Filters
All
[UK & Ireland]
•
News
Interest
Reviews
Columns
•
Anime
Manga
Novels
Games
Music
Merch
Events
Industry
People
Live-Action
Korean
Text-only Compact View
Text-only List View
Text-only Grid View
List View with Images
Grid View with Images
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Anime Series Review
Of all the arcs so far in Classroom of the Elite, this one is the first to feel like Ayanokoji is in any real danger.
― If this season of Classroom of the Elite were to be described in one word, that word would be “chaotic.” Over the first three seasons, we've steadily gotten to know all the major players of freshman (now sophomore) classes A through D—with many supporting characters getting at least...
Reflecting On The Journey So Far In BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
Halfway through the season now, the girls of BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA have come a long way. They've reached milestones in their personalities and relationships, including adding a new member to their number in Ritsu. Now they find themselves having delivered a live performance that has resulted in a make-or-break moment for their career!
― Halfway through the season now, the girls of BanG Dream! YUME∞MI...
Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review
Magical girl fans owe it to themselves to watch Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly; here's why.
― It's been two decades since Studio Pierrot last released a magical girl series. The studio made its mark on the genre in the 1980s with Creamy Mami, Magical Emi the Magic Star, Magical Fairy Persia, and Magical Idol Pastel Yumi before taking a break for roughly ten years, returning in the 90s with Fancy Lala....
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026, Jul 29-Aug 4
The top of the chart isn't moving much, but after starting near the bottom, Dara-san of Reiwa and Chainsmoker Cat are making impressive weekly gains! Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Kee...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Game Review
I cannot blame people for being twice-shy about Star Ocean, because I was for a long time. Keyword: was.
― I've had a problem with the Star Ocean series, going back a long time: for a series so steeped in science fiction, the games nevertheless take place on typical medieval worlds. At their worst, they feel like bog-standard RPGs with science fiction window dressing. Having played through Star Ocean...
This Week in Games - After-Dark Edition
We're doing something a little different this week! Instead of recounting the bigger news regarding Japanese games this past week, we'll be discussing a particular theme: Japanese erotic games, better known as eroge!
― Welcome back, folks! We're doing something a little different this week! Instead of recounting the bigger news regarding Japanese games this past week, we'll be discussing a particular...
Semantic Error Volume 2 Novel Review
Semantic Error still isn't going to be a story for everyone, even if you're a fan of queer romance fiction.
― Semantic Error is, understandably, something of a hard read for some people. The first novel features the romantic interest embarking on an all-out harassment campaign based on the fact that he's unaware (or unable to understand) that Sangwoo is neurodivergent. While the novel does a better j...
Top News
Little Mouse's Red Vest Anime Gets 2nd Season on October 3
Kenjirō Tsuda, Mamiko Noto return as cast members
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Nakashiwo and Noriko Ueno's Little Mouse's Red Vest (Nezumi-kun no Chokki or literally, Nezumi-kun's Vest) picture book series announced on Monday that the anime will have a second season that will premiere on the NHK Educational channel on October 3 at 9:30 a.m. (October 2 at 8:30 p.m. EDT)...
Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Ends, Gets TV Anime
Writer Gwon Gyeoeul, artist SUOL's series centers on otome game's villainess trying to avoid death ending
― Kakao's Piccoma online manga and novel service announced on Sunday the end of the main story and the television anime adaptation of writer Gwon Gyeoeul and artist SUOL's Villains Are Destined to Die (Akuyaku no Ending wa Shi nomi) webtoon. The Tapas service describes the story: This game's got ...
Destiny Unchain Online Novels/Manga Get TV Anime
K MANGA publishes Yachimoto's manga of resn's original story in English
― A new official X/Twitter account opened on Friday to announce that author resn and artist Yachimoto's Destiny Unchain Online: How I became the Crimson Devil (Destiny Unchain Online ~Kyūketsuki Shōjo to Natte, Yagate "Aka no Maō" to Yobareru Yō ni Narimashita~) novels and Yachimoto's manga adaptation are inspiring a television a...
