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Anime

Leiji Matsumoto Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto, Legendary Manga And Anime Creator, Dies At 85

Matsumoto created numerous iconic anime titles including ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ and ‘Space Pirate Captain Harlock.’

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Tezuka Osamu Tezuka Osamu

Osamu Tezuka, Toei Company President And CEO, Dies At 62

Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Christy Karacas Recruited Legendary Anime House Studio 4°C For His New Special ‘Ballmastrz: Rubicon’

‘Ballmastrz’ got a whole new look for its 22-minute one-off special thanks to Japan’s Studio 4°C.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Your Name

Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective

On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.

By Kambole Campbell | 2 months ago

Astro Boy

The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)

Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Toei 2022

Powered By ‘One Piece’ And ‘The First Slam Dunk,’ Toei Finishes 2022 With Best Box Office In Company History

The company pulled in nearly a quarter-billion dollars at the Japanese box office, surpassing its previous record set in 2009.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Chainsaw Man

‘Chainsaw Man’ Stage Adaptation In The Works For Late 2023

The production will play in Tokyo and Kyoto in September and October of next year.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Puppeteer Basil Twist On Bringing The Magic Of Miyazaki To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage

Go behind the scenes with puppeteer Basil Twist as he discusses working on the theater adaptation of ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’

By Kambole Campbell | 3 months ago

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘One Piece’ Heading To Shahid Streaming Platform

“Anime is extremely popular in the Middle East region – particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says a Shahid executive.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Project BULLET/BULLET

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Creator Sunghoo Park’s New Studio Project Headlines Disney’s Upcoming Anime Slate

‘Project BULLET/BULLET’ is the first project from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ creator Sunghoo Park’s new studio E&H Production.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Grendizer

Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions Licenses ‘Grendizer’ For Amusement Parks And Events Across The Middle East

Manga Productions is partnering with rightsholder Dynamic Planning to revitalize the Grendizer IP in the Middle East.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

'Bye, Bye, Earth' Cover

Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures, And Japanese Broadcaster Wowow Unveil Multi-Series Co-Production Deal

The companies’ first co-production will be a series adaptation of Tow Ubukata’s fantasy action novel ‘Bye, Bye, Earth.’

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Tom and Jerry Kawaii

‘Tom And Jerry’ Get Kawaii Makeover From Cartoon Network Japan

The new series debuted as part of a seven-hour Jerry-themed block for Japan’s “Cheese Day.”

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Suzume no Tojimari

‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career

A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Anime NYC

Anime NYC Starts Lottery System For Panel Tickets Due To Overwhelming Demand

Anime NYC will host more than 100 hours of panels, screenings, and special events in Manhattan next week.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

One Piece Film: Red

‘One Piece Film Red’ Debuts In Second Place At North American Box Office With $9.48 Million Weekend

‘Film Red’ is now the ninth-highest-grossing anime film of all time globally, passing ‘Princess Mononoke’s total of $170 million.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

The Seven Deadly Sins

Report: Japanese Animation Producers Are Losing Faith In Netflix

Some anime makers believe that traditional broadcast tv offers a brighter future for series productions than Netflix.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

One Piece Film Red in Times Square

Crunchyroll Ramps Up ‘One Piece Film Red’ Marketing Campaign With Incredible Times Square Display

Timed perfectly for NYCC, Crunchyroll took over screens in Times Square to get fans hyped for the film’s November 1 U.S. release.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Titina

Fredrikstad Animation Festival Unveils 2022 Lineup, Including Domestic Premiere Of Kajsa Næss’ ‘Titina’

FAF 2022’s Animation Production Day has been dedicated to Japanese animation, and will feature a superstar lineup of speakers.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

One Piece Film Red

As ‘One Piece Film Red’ Dominates The Japanese Box Office, Crunchyroll Launches North American Ticket Sales

‘One Piece Film Red,’ the 11th highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history, has its sights set on the North American box office.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

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