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The ANN Aftershow - What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)

Apr 19, 14:00

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Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! ― What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024) Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to ...

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Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime Series Review

Apr 19, 12:00 anime

However, for all the good to be found in the season, there is a notable flaw: its pacing. ― On most levels, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 falls into the category of being "more of the same." After all, the usual story pattern remains intact: Some new threat comes for Ayanakoji's class, and he pulls strings from behind the scenes, eventually coming out on top. That said, this season does its best to...

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This Week in Games - Nintendo Indies Showcase 2024

Apr 19, 11:00

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Jean-Karlo looks at some of the most promising titles from Nintendo's latest showcases, explains why a big player heading over to Nintendo is worth watching, and more! ― Welcome back, folks! Does anybody know what to do when a snack you like isn't in production anymore? I used to look forward to Russel Stover's pectin jellybeans every Spring, but apparently, those aren't in production anymore. I've e...

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The Best Weapons in BLUELOCK to Build The Perfect Team

Apr 19, 09:00 anime

We're taking Fantasy Football to the soccer field to build the perfect team of egoists. ― Unlike other sports anime, Bluelock's central theme doesn't revolve around teamwork and self-sacrifice. This, nevertheless, is to be expected considering the series' plot. For instance, when Jinpachi Ego introduces himself to the 300 personally curated prospects meant to participate in his battle royal-esque ex...

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INTERVIEW: Small-Town Horror Comes to Life in Masaaki Ninomiya's GANNIBAL Manga

Apr 19, 09:00 manga

The manga creator shares the horror films that influenced his series set in rural Japan, where humans are on the menu. ― Is Masaaki Ninomiya's horror manga Gannibal folk horror? It certainly fits a lot of the subgenre's definition. Set in a strange, isolated mountain village, it touches on how ritual can influence insular communities and how that looks to outsiders – and even more importantly, how o...

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Yuri!!! on Ice: Ice Adolescence Film Canceled

Apr 18, 23:39

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Production committee, MAPPA cite 'various circumstances' ― The official website for Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence (Yuri!!! on Ice Gekijō-ban: Ice Adolescence), the anime film in the Yuri!!! on Ice franchise, confirmed on Friday that production on the film has been canceled. The film's production committee and the anime studio MAPPA explained that the committee and staff decided on this ca...

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At 25:00 in Akasaka BL Drama Cast Discuss Kiss Scene, Personal Hobbies at Live Event

Apr 18, 14:00 events live-action

Kiita Komagine and Taisuke Niihara show how they perfected the right angle for their on-screen kiss. ― The cast members of the new BL drama At 25:00, in Akasaka showed off what they do at 25 o'clock (1:00 am) at night. And it's nothing like what happens in the drama. While somewhat underrepresented in the anime industry, boys' love (BL) has a strong presence in the manga and TV drama world. With at l...

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This Week in Anime - Are This Season's Isekai Anime Any Good?

Apr 18, 10:00

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Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? ― Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...

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Voice Actor Dave Underwood Dies at 57

Apr 18, 07:24

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Underwood voiced characters in You're Under Arrest, Crusher Joe, Kite ― Voice actor Dave Underwood (David Kent Underwood II) died on April 6. He was 57. His family will hold a wake for him on April 20. They have also set up at GoFundMe account for burial expenses. Underwood was born on December 28, 1966. He attended broadcasting school at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, MI, and h...

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The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide

Apr 17, 12:27

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The late premieres are coming in, including GRIMM VARIATIONS. Also: Touken Ranbu Kai Kyoden, YATAGARASU, Kaiju No. 8, Black Butler: Public School Arc, The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, KONOSUBA Season 3, Viral Hit, Mysterious Disappearances, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, Mission: Yozakura Family, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guid...

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Fans Say Farewell to Yokohama's Life-Size Moving Gundam

Apr 17, 09:00

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Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, singer T.M. Revolution, and LUNA SEA's Sugizo appeared for the spectacular send-off. ― The Gundam Factory Yokohama held its “Grand Finale ～To the Next Stage～” event on March 31. And to be honest, grand is an understatement. It was epic. Since December 2020, Gundam fans from around the world have visited the Yamashita Pier area in Yokohama to see the 18-meter-tall RX-7...

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This Week in Anime - What Do You Do When Your Fav Anime Isn't Simulcast?

Apr 16, 13:00

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In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. ― In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expre...

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Ragna Crimson Manga Volume 11 Review

Apr 16, 12:00

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Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. ― Ragna Crimson Volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. The volume is essentially broken into three pieces: the battle, a flashback with Ultimatia and Wolteka...