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Rusty Rabbit Giveaway Winners
The Giveaway has ended! Are you one of our lucky winners?
― It's time for another giveaway here at Anime News Network, and today we've got something for you from our friends at Nitro Plus and NetEase Games. We've got game codes for their new release, Rusty Rabbit! The side-scrolling action adventure game follows Stamp, a reckless middle-aged rabbit obsessed with collecting junk and tinkering with ma...
This Week in Anime - Which Anime Witch Is This?
Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime.
― Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Witch Watch, Ma...
Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Anime Series Review
Despite a strong start, Aquarion: Myth of Emotions falters early into its run.
― Back in early January, a friend and I decided that we'd sit down every Thursday to watch the latest entry in Shoji Kawamori's Aquarion series, Aquarion: Myth of Emotions. After a few weeks, we realized that we didn't know anyone else who was watching it. There wasn't exactly a ton of buzz or enthusiasm around Myth of Emo...
AMNERO Anthology Volumes 1 and 2
What would happen if Vash from Trigun had a jaded, loudmouth sidekick with a lactation problem?
― The AMNERO anthologies are less like serialized web novels and more like collections of individual chapters written by Hyocoro. Therefore, the first volume doesn't necessarily have a strong narrative flow. The first chapter feels like the pilot to the series, building up a sort of rescue mission that get...
Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Anime Series Review
Even if things get bogged down by some weird logic and a less-than-stellar second half, there’s still a bit of magical fun to be had here.
― Magic Maker: How To Make Magic In Another World follows Shion as he is given a chance to relive his adolescence in a fantasy world where he can tap into his passion for learning magic, which is almost non-existent in this world. Or so Shion initially thinks. On ...
This Week in Anime - Coop and Lucas' Bizarre Anime Column
Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure.
― Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure parts 1 - 5, Anne Shirley, and SHIROBAKO.
Netflix streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: ...
Luciole Has a Dream Volume 1 Manga Review
We don't know precisely what happened or what will happen, but watching Lu's world unfold on the page is immersive in a way that the best fantasy should be.
― With most manga, whether you read them digitally or in print, it comes down to personal preference, or maybe budget and space concerns. But every so often one comes along that simply begs to be read in print. Luciole has a Dream is absolutely o...
The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy - Game Review
Neither Uchikoshi nor Kodaka are strangers to being experimental and telling rich stories with twists and turns aplenty. But even by their standards, this game is exceptionally ambitious.
― ~This reviewer's headcanon of how this game was conceived~ Japan, late at night. Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka—the creative masterminds behind the Zero Escape series and Danganronpa respectively, among plen...
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Novels Begin Serializing Final Volume
Novel series launched in 2015, inspired TV anime in 2020
― Author Nanako Tsujimura announced on Thursday that the final volume of The case files of Jeweler Richard (Hōsekisho Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei) light novel series will begin serializing on the website of Shueisha's Orange Bunko label on Friday. Tsujimura did not reveal when the final print volume collecting the serialized chapters will ship S...
Voice Actor Riho Iida Gives Birth — to Twins
Love Live's Rin Hoshizora voice announces birth with photo of fist-bumping
― Voice actor Riho Iida announced she had given birth to twins on Thursday. The voice actor reported she “gave birth to twins on a sunny day when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.” Iida also included a photo of what appears to be her twins fist-bumping each other: ご報告です。桜が満開の、よく晴れた日に双子を出産しました。小さなふたりに毎日癒されながら、幸せな時間を過ごしてい...
Tabekko Dōbutsu Anime Film's Clip Highlights Pegasus Singing
3 new visuals also unveiled
― The website for the Tabekko Dōbutsu THE MOVIE based on the Tabekko Dōbutsu brand of animal-shaped butter biscuits posted a new clip and three new visuals for the film on Friday. The clip shows Akari Takaishi's Pegasus character singing. The film will open on May 1 at Tokyo's Shinjuku Wald 9, along with other theaters throughout Japan. The film will star: Akari Takaishi a...
Odekake Kozame Anime Film's 1st Trailer Reveals More Cast, August 22 Premiere
Toshiya Miyata, Akira Takano, Kazuto Mokudai join film's cast
― Kadokawa revealed the first main trailer, additional cast, and August 22 premiere for Eiga Odekake Kozame Tokai no Otomodachi (Film Little Shark's Outings: The City's Friend), the new anime film of Penguin Box's Odekake Kozame (Little Shark's Outings) manga on Friday. The newly announced cast members are: Toshiya Miyata as Big Brother Sa...
