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It's All About The Little Details With Vash The Stampede
From top to bottom, this is an incredible figure that is sure to delight fans and collectors alike.
― Back in 1995, Yasuhiro Nightow created a series called Trigun, a sci-fi western that focused on a mysterious character known as Vash the Stampede. That manga would later be continued in another magazine under the title Trigun Maximum followed by an anime adaptation done by Madhouse that helped the f...
Answerman - Why Is K MANGA Not a Subscription Service?
Kodansha explained it opted for in-app currency because it better benefits manga creators.
― Earlier this month, the K MANGA app launched in the U.S. We saw your questions in the forums and social media and posed them to Kodansha. ANN readers asked:
In the U.S. market, a number of manga services such as the Shonen Jump app use a subscription model. What was the reasoning behind K MANGA using a coin ...
This Week in Games - A Tale of Two Showcases
Jean-Karlo gets us up to speed on all the big announcements from Sony and Marvelous. Which game are you most excited to play?
― Welcome back, everyone! Great news: I was actually able to get some Xenoblade 3 in this past weekend. With any luck, I'll finish Chapter 5 by the end of summer! This is... Before We Begin... I want to get something off my chest, as it's quite important to me. This past May 2...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter GN 3
Kondou is making real progress in fixing the kingdom's budget, but not everyone is happy about that, and they're especially salty that he's caught the eye of the prime minister.
― It's a nice thought that everyone grows up sometimes, but sadly not always the case. When this volume opens, three knights, furious about Kondou's balancing of a budget that leaves them without everything they requested, ha...
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In Another World With My Smartphone #9 [rate]
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Insomniacs After School #8 [rate]
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TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 ‒ Episode 8
It's very sweet, even if there's a part of me who feels the show is cheating a little by trying to communicate this idea.
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Dead Mount Death Play #8 [rate]
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Golden Kamuy #45 [rate]
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The Dangers in My Heart ‒ Episode 9
I was legitimately terrified that The Dangers in My Heart was heading toward character regression to maintain the status quo.
Crimson Hero's Mitsuba Takanashi Goes on Hiatus for Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment
Takanashi's ongoing Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai manga goes on hiatus indefinitely
― The July issue of Shueisha's Cocohana magazine announced on Friday that Mitsuba Takanashi's Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai (Otome Tsubaki Never Laughs) manga will go on hiatus due to Takanashi's surgery and treatment, after discovering that she has breast cancer. Takanashi also posted the announcement on her Twitter accoun...
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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! #9 [rate]
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A Galaxy Next Door ‒ Episodes 7-8
While there's nothing overtly wrong with these two episodes, the balance of sweetness to substance isn't quite right, making them a fleeting sugar high rather than something more.
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion #8 [rate]
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Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Theme Song Artists
Kaori Ishihara performs opening, Akiho Suzumoto performs ending for summer anime
― The official Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Okemaru's Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha (The Dreaming Man is a Realist) light novel series revealed the anime's opening and ending theme songs on Monday. Kaori Ishihara, who voices the character Rin Shinoyama, will perform the opening song "Parag...
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alice gear aegis Expansion #9 [rate]
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Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Anime's Sanctuary Arc Casts Haruka Fushimi
Fushimi voices Isabella in new series
― The official website for the new television anime of Yoshinobu Akita's Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Majutsushi Orphen Haguretabi) light novel series revealed a new cast member for the Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary- (Majutsushi Orphen Haguretabi: Seiiki-hen) series on Monday. Haruka Fushimi voices the character Isabella, a member of the 13 Ap...
Suzume Film Ends Theatrical Run in Japan with 14.79 Billion Yen Total Box Office Earnings
Film ranked #8 in its 29th, final weekend in theaters
― Makoto Shinkai's Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari) film ended its run in Japanese theaters on Saturday, and it recorded an estimated final box office revenue of 14.79 billion yen (about US$105.3 million), and 11.15 million tickets sold. The film has surpassed the 14.23 billion yen (about US$101 million in current conversion) lifetime Japanese box offi...
The First Slam Dunk Surpasses Weathering With You, Becomes 9th Highest-Earning Anime Film in Japan
Film is 15th highest-earning film of all time in Japan, below Suzume
― The First Slam Dunk, the new anime film of Takehiko Inoue's Slam Dunk basketball manga, has earned 14.33 billion yen (about US$102.1 million) in Japan as of Sunday, surpassing the lifetime domestic earnings of Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You film. The film is now the 15th highest-earning film of all time in Japan, and the nin...
