In late April 2026, at the NicoNico Chokaigi convention, Japan’s Minister of State for Economic Security Kimi Onoda delivered a direct message that quickly went viral among global anime and …
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ACADEMY MUSEUM TO OPEN IMMERSIVE PONYO EXHIBITION CELEBRATING STUDIO GHIBLI’S HAND-DRAWN MAGIC
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is set to immerse visitors in the whimsical, ocean-drenched world of Studio Ghibli’s beloved 2008 film Ponyo with a new dedicated …
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THE END OF AN ERA: MY HERO ACADEMIA’S FINALE AND ITS LASTING LEGACY
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeAs the clock strikes midnight on December 13, 2025, the world of anime bids a poignant farewell to one of its most iconic franchises. My Hero Academia—the sprawling shonen epic …
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HIROKAZU KORE-EDA TO DIRECT LIVE-ACTION LOOK BACK: WHY THIS ADAPTATION MATTERS
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeHirokazu Kore-eda, one of Japan’s most acclaimed contemporary filmmakers, has been tapped to direct the live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back—a project already generating rare anticipation inside both film …
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SONY WANTS A BIGGER SLICE OF JAPAN’S $25B ANIME ECONOMY
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeJapan’s animation industry has crossed another historic milestone. New data from the Association of Japanese Animations shows the market reached $25.3 billion (¥3.84 trillion) in 2024 — the largest in …
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Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 is officially back, celebrating 40 years of Japan’s most beloved animation studio and its timeless storytelling. In partnership with GKIDS and Fathom Events, this year’s festival …