Category: Anime

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Gastronogeek: An Anime Cookbook’ Coming September 19

See the exclusive yummy images - Chef and pop-culture expert Thibaud Villanova brings fan favorite anime to food, with 40 recipes inspired by the genre’s most popular works including ‘Attack on Titan,’ ‘Naruto,’ and ‘One Piece.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

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.   

Business Headline News

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.

What’s Up with Eren? Headline News

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.

Vampire Messiahs Oh My! Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Trailer and Images

The Vampire Messiah looks to enslave humanity in 1792 France in the ‘Castlevania’ universe’s next installment, which streams September 28. 

News Alert Headline News

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.

Gum-Gum Fun on the High Seas VFXWorld

‘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. 

Delays on Delays Headline News

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.

Countdown to High Seas Adventure Headline News

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!

I Know Kung Fu Headline News

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.

In Passing Headline News

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.’

Meeting the Girl of Your Dreams can be Complicated Headline News

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.

Welcome to Paldea Headline News

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.

Of Course Humanity Welcomes Displaced Cosmic Travlers Headline News

New ‘Bakugan’ Series Coming to Netflix and Disney XD

Episodes 1 and 2 of the new Spin Master anime to debut August 1 on the Roblox immersive platform before the series rolls out on the streamer and network in September.

Another Belmont Hunting Vampires Headline News

Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’

The next installment of the ‘Castlevania’ universe follows the sorceress Annette during the French Revolution as she seeks out vampire hunter Richter Belmont to lead the resistance against an aristocratic vampire foe; the show hits Netflix September 28.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

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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