Cygames Reveals Bang Brave Bang Bravern Original TV Anime
Masami Obari directs original robot series
― Cygames and Cygames Pictures revealed an original television anime project titled Yūki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern (Bang Brave Bang Bravern) on Monday. Masami Obari (Gravion, Gravion Zwei, Angel Blade, Battle Arena Toshinden) is directing the original robot series at anime studio Cygames Pictures (Blade Runner: Black Out 2022, Princess Connect! Re:Dive). Cygame...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Tops 10 Billion Yen in Japan
Film has earned worldwide total of US$1.27 billion
― The Super Mario Bros. Movie has sold 7 million tickets to earn more than 10 billion yen (about US$71.20 million) in Japan as of Sunday, May 28, its 31st day in the Japanese box office. The film is the fastest foreign-animated film to earn more than 10 billion yen in Japan. The film has earned a worldwide total of US$1,278,766,975. The film sold 1.2...
Tekken 8 Fighting Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for Bryan Fury
Game under development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new character gameplay trailer for its upcoming Tekken 8 fighting game on Sunday. The trailer highlights the returning character Bryan Fury. The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment has not yet announced a release date. Jin Ka...
The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Anime Previewed in 2nd Promo Video
somei performs opening theme for series premiering on July 7
― The official website for the television anime of Hitsuji Yamada's The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today (Dekiru Neko wa Kyō mo Yūutsu) manga began streaming the second promotional video for the show on Monday. The site also revealed that somei will perform the show's opening theme song "Ureu Kado niwa Fuku Kitaru" (Fortune Comes to a...
Gundam Gets The Battle Tales of Flanagan Boon U.C. Spinoff Manga
New manga centers on minor character Flanagan Boon from episode 28 of Mobile Suit Gundam
― Hiroshi Ohnogi (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny episode scriptwriter) and Jiji & Pinch launched a new spinoff manga set in the original Mobile Suit Gundam's Universal Century (U.C.) timeline titled Mobile Suit Gundam: The Battle Tales of Flanagan Boon (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Flanagan Boon ...
Tatsuwo's Dawn of the Witch Manga Adaptation Ends
Manga launched in 2019
― The July issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine published the final chapter of Tatsuwo's The Dawn of the Witch (Mahōtsukai Reimeiki) manga, the adaptation of Kakeru Kobashiri's light novel series of the same title, on Thursday. Tatsuwo launched the manga adaptation in Monthly Shonen Sirius in July 2019. Kodansha will publish the manga's seventh and final volume on...
Anime Limited to Release Great Pretender Anime on Home Video in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland
Company also announces Collector's Edition for anime series
― Anime Limited announced at its panel at MCM London on Saturday that it will release WIT Studio's original television anime series Great Pretender on home video in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company will also release a Collector's Edition for the anime series. The anime premiered in July 2020 on Fuji TV'...
Girls Band Cry Anime Unveils 2 Music Videos, Cast, Staff
Love Live! Sunshine!! director Kazuo Sakai helms Toei Animation project
― The official website for Toei Animation's original anime Girls Band Cry began streaming two new music videos, and also unveiled the key visual, main cast and staff for the anime on Monday. The two new music videos showcase the songs "Nameless Name" ("Na mo Naki Nanimo Kamo," in first video below) and "No Rhyme nor Reason" ("Its...
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc #8 [rate]
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Live-Action 'Do It Yourself!!' Series Unveils Cast, July 4 Premiere
Hinatazaka46 idol Hinano Kamimura plays protagonist Serufu
― The official Twitter account for the live-action series of PINE JAM's original television anime Do It Yourself!! revealed on Sunday the series' cast and July 4 premiere. The series main cast includes (image above, from top left to bottom right): Hinano Kamimura (Hinatazaka46 idol group) as Serufu Yua
Iori Noguchi (=LOVE idol group) as Miku ...
Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Anime Casts Kengo Kawanishi Twice & Manami Numakura
Kawanishi plays dual roles; Kentarō Kumagai, Atsushi Ono also cast
― The eighth episode of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-Hen) television anime confirmed on Sunday that Kengo Kawanishi is also playing Yuichirō. Kawanishi already plays [Warning: The description below contain a spoiler for the television anime. Highlight text to read the ...
