Football Player Daichi Kamada Just Recreated One of Ao Ashi’s Most Iconic Goals in the FIFA World Cup
Japan’s 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gave fans plenty to celebrate, but one particular goal has sparked an unexpected discussion among anime and manga fans in japan. Shortly after the match, social media users began comparing Daichi Kamada’s opening goal to one of the most memorable moments from the famous […]
Kadokawa Under Investigation Again as Over 100 Freelancers Allegedly Worked Without Proper Contracts
Kadokawa is once again facing action from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission. According to reports from Japanese media, the Commission has decided to issue a recommendation to Kadokawa over suspected violations of Japan’s Freelancers Protection Act after the publisher allegedly failed to provide required transaction terms to more than 100 freelancers involved in magazine production. The […]
Cartoon Network Attacks People, “If You Don’t Support the LGBTQ+ Community, You’re Not a True Cartoon Network Kid”
Cartoon Network’s official social media accounts are going viral after the company directly responded to critics of its Pride Month posts with a series of blunt replies instead of the usual corporate silence. The discussion began after Cartoon Network shared Pride Month artwork on Instagram featuring Gumball Watterson alongside the caption, “Love is beautiful. Now, […]
Clannad Publisher Visual Arts Confirms Major Data Breach, An Unreleased Game & Over 13,000 Records Potentially Leaked
Visual Arts, the company behind the legendary visual novel brand Key and titles such as Clannad, Air, and Kanon, has confirmed a major data breach that may have exposed thousands of records containing personal and corporate information. In an official notice published on June 4, the company revealed that an unauthorized third party gained access […]
Over Half Of Japanese GenZ Don’t Know About Haruhi Suzumiya: Survey Finds
A recent survey by Trill has found that 54% of Japanese teenagers aged 15 to 19 are unfamiliar with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Japanese Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu), one of the most influential anime series of the 2000s. The survey, conducted on May 8, 2026, highlights a clear generational divide nearly two decades […]
Man Who Leaked The Unreleased Avatar: The Last Airbender Film Got Arrested in Singapore
A 26-year-old man in Singapore has been arrested for allegedly leaking an unreleased Avatar film after gaining unauthorized access to a media server. According to police, a report was filed on April 16 after clips from an unreleased animated film began circulating across social media platforms. Authorities moved quickly on the case, identifying and arresting […]
Is Crunchyroll Banned in Japan? Why It’s Blocked & What It Means
Crunchyroll is once again at the centre of controversy, but this time not directly because of the alleged data breach. Crunchyroll is banned in Japan or more precisely, it is geoblocked, meaning Japanese users cannot access it. While this has been the case for years, a large wave of international anime fans only recently discovered […]
Crunchyroll’s Allegedly Stolen 1.2 million User Data Has Been Reportedly Sold To A Single User
The alleged Crunchyroll data breach may have taken a serious turn, as new claims suggest that a portion of the stolen data has already been sold. According to recent Cyber Security news, around 1.2 million user records from a dataset of roughly 2 million were reportedly purchased by a single buyer. This comes shortly after […]
Crunchyroll Breached via Outsourcing Partner in India, 100 GB User Data Allegedly Exfiltrated
A threat actor has allegedly exfiltrated approximately 100 GB of personally identifiable information (PII) from Crunchyroll, the Sony-owned anime streaming platform, after gaining access through a compromised employee at its outsourcing partner, Telus. The breach is reported to have occurred on March 12, 2026, but has not been publicly acknowledged by Crunchyroll at the time […]
“But if everything becomes adaptations, Japanese anime will be over,” says Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi During An Interview Of His Latest Film
The feature-length anime film “L’etoile de Paris en Fleur” (English Translation: The Star of Paris in Bloom) released on March 13, follows two young girls from Japan who travel to Paris in the early 20th century to pursue their dreams. The film is a completely original work with no source material, directed by Goro Taniguchi, […]
Hayao Miyazaki Still Wants to Make Movies at 85, Says Producer Toshio Suzuki
Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Age 85) has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. At a Studio Ghibli press event held on March 17 in Tokyo, producer Toshio Suzuki shared an update on Miyazaki’s current condition, revealing that the veteran director remains highly active. “He’s already 85, but he still wants to make movies.” Suzuki […]
Gachiakuta’s Mangaka Kei Urana Speaks Out Against Toxic Fan Reactions
The creator of Gachiakuta, Kei Urana, has spoken out against fans repeatedly pushing unofficial interpretations of the series, saying she will reject settings that contradict the story’s canon. Urana recently shared a message on her Instagram story addressing ongoing interactions with fans who present their own interpretations of the series’ world and characters. In the […]
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 […]