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AnimeJapan 2027 Moves to Osaka for the First Time, Exhibitor Applications Officially Open
The AnimeJapan Association has officially announced that AnimeJapan 2027 will take place at Intex Osaka, marking the first time the world’s largest anime festival will be held outside Tokyo. Alongside the venue announcement, the organizers have opened exhibitor applications for both the public and business days, inviting companies and organizations from across the anime industry to participate in the landmark event. Scheduled for March 26–28, 2027, AnimeJapan 2027 represents a major shift for the annual convention, which has been hosted…
One Piece Card Scalpers Sell Out Weekly Shonen Jump, Leaving Blue Box Fans Without a Physical Finale, Saying “You Can Read It Digitally Anyway”
The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump has sold out across Japan after overwhelming demand for a promotional One Piece Card Game card sparked a wave of bulk purchases by resellers. While publisher Shueisha increased production to meet anticipated demand, many readers were still unable to buy the magazine—including fans hoping to own a physical copy of Blue Box’s final chapter after its five-year serialization. According to Oricon News, Shueisha printed an additional 500,000 copies ahead of release due to…
Blue Lock Creators Say They’re “Always Trying to Top Each Other” to Make Every Chapter Better
One of the biggest themes in Blue Lock is the pursuit of becoming the best, and according to the series’ creators, that philosophy extends far beyond its characters. During Anime Expo 2026, writer Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrator Yusuke Nomura explained that the competitive mindset driving the manga is also at the heart of their own creative partnership. Speaking during a panel, the duo revealed that they constantly challenge one another to exceed expectations rather than simply divide writing and illustration…
Crunchyroll Expands Indian Anime Library With New Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu Dubs for Naruto Shippuden, Tokyo Ghoul, Black Torch, and More
Crunchyroll is significantly expanding its regional anime catalog for Indian audiences with a wave of new Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs arriving over the next several months. The streaming platform has announced a packed schedule that combines beloved catalog titles with brand-new seasonal anime, giving fans more localized viewing options than ever before. The latest slate includes iconic series such as Naruto Shippuden, Tokyo Ghoul, and Haikyu!!, alongside new releases like Black Torch, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, and…
Prime Video Reveals First Look at Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Series Ahead of Fall Premiere
Prime Video has officially revealed the first-look images for its highly anticipated original series Carrie, offering fans an early glimpse at Mike Flanagan’s television adaptation of Stephen King’s legendary debut novel. The streaming platform also confirmed that the series will premiere this fall in more than 240 countries and territories, marking the first time Carrie has been adapted into a television series. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the new adaptation aims to modernize King’s classic coming-of-age horror story while staying…
The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom Anime Confirms January 2027 Release, Reveals First Teaser and Main Cast
Fans of fantasy anime have a new title to look forward to in 2027. The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom: A Pawsitively Fantastic Adventure has officially been scheduled to premiere in January 2027, with Crunchyroll confirming that it will stream the series internationally. Alongside the release window announcement, the production team also revealed the anime’s first teaser trailer, introduced its two main characters, and revealed the lead voice cast. Based on the light novel by Hifumi, the upcoming TV anime…