Teogonia Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, April 25 Debut
Rebecca Chiara Marano, Rebecca Danae, more star in dub on Friday
― Crunchyroll revealed on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Tsukasa Tanimai's Teogonia light novel series on Friday. The English cast includes: Rebecca Chiara Marano as Kai
Rebecca Danae as Jose
Tom Aglio as Manso
Ricco Fajardo as Olha
Christopher Guerrero (Chris Guerrero) as Vezin
Greg Du...
Kiiro Yumi Launches Manga Adaptation of Hiro Arikawa's Sora no Naka SDF Novel
2nd adaptation from Arikawa's SDF Trilogy novels to launch on May 23
― The June issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine revealed on Thursday that Kiiro Yumi will launch the manga adaptation of Hiro Arikawa's Sora no Naka (In the Sky, pictured right) SDF novel in the magazine's next issue on May 23. The Sora no Naka story starts with a series of mysterious aircraft accidents. To investigate the cause of t...
Rusty Rabbit Giveaway Winners
The Giveaway has ended! Are you one of our lucky winners?
― It's time for another giveaway here at Anime News Network, and today we've got something for you from our friends at Nitro Plus and NetEase Games. We've got game codes for their new release, Rusty Rabbit! The side-scrolling action adventure game follows Stamp, a reckless middle-aged rabbit obsessed with collecting junk and tinkering with ma...
This Week in Anime - Which Anime Witch Is This?
Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime.
― Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Witch Watch, Ma...
Manga Mavericks Announces Publishing Division with 3 Manga Licenses
Also: print releases of Red String's manga in U.S.
― The Manga Mavericks website and podcast announced on Thursday a new publishing division Manga Mavericks Books. The company aims to license, localize, and distribute works worldwide from indie creators in Japan. The publisher announced the following licenses, scheduled for a July release for print and digital: Title: BONDS
Creator: ZENZO Summary: In...
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Wind Breaker #17 [rate]
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Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster Game Confirms May 23 Release, Bundle Pack of 1st 2 Games
Trailer for Onimusha 1+2 Pack recaps story
― Capcom confirmed in a new story trailer on Wednesday that the remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May 23. The remastered game will also be available for purchase in a Onimusha 1+2 Pack, which includes both games. The trailer recaps the story from the first game Onimusha:...
Your Forma ‒ Episode 4
It’s almost as if the first volume of a novel series is somehow important to establishing character motivations and relationships, and shouldn’t be skipped from an adaptation.
Gundam Ace Magazine Confirms Gundam Eight Alternative Series Manga's Launch, Creators
Kadokawa lists Hajime Kamoshida, Shuei Takagi as creators
― This year's June issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine (cover pictured right) revealed on Friday that the Mobile Suit Gundam Eight (Kidō Senshi Gundam Eight) manga is launching in the magazine as a new alternative series in the franchise. Kadokawa lists that the manga's creators are Hajime Kamoshida (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphan...
Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Anime Series Review
Despite a strong start, Aquarion: Myth of Emotions falters early into its run.
― Back in early January, a friend and I decided that we'd sit down every Thursday to watch the latest entry in Shoji Kawamori's Aquarion series, Aquarion: Myth of Emotions. After a few weeks, we realized that we didn't know anyone else who was watching it. There wasn't exactly a ton of buzz or enthusiasm around Myth of Emo...
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Rock is a Lady's Modesty #4 [rate]
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Seven Seas Licenses Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Novels & Manga, A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof, My Twisted Eating Disorder Manga
Also: Monster Musume The Novel - Monster Girls on the Job! audiobook, Monster Musume manga's deluxe hardcover omnibus
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced new manga and light novel licenses on Wednesday: Title: A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof manga
Creator: HundredBurger
Release Date: December 2025
Summary: After a series of unfortunate events, young ninja Satoko has found herself sharing a ho...
Manga Up! Global Adds Mosae Nohara's From the Red Fog Manga
Manga launches on service on Friday
― Manga UP! Global revealed that it has added Mosae Nohara's From the Red Fog (Akai Kiri no Naka kara) manga on Friday. Manga UP! Global describes the story:
Born in darkness, a young boy steps into the light. Raised in a cellar steeped in solitude, his entrance into English society at the turn of the nineteenth century is anything but painless. From place to place...
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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows #4 [rate]
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Gintama the Final, Gintama The Very Final Anime Films Get 4D Screenings
Gintama the Final, Gintama The Very Final screen in summer, fall, respectively
― The official YouTube channel for the anime of Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga revealed on Thursday in a trailer that the 2013 Gintama: The Final Movie and 2021 Gintama THE VERY FINAL films will get 4DX screenings in Japan in summer and fall, respectively. The screenings are part of the Gintama franchise's 20th anniversar...
