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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.'

4 Decades of Animation Excellence ANIMATIONWorld

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!’

Watanabe Returns to Sci-fi! Headline News

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.

Hayao Miyazaki Returns! Headline News

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.

Living the Dream Amongst the Living Dead Headline News

‘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.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

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.

Bring it On! Headline News

Hulu Launches 'Animayhem' Sub-Brand Hub for Adult Animation, Anime Library

The streamer’s new ‘destination’ focuses on its robust animation library, including fan favorite titles such as ‘Futurama,’ ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘Naruto Shippuden,’ ‘Archer,’ and others.

What’s Up with Eren? Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2’

The series’ second special will conclude the epic anime that follows a motley crew who must scramble to halt Eren’s deadly mission, streaming on Crunchyroll this Fall.

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Warner Bros. Japan Drops ‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI’ Trailer

At Anime Expo 2023, Warner and WIT Studio revealed the all-new anime series - where DC’s Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad descend onto the stage of ISEKAI.

Anime-azing Events Headline News

Hulu Scores ‘Undead Unlock’ Anime Series Rights

Adapted from Yoshifumi Tozuka’s ‘Shonen Jump’ Manga series, the show will be featured at the streamer’s Anime Expo Activation in Los Angeles July 1-4; the show debuts this October.

It's so Crunchy! Headline News

Crunchyroll Releases Summer Anime Calendar

More than 40 new titles are coming to the platform, including ‘Horimiya: The Missing Pieces,’ ‘Mushioku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation,’ and ‘Reborn as a Vending Machine, I now wander the Dungeon.’

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Shout! Factory Unveils its Anime Expo 2023 Lineup

The leading entertainment company and anime distributor will offer screening events, booth activities, giveaways, sweepstakes, and gift-with-purchase items; the anime convention takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 1-4.

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GKIDS Acquires ‘Blue Giant’ North American Distribution Rights

Based on the award-winning manga series and directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, the film follows the saxophone-playing Dai Miyamoto’s journey to become a great jazz musician.

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Crunchyroll Powers Up for Anime Expo 2023

The company will host over 20 panels, activations, and premieres including for ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN,’ ‘Horimiya: The Missing Pieces,’ and ‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.’

Recognizing Japan’s Child Suicide Epidemic ANIMATIONWorld

‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ Reflects Japan’s Ugly Rise in Child Suicide and Bullying

Director Keiichi Hara discusses his anime feature about a young girl, mercilessly harassed at school, who escapes through a portal to an enchanted castle where she and a group of teens must play a game together to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them; the GKIDS film’s limited North American theatrical run begins June 21.

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POM Launches New Subsidiary POM Anime at Annecy 2023

The anime arm kicks off with festival screening of ‘The First Slam Dunk’ feature, based on the ‘Slam Dunk’ manga series, slated for release in cinemas across Scandinavia, Poland, Baltics, Greece, and the Central European region late Summer 2023.

That’s Not All Folks ANIMATIONWorld

Eric Bauza Talks ‘Pupstruction,’ ‘Looney Tunes,’ and What He Wished He’d Said in His Emmy Speech

The prolific voice actor shares his thoughts on moving from animation production to voice work, learning how to ‘act’ rather than just ‘do’ voices, and professing a lifelong love of Marvin the Martian.

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GKIDS Announces ‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ English-Language Voice Cast

The feature follows Kokoro as she is transported, along with six other students, inside an enchanting castle and invited to play a mysterious game; coming to select U.S. theaters June 21 and 22.

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