Brazil Japan animation 'My Grandfather Is A Nihonjin' was never going to be an anime, according to director Celia Catunda at ...

A new Japanese survey settles the question of which heroine with long flowing black hair has captured the hearts of most ...

Anime often explores spiritual and philosophical questions by drawing on Japan’s religious traditions to examine themes of ...

It’s why Grave of the Fireflies author Akiyuki Nosaka only agreed to let his short story be adapted into an anime film by Isao Takahata’s team at Studio Ghibli: The form could capture the emotions of ...

In the past few years, Japanese anime (a shortened transliteration of the English noun “animation”) has shifted from niche fandom to one of Japan’s most potent vectors of soft power.

Over in Japan, TBATE ranks #6 on Netflix, #2 on U-Next, and #2 on D-Anime in the latest weekly ratings. It's also ranked #9 on Prime Video in Japan. It seems Japanese otaku aren't caught up in the ...

Some users requested subtitles and a real anime adaptation. The video garnered millions of views and likes. Though the language of the video is Japanese, people have been loving the plot of the ...

Here are some of the best April Fools’ jokes from Japanese anime and game franchises we have seen in 2025. Kadokawa uploaded a prank video showcasing Re: School life in a different world from ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of ...

Well-known Japanese animator and director Shigeki Awai has passed away at the age of 71. Awai was a prominent figure in the industry since the 1980s. Artistes and industry members, including ...

In November 2024, Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and other organizations released a list of manga and anime titles loved by international visitors in Japan. Starting with the top-ranked ...