The Fable: The Second Contact Manga Ends in 5 Chapters
Sequel series about genius hitman launched in July 2021
― This year's 26th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine revealed on its cover on Monday that Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable: The Second Contact manga will end in five chapters, including the chapter in the 26th issue. Minami launched the manga as a sequel to his The Fable manga in July 2021. The new manga serves as the "second part" to the ov...
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World Dai Star #8 [rate]
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Manga Up! Launches The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World Manga in English, Adds Durarara!! Manga
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World manga launched in November 2020
― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service announced on Monday that it has launched Koyoshi Nakayoshi's The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (Sentai Red Isekai de Bōkensha ni Naru) manga in English. The company also added Akiyo Satorigi's manga adaptation of Ryohgo Narita's Durarara!! light novel seri...
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My Home Hero #9 [rate]
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's Part 2 Premieres Overseas on July 8
Anime premieres in U.S. on Hulu, Latin America on Star+, in other select countries internationally on Disney+ at 7:30 AM PDT.
― Viz Media confirmed on Sunday that the second part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime will premiere in the United States on Hulu, Latin America on Star+, and in select other countries internationally on Disney+ on July 8 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The anime will be availab...
Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ‒ Episode 21
A bullet might not be able to beat a cannon, but a seven-colored shot from her heart certainly has the juice.
Aya Shouoto Ends Kagetoki-sama no Kurenai Kōkyū Manga, Launches The Demon Prince of Momochi House Sequel Manga
The Demon Prince of Momochi House sequel manga launches on July 24
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Asuka magazine revealed on Wednesday that Aya Shouoto's Kagetoki-sama no Kurenai Kōkyū (Lord Kagetoki's Crimson Harem) manga will end in the magazine's September issue, which will release on July 24. Shouoto will also launch the Momochi-san Chi no Ayakashi Ōji -Zoku- (The Demon Prince of Momochi House -S...
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My Clueless First Friend #9 [rate]
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The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far #9 [rate]
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The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, October 12 Debut, 12-Episode Length
Tsuyoshi Koyama, Shizuka Itou, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kakuma join cast
― The live-streamed "Kage-Jitsu Fes" special debuted the second promotional video for the second television anime season of Daisuke Aizawa's The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) light novel series on Sunday. The video reveals the second anime season's additional cast members, October premiere, and 12-episode ...
Magical Destroyers ‒ Episode 8
The first thing I thought after finishing this week's episode of Magical Destroyers was, “Ah, crap. How the hell am I supposed to review this?”
Knight of the Ice's Yayoi Ogawa Launches New Manga
Eme to Hime launches on June 23
― The July issue of Kodansha's Kiss magazine announced on Thursday that Yayoi Ogawa will launch a new manga titled Eme to Hime (Eme and Hime) in the magazine's next issue on June 23. Ogawa drew an illustration of the new manga's main characters. Second-year middle school student Hime and her 13-year-old female Jack Russell Terrier dog named Eme are like sisters, and ar...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's Video Unveils New Opening Song, More Cast, July 8 Return
Aoi Yūki, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Sōichiro Hoshi, Nao Tōyama, rock band w.o.d. join anime
― The first live-streamed "Krew beInside" special for Tite Kubo's Bleach and Burn the Witch projects debuted the third promotional video and fourth key visual for the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime on Sunday. The video features the opening theme song "STARS" by the three-member rock band w.o.d. and announces the...
The Witches' Marriage Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Yen Press to release manga from studio HEADLINE in English
― The official Twitter account for Kadokawa's Comic Newtype manga website revealed on Friday that studio HEADLINE's The Witches' Marriage (Majo no Kekkon) manga will end in its next chapter on June 9. Yen Press announced in February that it will be releasing the manga series in English, and it will release the first volume on August 22. The c...
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Debuts on Hulu in U.S. on July 9
Viz Media to also stream anime on Netflix, "other streaming platforms"
― Viz Media announced on Sunday that it will debut the television anime adaptation of Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata's Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru Made ni Shitai 100 no Koto) manga on Hulu in the United States on July 9 at 5:00 a.m. EDT. The company also stated it will stream the anime on Netflix in the U...
