This week, a giant screen in the lobby of Sony’s headquarters glowed with the image of J-pop rock icon LiSA to celebrate her first-ever tour stop in New York City. The mega-star beamed even brighter ...

Some anime characters are popular, but the level of Pikachu’s global recognition can only be compared to a handful of other anime icons. A small yellow Pokémon with red cheeks and a lightning-bolt ...

There have been several distinct cultural "eras" within the anime industry and medium, especially once the overall anime fanbase became more international. In particular, much of the groundwork for ...