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· Isa Peralta
Netflix is Releasing 40 New Anime Shows in 2021
Riding on the success of its 2020 anime show “Blood of Zeus,” Netflix will release 40 anime titles this year. The streaming giant announced its plans on Saturday during the virtual animation expo AnimeJapan 2021, The Verge reported.
· Ryan General
Keanu Reeves to Star in Live-Action AND Anime of Hit Comic He Co-Created
Keanu Reeves is set to both produce and star in an anime series and a live-action film based on “Brzrkr,” a new comic that he co-wrote and co-created. ICYMI, we’re excited to announce @netflix will develop a live-action film based on BRZRKR, with Keanu Reeves set to star in and…
· Bryan Ke
Man Breaks Up with Girlfriend for Throwing Away $3,400 ‘Demon Slayer’ Anime Figurines
A Taiwanese man went on a Facebook rant after breaking up with his ex-girlfriend for throwing away his collection of Nezuko “Demon Slayer” figurines, which was reportedly worth 14,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($3,400). The unnamed man shared his experience in a Facebook group where…
· Bryan Ke
New Snapchat Filter Turns Users Into Anime Characters
Snapchat has now moved on from letting users see what they might look like as the opposite sex in its 2019 viral filter to turning them into living, breathing anime characters. The new filter, called “Anime Style,” transforms the user’s picture or video into an anime character…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese City’s Sewer Covers Light Up With Anime Characters
A city in Japan has become the first in the country to ever use an illuminated manhole cover for its sewage system in the hopes to attract more visitors.
· Ryan General
Japanese Anime Park Will Let You Zip-Line Into Godzilla’s Mouth
A popular anime park in Japan is adding a special attraction featuring a beloved giant lizard monster. Monster museum: Situated in Hyogo Prefecture on Awaji Island, the Nijigen no Mori amusement park is paying homage to Godzilla by dedicating its very first museum, SoraNews24…
· Ryan General
Evangelion Anime ‘Emergency Rations’ Will Soon Be a Thing in Japan
Wouldn’t it be cool to have Evangelion’s NERV team in real life? Having giant cyborgs may still be in the distant future, but a company in Japan has recently brought to life some of the fictitious global organization’s disaster relief food options.
· Bryan Ke
Honda Releases Limited-Edition Scooter Inspired by Anime Film ‘Weathering with You’
Honda is releasing a scooter inspired by Natsumi’s wheels in the hit anime movie “Tenki ni Ko,” or “Weathering with You.” The scooter, which comes in pink complete with a special sticker, brown seat and a free pink-and-white striped helmet, will be released in two models: Super…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Broadcaster Posts Wildly Ignorant Anime About Black Lives Matter, Immediately Regrets It
NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, took down an anime about the Black Lives Matter movement after receiving complaints that the animation was offensive and failed to explain the main racial issues. The broadcaster took down the 80-second clip on Sunday after heavy criticism for…
· Ryan General
Suspect in Japan’s Deadly Anime Studio Fire Arrested After Recovering 10 Months Later
The man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year was arrested on Wednesday by local authorities. Shinji Aoba, 42, is accused of setting Kyoto Animation’s No 1 studio on fire on July 18 last year, leaving 36 people dead.
· Maina Chen
Celebrated Anime and Video Game Voice Actor Keiji Fujiwara Passes Away at 55
On April 12, Keiji Fujiwara, a prolific anime and video game voice actor, passed away at 55 from fighting cancer. 【訃報】声優・藤原啓治さん死去 55歳https://t.co/jSQdqOdYpu
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Gundam Builder Fights Off COVID-19 With His Anime-Inspired Face Masks
A Japanese artist recently showcased the fashionable anime-inspired face masks that he wears outside amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Twitter user @gekidan2264, who is a model builder and armor maker, shared his work on his social media account where he donned several “Mobile Suit…
· Carl Samson
Pope Francis Wears Custom ‘Anime’ Coat While in Japan
Pope Francis received a coat designed with an anime-style figure of himself as a gift on his Japan trip on Monday. The 82-year-old religious leader accepted the gift in Tokyo’s St. Mary’s Cathedral, where he spoke before a notably young crowd of Catholic followers.
· Bryan Ke
Colonel Sanders is Finger Lickin’ Hot in KFC’s Anime Dating Game
The world-famous fried chicken chain KFC is launching a dating sim game where players can try to woo Colonel Sanders. The game, titled “I Love You Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator,” is set to release on Steam on Sept. 24 for free, according to a…
· Carl Samson
Andrew Yang Now Has an ‘Anime Opening’ and It’s Fire AF
What if Andrew Yang had an anime opening? YouTube user Andrew Nguyen, a “progressive” Canadian with an interest in American politics and anime, decided to answer just that.
· Ryan General
50-Year-Old Japanese Woman Stuns with Impressive High School Anime Cosplay
Yet another proof of the modern adage “Asian Don’t Raisin” — a 50-year-old female Japanese cosplayer is winning hearts online for her age-defying high school anime cosplay. Sayuri Ozaki recently showcased an amazing cosplay featuring the character Kotori Minami from the “Love…
· Ryan General
You Can Now Buy Scary Realistic Anime Girl Masks from Japan
Becoming an anime character without any expertise in cosplay has just gotten easier with these new anime masks from Japan. According to Soranews24, Japanese firm Muni Muni Works created the unisex masks to allow anyone to “look good” with “girlish outfits” regardless of one’s…
· Bryan Ke
These Bluetooth Speakers Look Like a Hunky Anime Man Hugging You
A Japanese game development company has launched a lottery in which they will be giving away a highly unique prize — bluetooth speakers that resemble a hunky man wrapping his arms around the listener.
· Bryan Ke
Man Responsible for Fatal Anime Studio Fire Reportedly Claimed They ‘Stole’ His Book Idea
The motive behind the tragic Kyoto Animation arson was reportedly his stolen work and the security system of the office building was turned off on the day of the attack. Reports say that as the 41-year-old unnamed suspect was being taken away by the police, he was heard shouting…
· Bryan Ke
33 Dead After Man Attacks Anime Studio in Kyoto
33 people were killed while dozens are injured after an unidentified arsonist set the Kyoto Animation studio in Kyoto, Japan ablaze. According to the New York Times, the incident happened at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday when the suspect, a 41-year-old man, spread liquid around…
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ACG
ACG connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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ACG community connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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Aniplex
Aniplex is the Sony-owned production house that quietly bankrolls the anime you think you discovered, monetizing hits like Demon Slayer and Fate not through streaming but through the far richer worlds of gacha games and merch.
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Bilibili Comics
Bilibili Comics connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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Bilibili Video
Bilibili Video connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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BookWalker
BookWalker is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
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Bravia
Bravia connects to Sony Group and the broader anime story around it.
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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects to Sony, the company behind the anime streaming app, plus the music, merch, and licensing around it.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · NASDAQ:BILI
Bilibili
Bilibili is where China's Gen-Z lives online — anime, gaming, and creator culture, with a fandom so loyal it powers a wildly popular New Year gala.
Company · Japan · TYO:9468
Kadokawa
Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:6758
Sony Group
One of the layers behind PlayStation, Sony Music, Sony Pictures.
Company · Japan · TYO:4816
Toei Animation
Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.
Company · Japan · TYO:9602
Toho
Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
Company · Japan · TYO:6460
Sega Sammy Holdings
Sega Sammy stewards Sonic, Persona, and Like a Dragon — nostalgic franchises now spanning games, films, and anime for a global fanbase.