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Riding Bean Anime OAV Blu-ray Review
Riding Bean feels like a labor of love on all fronts, from its reflection of the enthusiasm of its creator to the polished production for this release.
― Kenichi Sonoda is a creator whose stamp is well-known on the projects he's involved with, and Riding Bean was his first major one. It saw him contributing to the anime OVA to an unprecedentedly involved degree. Sonoda wrote the script, did almost al...
This Week in Anime - The Movie Game
Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games.
― Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns
After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster.
― Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster. The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. ...
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Game Review
There’s room for improvement, but as a whole, this release feels like a win for both players and game preservation.
― Few fighting games have proven to have the staying power of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. And while it's easy to hear that and be reminded first and foremost of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and for good reason), the popularity of the #FreeMVC2 movement is testament to how this applies to its ...
Hololive's Second English Vtuber Concert was a Dimension-Breaking Success
"Breaking Dimensions" was Hololive's second major English Vtuber concert. Like the first one that happened last year at the Anime Expo, this one was a resounding success.
― VTubing continues to grow as a prominent form of entertainment in the United States. While it is still nowhere near the degree of exposure that you would see in Japan and other Asian countries, Vtubing has exploded to a point wher...
Ninja Scroll Signed Shikishi Giveaway! (Fixed)
The classic 90s anime Ninja Scroll returns to theaters this week, and ANN has a shikishi board signed by the film's director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, to give away!
― Attention ANN readers and fans of classic anime! We have a very special item to give to ONE lucky reader courtesy of our friends at Iconic Events Releasing. Read on to learn more! Iconic Events Releasing partners with Anime Expo for AX Cinem...
BAKERU Game Review
BAKERU is a fantastic game for kids and kids at heart.
― Late last year, BAKERU's initial Japanese release seemed to spark what could only be described as “pure, nostalgic joy” among those who played the 3D platformer. Particularly, a nostalgia for the Ganbare Goemon series and its Nintendo 64 installment, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. Which makes a lot of sense when one considers that BAKERU's dev...
SPY×FAMILY Volumes 11-12 Manga Review
While most of Anya's schemes go hilariously sideways, now is her time to shine.
― It's hard to go wrong with an Anya-centric storyline. As wonderful as it's been to get Loid's difficult past and to see Yor steal the spotlight, Anya remains one of Spy x Family's most endearing characters, as well as the one it's easiest to get an entertaining plot out of. She's the ultimate wild card, a little kid who...
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A History of the Romelia Light Novels Get Anime
Web novel series began in 2019
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Mag Garden's Mag Comi platform announced on Tuesday that Ryō Ariyama's Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita (A History of the Romelia: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Seemed to Be in Trouble so We Organized an Army) light novels will receive an anime adaptation. To celebrate t...
Toyo Keizai: Dragon Ball Rights Are Unresolved After Akira Toriyama's Death
Dragon Ball creator died on March 1, leading to impasse
― Toyo Keizai Online, the website tied to the finance magazine Weekly Toyo Keizai, reported on July 8 about the rights to Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise following his death. According to Toyo Keizai, the rights are currently up in the air since Toriyama's death, and publisher Shueisha, former editor Akio Iyoku, and Bandai Namco were all...
Riding Bean Anime OAV Blu-ray Review
Riding Bean feels like a labor of love on all fronts, from its reflection of the enthusiasm of its creator to the polished production for this release.
― Kenichi Sonoda is a creator whose stamp is well-known on the projects he's involved with, and Riding Bean was his first major one. It saw him contributing to the anime OVA to an unprecedentedly involved degree. Sonoda wrote the script, did almost al...
Tower of God Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
This episode leaves me with a burning question: Was this a good episode or was it simply a good episode in comparison to the low standards the anime has set?
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No Longer Allowed In Another World #10 [rate]
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies #10 [rate]
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ Episodes 8-9
These situations involve people just trying to get a lot done and inadvertently hurting themselves through pushing well past their limits.
Space Adventure Cobra Anime Gets Side-Scrolling Game in 2025
Microids, Magic Pockets offer game on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
― The French game studio Microids debuted a teaser for Magic Pockets' side-scrolling game based on the anime of Buichi Terasawa's Space Adventure Cobra manga on Tuesday. Microids aims to release the game next year on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox O...
