Pokémon Intentionally Designed Blaziken to be a 'Disappointment'
A recent blurb from one of Pokémon’s key artists reveals that he wanted Torchic’s evolution into Blaziken to be a disappointment to fans.
Anime Expo Guests May Be Affected by Hotel Workers Strike
Guests traveling to Los Angeles for Anime Expo may find themselves without a place to stay as SoCal’s largest hospitality union authorizes a strike.
One Piece Live-Action's Zoro Showcases He's a True Fan of the Series
Zoro actor Mackenyu quotes a line from One Piece’s Wano arc in an Insta story with costar Iñaki Godoy, proving his fandom isn’t just surface-level.
Manga Fans React to Law Requiring Artists to Reveal Their True Identities
A new law in Japan threatens to undermine the anonymity of manga artists, sparking skepticism from fans concerned for their well-being.
One Piece Live-Action Has a Bigger Budget Than Game of Thrones
A new report shows how invested Netflix is in its live-action One Piece series, with its per-episode budget breaking a record held by Game of Thrones.
Skip and Loafer Among Manga Loved by My Hero Academia's Creator
My Hero Academia’s Kohei Horikoshi names Skip and Loafer among the romance series he reads as “comfort manga” to unwind from his own work.
One Piece Live-Action Episode Titles Release
After releasing its first trailer, Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation reveals the titles of its first eight episodes to the WGA.
Naruto Viewer Hilariously Roasts the Structural Integrity of the Anime's Bridges
An engineering major gives Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto a lesson in structural mechanics after seeing the anime’s bridges for the first time.
Puppy Ever After Creator Asks Fans Not to Share Their Webcomic Online
Creator of the popular webcomic Puppy Ever After pleads with readers to stop posting their work to TikTok, calling fan “publicity” a hindrance.
REPORT: Fire Force Changes Studios Ahead of Season 3
A new Twitter leak suggests Fire Force is swapping animation studios from David Production to Studio Shaft ahead of its upcoming third season.
Jujutsu Kaisen Allegedly Teases a Major Battle Between Gojo, Sukuna and More
Jujutsu Kaisen’s upcoming Chapter 225 promises a showdown between Gojo and Sukuna and teases the fate of the other sorcerers in a new Twitter leak.
Attack on Titan Fan 'Marries' AI Based on Main Character Eren Yeager
A Bronx mother-of-two virtually marries “Eren Kartal,” a chatbot she created with Replika AI based on Attack on Titan protagonist Eren Yeager.
Attack on Titan Creator Releases New Illustration Celebrating K-Manga
Attack on Titan’s Hajime Isayama encourages fans to enjoy Kodansha’s new manga app with a heartwarming sketch of Armin, Eren and Mikasa.
Red Fox, Tiger Coming In and Pyramid Game Anime Adaptations in the Works
Horror romance webtoon Red Fox, the slice-of-life Tiger Coming In, and drama mystery Pyramid Game are all set for anime adaptations in 2024.
Blue Exorcist Mangaka Set to Join Dragon Ball Super Gallery Project
A new Twitter leak reveals Blue Exorcist’s Kazue Kato as the next mangaka set to participate in the Dragon Ball Super Gallery Project.
Dragon Ball Fans Discover a Major Villain Was Based on House Flippers
Dragon Ball fans realize almost 30 years later that Frieza conquering planets to resell them is a critique of 1980s Japanese real estate speculators.
One Piece Creator Worked on the Manga Even While Hospitalized
A recent tweet shows the extent of Eiichiro Oda’s dedication to One Piece by revealing he continued the manga’s Dressrosa arc from a hospital bed.
One-Punch Man Artist Surprises Fans With a Manga-Drawing Livestream
One-Punch Man’s manga artist makes a surprise return to streaming after a three-year absence with a stunning hour-long drawing session.
Death Note, Trigun Stampede Artists Found New Anime Group to Improve Working Conditions
Animators from Death Note and Trigun Stampede demand change to the toxic culture of grueling work and low pay plaguing their industry.
One Piece: Luffy's Gear 5 Began as a Joke Designed to Disgust Fans
A 2022 interview with One Piece’s Eiichiro Oda reveals the mangaka created the most memorable twist of the Wano Arc to troll his readers.