Opinion
Why Anime Still Uses Beach Episodes in 2026: Fanservice, Pacing, and the Summer Reset
Beach episodes are not just filler. They are anime's summer reset button: part fanservice, part character study, part merchandising strategy.
Jul 23, 20269
Opinion
Anime Fans Are Divided Over Crunchyroll’s Members-Only Store Plan in 2026
Crunchyroll’s 2026 members-only store plan has split anime fans between perk-seekers and collectors worried about consolidation.
Jul 17, 20268
Opinion
AI Animation in Anime 2026: It Won’t Replace Animators, But It Will Change Who Gets Paid
AI will not replace anime animators outright. But in 2026, it is already reshaping background work, localization, short-form production, and labor politics.
Jul 12, 202611
Industry
Wright Flyer Studios Brings Another Eden Begins to Switch 2, Switch, and PC in Summer 2026: What It Signals for the Anime Industry
Wright Flyer Studios announced Another Eden Begins for Switch 2, Switch, and PC, launching summer 2026. Here’s what the move means for cross-platform anime-style IP.
Feb 9, 2026219