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 $70M 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 on the show's worldwide reach and what Japanese content means to streaming, plus how Season 3 ended up being the last.
Japanese actress-turned-producer MEGUMI has signed a multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix after her debut unscripted show "Badly in Love," a dating reality series built around Japan's yankee subculture, 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.
"Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Circe" reached ¥2.5 billion and 1.48 million admissions in 48 days, passing the first film's ¥2.23 billion lifetime total in under a month. SZA and Guns N' Roses on the theme songs, a May 15 North American opening, and a Gundam IP now worth ¥254.3 billion a year.
Toho has acquired UK anime distributor Anime Limited and formed a strategic alliance with Germany's Plaion Pictures, establishing its European headquarters in London. With Europe's anime market projected to reach $9 billion by 2030, discover how Japan's biggest entertainment company plans to bring Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more to audiences across the continent — and what this means for anime fans worldwide.
Snow Man's Ren Meguro has joined the cast of FX's Emmy-winning drama Shōgun Season 2 as Kazutada, a new character. After winning his role through audition, the J-pop star embarks on year-long filming in Vancouver, Canada. We explore what this means for Japanese actors in Hollywood and the global impact of Shōgun.
The live-action Blue Lock movie revealed Masataka Kubota as Ego Jinpachi at its production event. Led by Fumiya Takahashi, produced by CREDEUS, and releasing August 7, 2026 during the World Cup year. Full cast details and fan reactions from Japan and abroad.
Ahead of "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway," the production committee made an unprecedented move by publicly revealing its promotional concept "fan! × FAN! = FUN!" for the first time ever. The fan-participation "Wind Project," inspired by the "Wind Goddess" Chihaya Hagiwara, includes a LINE account launch, outdoor fan meetings in Yokohama, and city collaborations — marking Conan's biggest promotional campaign as the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The five voice actors of the SOS Brigade reunited for the first time in 16 years to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. At the revival screening of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, lead actress Aya Hirano said she "can't believe it." Fans worldwide react to this milestone for the anime that changed otaku culture.