Make Heroine wo Katasetai!! Manga Serialization Ends After Creators Claim Breakdown in Trust With Publisher
The creators of Make Heroine wo Katasetai!! (English name: I Want the Losing Heroine to Win!!) have announced that the manga’s serialization on Akita Shoten’s Champion Cross will end immediately, with publication of the series also coming to a halt. In a joint statement released by original creator Michiru Nakayama and artist Tatsuwaipu, the pair […]
WIT Studio & Production I.G Parent Reports $8.2 Million Animation Loss Despite Having Higher Revenue
IG Port, the parent company of Production I.G, WIT Studio, Signal.MD and Mag Garden, has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended May 2026, reporting a significant decline in profit despite continuing work on major anime projects such as THE ONE PIECE, Haikyu!! VS The Little Giant, and Kaiju No. 8: Narumi’s Days […]
ADN Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing Unconfirmed Dandadan Season 3 Release Date
Animation Digital Network (ADN) has apologized after mistakenly posting an unconfirmed release window for Dandadan Season 3, briefly stating that the anime would premiere in January 2027 before deleting the announcement. The French anime streaming service later clarified that the information was published in error and that no official release date has been announced for […]
Ao Ashi Season 2 Collaborates With Japan Sports Agency to Inspire Young Athletes!
Ahead of its highly anticipated return, Ao Ashi Season 2 has announced a special collaboration with Japan’s Sports Agency (Japan Sports Agency / スポーツ庁), celebrating the values of perseverance and personal growth through sports. Alongside the announcement, a brand-new collaboration poster featuring the anime’s main visual has also been released: The collaboration was announced through […]
Crunchyroll Officially Launches in Taiwan, Continuing Its Expansion Across Asia
Crunchyroll has officially launched its localized service in Taiwan, marking another major step in the anime streaming platform’s expansion across Asia. The company has also launched official Crunchyroll Taiwan social media accounts, including a dedicated Instagram page, signaling the start of its localized presence in the region after previously announcing its expansion plans earlier this […]
Yani Neko Voice Actor Toru Inada’s Cosplay Goes Viral for Looking “Too Real”
The latest issue of Weekly Young Magazine has surprised fans with a unique cosplay collaboration featuring the cast of the TV anime Yani Neko. While model and cosplayer Kokoro Shinozaki appeared as the series’ protagonist, it was veteran voice actor Toru Inada who stole the spotlight after cosplaying the very character he voices. Following the […]
Veteran Animator Says She Accepts Losing Her Job to AI as Anime Industry Faces Major Shift
Japan’s anime industry is standing at a crossroads as artificial intelligence begins making its way into animation production. While studios continue to deal with labor shortages, rising production demands, and copyright concerns, a new television report has revealed that many companies are already preparing for an AI-assisted future, even if the topic remains highly controversial. […]
Oyasumi Punpun Creator Inio Asano Says AI Restrictions Are One Reason His Manga Went on Hiatus
Goodnight Punpun creator Inio Asano has opened up about why his manga Mujina Into the Deep is currently on hiatus, revealing that the manga industry’s cautious stance toward generative AI is one of the factors behind the decision. The acclaimed manga artist recently appeared on WEEKLY OCHIAI, a talk show hosted by Japanese media artist […]
Japan Government Moves to Protect Voice Actors From AI Voice Cloning
The rapid rise of generative AI has opened up new possibilities for creators, but it has also raised growing concerns about the unauthorized use of people’s voices. Now, Japan is taking a major step toward protecting voice actors, singers, and public figures from AI voice cloning. Japan’s Ministry of Justice has released a draft guideline […]
Asuka’s Voice Actress Recalls When Japanese TV Mocked Anime Fans and Voice Actors
Being an anime fan today is completely different from what it was decades ago. Anime has become one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports, voice actors regularly appear on television, and millions of fans proudly share their collections, cosplay, and conventions online. But according to legendary voice actress Yuko Miyamura, that wasn’t always the case. Yuko […]
Wit Studio’s President Announces New Anime Awards That Rival the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
