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Higurashi When They Cry: GOU Anthology Comic Manga Review
This compilation is best when it abandons the usual Higurashi setting and tone for something completely different.
― Welcome back to Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, where things are looking a little…different. Released to accompany (or at least celebrate) the anime sequel to Higurashi: When They Cry GOU, SOTSU, the Higurashi When They Cry: GOU Anthology Comic collects nine stories that stick to the...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Anime Film Review
When Sakuta finds he's become invisible, he'll have to face some significant changes in his life to create the future he wants.
― As an overarching story, The Rascal Does Not Dream series hit its central climax in the 2019 film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. The previous film to this one, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, felt more like an extended epilogue than anything els...
This Week in Games - That Naruto Sounds Different...
Controversy unfolds this week, from strange-sounding lines in Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections to what qualifies as an "indie" game.
― Happy Friday, fellow weeb gamers. Although this week has been pretty light on announcements and trailers from video game companies outside of Capcom's release date announcement (and $70 price tag) for Dragon's Dogma 2, it's also had its fair share of ...
Onimusha Anime Series Review
After only a few episodes, a very cynical rhythm robs the series of what little mystery it had to begin with.
― Onimusha is a better-than-average anime adaptation of a video game property but doesn't leave much lasting impact. I'm decidedly in the middle of the road regarding this adaptation. By way of background, I'm only passingly familiar with the Onimusha games. I remember playing a demo disc at ...
The ANN Aftershow - Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart?
The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.
― Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart? The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared c...
This Week in Anime - Made in Abyss Ignites Firestorm in K-Pop Fandom
Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series.
― Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Horror Collector: The Faceless Kid Light Novel Review
With a couple of genuinely standout chapters and an interesting overarching plot, it's an easy choice for a reader just getting into horror fiction.
― Middle-grade fiction can be an unlikely repository for some of the most interesting books published today. From authors like Esme Symes-Smith and Alex Gino, who explore LGBTQIA+ themes, to the grande dame of horror Mary Downing Hahn, the genre range is...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2023, Nov 19-25
A fanservice filler episode is not working out for Eminence in Shadow while a focus on Yor has Spy×Family climbing to the top. Check out this week's 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 ar...
Given BL Manga Launches New Extra Story Series in January
Original manga inspired 2 more anime films, with first one opening on January 27
― The January 2024 issue of Shinshokan's Chéri+ magazine announced on Thursday that Natsuki Kizu's Given manga will start a new extra story in the March issue on January 30. The notice describes the extra story as a "new serialization." It adds that the first chapter will have a color opening page, and that the manga wil...
NHK Posts Human Rights Guidelines for Kōhaku Song Contest
Another "first" for this year's program
― The streak of odd firsts for NHK's 74th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest") — Japan's most-watched music television program — continues, as the program posted "guidelines for respecting human rights for performers" on its website for the first time. On November 13, NHK revealed the lineup of artists for this year's program, and the list did not i...
Gaku Kajikawa's Daddy's Sexy Doll Manga Ends on December 26
Human drama manga launched in November 2022
― The January 2024 issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh magazine revealed on Monday that Gaku Kajikawa's Daddy's Sexy Doll (Papa no Sexy Doll) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on December 26. Kajikawa launched the manga in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh in November 2022. Kadokawa published the manga's first compiled book volume on July 26...
Satoru Makimura's Moment: Eien no Isshun Manga Ends
Figure-skating manga launched in 2014
― The January 2024 issue of Shueisha's Cocohana magazine published the final chapter of Satoru Makimura's Moment: Eien no Isshun manga on Tuesday. The figure-skating romance manga centers on Yuki Kitahara and her lonely battle on ice, at the 2014 Sochi Women's Figure Skating Special. Makimura launched the manga in Cocohana in January 2014. Shueisha published the ...
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Protocol: Rain #9 [rate]
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The Apothecary Diaries #9 [rate]
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I Shall Survive Using Potions! #9 [rate]
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Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig #9 [rate]
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special #9 [rate]
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Tearmoon Empire #9 [rate]
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Higurashi When They Cry: GOU Anthology Comic Manga Review
This compilation is best when it abandons the usual Higurashi setting and tone for something completely different.
