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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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Richardson Handjaja
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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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Richardson Handjaja
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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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Richardson Handjaja
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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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AnimeJapan sets records as anime fervor grows
Plus: Ministry raises subsidies for high-risk anime projects; Activist investor buys up shares in Kadokawa; and more
Apr 8
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Richardson Handjaja
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Access limits fuel manga piracy worldwide
Legions of readers are just a click away from pirated manga, fueling a global black market that shows no signs of slowing
Apr 1
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Yohana Belinda
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March 2026
Cross-border e-commerce fills gap in overseas anime market
Japan's top proxy purchasing service provider helps small and medium anime merchandise sellers reach overseas customers
Mar 25
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Richardson Handjaja
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Original anime films feel the box office pinch
Plus: Kadokawa ramps up in-house manga translations; Webtoon Entertainment discloses creator revenue share; Japan invests in Saudi manga artist…
Mar 18
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Richardson Handjaja
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Anime home video sales plummet in streaming shift
Plus: Osaka broadcaster plans US$50m anime investment; Kadokawa recruits light novel writers abroad; Digital restoration revitalizes popular folklore…
Mar 11
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Richardson Handjaja
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Anime producers ramp up domestic direct film distribution
Plus: Media Do buys LA-based manga publisher Seven Seas; Twin Engine acquires anime studio Nut; CyberAgent finds success in 'Jujutsu Kaisen' game; and…
Mar 4
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Richardson Handjaja
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