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Kamen Rider Kuuga GN 2-3
Marred by poor editing, stilted dialogue, and missing color art assets, Kamen RIder Kuuga gets by, but the ride is bumpy.
― The end of the second volume of the Kamen Rider Kuuga manga includes, as a bonus, an interview with Toei producer Shinichiro Shirakura. In it, Shirakura talks about some of the decisions made in creating the manga, going with Tohshiki Inoue as the writer, and the mindset that le...
Life GN 2-3
Life often toes the line in terms of going too far. However, it remains a relevant wake-up call about an experience that too many kids have. Read with caution — but if you can, do read.
― There are no easy answers and even fewer easy ways out. Ayumu thought things were starting to settle down for her, possibly even heading in a more positive direction after her former friend's rejection. As readers, ...
How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try Novel
Find out why this office romance is a great beach read for newbie light novel readers.
― It can, at times, feel even more challenging to find light novels with adult characters than manga with the same. That, plus its real-world setting, makes How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try by Ichine Kamijo instantly stand out. The story is set in an office setting, and its protagonists are both twenty-seven yea...
Lovely Muco! GN 1
There's a satisfying simplicity in following the life of Muco and her owner.
― I like dogs. Most of the time, they're beautiful majestic creatures that would give their life for the simplest things, but I don't love them because they're often trying to be loyal. I love them because, from our perspective, dogs have perfected the art of finding joy in the most mundane and simplest elements of life. I w...
This Week in Games - A Good Week For Dragons And Novels
We have the latest on all things Dragon Quest, including Adventure of Dai jumping into the gaming world. Plus: Nintendo Force kickstarts a book on Satoru Iwata's legacy, Tokimemo news, and more!
― Welcome back, everyone! I'd like you all to know I've been making slight progress on a chain of floating islands near a castle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. With any luck, I'll be storming that castle by July....
Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?
Web novels with overpowered protagonists have a niche appeal, so why are so many adapted into anime? It all comes back to the production committee system.
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Why is there a recent trend in making the protagonists of anime—especially isekai—so overpowered? In shows like One-Punch Man, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, and Isekai Cheat Skill, the heroes are so far ahead of their oppo...
Sand Land Anime Film Reveals 6 More Cast Members
Akio Ōtsuka, Chafurin, Tomokazu Sugita, Koji Yusa, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Masafumi Kobatake join cast
― The official Twitter account for the anime film of Akira Toriyama's SAND LAND manga revealed additional cast members and a new poster visual for the film on Tuesday. The additional cast includes: Akio Ōtsuka as Satan
Chafurin as the King
Tomokazu Sugita as Swimmer's Papa
Koji Yusa as Pike
Hiroyuki Yoshi...
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage ‒ Episodes 7-8
If you've skipped out on this side quest for Ranking of Kings, you're missing out on some fantastic animation this season.
CyberAgent Group Adds Stage Production Company Nelke Planning
Companies aim to expand performances to overseas markets
― CyberAgent Inc. announced on Monday that it has added Tokyo anime stage production company Nelke Planning (live-action musicals for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, The Prince of Tennis, Touken Ranbu) by acquiring outstanding shares. The companies did not disclose the acquisition price or ownership ratio. Nelke Planning's structu...
TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
Okay, so this episode pretty much straight up confirms that Tsukasa is immortal, right?
Resident Evil: Death Island CG Animated Film's Trailer Reveals July 25 Physical/Digital Release
Film opens in Japan on July 7
― Sony Pictures Entertainment began streaming an English trailer for Resident Evil: Death Island (Japanese title: Biohazard: Death Island), the new CG animated film in CAPCOM's Resident Evil series, and it reveals that the film will launch on Blu-ray Disc, 4K UHD, DVD, and digital platforms on July 25: The Japanese-subtitled version of this trailer originally streamed in...
AnimEigo to Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Macross II Anime Release
Company to release anime on BD
― AnimEigo's Robert Woodhead announced at the Animazement event last week that AnimEigo will launch a Kickstarter campaign for its release of the Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: The Movie original video anime (OVA) this summer. The company will reveal more details at its panel at the Otakon event, which will take place on July 28-30. Bigwest announced in July 202...
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Kizuna no Allele #10 [rate]
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The Dangers in My Heart ‒ Episode 10
Kyotaro might just be maturing more than I initially gave him credit for, because he has finally opened up to the idea that Anna is probably romantically interested in him.
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I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World #10 [rate]
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Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima Launches Dead Rock Manga
Dark fantasy manga about demon king training institute launches on July 6
― The July issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine revealed on Tuesday that Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Edens Zero) will launch a new manga titled DEAD ROCK in the magazine's August issue, which will release on July 6. Mashima revealed the manga on Twitter as a short-term serialization. The dark fantasy manga's story centers ...
