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Neighborhood Story Manga Volume 1 Review
At long, long last, Neighborhood Story is available in English. Find out why this manga is such a triumph.
― At long, long last, Neighborhood Story is available in English. Why is that such a triumph? Apart from the fact that it's one of Ai Yazawa's best titles, it's also the story that comes directly before Paradise Kiss, so if you like that one, you need to read this one to get a fuller picture of ...
The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Manga Review
Is this a story about siblings realizing there's more to being a sibling than blood? Is this a story about teens realizing that blood was the only thing holding them back from hooking up?
― The Shiunji Family Children is a very well-drawn and well-presented manga. The character designs aren't anything flashy, but everyone is very distinct from one another, with a substantial amount of detail present....
Devil Is a Part-Timer! Official Comic Anthology Manga Review
It isn't perfect, but most of them have a real understanding of the original material and a clear love for it. I wouldn't call it a must-read, but it is a treat if you're a franchise fan.
― Regarding the three recent releases of official comic anthologies, The Devil is a Part-Timer! Official Comic Anthology falls in between Sasaki and Miyano's and Mieruko-Chan's offerings. That means that most of the...
The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme Song
Series starring Yūma Uchida, Ayane Sakura premieres on January 8
― The staff for the television anime of Sawayoshi Azuma's The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil (Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru) manga revealed a second promotional video for the series on Thursday. The video previews Kaori Ishihara's ending theme song "Gift." The anime stars: Yūma Uchida as Masatora Akutsu
Ayane Sakura as Lily Ama...
12 Works Including Frieren, Elusive Samurai, Ya Boy Kongming! Nominated for 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards
Competition no longer features categories
― The judging committee of the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards revealed the nominees for this year's awards on Thursday. Each winning title will be honored with a bronze statuette and a prize of 1 million yen (about US$6,900). The winners will be announced on January 18. For the first time, the nominees are not divided into categories. Previous categories for th...
Metallic Rouge Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut in Main Promo Video
New visual also revealed
― The official website for the Metallic Rouge original television anime began streaming the anime's main promotional video on Thursday. The video previews DAZBEE's ending theme song "Scarlet" and Yu-ka's oepening theme song "Rouge." The video also reveals that the anime will premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block on January 10. The site also revealed a new visual. The...
Re:Monster Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Opening Song Artist, April 2024 Premiere
Takuya Satō, Kenta Hosoda, Ai Kakuma, Kana Ueda, Mai Kanno star in isekai anime
― The staff of the television anime of Kogitsune Kanekiru's Re:Monster light novel series unveiled a new promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's cast, staff, opening theme song artist, and April 2024 premiere date. The staff also unveiled a new version of the anime's first visual, as wel...
Game Developers Arc System Works, Aquria Enter Into Capital Alliance
New tie-up aimed at bolstering ArcSys' development capabilities by leveraging Aquria's experience
― Game developer and publisher Arc System Works and game developer Aquria announced on Monday that they have formed a capital alliance. The tie-up is intended to bolster Arc System Works' development capabilities by leveraging Aquria's experience. Arc System Works is best known for its Guilty Gear and Bl...
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Kyoto Animation Arson Case
Kyoto District Court scheduled to announce verdict on January 25
― Japanese news website The Mainichi reported on Thursday that prosecutors for the arson murder case that killed 36 people and wounded 32 others at Kyoto Animation are seeking the death penalty for the arson suspect, Shinji Aoba. Meanwhile, the defense is seeking for Aoba's acquittal or a reduced sentence, arguing that he was suffering ...
The World's Fastest Level Up Light Novels Get English Audiobooks
Pierce Cravens narrates audiobooks with 1st volume debuting on January 18
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will release an English audiobook version of Nagato Yamata's The World's Fastest Level Up (Sekai Saisoku no Level Up) light novel series, beginning with the first volume on January 18. Pierce Cravens (Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Veep) will narrate the audiobooks. ...
