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‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll with Simulcasts, Specials, and English Dubs

New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6.

On the Road to the Oscars ANIMATIONWorld

Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Magic Candies’

Producer Takashi Washio shares insights on his collaboration with director Daisuke Nishio and their efforts to understand Korean culture in order to faithfully adapt Heena Baek’s picture book, which follows a boy who struggles to connect with others until he discovers a pack of magical candies.

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Toei Animation Bringing ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘One Piece,’ and ‘Digimon’ to NYCC 2024

The studio’s upcoming programming line-up, which runs October 17-20, includes a trio of franchise panels, featuring celebrity guests and two popup shop experiences: the Mugiwara Store and Toei Animation X Dim Mak.   

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Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate

The streamer unveils a diverse slate of upcoming animated films and series at its ‘Next on Netflix: Animation’ preview event, promising fresh content for all ages.

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Shout! Studios Announces ‘Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning’ Home Release

The movie, based on the TV sequel series, comes to Blu-ray+ DVD and digital June 11 with original Japanese and English Dubs, ‘Digimon Liberator’ Promotion Pack, and special intro by director Tomohisa Taguchi; available for pre-order now.

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‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Passes at 68

The internationally beloved artist, who left a permanent mark on the manga and anime industry after a legendary career spanning over 45 years, passed away on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma.

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Shout! Studios Nabs ‘Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning’ Distribution Rights

Produced by Toei Animation and based on the TV sequel ‘Digimon Adventure 02,’ the movie follows the Digi Destined, now 10 years older, and their encounter with a mysterious young man claiming to be the first-ever DigiDestined; rolling out across multiple entertainment platforms in 2024. 

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‘One Piece’ Anime Remake Coming to Netflix

After the success of the live-action adaptation, the streamer has teamed with franchise creator Eiichiro Oda, Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, Toei Animation Co., and WIT Studio to reboot the pirate tale following Monkey D. Luffy and his misfit crew.

The Great Anime Expansion Headline News

Toei Animation to Open Office in Italy, More to Follow

The ‘Dragon Ball’ and ‘One Piece’ studio may soon also set up shop in Latin America and India to increase international production and take advantage of lucrative markets.

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POM Launches New Subsidiary POM Anime at Annecy 2023

The anime arm kicks off with festival screening of ‘The First Slam Dunk’ feature, based on the ‘Slam Dunk’ manga series, slated for release in cinemas across Scandinavia, Poland, Baltics, Greece, and the Central European region late Summer 2023.

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Toei Animation Unveils ‘Ikimono-san’ Key Art, Trailer, and Theme Song Artist

The new animated series, directed by Atsushi Wada (‘Bird in the Peninsula’), follows Bōzu and his dog Inu as they interact with animals and insects.

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The ‘Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure’ Heads to Canada

Kashamara Productions brings the immersive multimedia event, including live vocals, a 60-piece orchestra, and the music of Shunsuke Kikuchi, to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver in 2023; presale tickets available November 28, 2022.

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To Crunchyroll’s Mitchel Berger, It’s All About the Fans

The company’s SVP of Global Commerce, a longtime home entertainment executive, talks about the growing theatrical appetite for anime, and how passionate audiences around the world continue to support the franchises they love. 

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Iconic ‘Dragon Ball’ Characters Join ‘Fortnite’

Epic Games teams up with Toei Animation for the first-ever anime franchise integration transporting characters Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and Beerus to the world of the famed online video game.

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Crunchyroll Drops ‘Dragon Ball: SUPER HERO’ Trailer at Comic-Con 2022

The provider of all things anime brought all sorts of things anime to the San Diego fan event, from a panel and footage from the soon to be released feature to 2 music-filled nights with the ‘Dragon Ball Z Concert Experience’ and a ‘Manga, Webcomics, and Anime’ panel featuring industry insiders discussing the explosion in popularity and emergence as major forces in entertainment.

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Crunchyroll and Toei Animation Ink ‘One Piece Film Red’ Distribution Deal

The highly anticipated movie comes to theaters in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand this fall; Toei Animation announces special ‘One Piece’ events slated for next month’s Anime Expo 2022 in Los Angeles.

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‘Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO’ Gets Global Theatrical Release

Written by franchise creator Akira Toriyama, the second ‘Dragon Ball Super’ feature is Crunchyroll's first ever international release in cinemas.

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‘Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure’ Debuts May 21 In LA

The narrative symphonic experience brings Toei Animation’s popular ‘Dragon Ball’ anime franchise to life with live vocals, a 60-piece orchestra, and the music of composer Shunsuke Kikuchi; tickets for the immersive multimedia event go on sale March 11.

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SIGGRAPH Asia Wraps First Hybrid Edition in Tokyo

By Dan Sarto | Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10:30am

2021 conference brought together over 3,000 computer graphics industry attendees from 41 countries, overcoming significant obstacles to attend the live program at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan.

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Hybrid Conference to Continue as Planned

By Dan Sarto | Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10:27am

With a comprehensive range of onsite safety and hygiene measures in place, event will welcome attendees in-person at the Tokyo International Forum from December 14-17; international attendees will join virtually from all over the world.

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