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Nearly three years after its original release, Kenshi Yonezu achieves a historic first as his song Kick Back (the opener to Chainsaw Man’s first season) received the RIAA Platinum Certification this week. The song reached 1,000,000 million units since its October 2022 release, marking the very first Japanese-language track to do so! This comes hot […]
Today, AnimEigo and MediaOCD announced the Blu-Ray release of Sasuke – The Complete Television Series. This collection packages all 29 episodes and will come with a previously unreleased English dub. This collection will be released on October 14, with pre-orders available now. About Sasuke – The Complete Television Series Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company […]
This weekend during Anime NYC, AnimEigo announced that it will release A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose on home video next year. The legendary film from Osamu Tezuka will be released on Blu-Ray, with more details coming in the future. About A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose Osamu Tezuka is widely […]
Today, AnimEigo announced the classic anime series Romeo’s Blue Skies will head to Blu-ray on July 29, with preorders available now. The series, widely celebrated in Japan and other parts of the world, will get its first-ever English release next month. Thanks to Ruined Childhood, an AnimEigo imprint, this 33-episode Blu-ray set will be remastered […]
Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye is coming to North American cinemas this week, which means fans will get a sneak peek early! GKIDS did a similar release for the first season with September’s First Encounter, while this one adapts the next arc of 2024’s breakout hit. Filled with supernatural action and a pinch of comedy, […]
Yesterday, GKIDS released the Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye opening trailer ahead of the June 6 North American theater debut. Mirroring its debut season’s release, the premiere for season 2 of Dan Da Dan will head to theaters nationwide before its July 3 streaming premiere. In addition, the new opening song will be “On the […]
Earlier this week, Animon introduced Animon.ai, the world’s first anime-specific AI video generation platform. Using a subscription model, users will be able to generate videos from their anime images, with an easy-to-use UI and competitive subscription rates. About Animon.ai Animon.ai is designed for true anime lovers, offering unlimited video generation for individual creators around the […]
Today, Chinese-Canadian singer Kelly Yu released a new video for her song Werewolf. The music video was made in collaboration with generative AI company CreateAI as a partnership to test the capabilities of the model. This is the first time a major recording artist has made a complete music video with the technology. About Kelly […]
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is a film that fans have been waiting for. Based on the mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage (or Project SEKAI in Japan), this rhythm game mixes the popular Crypton Vocaloid characters alongside a cast of 20 diverse personalities. While the series had an anime in […]
Today, GKIDS announced that Science Saru’s Dan Da Dan Season 2 will debut this July. In addition to this news, a compilation of last season’s finale with the first three episodes will be released globally starting in June. The popular shonen series will begin with the highly anticipated Evil Eye arc. About Dan Da Dan […]
Last weekend, Toho released a new key art and trailer for My Hero Academia Final Season, which will premiere this October. The seventh and final season of the popular shonen anime will feature the climactic clash of Deku and Shigaraki, with many more action-packed battles to come! About My Hero Academia Final Season The definitive […]
Today, CyberAgent released new details for the the upcoming The Summer Hikaru Died anime, which will head to Netflix later this year. This horror/thriller series now has voice actors for the two new leads, alongside some key visuals and screenshots! About the Summer Hikaru Died Anime CyberAgent, Inc. today has unveiled a new key visual […]
Today, GKIDS announced that the Princes Mononoke 4K restoration will head to IMAX theaters beginning March 26. Coming hot off the heels of last year’s Ghibli Fest lineup, this will be overseen by Atsushi Okui, who was involved in almost every major Studio Ghibli project. About Princess Mononoke 4K Restoration PRINCESS MONONOKE, a landmark of […]
As a business major in university, I was excited to watch The Anime Business Episode 1. Like all other entertainment, anime is something with massive appeal. AnimEigo’s series of interviews from top executives of anime companies highlights the challenges of the Western anime industry. With this first episode featuring Central Park Media’s former Managing Director […]
Today, GKIDS announced that it has secured the worldwide videogram and digital transactional rights for Arcane Season Two! This means that the company will be able to release a physical version of the Netflix show alongside other digital distribution methods, such as digital downloads. This is coming hot on the heels of the company’s release […]
Today, publisher Tokyopop announced that the Alien Stage Art Book will be published in 2026. The book features art from the massively popular series featuring a killer singing competition. The book will cover character relationships, behind-the-scenes stories, and more! About Alien Stage Art Book ALIEN STAGE presents a dystopian future where human contestants are raised […]