This Week in Anime - The Movie Game
Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games.
― Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
Negima! Manga Gets Browser RPG With Global Plans
CTW's G123 platform to host "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle RPG"
― The game company CTW announced on Tuesday that Ken Akamatsu's Negima! Magister Negi Magi manga is inspiring a "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle role-playing game" on CTW's online gaming platform G123 for web browsers (on HTML5). The Negima! Magister Negi Magi - Mahora Panic game is accepting pre-registration internat...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1118
Folks, this is the kind of week that reminds me just how great the lore and world-building in One Piece can be.
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Reveals 5 New Cast Members
Takeshi Kusao, Junichi Suwabe, Yoshihisa Kawahara, Shinobu Matsumoto, Takashi Matsuyama join cast
― The staff for the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc) anime revealed five new cast members on Tuesday: Takeshi Kusao as Nemesis Junichi Suwabe as Grim Reaper Yoshihisa Kawahara as Marvelous Shinobu Matsumoto as ...
Mr. Osomatsu Anime Gets 4-Episode 'Ultra-Short Anime' Exclusive for Fan Club Members
1st of 4 episodes to stream for free on YouTube on Wednesday
― The official website for the Mr. Osomatsu anime revealed on Tuesday a four-episode "ultra-short anime", to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the official Mr. Osomatsu fan club. The short anime will be exclusive for the Mr. Osomatsu fan club, but the first episode titled "Otsuki-mi" (Moon Viewing) will stream for free on the anime's off...
Sailor Jupiter Voice Actress Emi Shinohara Dies at 61
Shinohara voiced Sailor Moon's Sailor Jupiter, Naruto Shippūden's Kushina Uzumaki, Rayearth's Presea, more
― Voice talent company 81 Produce announced on Tuesday that voice actress Emi Shinohara died on Sunday. She was undergoing medical treatment for an unspecified illness, but the treatment did not prove effective. She was 61. Shinohara (real name Emiko Watanabe) was born on August 8, 1963 in Nagan...
'Demon Lord, Retry! R' Anime Announces Ending Song Artists, October 5 Debut (Updated)
MiMiNARI, Yūho Kitazawa perform ending theme
― The staff for the anime of Kurone Kanzaki and Amaru Minotake's sequel manga Demon Lord, Retry! R revealed the anime's October 5 premiere and information on its ending theme song "Clanssi:c feat. Yūho Kitazawa" by MiMiNARI on Tuesday. Update: The anime's staff also revealed the main promotional video, third key visual, and the opening theme song "Ashita S...
'I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic' Anime Unveils More Cast
Shizuka Itō, Takehito Koyasu, Rie Kugimiya join cast of January anime
― The staff for the television anime of Nazuna Miki's I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic (Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima datta kara Mahō wo Kiwamete Mita) light novel series unveiled the anime's key visual and more cast members on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Shizuka I...
Ishura Season 2 Reveals Teaser, New Cast, January 2025 Debut
Mariya Ise, Miku Itō, Rikiya Koyama join cast of 2nd season
― Kadokawa revealed the teaser promotional video, new cast, and January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of storywriter Keiso and artist Kureta's Ishura light novel series on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Mariya Ise as Kūro the Cautious, a leprechaun and former member and assassin for the Obsidian ...
New Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE Film Reveals Title, Staff, May 9 Debut
Akiko Seki helms new film at A-1 Pictures
― A website opened on Tuesday and announced that the new Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE film is titled Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX (read as: TABOO NIGHT KISSES), and it will premiere in Japan on May 9, 2025. The website also announced the film's staff. Takeshi Furuta (Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom, Visual Prison) is the film's chief direct...
Shonen Jump Celebrates Hunter x Hunter Volume 38 With Promotional Video
See what the Phantom Troupe was up to since volume 37
― Hunter x Hunter is an anomaly in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. It's one of those series that maintains its popularity despite its creator Yoshihiro Togashi putting the series on frequent hiatuses. But when the series returns to the magazine, it's often met with resounding praise. And what better way to celebrate the latest volume of Hunter x Hunt...
