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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.
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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.
Mamoru Hosoda On ‘Scarlet’s’ Shakespearean Roots And Developing A New Hybrid Pipeline
Hosoda breaks down Studio Chizu’s evolving CG pipeline, artistic influences, and the creative risks behind his most ambitious film yet.
Warner Bros. Unveils ‘Scooby-Doo! Gokko’ Anime Adaptation
Warner Bros. plans a chibi-style anime starring Scooby and Shaggy, the latest move by the studio to export its most popular characters to the anime medium.
Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
‘There Are As Many Hells As There Are Evil Minds’: Isamu Imamake On Animating The Afterlife In ‘Dragon Heart’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Isamu Imamake discusses character design, depictions of Hell and Shambhala, and blending hand-drawn and CG animation in his latest feature.
‘What We Create Gives Balance To The Industry’: Producer And Studio 4°C Co-Founder Eiko Tanaka On Maintaining The Company’s Creative Spirit
The veteran producer discusses cultural ambition, original filmmaking, and how Studio 4°C navigates an anime industry driven by IP and scale.
‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Director Haruo Sotozaki And DP Yûichi Terao Talk Awards Impact, Sequel Stresses, And Rising Expectations
Director Haruo Sotozaki and DP Yûichi Terao discuss global success, creative pressure, fandom expectations, and shaping the franchise’s final chapter.
Original ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Studio Gainax Officially Shutters After 42 Years
When studio president Tomohiro Maki was arrested in 2019 for sexual assault of a teenager, a subsequent audit unveiled years of unrecoverable mismanagement.
GKIDS Bringing ‘Lupin The IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline ‘ To U.S. Theaters In January
Takeshi Koike’s latest ‘Lupin’ film hits U.S. theaters in January, bringing a darker sci-fi edge and the ‘Redline’ director’s trademark dynamism.