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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Anime

Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation

Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation

Haylie Baker|
March 28th, 2026
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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

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

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
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.
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INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

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

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
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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Latest in Category: Anime

“Gachiakuta” Begins Weekly Streaming Following Worldwide Campaign

As of today, July 13th, 2025, the second episode of Gachiakuta debuted on Crunchyroll, marking the start of its weekly episode rollout. Ahead of this, Gachiakuta held early screenings of its first episode in 16 countries and regions. As part of the “Gachiakuta World Takeover,” the anime made appearances at Anime Expo, Japan Expo, and […]
Haylie Baker|July 13, 2025
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“Gachiakuta” Begins Weekly Streaming Following Worldwide Campaign

GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

From the legendary director Mamoru Hosoda comes The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, now available on Blu-ray in 4K UHD with a limited edition Steelbook. GKIDS’ new release, distributed by Shout! Studios, will be available exclusively on Amazon starting September 9th. At the same time, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will be made available […]
Haylie Baker|July 12, 2025
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GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

“Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2” Extensive Blu-Ray Set Release

One of the most iconic cyberpunk anime franchises brings Season 2 of its series Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 to Blu-ray for the first time in certain North American e-commerce stores. Brought to audiences by Anime Limited, with distribution from Shout! Studios, this limited edition set promises collectors a variety of bonus content and special […]
Haylie Baker|July 12, 2025
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“Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2” Extensive Blu-Ray Set Release

TRAILER: “Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration” Theatrical Release Announced

Coming soon on July 21st is a one-day-only showing of Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration, a compilation film featuring episodes 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 from the anime’s first season. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment exclusively as a North America release, the ghouls of Tokyo Ghoul stalk for human […]
Haylie Baker|July 11, 2025
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TRAILER: “Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration” Theatrical Release Announced

BOOK REVIEW: “The Art of The Boy and the Heron”

“The Art of The Boy and the Heron” opens with director Hayao Miyazaki’s self-deprecating Project Memo: “Isn’t it proof that you are aging when you imagine you’re still capable, but in fact you have memory loss due to senility? I would say yes.” Audiences who saw the Oscar-winning film would say “no.” The Japanese title […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|July 7, 2025
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BOOK REVIEW: “The Art of The Boy and the Heron”

2nd Annual Collision Awards Finalists Include Eight Crunchyroll Titles 

The Annual Collision Awards are back for the second time around, this time featuring eight Crunchyroll-streaming titles as finalists. Fans can now participate in the Audience Choice Rating Platform through July 11th.
Haylie Baker|June 26, 2025
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2nd Annual Collision Awards Finalists Include Eight Crunchyroll Titles 
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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 […]