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The 8th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program celebrating the fan-favorite anime series, characters, and creators across streaming, film, and music Global anime fans cast more than 34 million votes this year (up from 18 million votes last year) Tune in to see a star-studded slate of global celebrity presenters along[...]

Thus far, Frieren has been an exceptional anime that does not feel the need to lean a lot into anime cliches we see often I feel this one arc, the Raid of the King's Dungeon, is the first time I felt the anime has leaned into a tournament-like archetype, but so far, I am okay[...]

The Fable, a hitman manga by Katsuhisa Minami is getting an anime series coming to Disney+ this April The original manga series ran in Japan's Weekly Young Magazine from 2014 to 2019 with tens of millions of copies sold The anime adaptation is being produced by Tezuka Productions and directed by anime industry veteran Ryōsuke[...]

Car manufacturer Toyota premiered its new 5-part racing anime series GRIP this week This new adrenaline-fueled campaign premiered this week and features Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) series of cars as the hero, using authentic Japanese anime illustrations as a storytelling technique The campaign aims to inspire young audiences who think they know Toyota and to[...]

Earlier today, we reported how this is the week that McDonald's begins embracing being known as "WcDonald's" by fans of anime films & series in a big way Teaming with some of the biggest names in anime, WcDonald's will come to life for folks in Canada beginning Tuesday, February 27th, when a special McNuggets sauce[...]

Starting this week, McDonald's begins embracing the appreciation that the fast food company has been shown by anime fans in the form of McDonald's-inspired "WcDonald's" restaurants Teaming with some of the biggest names in anime, WcDonald's will become a reality for folks in Canada beginning Tuesday, February 27th when a special McNuggets sauce & manga-inspired packaging[...]

G FUEL Energy Formula, in collaboration with global anime brand Crunchyroll and My Hero Academia, today announced that its super-powered My Hero Academia flavor, G FUEL Quirk, is now available for pre-order as a limited-edition Collector's Box and Tub at GFUEL.com while supplies last Because, of course My Hero Academia would get energy drinks in G Fuel's expanding anime[...]

Continuing my quest to binge on new anime I have not watched yet – I finally gave in to Crunchyroll's Hell's Paradise It was a cornucopia of colors, dark and gore, and just lots of fun I enjoyed the story and loved the characters, but most of all, I was a big fan of the[...]

So what do you get when you combine the anime studio behind Naruto, Bleach & Yu Yu Hakusho with a fast-food corporation whose golden arches cast a shadow that reaches the four corners of the globe? Seriously… we're asking Because we don't have a f***ing clue Thankfully, it looks like that question will be getting[...]

I am scared for them – and Denken makes it clear she is one hell of an enemy to fight. This was a very enjoyable episode, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has definitely been one of my favorite anime within the last few years The anime is able to pull of fantasy, action, and horrifying without missing[...]

Crunchyroll's May 2024 Blu-Ray lineup includes Mob Psycho III, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2, One Piece, and much more!

The first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is now live! The podcast, launched by Crunchyroll and Sony Music, spotlights and explores anime's influence on the broader cultural zeitgeist and delves into anime's growing impact across popular culture Tune into the first episode and subscribe to get notified when episodes drop here. "The Anime Effect" photo: Crunchyroll The[...]

The 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards has revealed today a star-studded slate of musical performances, including YOASOBI and Shing02, who will perform beloved tracks from fan-favorite anime, alongside additional celebrity presenters including wrestling superstar Mercedes Varnado, American football star DeMarcus Lawrence, and actress, singer, and model Chiaki Kuriyama So yes, anime fans have made their voices[...]

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the biggest and most popular manga and anime series in the world right now The Shuesisha's Jump Comics manga series is a global bestseller with over 150 copies in print that spawned the anime series, which is one of the most streamed anime series, and its spinoff[...]

Studio BONES is one of the most popular and stylish anime studios working right now, with a colourful and kinetic action style that makes the instantly recognisable with this season's new series Metallic Rouge the latest series in their long body of work Crunchyroll has produced a brand-new, four-part documentary that begins streaming from  –[...]

