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Kawaii Cafe Ramen Cookbook Review
The number one thing this book taught me was that making homemade ramen isn’t nearly as difficult as I always assumed it would be.
― Has any singular food been made to look more great more often in anime than ramen? Naruto, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ponyo, Ramen Akaneko, Food Wars—the list of anime that are notable for having excellent looking ramen can go on, and on, and on. And even ...
This Week in Games - Censorship in Japan
Jean-Karlo flips the perspective and looks at games that had to be censored before their Japanese release, from Abe's Odyssey to Lollipop Chainsaw.
― Welcome back, folks! With February, it's finally Black History Month. It's a good time to read up on the many important Black members of the game industry who have shaped our hobby. This can include voice actors like Cree Summers or John Eric Bentley, i...
The ANN Aftershow - New Year, New Anime!
James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat.
― New Year, New Anime! James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat. The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's particip...
Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review
Despite its run-of-the-mill storyline, there is a surprisingly cinematic style to it that makes it stand out among other romance stories of its ilk.
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will unfold. But this is just at first glance. Despite the tale dipping its feet into the taboo waters of
NBR relationships, the anime does what it can to subvert its g...
This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip
Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug.
― Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. Content warning: The following column includes references to recreational drug use. Reader discretion is advised. 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. M...
The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!
It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are going to talk about Nosferatu a lot.
― The Last ANN After Show of 2024! It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are goin...
Genso Manège Game Review
All of the routes are very enjoyable, bittersweet in good ways, and even the ones I didn't expect to like, such as tsundere Serge, I ended up enjoying.
― You have to speak two languages to understand the title of Genso Manège, but there's no denying that it suits the game well. “Genso” in Japanese roughly means “dreamlike,” while “manège” is French for carousel, so the title can be translated as “Dre...
The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel
James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doing.
― DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doin...
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film Review
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing is a movie made for one group of people and one group only: Players of the smartphone game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage.
― While far from the biggest Hatsune Miku fan, I'd dare to claim I am “familiar” with the franchise. I have played several Project Diva games, listened to more than a few Vocaloid songs, seen her “live” at various events, and even pl...
This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works
The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within , and how it expands her favorite themes of the emotions and lives of teenage girls.
― The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within, and how it expands her fav...
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Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Manga Gets Anime
Norishiro-chan, Yukiji Setsuda debuted manga about shy hero targeted by 3 beautiful assassins in October 2022
― Yukiji Setsuda revealed in the 10th compiled book volume of author Norishiro-chan and artist Setsuda's Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses) manga on Friday that the series is getting an anime. The manga debuted in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion m...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime
Seven Seas Entertainment releases light novels, manga adaptation in English
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that it is producing an anime adaptation of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series. Kadokawa did not announ...
Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025
Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in Kyōsuke Nishiki's story of vampire who sucks at sucking blood
― Happinet announced on Tuesday that Kyōsuke Nishiki's Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan (Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly [sic] or Vampire-chan Who Can't Suck Properly) manga will receive a television anime adaptation this year. The company also revealed the anime's main cast, main staff, and teaser visual. ...
Ohio's Ohayocon Owners Sue Sekaicon Organizers for Theft of Trade Secrets
Suit also alleges defamation, contract interference to promote competing Ohio event
― The Cultural Exchange Society (CES), the owners of Ohio-based anime convention Ohayocon, filed a civil lawsuit against Sekai Guild, the organizers of the new Ohio-based convention Sekaicon, on January 16. The suit alleges that the Sekaicon organizers, as former Ohayocon staff members, misappropriated "confidential ...
N LITE's 'Afro-Anime' Film MFINDA Reveals Kozo Character, Art
Kozo protects Mfinda, wields fire, transforms into wild dog
― Multimedia company N LITE revealed on Friday the character Kozo for its MFINDA "AFRIME" or "afro-anime," in 2025. Kozo is the protector of the Mfinda, the gateway between the World Above (human world) and the World Below (spirit world). He wields divine fire and travels through the Mfinda as a wild dog. The Kingdom of Kongo around the 15th...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 29
Truly, Gaoshun is the unsung hero of this series.
Girls Band Cry 2-Part Compilation Film Project Opens on October 3, 2nd Film Screens on November 14
1st film titled Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku, 2nd film titled Naa, Mirai.
― The official website for the Girls Band Cry anime announced on Friday that the first film Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku (Rhapsody of Youth) in the upcoming two-film compilation will premiere on October 3, and the second film Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.) will screen on November 14. The television anime premiered on April 5 last year and aired fo...
Momentary Lily ‒ Episode 6
In which a girl receives a present in the dead of winter.
Anime Milwaukee to Host Voice Actress Kanae Itō
Voice of Sword Art Online's Yui, A Certain Scientific Railgun's Ruiko, attends March 7-9 event
― The Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) event announced on Friday that it will host voice actress Kanae Itō at this year's event. Itō made her major debut in the 2007 Shugo Chara! anime, playing the role of Amu Hinamori and Dia. Since then, she has voiced numerous roles in both anime and video games, such as Sword Art...