Exploring The Tokiwaso Manga Museum x Capcom Exhibition
There are some fun exhibits for you to explore.
― On July 20 the Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum began the "TezuCap Fighting Universe 2" exhibition. A collaboration between Capcom and Tezuka Productions, the exhibition features original works from Capcom and Tezuka Productions, a history of Capcom fighting games, some delightful crossover artwork, and a few fun little gems at the Tokiwaso Manga Mu...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2 Posts Video, More Cast, Theme Song Artists
Michiko Kaiden, Kenji Nomura, Yumiri Hanamori, UVERworld, Hana Hope join new season
― 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 posted the main promotional video, key visual, additional cast members, and theme songs' artists for the second season on Tuesday. The newly announced cast me...
Dragon Ball Daima Anime Unveils More Cast, Ending Song Artists
Showtaro Morikubo, Junya Enoki, Yoko Hikasa join cast with song by ZEDD feat. Ai
― The official website for the Dragon Ball franchise unveiled more cast members and the ending theme song's artists for the Dragon Ball Daima anime series on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Showtaro Morikubo as Gomah Junya Enoki as Degesu Yoko Hikasa as Dr. Arinsu ZEDD feat. Ai are performing the ending th...
My Hero Academia: You're Next Film to Premiere at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 6
Lead voices Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake to attend screening
― My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next (My Hero Academia: You're Next), the fourth anime film in the My Hero Academia franchise, will have its North American premiere at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 6, ahead of its U.S. theatrical release on October 11. Izuku Midoriya's Japanese voice actor Daiki Yamashita and All Might's voic...
Live-Action Wingman Series Unveils Cast, Director, Opening Song Artists
Maito Fujoka, Konatsu Kato star in October 16 series with BLUE ENCOUNT opening
― The staff for the live-action television series of Masakazu Katsura's Wingman manga announced the cast members, director, and opening theme song's artists on Tuesday. The series stars (left in image above) Maito Fujioka (live-action Play it Cool, Guys)as Kenta Hirono and Konatsu Kato (live-action I's) as Aoi. Koichi Saka...
Orange's Leviathan Alternate-History Anime Series Streams Teaser
Series based on Scott Westerfield's novels premieres in 2025
― Netflix revealed the official teaser trailer for Qubic Pictures and Orange's anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series on Monday. Netflix will exclusively stream the anime worldwide in 2025. Christophe Ferreira (Eden designs) is directing, and Joe Hisaishi is contributing an original song. The story begins in 1914 on the e...
A History of the Romelia Light Novels Get Anime
Web novel series began in 2019
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Mag Garden's Mag Comi platform announced on Tuesday that Ryō Ariyama's Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita (A History of the Romelia: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Seemed to Be in Trouble so We Organized an Army) light novels will receive an anime adaptation. To celebrate t...
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 154
The night is truly at its darkest.
So of course, that’s when a hero arrives.
So of course, that’s when a hero arrives.
Pseudo Harem ‒ Episode 10
Visiting the home of a significant other is a major step in a relationship, especially when the guardians of the host are not present.
The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns
After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster.
― Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster. The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. ...
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master ‒ Episode 18
It seems that some yatagarasu model more than just their appearances on humans, and how that plays out may ultimately decide the fate of Yamauchi.
Narenare -Cheer for you!- ‒ Episode 10
My biggest gripe with the episode is learning the identity of the anonymous poster who called Kanata out.
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf #23 [rate]
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 10
To my surprise, the general ideas from the opening shorts actually do end up playing into a couple of the major fights this week, and the results are equal parts heartwarming, and hilarious.
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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer #10 [rate]
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream ‒ Episode 10
If you've ever wanted to watch a full-length episode of anime girls playing Among Us, this week's episode of VTuber Legend has you covered.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 69
Cards on the table: This is my favorite tournament arc in recent times. Why? Because 90% of it is done in a single episode.
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Shy #22 [rate]
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Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ‒ Episode 15
The alien mothership is mere minutes away from exploding, Tokyo is in chaos, and our heroes… well, they're far away from Tokyo, playing on the beach.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Game Review
There’s room for improvement, but as a whole, this release feels like a win for both players and game preservation.
