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I Don't Need a Happy Ending Manga Review
I Don't Need a Happy Ending is collection of unrelated short stories about women trying to find love together and sometimes falling short of the mark.
― Content Warning: this work contains sexual assault and mention of suicide ideation. Yuri readers may already be familiar with Mikanuji's work – I Don't Need a Happy Ending is the third to get an English release, following Assorted Entanglements and N...
Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Vol. 1 Review
Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre.
― Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre. Even just in Cross Infinite World's catalogue, it follows Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds, I'd Rather Have a Cat Than a Harem, and I Will Cook With My Fluffy Fr...
Baki Hanma Season 2 Anime Series Review
The final, multi-episode spanning fight between Baki and Yujiro also lived up to the hype and is one of the best in the series.
― I hate that there's a sexual assault scene in this season of Baki, and mad enough about it that this review is opening with my analysis of what's easily the worst part of the season. The second episode of this season opens with revived caveman Pickle sexually assaulting a ...
This Week in Games - VIDEO GAME DREAMS DO COME TRUE
It's an extra big TWIG this week as Jean-Karlo discusses exciting developments in the retro game scene: Wizardry, Cotton 2, and the unexpected return of his personal favorite ninja, Izuna!
― Welcome back, folks! I must say, Thousand-Year Door fans wasted no time sticking true to form in the week-and-change since Nintendo announced the remake. Between concerns over the 30fps framerate or bellyaching a...
GTO Creator Tohru Fujisawa Expresses Frustration at Kodansha
The announcement of a new live-action special caused GTO author Tohru Fujisawa to speak out about his frustration regarding how his series is being handled by its publisher, Kodansha.
― A few weeks back, it was announced that the classic 1998 live-action GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) series will get a new TV special. The special, titled "GTO Revival," is set to air in spring 2024, with Takashi Sorimach...
Diamond in the Rough Manga Ends with 9th Volume
Manga entered final arc in May
― Nao Sasaki revealed on Twitter on Thursday that the Diamond in the Rough (Aragane no Ko) manga will end in its ninth compiled book volume. The manga entered its last arc in its 57th chapter on May 3. Shueisha's Manga Plus service publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story: A world where "stone" is at the center. Akaboshi, an ore craftsman visits an und...
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces ‒ SEASON FINALE
The episode dragged its feet by spending time focused on hairstyles, but it connects in the end with Kyouko and Izumi cutting their hair short, reinforcing that everyone is constantly changing.
Renjuro Kindaichi's N to S Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Romantic comedy manga about student, teacher launched in 2018
― The November issue of Kodansha's Dessert magazine revealed last Friday that Renjuro Kindaichi's N to S (N & S) manga will end in three chapters. If there are no delays, the manga will end in the magazine's February 2024 issue, which will ship in December. Kindaichi launched the manga in Dessert magazine in January 2018. Kodansha publishe...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1077
Such is the scale of Wano and its combatants; even falling down takes a whole episode!
High Card Stage Play Reveals Cast, Staff, Visual, January 19 Opening
Ryotaro Akazawa, Haruki Kiyama star in High Card the Stage: Crack a Hand
― The official website for High Card the Stage: Crack a Hand, the stage play in the High Card multimedia project, revealed on Thursday that the play will run in Theater 1010 in Tokyo from January 19-29, 2024. The website also unveiled a visual, cast, and staff: The play stars: Ryotaro Akazawa as Finn Oldman Haruki Kiyama as Chri...
The Gene of AI ‒ Episode 11
While The Gene of AI's vignettes have highlighted all kinds of injustices, Tu Fui goes through some of the worst.
Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga Goes on Hiatus until Early 2024
Yamamori to recover from poor physical health
― The November issue of Kodansha's Dessert magazine announced last Friday that Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga will go on hiatus, and is scheduled to return in the magazine's April 2024 issue. Yamamori will go on hiatus because of her poor physical health, and wants to prioritize her recovery. Yamamori also poste...
Dark Gathering ‒ SEASON FINALE
Even as I thought it made the eventfulness of this episode feel overloaded, I ultimately came out liking that explanation for how it speaks to Dark Gathering's thematic elements I've enjoyed so much.