― Welcome back to Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, where things are looking a little…different. Released to accompany (or at least celebrate) the anime sequel to Higurashi: When They Cry GOU, SOTSU, the Higurashi When They Cry: GOU Anthology Comic collects nine stories that stick to the...
Innai Keisatsu: Asclepius no Hebi Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series
Medical detective manga launched in 2021
― This year's 24th issue of Akita Publishing's Young Champion magazine revealed on Tuesday that Tsutomu Sakai and Ichi Hayashi's Innai Keisatsu: Asclepius no Hebi manga will be adapted into a live-action television series for Fuji TV. The series debuts on January 12. The series stars Kenta Kiritani, Koji Seto, Neru Nagahama, and Masachika Ichimura. Junichi Is...
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My New Boss Is Goofy #9 [rate]
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Spy×Family #34 [rate]
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Ragna Crimson #10 [rate]
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Kin-iro no Corda: Starlight Orchestra Game's Manga Adaptation Ends on December 27
Hachi Yatsuhashi launched manga adaptation in September 2021
― The January 2024 issue of Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero Sum magazine announced on Tuesday that Kin-iro no Corda: Starlight Orchestra Comic, Hachi Yatsuhashi's manga adaptation of Koei Tecmo Games' Ruby Party brand and Aniplex's Kin-iro no Corda: Starlight Orchestra (La Corda d'Oro Starlight Orchestra) smartphone game, will end in the ma...
hololive, Tatsuki Present Short Anime on New Year's Eve
VTuber agency, Kemono Friends director's 1st anime collaboration
― During a live-streamed program for "the Secret Society holoX's second anniversary" on Saturday, Cover Corporation's hololive virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agency announced that it is collaborating with director Tatsuki (Kemono Friends, Hentatsu) on a special short anime that will premiere on television on New Year's Eve. Tatsuki and holol...
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The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain #9 [rate]
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The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess #9 [rate]
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Goblin Slayer II ‒ Episode 9
Sword Maiden cheekily uses her influence to assign the Slayer as her bodyguard for a mission.
Raon Performs Ending Theme for High Card Anime's 2nd Season
Series debuts on January 8
― The staff for the poker-themed High Card anime revealed on Saturday that Raon will perform the ending theme song "Hakuchūmu" (Daydream) for the anime's second season. The staff also revealed the show's poster visual and January 8 debut. The anime's new cast includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Zenon and Miyuki Sawashiro as Burst. Publisher TMS, author Homura Kawamoto (Kakeguru...
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Case Closed #1105 [rate]
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Power of Hope: Precure Full Bloom #9 [rate]
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Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange #10 [rate]
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Delusional Monthly Magazine Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 11 Debut
Rie Kugimiya, Tomokazu Sugita, more join cast for original anime
― The official website for the Monthly Mōsō Science (Gekkan Mōsō Kagaku) original television anime began streaming a second promotional video for the series on Saturday. The video reveals more cast and the show's January 11 debut. The newly announced cast includes: Rie Kugimiya as Catherine Sue
Tomokazu Sugita as Edward Chi
Anan Furuta ...
Final Fantasy XVI, Resident Evil 4 Remake, More Games Win PlayStation Partner Awards
Armored Core VI, Street Fighter 6, Wo Long, Sonic Frontier also win awards
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) revealed the winners of the PlayStation Partner Awards 2023 on Friday. The winners of the PlayStation Partner Awards 2023 are as follows: Grand Award These games are the titles with the biggest worldwide sales between October 2022 and September 2023 that were developed in Japan or Asia. G...
Get a Grand Order in McDonald's Fate Collaboration
Have it your way with McDonald's Japan & Fate/Grand Order this Christmas!
― McDonald's is no stranger to collaborations with big name properties. For Christmas 2023, though, McDonald's Japan is teaming up with videogame company Type-Moon to bring a Christmas-themed Fate/Grand Order (FGO) collaboration. On November 29, McDonald's Japan announced its collaboration with the mobile game Fate/Grand Order....
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Shadowverse Flame: Seven Shadows Arc #72 [rate]
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Voice Actress Saya Aizawa Goes on Hiatus Due to Poor Health
Voice of THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls' Hiromi Seki, Uma Musume's Mejiro Ardan
― The talent agency Stardust announced on Friday that voice actress Saya Aizawa is taking a hiatus from work due to her poor health. The agency added that for now, she is limiting her work except for some projects to prioritize her medical care. She aims to return to work as soon as possible. Aizawa's roles include Hirom...
