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.
Shadow Slave Announces August Debut for Webcomic
The webcomic adaptation of Shadow Slave will debut in August.
Love and Deepspace Cancels New Love Interest Valko After Backlash—But Hope Remains
Love and Deepspace scrapped its newest love interest Valko just days after his announcement, following backlash over design and controversial references.
Murciélago Anime Adaptation Confirmed for 2027, Streaming Exclusively on HIDIVE
Kana Yoshimura’s acclaimed manga “Murciélago” finally gets an anime adaptation in 2027, streaming exclusively on HIDIVE.
Hatsune Miku Unites with Grimes, Odetari, George Clanton, and More for Groundbreaking Collaboration EP
Dwango’s BEYOND BORDERs project brings together Vocaloid producers and global artists.