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Sound! Euphonium Season 1 Blu-ray Review
Nearly ten years after it first aired, Sound Euphonium’s first season comes back to us on Blu-Ray, and it’s as dazzling as ever.
― The release of this Blu-ray comes at a very timely moment. Its December release marked the six-month anniversary of Sound Euphonium's triumphant final act, and this upcoming April will mark an entire decade since the anime first aired on Japanese airwaves. To watch this B...
Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season Two Part One Anime Series Review
This may not be the best shounen fantasy series out there, but it's still good enough to get its hooks into you and keep them there.
― What is Camelot? Most lore will tell you that King Arthur's fabled court is a Medieval utopia, a land where equality rules and everything is just as it should be. Far be it from The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse to throw that out entirely; original...
The Anime Backlog - Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1
Yu Yu Hakusho has made me a shonen battle manga convert.
― The sun's out today but it's still damn cold, however, I found a workaround for that whole "going outside" issue I mentioned last month. That goal was, in part, to increase physical activity. My job has me at a desk all day, and I'm approaching 40. I'd like all my joints to work for the foreseeable future. I got one of those desk treadmills,...
This Week in Games - Heart ToHeart in Lumiose City
Jean-Karlo has all the details from the latest Pokemon Direct announcements, plus two minor gaming miracles: ToHeart is back, and Samurai Pizza Cats has a new-old coat of paint!
― Welcome back, folks! I worried about something over the week: I take my time exploring in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which means that I'm a few levels stronger than they are when I get around to fighting bosses. I've seen some...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Feb 19-25
Sakamoto Days started strong but now appears to be losing steam? Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how people rated ...
Psycho-Pass Providence Limited Edition Blu-Ray Review
I guess you could sort of call this movie an action-packed political thriller. But while it’s definitely action-packed, there’s nothing thrilling about it.
― There's plenty of anime out there that are widely regarded as having gotten worse the longer they went on. But I struggle to think of an anime that's had a bigger and faster glow-down than Psycho-Pass. What began as a fascinating exploration int...
Never 7 - The End of Infinity and Ever 17 - Out of the Infinity Game Review
The times, they are a-changing: visual novels have a niche but robust international following, and Uchikoshi is a recognized name within that.
― It's a good time to be an English-speaking fan of esteemed game writer Kotaro Uchikoshi. While he may be best known internationally for the Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files series internationally, he first made a name for himself with his work on Infini...
The Hidden Ones Closed Beta Access Giveaway
Based on the Outcast franchise, the Hidden Ones closed beta launched today and we're giving away 1000 beta passes to test out the game. We'll be giving away up to 200 a day, so register now.
― The Hidden Ones is 3-D action-fighting game based on The Outcast franchise. During this closed beta phase, the players can experience the story mode in Chapter 3, “Same River Twice,” featuring eight chronicles...
This Week in Anime - Utena's Revolution
Coop and Steve experience the ultimate destiny apocalypse with Revolutionary Girl Utena.
― Coop and Steve experience the ultimate destiny apocalypse with Revolutionary Girl Utena. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. CONTENT WARNING: This edition of This Week in Ani...
Pokémon Horizons: Season 2: The Search For Laqua Anime Series Review Episodes 1-11
As probably the strongest batch of Pokémon episodes in a very long time, these eleven episodes will make a modern-day Pokémon fan happy.
― These eleven episodes made me happy to be a modern-day Pokémon fan. I will not mince words here, this is the strongest batch of Pokémon episodes that I have watched in a very long time. I was worried about the initial setup, considering they seemed to be stepping ...
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Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō Light Novels Get TV Anime
Fantasy series about jack of all trades being kicked out of party to star Takeo Ōtsuka
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Monday that storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. Bandai Namco Filmworks also revealed the main cast ...
Yuri Dark Fantasy Manga I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Gets TV Anime
Rie Takahashi, Rina Hidaka star in Nachi Aono's story animated by ROLL2
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that a television anime adaptation of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day manga has been green-lit. Below is a pilot film for the anime: Aono and the anime's character designer Kyoko Yufu drew illustrations to celebrate the news: The cast members are: Rie Takahashi as Sheena Totsuki ...
New Is the order a rabbit? Anime Green-Lit
Announced at Saturday event
― The "Is the order a rabbit? Rabbit House Talk Party 2025" event announced on Saturday that production on a new Is the order a rabbit? anime has been green-lit. 特報「ご注文はうさぎですか？」新作アニメの制作が決定いたしました‼️🎉https://t.co/QjtY50t5fW#TalkParty2025#gochiusa#ごちうさ pic.twitter.com/XFwabMWzU4— TVアニメ『ご注文はうさぎですか？』 (@usagi_anime) March 1, 2025 The first season of the anime premiered in Japan i...
