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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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“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: 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: Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka, Bringing Maomao and Jinshi to Animated Life in “The Apothecary Diaries”

The Apothecary Diaries began in 2011 as a web novel by Hyūganatsu. Then TOHO Animation and OLM produced an anime series, with Season One airing from October 2023 to March 2024, followed by Season Two from January to July 2025, 24 episodes per season.  The series currently streams on Crunchyroll, with a third season set to begin this fall.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|August 6, 2026
INTERVIEW: Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka, Bringing Maomao and Jinshi to Animated Life in “The Apothecary Diaries”

“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” at Anime Expo 2026

TOHO Animation hosted a panel featuring creatives from animation studio Madhouse on Saturday, July 4, at the JW Marriott. Fans packed the Platinum Ballroom, with a seating capacity of 2,100. Alas, photography was prohibited of the presentation.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|August 3, 2026
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” at Anime Expo 2026

“Akira” Heads Back To Theatres In 4k And IMAX This September

This upcoming September 4th, Akira drives back into theatres in the United States and Canada for any and all fans rewatching or witnessing for the first time the cult classic and wildly beloved film. For the first time ever, Akira can be experienced in 4k and IMAX. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the […]
Haylie Baker|July 2, 2026
“Akira” Heads Back To Theatres In 4k And IMAX This September

INTERVIEW: Anjali Kunapeneni, Joshua A. Waters and Madeleine Morris Apply Their Vocal Magic to “Witch Hat Atelier”

The story began as a manga created, written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama, published by Kodansha since July 2016. Bug Films of Tokyo has produced a 13-episode season that began streaming on Crunchyroll in April. We speak to some of the English cast.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|May 29, 2026
INTERVIEW: Anjali Kunapeneni, Joshua A. Waters and Madeleine Morris Apply Their Vocal Magic to “Witch Hat Atelier”

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.