Netflix Shares ‘DROP 01’ Livestream Lineup and Trailer
The 90-minute September 27 fan event celebrates upcoming genre animated series with sneak peek ‘drops’ and surprises, including the digital premiere of ‘Castlevania: Nocturne,’ Episodes 1-3.
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Crunchyroll Unveils NY Comic Con Lineup
The anime platform will premiere ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dr. Stone,’ bring new exclusive merch, and host a variety of panels; event runs October 12-15.
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HIDIVE Acquires ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’
The animated fantasy comedy series follows blundering and magically-inept vampire Komari after her appointment as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army; coming to the platform next month.
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Crunchyroll Drops ‘Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1’ Dub
The episode follows a crew of Eren’s old allies and enemies as they band together to try and stop his deadly mission; streams on Crunchyroll September 10.
GKIDS Drops Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Teaser
December North American release set for the highly anticipated new - and last - Studio Ghibli film from the famed Academy Award-winning director; premieres internationally tomorrow at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Admits to 2019 Attack
In defense of his actions, Shinji Aoba claims the Japanese studio had stolen his ideas, but that he now thinks he ‘went too far,’ leading his lawyers to plead mental incompetence during his trial at the Kyoto District Court.
‘One Piece’ VFX: A Stretchy and Dismembered Pirates’ Life for Luffy
Co-showrunner Steven Maeda and VFX supervisors Victor Scalise and Scott Ramsey took extra-special care crafting the live-action series adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s famed 106-volume manga and 20-season anime series, noting huge risks tackling the beloved property while mindful of the long list of failed anime-to-live-action efforts that preceded them.
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Animated ‘Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim’ Release Delayed
The upcoming animated journey to Middle-earth, directed by ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ helmer Kenji Kamiyama, will now hit theaters December 13, 2024.
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Netflix Drops ‘One Piece’ Official Trailer
The streamer continues teasing the August 31 series debut with video featuring the original anime ‘Straw Hat’ cast; creator Oda-Sensei shares a message to ‘Crank up the volume’ and enjoy!
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Bruce Lee Anime ‘House of Lee’ in the Works
Watch the kick-ass teaser trailer for the action/fantasy series, created by Shannon Lee from Bruce Lee Entertainment, Shibuya, and artist Emily Yang, that follows the Dragon himself as he assembles his Dragon Warriors in the face of darkness and shadow, out in 2024/25.
Art Director Nizo Yamamoto Passes Away at 70
The acclaimed anime creative worked on many Studio Ghibli films, including ‘Princess Mononoke’ and ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and was known for his grand cloud vistas, called ‘Nizō-gumo’ or ‘Nizō Clouds.’
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Netflix Shares ‘One Piece’ Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek
Video marks the August 31 streaming release of the live-action high-seas adventure based on the enormously popular manga by Eiichiro Oda.
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Netflix Reveals ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Anime Teaser
We've got lots of great pics... in the all-new series, Scott meets the girl of his dreams but faces certain ‘challenges’ to date her; Michael Cera, Anna Kendrick, and Brie Larson lead an all-star cast – the show debuts this November.
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Netflix Drops ‘Emily Rudd from One Piece Tells How She Grew Up Geeked’ Video
The actress, who plays Nami in the all-new pirate adventure series, shares experiences growing up as an anime and manga fan and other geeky, nerdy stuff; the series sets sail on August 31.
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Crunchyroll Releases 1000th English Dubbed ‘One Piece’ Episode
The leading anime platform celebrates the episodic milestone from the popular anime, based on the manga by creator Eiichiro Oda.
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First Images Revealed for Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’
The highly anticipated new - and last - Studio Ghibli film from the famed Academy Award-winning director hit Japanese theaters last month and will open in North America later this year.
New Web Series ‘Pokémon: Paldean Winds’ Revealed
The four-part series depicting ‘the youthful drama of several academy students as they come into their own’ in the Paldea region premieres on the official Pokémon YouTube channel September 6, 2023.
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Netflix and ‘One Piece’ Star Drop ‘Growing Up Geeked with Iñaki Godoy’ Video
The Monkey D. Luffy actor shares experiences growing up as an anime and manga fan and other geeky, nerdy stuff; the all-new pirate adventure series sets sail on August 31.
Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions at Japan Expo 2023
Multiple titles coming later this year include ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ and ‘The Demon Prince of Momochi House;' trailer also released for 'Shangri-La Frontier.'
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Polygon Pictures: 40 Years of Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Hard-Earned Acclaim
For president and CEO Shūzō John Shiota, what a long, strange trip it’s been… as the famed, Emmy Award-winning Japanese animation studio celebrates four often tough decades building and sustaining a business that shifted from pioneering CGI development to production of a wealth of well-known, visually distinctive shows like the 3DCG ‘Godzilla’ trilogy, ‘Ajin,’ ‘Tron: Uprising,’ and ‘Blame!’
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Adult Swim Greenlights ‘Lazarus’ Anime Series from Shinichirō Watanabe
The anime legend, whose body of work includes ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ ‘Samurai Champloo,’ and ‘Kids on the Slope’ will reveal a first look at the new show at Adult Swim Festival’s ‘Toonami on The Green’ event July 22 at SDCC 2023.
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Demente Animation and Edward James Olmos Team on ‘Pachuko Boy 2055’
The new Latinx superhero series will debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
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GKIDS Acquires Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ North America Distribution Rights
The Academy Award-winning filmmaker’s first feature in 10 years opens this weekend in Japan, will hit theaters in North America later this year.
‘Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead’ Comes to Crunchyroll
The zombie comedy anime series follows Akira Tendo as he’s freed by the doldrums of his work life by the zombie apocalypse; subtitled simulcasts began July 9.
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Original ‘One Piece’ Cast to Reprise Roles in Japanese Dub of Live-Action Adaptation
The beloved anime series’ main voice cast, including the voice of Luffy, Mayumi Tanaka, will don their Straw Hats once again in the Netflix adaptation out this year.
