K-Pop: Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 2026 Oscars
K-Pop: Demon Hunters triumphed at the 98th Academy Awards, taking home Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Anniversaries & Milestones
This section covers major achievements and long-term milestones across gaming, anime, and pop culture. Stories include franchise anniversary announcements, record-setting player and revenue figures, major entertainment awards, historic esports victories, and key industry transitions.
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Hatsune Miku V6 Unveils Fresh Look by Artist LAM with English Support to Celebrate Two Decades
Crypton Future Media has announced Hatsune Miku V6, featuring a brand-new visual design by artist LAM and English song production support to celebrate nearly two decades of the virtual idol.
Pokémon Winds & Waves: Generation 10 Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Launching in 2027
Pokémon Winds & Waves marks the franchise's 10th generation and 30th anniversary, taking players to a Southeast Asia-inspired tropical open world in 2027.
K-Pop: Demon Hunters Sweeps 53rd Annie Awards with 10 Wins
K-Pop: Demon Hunters swept the 53rd Annie Awards, winning all 10 nominated categories including Best Animated Feature, Best Direction, and Best Music.
New EVANGELION Project Announced for 30th Anniversary Written by NieR Creator Yoko Taro
A new EVANGELION project has been announced for the series' 30th anniversary, featuring NieR creator Yoko Taro as the writer alongside Khara and CloverWorks.
Umamusume Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Forever Young, 7 New Horses, and New Scenario
Umamusume: Pretty Derby marks its 5th anniversary with the reveal of eight new horse girls including Forever Young, alongside a brand-new scenario.
.hack//Z.E.R.O. Announced: The Classic Isekai Franchise Returns as a Full Action RPG
CyberConnect2 has announced .hack//Z.E.R.O., a brand-new Action RPG entry in the iconic virtual-world franchise celebrating the studio's 30th anniversary.
Overseas Anime Market Growth Significantly Outpaces Domestic Market, Reports AJA
The Association of Japanese Animations reports the global anime market reached a record 3.84 trillion yen, driven heavily by massive overseas growth.
Stardew Valley Creator Admits He Wanted a Sequel but Prefers Updating the Original
Eric Barone revealed he considered making Stardew Valley 2, but his continuous urge to update the original means the game may never be truly finished.
Nintendo Switch Crosses 155 Million Units Sold Worldwide, Becoming the Second Best-Selling Console of All Time
Nintendo Switch has surpassed 155 million sales worldwide, overtaking Nintendo DS to become the second best-selling console of all time, behind only PS2.
Kamen Rider Agito: Psychic War Movie Announced for 55th Anniversary with Returning Original Cast
Celebrating the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, the new movie Kamen Rider Agito: Psychic War has been announced, bringing back original cast members for the franchise milestone.
Dragon Ball Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Galactic Patrol Anime, Beerus Remake, and Hans Zimmer Collaboration
Dragon Ball marks its 40th anniversary with major project reveals including Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, a Beerus arc remake, and music by Hans Zimmer.