Aya Nakahara's Ōkami ni Suzu Manga Ends in December
Manga about office worker, company president's nephew launched in November 2021
― The January 2024 issue of Shueisha's monthly Cocohana magazine revealed on Tuesday that Aya Nakahara's Okami ni Suzu (Bell the wolf!) manga will end in the February issue, which goes on sale on December 27. The series follows an office worker Suzu, who finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with the company preside...
Dr. Stone: New World ‒ Episode 19
The fight leaves us with a solid message: Be brave and trust in your friends to support you, and together, you'll be able to accomplish what no one could do alone.
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Girlfriend, Girlfriend #9 [rate]
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The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
This episode isn't exactly "thrilling" so much as it's heart-wrenchingly earnest, seeing our teenage protagonists finally tear down the walls around one another and try to find some understanding.
Tsumugu Otome to Taishō no Tsuki Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Time travel manga launched in November 2019
― The January issue of Houbunsha's monthly Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine revealed on Tuesday that Chiune's A Drift Girl and a Noble Moon (Tsumugu Otome to Taishō no Tsuki) manga will end in two chapters. The Amazon listing describes the series as a "Time slip Taisho story": One day, a high school girl is knocked out during an earthquake only to wake up ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ‒ Episode 43
Over the past thirteen weeks, I've experienced plenty of curiosity, excitement, confusion, disappointment—and yes, boredom. However, this episode is the first time that Jujutsu Kaisen has made me angry.
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The Kingdoms of Ruin #9 [rate]
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Anime Film Review
When Sakuta finds he's become invisible, he'll have to face some significant changes in his life to create the future he wants.
― As an overarching story, The Rascal Does Not Dream series hit its central climax in the 2019 film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. The previous film to this one, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, felt more like an extended epilogue than anything els...
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HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS #9 [rate]
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This Week in Games - That Naruto Sounds Different...
Controversy unfolds this week, from strange-sounding lines in Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections to what qualifies as an "indie" game.
― Happy Friday, fellow weeb gamers. Although this week has been pretty light on announcements and trailers from video game companies outside of Capcom's release date announcement (and $70 price tag) for Dragon's Dogma 2, it's also had its fair share of ...
Crossbone Gundam Love and Peace Manga Ends, V Gundam Gaiden Manga Launches
New manga debuts December 25
― The January issue of Kadokawa's monthly Gundam Ace magazine published the final chapter of Yūichi Hasegawa's Crossbone Gundam Love and Peace manga last Saturday. The same issue announced Kazuhiro Okamoto's V Gundam Gaiden manga. It will launch in the magazine's next issue on December 25. Hasegawa launched Crossbone Gundam Love and Peace in the December 2022 issue of Gu...
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #13 [rate]
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You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story #9 [rate]
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Tsukumizu's Shimeji Simulation Manga Ends
Surreal, heartwarming 4-panel manga launched in 2019
― The January 2024 issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Cune magazine published the final chapter of Tsukumizu's Shimeji Simulation manga on Monday. Tsukumizu launched the poetic and surreal heartwarming everyday four-panel manga in Monthly Comic Cune in January 2019. Kadokawa published the manga's first compiled book volume in February 2020, and its ...
Colorful na Everyday Essay Manga Gets TV Anime Shorts
Mumei's whimsical recounting of childhood memories, daily life debuts on December 18
― Manga creator Mumei announced on X (formerly Twiiter) on Friday that a television anime of the artist's Colorful na Everyday (Colorful Everyday) manga has been green-lit. The anime will premiere on the Chukyo TV station in Aichi Prefecture on December 18 and run "daily for 26 days more or less." (The anime will not...
Jump Festa '24 Event to Stream Globally With Some English Interpretation
Event to take place in Chiba on December 16-17
― Shueisha announced on Friday that it will livestream the Jump Festa '24 event on December 16-17 outside of Japan. The company will stream the "Jump Super Stage RED," "Jump Super Stage BLUE," and "Jump Studio" stage presentations by live stream. The "Jump Super Stage RED" and "Jump Super Stage BLUE" stage presentations will be the two main stages for th...
