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Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Manga Review
Killed Again, Mr. Detective? isn’t quite as good as it ought to be.
― As they say in the musical Gypsy, you've gotta have a gimmick. That feels particularly true for the mystery genre, where authors have been trying to outdo each other with quirky detectives since Hercule Poirot and his magnificent moustaches entered the scene in 1920's The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Over the years, fiction (manga ...
Answerman - Conventions and Nostalgia
How much of a role does nostalgia play in conventions? Answerman sorts it out.
― A Reader asks: Q: "I have been a long-time fan of attending anime conventions in the USA and enjoy going to panels, both professional as well as fan-driven. As I have gotten older, I have noticed an unusual trend with fan panels, which make up a good portion of the content, especially at small and mid-sized events. That...
100 Meters Anime Film Review
There’s a profound sense of weight, of sheer muscle-shredding, teeth-grinding effort during the running scenes.
― “Wow, the main character sure looks like Rafal from Orb: On the Movement of the Earth,” I thought during 100 Meters' opening few minutes, where young protagonist Togashi tutors his classmate Komiya in sprinting. Turns out that the movie, directed by On-Gaku: Our Sound's Kenji Iwaisawa, is...
Once Upon a Katamari Game Review
The beloved series’ grand return is a raucous roll-er coaster!
― Roughly twenty-one years ago, I was simultaneously bamboozled and bemused by a strange little game I'd plopped into my PlayStation 2. A fifth grader at the time, I'd been tasked with putting all the stars back in the sky alongside a tiny fellow simply known as the Prince...and we were going to do it with something called a “Katamari.” ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Oct 29-Nov 4
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider comes out #1 just ahead of SANDA — two standout shows brimming with originality. Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are ba...
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze Anime Series Review
This isn't just a love story, it's also one about family, insecurity, imposter syndrome, and the overall pressures of living up to the expectations forced on you by others.
― Are you looking for an anime about sisterhood to fill the empty hole in your heart that The Quintessential Quintuplets left? Then I might have an anime for you! I'm kidding…mostly, but the idea of a harem show specifically revol...
This Week in Games - Interview with Nobuyuki Okajima, Producer on Full Metal Schoolgirl Action Game
We spoke with the producer about the sci-fi schoolgirl action game, as well as a condensed history of Dragon Quest, and Love and Deepspace its dark-skinned character rendering.
― Welcome back, folks! This past weekend was Kumoricon—and my first time covering it professionally! I have a few interviews from the convention that'll go up shortly; it was a fun experience and a delight to speak to the figu...
The Fall 2025 Manga Guide After Dark (18+)
Welcome to the steamy side of ANN's Fall Manga Guide.
― Welcome to the steamy side of ANN's Fall Manga Guide. All of these titles are intended for readers 18 and older, ranging from spicy to something a bit more, and featuring a variety of tropes, groupings, and fetishes. Come find your next adult read - there's plenty to choose from. SEPTEMBER Let Me See the Real You, Senpai! Lauren Orsini, Rebecca...
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Needy Streamer Overload Game Gets TV Anime in April 2026
Masaoki Nakajima helms anime at Yostar Pictures
― Aniplex revealed in an announcement video on Monday that WSS Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese) game will get a television anime adaptation in April 2026, and also revealed its first key visual and main staff. The anime will also have an advance screening of its theatrical version — a special edit of the ...
Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. Manga Gets TV Anime at Liden Fillms in 2026
Series follows everyday life of cool older man who secretly loves small, cute things
― Liden Films announced on Saturday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Tsutomu's Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things) manga. The anime will debut in 2026. Tsutomu drew a teaser visual to announce the anime. The anime was announced in front of the Animate Ikebukuro main store...
Anime Frontier 2025 Screens U.S. Premiere of 'There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ~Next Shine~' Anime
Voice actress Yukari Anzai attends event Fort Worth, TX from December 12-14
― REMOW announced on Monday that this year's Anime Frontier event will screen the U.S. premiere for There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ~Next Shine~, the sequel to the television anime of Teren Mikami's There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... (Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri...
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 6
The only thing that thwarts them is that, predictably, none of them has ever undressed a girl before.
