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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

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“Re:Bel Robotica” Released First Teaser Trailer

“Re:Bel Robotica” Released First Teaser Trailer

Haylie Baker|
July 9th, 2026
The first promotional video for Re:Bel Robotica recently dropped, along with information about the production team bringing the new original anime to life since it was confirmed in production on June 24th. In this promotional video an insert song by the renowned composer Yuki Kajiura was debuted, one of the few pieces of Re:Bel Robotica […]
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AnimEigo Announces Latest Blu-Ray Drops At Anime Expo

AnimEigo Announces Latest Blu-Ray Drops At Anime Expo

Haylie Baker|
July 4th, 2026
Announced during the Anime Expo 2026, AnimEigo is set to bring in a new lineup of upcoming anime titles to be available in Blu-ray DVD home media, featuring Sakon The Ventriloquist, Drucker in the Dugout, House of Five Leaves, Baby & I, and additionally a 4K restoration for AD Police Files. An update was also […]
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“Akira” Heads Back To Theatres In 4k And IMAX This September

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

Haylie Baker|
July 2nd, 2026
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 […]
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REVIEW: “Solo Leveling: ReAwakening”

Survival of the fittest is one of mankind’s most universal truths, and this is especially true in Solo Leveling: ReAwakening. The upcoming 2024 film offers an engaging retelling of Season 1 while previewing the action-packed developments of Season 2, treating fans to the first two upcoming episodes. Based on Chungong’s original manwha and its anime […]
Haylie Baker|December 2, 2024
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REVIEW: “Solo Leveling: ReAwakening”

ANIME TRAILERS: “A Silent Voice” Returns To Theaters December 15

The critically acclaimed and Academy Award winning GKIDS, a producer and distributor of high quality animation from around the globe, has announced on November 14, 2024, from New York, NY, that North American distribution rights have been acquired for A Silent Voice (2016) and Liz and the Blue Bird (2018), two films from the renowned director […]
Haylie Baker|November 14, 2024
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ANIME TRAILERS: “A Silent Voice” Returns To Theaters December 15

INTERVIEW: Makoto Shinkai on “Suzume”

Over the last 15 years, Makoto Shinkai has emerged as one of the leaders of a new generation of anime directors who are pushing storytelling in interesting new directions. In Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari—literally, “Suzume’s Closing or Locking,” 2022), the title character begins as a normal high school girl, living with her aunt. Her mother […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|November 27, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Makoto Shinkai on “Suzume”

ANIME REVIEW: “Lonely Castle in the Mirror”

Some stories must be told, especially to those caring enough to understand them, lest they eventually destroy the teller. Such is the theme of Keichi Hara’s 2022 anime, Lonely Castle in the Mirror. (Henceforth “Castle” for the purpose of this review). Adapted from a novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, The story concerns seven middle-school students who […]
Avatar photoMartin Goodman|September 24, 2023
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ANIME REVIEW: “Lonely Castle in the Mirror”

Interesting Portrayals of Gay Men in Manga/Anime

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week the Annecy International Animation Festival commences – and in support of their spotlight on Animation, Pride and Diversity, we asked our anime expert Charles Solomon to suggest some recent gay manga (and anime) we should be more aware of. As the recent summit in Hiroshima spotlighted, Japan is the only G7 […]
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|June 12, 2023
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Interesting Portrayals of Gay Men in Manga/Anime

REVIEW: “Suzume” An Epic Anime Event

The breathtaking love story, Weathering with You was my favorite animated movie of 2019. Makoto Shinkai, the writer/director of that Annie nominee, as well as 2016’s acclaimed Your Name, returns with another triumph. Suzume is a spectacular anime adventure that makes you believe in the unbelievable.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|April 12, 2023
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REVIEW: “Suzume” An Epic Anime Event

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REVIEW: “Ghost Cat Anzu” Blu-Ray Released From GKIDS

Following its debut on streaming services on January 28th, GKID’S Ghost Cat Anzu made its way to home entertainment on March 4th! The newly released Blu-ray includes the film’s original teasers and trailers as special bonus features—plus, of course, the visually stunning film in high-definition quality. Ghost Cat Anzu is a heartwarming story, featuring endearing […]