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Goblin Slayer II #9 [rate]
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Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned Into a Pig Episode 9 Delayed by 1 Week
Episode delayed to December 9 to maintain quality
― The official website for Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig, the television anime of Takuma Sakai's Heat the Pig Liver (Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro) light novel series, announced on Friday that the ninth anime episode has been delayed, one day before its scheduled airing. The episode is now scheduled for December 9 (instead of this Sa...
The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids Anime Reveals More Cast, Promo Video, January 6 Debut
Yui Ogura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Makoto Kisaragi's manga of Ryūta Kijima and Sando's The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids (Saikyō Tank no Meikyū Kōryaku) light novel series revealed more cast, a main promotional video, a main visual, and the January 6 premiere on Friday. The new cast includes (character name spellings are not co...
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 #9 [rate]
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Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film Gets Novel in January
Liu Goto, Tomofumi Ogasawara return for novelization
― The January 2024 issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine revealed on Saturday that the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM film project will have a novelization. The numbering on the novelization indicates it will run for two to three volumes, with the first volume shipping on January 30. Liu Goto, who penned the novelizations for Mobile Suit Gundam ...
A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Ayako Kawasumi, Asami Seto, Hina Kino play characters that debut in show's 10th episode on December 4
― The official website for the television anime of author Howahowa Shiina and illustrator Yamaada's Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudō-ki (A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life) light novel series revealed three more cast members on Friday. The characters will appear in the 10th episode on December ...
Pon no Michi TV Anime Reveals January 5 Debut, Character Video for Hanaeru
Hibiku Yamamura voices character Haneru Emi
― The official website for the original mahjong anime Pon no Michi (The Way of Pon) revealed on Friday that the anime will debut on January 5. The website also began streaming a character video for Haneru Emi. The anime stars: Kaori Maeda as Nashiko Jippensha
Iori Saeki as Pai Kawahigashi
Shion Wakayama as Izumi Tokutomi
Yui Kondou as Riche Hayashi
Akio Ōts...
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Undead Unluck #9 [rate]
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Symphogear Franchise Gets New Film
Also: Symphogear XD Unlimited smartphone game ends service in Japan on January 31
― The staff of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear franchise announced on Friday that the franchise's previously teased new project is titled "PROJECT SYMPHOGEAR -next-" and includes a new theatrical film. The project also includes plans for new music. The "Symphogear Live 2020→2022" concert in November 2022 had teased the fran...
Konomi Kohara Joins Cast of Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime as Chicory
Character debuts in 10th episode on December 6
― Kadokawa revealed one more cast member on Friday for the anime of Akira Amano's Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective (Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri) manga. The character will appear in the anime's 10th episode on December 6. Konomi Kohara as Chicory Monki, a crime reporter for Lime Weekly. The "1st season" of the anime premiered on October 2 on the AT...
Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Reveals Main Cast in New Trailer
Anna Nagase, Yuichiro Umehara star in WIT Studio series premiering in 2024
― The staff for Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio's original Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime revealed the show's main cast, teaser trailer, visual, and theme song artist on Friday. The below video has English subtitles. The anime stars: Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn Yuichiro Umehara as The Joker Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot Takehito K...
Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2 Anime Reveals January 7 Debut, Character Video for Red
Crunchyroll will stream series as it airs
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita 2nd, the second season of the television anime of Zappon and Yasumo's Banished From The Heroes' Party (Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita) light novel series...
Kore Yamazaki's Ancient Magus' Bride, 'Ghost and Witch' Manga Resume in December Under New Publisher (Updated)
Bushiroad Works now publishes both manga in Comic Growl (formerly Comic Bushiroad Web) website
― Bushiroad announced on Friday that Kore Yamazaki's The Ancient Magus' Bride and Ghost and Witch manga will move to Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl (formerly Comic Bushiroad Web) manga website later this month. The Ancient Magus' Bride will launch its new arc "Shishigari" (Beast Hunting, previously announced ...
