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Gundam Hathaway Film Comes to Netflix on August 31

This release expands global access to the second film of a confirmed trilogy.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 Hits Global Streaming

Science SARU’s Manga‑Faithful Ghost in the Shell Premieres on Prime Video

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Set to Stream on Crunchyroll July 28

Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Sets U.S. Theatrical Release for May 15

Berlinale Competition Debut 'A New Dawn' Wins Visual Praise, Faces Story Critiques

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ Opens in U.S. Theaters, Bridging to Season 3

Toyota Raises Full-Year Outlook as Tariffs Hammer Quarterly Profit

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Enters All-Time Anime Top 20 at About $139 Million

Kodansha Launches Kodansha Studios Led by Chloé Zhao for Live-Action Manga

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Sets U.S. Record for an International Film at $128.6 Million

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Climbs to No. 5 Worldwide for 2025 as Anime Box Office Surges

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Named Highest-Grossing Japanese Film as Global Total Nears $750 Million

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Becomes Top-Grossing Anime Ever, Holds U.S. No. 1 in Second Weekend

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Crosses $500 Million Worldwide, Poised to Rewrite Anime Box-Office Records

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Sets U.S. Anime Opening Record as Global Gross Nears $353 Million

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Shatters Anime Presale Record as Global Gross Tops $200 Million

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Earns ¥22.07 Billion in Japan as Global Rollout Expands

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Enters Japan’s Box Office Top 10 After 17 Days