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Hajime No Ippo Episode 26-50 Anime Review

Season two of Hajime no Ippo perfectly transitions from a boxer's humble beginning into the more intense world of professional boxing. ― Season two of Hajime no Ippo perfectly transitions from a boxer's humble beginning into the more intense world of professional boxing. After the rookie championship ends, Ippo interacts with more people who make up the world of professional boxing, such as other tra...
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Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime Series Review

In a genre that so commonly relies on asking, “Will they or won't they?” CTG makes no secret that they will—they all will. ― On paper, there's nothing terribly unique about The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (henceforth CTG) that sets it apart from the bajillions of other ecchi harem anime. It may be set in a café, but it's still one guy and several girls breasting boobily. In many ways, CTG is very ...
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Review

By building upon and reflecting on everything that Atlus' veteran developers have learned over the past twenty-five years, Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't just stand tall and proud beside its forebears—it may very well surpass them. ― After bringing Atlus some of its greatest accolades and global impact ever with the release of Persona 5 in 2016, legendary Shin Megami Tensei and Persona director Katsura...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Game Review

After seventeen years, we finally have the long-awaited fourth installment in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. One thing remains true after all these years: if it ain't broke, don't fix it! ― It's here, guys! After seventeen years, we finally have the long-awaited fourth installment in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is one of the most hyped-up gam...
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Creating a Multi-Volume Rom-Com Manga from a One-Shot

According to series creator Yūki Kanamaru, More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers was originally only supposed to be three chapters long! More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers certainly caught me by surprise when it aired back in 2022. Within its unique premise is a story about love and looking past our preconceptions about each other. At Anime Expo 2024, Anime News Network sat down and s...
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Dungeon People Anime Series Review

Dungeon People is a cute, cozy mash-up of the fantasy and workplace comedy genres that mostly succeeds at what it sets out to do. ― Dungeon People is a cute, cozy mash-up of the fantasy and workplace comedy genres that mostly succeeds at what it sets out to do. While not as relentlessly creative or compelling as this year's earlier Delicious in Dungeon, Dungeon People maintains a pleasant, gently ent...
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Novels Get TV Anime

Tokyopop publishes manga adaptation of Misaki's novels in English ― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Wednesday that Misaki's A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Odayaka Kizoku no Kyūka no Susume) light novel series is getting a television anime. Tokyopop is releasing the manga adaptation in English, and it describes the story: When Lizel finds himself in a city that bears odd similariti...

The Elusive Samurai Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st Season's final episode aired in Japan on September 28 ― This year's 45th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the television anime of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga will get a second season. The anime's first season premiered on July 6 on the Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV channels. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it ...

Mission: Yozakura Family Anime Gets 2nd Season

Anime's 27th, final episode aired on Sunday ― The official X/Twitter account for the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga revealed on Sunday that the anime will get a second season, and is streaming an announcement video. The anime's 27th and final episode aired on Sunday. The anime premiered in Japan on April 7 on MBS, TBS, and 26 of their affil...

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Tiger & Bunny Producer Establishes New Company

Masayuki Ozaki's Creadom8 began operations on October 8 Tiger & Bunny anime producer Masayuki Ozaki announced in a new video on Wednesday a new company Creadom8. The company will focus on anime production and character creation and began operations on Tuesday. The company will begin with focusing on short animation films, inspired by global trends toward short live-action films. Ozaki announced hop...
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Voice Actor Tesshō Genda Returns From 3-Month Hiatus

Genda had been on hiatus since July due to poor health ― Voice actor Tesshō Genda returned as narrator of the Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai (The World Unknown to Matsuko) talk show on Tuesday, after being on hiatus since July 26 due to poor health. Genda also provides the voice of Isao Shinomiya for the anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga, which was renewed for a second season. Genda is known fo...

