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.
Category: Japanese
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.
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.
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.
AX 2026: TOKYOPOP Licenses 10 Titles , Including Our Paradise, Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding, The Princess in the Henhouse, and More
TOKYOPOP has laid out a gorgeous spread of licenses at Anime Expo, including Cold-blooded Beast, Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding, and eight more titles.
AX 2026: Dark Horse Manga Licenses Four Manga, Including Gantz
Dark Horse Manga announced four licenses including a deluxe edition of Gantz that spans over 600 pages and three volumes.
AX 2026: Seven Seas Licenses BL, GL, Danmei, Baihe, and More in 15 Titles Announcement
Seven Seas Entertainment announced fifteen licenses which includes Miss Forensics, Legend of Metempsychosis, Love is an Illusion! – Superstar, This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive… If I’m Lucky! and more.
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.