It has been officially confirmed that Wistoria: Wand and Sword isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Following the launch of Season 2, Bandai Namco Filmworks has officially greenlit Season 3, ensuring Will Serfort’s journey will continue as one of fantasy anime’s fastest-rising success stories. Alongside the announcement, fans received a brand-new commemorative key visual illustrated by…
Solo Leveling just revealed its first look at an official live-action version of Sung Jinwoo with an epic new trailer. Solo Leveling on Ice is a live musical that has seen great success in South Korea, and the show is returning once again on Aug. 7 with a second run. In a new promotional trailer,…
The results of the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking poll are in, and Pompompurin has taken the coveted top spot for the second year in a row. The preliminary rankings from early April showed Cinnamoroll in the top spot, but everyone’s favorite Golden Retriever managed to sprint to #1 over the past two months. The 2026…
It’s true: Chainsaw Man was a major inspiration for the upcoming Disney movie, Hexed. Hexed tells the story of a young girl named Billie Doe who, after years of feeling like an outcast in her world, finally finds herself when she’s whisked away to the magical world of Hexe and discovers that she’s a witch….
Hulu has been a major hub for anime ever since it partnered with Funimation back in 2018. After Funimation was permanently spirited away by Crunchyroll in 2024, the future of the Hulu app began to look rocky, especially with its recent merger into Disney+ in 2025. Nonetheless, Hulu remains a go-to streaming service to watch…
Hunter x Hunter, by Yoshihiro Togashi, is an icon in the manga world. This masterpiece by Togashi is almost three decades old now, and yet it still continues to hit new milestones and make history. Recently, with the announcement of Hunter x Hunter Volume 39’s upcoming release in July 2026, we were finally given a…
Sanrio’s iconic mascot may still be the company’s global face, but the numbers tell a different story. Hello Kitty loses Sanrio’s official ranking for the 7th year in a row as the beloved character once again falls short in the company’s annual popularity contest, extending a streak that began after her last first-place finish in…
The number of options available for readers is shrinking dramatically as three more of the largest manga and webtoon websites have been shut down. According to a report by TorrentFreak, Harimanga, Manhwaclan and Kunmanga were taken down following coordinated action by Korean and Vietnamese authorities. The platforms originally went offline in late May. While the…
The new Japanese cultural apparel brand ODDGOOD has revealed a new collection inspired by Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, and fans of the current anime adaptation of Tite Kubo’s beloved manga series won’t want to miss out on these stunning pieces. Those attending Anime Expo 2026 will be able to see the pieces for themselves,…
