Anime

Anime is a style of Japanese animation characterized by distinctive colorful graphics and fantastical themes. It encompasses a wide range of genres and is produced for television, film, and streaming platforms.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a high-profile arrest involving a massive fraud scheme related to anime merchandise and the release of new anime projects, including a 'Star Wars' spin-off.

Latest on Anime

• The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
• Many Indonesians named after Japanese anime characters
• 'One Piece' and 'Naruto' fan arrested for abandoning 2,100 online anime orders worth $27M
• 'The Ninth Jedi' review: This anime spin-off abandons 'Star Wars' canon, and it's all the stronger for it
• Time-travel anime ‘You, Fireworks, and Our Promise’ is serviceable but lacks spark
• Japanese firm acts to stop 7-Eleven store staff scalping anime, game merchandise

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