Wataru Momose's 'Me and My Gangster Neighbour' Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Manga launched in December 2022
― Manga creator Wataru Momose announced on her Twitter account on Friday that her Me and My Gangster Neighbour (Boku to Jingi Naki Ojisan) manga will end in two chapters. As chapters are serialized every other week, the manga will end on October 20 if there are no delays. Shueisha's Manga Plus service publishes the manga in English, and it describes the manga: The long...
The Misfit of Demon King Academy II ‒ SEASON FINALE
This episode is a perfect microcosm of the season—i.e., equal parts Anos being cool and way too much information jammed into far too little time.
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Ayakashi Triangle #12 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon ‒ SEASON FINALE
While it may seem absurd, Boxxo has created a new life for himself in this fantasy world as a heavy metal box.
Synduality: Noir TV Anime's 2nd Quarter Premieres in January 2024
Preview video streamed
― The official website for Synduality: Noir, the television anime of Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Bandai Spirits' Synduality project, revealed on Tuesday that the second cours (quarter of a year) will premiere in January 2024. The website unveiled a short preview video: The anime premiered on July 10. Disney+ is streaming the anime exclusively worldwi...
Shinmai Ossan Bōkensha Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Cast, Staff, 2024 Premiere
Takuya Satō, Saori Ōnishi, Kenta Miyake, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Misaki Kuno star
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kiraku Kishima's Shinmai Ossan Bōkensha, Saikyō Party ni Shinu Hodo Kitaerarete Muteki ni Naru (The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party to Become Invincible) novel series revealed on Tuesday a teaser video, visual, cast, ...
I Don't Need a Happy Ending Manga Review
I Don't Need a Happy Ending is collection of unrelated short stories about women trying to find love together and sometimes falling short of the mark.
― Content Warning: this work contains sexual assault and mention of suicide ideation. Yuri readers may already be familiar with Mikanuji's work – I Don't Need a Happy Ending is the third to get an English release, following Assorted Entanglements and N...
Sand Land Game Posts Story Trailer
Game slated for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming an English-subtitled story trailer for its upcoming game based on Akira Toriyama's SAND LAND manga on Sunday: The action role-playing game will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: Dive into a desert world where both...
Legend of Legacy Game Gets HD Remaster in Early 2024
Trailer streamed for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC remaster of 3DS RPG
― NIS America announced on Monday that The Legend of Legacy role-playing game is getting an HD remaster for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in early 2024. The company streamed an announcement trailer for The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered. The story of gods' legacy and truth begins on Avalon, the legendary l...
The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors: Song for Prism Smartphone Game's Promo Video Reveals In-Game Idol Groups
Game now open for pre-registration
― The official YouTube channel of The IDOLM@STER franchise started streaming a promotional video from Tokyo Game Show 2023 for its new smartphone game The IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors: Song for Prism on Sunday. The video introduces eight idol groups in the game including: illumination STARS, L'Antica, Hōkago Climax Girls, ALSTROEMERIA, Straylight, noctchill, SHils, and C...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 11-17
Super Bomberman R2 debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 11-17 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPikmin 4 Nintendo July 21 23,489 841,335 2NSwSuper Bomberman R2 Konami September 14 11,588 11,588 3NSwPokémon Scarlet/Violet Nintendo November 18, 2022 9,319 5,128,233 4NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,844 5,484,620 5NSwBaten Kaitos Ⅰ&II HD Re...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 11-17
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ranks #9 with 2.2% rating
― The Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven film aired on NTV on Friday, September 15 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 7.4% rating. The live-action film of Fujita's Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Otaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) manga aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 3.9% rating. This final episode of the live-action...
Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals Kan Ki Army's Cast, January 6 Debut
Kentaro Ito, Haruka Nagamine, Kenji Nomura, Motoki Sakuma join cast
― The official website for the anime of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga revealed on Monday the second key visual (titled "SIDE Kan Ki Gun" or SIDE Kan Ki Army), the Kan Ki Army's voice cast, and the January 6 premiere for the anime's fifth series. The cast members for the Kanki Army members are: Kentaro Ito as Kan Ki/Huan Yi Haruka Nag...
Bayonetta, Devil May Cry Creator Hideki Kamiya to Leave Platinum Games
Kamiya co-founded Platinum Games with Shinji Mikami, Atsushi Inaba after working at Capcom
― Game developer Platinum Games and its co-founder, game designer and director Hideki Kamiya, both announced on Monday that Kamiya will leave Platinum Games on October 12. Kamiya added that his departure was a difficult decision, but he ultimately decided that it was the best decision for him. Kamiya co-founded...