Persona 3 Reload Game's New Trailer Highlights Shinjiro
Remake launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on February 2
― Atlus debuted a new character trailer introducing Shinjiro for its upcoming Persona 3 Reload game on Wednesday. The trailer highlights Shinjiro's unique Persona and fighting skills. English Trailer Japanese Trailer Persona 3 Reload will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC...
Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate Game Gets PC Version in 2024
DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition contains all 3 episodes in both VR, non-VR modes
― MyDearest, Inc. announced on Wednesday that it will release DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition, a new version of the DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate virtual reality (VR) game that it and it and IzanagiGames created, on PC via Steam in 2024. The release will include all three episodes in both VR and...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Anime Film Opens at #4
Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo film rose to #3
― The live-action sequel film Tonde Saitama ~Biwako Yori Ai o Komete~ (Fly Me to Saitama: From Lake Biwa With Love) sold 222,000 tickets and earned 295,375,770 yen (about US$2 million) from Friday to Sunday, ranking #1 once again in its second weekend. The film has sold a total of 838,000 tickets and earned a cumulative total 1,150,667,430 yen (about US$7....
10th Shimajirō Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Cast, May J.'s Theme Song, March 8 Opening
Natsumi Fujiwara, Shōya Kimata join cast
― The official website for Eiga Shimajirō Miracle-jima no Nanairo Carnation (Shimajirō the Movie: The Rainbow Carnation of Miracle Island), the 10th film in Benesse Corporation's Shimajirō anime franchise, began streaming a trailer on Thursday. The trailer announces the film's cast and March 8 opening date, and it also reveals and previews the film's theme son...
Ryōko Chiba's Suki Yanen Kedo Dō Yaro ka BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Kamen Rider Geats' Hideyoshi Kan, Jun Nishiyama star in January show set in Osaka
― LesPros Entertainment announced on Thursday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Ryōko Chiba's Suki Yanen Kedo Dō Yaro ka (I Like You, But How About You?) boys' love manga that will premiere on Yomiuri TV's "Drama DiVE" programming block on January 11. The series stars Hideyoshi Kan (Kamen Rider Gea...
Is Gundam 0080 a Christmas Anime? Sunrise Says Yes with Xmas Screening
The Greatest Christmas Gundam debate that never was, also now settled with 1/144 Santa figure
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The greatest Chirstmas Gundam debate that never was ... is now settled by Sunrise and the Emotion label. In a live-stream on November 17 on the EMOTION Label Channel Youtube channel, Haruka Mori, Mukai Tenshin, Mafia Kajida, and Ryusuke Hikawa announced that for Emotion's 40th anniversary the six-part OVA...
Akira Hiramoto's Futari Switch Manga Ends 1st Part
Romantic comedy launched in March 2022
― The January issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine published the final chapter of the first part of Akira Hiramoto's Futari Switch manga on Wednesday. There are currently no announcements regarding the second part. The "traditional romantic comedy" manga centers on childhood friends and neighbors Shinichi and Ichigo, who go to the same high school. Both ...
Tekken 8 Game Adds Dragunov as Playable Character
Fighting game launches on January 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's YouTube channel revealed in a new video on Wednesday that the upcoming Tekken 8 fighting game is adding Dragunov as a playable character. Tekken 8 will launch on January 26. The game will feature 32 characters at launch, including Steve. The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Jin Kazama, K...
Shy ‒ Episode 10
This is a heavy topic, and Shy deserves credit for handling it so starkly, succinctly, and sympathetically.
Variety: Boichi's Origin Manga Gets Film Adaptation
Majestic Limited to produce film with Kodansha
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Wednesday that Kodansha is working with new production company Majestic Limited for a feature film based on Boichi's Origin manga. Josh Boone, Danny Chan, and Darius Shahmir are the founders of Majestic Limited. Boichi (Dr. Stone) launched the series in Young Magazine in September 2016 and ended it in Febr...
