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This holiday season someone at Otaku News HQ received this. Present Day, Present Time..
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This holiday season someone at Otaku News HQ received this. Present Day, Present Time..
AnimEigo Release Latest Episode of The Anime Business Documentary Featuring Author Helen McCarthy @animeigo.com @glider.bsky.social
AnimEigo Release Latest Episode of The Anime Business Documentary Featuring Author Helen McCarthy
The good folks from AnimEigo have sent us the details for the latest episode of their ongoing documentary series The Anime Business. Episode 11 features an interview with Helen McCarthy author of ...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
AnimEigo Release Latest Episode of The Anime Business Documentary Featuring Author Helen McCarthy @animeigo.com @glider.bsky.social
Sometimes we deliberately wait awhile before publishing press releases, so we can do more of a summery approach and publish stuff more interesting in the long term, rather than a fire hose of news. This means every so often it feels like we're playing catch up with the news. ^_^
December 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Sometimes we deliberately wait awhile before publishing press releases, so we can do more of a summery approach and publish stuff more interesting in the long term, rather than a fire hose of news. This means every so often it feels like we're playing catch up with the news. ^_^
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There sure is a lot to read in this but if you're looking for something to really dive into rather than just browsing the pretty pictures then it's well worth it.
*scribbles something about one more issue of Anime UK in a notebook.
*scribbles something about one more issue of Anime UK in a notebook.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
There sure is a lot to read in this but if you're looking for something to really dive into rather than just browsing the pretty pictures then it's well worth it.
*scribbles something about one more issue of Anime UK in a notebook.
*scribbles something about one more issue of Anime UK in a notebook.
Doraemon Comic Traveler RPG Online Game
#Doraemon
#Doraemon
Doraemon Comic Traveler RPG Online Game
The good folks from CTW Cayman have just sent us details for a new game on their G123.jp platform. Doraemon Comic Traveler a full-scale online role-playing game based on the Doraemon manga franchi...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Doraemon Comic Traveler RPG Online Game
#Doraemon
#Doraemon
There’s a Mofusand anime! They’ve just posted a little short on YouTube.
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There’s a Mofusand anime! They’ve just posted a little short on YouTube.
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The 2026 Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme has unveiled a fantastic lineup in 33 locations all over the U.K.. Check it out here: www.jpf-film.org.uk
Home - Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
Japanese film news in the UK, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, and information on all Japanese releases, screenings and film festivals.
www.jpf-film.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The 2026 Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme has unveiled a fantastic lineup in 33 locations all over the U.K.. Check it out here: www.jpf-film.org.uk
Toho Acquires Anime Limited @alltheanime.com
Toho Acquires Anime Limited
The good folks from anime distributors Anime Limited have revealed big news about the company being acquired by Toho. In the deal Toho have acquired 100% equity share of Anime Limited from Plaion...
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December 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Toho Acquires Anime Limited @alltheanime.com
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Today, we have a huge update to share about our exciting future.
Read the news here: spkl.io/6014Acib8
Read the news here: spkl.io/6014Acib8
December 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, we have a huge update to share about our exciting future.
Read the news here: spkl.io/6014Acib8
Read the news here: spkl.io/6014Acib8
They’ve announced Toho have acquired Anime Limited. The full details are on Anime Limited’s blog. @alltheanime.com
TOHO LAUNCHES EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION THROUGH ACQUISITION OF ANIME LIMITED FROM PLAION PICTURES – All the Anime
blog.alltheanime.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
They’ve announced Toho have acquired Anime Limited. The full details are on Anime Limited’s blog. @alltheanime.com
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Regardless of the consolidation of the industry, I’m glad that the staff are retained and this will mean more screenings of anime and live action movies. And of course more physical media releases. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/godzilla-studio-toho-anime-limited-1236612524/
‘Godzilla’ Studio Toho Acquires U.K.’s Anime Limited, Forms European HQ in London
Japanese entertainment giant Toho has acquired U.K.-based distributor Anime Limited from Germany's Plaion Pictures.
variety.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Regardless of the consolidation of the industry, I’m glad that the staff are retained and this will mean more screenings of anime and live action movies. And of course more physical media releases. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/godzilla-studio-toho-anime-limited-1236612524/
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The corporate consolidation of the anime industry is so goddamn fun. /s
Toho has acquired UK-based anime distribution company Anime Limited. Toho also plans to establish a European regional headquarters in London before the end of the year.
