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Crunchyroll‘s darkest Fall 2026 anime continues to emerge as one of the spookiest series of the season, and its creator is embracing the same vibe with a special tribute to celebrate Halloween. The end of October brings an exciting and spooky atmosphere, adding a different kind of energy. Not every holiday is as unique as…
Japanesemanga artist Tetsuya Chiba, best known for the “Ashita no Joe” series and the first manga artist to receive the Order of Culture, died of myelodysplastic syndrome at a Tokyo hospital Thursday. He was 87, JIJI Press reported.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are seated beside No-Face, a fictional character from the film “Spirited Away,” during their visit to “Becoming Characters in Memorable Ghibli Scenes,” an interactive exhibit in Ghibli Park, in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 20. (Pool)
Anime does not need 500 episodes, three tournament arcs, and a protagonist screaming for six minutes to leave a lasting impression. One Pieceand Naruto have earned their legendary status, but sometimes a tightly constructed story can hit harder than an entire franchise.
American audiences got to experience Mobile Suit Gundam Wing in early 2000 when it made its debut with Toonami, and in less than a year, the show’s popularity continued to rise with the abbre-episode release was comparable to a sequel film, but the artwork felt lightyears ahead. The detail on the Gundam suits was cleaned…
A new Dragon Ball release is set to launch on November 1. Dragon Ball is one of the most beloved anime/manga franchises of all time, and easily one of the most influential. Dragon Ball’s legacy can not be overstated, with the classic franchise directly inspiring future mega-hits like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach, just to…
Death Stranding Isolations anime series teaser trailer was released at the 10th-anniversary event of Kojima Productions. The trailer revealed a teaser video, visual and crew members of the series. It is based in the universe of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding game. The entirely standalone 2D hand-drawn series will air in 2027. It will be available…
One Piece is heading into Fortnite with a massive new collaboration starting November 1, 2026. The crossover will bring several fan-favourite characters, including Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Ace, into Epic Games’ popular battle royale game.
Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels. They are typically written and illustrated by a single person, known as mangaka. They are usually printed in black and white and read right-to-left. And they are incredibly popular, in Japan and beyond.
I must confess something before I get this preview started: I bowed out of Attack on Titan early. After the first season, actually. I didn’t think it was terrible or anything. I was there for the human drama. Little people swinging around like Spider-Man and dealing with their trauma while playing a game of David…