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film Casts Aya Ueto, Miyu Yoshimoto
Film casts Ueto as Aoi, Yoshimoto as Hana
― The official website for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga revealed on Tuesday that it has cast Aya Ueto as Aoi Sakamoto (pictured below on right) and Miyu Yoshimoto as Hana Sakamoto (pictured below on left), Tarō Sakamoto's wife and daughter, respectively. The live-action film will open in Japan during the Golden Week holidays (lat...
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 5
While not amazing, at least the show is getting creative in its visuals now and, as a result, feels like much less of a slog.
Aniplex USA Reveals New Clip of 'Clockwork Girl' Episode of Virgin Punk Original Anime
'Clockwork Girl' episode screens in U.S. theaters on November 11, 13
― Aniplex of America unveiled on Monday a new clip for its release of "Clockwork Girl," the first story in director Yasuomi Umetsu and animation studio SHAFT's Virgin Punk original anime series, previewing a shootout. The company also streamed an English-subtitled comment video from creator and director Yasuomi Umetsu. Aniplex o...
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 6
This likely won't be the last detour Beatbreak makes before returning to anything major, so I can only hope it keeps finding ways to make them interesting.
Crunchyroll Manga App Adds 26 Titles from Titan
ATOM: The Beginning, Kamen Rider Kuuga, Speed Grapher, more manga
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it has partnered with Titan to add the following titles to its Crunchyroll Manga app: ATOM: The Beginning Burst Angel Corpse Blade Cosmic Censorship Dopeman Farewell, My Odin Gamma Draconis Hen Kai Pan Kamen Rider Kuuga My Name Is Zero Outsiders Ryuko Shadows of Kyoto Sherlock Somali and the Fores...
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episodes 5-6
If there's one main takeaway from these two episodes, it's that Miko has a lot going on beneath her deceptively ditzy exterior.
Needy Streamer Overload Game's Writer Nyalra Reveals Removal from TV Anime's Promotion, Announces New Project
Nyalra: "I have not yet received full compensation for my work."
― Nyalra, the scenario writer for WSS (Why So Serious) Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload game (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese), gave a statement in Japanese and English on X/Twitter on Monday regarding the newly announced television anime adaptation of Needy Streamer Overload. Nyalra stated that WSS Playground has removed...
Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Manga Review
Killed Again, Mr. Detective? isn’t quite as good as it ought to be.
― As they say in the musical Gypsy, you've gotta have a gimmick. That feels particularly true for the mystery genre, where authors have been trying to outdo each other with quirky detectives since Hercule Poirot and his magnificent moustaches entered the scene in 1920's The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Over the years, fiction (manga ...
Teikoku Databank: 8 Anime Production Companies Closed Between January-September This Year
2 companies closed due to bankruptcy, 6 companies either suspended operations, had been dissolved
― The financial research firm Teikoku Databank published a report on November 5 noting that eight anime production companies have exited the market due to either bankruptcy or closure between January and September this year. Two anime production companies had gone bankrupt with debts of over 10 million y...
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's #6 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 6
Despite the literal monster in front of him, Tojima still believes he can win—that never backing down is instrumental to being the first Kamen Rider.
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A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai #7 [rate]
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class #6 [rate]
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To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 6
Mizuha is more than happy to teach Fushi everything she knows about love, as it turns out, and I'm sure that there is absolutely nothing about this plan that could go wrong.
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Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love #6 [rate]
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Answerman - Conventions and Nostalgia
How much of a role does nostalgia play in conventions? Answerman sorts it out.
― A Reader asks: Q: "I have been a long-time fan of attending anime conventions in the USA and enjoy going to panels, both professional as well as fan-driven. As I have gotten older, I have noticed an unusual trend with fan panels, which make up a good portion of the content, especially at small and mid-sized events. That...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
Uma Musume has so often been a series about sheer vibes and the spirit of never giving up winning races that it's wild, and refreshing, to see Obey Your Master subvert that specifically to win her own way.