He's Expecting's Eri Sakai Launches New Manga on January 4
Sakai to launch Shōsansei no nai Nigorikawa in Jour magazine
― The January 2024 issue of Futabasha's Jour magazine revealed on Saturday that Eri Sakai (He's Expecting) will launch a new manga titled Shōsansei no nai Nigorikawa (Unproductive Nigorikawa) in the magazine's next issue on January 4. The manga's story centers on 40-year-old Sae Kawasumi. Her father died, and she gave up on her infertility ...
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 10
Now that we're almost halfway through the season, we need a definitive, climactic note.
Godzilla Minus One Rises to #1 at U.S. Box Office
Film has highest opening weekend earnings for foreign film in U.S. this year so far
― The Box Office Mojo website reported on Wednesday that Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki's new film in TOHO's Godzilla franchise, has earned US$1,225,396 on Monday, and thus topped the daily box office in the United States and Canada. As of Monday, the film has earned a total of US$12,645,371 at the U.S. box offi...
2023 Saturn Awards Nominate The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Suzume, Chainsaw Man Anime
Awards ceremony takes place on February 4
― The Saturn Awards, the awards that honor the best science fiction, horror, and fantasy movies and television programs of the year, announced the nominations for the 51st annual awards on Wednesday. It nominated The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Suzume for Best Animated Film. The Chainsaw Man anime also received a nomimation in the Best Animated Television Ser...
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KamiErabi GOD.app #10 [rate]
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Captain Tsubasa: Ace Smartphone Game Launches Globally
Game launched on Tuesday
― Program Twenty Three released its Captain Tsubasa: Ace smartphone game globally on Tuesday. The game is avalaible for iOS and Android devices. The game's official YouTube channel is streaming a launch trailer: Program Twenty Three describes the game: For every match, give it your utmost! In Captain Tsubasa: Ace, Players can control characters like Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyug...
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16bit Sensation: Another Layer #10 [rate]
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Kizuna no Allele #23 [rate]
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game Gets Steam Release
Game begins beta test in March 2024
― The official Twitter account for the Inazuma Eleven franchise announced on Tuesday that the upcoming Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game will get a release for PC via Steam, along with the previously announced releases for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android. The story stars Unmei Sasanami, a young boy who yearns for a world without soc...
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Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 #10 [rate]
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Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World Adds Donkey Kong Country Area
Area opens in spring 2024
― The Universal Studios Japan theme park announced on Tuesday that it will add a new area based on the Donkey Kong Country game series that will open in the park's Super Nintendo World in spring 2024. Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World area officially opened in March 2021. The park had originally planned to open the area in late July 2020, in time for the 2020 To...
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The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season #30 [rate]
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I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness #10 [rate]
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Bullbuster #10 [rate]
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Sasaki and Peeps Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, Aguri Ōnishi's Ending Song, 1-Hour January 5 Debut
Naomi Ōzora, Hiroki Yasumoto, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Namikawa, Mitsuo Iwata, Tesshō Genda join cast
― Kadokawa posted the second promotional video for the television anime of writer Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku's Sasaki and Peeps (Sasaki and Pichan) novels on Wednesday. The new video reveals more cast members and the one-hour January 5 premiere for the anime. The video also previews the ending th...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Light Novels Get More Anime by WIT Studio
New anime to cover light novels' Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
― TO Books announced on Wednesday that Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series is inspiring a new anime from WIT Studio. The new anime will adapt Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke of the light novel series. (The prev...
Synduality: Noir TV Anime Announces 2nd Part's January 8 Premiere
Character visual for Mystere also revealed
― The official website for Synduality: Noir, the television anime of Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Bandai Spirits' Synduality project, announced on Wednesday that the anime's second cours (quarter of a year) will premiere on January 8. The website also revealed the character visual for Mystere. Aoi Koga, who voices Noir in the first...
Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief Compilation Film Screens in Japanese Cinemas on January 5
Film includes new clips added to Conan, Kaito Kid's first encounter in episode 76
― The official website for the Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube (The Million-Dollar Five Guiding Stars) film announced on Wednesday that a separate compilation film titled Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief will open in cinemas in Japan on January 5. The website also posted the compilation film's we...
'Modaete yo, Adam-kun' AnimeFesta Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, December 8 Debut
Harumichi Shidō, Musubi Aono, Rina Misaki, Kirika Waō, Kaho Shibuya, Kōtei star in anime
― The official website for the AnimeFesta (formerly Anime Zone and ComicFesta Anime) anime of Toyo's Modaete yo, Adam-kun (Writhe in Pain, Adam) manga began streaming a promotional video on Wednesday. The video reveals the anime's cast, staff, and December 8 streaming premiere date, and it also reveals and previe...
Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, January 8 Debut
Yukiyo Fujii, Taiten Kusunoki join cast; Keina Suda, Kent Ito perform opening, ending songs
― The official website for the television anime of Kei Azumi's "alternate-world social reform fantasy" novel series Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- (Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Dōchū) began streaming the second promotional video for the anime's second season on Wednesday. The video reveals two new cast members, the...
Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki Tops Da Vinci Manga Ranking
Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta, One Piece, Tsuyukusanatsuko no Issho, Oshi no Ko round out top 5
― The January 2024 issue of Kadokawa Media Factory's literary news magazine Da Vinci unveiled its 23rd annual "Book of the Year" list on Wednesday. The magazine's top 30 manga titles are:
Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki (Volumes 1-11)
Sumiko Arai's Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta (Volume 1)
E...
Lovesick Ellie Shōjo Manga Gets Live-Action Film in March
Ryubi Miyase, Suzume female lead Nanoka Hara star
― Shochiku revealed on Wednesday that Fujimomom's Lovesick Ellie (Koi Wazurai no Ellie) manga is inspiring a live-action film that will open in Japan on March 15. Ryubi Miyase (live-action Ushijima the Loan Shark, Ya Boy Kongming!, right in image above) stars as Akira Ohmi, while Nanoka Hara (Suzume's title heroine, live-action Wave, Listen to Me!, Do...
Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Series' New Trailer, 12 Character Introduction Reels Streamed
Series debuts worldwide on Netflix on December 14
― Netflix unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming live-action series based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho manga on Tuesday, as well as a series of trailers introducing the characters on its Japanese YouTube account on Wednesday. The trailer introduces the story of the movie involving a struggle between humans and demons. Takumi Kitamura a...
Mister Donut and Pokémon Team Up Again for Christmas Collaboration
So, you like Pokémon and donuts? Well, what about Pokémon donuts?
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So, you like Pokémon and donuts? Well, what about Pokémon donuts? It's that time of year again when the Japanese donut shop Mister Donut does its Christmas Pokémon collaboration. Now in its sixth year, Mister Donut will be selling Pokémon-themed donuts again for Christmas 2023. かわいいと思ったらいいね❤️￣￣)／￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 🌟本日11月8日（水）新発売🌟⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁💛⌁...
Tsurun Hatomune's Service Wars Manga Ends
Manga launched on March 26
― Tsurun Hatomune announced on Twitter on Saturday that Shueisha has published the final chapter of the Sekkyaku Musō (Service Wars) manga on the Shonen Jump+ website. Shueisha's Manga Plus publishes the series in English digitally and describes the story: In a shopping district of closed shutters and turned keys, Ajimaru, a lone Chinese restaurant, bravely faces its impen...
Los Angeles Rams Host a One Piece Game Day
Rams won 36-19 against Cleveland Browns while videos of One Piece played on big screen
― The Los Angeles Rams foobtall team hosted "The Los Angeles Rams and One Piece Game Collaboration Day" at the SoFi Stadium on December 3. The Rams won 36-19 against the Cleveland Browns while videos of the One Piece anime played on the big screen and the stadium's 360° double-sided Infinity Screen. Several fans go...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Premiere
Crunchyroll releases English dub on Tuesday
― Crunchyroll revealed on Tuesday the English voice cast for the three-episode That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Coleus no Yume) anime based on Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series. The English dub for all three episodes arrives ...
