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Kingdom Hearts is officially becoming an original animated series for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Here is what is confirmed about its release date, new story, Tetsuya Nomura’s involvement, characters and what remains unknown.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia reframes the historical anime heroine by making literacy, medicine, memory, and political intelligence more dangerous than any supernatural ability.
Sparks of Tomorrow is worth watching for Kyoto Animation’s painterly vision of a smoke-covered Kyoto, expressive character animation, and a story that treats electricity as both an invention and a form of hope. Here is what makes its steampunk world different—and where its early pacing may divide viewers.
The Ribbon Hero, Netflix’s modern anime film inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, will stream worldwide on August 8, 2026. Here is what is confirmed about its story, cast, staff and creative direction.
