Watch: ‘ORBIT’ Animated Music Video

Earlier this month, Kyoto-headquartered JB Works, which sells luxury jewellery, bags, and watches, released the animated concept music video “ORBIT.”  Set on an apparent derelict space colony and starring the company’s original PR characters, “ORBIT” was directed by Kabukyuu (“Nisshin Gekko” music video) and has tama and featured artist Mary credited for the song. JB…

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San Diego Welcomes Anime San Diego 2026

The city of San Diego recently welcomed its newest anime convention: Anime San Diego. This event took place on September 5th and 6th at the San Diego Convention Center, where San Diego Comic-Con is usually hosted, and opened its doors to people of all ages. It is run by the same organizers who run anime…

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On Goodbye, Lara and All of Its Queerness

There are a lot of elements that make Goodbye, Lara the standout anime of the Summer 2026 season. It utilizes more analog methods of 2D animation, swimming against the tide of the past few years. It’s saturated with detail, both in its visual and narrative storytelling. Its central focus is on the relationship between two…

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VIZ Media Licenses JoJolion, Someone Hertz, Belladonna’s Lover & More Titles for Summer 2027 Release

VIZ Media has announced its slate of new license acquisitions for release in summer 2027, including several manga such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 8—JoJolion, Someone Hertz, Belladonna’s Lover, and more.  Here are the details:  Manga  Someone Hertz Story and Art: Ei Yamano Synopsis:  A straitlaced overachiever and a hilarious slacker girl are united by…

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VIZ Media Licenses JoJolion, Someone Hertz, Belladonna’s Lover & More Titles for Summer 2027 Release

VIZ Media has announced its slate of new license acquisitions for release in summer 2027, including several manga such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 8—JoJolion, Someone Hertz, Belladonna’s Lover, and more.  Here are the details:  Manga  Someone Hertz Story and Art: Ei Yamano Synopsis:  A straitlaced overachiever and a hilarious slacker girl are united by…

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