Anime

Voice actor and director MIKE McFARLAND dead at 56

Voice actor, director and producer Mike McFarland passes away at age 56 from brain cancer, paving the way for English anime dubbing.

Imani Brooks - September 17, 2026

Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Has One Less Attendee

Previously announced Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum attendee Guillermo del Toro takes to social media to deny claims of his involvement in the event.

Imani Brooks - August 29, 2026

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel discussion with Young Park of...

August 21, 2026

Magic Knight Rayearth and the return of female led isekai

Magic Knight Rayearth's premiere brings the spotlight back on classic female-led fantasy isekai amidst uptick of villainess media.

August 2, 2026

Interview: ELECEED Creators at Anime Expo 2026

Join The Beat's Kari Lane in her interview with ELECEED's co-creators Jeho Son and ZHENA during Anime Expo 2026.

July 17, 2026

Want more TOMB RAIDER KING? Read the Webtoon!

Justin Guerrero - July 9, 2026

Now that Tomb Raider King has premiered on Crunchyroll, you can catch up on the first 30+ episodes of the Webtoon for free.

AX ’26: MURCIÉLAGO anime adaptation is coming!

D. Morris - July 7, 2026

Murciélago anime adaptation finally arrives and hits streaming internationally this fall!

AX ’26: Crunchyroll announces SOLO LEVELING feature-length film

Justin Guerrero - July 4, 2026

At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll announced the first feature-length film in the Solo Leveling anime franchise, Solo Leveling: Beyond the System.

AX ’26: The ALIEN STAGE anime is actually happening!

Justin Guerrero - July 3, 2026

Finally! An Alien Stage anime adaptation was announced at Anime Expo 2026, though details on the production are sparse.

AX ’26: 3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE MUSEUM debuts ahead of world tour

Justin Guerrero - July 3, 2026

Frontier Works has debuted the 3D Live Alien Stage Museum in 2372 exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 before it embarks on a world tour.

WIT Studios Reveals THE ONE PIECE Trailer Premiere

Imani Brooks - June 24, 2026

Wit Studio teases trailer announcement for June 24th 2026 along with new visual for One Piece remake.