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Naruto Director Says He ‘Completely Ignored’ Overseas Audience Demands While Making The Anime
Naruto director Hayato Date has pushed back against the idea of creating anime around overseas preferences, revealing that he completely ignored international audience feedback during the series’…

Naruto Director Says He ‘Completely Ignored’ Overseas Audience Demands While Making The Anime
Naruto director Hayato Date has pushed back against the idea of creating anime around overseas preferences, revealing that he completely ignored international audience feedback during the series’…

Crunchyroll’s Biggest Isekai Already Has a Finale Date For Latest Season
Image Courtesy of White Fox Over the years, the isekai genre keeps expanding more and more, with at least a few series each quarter. However, even among the endless stream of such popular series…

The Beat Digest 09/04/26: Becky Cloonan plans a FEVER DREAM
Today's Digest features news on Kickstarter projects from Becky Cloonan and Kyle Starks, SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece Happy Meal toys, and a physical release for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.

Naruto Director Hayato Date Admits That He Now Finds The Anime’s Pacing Quite Slow
Speaking at a recent panel discussion, Naruto director Hayato Date addressed the anime’s pacing, admitting that the progression feels slow when he looks back on the series now. Date’s comments came…

Naruto Director Hayato Date Admits That He Now Finds The Anime’s Pacing Quite Slow
Speaking at a recent panel discussion, Naruto director Hayato Date addressed the anime’s pacing, admitting that the progression feels slow when he looks back on the series now. Date’s comments came…

Orbitals is a gorgeous anime throwback, but I've had a tough time enjoying its mandatory co-op
In space, nobody can hear you platform – assuming you even can

Shonen Jump’s Next Live-Action Movie Confirms Release Date With New Trailer – Watch
Courtesy of Shueisha Live-action adaptations of Shonen Jump series have become increasingly common in the past few years, so it is not surprising that some of the most unexpected contenders are also…

This Rare 1954 Manga Is Where Godzilla’s Comic Book History Really Begins and It’s More Important Than You Think
Godzilla fans in America today don’t know how good they have it. This decade has turned out to be a golden age for Godzilla merchandise in North America, driven by regime changes at the King of the…

The Apothecary Diaries Is Going Live-Action & It Already Has the Creator’s Approval
Image Courtesy of TOHO The Apothecary Diaries is one of the largest franchises in recent years, known for its exceptional story and gorgeous animation. Written by Hyūganatsu, the critically acclaimed…

Netflix Confirms English Dub Release Schedule for Major Fall 2026 Return
The fall of 2026 is nearing, meaning a lot of new anime are going to be rolling out soon, and Netflix, as the second major platform, will be featuring many exclusives of its own as well. One of the…

Attack on Titan Creator Returns for Official Blue Lock Crossover
Image Courtesy of WIT Studio Hajime Isayama is one of the most celebrated manga creators of all time, known for creating the award-winning series Attack on Titan. Ever since the manga reached its…

Here’s What’s Leaving HIDIVE in September 2026
Image Courtesy of HIDIVE The Fall 2026 anime season is only a month away, and it’s going to be another exciting quarter for fans. With the return of major shows such as Black Clover and The…

SPONSOR NEWS: BBTS News — Tamashii Nations, One Piece Sale, MOTU, Transformers & More!
————– NEW PRE-ORDERS ————– From Dragon Ball Z, Trunks in his tank top outfit joins S.H.Figuarts! To celebrate the release of Gears of War: E-Day, we are proud to unveil the definitive, full-scale 1:1…

Toei Reveals France’s Proposed Dragon Ball Theme Park Doesn’t Have Official Permission From Rightsholders
Toei Animation released a statement on Aug. 31, 2026, confirming that neither the company or any other affiliated rightsholders has granted permissions for a reported Dragon Ball theme park currently…

Toei Reveals France’s Proposed Dragon Ball Theme Park Doesn’t Have Official Permission From Rightsholders
Toei Animation released a statement on Aug. 31, 2026, confirming that neither the company or any other affiliated rightsholders has granted permissions for a reported Dragon Ball theme park currently…
Saint Seiya Creator Sues Former Manager & Others For Embezzling Over 4.6 Billion Yen; Says He Could Have ‘Been Finished As A Manga Artist’
Manga creator Masami Kurumada, known for Saint Seiya, has filed a lawsuit against a former board director and others over the alleged unauthorized misappropriation of approximately 4.6 billion yen…
Saint Seiya Creator Sues Former Manager & Others For Embezzling Over 4.6 Billion Yen; Says He Could Have ‘Been Finished As A Manga Artist’
Manga creator Masami Kurumada, known for Saint Seiya, has filed a lawsuit against a former board director and others over the alleged unauthorized misappropriation of approximately 4.6 billion yen…

10 Best Anime to Binge on Crunchyroll in September 2026
Image Courtesy of Big Firebird Culture / Crunchyroll Now that we’re already in September, the Fall 2026 anime season is only a month away. It will be the final quarter of the year, so fans can expect…

Two Years Ago, One Piece Entered Its Final Phase With Its Biggest Arc Ever
Courtesy of Toei Animation Warning: This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga! Although One Piece entered its Final Saga in the Egghead Arc, the story truly begins to head towards its…

Dragon Ball Super's Next Anime Lands Release Date, And It's Only 6 Weeks Away
Dragon Ball's big anime return proves the franchise has plenty of gas in the tank with its Beerus release date, trailer, poster, and more revealed.

3 Upcoming Anime That Could Fill the Void Left by Solo Leveling in 2027
Solo Leveling has created an epic identity ever since the anime first debuted in 2024, and its second season, released the following year, made the anime even better. Ever since then, fans have been…

Dragon Ball Super Remake Confirms Release Date With New Trailer – Watch
©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Dragon Ball Super is coming back this Fall with a brand new remake anime series, and Dragon Ball Super: Beerus has set a release date with a new trailer and…

One Piece’s Elbaph Arc Is Ignoring the Character With the Most Potential, And It’s a Shame
One Piece manga is currently depicting the Elbaph arc, which even the anime has caught up with. However, the manga is now deep into the arc, featuring an epic battle against what many believe to be…