Super Peace Busters Creative Team Reunite for New Original Anime Film Fureru.
Teaser visual, video unveiled for fall 2024 film by Tatsuyuki Nagai, Mari Okada, Masayoshi Tanaka
― The Super Peace Busters creative team — consisting of director Tatsuyuki Nagai, writer and director Mari Okada, and artist Masayoshi Tanaka — are reuniting for a new original anime film titled Fureru. The film is scheduled to premiere in fall 2024. An official website and Twitter account opened on Wedn...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1086
No matter how zany or how massive One Piece gets, every arc has the same conclusion in this wanted poster ritual.
Boys Be... Manga Artist Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Gives Update on Cancer Diagnosis
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket manga goes on hiatus
― Manga artist Hiroyuki Tamakoshi (Boys Be..., Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket) revealed on Twitter last Thursday that he would be taking a break from work due to his cancer diagnosis. His new manga based on Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket is going on hiatus. The artist said that as the cancer had spread to several...
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Helck #22 [rate]
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Gleipnir's Sun Takeda to Launch New Guardian Manga
Gleipnir ended on April 21
― The January issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Ours magazine revealed last Thursday that Gleipnir creator Sun Takeda will launch a new series titled Guardian in the May issue, scheduled for release in March. 雑誌が届いたので告知をば、、、昨日発売のヤングキングアワーズに新連載の告知が出ております。まだ少し先の3月スタートの予定です。ネームは結構書きましたが、原稿はこれからです。とても頑張ります！頑張りますのでよろしくお願いします〜🙇 pic.twitter.com/ZiLMAfnqSG— 武田すん (@takeburuo16) De...
Dead Mount Death Play ‒ Episode 21
If there is one thing in Misaki's life that she regrets, it's killing the Real Polka.
Neighborhood Story Manga Volume 1 Review
At long, long last, Neighborhood Story is available in English. Find out why this manga is such a triumph.
― At long, long last, Neighborhood Story is available in English. Why is that such a triumph? Apart from the fact that it's one of Ai Yazawa's best titles, it's also the story that comes directly before Paradise Kiss, so if you like that one, you need to read this one to get a fuller picture of ...
Live-Action Ripe for the Picking Series Reveals Cast, January 23 Premiere
Koharu Kusumi, Taiki Satō star in romcom
― The official website for the live-action series of Azusa Itakura's Ripe for the Picking (Uri o Waru) manga revealed the cast, staff, and January 23 premiere date for the series last Saturday. Koharu Kusumi (left in image above) stars as Maiko Kōsaka, while Taiki Satō (right) stars as Senri Kagiya. Yūichirō Sakashita and Yūka Eda are directing the series, whi...
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The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent #10 [rate]
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Tokyo Vice Live-Action Series' 2nd Season Premieres in February on Max
2nd season premieres in February on Max, in spring on WOWOW in Japan
― Eiga Natalie reported on Friday that the second season for the live-action series adaptation of American reporter Jake Adelstein's Tokyo Vice book will premiere on Max (formerly HBO Max) in February, and on Japan's WOWOW service in spring. The series' staff also revealed two new cast members. The new cast members are: Yōsuke Kuboz...
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Paradox Live The Animation #9 [rate]
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The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain ‒ Episode 9
The first half of this episode focuses on the skeleton dwarf soldiers within the mountain.
Frontwing Reveals New Lilac Game for 2024 PC Release
Game based on 2 stage plays about wizards, humans in magical academy
― Visual novel developer Frontwing revealed a new visual novel titled Lilac last Friday. The project is based on Project Ricoro's Lilac stage plays, and will ship for PC via Steam in 2024. Yūka Kōno, the writer of the stage plays, is writing the game's scenario, with character designs by Ashito Ōyari. 新プロジェクト『#Lilac』始動しました～！フロントウイング...
