Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island opened in Japan on July 24, 2026. One Tokyo multiplex gave it all ten screens and 41 showings, with 32 near sold out by 7 a.m. Why this cute-but-brutal series travels, and what fans abroad can actually get.
Kingdom: Decisive Battle of the Soul opened to 2.06 billion yen in four days, the biggest live-action debut in Japan this year. Why the series keeps beating the manga-adaptation curse, and how to watch it abroad.
Tokyo District Court sentenced a website operator to 18 months suspended prison plus 1 million yen fine for posting spoiler articles about Godzilla Minus One. We examine the landmark ruling that text alone can constitute film adaptation, Japan's key copyright precedents including the Esashi Oiwake case and Fast Movie lawsuits, and Japan's overall stance on creator protection.
The first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero has sent Japanese social media into overdrive. Floating debris in a blue light sparked King Ghidorah theories, fans spotted a Type 2 flying boat, and Godzilla's New York landing left viewers stunned. Here's how Japan is reacting to the sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One.
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.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 features Takaba's full debut in his iconic 'Center Man' costume, complete with intentional animation 'collapse' and perfectly timed comedic silences. We break down his reality-warping cursed technique 'Comedian' and the classic Japanese comedy references international fans need to know.
Dorohedoro Season 2's main PV revealed the Cross-Eyes voice cast: Koki Uchiyama as Dokuga, Daiki Hamano as Tetsujo, plus four more. (K)NoW_NAME returned for the themes, streaming ran April 1 to May 27, and Season 3 is confirmed.
TOHO animation is bringing its biggest-ever booth to AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28-29, featuring around 30 titles including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren Season 2, and The Apothecary Diaries. With star-studded voice actor stages, exclusive new merchandise, and free livestreaming for international fans, here's everything you need to know.
Japan's anime market has reached a record $25 billion globally. While aggressive M&A deals by Sony, KADOKAWA, and others have fueled explosive overseas growth, questions remain about low animator wages, creative risk-taking, and whether the industry's real creators are seeing any of the profits. A deep dive into the boom's winners and losers.
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.