Manga UP! Global Adds Kei Sanbe's Reto the Protector, 2 More Manga
Goinda's Naughty Secret, Even Monsters Like Fairytales also added
― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service added the following three manga in English in the last few days: Ede Akizawa and Hajime Kirino's Even Monsters Like Fairytales (Sute Akuyaku Reijō wa Kaibutsu ni Otogibanashi o Kataru) manga on Friday.
Kei Sanbe's Reto the Protector (Otogi no Hako no Reto) manga on Saturday.
Kōhei Kaga's Goinda...
Spy×Family Anime 2nd Season's Main Trailer Unveils Theme Songs, Artists
Ado performs "Kurakura" opening, Vaundy feat. Cory Wong performs "Todome no Ichigeki"
― The official website for the SPY×FAMILY anime revealed the main trailer for its second season on Monday. The video reveals and previews the second season's opening theme song titled "Kurakura" by Ado, and the ending theme song "Todome no Ichigeki" (Finishing Strike) by Vaundy feat. Cory Wong. The opening song's si...
New Haruhi Suzumiya Light Novel Volume to Have 3 Isekai Short Stories
Volume to include 2 stories previously published in The Sneaker magazine, plus new sequel
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special provided more details about the new volume in Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series on Sunday. The volume will include two short stories previously published in Kadokawa's The Sneaker magazine, plus a new sequel to those two stori...
I'm in Love with the Villainess TV Anime Casts Nana Mizuki
Mizuki plays princess Manaria Sousse in October 2 anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Inori's I'm in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijō) light novel series revealed on Sunday that Nana Mizuki is joining the anime's cast as the character Manaria Sousse, a princess of the Kingdom of Sousse. The series will premiere on Tokyo MX on October 2 at 12:3...
Tokyo Game Show 2023 Draws 243,238 Attendees
Attendance numbers almost double that of last year
― Tokyo Game Show 2023 reported an in-person attendance of 243,238 over the course of four days (September 21-24). The number is almost double the attendance of last year's show, and approaches 2019's in-person attendance of 262,076. The first public day (September 23) had the biggest number of in-person attendees with 96,033, followed by the second ...
The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season Anime Reveals Ending Song Artists
Ikumi Hasegawa, Maaya Uchida, Mayu Minami, Ryōko Maekawa perform ending song
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that Shadow Garden Numbers — a group consisting of Ikumi Hasegawa, Maaya Uchida, Mayu Minami, and Ryōko Maekawa — are performing the ending theme song "Polaris in the Night" for the second television anime season of Daisuke Aizawa's The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) ...
Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime's Video Previews Opening Song
Little Glee Monster performs opening song "Up to Me!" for October 8 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Mokushiroku no Yon-kishi) sequel manga began streaming the anime's first promotional video on Monday. The video previews the anime's opening theme song "Up to Me!" by Little Glee Monster. The anime will prem...
Blue Protocol to Get Release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S in Japan This Winter
Multiplayer online action role-playing game launched for PC in Japan on June 14
― Bandai Namco Online revealed during a Tokyo Game Show livestream on Saturday that the Blue Protocol multiplayer online game will come to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Japan this winter. Cross-play and cross-save features will be supported. The company also announced a series of updates for the game. Bandai Na...
Dragon's Dogma 2 Game's 'Gameplay Deep Dive' Video Streamed
Hideaki Itsuno narrates video explaining different vocations, mechanics, playstyles, enemies, environments
― The official YouTube channel for PlayStation began streaming a gameplay deep dive video for Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 sequel game on Saturday. The game's director Hideaki Itsuno narrates the video and explains the different vocations, mechanics, and playstyles as well as enemies and environmen...
Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Game Launches on February 29 for Switch, Steam
Game also posts system introduction video
― The official Twitter account for Bushiroad Games' Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast, the game of Kumo Kagyu's Goblin Slayer dark fantasy novel series, revealed on Sunday the game's February 29 release for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game will start on October 12. ／#ゴブスレNF 2024年2月29日に発売決定✨＼本格タクティクスRPG「ゴブリンスレイヤー -ANOT...
My Three Crazy Adventures in Dragon's Dogma 2
My third adventure in Dragon's Dogma 2 was going well—until my AI-controlled party members all decided to jump to their deaths in a giant hole.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to spend a full hour playing the upcoming game Dragon's Dogma 2. As I spent time playing as three different characters—an archer, a thief, and a fighter—I had some wildly different adventures. As I haven't played the firs...
