Toei Animation’s ETERNA Brand Debuts with “FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki” on Festival Circuit
Toei Animation just launched a new brand called ETERNA — and the debut short FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki” is already festival-bound.
KARD to Disband Following Final Album “Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE” and World Tour
KARD announces their disbandment following the release of their first album “Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE” on July 28 and a final world tour.
2026 Harvey Awards Nominees: Best Manga and Best International Book
The Harvey Awards announce 2026 nominees for Best Manga and Best International Book.
AX 2026: Smilegate’s MIRESI and CZN Booths Draw Massive Crowds at Anime Expo 2026
Smilegate’s MIRESI demo drew three-hour wait times at Anime Expo, while CZN’s gold card raffle and season reveal captivated fans.
Live-Action Naruto Film Opens Global Casting Search for Team 7
Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton launch a worldwide casting search for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura for the live-action.
AX 2026: BluPetal Licenses Last Heaven and The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk
BluPetal has licensed the sweet GL manga The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk and the dark BL manga Last Heaven (whew, talk about whiplash in terms of vibes).
emaqi Announces Four Exclusive Titles, Including Beyond the Heavens
emaqi is expanding its library with four titles exclusive to its platform. These works will launch in July.
LE SSERAFIM to Headline First-Ever WNBA Edition of Amazon Music’s “In the Paint”
LE SSERAFIM will perform on the first WNBA edition of Amazon Music’s “In the Paint” on July 9, following the Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury game on Prime Video.
AX 2026: Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Panel Brings Live Yujiro vs. Musashi Showdown to Anime Expo
Akita Shoten and TMS Entertainment delivered an unforgettable Anime Expo panel with a live choreographed Yujiro vs. Musashi fight.