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury ‒ Episode 20
"The End of Hope" almost comes off as an ironic title for an episode where, through so much of this denouement of death and destruction, our characters are still searching for that hopeful, better way.
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Vinland Saga #22 [rate]
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Yūsuke Murata Directs Special Anime Short for Eyeshield 21 Manga's 21st Anniversary
Murata to post completed version alongside one-shot announcement
― The official Twitter account of One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21 manga artist Yūsuke Murata began streaming on Monday a special 43-second anime short directed by him and animated by Village Studio to commemorate the 21st anniversary of his and Riichirou Inagaki's Eyeshield 21 manga. The video is a silent short, but Murata stated that he...
Kamen Rider Kuuga GN 2-3
Marred by poor editing, stilted dialogue, and missing color art assets, Kamen RIder Kuuga gets by, but the ride is bumpy.
― The end of the second volume of the Kamen Rider Kuuga manga includes, as a bonus, an interview with Toei producer Shinichiro Shirakura. In it, Shirakura talks about some of the decisions made in creating the manga, going with Tohshiki Inoue as the writer, and the mindset that le...
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In Another World With My Smartphone #10 [rate]
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Insomniacs After School #9 [rate]
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Dead Mount Death Play #9 [rate]
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The First Slam Dunk Anime Film Hits 10 Million Tickets Sold in Japan
Film has earned 14.43 billion yen
― The official Twitter account for The First Slam Dunk, the new anime film of Takehiko Inoue's Slam Dunk basketball manga, announced on Monday that the film has sold over 10 million tickets to earn 14.43 billion yen (about US$103.5 million) in Japan, after about a half a year in theaters. The film is now the 15th highest-earning film of all time in Japan, and the nin...
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Golden Kamuy #46 [rate]
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Hell's Paradise ‒ Episode 9
Looks like we finally got our big reveal as to who the top dogs are on the island.
Komatta Jii-san's Shinichirō Ōe Launches New Manga
Mitsuru Quest! launches on July 4
― The July issue of Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine announced on Friday that Shinichirō Ōe will launch a new manga titled Mitsuru Quest! in the magazine's August issue on July 4. Ōe first published the story as a one-shot manga (pictured below) in Saikyō Jump in February. The manga's story is about a boy who enters a game world, and he aims to clear it with a 30-some...
Dungeon Travelers 2, Dungeon Travelers 2-2 Games Get Releases Worldwide on June 9
Releases include all existing DLCs for both titles
― Shiravune announced on Friday that it will release Aquaplus' Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal (Dungeon Travelers 2 Ōritsu Toshokan to Mamino no Fūin) game and Dungeon Travelers 2-2: The Fallen Maidens & the Book of Beginnings (Dungeon Travelers 2-2: Yami Ochi no Otome to Hajimari no Sho) game on PC in English and Chinese wo...
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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! #10 [rate]
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Shamu Itō's One Winged Michaelangelo Manga Ends
Manga about Renaissance artist Michaelangelo launched in 2021
― The July issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine published the final chapter of Shamu Itō's Katayoku no Michelangelo (One Winged Michelangelo) manga on Friday. Itō launched the manga in Jump SQ. magazine in December 2021. Shueisha published the manga's first compiled book volume in March 2022, and will publish the fifth volume on July 4. T...
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion #9 [rate]
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The Writer and His Housekeeper's Kana Nakatsuki Launches New Manga
Nakatsuki's Meiku Shite Kiss Shite, Sono Saki wa. manga launched on Thursday
― The 80th issue of Kodansha's Ane Friend digital manga magazine launched Kana Nakatsuki's new manga titled Meiku Shite Kiss Shite, Sono Saki wa. (After the Make-Up, After the Kiss) on Thursday. The manga is featured on the magazine's cover. The manga centers on a young and genius hair and make-up artist's sexy workplace lov...
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alice gear aegis Expansion #10 [rate]
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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals July 4 Premiere, More Cast
Aya Uchida, Minori Suzuki, Ryohei Kimura, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Koume Fujichika's The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses (Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta) manga began streaming the show's third promotional video on Monday. The video reveals more cast members and the show's premiere on July 4. The website also revealed a third key visual for the anim...
My Pink Is Overflowing Author Yuki Monō Launches New Manga
Monō launches new manga about lustful woman, desireless man
― The 80th issue of Kodansha's Ane Friend digital manga magazine launched Yuki Monō's new manga titled Aishō Warui Futari desu ga, Unmei desu. ~Watashi kara Hatsujō shite mo Ii desu ka?~ (Two People Bad with Showing Affection, But It's Fate. ~Is it Okay for Me to be Aroused?~) on Thursday. The manga's story centers on a female office worker ...
