Anime Jam Session

The Battle Royale film comes to US theaters for its 25th anniversary, the Azumanga Daioh collection is released on Blu-ray, and a fight breaks out at the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba movie after a man pees on a row of seats in front of him! Also, KPop Demon Hunters becomes 1st Netflix title to surpass 300 million views, the CLAMP x GODIVA lineup is revealed, and Creepy Nuts R-指定 & DJ松永 a...

Love Live! Tribute album confirms collaboration songs with Umamusume, KyoAni's newest project to be announced in October, and a New Texas law is already causing issues for anime fans. Also, Sailor Moon lands an unconventional record in the US, Attack on Titan manga gets an anniversary project, and WEBTOON's comment policy is revised after a backlash. Meanwhile in Japan... a mountain climbe...

Japanese companies holding orders until alternative shipping can be found, or final appeals for "illegal" tariff orders, VTuber Ironmouse makes Rolling Stone 's top 25 most influential creators list, and KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix 's most-watched movie globally, ever! Also, a cosplayer accused of threatening to plant a bomb at San Japan , Nintendo museum opens concept art exhi...

We're talking Otakon ! Join DJ Ranma S and co-host BerryMelon as she discusses her Otakon weekend in depth! Also, we bring back the Open Forum Topic, "Should convention raves be age restricted?" We also discuss Hitomi, the ‘legendary’ maid, guardian angel of Akihabara, and Rumiko Takahashi celebrates Doraemon 's anniversary with crossover art! Meanwhile in Japan... Kyoto’s pinkes...

Crunchyroll announces layoffs and a new growth model, a Vice-Minister refuses once more to appear at ComicMarket　コミックマーケット , and a plan is in the works for an anime adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera ! Also, a senior executive was dismissed from Gungho Online Entertainment for embezzlement. Issues in Indonesia result in the potential for the One Piece flag to be seen as treasonous, a...

Call for donations to help preserve rare Sailor Moon media, Disney Twisted-Wonderland English anime gets release date, and McDonald's Japan announces Pokémon Happy Meals, and it turns into a complete clusterf! Also, #CLAMP teams up with Godiva Japan （ゴディバ ジャパン） , Disney+ to integrate Hulu into a single streaming app, and Gundam Wing voice actors reunite for a one-night dinner show in...

Congratulations are in order for WCS Team USA , winners of the 2025 World Cosplay Summit 世界コスプレサミット ! Also tonight, Kadokawa issues guidelines for anime sampling, anime studio Gaina changes name after being acquired, and the Korean government plans to offer tax credits for webtoon production costs. Plus, Hello Kitty gets a licensed tarot card set, and Neon Genesis Evangelion's 30th a...

We bring back THE HOT TOPIC! Tonight's topic, Anime Boston 's Masquerade Coordinator position, should it be paid? Also on tonight's show, the fallout from VShoujo, and boy, it's a mess! Plus, Gundam Wing gets new releases and sequels, Bushiroad releases a statement about threats against a voice actress, and a Japanese politician is in hot water for unauthorized cosplay?! Meanwhile...

A convention was abruptly canceled, and then the Company canceled all remaining scheduled events. A company named 'Your Rights' is established to allow fans to invest in anime. VTuber Ironmouse Officially Leaves VShojo, Says She's owed "Significant Funds", and the Ranma 1/2 anime opening is used in the newest cover song project. Also, HarperCollins is to acquire French and Ge...

We say farewell to a friend of the show... Also tonight, the first official Dragon Ball store to open in Tokyo, a new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba film premieres to a sold-out show, and a copyright suit is settled for an Attack on Titan event. Plus, the MAO manga gets a TV anime adaptation, an upcoming PS5 game gets a mode directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, and Comic-Con International marks Gundam...

J-Pop group FLOW is doing a European and North American tour in fall 2025, a remake of the Jungle Emperor Leo anime is in the planning stages, and the Ghost In The Shell anime is getting a comprehensive exhibition in 2026! Also, a teaser announces a September debut for Alice in Borderland season 3, the Sailor Moon museum to continue its tour outside of Japan for the first time, and Hong Kong debut...

The Sanrio 2025 ranking is out, live-action Sailor Moon series returns to television, and the AKIRA film rights revert back to Kodansha! Also, Anime Expo® apologizes for canceled autograph tickets due to vague wording on the rules, Crunchyroll to host music festival during San Diego Comic Con International , and rock band TOKIO announces disbandment... Meanwhile in Japan, the police raid a real ca...

