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 […]
Taika Waititi’s ‘Akira’ Live-Action Movie Is No Longer Happening
After more than 20 years in Hollywood limbo, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of Akira is officially off the table at Warner Bros. The movie rights have now reverted back to Kodansha, the Japanese publisher behind Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary cyberpunk manga. Originally announced back in 2002, Akira has seen countless directors, writers, and producers come and […]
The 100 Girlfriends Anime Recieved Guinness World Record For Rentaro’s Love Speech
The official X Account of TV anime “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You” (Japanese Name: Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo, Synonym: Hyakkano) which is based on the original manga by Nakamura Rikito and Nozawa Yukiko, has revealed that this anime is officially certified by the Guinness […]
WIT Studio, Production I.G, & Contrail to Animate Jump+ One-Shots in New Anniversary Project
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Shonen Jump+, a brand-new anime adaptation project has been announced that will bring three selected one-shot manga to life. The adaptations will be handled by top-tier animation studios:WIT STUDIO (Known for Attack on Titan and Spy x Family)Production I.G (Known for Haikyu and Kaiju No. 8)CONTRAIL (Known for Tsurubamiiro […]
Jujutsu Kaisen & Dandadan Broadcaster TBS Launches New Anime IP Studio with ¥30 Billion Investment
Japanese broadcasting giant TBS Holdings is setting its sights on a major transformation in the world of anime and intellectual property. On May 14, 2025, TBS Holdings officially announced its plan to launch a new company, temporarily titled “株式会社 CIP（仮）” (CIP Inc. (provisional name)), which will be dedicated to the planning and production of anime, […]
Toei Animation Officially Plans to Use AI for Storyboarding, Animation & Backgrounds in Future Projects
Toei Animation has officially revealed in its latest financial presentation that they will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various stages of anime production, including storyboards, inbetweens, colour corrections, and background creation. Toei Animation released their FY2025 Q4 financial results presentation on May 14, 2025, in which they listed their strategic direction for upcoming productions. […]
Titans of Anime: Legendary Japanese Icons Set to Visit India for the First Time
Cinepolis India has revealed that four iconic figures from the Japanese anime industry, Makoto Kimura, Makoto Tezuka, Atsuo Nakayama, and Hideo Katsumata, are visiting India. The event, titled “Titans of Anime – The Icons of Japan,” will take place at Cinépolis, Andheri West, Mumbai, on Saturday, May 3rd, at 5:30 PM, offering fans a rare […]
Blue Lock Season 2 Animator Breaks Silence on The Season 2 Animation Backlash By Fans
Since the anime season Fall 2024 started, many animes seem promising. Some have mindblowing animation, some have a great story, some have both, and some animes became a surprise for the fans this season. But the most anticipated show of this season for which fans were excited faces downfall, that anime was Blue Lock Season […]
Blue Lock Season 2 Faces Fan Backlash On Social Media Over Poor Animation
One of the most anticipated anime of Fall 2024 Blue Lock Season 2: Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan is aired. This season of Blue Lock will show the Main Eleven players of Blue Lock facing the Japan U-20 in a National Representative match for the chance to secure control of the Japan National team and […]