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 […]
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 […]