The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Anime's Video Unveils Cast, October 3 Debut
Kengo Takanashi, Makoto Tanikawa, Haruki Ishiya, Satoshi Inomata, Kiyoto Mizuno, Taishi Murata, Reiji Kawashima to voice titular seven knights
― The official website for the television anime of Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom) manga unveiled on Monday the anime's first promotional video, main visual, cast members, and October 3 premier...
Shiori Teshirogi Launches Manga Miniseries in September
Shiori Teshirogi draws art for Fushigiri Muichi manga, with story by younger brother Shōtarō Teshirogi
― The September issue of Akita Shoten's Mystery Bonita magazine announced on August 6 that manga creator Shiori Teshirogi and her younger brother and novelist Shōtarō Teshirogi will launch a four-chapter manga miniseries titled Fushigiri Muichi (Muichi the Slayer of Immortals) in the magazine's next...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Confirms 3 More Cast Members
Boy band Fantastics member Yusei Yagi, actors Keisuke Watanabe, Omi Natsuki co-star in film
― The staff for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUE LOCK soccer manga confirmed three more cast members on Monday. The film's staff also announced that the film will screen in MX4D, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema starting on August 21. Additionally, cheering screenings (in which au...
Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi Manga Returns From Hiatus
Manga went on hiatus in January 2025
― Kodansha's Comic Days website posted on Friday a new chapter of Yuri Sonoda's Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Tsureneko Maruru to Hachi) manga, marking its return from hiatus. Sonoda added that the manga will take a slower pace than before, but promises to continue draw each chapter with care. Sonoda put the manga on hiatus in January 2025 due to health reasons...
The Promised Neverland Manga's New 1-Shot Debuts on August 24
36-page 1-shot's story is set after manga's main story
― This year's combined 37th and 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that the new bonus one-shot chapter for Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's The Promised Neverland manga will appear in the magazine's next issue on August 24. The 36-page one-shot is titled "War vs. Peace," and is set after the manga's main story...
'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Season 2 Streams 2nd Teaser
2nd season premieres on October 1
― The official website for the second light anime season based on SORAJIMA and Aminohada's With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess (Kizu Darake Seijo Yori Hōfuku wo Komete) vertical-scrolling webtoon started streaming the anime's second teaser promotional video on Monday. Returning cast members from the first season include: Asami Seto as Rua
Sōma Saitō as Sv...
Sefure, Nana & Kaoru Manga Creator Ryuta Amazume Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Amazume to take hiatus from commercial manga serialization
― Manga creator Ryuta Amazume announced on August 6 that they have been diagnosed with cancer. Amazume stated that they will undergo treatment and aim for a complete recovery. Amazume added that they will be going a hiatus from commercial manga serialization for a while. Amazume's Sefure manga recently ended serialization on July 27. Amazume...
Little Mouse's Red Vest Anime Gets 2nd Season on October 3
Kenjirō Tsuda, Mamiko Noto return as cast members
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Nakashiwo and Noriko Ueno's Little Mouse's Red Vest (Nezumi-kun no Chokki or literally, Nezumi-kun's Vest) picture book series announced on Monday that the anime will have a second season that will premiere on the NHK Educational channel on October 3 at 9:30 a.m. (October 2 at 8:30 p.m. EDT)...
Convenient Semi-Friend Manga's Finale Slated for September 9
Series launched in 2023
― Houbunsha announced on Friday that Minori Chigusa's Convenient Semi-Friend manga will reach its "grand finale" in the October issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazine on September 9.Yen Press publishes the series in English and describes the story: “What if we became friends with benefits…?” Suuna, a gloomy high school student, leaves home to live in a dorm. But when ...
