4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (865+ words) Art & Culture Entertainment Anime & Manga Behind the scenes of the studio that brought you Yuri!!! On Ice, Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan The Final Season Over the past 15 years, MAPPA has grown from an ambitious startup into an undeniable…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (387+ words) On August 22, GKIDS announced during their panel that they have acquired the distribution rights for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, the animated horror based on the novel series Vampire Hunter D by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and animated by Madhouse. GKIDS plans on revealing…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (513+ words) Frieren fans can now join the anime’s adventuring party at Universal Studios Japan, with three experiences ranging from a flying carriage ride to a restaurant filled with character-inspired food. It’s been a good year for Frieren collabs, with everything from…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (265+ words) TOHO animation, the anime label of Japanese entertainment company TOHO Co., Ltd., released a special video segment recapping its presence at Anime Expo 2026, which also featured the studio’s first collaboration with NIJISANJI EN talents. The program premiered on TOHO animation’s…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (533+ words) Step into the worlds of more than 20 titles, including ‘Chainsaw Man’, ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ The force behind smash-hit titles including Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, Japanese animation studio Mappa is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. To mark…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (284+ words) The Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland and the Japan Foundation are pleased to present the Japanese Film Festival 2026, running from 17 to 20 September 2026 at Academy Cinemas, Auckland. The four-day festival will showcase a curated selection of acclaimed contemporary Japanese films, offering…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (302+ words) The Movie Blog Fans of TOHO animation will soon get an inside look at the studio's presence at this year's massive convention The studio has announced a collaboration with NIJISANJI EN virtual streamers Shu Yamino and Meloco Kyoran to host…...