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International Translation Day 2021: United in Translation!

This year's International Translation Day theme is "United in translation." The nature of translation unites people by making it possible for individuals who speak different languages to understand each other. That seems especially important these days as we work to...

Georgie Art Baker: Anime Recommendations from an Enby Fan

Hiya, my name’s Georgie. I’m a non-binary writer, screenwriter and composer living in Japan. Anime has been such a positive constant in my life and for Pride Month, I wanted to share some of the shows that have resonated...

Your Guide to Tokyo Through HYPNOSISMIC and Other Anime 🎤

By jennifu Anime fans know firsthand just how great the medium can be in helping us metaphorically escape to other worlds (considering the entire subgenre known as isekai). And with many of us spending the winter glued to our couches,...

More Bigscreen Anime Coming in October

Get ready for more anime in VR, because we're breaking down the titles coming to the Bigscreen virtual cinema this month! This slate includes some favorite box office hits, and it packs some serious heat, drama and spooks! Also, all...

N.Flying Channels Demon Slayer in Official “Gurenge” Cover

By Aly Luskey Fresh off the release of their brand-new Japanese single, "Amnesia," South Korean rap rock band N.Flying has officially tackled "Gurenge" by LiSA, and it is awesome. The band's official Japanese YouTube channel uploaded the cover of the popular...

Live-Action Your Name. Adaptation Has Found Its New Director

By Rafael Motamayor It's been a while since we last heard any news about the live-action Hollywood adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. But it seems things are moving along, as we finally have some promising hiring news in the...

Update: Funimation and Bigscreen Expand VR Anime Theatrical Experience Internationally!

Update: We're excited to tell you that over 30 anime movies will now be available in VR in Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, as Funimation and Bigscreen expand their initiative internationally! We love going to the movies. Seriously....

So Your Partner Isn’t Into Anime (Yet): A Guide to Loving Anime Together

By Michael Pementel It’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’ve got a special date night planned. A fancy dinner reservation? Catching a movie for two? Or maybe it’s a cozy night in watching some anime. But wait......

A Decade of Anime: Favorite Anime Film

The 2010s brought with them an incredible amount of amazing anime films to experience. Through the works of Makoto Shinkai, Mamoru Hosoda and so many more, anime fans were able to experience breathtaking worlds, emotional stories and heart-wrenching adventures. Everything...

Funimation Launches Your Name., Shin Godzilla and two Dragon Ball Z movies on FunimationNow

Get ready to laugh, cry, get hyped and binge four incredible films, streaming for the first time on FunimationNow. Starting today (and available for the next 60 days), FunimationNow premium subscribers will have access to these legendary adventures, including: Your Name. A...

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Your Guide to the Spring 2022 Anime Season on Crunchyroll and Funimation

Spring is in the air! You know what that means. New anime is coming to Crunchyroll! This upcoming spring...