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Dark Gathering #12 [rate]
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Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Vol. 1 Review
Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre.
― Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre. Even just in Cross Infinite World's catalogue, it follows Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds, I'd Rather Have a Cat Than a Harem, and I Will Cook With My Fluffy Fr...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II #12 [rate]
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Kentaro Yabuki's Ayakashi Triangle Manga Ends
Anime adaptation also airs final episode on Monday
― This year's 43rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Kentaro Yabuki's Ayakashi Triangle manga is ending with the chapter that Shueisha will publish on the Shonen Jump+ service on Monday. The 12th and final episode of the manga's anime adaptation will also air on Monday evening. The manga's 16th and final volume w...
Kaede Hondo, Reiji Kawashima Star in Mission: Yozakura Family Anime (Updated)
Akari Kitō, Katsuyuki Konishi also star in 2024 anime
― This year's 43rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed the main cast on Monday for the television anime adaptation of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga. Kaede Hondo as Mutsumi Yozakura
Reiji Kawashima as Taiyō Asano
Akari Kitō as Futaba Yozakura
Katsuyuki Konishi as Kyōichirō Yo...
The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime Gets 3rd Season in 2024
Season 2 ended on Sunday
― The second television anime season based on Koharu Inoue's The Duke of Death and His Maid (Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid) manga ended on Sunday with an announcement of the third season in 2024. The second season debuted on July 9. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs and is also streaming an English dub. The staff of the anime describes the season: “Kill anyone he...
The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 3 ‒ Episode 23
Let's hope it doesn't kick the football so far that we don't even get to that point by the time this season is over.
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Classroom For Heroes #12 [rate]
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1st Haikyu!! Final Film's Trailer Unveils Director/Writer, February 16 Opening (Updated)
Director Susumu Mitsunaka returns for 1st of 2 films
― The staff for the Haikyu!! anime franchise debuted the trailer and teaser poster for Gekijōban Haikyu!! Gomi Suteba no Kessen (Haikyu!! the Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump), the first film in the two-part Haikyu!! Final sequel film project, at the Haikyu!! Festa 2023 event on Sunday. The trailer announces the film's director, writer, a...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 24
Altogether it's a great rebound after weeks of wheel-spinning.
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime Reveals More Cast
Natsuki Hanae, Hina Kino, Yūsuke Kobayashi, Jun Fukushima, more join cast of October 7 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Kotei Kobayashi's The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon) light novel series revealed more cast members on Sunday. The newly announced cast members are (character name romanizations are not confirmed): Rina Hidaka as Gert...
Late Voice Actor Keiji Fujiwara to Still Voice Reno in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth releases on February 29
― Square Enix creative director Tetsuya Nomura confirmed in an interview with Dengeki Online on Thursday that the late Keiji Fujiwara will still voice the character of Reno in the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth game. When asked by the outlet, he explained: "Reno will still be voiced by Keiji Fujiwara. We learned of his death shortly before record...
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Unveils Main Staff, More Cast
Wakana Maruoka, Yukiyo Fujii, Saya Aizawa join cast
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special unveiled the teaser visual, main staff, and more cast members for the anime of writer Sunsunsun and artist Momoco's Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san) light novel series on Sunday. The anime's staff also revealed a ...
'Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Light Novels Get Anime
Yu Hibari's rom-com about boy discovering childhood friend is actually a girl
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso's Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Whom I Thought Was a Boy ...
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Light Novels Have Anime in the Works
Tanba's fantasy with art by Yuunagi, manga by Yukino Amaga
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that Tanba and Yuunagi's The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne (Saikyō Degarashi Ōji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munō o Enjiru SS-Rank Ōji wa Kōi Keishō-sen o Kage kara Shihai Suru) light novel series has an anime in the works. Yuunagi posted an illu...
Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta Light Novels Have Anime in the Works
Takata's romantic comedy of boy hanging out with 2nd cutest girl in class
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that Takata's Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta (I Became Friends With the Second Cutest Girl in Class) light novel series has an anime in the works. 大人気💕等身大の“友だち”ラブコメ『クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった』🎊🎉アニメ化企画進行中🎉🎊続報は作品公式アカウ...
