Animation

July 10th 2025

How Netflix’s ‘Leviathan’ United Japanese Animation and Western Imagination

For 'Beastars' studio Orange and 'Star Wars: Visions' producer Qubic Pictures, 'Leviathan' was a unique and rewarding anime dream project.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jul 10

July 9th 2025

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Studio Trigger Anime ‘New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt’ Is a Raunchy, Foul-Mouthed Riot

The cult favorite continues to triumph with its long-awaited sequel season on Prime Video.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jul 9

July 3rd 2025

‘Dandadan’ Season 2’s New Opening Puts You Right in the Stylish Action

Say hello to the anime's catchy new opening and ending themes.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jul 3

June 30th 2025

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‘Lazarus’ Is a Briefly Gorgeous Anime That Vibes Hard But Can’t Outpace Its Own Silence

'Cowboy Bebop' creator Shinichiro Watanabe's latest sci-fi anime with Mappa had legacy and time stacked against its pursuit to tell a lasting story beneath the cool.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jun 30

‘Leviathan’ Is a Steampunk Anime Soaring With Heart, Even if Its Animation Grounds It

The acclaimed anime studio behind 'Beastars' brings Scott Westerfeld’s alternate-history WWI novel into a 3DCG anime, debuting on Netflix July 10.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jun 30

June 20th 2025

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors on Meeting Fan Expectations and Championing Original, Inclusive Animation

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans hope their film inspires a new wave of storytellers to uplift diverse voices.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jun 20

June 19th 2025

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Hilarious, Kaleidoscopic, Monster-Hunting Bop

Sony Pictures Animation’s latest brings K-pop idols, magical girl powers, and demon-slaying action to Netflix June 20.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jun 19

June 18th 2025

The Stars of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on Spotlighting Korean Representation in Animation

Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo star as the girl group Huntrix in Sony Pictures Animation's new feature, coming to Netflix June 20.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jun 18

June 13th 2025

‘Toy Story 5’ Is Making Tech Its Big Bad

Woody and pals will face what it means to be old-school toys amid a generation of iPad babies.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jun 13

June 12th 2025

DC Studios Is Finally Making a ‘Mister Miracle’ Animated Series

'Mister Miracle' comic book writer Tom King will serve as showrunner for the animated series.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 12

June 4th 2025

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The Voices Behind ‘Dan Da Dan’ Look Back on the Anime of 2024, and Ahead to What’s Next

Abby Trott, A.J. Beckles, and Aleks Le are geeked up for the epic return of the breakout hit anime.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 4

June 2nd 2025

‘Dan Da Dan’ Co-Director on Hideaki Anno’s Impact and Upping the Ante for Season 2

Abel Gongora dives into what's to come in the anime's next installment—as well as what it was like tag-teaming with its OG director to surpass the high bar set by season one.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 2

May 29th 2025

‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ Brings Curses, Chaos, and Heart

Science Saru's theatrical preview prepares 'Dan Da Dan' for a genre-bending comeback before season 2 haunts your anime watchlist this July.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert May 29

May 15th 2025

How Qubic Pictures Used the Force to Bring Star Wars and Anime Together

Ahead of Star Wars: Visions' return, Qubic CEO Justin Leach explains how it helped facilitate the union of anime and lightsabers to shape volume three.

Corporate Culture Isaiah Colbert May 15

April 29th 2025

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX‘s Director Dreams of Converting Zoomers Into Retro Mech Anime Fans

Director Kazuya Tsurumaki reveals how Sunrise and studio Khara joined forces to create 2025's must-watch mech anime.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 29

April 17th 2025

Dante Devil May Cry Studio Mir Johnny Yong Bosch Anime

Evanescence’s ‘Afterlife’ Music Video Sneaks in a Devil May Cry Season 2 First Look

Say hello to Ebony and Ivory.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 17

April 11th 2025

Netflix’s Moonrise Anime Is a Gorgeous Space Opera, but Its Story Is a Mess

Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa and Attack on Titan director Masashi Koizuka, with Wit Studio at the helm, deliver a sci-fi anime that, despite its pedigree, fails to meet expectations.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 11

The Reason Why Lazarus Looks Different in Its U.S. and Japanese Versions

Worry not, you're not missing out on much if you're watching the new anime series in America.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 11

April 9th 2025

To Be Hero X Is One of Crunchyroll’s Most Promising and Visually Stunning Shows Yet

Move over, anime: donghua came to play.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 9

April 4th 2025

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Shinichirō Watanabe Wants You to Stop Comparing Lazarus and Cowboy Bebop

The anime legend reveals his desire to create something innovative and authentic in Lazarus, and the source of its Cowboy Bebop vibes.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 4

How Netflix’s ‘Leviathan’ United Japanese Animation and Western Imagination

Studio Trigger Anime ‘New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt’ Is a Raunchy, Foul-Mouthed Riot

‘Dandadan’ Season 2’s New Opening Puts You Right in the Stylish Action

‘Lazarus’ Is a Briefly Gorgeous Anime That Vibes Hard But Can’t Outpace Its Own Silence

‘Leviathan’ Is a Steampunk Anime Soaring With Heart, Even if Its Animation Grounds It

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors on Meeting Fan Expectations and Championing Original, Inclusive Animation

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Hilarious, Kaleidoscopic, Monster-Hunting Bop

The Stars of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on Spotlighting Korean Representation in Animation

‘Toy Story 5’ Is Making Tech Its Big Bad

DC Studios Is Finally Making a ‘Mister Miracle’ Animated Series

The Voices Behind ‘Dan Da Dan’ Look Back on the Anime of 2024, and Ahead to What’s Next

‘Dan Da Dan’ Co-Director on Hideaki Anno’s Impact and Upping the Ante for Season 2

‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ Brings Curses, Chaos, and Heart

How Qubic Pictures Used the Force to Bring Star Wars and Anime Together

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX‘s Director Dreams of Converting Zoomers Into Retro Mech Anime Fans

Evanescence’s ‘Afterlife’ Music Video Sneaks in a Devil May Cry Season 2 First Look

Netflix’s Moonrise Anime Is a Gorgeous Space Opera, but Its Story Is a Mess

The Reason Why Lazarus Looks Different in Its U.S. and Japanese Versions

To Be Hero X Is One of Crunchyroll’s Most Promising and Visually Stunning Shows Yet

Shinichirō Watanabe Wants You to Stop Comparing Lazarus and Cowboy Bebop

We Just Saw Behind the Scenes on ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ and It’s Bigger and Darker Than Ever

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