Apocalypse Hotel ‒ Episode 3
Yachiyo emerges as the stalwart patron saint of the service industry. When she socks the dad right in his face, she does so for the millions of customer-facing employees who have dreamed of doing the same.
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Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World #3(rerun) [rate]
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A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof #3 [rate]
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New Ultraman Omega Series to Premiere on July 5 Globally
Live-action series to stream simultaneously with dubs in 10 languages, subs in 14
― Tsuburaya Productions announced in a teaser trailer on Thursday that Ultraman Omega, the latest series in the Ultraman franchise, will premiere on July 5 at 9:00 a.m. JST (July 4 at 8:00 p.m. EDT) on six TV Tokyo channels, with planned simultaneous broadcast and streaming worldwide. English-dubbed teaser trailer Japan...
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Devil May Cry #4 [rate]
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Moonrise #3 [rate]
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Look Back Anime Film Wins Japan Movie Critics Award
Jun Saitō, Toshie Negeshi also win for roles in live-action Let's Go Karaoke!, Sayuri films
― The 34th Annual Japan Movie Critics Award announced the winners of the awards on Thursday. Kiyotaka Oshiyama's Look Back anime film won the award for Best Animation of the Year. Jun Saitō also won the Best New Actor Award for his role in the live-action Let's Go Karaoke! film. Toshie Negeshi won the Golden G...
Wit Studio Animates Teaser for Holoearth Metaverse Game
Game launched 1st public 1.0.0 release version on Wednesday
― The official YouTube channel for Holoearth, a game project within Cover Corporation's hololive Alternative metaverse project, began streaming an animated teaser promotional video for the game on Wednesday. The video features the theme song "Sekai no Shikisai" (Color of the World) by VTuber AZKi and Maaya Uchida. The cast for the video incl...
After 34 Years, Paul Rudd Returns to Star in New Nintendo Switch 2 Ad
And he's still playing with power
― On Saturday, Nintendo of America began streaming a new commercial for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 system featuring actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, Clueless). The commercial is a callback to Rudd's 1991 appearance in a Super Nintendo commercial in a “long black duster, indie rock hair, and beaded necklace.” In the new ad, Rudd parodies the narration of the 1991 commerc...
To a Godzilla Foot Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Fleeing Bystander
Castem scans actual Godzilla film prop for hammer
― Japanese precision casting manufacturing company Castem announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Toho to create a “Godzilla Hammer.” Castem notes the hammer is made from a 3D scan of a 2001 Godzilla foot used in filming. Castem did not specify from which Godzilla film the foot came from, but the Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monst...
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Game's April Fool's Joke Becomes Reality
See your favorite Final Fantasy VII characters as Japanese high school students & teachers
― On Wednesday, the Square Enix YouTube channel released a new teaser for its mobile game Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. Titled (roughly translated) “Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Event 'Ebakura [EveCri] Academy Seven -Fierce Fight Arc-' Teaser,” the video features Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis characters as...
Prolific Producer Tetsuya Komuro Plays Himself in Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Film
Musician makes cameo in film opening on Friday
― The official website for Ya Boy Kongming! the Movie, the live-action film of Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga, announced on Thursday that musician and composer Tetsuya Komuro will have a cameo appearance in the film as himself. The film will open on Friday. The film is set during "Music Battle Awards 2025," a music fes...
The Last Blossom Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, Composers, Fall Debut
Film also screens at this year's Annecy in June
― Pony Canyon posted a new teaser trailer and visual for director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kadzuya Konomoto's original anime film The Last Blossom (Housenka) on Thursday. The video reveals the film's cast and fall 2025 opening in Japan, and also reveals that the band cero is composing the film's music. Pony Canyon announced that the film will screen fo...
Studio 4°C's ChaO Anime Film Reveals More Cast in Video
Yūichirō Umehara, Ryōta Yamasato, Kavka Shishido, Kenta Miyake, more join cast
― The official website for Studio 4°C's new anime feature film ChaO began streaming a new video to introduce more cast members and their characters on Thursday. The new cast members include:
(Top row, left to right in image above) Yūichirō Umehara as Roberta, an inventor and friend of Stefan
Nankai Candies comedy duo membe...