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat Anime Gets 2nd Season
October 2021's season 1 director Masafumi Tamura celebrates news
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that the television anime of Rui Tsukiyo and Reia's The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat (Sekai Saikō no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei Suru) light novels will get a second season. The announcement ...
Magical Explorer Light Novels Have Anime in the Works
Iris, Noboru Kannatsuki's story of being reincarnated as unlucky comic relief
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that Iris and Noboru Kannatsuki's Magical Explorer light novel series is inspiring an anime. Kannatsuki drew an illustration to celebrate the news: ⭐️エロゲ世界で転生魔術学園譚！！⭐️ 『マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる』🎊🎉アニメ化企画進行中🎉🎊 続報は作品公式ア...
Ishura Anime Reveals 2 Additional Cast
Tomokazu Sugita, Yumiri Hanamori join cast of January 2024 anime
― The staff for the television anime of storywriter Keiso and artist Kureta's Ishura light novel series revealed two new cast members on Sunday. The newly announced cast members are (Note: Character name romanizations are not confirmed): Tomokazu Sugita as Higuare the Pelagic Yumiri Hanamori as Lana the Moon Tempest The anime also stars...
Banished From The Heroes' Party Anime's 2nd Season Video Reveals Staff, January 2024 Premiere
Makoto Hoshino now serves as chief director at Studio Flad
― Kadokawa revealed a new promotional video for the second season of the television anime of Zappon and Yasumo's Banished From the Heroes' Party (Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita) light novel series on Sunday. The video reveals the anime's staff and January 2024 premiere dat...
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KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members, Returning Cast, Staff in New Video
Kanon Takao, Sayuri Yahagi, Reina Ueda join cast of 2024 anime
― A stage presentation at the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festival event revealed a special promotional video for KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3, the third television anime season of the main KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world!! anime, on Sunday. The video revealed the returning cast, staff...
Synduality: Noir TV Anime Confirms Continuation Into 2nd Quarter
'Old Amasia Investigation Trailer' also debuts for SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada game
― The "Synduality Project TGS Special Stage" event at Tokyo Game Show confirmed on Sunday that the Synduality: Noir anime will continue with the broadcast of a second cours (quarter of the year). Sunday's event also debuted an "Old Amasia Investigation Trailer" for Bandai Namco Group's SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada shooting game:...
Haruhi Suzumiya Franchise Gets New Light Novel Volume, Concert Event
'Legendary' 2009 concert event brought back with cast on January 20, 2024
― The live-streamed "Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa!" special announced on Sunday that a new volume in Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series is in production. Franchise illustrator Noizi Ito drew an illustration for the announcement of the Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekijō (The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya) volume: S...
Dark Gathering Anime Previews 2nd Half in Promotional Video
2nd cours starts next Sunday
― The staff for the television anime of Kenichi Kondō's Dark Gathering manga posted its fourth promotional video and a key visual to preview the anime's second cours (quarter of the year) on Sunday. The second cours will start on October 1. The cast appeared at an advance screening of episode 12 (the first cours' finale) and episode 13 (the second cours' premiere) earlier...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 4-10
The Quintissential Quintuplets game's Switch version debuts at #2, PS4 version at #15
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 4-10 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPikmin 4 Nintendo July 21 31,013 817,846 2NSwGotōbun no Hanayome: Kanojo to Kawasu Itsutsu no Yakusoku MAGES. September 7 10,720 10,720 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 10,447 5,475,776 4NSwV...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 4-10
Live-action Don't Call It Mystery 1st episode "reboot" earns 10.3% rating
― The special "reboot" version of the Don't Call It Mystery (Mystery to Iu Nakare) series' first episode aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 10.3% rating. This week's episode of the live-action series of Riichirou Inagaki and Ryoichi Ikegami's Trillion Game manga aired on TBS on Friday, Septembe...
Masanori Morita's Zashisu Manga Goes on Hiatus Until January
Suspense horror manga launched in December 2022
― This year's 20th issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that Masanori Morita's Zashisu suspense horror manga will go on hiatus, and will return in January 2024. The manga centers on middle school teacher Umi Yamauchi, who one day sees a news report of the murder of Yūki Suzuki, his friend from his own middle school years. A few ...