― Few fighting games have proven to have the staying power of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. And while it's easy to hear that and be reminded first and foremost of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and for good reason), the popularity of the #FreeMVC2 movement is testament to how this applies to its ...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 10
Even though it provides some much-needed character development, the issue is we don't really know who many of these characters are.
The Wing of Madoola, 53 Stations of the Tokaido, Ripple Island Famicom Games Launch in English for Switch
1980s titles release in English for 1st time on Switch online store
― Nintendo added English editions of Sunsoft's The Wing of Madoola (Madoola no Tsubasa), Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Kanshakudama Nage Kantarō no Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi), and Ripple Island games to its online store on Friday. This is the first time the titles are getting English releases. The Sunsoft is Back...
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Mayonaka Punch #10 [rate]
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword ‒ Episode 9
The mix of desperate survival and meaty monster horror gives the distinct impression that manga author Fujino Mori played a bunch of Shin Megami Tensei while working on this arc.
Hololive's Second English Vtuber Concert was a Dimension-Breaking Success
"Breaking Dimensions" was Hololive's second major English Vtuber concert. Like the first one that happened last year at the Anime Expo, this one was a resounding success.
― VTubing continues to grow as a prominent form of entertainment in the United States. While it is still nowhere near the degree of exposure that you would see in Japan and other Asian countries, Vtubing has exploded to a point wher...
Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episode 10
There are still consequences to last week’s events—but some of that is bogged down by moments that don’t feel like they translated well from game to animation.
Haruko Kumota's Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Manga Gets Stage Musical in 2025
Play runs from February-March in Tokyo, March-April in Osaka
― A website opened on Monday to announce the musical stage play adaptation of Haruko Kumota's Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju manga, titled Musical Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju. The play will run from February to March 2025 in Tokyo at the Tokyu Theatre Orb, and from March to April in Osaka at the Festival Hall. The stage pla...
SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary ‒ Episode 9
Osanai may not be as vicious as The Black Lizard, but she's certainly no less devious.
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Songs in Main Trailer
Four Eight 48 performs "Ebi Zori Turn!" opening, Yuika performs "Bokurashisa" ending
― The official website for the television anime of Mai Tanaka's A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! (Yōkai Gakkō no Sensei Hajimemashita!) manga started streaming the anime's main trailer on Monday, which reveals and previews the opening and ending theme songs. The music group Four Eight 48 performs the opening them...
Yakuza Fiancé TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October 7 Debut in 2nd Promo Video
THE ORAL CIGARETTES perform "UNDER and OVER" opening song
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Asuka Konishi's Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii manga revealed on Monday the anime's second promotional video, more cast, and October 7 premiere. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "UNDER and OVER" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES. The anime's newly announced cast are: ...
'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill' Anime's 2nd Season Reveals September 29 Debut in New Video
PassCode, Yuki Tanaka perform theme songs for sequel series; new cast revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Miraijin A's (also known as Jinei Mirai's) As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (Tensei Kizoku Kantei Sukiru de Nariagaru - Jakushō Ryōchi o Uketsuidanode, Yūshūna Jinzai o Fuyashite Itara, Saikyō Ryōchi ni Natteta) light novel series reveale...
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Anime Reveals Theme Songs, New Video
Ayumi Mano, Kaori Nazuka, Makoto Furukawa join cast for series debuting on October 9
― Kadokawa revealed on Monday the main promotional video for the television anime of Sarasa Nagase's The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor (Yarinaoshi Reijō wa Ryūtei Heika o Kōryaku-chū) novel series. sajou no hana will perform the opening theme song "Awaku Kasuka" (Faintly Dim) and Hanatan will perform the...
Konami Announces 3 More Titles for Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Game
Game includes Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
― Konami revealed three more game titles that will be included in its Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection game on Sunday. The new titles included in the game are Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories. The game's English website...
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Avatars!! Manga, Sand Land Full-Color Manga End
Super Dragon Ball Heroes Meteor Mission! manga reaches climax on October 4
― The October issue of Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine published the final chapters of the late Akira Toriyama's SAND LAND full-color manga, and Yūji Kasai's Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Avatars!! manga, on September 4. The magazine also revealed that Yoshitaka Nagayama's Super Dragon Ball Heroes Meteor Mission! manga will reach ...