BanG Dream Franchise Gets New Mini-Anime TV Series in 2025
Directors Kenshirō Morii, Seiya Miyajima return for 52 new episodes
― The livestreamed "BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary Special!" announced on Friday that the BAnG Dream! franchise will have a new mini-anime series that will air and stream this year. Directors Kenshirō Morii and Seiya Miyajima are returning from the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico anime and its sequels for the new 52-episode series. ...
Next King of Prism Anime Is Prism Tours Film Opening on June 27
Cast, staff return
― A teaser video and teaser trailer debuted on Friday to announce that the next work in the King of Prism anime franchise is the King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film opening on June 27. ◤✨ティザービジュアル公開✨◢―プリズムショー、その原点へ ―かつて"三強"と呼ばれた法月仁・氷室聖・黒川冷が現役時代の姿で登場！キャラクターデザイン #松浦麻衣 描き下ろし✨6.27(Fri)君とつながるROAD SHOW🎬「KING OF PRISM-Your Endless Call-… pic.twitter.com/sFM...
The Prince's Romance Gambit's Nikki Asada Launches New Manga on April 1
Asada to launch Yawahada ni Shunrai manga about love trap between shrine maiden, shinobi
― The April issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine revealed on Saturday that Nikki Asada will launch a new manga titled Yawahada ni Shunrai (Spring Thunder on Soft Skin) in the magazine's next issue on April 1. Set during the Sengoku era, the manga (right in image above) centers on a shinobi with a beautiful face, ...
Manta's Webtoon Betrayal of Dignity Concludes After 81 Episodes
Romance fantasy had been one of Manta's hit webtoons
― The webtoon Betrayal of Dignity officially ended its serialization on February 26 with its 81st episode, bringing the story to a grand conclusion. Illustrated by Surreuk Comics and serialized since 2023, the series has been one of the most well-received titles on the platform Manta. Set in a medieval romance fantasy world, Betrayal of Dignity fo...
IDW Extends Partnership with Toho to Launch 'Kai-Sei Era' Connected Godzilla Universe Comics
Ongoing Godzilla comic book series renews in July after 10 years
― ICv2 reported on Wednesday that IDW Publishing has extended its partnership with Toho International, Inc. through 2029 to launch the new "Kai-Sei Era" connected universe in the Godzilla franchise. The ongoing Godzilla comic book series (pictured right) will renew after a decade in July 2025. Writer Tim Seeley and artist Nicola Čižmeši...
Detective Conan Anime Wins Grand Prize at TVer Awards 2024
GTO Revival TV series, Crayon Shin-chan, Dandadan also honored
― Japanese video-on-demand platform TVer awarded the Detective Conan television anime with the anime grand prize at the TVer Awards 2024 on Monday. The show ranked number one in total views in the anime category on the platform. The staff for the show created an illustration celebrating the award. The awards show also honored live-action ...
Coolkyoushinja's Komori-san Can't Decline Manga Ends in March After 13 Years
Series launched in 2012, inspired TV anime in 2015
― The April issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Original magazine announced on Thursday Coolkyoushinja's Komori-san Can't Decline (Komori-san wa Kotowarenai!) manga will end in the May issue on March 27. The series inspired a 12-episode anime series in October 2015. Crunchyroll streams the anime with English subtitles and describes the story: Shuri Komo...
Ken Akamatsu Celebrates Negima's 22nd Anniversary With New Art
The manga artist-turned-politician still celebrates his roots
― Manga artist-turned-politician Ken Akamatsu celebrated the 22nd anniversary of his long running manga series Negima! Magister Negi Magi with an original illustration on Wednesday. He also noted that even two decades later, fans still tell him they used to read this manga. #描き下ろし #ネギま22周年22年前の本日、2003年2月26日に『魔法先生ネギま！』の第一話が週刊少年マガジンに掲載されました...
Giant Ojō-sama Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime by Tatsunoko
Nikumura Q's story of wealthy young lady who grows to gigantic proportions
― Shogakukan announced on Monday that Nikumura Q's Giant Ojō-sama (Giant Young Lady) manga is inspiring a television anime from Tatsunoko Production. The story centers around Oriko Fujidō, the scion of an ultra-wealthy family who finds herself growing to gigantic proportions. She had received an entire town as a present on her...
The Dinner Table Detective Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Staff, Ending Song, April 4 Debut
Billy Boo band performs "Rhapsody" ending theme for anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video
― Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block debuted the first full promotional video for the television anime of Tokuya Higashigawa's The Dinner Table Detective (Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de) novel series on Monday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Rhapsody" by the four-member band Billy Boo. ...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V Anime Previews Finale in Video
Delayed episode 15 debuts on Wednesday
― The staff for the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? franchise began streaming a new promotional video for the delayed episodes of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V, the show's fifth season, on Monday. The video previews the finale for the "Faction War" story in episode 15, which will debut on Wednesday on the Abema Premium ser...
