A supportive ecosystem and eager audiences — both domestic and global — are boosting the soft power of illustrated narratives from Taiwan. Read more
The actor, who rose to fame as the romantic lead in a 2001 television drama based on a manga series, died from a respiratory illness during a family holiday in Japan. Read more
Riyoko Ikeda’s seminal manga that tackled themes of political and sexual revolution gets a film adaptation that lacks the depth of its source material. Read more
The voice actor is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. Read more
With interest coming from overseas producers, Japan-based companies are trying to help creators get their stories told. Read more
The conventions allow fans of comics to meet their heroes — both actors and authors — with manga and anime playing an increasingly bigger role each year. Read more
The actor’s performance as an ambitious student pursuing his dreams of being an artist is a highlight in this live-action adaptation of an ongoing manga series. Read more
From Studio Ghibli to Pokemon, the country’s creatives have driven its influence and must be protected. Read more
The first theme park devoted to the globally popular anime and manga series “Dragon Ball” is set to start construction in Saudi Arabia, Toei Animation said Friday. Read more
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I’ve got homework. Read more
