ever since the anime adaptation was announced, we’ve received huge expectations from everyone, and sensei is also highly motivated to make the manga “Kagurabachi” even more interesting.”
When asked if Hokazono-sensei had any specific requests for the anime, Imamura answered, “His strong feeling was simply that he wanted it to be a very cool anime,” and continued, “As everyone who watched it today could feel, I think it has turned out to be a very cool anime,” exciting the crowd.

Next, when asked about how the decision to adapt “Kagurabachi” came about, Yasuda passionately commented, “First and foremost, I was drawn to the “katana” and the action. On top of that, I wanted to face the earnest dedication of the animation studio Cypic.”

He also discussed the production concept, stating, “Our core production concept is to fully bring out the absolute best of the original work.” He continued to expand on the topic, saying, “As a producer, I also want to infuse the studio’s passion to the absolute maximum, so I am highly conscious of maintaining that perfect balance during production.”

Q&A Session

Furthermore, Q&A session’s questions were gathered from fans on official social media.

When asked about his favorite scene in Episode 1, Kimura instantly replied, “Enten”. This drew a massive cheer of agreement from the fans.

Also, when asked about behind-the-scenes production stories with Hokazono-sensei, Imamura shared an anecdote about the first time he met sensei. The venue was filled with excitement over this exclusive talk.

Next, when asked about the struggles in anime production, Yasuda prefaced with, “I think it’s exactly what you’re all expecting,” and shared, “It’s the action. The animation work is extremely difficult, so Cypic is giving it more than their all to produce this.”

Taihi Kimura Concludes with a Message to “Kagurabachi” Fans: “As a fan myself, I want to continue enjoying “Kagurabachi” more and more together with all of you from here on out.”
At the end of the event, the speakers delivered messages to the fans.

Yasuda commented, “Thank you for gathering today and watching the first episode. We are currently hard at work producing it for next year’s broadcast. This project involves not just the production studio, but many other members. It’s a work that everyone is pouring their all into, so we would be thrilled if you could continue to support us with high passion.”

Imamura added, “Thank you very much for today. Just like all of you, the original manga team and Hokazono-sensei are really looking forward to the anime broadcast. We believe it will be a supreme anime with unprecedented, amazing quality, and we are eagerly waiting for it. We look forward to the day we can all watch the broadcast together.”

Finally, Kimura said, “Thank you very much. I was so, so happy to see all of your faces and absorb your passion into my body. As a fan myself, I want to continue enjoying “Kagurabachi” more and more together with all of you from here on out, so please continue to support us!” The event concluded with a commemorative photo with the fans in the venue, striking the “Bachi Pose”.

Loud cheers and applause rang out, and “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour at “Anime Expo 2026” concluded as a massive success.

“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1 Now Underway!

Kicking off at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the anime “Kagurabachi” is currently hosting Part 1 of its World Tour across major anime conventions. Advance preview screenings of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 will be held at “Japan Expo” in Paris on Thursday, July 9, at “AnimagiC” in Mannheim on Saturday, August 1, at “Otakon” in Washington D.C. on Sunday, August 2, and at “Anime NYC” in New York on Saturday, August 22. Furthermore, select events will host special panel sessions featuring guest appearances.

The anime “Kagurabachi” is scheduled to begin broadcasting and streaming in April 2027 on Crunchyroll, MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS, among others.

We invite fans worldwide to witness the dawn of a new era as the first “stroke” of this epic saga is set into motion.

“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1 Overview

“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Special Site
https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/en/worldtour/

[Anime Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo

Location: Los Angeles
Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026
                       4:45 – 6:05 PM PDT
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Room: JW Marriott Diamond)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 
・Special appearance by anime cast and staff 
Panel Session Guests:
Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org

[Japan Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Japan Expo

Location: Paris
Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026
                       3:30 – 4:30 PM CEST
Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime staff
Panel Session Guests:
Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of “Kagurabachi” Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://www.japan-expo-france.jp/

[AnimagiC] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at AnimagiC

Location: Mannheim
Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026
                       10:30 – 11:00 PM CEST
Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Hall)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://animagic.de/

[Otakon] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Otakon

Location: Washington, DC
Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2026 *Time TBA
Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://otakon.com/

[Anime NYC 2026] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC

Location: New York
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026
                       3:30 – 4:15 PM EDT
Venue: Javits Convention Center (Room: Main Stage)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime staff
Panel Session Guests:
Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime), Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://animenyc.com/

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