Keanu Reeves to Star as Jingoro Hidari in Dwarf Studios’ Stop-Motion Samurai Epic HIDARI May 17, 2026 The celebrated Japanese stop-motion animation studio, dwarf studios, made a significant announcement on Sunday at the prestigious Annecy Animation Showcase, held as part of… Continue Reading
Hare+Guu Deluxe Anime Now Available with English Dub on Darkroom Streaming Service May 17, 2026 Streaming service Darkroom has announced the addition of the Hare+Guu Deluxe anime to its platform, featuring an English-dubbed version accessible to premium subscribers. This… Continue Reading
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Adds Kappei Yamaguchi and Yoshiko Sakakibara to Esteemed Voice Cast May 17, 2026 The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s acclaimed manga, Daemons of the Shadow Realm (known in Japan as Yomi no Tsugai), has… Continue Reading
Studio Ghibli to Appoint Kenichi Yoda as Its New President in June May 17, 2026 Studio Ghibli, the globally acclaimed animation studio renowned for its masterpieces such as "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to undergo a… Continue Reading
MediaOCD Unveils Extensive May 2026 Discotek Deep Dives Lineup, Bolstering Anime Preservation and Collector Offerings May 17, 2026 MediaOCD, a prominent name in the distribution of Japanese animation and live-action cinema, has announced a significant expansion of its anime title selection from… Continue Reading
Detective Conan Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Dies at 61 May 17, 2026 The anime community was plunged into mourning on May 15, 2026, with the somber announcement of the passing of Wakana Yamazaki, a celebrated voice… Continue Reading
Drecom Launches New Indie Game Studio, Drecom Creators Studio, to Foster Emerging Talent and Expand IP Horizons May 17, 2026 Japanese video game developer Drecom announced on Thursday the establishment of a new independent game studio, Drecom Creators Studio. This initiative signifies a strategic… Continue Reading
Bite Maker: AK (Area Kanazawa) Manga Set to Conclude on May 30th May 16, 2026 The eagerly anticipated conclusion of Miwako Sugiyama’s popular manga series, Bite Maker: AK (Area Kanazawa), is slated for publication on May 30th. The announcement… Continue Reading
Horo Beat: A New Era of Yokai and Human Collaboration Dawns in Monthly Coro Coro Comics May 16, 2026 The highly anticipated manga series, Horo Beat, officially launched on Friday, May 16, 2026, gracing the pages of Shogakukan’s prestigious Monthly Coro Coro Comics… Continue Reading
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Unveils Main Character and Nemesis Group Cast Amidst Legacy Revival May 16, 2026 The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shotaro Ishinomori’s iconic Cyborg 009 manga, titled Cyborg 009: Nemesis, has officially announced that acclaimed voice actor Yuki… Continue Reading