Deathbound Duke's Daughter's Manga Adaptation Ends
Adaptation of isekai fantasy novel series launched in June 2020
― This year's July issue of Futabasha's Monthly Action magazine published the final chapter on Thursday of Izo Suzuki's manga adaptation of author Terasu Senoo and illustrator Munashichi's Deathbound Duke's Daughter (Shini Yasui Kōshaku Reijō to Shichi-nin no Kikōshi) novels. The manga launched in June 2020. Futabasha published the third...
Forever Entertainment Delays Launch of Front Mission 2: Remake Game
Game was previously slated for release for Switch in June
― Forever Entertainment announced on Friday that it is delaying its release of Front Mission 2: Remake, the remake of the second Front Mission tactical role-playing game. The company did not reveal a new release date, but stated it aims to release the game in the third quarter of this year. Important notice regarding the premiere of FRONT MISS...
Yen Press Reveals New Licenses Including Kana Akatsuki's Award-Winning Agent of the Four Seasons Novel
Fruits Basket artbook, Higurashi When They Cry: GOU anthology, more licensed
― Yen Press announced the following new licenses at a panel at MCM Comic Con in London on Saturday: NEW ARTBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Fruits Basket: Complete Anime Natsuki Takaya IllustrationsIn commemoration of the anime adaptation of the beloved Fruits Basket manga, celebrate the gripping tale of Tohru and the Sohmas with illustra...
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One Piece #1063 [rate]
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Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure #17 [rate]
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Summoned to Another World for a Second Time #8 [rate]
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Mita Ori Launches Our Dining Table Sequel Manga
Bokura no Shokutaku: Okawari launched on March 22
― The May issue of Gentosha's Rutile magazine launched Mita Ori's Bokura no Shokutaku: Okawari (Our Dining Table: Second Helping) manga, the sequel of their Our Dining Table (Bokura no Shokutaku) manga, on March 22. The sequel manga continues the story of salaryman Yutaka Hozumi and brothers Minoru and Tane Ueda, who share meals together. Seven Seas E...
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The Dangers in My Heart #9 [rate]
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A Galaxy Next Door #8 [rate]
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My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 #9 [rate]
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Edens Zero #34 [rate]
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K MANGA's Launch Lineup Includes 30+ Manga With English Debuts in U.S.
capeta, Baby Steps, Tomodachi Game, Ace of the Diamond Act II, more debut in English on new service
― Kodansha Ltd. has provided ANN with a list of the launch titles on its K MANGA service that are also English debuts in the United States. The new service includes more than 30 manga that previously had no English releases: (Titles with an asterisk next to them are also simulpub titles) Yūji Terajima'...
It's All About The Little Details With Vash The Stampede
From top to bottom, this is an incredible figure that is sure to delight fans and collectors alike.
― Back in 1995, Yasuhiro Nightow created a series called Trigun, a sci-fi western that focused on a mysterious character known as Vash the Stampede. That manga would later be continued in another magazine under the title Trigun Maximum followed by an anime adaptation done by Madhouse that helped the f...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 15-21
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc tops Sazae-san in ratings
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Fuji TV May 21 (Sun) 23:15 30 min. 7.0 Sazae-san Fuji TV May 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.4 Detective Conan NTV May 20 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 5.3 One Piece Fuji TV May 21 (Sun) 09:30 30 min. 3.7 Doraemon TV Asahi May ...
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Tengoku Daimakyo #9 [rate]
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Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! ‒ Episode 8
Megumin and YunYun are on the road again, meaning that they're leaving this boring setting with its bad jokes behind and heading off on more adventure.
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 15-21
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom stays at #1 in 2nd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 247,689 1,367,191 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,264 5,301,742 3NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo March 3, 2017 7,520 2,189,691 4NSwPoké...
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MIX Meisei Story Season 2 #9 [rate]
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Square Enix, Koei Tecmo's Dragon Quest Champions Smartphone RPG Previewed in 2 New Videos
Pre-registration available now for melee battle RPG
― Square Enix began streaming a promotional video and an "adventure" video on Saturday for it and Koei Tecmo Games' Dragon Quest Champions melee battle RPG for iOS and Android devices. The game will be free to play with optional in-app purchases. The story follows the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments that honor the legacy of the ancient hero. Charact...
Kazuya Nakai Joins Cast of Tōsōchū: The Great Mission Anime
Nakai voices mysterious masked man Sigma Red Wing
― The official website for Tōsōchū: The Great Mission, an anime inspired by the Fuji TV game show run for money Tōsōchū (known as Run for the Money in English), revealed a new cast member for the series on Saturday. Kazuya Nakai voices the mysterious masked man Sigma Red Wing. The series premiered on April 2. Yukio Kaizawa (Digimon Tamers) and Kōhei K...
