Yona of the Dawn Creator Requests Overseas Fans Not to Share Final Chapter Images Online
The creator of Yona of the Dawn, Mizuho Kusanagi has issued a public request asking overseas fans not to post images of the manga’s final chapter, addressing an issue that has become increasingly common as the series approaches its conclusion. In a message shared on her official X Account, the mangaka explained that posting images […]
TenSura Season 4 Gets 5 Cours; 2 Consecutive Cours To Be released on April 2026
It is revealed that the Season 4 of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (Japanese Name: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken, Also Known As: TenSura) will have 5 cours (5 parts). The first 2 cours will be released weekly together from April 2026. The official YouTube channel of Bandai Namco Filmworks released the […]
TOHO Expands European Anime Presence With Acquisition of Anime Limited
Japanese entertainment company TOHO Co., Ltd. has announced the acquisition of UK-based anime distributor Anime Limited from PLAION PICTURES, marking a major step in its European expansion. The company has acquired a 100% equity stake, with Anime Limited set to operate as a standalone subsidiary under TOHO Global, TOHO’s overseas business division. Anime Limited founder […]
Yona Of The Dawn Gets Second Season After 10 Years
The famous manga Yona Of The Dawn (Japanese Name: Akatsuki no Yona, Also Known As: Yona: The girl standing in the blush of dawn) is getting a second season. This information is revealed in the magazine, Hana to Yume No. 2 (Hakusensha). The new information about its second season is still unknown. Bookmark our website […]
New Evangelion Short Film Announced For 30th Anniversary Of Evangelion
A brand-new short anime project from the Neon Genisis Evangelion franchise has been officially announced. The new work will premiere as an event-exclusive screening during “EVANGELION: 30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION”, a large-scale festival scheduled to take place from February 21 to 23, 2026, at Yokohama Arena. The newly produced short anime, titled “Evangelion Broadcast […]
SEKIRO Anime Gets Hand-Drawn Treatment: Director Kenichi Kutsuna Explains the Vision Behind This Anime Adaptation
The staff behind the upcoming anime adaptation “Sekiro: No Defeat” recently sat down for a detailed talk program at the 1st Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival on December 13. Director Kenichi Kutsuna, scriptwriter Takuya Sato, and producer Shun Fukutome from studio Qzil.la shared insights about bringing FromSoftware’s beloved action game to life through hand-drawn animation. […]
81 Produce and ElevenLabs Introduce ‘Hybrid Voice Actor’ Concept Through AI Voice Partnership
Major Japanese voice acting agency 81 Produce has announced a business partnership with ElevenLabs Japan. The collaboration aims to address the growing issue of unauthorized AI use of voice actors’ voices while enabling controlled, multilingual global expansion of Japanese content. The partnership was officially announced on December 15, with both companies emphasizing the importance of […]
Ace Of Diamond Act II Season 2 Reveals First Teaser, Visual, Studio Change & April 2026 Debut
The brand-new key visual and first trailer have been released for the upcoming anticipated sports anime Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 (Japanese Name: Diamond No Ace Act II Second Season). It is also revealed that Season 2 of this anime will be released in April 2026. The official X Account of this anime […]
Weekly Shonen Jump Announces Revised Payments and Support System for First-Time Serialized Manga Creators
Weekly Shonen Jump has officially announced revisions to its serialization preparation funds, manuscript fees, and creator support systems, which will come into effect from Summer 2025. The details were shared on December 12 via the magazine’s official channels. According to the announcement, the changes apply to creators who begin their first serialization in Weekly Shonen […]
Crayon Shin-chan 33rd 2D Movie Officially Announced!
