General Anime News & Discussion

Amazon U.S. Launches Anime Strike Paid Streaming Service

posted on 2017-01-12 09:55 EST
Retailer holds exclusive streaming rights for Chi’s Sweet Adventure, Onihei, The Great Passage, more

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Voice Actress Aki Toyosaki Designs Character for Children’s Anime

January 12, 2017 9:27am CST
Toyosaki’s creation, Unicorn no Kyupi, will appear on NHK’s “Puchi Puchi Anime” in March of 2017

Poll: 39,000 Nico Nico Users Vote for Best Anime Voice Actors/Actresses

January 13, 2017 2:15am CST
Chosen from the 1,252 professionals listed in “Voice Actor Directory 2016”

The Winter 2017 Anime Preview Guide - Winter 2017 Shorts

Jan 13th 2017

Answerman: Why Are High School Jobs Not Allowed In Anime?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 13th 2017

FEATURE: Crunchyroll Favorites 2016, Part One: Anime and Manga!

January 13, 2017 5:05pm CST
CR staff, writers, and contributors share their favorite anime and manga from the past year!

Top-Selling Animation Blu-ray Discs in Japan: 2016

posted on 2017-01-14 00:00 EST

Top-Selling Animation DVDs in Japan: 2016

posted on 2017-01-14 00:30 EST

Top-Selling Anime CD Singles: 2016

posted on 2017-01-14 01:00 EST

Update 2017.01.14 - Comments from Michael Paull, VP of Digital Video at Amazon, are available

The List: 7 Anime Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary

by Lynzee Loveridge, Jan 14th 2017

Nico Video to Stream “Boku Patalliro!” Marathon for Series’ 35th Anniversary

January 15, 2017 7:59pm CST
TV’s first BL series to get rebroadcast on popular Japanese video site.

Japan Academy Film Prize Announces “Animation of the Year” Nominees

January 16, 2017 11:19am CST
Winner will be announced at the 40th annual Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony on March 03, 2017

Answerman: How Often Do Japanese Teenagers Live Alone?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 16th 2017

English Animator ‘OtaKing’ Previews 20-Min. Street Fighter Fan Film

posted on 2017-01-16 16:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

“Hirunehime” Chosen as Opening Film for Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival

January 17, 2017 4:40am CST
Kenji Kamiyama-directed film will be screened with English subtitles on March 2

Tama-Pawns Anime Shorts About Animal World’s Pawn Shop Debuts on January 27

posted on 2017-01-17 09:30 EST
Nao Tōyama, Hikaru Midorigawa star in 6 semi-monthly shorts

The Secret of Studio SHAFT

by Nick Creamer, Jan 18th 2017

Huh?

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Answerman: What Determines An Anime’s Art Style?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 18th 2017

Charts Illustrate Who Is Making The Most Anime - Plus How Many Artists It Takes

January 18, 2017 1:36pm CST
Since 2010, the number of TV anime productions has almost doubled

The Bears’ School, Tinny - Fūsen Inu Monogatari Picture Books Get Anime Films

posted on 2017-01-19 02:04 EST
The Bears’ School previously inspired film, TV anime; Tinny inspired 2 TV anime