TV Asahi HD Reveals New Midterm Plan Aiming to Double Anime Output by 2029
TV Asahi Holdings announced its new four-year management strategy, “START UP TV ASAHI!! MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026–2029,” outlining ambitious growth targets ahead of its 70th anniversary in 2029, with anime positioned at the centre of that expansion. The plan, revealed on February 12, sets aggressive financial goals and makes it clear that anime will play a […]
KADOKAWA’s Anime Division Falls Into Loss as Publishing Profit Drops 90%
Japanese media giant KADOKAWA has reported a sharp decline in profits for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with its publishing business posting a staggering 90% drop in profit and its anime division falling into an operating loss. The company released its consolidated earnings on February 12, revealing a significant year-on-year […]
Terminator Zero Anime Cancelled After One Season, Creator Mattson Tomlin Confirms
Anime, Terminator Zero has officially been cancelled after one season, according to series creator Mattson Tomlin. The confirmation came directly from Tomlin on his official X account after a fan asked about the show’s status. “It was cancelled. The critical and audience reception to it was tremendous, but at the end of the day not […]
To You In The Beyond Novel Gets Anime Film Adaptation
It is announced that the manga “To You in the Beyond” (Japanese Name: Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e, Also Known As: Dokokimi) is getting an anime movie adaptation. This movie will be animated by TMS Entertainment and Studio 6. This movie is set to release in Japanese Cinemas on October 9. […]
Dorohedoro Season 2 Anime Reveals New Key Visual And April 1 Debut
The official Website of Upcoming TV Anime Dorohedoro Season 2, which is based on the original manga by Hayashida Q has released a brand-new key visual. It is revealed that Season 2 of Dorohedoro will be released in 1 April 2025. The official website of this anime released its new key visual: Director Yuichiro Hayashi […]
Popular Indian Film, “RRR” by S.S. Rajamouli Can Get An Anime Adaptation
Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has revealed that his global blockbuster RRR, featuring Ram Charan and JR NTR, is heading toward an anime adaptation, with discussions already underway involving animation studios in Japan. Speaking in a recent interview with Polygon, Rajamouli confirmed that conversations are actively happening, though nothing has been finalized yet. “We have been […]
Aniplex Acquired Mushoku Tensei and DanMachi’s Production Company Egg Firm
Sony-owned Aniplex has acquired fellow anime production company EGG FIRM for an undisclosed sum, making EGG FIRM a wholly owned subsidiary of Aniplex. The acquisition places the production know-how behind major anime titles such as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, DanMachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), Ruri Rocks, and […]
Pokémon Cancels Card Game Event at Yasukuni Shrine After Backlash From China
A Pokémon Trading Card Game event scheduled to take place at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo has been cancelled following strong backlash from China. The event, which was organised by a certified third party and promoted through an official Pokémon platform, was due to be held on Saturday near Japan’s Imperial Palace. However, after criticism […]
Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo To Star In Live Action Mobile Suit Gundam Movie
Netflix is reportedly set to become the distributor for Legendary Entertainment’s long-in-development live-action Mobile Suit Gundam movie, according to sources cited by Deadline. The project is said to star Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, with filmmaker Jim Mickle attached to direct. Neither Netflix nor Legendary has officially commented on the report. Project Development and Creative […]
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Gets ScreenX and Ultra4DX Screenings In Japan Starting Feb 20
It is revealed that the popular anime film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Part 1: Akaza Returns (Japanese Title: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie 1: Mugenjou-hen – Akaza Sairai) is getting a ScreenX and Ultra4DX release in Japan starting February 20, 2026. The official YouTube channel of Aniplex revealed the screening announcement trailer: […]
Operator of World’s Largest Manga Piracy Network Faces Criminal Investigation in China; Costs $5.2 Billion To Manga Industry
Chinese authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the operator of one of the biggest manga-manhwa piracy website BATO.TO, following coordinated complaints from Japanese publishers and international anti-piracy organisations. According to the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), the Shanghai Public Security Bureau searched the residence of a man living in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region […]
BEASTARS Final Season Part 2 Will Be Released On March 2026
The official Netflix Japan account has released the new key visual and trailer for Part 2 of “BEASTARS Final Season,” based on the original manga by Paru Itagaki. As previously announced, the Final Season will be released in 2 parts, with Part 1 released in December 2024 and Part 2 set to release in March 2026: […]
Netflix To Stream Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow Anime On July 2026
Announced back in 2018, TV anime Sparks Of Tomorrow (Japanese Title: Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika, Synonyms: 20th Century Electricity Catalog) by Kyoto Animation is finally releasing in July 2026. It is announced that this series will be streaming exclusively on Netflix. Netflix has released a brand new key visual for this anime: The key […]
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Faces Major Backlash In Japan – “Overseas Fans only care about fights: ‘Amazing animation!’ ‘Insane aura!'” They Says
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has sparked unexpected controversy in Japan. Episode 4 of the Culling Game arc, despite receiving massive praise overseas, has triggered criticism among Japanese fans, who have labeled the episode as “over-animated” and questioned its extremely high IMDb rating. One X (formerly Twitter) user expressed disappointment not just with the episode, but […]
Chinese Studio Working On The One Piece Remake Shared BTS Work Featuring Designs Of Buggy And Cabaji
One Chinese studio, which seems to be working on a remake of the popular shounen manga One Piece titled “The One Piece“, has shared its behind-the-scenes work on the anime. Apparently, Japanese studios outsource some animation projects to studios located in South Korea and China, and this studio was one of them. China’s government-backed media […]
Netflix and MAPPA Announce Expanded Collaboration on New Anime Projects
Netflix has entered into an expanded strategic partnership with MAPPA Co., Ltd., the animation studio behind major hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. The collaboration aims to create new anime projects with a global vision, covering everything from story development to merchandise. As part of the deal, Netflix will exclusively stream a lineup of […]
Ascendance Of A Bookworm Season 4 To Release On April 4: New Key Visual And Trailer Is Released
It is officially revealed that Season 4 of Ascendance of a Bookworm, titled Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, will be released on April 4, 2026, with 2 consecutive cours. The official X account of this TV anime has released its brand new key visual, and the official YouTube channel of YTV […]
Studio Ufotable At The Astra Awards: “We will continue to work with our HAND-DRAWN artists, our writers, our voice actors, and the talent”
At The Astra Awards, which took place on January 9, 2026, at the Sofitel Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, studio Ufotable, the creators of Demon Slayer, were asked about how AI will eventually impact the anime. In response, the creators of Demon Slayer stated that they will continue to work on their talent, including […]
Blue Box Season 2 Reveals New Key Visual
The brand new key visual has been released for the upcoming second season of Blue Box (Japanese Name: Ao No Hako). This new key visual is drawn by illustrator Rei Kato. As previously announced, Blue Box Season 2 will release in October 2026 (Fall 2026). The official X Account of this anime released a new […]
Why Japanese Anime Has Found Lasting Success in India, According to TV Asahi
Japanese anime has taken the world by storm, and India is no exception. In September 2024, the capital city of New Delhi hosted “Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!!” (MMAJ), the first major event dedicated to promoting Japanese anime to Indian consumers. The event returned for a second run in September 2025, where the latest Crayon Shin-chan […]