Director Mamoru Hosoda's "Scarlet" receives 3 Annie Award nominations despite disappointing box office in Japan. We analyze why this Shakespeare-inspired anime failed domestically but earned international recognition at Venice, Toronto film festivals and Annie Awards.

During the January 2, 2026 broadcast of Spirited Away on Friday Road Show, director Hayao Miyazaki explained the true identity of No-Face: a symbol of "people who want to latch onto others but have no sense of self." The revelation sparked huge reactions on social media.

Sony Group acquired an 80% stake in Peanuts Holdings for $710 million. Explore the future of Snoopy and Charlie Brown across movies, music, and gaming, plus global reactions to this major deal.

The Super Sentai Series, running since 1975, will end with the current "No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger" as revenue from events and merchandise fails to justify production costs. This article explores the 50-year journey of Japan's iconic hero franchise, fan reactions, and what comes next after this historic conclusion.