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Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?
Web novels with overpowered protagonists have a niche appeal, so why are so many adapted into anime? It all comes back to the production committee system.
― Eric asked:
Why is there a recent trend in making the protagonists of anime—especially isekai—so overpowered? In shows like One-Punch Man, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, and Isekai Cheat Skill, the heroes are so far ahead of their oppo...
The ANN Aftershow - The Gang Starts a Space War
Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, reflect on Heavenly Delusion as the main events coalesce, and that devastating episode of Oshi no Ko!
― The Gang Starts a Space War Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury as Miorine and Guel head to Earth to negotiate but unknowingly help set in motion an inte...
Small Nozomi and Big Yume GN 1
The novelty of big girl-small girl isn't enough to make for the dragging, unfocused plot.
― Why yes, I did see Honey, I Shrunk the Kids when I was younger. All joking aside, I will start with some positives here. One of the high points of the entire manga is its artwork and panel layouts. The background and character designs are full of life, with exquisite detail and extra shading to give them an ad...
Psycho-Pass Providence
Psycho-Pass Providence is how Akane reaches her breaking point—and, surprisingly, it's not solely the Sibyl System's fault.
― 2019's Psycho-Pass 3 presented a status quo far different from what we expected from the anime up until then. Most of the main cast was absent, having joined Frederica at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and, more shocking still, the main character of the entire Psycho-Pass st...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023, May 20-26
Tengoku Daimakyo stops its descent with a stellar episode! With lots of ups and downs in the cumulative, find out where your favorites rank this week!
― 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 ho...
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter Six respects what came before and, in some ways, effectively passes the torch onto a whole new generation of fighters.
― With its iconic characters and robust techniques, Street Fighter has gone down in history as one of the most influential fighting game franchises of all time. However, Capcom has not always treated it as such throughout the years, with the release of Street Fighter V...
Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?
Web novels with overpowered protagonists have a niche appeal, so why are so many adapted into anime? It all comes back to the production committee system.
― Eric asked:
Why is there a recent trend in making the protagonists of anime—especially isekai—so overpowered? In shows like One-Punch Man, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, and Isekai Cheat Skill, the heroes are so far ahead of their oppo...
CryptoNinja NFT Project Confirms October TV Anime Shinobanai! CryptoNinja Sakuya
Fanworks animates self-described '1st TV anime series for NFT characters'
― The CryptoNinja non-fungible token (NFT) project confirmed on Friday that its planned anime will premiere on television this October. The project describes the Shinobanai! CryptoNinja Sakuya anime as "the world's first television anime series for NFT characters." In the story, the Crypto Scroll enshrined in the ninja city of ...
Dr. Stone: New World ‒ Episode 9
For this week's episode of Dr. Stone, we could talk about Ginro's arc—how even without his brother physically present to be his conscience, he still knows the right thing to do.
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, Cast, July 1 Debut
Daisuke Namikawa voices Takeru Sengoku; Omoinotake, Ami Sakaguchi perform theme songs
― The staff for the Horimiya: The Missing Pieces (Horimiya -piece-) anime unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews the anime's theme songs, and also announces a new cast member and the anime's July 1 premiere date. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and MBS...
Undead Girl Murder Farce TV Anime Casts Maaya Uchida as Nora the Werewolf
Steely calm girl hails from village of werewolves
― The staff for the anime of Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce novels revealed on Friday that Maaya Uchida will play Nora. Nora is a steely calm werewolf girl from a village of similarly lupine inhabitants. The anime will debut on Fuji TV's +Ultra block in July. Crunchyroll will stream the series worldwide excluding Asia as it airs in Japan. The ...
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 2 Announces More Cast, July 3 Premiere
Mika Doi, Kouhei Fukuhara, Yusuke Shirai join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Onigunsō's Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari manga announced three more members and July 3 premiere for the season on Friday. From the left to right in the image below, the newly announced cast members are: Kouhei Fukuhara as Tsuzumi Mika Doi as Tsumabiki Yusuke Shirai as Fukie The season will premiere on the To...
Masamune-kun's Revenge R Season's 2nd Video Previews Field Trip to France
Season premieres on July 3 after 3-month delay
― The staff for the television anime of Hazuki Takeoka and Tiv's Masamune-kun's Revenge (Masamune-kun no Revenge) manga debuted the second promotional video for Masamune-kun's Revenge R (Masamune-kun no Revenge R), the show's second season, on Friday. The video previews the school field trip to France seen in the new season. The anime's official website ...
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Anime's 2nd Video Reveals July 3 Debut
Video also previews ending song "Mirai=Teleport" by Nenne
― The official website for the television anime of Toufu's Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero (LV1 Maō to One Room Yūsha) manga began streaming the second promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video previews the anime's ending theme song "Mirai=Teleport" by Nenne, and reveals the anime's July 3 premiere date on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and B...
