Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot

The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the Catholic Church’s m...

‘John Wick’ co-creator confirms anime project will serve as prequel

Chad Stahelski, co-creator and director of the “John Wick” franchise, has shared a few details about the mysterious, upcoming “John Wick” an...

Voice actors from ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and others speak out against AI

A group of 26 prominent Japanese voice actors, including Ryusei Nakao (the voice of Frieza in “Dragon Ball”), Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel...

Anime sci-fi gem ‘Planetes’ lands on Crunchy Roll

Cult classic sci-fi anime “Planetes” is finally available to stream in the U.S. on Crunchyroll. Produced in 2003 by Sunrise and directed by ...

Amazon’s ‘Oshi no Ko’ live-action trailer drops

Amazon has released the first trailer for the live-action adaptation of the hit anime “Oshi no Ko.” The eight-episode series, se...

Doc Harris, ‘Dragon Ball Z’ English narrator, dies at 76

Doc Harris, best known as the iconic narrator for the English dub of the “Dragon Ball Z” anime series, died Saturday at age 76 f...

Japan’s new PM once cosplayed as a ‘Dragon Ball’ villain

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba once appeared in cosplay as Majin Buu, one of the most memorable villains — who later turned into...

Sayuri, J-pop singer behind ‘Erased’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ soundtracks, dies at 28

Japanese singer-songwriter Sayuri, known for her work on anime soundtracks like “My Hero Academia” and “Erased,” has...

Studio Ghibli tearjerker ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ to stream on Netflix

Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed animated film, “Grave of the Fireflies,” is set to make its Netflix debut on Sept. 16. Directed ...

Chun-Li, Bayonetta voice actor dead at 61

Atsuko Tanaka, the voice actor behind iconic video game characters Bayonetta from the “Bayonetta” series and Chun-Li from “Street Fighter II...

Voice of ‘Pokemon’ anime’s Misty dies at 55

Rachael Lillis, the voice actor behind Misty and Jessie in the English dub of the “Pokemon” anime series, died on Aug. 10 at age 55 after a ...

Noriko Ohara, voice actor behind Nobita in ‘Doraemon,’ dies at 88

Voice actress Noriko Ohara, famous for her role as Nobita Nobi in the beloved anime “Doraemon,” died on July 12th at the age of ...

‘Ranma 1/2’ anime returns with original voices

Classic manga series “Ranma ½” is making a comeback with a brand new anime adaptation directed by Konosuke Uda and animated by MAPPA. The or...

Saudi Arabia set to open ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park

The world’s first and only “Dragon Ball” theme park is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qiddiya Investment Company, the firm behi...

100-year-old anime discovered in Japan

A silent anime film, believed to be over 100 years old, has been discovered in Japan. Key points: ...

Thai village uses Doraemon plushy in prayer tradition for rainfall

Residents of a village in Thailand’s Nakhon Sawan province have revived their traditional rain-calling ritual using a Doraemon plush t...

‘Look Back,’ coming-of-age drama from ‘Chainsaw Man’ creator, gets trailer

The first full trailer for “Look Back” has been released, offering a teaser into the coming-of-age drama from Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator ...

Netflix’s 2024 anime lineup includes ‘Gundam,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ and ‘One Piece Film: Red’

Netflix unveiled its new lineup of anime series and movies for 2024, which includes popular titles like “My Hero Academia” and the movie “On...

‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ creator challenges new artists to ‘crush’ Miyazaki, surpass ‘One Piece’

“Mobile Suit Gundam” creator Yoshiyuki Tomino issued a playful challenge to aspiring artists at a screening on Saturday. Key points: ...

Watch: Netflix’s first teaser trailer for ‘City Hunter’ live-action adaptation

Streaming platform Netflix has dropped the first teaser trailer for the live-action film adaptation of “City Hunter.” Key points: ...

How Jackie Chan and late ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama inspired each other

“Dragon Ball,” which will mark its 40th anniversary later this year, traces its roots back to the inspiration of the iconic action star Jack...

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dead at 68

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known for the “Dragon Ball” franchise, has died at the age of 68. What happened: Toriyama died f...

Masashi Kishimoto reacts to Destin Daniel Cretton joining ‘Naruto’ live-action film as director

Legendary manga creator Masashi Kishimoto expressed his excitement after Destin Daniel Cretton was named as the director for Lionsgate’s liv...

Toyota aims to attract young Asian American customers with original anime series

Toyota is taking its brand to the next level with an anime series aimed at showcasing its vehicles and engaging young audiences. About the s...

Anime film restorer reveals reason why ‘Sailor Moon’ has a pink ‘aesthetic’

A possible explanation has been given as to why the 2000s DVD version of the classic “Sailor Moon” series has a pink tint “aesthetic,” a top...

Survey uncovers surprising details about anime’s rise in American pop culture

A new survey conducted by Polygon has shed light on the rising prominence of anime in American popular culture. Unveiling anime’s reac...

Adult Swim drops teaser video for ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’

Adult Swim has released a new teaser video for its upcoming “Rick and Morty: The Anime” series. What it shows: Released on Tuesday, the teas...

New anime ‘Monsters’ from ‘One Piece’ creator set for debut

“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda’s highly anticipated new anime, “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” has been revealed to arrive...

Hayao Miyazaki’s first animated series to be adapted into a stage play

Hayao Miyazaki’s groundbreaking 1978 anime series, “Future Boy Conan,” is set for a stage play adaptation in Tokyo this year. Fresh ta...

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...

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. Abou...

‘Oshikatsu’ explained: Why some Japanese people would rather ‘stan’ than date

In recent years, Japan has aggressively moved to address its aging and dwindling population, going as far as subsidizing marriage, childbirt...

‘One Piece’ live-action producers hope hit Netflix series will go on for 12 seasons

Tomorrow Studios President Becky Clements and CEO Marty Adelstein recently revealed that Netflix’s “One Piece” could go on for many more sea...

‘Naruto’ was never supposed to be about ninjas, according to creator Masashi Kishimoto

“Naruto” could have been completely different had mangaka Masashi Kishimoto succeeded in his first pitch for the manga series. Retelling the...

‘One Piece’ Season 2 script already done, production could begin as early as 2024

The script for Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” Season 2 is complete, with production potentially starting as early as 2024. Key deta...

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 Aob...