Tag: May 2026
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Japan Could Lose 400 Anime Episodes by 2030: The Animator Crisis Threatening the Industry
Japan’s anime industry could lose 400 episodes worth of production capacity by 2030 due to the “2030 Problem” — chronic animator shortages, median wages of just $8.50/hour, and 50% of new animators quitting within 3 years. Here’s what the crisis means for every anime fan.
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The Godfather of Anime Is Back: Katsuhiro Otomo Launches Oval Gear Studio
Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo has launched Oval Gear Animation Studio in Tokyo. The legendary director is hiring animators, already has a feature film in production, and speculation is rampant that the long-awaited Orbital Era and new Akira anime are finally moving forward. Here’s everything we know about the biggest anime news of 2026.
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Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Returns to Theatres in 4K — One Night Only on May 18
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK returns to theatres in a new 4K remaster for one night only on May 18, 2026. Part of Crunchyroll Anime Nights, the compilation film screens across the US and Canada with tickets on sale now. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
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86: Eighty Six Has Been Removed From Crunchyroll and Netflix — What Happened and Where to Watch
One of the best anime of 2021 has vanished from streaming. 86: Eighty Six was abruptly removed from Crunchyroll and Netflix on May 12, 2026 after its 5-year license expired — with no warning. Here’s what happened, where you can still watch it, and why this has nothing to do with a potential Season 2.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 30 Is Out Today — The Final Chapter of an Era
The final volume of Jujutsu Kaisen releases today in English. Volume 30 includes the 16-page epilogue, sequel tease, and everything you need to know about the end of Gege Akutami’s landmark series.
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May 2026 Anime News Roundup
Anime News May 2026 Anime News Roundup Published May 5, 2026 · Anime Recommendations May 2026 has been one of the busiest months in anime this year. The My Hero Academia epilogue just dropped, Netflix is dropping seven new series in a single month, and the Summer 2026 lineup already looks like one for the…
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