Touhou Spell Carnival Game Reveals Gameplay Overview Trailer for PC Version
Game launches for PC via Steam on May 7
― Idea Factory International streamed a new gameplay trailer for the PC version of Compile Heart and Sting's Touhou Spell Carnival game on Wednesday. The game launches for PC via Steam on May 7. The company released the game digitally and physically in North America on November 19 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. In Europe, the game debute...
WEBTOON Entertainment Partners with PlayStation to Launch Cross-Platform Subscription Campaign
WEBTOON subscribers receive 2 complimentary weeks of PlayStation Plus
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it has entered a marketing partnership with PlayStation. Starting on Tuesday, PlayStation Plus Premium users gained access to a WEBTOON subscription on the platform's English-language service. In return, WEBTOON subscribers—particularly readers of titles like Omniscient Reader, Bad ...
Otakon 2025 Hosts Manga Artist Minoji Kurata
Event runs in Washington, D.C. from August 8-10
― The staff for Otakon 2025 announced on Wednesday it will host manga artist Minoji Kurata at this year's event. Kurata is known for her work as the artist for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Mao Mao no Kōkyū Nazotoki Techō (The Apothecary Diaries ~The Palace Cloister Mystery-Solving Notebook of Mao Mao~) manga — an adaptation of Natsu Hyūga's The Apothecary Di...
SkySet Entertainment to Release A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose Anime Special on BD With English Dub
Blu-ray Disc of Osamu Tezuka's 1983 anime slated for June 14 release in N. America
― Licensing and dubbing studio SkySet Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will release a remastered edition of Osamu Tezuka's 1983 A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose anime special on Blu-ray Disc with an English dub on June 14. Tezuka Productions confirmed with ANN that SkySet Entertainment has acquired th...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones in Expansion Pack
GBA game available as part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
― Nintendo added Intelligent Systems' 2004 Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones game to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on Monday. The company describes the game: The peaceful kingdom of Renais has been attacked by its ally the Grado Empire. The heirs to the throne of Renais must free their homeland, and...
Pumpkin Night Manga Enters Hiatus Due to Health
Series on pause for artist Seima Taniguchi's recovery
― Author Masaya Hokazono and artist Seima Taniguchi revealed in chapter 153 of the Pumpkin Night manga on the LINE Manga platform that the series is entering a hiatus to allow Taniguchi to recover their health. Manga Planet publishes the series in English and describes the story: Don't read this at night! High school girl Asumi is more intrigued ...
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ‒ Episode 3
A combination of throwback references to earlier Gundam shows and original worldbuilding of our heroine's suffocating life on a space colony, this episode gave us plenty of flashy action sequences.
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The Beginning After The End #4 [rate]
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Manga Authors Kazuhiro Fujita, Kazuhiko Shimamoto to Launch New Manga Each on May 7
Fujita's Silver Mountain, Shimamoto's Vampire-Idol Tagiru series launch in Weekly Shonen Sunday
― This year's 21st and 22nd combined issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday revealed on Wednesday that manga authors Kazuhiro Fujita (Ushio & Tora) and Kazuhiko Shimamoto (Hoero Pen) will each launch new manga series in the magazine's next issue on May 7. Fujita will launch the Silver Mountain manga (t...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game's Trailer Reveals Escape Sections
Game also features traditional Investigation, Somnium segments
― Spike Chunsoft began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series, and it reveals the "Escape" segments. The video also previews the "Investigation" and "Somnium" gameplay: In the new "Escape" sections, players solve pu...
AMNERO Anthology Volumes 1 and 2
What would happen if Vash from Trigun had a jaded, loudmouth sidekick with a lactation problem?
― The AMNERO anthologies are less like serialized web novels and more like collections of individual chapters written by Hyocoro. Therefore, the first volume doesn't necessarily have a strong narrative flow. The first chapter feels like the pilot to the series, building up a sort of rescue mission that get...
Elden Ring Nightreign Game's Character Trailer Previews Recluse
Recluse uses ancient powers in new standalone game on May 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a character trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new standalone Elden Ring game, and it previews Recluse. Recluse uses her arcane blood for ancient powers. Previously announced Nightfarer characters include Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, Recluse, and Ironeye. Bandai Namco will release...
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom #4 [rate]
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FuRyu Announces New Varlet High School RPG for Switch, PS5, PC
Game featuring Triad Stats system launches on August 28
― FuRyu announced on Wednesday a new high school-themed role-playing game from Team Noir titled Varlet for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is scheduled for release on August 28. The company streamed an announcement trailer, which features the theme song "Shiori" performed by Minoru Suzuki as he...
