Original ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director expresses disapproval of Netflix adaptation, Hollywood producers

Shinichirō Watanabe, director of the hit 1998 anime “Cowboy Bebop,” lambasted Netflix’s live-action remake — and Hollywood in general — in a...

Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ to compete at Berlin International Film Festival

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has announced that the international premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film...

Achieve your New Year’s resolutions at the new ‘One Piece’ gym in Tokyo

A new “One Piece”-themed gym has opened in Tokyo. Named One Piece Fitness BragMen, the unique gym began accepting members on Jan. 13.  ...

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 ...

‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and Adidas team up to release Yami Yugi-inspired sneakers

“Yu-Gi-Oh!” fans can take their love for the Japanese manga and anime series to the next level with a special pair of shoes from Adidas. The...

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 websi...

Epic 5-minute trailer drops for Philippines’ live-action series ‘Voltes V: Legacy’

GMA Network recently released the first trailer for the upcoming Filipino live-action series “Voltes V: Legacy.” On Sunday, the Filipino TV ...

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 p...

‘Chainsaw Man’ fan creates petition demanding remake

Before you read: Trailer: Highly anticipated ‘Chainsaw Man’ anime promises dark, surreal trip full of gore ‘Chainsaw Man’ revs up the gore i...

Live-action ‘My Hero Academia’ movie finds home at Netflix

A live-action “My Hero Academia” movie is the latest addition to Netflix’s anime adaptation lineup. Produced by Legendary ...

‘Suzume no Tojimari’ from ‘Weathering with You’ director Makoto Shinkai gets US release date

“Suzume no Tojimari,” the latest film helmed by “Weathering with You” and “Your Name” director Makoto Shinkai, will hit U.S. cinemas on Apr...

Japan’s World Cup victory brings ‘Blue Lock’ aspirations to life

While an anime adaptation of the “Blue Lock” manga is airing in Japan, a live action version seems to be playing out over in Qatar, with Ja...

These giant ‘Demon Slayer’ plushies will have you practicing your breathing techniques

Gigantic “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” plushies are here to complete your home decor.  Ironically created in a chibi style, these giant p...

Japanese YouTuber recreates ‘Chainsaw Man’ opening using ‘Animal Crossing’

Mashing-up one of the season’s goriest anime with a mellowed-out island sandbox video game might seem like an odd combination, but that’s e...

Ash Ketchum finally becomes the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world

Character Ash Ketchum has made “Pokémon” history in the “Pokémon Journeys” anime by defeating the undefeated Galar champion Leon in a full ...

‘Attack on Titan’ creator pleads with fans ahead of his convention appearance: ‘Be kind to me’

“Attack on Titan” creator Hajima Isayama is taking necessary precautions ahead of his Anime NYC convention appearance, urging fans to “be k...

Conquer distant planets in style with your very own Frieza pod cushion

Bandai Namco are selling Frieza’s space pod as a cushion designed to help you reach your final form. The Frieza pod cushion is a life-size...

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ director takes over live-action ‘Your Name’ adaptation

“Raya and the Last Dragon” director Carlos López Estrada has replaced Lee Isaac Chung (“Munyurangabo,” “Minari”) and Marc Webb (“500 Days o...

Netflix releases surreal opening sequence for ‘Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre’

The works of Japanese horror manga master Junji Ito will be adapted into a Netflix anime. Netflix released a sneak peak of the upcoming an...

Anya cosplayers swarm Tokyo after release of latest ‘Spy x Family’ episode

More than 50 cosplayers dressed as Anya from “Spy x Family” were filmed walking around Tokyo following the release of the hit anime’s latest...

Burger King Japan announces ‘Spy x Family’-inspired peanut butter burgers

Burger King Japan has announced its new lineup of peanut butter burgers inspired by the hit manga and anime series “Spy × Family.” Startin...

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...

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...

Watch: ‘Chainsaw Man’ opening sequences side by side with the movie scenes they reference

On Tuesday, the highly anticipated anime “Chainsaw Man” premiered along with a memorable opening sequence which pays homage to some of the ...

‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ will stream on Hulu in US

“Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,” which covers the final arc of Tite Kubo’s classic manga, will be available to stream on Hulu in the U.S....

‘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, rev...

‘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.” Announ...

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...

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ tops North American weekend box office

Toei Animation’s latest film in the “Dragon Ball” franchise "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" earned $21 million in its North Amer...

‘One Punch Man’ Season 3 announced over 3 years after its previous season

“One Punch Man” Season 3 was officially announced on Thursday, after more than three years since the end of the popular anime’s second seas...

‘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...

‘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...

‘My Hero Academia’ Season 6 trailer teases all-out war between heroes and villains

Toho Animation uploaded a new trailer for “My Hero Academia” (“Boku no Hero Academia”) Season 6 to YouTube on Sunday. The trailer teases w...

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,” Thom...

Trailer: Visionary director Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Inu-Oh’ combines theatrics from two distant eras

The latest trailer for the upcoming Japanese animated film “Inu-Oh” showcases the vibrant world of visionary director Masaaki Yuasa’s “revi...

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 mer...