Anime Insight Digest

Retro revival alert: Science SARU's faithful Ghost in the Shell reboot premieres July 7 in Japan, streaming worldwide on Prime Video.

• Nostalgic...

Toei Animation, studio behind Dragon Ball Z, establishes Toei Games Company after years of licensing IPs like Dragon Ball to Bandai Namco.

• Dual...

Madhouse's classic Berserk (1997) guide via AliExpress:

• Directed by Kazuaki Kiriya
• Celebrated for mature tone, complex characters
• Features unflinching portrayal of its dark fantasy world

Exclusive insights from director Shūkō Murase reveal why Hathaway's second film took five years:

• Early CG integration for realistic lighting across...

Science SARU's Ghost in the Shell ramps up hype:

• April 2: Annecy 2026 selection announced for world premiere of first two episodes (June 21-27).
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• Fresh visual unveils protagonist's sister Kaede Azusagawa for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, with accompanying character video.
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Anime powers Sony's entertainment recovery amid VFX and gaming woes.

• Crunchyroll thrives: Subscriber growth and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's...

Key anime highlights from Netflix's Annecy showcase:

• The One Piece remake sneak peek June 23 at Next on Netflix; WIT Studio production, Feb 2027...

Netflix is shifting from exclusivity to co-creating anime with studios, eyeing global hits like Cosmic Princess Kaguya and media mix expansion.

Kadokawa is ramping up its US manga retail push with a new unit, KADOKAWA Retail Ventures (KRV), taking over 10 existing Manga Spot stores.

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Great news for fans: Netflix expands its anime library with Season 2 of popular series Shangri-La Frontier and Assassination Classroom arriving next month.

Akira director Katsuhiro Otomo establishes Oval Gear Animation Studio, signaling his return to production.

Key developments:

• Staff Recruitment:...

86: Eighty Six, the acclaimed 2021 sci-fi hit with a cult following, has vanished from Crunchyroll in North America and international regions. Netflix...

Sunrise celebrates 50 years with Armored Trooper Votoms: The Gray Witch, a two-part theatrical original—first since 2011.

• Mamoru Oshii directs,...

Iconic anime series that were once the face of the medium could never become hits if released today, highlighting how tastes have evolved.

Surprising pivot: Henry Cavill-led Voltron film streams exclusively on Prime Video, bypassing theaters.

• Production wrapped: Filming completed in...

AnimeJapan 2026 spotlighted new adaptations and continuations:

• Blue Box Season 2 incoming
• Shiboyugi: Paying Death Games to Put Food on the Table anime series
• Dandelion
• Sparks of...
  Essential watches for fans tracking 2026 slates.

Sailor Moon's original English dub voice actor for Usagi Tsukino is trading moon tiara action for municipal politics, fighting for justice in a real-time election.

Karaku Cup Arc takes center stage in Akane-banashi's latest visual and trailer, featuring Akane, Karashi, and Hikaru clashing in intense rakugo...

Kyoto Animation is producing an animated film adaptation of Ending Credits Running on the Sea, announced on the 11th. Fans of the studio's heartfelt storytelling can anticipate this new project.