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

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

Kalai Chik - March 2, 2026

KADOKAWA and Aniplex Establish Film Distribution Joint Venture Animec Inc.

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.

Kalai Chik - March 2, 2026

Pokémon Day reveals WIND AND WAVES, PokémonXP news, more

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

February 27, 2026

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

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

February 26, 2026

Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO

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

February 25, 2026

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.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS to enter the Criterion Collection

D. Morris - February 24, 2026

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 - February 23, 2026

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 - February 22, 2026

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 - February 21, 2026

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 - February 19, 2026

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