Quality Assurance in Another World Manga Enters Hiatus
Masamichi Sato focuses on recovering from hernia
― Manga creator Masamichi Sato announced on Kodansha's Comic Days platform on Saturday that the Quality Assurance in Another World manga will go on an extended hiatus as they focus on recovering from being hospitalized for a hernia. The manga will return at a later date to be announced.Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the stor...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Game Streams New English Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on September 17
― Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment streamed a new English-language trailer for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 2nd), the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC game, on Friday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on September 17. Trails ...
Manga Up! Global App Adds Majisawa's How to Feed a Delinquent Boy Manga
Manga launched in Square Enix's Big Gangan in July 2024
― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global app added Majisawa's How to Feed a Delinquent Boy (Furyō Shōnen ni Meshi o Kuwasu) manga on Thursday. Manga Up! describes the story:
Yuri Moriyama is a 27-year-old sales rep who thought she had it all—a successful career and a blissful domestic life making meals for her fiancé of five years. But her happiness cra...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! #18 [rate]
―
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Anime Series Review
Of all the arcs so far in Classroom of the Elite, this one is the first to feel like Ayanokoji is in any real danger.
― If this season of Classroom of the Elite were to be described in one word, that word would be “chaotic.” Over the first three seasons, we've steadily gotten to know all the major players of freshman (now sophomore) classes A through D—with many supporting characters getting at least...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
One Piece #1173 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Though I Am an Inept Villainess #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Goodbye, Lara #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #18 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Sparks of Tomorrow #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #30 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III #7 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Iron Wok Jan! #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
You and I Are Polar Opposites #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Let's Go Kaikigumi #6 [rate]
―
Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Ends, Gets TV Anime
Writer Gwon Gyeoeul, artist SUOL's series centers on otome game's villainess trying to avoid death ending
― Kakao's Piccoma online manga and novel service announced on Sunday the end of the main story and the television anime adaptation of writer Gwon Gyeoeul and artist SUOL's Villains Are Destined to Die (Akuyaku no Ending wa Shi nomi) webtoon. The Tapas service describes the story: This game's got ...
!00 Girlfriends S2 Blu-Ray Will Be Released on Monday
Also My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered and "Yokai" Collector's Edition of DanDaDan Season 2
― On Monday August 10, Crunchyroll will release a Blu-ray of the second season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love You. The volume is described as follows: "Rentaro has paired with six of his destined soulmates, so it's time to add more! From maids to masochists, these n...
Star Detective Precure! Film's New Video Reveals Cast for Guest Characters
Akari Kitō, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kōki Uchiyama join cast of film opening on September 18
― The staff for Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu (Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People) — the film for Star Detective Precure!, the 23rd main anime entry in the Precure franchise — announced the cast for the three film-original characters i...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
DIGIMON BEATBREAK #42 [rate]
―
Happy International Cat Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Cyberpunk 2077, Pragmata, Inherit the Winds, Black Torch, Akira Failing in Love, Kodansha, Kojima Production, & more!
― If Cat Day in Japan on February 22 wasn't enough, Japan gets a second dedicated day to celebrate cats with International Cat Day on August 8. While Cat Day in Japan is primarily a wordplay on the number two (ni) in Japanese sounding like a cat's meow (nyan), International ...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Star Detective Precure! #28 [rate]
―
Reflecting On The Journey So Far In BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
Halfway through the season now, the girls of BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA have come a long way. They've reached milestones in their personalities and relationships, including adding a new member to their number in Ritsu. Now they find themselves having delivered a live performance that has resulted in a make-or-break moment for their career!
― Halfway through the season now, the girls of BanG Dream! YUME∞MI...
Happy International Cat Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Medalist, Kamen Rider, Sega, Manabu Nii, Masami Obari, Red Cat Ramen, Yusuke Nakamura, & more!
