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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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INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
April 6th, 2026
A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime feature ChaO. GKIDS is releasing the comedy adventure, with some moving dramatic elements, in theaters nationwide this Friday April 10th. Director Yashuhiro Aoki and character designer and supervising animation director Hirokazu Kojima join me for this […]
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“LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline” Arrives On Blu-Ray

“LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline” Arrives On Blu-Ray

Haylie Baker|
March 29th, 2026
After its theatrical run last January, LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline heads to homes as it joins several major streaming platforms and is set for a Blu-ray release on July 21st. The film is brought to audiences by GKIDS, with Shout! Studios handling distribution. In the anime and manga industry, Lupin […]
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“Labyrinth” Releases In Theatres For A Limited Time

“Labyrinth” Releases In Theatres For A Limited Time

Haylie Baker|
March 26th, 2026
Set to release in theatres for a limited time only this May 10th and 11th is Labyrinth, the first original feature-length anime film from director Shoji Kawamori, best known for his work on Macross and The Vision of Escaflowne. Both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub will be available for viewing for North American […]
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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 […]
Haylie Baker|March 5, 2025
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REVIEW: “Ghost Cat Anzu” Blu-Ray Released From GKIDS

ANIME TRAILER: MBS Debuts “Witch Watch” Trailer With YOASOBI’s “Watch Me!” Theme Song

Last Sunday, on February 16, 2025, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBS) debuted a brand new trailer for Witch Watch, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the hit Weekly Shonen Jump manga. The latest trailer treats fans to an early listen of the anime’s original theme song, “Watch Me!,” written exclusively for the series by the […]
Haylie Baker|February 20, 2025
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ANIME TRAILER: MBS Debuts “Witch Watch” Trailer With YOASOBI’s “Watch Me!” Theme Song

GKIDS Gains Rights To “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”

On February 13, 2025, GKIDS announced that it had acquired the North American rights to COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, which is set to premiere in North American theatres on April 11, 2025.  The upcoming film is based on the rhythm game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Since its release in […]
Haylie Baker|February 17, 2025
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GKIDS Gains Rights To “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”

INTERVIEW: Make Way For “Sirocco And The Kingdom Of Winds”

Sisters Carmen and Juliette venture into a world created by someone they love that’s filled with intense weather and strong emotions. What will they discover, and will they make it back home? Find out as GKIDS screens festival award-winning feature Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds in theaters nationwide on Sunday August 11th and Monday […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 5, 2024
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INTERVIEW: Make Way For “Sirocco And The Kingdom Of Winds”

GKIDS Announce 4K UHD Releases Of Mamoru Hosoda’s Early Films For 2025

On January 27, 2025, in partnership with Shout! Studios, GKIDS announced plans for 4K UHD releases of legendary director Mamoru Hosoda’s early films. Included titles are Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars (2009) and Wolf Children (2012), two of the award-winning director’s most celebrated early films. The upcoming home entertainment releases will feature new artwork for the […]
Haylie Baker|January 30, 2025
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GKIDS Announce 4K UHD Releases Of Mamoru Hosoda’s Early Films For 2025

INTERVIEW: Discovering “The Colors Within”

The Colors Within, in theaters nationwide beginning next Friday January 24th, is from director Naoko Yamada. Three teens — Totsuko, Rui and Kimi — form a band as they figure out the next steps in their lives. Totsuko also has a unique power: sensing people as specific colors. (This Animation Scoop Q&A with Yamada was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 17, 2025
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INTERVIEW: Discovering “The Colors Within”
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GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release

Just yesterday, on May 8th, 2025, GKIDS announced that it has obtained the North American distribution rights for Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie. The upcoming film is set to premiere globally on July 16th, with both Japanese and English dubbed versions available. It follows the fan-favorite “Hidden Inventory / Premature […]