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Transformers One Animated Film Review
Top-notch animation and snappy character rapport almost save Transformers One's fractured narrative.
― Transformers has had a long and illustrious history with various movies and cartoons that have acted as advertisements for one of the most popular toy lines on the planet. I am a casual Transformers fan who grew up with the cartoon series in my kid years, the movies in my teenage years, and the comi...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Sep 2-8
The top 3 contenders take the week off, leaving Yatagarasu to snatch the first place. Find out how your favorite shows fared in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on...
The Concierge Anime Film Review
This light-hearted look at working in the service industry is now playing in theaters in the U.S. Are the unusual animals worth the ticket price?
― In many ways, this film is more a series of vignettes surrounding Akino and her experiences at the department store rather than a single, cohesive story. While everything does somewhat connect in the film's final act, this movie is more concerned with exp...
Riding Bean Anime OAV Blu-ray Review
Riding Bean feels like a labor of love on all fronts, from its reflection of the enthusiasm of its creator to the polished production for this release.
― Kenichi Sonoda is a creator whose stamp is well-known on the projects he's involved with, and Riding Bean was his first major one. It saw him contributing to the anime OVA to an unprecedentedly involved degree. Sonoda wrote the script, did almost al...
This Week in Anime - The Movie Game
Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games.
― Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns
After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster.
― Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster. The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. ...
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Game Review
There’s room for improvement, but as a whole, this release feels like a win for both players and game preservation.
― Few fighting games have proven to have the staying power of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. And while it's easy to hear that and be reminded first and foremost of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and for good reason), the popularity of the #FreeMVC2 movement is testament to how this applies to its ...
Hololive's Second English Vtuber Concert was a Dimension-Breaking Success
"Breaking Dimensions" was Hololive's second major English Vtuber concert. Like the first one that happened last year at the Anime Expo, this one was a resounding success.
― VTubing continues to grow as a prominent form of entertainment in the United States. While it is still nowhere near the degree of exposure that you would see in Japan and other Asian countries, Vtubing has exploded to a point wher...
Ninja Scroll Signed Shikishi Giveaway! (Fixed)
The classic 90s anime Ninja Scroll returns to theaters this week, and ANN has a shikishi board signed by the film's director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, to give away!
― Attention ANN readers and fans of classic anime! We have a very special item to give to ONE lucky reader courtesy of our friends at Iconic Events Releasing. Read on to learn more! Iconic Events Releasing partners with Anime Expo for AX Cinem...
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A History of the Romelia Light Novels Get Anime
Web novel series began in 2019
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Mag Garden's Mag Comi platform announced on Tuesday that Ryō Ariyama's Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita (A History of the Romelia: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Seemed to Be in Trouble so We Organized an Army) light novels will receive an anime adaptation. To celebrate t...
Anime Limited's Macross Zero Collector's Edition BD Pre-Orders Open
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that Anime Limited's planned Collector's Edition Blu-ray Disc release of the Macross Zero anime is now available for pre-order exclusively on the Crunchyroll Store, with a listed release date of February 10, 2025. The release includes English, French, and German subtitles, the "Macross Zero Zero" bonus footage, voice actor comments, promotional videos, commentary ...
gift of poison Manga Ends on September 19
Thriller manga about desperate painter launched on April 4
― Manga creator DODOTAN announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday that their gift of poison (Doku no Okurimono) manga will end on September 19. Shueisha's Manga Plus service is releasing the manga in English digitally, and it describes the story: Gift Hisono is a gifted painter cursed with financial woes. On the brink of fin...
Dokidoki! Precure Anime Gets Sequel Novel Set 10 Years Later
Show's head writer Ryota Yamaguchi writes September 17 novel
― Kodansha announced on Thursday that it is publishing a sequel novel to the Dokidoki! Precure anime, set 10 years after the anime's final episode. Ryota Yamaguchi, the head writer of the original anime, penned the novel, while the show's original character designer Akira Takahashi drew the cover art. The novel will ship on September 17, mo...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's New Trailer Introduces GT Characters
Game launches on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming the latest trailer on Friday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The trailer previews the characters who appear in the Dragon Ball GT anime, including newly announced playable characters Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta (GT), Pan (GT), ...