Yen Press Licenses Oshi No Ko Spica of the First Star, The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya, Super String, More Manga/Novels
Also: Konosuba: Even More Explosions on This Wonderful World!, Bocchi the Rock! Comic Anthology, more for July
― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed the following titles for release in July: Title: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Collector's Edition novel
Creators: Fujino Omori (story), Suzuhito Yasuda (art)
Summary: In Orario, fearless adventurers search for fame and...
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 6
Ave Mujica is an anime I was counting on going places even compared to its predecessors, and the public episode between Mutsumi and Mortis is definitely one of those damned destinations.
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist #5 [rate]
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Viz Media Licenses Kingdom Manga
Viz to begin publishing Yasuhisa Hara's record-setting manga on November 11
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga. The company will begin publishing the series on November 11. The manga will also launch on Viz's Shonen Jump service following each volume's release. Hara's record-setting manga launched in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2006. Shueis...
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The Apothecary Diaries #29 [rate]
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Kawaii Cafe Ramen Cookbook Review
The number one thing this book taught me was that making homemade ramen isn’t nearly as difficult as I always assumed it would be.
― Has any singular food been made to look more great more often in anime than ramen? Naruto, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ponyo, Ramen Akaneko, Food Wars—the list of anime that are notable for having excellent looking ramen can go on, and on, and on. And even ...
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I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class #6 [rate]
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Sorairo Utility #6 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Daima #17 [rate]
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Übel Blatt #5 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Daima Anime Ends on February 28, Streams Climax Trailer
Anime premiered on October 11
― The official website for the Dragon Ball franchise announced on Saturday that the Dragon Ball Daima anime will end on February 28. The 17th episode aired on Friday. Thus, if one new episode aired weekly until February 28, the anime would end in its 20th episode. Toei Animation began streaming a "Climax" trailer on Friday: The Dragon Ball Daima anime premiered on Octobe...
This Week in Games - Censorship in Japan
Jean-Karlo flips the perspective and looks at games that had to be censored before their Japanese release, from Abe's Odyssey to Lollipop Chainsaw.
― Welcome back, folks! With February, it's finally Black History Month. It's a good time to read up on the many important Black members of the game industry who have shaped our hobby. This can include voice actors like Cree Summers or John Eric Bentley, i...
E3's ESA Launches New iicon Conference; Participants Include Square Enix, SIE, Nintendo, More
iicon to take place in Las Vegas, NV on April 27-30, 2026
― The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced on Thursday the new Interactive Innovation Conference (iicon), a conference to connect people across industries to foster interactive entertainment. Participating companies include Square Enix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo of America, Amazon Games, Disney, Electronic Arts, Ep...
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Farmagia #5 [rate]
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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! #5 [rate]
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Tasokare Hotel #6 [rate]
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Webtoon Artist Associations Condemn PeanuToon's Sudden Shutdown
Organizations call for adequate compensation for artists
― On February 4, the Korea Cartoonist Association and the Korea Webtoon Artist Association issued a statement denouncing the abrupt shutdown of PeanuToon, emphasizing the negative impact on both creators and readers. The organizations criticized the unilateral decision, arguing that it not only violates creators' rights but also undermines the...
Totto-chan, Look Back Staff Win Awards at 3rd Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival
Yuki Hayashi also wins award for My Hero Academia: You're Next film
― The third Niigata International Animation Film Festival announced winners for the Hiroshi Ōkawa Award and the Kōji Fukiya Award on Friday. Shin-ei Animation won the Hiroshi Ōkawa Award for its work on the Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window film. Director and animator Kiyotaka Oshiyama, animator Toshiyuki Inoue, and sound dir...
2nd Given Stage Play Canceled After Production Company Closes Down, Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings
Play was slated to run in May
― The official website for the stage play adaptations based on Natsuki Kizu's Given manga revealed on Friday that the second stage play, titled Butai Given: Umi e, has been canceled. The stage play was scheduled to run in May 2025. Trifle Entertainment, the theater company that produces the plays, closed down its business on November 1 due to "worsening business conditio...
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Anime Casts Atsushi Miyauchi
Miyauchi plays Sneagator in 16th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen) anime revealed on Friday that Atsushi Miyauchi will play Sneagator in the 16th episode on Sunday. Sneagator is a member of the Six Devil Knights. The season premiered on CBC, TBS, and 26 other affiliated channels throughout Japan on January 12. It also runs...
CITY The Animation Reveals More Cast, July Debut
More staff, visual also revealed
― The official website for CITY The Animation, the television anime based on Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga, revealed the show's July debut, new visual, more staff, and more cast on Friday. The new cast includes: Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi Tamam...
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Reveals Flow's Theme Song in New Trailer
Rock band performs ending theme for series premiering in April
― The staff for the television anime of Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series revealed the show's second promotional video and ending theme song information on Fr...
Live-Action Blue Period Film Streams on Amazon Prime Video in U.S., Japan
Film based on Tsubasa Yamaguchi's manga premiered in Japan last August
― Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. and Japan began streaming the live-action film of Tsubasa Yamaguchi's Blue Period manga on Friday. The film opened in Japan on August 9, after screening at the Japan Cuts film festival in New York on July 13. The film stars: Gordon Maeda as Yatora Yaguchi
Fumiya Takahashi as Ryuji Ayukawa
Rihito It...
