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Starto Entertainment launches vertical drama brand Esu Dora (S DRAMA)

Kalai Chik -
Starto Entertainment stakes its claim in vertical short-form content by launching the Esu Dora brand, featuring four different drama series.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS to enter the Criterion Collection

D. Morris -
Netflix and Sony Animation's KPop Demon Hunters will be added to the Criterion Collection, further establishing itself in the world of film.

XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession

Samantha Puc -
XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is 10-for-10 at the 53rd annual Annie Awards

Kalai Chik -
Netflix's most-watched film swept its ten nominated categories at the animation industry's largest award ceremony.

POKEMON to celebrate 30th anniversary with announcements on Pokémon Day

Kalai Chik -
The Pokémon Company is gearing up for an exciting anniversary as it readies fans for its upcoming Pokémon Day.

GUNBUSTER and GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC coming to the Criterion Channel in March 2026

Kalai Chik -
Criterion announced two anime titles will come on its streaming platform next month: Gunbuster: The Movie and the first season of GitS: SAC.
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Anime, Film, & TV

Starto Entertainment launches vertical drama brand Esu Dora (S DRAMA)

Kalai Chik -
Starto Entertainment stakes its claim in vertical short-form content by launching the Esu Dora brand, featuring four different drama series.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS to enter the Criterion Collection

D. Morris -
Netflix and Sony Animation's KPop Demon Hunters will be added to the Criterion Collection, further establishing itself in the world of film.

XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession

Samantha Puc -
XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is 10-for-10 at the 53rd annual Annie Awards

Kalai Chik -
Netflix's most-watched film swept its ten nominated categories at the animation industry's largest award ceremony.

POKEMON to celebrate 30th anniversary with announcements on Pokémon Day

Kalai Chik -
The Pokémon Company is gearing up for an exciting anniversary as it readies fans for its upcoming Pokémon Day.

GUNBUSTER and GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC coming to the Criterion Channel in March 2026

Kalai Chik -
Criterion announced two anime titles will come on its streaming platform next month: Gunbuster: The Movie and the first season of GitS: SAC.
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Reviews

Movie Review: Alas poor SCARLET, we know you too well

D. Morris -
Scarlet has all the hallmarks of a magnum opus. Unfortunately, it offers impressive visuals and a disappointingly simplistic narrative.

Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride

D. Morris -
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.

Movie Review: The romance of LOST IN STARLIGHT is otherworldly

D. Morris -
Netflix's South Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight, is a sci-fi romance for adults that mostly sticks the landing.

Movie Review: Journey into the bleak heart of NO OTHER CHOICE

D. Morris -
Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice is a dark, satirical take on the horrors of capitalism. It's also one of his greatest films to date.

Review: BARONESS GOES ON STRIKE VOL. 1 – fight for your right to be lazy

Merve Giray -
Baroness Goes on Strike Vol. 1 is, just like Cassie's life, full of unexpected twists and turns. Hit webtoon now in print from Crossed Hearts!

Review: HEAVEN OFFICIAL’S BLESSING (THE COMIC) VOL. 1 simply stuns

Samantha Puc -
Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic) Vol. 1 honors beautifully honors the webcomic and webnovel with a new translation and panel layout.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

XG announces gender-inclusive name change

Samantha Puc -
J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.

SOLO LEVELING: RAGNAROK manhwa goes on hiatus for artist Jin’s mandatory military service

Samantha Puc -
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.

Rosé’s “APT” & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS dominate Billboard Year-End Charts

Samantha Puc -
K-pop is having a moment in the Billboard Year-End charts for 2025, with KPop Demon Hunters and "APT" topping multiple lists.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS co-director Maggie Kang honored with cultural merit

Samantha Puc -
The Korea Content Awards recognized KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang for her contribution to popularizing Korean culture globally.

Korean Golden Globe nominations highlight storytelling and innovation

D. Morris -
KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice are nominated thrice each at this year's Golden Globes, highlighting Korean cinema in historic ways.

Netflix’s TYGO expands the Extraction universe with top Korean talent

Samantha Puc -
Neflix has announced TYGO, a new installment in its popular thriller franchise, Extraction, starring Don Lee, Lalisa Manobal, and Lee Jin-uk.
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Business News

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS to enter the Criterion Collection

D. Morris -
Netflix and Sony Animation's KPop Demon Hunters will be added to the Criterion Collection, further establishing itself in the world of film.

KINOKUNIYA USA will no longer carry Chinese-language books, but English-translated books are unaffected

Kalai Chik -
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.

New details on BOOK☆WALKER Global’s new platform launching in February

Kalai Chik -
The digital manga and light novel service will now have a brand-new reading experience, enhanced content protection, and a streamlined interface designed specifically for international readers.
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