Evangelion 1.0 Animation Producer, Yozakura Quartet Scriptwriter Manabu Ishikawa Passes Away
Ishikawa served as animation producer for Evangelion 1.0, 2.0, Psycho-Pass 2; wrote scripts for Fullmetal Alchemist
― Anime scriptwriter and setting writer Mitsuyasu Sakai stated on Twitter on Friday that he learned on Thursday that producer and scriptwriter Manabu Ishikawa passed away. Talent agency Office PAC also confirmed Ishikawa's passing on Saturday. Neither gave a cause of death. Ishikawa wor...
VR Developer MyDearest to Begin Publishing, Localizing Games
Company to publish games worldwide, also to offer marketing services for releasing previously published games in Japanese market
― VR developer MyDearest Inc. announced on Thursday that the company has begun publishing and localizing games for third-party developers. The company will work with developers to publish games worldwide and will also offer marketing services for releasing previously publis...
Classroom for Heroes Anime's New Promo Video, CM Reveal July 9 Premiere, Preview Opening Song
Kaede Higuchi performs "Bravery? Naturally?" opening theme song
― The official website for the television anime of Shin Araki's Eiyū Kyōshitsu (Classroom For Heroes) light novel series started streaming new promotional and commmercial videos on Monday. Both videos revealed the anime's July 9 premiere, and previewed the opening theme song "Bravery? Naturally?" by VTuber Kaede Higuchi. The anime will p...
Kaiji Manga Goes on Hiatus
Author Fukumoto takes break for research until September
― This year's 27th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine revealed on Monday that Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji manga will go on hiatus due to Fukumoto conducting research. The manga will return in the magazine's 42nd issue in September. Denpa is releasing the manga in English, and Manga Planet is releasing the manga digitally. Denpa describes t...
Anime Expo Hosts Yoko Taro, Atsushi Ohkubo, Jin, Hiroyuki Seshita, The Ancient Magus' Bride Anime's Staff
Ancient Magus' Bride anime's chief animation director, animation producer, director to attend
― The staff of Anime Expo revealed on Sunday that it will host NieR and Drakengard game series director Yoko Taro at this year's event. Additionally, the event revealed it will host composer, scriptwriter, and novelist Jin (Kagerou Project), anime director Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia, Ajin, BLAME, G...
1st Crayon Shin-chan 3D CG Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Guest Cast, Theme Song
Tori Matsuzaka, Akari Kitō, Kūki Kaidan comedian duo guest star in August 8 film
― The official website for Shin Jigen! Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Chōnōryoku Dai Kessen: Tobetobe Temakizushi (New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie Super-Powered Climactic Battle: Soaring Hand-Rolled Sushi), the Crayon Shin-chan franchise's first 3DCG anime film, unveiled a new trailer for the film on Monday. The tr...
anohana Anime Gets New Stage Play in August
New stage play opens in Tokyo on August 9-15
― A new website opened on Friday to announce the new stage play adaptation of anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day anime series, which will run on August 9-15 at the Hakuhinkan Theater in Tokyo. The website also revealed the new stage play's cast and staff. The new and returning cast members include: Takuya Kawaharada as Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi
Miori Ichikawa...
Live-Action Fly Me to Saitama Sequel Film Confirms 4 More Returning Cast Members
Ryō Katō, Tsubasa Masukawa, Maju Ozawa, Shoko Nakahara return in 2023 film
― The staff of the Tonde Saitama II (Fly Me to Saitama II) sequel film confirmed on Monday that four more cast members will reprise their roles in the sequel. Ryō Katō (upper left in image below), Tsubasa Masuwaka (upper right), Maju Ozawa (lower left), and Shoko Nakahara (lower right) return as Nobuo Shimokawa, Okayo, Sazae, ...
Ishura Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Aoi Yūki, Mamiko Noto, Rie Takahashi join cast for series that will stream exclusively on Disney+ worldwide
― The staff for the television anime of storywriter Keiso and artist Kureta's Ishura light novel series announced three new cast members on Monday. The newly announced cast members are (Note: Character name romanizations are not official): Aoi Yūki as Kia the World Word Mamiko Noto as Elea the ...
Let's Make a Mug Too Anime Gets Dental Hygiene Spinoff Anime About Rokuro
Rokurō no Dai Bōken premieres within DentalE app in spring 2024
― The staff of the television anime of the city of Tajimi's promotional manga Yakunara Mug Cup Mo (Let's Make a Mug Too) announced on Sunday that the anime will have a new spinoff anime titled Rokurō no Dai Bōken (Rokurō's Great Adventure),. The anime will be a collaboration with dental app DentalE, and will premiere exclusively within t...