Steel of the Celestial Shadows Manga Goes on Hiatus
Reason for hiatus & return date not specified
― This year's sixth issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior magazine announced on Friday that Daruma Matsuura's Steel of the Celestial Shadows manga will enter a hiatus. The announcement did not specify the reason for the hiatus nor when the manga will resume. The series previously entered a hiatus in 2021 so Matsuura could do research for the series. V...
Ayuko Ends Endroll Manga
Series ends March 28
― The April issue of Shueisha's Cocohana magazine announced on Friday that Ayuko's Endroll manga will end in the next issue on March 28. The series revolves around the meeting of university students Ayano Honda and Takuma Nishi, who have the worst possible chemistry. When Nishi takes Ayano's photo for the beauty contest, the two become involved as Nishi clumsily comforts her thro...
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 9
I thought the episode would be a big fight. Instead, it's Grave of the Fireflies time.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 8
Aside from finding out the deer man is a deer cyborg, this is a mostly functional episode without any big highlights.
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ZENSHU. #9 [rate]
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Sound! Euphonium Season 1 Blu-ray Review
Nearly ten years after it first aired, Sound Euphonium’s first season comes back to us on Blu-Ray, and it’s as dazzling as ever.
― The release of this Blu-ray comes at a very timely moment. Its December release marked the six-month anniversary of Sound Euphonium's triumphant final act, and this upcoming April will mark an entire decade since the anime first aired on Japanese airwaves. To watch this B...
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episode 8
Let's give Lady Arkdragon a round of applause, everybody. Thanks to her intervention, our adorkable protagonists actually stand a decent chance of hooking up before the end of the decade.
Kakao Entertainment Report States It Blocked 240 Million Cases of Piracy in 2nd Half of 2024
Company expands its piracy monitoring system to include web novels
― Kakao Entertainment, the parent company of webtoon platform Tapas, released its 6th Anti-Piracy White Paper on February 25, marking a significant expansion in its efforts to combat the illegal distribution of intellectual property (IP). The latest white paper introduces the industry's first comprehensive anti-piracy system for web ...
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World #8 [rate]
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Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ Episode 8
This week's episode shows us that the only person truly living in the present is Ha-chan.
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #19 [rate]
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Witch Watch Anime Casts Nana Mizuki, Katsuyuki Konishi
Mizuki as Nico's mother Ibuki Wakatsuki, Konishi as Morihito's father Reiji Otogi
― This year's 14th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced two new cast members for the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga on Monday. 🧙♀️★★・‥────🧹 #ウィッチウォッチキャラ＆キャスト情報公開✨💫────‥・★★🧙♀️ 🧙♀️若月伊吹 #水樹奈々🪄乙木嶺仁 #小西克幸https://t.co/AEI4y6m1rl25年4月6日からMBS／TBS系全国28局ネットにて毎週日曜午後5時～連続2クール放送開始 pic...
ano Performs Theme Song for Me & Roboco Anime Film
Artist ano performs "Lolilokkyun Robo❤" theme song of April 18 film
― This year's 14th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that artist ano will perform the theme song "Lolilokkyun Robo❤" for the upcoming Me & Roboco anime film. The magazine also announced that the film will have a special stage at the AnimeJapan 2025 event on March 22, and ano will also have a guest app...
Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō Light Novels Get TV Anime
Fantasy series about jack of all trades being kicked out of party to star Takeo Ōtsuka
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Monday that storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. Bandai Namco Filmworks also revealed the main cast ...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #20 [rate]
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Momentary Lily ‒ Episode 9
In which three different people from different corners of the globe have their own special encounters with Momentary Lily.
Korean Web Novel The Siren: Becoming the Villain's Family Gets Stage Musical
Production company ShowNote holds auditions for musical set to premiere in April 2026
― Musical production company ShowNote has announced auditions for supporting and ensemble roles in the upcoming stage musical The Siren, which is set to premiere in April 2026. The musical is based on Sol Leesu's popular romance-fantasy web novel Siren: I Became a Contract Family with the Villain. Poya also adapted...
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I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons #9 [rate]
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All-Male Precure Stage Play Returns With 3rd Production in December
Junichi Ito, Masataka Nakagauchi join returning cast, staff
― The official website for Dancing☆Star Precure, the first stage play in Toei Animation's long-running Precure (Pretty Cure) anime franchise, announced on Sunday that a third production will raises its curtains in Tokyo and Osaka in December. The website streamed an announcement video, which also revealed that Junichi Ito and Masataka Nakaga...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 32
This episode is one of the clearest set up episodes that the series has indulged in, and it's a testament to how good the show is that it doesn't feel like it lags even without major forward-moving plot.
