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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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GKIDS Becomes North American Distributor For “The Legend of Hei 2” 

On August 8th, 2025, GKIDS announced its newly acquired theatrical and home entertainment rights for The Legend of Hei 2, the Chinese animated fantasy adventure by its original creator, MTJJ, with animation produced by studio Hanmu Chunhua, also known as HMCH. Following its domestic release on July 18th, The Legend of Hei 2 has had […]
Haylie Baker|August 10, 2025
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GKIDS Becomes North American Distributor For “The Legend of Hei 2” 

GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

From the legendary director Mamoru Hosoda comes The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, now available on Blu-ray in 4K UHD with a limited edition Steelbook. GKIDS’ new release, distributed by Shout! Studios, will be available exclusively on Amazon starting September 9th. At the same time, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will be made available […]
Haylie Baker|July 12, 2025
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GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

Just yesterday, June 13th, GKIDS made its own history at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France, with 4 new titles, 3 co-produced titles, and a 4K restoration for a 40th anniversary of Angel’s Egg. The North American studio known for elevating bold and talented artists brought its A-game for Annecy, upholding […]
Haylie Baker|June 14, 2025
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GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

As of today, June 5, 2025 GKIDS announced that it had obtained all North American rights to Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la Métaphysique des tubes), recently premiered as an official selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Rodney Uhler of GKIDS and Jason Bressand of […]
Haylie Baker|June 5, 2025
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TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

As the countdown to Dan Da Dan season 2 continues, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. debuted a new trailer just this Monday—May 19th, 2025—teasing the upcoming intro for the new season. Written by the sensational J-Pop artist AiNA THE END comes “On The Way,” composed exclusively for the hit occult series just like the prior season’s […]
Haylie Baker|May 22, 2025
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ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

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 […]
Haylie Baker|May 9, 2025
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GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release
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‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’: The Wide-Eyed Wonder of a Toddler’s Coming of Age

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (GKids, opening October 31 in select theaters and wide November 7), won the Grand Jury Prize at the eighth Animation Is Film Festival in Hollywood.