Assassin's Creed Shadows Game Gets Prequel Manga in March
Also: live-action One Piece's Mackenyu joins cast of game
― The staff for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows game announced on X/Twitter on Thursday that the game will get a prequel manga titled Assassin's Creed Shadows: Iga no Monogatari (Tale of Iga). reguje ("UEN," "Change the World" one-shots) will draw the manga. #AssassinsCreedShadows will get its own manga!Discover the official prequel of the ...
Ameku M.D. Novels Get Live-Action TV Adaptation
Novels' TV anime adaptation debuted on January 1
― Novelist Mikito Chinen announced on X/Twitter on Thursday that their Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte (Ameku Takao's Detective Karte or literally, Ameku Takao's Mystery Medical Record) novel series is getting a live-action television adaptation. The cast and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. A television anime of the novels debuted o...
Comedian Hikari Ōta Joins Cast of Anne Shirley Anime
Ōta to play J.A. Harrison in series premiering on April 5
― NHK announced on Friday that Bakushō Mondai comedian duo member Hikari Ōta will play J.A. Harrison in Anne Shirley, a new anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables novel series. J.A. Harrison is an eccentric older man who is not easily understood by those around him. He has a parrot named Ginger that speaks hars...
Kyoto Animation Arsonist's Lawyers Ask to Nullifiy Appeal Withdrawal
Defense asks for nullification 2 days after withdrawal of appeal last week
― The legal team of Shinji Aoba, who was convicted in the arson fire that killed 36 people and wounded 32 others at Kyoto Animation, asked the Osaka High Court to nullify Aoba's withdrawal of his appeal against his death sentence on January 30. Aoba himself withdrew the appeal two days earlier on January 28. When a suspect wit...
Resident Evil Re:Verse Game Ends Service on June 29
Multiplayer game launched in October 2022
― Capcom announced on Wednesday that the Resident Evil Re:Verse multiplayer game will end service on June 29. The game and its DLC will no longer be available for purchase earlier on March 3. Capcom noted that it developed the game to celebrate the Resident Evil series' 25th anniversary, and that the game has "served its original, celebratory purpose admirabl...
Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, 2025 TV Debut
Shunsuke Takeuchi, Iori Saeki, Hitomi Ueda, Haruka Shiraishi star in CONNECT production
― The staff for the anime of writer Norishiro-chan and artist Setsuda's Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses) manga opened a website for the anime on Friday. The site unveiled a teaser promotional video for the anime, revealing its cast, staff, and 2025 television premiere. T...
Momoko Kōda's My Special One Shōjo Manga Gets Live-Action Film
Film starring Mei Hata, Kazuya Ōhashi opens in Japan on June 20
― GAGA announced with an early teaser trailer and teaser visual on Friday that it is producing a live-action film adaptation of Momoko Kōda's My Special One (Kimi ga Tokubetsu) manga that will open in Japan on June 20. Mei Hata (bottom part of visual above) plays protagonist Sahoko Wakaume, while Naniwa Danshi idol group member Kazuya Ōh...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game's Trailer Previews Story With Narration by Pro Wrestler Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe plays Raymond Law in February 21 game's English dub
― Sega streamed a trailer on Thursday for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii) game, and it previews the story. Professional wrestler Samoa Joe, who plays Raymond Law in the game's English dub, narrates the trailer: Sega will release the game worldwide for PlayStation 5, ...
Requiem of the Rose King Manga Gets Musical
Tsukasa Hiryū stars in musical running in Tokyo on April 19-27
― A new official website opened on Thursday to announce that Aya Kanno's Requiem of the Rose King (Bara-Ō no Sōretsu) manga is inspiring a musical that will run at the Kokumin Kyosai Co-Op Hall/Space Zero in Tokyo on April 19-27. Former Takarazuka Revue performer Tsukasa Hiryū stars as Richard. Akiko Kodama is directing the musical. Ryū H...
Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Manga Gets Anime
Norishiro-chan, Yukiji Setsuda debuted manga about shy hero targeted by 3 beautiful assassins in October 2022
― Yukiji Setsuda revealed in the 10th compiled book volume of author Norishiro-chan and artist Setsuda's Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses) manga on Friday that the series is getting an anime. The manga debuted in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion m...
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- 'Interactive Film' Streams 6 Song Trailers
1st trailer previews Buster Bros!!!' song, 5 more stream over next 2 weeks
― The staff for the Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- movie, described as "Japan's first interactive film," began streaming the first of six new song trailers on Thursday. The first trailer previews Buster Bros!!!' "Three Kings" song: The staff will release more trailers over the next weeks on the following dates: February 8 ...
Flower and Asura ‒ Episode 5
In a show that’s had nothing but great episodes, I think this is my favorite so far.
Bakugan Franchise Gets Live-Action Film
Brad Peyton to direct, write, produce film
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Thursday that Canadian toy and media company Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action film based on the Bakugan franchise. Brad Peyton (Rampage) is set to direct, write, and produce the film. Lindsay Harbert is also working on the film. Spin Master Corp. launched the franchise's latest anime Bakugan (pic...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ Episode 6
I promise, Ameku M.D., the audience won’t get bored and leave if you need—god forbid—more than 20 minutes to make it through an entire mystery.
