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Global contest looks for the next up-and-coming mangaka

May 6, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
In Search of the New Mangaka

Are you an aspiring artist or storyteller looking to have your work seen by one of Japan’s largest publishers? Look no further than the “In Search of the New Mangaka” contest, a competition organized by Shueisha and SEFA EVENT. A …

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New Gundam film opens in Canadian theatres May 15

May 6, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

A new battle in space is coming to theatres this month. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe will screen in theatres across Canada starting Friday, May 15th, 2026. The film is the second entry in a trilogy, …

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Anime, Videos

ONE PIECE remake docks on Netflix for February 2027

May 5, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
THE ONE PIECE

Revisit where the adventure began. THE ONE PIECE, which adapts the East Blue arc of Eiichiro Oda’s hit manga ONE PIECE, premieres exclusively on Netflix in February 2027. The first season, produced by WIT STUDIO in partnership with Netflix, comprises …

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Eri to get her own special episode for My Hero Academia

May 3, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
My Hero Academia - Eri

Following the broadcast of “More,” the special episode exploring the adult lives of Class 1‑A eight years after the events of My Hero Academia, another standalone episode was announced. “I Am a Hero Too” was revealed as the next single …

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Shoji Kawamori’s Labyrinth comes to theatres this month

May 3, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Labyrinth

An exciting adventure is coming to theatres this month. GKIDS is bringing Shoji Kawamori’s first feature film, Labyrinth, to screens on Sunday, May 10th, 2026. Canadian theatre chain Cineplex will offer the film in both subtitled and dubbed versions. The …

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Kaiwo Maru

May 2, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Kaiwo Maru

A famous international visitor made a stop in Steveston this weekend. The Kaiwo Maru, a Japanese four-masted barque is back in Canada after nine-year break as part of the Ships to Shore festival. Translated as the King of the Seas, …

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Anime

Global anime survey reveals viewing trends and popularity rankings since 2020

April 28, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Anime NYC 2022

A Japanese market analysis company commissioned a poll examining how people around the world have consumed anime over the past five years. The results are in — and for some, they may come as a surprise. The Anime Global White …

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Anime, Videos

Kagurabachi anime announced for April 2027

April 27, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Kagurabachi

An anime adaptation of Kagurabachi has been confirmed following a live video event. The series, based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono, is scheduled to premiere in April 2027. An eight‑minute reveal video — hosted by Yu Saito, Editor-in-Chief of …

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Trailer Drops for My Hero Academia Episode “More”

April 25, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
My Hero Academia "More"

Even though My Hero Academia concluded with 170 episodes last December, a special episode is scheduled for release on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Titled “More,” the episode explores the lives of the heroes eight years after the events of the …

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Anime, Videos

Akane-banashi to stream worldwide on Netflix this May

April 21, 2026 Frederick Linsmeyer Leave a comment
Akane-banashi

Global streaming service Netflix has confirmed it will stream Akane-banashi worldwide with both subtitles and an English dub starting Sunday, May 17th, 2026. The premiere will launch with the first two episodes, followed by weekly releases beginning with Episode 3. …

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