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Anime Animator Reveals Salary and Reignites Debate
A Japanese animator revealed how much he earned in his first year, reigniting an old debate on social media. The post provided real figures and brought the model of…
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Mikasa's voice actress mocks the new "ending" of Attack on Titan
The Attack on Titan franchise has once again sparked debate with the re-release of the film The Last Attack in theaters…
Behind-the-scenes footage reveals the animation process behind Infinite Castle
The studio ufotable released a special behind-the-scenes video for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, revealing…
Jujutsu Kaisen reveals hidden messages at the beginning of season 3
The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen officially premiered on January 8, 2026 with two special episodes. Despite…
Ufotable and Aniplex reject the use of AI in anime
Ufotable and Aniplex have clearly positioned themselves against the use of Artificial Intelligence in their productions. During…
KADOKAWA CEO criticizes Westernization in anime
The debate about the identity of anime has returned to the center of the Japanese industry. This time, the one raising their voice was…
Isayama reveals hiatus after Attack on Titan: I'm not working
During the re-screening event of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season), held in…
Company apologizes for Uma Musume plush toy with 4 ears
Japanese manufacturer Gift issued an official apology after identifying a curious error in Uma Musume plush toys…
Grok restricts image editing after controversy on X
The X platform has decided to limit Grok's image editing feature to paid subscribers only. The change went into effect…
Countries with the greatest interest in the term "lolicon" in 2026
Updated Google Trends data from 2026 reveals how global interest in the term "lolicon" is distributed across different regions
Police officer in Japan steals TCG cards to gamble
Reality has managed to surprise even manga fans. The Saitama prefectural police confirmed the arrest of a…
China bans Japanese anime, sparking a tourism crisis
An unexpected decision has shaken the Chinese otaku community and generated strong international repercussions. The organizers of COMICUP, the largest event of…
Mural by Reze and Makima draws attention in Mexico
Fans of Chainsaw Man were surprised in Mexico with a mural of Reze and Makima, two characters from the game…
The 15 best anime where the protagonist is overpowered
Anime with overpowered protagonists win over fans because they deliver what many people want to see: a character so…
Japanese court convicts Cloudflare for piracy
The Japanese publishing industry has won a major victory against digital piracy. The Tokyo District Court ruled that…
Crunchyroll announces free anime channel
Crunchyroll has announced the launch of a free, ad-supported 24-hour anime channel on the Samsung TV platform…
One Punch Man director deletes social media account after attacks
Director Shinpei Nagai, responsible for the current 3rd season of the anime One Punch Man, announced his departure from X (formerly…