The ANN Aftershow - New Year, New Anime!
James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat.
― New Year, New Anime! James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat. The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's particip...
LiSA Goes on Tour in N. America in June
Crunchyroll brings "Another Great Day" tour to New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is bringing Japanese pop star LiSA's "Another Great Day" tour to North America. Tickets will be available on Crunchyroll's website on February 14 with a 24-hour presale for followers on February 12 at 10:00 a.m. in each area's local time. The tour will make stops at the follow...
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Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- #41 [rate]
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Trillion Game #18 [rate]
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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You #5 [rate]
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Dark Horse Licenses Non's Adabana Mystery Manga
1st English volume slated for August 12
― Dark Horse revealed to Otaku USA Magazine on Thursday that it has licensed Non's Adabana mystery manga. Dark Horse will release the first volume in English on August 12. Dark Horse describes the story:
After the gruesome murder of two small-town residents, a ramen shop owner, and a local student, the community is left shocked. Mizuki Aikawa, the best friend o...
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Momentary Lily #6 [rate]
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The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Casts Mayu Sagara
Sagara plays Sara in April anime
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Tatsurō Suga's The Catcher in the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed on Thursday that the series has cast Mayu Sagara as Sara, a high school student working as a vendor at the Chiba Motor Suns stadium: The anime will premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its six affiliate channels, and...
Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review
Despite its run-of-the-mill storyline, there is a surprisingly cinematic style to it that makes it stand out among other romance stories of its ilk.
― With a title like Days With My Stepsister, you might already expect how this story
will unfold. But this is just at first glance. Despite the tale dipping its feet into the taboo waters of
NBR relationships, the anime does what it can to subvert its g...
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Aquarion: Myth of Emotions #5 [rate]
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Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Anime Film Gets N. American Premiere on February 20 in NYC
Re-edited theatrical version screens in theaters in N. America on February 28
― GKIDS, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Japan Society announced on Thursday that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited version of some episodes of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (pronounced as “g-kwux”) television anime, will get its North American premiere screening at Japan Society in New York City...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Anime Casts Lynn, Yumi Hara
Both play foreign envoys with similar appearances in 29th episode on Friday
― The official website for the second anime season based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series announced on Thursday that it has cast Lynn as Ayla and Yumi Hara as Aylin. Both are foreign envoys who look very similar, and they appear in the 29th episode on Friday. ...
Gendai Production President/Producer Hisako Yamada Dies at 92
Yamada died on January 13 due to aspiration pneumonia
― Gendai Production announced on Wednesday that producer Hisako Yamada died on January 13 due to aspiration pneumonia. There will be a memorial service for her on March 25. She was 92. Yamada served as the president of Gendai Production, founded by her late husband and director Tengo Yamada. Yamada was a producer of multiple works, including the 1...
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From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! #5 [rate]
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Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - #6 [rate]
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Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest #5 [rate]
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ZENSHU. ‒ Episode 5
It’s the kind of allure that drives people to write fanfiction about characters post-canon, grappling with the physical and emotional trauma of everything they’ve been through.
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Blue Box #18 [rate]
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Dark Horse Comics Confirms Layoffs
Layoffs follow split of parent Embracer Group into 3 companies in April 2024
― Dark Horse Comics announced on Tuesday through a statement given to The Beat website that it has begun laying off staff positions as of Monday earlier this week, but did not comment on how many positions or who it has laid off. Dark Horse stated that it is responding to "increasing overhead, changing market conditions, and...
This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip
Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug.
― Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. Content warning: The following column includes references to recreational drug use. Reader discretion is advised. 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. M...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #5 [rate]
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Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 4
I hate it when shows make me feel like I’ve not been paying attention when in reality it’s due to piss-poor storytelling.
Everlasting Love's Ryōko Chiba Launches New Manga on March 6
Chiba to launch Afureko Booth no Kimi-tachi e "voice bromance" manga
― The March issue of Akita Shoten's Mystery Bonita magazine announced on Thursday that manga author Ryōko Chiba will launch a new manga titled Afureko Booth no Kimi-tachi e (To Everyone at the Recording Booth) in the magazine's next issue on March 6. The "voice bromance" manga centers on Yūki, who is aiming to get a job in the movie...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ Episode 59
This episode is designed to serve two purposes: to move all our heroes into place and deliver a ton of cool action to pull us back in.
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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World #5 [rate]
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Webtoon, Web Novel Platform Manta Announces New Subscription Tier
New tier to provide access to 300+ subscribed titles, plus 125 Gems monthly
― Webtoon and web novel platform Manta announced on Tuesday the launch of its Premium subscription plan, set to go live on February 11 at 12:00 a.m. EST. Manta stated new plan aims to expand access to its content library while maintaining flexibility for users who wish to engage with Gem titles. For US$9.99 monthly, subscrib...
The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Reveals April Debut
Series stars Fairouz Ai, Satoshi Inomata, Ikumi Hasegawa, Satoshi Tanaka, more
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Tatsurō Suga's The Catcher in the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed on Thursday that the anime will premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its six affiliate channels, and on AT-X. The anime will also stream on the ABEMA and Lemino streaming services,...
