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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 Releases Blu-Ray Sets For “Grave Of The Fireflies”

Coming July 8th, the heart-wrenching Ghibli classic Grave of the Fireflies will be released and distributed via Blu-ray DVDs from GKIDS and Shout! Studios. Both standard and limited edition Steelbook sets will also include feature length and deleted storyboards, interviews, image galleries, and more.
Haylie Baker|May 1, 2025
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GKIDS Releases Blu-Ray Sets For “Grave Of The Fireflies”

Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

Announced April 18th, 2025, from New York and Denver, Studio Ghibli Fest continues celebrating the studio’s 40th anniversary with screenings of eight more historic films in both their Japanese and English dubbed versions. This new roster of films will be available throughout the year world-wide, starting with Kiki’s Delivery Service on May 17th and ending […]
Haylie Baker|April 20, 2025
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Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

The hype for Dan Da Dan’s return continues, as on April 3rd, 2025, a global theatrical premiere for the first three episodes of the EVIL EYE arc was announced. In partnership with ADN, GKIDS, and Muse, Mainichi Broadcasting System Inc. will bring a worldwide preview of the hit phenomenon to more than 50 countries and […]
Haylie Baker|April 7, 2025
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“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

GKIDS Brings “Dan Da Dan” Season 1 To Blu-Ray With Exclusive Extras

In collaboration with Shout! Studios, GKIDS has released Blu-ray DVD sets for Dan Da Dan Season 1, the record-breaking anime phenomenon of 2024. Fans can choose between the all-new standard edition or the collector’s edition, both containing two discs and bonus content. The collector’s edition includes exclusive extras for fans to enjoy, such as a […]
Haylie Baker|April 2, 2025
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GKIDS Brings “Dan Da Dan” Season 1 To Blu-Ray With Exclusive Extras

ANIME TRAILERS: GKIDS Announces 4K Theatrical Releases For Mamoru Hosoda Classics

On March 25, 2025, GKIDS announced the 4K restoration for three of acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda’s greatest early films, bringing another round of screenings to their North American audiences. Starting the series of titles off is the love letter to single parents that is Wolf Children, starting May 11th and ending May 13th. Following the […]
Haylie Baker|March 28, 2025
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ANIME TRAILERS: GKIDS Announces 4K Theatrical Releases For Mamoru Hosoda Classics

TOHO To Acquire GKIDS

Japanese entertainment leader Toho Co., Ltd. announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 100% equity share of GKIDS, Inc., the Academy Award-winning North American animation producer and distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed. GKIDS, which maintains offices in New York and Los Angeles, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 15, 2024
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TOHO To Acquire GKIDS
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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 […]