I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 10
My god, they finally made Lesbian Tomoda. What will science come up with next?
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Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc #23 [rate]
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Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna II Arcade Game Ends Online Service on March 28
Sequel game launched in 2021
― The official Twitter account for the Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna II arcade game announced on Tuesday that the game and its related official site will end online service on March 28 at 2:00 a.m. JST. 【オンラインサービス終了のお知らせ（1/3）】「機動戦士ガンダム 戦場の絆Ⅱ」ならびに公式連動サイトは２０２４年３月２８日 (木) AM２:００（２０２４年３月２７日（水）２６:００） をもちまして、オンラインサービスを終了させていただくことになりました。#戦場の絆II— 機動戦士ガンダム 戦場の絆Ⅱ (@gundamkizun...
Disney's Live-Action/Anime Dragons of Wonderhatch Series Reveals More Anime Cast in Video
Yu Shimamura, Kenta Miyake, Jun Fukuyama, Shimba Tsuchiya join hybrid series debuting on December 20
― Disney started streaming a special video for the anime segment of its hybrid live-action/anime fantasy adventure project Dragons of Wonderhatch (Wonderhatch -Sora-Tobu Ryū no Shima-) on Tuesday. The video revealed four new cast members for the anime segments. The anime segments' additional cast are ...
Yusuke Chiba, Singer-Songwriter of Rock Band The Birthday, Passes Away at 55
Zombie-Loan, The First Slam Dunk singer announced esophageal cancer diagnosis in April
― The official Twitter account of Japanese rock band The Birthday announced on Tuesday that the band's singer, guitarist, and songwriter Yusuke Chiba has passed away on November 26. He was 55. Chiba announced in April that he was going on hiatus to get treatment for esophageal cancer. Chiba's family held a private ...
Evangelion: Anima Light Novels Get English Audiobooks Narrated by Tiffany Grant
1st volume debuts on December 14
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Monday that it will release an English audiobook version of Ikuto Yamashita's Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA light novel series, beginning with the first volume on December 14. Tiffany Grant, the voice of the character Asuka in the franchise's English dubs, is narrating the audiobooks. Seven Seas Entertainment describes the book...
Takara Tomy / Tomica Collab with Ghibli Continues with New Toy Cars
Studio Ghibli and Takara Tomy toy brand Tomica collide for fun new Ghibli-themed cars
― Studio Ghibli and Takara Tomy toy brand Tomica collide for fun new Ghibli-themed cars. Since November 2022, the Japanese toy company Takara Tomy through its Tomica brand has teamed with Studio Ghibli to bring fans toy cars based on different Ghibli movies. To this point, Tomica has released nine such toy cars. But...
Frieren Manga Adds 7 Million Copies to Circulation in 2 Months Since Anime's Premiere
Manga has over 17 million copies in circulation
― The official Twitter account for Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga announced on Friday that the manga has added 7 million copies to circulation since the debut of the anime. The manga now has over 17 million copies in circulation. The series was previously on hiatus and returned to serialization i...
Ragna Crimson ‒ Episode 10
The only interesting parts are where Ragna and Crimson interrupt.
American Animation Studio Skybound Entertainment Launches Skybound Japan
Ash Nukui heads Japanese office of company behind Invincible animated series, The Walking Dead live-action television series
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Cartoon Brew reported on Friday that the studio behind the Invincible animated series and The Walking Dead live-action television series Skybound Entertainment is establishing Skybound Japan. Ash Nukui (The Sniffer and Memoir of a Teenage Amnesiac) will head the company, Ric...
Kin-iro no Corda: Starlight Orchestra Smartphone Game Ends Service on March 29
Game gets offline version for limited time
― The official website for Koei Tecmo Games' Ruby Party brand and Aniplex's Kin-iro no Corda: Starlight Orchestra (La Corda d'Oro Starlight Orchestra) smartphone game announced on Monday that the game will end service on March 29. The game will get an offline version for a limited time after the service ends. The offline version allows players to view unlock...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
*taps on the mic* Fairy Tail did the whole “being raised by a dragon” thing a million times better!