Ranma 1/2 season 2 release date announced with new character trailer, Gen Z survey from Japan claims 3 Sanrio characters as top three in the general Favorite Character question, and Tokyo University of Technology collaborates with Pokémon franchise launches a Twitch -streamed game show, TRANSFORMERS gets a garage kit release, and Sanrio is now the 4th largest shareholder for Production I.G and Wit...

A French production company acquires the rights for Space Adventure Cobra, a piracy site removes titles due to a cease-and-desist order, and Samurai Troopers anime gets a sequel! Also, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt premieres July 9th, voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara goes viral with a blog post, and Wit Studio produces anime shorts for Google Play! Meanwhile in Japan... A man was arrest...

The squad is back! DJ Ranma S discusses his trip to Japan, so get ready! Also, LINE WEBTOON tightens hate speech guidelines, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime theme songs get single release in August, Toonami to air Dragon Ball Daima, and The Tom and Jerry anime shorts get an English release on YouTube ! Meanwhile in Japan... Police in Nagasaki get in a high-speed chase with Nagasaki...

On tonight's show... Dragon Ball news! Record-breaking sales and a big anniversary celebration are inbound! Also, Samurai Troopers gets an anniversary screening event in Japan, Tenchi Muyo omnibus Kickstarter surpasses goal, and Sony and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment jointly invest in an AI company?! Plus, the Japanese ministry says unauthorized use of generative AI voices is likely illegal, and...

Inspiration comes full circle between Star Wars and Gundam, Sanrio ranking to have a speedy surprise character, and using Godzilla: King of the Monsters to stomp nails into place! Also, the North American tour of Evangelion symphony to include Yoko Takahashi, LINE WEBTOON union to file a complaint against Kakao Entertainment, and South Korea will announce a plan to boost the animation industry! Me...

Crunchyroll backtracks on AI plan, Sanrio character ranking to launch with a potential trip to the finals, and Studio Ghibli themed LEGO set has passed into review... Also, LINE WEBTOON partners with IDW Publishing to publish reformatted versions on their website, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to destroy the Marvel Universe, and 蜡笔小新 Crayon Shin Chan is an adult in new live action comm...

Amid legal battle, Ohayocon announces 2026 event Netflix adds full subtitle/dub language options to TV streaming, and a surprise cast reunion at 50th anniversary surprise show for 1st Super Sentai show! Also, not a joke, Pop Team Epic collaboration with Code Geass , ufotable to open mocktail bar in Tokyo featuring Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba , and BAND-MAID releases new music video for anime op...

Mushoku Tensei⁠ author has no intention of giving fans what they want, NYC Japan Day Parade will host ⁠Attack on Titan⁠ musical cast, and drama erupts after AI used to mimic Ghibli art style! Also, the publisher had some worry over Frieren, Dragon Ball Evolution no longer the lowest rated movie, and dress like ⁠Ranma Saotome⁠ in new casual roomwear costume sets! Meanwhile in Japan, due to fake whi...

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Off-record anti-piracy meetings take place between streaming companies and the U.S. government, Aniplex+ teams with Crunchyroll for an anime production venture, and an authorized Serial Experiments Lain game launches April 30! Also, Niantic is to sell Pokémon GO to Saudi Arabian mobile publisher, Tokyo Ghoul comes to Dead by Daylight , Pokemon Horizons to implement a time skip in the next season,...

Gareb Shamus Of Wizard Magazine claims they invented cosplay, Hololive CEO responds to newest talent exit, and Amazon Prime Video to implement AI dubbing program. Also, CODA works with China on arrest of piracy website owner, pharmacies offer licensed prescription record books for free, scalping ensues, and Mamoru Oshii still wants to make a third Ghost In The Shell movie! Meanwhile in Japan, a ma...

It's Sanrio VS Kuromi ! Sanrio is being sued over the moral rights of Kuromi and Sanrio speaks about the suit! The upcoming BanG Dream 少女樂團派對 gets 52 episodes mini anime, Detective Conan wins 2024 grand prize at the TVer award, and Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ! Meanwhile in Japan... All you can steal, back for a limited time, and sakura blossoms without the allergies at an indoor park...

Ranma 1/2 gets a pop-up cafe in March, an interview explains why Gohan lost out on being the main character, and it wasn't due to fan reaction, and Bleach animation director was fired. Also, The Samurai Pizza Cats are returning, Shibuya is being taken over by a Jojo reference, and Evangelion is getting an extended reality game?! Meanwhile in Japan... Turn your bath into soup, a maid cafe adds...