My Clueless First Friend ‒ Episode 10
Although this is another piecemeal episode, with lots of short, tangentially related segments, it still manages to stick not just the landing, but all the little moments leading up to it.
Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ‒ Episode 22
I also appreciate the visual callback to Rose breaking her glass arm, which makes me suspect that Eve might not leave this show with all of her limbs intact.
Mighty Jaxx Unveils New Figurine Set of One Piece's Ladies
Collect Nami, Nico Robin, O-Tama, Toko, Kozuki Hiyori, Carrot (Normal Form), and Carrot (Sulong Form) in half-dissected form
― In anticipation of the upcoming One Piece live-action TV series on Netflix, pop culture collectibles company Mighty Jaxx launched the "Freeny's Hidden Dissectibles: One Piece Ladies Series" set on Wednesday showcasing the franchise's prominent female characters in figurine fo...
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc #9 [rate]
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Juné to Re-release Kou Yoneda's No Touching At All Boys-Love Manga With New English Localization
New edition launches this fall
― Digital Manga Publishing's Juné imprint announced on Twitter on Wednesday that it will release a second edition of Kou Yoneda's No Touching At All (Doushitemo Furetakunai) boys-love manga this fall. The second edition will feature a new localization. Yoneda serialized the manga in Craft from 2007 to 2008. Digital Manga Publishing licensed and published the manga in N...
My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 ‒ Episode 10
As for the actual content of Yamada's delivered backstory, I can say that it's pretty much what I'd already sussed out from all the earlier allusions.
Life GN 2-3
Life often toes the line in terms of going too far. However, it remains a relevant wake-up call about an experience that too many kids have. Read with caution — but if you can, do read.
― There are no easy answers and even fewer easy ways out. Ayumu thought things were starting to settle down for her, possibly even heading in a more positive direction after her former friend's rejection. As readers, ...
Mitsubachi Miyuki's Cheeky Brat Manga Gets Extra Chapter on June 20
23-volume school romance manga ended in 2021
― This year's 13th issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine revealed on Monday that Mitsubachi Miyuki's Cheeky Brat (Namaiki Zakari.) manga is getting an extra chapter in the magazine's 14th issue on June 20. The magazine teases the new chapter as a special comeback that will center on "Hime-chan's first love." Yen Press is releasing the manga in Englis...
Man Steals 2.2 Million Yen in Pokémon Cards
One card was reportedly worth up to 180,000 yen (US$1,288)
― NHK reported on Tuesday that a 25-year-old company worker was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing 2.2 million yen (about US$15,738) worth of Pokémon trading cards from a store in Yamanashi Prefecture's Fujiyoshida City. One card was reportedly worth up to 180,000 yen (US$1,288). The police reported that the suspect, Yūki Murakami fro...
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World Dai Star #9 [rate]
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Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- Anime's 2nd Video Unveils July 2 Debut
New series in Love Live! franchise
― The YouTube channel for the Love Live! franchise began streaming a second promotional video for the anime series of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- magazine illustration series on Sunday. The video announces the anime's July 2 premiere. The anime will premiere on the Tokyo MX channel on July 2 at 10:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT), and ...
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Anime to Premiere on July 8
― The staff for the television anime of Nazuna Miki and Subachi's My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 (Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyō desu) light novel series announced on Monday that the anime will premiere on July 8. The anime also debuted its second key visual and designs for the characters Celeste and Alice Wonderland: Kodansha USA Publishing licensed both the light novel series a...
Manga UP! Launches Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost Manga in English
Manga about woman who meets worried ghost inspired anime in April 2022
― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service announced on Monday that it has launched Imari Arita's Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost (Shachiku-san wa Yо̄jo Yuurei ni Iyasaretai.) manga in English. Arita began posting the manga on Twitter in February 2019. Shonen Gangan began publishing the manga in August 2019. Manga Up describ...
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My Home Hero #10 [rate]
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A Galaxy Next Door ‒ Episode 9
Whatever other skills she has, Goshiki's mother is a veritable champion at turning a simple statement into balloon art.
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My Clueless First Friend #10 [rate]
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Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Promo Video, 6 More Cast Members, July 7 Debut
Also: New manga to launch this summer adapting new arc
― The staff for the television anime of Miri Mikawa and aki's Sugar Apple Fairy Tale light novel series revealed the main promotional video and more cast members on Sunday for the anime's second cours (quarter of a year). The second cours will premiere on July 7. The new cast includes: Nobuhiko Okamoto as Orland Langston Kōji Okino as King Atsush...
