National / Crime & Legal Dec 10, 2021
Hikaru Kondo was sentenced to 20 months in jail with a suspension of three years, and the firm was ordered to pay a fine of ¥30 million.
Business / Corporate Nov 15, 2021
ANA to fly 'Demon Slayer' anime-themed aircraft from next year
A plane adorned with characters from the hit anime series will start flying on domestic routes from late January and feature in-flight announcements with the characters' voices.
Business Aug 15, 2021
Japan animation industry sales fall 1.8% in 2020, first drop in decade
Sales in Japan's animation production industry fell 1.8% on year in 2020, the first drop in a decade, as hit movies such as the record-breaking success of the film on the blockbuster "Demon Slayer" manga series failed to offset the pandemic impact, according to ...
Business / Corporate Jul 12, 2021
VR 'Demon Slayer' ride to debut in September at Universal Studios Japan
The attraction is set to open from Sept. 17 to Feb. 13 next year.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 10, 2021
'Demon Slayer' animation studio and president indicted for tax evasion
According to the indictment, Hikaru Kondo evaded a total of around ¥109 million in corporate taxes by understating the company's income.
Business / Corporate Jun 28, 2021
'Demon Slayer' attraction to open at Universal Studios Japan
Visitors will be able to "experience the fluid swordsmanship, and even the breathing, of the hero Tanjiro Kamado," the park said.
Music Jun 4, 2021
A decade in the game, LiSA continues to slay
by Matthew Hernon
The singer-songwriter, who has written opening tracks for the “Demon Slayer” franchise, marks 10 years in the music industry as a solo artist with a mini-album titled “Ladybug.”
Entertainment News May 24, 2021
'Demon Slayer' first film in Japan to top ¥40 billion at box office
Amassing over ¥10 billion in its first 10 days in Japanese cinemas, the most ever, the movie was still sat within the top 10 as of Sunday.
Asia Pacific May 20, 2021
Japanese language opens doors for Thai students
by Achawin Chitranondh
Driven by a love of anime and manga, and enticed by employment opportunities, the number of people wanting to learn has risen.
Entertainment News May 14, 2021
U.S. audiences can’t get enough of Japanese action shows and anime
by Lisa Du and Shirley Zhao
Have you seen "Yasuke" yet? How about "Alice in Borderland"? If you're in the United States, according to Netflix, it's increasingly likely that you have.
Entertainment News May 6, 2021
As of Sunday, the film had already become the third-highest-grossing Japanese anime film in North America with $32.22 million.
Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021
'Demon Slayer' sets U.S. record for best foreign language film opening weekend
Produced by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Japanese giant Sony, "Demon Slayer" took in $19.5 million in the United States and Canada, according to Exhibitor Relations.