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· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves says ‘John Wick’ heavily inspired by Japanese culture, anime
Keanu Reeves recently revealed that “John Wick” is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, cinema, anime and Bushido, the samurai’s code. Speaking in the 334th issue of Total Film, Reeves, 58, opened up about the fourth installment of the “John Wick” franchise and the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix slammed for using AI-generated art in new anime short
Netflix’s recently released Japanese short animation “The Dog & The Boy” is being criticized online for its AI-generated art. The three-minute sci-fi short film released on Tuesday follows the story of a young boy whose robot dog waits for him as he goes off to war.
· Iris Jung
2023 Anime Awards: ‘Spy x Family’ leads all nominees with 19 nods
Crunchyroll’s seventh annual Anime Awards nominations have been revealed. An event held to recognize “anime’s finest series and films,” the Crunchyroll Anime Awards give fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite anime. On Thursday, Crunchyroll officially released the full…
· Isa Peralta
The video games that most need anime adaptations, according to Japanese gamers
Japanese gamers have voted for the video game titles that they think deserve anime adaptations. In a recent poll conducted by Japanese website Anime! Anime! between Dec. 3, 2022, and Dec. 11, 2022, 1,609 gamers specified their top choices.
· Iris Jung
Japanese fans name ‘Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween’ as top anime film of 2022
“Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween” has been selected by Japanese fans as the top anime film of 2022. Japanese website AnimeAnime.jp polled their readers between Dec. 2 and Dec. 13, garnering responses from 313 participants, of whom 26.8% identified as male and 71.9% as…
· William Yuk
Conservative commentator says all anime is ‘satanic’; Church of Satan responds
During a Q&A livestream, Daily Wire columnist Matt Walsh said that he believed that anime is “all satanic,” adding that cartoons should not be viewed and enjoyed by adults. In a subsequent Twitter post, Walsh pointed to studies which allegedly show that anime will “literally…
· Michelle De Pacina
Educator’s TikTok video about white men who take Asian studies because of their love of anime goes viral
Bianca Mabute-Louie, an educator, went viral for her TikTok video that highlighted her observation in teaching Asian American Studies. “In every Asian American Studies class I’ve taught, there’s a white guy enrolled [because] he loves anime,” Mabute-Louie wrote on her video. “So…
· William Yuk
‘Road of Naruto’ celebrates 20th anniversary of beloved anime with reanimated iconic scenes
Studio Pierrot and Masashi Kishimoto have honored the 20th anniversary of “Naruto” with newly illustrated images and re-animated scenes, revisiting the show’s most iconic moments and paying tribute to one of the most celebrated anime of all time. Titled “Road of Naruto,” the…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Genshin Impact’ announces anime in the works with ‘Demon Slayer’ animation studio Ufotable
“Genshin Impact” will get the anime treatment in a collaboration with Ufotable, the animation studio that worked on “Demon Slayer.” Announced during the game’s “Version 3.1 Special Programme” stream on Friday by developers HoYoverse, a trailer was dropped but no official title…
· Editorial Staff
Japan’s Nippon TV licenses 13 popular anime series to Netflix
Nippon TV has licensed 13 of its popular anime series to Netflix. The first three titles — “Hunter x Hunter,” “Ouran High School Host Club” and “Claymore” — will be released this year on Sept. 2. Leading Japanese entertainment company Nippon TV has licensed 13 of its popular…
· Rebecca Moon
‘Is it wrong that I like anything?’: Anime fan in China says she was interrogated by police for wearing kimono
A woman in China claims that she was detained and interrogated by police after they spotted her wearing a white kimono while taking photos in Suzhou, China. The woman posted about the alleged incident on Weibo. She had cosplayed as the main character from the Japanese manga…
· Chandler Treon
‘Chainsaw Man’ revs up the gore in bloody new trailer that announces Oct. anime adaptation premiere
A gory new trailer for Mappa’s anime adaptation of “Chainsaw Man” was released Friday, announcing an October Crunchyroll debut just in time for the Halloween season. Based on the manga written and illustrated by Tatuski Fujimoto, “Chainsaw Man” takes place in a world where…
· Bryan Ke
‘Anti-Japanese’: Netizens upset over rumors about anime adaptation of popular manhwa ‘Solo Leveling’
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll confirmed during Anime Expo 2022 in Los Angeles that an anime adaptation of the popular Korean comic book series "Solo Leveling" is scheduled to premiere in 2023. The anime adaptation will be developed by A-1 Pictures, the Japanese animation…
· Rebecca Moon
Beloved anime classic ‘Astroboy’ is getting an official reboot made by French and Monacan studios
“Astroboy,” a classic Japanese anime and manga series, will be rebooted by the creator of “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir,” Thomas Astruc. The upcoming CGI-3D series will consist of 52 half-hour episodes, and will include themes that address modern day issues such as…
· William Yuk
Netflix releases first teaser trailer for upcoming anime series based on ‘Cyberpunk: 2077’
The upcoming Netflix anime series, based on the highly polarizing 2020 action RPG “Cyberpunk: 2077,” follows a street kid who becomes a mercenary to survive in the cybernetics-obsessed Night City. The video game, while critically acclaimed, was pulled from shelves shortly after…
· Daniel Anderson
Watch: First episode of new ‘Pokémon: Hisuian Snow’ anime series
The Pokémon Company has dropped the first episode of a new anime digital short series, “Pokémon: Hisuian Snow,” on YouTube. The series will consist of three episodes and is based on the Hisui region featured in the “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” game on the Nintendo Switch console.…
· Editorial Staff
Los Angeles Chargers release anime-inspired schedule video with references to ‘Naruto,’ ‘One Piece,’ more
The Los Angeles Chargers’ schedule release video for the 2022-2023 season came in the form of a colorful anime opening. The opening features a J-pop song and anime character versions of the NFL players featured on the schedule. The announcement parodies popular anime and…
· Ryan General
Fans highlight Chinese censorship of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ anime
Fans of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” have claimed that the hit TV series has been censored in China. The popular anime, which is based on the manga series of the same name, is currently airing its second season in the East Asian country. This season is a seven-episode arc…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix unveils slate of 40 anime titles for 2022, including ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’
Netflix unveiled its slate of 40 new and returning anime titles for 2022, including “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean,” at the AnimeJapan 2022 event last weekend. The streaming giant also shared a sneak peek at “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” Season 2. “Anime is one of the…
· Ryan General
Netflix releases action-packed trailer for new anime based on video game franchise ‘Tekken’
Netflix officially announced “Tekken: Bloodline,” a new anime based on “Tekken,” one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. A new teaser trailer for the show was shared on Netflix’s official Twitter and YouTube accounts on Saturday. The show will tell the origin…
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ACG
ACG connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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ACG community
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.