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Isekai Quartet 3 #5 [rate]
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Suzu Akeko, Sora Hinokage's Inchiki Seijo to Iwareta Node Manga Ends
Manga about saint accused of being false launched in 2022
― Suzu Akeko's manga adaptation of Sora Hinokage's Inchiki Seijo to Iwareta node, Kuni wo Dete Nonbiri Kurasou to Omoimasu (They're Calling Me a Faint Saintess, so I'll Leave the Kingdom and Live an Easygoing Life) novels ended on the MagComi website on October 7. The manga's sixth volume, listed by retailers as the "finale" for the series, wi...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 5
Every game needs a good tutorial, but after five straight weeks of reading the rules, I'm ready to get to work with Yuri and actually play.
Naver WEBTOON Holds 2-Day Wellness Program for Creators
Pilot program brought together 27 creators, more than half of whom had completed their 1st series
― Naver WEBTOON held a two-day wellness retreat for creators who recently completed their webtoon series as part of its creator support initiative "WEBTOON With." The program took place from October 29 to 30 and aimed to help artists recover emotionally after finishing long-term projects. This pilot pro...
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace #6 [rate]
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Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime's New Video Unveils Lead Voice, Staff, Ending Song
Takehiro Urao voices protagonist Yonosuke Sakai with ending theme by Hikari Codama
― The staff for the television anime of Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I'll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend) manga began streaming the anime's main promotional video on Monday. The video announces that Takehiro Urao will voice the protagonist Yonosuke Sakai, and it also announ...
Sanrio's Fragaria Memories Franchise Gets Smartphone Game in 2027
Sanrio launched project featuring ikemen knights protecting Hello Kitty & friends in 2023
― The Animate Girls Festival 2025 livestream event revealed in an announcement video on Sunday that Sanrio's Fragaria Memories project will get its first smartphone game titled Fragaria Memories Color of Wishes, slated for release in 2027. Ateam Holdings is developing the game with Sanrio, and describes it as "a...
Needy Streamer Overload Game Gets TV Anime in April 2026
Masaoki Nakajima helms anime at Yostar Pictures
― Aniplex revealed in an announcement video on Monday that WSS Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese) game will get a television anime adaptation in April 2026, and also revealed its first key visual and main staff. The anime will also have an advance screening of its theatrical version — a special edit of the ...
Scenes From Awajima TV Anime Casts Ai Kayano
Series based on Takako Shimura's manga debuts in April 2026
― Kadokawa revealed a new cast member and visual on Monday for the television anime of Takako Shimura's Scenes From Awajima (Awajima Hyakkei) manga. Ai Kayano voices the character Ryōko Ueda (character name romanization is not confirmed). Ryōko was a classmate of Kinue's in middle school. She encouraged Kinue to apply to Awashima Opera Schoo...
Comic Valkyrie Digital Magazine Ends Publication
Magazine's publication ends in December; manga titles to move to KimiComi website
― The 149th issue of Kill Time Communication's Comic Valkyrie digital manga magazine announced on Monday that the magazine will end its regular publication with its 150th issue, which Kill Time Communication will release in December. Ongoing manga series in the magazine will move and continue on Kill Time Communication'...
The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Anime Gets Theatrical Release in U.S., Mexico, Europe, More Areas
Compilation film opens in Japan on February 13
― TV Asahi announced on Sunday that The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, the compilation film of the television anime of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga, will get a theatrical release in the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and additional Central American territories, among more area...
Silver Nina Creator Itokatsu Launches New Manga
Akage Elf no Ozōsaiya-san debuts on November 18
― Futabasha's Web Action platform announced on Tuesday Itokatsu will launch a new manga Akage Elf no Ozōsaiya-san (The Red-Haired Elf's Side Dish Shop) on the platform on November 18. The story follows the new owner of a 70-year-old side dish shop, Daisuke. On top of juggling his new business, Daisuke finds himself falling for the head chef of the resta...
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Light Novels End in 12th Volume
12th volume of Nana Nanana, Parum's light novel series shipped on November 8
― The official X (formerly Twitter) for Nana Nanana and Parum's Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! light novel series announced that the series ended in its 12th volume, which shipped on Saturday. Nanana launched the light novel series with its first volume in January 2021, with illustrations by Parum. Kadokawa re...
Crowdfunding Campaign Launches for Bang Bang Busters Sequel Game
Unreleased game to be released on Neo Geo, Dreamcast systems
― French indie publisher PixelHeart launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on October 31 to fund the release of Bang² Busters 2, an unreleased sequel to Visco Corporation's 2010 platforming game Bang Bang Busters, for the Neo Geo MVS and Neo Geo AES systems, as well as the Dreamcast.The new game features new gameplay elements, rewo...
