pixivFANBOX Suspends Japanese Manga And Fiction Over Payment Processor Concerns
pixivFANBOX has begun suspending a number of creators’ posts after citing concerns raised by its payment processor, with Japanese artists reporting that works involving fictional sexual or violent themes are being taken offline, including some posts uploaded years ago. The sudden wave of suspensions has sparked criticism from creators, particularly because some reports suggest that […]
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 has been nominated for the 54th International Emmy Awards
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17–26, the anime anthology adapting eight one-shot manga stories by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, has been nominated for the 54th International Emmy Awards in the Short-Form Series category. The nomination was announced on September 23, 2026, with the official ceremony scheduled to take place on November 23 in New York City. The […]
Bibury Animation Studios CEO Says Anime Industry Working Conditions Have Improved, But Challenges Remain
Motoki Tanaka, the founder and CEO of Bibury Animation Studios, has addressed people considering a career in the anime industry, claiming that working conditions and compensation have improved considerably in recent years. Tanaka, also known by his alias Tensho, shared his thoughts on X, discussing improvements in salaries, payment practices, overtime and the changing perception […]
BEASTARS Will Make History As The First Anime To Air On Animal Planet Japan
BEASTARS is making an unexpected television debut in Japan, as the anime’s first season is set to become the first anime ever broadcast on Animal Planet Japan. The announcement was made through the official BEASTARS X account, revealing that the first season will begin airing on the channel this October. BEASTARS Season 1 will premiere […]
Why Many Popular Manga Never Get Anime Adaptations, According To An Anime Producer
Why do some manga become anime almost immediately, while other popular series never receive an adaptation? According to anime producer Yusuke Onuki, the answer often has less to do with how good or popular a manga is and more to do with the business structure behind modern anime production. Onuki, president of Bushiroad Move and […]
The Apothecary Diaries Author’s The Failure at God School Gets TV Anime Adaptation
Kamisama School no Ochikobore (English Name: The Failure at God School), the supernatural school drama written by Natsu Hyuga, the author of The Apothecary Diaries, is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. The announcement came on September 17, 2026, alongside the release of the anime’s first teaser visual. Manga artist Modomu Akagawara and original author […]
Next Manga Awards 2026 Reveals Top 10 Winners In Web Manga Category
The Next Manga Awards 2026 (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho 2026) has revealed the winners of its Web Manga Category, highlighting the online manga series that readers believe have the potential to become the next major hits. The results were announced on September 16, 2026, during the awards ceremony for the 12th edition of the […]
Next Manga Awards 2026 Reveals Top 10 Winners In Physical Manga Category
The results of the Next Manga Awards 2026 (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho 2026) are officially here, revealing some of Japan’s most promising rising manga series. The winners were announced during an awards ceremony held on September 16, 2026, marking the 12th edition of the annual manga awards. This year’s competition received a massive 7,952 […]
Hello Kitty Jumps To Burger King In Yet Another Fast Food Anime Collab Across the US
Hello Kitty is reportedly heading to Burger King for another major fast-food collaboration in the United States, with a new collection of blind-box toys featuring several popular Sanrio characters. Leaked promotional materials shared by food news account MNMTwinz appear to reveal Burger King’s upcoming Hello Kitty and Friends collection, which is expected to feature six […]
Jujutsu Kaisen Gyu-Kaku Collaboration Hit By Scandal As Employees Open And Reseal Bonus Cards
The ongoing Jujutsu Kaisen × Gyu-Kaku collaboration in Japan has been hit by an employee misconduct scandal after several promotional bonus cards were opened and resealed before being handed to customers. Reins International, the company operating the Japanese yakiniku restaurant chain Gyu-Kaku, apologized on September 16 after confirming that store employees had improperly handled the […]
Sinners Star Michael B. Jordan Says He Has Multiple Anime Projects In Development
Michael B. Jordan may be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but his next big creative obsession could be anime. The Sinners star has revealed that he currently has multiple anime-related projects in the early stages of development, and he even joked that he could walk away from Hollywood filmmaking and spend the rest of his […]
Crunchyroll Invests ¥917 Million In Link-U To Expand Its Manga Business Worldwide
Crunchyroll is taking its manga business to the next level. The global anime streaming giant has announced an investment in Link-U Group, a Japanese company specializing in digital content distribution systems, as part of its strategy to expand its manga business overseas. As part of the deal, Crunchyroll Japan will subscribe to all newly issued […]
Alya and Nagatoro’s Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Targeted With Kidnapping And Murder Threats
A serious safety incident involving popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka has been reported, after her agency received multiple emails containing specific threats against her life. Uesaka’s agency, Voice Kit, announced on September 14 that it had received several extremely malicious emails threatening to cause harm to the voice actress. The agency immediately treated the matter […]
Japan Autism Society Raises Strong Concerns Over Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime Adaptation
The controversy surrounding Mii-chan and Yamada-san (Japanese Name: Mii-chan to Yamada-san) has taken another turn, as the Japan Autism Society has officially published an opinion statement expressing strong concerns about the upcoming anime adaptation. The organization published the statement on September 9, 2026, following a similar opinion previously released by the National Association of Parents […]
The Apothecary Diaries Live-Action Series Confirmed For 2028 With Mana Ashida As Maomao
Nine months after a report claimed that The Apothecary Diaries was getting a live-action adaptation with Mana Ashida as Maomao, the news has finally been officially confirmed. Prime Video has officially announced a live-action series adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries (Japanese Name: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), with Ashida set to play the series’ main character, Maomao: […]
Nippon Sangoku Season 2 Officially Announced!
Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations Of The Crimson Sun is officially returning with a second season. The anime has received a Season 2 announcement along with a brand-new promotional video, giving fans their first look at what is coming next in this post-apocalyptic political drama. However, the production team has not revealed a release date […]
Ao Ashi Season 2 Releases New Trailer Featuring Theme Songs
The upcoming anime series, Ao Ashi Season 2, has released the brand new trailer. Season 2 of Ao Ashi is set to premiere on October 4, 2026. As previously announced, the animation studio has changed to TMS Entertainment. The YouTube channel of ShoPro has released its new trailer: The PV features the continuation of the […]
MANGA MIRAI Is Shutting Down After Less Than Two Years, Purchased Manga Will Move to MangaPlaza
NTT Docomo has announced that its U.S.-based digital manga service MANGA MIRAI will shut down later this year, ending the platform’s run less than two years after its launch. The service, which offers Japanese manga translated into English for readers in the United States, officially launched in March 2025. During its operation, MANGA MIRAI built […]
James Gunn, Guillermo del Toro and Japan’s Anime Heavyweights to Meet at Crunchyroll’s Anime Future Forum
Crunchyroll is bringing together some of the biggest names from the anime, manga and Hollywood industries for its first-ever Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum, an invitation-only industry summit focused on where the anime industry is heading next. The event will take place on October 7, 2026, in New York, just one day before New York Comic […]
Tokyo Revengers Season 4: War of the Three Titans Reveals New Key Visual and Trailer Ahead of October Premiere
Season 4 of Tokyo Revengers is getting closer, and the anime has revealed plenty of new details ahead of its return. The Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans arc has released a new key visual and fourth promotional video, giving fans a fresh look at Takemichi and Mikey as the story moves toward its […]