New venture aims to maximize anime works’ value, appeal through optimal release strategies Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/kadokawa-aniplex-announce-anime-film-distribution-and-promotion-joint-venture-animec/.234809
Hideaki Hatta co-founded studio with wife Yōko Hatta in 1981 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/kyoto-animation-president-co-founder-hideaki-hatta-dies-at-76/.234810
Manga author Tomato Soup went on maternity leave in October last year Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/a-witch-life-in-mongol-manga-resumes-on-march-25/.234787
Theaters gave away bookmarks made from strips of celluloid film from movie’s 2010 release Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-03-01/the-disappearance-of-haruhi-suzumiya-filmstrip-bookmark-sells-for-usd740/.234375
(March 1, 2026) – Media Do International, Inc., part of the MEDIA DO Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seven Seas Entertainment,… Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2026-03-01/media-do-international-to-acquire-seven-seas-entertainment/.234805
(March 1, 2026) – Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce three new Boys’ Love manga licenses, first revealed at Citrus Con 2026.Stranger: A Western… Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2026-03-01/seven-seas-licenses-3-new-boys-love-manga-at-citrus-con-2026/.234804
Character Chat has surpassed 6 million cumulative users Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-01/naver-webtoon-launches-ai-character-chat-service-in-japan-via-line-manga/.234655