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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Yahoo Search Awards Ranking 2025 Top 5 Voice Artist of 2025
The Yahoo Search Awards 2025 have been announced, and their highly anticipated rankings of top voice actors, who have been fan favourites and dominated the search engines throughout 2025, have been revealed. These rankings are based on search volume data collected from January 1st, 2025, to November 1st, 2025. These awards highlight the voice artists […]
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 […]
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX Wins Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2025 In Anime Category Followed By Sakamoto Days, The Apothecary Diaries, And More!
The Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2025, sponsored by LINE Yahoo!, have announced the results for this year’s most rapidly rising search trends, based on the titles that recorded the largest increase in search volume compared to the previous year. In the Anime Category, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX secured the top position, reflecting its strong cultural […]
Popular Actor Kotaro Yoshida Praises Mamoru Hosoda’s “Scarlet” Movie As “Work that should be preserved for future generations”
Veteran Japanese actor Kotaro Yoshida (Known For His Roles As Saito Ichigo In Live Action Osho No Ko), who voices Voltemand in Mamoru Hosoda’s newly released anime film “Scarlet” (Japanese Name: Hateshinaki Scarlet, Also Known As: Endless Scarlet), has shared deep admiration for the director’s creative mastery and the film’s emotional power in a recent […]
Sakanaction’s “Kaijuu” Ranks No.1 in 2025 JOYSOUND Anime Karaoke Chart Followed By Mrs. GREEN APPLE And Kenshi Yonezu
Japan’s major karaoke service JOYSOUND has officially announced the 2025 Annual Karaoke Rankings based on total singing counts nationwide. Among the various categories, the Anime/Game category ranking for 2025 release songs highlights the titles that were most performed in karaoke rooms throughout Japan this year, revealing the strong cultural influence of anime music across all […]
Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, K-Pop Demon Hunters & India’s Mahavatar Narsimha Among 35 Films Eligible for the Oscars
The Academy has officially announced 35 titles eligible for consideration in the Best Animated Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. This year’s lineup brings together some of the biggest global titles. From Japan’s high-impact anime blockbusters like Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man to Korea’s stylish action-comedy K-Pop Demon Hunters, and even India’s own […]
Anime Meets Cricket: Crunchyroll Sponsors South Africa Cricket Team for the upcoming India Tour
Today, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced Crunchyroll, a global leader in anime, as the Associate Team Sponsor to the Proteas Men’s series in India, taking place from 14 November to 19 December. As part of the partnership, Crunchyroll’s branding will prominently feature on the Proteas Men’s team jerseys across all formats: Test, One Day […]
US Publisher Viz Media Reportedly Hit by Major Data Breach: Hackers Claim Access to 250 GB of Corporate Data
In a shocking report by Cybernews, Viz Media, the U.S. publisher behind some of the world’s biggest anime and manga titles such as Naruto, Demon Slayer, Death Note, and Sailor Moon, has reportedly fallen victim to a major cybersecurity breach. According to a detailed report from Cybernews, a hacker group allegedly managed to compromise the […]
Major Japanese Publishers Unite Against Open AI’s Sora AI For Copyright Misuse
The 17 major Japanese publishers, including Kadokawa, Kodansha, Shogakukan, Shueisha, Square Enix, Hakusensha, and others, along with two major associations, such as the Japan Cartoonists Association and The Association of Japanese Animations, have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the growing issue of generative AI and copyright infringement. The statement, released on October […]
A Japanese Company Adopts VoiceCAPTCHA & C2PA Standards to Protect Voice Artists from AI Cloning
AI voice company ElevenLabs Japan has announced a significant step toward ethical AI and content authenticity with its latest security framework, which combines its proprietary VoiceCAPTCHA technology with the C2PA international standard. This new dual-layer protection aims to ensure the traceability and reliability of AI-generated voices, while safeguarding Japan’s voice actor industry and creative culture […]
Kodansha Launches A Service For Overseas Aspiring Manga Creators
Kodansha has officially launched its global manga education platform, KODANSHA MANGA ACADEMY. This platform is designed for aspiring creators outside Japan. Through the site, Kodansha aims to collaborate with creators from around the world, building a new future for manga together. The company expressed its goal to support international talents by connecting them directly with […]
Sony Acquires 2.5% of Bandai Namco in $464M Deal to Expand Anime Collaboration
In a major move for the anime industry, Sony has acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco for approximately ¥68 billion (USD $464 million). Alongside the investment, both companies have signed a strategic partnership focused on expanding the global fanbase of anime and manga and developing new emotionally engaging entertainment experiences. Aims to Maximize IP […]