MOST ATHLETES raise their fists in triumph after a win. When Noah Lyles, an American sprinter, won gold in the Olympics 100-metre race in August, he held his hands out in front of him, wrists together ...

Japan's laws allow the use of copyrighted content to train AI models. Even though artists are worried for their future, some of the country's cultural and social aspects might make it easier to accept ...

This new manga has gained massive popularity, and fans in Japan want to see it animated.

The Last Airbender’ has captivated audiences across the globe with its richly drawn characters, breathtaking action sequences, and a deeply layered narrative that tackled themes rarely seen in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ChaO Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming ...

The first film out of the gate will be 'The Imaginary,' directed by Yoshiyuki Momose. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer Netflix is increasing its animation output, striking a multi-film partnership with ...

Ahead of a weekend when Asian content will be making a big impact at San Diego Comic-Con, two of Japan’s largest industrial and financial conglomerates have quietly begun to invest in Japanese ...

Overseas revenues of Japanese animation exceeded local consumption for only the second time last year. But the export-led boom is expected to continue, the Association of Japanese Animations said on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. While the highest-grossing anime film (and highest-grossing Japanese film of all time), Demon ...