Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in ...

Adding Afro Samurai to the mix ... Meanwhile, N LITE has positioned itself to deliver black anime storytelling to the world through notable partnerships with companies like Gonzo, GKIDS and ...

the letter continued. In addition to the new shows, the letter also announced a live painting session at Anime Japan in March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Basilisk. The letter concluded ...

inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series Afro Samurai [pictured] by Gonzo K.K., includes creative contributions from the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. This partnership seeks to amplify Black anime ...