Anime

Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation
Just days after the Sentenced to Be a Hero season finale, production for season 2 has been confirmed, with Crunchyroll acquiring streaming rights alongside the AnimeJapan 2026 announcement. A teaser visual and announcement trailer has been dropped for fans of the dark fantasy series. Based on the web novel written by Rocket Shokai back in […]
INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

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March 27th, 2026
The English dub premiered January 24, 2026, the finale is scheduled for April 14 in the US. Here is my conversation with Sarah Roach and Johnny Yong Bosch, who talk about winning their roles, their acting approach, and a special message for the fans.
INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

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March 23rd, 2026
The performances favor intimacy over spectacle—an approach that English voice actor Jonah Scott brings to his portrayal of Legoshi. In this interview, Scott discusses his path into anime, the technical demands of ADR, and how something as simple as a breath can transform a performance. 

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“Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3 Trailer Dropped During 5th Anniversary Special

This past weekend, August 31st, 2025, the Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Special live-stream revealed the first teaser trailer for the upcoming season. Season 3 will premiere in January 2026. Additionally, the fan-favorite anime series will host its third season exclusively on Crunchyroll. The new season will be available on the streaming service worldwide, excluding Asia. […]
Haylie Baker|September 5, 2025
“Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3 Trailer Dropped During 5th Anniversary Special

AnimEgo Sends”Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose” To Blu-Ray

During its panel at Anime NYC, AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD revealed that they acquired the home media license for A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose from SkySet Entertainment. Adapted from the work of the legendary Osamu Tezuka, the film is set to have an HD Blu-ray release in 2026. With more than […]
Haylie Baker|August 28, 2025
AnimEgo Sends”Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose” To Blu-Ray

GKIDS Brings Marmoru Oshii’s “Angel Egg” To Theatres This Fall

Starting November 19, GKIDS will bring director Mamoru Oshii’s classic film Angel’s Egg to North American theatres, marking an exciting return forty years after its initial Japanese debut. The upcoming theatrical release has been restored in 4K, overseen by the director himself. Angel’s Egg was first released in 1985 on home video. Tokuma Shoten served […]
Haylie Baker|August 28, 2025
GKIDS Brings Marmoru Oshii’s “Angel Egg” To Theatres This Fall

Director Mamoru Hosoda’s “Scarlet” Heads To The Big Screen

Sony Pictures Classics announced that Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet will release to North American theatres in early 2026. For audiences outside of North America, Sony Pictures Releasing International is handling distribution. Ahead of its theatrical release, Scarlet will appear at several film festivals, debuting for the first time at the Venice International Film Festival. Scarlet will […]
Haylie Baker|August 28, 2025
Director Mamoru Hosoda’s “Scarlet” Heads To The Big Screen

AnimEgo Confirms Blu-Ray Release For “Metal Skin Panic Madox-01”

Following its explosively successful Kickstarter in 2021, the comedy mecha anime Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 is now set to release on Sept 16th for HD enjoyment. A hidden gem from 1989, it was originally licensed by AnimEigo, and primarily gained its recognition 30 years after its initial debut.
Haylie Baker|August 23, 2025
AnimEgo Confirms Blu-Ray Release For “Metal Skin Panic Madox-01”

TRAILER: “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” Anime Adaptation Confirmed For 2026

Announced live from Cologne, Germany at Gamescom 2025, an anime adaptation for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been confirmed by Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH. Titled Sekiro: No Defeat, fans can look forward to a new way to experience the thrilling action from the game’s original story. 
Haylie Baker|August 20, 2025
TRAILER: “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” Anime Adaptation Confirmed For 2026

‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) today announced the winners of its 8th annual festival, with AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, receiving the festival’s top honor, the Grand Jury Prize.