Trapped in a Dating Sim Manga Gets 'Study Abroad' Arc With New Staff
Tanuki Odoro to take over art from Jun Shiosato
― The October issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine announced on Monday Jun Shiosato's Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu) manga, the adaptation of Yomu Mishima's light novel series of the same title, will continue with new staff. The manga will change its title t...
Oshi no Ko Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Even as Oshi No Ko unearths the entertainment industry’s inherent darkness, a gorgeous expressionist sequence reminds us why we fall for the sweet lies of celebrities in the first place.
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Senpai is an Otokonoko #10 [rate]
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Spike Chunsoft Announces Opening of US, UK, EU Online Stores
― Game developer Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced on Monday the opening of its official online stores in the U.S., U.K., and E.U. The stores are now open for pre-orders for Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for Steam. Availability of games will be dependent on region. As part of the launch, the U.S. store will have a limited sale of 10% off for purchases. Spike Chun...
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Failure Frame #10 [rate]
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The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses #23 [rate]
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Pseudo Harem #11 [rate]
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Crunchyroll to Stream Dragon Ball Daima Anime on October 11
Available in Americas, Australia. NZ, S. Africa, India, SE Asia
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will stream the Dragon Ball Daima anime series on October 11, the same day the anime premieres in Japan. The subtitled stream will be available in the United States, Canada, Latin America including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. The anime will premiere on...
Transformers One Animated Film Review
Top-notch animation and snappy character rapport almost save Transformers One's fractured narrative.
― Transformers has had a long and illustrious history with various movies and cartoons that have acted as advertisements for one of the most popular toy lines on the planet. I am a casual Transformers fan who grew up with the cartoon series in my kid years, the movies in my teenage years, and the comi...
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Ramen Akaneko #11 [rate]
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I Parry Everything #11 [rate]
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Twilight Out of Focus #11 [rate]
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My Deer Friend Nokotan ‒ Episode 11
The coming finale will be a television event on-par with some of the most memorable Super Bowls, like that one where the Giants beat the Patriots, or the other one where the Giants beat the Patriots.
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Launches on Xbox Series X|S on October 29
Game launched on PS5, PS4, Switch in West on May 14
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game physically (only in a standard edition) and digitally for Xbox Series X|S on October 29. The Xbox Digital Deluxe Edition will be available on the Microsoft Store on launch. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a swimsuit costume set, a ...
Shy Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
Shy is at its weakest when it relies on repetitive platitudes to get the point across, and it's at its strongest when it throws a giant enemy teddy bear at the problem.
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Days With My Stepsister #11 [rate]
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Shangri-La Frontier 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Promo Video
LiSA, -otoha- perform theme songs
― The staff for the television anime of Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel revealed the theme song artists on Thursday for the anime's second season. LiSA is performing the opening theme song "Queen" for the new season's first cours (quarter of a year), and -otoha- is performing the ending theme song "Anya no Dancer: Dancer in the Dark Night." The below video p...
Nina the Starry Bride Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Seiichirō Yamashita, Kaito Ishikawa, Shun Horie join cast of October 10 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Rikachi's Nina the Starry Bride (Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina) manga revealed three more cast members on Thursday. The newly announced cast are (from left to right in image above): Seiichirō Yamashita as Yor
Kaito Ishikawa as Bidoh
Shun Horie as Toat The anime will premiere on O...
Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on October 7
Show's main promo video previews opening theme
― The official website for the television anime of Yuri Kitayama and Riv's Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles light novels revealed the October 7 debut for the show's second season on Thursday. The staff also revealed the new season's main promo video, which previews Aguri Ōnishi's opening theme song. The anime will debut on October 7 at 25:30 (effectiv...