I always enjoy the "feels" this anime gives me; it makes me smile and gives me an odd sense of comfort, like a warm hug I also like that we get to see more of the other contestants as they all wait to be called for the next task Except for how sus Übel and[...]

Continuing my quest to catch up on and binge my list of anime, I tackled Trigun Stampede I must admit, it was another binge in one sitting because it was so good – and Vash is a total good boi, and already cannot wait for a second season to get more of him It was[...]

In Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E21: "The World of Magic," the story continues to deepen as the action takes over.

Crunchyroll announced theatrical dates for SPY x FAMILY CODE: White starting in April 2024 for its international territories, as well as debuted new dub trailers for the highly anticipated anime family action comedy The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will come to North American theaters on April 19 and will be available[...]

Pokémon and 100 Thieves have teamed up to roll out a new apparel collection that looks to blend the franchise's world with gaming and fashion.

Your Name began life as an anime feature film and Shinkai's first international hit as it opened in theatres worldwide. "your name" cover art: Yen Press "your name" by Makoto Shinkai: Mitsuha, a high school girl living in a small town in the mountains, has a dream that she's a boy living in Tokyo Taki, a high[...]

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has announced a new collaboration with Samsung Electronics that will enable Samsung Smart TV users across the globe to easily discover and enjoy anime directly on their screens. Graphic: Crunchyroll The Crunchyroll application is now available to Samsung users in the U.S., with users in other markets to gain access by[...]

That said, I definitely have a weakness for white-haired anime characters it seems I am okay with that I like how gentle he is, reminds me of a more refined Inosuke or Kiba, who is very nice deep down, and I am not sure the past he revealed is all there is about him— fighting[...]

Fan favorite anime block, "Toonami," airs on Saturday nights and has expanded beyond acquisitions, producing original series, including the one we're previewing above, as well as Uzumaki, Lazarus, FLCL, and more In addition, Adult Swim has expanded its reach – now running nightly on Cartoon Network beginning at 5 p.m (with the "Crooked Past" mini[...]

Fate/Stay Night was a visual novel released in Japan in 2004 and, in the space of twenty years, has spawned a multimedia empire encompassing anime, manga, video games, prose novels, an annual magazine and even its own conventions, all under the umbrella of its production company Type-Moon under the leadership of co-founders writer Nasu Kinoko[...]

Get ready to witness the towering might of heroism with the latest anime addition to Kotobukiya's growing  ArtFxJ statue lineup with the awe-inspiring Mt Lady from My Hero Academia! Standing 9.45" tall and proud, this meticulously crafted statue captures the essence of this larger-than-life hero, known for her immense strength and formidable presence With dynamic[...]

Crunchyroll and Sony Music Entertainment are launching Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, a weekly roundtable podcast spotlighting anime's influence on the broader cultural zeitgeist The Anime Effect will be available worldwide in English on all major podcast platforms beginning February 16, with new episodes up every Friday You can listen to the trailer and subscribe[...]

So when it was initially announced that an anime film would adapt the six-volume manga, it seemed like a natural fit due to its extensive fan base. Unfortunately, despite its still-growing popularity, the film has officially been scrapped by the production companies attached to the Ten Count film. Ten Count: SuBLime Manga Ten Count Teams Cites "Production Reasons"[...]

Prepare to witness the deadly world of the hit anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as Tamashii Nations introduces them to their S.H.Figuarts line-up Everyone's favorite demon-slaying siblings have arrived with Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado! We have already seen Tanjiro, and fans can enhance their supernatural battles with the sister-demon Nezuko[...]

Prepare to be immersed in the captivating realm of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as Tamashii Nations proudly introduces the S.H.Figuarts line dedicated to the hit anime series Immerse yourself in the stunning craftsmanship of Water and Fire Breathing styles with Tanjiro Kamado Witness the exceptional detailing and dynamic articulation that Tamashii Nations brings to[...]