'Kiss Him, Not Me' Artist Junko Launches New Manga Series
Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi manga debuts on October 4
― The October issue of Akita Publishing's Monthly Princess magazine revealed on Friday Junko will launch a new series titled Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi (Yume Shirayuki and the ## Dream Boyfriends) in the next issue on October 4. The story revolves around Yume, who once indulged in an imaginary romance with the dream boyfr...
Takasugi-san's Obento Manga Gets Live-Action Adaptation
Series launched in 2009
― The October issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Flapper magazine revealed on Thursday Nozomi Yanahara's Takasugi-san's Obento (Takasugisanchi no Obentou) manga will get a live-action adaptation. The next issue will reveal more details on October 4. The next issue will also have a "revival publication" of the manga. Yanahara launched the manga in Comic Flapper in 2009, and end...
Hetalia Manga's New Stage Musical Series Gets 4th Musical Next Year
3rd musical ended run on Sunday
― The staff for Hetalia ~The glorious world~, the third stage musical adaptation of Hidekaz Himaruya's Hetalia - Axis Powers manga, announced on Sunday the series will get a new musical in 2025. Hetalia ~The glorious world~ ran at the Kyoto Theater in Kyoto from August 9-12, at Morinomiya Piloti Hall in Osaka from August 17-19, and at the Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #9 [rate]
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Toby Fox x Zun Collab on New Song in Touhou Touhou: Danmaku Kagura Phantasia
And we got a surprisingly short 0.1-second clip of the song
― One of the most successful bullet hell shoot 'em up video games is undoubtedly the Touhou Project series of games. Started in 1997 as an independent work, it has gone from a niche PC game to being supported on several game consoles and Steam. After nearly 30 years, the franchise has produced 19 mainline games and 13 spinoff games. And the ...
I Have a Crush at Work Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, Staff, January 2025 Debut
Seiichirō Yamashita, Yume Miyamoto star in BLADE production
― A new official website and X/Twitter account for the television anime of Akamaru Enomoto's I Have a Crush at Work (Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu, also known as Can You Keep a Secret?) debuted its first promotional video on Monday. The video announces the anime's main cast, main staff, and January 2025 premiere. The main cast members...
Toyo Keizai: Dragon Ball Rights Are Unresolved After Akira Toriyama's Death
Dragon Ball creator died on March 1, leading to impasse
― Toyo Keizai Online, the website tied to the finance magazine Weekly Toyo Keizai, reported on July 8 about the rights to Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise following his death. According to Toyo Keizai, the rights are currently up in the air since Toriyama's death, and publisher Shueisha, former editor Akio Iyoku, and Bandai Namco were all...
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Game Delayed to 2025
Game slated for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Epic Games Store
― Granzella announced in its live-streamed "Granzella Gathering 2024" presentation on Friday that it is delaying its R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store to 2025. The game was originally slated for release in summer 202...
Tower of God Anime Season 2 Reveals New Theme Song Artists
Stray Kids performed season 1 theme songs
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Tower of God anime revealed Stray kids will perform the new opening and ending songs for the second season of the anime. The songs will appear in the anime starting on October 6. ＼神之塔 -Tower of God- 工房戦／TOKYO MXほかにて10月６日(日)より放送開始！「工房戦」OP・EDテーマを第1期OPテーマ「TOP -Japanese ver.-」、EDテーマ「SLUMP -Japanese ver.-」も担当したSt...
Ninja Scroll Signed Shikishi Giveaway! (Fixed)
The classic 90s anime Ninja Scroll returns to theaters this week, and ANN has a shikishi board signed by the film's director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, to give away!
― Attention ANN readers and fans of classic anime! We have a very special item to give to ONE lucky reader courtesy of our friends at Iconic Events Releasing. Read on to learn more! Iconic Events Releasing partners with Anime Expo for AX Cinem...