Korea Economic Daily: Blue Archive Film Considered After TV Anime Next Year
Nexon announced TV anime in January
― The Korea Economic Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday that Blue Archive The Animation, the television anime of Yostar and Nexon Games' Blue Archive smartphone role-playing game, will premiere as early as next year in Japan, and that Nexon is planning a follow-up television anime or film if the anime proves popular. Nexon describes the original game's story: Th...
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Film's English-Subtitled Video Highlights Yuno
Film opens in Japan, streams on Netflix on June 16
― Netflix revealed an English-subtitled character promotional video for the Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Black Clover: Mahо̄tei no Ken) anime film on Friday. The video highlights Yuno. The film is delayed from its original March 31 opening to June 16 due to the spread of COVID-19 affecting the film's production. Netflix will debut the film...
Reign of the Seven Spellblades Anime's 2nd English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, July 7 Debut
Kujira Yumemi performs both opening, ending songs
― The staff for the television anime for Bokuto Uno's Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai Suru) light novel series unveiled the anime's second English-subtitled trailer on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Kenka" (Sword Flower) by Kujira Yumemi feat. Mimizuku and Fukurō, and also reveals th...
The [email protected] Million Live! Anime's Trailer Features Opening Song
765 Production's 39 idols perform theme song "Rat A Tat!!!"
― The official website for the television anime of The [email protected] Million Live! franchise began streaming a new trailer for the anime's theatrical preview screenings on Thursday. The trailer reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Rat A Tat!!!" by the anime's 39 in-story 765 Production idols. All episodes of the anime will start...
Story of a Small Senior in My Company Anime's Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July 1 Debut
Nobunaga Shimazaki, Yumiri Hanamori, Mikako Komatsu join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Saisou's Story of a Small Senior in My Company (Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Sempai no Hanashi) manga began streaming its full promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Honey" by Tōya Kobayashi, and also announces more cast and s...
White Album Visual Novel Gets 1st English Release This Year
English translation of 2010 remake of iconic Leaf visual novel
― Visual novel localization and publishing company Shiravune announced on Thursday that it has licensed Leaf's White Album visual novel, and will release it this year under the title White Album: Memories like Falling Snow with English and Chinese localization. (The game's Steam page indicates a Q3 2023 release date.) The release will spe...
Io Sakisaka's Ao Haru Ride/Blue Spring Ride Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Natsuki Deguchi, Kaito Sakurai star in 8-episode season premiering this fall
― WOWOW announced on Friday that it is producing a live-action television series adaptation of Io Sakisaka's Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride) manga that will premiere on the channel this fall. The series will have a season 1 of eight episodes, followed by a season 2 later. Natsuki Deguchi (left in image above, Silent Parade, ...
The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff
Natsumi Kawaida, Takeo Ōtsuka star in Production I.G film scored by Tofubeats
― The official website for the anime film of Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store (Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san) manga began streaming a teaser trailer for the film on Friday. The teaser reveals the film's cast and additional staff members. The cast includes:
(Top row, left to right in imag...
Even Though We're Adults Manga Ends in 10th Volume
Manga's 9th volume ships on June 13
― Takako Shimura revealed on Twitter on Thursday that her Even Though We're Adults (Otona ni Nattemo) manga will end in its 10th volume, and that it will get its final chapter soon. Seven Seas licensed the series, and it describes the story: Ayano, an elementary school teacher in her thirties, stops by a bar one day and runs into her old friend, Shuri. Sparks fly a...
3rd Live-Action Kingdom Film's Trailer Reveals, Previews Theme Song by Hikaru Utada
Visual unveiled
― The official Twitter account for the live-action films of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga announced on Friday that Hikaru Utada will perform the theme song "Gold ~Mata Au Hi Made~" (Until We Meet Again) for Kingdom: Unmei no Honō (Flames of Destiny), the franchise's third live-action film. The account also unveiled a trailer that previews the theme song and a visual: The film will ope...
Meta Announces Meta Quest 3 VR Headsets With Attack on Titan, Samba de Amigo VR Games
Meta Quest 3 virtual/mixed reality headset launches this fall
― Meta announced on Thursday the new Meta Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset for release this fall in all countries where the platform is supported. Meta Quest 3 will feature a higher resolution, stronger performance, a slimmer headset, and new controllers than the Meta Quest 2. It uses a next-generation Snapdragon chipset developed...
The ANN Aftershow - The Gang Starts a Space War
Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, reflect on Heavenly Delusion as the main events coalesce, and that devastating episode of Oshi no Ko!
― The Gang Starts a Space War Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury as Miorine and Guel head to Earth to negotiate but unknowingly help set in motion an inte...