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Game Adds Wonder of U
JoJolion character launches on Friday with early access on Wednesday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a trailer on Monday for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, a new version of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle fighting game, and it reveals that Wonder of U (Toru) from the series' eighth part JoJolion will join as the third DLC character from Season Pass 2 on Friday...
Satoshi Mizukami, Ichiri Seto Launch New Manga
Battle series launches in March issue of Young King Ours
― The January issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Ours magazine revealed on November 30 that Satoshi Mizukami and Ichiri Seto (Frontier Life with a Weird Dragon and an Errand Boy) will launch a new series in the March issue titled Climax Necromance. The magazine teases the series with the tagline: "another world summoning battle begins!" 新連載「クラ...
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B-PROJECT Passion*Love Call #10 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 20-26
Momotaro Dentetsu World stays at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: November 20-26 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwMomotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyū wa Kibō de Mawatteru! Konami November 16 98,311 413,010 2NSwSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo October 20 62,896 1,088,717 3NSwSuper Mario RPG Nintendo November 17 54,321 355,655 4NSwWarioWare: Move It! Nintendo November 3 11...
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A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life #10 [rate]
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 13
None of that mattered if she never started the attack.
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I'm in Love with the Villainess #10 [rate]
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The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Manga Review
Is this a story about siblings realizing there's more to being a sibling than blood? Is this a story about teens realizing that blood was the only thing holding them back from hooking up?
― The Shiunji Family Children is a very well-drawn and well-presented manga. The character designs aren't anything flashy, but everyone is very distinct from one another, with a substantial amount of detail present....
Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Manga Gets 2nd Stage Play in February
2nd play runs in Tokyo, Osaka from February 15-25
― The official website for the stage play adaptation of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga revealed on November 23 the second stage play titled Hell's Paradise -Tsui no Shō- (Hell's Paradise -Final Chapter-), which will run from February 15-25 at the Theatre 1010 in Tokyo, and at the TT Hall of the Cool Japan Park in Osaka. The website also...
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Shy #10 [rate]
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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy #10 [rate]
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Dead Mount Death Play #21 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 20-26
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ranks at #4, Firefighter Daigo at #6
― This week's episode of the live-action series of Kiwa Irie's Yuria's Red String manga aired on TV Asahi on Thursday, November 23 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 6.5% rating. This week's episode of the live-action series adaptation of Hinako Ashihara's Sexy Tanaka-san manga aired on NTV on Sunday, November 26 at 10:30 p.m., and it earned ...
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Kawagoe Boys Sing #9 [rate]
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You ‒ Episode 9
The longer this show goes on, the less apt it feels to call the cast a harem.
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Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions #10 [rate]
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Yuki Andō's The World of Machida-kun Manga Gets Stage Musical Adaptation in March 2024
Shonen Ninja boy group member Kōki Kawasaki stars in musical directed by Worry Kinoshita
― Entertainment News website Oricon reported on Thursday that Yuki Andō's The World of Machida-kun manga will get a musical stage play adaptation, which will run from March 29 until April 14 at the Hibiya Theatre Creation in Tokyo. Kōki Kawasaki, member of the boy group Shonen Ninja, will play the titular role of...
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Migi & Dali #10 [rate]
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Mononoke Anime Gets 2nd Stage Play Adaptation in March
Butai Mononoke ~Zashiki Warashi~ runs in Tokyo, Osaka, from March-April
― The official Twitter account for the stage play adaptation of the Mononoke anime revealed on November 30 that a second stage play titled Butai Mononoke ~Zashiki Warashi~ (Stage Mononoke ~Zashiki Warashi~) will run from March until April 2024. Hirofumi Araki will return from the first stage play as the Medicine Seller. The new s...
