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‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Gets Day-And-Date Dub Launch As Crunchyroll Leans Into Global Simulcasts
Crunchyroll premieres the fantasy adaptation with two episodes and multiple language dubs, part of a broader push for simultaneous worldwide releases.
Anime
Japan’s National Film Archive To Screen Toei Animation Classics On 35mm This Summer
The rare film prints represent decades of Toei features, from early color milestones to global franchise hits, in a summer archive program.
Academy Museum Curator Discusses The Rare ‘Ponyo’ Artifacts Gifted By Studio Ghibli
Curator Jessica Niebel explains how Studio Ghibli unexpectedly donated posters, artboards, a desk, and Miyazaki’s own animation to the Academy Museum.
Ghibli’s ‘Whisper Of The Heart,’ ‘The Secret World Of Arrietty’ Headding To U.S. IMAX With 4K Remasters
GKIDS brings the underrated Ghibli gems to U.S. and Canadian IMAX screens in newly remastered 4K for one-day event screenings.
Crunchyroll Expands Its U.S. Theatrical Push With New Reincarnated As A Slime Movie
The upcoming film rolls out nationwide this May, aligning cinema exhibition with the franchise’s next major streaming chapter.
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Flies Back To Theaters, This Time in IMAX
More than three decades after its initial release, ‘Kiki’ is getting a 4K remaster for the big, really big, screen. U.S. and Canada tickets are on sale now.
New ‘Evangelion’ Series Announced With ‘NieR’ Creator Yoko Taro Writing
Studio Khara is teaming with CloverWorks (Spy x Family) to produce the new series, announced at the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration.
Time Stands Still In ‘Chimney Town’ Sequel Trailer Ahead Of Berlinale World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio4°C unveils the first English-subbed trailer for the highly anticipated sequel ahead of its world premiere in the Generation Kplus section at Berlinale.
Anime Landmark ‘Ninja Scroll’ Gets 4K Restoration, Heads To Berlinale
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 anime thriller will premiere in a newly scanned and remastered edition at the Berlin film festival before physical release in 2027.
Isamu Imakake’s Metaphysical Fantasy ‘Dragon Heart’ Sets U.S. Digital Debut
Isamu Imakake’s spirit-world fantasy secures U.S. distribution following its Japanese theatrical run, arriving on digital platforms March 3.
Netflix Is Bringing Another Animated Original To Theaters, But Only In Japan
The anime feature gets a brief big-screen showcase overseas, underscoring Netflix’s ongoing habit of treating cinemas as optional extras.
GKIDS Brings ‘Macross’ Creator Shoji Kawamori’s First Original Feature ‘Labyrinth’ To U.S. Theaters
GKIDS sets a limited release for May 10 and 11 for Shoji Kawamori’s original sci-fi feature, blending pop music, online identity, and social commentary.
‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Returns To Its Classic Aesthetic In New Trailer: Series To Debut In July
According to franchise creator Masamune Shirow, the new series can be considered “the first installment of a second generation” for the iconic sci-fi franchise.
New ‘JoJo,’ Period Dramas, And Steampunk Adventures: Netflix Outlines Its 2026 Anime Lineup
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
Dragon Ball Celebrates 40 Years With New Anime Series, Remastered ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Revival
Toei Animation marks Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary with a new ‘Galactic Patrol’ anime and an enhanced ‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ revival.
Netflix Strengthens Its Anime Push With Expanded MAPPA Partnership
Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which will be exclusively distributed by Netflix globally.
‘Patlabor’ Returns With The New ‘EZY’ Three-Part Theatrical Series, Launching In May
One of anime’s most influential and grounded mecha-based franchises, ‘Patlabor’ will get three theatrically released features over the next year and a half.
‘A Vivid Hell On Earth’: Director Kenichiro Akimoto On Color, Death, And Repetition In ‘All You Need Is Kill’
Akimoto breaks down his and Studio 4ºC”s approach to movement, texture, and visual expression in a CG-driven take on the sci-fi classic.
Record Profits, Record Output, Record Burnout: Inside Anime’s Quality Crisis
Anime studios are producing record output and global demand has never been higher, exposing labor shortages, outsourcing pressures, and a drop in quality.
From ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ To ‘Chainsaw Man’ And ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17 To 26’: Producer Ryo Ohyama On Adapting Manga Across Eras
The veteran producer discusses ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17 to 26’ anthology and how decades of adaptation experience shaped his approach to modern anime.