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Goku Gets New Float for 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

They're Saiyan that Goku's gonna appear at this year's parade ― A staple of the holidays season in the United States, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade treats viewers with several high-profile acts and oversized balloons. In the past quarter century, anime and game characters such as Pikachu, Sonic, One Piece's Luffy and Dragon Ball's Goku have graced the parade route. Toei Animation announced on We...
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Nintendo Releases New Sound Clock 'Alarmo'

Alarmo features alarm sounds from Mario, The Legend of Zelda, more games ― Open your eyes... to Nintendo's new sound clock "Alarmo." Nintendo is no stranger to making products outside of video games, having started as a playing card producer and then toymaker back in 1889. However, Alarmo is neither a game nor a toy. Announced on Wednesday, Nintendo's new alarm clock features sounds from several of i...
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Square Enix Unveils Ember Storia Strategy RPG for Smartphones, PC

Fire Emblem Awakening's Yūsuke Kozaki designs characters, FF13's Masashi Hamauzu composes music ― Square Enix unveiled a new free-to-play "strategic RPG" smartphone game titled Ember Storia on Thursday. Square Enix did not reveal a release date for the game, nor plans for an English version. The game will launch on iOS and Android devices, as well as on PC via DMM Games. Yūsuke Kozaki ( Fire Emblem ...
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Casts Amber Midthunder

Prey film's lead actress plays powerful businesswoman ― Apple TV+ announced on Tuesday that the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Legendary Entertainment's series featuring "Godzilla and the Titans," will add Amber Midthunder (Prey) to the cast of the show. Midthunder will play a powerful businesswoman named Isabel. The show is part of a multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment tha...
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Seven Seas Licenses Fairy Cat, Sex Drive, The Long Summer of August 31, 4 More Titles

Also: BLACK BLOOD, My New Boss is Goofy, Survival in Another World with My Mistress! & The NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real! audiobooks ― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: Fairy Cat Creator(s): Hisa Takano Release Date: May 2025 (volume 1) Summary: A minuscule cat appears one rainy day, perched on Kanade's chair. But the moment he spots the tiny ball of fluff,...
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Mieruko-chan Horror Comedy Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Suzume's Nanoka Hara stars in film opening early next summer ― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that Tomoki Izumi's Mieruko-chan horror comedy manga will get a live-action film adaptation in early summer 2025. Nanoka Hara (Suzume, live-action Oshi no Ko) stars as Miko Yotsuya. The company also began streaming an interview with the lead actress. Yoshihiro Nakamura (Fish Story, A Boy and His Samurai, Pro...
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Bakeru Game Gets Release in West in February

Game released digitally in English on September 3 ― Spike Chunsoft announced on Tuesday that it will release a physical edition of Good-Feel's "Japan-esque wild action" game BAKERU in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch on February 25. The game launched in the West digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on September 3. A demo for the game is available...
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Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Shinsei-ban Opens at #3, Fureru. at #5

The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 jumps to #7, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom drops to #9 Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Shinsei-ban (True Birth Version), the recut version of the Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo (The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe) anime film, ranked at #3 in its opening weekend. The film sold 97,700 tickets and earned 156,305,640 yen (about US$1.05 million) in its first t...
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My Clueless First Friend's Taku Kawamura Launches New Manga on November 9

Kawamura to launch Yonehara-kun wa Tsuyo Tsuyo Gyaru kara Hanarerarenai manga ― The November issue of Kadokawa's Dragon Age magazine revealed on Wednesday that Taku Kawamura will launch a new manga titled Yonehara-kun wa Tsuyo Tsuyo Gyaru kara Hanarerarenai (Yonehara-kun Can't Get Away from Strong Girls) in the magazine's next issue on November 9. The manga's story is about Yonehara and two girls — w...
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My Wife is a Little Intimidating Manga's Kurita Aguri Launches New Series

Aguri launches Midari ni Tsukasetcha Narimasen love comedy manga on November 9 ― The November issue of Kadokawa's Dragon Age magazine revealed on Wednesday that Aguri Kurita will launch a new manga titled Midari ni Tsukasetcha Narimasen (Don't Get Recklessly Possessed, or Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen) in the magazine's next issue on November 9. The love comedy manga teases the story of an unemplo...
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My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Gets English Dub

All 12 dubbed episodes premiere on Thursday ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream the English dub for the television anime of Oshioshio's My Deer Friend Nokotan (Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan) manga on Thursday. All 12 dubbed episodes will premiere on the same day. The English dub cast includes: Trina Deuhart as Noko Shikanoko Roo Ryder as Torako Koshi Sarah Thomas (Sarah Ruth Th...
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Manga Creator Uru Okabe Suffered from Cerebral Infarction, But is Safe