Digital Margaret Shōjo Manga Site Launches 'Isekai Margaret' Label
Shueisha's new label focuses on fantasy, isekai works aimed at women
― Digital Margaret, the spinoff website from Shueisha's Margaret shōjo manga magazine, launched a new "Isekai Margaret" manga label on Friday. Fantasy and alternate-world manga aimed at women that are currently serializing on Digital Margaret, as well as new manga of the same genres, will now be under the e-book label. 🌟#異世界マーガレット が...
Asus Apologizes, Offers Replacements for Evangelion Typo on Its ROG Motherboards
Graphics on 'ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 EDITION' motherboards read 'Evangenlion'
― Asus posted an apology for a misprint on its 'ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 EDITION' motherboard on its Republic of Gamers (ROG) website on November 15. The motherboard features the red, black, and orange color scheme from Asus's 'ROG x Evangelion' range as well as artwork from the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime franch...
Toho Archive Accepts Unclaimed Film Masters After Tokyo Laboratory Shuts Down
Masters no longer subject to disposal
― Tokyo Laboratory (Tokyo Genzōsho, or Togen) announced on Thursday that the Toho Archive will now take over the management of all of Tokyo Laboratory's remaining unclaimed film masters, instead of the masters being destroyed. Tokyo Laboratory shut down on Thursday after 68 years of operation. The company's original announcement of its shutdown said that any uncl...
Crunchyroll Streams Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2, Doctor Elise, Tsukimichi Season 2
Villainess Level 99 also streams in January
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Crunchyroll confirmed on Thursday that it will stream the following upcoming anime for the winter 2024 season: Banished From The Heroes' Party season 2 (streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and India)
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp (Gekai Elise) (streaming in North Amer...
Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Wins New York Film Critics Award
Miyazaki's latest competed with Makoto Shinkai's Suzume for Best Animated Film
― The New York Film Critics Circle announced the winners of their 89th annual awards on Thursday, with Hayao Miyazaki's latest feature film The Boy and the Heron (Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka, or literally How Do You Live?) winning for Best Animated Film. The film competed against Makoto Shinkai's Suzume, as well as Spider-Ma...
Crunchyroll Unveils Original Sci-Fi Comedy Anime Astro Note For April 2024
Gintama's Shinji Takamatsu helms Telecom Animation Film anime with designs by Eisaku Kubonouchi
― Crunchyroll unveiled an original science fiction comedy anime titled Astro Note at the Comic-Con Experience event on Thursday. The anime will premiere in April 2024, with Crunchyroll streaming the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CI...
Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
A few episodes of Season 3 remain. But at least here, the show found one hell of a way to cross this particular finish line.
16bit Sensation: Another Layer ‒ Episode 9
Konoha and Alcohol Soft completed the development of her dream game. But now she's left with that uncertainty: How will the game go over? How will it sell?
Onimusha Anime Series Review
After only a few episodes, a very cynical rhythm robs the series of what little mystery it had to begin with.
― Onimusha is a better-than-average anime adaptation of a video game property but doesn't leave much lasting impact. I'm decidedly in the middle of the road regarding this adaptation. By way of background, I'm only passingly familiar with the Onimusha games. I remember playing a demo disc at ...
The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season ‒ Episode 29
To 559, Cid is more a god than a human—an all-knowing, all-powerful being who chose her specifically to be his sword and do his will on earth.
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Rurouni Kenshin #22 [rate]
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The ANN Aftershow - Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart?
The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.
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Under Ninja #9 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Made in Abyss Ignites Firestorm in K-Pop Fandom
Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series.
― Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
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Jujutsu Kaisen #43 [rate]
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A Girl & Her Guard Dog #10 [rate]
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The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons #9 [rate]
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The Ancient Magus' Bride #21 [rate]
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The Blue Wolves of Mibu TV Anime Casts Chiaki Kobayashi
Kobayashi plays Saitō Hajime of Shinsengumi
― The staff for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's The Blue Wolves of Mibu (Ao no Miburo) manga announced on Friday that Chiaki Kobayashi will play Saitō Hajime of the Shinsengumi. (ANN presents modern Japanese names with family name last, and historical names with family name first.) Shūichirō Umeda stars as the protagonist Nio. Yōhei Azakami plays ...
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Dr. Stone: New World #19 [rate]
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Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Manga Ends, Gets 'Special Arc' in March
Sequel manga launched in 2016, inspired TV anime in 2018
― The January 2024 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine published the final chapter of CLAMP's Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card manga on Friday. The magazine also announced that it will publish a "Special Arc" of the manga in its April 2024 issue, which will release on March 1. The magazine did not reveal other details for the "Special Arc." The...
