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 […]
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 […]
KADOKAWA Forces YouTube to Unmask 3 South Korean Anime Recap Creators
KADOKAWA has won a court ruling that could have major implications for anime recap and commentary channels on YouTube. A California federal court has ordered YouTube to reveal the identities of three South Korean creators behind popular anime recap channels after rejecting their attempt to block a DMCA subpoena issued at KADOKAWA’s request. The creators […]
Japan’s Major Intellectual Disability Support Group Raises Concerns Over Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime
he controversy surrounding the upcoming Mii-chan and Yamada-san anime has taken another turn after a nationwide organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families published a formal statement raising concerns about the adaptation. The National Association of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (全国手をつなぐ育成会連合会) published its written opinion on August 19, addressing […]
Crunchyroll Removes Physical Manga, Light Novels and Most Blu-rays From Its New Store
Crunchyroll has quietly rolled out its brand-new online store, and fans immediately noticed something was missing. The refreshed storefront has completely removed physical manga, light novels, manhwa, and danmei from sale, while also dramatically reducing its anime Blu-ray and DVD catalog. The changes arrived alongside Crunchyroll’s transition to its new members-only shopping experience, raising fresh […]
Hong Kong Bans ‘Chainsmoker Cat’ Anime From Streaming Platform Over Smoking Ad Laws
Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) has been removed from distribution in Hong Kong after the anime was flagged over its heavy depiction of smoking. The decision came after Hong Kong’s Department of Health reportedly determined that the series’ smoking-related content could violate the city’s regulations concerning the promotion and advertising of tobacco products. The anime’s unusual […]
Japan Wants a Unified Manga Platform Like Netflix, But Publishers Aren’t Convinced
Japan’s manga industry has a platform problem. There are now hundreds of different apps and services where readers can buy or read manga, with publishers increasingly building their own digital platforms for both Japanese and overseas audiences. And while that gives companies more control over their own manga catalogs, it can also make the experience […]
Crunchyroll Is Taking South Korea Seriously With Its Fully Localized Anime Platform
The anime streaming platform, Crunchyroll is already building out a Korean-localized version of its service ahead of its planned October 2026 launch, giving us our first real look at how Crunchyroll intends to approach the South Korean market. And honestly, it looks like Crunchyroll is taking this one pretty seriously. The platform is already showing […]
Three Legendary Shojo Manga Artists to Be Celebrated at Major Tokyo Exhibition
Shojo manga has come a long way from the days when the genre was mainly associated with romance and school stories. Three manga artists in particular helped push those boundaries: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato. Now, their careers, artwork, and lasting impact on shojo manga will be brought together at a major exhibition […]
Japan’s Webtoon Platform comico to Shut Down in January 2027
comico, one of Japan’s established digital manga and webtoon platforms, is shutting down. The platform announced on August 17, 2026, that it will end its entire service on January 6, 2027, at 11:59 PM JST, bringing an end to comico’s years-long run as a destination for digital manga and webcomics in Japan. The announcement was […]
TV Tokyo Reveals Naruto, BLEACH, and Black Clover Will Lead Its Future Growth Strategy
TV Tokyo Holdings has outlined its future anime business strategy, identifying Naruto, BLEACH, and Black Clover as key franchises that will drive the company’s global growth in the coming years. The plans were revealed as part of the company’s first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, highlighting how some of anime’s biggest […]
JJK and Evangelion Star Megumi Ogata Says She’s “Heartbroken” Over AI Voice Cloning as Japan Moves Toward New Voice Rights Guidelines
Megumi Ogata, the acclaimed voice actress behind Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and several other iconic anime characters, has spoken out against the growing misuse of AI-generated voices, calling the unauthorized cloning of voice actors’ performances “heartbreaking.” Her comments come as Japan takes a significant step toward strengthening […]
Japan Arrests Alleged First Uploader Behind Major Anime Torrent Site Nyaa in Landmark Anti-Piracy Case
Japanese authorities have arrested a man accused of acting as the “First Uploader” (Seeder) behind pirated content distributed through Nyaa (nyaa.si), one of the world’s largest torrent indexes for anime, manga, games, and other Japanese media. The arrest, announced by Japanese anti-piracy organization CODA, is being described as a landmark case in the fight against […]
Japan’s Developmental Disabilities Association Says It Negotiated Expert Supervision for Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime Adaptation
The controversy surrounding the upcoming Mii-chan and Yamada-san anime adaptation has taken another turn after Tomoko Katsuyama, founder and secretary-general of Japan’s Developmental Disabilities Association, publicly clarified the organization’s role and revealed that she negotiated for expert supervision and staff training to be included in the anime. Her comments come after a response attributed to […]
Kenshi Yonezu Reveals Naruto Inspired His Childhood Dream of Becoming a Manga Artist Before He Chose Music Instead
Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan’s most celebrated musicians and the artist behind theme songs for numerous anime, has revealed that Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto was the first Weekly Shonen Jump manga he ever read and the series that inspired him to dream of becoming a manga artist before ultimately leading him toward a career in music. […]
Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime Faces Growing Backlash Over Sensitive Portrayal of Disability; Production Committee Responds
The newly announced Mii-chan and Yamada-san anime has become one of the most controversial anime projects announced this year, with widespread criticism emerging online just days after its 2027 adaptation was revealed. While the anime adaptation was initially announced alongside a teaser promotional video and commemorative illustration by manga creator Nene Azuki, the conversation quickly […]
NIPPON SANGOKU Creator Deactivates Their X Account After Asking Fans Not to Share Sexually Explicit BL Fanworks Directly
The creator of NIPPON SANGOKU, Ikka Matsuki, has deactivated their official X account following a series of posts discussing fan interpretations of the manga and asking readers not to directly share sexually explicit fanworks featuring characters from the series. Before deactivating the account, Matsuki apologized for using emotional language, clarified that they appreciated fan art, […]