My Ice-Rose Husband Said He Only Wants Me to Play the Role of the Next Duchess Manga Gets English Simulpub
Umi Ishizawa's manga adaptation of Mei Satsuki's light novel series launched in December 2022
― Kodansha's K MANGA service added Umi Ishizawa's manga adaptation of author Mei Satsuki's My Ice-Rose Husband Said He Only Wants Me to Play the Role of the Next Duchess, but Now He's Stalking Me at Home! (Jiki Kōshaku Fujin no Yakuwari Dake o Motomete Kita, Kōri no Bara to Utawareru Danna-sama ga Katei-nai...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #9 [rate]
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Kodansha House Pop-Up Event in NYC Hosts Appearances by Manga Creators of Blue Period, Vinland Saga, Flowers of Evil, Witch Hat Atelier
Event will be open from Wednesdays to Sundays from October 4-26
― Kodansha USA announced on Tuesday it will host manga creators Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil), Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period), Makoto Yukimura (Vinland Saga), and Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier) at its Kodansha House Pop-Up event at 45 Grand Street, SoHo, New York City. The event will be open from Wednesdays to Sundays, from 1...
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A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring #11 [rate]
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Viz Licenses Akira Sugito's Tokyo Fears Rhapsody Manga
Manga available digitally on Viz Manga service as simulpub
― Viz Media announced on X/Twitter on Thursday that it has licensed Akira Sugito's Tokyo Fears Rhapsody (Tokyo Kaijin Rhapsody) manga. The manga is available in English on the Viz Manga app and website, with chapters 1-3 and 11-14.5 available now (Viz stated it is working to backfill chapters 4-10). Viz describes the manga:
Not all creatures ...
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Narenare -Cheer for you!- #10 [rate]
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BAKERU Game Review
BAKERU is a fantastic game for kids and kids at heart.
― Late last year, BAKERU's initial Japanese release seemed to spark what could only be described as “pure, nostalgic joy” among those who played the 3D platformer. Particularly, a nostalgia for the Ganbare Goemon series and its Nintendo 64 installment, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. Which makes a lot of sense when one considers that BAKERU's dev...
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream #10 [rate]
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Love and Lies' Musawo Ends Kareshi Tokidoki Kanojo Manga
Manga's final volume ships in November
― The October issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine published on Monday the final chapter of Musawo's Kareshi Toki Doki Kanojo (My Boyfriend Sometimes is a Girlfriend) manga. The manga's third and final volume will ship on November 8. The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Hodaka Akizuki, a 17-year-old high school student, who falls in love with the...
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Manga Gets Stage Play in December, January
Adaptation of prequel story will star Yūki Ogoe, Rei Fujita
― This year's 41st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Tokyo Toritsu Jujutsu Kōtō Senmon Gakkō (Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School) manga prequel story is getting a stage play that will run in Tokyo in December and in Osaka in January 2025. Kensaku Kobay...
Shinobu Ohtaka's Orient Manga Ends on October 9
Manga from author of Magi launched in May 2018, inspired anime in 2022
― The October issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine announced on Monday that Shinobu Ohtaka's Orient manga will end in the next issue on October 9. Ohtaka (Magi) launched the manga in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in May 2018. The manga moved to Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in February 2021. The manga entered its final arc ...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict Anime Debuts on October 5
― This year's 41st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict anime will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on October 5 at 11:00 p.m. JST. Six Lounge performs the opening theme song "Kotoba ni Sezu Tomo" (Even if You Don't Say It) and Suisoh performs the ending theme song "Monochrome." The anime's first cours (...
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Tower of God #10 [rate]
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Acro Trip Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Theme Songs
Series debuts on TV in Japan on October 2
― Happinet revealed a new promotional video on Friday for the television anime of Yone Sawata's Acro Trip manga. The video previews both the show's opening and ending themes. The staff additionally revealed the show's streaming schedule in Japan. The first episode of the anime will debut streaming on FOD (Fuji on Demand) 30 minutes before the TV debut on Octo...
Tower of God Anime Season 2 Casts Kenjirō Abekawa, Konomi Inagaki
2 new cast appear in season's episode 10 on Sunday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Tower of God anime revealed two new cast members on Sunday. Kenjirō Abekawa voices the character of Beniamino Cassano (left in image below), and Konomi Inagaki voices Xiaxia (right in image below). The two characters will appear in the second season's 10th episode, which will air on Sunday. The new ...