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My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer #10 [rate]
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Eufonius Composer Hajime Kikuchi Passes Away at 44
Vocalist riya: Band was preparing to mark 20th anniversary
― The Eufonius musical unit's vocalist and lyricist riya reported on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday that the band's composer Hajime Kikuchi (standing left in the photograph) passed away due to acute heart failure on November 16. He was 44. His family held a private service. In her message, riya noted that the band members had ju...
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Game's PC Version Launches on Steam on December 7
Game's mobile version launched on September 7
― The official X/Twitter account for the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis smartphone game revealed on Thursday that the game's PC version via Steam will launch on December 7. Steam Version Release Date Confirmed!#FF7EC Steam VersionAvailable on Dec. 7, 2023 (JST)!The release date for the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS has been confirmed for D...
New Urusei Yatsura Anime's 2nd Half Adds 2 New Cast Members
Ayumu Murase, Koichi Sakaguchi join cast
― The official website for the new television anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Urusei Yatsura manga revealed two new cast members on Thursday for the second half of the anime. The two new cast members are: Ayumu Murase as Nagisa Shiowatari Koichi Sakaguchi as Nagisa's Dad The anime's second half will premiere in January 2024. The anime premiered in the Noitamina pr...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Casts Daisuke Hirakawa as Sein's Older Brother
Anime's 13th episode previewed in video
― The official website for the television anime of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga revealed on Thursday that Daisuke Hirakawa will play Sein's older brother — a priest who has a connection to Heiter. Toho is also streaming a preview of the anime's 13th episode, which will debut both Sein (voiced by Yūichi ...
Yuruyuri Spinoff Anime Ōmuro-ke Films' Trailer Reveals 1st Film's February 2 Premiere
Trailer also previews "My Dear SiSTARS!" theme song
― The official website for Ōmuro-ke dear sisters and Ōmuro-ke dear friends, the "mid-length" theatrical anime adaptations of Namori's Ōmuro-ke (The Ōmuro Family) spinoff manga for her Yuruyuri manga, revealed the films' main visual and main trailer on Thursday. The video and visual reveal that the Ōmuro-ke dear sisters will premiere on February 2. T...
Laid-Back Camp Anime's 3rd Season Previews Ayano in 2nd Teaser Video, New Visual
Series premires in April 2024
― The official website for the Laid-Back Camp franchise began streaming the second teaser video on Thursday for Yurukyan△ Season 3, the third anime season based on Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga. The site also revealed a new visual, featuring character Ayano Toki. The anime will premiere in April 2024. The animation studio is changing from C-Station ...
Rikachi's Nina the Starry Bride Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation, Reveals Cast
Minami Tanaka, Yuichiro Umehara, Kouki Uchiyama star in anime
― A website opened on Thursday to announce the television anime adaptation of Rikachi's Nina the Starry Bride (Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina) manga. The website revealed the anime announcement's commercial video, a teaser visual, and the anime's main cast. The anime stars (image above, from left to right): Minami Tanaka as Nina
Yuichiro Umehara ...
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Reveals Teaser Video
Shōta Aoi stars in 2024 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Shin Kouduki's Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyū wa, Jikka Kara Tsuihōsareta node Suki Katte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita (The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases) heroic fantasy light novel series started streaming the anime's teaser promotional video on Thursday. The anime will premiere in 2024. Shōta Aoi voices the protagonist Al...
High Card Anime's 2nd Season Reveals New Cast, Opening Theme Song Artist
FIVE NEW OLD performs again for anime's 2nd season opening song
― The staff for the poker-themed High Card anime revealed on Thursday the second season's second key visual and additional cast members. The anime's staff also revealed that FIVE NEW OLD will perform again the new season's opening theme song. The newly announced cast are: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Zenon, an executive of the Klondike family ...
A Journey Through Another World Novels Get Anime in 2024
Anime stars real-life sisters Aina Suzuki, Miharu Hanai as twin sisters
― Alphapolis announced on Wednesday that Shizuru Minazukui's A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring (Isekai Yururi Kik: Kosodate Shinagara Bōkensha Shimasu) light novels are inspiring an anime adaptation that will debut in 2024. Voice actresses and real-life sisters Aina Suzuki and Miharu Hanai will play ...
Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2023 — One Piece Tops Chart for 13th Time
Top 30 has 3 One Piece books, 4 Jujutsu Kaisen, 2 SPY×FAMILY, 2 Tokyo Revengers, 3 My Hero Academia
― One Piece ranks #1 for the 13th time since Oricon began reporting its year-end rankings in 2008. This list covers sales of physical copies surveyed from November 21, 2022 to November 19, 2023. RankTitle Author Estimated Sales 1ONE PIECE 105 Eiichiro Oda 1,912,008 2Jujutsu Kaisen 21 Gege Akutami 1,777...
IDOLM@STER Million Live! Blooming Clover Encore Sequel Manga Launches in December
1st Blooming Clover manga ended on October 27
― The January issue of Kadokawa's monthly Dengeki Maoh magazine revealed on November 27 that Kakuya Inayama will launch The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Blooming Clover Encore manga in the next issue on December 26. Inayama launched The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Blooming Clover, the previous series based on Bandai Namco Entertainment's The IDOLM@STER Million ...
Yoshiyuki Nishi Aims to Resume Elf Yu Tsukaraba Manga Next Year
Manga launched in 2016
― Manga creator Yoshiyuki Nishi (Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation) reported on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that he hopes to release the latest chapter in his Elf Yu Tsukaraba manga next year. Nishi previously revealed plans to resume serialization of the series in 2020. The manga' centers around "Elf Yu" (Elf Hot Bath), a mobile hot spring bath that washe...
Cupid Parasite Otome Game's Fan Disc Heads West in 2024
Fan disc released on Switch in Japan in November
― Idea Factory International announced on Wednesday that it will release the Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling fan disc in the West on Switch in 2024. Idea Factory International is streaming an English trailer for the fan disc. Otomate released the fan disc on Switch in Japan on Thursday. The original Cupid Parasite otome visual novel launched for ...
Poe no Ichizoku: Ao no Pandora Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Summer
Moto Hagio's manga launched in May 2022
― The January issue of Shogakukuan's Monthly Flowers announced on Tuesday that Moto Hagio's Poe no Ichizoku: Ao no Pandora (The Poe Clan: Blue Pandora) manga will be entering a hiatus until "around early next summer." Hagio debuted the manga in the Flowers magazine in May 2022. The series is the fourth sequel to the main manga, and it is set in Munich, Germany...
Tekken 8 Game Adds Steve as Playable Character
Fighting game launches on January 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's YouTube channel revealed in a new video on Wednesday that the upcoming Tekken 8 fighting game is adding Steve as a playable character. Tekken 8 will launch on January 26. The game will feature 32 characters at launch, including Leo. The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Jin Kazama, Kazuya...
Legend of Legacy HD Remaster Game's New Trailer Reveals March 22 Launch
Game debuts for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam
― NIS America began streaming a gameplay trailer for the HD remastered version of Cattle Call's The Legend of Legacy role-playing game on Wednesday. The trailer highlights the game's combat, and also reveals the game's March 22 release date for the Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. NIS America describes the game: The unique stories ...
Titan Manga Licenses Isekai Manga My Name Is Zero
Hana Shinohara's manga ran in 2014
― Titan Manga announced on Wednesday that it will publish Hana Shinohara's My Name Is Zero (Zero no Shiniki) manga in English. The first volume goes on sale on July 9, 2024. The company describes the story: Kanazaki Rei is an avid gamer, but his debts are mounting up as the expensive medical treatments for his sister don't come cheap… in a fit of desperation he foll...
Classic Dance Dance Revolution Revamped with Mini Console Treatment
Break out your old DDR pad
― Break out your old DDR pad, 'cause it's time to play some classic Dance Dance Revolution! In 1998 Konami released Dance Dance Revolution in Japanese arcades to massive success. Before long, the game found its way overseas and sparked the popularity of rhythm games around the world. For the game's 25th anniversary, Konami has partnered with Zuki Inc. to crowdfund the Dance...