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Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage #8 [rate]
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Farming Life in Another World Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, June 8 Premiere
Blake Shepard, Luci Christian, more star in dub on June 8
― HIDIVE revealed on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the anime of Kinosuke Naito's Farming Life in Another World (Isekai Nonbiri Nōka) light novel series on June 8 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The English cast includes: Blake Shepard as Hiraku
Luci Christian as Lu Lulucy
Monica Rial as Tia
Katelyn Barr as Lea
Shannon Emerick as...
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The Legendary Hero is Dead! #9 [rate]
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Anime Expo Screens N. American Premiere of Helck TV Anime
1st 2 episodes screen on July 1
― HIDIVE announced on Thursday that it will screen the North American premiere for the television anime adaptation of Nanaki Nanao's Helck manga on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. PDT. The first two episodes will screen with English subtitles at the Platinum Ballroom of JW Marriott in Los Angeles. The anime will premiere on July 11. It will air for a continuous two cours (quarter ...
Small Nozomi and Big Yume GN 1
The novelty of big girl-small girl isn't enough to make for the dragging, unfocused plot.
― Why yes, I did see Honey, I Shrunk the Kids when I was younger. All joking aside, I will start with some positives here. One of the high points of the entire manga is its artwork and panel layouts. The background and character designs are full of life, with exquisite detail and extra shading to give them an ad...
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OPUS.COLORs #9 [rate]
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Transformers Toys Contribute to JAXA's Space Program
JAXA, Takara Tomy team up to develop small-scale transforming robot for precision landing on the moon
― How's this for a cutting-edge toy idea? Takara Tomy is partnering with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations to develop a miniscule transforming robot inspired by the Transformers series. This robot, called SORA-Q, will be equipped to JAXA's Smart Lander for Investig...
Gundam 00's Revealed Chronicle CG Anime Streams 'Episode Astraea II'
Seiji Mizushima reunites with Gundam 00 staff for project
― The official YouTube channel for the Gundam.info portal site began streaming "EPISODE ASTRAEA II" for Revealed Chronicle, the new CG anime project for the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 anime, on Wednesday. The channel streamed the 6½-minute episode with English subtitles. The cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya as Tieria Erde, Hideyuki Umezu as Ian Vashti,...
Overlord Manga Adaptation Ends 1st Part
Manga launched in 2014
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine published on May 25 the final chapter of the first part of Hugin Miyama and Satoshi Ōshio's Overlord manga, the adaptation of Kugane Maruyama's light novel series of the same title. The manga launched in Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine in 2014. Kadokawa published the manga's 18th compiled book volume on March 25. Yen...
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The Ancient Magus' Bride #9 [rate]
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KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World ‒ Episode 8
The week away clearly wasn't meant to put any extra shine on this episode, as it is visibly falling apart for most of its runtime.
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Dr. Stone: New World #9 [rate]
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Ikimono-san TV Anime's Latest Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, July 7 Debut
Makoto of Yoneda 2000 comedy duo as Igaguri, Norihiro Urai of Dansei Blanco as Dog
― The official website for Atsushi Wada's Ikimono-san series of anime shorts streamed the main promotional video on Thursday, which revealed the anime's main cast and July 7 debut. The website also revealed the anime's main key visual and theme song artist Nekosen. Makoto of the comedy duo Yoneda 2000 will play the rol...
MAPPA STAGE 2023: Cast and Staff Comments from Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, More
According to co-star Romi Park, Eren voice actor Yuuki Kaji "walk[ed] around the recording studio crying the whole time after the recording of The Final Chapter Part 1."
― The MAPPA STAGE 2023 event was held on May 21, 2023, at the Tokyo Garden Theater. Many fans gathered at the venue for the event, which featured performances of popular MAPPA titles such as Hell's Paradise, Campfire Cooking in Anoth...
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Game's Launch Trailer Streamed
Game launched for Nintendo Switch, Steam on Thursday
― Atlus started streaming a launch trailer for Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, its HD remastered collection of the first three Etrian Odyssey games, on Thursday. The game launched for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on Thursday. The new release includes touch functionality for the Switch version, new remastered graphics, and new character artwo...
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Yuri Is My Job! #9 [rate]
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Skip and Loafer ‒ Episodes 8-9
The Shima drama makes these two episodes feel heavier than the ones that came before.
What the Font?! Author Kuniichi Ashiya Launches New Manga
Romantic comedy manga launches on June 9
― The July issue of Coamix's Monthly Comic Zenon magazine announced on May 25 that Kuniichi Ashiya will launch a new manga titled Kono Endroll ni Koi wa Umarenai (Love Cannot be Born from this Endroll) on the Monthly Comic Zenon manga website on June 9. While Monthly Comic Zenon used the title Kono Endroll ni Koi wa Umarenai in its magazine, the magazine's Twi...
