Los Angeles Comic Con 2026: Redbeanime’s Favorite Finds
From Chiikawa merch to a Pikmin cosplay, here are the vendors, artists, cosplayers, and small presses that made Los Angeles Comic Con 2026 unforgettable.
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Sanrio Cuts Ties with Spy Drama Vivant After Backlash in China Over Torture Scenes
Sanrio has terminated its merchandise collaboration with the TBS drama “Vivant” following Chinese state media criticism that the show’s torture scenes mirror wartime atrocities committed by Japanese forces
REVIEW: Yuri!!! on Ice Episode 4 Is Where Vulnerability Becomes Strength
In Episode 4, Yuuri finally opens up to Victor, Yurio steals the show, and the series delivers one of its most poignant scenes yet. Our roundtable breaks down “Like Yourself!”
REVIEW: Yuri!!! on Ice Episode 3 Shows That Eros Can Be Katsudon
In Episode 3, Yuuri finds his eros, Victor proves he’s the right coach, and Yurio steals every scene he’s in. Our roundtable breaks down “I am Eros, and Eros is me.”
REVIEW: Yuri!!! on Ice Episode 2 Is a Masterclass in Character Growth and Self-Discovery
In Episode 2, Victor arrives in Japan, Yurio makes his explosive debut, and Yuuri begins to confront his self-doubt. Our roundtable breaks down “Two Yuris” and what makes it so compelling.
REVIEW: “We Were Born to Make History” — A Roundtable on Yuri!!! on Ice Episode 1
It’s been 10 years since Yuri!!! on Ice aired. To celebrate the anniversary, Redbeanime will be doing a roundtable review of each episode every week. This week: making history, new beginnings, and Victor’s assets.
MANGA MIRAI to Shut Down in December, to Move to MangaPlaza
NTT DOCOMO’s digital manga platform Manga Mirai will close on December 15, 2026, with user libraries migrating to MangaPlaza.
AX 2026: Arc System Works Panel Recap: New Guest Character, Demons Night Fever Details, and Qliphah Gameplay at Anime Expo
Arc System Works went ALL IN at their Anime Expo panel and we were there for every second.
Redbeanime Contributes to Monterey Park’s New Manga Lounge Opening This Month
Redbeanime donated over a dozen manga volumes to the new Manga Lounge opening in Monterey Park, spotlighting independent publishers like One Peace Books and Manga Mavericks.