Okabe's upper right, lower limbs paralyzed due to cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke) ― Manga creator Uru Okabe (Good Night World, Good Night World End, Yajin) posted on their X (formerly Twitter) account on October 2 that they recently had a serious illness and were hospitalized for a while. Okabe posted another update on Sunday, saying that they thought that their drawing skills were getting bad,...
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The Cast of My Hero Academia: You're Next Go Beyond Plus Ultra on Red Carpet

We spoke to dynamic duo Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake on the red carpet to learn more about the villainous Dark Might in the new MHA film. ― Dynamic duo Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake return to LA for the U.S. premiere of My Hero Academia: You're Next. Previously, the pair came together alongside the voice actors of the movie's two central characters, Mamoru Miyano and Meru Nukumi, at Anime Expo...
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KamiErabi GOD.app #14 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Novels Get TV Anime

Tokyopop publishes manga adaptation of Misaki's novels in English ― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Wednesday that Misaki's A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Odayaka Kizoku no Kyūka no Susume) light novel series is getting a television anime. Tokyopop is releasing the manga adaptation in English, and it describes the story: When Lizel finds himself in a city that bears odd similariti...
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True Beauty #10 [rate]
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Baban Baban Ban Vampire TV Anime Unveils 1st Promo Video, Key Visual, 2 Cast Members

Mayuko Kazama, Taku Yashiro join cast of January 2025 anime ― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Hiromasa Okujima's Baban Baban Ban Vampire manga unveiled on Thursday the first promotional video, key visual, and two new cast members. The newly announced cast includes Mayuko Kazama as Aoi Shinozuka (pictured below on left) and Taku Yashiro as Ken Shinozuka, also know...
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Hajime No Ippo Episode 26-50 Anime Review

Season two of Hajime no Ippo perfectly transitions from a boxer's humble beginning into the more intense world of professional boxing. ― Season two of Hajime no Ippo perfectly transitions from a boxer's humble beginning into the more intense world of professional boxing. After the rookie championship ends, Ippo interacts with more people who make up the world of professional boxing, such as other tra...
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Delico's Nursery Anime Reveals New Promo Video, Key Visual for 2nd Part

Anime's 2nd part premieres on October 16 ― The staff for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, revealed the promotional video and key visual for the anime's second half on Thursday. The anime's second half (episode 7 and onward) will premiere on October 16 on the Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV channels at 24:30 JST (effectively, October 17 a...
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The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal #2 [rate]

Oshi no Ko Manga Ends in 4 Chapters

Final chapter scheduled for November 14 ― The official X/Twitter account for Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga revealed on Thursday that the manga will end in four chapters. The 166th and final chapter is scheduled for November 14 in this year's 50th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine. The 16th and final compiled book volume will ship in Japan on December 18. The manga is ...
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Sengoku Youko #24 [rate]
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Blue Miburo Anime Casts Megumi Ogata

Ogata plays Kikuchiyo in October 19 anime ― The official website for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's Blue Miburo (Ao no Miburo) announced on Wednesday that the series has cast Megumi Ogata as Kikuchiyo, who is also known as the shogun Tokugawa Iemochi. The series will premiere on October 19, and it will air on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. EDT) on the YTV and NTV channels, as well as on...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #52 [rate]
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 12

This episode is about two things: reviewing the clues of the mystery so far and setting up the reunion between Shinobu and Suicide Master.
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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor #1 [rate]
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Acro Trip #3 [rate]
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Pokémon Company Streams New 9-Minute Pokétoon Short by Twin Engine, ZEXCS

Mariya Ise, Marina Inoue star in 'Gogoat ni Notte' short ― The official YouTube channel of The Pokémon Company started streaming a new nine-minute Pokétoon episode titled "Gogoat ni Notte" (Ride a Gogoat), on Wednesday. Mariya Ise and Marina Inoue voiced the episode's characters Julian and Lucas, respectively. Artist Fukurow note performed the ending song "Kimi no Senaka" (Your Back). Miwa Sasaki (an...