My Hero Academia x Captain America: Brave New World Reveal Collab in Special Promotional Video
Hawks and Captain America team up for an action-packed promo.
― The My Hero Academia and the Japanese Marvel Studios' X (formerly Twitter) accounts revealed My Hero Academia and the forthcoming film Captain America: Brave New World have teamed up on February 6. The My Hero Academia post states special visuals of Hawks and the new Captain America have been released. In turn, the Marvel Studios post r...
True Beauty Webtoon Gets 2 Live-Action Japanese Films
1st film Megami Kōrin Before premieres in Japan on March 20, 2nd film Megami Kōrin After premieres on May 1
― The staff for Megami Kōrin Before Kōkō Debut-hen / After Proposal-hen (True Beauty Before: High School Debut Arc / After: Proposal Arc), the two-part Japanese live-action film adaptation of Yaongyi's True Beauty webtoon, revealed the films' poster visual and trailer on Thursday. The video rev...
2nd Mononoke Anime Film Reveals More Cast in New Trailer Video
Ryō Horikawa, Naomi Kusumi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Yukana, Atsumi Tanezaki join cast of March 14 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the Mononoke film project revealed more cast, the main visual, and main trailer video for the second film, Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2: The Ashes of Rage (Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-Ni-Shō: Hinezumi), on Thursday. The newly announced cast are (image above from ...
2nd New Live-Action Salaryman Kintaro Film Streams Video Clip
Film opens in Japan on Friday
― The staff for the new live-action films of Hiroshi Motomiya's manga classic Salaryman Kintaro started streaming a video clip for the second film, Salaryman Kintaro Sakigake-hen (Salaryman Kintaro: Vanguard), on Thursday. The clip shows the title character Kintarō trying to push his way to get into the mansion of mysterious big-time fixer Zenkichi Mita, by having a fist...
2025 Anpanman Film Unveils Title, June 27 Opening
Trailer streamed for Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero! film
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Anpanman films revealed on Thursday the 36th film in the franchise titled Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero!. The new movie will open in Japan on June 27. The account streamed a trailer: 🎥 映画最新作公開決定 🎥映画『それいけ！アンパンマンチャポンのヒーロー！』6月27日（金）公開！#アンパンマン がお兄ちゃんに!? 突然空から落ちてきた不思議な男の子 #チャポン はアンパンマンを兄のよう...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime
Seven Seas Entertainment releases light novels, manga adaptation in English
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that it is producing an anime adaptation of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series. Kadokawa did not announ...
Pokémon Gets New Anime About Postal Service Dragonite
Star Wars: Visions' "Tattooine Rhapsody" director Taku Kimura, ComiX Wave Films work on anime
― The official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account for the Pokémon franchise announced on Thursday that the franchise will have a new anime titled Kairyū to Yūbinya-san (Dragonite and the Mailman) that will debut on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on February 27 (Pokémon Day). ComiX Wave Films (Makoto...
San Francisco Fine Arts Museum to Open 1st Major Manga Exhibit in U.S. in September
Featuring Fujio Akatsuka, Hirohiko Araki, Tetsuya Chiba, Eiichiro Oda, Gengoroh Tagame, Rumiko Takahashi, Keiichi Tanaami, Jiro Taniguchi, Kazumi Yamashita, Mari Yamazaki, and Fumi Yoshinaga
― The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum announced on January 27 that it will hold "the first major manga exhibition in the United States." The "Art of Manga" exhibit will display works by Fuji...
One Piece Bodybuilding Contest Asks: Do You Have Luffy's Physique?
And will you show it off to your NAKAMAAAA?
― The official One Piece fitness gym announced on Tuesday that it is accepting entries into the "One Piece Body Make Contest." ／#ONEPIECE ボディメイクコンテストエントリー開始💪💪💪＼ 6月1日(日)に開催予定の「ONE PIECE ボディメイクコンテスト」のエントリーがついにはじまりました‼️ 詳細はコチラ⬇️https://t.co/fROlXNSQLu 皆様のエントリーお待ちしております🔥#ONEPIECE #BragMen #gym— ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen【公式】 (@OP_BragMen) February 4, 2025 ／
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Sony Interactive Entertainment Integrates Subsidiary SN Systems
Developer of PlayStation programming tools to be absorbed on April 1
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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Wednesday that the company will integrate its SN Systems Limited (SN Systems) subsidiary, a developer of programming tools for game creators on PlayStation consoles, into the main company as one unified entity on April 1. SN systems was founded in 1990 and was acquired by Sony in 2005. ...
Medarot Survivor Smartphone Game to Launch on February 10
Game will feature both new, returning characters in Vampire Survivors-like gameplay
― Imagineer announced on Tuesday that Medarot Survivor, its new smartphone game for the Medabots (Medarot) franchise, will launch for iOS and Android devices in Japan on February 10. The game is a top-down shooter with auto-attacks, where players must survive against waves of enemies, similar to Vampire Survivors. The...
Japan's 1st Manga Reader Service for Switch to Launch on March 13
Service teased with Monthly Coro Coro Comic manga
― Tatsuki Waki, an editor for Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comic magazine, announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday that a manga reader service will launch for the Nintendo Switch console in Japan on March 13. Waki claims that it will be the first such manga reader available on Switch in Japan, but did not reveal further details....