Haigakura Anime Reveals Character Video, October 7 Premiere
Video features characters Ichiyō voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka, Tenkō voiced by Kaito Ishikawa
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga revealed a character promotional video and the anime's October 7 premiere on Thursday. The character video features Ichiyō as voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka, and Tenkō as voiced by Kaito Ishikawa. /TVアニメ「 #ハイガクラ 」キャラ...
Nekokurage Plans to Continue Drawing The Apothecary Diaries Manga After Tax Evasion Sentence
Manga creator received suspended sentence of 10 months in prison, 11 million yen fine in July
― Manga creator Nekokurage posted a statement on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, after they were handed down a suspended sentence for tax evasion on July 24. Nekokurage apologized for the inconvenience the tax evasion case has caused, and stated that they are sincerely reflecting on th...
The Highly Anticipated Transformers and Trigger Collab Video is Availalble Worldwide Finally (Updated)
SSSS.Gridman's Akira Amemiya directed and storyboarded the nearly 4 minute video
― Update: The official X/Twitter account for the Transformers franchise has posted the video, and it is available worldwide! Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie 大絶賛公開中 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ BUMP OF CHICKEN × TRIGGER × Transformers… pic.twitter.com/18vmfw1pYA— 【公式】トランスフォーマー情報局 (@TF_pr) September 13, 2024 (The YouT...
Takasugi-san's Obento Live-Action Series Reveals Main Cast, Staff, October 2 Premiere
Boy group NEWS member Keiichiro Koyama, actress Kokoro Hirasawa star in series
― A website opened on Tuesday and revealed the cast, staff, and October 2 premiere for the live-action series adaptation of Nozomi Yanahara's Takasugi-san's Obento (Takasugisanchi no Obentou) manga. The website also streamed a teaser video. The series will star Keiichiro Koyama as Harumi Takasugi (center in visual above) a...
Hakusensha Disavows Berserk Fan Animation Project
Hakusensha states animation production by Studio Eclypse was not authorized by copyright holders Kentarō Miura, Studio Gaga
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Berserk franchise posted a statement on Wednesday by publisher Hakusensha Inc. regarding the Berserk fan animation project, stating that copyright holder Kentarō Miura (and Studio Gaga) did not authorize said production, and tha...
Editing Staff Elaborate on Endo and Kobayashi Live! Manga's Abrupt Cancellation
Editing staff supposedly neglected to seek approval, permissions, oversight from original creator for various actions
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Kadokawa's B's-LOG COMIC digital manga magazine revealed more details on Wednesday regarding the abrupt cancellation of Rumiwo Sakaki's manga adaptation of Suzu Enoshima's Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselo...
Kodansha's K MANGA Platform Adds The Long Summer of August 31st, Chaos Game Manga in English
Ongoing manga from Ikkado Ito, Daiki Yamazaki
― Kodansha's K MANGA platform announced this week it has added Ikkado Ito's The Long Summer of August 31st manga and Daiki Yamazaki's Chaos Game manga in English. The first 12 chapters of the former and the first 11 chapters of the latter are available to read for free now. Kodansha describes The Long Summer of August 31st's story: Two high schoolers, Suz...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Emi Shinohara's Passing, Part I
Colleagues pay respects to celebrated voice actor
― 2024 has not been kind to anime and manga fans. We were first hit with the passing of beloved manga creator Akira Toriyama. Then came summer with passing after passing of legendary voice actors. Now as we head into autumn, anime fans were struck with the news of Emi Shinohara's passing. Known for roles such as Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) in Sailor ...
Delico's Nursery Anime Starts 2nd Part on October 16
Show airs reruns, compilations over next 4 weeks
― The official website for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, revealed on Thursday that the anime's second half (episode 7 and onward) will premiere on October 16. The anime will air a rerun of the fourth episode on September 18, the fifth episode on September 25, the sixth episode on October 2, and ...
Seven Seas Licenses Now That We Draw, You Are My Alpha, Choking on Love Manga
The Too-Perfect Saint light novels & manga, 12 Dirty Deeds to Unite the Princess and Her Heroine manga also licensed
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the following titles: Title: Now That We Draw (Kakunaru Ue wa) manga
Author(s): Kyū Takahata (story), Yūji Kaba (art)
Release Date: February 2025 (volume 1)
Summary: Dweeby high schooler Uehara Yuuki has created the...