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Kotono Mitsuishi, Tomokazu Seki Magically Transform in Coffee Ads

It's a new type of transformation for the Sailor Moon & Fruits Basket leads ― As seen in classical theater, modern tokusatsu shows, and anime, the tradition of transformation is ingrained in Japanese entertainment. Now that tradition continues in a series of commercials for the Japanese Mt. Rainier brand of coffee. Voicing the transforming soy and oat lattes are two performers forever tied to magical...
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Live-Action Love Live! Series Reveals More Cast, Visual

Harumi Shuhama, Kei Otozuki join cast as board chairs of rival schools ― The official website for Love Live! School Idol Musical the Drama, the first live-action series for the Love Live! franchise, revealed more cast members and a new key visual for the series on Wednesday. The new cast members include: Harumi Shuhama as Madoka Tsubaki, the board chair of Tsubakisakuhana Girls High School, and Rurik...
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Blue Giant Author Shinichi Ishizuka Designs Poster for Montreux Jazz Festival Japan

Jazz manga creator draws art for festival headlined by Herbie Hancock, Yoko Kanno Seatbelts ― In 2013, Shinichi Ishizuka set his pen to making Blue Giant, his manga focusing on the world of jazz. The series garnered wide acclaim and received a film treatment in 2023. It's no surprise that when the Montreux Jazz Festival Japan was seeking someone to design its 2024 visuals, it turned to Ishizuka. The ...

Sega's Shinobi Games Get Live-Action Film From Universal

Ken Hargraves to direct based on screenplay by Ken Kobayashi ― Sega announced on Tuesday that it is teaming up with Universal Pictures to produce a live-action film adaptation of its Shinobi game franchise. Sam Hargrave (Extraction franchise) is set to direct the film based on a script adapted by Ken Kobayashi (Sunny, Move On). Marc Platt and Adam Siegal will serve as producers through Marc Platt Pr...
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Hitomi Takano's Gene Bride Manga to End in November

Series debuted in June 2021 ― Hitomi Takano announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that the Gene Bride manga will end in next month's issue of Shodensha's Feel Young magazine. Seven Seas publishes the series in English and describes the story: Isahaya Ichi is fed up with men, a woman navigating a world where she's underestimated at work because of her gender and sexually harassed. But when her...
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Choose Your Daily Streaming Reviews: Fall 2024

It's time to choose which anime series you want reviewed every week. This poll is open until midnight Sunday night, so get those picks in!
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Tokyopop Announces New Editor in Chief Lena Atanassova

Atanassova previously held position as LoveLove imprint Brand Editor ― Tokyopop announced at the end of September that its LoveLove imprint Brand Editor Lena Atanassova will be the new Editor in Chief. Atanassova will lead the editorial team, manage production of all titles, and expand Tokyopop's catalog to horror, manhwa, and webtoon-originated titles. She will also manage and expand production of ...
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Tasuketsu - Fate of the Majority #13 [rate]
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Viz Publishes My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's 1-Shot Manga

"A Piece of Cake" ties into film opening in U.S. theaters on Friday ― Viz Media's Shonen Jump website published "A Piece of Cake," Kohei Horikoshi's special one-shot manga for the My Hero Academia: You're Next, the fourth anime film in the My Hero Academia franchise, on Tuesday. TOHO International will bring the film to U.S. theaters on Friday. The film will be available with English subtitles and du...
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Itsuma-chan, Aya Fumino's Kanjuten Manga Ends

Manga's 12th, final chapter published on June 3 ― Cygames' Cycomi manga app and website published the 12th and final chapter of Itsuma-chan and Aya Fumino's Kanjuten (Sensitive Point) omnibus horror manga on June 3. Itsuma-chan and Fumino launched the manga on Cycomi in September 2023. Itsuma-chan was credited for the original story, and Fumino drew the manga. Shogakukan published the manga's one com...
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Netflix Adds Her Blue Sky Anime Film with New English Dub

Super Peace Busters creative team released original film in October 2019 ― Netflix has begun streaming Her Blue Sky (Sora no Aosa o Shiru Hito yo), the original anime film by the Super Peace Busters creative team (anohana, Anthem of the Heart), in Japanese with English subtitles and a new English dub. The English cast includes: Miya Kodama as Aoi Aioi Felecia Angelle as Aoi (young) Anthony Ma as Shin...
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Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime Series Review

In a genre that so commonly relies on asking, “Will they or won't they?” CTG makes no secret that they will—they all will. ― On paper, there's nothing terribly unique about The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (henceforth CTG) that sets it apart from the bajillions of other ecchi harem anime. It may be set in a café, but it's still one guy and several girls breasting boobily. In many ways, CTG is very ...
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Innai Keisatsu: Asclepius no Hebi Manga Ends on October 22

