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It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Changing of the Anime Season: Endings and Beginnings

Columnist Andrew Osmond considers the endings to four ‘winter’ TV anime – ‘Journal With Witch,’ ‘Trigun Stargaze,’ ‘You And I Are Polar Opposites,’ and ‘Shiboyugi;’ and for an encore, he’s brought back some snaps from last weekend’s ‘AnimeJapan’ event in Tokyo!

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‘Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes’ Sets July 11 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:53am

Lion Forge Entertainment announced the debut of its second ‘Iyanu’ prequel film, airing on Cartoon Network and streaming the following day on HBO Max; film expands the franchise’s Yorubaland mythology ahead of the series’ Season 2.

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Adult Swim SMALLS ‘3,2,1… Chachipistachi’ Short Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:06pm

From indie Spanish animator Rafillo comes a film that teaches you everything you ever wanted to know from Professor Chachipistachi who, along with the little siblings Timmy and Mariloli Manilli, will experience a thousand adventures.

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Crunchyroll Sets Same-Day English Dub Launch for 'Witch Hat Atelier' Anime

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:39am

The adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s manga will premiere April 6 with simultaneous English and Japanese releases of Episodes 1 and 2, alongside multiple dubbed language options.

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Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8:07am

All-new animated series returns fans to Hawkins during the winter of 1985 to face something terrifying beneath the ice; debuts on April 23.

For Those Fed Up with Robots / Ninja / Magic Girls ANIMATIONWorld

How Kenji Kamiyama Changed the World in the Anime Classic ‘Eden of the East’

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks back to when a seminal political comedy-thriller was made in anime.

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Team Dante or Team Virgil – Netflix Drops ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:31am

Sides are being drawn in the run-up to the all-new season of the hit adaptation of the popular Capcom video game, which streams May 12.

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JG Quintel Returns with 'Regular Show: The Lost Tapes' on Cartoon Network

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:19am

Network will debut the new installment of its hit animated comedy franchise with a half-hour special launching globally May 11, followed by additional episodes and platform rollouts.

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Netflix Developing Adult Animated Series Adaptation of 'Powers'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:29am

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, creators of the Dark Horse comic about homicide detectives investigating cases involving people with superhuman abilities, are involved in writing and visual development.

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Blink Industries, Adult Swim SMALLS Debut 'Wilem' 2D Short

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:09pm

Directed by James Papper and Bárbara Oliveira, the animated film centers on a Gen-Z barbarian prince who avoids battle in favor of gaming until his parents force him to face his destiny on his 16th birthday.

Who Doesn’t Love Mini-Opera Adventures? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Wonder Pets: In the City’ Season 2: Hamsters, Whales, and Lots of Origami

Creator and EP Jennifer Oxley talks about the innovative use of photo puppetry and After Effects, and the challenges of wrangling and photographing hamsters, on her mini-opera-themed preschool series; returns to Apple TV on March 20.

Can’t We All Just Adapt? ANIMATIONWorld

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ and America’s Live-Action Anime

As the streamer’s live-action series returns to Season 2 acclaim, Andrew Osmond gives a personal view of the vexed history of live-action anime adaptations in the U.S.

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Rodeo FX Gets Even More Pennywise with ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ VFX

The leading visual effects studio further refines its digital creature chops with the horrifying show characters Mutant Baby, Bed Mom, Pickle Dad, and the titular evil clown, all manifested through fear and realized via a new USD pipeline across 740 shots for the HBO horror series.

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Fuzzy Door Tech Expands ViewScreen Capabilities on 'Ted' Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:15am

The company shares details on how its ProVis tools enhanced real-time visualization and production workflows on new season of the Seth MacFarlane comedy, enabling complex sequences blending live-action and digital elements to be executed in-camera.

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‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ to Debut in U.S. Theaters

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:29pm

Netflix will roll out limited theatrical screenings of its all-new animated series across the U.S. on April 18, ahead of the global streaming debut on April 23.

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Prime Video Drops ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:39am

John Krasinski reprises his role as fearless patriot / hero / super-analyst Jack Ryan in the feature film continuation of the series; with returning cast and a new global espionage storyline, the show debuts May 20.

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‘Invincible’ Season 4: Being Superhuman versus Being Super Human

As the new season pushes into darker, more volatile territory filled with high-stakes conflict, it’s Mark Grayson’s mom Debbie’s grounded, resilient humanity that anchors the story, giving real emotional weight to the chaos, loss, and responsibility that come with extraordinary power; debuts March 18 on Prime Video.

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Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:41am

All-new animated series created by Dave Filoni, set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ debuts April 6 on Disney+ with two episodes rolling out weekly through May the 4th.

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Disney+ Developing ‘Tink’ Live-Action Tinker Bell Drama Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:07am

Show to center on famous J.M. Barrie character, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ collaborators Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter writing and executive producing.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Set with Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans at the Helm

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:06pm

The most obvious decision in animation history has just been shared as Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation announce they are moving forward with a sequel to their award-winning hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ the first project under the directors’ exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal with the streamer.

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Dropout Launches First Animated Series, ‘Toonout’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:35am

Comedy streaming platform, formerly known as CollegeHumor, expands into scripted animation with the shortform series, featuring 25 episodes rolling out through February 2027.

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Fox Orders ‘Stewie’ ‘Family Guy’ Spinoff for 2027-28

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:20am

Network greenlights 2 seasons of show centered on the youngest Griffin family member, from Seth MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, with 20th Television Animation producing, slated for the 2027-28 season.

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Netflix and Skydance Animation Add ‘Swapped’ Cast

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:38am

Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, and Lolly Adefope join Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple on the 3DCG buddy comedy about a woodland creature and majestic bird who unexpectedly swap bodies; directed by Nathan Greno, it premieres May 1.

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‘Rick and Morty’ Sets Season 9 Adult Swim Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:43am

Yes, there is a tiny bit of good news today… one of cable’s most popular animated comedies returns with new episodes filled with absurdity and brilliance and more absurdity debuting May 24 on the network, with next-day digital availability and U.S. streaming beginning August 31.

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