Being nominated for an Academy Award is often viewed as one of the highest honors any film achieves, let alone winning. The odds are always stacked against you, especially if you’re a foreign picture, ...

For nearly seven decades, animation studio Toei Animation Co. has relied on recognizable franchises, including pirate adventure “One Piece” and fantasy “Dragon Ball,” in making itself a leader. But ...

The 2025 Oscar nominees have just been announced and, surprise, surprise, 2024’s best anime movies were completely snubbed in the Best Animated Feature category. But, it’s not all bad news, as Magic ...