Manga's live-action series adaptation premiered in Japan on January 12 ― This year's 21st issue of Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine revealed on Tuesday that Tsutomu Sakai and Ichi Hayashi's Innai Keisatsu: Asclepius no Hebi manga will end in the magazine's next issue on October 22. The story centers on clerical worker Kawamoto, who mans the "police box" at a general hospital. One day, he discov...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #2 [rate]
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Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Game Launches in West on January 28

Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that the motorcycle action game Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the West on January 28, 2025. The game will get a "Magazine Edition" that includes the physical game, an artbook, poster set, sticker set, official soundtack, reversible cover sleeve, exclusive tradin...
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Yōko Nemu's Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun Manga Ends in November

Manga launched in June 2020, inspired live-action series in July 2023 ― The November issue of Shodensha's Feel Young magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yōko Nemu's Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun (Turn to Me Mukai-kun) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on November 8. The manga is about a 35-year-old office employee named Mukai-kun, who has been single for 10 years now, and still has a lingering at...
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I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History #2 [rate]
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1121

Furthermore, it provides another painful edge to the shattering of their relationship, and how they are literally and figuratively driven apart by the exchanging of blows on Beehive Island.
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #1 [rate]
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Fureru., Trapezium, More Anime Films Compete at Bucheon Int'l Animation Festival

Gridman Universe, Koji Yamamura's "Extremely Short", more films compete ― The website for South Korea's Bucheon International Animation Festival announced the titles of the films competing in its International Competition in 2024, and it includes three films by Japanese directors in the feature films category and three more in the short film category. It also includes two Japanese films in the "TV&C...
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Ishura Season 2 Casts Yasuhiro Mamiya, Tetsu Inada, Hōchū Ohtsuka, Nana Mizuki

Season premieres in January ― Kadokawa revealed four new cast members for the second anime season of Keiso and Kureta's Ishura light novel series on Tuesday: Yasuhiro Mamiya as Yukiharu the Twilight Diver (character name Romanization not confirmed), a "visiting" reporter who travels to find the "real demon king" Tetsu Inada as Uhak the Silent, a great demon not blessed with divine protection and cann...

Aoni Production Agency, CoeFont Collaborate on AI-Replicated Voice Service Trained on Voice Actors

Collaboration uses Masako Nozawa, Banjō Ginga, other actors' data for strictly non-acting purposes ― Talent management agency Aoni Production and AI voice platform CoeFont announced a new partnership on Monday. The first project under the partnership uses vocal data from 10 voice actors, including Masako Nozawa and Banjō Ginga, to create AI-replicated voices for use in virtual assistants (such as Ale...

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Grand Blue Dreaming Creator Kenji Inoue: We Got a Sequel, But a Baka & Test One Isn't Happening

Inoue noted even the Grand Blue Dreaming sequel is a miracle ― In the early 2010s, anime fans were treated to the anime series Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts while the original novel series by Kenji Inoue was still in the middle of its run. The anime series and its sequel were received relatively well but haven't seen a third series in over a decade. Then, another story by the author, the Grand Blu...
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Sony Store Japan Uses Unique Anti-Scalping Method for 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro

Only buyers with 30+ hours logged onto Japanese PS account before announcement can pre-order special edition console ― In December 1994, the unlikeliest of companies entered the video game market: Sony with its first PlayStation console. The system popularized the use of discs over cartridges and gained massive success. Now, 30 years later, Sony is releasing a special 30th anniversary PlayStation 5 P...
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New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Reveals January 31 Opening

Character visuals also revealed ― The staff for the new anime film of Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles manga revealed the character visuals and the film's January 31 opening, on Monday. Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier Kazuki Katō as Hans Axel von Fersen Ai Yoshimura (Daily Lives of High School Boys. My Teen Romant...
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Argonavis -Kimi ga Mita Stage e- Game Ends Service Before Overall Project's Hiatus in 2025

Game ends service on November 30, with project's last event before hiatus slated for 2nd half of 2025 ― Producer Nano Kitaoka announced on the official website for Bushiroad's boy-band project from Argonavis (formerly Argonavis from BanG Dream!) on Monday that the Argonavis -Kimi ga Mita Stage e- (Argonavis -To the Stage You Envisioned-) game app will end service on November 30. The overall from Argo...
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Love Live! Superstar!! #1 [rate]
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Kenshi Yonezu Announces Global Tour, Including 1st U.S., Asia, Europe Tour Stops

Artist to perform in Los Angeles, New York ― Kenshi Yonezu announced on Monday the "KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK" world tour from January to April, with stops in Asia, Europe, and the United States. The artist will perform at the following locations: Thursday, Jan 9 – Miyagi – Sekisui Heim Super Arena Friday, Jan 10 – Miyagi – Sekisui Heim Super Arena Friday, Jan 17 – Niigata – Toki Messe Niigata C...