Guilty's Ai Okaue Launches New Manga
ROAR ~Naraku no Heroine~ manga launched on Tuesday
― Manga author Ai Okaue announced on her official Twitter account on Tuesday that her new manga titled ROAR ~Naraku no Heroine~ (ROAR ~Heroine of Naraku~) launched in advance on pixiv's "Palcy" manga app, and on Kodansha's Manga Kingdom website on Tuesday. The manga centers on Misato, who grew up healthy, and with loving parents on an island in the S...
Prosecution Pushes for 2.5-Year Sentence, 172.5 Million Yen Fine for Game Director Yuji Naka
Defense asks for reduced fine, suspended sentence; final judgement is scheduled for July 7
― The Abema Times news site reported on Thursday that the prosecution in the insider trading case of game programmer and director Yuji Naka is recommending that Naka serves 2.5 years in jail and pays a 2.5 million yen fine in addition to a 170 million yen penalty, for a total of 172.5 million yen (about US$1.24...
Baki-Dou Manga Ends With Next Chapter on June 15
New Baki-Dou manga launched in 2018
― This year's 27th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine revealed on Thursday that Keisuke Itagaki's Baki-Dou manga will end in its next chapter in the magazine's 29th issue on June 15. The manga will take a break, and will not have a new chapter in the magazine's 28th issue on June 8. The new Baki-Dou manga uses different characters for "Baki" in...
Sweet Reincarnation Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 3 Debut
sana performs opening theme, YuNi performs ending theme
― The official website for the television anime of Nozomu Koryu's Sweet Reincarnation (Okashi na Tensei: Saikyō Patishie Isekai Kōrin) light novels revealed the show's second promotional video and July 3 debut on Thursday. The website also revealed the show's theme songs. sana from sajou no hana will perform the opening theme song "Brand New Day...
Bungo Stray Dogs Anime's 5th Season Reveals July 12 Debut in 2nd Promo Video
Granrodeo, Luck Life perform theme songs for new series
― Kadokawa revealed on Thursday that the fifth season of the anime based on Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa's Bungo Stray Dogs manga will premiere on July 12. The company is also streaming a second promotional video for the anime. The show will premiere on July 12 on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and TV Aichi, and on July 13 on BS11 and KBS Kyoto. The show...
Crunchyroll Adds Man With A Mission, L'Arc-en-Ciel, Kana-Boon, More to Music Service
Music service now has 3,200+ music videos, 100+ full-length live concert videos
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday the expansion of its music service, by adding new music videos and exclusive concert performances by MAN WITH A MISSION, L'Arc-en-Ciel, KANA-BOON, Shoko Nakagawa, SPYAIR
Goose House, amazarashi, Survive Said The Prophet, SUPER BEAVER, sumika, NICO Touches the Walls, and more. Crunchyro...
Comic Market 102 Event to No Longer Limit Number of Attendees
August 12-13 event will allow as many attendees as Tokyo Big Sight's capacity will allow
― The organizers of the Comic Market (Comiket) event announced on Thursday that the Comic Market 102 event set for August 12 to 13 will no longer limit the number of attendees to its Tokyo Big Sight venue, so long as the number of attendees does not exceed the venue's capacity. The organizers noted that Tokyo Big...
Super Mario Bros. Jumps Back to #1 in Japan, Live-Action Rohan at the Louvre Opens at #3
Gekijōban Collar×Malice Deep Cover film tops mini-theater ranking
― Editor's Note: KOFIC did not update its weekend earnings for the weekend of May 26-28, so this article does not contain earnings for every film on the list. The Super Mario Bros. Movie rose back up from #2 to #1 in its fifth weekend at the Japanese box office. The film sold 426,000 tickets for 632 million yen (about US$4.52 million) ...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga Inspires Stage Musical Next February
Musical adapts 1st arc, 'Phantom Blood,' with French composer Dove Attia
― Toho announced on Thursday that "Phantom Blood," the first arc of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, is inspiring a stage musical adaptation that will debut in Tokyo's Imperial Theater in February 2024. Nei Hasegawa is directing the musical. Hasegawa previously directed, scripted, and choreographed the stage adap...
Kuso Miso Technique Gay Manga's Shin Yaranai ka Anime Meets Crowdfunding Goal
Campaign raises 8,680,500 yen
― The crowdfunding campaign for Shin Yaranai ka, the first "official" anime of Junichi Yamakawa's Kuso Miso Technique manga, ended successfully on Wednesday after earning 8,680,500 yen (about US$62,200). The campaign target was 8,000,000 yen (about US$57,300). The campaign launched on the Soreosu site on April 27. The rewards for sponsors in this campaign included art, t...