School Idols to Become Reality at Nagano High School
Nagano Nichidai's principal proposes idol group will perform in concerts, TV & radio programs
― School idols will become a reality in Japan's 2026-2027 academic year with Nagano Nichidai High School's October 1 announcement that it has created an official Idol Club. According to the school, members of the Idol Club will not only produce and release original songs, but also perform at concerts, event...
'Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead' Manga Ends in 6th Volume
Series debuted in September 2022
― The fifth volume or Shinobu Amano's Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead (Shi ni Modori Reijō no Lucetta) manga revealed on Wednesday the series will end in the next volume, which will ship in summer 2026. Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story: To save her formerly illustrious family from destitution, Lady Lucetta Ambridge accepts a political ...
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Anime Gets New Stage Musical This Winter
Show runs in Osaka from January 23-25, Tokyo from January 29-February 1
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the musical adaptations of the Code Geass franchise announced on October 31 the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Seido ni Jyunzuru Kishi 2 (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - A Knight who Follows His Beliefs 2) musical. The show will run in Osaka from January 23-25 and in ...
100 Meters Anime Film Review
There’s a profound sense of weight, of sheer muscle-shredding, teeth-grinding effort during the running scenes.
― “Wow, the main character sure looks like Rafal from Orb: On the Movement of the Earth,” I thought during 100 Meters' opening few minutes, where young protagonist Togashi tutors his classmate Komiya in sprinting. Turns out that the movie, directed by On-Gaku: Our Sound's Kenji Iwaisawa, is...
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Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun #6 [rate]
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess #9 [rate]
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The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in September 2021
― The 37th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal Zero magazine on Saturday published the final chapter of Nobuhisa Tsuruoka's manga of Nozomi Ginyoku's The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade: The Greatest Demon Lord, Who Conquers the Dungeon and Commands an Invincible Army (Yōtō ni Miirareshi Skeleton ~Meikyū wo Shihai, Muteki no Gunzei wo Hikiiru "Saikyо̄"...
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One Piece #1149 [rate]
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Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator #6 [rate]
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One Punch Man #5 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #6 [rate]
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Gachiakuta #18 [rate]
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 7
For all of the limitless potential of the setting, the show still can't think of anything more creative to do with this Diana and Leonardo plot than the same hot springs and summer festival tropes that we've seen a hundred-thousand times before
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right #5 [rate]
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Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! #6 [rate]
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Mechanical Marie #6 [rate]
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Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 43
I love that the meanest thing Anya can imagine is Damian with an open mouth, perpetually runny nose, and weird, wide eyes.
Live-Action Series The Dream Life of Mr. Kim Boosts Webtoon Views 30-Fold
Webtoon gets 10-episode side story depicting Mr. Kim's early years as new employee
― The popularity of the live-action series The Dream Life of Mr. Kim has led to a sharp increase in readership for its original webtoon. Naver WEBTOON reported on Friday that between October 25 and November 7, the webtoon's views increased by more than 30 times compared to the two weeks preceding the release of the sh...
Romelia War Chronicle Anime's Teaser Visual Announces 2026 TV Premiere
The official website opened for the anime of Romelia War Chronicle: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Still Seems Doomed, So I Formed a Military Force (Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita or A History of the Romelia: The Count's Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind's Victory) light novel series on Sunday. The website presented a tea...
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime Reveals Full Staff, April 2026 Debut in 1st Promo Video
JUVENAGE animates series starring Shōgo Sakata, Shinshū Fuji, more
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed the anime's first key visual and first promotional video on Sunday at a stage presentation at the Animate Girls Festival 2025 event. The video reveals the anime's April 2026 debut. The event ...
