Anime

Bandai Spirits has expanded its ongoing One Piece and NBA collaborative merchandise line, introducing a brand-new crossover figure featuring Trafalgar Law representing the Golden State Warriors. The collectible depicts the captain of the Heart Pirates wearing the team’s iconic blue-and-gold jersey while pulling off a sleek behind-the-back dribble. Part of the manufacturer’s Master Stars Piece … Read more

We have reached the second half of the Summer anime season, yet streaming platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll still have plenty of exciting titles in store. While weekly fan favorites are still rolling out fresh episodes, August also brings a wave of major premieres ready to shake up your queue. Headlining this month’s debut schedule … Read more

Maintaining high quality across dozens or hundreds of episodes is a massive hurdle for long-running anime. While many shows eventually run out of steam, a select few manage to stay gripping, offering deep character development, rich narratives, and consistent excellence from start to finish. Whether exploring grand military campaigns, passionate sports journeys, touching coming-of-age stories, … Read more

The official YouTube channel for the BanG Dream! franchise has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming feature-length anime, BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora, while also confirming its theatrical release date for October 16, 2026. While specific plot details and the main production crew are still under wraps, the movie will center on the … Read more

Back in 2018, the official Studio Ghibli online shop launched a delightful kitchenware range featuring Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service. Now, nearly a decade later, this beloved feline-centric lineup is making a comeback just in time for the summer of 2026. Donguri Sora’s “Lemon Flower” collection brings back essential warm-weather items like drinking glasses, washcloths, … Read more

Beyond reimagining its beloved fantasy library through live-action adaptations, Disney has continually found fresh angles for its iconic properties—most notably by reframing its legendary villains. Projects like Maleficent and the popular Descendants series paved the way for this trend, but another unique entry in the company’s portfolio has just provided major updates regarding its upcoming … Read more

Calling One Piece “mid” sounds absurd given that the franchise has spent decades establishing one of the most sprawling worlds and iconic character rosters in anime history. Yet, while its massive cultural imprint is undeniable, that doesn’t shield every aspect of the voyage from critique. The television adaptation’s sluggish pacing and bloated arcs make it … Read more

The upcoming Ave Mujica prima aurora film comes from SANZIGEN, the animation studio known for It’s MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica. Director Kōdai Kakimoto is back at the helm, working alongside screenwriters Akiko Waba and Midori Gotō. Fans can also look forward to hearing the band’s original voice cast reprise their roles, featuring Kanon Takao, Yuzuki … Read more

Yoshihiro Togashi’s acclaimed manga Hunter x Hunter is joining forces with the idol group Sakurazaka46 for a special music video project. According to an announcement from the official Shonen Jump YouTube channel, the 2025 track "Unhappy birthday Koubun" by Sakurazaka46 has been chosen as the 57th entry in the ongoing JUMP MV series. Set to … Read more

Ahead of its upcoming North American theatrical release on August 30 and 31, 2026, GKIDS has released an official English-subtitled trailer for Baku Kinoshita’s anime film The Last Blossom. Screenings will feature the original Japanese audio paired with English subtitles. In addition to directing, The Last Blossom features Kinoshita as the character designer. The project … Read more