World II World Smartphone Game Ends Service on July 31 After 5 Months
Split-screen smartphone RPG launched on February 22
― The official website for DeskWorks and Aniplex's World II World smartphone role-playing game announced on Wednesday that the game will shut down on July 31, just five months after the game launched. The announcement noted that the development team has found it difficult to provide service that players will be satisfied by, despite the updates and ...
The Shadows of Who We Once Were Suspense Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Show starring Atsuhiro Inukai, Mizuki Inoue premieres on June 27
― TV Tokyo announced on Thursday that it is producing a live-action series of Yae Utsumi's The Shadows of Who We Once Were (Nare no Hate no Bokura) manga that will premiere on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ Broadcasting Kyushu on June 27. The cast includes Atsuhiro Inukai (left in image below, live-action Kimi ni Todo...
Live-Action Do not say mystery Film Reveals More Cast Members
Eita Nagayama, Sairi Itō, Matsuya Onoue, Michitaka Tsutsui to reprise roles from live-action series
― The official website for the live-action film of Yumi Tamura's Do not say mystery (Mystery to Iu Nakare) manga revealed more cast members for the film on Tuesday. Eita Nagayama (top left in image above) will reprise his role as a mysterious man named Garo Inudō from the manga's live-action series, an...
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game's Trailer Previews Character Customization, Skills, Combat
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on October 6
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a system trailer for the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection action role-playing game on Wednesday. The video previews the gameplay, including combat, skills, weapons, character customization, and map exploration. The game will launch in the West for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4...
Kodansha USA Licenses Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch: Aqua, Messiah -Code Edge- Manga
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch: Aqua on June 6, Messiah -CODE EDGE- on June 20
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced on Wednesday that it it will publish the following manga digitally in June. Title: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch: Aqua
Author: Pink Hanamori
Debut Date: June 6
Summary: Lukia Nanami is turning seventeen. Her family has just moved to a town by the sea, and on her first walk down to t...
Silent Hill: Ascension 'Streaming Experience' Previewed in Trailer
Fans will be able to decide on outcome during real-time streaming event this year
― Genvid Entertainment began streaming a trailer for its Silent Hill: Ascension "live interactive streaming experience" on Tuesday. The trailer previews the visuals of the new project. Jacob Navok, CEO of Genvid Entertainment, elaborated on Silent Hill: Ascension in a Twitter thread posted alongside the trailer's releas...
One Piece Anime's 1,000th English-Dubbed Episode Gets World Premiere Event for Anime Expo
Event takes place on July 2, does not require Anime Expo badge
― Toei Animation and Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that they are screening the world premiere of the One Piece anime's 1,000th English-dubbed episode as part of this year's Anime Expo event on July 2. The event will take place from 6:00-10:00 p.m. PDT at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live Roof Top Terrace in Los Angeles, California. The ...
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The [email protected] Cinderella Girls U149 #8 [rate]
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KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World #8 [rate]
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Satoru Noda Debuts New Ice Hockey Sports Manga on July 27
This year's 27th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine revealed on Thursday that Satoru Noda's new ice hockey sports manga will debut in the magazine's 35th issue on July 27. The magazine had previously revealed that Noda was relaunching his Supinamarada! ice hockey sports manga (pictured right), and the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper had reported that it would debut in spring 2023. Although ...
Psycho-Pass Providence
Psycho-Pass Providence is how Akane reaches her breaking point—and, surprisingly, it's not solely the Sibyl System's fault.
― 2019's Psycho-Pass 3 presented a status quo far different from what we expected from the anime up until then. Most of the main cast was absent, having joined Frederica at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and, more shocking still, the main character of the entire Psycho-Pass st...
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Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! #9 [rate]
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Otaku Elf ‒ Episode 8
As much as the themes brought up are here to flesh out our main characters, it's not like the guest stars or other material in this episode feels too secondary.
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Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts #7 [rate]
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Manga Planet Licenses Beneath the Mask, The Princess of Blue Roses Manga
Company licenses shojo manga titles from COMPASS Inc.
― Manga Planet announced on Wednesday that it has licensed two shojo manga titles from COMPASS Inc. Title: My Engagement Was Called Off Under False Accusations, but Who Ever Said My Face Was Ugly Beneath the Mask? (Mi ni Oboenonai Riyū de Konyakuhaki saremashita Keredo, Kamen no Shita ga Minikui da nante, Ittai Dare ga Itta no Kashira?)
Authors: N...