Roll Over and Die TV Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 2026 Debut
Machico, Masakazu Morita, Honoka Inoue, Kikuko Inoue join cast; PassCode, Yuki Tanaka perform themes
― The staff of the television anime based on writer kiki and illustrator Kinta's ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (“Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na” to Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta node, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai) light novel series revealed ...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray #18 [rate]
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Zombie Land Saga Anime Film Gets 4DX Screenings in Japan on November 21
Film premiered in Japan on October 24
― The staff for the Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise (Dream Galactic Paradise) anime film project announced on Sunday that the film will have 4DX screenings in selected theaters in Japan on November 21, and revealed a new poster visual:The film debuted on October 24 and ranked at #8 for its first weekend. The film earned 97,269,200 yen (about US$638,800) in i...
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity #11 [rate]
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Khara Posts Part of The End of Evangelion Film's Early Script Draft
Director Hideaki Anno: “I had an idea for the ending, but I couldn't bring it together, so it remains extreme & chaotic”
― Khara posted an excerpt from the first draft of the End of Evangelion film online on October 29. The post included a personal comment from Khara's co-founder and president Hideaki Anno, and noted the draft excerpt is from the 18th page for the last half of the film. (The date of...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals Theme Song Artists
Kobore, Win Morisaki perform themes for series debuting in January
― A stage presentation at the Animate Girls Festival 2025 event on Sunday revealed the main promotional video for the television anime of storywriter Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrator Kikka Ohashi's The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) boys-love light novel series. The video also reveals...
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SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes #6 [rate]
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Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection Manga Ends
Manga debuted in May 2020
― Kadokawa's Kadocomi platform published the final chapter of Tomofumi Ogasawara's Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch) manga on Friday. The chapter ended with an announcement that the sixth compiled book volume will ship on December 10. The manga depicts an original story that depicts the blank period leading up to the resurrection.Ogas...
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You and Idol Precure♪ #39 [rate]
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's Final Trailers Stream with English Dub
Trailers for "Story Mode," "Chronicle Mode" stream on YouTube
― Level 5 streamed two final trailers for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game on Friday. The two trailers for "Story Mode" and "Chronicle Mode" feature English dubs.Story Trailer Chronicle Trailer The game was recently delayed again from August 21 to November 13 (November 14 in Japan) for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5...
Haikyu!! Seasons 1 & 2's English Dub Streams on Crunchyroll
1st 2 seasons premiered in 2014, 2015
― Crunchyroll began streaming English dubs of the first two seasons of Haikyu!! on Friday. Production I.G's anime adaptation of Haruichi Furudate's volleyball manga premiered in April 2014. The 25th and final episode of the first season aired in September 2014. The second season of the anime aired in October 2015. The third season of the anime aired in October 20...
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Kingdom #6 [rate]
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My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! #6 [rate]
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Once Upon a Katamari Game Review
The beloved series’ grand return is a raucous roll-er coaster!
― Roughly twenty-one years ago, I was simultaneously bamboozled and bemused by a strange little game I'd plopped into my PlayStation 2. A fifth grader at the time, I'd been tasked with putting all the stars back in the sky alongside a tiny fellow simply known as the Prince...and we were going to do it with something called a “Katamari.” ...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #6 [rate]
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SANDA ‒ Episode 6
Episode 6 of Sanda is not perfect, but it is deeply personal and I’d argue that makes it better than perfect.
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Gnosia #5 [rate]
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Square Enix Confirms Layoffs, Restructuring in N. American, European Publishing Operations
Reports state more than 100 workers in U.S., UK could be impacted
― In a presentation on Thursday on its earnings for the six-month period ending on September 30, 2025, Square Enix disclosed to investors that the company will be laying off employees in its North American and European publishing operations as part of restructuring of its overseas organizations. The restructuring will involve closing o...
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Touring After the Apocalypse #6 [rate]
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Ranma ½ #18 [rate]
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To Your Eternity #6 [rate]
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episode 5
Teenaged Konoha Satou wrote Ginoford Dandelion to be her ideal boyfriend, and now she’s watching him fall in love with someone else.
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Let This Grieving Soul Retire! #19 [rate]
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Manga UP! Global Adds The Noble Unlocker's Ascendancy Manga in English
Yu Kajii's manga adaptation of Ibarakino's story launched in January
― Manga UP! Global announced on Sunday it has added author Ibarakino and illustrator Yu Kajii's The Noble Unlocker's Ascendancy (Ore Dake Status Open Dekiru Ken: Ore Dake Status Kakunin Dekire Sekai de Cheat Skill mo S-kyū Item mo Erabi-hōdai) manga to its service in English. Manga UP! Global describes the story: Born into a noble f...