Live-Action Gannibal Season 2's Video Reveals Yuri Tsunematsu as Younger Gin
Tsunematsu appears as younger Gin Gotō in flashbacks
― The official YouTube channel of Disney+ Japan started streaming a video for the second live-action season adapting Masaaki Ninomiya's Gannibal horror manga on Thursday. The video reveals Yuri Tsunematsu, who will play a younger Gin Gotō, and highlights the flashback scenes where she will feature. Gin Gotō is a key character in the story. The disc...
Seven Seas Licenses God of Seduction in the Bedroom, My Girlfriend is 8 Meters Tall, 6 More Titles
Also: The Handsome Catboy Wants to be His Pet, The Cuckolding Wizard's Adventure, The Princess I Loved in My Past Life is Now a Middle-Aged Dad, more
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: God of Seduction in the Bedroom Creator(s): Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Release Date: October 2025 (Seven Seas BL Label imprint)
Summary: Satoru's love life has hit rock bottom. As "The World's Worst...
Sonic Wings Reunion Game Gets PS4 Version
Game also ships for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam, arcade on May 29
― Success Corporation revealed on Tuesday in a trailer for the new game in the Sonic Wings game franchise titled Sonic Wings Reunion, it will get a PlayStation 4 release, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and arcade releases, on May 29. The Japanese PS5 and Switch versions will get phys...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 2-8
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Chained Soldier anime; Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Now That We Draw manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date A Certain Magical Index III BDPlease Crunchyroll US$49.98 February 4 Chained Soldier Season 1 BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 February 4 Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 - Hidden inventory/Premature Death BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 Febr...
Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Film Drops to #2, New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Opens at #9
Live-action Suicide Notes Laid on the Table film opens at #8
― The Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film dropped from #1 to #2 in its third weekend in the Japanese box office. The film sold 180,000 tickets and earned 271,457,409 yen (about US$1.76 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 1.18 million tickets and earned a cumulative total of 1,935,716,409 yen (about U...
Honey Lemon Soda ‒ Episode 5
The major event of this week isn’t the reveal that Serina isn’t a terrible person or that she’s probably still carrying a torch for Kai – it’s the way Uka steps in front of Serina to prevent her from being slapped.
Heaven Burns Red Game Gets Stage Play Adaptation in November
Show based on Jun Maeda's game will run at Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso
― The staff for Jun Maeda's (Kanon, Air, Clannad, Angel Beats!) Heaven Burns Red game announced on Sunday that the series will get a stage play adaptation in November at the Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso. Yostar Games released the game in English in November. The Heaven Burns Red game launched in February 2022. The game was ...
The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!
It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are going to talk about Nosferatu a lot.
― The Last ANN After Show of 2024! It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are goin...
Masaya Tsunamoto, Isao Tanishima's Atlanta 1996 Special Manga Project Gets Serialization on March 4
Manga project featuring characters from duo's Mr. CB manga first published in Young Champion magazine in July 2024
― The March issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine revealed on Tuesday that Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrator Isao Tanishima's Atlanta 1996 special manga project will start serialization in the magazine's next issue on March 4. The series will focus on Mamoru Yoshinaga's...
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Honey Lemon Soda #5 [rate]
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Netflix Unveils Sneak Peek of Live-Action Adaptation for Mercy for None Webtoon
Dark noir follows gangster who returns to crime world for revenge of his brother
― Netflix Korea's YouTube channel released on Monday a sneak peek for Mercy for None, the live-action adaptation of the Naver Webtoon, Plaza Wars: Mercy for None. Netflix has stated that the series will premiere sometime in 2025, but it has not specified an exact release date. Ji-sub So stars as Ki-joon, alongside Lee Be...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #6 [rate]
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Sells Over 5 Million Copies Worldwide
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, has sold over 5 million units worldwide. According to the company, this is now the fastest-selling Dragon Ball console game. The game sold over 3 million copies (including downloads such as those via Steam) worldwide within 24 hours of its ...
Genso Manège Game Review
All of the routes are very enjoyable, bittersweet in good ways, and even the ones I didn't expect to like, such as tsundere Serge, I ended up enjoying.
― You have to speak two languages to understand the title of Genso Manège, but there's no denying that it suits the game well. “Genso” in Japanese roughly means “dreamlike,” while “manège” is French for carousel, so the title can be translated as “Dre...
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World #5 [rate]
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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- Anime's English Dub Casts Colombian Singer J Balvin
Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin will voice "important role" in English/Spanish dubs
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin is joining the English and Spanish dub casts for Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, the second season of the Solo Leveling anime. The company did not specify which character J Balvin will voice, but listed it a...
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation #6 [rate]
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Pokémon Company: Diamond Comic Distributors Owes It Over US$531,000
Diamond Comic Distributors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 14
― The Pokémon Company International (TCPI) filed reclamation claims for inventory delivered within 45 days of Diamond Comic Distributors declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy. TCPI claims that Diamond owes it US$531,000 on goods sold on credit. Diamond also owes US$280,375 to TCPI, one of its unsecured creditors. Diamond declared Chapt...
