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Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk

Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.

Hannah Collins - March 12, 2026

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END Season 2 trailer teases April 1 premiere

The Beginning After the End Season 2 premieres April 1 on Crunchyroll. Watch the new season trailer for a hint at what's to come.

Samantha Puc - March 11, 2026

Japanese entertainment companies open 2027 job applications

Japanese animation studios, music labels, and game developers alike have opened their 2027 job recruitment applications for fresh graduates.

March 6, 2026

LABUBU x Sanrio collab commemorates MONSTERS 10th anniversary

Pop Mart has announced a Monsters x Sanrio collaboration including a blind box set and a Hello Kitty plush doll.

March 6, 2026

Sharp Corporation announces voice actor service

Sharp launches a new monthly subscription service to allow consumers to choose from fifteen customized voices for its home appliances.

March 4, 2026

Love and Deepspace announces change in Zayne’s Japanese voice actor

Kalai Chik - March 2, 2026

Popular 3D mobile romance simulation game will be replacing Zayne's Japanese voice actor, Takuya Sato, after his contract concludes in June.

KADOKAWA and Aniplex Establish Film Distribution Joint Venture Animec Inc.

Kalai Chik - March 2, 2026

Two of Japan's largest anime companies, KADOKAWA and Aniplex, have announced a joint venture distribution company called Animec. The name is a combination of the words anime and cinema.

Pokémon Day reveals WIND AND WAVES, PokémonXP news, more

Samantha Puc - February 27, 2026

Friday's Pokémon Day presentation revealed Wind and Waves, PokémonXP and World Championships news, and more updates for the 30th anniversary.

ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE in select theaters on March 10

Kalai Chik - February 26, 2026

Pirates in the US and Canada will have a special opportunity to see the first two episodes of the upcoming second season in theaters.

Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO

D. Morris - February 25, 2026

Kokuho, Japan's submission for Best International Feature film, is an epic about perfecting one of Japan's most revered art forms.

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

Kalai Chik - February 24, 2026

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