Bocchi the Rock’s Screenwriter Erika Yoshida Says Steven Universe Could “Make the World More Peaceful”
Japanese screenwriter Erika Yoshida, known for her work on Bocchi the Rock! and Tiger & Bunny, recently shared her admiration for Steven Universe, calling it a series she believes everyone should watch. Speaking in a recent interview, Yoshida said the show left such a strong impression on her that she believes it could even help […]
Studio Khara Accidentally Leaked Evangelion’s 30th Anniversary Short Anime; Issues Apology And Now Streaming On Youtube
Previously, at the event EVANGELION: 30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION, a short anime series was released celebrating the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion. After the screening, the camera-recorded footage of this exclusive short anime has started surfacing online. Fans around the globe started sharing the pirated version of this film on social media platforms. […]
Manga Reading Platform comici MANGA Launches in 12 Countries Featuring Titles Like The Ancient Magus’ Bride And More
Leading Japanese data science company, comici has today announced in English the launch of its new overseas manga platform, “comici MANGA“, which launched in 12 countries inlcuding USA, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Indonesia. This platform brings together an initial 5 manga labels to deliver the storytelling of […]
Twin Engine Acquires Studio NUT, the Studio Behind “Saga of Tanya the Evil”
Twin Engine, an animation planning and production company, has acquired shares in Animation Studio NUT, the animation studio known for Saga of Tanya the Evil. NUT is now officially part of Twin Engine’s group of companies. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Takuya Tsunoki, a co-founder and producer at Twin Engine, […]
AnimeJapan 2026 Announced The Results For Top 10 Manga We Want To See Animated
The official website of AnimeJapan announced the results of the 9th edition of the “Manga We Want to See Animated” Ranking poll. Altogether 222,758 votes were cast in the 9th edition of the ‘Manga We Want to See Animated‘ poll. Check out these top 10 winners and the comments by their authors for this year: […]
‘Joujin Kamen’ Manga Got Cancelled After Author’s Sexual Assault Case Confirmed in Court
Shogakukan’s Manga One has cancelled the manga Joujin Kamen after it was revealed that its original author, writing under a pen name, is the same individual previously arrested and fined in a sexual assault case involving a high school student. The controversy escalated following a February 20, 2026, ruling by the Sapporo District Court ordering […]
AniMela 2026 concluded its third edition at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, after three days dedicated to empowering emerging artists and strengthening India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
Bringing together students, independent filmmakers, studios, mentors, and international collaborators, the festival created an inclusive platform for dialogue and discovery across animation, gaming, comics, and immersive media. The South Asia Shorts Competition and South Asia Student Shorts Competition provided significant visibility to new voices from across the region. Immersive experiences were central to this year’s […]
TMS Entertainment to Absorb and Merge Telecom Animation Film
Animation Studio TMS Entertainment will absorb and merge its subsidiary Telecom Animation Film, according to an official merger notice published in Japan’s government gazette on February 16. Under the merger, TMS will inherit all rights and obligations of Telecom Animation Film, and Telecom will be dissolved. Telecom Animation Film was established in 1975 and has […]
ABC Animation Establishes Chinese Subsidiary to Directly Expand Its Anime Business in China
ABC Animation, a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, has established a new local company in Shanghai, China. The entity, officially named Aimanxi (Shanghai) Cultural Media Co., Ltd., was set up in January 2026 as part of the company’s push to strengthen its global anime strategy. With this move, ABC Animation will directly manage events, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Naruto-Themed “Konoha Land” to Open in France in 2026
A large-scale Naruto-themed immersive area titled “NARUTO – Konoha Land” has been officially announced for a 2026 opening at Parc Spirou Provence in southern France. The project will recreate the Hidden Leaf Village from NARUTO across a 1.5-hectare dedicated zone, offering original attractions and detailed locations inspired directly by the series. Two major rides have […]
Bunshun: At 78, Fist of the North Star Creator Buronson Is Still Writing New Stories Despite “no publisher wants to use them”
Fist of the North Star (Hokuto No Ken) creator Buronson (Yoshiyuki Okamura) has spoken candidly about his current life as a manga original author, revealing that despite his legendary status, he no longer receives offers from publishers and now personally submits manuscripts in hopes of getting serialized again. Buronson, now 78, is best known as […]