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Maplestar Announces New High School DxD Animation Project
Independent animator Maplestar posted a late June update with news about their upcoming projects. In addition to thanking viewers for the positive reception of their Chainsaw Man-inspired project, which focuses on…
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Maplestar Announces New High School DxD Animation Project
Independent animator Maplestar posted a late June update with news about their upcoming projects. In addition to thanking…
Maplestar Releases Full Reze x Denji Animation
Maplestar has posted a new update on its blog confirming the release of the full Reze x Denji anime, inspired by…
Meet the Girls of Ookii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?
The anime Do You Like Big Girls? (Ookii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?), adaptation of the manga by Goro Aizome, called…
Maplestar Shares New Reze Animation Preview, Exciting Chainsaw Man Fans
Independent animator Maplestar has shared news about their upcoming projects and confirmed a significant change to their schedule. According to the update…
Crunchyroll Reveals Full Summer 2026 Anime Streaming Schedule
Crunchyroll has released its full schedule for the summer 2026 season, bringing dozens of premieres between June and…
Crunchyroll Brings New Anime Premieres to U.S. Theaters This June
Crunchyroll has announced a new edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Nights program, an initiative that screens anime productions in cinemas..
One Piece gets a brand new collection of the Elbaph arc
The One Piece anime will have a new line of products directly inspired by the Elbaph arc, the current phase of the story…
Cosplayers go viral after selling "foot water" at an event
An unusual scene this week caught attention during a convention in the United States. Some cosplayers began selling an alleged…
Crunchyroll reports a 63% drop in profits in Japan
The anime streaming platform Crunchyroll experienced a sharp drop in net profit in its Japanese division during the period…
Haruhi Suzumiya Is Losing Popularity Among Japan’s Gen Z
A new survey published by the Trill News portal revealed a curious shift in the Japanese otaku scene. According to the research conducted…
McDonald’s Japan Launches Saint Seiya-Inspired Burgers in New Collaboration
McDonald's Japan has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac), a franchise created by Masami Kurumada
Silver Link Reports Losses for the Third Consecutive Year Despite Revenue Growth
Despite significant growth in annual revenue, Silver Link studio once again recorded a fiscal loss at the end of…
The 10 Greatest Anime of All Time According to Gen Z Fans
If you grew up in Generation Z with memes, social media, and streaming, you'll probably enjoy these anime. Modern classics..
Katsuhiro Otomo announces studio and may launch new Akira anime
Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, officially announced the creation of Oval Gear Animation Studio. This news has reignited discussions about…
Former Dragon Ball Editor Sparks Controversy Over Comments on One Piece
Kazuhiko Torishima, former editor of Dragon Ball, became a trending topic on social media after comments attributed to him about One Piece. The situation…
Steins;Gate Remake Divides Fans Over Kurisu’s New Design
The remake of the game Steins;Gate has already begun amidst discussion on social media. The first images of the character Kurisu Makise…