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Afro Samurai maestro and hip-hop legend RZA thinks anime is the antidote to "formulaic" and "cookie cutter" Hollywood
Hip-hop artist RZA believes anime offers a refreshing alternative to what he describes as formulaic and "cookie cutter" Hollywood productions. He contrasts the creative passion found in Japanese anime studios with the business-focused environment of Western entertainment, highlighting anime's ability to stimulate the mind.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCs
The winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been announced, with My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON taking home Anime of the Year. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle received the most awards with seven, including Film of the Year. Other notable wins include The Apothecary Diaries for Best Drama and Best Main Character.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
Anime Awards 2026 winners: Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia reign supreme
Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime Awards celebrated the best in anime, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba taking home Film of the Year and My Hero Academia winning Anime of the Year. The event also recognized winners across various genres and voice performance categories, highlighting popular series like The Apothecary Diaries and Dan Da Dan.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
Crunchyroll's CEO admits the competition from Netflix and Amazon is "aggressive" but remains "confident" in attracting anime viewers: "This is not just one genre for us, this is the entire thing"
Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini acknowledges aggressive competition from Netflix and Amazon but remains confident in the platform's ability to attract anime viewers. He highlights Crunchyroll's extensive library, 30-year history in the anime space, and sole focus on anime as key differentiators against competitors.
MARRIAGETOXIN makes its way to Anime Expo 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
The cast and crew of the anime MARRIAGETOXIN will attend Anime Expo 2026 for a panel on Saturday, July 4th. The panel will feature show director Motonobu Hori, Bandai Namco Filmworks chief producer Ryoya Arisawa, Bones Film producer Tatsuya Saito, and voice actors Haruki Ishiya and Shion Wakayama. Autograph signings with Ishiya and Wakayama will follow the panel.
Crunchyroll’s Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll is holding a month-long "Ani-May" sale featuring discounts on anime Blu-rays and reduced subscription prices. The sale includes a "Two-for-One" deal on hundreds of Blu-ray titles, with notable mentions including Berserk, Dragon Ball Super, and Arcane: League of Legends. Additionally, new subscribers can get the first three months of the Fan Tier subscription for $2 per month.
Thermae Romae Redux Sequel Manga Returns
The sequel manga to Mari Yamazaki's Thermae Romae, titled Thermae Romae Redux, has released its 14th chapter worldwide, available in English on Shueisha's MangaPlus. This installment focuses on Satsuki, the wife of the protagonist Lucius Modestus, as she navigates her life and obligations in Japan. Previous anime adaptations of the original manga are available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
Crunchyroll's Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll is holding a month-long "Two-for-One Ani-May Sale" on anime Blu-rays, offering a discount where the lowest-priced item is free when purchasing three eligible items. The sale includes a wide range of titles, from classic series like Berserk and Dragon Ball Super to newer releases such as Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling, with options for both standard and collector's edition Blu-rays.
Crunchyroll's Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll is holding a month-long "Two-for-One Ani-May Sale" on anime Blu-rays, offering a discount where the lowest-priced item is free when purchasing three eligible items. The sale includes a wide range of titles, from classic series like Berserk and Dragon Ball Super to newer releases such as Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling, with options for both standard and collector's edition Blu-rays.
Crunchyroll’s Ani-May Offer Gets You 3 Months Of Mega Fan Membership For $3 A Month
Crunchyroll is offering a limited-time deal during its Ani-May event, allowing new subscribers to get three months of its Mega Fan membership for $3 per month. This promotion provides ad-free streaming, access to a wider range of shows, and includes the Crunchyroll Game Vault. The offer is available until May 26 and can also be accessed through Amazon Prime Video.
Crunchyroll Adds Card-Battler Visual Novel Battle Suit Aces to Its Android Vault
Crunchyroll has added the card-battler visual novel Battle Suit Aces to its Android Game Vault for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Developed by Trinket Studios, the game features tactical deckbuilding combat, a space opera narrative structured like a cartoon series, and over 75 fully-voiced characters. The PC version was released in October 2025.
Crunchyroll's Ani-May Offer Gets You 3 Months Of Mega Fan Membership For $3 A Month
Crunchyroll is offering a limited-time "Ani-May" promotion where new users can sign up for three months of its Mega Fan membership for $3 per month. This tier provides ad-free anime streaming, access to the Game Vault, and other benefits. The deal is available until May 25 and includes access to popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and Solo Leveling.
BamBam, Young Miko, and more announced for Crunchyroll Anime Awards — MP3s & NPCs
Crunchyroll has announced additional presenters for the upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including K-pop artists BamBam and TEN, musician Ethan Bortnick, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko. The ceremony, which celebrates anime and its creators, will be co-hosted by Jon Kabira and Sally Amaki and will air live on YouTube on May 23. Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini highlighted the growth of fan engagement with the awards over the past decade.
Forza Horizon 6 Teams Up With Crunchyroll to Gift Subscribers a Free Car
Forza Horizon 6 is collaborating with Crunchyroll to offer subscribers a free in-game car voucher. This promotional event allows Crunchyroll users to claim a special vehicle within the game.
Crunchyroll Ani-May x Forza Horizon 6: Sign Up to Claim a Free Car Voucher
Crunchyroll and Xbox are collaborating for their Ani-May event, offering players a free car voucher for Forza Horizon 6. Players can sign up to claim this in-game bonus, which is part of a larger promotional event.
Last Volume of Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Appears in English
Viz Media has confirmed that the final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, volume 30, is now available in English in North America. Multiple cover variants are available through specific retailers like Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Kinokuniya, with some offering exclusive stickers and bookmarks. The manga volume is priced at $11.99.
This official Solo Leveling anime PC is stunning and looks almost as overpowered as Sung Jin-woo himself
Starforge Systems has released an official PC collaboration inspired by the Solo Leveling anime series, starting at $2,499.99. The bundle includes a custom PC case and matching accessories like a desk mat and wall art. The PC case alone is available for $299.99, and the company also offers other anime-themed collaborations.
Zoro Tops Every Region’s One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Results
Roronoa Zoro has taken the top spot in the latest weekly results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll across all regions. The poll results, released by Shueisha, show Zoro ahead of other characters, with final results to be announced during One Piece Day '26 events in August 2026. Voting for the global poll remains open until June 11, 2026.