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The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far #10 [rate]
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Magical Destroyers ‒ Episode 9
Just so we're all remaining on the same page, the world of Magical Destroyers is definitely a simulation, right?
New Macross Animation Project to Be Produced by Sunrise
Announced after 'SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023' concert finale
― The final day of the "SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023" concerts ended on Sunday with an announcement that a new Macross animation project is launching from the anime studio Sunrise. Studio Nue began the Macross franchise in 1982 with The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (pictured right), a television anime se...
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Anime Gets 'Semifinal' Sequel in 2024
Sequel series to depict Japan vs Germany semifinal
― The official website for the The Prince of Tennis franchise revealed on Sunday that the The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup anime series will get a sequel titled Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama U-17 World Cup Semifinal that will air in 2024. The anime will center on the Japan vs. Germany semifinal. The below logo for the anime features the teams' color...
Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine S Manga Listed as Ending in 5th Volume
Manga with all-new story about rookie high school baseball player launched in August 2021
― Amazon's listing of the fifth volume of Kōichirō Hoshino's Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine S manga lists that the manga will end in that volume. The volume will ship on August 8. Hoshino launched the manga in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in August 2021. The manga is based on Akatsuki and Kadoka...
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One Piece #1064 [rate]
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Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure #18 [rate]
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My Happy Marriage Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals July 5 Worldwide Premiere on Netflix (Updated)
Ryohei Kimura joins cast as Arata Tsuruki
― Kadokawa revealed a second promotional video on Sunday for the television anime of writer Akumi Agitogi and illustrator Tsukiho Tsukioka's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) light novel series. The video previews Riria.'s opening theme song "Anata no Soba ni" (By Your Side). The video also reveals that the anime will premiere on July 5. Netfl...
Our Fake Marriage Manga Gets Live-Action Series in July
Sexy Zone idol Fūma Kikuchi, former Keyakizaka46 idol Neru Nagahama star
― Kiwi Tokina's Our Fake Marriage (Usokon) manga is inspiring a live-action series that will premiere in July. Sexy Zone group member Fūma Kikuchi (Tomodachi Game R4, live-action The Girl Who Leapt Through Time series) and former Keyakizaka46 group member Neru Nagahama play the main leads. Kodansha Comics publishes the manga in ...
Golden Kamuy Season 4 ‒ Episodes 43-45
It's violent and visceral and full of bloodshed and belly laughs as you'd expect.
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Summoned to Another World for a Second Time #9 [rate]
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Otaku Elf ‒ Episode 9
Time does pass though, and our attachment to bygone ages can be reignited simply by coming across a piece of the past that's happened to be preserved.
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 22-28
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom stays at #1 in 3rd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 148,482 1,515,673 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,373 5,310,115 3NSwBustafellows Season 2 Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend Inc. May 25 7,514 7,514 4NSwT...
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The Dangers in My Heart #10 [rate]
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A Galaxy Next Door #9 [rate]
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Sailor Starlights Become Fashion Models on anan's Latest Cover
June 7 anan issue will feature interviews with voice actresses Kotono Mitsuishi, Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura
― The Three Lights/Sailor Starlights, who are getting a major role in the upcoming Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie film project, have kickstarted a career as fashion models. The fashion magazine anan shows the three handsome ladies on the cover on its upcoming 2,351st...
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My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 #10 [rate]
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Edens Zero #35 [rate]
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Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! ‒ Episode 9
Their awkward relationship continues its awkward development in a way that is very endearing.
How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try Novel
Find out why this office romance is a great beach read for newbie light novel readers.
― It can, at times, feel even more challenging to find light novels with adult characters than manga with the same. That, plus its real-world setting, makes How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try by Ichine Kamijo instantly stand out. The story is set in an office setting, and its protagonists are both twenty-seven yea...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 22-28
Demon Slayer earns 7.0% rating, Gundam: Witch From Mercury earns 2.6%, Pokémon Horizons earns 1.6%
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV May 28 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.2 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Fuji TV May 28 (Sun) 23:15 30 min. 7.0 Detective Conan NTV May 27 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 5.6 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV May 28 (Sun) 18:00 30 min....
Ribon, Shо̄nen Jump, Saikyō Jump Launch Manga Prize for Elementary School Kids Only
Judges include The Promised Neverland, Reborn creators
― Three of Shueisha's leading manga publications—Ribon, Weekly Shonen Jump/Shonen Jump+, and Saikyō Jump—are teaming up for a manga competition aimed specifically at elementary school children. Submissions for the "Ribon x Jump Elementary School Student Manga Prize" opened on Friday. The deadline is March 31, 2024. All applicants must be 12 years...
