IGN Otaku Update is IGN India's original column series by Rayan Sayyed, exclusively dedicated to covering the burgeoning animanga fandom and market in India and beyond.

3 months, 1 week - The scene is younger, but it works in ways Japan’s doesn’t.

3 months, 1 week - World Cosplay Summit representative Nanase Melon breaks down India vs Japan cosplay culture.

3 months, 2 weeks - Saki breaks down the idea, the misconceptions, and what it takes to recreate it here.

9 months - The Japanese anime and music company is scouting partners and exploring India as a long-term growth market, starting with licensing, events, and merchandising.

9 months - From Naruto to Hunter x Hunter, Celio is betting big on licensed anime collections to win over Indian fans. I spoke to the brand’s marketing head to understand how they’re making it happen.

11 months, 3 weeks - In the latest edition of IGN India’s animanga column focused on India, we spoke to Maiko Sumida, head of animation sales and development at TV Asahi, about the company’s anime strategy, Shin chan’s success in India, and what’s next for fans.

1 year, 10 months - In this edition of the animanga-focused column series, we talk to Ronojoy Chakraborty of Sony YAY! and Sony Pictures Networks India about the channel's content strategy as well as its foray into licensing & merchandising.

1 year, 11 months - In this edition of IGN Otaku Update, we talk to Muse Communication’s Julia Cheng to understand the Taiwan-based anime distributor’s strategies and future plans.

2 years - We explore the legacy of these TV channels with Devika Prabhu, head of infotainment and kids at Disney & Star India.

2 years - One of the most anticipated anime films of 2024 is finally set to release in India after much speculation about its availability in the country.