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From Anya Forger to Yuji Itadori, these anime characters are relatable Gen Z icons who are awkward, real and just trying to ...
Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the best manga and anime ever made, and Gen Z is fully aware of this franchise's hype and quality.
A new report from music marketing agency Blackstar, Gen Z specialists Lemontank and the BPI provides new insights on music consumption among 18-25 year-olds. Titled Seeking Community: Gen Z’s true ...
Crunchyroll, a global anime brand and streaming service that recently topped 17 million subscribers, is consolidating ever ...
According to Crunchyroll’s EVP, anime fandom will reach at least 1.5 billion by 2030, even without including Japan and China. “I think these predictions prove that there’s a ton of ...
Labubu and the broader "toys and trendy collectibles" category saw six brands exceed the $83.4 million sales mark during this ...
Olivia Dunne returned to the spotlight at Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York City with a weekend full of glamour, chaos, and a ...
A recent study reveals that Japanese anime is now overtaking major sports leagues in popularity, especially amongst Gen Z.
Global perceptions of China are often shaped by geopolitics and authoritarianism. Is Labubu the ‘cool China’ antidote?
In a video on the trending words kids are using currently, TikTok creator and teacher Philip Lindsay said there’s a grug meme doing the rounds, but also “a lot more glazing” which “has been around for ...
The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. In general, the Anime Market growth of 9.8% comprises a vast array of Type, Genre and Geography which are ...
Each year, the internet births a new lexicon, one that's as fast-moving and unpredictable as the online trends that fuel it. 2025 is no different, with a fresh crop of viral slang that’s quickly ...