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time #6 [rate]
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K Manga Service Expands Into 8 More Countries
Service now available in Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, Brazil
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Tuesday that it is now available in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. We're excited to announce that the K MANGA app is now available in Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, H...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #59 [rate]
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Ishura #5 [rate]
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Suzu Akeko Ends Love Love Shitai Tatsunomiya-san wa Jōriku Shimashita Manga in 2nd Volume
Manga about undersea princess falling in love with college girl launched in 2022
― Kadokawa is listing the second compiled book volume of Suzu Akeko's Kekkon (Love Love) Shitai Tatsunomiya-san wa Jōriku Shimashita (Tatsunomiya-san Who Wants to Be Lovey Dovey Has Landed) manga as the final volume, which will ship on April 24. The manga centers on a good-looking college student named Nagisa Nii. She sa...
Alto Yukimura Ends Sleeping Pizzicato Forest Manga on February 20
Manga's main story returned from hiatus on October 19
― This year's fifth issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on Wednesday that Alto Yukimura will end the Pizzicato no Nemuru Mori (Sleeping Pizzicato Forest) manga in the magazine's next issue on February 20. The manga announced on September 20 that it is entering the final five chapters of the series. Hakusensha published short spin...
The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Anime Unveils More Cast & Staff, Ending Song Artist Sizuk
Ai Furihata, Ai Kayano join cast of April anime
― The official website for 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, announced on Wednesday more cast and staff members, a...
'Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi' Anime Casts Aoi Koga
Koga voices second Mikadono sister, karate master Niko
― The official website for the television anime of Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi (The Three Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy) romantic comedy manga revealed on February 5 that Aoi Koga is voicing Niko Mikadono, the second daughter of the Mikadono family. (February 5 is unofficially known as "Niko Day" in Japan, as a wo...
Anne Shirley Anime Reveals April 5 Premiere in Teaser Video
Anime's key visual, additional staff members also revealed
― The official website for Anne Shirley, an anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables novel series, revealed on Wednesday the anime's key visual, additional staff members, teaser promotional video, and April 5 premiere. Yūji Watanabe (Lupin the Third: Part 5 episodes 2 and 4) and Naoko Saitō (Lupin the Third: Par...
Bandai Namco Holdings USA Establishes Bandai Namco Filmworks America Subsidiary
Subsidiary to expand foreign licensing, brand management ahead of live-action Gundam film
― Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary named Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC on April 1, under the control of Bandai Namco Filmworks. The new subsidiary's goal is to expand foreign licensing business and brand management, ahead of Sunrise (Banda...
Manga Library Z Launches Crowdfunding to Reopen Digital Service
Service founded by Ken Akamatsu shut down in November due to payment service issues
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Manga Toshokan Z (Manga Library Z), a digital service for publishing rare out-of-print manga for free, changed its name to "Kaette Kuru Manga Toshokan Z" (Manga Toshokan Z Will Return) on Monday, and launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Motion Gallery website on Wedne...
Laughing Man Takes Over Ghost in the Shell's Social Media to Reveal 1st Franchise-Wide Exhibition
The Laughing Man Incident 2.0?
― The Ghost in the Shell franchise's Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts began uploading a series of short videos featuring the Laughing Man and a mysterious 96-hour countdown on Saturday. Each video featured images from Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, and the Ghost in the Shell...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Reveals More Monsters in Iceshard Cliffs Trailer
Hirabami, Nerscylla, Gore Magala hunts announced
― Capcom streamed a new trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds game during the "Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase - February 2025" livestream on Tuesday. The trailer reveals more monsters and the Iceshard Cliffs biome, along with new details for the upcoming second beta test. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The Iceshard Cliffs will includ...
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 to Debut on May 16
Game collection available for pre-order now for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam
― Capcom revealed on Tuesday that Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which includes eight fighting games, will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on May 16. Capcom offers a soundtrack as a pre-order bonus, although its tracks "cannot be played during gameplay." Capcom Fighting Collection 2 inclu...
Interim Results for AnimeJapan 2025 'Manga We Want to See Animated' Poll Announced
Vote from 47 manga which ones you want to see as an anime
― The AnimeJapan X (formerly Twitter) account announced the interim results for this year's "Manga We Want to See Animated" rankings on Wednesday. The post notes the rankings change daily but also encourages manga fans to vote for a title. /／#アニメ化してほしいマンガランキング📣中間発表\＼上位10作品をチェック👀日々変動しており最終順位がどうなるのかまだまだ分かりません‼️ランキング投票〆切は2/12(水)23:59まで！皆さんの投票お待ち...
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Game Remaster Announced for 2025
Game originally launched for PS2 in 2002
― Capcom announced during the "Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase - February 2025" livestream on Tuesday that the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game will get a remastered edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2025. A remastered edition of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, originally released in 2002, is officially ...
Mayonaka Punch Manga Adaptation of Original Anime Ends
Manga launched in March 2024
― The March issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine published the final chapter of Tomomi Usui's manga adaptation of Kadokawa and P.A. Works' original anime project Mayonaka Punch anime on Tuesday. The manga's second and final compiled book volume will ship on March 4. The "girls comedy" anime centers on Masaki, a member of the NewTuber group "Harakiri Sisters," who gets f...
