Cause of Bato Manga Piracy Site Shutdown 'Revealed' – Korea's Kakao Entertainment/P.CoK Takes Credit
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Torrent Freak reports that Kakao Entertainment, the major Korean content platform operator with hits…
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Amazon Doubles Down on AI Dubs for Anime Despite Backlash: Creative Director Wanted
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Amazon posted a job listing on January 17 for a Creative Director, Dubbing, for…
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Tokyopop Unveils SPY x FAMILY Card Game, Notebook, Paper Toy & More Merchandise
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Tokyopop has announced the release of a new collection of SPY x FAMILY merchandise that include activity books, paper craft books, a fan notebook, a scratch card set, and a card game. Here are the details on the latest products inspired by the series: SPY X FAMILY: Anya Forger Paper Toy Price: US$14.99 (before tax) The product includes a step-by-step guide with photos. SPY x FAMILY Fan Notebook Price: US$14.99 (before tax) Release Date: February 24, 2026 The notebook contains 120 pre-filled pages. SPY x FAMILY Card Game Price: US$19.99 (before tax) Release Date: March 24, 2026 The card game set contains a total of 50 cards for two to five players. SPY x FAMILY Scratch Cards Price: US$14.99 (before tax) Release Date: June 30, 2026 Ten scratch cards are included that can reveal various characters from the anime series. SPY x FAMILY Activity Books 1 & 2 Price: US$14.99 (before tax) Release Date: July 21, 2026 Each activity book contains 48 pages of secret message challenges, observation games, mazes, and more. All products will be available for purchase from several retailers and on Tokyopop’s main website. Source: press release
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Kappei Yamaguchi Joins Cast of Gintama -Yoshiwara Daienjo- Anime Film
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Voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi is joining the voice cast of the upcoming anime film Shingekijoban Gintama -Yoshiwara Daienjo- as Enkaku — an anime-original character. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on February 13, 2026. © 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会 © 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会 The Yoshiwara Daienjo anime film adapts the “Yoshiwara Enjo” story arc that was previously covered by the Gintama TV anime series from episodes 139 to 146 and will include new content. Naoya Ando (Paradox Live THE ANIMATION, Kemono Friends 2 assistant director) is directing the new anime film, with Yoichi Fujita (Gintama director) as supervisor, Taku Kishimoto (Sakamoto Days series composer, the upcoming The Keeper of the Camphor Tree) as scriptwriter, Shinji Takeuchi (Gintama) as character designer and chief animation director, Ritsuko Utagawa (Gintama) as color designer, Chiho Wada (From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!) as background art director, Mari Gomyo as compositing director, and original manga creator Hideaki Sorachi as super advisor gorilla. BN Pictures is handling the animation production. Meanwhile, the main voice cast stars Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki Sakata, Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura, and Rie Kugimiya as Kagura. The Gintama TV anime premiered from 2006 to 2018 for four seasons. In addition to the TV series, the series has inspired a few anime films, including 2021’s Gintama THE FINAL and the recent Gintama on Theater 2D films which are theatrical re-edits of previously adapted arcs. Gintama is based on Sorachi’s manga series, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from December 8, 2003 to September 15, 2018. It was transferred to Jump Giga from…
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Scum of the Brave Adds Yuichiro Umehara & Katsuyuki Konishi to Voice Cast
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Two new additional cast members are joining the ongoing Scum of the Brave TV anime series. The anime premiered in Japan on January 10, 2026 and will broadcast for two consecutive cours. The new cast members include Yuichiro Umehara as Lord Wedge of Both Hands (left below) and Katsuyuki Konishi as Arthur Pendragon (right below). They join a main voice cast that stars: • Ryota Suzuki as Shinigami Yashiro • Akari Kito as Aki Jogamine • Momo Harumi as Yukine Indo • Yumiri Hanamori as Saera Kashiwagi Pendragon Shinji Ushiro (Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack) is directing the anime series, with Yoichi Kato as series composer and scriptwriter, and Rika Murakami as character designer. OLM is in charge of the animation production. The light novel series is written by Rocket Shokai (Sentenced to Be a Hero original author) and illustrated by Yuya Kusaka, and was first published under the KADOKAWA Books imprint on December 24, 2016. A new version with revisions and illustrations from toi8 was announced by Shueisha to be released this year. The series began as a Kakuyomu web novel in 2016. The light novel also inspired a manga adaptation by Nakashima723 in 2018, which has been published digitally in English on Manga Planet. ©ナカシマ723／ロケット商会／リイド社・製作委員会のクズ Crunchyroll is streaming Scum of the Brave in select countries and territories worldwide. It describes the main premise as: In the mid-21st century, Tokyo’s mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high…
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Emaqi Adds BITTER, Morning Meal Memories & MUJIN Manga Series
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Three new manga series have been added to AI localization company Orange Inc.’s emaqi digital manga platform. The newly added seinen manga titles from Shonengahosha include BITTER, Morning Meal Memories, and MUJIN. Here are the details: BITTER Story and Art: HIRO Synopsis: For a certain idol group, December 14th was an eventful day. It was the day the idol group BITTER performed their debut stage. Dancing her way to the hearts of numerous fans is no other than the group’s center performer, Subaru, the only female member in the group. A story of dreams and jealousy by Hiro, the author of “Isekai Executioner: The Serial Killer in Another World,” follows Subaru’s journey along with other members of BITTER as they aim to be the top idol group in Japan! Morning Meal Memories Story and Art: Aona Paseri Synopsis: Rice eaten at the start of the day is the source of energy! How about visiting Asagohan-tei, a breakfast restaurant that serves everyone a variety of delightful morning meals ranging from classic options to unique choices, including Vienna Sausage, boiled eggs, snack bread, hot tofu, and even leftover curry from the night before? MUJIN Story and Art: Yuichi Okadaya Synopsis: The fall of Edo… Master storyteller Yuichi Okadaya, acclaimed for “Hirahira: Tales of the Utagawa School,” brings to life the saga of Hachiro Iba – the legendary “Little Tengu of Iba” who emerged during the tumultuous final days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Experience this authentic historical drama following the life of one of the era’s most remarkable swordsmen! Sources: Email correspondence, press…
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