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Del Toro, Gunn Headline Crunchyroll’s First Anime Future Forum in New York
entertainment3 hours ago

Del Toro, Gunn Headline Crunchyroll’s First Anime Future Forum in New York

Crunchyroll announced its inaugural Anime Future Forum in New York on Oct. 7, headlined by Guillermo del Toro and James Gunn alongside senior executives from MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha and Aniplex; the one-day summit, themed 'Designing for Anime’s Future,' will explore transmedia storytelling, the evolving theatrical experience, manga’s future, and IP protection, with Sony leaders and Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini delivering remarks as roughly 400 industry figures attend ahead of NYCC at the Javits Center.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#anime#crunchyroll#del-toro
Persona 3 Anime Films Free on YouTube for a Limited Time
entertainment4 days ago

Persona 3 Anime Films Free on YouTube for a Limited Time

Aniplex is making all four Persona 3 anime films free to watch on YouTube for a limited time, following earlier free streams of Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden. Korean streams are on Sega Korea’s YouTube channel and Chinese streams are on bilibili, with Persona 5’s anime eyed for a future free window. The four Persona 3 films—Spring of Birth, Midsummer Knight’s Dream, Falling Down, and Winter of Rebirth—originally released in Japan between 2013 and 2016.

via Persona Central|
#anime#atlus#entertainment
Kingdom Hearts Heads to Disney+: New Animated Series Expands Universe
entertainment10 days ago

Kingdom Hearts Heads to Disney+: New Animated Series Expands Universe

A new Kingdom Hearts anime series has been ordered for Disney+ and Disney Channel, reimagining the franchise with a brand-new story that expands the universe while honoring its beloved characters. Developed with franchise creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, the project was announced by actor Benjamin Bratt at D23; Bratt will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in Kingdom Hearts IV due in late 2027. Disney says the series will be unmistakably Kingdom Hearts and joins a growing lineup of original animated series for Disney+.

via Variety|
#anime#disney#disney-channel
Disney+ Debuts Star Wars' First Full Anime Series: The Ninth Jedi
trailers21 days ago

Disney+ Debuts Star Wars' First Full Anime Series: The Ninth Jedi

Disney+ will premiere Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi, an eight-episode anime limited series that expands on The Ninth Jedi shorts. Following Lah Kara as she trains under Margrave Juro, she and a fellowship of Jedi-in-training embark on a quest to save her father, in both English dub and original Japanese; the series drops August 5, 2026.

via Gizmodo|
#anime#disney-plus#star-wars-visions
Kamiyama Launches a New Gundam Timeline With RG XARX-ZERO
anime1 month ago

Kamiyama Launches a New Gundam Timeline With RG XARX-ZERO

Bandai Namco and Sunrise reveal Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, a brand-new Gundam series directed by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex creator Kenji Kamiyama, set in an entirely new timeline outside the Universal Century. The story follows Ray Azumi in a post-Apocalypse solar-system era, with a tied-in single-player RPG called Gundam Rogue Orbit, and the project is slated to premiere in 2027 as a media-mix venture within Sunrise and Bandai Namco’s Gundam universe.

via Gizmodo|
#anime#ghost-in-the-shell#gundam
Crunchyroll Slashes Physical Anime Stock, Bets on Collectibles Over Discs
business1 month ago

Crunchyroll Slashes Physical Anime Stock, Bets on Collectibles Over Discs

Sony-backed Crunchyroll is drastically downsizing its physical anime store, transitioning to a subscription-tier-exclusive experience focused on collectibles, after acquiring Right Stuf in 2023. The move has angered fans over reduced disc availability and stalled licenses (e.g., Gundam, Macross), fueling concerns that Sony's push to end physical media could threaten future physical releases.

via GameSpot|
#anime#business#crunchyroll
Danganronpa 2x2 Unveils Slayhem Scenario as Release Shifts to Early 2027
anime1 month ago

Danganronpa 2x2 Unveils Slayhem Scenario as Release Shifts to Early 2027

Spike Chunsoft revealed at Anime Expo 2026 that Danganronpa 2x2 will include a brand-new Slayhem Scenario, a 20% longer story that runs alongside the remake with a redesigned world map; the release has slipped from 2026 to early 2027, and players are advised to play the original story first, with the studio even suggesting GTA 6 as a way to pass the wait.

via Kotaku|
#anime#anime-expo-2026#danganronpa-2x2
New Chooms Step into Night City in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II
television1 month ago

New Chooms Step into Night City in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II

Gizmodo reveals Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II will debut on Netflix this fall with a new crew of leads—Weak Kingsley, D, Roman Carax, and Talia Yang—whose fates and voice actors are still under wraps as teaser art hints at a Night City set saga; the show’s creators and cast details are pending, with the trailer expected to explain how these characters connect in the sequel.

via Gizmodo|
#anime#cyberpunk-2077#cyberpunk-edgerunners
Netflix Unveils Grand Animation Slate for 2026 and Beyond
television2 months ago

Netflix Unveils Grand Animation Slate for 2026 and Beyond

After its Annecy showcase, Netflix revealed a packed lineup of animated projects coming in 2026 and beyond, including WIT Studio’s The One Piece remake, Ghostbusters: Night Shift, Ray Gunn from Brad Bird, and The Ribbon Hero, plus new titles like Alley Cats, Steps, and In Waves; it also confirmed Season 2 for Sakamoto Days and Blue Eye Samurai, signaling a strong push to become the premier home for high-quality animation.

via Gizmodo|
#animation#anime#ghostbusters-night-shift
Anime‑flavored Iqunix EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition blends fast gaming tech with cyberpunk flair
tech2 months ago

Anime‑flavored Iqunix EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition blends fast gaming tech with cyberpunk flair

The Verge reviews the Iqunix EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition—a two-design, 65% Hall‑effect gaming keyboard priced at $249. Wired-only with an 8,000Hz polling rate, it uses KeyTok Nova switches and sports Ghost in the Shell artwork inspired by the 1995 film. Hefty build with frosted keycaps and bold cyberpunk visuals, it’s a premium pick for anime‑enthusiast keyboard fans who value design and feel over wireless convenience.

via The Verge|
#anime#ghost-in-the-shell#iqunix