The director of Showa American Story, an upcoming action RPG from Chinese developer NEKCOM Games, has criticized the practice of replacing cultural references during localization, arguing that international audiences should be allowed to experience a game’s original cultural identity.
The official website for the Kaze wo Tsugumono (Inherit the Winds) original television anime announced supporting cast on Saturday. An advance theatrical screening will run for two weeks starting November 13.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and IP platform company Comisma have agreed in principle to establish an investment fund focused on anime production, targeting 10 billion yen (approximately US$63.4 million) in assets under management by the end of fiscal 2027.
Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint announced last week that it has licensed the manga series 100 Meters and Goku Midnight Eye for English release in 2027.
A 37-year-old Japanese farmer has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for setting fire to a Pakistani-owned mosque in Hokkaido, admitting that he wanted to drive Pakistanis out of Japan.
Anime Herald: I overheard that you’re a fan of Spider-Man. Do you know what baseball team Spider-Man roots for? Acky Bright: I don’t know off the top of my head, but in chapter six there will be a spider-ish character coming in to play.
