Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage
In response to the public outcries against the use of AI in its translations, Seven Seas Entertainment publicly posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it “remains committed to human translators.” Public comments exploded at the manga…
Junji Ito’s IN OLD RECORDS adapted for audio feat. Poppy & Shoko Nakagawa
Junji Ito's classic short story "In Old Records" has been adapted for a vinyl-only audio drama by Ryan Cady. It's now on Kickstarter.
BluPetal announces a Kickstarter project for its first English-language manga, Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You, a haunting and tender exploration
Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk
Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.
THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END Season 2 trailer teases April 1 premiere
The Beginning After the End Season 2 premieres April 1 on Crunchyroll. Watch the new season trailer for a hint at what's to come.
Taking Tappytoon into a New World with Ernest Woo
As Tappytoon celebrates its tenth year since its founding, co-founder Ernest Woo talks to Comics Beat about the future of webtoons.
Japanese entertainment companies open 2027 job applications
Japanese animation studios, music labels, and game developers alike have opened their 2027 job recruitment applications for fresh graduates.
LABUBU x Sanrio collab commemorates MONSTERS 10th anniversary
Pop Mart has announced a Monsters x Sanrio collaboration including a blind box set and a Hello Kitty plush doll.
Yongsoo Kim promoted to President of WEBTOON Entertainment
Newly appointed President Yongsoo Kim, previously the CSO and Head of Global of WEBTOON, joins the company's Board of Directors.
Eiichiro Oda sinks the answer to the ONE PIECE into the sea—but fans know where it is
Mangaka Eiichiro Oda sank the truth of the One Piece into the sea, and fans have already determined its location.
Exclusive: Inklore’s spring & summer catalog features LORE OLYMPUS, UNDER THE OAK TREE, more
Preview the Inklore spring & summer catalog, incl. new Under the Oak Tree and Heaven Official's Blessing, penultimate Lore Olympus, and more.
Sharp Corporation announces voice actor service
Sharp launches a new monthly subscription service to allow consumers to choose from fifteen customized voices for its home appliances.
Love and Deepspace announces change in Zayne’s Japanese voice actor
Popular 3D mobile romance simulation game will be replacing Zayne's Japanese voice actor, Sato Takuya, after his contract concludes in June.
KADOKAWA and Aniplex Establish Film Distribution Joint Venture Animec Inc.
Two of Japan's largest anime companies, KADOKAWA and Aniplex, have announced a joint venture distribution company called Animec. The name is a combination of the words anime and cinema.
Disney and WEBTOON team up for MICKEY X FORMULA 1 RACING TO THE TOP!
The Walt Disney Company and WEBTOON have partnered for an original vertical comic series that releases during the race weekend in Australia.
Pokémon Day reveals WIND AND WAVES, PokémonXP news, more
Friday's Pokémon Day presentation revealed Wind and Waves, PokémonXP and World Championships news, and more updates for the 30th anniversary.
Official artwork of Pokémon Winds & Waves' starters—Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua!
Pokémon Wind and Waves coming in 2027 with new starters Browt, Pombon & Gecqua
The next mainline Pokémon game, Pokémon Wind and Waves, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with three new starters.
ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE in select theaters on March 10
Pirates in the US and Canada will have a special opportunity to see the first two episodes of the upcoming second season in theaters.
Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO
Kokuho, Japan's submission for Best International Feature film, is an epic about perfecting one of Japan's most revered art forms.
Starto Entertainment launches vertical drama brand Esu Dora (S DRAMA)
Starto Entertainment stakes its claim in vertical short-form content by launching the Esu Dora brand, featuring four different drama series.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS to enter the Criterion Collection
Netflix and Sony Animation's KPop Demon Hunters will be added to the Criterion Collection, further establishing itself in the world of film.
New NEON GENESIS EVANGELION in production from Yoko Taro
Evangelion wrapped up its 30th anniversary festival with the biggest announcement: a new Evangelion production scripted by Nier's Yoko Taro.
ComicsPRO '26: IDW launches Hello Kitty comics program: Hello Kitty is finally coming to American comics in a series written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Cody Lemieux
Manga Mavericks announces North American & European distribution deals
U.S.-based manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books has announced distribution deals for the North American and European retail markets.
XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession
XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS are 10-for-10 at the 53rd annual Annie Awards
Netflix's most-watched film swept its ten nominated categories at the animation industry's largest award ceremony.
POKEMON to celebrate 30th anniversary with announcements on Pokémon Day
The Pokémon Company is gearing up for an exciting anniversary as it readies fans for its upcoming Pokémon Day.
