This is one of those shows that is more than the sum of its parts. While it uses clichés left and right, it almost always goes beyond them to add an extra layer or two. ― Much of The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows is cliché to say the least. We have a standard Western fantasy world, an overpowered hero who doesn't realize he isn't normal, and a harem of demi-human girls all vying for his ...

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Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue Manga Ends, Gets TV Anime

Aug 31, 11:00

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Hiro Kaburagi directs series at CUE ― This year's 40th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga is getting a television anime adaptation in 2026. The same issue of Weekly Shonen Jump published the manga's final chapter on Monday. The manga's 11th volume will ship on September 4, the 12th volume on November 4, and the 13th volume on D...

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3's Teaser Unveils Part 1's January 2026 Debut

Aug 31, 09:19

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November 7 film compiles season 2 with season 3's 1st 2 episodes ― The livestreamed fifth anniversary special for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime debuted a teaser promotional video for the third season on Sunday. The video announces that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 (Shimetsu Kaiyū Zenpen) will premiere in January 2026. Update: Crunchyroll also confirmed that it will stream the new seaso...

It's YOUR Turn to Slay Japan's Biggest Monsters in KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME!

Aug 31, 08:31 games anime manga

Giant monsters – or KAIJU – are as Japanese as it gets, and what's better than diving headfirst into the story through a world-class manga or a beloved anime series? Putting yourself into the shoes of the protagonist and battling those monsters in exciting matches and figuring out the best strategies to defeat them, of course! ― Giant monsters – or KAIJU – are as Japanese as it gets, and what's bett...

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Brain Damage Manga Review

Aug 30, 12:00

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If you like Junji Ito, it’s a good time to discover Shintaro Kago as well. ― All short story collections are mixed bags. That's not a pejorative statement about short stories by any means; it's simply the nature of the beast. Brain Damage, a collection of four horror tales by manga creator Shintaro Kago, defines this tendency. When it's good, it's very good, playing with horror and comedy in equal me...

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Best New K-Comics to Read in August

Aug 30, 09:00

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Whether you're looking for a romcom, the world's scariest dating sim, or an unusual shapeshifter, browse our picks for what to read this August to make the transition to fall a little easier. ― As the summer winds down, it's the perfect time to settle in with some easy, engaging reads. K-Comics sites have plenty to offer in the usual variety of genres, with a definite emphasis on tales of the ghostly...

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Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Game Review

Aug 29, 12:00

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If you're getting into Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, then you have to know you're doing it purely for the love of the game. ― Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is a frenetic and often fun fighting game experience, but the mix of modern and classical fighting game sensibilities makes it such an acquired taste that it is likely too unique a brew for most people to enjoy. While this review experienced a slight...

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This Week in Games - Laboring LaDS

Aug 29, 11:00

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Love and Deepspace is too hot to ignore, former CAPCOM alums are starting a new studio, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius shutters, and more Romancing SaGa is on the way! ― Welcome back, folks! Our Power Rangers charity stream last weekend was a success! It was such a blast to roleplay with the folks, fun times all around. I also took the opportunity to join some folks for an anime trivia night at a local ...

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Anime Dubs as Good as Cowboy Bebop

Aug 29, 10:00

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Cowboy Bebop may be the gold standard of English dubs, but it's hardly alone. There are plenty of shows that make the case for watching in English. Our editorial staff shares some of their favorites. ― Cowboy Bebop may be the gold standard of English dubs, but it's hardly alone. While some fans prefer subs over dubs, there are plenty of shows that make the case for watching in English. Our editorial...

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The Anime NYC Guide to Working in the American Manga Industry

Aug 29, 10:00

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Manga publishers at Anime NYC shared their advice on breaking into the industry from lettering and logo design to creating your very own comic. ― How many of the 148,000 attendees at Anime NYC 2025 want to find work in the manga business? Probably a lot of them - at least five panels focused on career-building, and even the question and answer segments on unrelated panels would frequently have someo...

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Producers Talk Shop about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game

Aug 29, 09:00 games

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian banked on the franchise's history, and now it's making the transition from a mobile game to a full-fledged console RPG. ― With its magic shops and the many Alchemists who run them, Gust's Atelier series has quietly continued over the decades as a fan-favorite thanks to its charming characters and comfortable atmosphere. Atelier Resleriana: Th...

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Takashi Itsuki, Hisaya Shiraiwa's Ganglion Manga Gets TV Anime Debuting on October 3

Aug 29, 06:52

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Ayumu Watanabe directs anime starring Yōji Ueda, Fumihiko Tachiki, Tomokazu Sugita, more ― A website opened on Friday to announce that author Hisaya Shiraiwa and illustrator Takashi Itsuki's Ganglion manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will debut on October 3. The anime will air on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, AT-X, and BS Yoshimoto. The anime stars (character name romanizations are not confir...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Aug 19-25

Aug 28, 16:40 anime

Call of the Night and Anne Shirley see their best episodes yet, but it's not enough to move the top 10 cumulative. Below #10 everything is shifting around though. ― 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...

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Kill Blue Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

Aug 28, 12:00

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By its second volume, Kill Blue isn’t quite as good as it started. ― There are a lot of stories about second chances spanning all demographics of manga, anime, and light novels. In most of those cases, the protagonist of the story desperately wants a chance to go back and fix a mistake or rectify a problem, and many others wallow in the nostalgic notion that life was somehow better in high school. Bu...

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Voice Actor Takaya Hashi Dies at 72

Aug 28, 10:26

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Voice of Fist of the North Star's Toki died on August 27 ― Apte Pro announced on Thursday that its President, CEO, and voice actor Takaya Hashi died from a heart attack on August 27. He was 72. Hashi was born on January 8, 1952 in Tokyo. He joined the Seinenza Theater Company before becoming a voice actor. He later became the President and CEO of talent agency Apte Pro. His roles include Fist of the ...

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This Week in Anime - American Manga Awards 2025

Aug 28, 10:00

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The winners of the American Manga Awards are in! Coop and Lucas take a look at them and share their thoughts. ― The winners of the American Manga Awards are in! Coop and Lucas take a look at them and share their thoughts. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Executive editor Lynzee Loveridge is a judge for the Ameri...

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Hypnosis Mic Writer Yūichirō Momose Launches New Datewars Franchise

Aug 28, 02:55

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Franchise centers on criminal girls fighting time-traveling terrorists using songs from 70s to 2000s ― Hypnosis Mic franchise writer Yūichirō Momose announced a new project titled Datewars on Thursday, with Hanaharu Naruko (Kamichu, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Kandagawa Jet Girls) as character designer, and Mino as music producer, video creator, and music commentator. The "timeless music IP pr...

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