Netflix and Crunchyroll: The Streaming Giants Dominating the Booming Global Anime Market
The global anime streaming market is set to triple to $12.5 billion by 2030, with Netflix and Crunchyroll controlling over 80% of overseas distribution. Rather than competing, the two platforms are taking complementary approaches, with Crunchyroll's specialized focus and Netflix's mainstream reach both driving industry growth.
MAPPA Confirms Dorohedoro Season 2 Coming in 2025
Dark fantasy anime Dorohedoro is set to return with its second season in 2025, as announced by studio MAPPA. The continuation will see Director Yuichiro Hayashi return to adapt more of Q Hayashida's intricate manga narrative.
Sakamoto Days Anime Debut: Hitman-Turned-Family Man Packs a Punch on Netflix
Netflix's adaptation of hit manga Sakamoto Days delivers a promising premiere that expertly balances action and humor. The episode follows legendary assassin Taro Sakamoto's transformation from feared hitman to peaceful shopkeeper while maintaining the source material's charm.
One Piece Season 2 Production Underway with Creator's Seal of Approval
Netflix reveals behind-the-scenes photos from One Piece Season 2 filming in Cape Town, with manga creator Eiichiro Oda expressing enthusiasm after visiting the set. The upcoming season, set to adapt the Arabasta saga, promises to surpass its predecessor with expansive sets and a perfectly-cast ensemble.
Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Concludes After Single Season on Netflix
Netflix's animated adaptation of Scott Pilgrim ends its run after one season, as confirmed by creator Bryan Lee O'Malley. Despite reuniting the original film's star-studded cast, the series was always intended as a self-contained story, achieving modest viewership during its release.
Invincible Fight Girl: Where Anime Meets Wrestling in a Knockout Debut
Cartoon Network's new series blends anime-inspired action with pro wrestling drama, following Andy's journey from accountant to wrestler. With stunning visuals, diverse representation, and thrilling matches, it's a promising contender in animated TV.
Shinichirō Watanabe's 'Lazarus': A Sci-Fi Mirror to Our Society
Acclaimed anime director Shinichirō Watanabe returns to sci-fi with 'Lazarus,' premiering on Adult Swim in 2025. The series explores humanity's relationship with technology and the environment, promising thought-provoking storytelling and stunning visuals.