Dragon Ball Z leaks: Voice actors, Funimation at center of audio recording controversy

Ultra Instinct Goku

When you find yourself trending on Twitter, it’s not always a good thing. Case in point Funimation, which recently found itself trending as a result of NSFW comments made by several Dragon Ball Z voice actors while in character. Leaked recordings of the comments — which were said to have been made while the cast … Read more

Japanese manga artists take on Marvel characters

Marvel teams up with Shonen Jump+

Ever wondered what your favorite Marvel characters would be like through the eyes of your favorite manga artists? Well, you’re going to get your chance! It was recently announced that Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ will present a series of Marvel one-shots by some of your favorite mangakas. The collaboration will be a biweekly series of seven … Read more

Hello Kitty Friends Around the World Tour 45th anniversary pop-up event in LA

To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 45th Anniversary, Sanrio invites fans for a very special event. So get ready for a magical flight to adventure! It’s the Hello Kitty Friends Around the World Tour, described as a fully immersive, multi-sensory, walk-through experience which will take attendees on a trip around the world with Hello Kitty and her … Read more

Pokémon cards sells for over $100K at auction

If you have been collecting the Pokémon trading card game since the beginning, then you might want to go through your cards because you might be sitting on a fortune. Recently one fan decided to sell off their cards and made quite a bit of coin. According to a report from TMZ, the big sale … Read more

Kyoto Animation update: Studio thanks people around world for support, as computer data reportedly safe after fire

Kyoto Animation studio building set ablaze

The devastating fire at Kyoto Animation’s Studio 1 building that resulted in the death of 35 people and 33 injured was a huge tragedy. On Monday, the studio posted a message on its website thanking people around the world for their support, and promising that they would not give up in the face of the … Read more

Yasuhiro Takemoto’s death in Kyoto Animation fire/arson mass murder confirmed by family: DNA testing of victims took a week – KyoAni director made Violet Evergarden, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, and many more anime [Updated]

Yasuhiro Takemoto

After a legendary Kyoto Animation Studio director went missing many anime fans on Twitter reported director Yasuhiro Takemoto dead in light of the KyoAni fire that’s claimed 34 lives. Now, it’s been confirmed by Takemoto’s family that he died during the tragic incident. On July 21, 2019, Kyoto Animation Studio released an official statement concerning … Read more

Yoshiji Kigami’s death in KyoAni fire feared by family after NHK names list of dead arson victims’ ages – Kyoto Animation Studio director/animator famous for Sound! Euphonium, Akira, and Grave of the Fireflies [Updated]

Yoshiji Kigami and a scene from KyoAni's Sound! Euphonium anime

Anime fans are fearing legendary Kyoto Animation director Yoshiji Kigami dead after a recent news report from NHK listed additional information about the unidentified victims of the KyoAni fire. On July 24, 2019, THR reported that Kigami’s family had not been able to contact him since the KyoAni arson attack took place. “I still have … Read more

Kyoto Animation Studio releases statement on KyoAni fire – President Ideaki Hatta desires to build park monument as tribute to the dead victims of the arson attack

Kyoto Animation logo

The Kyoto Animation Studio fire has devastated the Japanese animation studio. So far, 34 people have died in the KyoAni arson attack, with 34 people taken to the hospital due to their injuries. Anime fans have been eagerly awaiting official confirmation about who survived the fiery attack. Famous animators such as Yoshiji Kigami and Yasuhiro … Read more

Kyoto Animation GoFundMe ‘Help KyoAni Heal’ set up after deadly arson attack, surpasses $750k target in just 12 hours

Kyoto Animation studio building set ablaze

A GoFundMe page, titled Help KyoAni Heal, has been set up following news on Thursday morning of the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio in the Uji suburb of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. Officials have confirmed that 33 people died in the attack, and 36 injured have been taken to the hospital. Some of … Read more

Kyoto Animation fire attack: 33 dead in KyoAni arson

Kyoto Animation studio building set ablaze

Kyoto Animation (KyoAni), a popular anime studio in Kyoto, Japan, was set ablaze early on Thursday morning, and according to Japanese media reports, officials have confirmed 33 people dead. Thirty-six people, some in critical condition, were also rushed to the hospital. #PrayForKyoani 33 Confirmed Dead. Guess I'll pay tribute by rewatching them all over again. … Read more