Banpresto announces the first Grandista × FigLife collaboration: a 50cm Yujiro Hanma hanger figure recreating his iconic split-leg training scene from Baki. Fully supervised by creator Keisuke Itagaki, arriving Fall 2026 as a prize item.
King Gnu's 'AIZO' hits No.1 on Billboard JAPAN's Global Japan Songs chart, marking their second chart-topper after 'SPECIALZ.' The Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 finale triggered a 190% streaming surge to 5.46 million plays. We explore King Gnu's four-song history with JJK and the anime's global music impact.
Sensor Tower's 2026 global IP game market report reveals Gundam IP mobile game revenue surged approximately 10x year-over-year, driven by the explosive hit SD Gundam G Generation Eternal and Bandai Namco's expanding brand strategy.
IMARC Group's latest report projects Japan's anime market will nearly double from $2.1B to $4.1B by 2034. We break down the 7.28% CAGR, streaming expansion, merchandising power, and what global demand means for the industry.
Three of Spring 2026's most anticipated anime, Akane-banashi, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and MAO, premiered on April 4 to overwhelming praise. Here's why Japanese fans are calling them 'perfect first episodes' and where to stream them worldwide.
Toei announced THE KAMENRIDER ANIMATED, a new anime film label, at Kamen Rider's 55th anniversary event. The first project is a fully original CG anime co-produced by Aniplex and Shirogumi, aimed at worldwide audiences including people who have never watched the franchise. Here is what the numbers behind the move look like.
Japan's Anime!Anime! reader poll crowns the best of Winter 2026: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Frieren Season 2 share #1, with Tamon's B-Side at #3, Medalist Season 2 at #4, and Oshi no Ko Season 3 at #5. We compare Japanese and international rankings and break down where to stream each title.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,' Netflix will stream the complete 2009 broadcast version (28 episodes) and the acclaimed film 'The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' starting April 1, 2026. The legendary Kyoto Animation series goes global under the 'Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya' anniversary project.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 3 'Golden Land Arc' has been confirmed for October 2027, announced right after the Season 2 finale. This highly anticipated arc features Macht, the strongest of the Seven Sages of Destruction. We report on Season 2's critical acclaim in Japan and overseas, and the massive fan excitement for what comes next.
Eureka Seven turned 20. Three key staff members all making their debut, the origin stories of Mamoru Miyano and Ami Koshimizu, and proof that the Itano Circus works without missiles: five reasons to watch this underrated 2005 series, backed by the creators' own anniversary comments.
Hong Kong hedge fund Oasis Management has raised its KADOKAWA stake to 10%, matching Sony as a top shareholder. With Oasis also targeting Nidec over accounting fraud and ValueAct boosting its MoneyForward stake to 14.39%, activist investing in Japan is surging. We analyze the forces driving this wave and what it means for investors.