North American Anime Manga and Video Game Releases September 27 to October 3 2026 October 3, 2026 The final week of September and the dawn of October 2026 mark a significant period for North American media distribution, characterized by a massive… Continue Reading
Tapas Entertainment to Cease North American Webtoon Operations by March 31, 2027 October 2, 2026 The North American digital comics landscape is bracing for a significant contraction following the formal announcement that Tapas, a pioneering webtoon platform, will permanently… Continue Reading
Aero Films Acquires North American Rights to Ellie Sachs’ Indie Feature Lucy Schulman for 2027 Theatrical Release September 30, 2026 Aero Films has officially secured the North American distribution rights for the independent comedy Lucy Schulman, marking a significant milestone for first-time feature filmmaker… Continue Reading
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 20-26 September 26, 2026 A Massive Wave of Print and Digital Debuts The week of September 22 represents a substantial logistical undertaking for North American distributors. The schedule… Continue Reading
Dentsu and Kodansha form strategic partnership to expand Japanese intellectual property reach across North and South American markets September 25, 2026 In a significant consolidation of Japanese media influence in the Western hemisphere, the advertising giant Dentsu has entered into a landmark partnership with the… Continue Reading
Official US Trailer Released for Bart Schrijver’s Acclaimed Scottish Highlands Friendship Drama The North September 19, 2026 Picturehouse has officially unveiled the US theatrical trailer for The North, a narrative feature written, directed, and produced by Dutch filmmaker Bart Schrijver. Blurring… Continue Reading
North American Anime and Manga Releases for the Week of September 15 to September 21 2026 September 19, 2026 The North American publishing landscape for Japanese media experiences a significant influx of content this week, marked by a robust slate of physical and… Continue Reading
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 6-12 September 12, 2026 The Landscape of Home Video Distribution The week began on September 8 with a notable influx of home video releases, primarily driven by Crunchyroll’s… Continue Reading
Break Free: Japanese Action Comedy Premieres in North America, Driven by Unique Creative Process and Social Media Innovation July 20, 2026 Montreal, Canada – The 30th Fantasia International Film Festival recently hosted the North American premiere of Break Free, a groundbreaking Japanese action-comedy that has… Continue Reading
HIGUMA!! The Killer Bear: Eisuke Naito’s Genre-Bending Social Commentary Thriller Set for North American Premiere at NYAFF 2026 July 20, 2026 Eisuke Naito’s highly anticipated film, HIGUMA!! The Killer Bear, is poised to challenge genre conventions and spark critical discourse with its North American premiere… Continue Reading