Look Back Anime Film Earns Estimated US$688,253 Over U.S. Opening Weekend

Film opened in U.S. theaters on October 4 ― The Numbers website estimates that the anime film of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga earned US$688,253 at the U.S. box office over the weekend. The film screened across 535 theaters. The Box Office Mojo reports the film ranked at #25 in the U.S. box office after the initial screenings. Box Office Mojo estimates the film's...
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My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 158

I'm writing this review with tears in my eyes.
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NYCC Hosts Shinichiro Watanabe, Kamome Shirahama, Takashi Yamazaki, Hiroyuki Watanabe

Convention takes place from October 17-20 ― The staff for this year's New York Comic Con revealed that it is hosting director Shinichiro Watanabe, manga creator Kamome Shirahama, director/writer/visual effects supervisor Takashi Yamazaki, and manga editor Hiroyuki Watanabe at this year's event. Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy) will be at a panel on October 18 for Lazarus (Lazaro...

Dragon Ball Z Narrator, Voice Actor Doc Harris Dies

Harris died at hospital on Saturday morning at age of 76 ― Voice actor Doc Harris (birth name Gilbert Auchinleck) died at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday morning. Harris had minor surgery last month. He was 76. Harris began his career in radio broadcasting in Canada in 1966. He was known by names such as "Gil Harris" and "Doc Holiday" before he took on the moniker of Doc Harris. One of his mos...
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After-School Hanako-kun #5 [rate]
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Uzumaki ‒ Episode 2

Uzumaki's real nightmare is its production.
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Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles #1 [rate]
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Amazon Prime Video Streams Live-Action Gokusen TV Series

All 3 seasons of series based on Kozueko Morimoto's Gokusen manga stream subbed ― Amazon Prime Video is streaming all three seasons of the live-action television series of Kozueko Morimoto's Gokusen manga with English subtitles. Morimoto's Gokusen manga has received multiple live-action adaptations, including three television series in 2002, 2005, and 2008; two live-action television special in 2003 ...
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Natsume's Book of Friends #1 [rate]
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Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Stream Haigakura Anime

Anime premiered on Monday ― Amazon Prime Video and the YouTube channel for It's Anime! began streaming the television anime of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga with English subtitles on Monday. The anime premiered on television in Japan on Monday. The anime stars: Takeo Ōtsuka as Ichiyō Kaito Ishikawa as Tenkō Lynn as Hakushurin Hiro Shimono as Ransaiwa Satoshi Hino as Sontō Rie Kugimiya as Kaka Mu...
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The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan #2 [rate]
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Streams Opening Movie

Opening features "Genkai Toppa × Survivor" theme song from Dragon Ball Super anime ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Monday the opening movie for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The movie features the song "Genkai Toppa × Survivor" (Limit Breaking × Survivor) by Kiyoshi Hikawa, which is also the second opening them...
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Transformers One Animated Prequel Film Ranks #4 in U.S. Box Office in 3rd Weekend

Film earned estimated US$5,350,000 from Friday to Sunday ― The Box Office Mojo website estimates that Transformers One, the new animated film prequel to the Transformers franchise, has earned US$5,350,000 in its third weekend, and ranked #4 in the U.S. box office. The film earned an estimated US$1,375,000 on Friday, an estimated US$$2,405,000 on Saturday, and an estimated US$1,570,000 on Sunday. The...
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Kaname Tosen

3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC in early 2025 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Kaname Tosen: Bandai Namco will release the game in ...
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Review

By building upon and reflecting on everything that Atlus' veteran developers have learned over the past twenty-five years, Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't just stand tall and proud beside its forebears—it may very well surpass them. ― After bringing Atlus some of its greatest accolades and global impact ever with the release of Persona 5 in 2016, legendary Shin Megami Tensei and Persona director Katsura...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Game Review

After seventeen years, we finally have the long-awaited fourth installment in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. One thing remains true after all these years: if it ain't broke, don't fix it! ― It's here, guys! After seventeen years, we finally have the long-awaited fourth installment in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is one of the most hyped-up gam...
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Creating a Multi-Volume Rom-Com Manga from a One-Shot

According to series creator Yūki Kanamaru, More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers was originally only supposed to be three chapters long! More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers certainly caught me by surprise when it aired back in 2022. Within its unique premise is a story about love and looking past our preconceptions about each other. At Anime Expo 2024, Anime News Network sat down and s...
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2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 14

The real star of this week's episode was the final sequence where Nonoa confronts her inner self.

