Netflix releases the first trailer for The Ribbon Hero, its next anime film
If you thought the industry had no more classic works left to dust off, prepare for a direct hit to nostalgia. The mythical story of The Princess Knight, known in…
GoHands passes into the hands of U-NEXT: The animation studio was acquired by the popular platform
A decisive move just landed. U-NEXT Holdings — the parent company behind Japan’s largest streaming service — has officially acquired GoHands, the Osaka-based animation house known for the visually flamboyant…
From Black Clover to Bleach: The 7 anime sequels that will dominate 2026
A new ranking released this Tuesday spotlights seven major anime sequels fans can still expect for the rest of 2026, organized by their level of anticipation. The year is already…
Stalker forces to close the project of a VTuber created with artificial intelligence in Japan
A polite, conversational AI just shut down a Japanese developer’s dream. The project was a VTuber—an avatar run entirely by artificial intelligence, designed to chat with viewers in real time…
The historical anime Jaadugar sets its debut with a spectacular trailer
Tired of generic isekai? Science SARU brings a historical epic to the summer season. The second trailer showcases their signature art direction—stunning, painterly landscapes that feel vast yet claustrophobic. Premiere…
Dorohedoro anime officially announces its third season
MAPPA has quietly moved another piece on the board. The official word is out: Dorohedoro is getting a third season. If you’re not familiar, the series is a glorious, gritty…
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!: Seiyuu Anna Nagase impressed the director so much that they gave her a role right away
Spotting raw talent often happens in the most unexpected moments. Landing a leading role in the Japanese animation industry is a monumental task, and sometimes talent takes you down entirely…
Method or madness? Seiyuu Kana Hanazawa ate paper to get a leading role
There’s a point where dedication tips into the extraordinary. Japanese voice acting—or seiyuu—culture is renowned for its rigour, but occasionally an anecdote surfaces that redefines the term “commitment.” Kana Hanazawa,…
The Apothecary Diaries movie was planned from the beginning, its author reveals
The anticipation to see Maomao solving mysteries again is through the roof. Recent statements about her jump to the big screen have only further fueled fans’ excitement. A Premeditated Move,…
Phantom Projects: Three anime sequels that were announced years ago and we are still waiting
We’ve all felt that dopamine hit—a sequel announcement for a beloved series. Pure euphoria. But as years crawl by and production teams share absolutely nothing new, that joy curdles into…
A Mexican program uses Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete to explain the anime and goes viral
If you’ve ever seen a report about Japanese animation on traditional television, you know perfectly well that things almost always end in a rather comical misunderstanding. This time, a well-known…
Hollywood recognizes anime: Witch Hat Atelier and Steel Ball Run nominated for the Astra Awards
The Hollywood Creative Alliance has officially announced the nominees for the Astra TV Awards 2026. Among every category celebrating the small screen, Best Anime Series has become one of the…