Anime

INTERVIEW: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara, the Desire to Be the Wizard King in “Black Clover”
At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll arranged an interview with Kajiwara as well as assistant  director Ayataka Tanemura, now director for the second season.
“Yuri!!! On Ice” Heads To The Big Screen For Its 10th Anniversary

“Yuri!!! On Ice” Heads To The Big Screen For Its 10th Anniversary

Haylie Baker|
September 30th, 2026
For its 10th anniversary, the classic Yuri!!! On Ice anime is making a comeback in theaters for a limited time only. Fans can enjoy episodes 1-5 this October 19th at 7PM at participating theaters in the U.S. and Canada. This exclusive event is part of the monthly Anime Nights theatrical program from Crunchyroll, which showcases […]
INTERVIEW: Kamome Shirahama and Rena Motomura, Spreading the Magic of “Witch Hat Atelier” at Anime Expo 2026

INTERVIEW: Kamome Shirahama and Rena Motomura, Spreading the Magic of “Witch Hat Atelier” at Anime Expo 2026

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
September 27th, 2026
On July 3, shortly after the “Witch Hat Atelier: A Magical Chat with the Cast and Creator” panel at Anime Expo, I spoke with creator/writer/illustrator Kamome Shirahama and Rena Motomura, the voice of Coco.  

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ANIME REVIEW: “All Wishes Come True!”

Writer-director Mu Zhengyang’s All Wishes Come True! Is China’s #1 box hit of 2026, earning more than 1.5 billion yuan (US $222 million) at the mainland Chinese box office since opening on July 18. It opened in the US in August. 
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|September 24, 2026
ANIME REVIEW: “All Wishes Come True!”

Anime Adaptation Confirmed For VTuber Group Hololive’s 10th Anniversary

The Hololive Production VTuber agency, together with the Kadokawa Corporation and Cover Corporation, have announced an upcoming anime adaptation project for the popular VTuber group hololive’s 10th anniversary. Their VTubers’ colourful cast of personalities and history will be put to the test in a serialized medium, with the faithful Studio KAI slated to handle animation […]
Haylie Baker|September 16, 2026
Anime Adaptation Confirmed For VTuber Group Hololive’s 10th Anniversary

“SSS-Class Revival Hunter” Anime Adaption Set For January 2027

The popular webnovel and webcomic SSS-Class Revival Hunter will receive its very own anime adaptation set to release in January 2027. The anime will premiere only on Crunchyroll worldwide, with the exception of Asia, and along with the anime’s announcement, a teaser trailer, visual, and some of the upcoming voice cast were revealed. Offering a […]
Haylie Baker|September 10, 2026
“SSS-Class Revival Hunter” Anime Adaption Set For January 2027

INTERVIEW: The Layers Of “The Last Blossom”

The Last Blossom, a new animated feature for adults, is in theaters nationwide for two days only — Sunday Aug. 30 and Monday Aug. 31. It's absolutely worth seeing.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 24, 2026
INTERVIEW: The Layers Of “The Last Blossom”

“One Piece” Pop-Up Fan Event in LA August 25-26

A pop-up fan event taking place at Cosm LA on August 25 and 26 testifies to the runaway popularity of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, one of the most successful franchises in animation history.
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|August 22, 2026
“One Piece” Pop-Up Fan Event in LA August 25-26

INTERVIEW: Yoshiki Nakakōji, Yasutaka Kimura, and Takeru Noda, Designing Demons, Goddesses, and Doomed Heroes in “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

It’s an enormous undertaking for the artists at Studio Kai, as one can see from the amount of detail on the screen.  Who is responsible for all the animated mayhem?  How did the project get started, and what can we learn from the people who made it?
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|August 21, 2026
INTERVIEW: Yoshiki Nakakōji, Yasutaka Kimura, and Takeru Noda, Designing Demons, Goddesses, and Doomed Heroes in “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

INTERVIEW: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara, the Desire to Be the Wizard King in “Black Clover”

At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll arranged an interview with Kajiwara as well as assistant  director Ayataka Tanemura, now director for the second season.