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Hell's Paradise #9 [rate]
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Mashle: Magic and Muscles ‒ Episode 8
I will say that as the series goes on, Dot's main driving gimmick has already gotten a bit tiresome.
WIRED: Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims' Families Sue 4chan, Good Smile Company, Others
Lawsuit also names other social media companies, firearms, armor dealers, shooter's parents
― Tech news outlet WIRED reported on May 15 that families of four victims of last year's mass shooting in Buffalo, New York are suing a number of companies, including Japanese toy company Good Smile Company and the popular anonymous message board 4chan. The families are also suing Meta (formerly Facebook), Ama...
Zero Akabane's Magical Girl Incident Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga about salaryman who transforms into magical girl launched in 2021
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine announced on Friday that Zero Akabane's Magical Girl Incident manga will end with its next chapter. Yen Press licensed the manga, and it describes the story:
As a little boy, Sakura Hiromi once dreamed he could be a hero. Now…he's simply your everyday office worker, toiling away f...
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Tengoku Daimakyo #10 [rate]
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The Legendary Hero is Dead! ‒ Episode 9
The bottom line is that The Legendary Hero is Dead! just isn't equipped to tell a dramatic or romantic story.
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Case Closed #1085 [rate]
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Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Theatrical Anime Streams Full Trailer
1st new anime sequel in 4 years opens in Japan on August 4
― Staff for Tokubetsuhen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest, Kyoto Animation's theatrical anime of the "Ensemble Concert" arc of its Sound! Euphonium anime, debuted the new anime's full trailer on Saturday. The trailer previews Kumiko's first major task since being appointed the band's leader, the school auditions for the ensemble concert. P...
Love Live! Franchise's 1st Stage Musical Adds More Performances in August
New run features 1 cast member change, different set
― The official website for the Love Live! franchise announced on Friday that School Idol Musical, the franchise's first stage musical, will have additional performances in Tokyo at the Nippon Seinen-kan Hall from August 3-6. The new performances will have a partly new cast, and the set and direction will change for a new "tour version" of the music...
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MIX Meisei Story Season 2 #10 [rate]
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Director Takayuki Hirao, Studio CLAP, More Pompo: The Cinéphile Staff Reunite for New Anime Film (Updated)
Untitled anime film currently known under project code "Wasted Chef"
― Kadokawa announced on Saturday that director Takayuki Hirao, animation studio CLAP, character designer Shingo Adachi, and composer Kenta Matsukuma are all reuniting from the Pompo: The Cinéphile anime film (pictured at right) for a new anime film that is currently untitled but known under the project code "Wasted Chef." The anime ...
Shadowverse Flame Anime Previews 'Seven Shadows Arc' in Video
Series returns on July 8 with new opening, ending themes
― The official website for the television anime of Cygames, Inc.'s Shadowverse card battle smartphone game revealed a promotional video on Saturday for the fifth cours (quarter of a year) of Shadowverse Flame, the second anime in the franchise. The new cours is titled the "Seven Shadows arc." The website also revealed the new opening and ending...
Anime Expo Hosts BONES Co-Founders, Manga Creator Kafka Asagiri, VTuber Group LazuLight
Convention hosts Bungō Stray Dogs manga creator on July 1, LazuLight on July 2
― The staff of Anime Expo revealed on Friday that the event will host BONES co-founders Masahiko Minami and Toshihiro Kawamoto. Minami is the president and producer at BONES INC. and Kawamoto is the director of BONES INC. Kawamoto is the character designer for BONES' upcoming original anime Metallic Rouge, which will premi...
Nobuyuki Fukumoto's 'Ten' Manga Gets Spinoff About Soga
Bingo Morihashi, Tomoki Miyoshi, and Yoshiaki Seto launched Roukyou Bakutoden SOGA on Thursday
― Bingo Morihashi and illustrators of Kaiji spinoff Jōkyō Seikatsuroku Ichijō Tomoki Miyoshi and Yoshiaki Seto launched a spinoff of Kaiji creator Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Ten: Tenhō Dōri no Kaidanji manga in this year's July issue of Takeshobo's Kindai Mahjong magazine on Thursday. The spinoff is titled Roukyou...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Now #5 Overseas Animated Film in Japan
Film has earned over 10.3 billion yen in Japan
― The Super Mario Bros. Movie has earned a cumulative total of 10,333,589,920 yen (about US$73.86 million) in Japan as of Thursday, making it the #5 highest-grossing overseas animated film in Japan. The animated films above The Super Mario Bros. Movie are Toy Story 3, Finding Nemo, Frozen 2, and Frozen. The movie is also now the #18 highest-grossing anim...
