The Cultural Review

Anime

3 articles

The main characters of the RWBY anime franchise, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long, in a heroic pose, ready for action, symbolizing the new film and TV development deal.
Media

VIZ Media, Gotham Group to Develop RWBY Film and TV Projects

The animated RWBY franchise, recognized as the first anime series produced in the United States, has already amassed over 350 million global views since its 2013 debut.

Andre Silva·August 7, 2026
Diverse crowd admiring large, colorful manga artworks displayed in a modern museum setting with natural light.
Art

Brooklyn Museum's Manga Exhibition Showcases Over 600 Artworks

More than 600 works will fill the Brooklyn Museum starting October 3rd, according to PIX11 , marking the East Coast debut of an exhibition poised to redefine manga's place in the art world.

Matteo Ricci·April 30, 2026
Young Middle Eastern tourists joyfully exploring a vibrant Tokyo street, captivated by anime and manga culture, showcasing the impact of fandom on travel.
Culture

Fandom culture drives 40% surge in Middle East outbound tourism

In 2024, over 11 percent of all overseas tourists to Japan cited anime, manga, or gaming as their primary motivation, a figure projected to be even higher among Arab visitors by 2026.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 17, 2026