A brand-new anime awards event is coming to Japan, and it could become one of the biggest competitors to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) has officially announced TOKYO ANIME NEXT, a new large-scale anime event that will be held from October 30 to November 2, 2026, with Ikebukuro, Tokyo serving […]
Japanese People Are Throwing Away Manga Just to Get Some Free Cards; Police Called at Bookstores
What was supposed to be one of Japan’s biggest annual manga celebrations has quickly turned into one of the strangest controversies of the year. Shueisha’s Natsucomi 2026 campaign, which rewards customers with exclusive metallic collectible cards when purchasing participating manga, has sparked widespread scalping, abandoned manga, police intervention, and bookstores cancelling the promotion altogether after […]
ONE PIECE Opens First Official Mugiwara Store in the United States This Fall
ONE PIECE fans in North America will soon have a new destination to visit. Toei Animation has officially announced that the ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE, the franchise’s official merchandise store, will open its first-ever location in the United States during Fall 2026. The new store, named ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE Los Angeles, will be located […]
Japan Is Turning an Entire Building Into a Weekly Manga Magazine Before It Gets Demolished
A movie theater building in Yokohama, Japan is receiving one final farewell in a way that manga fans have probably never seen before. Sotetsu Movil, a landmark movie theater building near Yokohama Station that is scheduled to permanently close on September 30, 2026, has launched a one-of-a-kind project called “Weekly Movil: Mubii’s Great Adventure” (Shuukan […]
Kodansha Apologizes to Cells at Work! Manga Creator After Her Public Statements
Just days after Cells at Work! creator Akane Shimizu publicly shared her experiences regarding her working environment during the manga’s serialization, publisher Kodansha has released an official apology acknowledging editorial management failures and shortcomings in its support system. In a statement published on its official website, Kodansha apologized for failing to properly address multiple requests […]
Shueisha Will End Marvel Manga Publishing Agreement With Disney Japan This September
Japanese publisher Shueisha has officially announced that it will end its publishing agreement with Walt Disney Japan for Marvel character manga adaptations on September 30, 2026. According to the announcement released on July 1, the agreement covering Marvel character comic adaptations between the two companies will conclude at the end of September. As a result, […]
MAPPA CEO Says Chainsaw Man Was Worth 100% Independent Investment, Profits Will Be Reinvested Into Creators
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka has opened up about the studio’s decision to fully finance Chainsaw Man, explaining why the anime became the company’s first major project to receive 100% independent funding instead of being produced through a traditional production committee. In an interview published by Bungeishunju Plus, Otsuka reflected on MAPPA’s business strategy, the risks […]
Cells at Work! Creator Akane Shimizu Says She Was Discouraged From Going to Court Over Sexual Victimization Case
Akane Shimizu, the creator of Cells at Work! (Hataraku Saibou), has shared another personal statement regarding the abuse and legal issues she previously revealed, saying she has been discouraged from taking her case to court because of concerns that it could affect her manga. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Shimizu explained that […]
My Dress-Up Darling Studio CloverWorks Reports ¥38 Million Annual Loss in Latest Financial Results
CloverWorks, the acclaimed animation studio behind hit anime such as My Dress-Up Darling, Bocchi the Rock!, WIND BREAKER, Horimiya, and The Fragrant Flowers Bloom With Dignity, has reported a net loss of ¥38 million for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The financial results were published on June 29 through Japan’s official government gazette (Kanpō), […]
Ado Signs With Agency Behind Bruno Mars and Billie Eilish to Expand Global Career
Japanese singer Ado has announced a major step in her global career by signing an agency agreement with WME (William Morris Endeavor), one of the world’s largest entertainment agencies. The announcement was made through Ado’s official staff account, which confirmed that WME will represent the singer in all territories outside Japan. The official statement reads: […]