Studio Ghibli’s powerful animated film, Grave of the Fireflies, is set to stream exclusively on Netflix starting September 16th. It will be available in over 190 countries (excluding the US and Japan) as part of the streaming platform’s ongoing efforts to expand its lineup of anime from Japan. Netflix currently offers 22 Studio Ghibli films […]

Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has shut down AnimeFlix, a piracy website dedicated to anime content. The operation, based near Helsinki, Finland, logged between 7 and 13 million monthly visits and had 2 million unique visitors per month. Nearly one-third of the site traffic originated from the US, followed by India […]

The First Slam Dunk, the animated movie that topped the Japanese box office in 2023, will be available to stream on Netlix in 75 countries from August 25th. Netflix said that bringing The First Slam Dunk to the service is part of its ongoing efforts to expand its anime library. This addition joins other celebrated […]

ReedPop has announced that the cast of popular anime BLUELOCK are heading to MCM Comic Con x EGX at ExCeL London this October for photo opportunities & autographs. The hit show BLUELOCK, based on Japanese manga written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, first landed on screens in October 2022 running until March […]

Anime brand Crunchyroll has unveiled a new brand identity. The new look, feel and sound is designed to reflect the joy that anime brings to fans, tapping into a spirit of fun and celebration. Crunchyroll aims to make anime accessible and fandom irresistible with a true 360-degree fan experience. Anchored by its global streaming service […]

Prime Video in India has launched Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime, on Prime Video Channels. Prime members can now purchase an add-on subscription to Crunchyroll for ₹79 (€0.88) per month, gaining access to over 800 anime titles, including the latest shows and movies, some of which will be available for viewers in India in […]

evision, the media and entertainment arm of e&, has acquired the rights for a number of popular Chinese dramas, animation and movies from iQIYI, the online entertainment service in China. This partnership enables STARZ ON, evision’s free streaming service, to become a definitive destination for Chinese entertainment in the MENA region Olivier Bramly, Chief Executive […]

A report from Ampere Analysis shows strong growth opportunities for Japanese Anime in Europe, driven by Netflix’s Anime productions, and Crunchyroll’s dominance in the West. The research suggests a new wave of popularity for the format is underway in the region. According to Ampere’s proprietary consumer survey of 30 countries, Asia Pacific markets such as […]

JioCinema, the Indian streaming platform, has bolstered its content offerings with anew Anime slate. JioCinema is now home to top Anime shows, and the launch will be headlined by the global simulcast of Season 4 of Demon Slayer. JioCinema Premium members will have unlimited access to the Anime Hub, with plans starting at Rs 29 (€0.32) per month. […]

Crunchyroll is raising the pricing for its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscription tiers in select countries – the platform’s first pricing change since 2019. The change will impact pricing in Argentina, Colombia, France, Portugal, the Us and select additional countries. As part of these updates in the US the Mega Fan tier will increase […]