Anime

Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app, enabling users to subscribe and stream anime titles directly within the platform. The addition covers viewers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, coinciding with the spring anime season. Subscriptions start at $10 per month following a recent price increase.

19. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Netflix held a celebration in Tokyo for fans of the live-action One Piece series, drawing devoted followers and underscoring its global popularity.

Despite the rapidly shrinking number of blademakers in Japan, katana swords are gaining a new generation of fans, particularly younger women, fueled by pop culture influences. Video games and anime are driving this resurgence.

3. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Streaming platform Crunchyroll announced a price increase for its Fan and Mega Fan subscription plans, effective from February 2, 2026. The changes will impact countries including Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, with hikes varying by local market. Existing users can choose a discounted annual plan for a limited time.

Voice actors Masaki Terasoma and Akio Otsuka have been added to the cast of the upcoming TV anime Akane-banashi. The series, centered on the traditional Japanese art of rakugo, is set to premiere in Japan in April 2026. Terasoma will voice Shiguma Arakawa, while Otsuka takes on the role of Issho Arakawa.

21. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arc is set for a historic re-release in Japan with the first-ever IMAX screening for an anime film. This special presentation promises a new experience with expanded scenes, though no Western release has been announced. The screenings will occur in just two cinemas.