A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, ...

Japanese anime as Korean manhwa and Chinese donghua gained popularity, challenging Japan's dominance in the industry.

French sales banner Charades has boarded “The Keeper of the Camphor Tree,” an upcoming animated feature from Japanese entertainment company Aniplex and director Tomohiko Ito. The film is an adaptation ...

The Last Airbender — often hailed as not only one of the world’s finest action animations but one of the greatest animated ...

Since the dawn of time (animation time at least), people who aren’t in the know have categorised Japanese anime and American cartoons under the umbrella term of ‘animation’, expecting them both to ...

TOKYO—A new study highlights the growing importance of Japanese anime in both the entertainment and streaming industries, with Parrot Analytics reporting the genre generated an impressive $19.8 ...

Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming from overseas markets, according to a report presented by the Association ...

Zag, the independent animation studio founded by Jeremy Zag, “Miraculous” co-creator and producer, is opening an outpost in Japan and has appointed former Toei Animation boss Kanji Kazahaya as COO of ...

Behind every great library of art is a machine that needs to sell it. Two Ghibli experts tell IndieWire about the highs, lows, and contradictions within the great Japanese animation studio that sold ...

Yōji Kuri, the legendary Japanese animator and filmmaker, passed away from natural causes on November 24, 2024, at the age of 96. His death was announced on December 14 via his social media and ...