WIA [Women in Animation] has announced the lineup for its 2025 World Summit at Annecy. As revealed exclusively to Variety, the ninth edition of the event, taking place on June 9, will be themed The ...

For quite some time, American television has drawn its inspiration from many global influences, but it's the anime inspiration that truly adds a special flair that impacts audiences in a big way. From ...

Anime’s influence on Western animation runs deep, stretching back as far as the 1980s. Ever since Japanese animated shows found their way onto Western TV sets, the appetite for anime has grown ...

Japanese animation has become a media mainstay among Gen Z. You may not “get” it, but the zoomers at your church sure do. If you don’t know what a Kamehameha is, chalked up Ani’s popularity entirely ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...