Industry

July 8, 2026

Anime Industry Shares Tanabata Wishes for 2026

From voice actors to studios, the anime world shared their hopes and dreams for the future on Japan's Star Festival.

July 8, 2026

Anime Industry Celebrates Tanabata with Starry Wishes

Anime creators and studios shared their Tanabata wishes for 2026, celebrating the celestial lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi.

July 6, 2026

Kun Gao Launches AniBiz, B2B Anime Licensing Marketplace

Former Crunchyroll CEO Kun Gao unveils AniBiz, a new online marketplace designed to streamline anime IP licensing for global businesses.

July 6, 2026

Star Fox Tops Japanese Game Sales Charts for Late June

The latest Nintendo Switch title, Star Fox, led sales in Japan for the week of June 22-28.

July 5, 2026

Tokyopop Licenses 'Love at First Howl' and Other Manga

Tokyopop has announced new manga licenses including 'Love at First Howl' by Nasubitaka.

July 5, 2026

Seven Seas Licenses 15 Manga, Light Novels, and Novels

Seven Seas Entertainment announced at Anime Expo that it has licensed 15 new titles across various imprints and categories.

July 5, 2026

Omoi Licenses 4 New Manga, Partners with Red String and Square Enix

Digital manga publisher Omoi revealed four new licenses and expanded partnerships with Red String Manga and Square Enix Manga at Anime Expo.

Why 'The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects' is Trending

Fantasy farming is captivating audiences ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Heavy Knight Rises: Why 'The Exiled Heavy Knight' is Trending

A recent premiere and a unique power fantasy are driving buzz for this new fantasy isekai.

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Dominates Trending Charts

Science SARU's historical drama about a Persian physician in Kublai Khan's court is generating buzz ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Why is 'The Cat and the Dragon' Trending? A First Look

A heartwarming fantasy about a feline raising a dragon is capturing attention ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Dominates Trends Ahead of Summer 2026

The acclaimed fantasy isekai series gears up for its next chapter, sparking massive fan anticipation.

Dark Horse Licenses Gantz Deluxe Edition for Spring 2027

Dark Horse Manga announced it has licensed Hiroya Oku's Gantz for a deluxe hardcover release in spring 2027.

Inklore Licenses Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki Manga for Print

Inklore has licensed Tomoko Yamashita's critically acclaimed manga Ikoku Nikki, with the first volume set for a Summer 2027 release.

Lv999 no Murabito Tops Charts After Premiere

Brain's Base's fantasy series surges in popularity following its debut episode. What's driving the buzz?

Hell Mode Season 2 Premiere Fuels Surge in Popularity

The isekai series' second season debut is driving massive online discussion.

Yen Press Licenses Six New Manga and Two Novels

Yen Press revealed new manga and novel acquisitions at Anime Expo, including several new series.

Mahjong Pros Licenses Okada & Maekawa's 'Golden Sakura' Manga

Mahjong Pros Publishing will release Sayaka Okada and Kazuo Maekawa's crossdressing mahjong drama this November.

BluPetal to Distribute Animate International BL Manga Globally

BluPetal secures exclusive global English-language distribution rights for Animate International's BL manga titles.