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GKIDS Bringing Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Back To Theaters In 4K
GKIDS releases Satoshi Kon’s cult-classic ‘Perfect Blue’ in a new 4K restoration, returning to U.S. theaters nationwide starting October 3.
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A 2005 Japan-Only ‘Cowboy Bebop’ PS2 Game Is Now Playable In English Thanks To Fan Translation
After 20 years, Bandai’s PlayStation 2 game ‘Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade’ receives a full English fan translation.
Santa Is Naked And Pissed Off In The First Teaser for Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ Hitting Prime Video In October
From ‘Beastars’ creator Paru Itagaki, the series debuts Oct. 3 in Japan and streams worldwide Oct. 4 on Prime Video, animated by Science Saru.
‘Your Name,’ ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Among 20 Titles Coming To HBO Max Under New GKIDS Licensing Pact
HBO Max signs deal for 20 GKIDS films, from anime milestones to long-lost cult hits, many debuting in 4K or streaming in the U.S.
Crunchyroll Announces Layoffs Amid Global Reorganization
Crunchyroll will undergo another round of layoffs as part of a global restructuring aimed at boosting growth in emerging markets.
Anime Hits New Heights As Crunchyroll Joins Delta’s In-Flight Entertainment
Crunchyroll and Delta partner to stream anime on flights, marking another milestone in anime’s rise from niche fandom to global mainstream.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.
Sony Invests $430M In Bandai Namco To Strengthen Strategic Position In Anime, Games, Merch Sectors
Sony acquires 2.5% of Bandai Namco to expand ties in anime, gaming, and IP, aiming to boost global fan engagement and entertainment synergy.
Pop Culture Shift: Anime’s Expanding Impact On The Western Sports Scene
A ‘Demon Slayer’-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, wider sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.
Gundam Films Get Theatrical: ‘Endless Waltz,’ ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans,’ And ‘Hathaway’ Heading To Cinemas
At its SDCC panel, Bandai Namco revealed theatrical releases, manga, and commemorative content spanning multiple Gundam franchises.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ To Screen At Venice And Toronto, Marking Prestigious Festival Double
Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ will screen at Venice and Toronto ahead of its North American release on December 12.
Japanese Advanced Tickets For ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Sell Out In Minutes
Early ticket sales for ‘Infinity Castle’ sparked nationwide hype, forecasting a potential historic box office run.
‘You Are Already Dead‘: Warner Bros. Japan Drops An Ultra-Violent Trailer For The New ‘Fist Of The North Star’ Adaptation
Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s post-apocalyptic manga is getting a new anime adaptation, coming in 2026.
A Condemned Yakuza And A Sentient Flower Reflect On A Life Poorly Lived In ‘The Last Blossom’ Trailer
Kinoshita’s latest will hit Japanese theaters this fall, with global distribution plans set to be announced soon.
Anime’s Global Takeover: One In Three Consumers Watch Weekly, 150 Million Netflix Subscribers Are Tuning In
Netflix says half of its 300 million users now watch anime, while a Dentsu study found that almost a third of global consumers watch anime at least once a week.
‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Creator Unveils ‘Daemons Of The Shadow Realm’ Adaptation, Crunchyroll To Distribute
Square Enix, Aniplex and Bones are producing Hiromu Arakawa’s adapting of the popular manga. Bones Film is animating.
CD Projekt Red, Studio Trigger Reunite For ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’
Kai Ikarashi, who worked on ‘Edgerunners’ and ‘SSSS.Gridman,’ will make his directorial debut on the series.
New Anime Studio Azuki Partners With Will & Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook To Build The ‘Next Generation Of Anime’
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Inc. partners with NFT-born Studio Azuki to develop original anime IPs and adaptations.
Better Than A Trailer, Toei Drops Dazzling Music Video For ‘ChaO!’ Theme Song
Koda Kumi’s ‘ChaO!’ music video brings the anime’s mermaid love story to life with stunning visuals and heartfelt music from Yasuhiro Aoki’s film.
‘The First Slam Dunk’ Producer Dandelion Animation Studio Adapting Viral Webcomic ‘Eleceed’
Webtoon Entertainment’s Line Digital Frontier teams with Oscar-nominated Dandelion Animation Studio on the adaptation.
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