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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Showrunner Says Studio Trigger Rejected Repeating Season 1’s Art Style in Favor of an ’80s and ’90s Anime Homage
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 takes a different artistic direction from its acclaimed predecessor, with Studio Trigger drawing inspiration from anime of the 1980s and 1990s instead of recreating the original series’ visual style. In an interview with Gizmodo’s io9, showrunner Bartosz Sztybor explained that creating something visually distinct was a priority for the sequel developed by CD Projekt RED and Studio Trigger. “While thinking about Edgerunners 2 one thing was a must: it shouldn’t look like the first season,” Sztybor said.…
One Piece Mugiwara Store Says U.S. Debut Is Set for November 6 in Los Angeles With Exclusive Anime Merchandise
One Piece fans in the United States will soon have their first opportunity to visit an official ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE, as Toei Animation and Sony Group Corporation prepare to open a Los Angeles location on November 6, 2026. The store will be located inside Westfield Century City and will offer exclusive merchandise, products featuring original anime artwork, and special in-store video content. The opening marks the American debut of the official merchandise store, which is known for bringing together…
SPYAIR Says ‘BEST OF ANIME’ Celebrates 16 Years of Anime Music With 17 Tracks, Including ‘Orange’ and ‘Samurai Heart’
Japanese rock band SPYAIR has released BEST OF ANIME, a 17-track compilation celebrating the group’s 16-year history of creating music for anime. Released on October 21, 2026, the album spans songs originally released between 2010 and 2026, bringing together some of the band’s most recognizable anime themes in one collection. The release features music associated with popular franchises such as Haikyu!!, Gintama, BLEACH, and Mobile Suit Gundam. It also includes newer material, highlighting SPYAIR’s continued involvement in anime music following…
Vampire Princess Miyu OVA Review: A Gothic Horror Classic With Stunning Retro Animation
Vampire Princess Miyu remains an intriguing example of how 1980s anime used atmosphere and visual storytelling to create horror that lingers beyond the action. Originally released as a four-episode OVA between 1988 and 1989, the series follows Miyu, a mysterious vampire girl tasked with sending supernatural beings known as Shinma back into the darkness. Her companion Larva assists her, while spiritualist Himiko Se investigates the strange incidents surrounding Miyu and questions her true nature. What makes the OVA memorable is…
Skye Hoshi: Anime Syndicate Strikes Sets UK Digital Release for October 26
Skye Hoshi: Anime Syndicate Strikes is set to make its UK digital debut on October 26, 2026, through Miracle Media. The sequel follows Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, continuing the story of an anime character who unexpectedly enters the real world and chooses to build a life beyond her fictional origins. Directed and written by award-winning filmmaker Kalani Hubbard, known for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl and Ghost Punchers, the sci-fi fantasy brings back Olivia Roldan as Skye Hoshi and Hunter Kohl…
Jujutsu Kaisen Studio CEO Says AI Is “Nothing More Than a Tool” and Human Artists Must Drive Anime’s Creative Process
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka has shared his stance on artificial intelligence in anime, arguing that the technology should support artists rather than replace their creative contributions. In an interview with Anime Corner, the executive explained that AI belongs alongside other production tools, including digital software and 3D animation. “Whether it’s digital tools, 3D, or indeed AI – to me, all of these are ultimately tools, and nothing more than tools,” Otsuka said. The MAPPA chief emphasized that technology alone cannot…