Palette's 9-nine- TV Anime Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, 2025 Debut
Palette's 9-nine- bishōjo game also has new spinoff game starring Aoi Yūki
― The official website for the television anime of Palette's 9-nine- game opened on Sunday and revealed the anime's title 9-nine- Ruler's Crown, returning cast, staff, 2025 premiere, and key visual. The game's "9-nine- Symphonic Concert 2 with Animation" event on Sunday also announced a new 9-nine- spinoff game and revealed th...
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Chibi Maruko-chan #1446 [rate]
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Blue Exorcist Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Illness, Recovery from Operation
Manga to resume serialization in November
― Manga author Kazue Katō announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on September 4 that her Blue Exorcist manga is going on hiatus in the October issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine, which released on September 4, and will return in the magazine's December issue, which will release on November 4. The manga also did not appear in the September issue on A...
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #9 [rate]
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest #10 [rate]
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World's End Harem: Fantasia Manga Goes Back on Hiatus
Manga recently returned from previous hiatus on July 28
― Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ platform revealed in the 89th chapter of LINK and SAVAN's World's End Harem: Fantasia (Shūmatsu no Harem: Fantasia) manga on Sunday that the manga will go on a break starting next week, and will announce its return once the date is decided. The manga previously went on hiatus in December 2023 for the creators to prepare...
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Mission: Yozakura Family #23 [rate]
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Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals October 3 Debut, Opening Theme
Rock band HY performs opening theme song
― The staff for the television anime of Kimama Aoboshi's Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup manga unveiled the anime's second promotional video and October 3 debut on Sunday. The video reveals and previews rock band HY's opening theme song "Kinokoinu." The series will debut on AT-X on October 3 at 9:00 p.m., and will air later that evening on Tokyo MX, BS11, and ABC TV....
New Cup Noodle Ad Riffs on El Shaddai
Cup Noodle continues its tradition of parodying famous works
― Nisshin Cup Noodle commercials are an interesting bunch. Often bordering on the absurd, they are nothing if not memorable, such as in 2010 when the instant noodle brand aired a whole series of commercials parodying famous songs such as “I was Born to Love You” by Freddie Mercury and “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi. Continuing in th...
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One Piece #1118 [rate]
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Your Lie in April Stage Musical Gets New Run in Japan Next August
Show ended London run on August 11
― The official website for the stage musical of Naoshi Arakawa's Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) manga announced on Thursday that a new run of the musical will be held in August and September 2025 in Japan. The show will run at the Showa Women's University's Hitomi Memorial Hall, before moving to Aichi and Osaka in September, and Toyama in October. The c...
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Wonderful Precure! #32 [rate]
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Mirage of Blaze R Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Shoko Hamada's new manga of Mizuna Kuwabara's light novels debuted in July 2020
― The September issue of Akita Publishing's Mystery Bonita magazine announced on Friday that Honō no Mirage R (pronounced "Reboot"), Shoko Hamada's ongoing manga based on Mizuna Kuwabara's Mirage of Blaze (Honō no Mirage) light novel series, will end in the next issue on October 4. Hamada launched the ongoing series in J...
Mamorikatana no Uta Manga to End in 2 Chapters
Keiko Sakano, Mitsuru Yūki debuted mini-series in Hana to Yume in April
― This year's 19th issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on Thursday that Keiko Sakano and Mitsuru Yūki's manga mini-series Mamorikatana no Uta -Mamorikatana no Ichimonji (Song of the Guardian Sword -The Straight Line of the Guardian Sword) will end in two chapters. If there are no schedule changes, the mini-seri...
Ao Oni Franchise Gets New Game for Switch, PC in 2025
Also: Switch, Steam versions of original game on sale
― The creative agency UUUM announced on Thursday a new game in the Ao Oni horror game series is in development for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2025. ／『青鬼』Nintendo Switch™国内ゲームソフトランキング1位獲得を記念して特別セール開催。さらに2025年に新作タイトルの開発決定＼▼詳しくはこちら！https://t.co/t6PwJsoCVx#青鬼オンライン@aooni_official pic.twitter.com/v44TvObTeO— UUUM (@uuum_news) September 6, 2...
