Anime

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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ANIME TRAILER: Kenji Kamiyama’s “Napping Princess”

Here’s a teaser for Napping Princess: The Story Of the Unknown Me (Hirune Hime – Shiranai Wabash No Monogatari), the new anime film by director Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex; Eden Of The East). Opening in Japan later this year via Warner Bros., the film is set in Okayama prefecture in […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 17, 2016
ANIME TRAILER: Kenji Kamiyama’s “Napping Princess”

Must-See Chinese Animated Feature Trailer: “Big Fish & Begonia”

Coming out on July 8th in China, Big Fish and Begonia is an elaborate animated feature directed by Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun. According to this Chinese website, the film was 12 years in the making – and partially funded through crowd sourcing.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 19, 2016
Must-See Chinese Animated Feature Trailer: “Big Fish & Begonia”

ANIME REVIEW: “Eden of the East: The Premium Edition”

American animated characters sailed unscathed through the financial meltdown of 2008 and its after effects: Po could afford all the dumplings he could eat, Hiro and his friends had the cutting-edge technology and supplies they needed, and Hiccup wasn’t underwater on his father’s hut. Their Japanese counterparts wrestled with problems of money and motivation in […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|April 10, 2016
ANIME REVIEW: “Eden of the East: The Premium Edition”

Funimation Puts Anime Feature “The Empire Of Corpses” In Limited Theatrical Release

Funimation’s anime pick-up The Empire Of The Corpses, is getting a limited U.S. theatrical run this month. Based on the Project Itoh zombie steampunk novel, the story has been adapted to anime by Wit Studio (Attack on Titan) with Ryoutarou Makihara directing. Funimation is placing the feature in select theaters on April 19th & 20th in select U.S. cities.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 9, 2016
Funimation Puts Anime Feature “The Empire Of Corpses” In Limited Theatrical Release

Anime Review: “Hyouka: Part 1”

Hotaro Oreki (voice by Adam Gibbs) might hold the record for teen-age angst. He talks about living a life that “conserves energy” by following the motto, “If I don’t have to do something, I won’t; but if I have to, I’ll do it quickly.” His cheerful best friend Takeo Katsuta (Aaron Dismuke) comments that Oreki […]