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EXCLUSIVE: Zsazsa Zaturnnah Director Avid Liongoren Talks Filipino Animation, Queer Representation, and Adapting the Cult Komiks
After earning praise at Annecy and BIFAN before making its North American premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival, Zsazsa Zaturnnah is introducing international audiences to one of the Philippines’ most beloved queer superheroes. Adapted from Carlo Vergara’s cult graphic novel, the animated feature follows shy hairdresser Ada, whose life changes forever after a mysterious pink meteor transforms him into the glamorous superheroine Zsazsa Zaturnnah, setting off an adventure filled with zombies, alien invaders, and unexpected romance. Rather than reinventing the…
Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow Impresses at Anime Expo 2026 World Premiere, Director Shares Vision Behind the Series
Kyoto Animation officially introduced its newest original television anime, Sparks of Tomorrow, to international audiences during Anime Expo 2026, where the series received an enthusiastic response following its world premiere. Held at the Platinum Ballroom of the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, the event featured screenings of the first two episodes, followed by an in-depth panel with director Minoru Ota, producer Satori Senami, and musician Ginger Root, who performed double duty as the ending theme artist and the panel’s MC…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I Begins Streaming on Crunchyroll Following Record-Breaking Theatrical Run
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I has officially made its streaming debut on Crunchyroll after a highly successful theatrical release, giving fans another way to experience the beginning of the franchise’s climactic final battle. The feature-length anime film is now available to stream worldwide on the platform in Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub, alongside numerous additional language options. Viewers in select regions can also purchase the movie digitally through several major storefronts. The streaming release…
EXCLUSIVE: GROTESQQQUE Director Atsushi Nishigori Opens Up About the Anthology’s Three Worlds, Distinct Art Styles, and Creative Vision
The original anime film GROTESQQQUE is shaping up to be one of CloverWorks’ most experimental productions yet. Created by Atsushi Nishigori, best known for DARLING in the FRANXX and his work on Evangelion, the anthology brings together three standalone stories that embrace different visual styles, emotional tones, and musical identities while remaining connected under a single creative vision. Rather than adapting an existing manga or novel, GROTESQQQUE began as an invitation from CloverWorks. That opportunity allowed Nishigori to step away…
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Draws Packed Premiere at Japan Expo 2026 Ahead of Global Crunchyroll Release
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar) made a strong international impression at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris, where the historical anime held a packed French premiere featuring the first four episodes, including the previously unaired Episodes 3 and 4. The screening highlighted growing global interest in the series ahead of its worldwide rollout on Crunchyroll, where it is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. Following the screening, TV Asahi producer Kazuki Endo joined…
Sekiro: No Defeat Review – A Visually Stunning Anime That Redefines the Story Behind Shadows Die Twice
Adapting Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into an anime film was always going to be a difficult challenge. FromSoftware’s acclaimed action game earned its reputation through demanding combat, where every duel depends on perfect timing, relentless aggression, and precise parries. Those mechanics are impossible to recreate directly in a passive medium, so Sekiro: No Defeat wisely shifts its focus. Rather than attempting to replicate the player’s experience, it translates the spirit of the game through cinematic storytelling, stylized action, and a…