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Magical Destroyers #9 [rate]
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Nintendo Announces Everybody 1-2-Switch! Party Game
Sequel to 1-2-Switch launches on Switch on June 30
― Nintendo announced on Twitter on Thursday that it will release a sequel to its 1-2-Switch party game titled Everybody 1-2-Switch! physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch on June 30. The new multiplayer party title will feature a mix of minigames and modes with themes such as balloons and aliens. The game will allow use of Joy-Con controllers a...
Over 130 Volumes of Hiro Mashima Manga Available Digitally From Humble Bundle
Complete sets of Fairy Tail, Edens Zero, Rave Master more available for just US$30
― Over 130 volumes of Hiro Mashima's manga—valued at over US$1400—launched on Humble Bundle on Thursday for just $30. The set includes Fairy Tail, Edens Zero, Rave Master, and various spin-off manga and miscellaneous works. The bundle tiers are as follows: $5 tier: Fairy Tail, Vols. 1-10
Edens Zero, Vols. 1-2
Rave Mast...
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Front Mission 1st: Remake Game Heads to PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series X|S, PC on June 30
Game launched for Switch on November 30
― Forever Entertainment announced on Thursday that it will release Front Mission 1st: Remake, the remake of the first Front Mission game, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store on June 30. The company streamed an announcement trailer: Front Mission 1st: Remake launched for Nintendo Switch on ...
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TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You S2 #9 [rate]
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Blue Orchestra TV Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members
Chika Anzai, Ruriko Aoki, Hisako Kanemoto, Mai Kanazawa, Mai Fuchigami, Rumi Okubo, Takahiro Mizushima
― NHK revealed seven cast members for the television anime of Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga on Friday. The newly announced cast includes (pictured above from top left to right): Chika Anzai as Mizuki Machii
Ruriko Aoki as Tsubasa Takahashi
Hisako Kanemoto as Takami Kimura
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The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
After this season spent so long getting its ducks in a row, things are moving much faster as we head into the third act (of this cour, anyway) and intrigue is in full force at the College.
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Mashle: Magic and Muscles #8 [rate]
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Lovely Muco! GN 1
There's a satisfying simplicity in following the life of Muco and her owner.
― I like dogs. Most of the time, they're beautiful majestic creatures that would give their life for the simplest things, but I don't love them because they're often trying to be loyal. I love them because, from our perspective, dogs have perfected the art of finding joy in the most mundane and simplest elements of life. I w...
Fūfu Kōkan: Modorenai Yoru Anime's Promo Video Reveals, Previews Theme Song
Anime streams in mid-June, premieres on TV on July 2
― AnimeFesta streamed a new promotional video for Fūfu Kōkan ~Modorenai Yoru~, the television anime of Peter Mitsuru's Fūfu Kōkan: Otto Yori Sugoi Kongai Sex (Marriage Exchange: Amazing Extramarital Sex Compared to My Husband) adult manga. The video reveals and previews the theme song "whisper" by MAO. Cinnamon Yatsuhashi narrates the video as her ...
Brave group's 1st English-Speaking VTuber Group Debuts on June 10
Princess-Songstress Serina Maiko, Magician-Comedian Abi Kadabura debut with V4Mirai group
― The IT service company Brave group, best known for running the popular Virtual YouTuber groups Vspo! and Palette Project, announced on Friday that it will debut its first English-speaking VTuber group, V4Mirai, on June 10 at 6 p.m. PST (9 p.m. EST). The group consists of two talents for now: Princess-Songstres...
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Tani Yuuki Performs New Opening Theme Song for Edens Zero Anime Season 2
Yuuki's song "Kaibutsu" launches digitally on June 28, physically on July 26
― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Hiro Mashima's Edens Zero manga announced on Friday that Tani Yuuki will perform the new opening theme song "Kaibutsu" for the next cours (quarter of a year) of the second season. The song will launch digitally on June 28 and physically on CD on July 26. Takanori Nis...
Yuri Is My Job! ‒ Episode 9
Seeing Hime's true self—getting that true friend she's always wanted but could never admit to herself wanting—makes Kanoko re-contextualize her world.
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Pokémon Horizons Anime Casts Eri Kitamura, Kazuya Nakai
Kitamura plays Nemona, Nakai plays Brassius in 10th episode on June 9
― The official Twitter account for the Pokémon anime revealed on Friday two new cast members for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the new anime in the Pokémon franchise. They will appear in the series' 10th episode on June 9. Eri Kitamura plays Nemo (Nemona in English), a Champion-ranked trainer Kazuya Nakai as Colza (Brassius in Engl...
