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Although anime titles came out strong in the US box office, they failed to gain any traction during the 2026 Academy Award season.

Kalai Chik - January 22, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters has been nominated for two Academy Awards, highlighting its achievements in animation and music.

Samantha Puc - January 22, 2026

Kazuto Mihara's Noh manga, THE WORLD IS DANCING, will launch an anime adaptation this summer for streaming and broadcast.

January 21, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters took home 2026 Golden Globe Awards in two of its three nominated categories, including Best Motion Picture - Animated.

January 12, 2026

Samantha Puc - January 9, 2026

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

D. Morris - January 8, 2026

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

Hannah Collins - January 8, 2026

Before tuning into Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 on Crunchyroll, here's everything you need to remember from Seasons 1 and 2.

K-Comics Beat - December 22, 2025

The Beat concluded its Best of 2025 with the Best Movies of 2025, including KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice.

Justin Guerrero - December 15, 2025

Manta CEO Asher Won revealed in a Deadline interview that the company is looking to adapt its webcomics for microdramas and more.

D. Morris - December 12, 2025

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.

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