India’s first anime and manga school opens in Hyderabad

India’s first dedicated school of manga and anime launched on 10 September 2025, in Hyderabad. A…

Puppetica Media announces India’s first Sanskrit sci-fi animated film ‘Dhee’

Puppetica Media, the studio behind India’s first Sanskrit animated feature film Punyakoti, announced its next project:…

Dandelooo and France Télévisions announce second season of ‘Billy the Cowboy Hamster’

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo, in collaboration with France Televisions has announced…

Akira Yamaguchi returns to Toei Animation Europe as vice president

Toei Animation Europe has announced the appointment of Akira Yamaguchi as its new vice president. She…

Netflix steps into Indian animation world with mythological series ‘Kurukshetra’ coming this October

In a landmark show of commitment to celebrating India’s rich storytelling culture, Netflix announced an epic…

Animated family adventure ‘Stitch Head’ to hit cinemas this Halloween; watch teaser

Briarcliff Entertainment announced 29 October as the release date for Stitch Head, an animated family adventure…

Taiwan’s adorable ‘Takokuma’ sets sail for global shores with heartwarming adventures

From the small island where he was born, Takokuma—the lovable “Octopus Bear” from Taiwan—is making waves…

MAFF 2025 special screening showcases Malaysia’s animation talent

The highly anticipated Malaysia Animation Film Festival 2025 (MAFF 2025) kicked off with a special screening…

Koji Morimoto inspires creators with reflections on art at ADCS 2025

Legendary Japanese animator and director Koji Morimoto—best known for his work on Akira, The Animatrix and…

From comics to commerce: Thailand’s playbook for building character IPs

In Asia’s rapidly growing character economy, creativity often starts small—sometimes with nothing more than a comic…

Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #38 An Infinity of Ideas

When I started out as a story editor at Hanna-Barbera, a woman came into my office…

From local hits to global partnerships: Indonesia’s animation sector on the rise

Indonesia’s animation sector is rapidly emerging as a key driver of the country’s creative economy, supported…

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