Square Enix Reveals New Dragon Quest Monsters Game for Series' 25th Anniversary
New game in development for Switch
― Square Enix revealed on Saturday that it is developing a new game in the Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff game series to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the game series. Square Enix is developing the game for Nintendo Switch. The company is also streaming a video to commemorate the 25th anniversary. The first Dragon Quest Monsters game released in 1998 and releas...
Ys X: Nordics Game's Video Reveals September 28 Launch
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch
― Game developer Nihon Falcom began streaming a teaser commercial on Friday for Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry in its Ys role-playing game series. The company also revealed on Friday that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on September 28. The game's limited edition includes an original mini soundtrack, a digital armor item, ...
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Game Launches Worldwide on September 28
Game launches digitally for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Square Enix announced on Friday that its Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai game will launch worldwide digitally on September 28. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store). Square Enix describes the game: Infinity Strash: Drag...
The Legendary Hero is Dead! ‒ Episode 8
The Legendary Hero is Dead! is trying to be at least moderately serious about itself and the poor animation and editing are seriously damaging its ability to tell a story.
Gundam: Battle Operation 2 Game Launches for Steam on May 31
Game was initially slated for Steam in 2022
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 game will launch on PC via Steam on May 31. The game was originally planned for release on Steam last year but was delayed to 2023. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 is a sequel to the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Op...
The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 ‒ Episode 8
You know, AMB, I may have whinged a bit about this season being a little too slow of a burn, but that doesn't mean you needed to open this episode by having me watch Elias pry his face open from the inside.
Manga UP! Global Releases Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy Manga in English
Square Enix Manga to release 1st volume on September 19
― Manga UP! Global announced on Friday that it has added Esora Amaichi's Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy Final Fantasy XIV Shiritsu Eorzea Gakuen) spinoff manga in English. Both parts of the first chapter are available for free, and the next two chapters are exclusive to the app. Square Enix Manga will release the manga's first volume on Septe...
Korean Webtoon Accused of Using AI Images, Tracing Mushoku Tensei Anime
Blue Line Studios claimed images were not AI-generated, although they did use AI to apply finishing touches
― Blue Line Studios' manhwa adaptation of Salamsallyeo's Singwahamkke Dol-aon Gisawangnim (The Knight King Who Returned with a God) Korean web novel became the center of controversy when it debuted on the Naver Webtoon platform on Monday. Readers were quick to point out that the art looked AI-g...
Crunchyroll Adds Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting Anime
3-episode OVA ships as BD in Japan on May 26, June 30, July 28
― Crunchyroll added the first episode of Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting (Tenchi Muyo GXP - Paradise Shidō-hen), the original video anime based on the Tenchi Muyo! GXP franchise, on Friday. The three-episode OVA is shipping on Blu-ray Discs in Japan. The first OVA shipped on Friday. The second and third will ship on June 30 and July 28...
Answerman - Why Is K MANGA Not a Subscription Service?
Kodansha explained it opted for in-app currency because it better benefits manga creators.
― Earlier this month, the K MANGA app launched in the U.S. We saw your questions in the forums and social media and posed them to Kodansha. ANN readers asked:
In the U.S. market, a number of manga services such as the Shonen Jump app use a subscription model. What was the reasoning behind K MANGA using a coin ...
J-Novel Club Licenses The Greatest Magician's Ultimate Quest, Moon Blossom Asura Light Novel Series
J-Novel Club to publish 2nd volume of BLADE & BASTARD on June 9 as simulpub release
― J-Novel Club announced on Friday that it has licensed The Greatest Magician's Ultimate Quest: I Woke from a 300 Year Slumber to a World of Disappointment and Moon Blossom Asura: The Ruthless Reincarnated Mercenary Forms the Ultimate Army light novels. The company will launch both series in English on June 9. J-Novel...
This Week in Games - A Tale of Two Showcases
Jean-Karlo gets us up to speed on all the big announcements from Sony and Marvelous. Which game are you most excited to play?
― Welcome back, everyone! Great news: I was actually able to get some Xenoblade 3 in this past weekend. With any luck, I'll finish Chapter 5 by the end of summer! This is... Before We Begin... I want to get something off my chest, as it's quite important to me. This past May 2...