This Week in Games - A Good Week For Dragons And Novels
We have the latest on all things Dragon Quest, including Adventure of Dai jumping into the gaming world. Plus: Nintendo Force kickstarts a book on Satoru Iwata's legacy, Tokimemo news, and more!
― Welcome back, everyone! I'd like you all to know I've been making slight progress on a chain of floating islands near a castle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. With any luck, I'll be storming that castle by July....
Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?
Web novels with overpowered protagonists have a niche appeal, so why are so many adapted into anime? It all comes back to the production committee system.
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Why is there a recent trend in making the protagonists of anime—especially isekai—so overpowered? In shows like One-Punch Man, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, and Isekai Cheat Skill, the heroes are so far ahead of their oppo...
CryptoNinja NFT Project Confirms October TV Anime Shinobanai! CryptoNinja Sakuya
Fanworks animates self-described '1st TV anime series for NFT characters'
― The CryptoNinja non-fungible token (NFT) project confirmed on Friday that its planned anime will premiere on television this October. The project describes the Shinobanai! CryptoNinja Sakuya anime as "the world's first television anime series for NFT characters." In the story, the Crypto Scroll enshrined in the ninja city of ...
Dr. Stone: New World ‒ Episode 9
For this week's episode of Dr. Stone, we could talk about Ginro's arc—how even without his brother physically present to be his conscience, he still knows the right thing to do.
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, Cast, July 1 Debut
Daisuke Namikawa voices Takeru Sengoku; Omoinotake, Ami Sakaguchi perform theme songs
― The staff for the Horimiya: The Missing Pieces (Horimiya -piece-) anime unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews the anime's theme songs, and also announces a new cast member and the anime's July 1 premiere date. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and MBS...
Undead Girl Murder Farce TV Anime Casts Maaya Uchida as Nora the Werewolf
Steely calm girl hails from village of werewolves
― The staff for the anime of Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce novels revealed on Friday that Maaya Uchida will play Nora. Nora is a steely calm werewolf girl from a village of similarly lupine inhabitants. The anime will debut on Fuji TV's +Ultra block in July. Crunchyroll will stream the series worldwide excluding Asia as it airs in Japan. The ...
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 2 Announces More Cast, July 3 Premiere
Mika Doi, Kouhei Fukuhara, Yusuke Shirai join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Onigunsō's Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari manga announced three more members and July 3 premiere for the season on Friday. From the left to right in the image below, the newly announced cast members are: Kouhei Fukuhara as Tsuzumi Mika Doi as Tsumabiki Yusuke Shirai as Fukie The season will premiere on the To...
Masamune-kun's Revenge R Season's 2nd Video Previews Field Trip to France
Season premieres on July 3 after 3-month delay
― The staff for the television anime of Hazuki Takeoka and Tiv's Masamune-kun's Revenge (Masamune-kun no Revenge) manga debuted the second promotional video for Masamune-kun's Revenge R (Masamune-kun no Revenge R), the show's second season, on Friday. The video previews the school field trip to France seen in the new season. The anime's official website ...
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Anime's 2nd Video Reveals July 3 Debut
Video also previews ending song "Mirai=Teleport" by Nenne
― The official website for the television anime of Toufu's Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero (LV1 Maō to One Room Yūsha) manga began streaming the second promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video previews the anime's ending theme song "Mirai=Teleport" by Nenne, and reveals the anime's July 3 premiere date on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and B...
Korea Economic Daily: Blue Archive Film Considered After TV Anime Next Year
Nexon announced TV anime in January
― The Korea Economic Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday that Blue Archive The Animation, the television anime of Yostar and Nexon Games' Blue Archive smartphone role-playing game, will premiere as early as next year in Japan, and that Nexon is planning a follow-up television anime or film if the anime proves popular. Nexon describes the original game's story: Th...
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Film's English-Subtitled Video Highlights Yuno
Film opens in Japan, streams on Netflix on June 16
― Netflix revealed an English-subtitled character promotional video for the Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Black Clover: Mahо̄tei no Ken) anime film on Friday. The video highlights Yuno. The film is delayed from its original March 31 opening to June 16 due to the spread of COVID-19 affecting the film's production. Netflix will debut the film...
Reign of the Seven Spellblades Anime's 2nd English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, July 7 Debut
Kujira Yumemi performs both opening, ending songs
― The staff for the television anime for Bokuto Uno's Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai Suru) light novel series unveiled the anime's second English-subtitled trailer on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Kenka" (Sword Flower) by Kujira Yumemi feat. Mimizuku and Fukurō, and also reveals th...