Today, GKIDS announced that it will release Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing on April 11 for North American theaters. Based on the mobile rhythm game and featuring worldwide virtual superstar Hatsune Miku, the movie features an all-new story with characters from Colorful Stage inspiring a version of Miku who is unable […]
GKIDS recently announced that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- will head to North American theaters starting on February 28. The film will also have one-night limited IMAX screenings on February 26. This film is the first major collaboration with EVANGELION creator Hideaki Anno and Sunrise! About Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Tickets are on sale […]
GKIDS recently announced that Mamoru Hosoda 4K UHD releases will be arriving soon. In partnership with Shout! Studios, the company aims to release 4K UHD versions of Hosoda’s early works. The first title to be re-released is Summer Wars on April 1 of this year, with Wolf Children coming on August 5. About Mamoru Hosoda […]
Today, HIDIVE Winter 2025 Simulcast Dubs were announced for this season. The two shows, Loner Life in Another World and How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer, will debut in English this February. However, the company also announced that Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible, Giant Beast of ARS, and Spy Classroom will leave the platform […]
Pom Poko and The Tale of Princess Kaguya are the next films in this year’s Ghibli Fest! Fans can purchase tickets now, which will have screenings for both dubbed and subbed versions of the films. In addition, the screenings will include a sneak peek at The Boy and the Heron’s Blu-Ray release bonus features. About […]
Kodansha announced that the first three episodes of Tomorrow’s Joe (Ashita no Joe) will be available on the TMS Official YouTube channel starting November 1. This limited time event is in conjunction with the upcoming December release of Kodansha’s release. This new omnibus will feature over five hundred pages of the critically acclaimed manga. About […]
Get ready for Japanese pop greatness to strike again, the Ado World Tour 2025 is coming to a city near you! Titled Hibana, the tour is powered by Crunchyroll and will have tickets on sale November 22, with a Crunchyroll special presale on November 19. From Japan to Mexico, there are a total of 30 […]
Running in the 90s never looked so good, as AnimEigo recently announced that Bubblegum Crash will get a Blu-Ray release. This new restoration comes to shelves on January 21, 2025 and contains all three episodes of the 1991 anime. About Bubblegum Crash Times are changing in MegaTokyo. Boomers are no longer seen as a scourge, […]
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is coming soon in North America, but Beyond Fest goers will be able to catch the film early on October 6! The Japanese voice actors for Izuku Midoriya and All Might/Dark Might will be present as well. About My Hero Academia: You’re Next Beyond Fest Screening Beyond Fest announces it […]
It’s almost time for a new anime season, and Dan Da Dan Episode 1 is coming very soon! For those that don’t want to wait for the October premiere, you can check the first three episodes out on September 13 in theaters through Dan Da Dan: First Encounter. GKIDS was generous enough to give Miso […]
Rick and Morty: The Anime is something that has precedent; after all, the show had some anime shorts previously. This time around, it’s a full series with 10 episodes from Studio Deen, Sola Entertainment, and Telecom Animation Film, and it’s… not great. While the anime has potential to be a fun spin on the irreverent […]
Dan Da Dan: First Encounter is mixing science with supernatural next month! GKIDS just announced that the first three episodes will make a theatrical debut on Friday the 13th on September. Tickets are available now for the limited time engagement. Additional screenings for the first three episodes will be available throughout the weekend. This comes […]
Otaku No Video is a zany trip to the past as AnimEigo just announced a Blu-Ray release of the film! The Studio GAINAX anime will come in 1080p resolution with original Japanese language audio (English subtitles included). In addition, the Blu-Ray will also include the option to watch with or without the live-action segments previously […]
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is the next anime film in the popular franchise (which manga ends this week!) Toho recently revealed a new trailer for the film, which highlights Dark Might, a shady and mysterious figure. The film will be available in North America starting October 11, with more details to be revealed in […]
Arcane Collector’s Editions are coming to a home theater near you! Hot off its previous announcement, GKIDS just stated a ton of news for the home video release of Riot Games’ hit show. The first season will come in a limited-run Collector’s Edition, steelbook editions, and more! Each of the releases are available to preorder […]
Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect has a special guest this week: Japanese pop sensation LiSA! The podcast welcomes the artist as she prepares for her Sand Diego Comic-Con performance on July 26. About Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect Special Appearance This week, Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is welcoming one of its biggest guests ever! […]
