Zootopia 2 hit theaters this week, and if anyone is crazier about this property than we are stateside, it’s the Japanese! Just like Frozen before it, Zootopia is one of those Disney franchises that resonates in Japan. And that means…fanart! Check out this lovely illustration of Nick and Judy: ★ 【Rookive菜菜_】 「 哼！惹到我算你踢到钢板了 」
A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, season one of Star Wars: Visions—a series of animated shorts produced by anime studios—debuted on Disney+ to strong reviews (including our own). Following a second season of international shorts, season three of Star Wars: Visions debuts tomorrow (!) with nine more films from famed… Read More Review: Star Wars: Visions, Season 3
Amid all the news drops and media coverage from anime outlets over the past several weeks, one significant announcement for a potentially major new series has gone relatively uncovered. During Labor Day weekend, at GalaxyCon’s first convention in the Austin market, the American creators of a new series were joined by three of animation’s most… Read More Inspired by the Torah, Gabriel and the Guardians Isn’t Your Everyday Anime (But It Will Feature Johnny Yong Bosch)
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of November 27th through December 3rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Today’s episode is a special one,… Read More Doki Doki News: Mickey Meet Mikey! Disney Joins the Anime Revolution
Last week, I conducted an Instagram live event with voice actor and martial artist, Adam McArthur! The conversation between Adam and me, was wide-ranging, as we talked Jujutsu Kaisen, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Disney, anime conventions, boba, Weird Al, and more! Check it out below, and please subscribe to us on YouTube! I… Read More Interview with Jujutsu Kaisen’s Adam McArthur (Video)
Spy x Family, Vol. 5 The hilarious hijinks of Japan’s favorite fake family continue apace in Volume 5! Spy Loid “Twilight” Forger, assassin Yor “Thorn Princess” Briar, and mind-reading Anya are joined now by Bond the dog who can see the future—especially what’s for dinner. This can be a real life saver when it comes… Read More Reader’s Corner: Spy x Family, Laid-Back Camp, and Drugstore in Another World
Summary Have you ever watched the movie Lilo and Stitch and wondered to yourself, “Man, what would happen if Stitch crash landed in feudal Japan instead of modern Hawai’i?” No? You never wondered that? Well, the manga series Stitch and the Samurai hopes to answer that question anyway. In this series, Stitch’s ship crash lands… Read More Review: Stitch and the Samurai, Volume 2
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