Nintendo Fans Are Naming Babies After Pikachu, Bowser, Link & More
Social Security data shows a rise in Nintendo-themed baby names during 2020, including some unfortunate children now named Toad and Banjo.
My Hero Academia Creator Personally Recommends New Shōnen Manga
My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi singles out the new series Dragon and Chameleon and its creator Ryo Ishiyama for heartfelt praise.
Pokémon Fusion Strike Had No Hits Due to Massive Internal Theft
An employee at a printing factory commits the largest act of internal theft in the Pokémon Trading Card game’s history, stealing tons of hits.
Rumors of the One Piece Live-Action Test Screening Flopping Debunked
After its first unsuccessful test screening, Netflix’s live-action One Piece series reportedly leaves viewers disappointed and confused.
One Piece: Koby's Shockingly High-Level Bounty Is Revealed
The One Piece manga’s latest chapter unveils the incredible price tag that Buggy’s Cross Guild has put on Marine Captain Koby’s head.
AI Is Stealing Jobs From Artists in China
AI illustration continues to make inroads in the manga, anime, and video game industries and has now begun to replace human artists in China.
New Anime Horrifies Viewers With Comically Bad Mashup of 2D, 3D Animation
The new anime series Working for God in a Godless World becomes an early contender for worst animation of 2023 with its shocking use of CGI.
Pokémon's Forgotten Bestselling '90s Manga Was Drawn by an NSFW Artist
With Pokémon saying its goodbyes to Ash Ketchum, fans reflect on one of his most successful and most risqué adventures: The Electric Tale of Pikachu.
Junji Ito Voice Acts a Mystery Character in Anime Adaptation of His Uzumaki Manga
With the anime adaptation of his breakout manga Uzumaki in production, Junji Ito will make his voice-acting debut as an as-yet undisclosed character.
First-Ever AI-Created Manga Is Copying Tokyo Ghoul's Art Style
New series Cyberpunk: Peach John is the first manga drawn by an AI, but that AI appears to be mimicking the style of Tokyo Ghouls’ Sui Ishida.
Anime Reaction Video Creators Are Suffering a YouTube Content Crackdown
YouTube hits a number of popular anime reaction video channels with copyright strikes, putting the future of reaction content in doubt.
One Piece: How Shanks Just Defeated Eustass Kid in Battle
Shanks and Eustass Kid reunite for a rematch in the One Piece manga’s latest chapter and the Red-Haired captain leaves readers stunned.
Bocchi the Rock! Manga Creator Debunks Rumors Surrounding the Title's Origin
Bocchi the Rock! creator Aki Hamajii expresses disappointment at speculation that her manga’s title was taken from a popular J-Rock band.
Cells at Work! Will Be One of Japan's 'Biggest' Live-Action Adaptations
The Warner Bros. live-action adaptation of Cells at Work is set to be one of the largest-scale productions the Japanese film industry has ever seen.
One Piece Reveals the Significance Behind Sanji's Changing Eyebrows
Eiichiro Oda lays fan speculation about Sanji’s shifting eyebrows to rest with a definitive answer to one of the manga’s recent mysteries.
One Piece Fans Horrified Over Oda's Support of Rurouni Kenshin Mangaka
One Piece fans express disappointment with Eiichiro Oda after a 2021 interview in which he praises convicted pedophile Nobuhiro Watsuki resurfaces.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Promises to Subvert Fan Expectations
MAPPA CEO Manabu Ohtsuka hypes Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 with a statement promising big changes from the popular shonen anime’s first installment.
Naruto Fans Claim Boruto Chapter 79 Is Better Than One Piece’s Entire Series
Fans of Naruto and Boruto declare the next-gen series the greatest manga all of time after spoilers surface for its upcoming chapter.
One Piece Reveals [SPOILER] Is the Traitor of Egghead Island
Spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1078 “Neo MADS” have surfaced, revealing the much anticipated reveal of the Egghead Island traitor.
Japanese Government Vows to Punish Ghibli Park's Indecent Selfie Takers
The governor of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture promises harsh punishments for Ghibli Park guests making lewd social media posts with its beloved characters.