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Magical Destroyers #8 [rate]
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Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- #21 [rate]
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Otaku Elf #8 [rate]
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The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses #8 [rate]
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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Delays 9th Episode
Episode has been rescheduled to June 3
― The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga announced last week that the anime is delaying its ninth episode from May 27 to June 3. Crunchyroll confirmed on Friday that the anime has been delayed, but it lists that it has been delayed to Friday, June 9. Since episodes air on Saturdays, it is possible t...
Bay Area Rapid Transit Unveils Anime Mascots for FanimeCon Weekend
Meet Baylee, Nimbus, Jasmine, Mira, and Barty
― The San Francisco bay area's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system unveiled five anime mascots, debuting at Northern California's FanimeCon convention this weekend. BART staff will physically attend the event to unveil the new mascots and distribute merchandise, promotional tickets, collectible postcards, and other miscellany. BART is also previewing pos...
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Rokudo's Bad Girls #8 [rate]
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TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You S2 #8 [rate]
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Mashle: Magic and Muscles Anime Reveals Magia Lupus Cast
Kent Itō, Shūichirō Umeda, Aoi Koga, Kenji Nomura, Kengo Kawanishi join cast
― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Hajime Kōmoto's Mashle: Magic and Muscles manga announced on Saturday the cast for the Magia Lupus organization. The newly announced cast includes: Kent Itō as Wirth Mádl Shūichirō Umeda as Milo Genius Aoi Koga as Love Cute Kenji Nomura as Olore Andrew Kengo Kawanish...
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter GN 3
Kondou is making real progress in fixing the kingdom's budget, but not everyone is happy about that, and they're especially salty that he's caught the eye of the prime minister.
― It's a nice thought that everyone grows up sometimes, but sadly not always the case. When this volume opens, three knights, furious about Kondou's balancing of a budget that leaves them without everything they requested, ha...
BUNBUN, Mai Yoneyama, Taiki, More Artists Featured at LA's Gallery Nucleus
SSS by applibot illustrator group's exhibit runs from May 27 to June 4
― The illustrator group SSS by applibot will hold a free exhibit at the Alhambra-based art gallery/boutique Gallery Nucleus from May 27 to June 4. The group consists of the popular artists Bunbun/abec (Sword Art Online, Yuki Yuna is a Hero), Mai Yoneyama (Kiznaiver), Taiki (Chain Chronicle, World of Final Fantasy), Sevnzel (Pokémo...
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Anime's Promotional Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 2 Premiere
Key visual unveiled
― The official website Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II, the anime's season, announced on Friday that the anime will premiere on Tokyo MX on July 2 at 12:00 a.m. (effectively, July 3) before airing on other networks. The season will also stream on ABEMA and d Anime Store at the same time. (The second season is not to be confused with the second part of the first season, wh...
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Dr. Stone: New World ‒ Episode 8
They need to create modern cosmetics—because Kohaku is just so darn hideous that she'll never be chosen as an elderly pervert's sex slave without them!
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Yuri Is My Job! ‒ Episode 8
We have the start of a cold war in the café. Now the only question is, how long before the war turns hot and everything comes crashing down?
Fruits Basket Gets '2nd Season' Stage Play in October
New play features returning cast
― The staff of the stage play based on Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket manga revealed on Friday that a second stage play titled Fruits Basket 2nd season will run from October 6-15 in Tokyo. The staff revealed the main cast and a teaser video for the new play. The new play will feature a returning cast. New cast members include: Sho Ayanagi as Akito Sohma
Iori Noguchi a...
AI no Idenshi Sci-Fi TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, July 7 Debut, Theme Song Artists
New visual also revealed
― The official website for the television anime of Kyūri Yamada's AI no Idenshi (The Genes of AI) manga revealed the show's second promotional video on Friday. The video reveals the show's July 7 debut on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS' "Animeism" programming block. The site also revealed two more cast members and a new visual (pictured above). Mutsuki Iwanaka will voice Jay and Natsum...
Undead Girl Murder Farce TV Anime Casts Itaru Yamamoto as Victor
Series premieres in July with Crunchyroll streaming
― The official website for the anime of Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce novels revealed on Friday that Itaru Yamamoto will play Victor, an artificial human belonging to the criminal organization Banquet who has superhuman strength and cannot feel pain. The anime will debut on Fuji TV's +Ultra block in July. Crunchyroll will stream the series ...
