Anime News Network’s June 20, 2026, Daily Roundup: MAPPA’s Ambitious Slate, Studio Collaborations, and Industry In Memoriam June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026 – Crystalyn Hodgkins reporting for Anime News Network. This past week has been a significant period for the anime industry, marked… Continue Reading
Paramount Global Signals Massive Gaming Pivot with Launch of Paramount Games Studio Following Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition June 8, 2026 Paramount Global has officially announced the formation of Paramount Games Studio, a move that signals a fundamental shift in the media giant’s approach to… Continue Reading
Hasbro Launches Sixth Wall AI Studio to Monetize and Protect Intellectual Property Through CharacterOS and Real Voice Talent June 4, 2026 Hasbro, the global play and entertainment leader, has officially announced the formation of Sixth Wall, a dedicated artificial intelligence studio designed to revolutionize how… Continue Reading
The Shifting Tides of Hollywood: YouTube Creators Challenge Traditional Studio Dominance as Indie Hits Redefine Box Office Success June 1, 2026 A seismic shift is reverberating through Hollywood, as the traditional studio model faces an unprecedented challenge from a new wave of creator-led cinema. This… Continue Reading
Studio Khara Celebrates Two Decades of Animation Excellence with a Nod to its Iconic Past and a Glimpse into its Future May 19, 2026 The esteemed animation studio Khara, a powerhouse behind some of Japan’s most influential animated works, marked its 20th anniversary on Sunday, May 17, 2026…. Continue Reading
Cast of Off Campus Hockey Romance Series Joins Swooon Studio for Comprehensive Season One Recap and Narrative Analysis May 17, 2026 The principal cast members of the television adaptation of Off Campus recently convened at the Swooon studio to provide a detailed retrospective of the… 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
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
Studio Ghibli to Appoint Kenichi Yoda as Its New President in June May 14, 2026 The world-renowned anime company Studio Ghibli announced on Thursday that its president and representative director of its board, Hiroyuki Fukuda, will step down at… Continue Reading
Katsuhiro Otomo Founds New Animation Studio OVAL GEAR, First Project in Production May 11, 2026 Tokyo, Japan – May 11, 2026 – Legendary anime creator Katsuhiro Otomo, renowned worldwide for his seminal work on Akira, has officially announced the… Continue Reading
