Opinion
Australia's taxpayers have reasons to be mad about 'Furiosa'
Unlimited public funding for Hollywood film productions makes little sense
Environment
K-pop fans mobilize consumer power for environmental activism
After Hyundai coal success, activists target Korean music industry over marketing
Arts
India's Cannes prizewinner finds inspiration in female friendships
Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' tale of 3 health care workers wins Grand Prix
Media & Entertainment
Sony Pictures acquires U.S. theater chain, seeking synergy with IPs
Alamo Drafthouse deal aims to promote 'experiential entertainment'
Media & Entertainment
Drawing fire: The line from Asia's animation industry to North Korea
Studios worry about risk of unintentionally outsourcing work to regime through China
Media & Entertainment
Japanese arcade giants aim to sink claws into U.S. market
Genda and Round One look to anime to boost appeal of claw machine prizes
Media & Entertainment
More Japanese musicians perform in China as live events return
Chinese promoters favor cost-effective Yoasobi, King Gnu, Radwimps and more
Arts
Electronic dance music booms Down Under
Australia is the world's third-largest consumer, behind Germany and the US
Media & Entertainment
Tokyo Disney debuts new area as foreign visitors pack in
Chiba governor welcomes tourists as city ponders lodging tax
Technology
NIKKEI Film: Japanese anime vs. generative AI
Powerful technology lets anyone take beloved characters to whole new worlds
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Technology
AI anime flood: An infringement investigation of 90,000 images
AI-generated Pokemon characters, Luffy and Mario images tarnish Japan's soft power
Equities
Sony stock rises 3% as Paramount speculation fades
Investors had worried about reported $26bn price tag for potential acquisition
Media & Entertainment
Saudi games company wants to deepen Nintendo, Capcom ties
Leverage of state funds by Savvy to bolster gaming industry in Middle East
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency Hybe's stock drops almost 5% as court favors sublabel
Escalating conflict has wiped out 16% of parent's market value since last month
Media & Entertainment
U.S. activist fund Dalton pushes Japan's Fuji Media for management buyout
Plan would take Japanese broadcaster private to follow through on restructuring
#techAsia
The 'Confucian' edge in chipmaking and North Korea's shadow animators
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Markets
India's Zee Entertainment stock stumbles since Sony deal collapse
Broadcaster turns to reorganization proposal after plug pulled on merger
Economy
Taylor Swift buoys Singapore GDP to 2.7% Q1 growth
City-state basks in concert tourism glow but export expansion continues to slide
Media & Entertainment
Better than Mario Kart? Why indie game Exit 8 tops Nintendo ranking
Quirky titles that sell for a few dollars win fans suffering from 'blockbuster fatigue'
Media & Entertainment
Hong Kong boy band Mirror reflects city's identity in mainland shadow
Idols who revived Cantopop aim to conquer world while maintaining their roots
Technology
Tencent to release hit 'Honor of Kings' in Europe, Japan and U.S.
Gaming giant is searching for success abroad as growth at home stagnates
The Big Story
India's Instagrab: Modi's re-election bid weaponizes social media influencers
BJP leaves nothing to chance, boosting favorable online celebrities while suppressing dissent
Electronics
Sony annual profit drops 3.5% amid faltering results in finance, sensor units
Japanese group forecasts further decline in profit for current year
Media & Entertainment
Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest lose earnings magic for Square Enix
Japan game company takes hit from development revamp as industry stumbles
Media & Entertainment
Itochu character goods affiliate to expand into Southeast Asia
RBA acquires exclusive rights to develop Moomin brand in 10 nations