Live-Action Fly Me to Saitama Sequel Film Debuts at #1, Godzilla Minus One Drops to #2
Gekijōban Sylvanian Families: Freya Kara no Okurimono debuts at #10
― The live-action sequel film Tonde Saitama ~Biwako Yori Ai o Komete~ (Fly Me to Saitama: From Lake Biwa With Love) opened on Friday and ranked at #1. The film sold 292,300 tickets and earned 415,361,850 yen (about US$2.80 million) from Friday to Sunday, and sold 444,500 tickets to earn 629,616,310 yen (about US$4.25 million) in its ...
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Smartphone Game Ends Service in February
Game launched in Japan in 2017
― The official English website for Square Enix's Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia smartphone game announced on Wednesday that it will end service of the game on February 29, 2024. Sales of the in-game gem currency are also suspended following the announcement. Players may use the remaining gems in their inventory in the game until the end of service. The site also te...
Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Film Director Shares Teaser Image
― The director for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 live-action film, Jeff Fowler, shared a teaser image for the upcoming film on his Twitter account on Wednesday. Off and RUNNING.#SonicMovie3Only in theatres December 20, 2024 pic.twitter.com/k8gpbV67Nq— Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) November 29, 2023 The film is slated for release on December 20, 2024. The Knuckles spinoff series was originally schedule...
Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube Film Previewed in Teaser
27th Detective Conan film opens on April 12
― Toho shared a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube (The Million-Dollar Five Guiding Stars) film on Thursday. The video teased the conflict between Hattori Heiji and Kaito Kid. The 27th film in the Detective Conan franchise debuts in Japan on April 12, 2024. The plot of the film involves Kaito Kid attempting to...
Precure Franchise Announces Wonderful Precure! Anime
New anime marks 21st entry in franchise
― The Precure franchise revealed the Wonderful Precure! anime on Thursday and launched the official website for the 21st entry in franchise. The catchphrase for the Wonderful Precure! anime will be: "Let's be good friends, everyone! Wonderful…!" Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure), the 20th Precure (Pretty Cure) television anime series, premiered o...
Pokémon Horizons Anime Debuts in the U.S. on Netflix in February
Also debuts in Canada on Cartoon Network, Télétoon on March 2, in Australia on 9Go! on February 27
― The Pokemon Company announced on Wednesday that Pokémon Horizons: The Series will premiere in the United States exclusively on Netflix on February 23, 2024. The Official Pokemon YouTube channel shared a video previewing the dub as part of the announcement. The series will debut in Canada on Cartoon Ne...
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Horror Collector: The Faceless Kid Light Novel Review
With a couple of genuinely standout chapters and an interesting overarching plot, it's an easy choice for a reader just getting into horror fiction.
― Middle-grade fiction can be an unlikely repository for some of the most interesting books published today. From authors like Esme Symes-Smith and Alex Gino, who explore LGBTQIA+ themes, to the grande dame of horror Mary Downing Hahn, the genre range is...
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KamiErabi GOD.app #9 [rate]
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2023, Nov 19-25
A fanservice filler episode is not working out for Eminence in Shadow while a focus on Yor has Spy×Family climbing to the top. Check out this week's user rankings!
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Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai Anime Gets New Special on New Year's Eve
Annual program also features video of Maaya Sakamoto in France, game news
― The live-streamed "Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcasting Station Light Version ~Gudaguda 2023~" presentation announced on Wednesday that the Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai (Fate/Grand Order: Ritsuka Fujimaru Doesn't Get It) anime will have a new special on December 31. The Dai Bōnen O-Tanoshimi Kai (Great Yea...
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Ya Boy Kongming! Anime Gets Compilation Film Next March
Film announces as live-action series version ends on Wednesday
― A teaser trailer announced on Wednesday that the television anime of Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga is spawning a compilation film. Paripi Kōmei Road to Summer Sonia will open throughout Japan on March 1. Kodansha USA Publishing began publishing the manga digitally in English on June 1, 2021. The comp...
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I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness #9 [rate]
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Bullbuster #9 [rate]
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Level-5 Schedules Megaton Musashi W, Fantasy Life i, Decapolice Games
Videos also streamed for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
― Level-5 confirmed during its "Level-5 Vision 2023 II" presentation on Wednesday that it has delayed its Megaton Musashi: Wired game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam to April 25 worldwide. The company has also scheduled its Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game...