Yuri Dark Fantasy Manga I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Gets TV Anime
Rie Takahashi, Rina Hidaka star in Nachi Aono's story animated by ROLL2
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that a television anime adaptation of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day manga has been green-lit. Below is a pilot film for the anime: Aono and the anime's character designer Kyoko Yufu drew illustrations to celebrate the news: The cast members are: Rie Takahashi as Sheena Totsuki ...
2nd Haikyū!! Anime Sequel Film Confirmed With New TV Short
"Where Monsters Go" short covers Fukurōdani-Mujinazaka game
― The "Haikyu!! 10th Event -Next Step-" confirmed on Sunday that production on the anime film Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Haikyu!! Vs. The Little Giant) has been green-lit. ||◤『劇場版ハイキュー!! #VS小さな巨人』 スーパーティザービジュアル解禁！ ◢||監督・脚本 #満仲勧制作 Production I.Gライバルたちとの激闘を超えついに春高、準々決勝へ！続報をお楽しみに！#ハイキュー#hq_anime pic.twitter.com/FQ9hRDiPjg— アニメ「ハイキュ...
LINE Manga to Produce 20 New Animated Adaptations This Year
Naver Webtoon's Japanese subsidiary expands webtoon IP business
― LINE Digital Frontier CEO Shin-bae Kim announced on February 13 that the company will produce 20 animated adaptations of webtoons this year, significantly expanding its webtoon-based intellectual property (IP) business. LINE Digital Frontier is the operator of LINE Manga, the Japanese subsidiary of Naver Webtoon. Speaking at a press co...
New Macross Anime Holds Songstress Audition Contest
Flying Dog, Lantis host audition using new song by composer Fuwari
― During a livestreamed special on Sunday, Bandai Namco Filmworks gave more details on Sunrise's new Macross animation project which was announced in June 2023. Flying Dog and Lantis are hosting a "Macross x Sunrise 'New Macross' Super Dimension Songstress Audition 2025" (or "Macross Heroine Audition") contest to find the new songstre...
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Shangri-La Frontier #46 [rate]
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I Left My A-Rank Party Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast for Show's 2nd Part
Yuki Tanaka performs new ending theme; Kimiko Saito, more join cast
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed a new promotional video and visual on Sunday for the television anime of Kōsuke Unagi's I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (A-Rank Party o Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyū Shinbu o Mezasu.) light novel series. The video previews the show's se...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun #8 [rate]
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SixTones Performs Opening Theme for Wind Breaker Anime's 2nd Season
2nd season debuts in April in Super Animeism TURBO block
― Aniplex announced on Sunday that the SixTONES boy band will perform the opening theme song for the second season of the television anime of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga. The second season will premiere in April in the Super Animeism TURBO block. The second season's new cast is Ryōta Ōsaka as Tasuku Tsubakino, a third year high school stude...
Haruka Kawachi's Musashino Rondo Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series Adaptation on April 19
Ae! boy band member Yoshinori Masakado actress Rin Takanashi star in series about guy in love with neighbor 10 years older
― TV Asahi announced on Saturday that Haruka Kawachi's Musashino Rondo manga will get a live-action television series, which will premiere on the channel's "Oshi Dora (Drama) Saturday" programming block on April 19 at 11:00 p.m. JST. The series will star Ae! boy band member Yoshi...
New Yaiba Anime Reveals Blue Encount's Opening Theme in Main Promo Video
7 more cast members also revealed
― The staff for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga, announced on Sunday that Blue Encount will perform the show's opening theme song "Blade." The below new main promo video previews the song. The staff also revealed a new visual and more cast members: Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizou Mine
Rina Satō as Shiz...
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One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga #18 [rate]
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You and Idol Precure♪ #5 [rate]
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Onimusha VR: Shadow Team Game Launches in Japanese Arcades on March 14
Game to roll out in 4 Capcom arcades in Hiroshima, Aichi, Shizuoka
― Capcom announced on Wednesday that it will start rolling out its Onimusha VR: Shadow Team game in four arcades it directly manages in Japan on March 14. The game will launch on: March 14 at the MIRAINO Aeon Mall Hakusan in Hiroshima
March 14 at the MIRAINO Aeon Mall Toyokawa in Aichi
March 15 at the Plaza Capcom Shitoro store in Shi...
You and Idol Precure Anime Casts Junichi Sawabe
Suwabe makes Precure TV debut as Tanaka on March 2
― The next episode preview for You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪), the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise, revealed that Junichi Suwabe will play the mysterious Tanaka on episode 5 on Sunday. The role marks Suwabe's first appearance in the franchise's television anime. (Suwabe played Warp in the 2015 film Go! Princess Pretty Cu...
