My Hero Academia Final Season Gets New Trailer, Arrives October
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 […]
The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Gets New Key Visuals
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 […]
Princess Mononoke 4K Restoration Comes to IMAX This Month
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 […]
Miso Moment: The Anime Business Episode 1
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 […]
GKIDS Announces Global Video Rights for Arcane Season Two
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 […]
Alien Stage Art Book Sings its Heart Out Next Year
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 […]
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing Comes to North America This April
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 […]
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Tickets on Sale Now
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 Mamoru Hosoda 4K Releases Coming Soon
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 […]
HIDIVE Winter 2025 Simulcast Dubs Announced, Three Series Leaving
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 Come to Theaters This Week
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 […]
Ashita no Joe Anime Streaming Tomorrow
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 […]
Bubblegum Crash gets January Blu-Ray Release
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, […]
Dan Da Dan Episode 1 Impressions – Go Bananas!
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 Episode 1 Impressions
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 Heads to Theaters This September
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 Gets Blu-Ray Release This October
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 […]
Arcane Collector’s Editions Announced for October
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 Welcomes J-pop Superstar LiSA
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! […]
Riding Bean OVA Comes to Home Video This September
80s anime enthusiasts get ready to rev up those wheels, because the Riding Bean OVA is coming this year! The classic anime will get a release in the west thanks to AnimEigo on September 10. A Blu-Ray will be available through the official store. Kick back and don’t let the windy city overwhelm you! About […]
Tokyo Ghoul EX. Exhibition Heads to Japan This Year
Celebrating 10 years of the anime, the Tokyo Ghoul EX exhibition comes to Japan this year! The exhibition features a special slew of images and presentations from the series. The show will take place in Japan and Osaka later this year, with tickets to the Tokyo venue available this Saturday. About Tokyo Ghoul EX. Exhibition […]
TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 With Exclusive Merch, Panels
TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 is here to serve all sorts of manga fans! The publisher announced its plans for the annual anime convention in Los Angeles, California. With exclusive merchandise, early manga releases, and exclusive panels, there’s a lot to love no matter what you love! About TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 Anime Expo […]
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Gets 20th Anniversary Screenings
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence turns 20 this year, and GKIDS has announced a limited-time event to celebrate! The new 4K restoration will come to cinemas in America on June 23, 24, and 25. This is a perfect time for fans new and old to experience the film again, which is a standalone tale […]
GKIDS Gets Theatrical and Home Entertainment Rights to Dan Da Dan
The October wait for Dan Da Dan is getting shorter, and GKIDS paves the way for North American distribution! The company just announced that it has acquired theatrical, videogram, and digital transactional rights to the series. This means everything from theater premieres of the series to home video releases are on the table for GKIDS! […]
Naruto x Crocs Collection Launches This June at Foot Locker
The Naruto x Crocs Collection comes next month, believe it! In a collaboration with Foot Locker Inc., the anime franchise will get some comfy footwear starting on June 6. Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports will carry the four items, which include Classic Clog models for Itachi, Sasuke, Minato, and Jiraya. These are […]
The Boy and the Heron Gets Physical Release July, Digital Release in June
Recently winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, The Boy and the Heron heads to home video this summer! GKIDS announced that Studio Ghibli’s latest anime film heads to digital storefronts on June 25, as well as a physical release on July 9. The physical release will come in three different editions, with this […]
The First Slam Dunk Scores a Blu-Ray June Release
The First Slam Dunk gets a North American Blu-Ray release on June 25! GKIDS announced yesterday that the critically acclaimed anime film will have some limited-time goodies for the initial run of the physical release. In addition, a collector’s edition will come out in the future. Release News The critically acclaimed box-office phenomenon The First Slam Dunk will make its […]
Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 Showcases 14 Monumental Anime Films
Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 heads to theaters nationwide starting in April! GKIDS and Fathom Events announced that the event will take place throughout 2024, with 14 films represented. From Spirited Away in April to My Neighbor Totoro in December, there’s a lot to love for fans old and new. About Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 STUDIO […]
Toei Animation’s Virtual Anime Fes hits YouTube, VRChat this Friday
Are you ready for a Virtual Anime Fes in the metaverse? (Well, how about VRChat?) Toei Animation announced that it will debut its first-ever Virtual Anime Fes on VRChat as well as Youtube this Friday. The event will take place on a permanent VRChat stage where fans can interact with each other while watching announcements. […]
Katamaris’ Fall 2023 Anime Picks
A new season means new anime, and we’ve got some Fall 2023 Anime Picks! I finally have time to watch this slate of anime debuts, and here are some that may have fallen beneath the cracks. (Well, minus one huge appearance, but other than that…) If you still need something to curl up and watch […]
MBC Anime to Release Kami.App and Protocol: Rain Worldwide
Get ready for a diverse slate of new anime releases with MBC Anime! MBC Group and Tokyopop have announced a partnership to license, promote, and produce anime content in the Middle East. Two original anime productions, Kami.App and Protocol: Rain, will debut worldwide this month. The two shows will stream exclusive on Shahid, the world’s […]
Engage foot breathing – Demon Slayer x Crocs Collaboration Announced
In an interesting turn of events, Demon Slayer x Crocs Collaboration is coming soon! Crocs has announced that the new line of footwear products will be available to order starting October 18. Featuring designs inspired by Tanjiro, Inosuke, Nezuko, and Zenitsu, the comfortable shoes will be a treat for fans. For those who want a […]