― August 8 marks International Cat Day around the world. The International Fund for Animal Welfare created the day in 2002 to raise awareness for cats. Today, the unofficial holiday is run by International Cat Care, which strives to improve the health and welfare of domestic cats. The anime and ma...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
MAO #19 [rate]
―
Voice Actor Rika Kinugawa Announces Marriage
Voice of Zombie Land Saga's Yūgiri announced her marriage
― Rika Kinugawa, the voice actress behind Zombie Land Saga's Yūgiri and other roles, announced on Saturday that she had gotten married. Kinugawa stated she married a non-celebrity and thanked her fans and supporters. “My husband is a non-celebrity who wholeheartedly supports my free-spiritedness with both firmness and great kindness.” As of p...
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Casts Yusuke Shirai
Shirai plays mysterious Shō Manao
― The official website of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumière) manga, announced on Sunday a new cast member for the second season.Yusuke Shirai plays Shō Manao, a mysterious, but gentle man without a past or history.Viz Media and MANGA Plus release the manga in Engli...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episodes 16-17
It's not like I was expecting Rosemyne and Wilfried to throw a raging house party now that their parents aren't home.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Rich Girl Caretaker #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Ogre's Bride #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance #6 [rate]
―
Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review
Magical girl fans owe it to themselves to watch Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly; here's why.
― It's been two decades since Studio Pierrot last released a magical girl series. The studio made its mark on the genre in the 1980s with Creamy Mami, Magical Emi the Magic Star, Magical Fairy Persia, and Magical Idol Pastel Yumi before taking a break for roughly ten years, returning in the 90s with Fancy Lala....
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Daemons of the Shadow Realm #18 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia #7 [rate]
―
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks To Be A Cinematic Action Ride That Has Me Curious
As someone with a passing knowledge of the Onimusha franchise, this is definitely shaping up to be a solid action-adventure series from jump.
― The Onimusha franchise has been around since the PlayStation 2 era and has gone through a few significant changes. However, at its core, it was always about being an incredibly powerful samurai, killing creepy and powerful oni. Capcom allowed us to check out ...
Even the Student Council Has its Holes! Anime Casts Yumi Uchiyama
Uchiyama voices homeroom teacher Satomi Hiratsuka
― The staff for the television anime of Muchimaro's Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! (Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!) four-panel manga revealed the character promotional video, character visual, and cast for the character Satomi Hiratsuka on Saturday. Yumi Uchiyama voices this homeroom teacher for a first-year high school class.
Seven Seas publish...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ‒ Episode 5
In an age where loud voices are quick to equate “age gap relationship” to “bad and exploitative,” I appreciate a more holistic and thoughtful depiction of this kind of relationship and the joy it can bring the people in it.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity #3 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai #6 [rate]
―
Draw This, Then Die! ‒ Episode 6
It's finally Comitia time, and with that comes one specific disappointment.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Cat and the Dragon #7 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Black Torch #6 [rate]
―
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
This is an iron-clad rule that applies to literally all stories told across every medium humanity has yet conceived: Everything is better when you add a bunch of goofy puppets.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Detective Conan #1210 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #17 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Ribbon Hero #1 [rate]
―
Yoshiki, Pokémon Donate to Kumamoto Earthquake Relief
Yoshiki also donates to wildfire relief in France, Spain
― The Pokémon Company and Japanese musician Yoshiki announced donations to support relief for the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake last week. The Pokémon company said it had donated a total of 100 million yen (about US$630,000) to Kumamoto Prefecture, the Japanese Red Cross Society, and other organizations aiding in the relief efforts of the earthq...
PuniRunes Puni 4 Anime Season to Premiere on October 4
― The official website for the anime of Takara Tomy's PuniRunes toyline announced on Saturday that the fourth anime season, PuniRunes Puni 4, will premiere on October 4 at 9:15 a.m. (October 3 at 8:15 p.m. EDT). The website also presented the new season's main visual and teased that the season's story is set in "Puni School." Unlike other digital pets that you can raise, the PuniRunes toys also have...