Disney+ Canada Adds 11 Macross Anime
Includes Macross Plus, Macross 7 the Movie, Macross Frontier, Macross Delta
― The Canadian version of the Disney+ platform is now streaming the following anime from the Macross franchise: Macross Plus
Macross Plus Movie Edition
Macross 7 the Movie: The Galaxy's Calling Me!
Macross Frontier
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
Macross FB7 the Movie: Listen to ...
Akimine Kamijyō's Katana Beast Manga Ends
Samurai Deeper Kyo creator's manga simultaneously launched in Japan, U.S. in November 2023
― This year's 41st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine published the final chapter of Akimine Kamijyō's KATANA Beast (Jūshin no Katana) manga on Wednesday. The fifth and final compiled book volume will ship on November 15 with seven pages added. The manga launched simultaneously in Weekly Shōnen Magazine...
Viz Media Offers Yellow Tanabe's New Kai-hen Wizards Manga
Kekkaishi creator's new series debuted on September 11
― Viz announced on Tuesday that it is releasing new chapters of Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards (Japanese title: Kaihen no Mahōtsukai) (Wizard of Changing Borders) manga simultaneously with the Japanese release. The first chapter is available to read now. Viz describes the story: A young boy must live in exile lest his deadly magical powers destr...
Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Shinsei-ban Anime Film's New Trailer Highlights Kitarō's Father
R15+-rated cut of Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo film opens in theaters in Japan on October 4
― Toei began streaming a new trailer for 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, on Wednesday. The trailer highlights the bonds with Kitaro's father. The new version has about 3...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Sep 2-8
The top 3 contenders take the week off, leaving Yatagarasu to snatch the first place. Find out how your favorite shows fared in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on...
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Delico's Nursery #6 [rate]
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True Beauty #6 [rate]
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The Concierge Anime Film Review
This light-hearted look at working in the service industry is now playing in theaters in the U.S. Are the unusual animals worth the ticket price?
― In many ways, this film is more a series of vignettes surrounding Akino and her experiences at the department store rather than a single, cohesive story. While everything does somewhat connect in the film's final act, this movie is more concerned with exp...
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Sengoku Youko #22 [rate]
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Love Is Indivisible by Twins #10 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #21 [rate]
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian #11 [rate]
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 23
I love that Holo and Lawrence both conclude the right move is to get the hell outta Dodge. It's cowardly, it's smart, and it's correct.
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My Deer Friend Nokotan #11 [rate]
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The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human #12 [rate]
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'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, January Debut
Fūka Izumi, Shōya Chiba, Seiichirō Yamashita, Kiyono Yasuno, Taito Ban join cast
― The official website for the television anime of writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu's Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (FLOWER AND ASURA) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's first promotional video and key visual. The website and video announce more cast and staff members and the anime's January premiere on Nippon ...
Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Anime Casts Chika Anzai, Akira Ishida
Voices of AST magical girl employee & president in October 4 anime
― The official website for the anime of Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. manga announced two more cast members on Wednesday. The website also revealed the anime's first visual created in the style of corporate image posters. The first visual promotes "the leading company in the magical girl industry," AST Inc. The newly ...
Voice Actress Duo petit milady Return to Singing for 1st Time in 5 Years
Mini-album with new songs debuts on November 27, 1st concert in 5 years on December 1
― The official website for the voice actress singing duo petit milady, which consists of voice actresses Aoi Yūki and Ayana Taketatsu, announced on Tuesday that the duo will release a new, as-yet untitled mini-album on November 27. The mini-album will contain five songs, some of which will be new songs. (The announc...
Chinese-Animated 'A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized' Season 2's Video Unveils More Cast, October 2 Debut
Haruki Ishiya, Chafūrin, Kōhei Amasaki join cast of Japanese dub
― The official website for the Chinese-animated series adaptation of Kaisei Enomoto's A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized (Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iware Naki Jaryū Nintei) novel series unveiled the first full promotional video and visual for the show's second season on Wednesday, The video reveals mor...
