Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Earns ¥37.1 B (≈$247 M) in 101 Days, Only ¥3.6 B (≈$24 M) Behind Mugen Train

The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 – Akaza Returns, has reached ¥37.1 billion (around...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns Breaks North American Record with ¥94.8 Billion ($654M) Worldwide

The film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle: Part 1 – Akaza Returns, released on July 18, has...

Why Beyblade X Connects Generations, Genders, and Nations: From Toy to Global Language

Since its 1999 debut, Beyblade has shipped over 560 million units across 80 countries. The franchise’s firs...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns Hits ¥36.4 Billion ($242M), Can Akaza Beat Rengoku ?

The latest film in the Demon Slayer franchise, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle: Part 1 – ...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Grosses ¥35.7 Billion ($238M), Nears Japan’s All-Time Record

This article covers the latest box office update for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle: Part...

Why Taisho-Era Romance Manga Trend Rises in Japan’s Digital Comics Scene?

A wave of Taisho-era romance manga is sweeping through Japan’s digital comic platforms.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Part 1 Reaches ¥35.06B ($234M) in 73 Days

The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc the Movie: Part 1 Akaza Returns, has grossed ¥35.06 billi...

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 Becomes Top-Grossing Japanese Film Worldwide, Hits $1B in North America

The latest Demon Slayer film, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc – The Movie, Part 1: Akaza Returns (release...

An Introduction to Berserk: Kentaro Miura’s Masterpiece That Shaped Dark Fantasy Across Media

In this article, I’m going to talk about Berserk, a Japanese manga created by Kentaro Miura, which became t...

Demon Slayer Akaza Returns Surpasses ¥33.0B ($220.4M), Overtakes Spirited Away for 2nd Place in Japanese Box Office History

The latest Demon Slayer film, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc – The Movie, Part 1: Akaza Returns (release...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Surpasses 31.4 Billion Yen ($209M), Fastest to Reach ¥30B

The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle: Part 1 – Akaza Returns, has earned ¥31.4 billion ($209 milli...

Analysis: Why Did Japan Become the Kingdom of Characters?

Pokémon, Hello Kitty, and Godzilla are cultural icons known worldwide, all originating in Japan.

80 Years After War: How Japanese Animation Depicts the Unforgettable

This year marks 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II.

“Reijo” Genre Gains Rapid Popularity Overseas… Why Terms Like “Senpai” and “Isekai” Are Left Untranslated

The “Reijo” genre gains explosive traction among female readers in North America, driven by MangaPlaza’s st...

[Column] What Impact Will Trump's Tariffs Have on Japanese Anime?

At the end of July, the U.S. and Japan reached an agreement on tariff negotiations, and starting August 1, ...

Special Feature: Looking Back at Demon Slayer by the Numbers

The first part of the three-part final arc of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc, the grand finale that has ...

The Legacy of Osamu Tezuka and Katsuhiro Otomo in Modern Sci-Fi Manga

From Osamu Tezuka’s groundbreaking narratives to Katsuhiro Otomo’s hyper-realistic art, the DNA of sci-fi m...

Why Are Medieval European-Style Fantasy Shojo Manga Popular Now? Exploring the Evolution of Shojo Manga

The digital comic industry continues to thrive, with isekai reincarnation and level-up stories dominating t...

[Editor’s Picks] CyberAgent’s Ambition: Launch of a New Anime Studio and M&A Expansion

CyberAgent establishes CA Soa, a new anime studio, strengthening its anime production capacity. With high-p...