Toho Acquires UK's Anime Limited, Establishes European HQ in London
Toho will retain "full Anime Limited staff" including founder, managing director Andrew Partridge
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The corporate consolidation of the anime industry is so goddamn fun. /s
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My latest interview for @anitrendz.com is now up, where I talk with manga artist Kengo Hanazawa about his current series, Under Ninja (which is available from @denpabooks.bsky.social), at this year's Anime NYC .
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"Oh, What About Ninjas?" How Kengo Hanazawa Works Through Under Ninja’s Diverse Characters & Complex Storylines
Anime Trending spoke with Under Ninja creator Kengo Hanazawa Anime NYC 2025 for a short chat on his influences, unique characters, and the manga's complicated storyline.
anitrendz.net
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My latest interview for @anitrendz.com is now up, where I talk with manga artist Kengo Hanazawa about his current series, Under Ninja (which is available from @denpabooks.bsky.social), at this year's Anime NYC .
anitrendz.net/news/2025/11...
anitrendz.net/news/2025/11...
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The final Anime Business of the year, with @glider.bsky.social, goes live in 15 minutes!
The Anime Business - Helen McCarthy on Discovering Anime, UK Fandom and the Joy of It All
YouTube video by AnimEigo
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The final Anime Business of the year, with @glider.bsky.social, goes live in 15 minutes!
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Day 18 of the Kodansha Countdown! 🎉
🔮 Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 🔮
By Kamome Shirahama
✨ Coco dreams of becoming a witch—and when she stumbles into the world of spellcraft, her magical journey begins.
⏰ Grab it before 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST:
https://ow.ly/HbqG50XCcOV
🔮 Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 🔮
By Kamome Shirahama
✨ Coco dreams of becoming a witch—and when she stumbles into the world of spellcraft, her magical journey begins.
⏰ Grab it before 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST:
https://ow.ly/HbqG50XCcOV
December 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Day 18 of the Kodansha Countdown! 🎉
🔮 Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 🔮
By Kamome Shirahama
✨ Coco dreams of becoming a witch—and when she stumbles into the world of spellcraft, her magical journey begins.
⏰ Grab it before 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST:
https://ow.ly/HbqG50XCcOV
🔮 Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 🔮
By Kamome Shirahama
✨ Coco dreams of becoming a witch—and when she stumbles into the world of spellcraft, her magical journey begins.
⏰ Grab it before 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST:
https://ow.ly/HbqG50XCcOV
This week’s manga reading includes Stop!! Hibari-kun! by Hisashi Eguchi. We’ve been looking forward to reading this. It’s published by the good folks at @peow.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This week’s manga reading includes Stop!! Hibari-kun! by Hisashi Eguchi. We’ve been looking forward to reading this. It’s published by the good folks at @peow.bsky.social
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Remember that thing I was like well this would definitely make me a manga industry person?
WELL, I'm happy to announce that I'm one of the cover designers for @mangamavericks.bsky.social and this is my first cover! 🎉
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WELL, I'm happy to announce that I'm one of the cover designers for @mangamavericks.bsky.social and this is my first cover! 🎉
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December 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Remember that thing I was like well this would definitely make me a manga industry person?
WELL, I'm happy to announce that I'm one of the cover designers for @mangamavericks.bsky.social and this is my first cover! 🎉
(image isn't showing in the original post)
WELL, I'm happy to announce that I'm one of the cover designers for @mangamavericks.bsky.social and this is my first cover! 🎉
(image isn't showing in the original post)
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🚨 2 DAYS LEFT! #Kodansha_Wotakoi Contest
Time is running out to win a copy of Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Volume 1 signed by Fujita-sensei! ✍️✨
While you're there, read our exclusive interview with the creator. 📖
Deadline: 12/19/2025
🔗 kodansha.us/2025/12/12/i...
Time is running out to win a copy of Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Volume 1 signed by Fujita-sensei! ✍️✨
While you're there, read our exclusive interview with the creator. 📖
Deadline: 12/19/2025
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December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨 2 DAYS LEFT! #Kodansha_Wotakoi Contest
Time is running out to win a copy of Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Volume 1 signed by Fujita-sensei! ✍️✨
While you're there, read our exclusive interview with the creator. 📖
Deadline: 12/19/2025
🔗 kodansha.us/2025/12/12/i...
Time is running out to win a copy of Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Volume 1 signed by Fujita-sensei! ✍️✨
While you're there, read our exclusive interview with the creator. 📖
Deadline: 12/19/2025
🔗 kodansha.us/2025/12/12/i...
We saw this advert on a train while out and about in London today. It could be AI generated, we’re not sure. We’re surprised that a corporation like Amazon would have such an obvious yonic looking flower on their posters. We do approve of yonic imagery, but are not enthusiastic about AI art.
December 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We saw this advert on a train while out and about in London today. It could be AI generated, we’re not sure. We’re surprised that a corporation like Amazon would have such an obvious yonic looking flower on their posters. We do approve of yonic imagery, but are not enthusiastic about AI art.
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Dear friends, please consider buying a gorgeous gallery-quality print of my original artworks at my InPrnt store.
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Worldwide shipping available.🌐✈
Thank you for your support! 🤓💕
inprnt.com/gallery/pepe...
Worldwide shipping available.🌐✈
Thank you for your support! 🤓💕
May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dear friends, please consider buying a gorgeous gallery-quality print of my original artworks at my InPrnt store.
inprnt.com/gallery/pepe...
Worldwide shipping available.🌐✈
Thank you for your support! 🤓💕
inprnt.com/gallery/pepe...
Worldwide shipping available.🌐✈
Thank you for your support! 🤓💕
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The Manga Letters – Interview with Sabrina Heep by @sara.pizza
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
The Manga Letters - Interview with Sabrina Heep | Yatta-Tachi
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
yattatachi.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Manga Letters – Interview with Sabrina Heep by @sara.pizza
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
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A rare interview with Sentai/Hidive's John Ledford went up yesterday, and while most of it sounded rather "safe" & corporate there were some nuggets of neat info found within:
INTERVIEW: HIDIVE President John Ledford on the Present and Future of Specialty Anime Streaming Giant - Anime Corner
Anime Corner & HIDIVE President John Ledford discuss the present and future of the popular anime streaming service, and explore its biggest-ever deal with MBS.
animecorner.me
December 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A rare interview with Sentai/Hidive's John Ledford went up yesterday, and while most of it sounded rather "safe" & corporate there were some nuggets of neat info found within:
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Ashita no Joe at the Art of Manga exhibition in San Francisco!!
I’m amazed they got such iconic pages to display. Most of the exhibition goers don’t realize…
I’m amazed they got such iconic pages to display. Most of the exhibition goers don’t realize…
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Ashita no Joe at the Art of Manga exhibition in San Francisco!!
I’m amazed they got such iconic pages to display. Most of the exhibition goers don’t realize…
I’m amazed they got such iconic pages to display. Most of the exhibition goers don’t realize…
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I love being able to publish articles like this, that explore fandom that's outside of the North American sphere. It's a huge world, and there are countless anime fans, and I love sharing their stories.
Huge props to Amal Hasan, who wrote this piece, and Kerine Wint, who was a fantastic editor.
Huge props to Amal Hasan, who wrote this piece, and Kerine Wint, who was a fantastic editor.
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have an article by Amal Hasan, who explores the history of the Spacetoon TV channel, and the impact that it's had on Arabic anime fandom and pop culture. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #fandom
This week, we have an article by Amal Hasan, who explores the history of the Spacetoon TV channel, and the impact that it's had on Arabic anime fandom and pop culture. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #fandom
From Spacetoon to Subtitles: How Arabic-Dubbed Anime Shaped a Generation
Even now, the initial sounds of the time-honored Arabic opening theme of Detective Conan or a Grendizer figurine in a shop window can induce a profound wave of wonder from childhood. It is living evidence that a brightly colored channel from our youth did a great deal more than shape our viewing habits; it defined a generation's sense of wonder, belonging, and identity.
hera.fyi
December 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I love being able to publish articles like this, that explore fandom that's outside of the North American sphere. It's a huge world, and there are countless anime fans, and I love sharing their stories.
Huge props to Amal Hasan, who wrote this piece, and Kerine Wint, who was a fantastic editor.
Huge props to Amal Hasan, who wrote this piece, and Kerine Wint, who was a fantastic editor.
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Have you added the Planetes Deluxe Edition volumes to your manga collection? More: https://bit.ly/4iRK0xb
Follow Hachimaki, as he is determined to join the fusion-powered Von Braun on its epic, first-crewed journey to Jupiter.
By #VinlandSaga creator Makoto Yukimura
Follow Hachimaki, as he is determined to join the fusion-powered Von Braun on its epic, first-crewed journey to Jupiter.
By #VinlandSaga creator Makoto Yukimura
December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Have you added the Planetes Deluxe Edition volumes to your manga collection? More: https://bit.ly/4iRK0xb
Follow Hachimaki, as he is determined to join the fusion-powered Von Braun on its epic, first-crewed journey to Jupiter.
By #VinlandSaga creator Makoto Yukimura
Follow Hachimaki, as he is determined to join the fusion-powered Von Braun on its epic, first-crewed journey to Jupiter.
By #VinlandSaga creator Makoto Yukimura