Anime NYC Announces Hololive VTuber Concert, Guests
Suisei Hoshimachi to perform with guest appearance by Mori Calliope
― Anime NYC announced on Thursday that Cover Corporation's hololive production VTubers will be attending Anime NYC 2023, which will run from November 17-19. The VTubers will be attending as guests, as well as performing a special concert. Japanese talent Suisei Hoshimachi will perform in the United States for the first time on Novemb...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game Reveals New Overview Trailer
New 2D-platforming game comes out on October 20
― Nintendo of America released a new overview trailer on Friday for its upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game, which comes out on October 20 for the Nintendo Switch. The video shares features such as the areas players can explore in The Flower Kingdom, the playable characters, the powerups, and more. The game will have local and online multiplayer func...
Amazon Prime Video to Run Ads for U.S., Other Subscribers in 2024
Company offers ad-free subscription tier for additional US$2.99 per month on top of base subscription fee
― Deadline reported on Saturday that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will begin running advertisements for subscribers in the United States in early 2024. The company will offer an ad-free subscription tier for an additional US$2.99 per month on top of the base subscription fee. While Pri...
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game Reveals Opening Movie, Character Reveal Trailers, Demo Release Date
Mito, Yuuki join as playable characters in upcoming action RPG
― Bandai Namco Entertainment released the opening animation by A1 Pictures on Saturday for its upcoming Sword Art Online: Last Recollection game, as well as the character trailers for Mito and Yuuki. The demo for the game will be available on September 26. Players will be able to progress in the main story until chapter 2, with save data ...
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One Piece #1077 [rate]
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Reign of the Seven Spellblades ‒ Episode 12
That's also the most eventful this one gets since the rest of this episode is Spellblades, with seemingly just a couple of episodes in its season to go, spending its time on setup and prep work for this whole new arc.
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Am I Actually the Strongest? #11 [rate]
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My Tiny Senpai #11 [rate]
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The Misfit of Demon King Academy II #12 [rate]
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TenPuru #12 [rate]
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Baki Hanma Season 2 Anime Series Review
The final, multi-episode spanning fight between Baki and Yujiro also lived up to the hype and is one of the best in the series.
― I hate that there's a sexual assault scene in this season of Baki, and mad enough about it that this review is opening with my analysis of what's easily the worst part of the season. The second episode of this season opens with revived caveman Pickle sexually assaulting a ...
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Horimiya: The Missing Pieces #13 [rate]
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Popucom is Puyo Puyo Meets Splatoon
The TGS Popucom demo was a super fun and silly vertical slice showing off all the basic mechanics that will be expanded upon in the full game.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to get some hands-on time with Popucom, the new game from the studio behind Arknights. However, rather than being another tower-defense mobile game, Popucom is a co-op 3D puzzle platformer inspired by games like Puyo Puyo,...
Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime Reveals More Cast, 2nd Promo Video
Jun Fukuyama, Nao Tōyama join cast for series premiering on October 2
― Kadokawa debuted the second promotional video for the anime of Akira Amano's Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective (Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri) manga on Sunday. Kadokawa also revealed more cast members: Jun Fukuyama as Omito Kawasemi Nao Tōyama as Mofu Uzaki The "1st season" of the anime will premiere on October 2 on the AT-X....
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War #24 [rate]
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Persona 3 Reload is One Heck of a Glam-Up
I had a great time climbing the tower and taking down its first boss.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to get some hands-on time with Persona 3 Reload and I was excited to try it out. Persona 3 is my favorite of the Persona games but it's also the one I feel the least need to ever go back and play again. My issue can be summed up in one word: Tartarus. Tartarus is Persona 3's randomly generated ...
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My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 #12 [rate]
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Playing as Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Makes You Feel Like the Ultimate Badass
Players were given the choice of two possible demos to play.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to spend some hands-on time with the upcoming second title in the Final Fantasy VII: Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Players were given the choice of two possible demos to play. The first followed Cloud and the party and was set outside of the city of Junon. The second was the Nibelheim flas...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Casts Atsuko Tanaka, Hiroki Yasumoto
Voices of Frieren's mentor Flamme, demon Qual in anime premiering on Friday
― The staff for the television anime of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga announced two more cast members on Saturday. Atsuko Tanaka as Flamme, Frieren's mentor and a great mage known in history as a hero Hiroki Yasumoto as Qual, a demon known as the "Elder Sage of Corrupt...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ‒ Episode 33
All evaluate Gojo as generally being two things: Very dumb, and obscenely strong.
Macross: Shooting Insight Hands-On: A Solid SHMUP With Rocking Music
The main thing that makes Macross: Shooting Insight special is the IP.
