What Is a Seiyuu?

What is a seiyū? Learn how Japanese voice actors work across anime, games, dubbing, music, agencies, auditions, recording, and live events.

How Manga and Light Novels Become Anime

How do manga and light novels become anime? Follow the adaptation process from source rights and planning through scripts, production, broadcasting, and streaming.

What is a Japanese Anime Production Committee?

What is a Japanese anime production committee? Learn who finances anime, how companies divide rights and risk, and why the animation studio may not control every decision.

What is Cour?

What is a cour in anime? Learn why 12- and 13-episode runs keep appearing, how split cours work, and why a cour is not the same as a season or part.