Natsume's Book of Friends Game Streams 2nd Promotional Video
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Hazuki no Shirushi will launch for Switch, PC via Steam on June 5
― Bushiroad streamed the second promotional video for Natsume Yūjin-Chō Hazuki no Shirushi (Natsume's Book of Friends: August Chronicle), the first-ever game based on Yuki Midorikawa's Natsume's Book of Friends (Natsume Yūjin-Chō) manga, on Saturday. The game launches for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on June 5...
Dragon Ball Daima ‒ SERIES FINALE
If Dragon Ball Daima truly is the last piece of Akira Toriyama's legacy to be brought into the world, I'm more than satisfied with the result.
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Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- #8 [rate]
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Okitsura #9 [rate]
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Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga #9 [rate]
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I Left My A-Rank Party #8 [rate]
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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- #21 [rate]
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Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season Two Part One Anime Series Review
This may not be the best shounen fantasy series out there, but it's still good enough to get its hooks into you and keep them there.
― What is Camelot? Most lore will tell you that King Arthur's fabled court is a Medieval utopia, a land where equality rules and everything is just as it should be. Far be it from The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse to throw that out entirely; original...
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UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- #8 [rate]
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Medalist #9 [rate]
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Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game's New Videos Confirm August Launch
Game ships on August 5 in English for PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam
― Sega confirmed in new promotional videos on Saturday that the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 game, the sequel to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, will launch in Japan on August 1 and in English on August 5 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Serie...
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I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? #9 [rate]
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Bomtoon Rescues Popular Webtoons from Shuttered Platform PeanuToon
Popular webtoons such as Sketch will continue serialization on Bomtoon
― Webtoon and web novel platform Bomtoon has announced that it will take over several popular webtoons from PeanuToon, which recently shut down due to financial struggles. On February 28, Bomtoon confirmed that it would continue the serialization of several hit webtoons from PeanuToon, preventing the sudden halt of these series a...
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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth #23 [rate]
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Baban Baban Ban Vampire #8 [rate]
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ Episode 8
Word-that-rhymes-with-luck cancer.
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Sakamoto Days #8 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 17-23
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PS5 version debuts at #1, PS4 version at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: February 17-23 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sega February 21 68,219 68,219 2PS4Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sega February 21 36,942 36,942 3NSwDonkey Kong Country Returns HD Nintendo January 16 10,714 206...
Junji Ito Nominated for Eisner Hall of Fame
Late manga creator Shigeru Mizuki pre-selected to enter Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame this year
― The organizers of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards announced on Friday that they have nominated horror manga creator Junji Ito for the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame. Voters will select which six of this year's 18 nominees will be the latest to join the Hall of Fame. The organizers al...
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Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! #10 [rate]
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Luffy Takes It to the Rim in One Piece x Lakers Anime Short
The short debuted during the L.A. Lakers' One Piece Game Night
― A new One Piece short animation debuted on Friday during the Los Angeles Lakers' One Piece Game Night. The short features One Piece lead Monkey D. Luffy playing a 1-on-4 basketball game against the Mariners from the series. Following the on-court premiere, the One Piece English YouTube channel streamed the short worldwide. Anime News N...
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Case Closed #1155 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 17-23
The Apothecary Diaries 2nd season earns 4.1% rating
― The live-action The Ring Two film aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, February 22 at 2:45 a.m. and earned a 0.5% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV February 23 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.2 Detective Conan NTV February 22 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.3 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV February 23 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 5.7 The...
Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime's 2nd Video Previews Aoi Teshima's Ending Song
Yuki Kajiura composes ending theme "Hana-saku Michi de"
― The staff for the television anime of Saka and Chorefuji's Once Upon a Witch's Death (Aru Majo ga Shinu Made: Owari no Kotoba to Hajimari no Namida) light novel series posted the show's second main promotional video and main visual on Saturday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Hana-saku Michi de" (On the Road Where the F...
New Is the order a rabbit? Anime Green-Lit
Announced at Saturday event
― The "Is the order a rabbit? Rabbit House Talk Party 2025" event announced on Saturday that production on a new Is the order a rabbit? anime has been green-lit. 特報「ご注文はうさぎですか？」新作アニメの制作が決定いたしました‼️🎉https://t.co/QjtY50t5fW#TalkParty2025#gochiusa#ごちうさ pic.twitter.com/XFwabMWzU4— TVアニメ『ご注文はうさぎですか？』 (@usagi_anime) March 1, 2025 The first season of the anime premiered in Japan i...
