Industry

May 27, 2026

Anime Celebrates Unofficial 'Kiss Day' with Iconic Moments

Anime and manga communities observe Japan's unofficial 'Kiss Day' on May 23, recalling early cinematic kisses.

May 27, 2026

One Piece's Luffy Sports Samurai Blue for FIFA World Cup Collab

Luffy dons the Japanese National Soccer Team's uniform in a special Weekly Shonen Jump cover.

Kenjirō Tsuda Sues TikTok Over AI Voice Impersonation

Voice actor Kenjirō Tsuda is suing TikTok, alleging unauthorized use of his voice via generative AI in numerous videos.

Bandai Spirits Unveils Massive Transforming SDF-1 Macross Toy

A new DX Chogokin toy celebrates the Macross franchise's 45th anniversary with impressive scale and features.

Takahiro Fujiwara, Veteran Voice Actor, Passes Away

The anime industry mourns the loss of Takahiro Fujiwara, a prolific voice actor whose career spanned decades.

Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Passes Away at 43

The anime industry mourns the passing of veteran voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, known for his iconic roles.

Yusuke Murata apologizes for "primitive" comment

One-Punch Man artist Yusuke Murata issued an apology after controversial remarks on X regarding British Pakistanis.

May 25, 2026

U-NEXT Holdings Acquires GoHands Anime Studio

U-NEXT Holdings is set to fully acquire animation studio GoHands, integrating its production capabilities with the U-NEXT streaming platform.

May 25, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Tops U.S. Graphic Novel Sales in April

Gege Akutami's series dominates the BookScan adult graphic novel chart, with multiple volumes charting.

May 24, 2026

McDonald's Japan Taps Mega Man for "Air Man ga Taosenai" Parody

McDonald's Japan has launched a new collaboration featuring Mega Man and a parody of the iconic "Air Man ga Taosenai" song.

May 23, 2026

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Dominates Trends

Wit Studio's fantasy series continues its acclaimed run, captivating audiences with political intrigue and economic ambition.

May 23, 2026

Kiki's Delivery Service Tops TV Ratings in Japan

Hayao Miyazaki's classic film achieved a 9.3% rating during its broadcast on NTV.

May 23, 2026

Yen Press Licenses New Manga and Novels for Winter 2026/2027

Yen Press has announced the acquisition of seven manga and two novel series, slated for release starting December 2026.

May 22, 2026

Salaryman Z Manga Concludes Serialization

The zombie-apocalypse survival manga Salaryman Z has published its final chapter.

May 22, 2026

Villainess Isekai 'Jishou Akuyaku Reijou' Trending Ahead of Spring 2026 Debut

The self-proclaimed villainess isekai is capturing attention as fans anticipate its Spring 2026 premiere.

May 22, 2026

Slime Season 4 Trend Explained: What's Driving the Hype?

The popular isekai series is surging, and here's why fans are buzzing about Rimuru's latest adventures.

New Anime & Manga Releases Hit North America May 17-23

The week of May 17-23 brings a diverse slate of anime Blu-rays and manga volumes to North America.

Why is "The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King" Trending?

A fantasy romance about a captured knight and a barbarian king is captivating viewers.

Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Passes Away at 43

Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, known for roles in My Hero Academia and Bleach, has passed away at age 43.