Industry

Why Everyone Is Talking About the Chainsmoking Catgirl in Yani Neko

Following a massive surge in popularity after its second episode, here is why the unconventional comedy Yani Neko is dominating social media.

Why The Failed Sage's Academy Domination is Trending Early

With 17,000 users already tracking the series, this reincarnation fantasy is dominating social discourse ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Yukari Sakai's Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves Manga Nears Conclusion

Yukari Sakai's supernatural school comedy is set to wrap up its run in just three more chapters.

Hee-sun Kang, Korean Voice of Crayon Shin-chan's Mother, Dies at 65

Veteran voice actor Hee-sun Kang, renowned for voicing Misae Nohara in the Korean Crayon Shin-chan dub, passed away July 4 after battling colon cancer.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Novel Leads Oricon's June Light Novel Sales

The anime film's novelization topped Oricon's monthly light novel sales chart for June 2026, with Classroom of the Elite and Bleach novelizations also charting.

Sgt. Frog Film Drops to #10, Anpanman and Kiki's Delivery Service Chart

Live-action The Samurai and the Prisoner slips in rankings, while Sgt. Frog's new film also falls. Anpanman and Kiki's Delivery Service films chart.

Masashi Ueda's Three Long-Running Manga Conclude Serialization

Masashi Ueda is ending three manga series, with two concluding this week and the third on July 10.

Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno Wins Shareholder Vote

Takeshi Natsuno has retained his CEO and board positions at Kadokawa after a shareholder vote, fending off a challenge from major investor Oasis Management.

Voice Actor Azuki Shibuya Announces Marriage

Former i☆Ris member Azuki Shibuya revealed she tied the knot in 2025, keeping her partner's identity private.

Anime Industry Celebrates Tanabata with Wishes

The anime and manga communities marked Japan's Tanabata festival with traditional wish-making.

Anime Industry Celebrates Tanabata with Wishes and Art

Anime creators and studios shared Tanabata greetings, featuring art and messages centered on wishes and dreams.

Anime Industry Celebrates Tanabata Wishes

The anime and manga world joins in the Tanabata tradition, hoping for starry skies to grant their wishes.

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.

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.