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Blue Miburo #20 [rate]
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Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, April 7 Debut
Yū Kobayashi, Hitoshi Kubota join anime's cast
― The staff for the anime of Kenta Ishizaka's Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- manga posted the anime's second full promotional video and new key visual on Saturday. The video reveals the anime's additional cast members and April 7 premiere. The newly announced cast members are: Yū Kobayashi as Yoshimoto Hitoshi Kubota as Narrator The anime will premiere on t...
1st Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Film Opens in Japan on July 18
Film trilogy to adapt final arc in Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series
― Aniplex announced in a livestream event on Saturday that the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film trilogy will open in Japan on July 18. The film will play on 443 screens (a franchise record) throughout Japan, including IMAX screenings. Outside Japan, Aniplex aims for the new film to play in over 150...
Live-Action Show of Webtoon History of Scruffiness Premiered on February 26
Release delayed due to school bullying allegations against lead actors
― The live-action series adaptation of History of Scruffiness is making its way to viewers after three years of delays. The Korean entertainment media source Xports News reported on February 21 that the series would premiere on February 26. The series is currently streaming on Wavve and Watcha, with two episodes released weekly. A...
D4DJ Voice Actress Himari Hazuki to Retire From Entertainment Industry
Cast member in Rebirth, Teppen, Tōgane! Omatsuri-Bu decides on new path in life
― The talent agency Ace Crew Entertainment announced on Saturday that voice actress Himari Hazuki will retire from the entertainment industry on March 31. The agency explained that she decided to take a step towards a new life. The company added that it will notify fans on what will happen with her official fan club "Hima...
Live-Action Secret Relationships Series Based on Boys-Love Webtoon is Now Available on iQIYI in U.S.
Cast includes the member of K-pop group WEi
― Kakao Entertainment, on February 27, confirmed that the live-action Secret Relationships series is available in the United States and other countries on the streaming site iQIYI. Fans in U.S. can watch Secret Relationships now. The series follows the intense romance between Da-on, who has never been able to live an everyday life, and three men who are dr...
Netflix to Release Weak Hero Class 1 Season on March 25
Weak Hero Class 2 to premiere in Q2 2025
― The action-packed live-action coming-of-age series Weak Hero Class 1, which follows model student Si-eun Yeon as he stands up against violence alongside his first true friends Soo-ho and Beom-seok, will launch globally on Netflix on March 25. The first season was successful when it premiered exclusively on Wavve, a Korean streaming platform. Following the s...
The Anime Backlog - Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1
Yu Yu Hakusho has made me a shonen battle manga convert.
― The sun's out today but it's still damn cold, however, I found a workaround for that whole "going outside" issue I mentioned last month. That goal was, in part, to increase physical activity. My job has me at a desk all day, and I'm approaching 40. I'd like all my joints to work for the foreseeable future. I got one of those desk treadmills,...
February 26 Declared City Hunter Day For 40th Anniversary
Tsukasa Hojo: “I never thought that people would be reading it 40 years later, so I was free to draw silly things as if I was throwing away my shame.”
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the City Hunter and Cat's Eye series revealed a City Hunter 40th Anniversary illustration on February 26. The post thanked fans for 40 years of support and announced the City Hunter 40th Anniversary websi...
BanG Dream Franchise Gets New Mini-Anime TV Series in 2025
Directors Kenshirō Morii, Seiya Miyajima return for 52 new episodes
― The livestreamed "BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary Special!" announced on Friday that the BAnG Dream! franchise will have a new mini-anime series that will air and stream this year. Directors Kenshirō Morii and Seiya Miyajima are returning from the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico anime and its sequels for the new 52-episode series. ...
Flower and Asura ‒ Episode 8
This anime can accomplish a satisfying emotional rollercoaster in 20 minutes that takes some anime entire seasons.
Romeo's Blue Skies Anime's Stage Musical Returns After 3 Years With Updated 2-Part Version
Taka Ōyabu, Kota Shinzato reprise starring roles for 1st part's May 2-11 debut, 2nd part's December run
― The Romeo's Blue Skies (Romeo no Aoi Sora, also known as Romeo and the Black Brothers) anime's musical is returning after three years with an updated two-part performance at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo. The first part Romeo no Aoi Sora: Chikai (Romeo's Blue Skies: Oath) will run from May ...
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 8
There’s a reason Grace’s curls are so immaculate! Mathilde’s hand- warming skills act as human hair curling tongs.
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Streams English Clip
Film premieres digitally in U.S. on March 18, home video on April 15
― IGN Fan Fest 2025 unveiled an English clip on Friday for Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, Warner Bros. Japan's new Batman Ninja CG anime film: The film will premiere digitally in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and other services on March 18. The film will then ship on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc on Ap...
Blue Box ‒ Episode 21
For as much as I would love to get to the point where Taiki and Chinatsu can just start dating already, I appreciated getting to spend so much time with Chinatsu and her own, unique process of understanding what “love” even means.