Tearmoon Empire ‒ Episode 9
It's nice to see that Mia is becoming more willing to stick her neck out for others.
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Stardust Telepath #9 [rate]
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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Episode Freya Manga Ends
Fourth volume shipped on July 12
― Manga artist Hinase Momoyama revealed on Twitter on November 17 that Square Enix's Manga UP app has published the 20th and final chapter of the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Freya manga. YenPress publishes the series in English and describes the story: Long before Bell Cranell came to Orario, the goddess of unparalleled...
Heart Cocktail Colorful Anime Gets 5 Winter Episodes Starting on December 11
Kazuya Kamenashi, Tamiyoshi Okuda, Hikari Mitsushima return from spring, summer episodes
― NHK announced on Monday that it is producing five more episodes for the Heart Cocktail Colorful anime, which will air for five consecutive nights, starting on December 11. The new episodes will be five minutes each and will air on NHK General at 11:45 p.m. JST. The new stories will all take place in winter, and...
Chun-Li, Yor Battle It Out in Spy x Family Code: White Film & Street Fighter 6 Game Collaboration Video
Strong women don't high five, they high kick
― We all got excited when the collaboration between CAPCOM's Street Fighter 6 fighting game and the upcoming Gekijōban SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film was announced last July at the Anime Expo. Lest we forget about this upcoming great collaboration, and to officially start the hype, a special collaboration anime video started streaming on Monday featurin...
The Fire Hunter Anime's 2nd Season Reveals January 14 Debut in 1st Promo Video
Manaka Iwami, M.A.O join cast for 2nd season
― The official website for the television anime of Rieko Hinata and Akihiro Yamada's The Fire Hunter (Hikari no Ō) fantasy novel series started streaming the 30-second and 90-second versions of the first promotional video for the show's second season on Monday. The videos also revealed the second season's January 14 premiere. 30-second version 90-second ve...
Rascal Does Not Dream Franchise Gets Anime Adapting University Student Arc
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid film debuts at #4 in Japan
― The official website for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid, the second of two films in the sequel anime project for the Seishun Buta Yarō (Rascal Does Not Dream) light novel series, announced on Monday that the franchise's "University Student Arc" is getting an anime adaptation. The announcement did not specify what type of an...
Yasuhiro Anpo: Capcom to Announce More Resident Evil Game Remakes
Resident Evil 4 remake won Grand Award at PlayStation Partner Awards 2023
― IGN reported on Friday that director of the Resident Evil 4 remake game Yasuhiro Anpo stated at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2023 that Capcom will announce more Resident Evil remakes in the future. He stated that the company has "released three remakes so far and they have all been received very well. Since it allows a mode...
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Switch Game Launches on April 25 in Japan, April 26 in West (Updated)
English/Japanese trailers streamed
― Aniplex started streaming on Monday a trailer for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! (Kimetsu no Yaiba Mezase! Saikyō Taishi! in Japan) board game-style video game for the Nintendo Switch, which revealed its April 25 release in Japan. Update: Sega announced on Monday that it will release the game in the Americas and Europe on April 24, 2024. The ...
Chiikawa Anime Casts Miyuri Shimabukuro as Caesar
Character appears in anime for 1st time in 123rd episode on Tuesday
― The official website for the anime of Nagano's Chiikawa manga revealed on Monday that Miyuri Shimabukuro will join the anime's cast as Caesar. The character will appear in the anime for the first time in the show's 123rd episode on Tuesday. The anime premiered in April 2022, and it previously aired every Friday within Fuji TV's mor...
Hunter x Hunter Manga Gets 2nd Stage Play in March 2024
Stage play runs from March 16-31, April 6-14
― The first 2024 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump revealed on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga is inspiring a second stage play in March and April, 2024. Hunter X Hunter Stage 2 will run at The Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo from March 16-31 and at the Umeda Arts Theater Dramacity in Osaka from April 6-14. Akira Yamazaki is writing and ...