Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ChaO Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Zag, the independent animation studio founded by Jeremy Zag, “Miraculous” co-creator and producer, is opening an outpost in Japan ...

A Saudi winner of an award showcasing Japanese products globally praised Japan's anime and manga industry, likening its ...

Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA ...

Anime pilgrimage, or seichi junrei, takes fans from the screen to real-life locations that inspired their favorite stories. From Tokyo’s neon hubs to serene countryside towns, these journeys let ...

Overseas revenues of Japanese animation exceeded local consumption for only the second time last year. But the export-led boom is expected to continue, the Association of Japanese Animations said on ...

Japan’s top five anime of fall are filled with high-fantasy tropes that were not as successful globally, highlighting the nation’s different tastes. Fall 2025 was one of the biggest anime seasons in ...

Stormie is a marketing specialist whose passion for anime has led her to work on marketing and sales teams for multiple major anime brands. In her free time, she's preparing to take the N3 JLPT ...

Anime isn’t just entertainment—it can be a powerful tool for learning Japanese when used intentionally. By choosing the right shows, paying attention to natural dialogue, and understanding cultural ...

Led by France and Japan, the packed, wide-ranging lineup of the 2026 Annecy Animation Film Festival hardly hints at the ...

Tim Cook has sent his condolences to the Japanese animation studio targeted in a suspected arson attack. The attack resulted in the deaths of 33 people. It is Japan’s worst mass killing in 20 years.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Currently nominated for multiple Oscars, Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” traces how the immeasurable sorrow of losing a ...