Bandai Namco will sell anime figures and merchandise at a Mega Kawaii Mart in Chicago pop-up shop in Mitsuwa Marketplace.

Crunchyroll’s anime lineup grows constantly. This guide highlights the best series to watch right now in 2026.

Eh, what’s up, kawaii doc? Animated franchises don’t get much more quintessentially American than Looney Tunes, which made its debut in U.S. theaters all the way back in 1930. But as it approaches its ...

(THE CONVERSATION) If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Bright colors, high energy and of course photo opportunities, Kawaii Kon is more than just Hawaii's largest anime convention, it's a reunion. “I get to see all our friends ...

Kawaii Kon, Hawai‘i’s premier anime convention, has become a major annual event for Island businesses to showcase their products, services and creative work to both local and visiting attendees.

As a slice-of-life anime, The Demon King’s Daughter is the sort of series you can jump into at any time and enjoy it. Ahriman was the sort of big bad who was attempting to take over the whole world.

In many ways, 2025 was a banner year for anime: There were box-office smashes, such as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle grossing close to $800 million worldwide, alongside a less quantifiable shift in ...

A good chunk of anime presents darker material exactly as it is, with art and animation that enhance the solemn atmosphere or graphic sequences; however, there are a few series that lean in the ...