Sony Pictures officially announced a Bloodborne R-rated animated movie at CinemaCon 2026, produced by YouTuber Jacksepticeye and PlayStation Productions. While fans celebrate the gothic horror IP's return, many still want a PC port, PS5 60fps patch, or sequel that Sony refuses to deliver.
Detective Conan's 29th film 'Fallen Angel of the Highway' earned over ¥3.5 billion ($22M) in its first 3 days with 2.31 million admissions, setting an all-time franchise opening record across 526 theaters nationwide.
The first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero drops April 15 on YouTube, following its CinemaCon 2026 world premiere. Director Takashi Yamazaki returns after Godzilla Minus One's historic Oscar win. Set for a near-simultaneous Japan-US release on November 3, this 38th entry in the franchise has fans buzzing with theories.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 concluded its 266-day theatrical run with ¥40.2 billion domestically and ¥117.9 billion worldwide, drawing 98.5 million viewers. The film became the highest-grossing Japanese movie ever at the global box office, with dual theme songs by Aimer and LiSA.
After nearly 20 years of development hell, the Metal Gear Solid live-action movie gets new directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the duo behind Final Destination Bloodlines. Replacing Jordan Vogt-Roberts, they call the source material a 'cinematic masterpiece' as part of a sweeping Sony deal.
In 2026, Japanese anime films are increasingly publishing full staff credits on their official websites. Major titles like Gundam: Hathaway and Gintama are leading this movement, earning praise from both industry professionals and fans. Why the web? Here's what's driving this new trend and how people are reacting.
Capcom's iconic fighting game Street Fighter gets a Hollywood live-action movie releasing worldwide on October 16, 2026. Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and a star-studded cast bring 17 fighters to life. The Japanese teaser trailer showcases Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile and more in action-packed scenes.
A brand-new Evangelion series was announced at the franchise's 30th anniversary festival. NieR: Automata creator Yoko Taro will handle series composition and screenplay, with NieR composer Keiichi Okabe on music — the "NieR team" joining Eva has stunned fans worldwide. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe, produced by Studio Khara × CloverWorks. Following the $700M finale of Shin Evangelion, this unexpected crossover of gaming and anime talent has set Japanese social media ablaze with excitement.
Netflix's biggest Japanese title ever, "Alice in Borderland" Season 3, reached No. 1 globally with 46.3 million hours viewed in its first week. Stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya discuss the show's worldwide phenomenon, Season 4 possibilities, and how Japanese content is conquering streaming audiences around the world.
Japanese actress-turned-producer MEGUMI has signed a multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix after her debut unscripted show "Badly in Love" — a yankee dating reality series — ranked No. 8 on Netflix's global charts. Explore how Japan's raw storytelling is captivating audiences worldwide.
Netflix's live-action ONE PIECE Season 2 drops its official trailer. Creator Eiichiro Oda promises to "destroy expectations," as the full Straw Hat crew makes their first-ever official visit to Japan. Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026 with fan events across 13 global cities.