Tomori Adachi Launches New Bungō Stray Dogs Manga Adaptation on March 4
Adachi to adapt 3rd light novel about establishment of Detective Agency
― The March issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine announced on Tuesday that Tomori Adachi will launch a new manga titled Bungō Stray Dogs Tantei-sha Setsuritsu Hiwa (Bungō Stray Dogs The Secret Story Behind the Detective Agency's Establishment) in the magazine's next issue on March 4. The manga is the adaptation of the third lig...
The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel
James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doing.
― DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doin...
Nintendo Switch Console Sales Reach Over 150 Million Worldwide
Switch software sales amount to 1.359 billion units
― Nintendo revealed on Tuesday its first quarter financial results for its current fiscal year, revealing that the Nintendo Switch console has sold 150.86 million units as of December 31. This number includes sales for the Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles. Switch software sales amount to 1.359 billion units. Nintendo sold 9.54 million Switch...
Failure Frame Anime Gets English Dub on February 5
Streaming service reveals English dub cast
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it will stream an English dub of the anime of Kaoru Shinozaki's Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-level Spells (Hazure Waku no "Jōtai Ijō Skill" de Saikyō ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Jūrin Suru made) light novel series on Wednesday. The streaming service will add the dub of all 12 e...
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Flower and Asura #5 [rate]
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COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film Review
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing is a movie made for one group of people and one group only: Players of the smartphone game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage.
― While far from the biggest Hatsune Miku fan, I'd dare to claim I am “familiar” with the franchise. I have played several Project Diva games, listened to more than a few Vocaloid songs, seen her “live” at various events, and even pl...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Game Streams Opening Movie
Game launches on February 14 for Switch, PS4/5, PC
― NIS America began streaming on Tuesday the opening movie for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II (The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -CRIMSON SiN-) game. The movie features the song "Crimson Sin" by Megumi Sasaka. The game will launch on February 14 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, the Epic Game...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #17 [rate]
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Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> #6 [rate]
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Unnamed Memory Act.2 #17 [rate]
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New Yaiba Anime Gets Early Screenings on March 13
1st 3 episodes screen ahead of April premiere
― The official website for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga announced on Wednesday that the first three episodes will get early screenings at 10 TOHO Cinemas locations on March 13. The screenings will include a roundtable video featuring Aoyama, director Takahiro Hasui, and character designer Yoshimichi Kameda...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 42
Looks like we are now firmly in the final arc of this season.
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #17 [rate]
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Hana-Kimi TV Anime's Teaser Trailer Reveals Cast
Aya Yamane, Taku Yashiro, Kikunosuke Toya star
― The official website for the anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga began streaming a teaser trailer on Wednesday, and it reveals the main cast and anime's television format. Update: Crunchyroll is streaming the trailer with English subtitles: The anime stars: Aya Yamane as Mizuki Ashiya Taku Yashiro as Izumi Sano Kikunosuke Toya a...
This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works
The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within , and how it expands her favorite themes of the emotions and lives of teenage girls.
― The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within, and how it expands her fav...
Manga UP! Global Adds Exquisite Blood Manga in English
Square Enix Manga & Books will release 1st compiled volume of Sakura Fujimoto's manga in English in August
― Manga UP! Global added Sakura Fujimoto's Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji (Miyabi Chi no Onmyōji) manga in English on Wednesday. Square Enix Manga & Books will release the first compiled volume of the manga in English in August 2025. It describes the manga:
In this fantastical tale of demo...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 14
The fact that the identity of the shooter is so crucial shows how fraught and sensitive the situation is.
Marvelous Replaces Suminobu Sato with Shinichi Terui as CEO on April 1
2 board directors volunteer for 10% pay cut for 2 months
― Marvelous, Inc. announced on January 31 that the company's president and CEO Suminobu Satō will step down from his positions on March 31, with board director and executive Shinichi Terui replacing him on April 1. The company's executive board made the decision due to the company's "poor business performance in recent years." Satō will remain ...
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ Episode 6
For a brief moment, I genuinely thought that this show was going to go in a dark and thought-provoking direction. Thank God we dodged that bullet, am I right?
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 19
Jolenta herself is a stellar example of how much a single person can evolve in three short decades.
Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime Casts Mariko Higashiuchi
Higashiuchi's character Maya appears in episode 5 on Friday
― The official website for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, announced on Tuesday that Mariko Higashiuchi will join the anime's cast as Maya, Stanley's subordinate and a former US soldier skilled in martial arts and firearms. The character will appear in the anime's fifth episode on Friday....
Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025
Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in Kyōsuke Nishiki's story of vampire who sucks at sucking blood
― Happinet announced on Tuesday that Kyōsuke Nishiki's Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan (Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly [sic] or Vampire-chan Who Can't Suck Properly) manga will receive a television anime adaptation this year. The company also revealed the anime's main cast, main staff, and teaser visual. ...
2nd That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Reveals Title, Studio, February 2026 Debut
8-Bit animates Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Sōkai no Namida-hen anime film
― The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) franchise revealed at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival on Tuesday the title, studio, and teaser visual of its second anime film. Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Sōkai no Namida-hen (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the M...