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· Bryan Ke
‘The Boy and the Heron’ becomes 4th highest-grossing anime movie in US
Studio Ghibli’s latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” reached another milestone in the United States after it surpassed “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” on the list of highest-grossing anime movies at the U.S. box office. Newest achievement: “The Boy and the Heron” recorded $39.6…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix is remaking the ‘One Piece’ anime
Netflix has teamed up with legendary manga artist Eiichiro Oda and Wit Studio to remake the early saga of hit anime “One Piece” using modern visual tech. About the remake: The collaborative team unveiled the new project, titled “The One Piece,” at Jump Festa 2024 on Sunday.…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: McDonald’s Japan wraps up viral 6-part anime ad
McDonald’s Japan is winning praise on social media after culminating its six-part anime series that kicked off in late September. About the finale: The final episode, which was released on McDonald’s Japan’s X account Sunday, shows a woman using her phone and relaxing in her…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man admits setting anime studio fire that killed 36
The man accused of setting an anime studio ablaze in Kyoto, Japan, in 2019 has pleaded guilty to the crime this week. Background: Shinji Aoba, 45, is accused of setting Kyoto Animation’s No. 1 studio on fire on July 18, 2019. He allegedly broke into the building, spread gasoline…
· Isa Peralta
‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series
A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official Bruce Lee YouTube channel, which was created by the martial arts legend’s daughter, Shannon Lee, posted the 33-second clip.
· Chandler Treon
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Scott Pilgrim’ anime series adaptation
Netflix has released the first trailer for their anime adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s “Scott Pilgrim.” About “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”: The series follows Scott Pilgrim, a bass player in a garage-rock band who falls for Ramona Flowers, a mysterious girl with seven evil exes…
· Isa Peralta
‘Your Name’ studio produces anime to commemorate 1st Pokémon World Championships in Japan
The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Championships. About the anime: The one-minute video, which was released on Sunday, shows different Pokémon players from around the world in…
· Chandler Treon
‘Cowboy Bebop’ creator, ‘John Wick’ director team up for new anime
“Cowboy Bebop” creator Shinichirō Watanabe and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski are collaborating on a new anime series for Adult Swim titled “Lazarus.” Announcement: Adult Swim announced on Thursday that Watanabe, whose body of work also includes “Samurai Champloo,” would be…
· Carl Samson
NFL star and anime fan Jamaal Williams lives out childhood dreams in Japan
NFL running back Jamaal Williams is realizing his childhood dreams on vacation in Japan. A trip to remember: Williams, a player for the New Orleans Saints, is a known lover of anime — especially “Naruto.” The self-proclaimed “First Swagg Kazekage” and anime “nerd” is known for…
· Daniel Anderson
Anime adaptation of ‘Suicide Squad’ unveiled at Anime Expo 2023
Warner Bros. Japan and Wit Studio have released the first trailer for “Suicide Squad Isekai,” an upcoming anime series revealed during Anime Expo 2023. What it’s about: The trailer prominently features anime-inspired versions of beloved DC characters, such as Harley Quinn and…
· Daniel Anderson
Anime Expo 2023: Crunchyroll unveils trailers for ‘Solo Leveling’ and more
During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2023 on Monday, anime fans received a first look at a slew of new show trailers and upcoming announcements. New trailers: A-1 Pictures unveiled a trailer for “Solo Leveling” and revealed a winter release. There was also the…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation to feature original anime voice actors for Japanese dub
Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” will feature the original Japanese voice actors reprising their roles from the anime. Original Japanese voice actors return: During Anime Expo over the weekend, Netflix unveiled a video revealing the voice cast would…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix’s ‘Scott Pilgrim’ anime reunites film’s original cast
Netflix’s upcoming anime adaptation of “Scott Pilgrim” will see the return of many familiar voices. On Thursday, Netflix announced that the stars of Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” — the 2010 cult film adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s beloved “Scott Pilgrim”…
· Bryan Ke
Ash Ketchum voice actor ‘could not speak’ during final ‘Pokémon’ anime recording
Rica Matsumoto, the veteran Japanese voice actor behind Ash Ketchum in the “Pokémon” anime, admitted she experienced difficulty completing the final recording session for the iconic character. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Matsumoto, 54, revealed she had to ask for a short…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix announces 2 new anime adaptations: ‘Ooku’ and ‘Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune’
Netflix announced two new anime series, “Ooku: The Inner Chambers” and “Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune,” during this year’s Anime Japan convention at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center over the weekend. Directed by Abe Noriyuki and produced by Studio Deen, “Ooku” is the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Stressed about taxes? New Anime dating sim will help you file your tax return
As the deadline for U.S. federal income taxes approaches, art collective company MSCHF has announced a new anime dating simulator titled “Tax Heaven 3000” to help individuals file tax returns. The free anime-style visual novel, which will launch for PC via Steam on April 4,…
· Isa Peralta
Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed-Verse’ might include a ‘Rocky’ anime spin-off
“Creed” might be getting its own Amazon universe, with Michael B. Jordan potentially behind an anime spin-off. Jordan, who starred in and directed “Creed III” — the ninth installment in the “Rocky” franchise — is in talks with Amazon to develop a “Creed-verse,” according to…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Spy x Family’ win big at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023
Crunchyroll held its seventh annual Anime Awards ceremony in Tokyo on Saturday to honor the Japanese animation industry. The streaming service’s top award, Anime of the Year, went to Netflix’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.”
· Daniel Anderson
Michael B. Jordan reveals how ‘Naruto,’ ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and other anime influenced ‘Creed III’
“Creed III” director and star Michael B. Jordan made sure to inject anime influences into his new film as much as possible. In a recent interview with Polygon, Jordan, 36, divulged just how much of “Creed III” was inspired by various anime he grew up watching.
· Bryan Ke
‘Pluto’: Watch a sneak peek of Netflix’s anime adaption of Naoki Urasawa’s Astro Boy manga
Netflix has announced that an animated series of Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki’s best-selling manga “Pluto” is now in development. On Tuesday, Netflix shared a four-minute sneak peek at the upcoming series, which is produced by Genco with animation production by M2 Studio.
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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.
Platform · Anime
Bilibili Comics
Bilibili Comics connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
Platform · Anime
Bilibili Video
Bilibili Video connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
Platform · Anime
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.