― Back in the mid-90s, I was a die-hard Robotech fan. It was one of the few anime airing on TV at the time and, in an era where it regularly cost $35 for two episodes of anime on VHS, it was awesome to have such a long, complex series to watch. Of course, as I grew older, I learned about both the original Macross anime and its var...
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Case Closed #1098 [rate]
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MIX Meisei Story Season 2 #24 [rate]
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Rocket Panda Games Announces Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Game
Remaster of beat'em up to launch for consoles, PC
― Rocket Panda Games announced the Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate remaster game on Saturday at Tokyo Game Show. Rocket Panda Games will release the game for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games in 2024. The company is rebuilding the original Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds game in Un...
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Shadowverse Flame: Seven Shadows Arc #62 [rate]
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Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress #11 [rate]
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Undead Murder Farce ‒ Episode 12
Shizuku anchors the other members of the Cage User trio to a baseline of humanity. Aya might not think twice about either set of villagers, but she does care enough about Shizuku to let her do as her conscience dictates.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is a satisfying ending and certainly worlds better than the first cour's finale.
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 Ends With 'To Be Continued'
The 11th and final episode for the fifth season of the anime based on Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa's Bungo Stray Dogs manga ended with the words "To Be Continued" on Wednesday. Technically, the episode's ending caption in Japanese mistakenly stated that the work was "finished," but the anime's official website addressed on Friday that the text was a mistake, and the text should indeed actually...
Aoi Yūki Restarts Musical Activities
Yūki had taken temporary break as solo singer in 2017
― Voice actress and singer Aoi Yūki announced on Friday that she is restarting her musical activities as a solo singer this year. She had taken a temporary break from her career as a solo singer starting in 2017. Yūki may gain inspiration for her new music from messages from her Discord server. Yūki explained that after her latest "petit" album To...
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The Gene of AI #11 [rate]
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Studio Lights Announces New Mononoke no Kuni Game
Isekai action RPG launches for PC in spring 2024 with more platforms planned
― Shinjuku-based Studio Lights announced on Friday that it will release a new isekai action RPG titled Mononoke no Kuni for PC via Steam in spring 2024. The company also plans to launch the game for an unspecified PlayStation console, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Studio Lights streamed a 7-second gameplay video: The co...
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The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today #12 [rate]
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #35 [rate]
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The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season Anime Gets Same-Day English Dub
Dub debuts on October 4
― HIDIVE announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the second television anime season of Daisuke Aizawa's The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) light novel series at 10:30 a.m. EDT on October 4, the same day as the season's premiere. The English cast, which features returning members, includes: Adam Gibbs as Cid Kageno/Shadow ...
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Reign of the Seven Spellblades #12 [rate]
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Exclusive: Titan Comics Licenses Three Exorcism Siblings Manga
Company reveals artwork from manga
― Titan Comics revealed on Friday that it will release Shinta Harekawa's Three Exorcism Siblings (Tengu Barai no San Kyōdai) manga in English on March 19. The company revealed artwork from the manga. IMG 3-ex_sibs_p128.jpg
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Right Stuf Phases Out, Migrates All Products to Crunchyroll Store on October 10 (Updated)
Customers can still find all products previously available on Right Stuf
― Crunchyroll revealed on Friday that Right Stuf is phasing out its store and migrating its products to the Crunchyroll Store on October 10. Customers can still find all the products that were previously listed on Right Stuf. The Crunchyroll Store will have a 2023 holiday sale similar to the one Right Stuf regularly holds. Howev...
Nintendo Releases Kirby and the Amazing Mirror Game on Switch with Online Play
2004 GBA game launches on Nintendo Switch Online service on September 29
― Nintendo announced on Thursday that it will release the Kirby and the Amazing Mirror Game Boy Advance game on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion service on September 29. The game will get new online functionality for up to four players, as well as local multiplayer. Nintendo streamed a trailer: On September 6, Nintendo rel...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Game Introduces Characters, Locations
3rd main title in Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff series launches for Switch on December 1
― Square Enix revealed on Friday the characters and locations from Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Dragon Quest Monsters 3), the third main game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series. The company describes the characters: Randolfo the Tyrant, The Uncompromising Ruler of All Nadiria: Psaro's imposing father,...