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Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master #18 [rate]
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Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary #9 [rate]
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Senpai is an Otokonoko ‒ Episode 9
No person is an island, and nobody, no matter how resolute they seem to be, can handle everything alone.
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! #9 [rate]
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Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture ‒ SERIES FINALE
This was the finale of a much better series: tight and focused, finding the emotional thrust to contextualize and inform the action.
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ATRI: My Dear Moments #9 [rate]
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The Fable #22 [rate]
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SPY×FAMILY Volumes 11-12 Manga Review
While most of Anya's schemes go hilariously sideways, now is her time to shine.
― It's hard to go wrong with an Anya-centric storyline. As wonderful as it's been to get Loid's difficult past and to see Yor steal the spotlight, Anya remains one of Spy x Family's most endearing characters, as well as the one it's easiest to get an entertaining plot out of. She's the ultimate wild card, a little kid who...
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The Elusive Samurai #10 [rate]
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Monogatari Off & Monster Season Anime Previews Shinobumonogatari Story in Video
Shinobumonogatari to start in anime's next episode
― A streamed special for the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime debuted a promotional video and visual for the Shinobumonogatari story on the Abema TV service on Saturday. The Shinobumonogatari story will start in the anime's next episode. The anime began streaming exclusively on the ABEMA service in Japan starting on July 6.Crunchyroll is...
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ‒ Episode 10
The theme of this entire episode was Kuze letting his guard down a lot more, and while that can lead to wholesome moments with Alya, it could also lead to unsavory moments with his mother.
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Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin #10 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 26-September 1
Laputa: Castle in the Sky earns 13.7% rating; My Hero Academia earns 5.1%
― The Laputa: Castle in the Sky film aired on NTV on Friday, August 30 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 13.7% rating. The latest episode of the live-action series of Satoru Hiura's Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai (No domestic work for Ms. Saionji) manga aired on TBS on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:00 p.m. and it earned a 6.7% rating. Title ...
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Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? #9 [rate]
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My Wife Has No Emotion #11 [rate]
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Plus-Sized Elf #10 [rate]
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Quality Assurance in Another World ‒ Episode 10
I'd sure love if we got some kind of hint about what any of this is building up to before the season is over.
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season #9 [rate]
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A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero #11 [rate]
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NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Fear and love have been driving the likes of A2, 2B, and 9S from the very beginning, and fear and love will be their shackles to the very end. How very fitting, and how very human.
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 26-September 1
Gundam Breaker 4 Switch version debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 26-September 1 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwGundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 52,825 52,825 2NSwUmamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash Cygames August 30 37,939 37,939 3PS5Gundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 32,518 32,518 4PS5Visions of Mana Square ...
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Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools #10 [rate]
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Case Closed #1134 [rate]
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Medaka Box Artist Akira Akatsuki Draws Manga of Yugo Aosaki's Award-Winning Light Novel Glico With Landmines
Manga launches in Young Animal on October 11
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that Medaka Box artist Akira Akatsuki will launch a manga adaptation of Undead Girl Murder Farce light novel author Yugo Aosaki's Jirai Glico (Glico With Landmines) novel on October 11 in this year's 20th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine. Kadokawa published the original novel in November 2023. The novel has won t...
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My Hero Academia #154 [rate]
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New Ranma 1/2 Anime Announces 5 More Cast Members
Tomokazu Sugita, Ayane Sakura, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Mamoru Miyano, Aoi Yūki join cast
― The official website for the new anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga announced five more cast members on Saturday. The cast members are (from left to right in the image below): Tomokazu Sugita as Tatewaki Kunō Ayane Sakura as Kodachi Kunō Toshiyuki Morikawa as Tōfū Ono Mamoru Miyano as Mikado Sanzenin Aoi Y...
Blue Box Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, October 3 Debut
Netflix states service will stream series weekly starting on October 3
― The official website for the television anime of Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga revealed the show's main promotional video on Saturday. The video both reveals and previews the show's theme songs. Official Hige Dandism is performing the opening theme song "Same Blue, and Eve is performing the ending theme song "Teenage ...