Yen Press Licenses Common-Sense Monster, Land, Hollow Regalia, Futari Switch, More Manga/Novels
Also: Kunon the Sorceror Can See, Mechanical Marie, The Demons Are Planning Something Good, more
― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed the following titles for release in August: Title: So I'm a Spider, So What? Ex novel
Creators: Okina Baba (story), Tsukasa Kiryu (art)
Summary: A volume packed with spoilers and behind-the-scenes extras, including over thirty original stories and side ...
This Week in Games - Heart ToHeart in Lumiose City
Jean-Karlo has all the details from the latest Pokemon Direct announcements, plus two minor gaming miracles: ToHeart is back, and Samurai Pizza Cats has a new-old coat of paint!
― Welcome back, folks! I worried about something over the week: I take my time exploring in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which means that I'm a few levels stronger than they are when I get around to fighting bosses. I've seen some...
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 9
I warned you about Uika, bro! I told you, dog!
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Feb 19-25
Sakamoto Days started strong but now appears to be losing steam? Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how people rated ...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 8
Xeno wants to be a dictator with absolute rule so he can do the science he wants when he wants; he wants his freedom at the cost of everyone else's.
Live-Action Gannibal Series' Trailer Previews Season 2
2nd season debuts on March 19
― Disney+ Japan began streaming a trailer for the second live-action season adapting Masaaki Ninomiya's Gannibal horror manga on Friday: The second season will debut on Disney+ on March 19. The first season's cast and staff are returning for the second one. Yuuya Yagira stars as protagonist Daigo Agawa. Show Kasamatsu plays the role of Keisuke Gotō, the next head of the ...
Live-Action Nemurubaka Film Reveals More Cast
Nene Hieda, Hina Tachibana, Haruki Iwata join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film of Masakazu Ishiguro's Nemurubaka manga revealed more cast members on Friday: Nene Hieda as a waitress at a family restaurant Hina Tachibana as Nabiko, a car navigation character Haruki Iwata as the vocalist for the song playing at an izakaya that Irisu and Ruka visit The film opens on March 2...
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist #8 [rate]
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The Apothecary Diaries #32 [rate]
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Psycho-Pass Providence Limited Edition Blu-Ray Review
I guess you could sort of call this movie an action-packed political thriller. But while it’s definitely action-packed, there’s nothing thrilling about it.
― There's plenty of anime out there that are widely regarded as having gotten worse the longer they went on. But I struggle to think of an anime that's had a bigger and faster glow-down than Psycho-Pass. What began as a fascinating exploration int...
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I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class #9 [rate]
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Sorairo Utility #9 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Daima #20 [rate]
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Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game Adds Young Sasuke as 43rd DLC Character
Sasuke Uchiha (Young Ver. Final Battle) joins game on Friday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a video on Thursday for the Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker game, and it reveals that Sasuke Uchiha (Young Ver. Final Battle) joins the game as the 43rd DLC character in a free update on Friday. The DLC also features two new Ninjutsu: Chidori Layering (Ranged Type) and Fire Style: Dragon Flame ...
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Übel Blatt #8 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Game's Trailer Reveals Summer Launch for Dragon Ball Daima DLC
DLC's 2nd part launches at later date
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Friday that the "DAIMA - Adventure Through The Demon Realm Part 1" DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, featuring content based on the new Dragon Ball Daima anime series, will debut this summer. The second part will launch at a date to be determined. The company streamed a trailer: Players who purchase the DLC pack will get ac...
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Farmagia #8 [rate]
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Never 7 - The End of Infinity and Ever 17 - Out of the Infinity Game Review
The times, they are a-changing: visual novels have a niche but robust international following, and Uchikoshi is a recognized name within that.
― It's a good time to be an English-speaking fan of esteemed game writer Kotaro Uchikoshi. While he may be best known internationally for the Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files series internationally, he first made a name for himself with his work on Infini...
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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! #8 [rate]
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Tasokare Hotel #9 [rate]
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Exclusive: Titan Licenses 3 Minute Bodyguard Yoko-chan Manga
Susano Hara, Shino Sakamoto's manga launches in English on January 6, 2026
― Titan Manga announced on Friday that it has licensed author Susano Hara and artist Shino Sakamoto's 3 Minute Bodyguard Yoko-chan (3-pun Yōjinbō Yoko-chan) manga. The company will release the first volume physically and digitally on January 6, 2026. Preorders are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbi...
Butt Detective TV Anime Gets New Episodes Starting on April 5
New episodes serve as prequel to upcoming Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Star and Moon film
― The staff for the Butt Detective (Oshiri Tantei) anime revealed on Friday that the anime will get new episodes starting on April 5. The new episodes will serve as a prequel to Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Star and Moon (Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon), the third anime film for the franchise. The below visual for the ne...
