anime

20 Must-Watch Movies From the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival

From music docs on everyone from Nickelback to Lil Nas X to a slew of movie stars' directorial debuts — the hot movies to catch at this year's TIFF

• Awards Season

• By
  David Fear

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Is More Bloated Than Any Anime

Streamer’s adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s uber-popular manga (and the subsequent anime series) features overlong episodes and too much backstory

• TV REVIEW

• By
  Alan Sepinwall

We've Found the Best Anime Series to Watch on Hulu This Month

From classics like 'Cowboy Bebop', to hot new hits like 'Spy x Family', Hulu's massive catalogue of shows has no lack of anime series for you to stream online

• By
  Sage Anderson

Meet the Dungeon Master Bringing Sexy Back to 'Zelda'

Tears of the Kingdom voice actor Matthew Mercer talks Nintendo's secrecy, the controversial leak, and embodying a villainous thirst trap

• Well-Hydrated King

• By
  Christopher Cruz

The Beauty of ‘Suzume’: A Stunning Anime Epic About Grieving Tragedy

Japanese auteur Makoto Shinkai’s latest is, in his words, about “how we coexist with what nature throws at us”

• OTHERWORLDLY

• By
  Kayti Burt

This Naruto x Montblanc Collab Delivers Manga Merch Fit for a Hokage

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Naruto has teamed up with Montblanc for a collection of luxury merch including leather goods, premium pens, and even a smartwatch

• manga merch

• By
  Oscar Hartzog

Music and Anime Make Magic at Crunchyroll Expo

Japanese bands brought the electricity at one of the biggest anime events of the year.

• Music

• By
  Jon Weigell

Kazuki Takahashi, Creator of the 'Yu-Gi-Oh' Manga Series, Dead at 60

Artist whose work spawned billion-dollar trading card and animated series empire found dead while snorkeling off coast of popular vacation spot in Japan

• TV & Movies

• By
  Daniel Kreps