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Despite working in the industry for 35 years, one anime veteran says he was let go by Madhouse with "no attempts to…
Anime veteran Kunihiko Hamada revealed he was let go by Madhouse after 35 years of service with no severance pay. He has since found new employment at another studio, possibly Aijado. The article also briefly mentions Makoto Shinkai's upcoming untitled film.
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.
5 reasons why you need to pay attention to AnimeJapan 2026, including possible Steel Ball Run answers
AnimeJapan 2026 is set to feature significant announcements and discussions regarding popular anime series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Potential reveals include details on Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2, the next part of Steel Ball Run, and the future of Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game arc. Netflix will also showcase its 2026 lineup, including the supernatural series Dandelion.
Anime will be "done for" if it focuses on adaptations over original ideas, says Code Geass director
Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi warns that the anime industry risks decline if it relies too heavily on adaptations of existing manga and IP rather than original creations. He notes that while adaptations are currently more profitable, a future dominated by them could be detrimental to Japanese animation.
Jujutsu Kaisen actor offers perfect response to why AI should stay out of anime
A voice actor for Jujutsu Kaisen has shared their perspective on the use of artificial intelligence in anime, particularly in voice acting. They believe that even a perfect AI imitation would lack the genuine emotion and agency of a human performer, suggesting there will always be something missing.
