Sony Pictures and Lionsgate have officially greenlit a live-action Naruto film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with production slated to begin in spring 2027. Lionsgate will handle domestic distribution while Sony manages international release, leveraging its Crunchyroll anime expertise. Charles Melton is reportedly in talks to portray Kakashi Hatake.
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding universe expands with Death Stranding Isolations, an original net anime animated by E&H Production and directed by Takyuki Sano. The first trailer debuted on October 30, showcasing a blonde-haired protagonist haunted by BT visions and confirming a 2027 release exclusively on Disney Plus.
Kojima Productions has unveiled the first trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, an original anime series set in the Death Stranding universe. The series will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2027 and features an all-new cast of characters directed by Attack on Titan veteran Takayuki Sano.
A Massachusetts middle school student was suspended for three days after administrators discovered a Death Note notebook containing classmates' names, prompting a police investigation that found no credible threat. The incident at Chocksett Middle School has sparked parental concern over safety protocols and the disciplinary response. Police maintained a presence on campus following the student's return.
Masashi Kishimoto returns to write and draw Naruto: Shadow Rising, a new manga set between the original series and Boruto, with a first chapter arriving in 2027. A four-part crossover anime titled Naruto x Ninkū was also revealed, honoring the 1995 series Kishimoto cites as his primary inspiration for creating Naruto.
Crunchyroll's new 12-part fantasy series Goodbye, Lara reimagines The Little Mermaid in modern Japan with a tactile, hand-crafted animation style that recalls classics like Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. The series debuted July 6 and blends fairy-tale structure with local Shiga Prefecture specificity under director Takushi Koide.
Production I.G.'s The Ninth Jedi arrives on Disney Plus as an eight-episode anime series that successfully revitalizes Star Wars by setting a singular story in the far future. The series delivers spectacular lightsaber duels and space battles while offering mature storytelling that respects the franchise's legacy.
Netflix has confirmed that Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe will begin streaming on August 31, accompanied by a fresh trailer. The announcement also brought updates on several other Gundam projects, including the action game Mobile Suit Rogue Orbit slated for 2027.
The flood of Fortnite crossovers has reached a saturation point where nearly every major franchise wants a piece of the battle royale. From anime icons to luxury brands, the game has become a marketing platform first and a shooter second. This piece examines whether the endless parade of collaborations actually serves players or simply dilutes the experience.
Akihiro Miwa, the iconic Japanese singer, actor, and voice of Wolf Goddess Moro in Princess Mononoke, has passed away at 91. Industry legends like Hideo Kojima and veteran voice actors are paying tribute to his lasting impact. Miwa's diverse career spanned over seven decades, leaving a mark on both the gaming and anime worlds.