My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 ‒ Episode 9
If everyone else had already clocked that Akane and Yamada might have feelings for each other, it was probably about time for the pair themselves to catch on. Not that they do so yet, in this week's episode.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Earns US$1.29 Billion to Surpass Frozen (Updated)
Super Mario is now #3 all-time animated film if 2019's Lion King counts, #2 if not
― The Numbers website reported on Tuesday that The Super Mario Bros. Movie has earned a worldwide box office of US$1,288,321,030, surpassing Disney's Frozen film's US$1,284,540,518. It is now the #3 all-time highest-earning animated film worldwide if Disney's 2019 CG film The Lion King is counted as animated, or #2 if ...
Kodansha's K Manga Service Launches for Browsers
― Kodansha Ltd. announced on Wednesday that its has launched its K MANGA service for browsers. The K MANGA service launched as an app for iOS and Android on May 10 with approximately 400 titles including 60 simulpub titles. The first few chapters of most titles are available for free. It uses a Ticket- and Point-based system. The new service includes more than 30 manga that previously had no English...
Insomniacs After School ‒ Episode 8
Someone, hug my man Ganta because, wow, there is a lot to unpack in this episode.
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Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary- #8 [rate]
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The Garden of Words Stage Play Heads to Tokyo in November
Kurumu Okamiya, Mitsuki Tanimura star in adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's 2013 film
― Stage production company Nelke Planning is collaborating to bring the previously announced stage play of Makoto Shinkai's 2013 film The Garden of Words to Tokyo in November. Whole Hog Theatre ( Princess Mononoke) is already planning to hold the stage play in London in August and September. Alexandra Rutter of Whole Ho...
Live-Action Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater Show's Trailer Reveals Cast, Staff, June 13 Debut, Theme Song
Riko, Natsumi Ikema, Hinako Kikuchi, Noa Tsurushima star in series
― NTT Docomo unveiled a new trailer for the live-action series of Yasuyuki Kosaka's Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (Hōkago Teibō Nisshi) manga on Wednesday. The trailer reveals the series' cast, staff, June 13 debut date on the Lemino streaming service, and also reveals and previews the series' theme song "Watashi-tachi no Journe...
Aniplex Acquires Filmmaker Company Origamix Partners, Renames to Myriagon Studio
Alice in Borderland, Kingdom director Shinsuke Satō's studio to produce live-action content
― Sony Music Entertainment announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary company Aniplex has wholly acquired film director and scriptwriter management company Origamix Partners as a new subsidiary company, and will change the company's name to Myriagon Studio on Thursday, June 1. The company will now produce live...
Seven Seas Launches Siren Audiobook Imprint With 3 Titles in June
Classroom of the Elite, Reborn as a Space Mercenary, The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent get audiobooks
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will launch a new audiobook imprint named Siren in June, with audiobooks planned for the Classroom of the Elite, Reborn as a Space Mercenary, and The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent novel series. The first audiobook volumes of all three se...
Yen Press Licenses Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date Manga
Perico launched romantic comedy on Pixiv, Twitter in 2019
― Yen Press announced on Tuesday that it has licensed Perico's Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date (Maji de Tsukiau 15-fun Mae) manga. Yen Press describes the manga: Yuki and Natsuna live in the same apartment complex and have been childhood friends for ten years. One day on the way home, with their high school graduation fast approaching, t...
Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Volume: 2023 (1st Half) — Suzume, Blue Lock Take Top 4 Slots
Classroom of the Elite, Apothecary Diaries, DanMachi, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Rohan Kishibe, Detective Conan round out top 10
― Pocket Monster Scarlet/Violet Kōshiki Guidebook Kanzen Story Kōryaku (Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Official Guidebook: Complete Story Walkthrough), Pocket Monster Scarlet/Violet Kōshiki Guidebook Paldea Zukan Kansei Guide (Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Official Guid...
Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Series: 2023 (1st Half) — The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Sells 389,315
Suzume, Blue Lock, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Classroom of the Elite round out top 5
― This list covers sales of physical copies surveyed from November 21, 2022 to May 21, 2023. Rank Title Author Estimated Sales 1 The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Writer: Saekisan/Illustration: Hanekoto 389,315 2 Suzume Makoto Shinkai 369,925 3 Novel Blue Lock Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa Original ...
Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2023 (1st Half) — One Piece 105 Sells 1.76 Million
Followed by 2 Jujutsu Kaisen books, SPY×FAMILY, 2 Tokyo Revengers, My Hero Academia
― This list covers sales of physical copies surveyed from November 21, 2022 to May 21, 2023. Rank Title Author Estimated Sales 1 ONE PIECE 105 Eiichiro Oda 1,758,255 2 Jujutsu Kaisen 21 Gege Akutami 1,553,984 3 Jujutsu Kaisen 22 Gege Akutami 1,318,536 4 SPY×FAMILY 11 Tatsuya Endō 1,177,254 5 Tokyo Revengers 31 Ken Wak...
Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2023 (1st Half) — Blue Lock Sells 8 Million After Anime
Chainsaw Man, Slam Dunk, Jujutsu Kaisen, ONE PIECE round out top 5
― This list covers sales of physical copies surveyed from November 21, 2022 to May 21, 2023. Rank Title Author Estimated Sales 1 Blue Lock Original Story: Muneyuki Kaneshiro/Art: Yūsuke Nomura 8,046,032 2 Chainsaw Man Tatsuki Fujimoto 4,492,906 3 Slam Dunk Takehiko Inoue 4,199,966 4 Jujutsu Kaisen Gege Akutami 3,757,215 5 ONE PIECE Ei...
Live-Action Barakamon Show Casts Ririsa Miyazaki as Naru Kotoishi
Miyazaki stars with Yosuke Sugino in July series
― Fuji TV announced on Tuesday that child actress Ririsa Miyazaki will play the role of Naru Kotoishi in the live-action television drama of Satsuki Yoshino's Barakamon manga. She is seen below with previously announced cast member Yosuke Sugino as Seishū Handa. The series will premiere on Fuji TV in July. The series will air on Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m...
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ‒ Episodes 7-8
Watch out, mean girls – Raeliana McMillan is not taking any of your nonsense.
My Home Hero ‒ Episode 9
"My Home Hero" is a different kind of mystery. This specific episode breaks the series' usual pattern, becoming not a "Who done it?" but a "How done it?"
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 28-June 3
Violet Evergarden: The Movie anime, Don't Call it Mystery manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Aim for the Ace the Movie BDPlease Discotek Media US$19.95 May 30 Golgo 13 Live-Action BDCite Discotek Media US$24.95 May 30 Gunbuster: The Complete OVA Series BDAnimeNewsNetwork Discotek Media US$39.95 May 30 Kodocha: Complete Second Series BDPlease Discotek Media US$59.9...
Dead Mount Death Play ‒ Episode 8
This episode isn't about furthering the plot in any meaningful way. Rather, it is solely about the introduction of a new character: Xiaoyu Lei.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1063
It is one of those all-too-tragic instances where a perfectly normal episode of television has to follow a one-of-a-kind tour de force of animation.
My Clueless First Friend ‒ Episodes 8-9
While episode eight is stronger in terms of the cute factor, episode nine takes the cake when it comes to the actual plot.
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The Marginal Service #8 [rate]
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Former Dragon Quest Producer Ryūtarō Ichimura, China's NetEase Games Establish PinCool Company
PinCool to develop large-scale/smaller games for players worldwide
― Former Dragon Quest producer Ryūtarō Ichimura and China's NetEase Games established the new PinCool company on Monday. The entertainment production company aims to deliver original works from Japan to people worldwide, with a focus on game development. The name PinCool comes from the Japanese phrase "Pin to Kuru," which refers to be...
Heavenly Delusion ‒ Episode 9
This installment is a treasure trove of secrets and twists pointing to the sinister behind-the-scenes machinations of Takahara Academy.
Evangelion Battlefields Smartphone Game Ends Service on July 27
Game suspends sale of in-game items, will accept refund requests from August 1
― The official website for Evangelion Battlefields, Mobcast's smartphone game for the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, announced on Friday that the game will end service on July 27 at 2:00 p.m. JST as a result of the game's profitability amidst its content and characterstics. The game suspended the sale of all in-game it...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023, May 20-26
Tengoku Daimakyo stops its descent with a stellar episode! With lots of ups and downs in the cumulative, find out where your favorites rank this week!
― 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 ho...
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury ‒ Episode 19
It's the kind of anguishing build-up we can relish from Gundam and Okouchi—even as we're happily witnessing Suletta get better, we're also anticipating how everything else is only going to get so much worse.
Dragon Ball: The Breakers Game's Season 3 Trailer Reveals Ginyu Force
3rd season begins on June 9
― Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe began streaming on Tuesday a trailer for Season 3 of the Dragon Ball: The Breakers eight-person online multiplayer game, and it reveals the Ginyu Force as a raider. There will also be survivor skins for Dende, King Kai, and Fortuneteller Baba, as well as a Snowy Mountain map. The third season will begin on June 9. The second season launc...
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Tokyo Mew Mew New #21 [rate]
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Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter Six respects what came before and, in some ways, effectively passes the torch onto a whole new generation of fighters.
― With its iconic characters and robust techniques, Street Fighter has gone down in history as one of the most influential fighting game franchises of all time. However, Capcom has not always treated it as such throughout the years, with the release of Street Fighter V...
Mashle: Magic and Muscles ‒ Episode 7
The anime seems to be branching out into material more akin to the straightforward stuff of its genre and magazine contemporaries, even as it keeps one foot firmly planted in irreverence.