Dance Dance Danseur Manga Resumes After Creator's Surgery
Creator George Asakura: Manga might go on hiatus again next year for another surgery
― George Asakura confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that she resumed her Dance Dance Danseur manga in the combined 41st/42nd issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine on Monday. The manga went on hiatus on May 27 after the release of its 244th chapter. Asakura added that the manga might go on hiatus agai...
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Game Previews Gameplay in New Director's Report Video
Remake debuts digitally for PS5, Xbox X|S, Steam on September 19
― Capcom revealed a new in-depth video exploring the features of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a remake of the original Dead Rising game, on Monday Director Ryosuke Murai introduces the new version of the game's "Infinity Mode" in the video. The game will debut digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on September 19. The r...
Live-Action ACMA:Game Film Casts Demon Game Masters
Tomokazu Seki, Ayumu Murase, Junya Enoki join cast of October 25 film
― The staff for ACMA: Game: Saigo no Kagi (ACMA Game: The Final Key), the live-action film adaptation of Kōji Megumi and Meebu's ACMA:Game manga, revealed new cast members in a new trailer on Wednesday. The trailer also previews SixTONES's theme song for the film "GONG." Tomokazu Seki plays Servo, a deer demon with large horns and ...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Rangiku
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― 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 Rangiku Matsumoto. English Trailer Japanese Trailer In the game, p...
Pihotek: Walking With the Wind in the North Pole Picture Book Gets Anime Short
3rd project in Kodansha's 'Aniehon' initiative
― Japanese adventurer Yasunaga Ogita and illustrator Nana Inoue's children's picture book Pihotek: Walking With the Wind in the North Pole (Pihotek: Hokkyoku o Kaze to Aruku or Pihotek: Walking the Arctic With the Wind) inspired an anime short. Animehon, a new animation initiative from Kodansha, posted the 30- second commercial version of the animation a...
Sony Unveils PlayStation 5 Pro Console
Console ships on November 7 for US$699.99
― Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro console in a new trailer on Tuesday. The console will retail for US$699.99 and and 119,980 yen (includes tax). The PS5 Pro ships on November 7, with pre-orders open on September 26. Features for the PS5 Pro include:
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution
120 FPS
Advanced ray tracing
2TB of SSD sto...
Mineralogy Manga Ruri no Hōseki Gets TV Anime in 2025
Keiichirō Shibuya launched manga in 2019
― Manga creator Keiichirō Shibuya announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that his Ruri no Hōseki (Ruri's Jewels) manga is getting a television anime in 2025. The Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event will announce more details on September 16. Shibuya drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement. The "science adventure" story follows high school student R...
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Tasuketsu - Fate of the Majority #9 [rate]
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Riding Bean Anime OAV Blu-ray Review
Riding Bean feels like a labor of love on all fronts, from its reflection of the enthusiasm of its creator to the polished production for this release.
― Kenichi Sonoda is a creator whose stamp is well-known on the projects he's involved with, and Riding Bean was his first major one. It saw him contributing to the anime OVA to an unprecedentedly involved degree. Sonoda wrote the script, did almost al...
Tower of God Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
This episode leaves me with a burning question: Was this a good episode or was it simply a good episode in comparison to the low standards the anime has set?
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No Longer Allowed In Another World #10 [rate]
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies #10 [rate]
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ Episodes 8-9
These situations involve people just trying to get a lot done and inadvertently hurting themselves through pushing well past their limits.
Space Adventure Cobra Anime Gets Side-Scrolling Game in 2025
Microids, Magic Pockets offer game on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
― The French game studio Microids debuted a teaser for Magic Pockets' side-scrolling game based on the anime of Buichi Terasawa's Space Adventure Cobra manga on Tuesday. Microids aims to release the game next year on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox O...
This Week in Anime - The Movie Game
Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games.