Look Back Anime Film Earns Estimated US$72,724 in 1st Few U.S. Screenings

Film screened in 2 theaters from Friday to Sunday; more screenings in North America on Monday ― The Box Office Mojo website estimates that the anime film of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga earned US$72,724 in its first few screenings in the U.S. The film screened in two theaters and earned an estimated US$31,952 on Friday, US$23,298 on Saturday, and US$17,474 on Sun...
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Oshi no Ko Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE

It's a blessing that Season 3 has been officially announced, but with an ending teaser like this, it's going to feel like a very long wait.
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Anime Reveals 2 New Cast in Character Video

Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Aya Hirano join cast of 2025 anime ― Kadokawa revealed two new cast for the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Detectives These Days Are Crazy! (Mattaku Saikin no Tantei Tokitara) manga in a character video on Monday. The video reveals Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Yū Asunaro and Aya Hirano as Hana Kazamaki. Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Yū Asunaro, an active high school detective from the A...

My-HiME Original Anime Series Reveals 20th Anniversary Videos, Illustrations

Special videos feature anime's "Shining☆Days" opening song, "Kimi ga Sora datta" ending song; character designer Hirokazu Hisayuki draws illustrations ― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed special visuals and promotional videos to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the My-HiME original anime, on Saturday. The commemorative videos feature the anime's opening song "Shining☆Days" by Minami Kuribayashi, and t...
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My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Gets Cheer Screenings in NYC, Los Angeles on Wednesday

Film opens across U.S. on October 11 ― Toho Animation announced on Saturday that The Japan Society in New York City and The Frida Cinema in Los Angeles will host official cheer screenings for My Hero Academia: You're Next, the fourth anime film in the My Hero Academia franchise, on October 9. The screenings will be in Japanese with English subtitles. The venues will give attendees custom wrist straps...
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Korean Live-Action Parasyte Series Wins SFX Award At Asia Contents Awards

Series debuted on Netflix on April 5 ― Netflix's Parasyte: The Grey (Kiseiju: The Grey), the South Korean live-action adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki's Parasyte (Kiseiju) manga, won the Best Visual Effects award at Busan's Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards on Sunday. The series debuted worldwide on Netflix on April 5. Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Lee Jung-hyun star in the adaptation. Yeon Sang...
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Crunchyroll Announces English Dub for Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season

Kieran Regan, Madeleine Dorroh, Sarah Williams, others cast for English dub of October 7 anime ― Crunchyroll announced on Sunday an English dub for the second season of the television anime of Yuri Kitayama and Riv's Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles light novels. The dub will launch same-day as the second season's debut on October 7. The dub cast includes: Kieran Regan as Rio/Haruto Madeleine Dor...
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Magus of the Library Manga Ends 2nd Arc

Series launched in November 2017 ― The November issue of Kodansha's monthly Good! Afternoon magazine revealed on Monday that Mitsu Izumi's Magus of the Library (Toshokan no Daimajutsushi) manga has ended its second arc. Kodansha USA Publishing releases the series in English and describes the story: In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointe...
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Kei Saikawa, Akira Takahashi's Hero Organization Manga Enters Semi-Weekly Release Schedule

Master Grape manga illustrator Akira Takahashi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that the Hero Organization manga's release schedule will change to three continuous weeks with a one week break beginning with chapter 5 on October 20. Kei Saikawa writes the story for the series. Manga Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story: In a near-future where humanity stands on t...
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Taamo Debuts New Manga Series

Boku Dake ga Shitteirundaze launches November 7 ― The November issue of Kodansha's Monthly Good! Afternoon magazine revealed on Monday that Taamo will launch a new series temporarily titled Boku Dake ga Shitteirundaze (Only I Know) in the December issue on November 7. The story follows a cute, submissive, stubborn boy and an expressionless, loner girl who wants to smile. Taamo launched the Tsumugu to...
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