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Antitrust regulator sets guidelines for anime contracts
Plus: Toys with anime and IP ties dominate Japan; TV Asahi pushes 'Doraemon' into new markets; China faces disruptions in animation boom; and more
Jun 24
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Richardson Handjaja
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Kodansha sets up manga publishing in India
Plus: Disney+ adds more anime episodes in France; Japan considers abolishing Cool Japan Fund; Talent agency seeks AI transformation in voice actor work…
Jun 17
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Richardson Handjaja
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Crunchyroll ramps up production committee participation
Plus: British-turned-Japanese children's literature series gets anime; Activist investor seeks Kadokawa CEO removal; Manga sales slip at Japan's book…
Jun 10
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Richardson Handjaja
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AI tools enter CG anime production workflows
Plus: Shin-Ei Animation looks to YouTube for IP development; Anti-piracy group hardens stance on generative AI; Magazine for essay manga ends print run…
Jun 3
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May 2026
Iran war sends price shock in manga industry
Plus: Streaming video service U-NEXT acquires anime studio GoHands; Itochu invests in San Francisco character licensing agency; Betting on Crunchyroll…
May 27
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Richardson Handjaja
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Indonesian comics grow, but market struggles
Indonesia has a comics scene of its own, but getting local readers to care amid a sea of manga from Japan is the real fight
May 20
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Yohana Belinda
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Public interest in anime production committees grows
Plus: Genda stumbles in North America arcade expansion; Crunchyroll subscription growth accelerates; Toho takes control of IP promotion; and more
May 13
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Richardson Handjaja
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Tokyo fashion expo welcomes anime apparel
Plus: Anime rightsholders sidestep licensing agents; Studio chairman advocates for fewer anime; Cosmetics firm retracts AI anime from advertising; and…
May 6
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Adidas tries out a sports–anime crossover
Collaboration with Hong Kong fashion brand Clot introduces anime-style visuals to create brand narrative for new product collection
May 1
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April 2026
Kadokawa commits to U.S. manga retail venture
Plus: Broadcasters experiment with merchandise-driven short anime projects; 'Gundam' film raises Guns N' Roses profile; Gov't seeks to avoid…
Apr 29
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Richardson Handjaja
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Bandai Namco ventures into short anime IPs
Plus: Yoyogi Animation evolves into integrated anime talent incubator; Bushiroad secures bank loans for IP development; Media Do bets on print manga…
Apr 22
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Anime employment shifts to full-time positions
Plus: Consumption tax reform sees limited anime labor impact; Toho posts record sales and net profit; Bandai Namco launches 'The Idolmaster' English…
Apr 15
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Richardson Handjaja
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