― Chris and Steve dig into the venerable institution that is game-based movies and anime and the relationship between anime and video games. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
Negima! Manga Gets Browser RPG With Global Plans
CTW's G123 platform to host "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle RPG"
― The game company CTW announced on Tuesday that Ken Akamatsu's Negima! Magister Negi Magi manga is inspiring a "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle role-playing game" on CTW's online gaming platform G123 for web browsers (on HTML5). The Negima! Magister Negi Magi - Mahora Panic game is accepting pre-registration internat...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1118
Folks, this is the kind of week that reminds me just how great the lore and world-building in One Piece can be.
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Reveals 5 New Cast Members
Takeshi Kusao, Junichi Suwabe, Yoshihisa Kawahara, Shinobu Matsumoto, Takashi Matsuyama join cast
― The staff for the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc) anime revealed five new cast members on Tuesday: Takeshi Kusao as Nemesis Junichi Suwabe as Grim Reaper Yoshihisa Kawahara as Marvelous Shinobu Matsumoto as ...
Mr. Osomatsu Anime Gets 4-Episode 'Ultra-Short Anime' Exclusive for Fan Club Members
1st of 4 episodes to stream for free on YouTube on Wednesday
― The official website for the Mr. Osomatsu anime revealed on Tuesday a four-episode "ultra-short anime", to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the official Mr. Osomatsu fan club. The short anime will be exclusive for the Mr. Osomatsu fan club, but the first episode titled "Otsuki-mi" (Moon Viewing) will stream for free on the anime's off...
Sailor Jupiter Voice Actress Emi Shinohara Dies at 61
Shinohara voiced Sailor Moon's Sailor Jupiter, Naruto Shippūden's Kushina Uzumaki, Rayearth's Presea, more
― Voice talent company 81 Produce announced on Tuesday that voice actress Emi Shinohara died on Sunday. She was undergoing medical treatment for an unspecified illness, but the treatment did not prove effective. She was 61. Shinohara (real name Emiko Watanabe) was born on August 8, 1963 in Nagan...
'Demon Lord, Retry! R' Anime Announces Ending Song Artists, October 5 Debut (Updated)
MiMiNARI, Yūho Kitazawa perform ending theme
― The staff for the anime of Kurone Kanzaki and Amaru Minotake's sequel manga Demon Lord, Retry! R revealed the anime's October 5 premiere and information on its ending theme song "Clanssi:c feat. Yūho Kitazawa" by MiMiNARI on Tuesday. Update: The anime's staff also revealed the main promotional video, third key visual, and the opening theme song "Ashita S...
'I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic' Anime Unveils More Cast
Shizuka Itō, Takehito Koyasu, Rie Kugimiya join cast of January anime
― The staff for the television anime of Nazuna Miki's I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic (Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima datta kara Mahō wo Kiwamete Mita) light novel series unveiled the anime's key visual and more cast members on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Shizuka I...
Ishura Season 2 Reveals Teaser, New Cast, January 2025 Debut
Mariya Ise, Miku Itō, Rikiya Koyama join cast of 2nd season
― Kadokawa revealed the teaser promotional video, new cast, and January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of storywriter Keiso and artist Kureta's Ishura light novel series on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Mariya Ise as Kūro the Cautious, a leprechaun and former member and assassin for the Obsidian ...
New Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE Film Reveals Title, Staff, May 9 Debut
Akiko Seki helms new film at A-1 Pictures
― A website opened on Tuesday and announced that the new Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE film is titled Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX (read as: TABOO NIGHT KISSES), and it will premiere in Japan on May 9, 2025. The website also announced the film's staff. Takeshi Furuta (Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom, Visual Prison) is the film's chief direct...
Shonen Jump Celebrates Hunter x Hunter Volume 38 With Promotional Video
See what the Phantom Troupe was up to since volume 37
― Hunter x Hunter is an anomaly in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. It's one of those series that maintains its popularity despite its creator Yoshihiro Togashi putting the series on frequent hiatuses. But when the series returns to the magazine, it's often met with resounding praise. And what better way to celebrate the latest volume of Hunter x Hunt...