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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest #6 [rate]
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Spy×Family #43 [rate]
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 4
I have to admit, there was a part of me that was genuinely wondering if Mari and Tsunagu were going to have sex right there in the classroom in the middle of the day.
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A Wild Last Boss Appeared! #7 [rate]
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 6
Knowing that she likes someone – and that he encouraged her to do something about – has lit a fire under him.
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 27-November 2
My Hero Academia earns 3.7% rating, Tougen Anki earns 2.2% rating
― The live-action film of Tomohiro Yokomaku and Taishi Mori's Radiation House manga aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 p.m., and it earned a 5.9% rating. Makoto Shinkai's The Garden of Words anime film aired on Fuji TV on Friday, October 31 at 12:45 a.m., and it earned a 0.8% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Averag...
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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota #6 [rate]
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Tales of Wedding Rings II #6 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 27-November 2
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake debuts in top 3 spots
― Japan's Game Ranking: October 27-November 2 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwDragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 232,250 232,250 2PS5Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 96,812 96,812 3NSw 2Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 84,456 84,456 4NSwPoké...
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Case Closed #1181 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Momo Harumi
Harumi voices Yukine Indō
― The staff for the television anime of writer Rocket Shokai and artist Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave (Yūsha no Kuzu) manga announced on Saturday that Momo Harumi is voicing Yukine Indō, a second-year student whose fighting prowess is unrivaled in her school year (despite not doing well in the classroom itself and frequently being seen eating or sleeping). Ryōta Suzuki pl...
Detective Conan Anime's 1-Hour 'Episode Zero' Special Slated for January 3
― YTV announced on Saturday that the Detective Conan television anime series' one-hour Meitantei Conan Episode "ZERO" Kudō Shinichi Suizokukan Jihen (Detective Conan Episode "ZERO" Shinichi Kudō Aquarium Incident) special will air on January 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (2:30 a.m. EST). (That is 90 minutes earlier than the television anime's regular 6:00 p.m. JST or 4:00 a.m. EST timeslot.) The special's pl...
Hana-Kimi TV Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, January 4 Debut
Satoshi Hino joins cast, YOASOBI's theme songs previewed
― The Animate Girls Festival special stage panel for the anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga debuted a new promotional video on Saturday. The video announces one more cast member, more of the staff, and the anime's January 4 premiere. The video also previews the ending theme song "Baby" and opening theme song "Adrena" — ...
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My Hero Academia #165 [rate]
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Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. Manga Gets TV Anime at Liden Fillms in 2026
Series follows everyday life of cool older man who secretly loves small, cute things
― Liden Films announced on Saturday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Tsutomu's Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things) manga. The anime will debut in 2026. Tsutomu drew a teaser visual to announce the anime. The anime was announced in front of the Animate Ikebukuro main store...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Oct 29-Nov 4
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider comes out #1 just ahead of SANDA — two standout shows brimming with originality. Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are ba...
Yowayowa Sensei TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, April 2026 Debut (Updated)
Marika Kōno, Kakeru Hatano star in romantic comedy anime about new teacher
― The official website for the television anime of Kamio Fukuchi's Yowayowa Sensei (Yowayowa Teacher or Ms. Feeble) manga revealed the show's teaser visual, April 2026 debut, and main cast on Saturday. The anime will star Marika Kōno as Hiyori Hiwamura (left below) and Kakeru Hatano as Akihito Abikura (right). Update: The webs...
Voice Actor Fumiyoshi Shioya Limits Activities
Agency states actor is "exhausted" after being slandered on social media
― Talent agency Haikyo announced on Friday that voice actor Fumiyoshi Shioya is limiting some of his activities. The agency explained that Shioya is "exhausted" and has been forced to take a break from his work, due to what it says is "slander and false information" being spread on social media services like X/Twitter and online...
Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 TV Anime's Teaser Promo Video Streamed
Sequel to spinoff anime to debut in 2026
― Kadokawa began streaming a teaser promotional video on Saturday for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, the second season anime based on Kanaineko's Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! (Bungo Stray Dogs Ruff!) spinoff manga for the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise. The anime will debut in 2026. Returning cast members include: Yūto Uemura as Atsushi Nakajima Mamoru Miyano as Osamu Dazai Yo...
