General Anime News & Discussion

Happy New Year from the Anime World 2018!

posted on 2018-01-01 00:00 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Happy New Year from the Anime World 2018! - Part II

posted on 2018-01-01 03:00 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Notice of Closure

December 31, 2017

As of January 1, 2018, Anime Now! will be no longer updated with new articles and will be closed down completely on January 31, 2018.

Takeshi Kitano Teases Anime Project on 2017 TV Special

January 01, 2018 6:05am CST
Will 70-year-old actor / director / poet / comedian tackle the new frontier of animation?

Shelf Life: The 2017 Year In Review

by Paul Jensen, Jan 1st 2018

Answerman: Do Anime Productions Have To Pay To Use Classical Music?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 1st 2018

Happy New Year from the Anime World 2018! Part III

posted on 2018-01-01 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Happy New Year from the Anime World 2018! Part IV

posted on 2018-01-01 17:30 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Why You Should Watch “The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!”

January 02, 2018 10:00am CST
First impressions can lie sometimes.

A Journey Through Kyoto Animation

by Nick Creamer, Jan 3rd 2018

“Napping Princess” Anime Film Dated for Home Video in North America

January 04, 2018 12:50am CST
GKIDS and Shout! Factory plan January 30 release for Kenji Kamiyama’s film

The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!

CG Animator Akira Suzuki Launches Kickstarter for Horror of the Underworld 3D CG Anime

posted on 2018-01-04 16:00 EST
Suzuki seeks to raise 17 million yen to fund solo horror project

Kumamoto Prefecture Starts Production on ‘Kumamon’ Bear Mascot’s TV Anime

posted on 2018-01-05 00:25 EST
Local government also allows foreign businesses to use mascot for promotion

Amazon Shuts Down Anime Strike

January 5, 2018

Amazon Closes Anime Strike Subscription Streaming Service

January 05, 2018 9:43am CST
Anime-focused channel launched nearly a year ago

Amazon Shuts Down Anime Strike Paid Streaming Service

posted on 2018-01-05 11:47 EST
Anime titles now available through Amazon Prime

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Answerman: Even More Quick Answers

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 5th 2018

The Best Animated Films from Japan in 2017

by Kim Morrissy, Jan 5th 2018

I was wondering what they haven’t gotten a show yet this season.

Kadokawa Producer: Physical Sales Are Still Important in Anime Industry

posted on 2018-01-05 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Some considered 2017 a “good harvest” for anime, but Tanaka was left largely unimpressed

The List: 10 Best Anime Villains of 2017

by Jacob Chapman, Jan 6th 2018

Sword Art Online Director Confirms Chinese Studios Seek Japanese Staff

posted on 2018-01-06 15:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman