Anime & Manga
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In the name of the queer: Sailor Moon's LGBTQ legacy
30 years on, Sailor Moon continues to be a beacon of hope for LGBTQ fans and creators yearning to affirm their fullest selves
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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
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Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
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Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama brings laughter, revelations (and a few tears) to Anime NYC
In his first American appearance, Hajime Isayama talks Attack on Titan, the influence of the anime version on his writing, and the series’ unexpected connection to Game of Thrones
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Comic conventions: a comprehensive guide to most all of the upcoming comic cons
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
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Upcoming superhero TV release dates for Marvel, DC, and other superhero shows
For upcoming superhero TV shows and upcoming superhero TV seasons from Marvel, DC, My Hero Academia, The Boys, and more!
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Sailor Moon: How to watch all the shows and movies in order
Do you want to watch Sailor Moon and don't know where to start? Start here.
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Vans has a Sailor Moon collection, and there's a Luna backpack!
In the name of the moon! Check out Van's newest Sailor Moon collaboration
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The perfect phone case for a pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon x CASETiFY
Moon Prism Power! CASETiFY’s Sailor Moon Line
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Inside the never-before-seen '90s Sailor Moon anime/live-action hybrid show
Here's the Sailor Moon show you've never seen, and its secret history (and connection to the original Saved by the Bell)
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Sailor Moon read order: how to fight evil by moonlight the right way
Sailor Moon's manga reading order, for sailor senshi in training
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Chainsaw Man English dub cast and director discuss the "bloody" good series
“So just go werewolf mode, right?”
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Build your own Gundam model with Bandai at MCM Comic Con... we did!
Become a Gundam model assembling expert at MCM
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My Hero Academia’s Luci Christian talks her favorite VO roles
Full Metal Panic, Princess Tutu, and more are discussed
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One Piece Film: Red explores emotion and relationships with chart topping music
The 15th One Piece movie installment tells a story full of twists while exploring characters new and old
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One Piece Film: Red director Goro Taniguchi discusses "new" and "fresh" approach to latest film
Goro Taniguchi talks returning to direct One Piece, 24 years later
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
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Asian and Pacific American cultures, creators, and fans take center stage at New York Comic Con 2022
Asian and Pacific American representation at New York Comic Con 2022
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Godzilla is coming back with a new movie from Lupin III: The First director
Toho has announced a new movie to be directed by Takashi Yamasaki and released November 3 2023
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Premium accessWatch the Yen Press industry panel from NYCC on Popverse
Yen Press has been bringing the best in Korean manga entertainment to the US; hear them talk about the process at the Javits Center.
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WEBTOON to end Creator Rewards Program in February 2023
The decision pushes webcomics creators on the platform towards ad revenue and tips as the primary ways to make money
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Premium accessWatch Webtoon’s Publishing Roundtable on Popverse
Host Deb Aoki leads a discussion about the future of Korean comics online, joined by representatives of Yen Press / IZE Press, Webtoon and Tapas Media.
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How to watch panels from MCM Comic Con (and other ReedPop shows) from anywhere
Stream the big panels from New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, MCM Comic Con, Florida Supercon, and more
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Premium accessAnime and Chill is in London to conduct the Great Anime Debate - and you can stream it here!
ShaoDow, The Techover, and Joe Grind take the London Comic Con stage for a debate unlike any anime fans have seen before.
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Premium accessWatch MCM's Spy x Family panel with Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine live!
Spy x Family voice talent Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine take the stage at MCM London Comic Con; don’t miss their panel!
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Fans at NYCC reacted enthusiastically to the premiere of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
It's been ten years since Bleach finished. Now it's back with a sequel!
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London MCM Comic Con's summer 2023 dates confirmed - and it's a bank holiday weekend!
UKers, there's a comic con returning this summer
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Highlight VideoRe-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
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In the city that doesn't sleep (or mask): A travelog of New York Comic Con
An account of a week at New York Comic Con 2022
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Pokémon and One Piece-designed Fashion Debuts at NYCC
NYCC saw the debut of a line of customizable shirts designed by Pokémon and One Piece creators.
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How My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!, and other anime get to the heart of school life
Popverse's Veronica Valencia schools us on the human and relatable elements behind school anime
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One Piece Film RED is a celebration of "the greatest story ever told"
The Straw Hat Crew assembles at New York Comic Con.
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“Only Observe”: Remembering the life and lessons of Kim Jung Gi
Recently deceased South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi's lessons for young artists.
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Romance, sports, cats, and elves: The best and worst manga panel at NYCC'22
The manga experts of New York Comic Con talk the best and worst of 2022
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Manga giant VIZ Media reveals Summer 2023 print releases at New York Comic Con 2022
The famed manga publisher delights fans with a preview of what's to come
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NYCC: Are New York's Trash Taste podcast fans as feral as Florida's?
A second (calmer) visit to a Trash Taste podcast panel
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Premium accessUltraman’s Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi Join NYCC’s VIZ panel - watch it here!
Calling all manga fans! VIZ has taken over Room 405 for a panel unlike any you’ve ever seen, featuring the creative team behind the upcoming Ultraman manga, Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi!
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Premium accessLivestream Crunchyroll’s Chainsaw Man NYCC premiere, featuring guest Mike McFarland
Can’t make it to the Javits Center but don’t want to miss Chainsaw Man’s Mike McFarland? Popverse has you covered!
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Premium accessCrunchyroll hosts industry panel at NYCC; Watch it here, anime fans!
Join your hosts Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore as they take over Room 405 at the Javits Center.
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Full Panel VideoWatch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba panel with Zach Aguilar and more from NYCC '22
Aniplex of America presents the English voice of Tanjiro Kamado himself, Zach Aguilar, plus more surprises for the Demon Slayer Corps members.
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ExclusiveNew York Comic Con 2023 will take place October 12-15
Mark your calendars, NYCC 2023 dates are here.
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Premium accessThe Trash Taste boys take over NYCC '22 with Main Stage panel
Watch the Thursday lunch with Trash Taste panel from New York Comic Con 2022 with CDawgVA, Gigguk and The Anime Man like you were there - from anywhere in the world!
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Disney signs on to air Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime series
The final chapter in the beloved anime series is about to begin this month
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Premium accessWatch the My Hero Academia cast pitch their own anime
My Hero Academia's Aaron J. Roberts, Kristen McGuire, Clifford Chapin, and Kyle Phillips play Channel A
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Cardcaptor Sakura: How to watch all the shows and movies in order
In the world there are a lot of fascinating things... including Cardcaptor Sakura, the CLAMP manga turned MADHOUSE anime franchise
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Premium accessWho is the ultimate Waifu? Watch Nerds Know & Emerald City Comic Con search for an answer
Tears shall be shed and hearts will be broken in this heated bracket competition! No one is safe in this tournament of waifu champions!
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Genshin Impact will be getting an anime adaptation; watch the concept trailer here
The popular anime-inspired game will be getting its own anime treatment
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Marvel, DC, VIZ, HBO Max, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, more lead New York Comic Con 2022 big panels
Outlander, DC, Star Trek, Marvel, and more (including Weird Al) are coming to NYCC 2022
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Premium accessWatch Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman present Super Happy Kawaii Fun Time at ECCC '22
Watch Emerald City Comic Con's Super Happy Kawaii Fun Time panel with Max Mittleman, Ray Chase, and Robbie Daymond
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Premium accessCringe together as Dragonball Evolution and other live-action films based on anime are lampooned
Enjoy bad cinema as we take you on a tour of the worst live-action adaptations of anime
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Fire style! A Naruto-themed hip hop album featuring English cast members has now dropped!
Fire Style! features 13 songs inspired by Naruto
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September 2022 - This month in comic history, from 100 years ago to now
In Septembers past, remember Stan Lee retires from active Marvel Comics writing duties, Zero Day at DC, and more - including the debut of The Wizard in the UK
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From One Piece pirate ships to Gene Ha: empowering the next generation of comic creators
Inside the Asian and Pacific American cultural component of Chicago's C2E2
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Full Panel VideoA beginner's guide to Yaoi manga - watch Emerald City Comic Con's Boy's Love panel
Nerds Know helps you get to know Yaoi at ECCC
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Premium accessWatch Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman bring L.A.V.A. Live show to ECCC!
L.A.V.A. Live comes to Emerald City Comic Con with Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman
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How Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero fits in the larger story of the franchise
A primer to help casual Dragon Ball fans understand Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’s placement in the franchise
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Emerald City Comic Con already has its 2023 dates - March!
Springtime in Seattle - the 2023 ECCC dates are announced
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Premium accessWatch voice actor Erika Harlacher's C2E2 2022 spotlight panel!
One of the key voices behind Toradora!, Seven Deadly Sins, Hunter x Hunter, and more talks with fans for an hour at C2E2 2022
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Save the date: The Chicago comic convention C2E2 has revealed its 2023 dates
The Chicago staple C2e2 returns in 2023 - and returns to spring!
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Premium accessWatch voice actor Steve Blum's full spotlight panel from C2E2
He's the voice of your childhood (and adulthood) - it's voice actor Steve Blum, taking part in an hour-long panel from C2E2 2022
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Premium accessWatch the full C2E2 Hit the Stage: KPOP Dance Cover Competition
K!Junkies' Hit the Stage comes to C2E2 for a KPOP dance content you can watch from anywhere with a Popverse membership
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Premium accessAnime star and VTuber AmaLee spotlighted in C2E2 2022 panel - watch along!
Anime star and VTuber AmaLee is at C2E2, and spends an hour with us fans
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Premium accessWatch Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman bring L.A.V.A. Live show to C2E2!
L.A.V.A. Live comes to C2E2 with Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman
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Premium accessWatch Trash Taste's CDawgVA and The Anime Man give their best smolder, race in gaming chairs, more
Big spoon or little spoon? Trash Taste's Connor and Joey share their thoughts and more at their MCM London Comic Con panel
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Liveblog!Manga publishing heavyweights get together for industry roundtable at SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from San Diego Comic Con's Manga Publishing Roundtable
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Liveblog!Crunchyroll reveals upcoming plans at SDCC '22
Popverse brings you all the live coverage that's fit to (e)print from San Diego Comic Con's Crunchyroll Industry Panel
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Trash Taste's CDawgVA and the Anime Man in search of Florida Man at Supercon
Moderating a friendship between CDawgVA and The Anime Man at Supercon
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Liveblog!One Piece voice actors talk about the anime's big run and its upcoming finale at Florida Supercon
Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy), Luci Christian (Nami), Sonny Strait (Usopp), and Ian Sinclair (Brook) talk One Piece
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Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi has died at age 60
Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh, Kazuki Takahashi, has died at age 60, Japan Coast Guard announces
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Post-Stranger Things, Duffer Brothers will create a Death Note live action series for Netflix
Duffer Brothers have formed Upside Down Pictures and have announced a new slate of projects
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One Piece Film: Red to make US, Canada debut this fall
15th One Piece film to make fall debut in US, through Crunchyroll and Toei deal
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How LGBTQ+ stories have evolved and flourished in manga
An in-depth look at the history of LGBTQ+ manga
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Berserk publisher announces plans to resume series following death of creator Kentaro Miura
Kentaro Miura's co-workers, and a long-time friend, are chipping in to finish the Berserk saga
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Iconic Gundam and Macross artist Hidetaka Tenjin is coming to America for a secret new project
Meet Hidetaka Tenjin at Comic-Con International: San Diego
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Dr. Stone artist Boichi returning with a Webtoon crossover event
Dr. Stone's Boichi is doing a superhero style crossover event for Webtoon heroes (and some villains)
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Fruits Basket prequel getting limited release in theaters in United States, Canada, and UK
Standalone Fruits Basket prequel will get limited release in United States, Canada, and UK in June and July
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Stan Sakai shares his passion for Usagi Yojimbo and Netflix's Samurai Rabbit
The prolific Stan Sakai talks about designing broccoli and making heroes for Usagi Yojimbo and the Netflix spinoff, Samurai Rabbit
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Exclusive!First look at Peach Momoko, Akira Himekawa, and tokitotokoro's art for Unico: Awakening
The re-imagining of a classic chapter in Ozamu Tezuka's Unico gets closer to print
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Even US and Canada!The next film by anime icon Makoto Shinkai has been confirmed worldwide theatrical release
After wowing audiences with the films Your Name and Weathering with You, writer/director Makoto Shinkai's next film has already finalized a worldwide theatrical release
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Rest easy, here's what you need to know about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Everything you need to know about the light novel-turned-manga-turned anime hit That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series
Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
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Premium accessC2E2 2021 | Q&A with your Anime Faves
Join some of your favorite anime voice actors from shows like Dr. Stone, Sailor Moon, My Hero Academia, Boruto, and more as they discuss their time voicing iconic characters and answering fan questions! Featuring Cristina Vee, Amanda C. Miller, Justin Briner, and Kristen McGuire.
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So we have another panel that showcases some of the perverted stuff to come out of Japan…video of a girl being thrown into the crotch of a full-grown man dressed in BDSM leather, sexually charged commercials, and footage of used panties you can get in vending machines. Well, this panel makes “all of that” look like a Care Bears special on the Disney Channel!! We are going to show you everything Japan has to offer in this panel…but don’t say we didn’t warn you. You’re literally going to be shouting “WTF Japan” more than once. PS: If you see people storming out, that’s a good sign to enter for the good stuff!
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C2E2 2021 | Genshin Impact Spotlight
Featuring Zach Aguilar (Aether) and Cristina Vee (Bennet, Xingqiu) this voice actor Q/A will give a glimpse into how some of our favorite Anime voice actors have translated their skills into their roles within the world of Teyvat. Learn about how they prep for their roles, their thoughts on the latest updates, and what they're most looking forward to in version 2.3.
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C2E2 2021 | Amanda C. Miller Spotlight
Known for her voice-dubbing roles as Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter, in the Viz Media re-dub of Sailor Moon series and as Boruto Uzumaki in Boruto, join Amanda C. Miller in an exclusive spotlight panel.