Kageki Shojo!! Manga Goes on 1-Issue Break
Manga returns on March 28
― The April issue of Hakusensha's Melody magazine revealed on Friday that Kumiko Saiki's Kageki Shojo!! manga will take a break due to the author's circumstances. The manga will resume in the next issue on March 28. Saiki serialized the original manga under the title Kageki Shoujo! (with one exclamation mark) in Shueisha's Jump Kai magazine from 2012 to 2014, and ended the o...
Next King of Prism Anime Is Prism Tours Film Opening on June 27
Cast, staff return
― A teaser video and teaser trailer debuted on Friday to announce that the next work in the King of Prism anime franchise is the King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film opening on June 27. ◤✨ティザービジュアル公開✨◢―プリズムショー、その原点へ ―かつて"三強"と呼ばれた法月仁・氷室聖・黒川冷が現役時代の姿で登場！キャラクターデザイン #松浦麻衣 描き下ろし✨6.27(Fri)君とつながるROAD SHOW🎬「KING OF PRISM-Your Endless Call-… pic.twitter.com/sFM...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube TV Anime Reveals 8 More Cast, Full Staff in New Trailer
Ryoko Shiraishi, Aya Endo, Ai Kakuma, more join cast for July anime
― The staff of the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed a new trailer, more cast, more staff, and a new visual on Friday. The additional cast includes (left to right in top row and then bottom row): Ryoko Shiraishi as Hiroshi Tateno, a stude...
The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Anime Reveals April 7 Debut in Trailer
Staff reveals trailer, key visual, opening theme song artist, more cast members
― The staff of the television anime based on Aki Shimizu's The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries (Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgiroku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toite Shimaukara.), the spinoff manga and prequel to Natsuhiko Kyōgoku's Hyakki Yakō novel series, revealed the April 7 debut date, ...
Crunchyroll Streams Trapezium Anime Film
Film opened in Japan in May 2024; Crunchyroll screened anime in theaters in U.S., Canada in September
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it is now streaming the anime film of Kazumi Takayama's trapezium novel. The film opened in Japan on May 10. Crunchyroll screened the film in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on September 18. Crunchyroll describes the film:
The film is based on the original novel...
Tamon's B-Side Anime Reveals More Staff, Visual
The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls' Chiaki Nagai writes, oversees scripts for anime
― The official website for the anime of Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) manga revealed a new visual and the anime's additional main staff on Friday. Chika Nagaoka (Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom, Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours) is directing the anime at J.C. Staff. Chiaki Nagai (Uta...
Frontier Works, KaKa Creation's Twins Hinahima AI Anime Reveals March 29 TV Debut
Staff, cast, theme songs also revealed
― KaKa Creation and Frontier Works revealed on Friday that their Twins Hinahima anime project, which is made using AI, will air on TV in Japan on MBS starting on March 29 at 27:38 (effectively 3:38 a.m. on March 30). The anime will also stream on more than 20 streaming services in Japan. The companies also revealed a main promotional video for the anime. The web...
Princession Orchestra Anime Debuts on April 6
― The official website for the original anime Princession Orchestra revealed on Friday that the series will debut on April 6, and will air on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The series will air for one year. The anime stars (character name romanizations are not confirmed): Azusa Aoi as / Minamo Sorano / Princess Ripple (blue hair)
Yuri Fujimoto as Kagari Sakibe / Princess Zeal (...
Ryuya Suzuki's Debut Feature Anime Film Mumei no Jinsei to Debut on May 16
"Lawless Love" short's Suzuki directs, designs, edits, composes film starring rapper ACE COOL
― Ryuya Suzuki announced on Friday that his first feature anime film titled Mumei no Jinsei (Nameless Life) will open in Japan on May 16. Suzuki worked for a year and a half to create the film. He is credited with the original work and as the director, animation director, art director, director of photograph...
April Showers Bring May Flowers TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, July Debut in Teaser Video
Saori Hayami, Shimba Tsuchiya star in series at SILVER LINK
― An official website for the anime of Roku Sakura's April Showers Bring May Flowers (Busu ni Hanataba o) manga opened on Friday to reveal the anime's TV format, July debut, full staff, main cast, teaser visual, and a teaser promotional video. The anime will star: Saori Hayami as Hana Tabata
Shimba Tsuchiya as Yosuke Ueno
Yoshino Aoyama as S...
Shinichiro Watanabe, MAPPA's Lazarus Anime Unveils New Trailer, Visual
Anime premieres in Japan on April 6, on Toonami on April 5
― The official website for Lazarus (Lazaro in Japanese), the new original anime for Toonami with Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy) and animation studio MAPPA (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan The Final Season), unveiled a new trailer and visual for the anime on Friday. The above video also reveals ...