Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:08:04 -0800 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:25:01 -0800 https://www.awn.com/animationworld/winter-tv-anime-roundup-shooting-santa-and-monstrous-mermaids Columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on some of the top current shows, including ‘Sanda,’ ‘The Monster Wants to Eat Me,’ and ‘Touring After the Apocalypse.’ Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/winter-tv-anime-roundup-shooting-santa-and-monstrous-mermaids Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:08:04 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/webtoon-announces-2026-creator-program-expansion A new suite of programs will empower more Creators with expanded monetization opportunities and international creator engagement; Creator Residency will roll out in 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/webtoon-announces-2026-creator-program-expansion Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:24:02 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/critical-role-mighty-nein-origins-launches-webtoon The vertical scrolling webcomic, published in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, serves as a prequel for Critical Role’s new animated series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ which just debuted on Prime Video. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/critical-role-mighty-nein-origins-launches-webtoon Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:16:50 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/anime-anthologies-star-wars-versus-chainsaw-man Andrew Osmond looks over 2 new shorts series, Season 3 of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ on Disney+ and ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26’ on Prime Video. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/anime-anthologies-star-wars-versus-chainsaw-man Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:24:37 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/webtoon-partner-warner-bros-animation-10-new-series The companies plan to produce a slate of animated projects, with 4 titles from the webcomics platform identified for initial development. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/webtoon-partner-warner-bros-animation-10-new-series Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:30:41 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/bat-fam-superhero-family-must-conquer-ordinary Creator and showrunner Mike Roth discusses his new comedy, from DC and Warner Bros. Animation, about the routine lives and foibles of Batman, Little Batman, Alfred’s grand-niece, and a dinner table full of reformed adversaries; debuts November 10 on Prime Video and AmazonKids+. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/bat-fam-superhero-family-must-conquer-ordinary Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:06:22 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/takeshi-koike-talks-lupin-third Anime columnist Andrew Osmond interviews the director about his 13 years spent working on the famous franchise based on the manga by Monkey Punch. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/takeshi-koike-talks-lupin-third Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:20:02 PST Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-reveals-one-piece-anime-series-production-changes The epic show, based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga, will cut back the maximum number of new annual episodes to 26 starting in April 2026, broken into 2 different parts (cours) of up to 13 each. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-reveals-one-piece-anime-series-production-changes Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:34:50 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/rodeo-fx-creates-wild-candy-cane-lane-peacemaker-season-2-vfx Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/rodeo-fx-creates-wild-candy-cane-lane-peacemaker-season-2-vfx Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:39:29 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-excerpt-toxie-team-5-comic-toxic-avenger AHOY Comics shares the cover and Pages 1-5 reveal of the fifth of 5 issues; Toxie crosses mops with Swamp Cop and Schitt, the crooked mutant cops from ‘Justice Warriors;’ available October 29. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-excerpt-toxie-team-5-comic-toxic-avenger Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:07:20 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/curtis-baxter-pen-war-no-name-webtoon-series The writer is also adapting the epic Robert Repino sci-fi book franchise into an 8-episode animated series; Webtoon slated for early 2026 release. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/curtis-baxter-pen-war-no-name-webtoon-series Thu, 23 Oct 2025 8:58:11 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/superhero-santa-cross-species-couple-and-gaming-rom-com-new-anime-round Columnist Andrew Osmond looks over 5 new TV anime, including Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ the romantic ‘Let’s Play,’ a new ‘Digimon, the girl-meets-wolf ‘With You, Our Love Will Make It Through,’ and the space mystery ‘Gnosia.’ Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/superhero-santa-cross-species-couple-and-gaming-rom-com-new-anime-round Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:11:48 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/warner-bros-animation-announces-batman-knightfall-multi-part-animated-films The first of the planned releases in DC’s latest iconic Dark Knight saga is set for 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/warner-bros-animation-announces-batman-knightfall-multi-part-animated-films Mon, 13 Oct 2025 0:42:56 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/x-men-97-renewed-season-3-sets-season-2-release-window Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/x-men-97-renewed-season-3-sets-season-2-release-window Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:45:49 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/marvel-drops-wonder-man-trailer-daredevil-born-again-and-visionquest-reveals Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.   Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/marvel-drops-wonder-man-trailer-daredevil-born-again-and-visionquest-reveals Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:55:55 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-shares-bat-fam-trailer-release-date Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-shares-bat-fam-trailer-release-date Sun, 12 Oct 2025 9:48:57 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-drops-invincible-season-4-teaser-trailer Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-drops-invincible-season-4-teaser-trailer Sun, 12 Oct 2025 8:54:24 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/kenji-iwaisawa-talks-rotoscoping-and-mental-breakdowns-100-meters The director of GKIDS’ new sports anime feature, based on Uoto’s manga, discusses his mix of live-action and different styles of animation, and his approach to visually depicting runners’ speed, preparation, and crushing anxiety; in theaters October 12. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/kenji-iwaisawa-talks-rotoscoping-and-mental-breakdowns-100-meters Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:21:56 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/violent-anime-sunao-katabuchi-and-black-lagoon Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/violent-anime-sunao-katabuchi-and-black-lagoon Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:17:58 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-essay-and-strip-essential-peanuts-deluxe-coffee-table-book AWN shares the March 14, 1969 moon landing strip, along with former Shuttle astronaut Mike Massimino’s piece about bringing his stuffed Snoopy into space, from the new book that celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comics’ 75th anniversary. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-essay-and-strip-essential-peanuts-deluxe-coffee-table-book Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:39:39 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/kyoto-animation-does-sketch-comedy-nichijou-and-city Anime columnist Andrew Osmond considers the 2 comedies by the beloved studio: this summer’s ‘City The Animation’ and its predecessor from 2011, ‘Nichijou: My Ordinary Life;’ weighing them up, he argues newer isn’t always better. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/kyoto-animation-does-sketch-comedy-nichijou-and-city Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:51:25 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-showcase-one-piece-digimon-beatbreak-nycc-2025 The studio’s programming celebrates both series with special guest panels, booth pop-ups, card giveaways, an autograph raffle, and others. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-showcase-one-piece-digimon-beatbreak-nycc-2025 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:14:55 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/crunchyroll-gives-crash-course-adapting-western-webcomics-anime Creators Leeanne M. Krecic, Brandon Lee and producer Heather Horn break down the challenges of collaboration with Japanese studios, from character proportions and redesigns to culture-specific romance cues and etiquette. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/crunchyroll-gives-crash-course-adapting-western-webcomics-anime Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:55:12 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/apple-tv-extends-exclusive-peanuts-partnership-through-2030 Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang will continue to call the streamer ‘home’ in a deal that includes the famed library plus a new slate of original series and specials from Peanuts Worldwide and WildBrain. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/apple-tv-extends-exclusive-peanuts-partnership-through-2030 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:08:04 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/crunchyroll-manga-debuts-october-9 The new app will include a library of fan favorites like ‘One Piece,’ ‘Jujutsu Kaisen,’ ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm,’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ from multiple publishers. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/crunchyroll-manga-debuts-october-9 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 8:44:52 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-drops-one-piece-grand-line-loguetown-first-look Season 2 of the epic high-seas pirate adventure returns promising fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet; sets sail in 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-drops-one-piece-grand-line-loguetown-first-look Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:23:11 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/iconic-ettamogah-hotel-sale-alongside-rare-australian-cartoon-catalogue The listing includes a cartoon portfolio with around 1,500 original artworks and video footage. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/iconic-ettamogah-hotel-sale-alongside-rare-australian-cartoon-catalogue Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:26:24 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/demon-slayer-whole-story-animes-champion-world In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office last weekend, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of the franchise and gives his thoughts on the new film. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/demon-slayer-whole-story-animes-champion-world Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:33:28 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-unveils-new-baki-dou-anime-and-beastars-final-season-part-2 The announcements and first look reveals were made during a talk show which featured Keisuke Itagaki, creator of the ‘BAKI’ manga series, and Paru Itagaki, creator of ‘BEASTARS,’ as part of Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Japan celebration. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-unveils-new-baki-dou-anime-and-beastars-final-season-part-2 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:18:31 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics https://www.awn.com/animationworld/aztec-batman-clash-empires-trading-concrete-jungles-mexican-forests The animated feature leaves crime-ridden Gotham City behind, infusing elements of Mesoamerican history and culture with the traditional template of the Batman myth; in Mexico theaters September 18, HBO Max on September 19. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/aztec-batman-clash-empires-trading-concrete-jungles-mexican-forests Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:11:50 PDT Comics/Manga/Webcomics