New UK Home Editions of Devilman Crybaby and Godzilla Minus One Listed on Amazon
Standard Blu-ray of Devilman Crybaby listed for September 21, Steelbook Blu-ray of Godzilla Minus One listed for November 2
― Amazon UK is listing new upcoming home editions of Masaaki Yuasa's Devilman Crybaby and Takashi Yamazaki's live-action Godzilla Minus One, both listed as Anime Limited releases. The listings were reported by the AnimeBluRayUK website. Amazon UK is listing a standard UK Blu-ray...
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games ‒ Episode 5
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a biting sadness underpinning otherwise funny or exciting scenes in this series.
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 2-8
Rooster Fighter anime; Crescent Moon Marching, Girl Meets Rock!, The Princess Groom manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Rooster Fighter Limited Edition BDAnimeNewsNetwork Viz Media US$109.98 August 4 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Black Clover Graphic Novel (GN) 37Please Viz Media US$11.99 August 4 Blue Box GN 21Cite Viz Media US$1...
His Majesty the Demon King's Housekeeper Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga's final chapter publishes in October
― The September issue of Akita Shoten's Monthly Princess magazine announced on Thursday that writer Saiko Wadori and artist Mika Kajiyama's His Majesty the Demon King's Housekeeper (Maō Heika no Osōji-gakari) manga will end in its next chapter in the magazine's November issue in October. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the manga in English and describes ...
SAG-AFTRA Lists Voice Actor Michael Donovan's Death
Donovan voiced Ryoga in Ranma ½, Master Roshi in Dragon Ball
― The digital summer issue of 2026 SAG-AFTRA's quarterly magazine is listing that Canadian voice actor Michael Donovan (listed as Michael David Donovan) had died on March 4. His fellow voice actor Ian James Corlett made a post about Donovan's death after he had learned about it from the magazine. He was 72 in March, and would have turned 73...
Mechanical Designer Katsushi Murakami Dies at 83
Murakami served as mechanical designer, Chogokin planner, toy designer
― Mechanical designer, planner, and toy designer Katsushi Murakami died on July 20. His health had been poor this year. He was 83. Murakami was born on September 23, 1942 in Gifu, Japan. Murakami served as a mechanical designer for numerous anime including Shin Tetsujin 28, Gold Lightan - The Golden Warrior, Machine Robo: Battle H...
Chainsmoker Cat ‒ Episode 6
What the hell, man? Chainsmoker Cat is supposed to make me cackle with lewd innuendos and crass fart jokes, and here I am shedding real human tears over the melancholy lives of these cartoon catgirls.
Teki Yatsuda's Myther Manga to End
Yatsuda has submitted manga's final chapter
― Manga author Teki Yatsuda announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account that they have submitted the final chapter of their Myther manga on Tuesday. Yatsuda did not state when the final chapter will be published. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga and will publish the manga's first volume in English on January 19, 2027. The company describes the...
Tomb Raider King ‒ Episode 5
Joo-Heon actually had to go back and list the dozen or so relics he had already acquired, and I had to play it twice to make sure I caught them all.
Anime NYC Holds Panels for Big West/Macross, English Dub Premieres of Go Forward. Anime, 27th Detective Conan Film
Macross panel includes screening of Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkūre film
― The Anime NYC convention announced over the past week that it will host a panel for Big West and the Macross franchise, as well as a premiere screening for SkySet Entertainment's English dub for the Go Forward. (Massugu ni Ikō) television anime. The event will also host the world premiere screening for the English...
Gotham Group to Develop Film, TV Adaptations of Viz Media's Original Properties
Agreement focuses on Viz Originals graphic novel line, RWBY franchise
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Thursday that Viz Media and the Gotham Group have signed an agreement for the Gotham Group to develop film and television adaptations based on Viz Media's original properties, including titles from its Viz Originals graphic novels and the RWBY franchise that it had acquired.The RWBY...
Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast, Staff, January 2027 Premiere
Takashi Matsuyama, Satoshi Inomata, Yukari Anzai, Ayasa Itō, Sumire Morohoshi join cast
― The official website for the television anime of author Ryōsen Takami and illustrator Ririnra's Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki (Isekai Tensei Sōdōki) light novel series revealed on Friday the first promotional video, key visual, cast, staff, and January 2027 premiere. The newly announced cast includes...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026, Jul 29-Aug 4
The top of the chart isn't moving much, but after starting near the bottom, Dara-san of Reiwa and Chainsmoker Cat are making impressive weekly gains! Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Kee...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Hell Mode #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
KAMUI: He's Behind You #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers #6 [rate]
―
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Game Review
I cannot blame people for being twice-shy about Star Ocean, because I was for a long time. Keyword: was.
― I've had a problem with the Star Ocean series, going back a long time: for a series so steeped in science fiction, the games nevertheless take place on typical medieval worlds. At their worst, they feel like bog-standard RPGs with science fiction window dressing. Having played through Star Ocean...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Elusive Samurai #4 [rate]
―
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings
Film opens in theaters, IMAX on August 28
― The official website for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film, announced on Friday that the film will get IMAX screenings in Japan on August 28, the same day it opens in theaters. The website...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Draw This, Then Die! #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Drops of God #18 [rate]
―
Romelia War Chronicle Anime's Trailer Reveals Additional Cast, October 2026 Premiere
Series casts Shoya Chiba, Gakuto Kajiwara, Shun Horie, Ryunosuke Watanuki
― The staff for the television anime of Ryō Ariyama's Romelia War Chronicle: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Still Seems Doomed, So I Formed a Military Force (Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita) light novel series revealed on Friday a new trailer, additional cast, and Oc...
This Week in Games - After-Dark Edition
We're doing something a little different this week! Instead of recounting the bigger news regarding Japanese games this past week, we'll be discussing a particular theme: Japanese erotic games, better known as eroge!
― Welcome back, folks! We're doing something a little different this week! Instead of recounting the bigger news regarding Japanese games this past week, we'll be discussing a particular...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand #6 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #17 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects #6 [rate]
―
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 27-August 2
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3, The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch make list
― This week's episode of the new live-action series based on Tohru Fujisawa's GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka manga aired on Fuji TV on Monday, July 27 at 10:00 p.m. and earned a 4.8% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV August 2 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.0 Detective Conan NTV Augu...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 27-August 2
Nippon Ichi's Village in the Shade Switch 2 version debuts at #3, Switch Version at #7, PS5 version at #11
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 27-August 2 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders Nintendo July 23 73,542 548,226 2NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 59,884 734,476 3NSw 2 Village in the Shade Nippon Ichi Software July 30 21,965 21,965 4NS...
Live-Action 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Series' Trailer Previews Ending Song
Chihiro performs ending theme song "Honeyy" for August 13 show
― MBS presented a new trailer for the live-action series of Amekiri's Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun (Wait a second, Harutora-kun) boys-love manga on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the series' ending theme song "Honeyy" by Chihiro. The story follows mask-wearing high schooler Sui, who becomes the target of bullying after it is re...
Shingo Natsume, Madhouse's ghost – end of night Original Anime Film Unveils Teaser, Cast
Mayu Hotta, Issei Takahashi play film's leads
― The official website for ghost – end of night (ghost/yoru no hate), Shingo Natsume and Madhouse's new theatrical anime project, unveiled a new teaser trailer for the anime film on Friday. The teaser reveals the film's two lead cast members. The main cast members include: Mayu Hotta as Neekei Issei Takahashi as Masu (Character name romanization not offi...
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Anime Film Unveils Trailer, Cast, Theme Song
Video previews theme song "Chain of the Abyss" by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope
― The staff of Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery), the first film in the new Made in Abyss anime film trilogy, unveiled on Friday a new trailer and cast members. The video reveals and previews the theme song "Chain of the Abyss" by the series' composer Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope. Th...