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The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Anime Blockbuster Movie: Is it All ‘Demon Slayer’ Now?

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ is currently ruling the U.S. box-office, prompting speculation that it’s reshaping anime cinema forever - columnist Andrew Osmond takes a wider look at the film and suggests that it’s more complicated than that.

Visions of Awesome Anime Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8:52am

The animated anthology returns in a longer format, with 9 new anime shorts from david production, Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co, Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio; hits Disney+ October 29.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Fall 2025 Anime Lineup

Multiple anime series, including ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ ‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ Final Season, ‘Spy X Family’ Season 3, and others, will continue through the Fall 2025 season.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘Demon Slayer’: The Whole Story of Anime’s Champion of the World

In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office last weekend, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of the franchise and gives his thoughts on the new film.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Heads To New York Comic Con 2025

Highlights include ‘Dan Da Dan’ and ‘Trigun Stargaze’ panels; ‘You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!’ set to premiere.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Unveils New ‘BAKI-DOU’ Anime and ‘BEASTARS Final Season’ Part 2

The announcements and first look reveals were made during a talk show which featured Keisuke Itagaki, creator of the ‘BAKI’ manga series, and Paru Itagaki, creator of ‘BEASTARS,’ as part of Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Japan celebration.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Warner Bros. Japan’s ‘STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Coming to Netflix

New information on the anime series will be revealed during a special September 23 event in Tokyo, with global live streaming available.

Santa Who? Headline News

Main Visual, Promotional Video Released for ‘SANDA’ Anime Series

The show by ‘BEASTARS’ creator Paru Itagaki and Science SARU is set in near-future Japan, where extreme measures are taken to protect children amid a sharp population decline; hits Prime Video October 4.

From Handing Out Donuts to Writing Famous Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Cyborgs, War Dramas and Evangelions: A Career in Anime

Columnist Andrew Osmond interviews Yoshiki Sakurai about his journey from a British high school to writing for such landmark anime as ‘Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex,’ ‘Giovanni’s Island,’ and ‘Evangelion.’

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

Hulu Shares ‘Cat's Eye’ Anime Series Trailer, Key Art

Based on the manga by Tsukasa Hojo about 3 sisters who share a secret nighttime activity while operating a popular cafe by day, the 12-part series premieres September 26 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

It’s Ani-mazing! Headline News

Sony, Crunchyroll Drop ‘Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc’ Trailer and Recap

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:12pm

The brutal war between devils, hunters and secret enemies hits the big screen October 24 in an action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series.

So Much More Than Astro Boy ANIMATIONWorld

On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

From ‘Dragon Ball’ to ‘One Piece’: A Profile of Toei Animation

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of Japan’s oldest and largest animation studio that began as Nihon Doga before making seminal hits that include ‘Sailor Moon,’ ‘Mazinger Z,’ ‘Candy Candy’ and many others.

What a Tool! Headline News

Trailer Released for ‘Farming Life in Another World’ Anime Season 2

Set to air in 2026, the slow-life farming series follows Hiraku, a young man who dies prematurely and is transported to another world, where he is granted an all-powerful farming tool by the gods.

An Embarrassment of Animated Riches Headline News

Netflix Drops New Anime, Adult Animation Slate Content

Teasers for ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2, ‘Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch,’ ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2, and others were revealed at Anime NYC 2025.

Dept. of You Knew it Was Coming Headline News

Kartoon Studios Launches ‘Bitcoin Brigade: Adventures In Satoshi City’ Animated Series

The project includes a business model spanning content, digital education, merchandise, interactive apps, and a Bitcoin treasury strategy; anime-style show to be fully produced in AI with K-pop music track.

Celebrating an Animation Great ANIMATIONWorld

A Tokyo Exhibition Pays Tribute to Leiji Matsumoto

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond profiles the great artist, famed for ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ ‘Captain Harlock’ and ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ and offers a glimpse of what’s on show.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Toho Animation Reveals ‘My Hero Academia’ Finale Trailer, Opening Song

The final season of the critically acclaimed anime series, based on the manga by Kohei Horikoshi, premieres with new weekly episodes starting October 4 exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Asia.

August Report Card ANIMATIONWorld

Midsummer Anime Update: ‘Dan Da Dan’ and More

Midway through the summer crop of animated serials, columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on three fan-favorite titles: the Science Saru actioner plus ‘My Dress-Up Darling,’ and ‘The Summer Hikaru Died.’

Business Headline News

Crunchyroll Restructuring Global Operations

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:18am

Company president outlines plans to expand operations outside the U.S.; new job openings reportedly will outnumber layoffs in a move not based on cost-cutting or ‘driven by financial performance.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Channing Tatum, Rebecca Wang Join ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ English Dub

The first film in a 3-part cinematic trilogy will hit IMAX and premium large format theatres in the U.S. and Canada on September 12.

The Horror of School Bullying ANIMATIONWorld

More Summer Anime Horror: ‘Takopi’s Original Sin’

Disturbing content ahead! Columnist Andrew Osmond considers a just-ended Crunchyroll miniseries from ENSHIYA studio about grade-school bullying, horrific cruelty and a twee tentacled alien.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Launches ‘Crunchyroll Anime Nights’ Monthly Theatrical Experience

Starting this October, participating theaters across the U.S. will feature fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversaries, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's anime libraries.

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