Japan Has Revealed Its Top Anime for 2025, and Solo Leveling Doesn’t Even Make the Top 50

Japanese fans have selected their 100 favorite anime of 2025, and unfortunately, Solo Leveling doesn't even make the top 50.

With anime more popular than ever, it's time to go beyond shonen

Anime features a wide variety of genres aimed at many audiences, and it's time overseas viewers recognize that.
Newsday

Noted Japanese author Haruki Murakami is happy with first animated adaptation of his short stories

TOKYO — Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes' animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman", ...
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Japan has officially decided the best anime movie of 2025

With that in mind, fans won’t be surprised to learn that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return has been ...

Anime is booming: How Japanese animation became a cultural force

The animation style has transitioned from niche to mainstream, with Hollywood box office hits "Chainsaw Man" and "Demon ...
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Gentle revolution: The new mood of Japanese animation

While anime spans countless genres, one emerging mood has captured the attention of today’s audiences. These are the stories ...
PBS

What’s behind the growing popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S.

Over the last few years, Japanese animation and comic books have seen an explosion of popularity in the United States. From Netflix adaptations to Macy's Thanksgiving Day floats to a win at this ...