This Week in Games - VIDEO GAME DREAMS DO COME TRUE
It's an extra big TWIG this week as Jean-Karlo discusses exciting developments in the retro game scene: Wizardry, Cotton 2, and the unexpected return of his personal favorite ninja, Izuna!
― Welcome back, folks! I must say, Thousand-Year Door fans wasted no time sticking true to form in the week-and-change since Nintendo announced the remake. Between concerns over the 30fps framerate or bellyaching a...
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Sugar Apple Fairy Tale #24 [rate]
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Helck ‒ Episode 11
I feel like if this reveal came out in episode two then Vermilio would immediately be trying to kill Helck.
Atelier Resleriana Game's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Reche
Reche performs theme song "Saihate e" for game debuting on Saturday
― Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed the cinematic trailer for their Atelier Resleriana: Wasurerareta Renkinjutsu to Kyokuya no Kaihо̄sha (Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of the Polar Night) smartphone and PC game during a live stream for the game on Tokyo Game Show on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the game's theme song "Sai...
Tales of Wedding Rings Anime Reveals January 2024 Premiere, Character Videos
Gen Sato, Akari Kitō star in anime adaptation of MAYBE's manga
― The official website for the television anime of Maybe's Tales of Wedding Rings (Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari) manga unveiled the anime's January 2024 premiere date, as well as two character videos and visuals for the characters Satō and Hime on Friday. The site will unveil a new character video and visual every week. The anime's previously...
Goblin Slayer II Anime's Video Previews Mili's Opening Song
Mili performs opening song "Entertainment" for October 6 anime
― The official website for Goblin Slayer II, the second season for the anime of Kumo Kagyu's Goblin Slayer dark fantasy novel series, began streaming a new promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video previews the anime's opening theme song "Entertainment" by Mili. The anime will premiere on October 6 on Tokyo MX, AT-X, and BS11, ...
DNF Duel Fighting Game Adds Battle Mage as Playable Character
3rd season pass character debuts in December
― Arc System Works revealed during Tokyo Game Show 2023 on Friday that Battle Mage will be the third season pass character for the DNF Duel fighting game for the Dungeon Fighter Online (Arad Senki) franchise. The character will debut in December. The season pass debuted with the first character Spectre on July 12, followed by Brawler on September 14. Two m...
Live-Action My Home Hero Series Reveals Opening Song Artist
The Oral Cigarettes perform opening song "Yellow" for October 24 series
― The official website for the live-action series of Naoki Yamakawa and Masashi Asaki's My Home Hero manga revealed on Thursday that THE ORAL CIGARETTES rock band will perform the series' opening theme song "Yellow." The series will premiere on MBS and TBS' "Dramaism" block on October 24. The project also involves a live-action f...
Capcom Confirms Resident Evil 4 Remake Game's Release on Mac, iPad (Updated)
Adventure horror game remake that launched on March 24 has sold 5+ million copies worldwide
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Capcom revealed during the Tokyo Game Show stream Thursday that the Resident Evil 4 game remake, along with "The Mercenaries" update and the "Separate Ways" DLC, will be coming to the Mac and iPad in 2023. The company added that Resident Evil Village, which is already available on the Mac, will be released ...
Entergram Reveals goHELLgo: Tsukiotoshiteko RPG for 2024 Release
Former Alice Soft staff member Ittenchiroku produces, designs PS4, Switch, PC game
― Entergram announced a new role-playing game titled goHELLgo: Tsukiotoshiteko on Thursday. Former Alice Soft staff member and game director Ittenchiroku (Dohna Dohna, Rance 01, Rance 03) is the producer for the game, as well as the game designer alongside Takada Ryosuke The game will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, ...
Key's Stella of the End Kinetic Novel Releases in English on September 25
Game will also have Simplified Chinese, Japanese language options
― Visual Arts/Key announced on Thursday that it will release its Stella of the End (Tsui no Stella) kinetic novel in English on PC via Steam on September 25. The game will also have Simplified Chinese and Japanese language options. The kinteic novel released on PC in Japan in September 2022. Key originally revealed the game under the t...
Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Film Opens L.A.'s Animation Is Film Fest
October 18-22 event also screens Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower, The Concierge
― Animation Is Film announced on Thursday that Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron (Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka, or literally How Do You Live?) will open the 2023 festival, which will run at Hollywood's TCL Chinese 6 Theatres from October 18 to October 22. Other anime films at the festival include Phoenix: Reminiscence ...
