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The Vermilion Mask Headlines ytv Animation & YTE’s Anime Expo 2026 Panel With World Premiere and Surprise Cast Reveal
ytv animation (YTV) and YTE delivered one of Anime Expo 2026’s most eventful industry presentations by unveiling major announcements across multiple upcoming anime projects. Held on July 4 in Los Angeles, the “Ascendance of a Bookworm, Adopted Daughter of an Archduke’ And Your Next Obsession” panel featured first-look footage, exclusive trailers, creator discussions, live artwork, and several surprise reveals. Hosted by Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho), the panel brought together eleven guests representing various productions while offering fans updates on titles arriving…
Anime Expo 2026 Concludes 35th Anniversary With Over 422,000 Attendees From 65+ Countries
Anime Expo 2026 has officially concluded its landmark 35th anniversary, marking one of the biggest editions in the convention’s history. Organized by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the four-day event welcomed a turnstile attendance of more than 422,000 fans representing over 65 countries, further cementing its reputation as North America’s premier celebration of Japanese pop culture. Held in Downtown Los Angeles, this year’s sold-out convention expanded beyond the Los Angeles Convention Center to include Crypto.com Arena,…
Fantasia 2026 Reveals Anime Lineup Featuring CloverWorks’ GROTESQQQUE, Junji Ito’s New Live-Action Series, and More
The Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 has revealed one of its strongest anime lineups to date, bringing together world premieres, international debuts, and North American premieres from some of Japan’s most celebrated creators and studios. Leading the announcement is CloverWorks’ original animated feature GROTESQQQUE, marking the latest project from acclaimed animator and director Atsushi Nishigori. Beyond the highly anticipated CloverWorks production, this year’s festival will also showcase two live-action adaptations from Junji Ito’s horror catalog, a new edition of the…
“Our Goal Is to Stay True to the Humor, Heart, and Sincerity”: AHAVERSE on Expanding the Scissor Seven Universe Through Film, Anime, Games, Publishing, and Live Events (Exclusive)
Scissor Seven has evolved from a cult-favorite animated series into one of the most recognizable Chinese animation franchises worldwide. After becoming the first Chinese original animation to debut as a Netflix Original, the series has continued to build an international following through its unique blend of absurd comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and memorable characters. Now, AHAVERSE is taking the franchise into its most ambitious phase yet. During BilibiliWorld, the company unveiled an interconnected slate of new projects, including a theatrical feature…
Smilegate Recaps Successful Anime Expo 2026 Debut as MIRESI Draws Three-Hour Queues and Chaos Zero Nightmare Reveals New Season
Smilegate has recapped a successful first appearance at Anime Expo 2026, where its upcoming titles MIRESI: Invisible Future and Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) attracted strong fan engagement across the four-day event in Los Angeles. Held from July 2 to July 5, North America’s largest anime and pop culture convention gave Smilegate an opportunity to introduce MIRESI to Western audiences while strengthening Chaos Zero Nightmare’s growing community through developer interactions, exclusive reveals, and hands-on activities. According to the publisher, MIRESI: Invisible…
Scissor Seven Universe Expands With New Movie, HEIBAI Spin-Off, Mobile Game, and AHABOOKS Publishing Initiative
AHAVERSE has announced a major expansion of the Scissor Seven franchise, revealing a slate of new projects that stretches far beyond the acclaimed animated series. During the company’s “New World Premiere” showcase at BilibiliWorld 2026, fans got their first look at a feature film, a brand-new animated spin-off, an original mobile game, a publishing initiative, and even a live music event inspired by the franchise. The announcement marks one of the biggest milestones for Scissor Seven since the series debuted…