Anime

Netflix has revealed the first poster for its live-action anime remake The One Piece, confirming a February 2027 premiere for the seven-episode first season adapting the East Blue saga from Eiichiro Oda's manga. The streamer also shared concept art from Windmill Village.

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Just over a week before its theatrical debut on May 15, the official trailer for 'Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe' has been released by RottenTomatoes, building hype for the Gundam sequel.

Crunchyroll has announced a U.S. theatrical release for the new anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea on May 1. The movie, already screening in Japan, follows the third season and features a new story by the original light novel writer Fuse. Alongside this, the franchise's fourth TV season will stream on Crunchyroll starting April 3.

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Anime studio Ufotable, known for Demon Slayer, has shared a new video providing a glimpse into its long-awaited Genshin Impact anime project. The update comes four years after the adaptation was first announced. This development highlights ongoing progress on the fantasy video game series.

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.

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Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, has announced a $2 monthly price increase for all its subscription tiers, effective immediately for new customers and from March for existing ones. This hike comes shortly after the platform eliminated its free tier at the end of 2025. The changes add offline viewing to the entry-level plan while introducing new features like multiple profiles and ad-skipping options.