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Global companies from McDonald’s to Lego, Gucci, and Amtrak are increasingly using anime and manga to promote products and convey corporate messages, drawn to the global appeal and low-risk nature of the Japanese art form.

1 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The promotional video for the two-part spinoff specials of the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime has revealed a new voice actress and additional staff members. Asami Imai will voice Uketa Hime, the rival to protagonist Kokorowa Hime, in the episodes airing February 15 and 22. The specials continue the story from the original series that premiered in July 2024.

After 40 years in anime franchises, director Shoji Kawamori has released his first fully original film, 'Labyrinth', tackling the smartphone age. This project fulfills a long-eluded goal in his illustrious career.

8 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Anime song group JAM Project held a series of concerts in Osaka and Yokohama in November to mark its 25th anniversary. The Yokohama show, titled 'JAM Project 25th Anniversary Live Final Countdown,' showcased the veteran singers' wealth of experience in a brilliant performance. It drew 123 overseas fans, highlighting the borderless appeal of their music.

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters has emerged as a leading contender for the 2026 Oscars best animated feature, according to recent predictions. However, its path faces a hurdle after the British Academy of Film and Television Arts deemed it ineligible due to theatrical release rules. The film's cultural impact remains strong, bolstered by Grammy-nominated music.

15 ديسمبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

A massive steel sculpture modeled after the left hand of a humanoid weapon from the popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion has been placed in front of JR Ube-Shinkawa Station in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The piece honors Ube native director Hideaki Anno, with the station inspiring the final scene of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, released in 2021. On its public debut on November 20, numerous fans visited the site to take photos.