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Creative Head Hikaru Kondo Breaks Down the 3 Innovative Battles in ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’
Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" continues breaking box office records. It's not only the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time with $682 million worldwide, but also the number one international film ever in North America with $134.5 million.
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Season 2 Streams January 5

“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Season 2 Streams January 5

Haylie Baker|
December 16th, 2025
The highly anticipated My Hero Academia prequel, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes charges back into the action with Season 2 on January 5, 2025, exclusively on Crunchyroll. With this announcement, Crunchyroll released a new trailer and key art, showcasing characters that have yet to make their debut. Not only this, but the artists for the opening […]
Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions At CCXP

Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions At CCXP

Haylie Baker|
December 15th, 2025
At the recent CCXP, hosted in São Paulo, Brazil, Crunchyroll made many unforgettable memories with fans, presented exclusive trailers, messages from cast members, historic performances, and hosted new arrivals, all live on the Thunder Stage. Among the exciting events and personalities onstage, Crunchyroll’s specialty was on full display as the latest in anime was announced.  […]

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Gkids To Release “The Deer King” in Theaters during July

GKIDS announced today it will bring The Deer King, the new feature from Japanese animation veterans Masashi Ando and Masayuki Miyaji, to cinemas nationwide this July. Continuing their partnership with Fathom Events, fan preview events for The Deer King will play in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, July 13th (Japanese language), and Thursday, July 14th (English […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 11, 2022
Gkids To Release “The Deer King” in Theaters during July

INTERVIEW: “Pompo The Cinephile” Director On Amazing Movie About Movies

Pompo The Cinephile is about young film fanatic and assistant, Gene, who gets the opportunity of a lifetime in Nyallywood when his boss, famed B-movie producer Pompo, selects him to direct a new movie she has written. Pompo’s film is a drama headlined by Martin Braddock, one of the most acclaimed male actors in the […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|May 3, 2022
INTERVIEW: “Pompo The Cinephile” Director On Amazing Movie About Movies

INTERVIEW: “Belle” Director Mamoru Hosoda Puts New Spin On Classic

Oscar nominated Mirai director Mamoru Hosoda’s new animated feature is nominated for five Annie Awards. Belle is a modern-day update on one of the most beloved stories of all-time, Beauty and the Beast. This time, it’s a girl named Suzu who discovers the digital universe of U. She creates an avatar named Belle who instantly […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 13, 2022
INTERVIEW: “Belle” Director Mamoru Hosoda Puts New Spin On Classic

MANGA REVIEW: “Real Volume 15”

After a hiatus of more than six years, Takehiko Inoue has returned to “Real,” his compelling manga about wheelchair basketball players. (At the same time, he’s directing a new feature based on his hit “Slam Dunk.”) The artist picks up the story where he left off in 2014: His three main characters are still wrestling […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|January 8, 2022
MANGA REVIEW: “Real Volume 15”

INTERVIEW: The Stars of “Poupelle of Chimney Town”

Usually an actor books a role after an audition. But there are times when actor is chosen because of their reputation, without an audition. Such is the case with the American cast of Poupelle of Chimney Town. The film stars Antonio Raul Corbo. Stephen Root voices Lubicci’s father, Bruno, who tries to inform people that […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|December 22, 2021
INTERVIEW: The Stars of “Poupelle of Chimney Town”

ANIME REVIEW: “Neon Genesis Evangelion”

Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), which ranks among the most popular, influential and controversial series in anime history, is finally appearing on Blu-ray in two multi-disc sets from GKIDS and Shout Factory! featuring a new dub and script. A complex, compelling saga that juxtaposes mecha battles with apocalyptic Christian symbolism, Jewish mysticism and teenage […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|December 21, 2021
ANIME REVIEW: “Neon Genesis Evangelion”

ANIME TRAILER: New Anime Series “LAZARUS” From Legendary Shinichirō Watanabe

On October 19, 2024, at New York Comic Con, fans were treated to a screening of the full premiere episode of “Lazarus,” a new thriller anime from Adult Swim by the legendary Shinichirō Watanabe, best known for his work on the iconic “Cowboy Bebop.” In addition, Adult Swim released a first-look trailer of the eagerly […]