Ragna Crimson TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals September 30 Debut, 7 More Cast Members
Reina Ueda, Takehito Koyasu, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Daiki Kobayashi's Ragna Crimson manga began streaming the show's second promotional video on Friday. The video reveals seven more cast members, more staff, and the show's September 30 premiere on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS11. The new cast members include: Reina Ueda as Ultimatia
Takehito Koyasu as Gry...
Eternal Boys Anime's New Episode Previewed in Video
New episode opens in theaters in Japan on June 9
― The official website for the original anime Eikyū Shōnen Eternal Boys began streaming a trailer on Friday for the anime's new episode titled Eikyū Shōnen Eternal Boys NEXT STAGE. The episode will open in theaters in Japan on June 9. A special that recaps the story of Eternal Boys began screening in theaters on May 19 and will screen for two weeks. Th...
Helck TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, July 11 Premiere, Half-Year Run, Theme Song Artists
2 more cast members also revealed
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Nanaki Nanao's Helck manga began streaming the show's main promotional video on Friday. The video reveals and previews the show's opening theme song "It's My Soul" by Hiroki Nanami. The video also reveals the show's July 11 premiere, and noted that the anime will air for a continuous two cours (quarter of ...
Dark Gathering TV Anime Premieres on July 9
― The official website for the television anime of Kenichi Kondo's Dark Gathering manga revealed on Friday that the anime will premiere on Tokyo MX on July 9 at 25:05 (effectively July 10 at 1:05 a.m.). The show will then air on BS Asahi and Kansai TV later that night. The anime stars Yū Sasahara as Yayoi Hо̄zuki, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Keitarо̄ Gentо̄ga, Kana Hanazawa as Eiko Hо̄zuki, and Rina Kawag...
Suzume Anime Film Crosses ₹10 Crore at Indian Box Office
Film becomes highest-earning Japanese film in country
― PVR Pictures and Comix Wave Films announced on Thursday that Makoto Shinkai's Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari) film has earned over ₹10,00,00,000 (approximately US$1,210,393) at the Indian box office. The film has now become the highest-earning Japanese film in the country, surpassing Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Box Office Mojo lists the film with a current wo...
Marvelous Unveils Project Life is RPG Game
New game inspired by classic JRPGs
― Marvelous revealed a new game titled Project Life is RPG during its game showcase on Friday. The game is inspired by classic JRPGs. Marvelous did not reveal a release date for the game. (12:06 to 14:51 in video below) Marvelous' American subsidiary publisher XSEED Games describes the game: Harkening back to influential RPGs from Japanese developers over the years,...
Marvelous Unveils Project Magia Game With Designs by Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima
Game's theme is "A New Frontier"
― Marvelous revealed a new game titled Project Magia during its game showcase on Friday. Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Edens Zero) is designing the game's characters. Marvelous did not reveal a release date for the game. (9:43 to 12:06 in video below) Marvelous' American subsidiary publisher XSEED Games describes the game: Managing Producer Takehiro Ishida revealed the fi...
Marvelous Announces Rune Factory: Project Dragon, Rune Factory 6 Games
Project Dragon set in previously unseen "Land of the East"
― Marvelous announced during its game showcase on Friday that it is developing two new games in its Rune Factory RPG/farming franchise titled Rune Factory: Project Dragon and Rune Factory 6. The showcase showed a gameplay trailer for Rune Factory: Project Dragon, but did not reveal gameplay for Rune Factory 6, or release dates for either game...
Story of Seasons Farming Life Franchise Gets 2 New Games
1st game with traditional single player experience; 2nd game teased with multiplayer
― Marvelous announced during its game showcase on Friday that it is developing two new games in its Story of Seasons farming simulation game franchise. The first new title will be a traditional single-player entry in the franchise, while the second new title will be a multiplayer game. Marvelous did not reveal additi...
Tsuyokute New Saga Anime Delayed From July 2023 Premiere
The official Twitter account for the television anime of Masayuki Abe's Tsuyokute New Saga (New Saga Plus, a wordplay on the Japanese term for replay mode) light novel series announced on Friday that the anime has been delayed from its planned July 2023 premiere date "due to various circumstances." The anime's website and Twitter account will announce the anime's new premiere date once it has been...