Marvelous Announces Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Sequel Game
Sequel to 2019 Switch game unveils teaser trailer
― Marvelous announced during its game showcase last Friday that it is developing a sequel to its Daemon x Machina game titled Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion. Marvelous did not reveal a release date or platforms for the game. Marvelous' American subsidiary publisher XSEED Games describes the game: Marvelous' First Studio and visionary producer Kenichi...
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Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible #9 [rate]
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Skip and Loafer #9 [rate]
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Pokémon's Creatures, Inc. Founder Tsunekazu Ishihara, Hirokazu Tanaka Step Down as Executive Directors
Ishihara, Tanaka resigned from CEO, president roles, respectively on April 1
― Creatures, Inc. (Pokémon) confirmed on Monday that its founder and former CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and former president Hirokazu Tanaka (also known as "Hip Tanaka", Earthbound composer) are resigning from their roles as the company's executive directors. Ishihara had resigned as CEO on April 1, but he will continue to manage...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc ‒ Episode 8
I am not sure that Demon Slayer could have picked a worse possible time to insert a nearly twenty-minute-long flashback.
Dolphin Emulator's Steam Release Indefinitely Postponed After Nintendo's DMCA Notice
Nintendo sent notice to Valve citing emulator's violation of DMCA's Anti-Circumvention and AntiTrafficking provisions
― The Wii and GameCube emulator Dolphin revealed on its website's blog on Saturday that its Steam release is indefinitely postponed. The team stated that Valve notified them that "Nintendo has issued a cease and desist citing the DMCA against Dolphin's Steam page." The team added that...
Vinland Saga Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
“Courage” marks one of those rare yet powerful instances where I am honestly glad that Vinland Saga didn't drop another masterpiece on us.
'BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-' Season 2's Teaser Reveals Theme Songs, July 31 Debut, 15-Episode Length
Band coldrain, singer Tielle return for season premiering worldwide on Netflix
― The official website for the new anime of Kazushi Hagiwara's Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- action manga started streaming a new teaser promotional video for the second season, BASTARD!! Ankoku no Hakaishin: Jigoku no Chinkonka-hen (BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Hell's Requiem"), on Tuesday. The teaser ann...
IDOLiSH7 Theatrical Anime's New Video Promotes 4DX, MX4D, Dolby Cinema Screenings
Immersive screenings start on June 24
― The official YouTube channel for the IDOLiSH7 multimedia project began streaming a new "Now Playing" promotional video on Tuesday for Gekijо̄ban IDOLiSH7 LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD, the theatrical anime concert for the franchise. The video promotes the film's 4DX, MX4D, and Dolby Cinemas screenings, which start in Japan on June 24. The concert film's staff als...
Undead Girl Murder Farce TV Anime Casts Sōma Saitō as Jack the Ripper
Jack seeks Moriarty to transform into a monster in July anime
― The official website for the anime of Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce novels revealed on Tuesday that Sōma Saitō will play Jack. "Jack the Ripper" committed the perfect crime in London when he was 15. He now searches in Imperial China for Moriarty to ask for a powerful body, and thus transform into a monster. The anime will debut ...
Shueisha Launches Vertical Scrolling Manga Service Jump Toon in 2024
Service launches award with winner getting 1 million yen, serialization
― Shueisha announced that it will debut a new vertical scrolling manga service named Jump Toon in 2024. The company aims to produce hit manga in the vertical manga format, leveraging its industry knowledge in traditional format manga. Shueisha also announced a new manga award for the service, called the Jump Toon Award. The winni...
Live-Action 'Camera, Hajimete mo Ii Desu ka?' Show Reveals Lead Actress, Staff, July 3 Debut
Sora Tamaki plays protagonist Mito Ikeda in story by Encouragement of Climb's Shiro
― The official Twitter account of BS Shōchiku Tōkyū channel revealed on Tuesday the lead cast member, main staff, and July 3 premiere date for the live-action television series of Shiro's Camera, Hajimete mo Ii Desu ka? (Can I begin a camera?) manga. 16-year-old actress Sora Tamaki plays the protagonist Mito Ikeda. Ta...
All-Male Precure Stage Play Reveals Cast, Visual
Shogo Tamura, Ryō Takizawa, Tōya Morita, Raiga Terasaka, Iori Kotsuji, Shinichi Wago star in play
― The official website for Dancing☆Star Precure, the first stage play for Toei Animation's long-running Precure (Pretty Cure) anime franchise, revealed the stage play's visual and all-male cast on Tuesday. The cast includes: Shogo Tamura as Cure Top Ryō Takizawa as Cure Lock Tōya Morita as Cure Soul Raig...