Hololive VTuber Korone Inugami Announces Hiatus
Inugami takes break from streaming to focus on medical care for her family
― Ho̵lolive VTuber Korone Inugami announced on Thursday that she is going on hiatus from streaming to focus on medical care for her family. An X (formerly Twitter) post by the VTuber's agent stated, "We will announce [Inugami's] return after discussing it with her." Inugami's agent further stated that her agency will post her ...
Code Vein II Game's Trailer Highlights Lou MagMell
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Friday a character trailer for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, and it highlights Lou MagMell: The game will launch on January 30 (January 29 in Japan) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco describes the game:
CODE VEIN II ...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Video Previews Modes, Battles, Customization
Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC on February 6
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Friday a trailer for its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game, and it previews the game modes Team Up Missions, Archives Battle, Story Mode, and Hero's Diary. The video also explains the battle system, controls, and customization: The fighting game centers around the manga's final battle, and for ...
Kill Bill Film's Extended Director's Cut Trailer Teases Previously Unseen Anime Footage
Extended film with 7 more minutes of animation from Production I.G screens on December 5
― Lionsgate began streaming on Friday a trailer for Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, the extended director's cut of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill film series, and the video features a peek at Production I.G.'s unseen animation that is incorporated into this extended version (footage starts at around 1:19 in vi...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar TV Anime Premieres on January 9
The official website for the television anime adaptation of HYBE and ENHYPEN's Dark Moon: The Blood Altar webtoon announced on Friday that the series will premiere on January 9 at 12:00 a.m. JST (effectively, January 10) on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and others. Crunchyroll will stream the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, ...
Yen Press Licenses On the Boundary's Road, Shino & Ren, More Manga
Also: The Alchemist's Fluffy Island Getaway novel, more
― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed four manga and one light novel series for release in May 2026. Title: On the Boundary's Road: The Works of Suzuka Morino manga
Author: Suzuka Morino
Summary: A boy meets a cursed beast on a road at the edge of a forest. A demi-human becomes the servant of a wealthy mistress. A witch and her fa...
HIDIVE Streams Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling TV Anime (Updated)
N. American premiere screens at Anime Frontier in Fort Worth, TX in December
― Update: This article originally stated HIDIVE will stream the series in January as part of the winter season. However, HIDIVE has informed ANN that was an error in its press release. ANN has removed that information from the below article. The anime is slated to debut in 2026. HIDIVE announced on Friday that it will stream...
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze Anime Series Review
This isn't just a love story, it's also one about family, insecurity, imposter syndrome, and the overall pressures of living up to the expectations forced on you by others.
― Are you looking for an anime about sisterhood to fill the empty hole in your heart that The Quintessential Quintuplets left? Then I might have an anime for you! I'm kidding…mostly, but the idea of a harem show specifically revol...
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? #7 [rate]
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SANDA #6 [rate]
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Season 2 Reveals Visual, Staff
Nobuyoshi Nagayama, Takahiro Majima direct 2nd season at Passione
― The official website for the Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf anime revealed on Saturday a visual and staff for the second season: Takeo Takahashi returns as chief director with Hijiri Sanpei, who directed the first season. Nobuyoshi Nagayama (Smile Down the Runway) and Takahiro Majima (episode director for Interspecies Rev...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #19 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Interview with Nobuyuki Okajima, Producer on Full Metal Schoolgirl Action Game
We spoke with the producer about the sci-fi schoolgirl action game, as well as a condensed history of Dragon Quest, and Love and Deepspace its dark-skinned character rendering.
― Welcome back, folks! This past weekend was Kumoricon—and my first time covering it professionally! I have a few interviews from the convention that'll go up shortly; it was a fun experience and a delight to speak to the figu...
The Fall 2025 Manga Guide After Dark (18+)
Welcome to the steamy side of ANN's Fall Manga Guide.
― Welcome to the steamy side of ANN's Fall Manga Guide. All of these titles are intended for readers 18 and older, ranging from spicy to something a bit more, and featuring a variety of tropes, groupings, and fetishes. Come find your next adult read - there's plenty to choose from. SEPTEMBER Let Me See the Real You, Senpai! Lauren Orsini, Rebecca...
