15 International Series to Binge Watch Over the Holidays

15 International Series to Binge Watch Over the Holidays

From Tokyo family dramas to Arctic comedies and steamy sports romances, these standout shows promise long nights on the couch — and a polite excuse to dodge the relatives. Published on December 24, 2025 (Clockwise from upper left): ‘Blue Lights,’ ‘Mussolini: Son of the Century,’ ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Asura’ BBC/Two Cities Television/Todd Antony. Mubi/Andrea Pirrello,Courtesy of…

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Sony Pictures Full-Year Sales Boosted by Anime But Profit Slips Due to Pixomondo Shutdown

Infinity Castle’ Box Office Success

The late summer box office has delivered an unlikely juggernaut: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle. The anime epic has stormed past $555 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and the top-earning anime feature ever released. In North America, where anime movies were once relegated to the margins,…

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#Is Crunchyroll the Right Specialty Streamer for the Moment?

#Is Crunchyroll the Right Specialty Streamer for the Moment?

Is Crunchyroll the Right Specialty Streamer for the Moment? As the global streaming business underwent a surprise, secular reassessment last year, Sony’s anime service Crunchyroll found the whole industry suddenly contemplating the same strategies it had been prioritizing for years. Out was the gusher approach to content spending in pursuit of limitless subscriber growth. In…

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#Crunchyroll – Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

#Crunchyroll – Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

“Crunchyroll – Tomo-chan Is a Girl!”   One of the many highlights of Crunchyroll’s Winter 2023 Lineup is Tomo-chan Is a Girl!, based on the manga Fumita Yanagida. The rom-com anime kicks off its broadcast in Japan today, so we’ve got a spotlight just for Tomo, Misuzu and co.!   Watch the first subbed episode…

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