The official X Account of Crayon Shin-chan has revealed that this franchise’s 33rd 2D film or 34th Overall film will be set in Akita prefecture. The title of this film is shown as “Eiga Crayon Shin-chan: Kiki Kaikai! Ora no Yokai Vacation” (English Title: Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Strange and Mysterious! My Yokai Vacation). This […]
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle And K-Pop Demon Hunters Are Officially Nominated For 83rd Golden Globes 2026
The 83rd Golden Globes Awards have announced their nominees for Best Animated Motion Picture, and two major titles from the Asian animation industry have secured spots among the finalists: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle and K-Pop Demon Hunters. This year’s category includes six nominees: The recognition marks another significant step in the growing […]
Slam Dunk: Anzai Sensei’s Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura Passes Away at 79
The anime community is grieving today following news that veteran voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura, best known for his role as Coach Anzai (“Anzai-sensei”) in the classic basketball anime Slam Dunk, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 79. The announcement was shared on December 9 via talent agency Arts Vision, confirming that […]
Crunchyroll & HIDIVE Join Global Streaming Alliance to Protect Specialized Content Worldwide
Two of the biggest platforms in anime streaming, Crunchyroll and HIDIVE, have officially joined a newly formed coalition called Beyond Mainstream: A Global Streaming Alliance, uniting with 13 other international specialty streaming services. The initiative was created to protect niche media platforms amid rapidly changing global streaming policies and regulatory pressure affecting the entertainment industry. […]
Fist of the North Star Anime Reveals New Trailer, Staff, And 2026 Debut
The brand new trailer is revealed for the upcoming remake series, “Fist Of The North Star“(Japanese Name: Hokuto No Ken). They have also revealed the cast working on this show, as well as TMS Entertainment and 7 Studio as the animation studio. The official X Account of this anime has revealed 2 new cast members and […]
Shonen Jump Legendary Mangaka’s Original Manuscripts Stolen and Found Being Auctioned Online!
Legendary manga creator Masakazu Katsura, best known for Denei Shojo (Video Girl AI), I”s, ZETMAN, and also Tiger And Bunny (worked as Original Character Design in anime), revealed recently that all his manuscripts for Denei Shojo (Video Girl AI) have been stolen and are being resold on auction sites Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of the […]
29th Detective Conan Film Reveals 30-Second Short Teaser, New Visual And Movie Synopsis
The official trailer has been released for the upcoming previously announced 29th film of the Detective Conan anime franchise, Detective Conan Movie 29: Fallen Angel Of The Highway (Japanese Name: Meitantei Conan Movie 29: Highway no Datenshi). This movie is set to release next year, April 10, 2026. The official X account of this anime released […]
Bunshun: Ashida Mana To Star As Mao Mao In Live Action Of The Apothecary Diaries
Japan’s major media outlet Shukan Bunshun (Weekly Bunshun) has reported that the popular light novel series “The Apothecary Diaries” (Japanese Name: Kusriya No Hitorigoto) is getting a live-action film Adaptation, with actress Mana Ashida (21) reportedly cast in the lead role of Mao Mao. The news was revealed through Bunshun’s digital edition published on December […]
GKids To Release Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline In US Theatres!
The official X account of Gkids has revealed that they will screen Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline in US Cinemas from January 4, 2026, to January 6, 2026. Gkids also released the English-subbed trailer and US version Key Visual for this upcoming film: This film opened in Japan on June 27, […]
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 Movie Wins 50th Hochi Film Awards In Animation Category – Giyu’s Voice Actor Shares His Excitement!
It is revealed that the anime movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Part 1: Akaza Returns (Japanese Name: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie 1: Mugenjou-hen – Akaza Sairai) has won the 50th Hochi Film Awards, surpassing Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc and Scarlet. The voice actor of Giyu Tomioka, Takahiro Sakurai expressed […]
Shueisha Files Trademark for SAKAMOTO DAYS Mission: Rogue Dawn in Japan
Shueisha has filed a new trademark for SAKAMOTODAYS Mission: Rogue Dawn, according to an application published on December 1. The filing was submitted on November 20 in Japan. The registration covers Class 9 and Class 41, categories commonly associated with digital software, game programs, recorded media, and entertainment-related services. The application lists 169 product and […]