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Shabake #6 [rate]
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Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film's Promo Video Reveals Theme Song
Film's star Mana Ashida performs theme song written by Hosoda
― The offiical website for Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") began streaming on Friday a new promotional video, and it reveals the theme song "Hateshi naki" (Without Limits) performed by Mana Ashida (voice of Scarlet) with lyrics by Hosoda...
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Tougen Anki #17 [rate]
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Gundam-esque Robot Makes Surprise Cameo in Dodgers' World Series Art
Is it also an Evangelion homage?
― Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' back-to-back Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series wins, the MLB posted the team's championship illustration by local artist McFlyy on Wednesday. While fans were quick to congratulate the Dodgers on their achievement, astute anime fans also noticed a Gundam-lookalike robot in the top right corner of the illustration. The robot a...
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Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon #6 [rate]
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Panorama of Hell Manga Creator Hideshi Hino Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
79-year-old creator of Red Snake, The Town of Pigs manga will have surgery at start of next year
― Horror manga creator Hideshi Hino revealed on his X/Twitter account on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Hino explained as the cancer has not spread, he will have surgery at the beginning of next year to remove the cancer. For the remainder of this year, he is undergoing IV ch...
Ninja vs. Gokudo Anime Casts Nobunaga Shimazaki
Shimazaki plays Daijin in series that debuted on October 7
― The official website for the television anime of Shinsuke Kondō's Ninja vs. Gokudo (Ninja to Gokudō) manga revealed on Friday that Nobunaga Shimazaki is voicing the character Daijin, whose fellow members from the assassin group "Glass Children" have all died. He acts in an advisory role in Gamte. The anime premiered on October 7. The anime ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 Anime Debuts on January 8
Crunchyroll to also stream series starting on January 8
― Toho Animation announced on Friday that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1, the first part of the third season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, will debut on January 8, and will air on the "Super Animeism TURBO" programming block on MBS, TBS, and their affiliates. Crunchyroll also revealed it will debut the anime on January 8. Crunch...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Compilation Film Casts Kōji Yusa as Naoya Zen'in
Film opened in Japan on Friday
― A stage greeting event on Friday for the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution compilation film revealed that Kōji Yusa voices the character Naoya Zen'in in the film. The film, known as Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins in Japan, is a compilation of the second season's "Shibuya Incident," along with the first two episodes of the third season (b...
Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- TV Anime Reveals 10 More Cast Members
Kent Itō, Kōji Yusa, Shinichirō Miki, more join cast for historical fire-fighting anime debuting in January 2026
― The official website for Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-, the television anime adaptation of Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series, revealed 10 more cast members for the anime on Friday. The new cast includes (fro...
Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Staff, Main Cast, April 2026 Debut
Yuria Kōzuki, Ayumu Murase star in series
― The official website for the anime based on Akira Konno's Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo manga revealed the anime's television debut in April 2026, the main cast, the main staff, and a teaser video on Friday. The anime will star Yuria Kōzuki as Kujima (right in below image) and Ayumu Murase as Arata Kōda (left). Noriyuki Nomata (episode director for Assassination ...
Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 4 Debut
Kishō Taniyama, Rikuya Yasuda join cast
― Kadokawa unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the television anime of Yawora Tsugumi's Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō (The Everyday Life of Torture Part-Time Workers) manga on Friday. The video reveals more cast members, theme song artists, and the January 4 television premiere date for the anime. The new cast members include (Character name romanizati...
Cygames, Konami Settle Lawsuit Over Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game
Terms of settlement not disclosed due to confidentiality agreement
― Cygames announced on Friday that it has settled a lawsuit with Konami Digital Entertainment regarding Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby game. Cygames stated it will not disclose the terms of the settlement due to a confidentiality agreement. Konami filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Cygames in March 2023. According t...
2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Casts Yū Inaba as Usami
2nd live-action film opens on March 13
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The official website for Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen (Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison Arc), the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga, revealed on Friday that Yū Inaba will join the film's cast as Tokishige Usami. The film will open on March 13. Kento Yamazaki reprises his role as Saichi Sugimoto and Anna Yam...