Anime/Manga News Room

Disney has once again demonstrated its knack for innovation, teaming up with Japanese director Genshō Yasuda to release anime-style shorts as promotional content for the big sequel, Moana 2. These shorts, produced by Yasuda's Xenotoon-affiliated Yasuda Gensho Studio, were officially approved by Disney Animation Studios and provide a unique take on the beloved Disney musical format. View the full article

Dragon Ball is a legendary shonen anime that needs no introduction. Goku's battles against nefarious forces as he unlocked new transformations and saved the world time and time again transformed many people into anime fans who can't get enough of modern shonen anime. View the full article

As Japan modernized in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Samurai became obsolete, but they are far from forgotten. They live on in various forms of media, which include live-action movies, novels, manga, and anime. View the full article

Saint Seiya, also known as Knights of the Zodiac, a classic and popular shonen series is getting its first shoujo manga spin-off. Saint Seiya was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1990 by Masami Kurumada, and it was a hit in Japan at the time, later gaining fame internationally due to Toei's anime adaptation back in the 1980s. View the full article

Masashi Kishimoto, the author of the Naruto series, is quite easily one of the most talented manga writers in recent history. The Naruto series has gone on to become a phenomenon and has amassed millions of fans all over the world, reaching popularity that is unprecedented. One of the reasons why Naruto turned out to be as good as it did was because Kishimoto wasn't just writing the story to make money. He was truly invested in these characters and loved them just as much as the fans did. View the full article

Throughout the story of One Piece, Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates have taught the audience the importance of “found” family, and how blood isn’t always thicker than water. However, despite the characters being content with their new families, many fans have often wondered about the mysterious origins that many of the Straw Hat Pirates have. With characters like Luffy having incredibly notorious parents, Garp and Dragon, or Usopp’s father being Yasopp of the Red Hair Pirates, many have speculated who the parents of the other One Piece Straw Hats could be. …

Dolls Kill must have taken Sai's bird for a joyride, considering their new Naruto collaboration looks exquisitely fly. For the uninitiated, Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that primarily caters in alternative fashion to women and femme-presenting individuals. Dolls Kill's approach to fashion can be summarized as a tasteful collision of goth, kawaii, punk, and streetwear that drips head-turning sex appeal and bold sophistication. View the full article

Shonen anime series all have a formula for storytelling that works wonders, as seen with how this subgenre is the most popular and beloved in the entire industry. Though every story is unique in terms of what it represents and what it shows, there are certain storytelling elements that are shared by almost all of them, an example of which is the unmatched strength and potential of the main character. View the full article

While Marvel has vibranium and DC has the tenth metal, Dragon Ball has Katchin. Also known as Katchintite (depending on which version of the sub or dub you're watching), Katchin is the strongest metal in Dragon Ball's Universe 7. Despite being so special though, most of the Z Fighters don't really use weapons when fighting, so Katchin has only ever come up a handful of times throughout the series. The element was first introduced in Dragon Ball Z episode 250, "Out from the Broken Sword", where Shin materialized a large block of Katchin to test out Gohan and the Z Sword. The Katchin block was strong enough to snap the Z Sword in two, even when wielded by a powerful Saiyan …

There are two things that otaku around the world love - Studio Ghibli and coffee. Now, those two things have come together to create a specialty blend of beans, perfect for people who want to curl up with a hot coffee and watch a beautiful Studio Ghibli movie. Considering cold weather has hit half the world now, that's many people. The best news is that this new specialty coffee is available to purchase online. View the full article

Puma launched a new clothing collection in collaboration with One Piece in March. It featured several items, including One Piece-themed Suede sneakers. It wasn't long until everything sold out. View the full article

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 10, "Ocean", now streaming on Crunchyroll. View the full article

Anime fans worldwide are shaking with excitement for the upcoming releases that will arrive in 2025. This upcoming year promises to be one of the best so far regarding iconic series, as its roster has already introduced many shows that viewers cannot wait to enjoy. Among these long-awaited projects, one will be of interest to fans of the beloved Power Rangers franchise. View the full article

Jujutsu Kaisen fans rarely meet the parents of Jujutsu High's students. Furthermore, several of Jujutsu Kaisen's parent characters are toxic and neglectful. This detail is ironic considering the emphasis on bloodline and inherited cursed techniques among the Big Three Families. View the full article

The anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan, produced by Science SARU (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) is by far 2024's most highly anticipated, and now, most celebrated anime title. Since its debut in the Fall 2024 anime season, the anime has taken the world by storm, making a powerful first impression and continuing that momentum with some truly amazing approaches to its visual style, music, and plot developments. View the full article

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak launched its first English volume on December 3, 2024. The manga, published by Viz Media, features an original story set between JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's third and fourth story arcs, Stardust Crusaders and Diamond Is Unbreakable, respectively. View the full article

2024 has been solid for anime fans of different demographics, including Shojo anime. Targeted at young girls and women, these shows often contain tropes such as romance that entice this demographic. View the full article

The Straw Hat Pirates, the main cast of characters in One Piece, have been brought to life by a cast of legendary Japanese voice actors, but there’s no denying that Kazuki Yao, who portrays the crew's cyborg shipwright, Franky, is the most distinctive one of the group. This is mainly due to his signature loud and raspy voice. Not to mention, he has also voiced other iconic characters in the show, like Jango and Bon Clay, way before Franky was even introduced. View the full article

Next month, the latest installment of the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise premieres. Judging by the promotional material, the mecha at the story's core is a far cry from the classic Gundams that fans may be used to from past installments of the beloved series. Instead, its design bears a striking resemblance to one of the lanky mechs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, a similarity that might leave longtime Gundam fans doing a double-take. View the full article