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Your Forma #4 [rate]
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Wandance Hip-Hop Dance Anime Reveals Cast, October Premiere
Anime stars Kōki Uchiyama as Kaboku, Hina Yomiya as Wanda
― The official website for the anime of Coffee's Wandance hip-hop dance manga revealed on Wednesday the main cast, visual, and October premiere. The anime stars (pictured above from left to right): Kōki Uchiyama as Kaboku Kotani Hina Yomiya as Hikari Wanda Michiya Katō (Okko's Inn) is directing the anime. Disney+ will stream the anime. Anime a...
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Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! #4 [rate]
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 ‒ Episode 3
While I wouldn’t put sports festival episodes on-par with culture festival or beach episodes, there’s still plenty of good ones out there.
Inklore Reveals English Print Cover of Web Novel Under the Oak Tree Volume 2
New bonus side story for franchise debuted on Saturday on Manta
― Inklore has exclusively revealed to ANN the cover for the upcoming English print edition of Suji Kim's web novel Under the Oak Tree Volume 2, which will ship on November 18. Inklore describes the story of volume 2: As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her...
Aikatsu, PriPara Idols Get Crossover Anime Film This Fall
Film to feature new concert footage in original story
― Wright Film announced on Wednesday the 10th anniversary "dream project" collaboration between the Aikatsu! and PriPara idol franchises, with an original animated film Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -Deai no Kiseki!- (Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -The Miracle of Encounters!-) premiering in Japan this fall. Wright Film also revealed the film's tease...
'Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon' Season 2 Teaser Unveils Updated Staff, July Debut
Takashi Yamamoto replaces Noriaki Akitaya as director in 2nd season
― The official website for the anime of Hirukuma's Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Jidōhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyū ni Samayō) light novel series unveiled on Wednesday the second season's teaser visual and promotional video, returning cast, new and returning staff, and July premiere on Tokyo MX, BS NT...
Mechanical Marie Anime's Teaser Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Fall Debut
Nao Toyama, Haruki Ishiya star in Zero-G × Lieber anime
― Pony Canyon revealed the key visual, teaser promotional video, main cast, staff, and fall premiere for the television anime of Aki Akimoto's Mechanical Marie (Kikaijikake no Marie) manga on Wednesday. The anime stars: Nao Toyama as Marie, a former genius martial artist who now serves as the exclusive “mechanical maid” to Arthur, an heir who de...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut
Minori Fujidera, Yūki Ono star in Studio KAI series
― The official website for the anime of Kazune Kawahara's A Star Brighter Than the Sun (Taiyō Yori mo Mabushii Hoshi) manga unveiled on Wednesday the anime's teaser visual and promotional video, main cast, staff, and October premiere on the TBS channel. The anime will star: Minori Fujidera as Sae Iwata Yūki Ono as Kōki Kamishiro Aya Kobayashi (Vinla...
MAPPA, Contrail Animate Short About Japan's 'Young Carers'
4-minute short "Kikasete Hoshii Kimi no Koto" now streaming on YouTube
― Sibling animation studios MAPPA and Contrail produced an anime short titled "Kikasete Hoshii Kimi no Koto" (Tell Me About Yourself), which started streaming on the official YouTube channel of Tokyo's Nakano Ward on Wednesday. Note: The below video does not have English subtitles IMG koto1.png
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Rintarō's Autobiographical Manga Wins Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
When the Chameleon Flowers Bloom, The Kinks manga also win
― The Asahi Shimbun paper announced the winners for the 28th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards on Wednesday. The awards commemorate the contributions of the manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy/Mighty Atom, Kimba the White Lion/Jungle Emperor, Phoenix, Black Jack) by recognizing the manga that best follow his tradition. Grand Prize 1-...
Uma Musume's Cygames Partners With 151st Kentucky Derby
Will your favorite Uma Musume join the race?
― Cygames, the producer and publisher of the Uma Musume franchise, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with the Churchill Downs Racetrack for the 151st Kentucky Derby. During the "Unbridled Sidney Stakes Presented by Cygames" on Kentucky Oaks Day (May 2), the Cygames logo will adorn the starting gate, saddle towels of the contending horses, and sig...
Nintendo Seeks Subpoena of Discord for Pokémon Leaker Info
Nintendo requests leaker's name, postal address, phone number, email address
― Polygon reported on Monday that Nintendo requested the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to issue a subpoena to compel Discord to share information on the alleged leaker who released almost a terabyte of data from Nintendo subsidiary and Pokémon game developer Game Freak last October. Nin...
Death end re;Quest Code Z Game Reveals 2025 Steam Release, Gameplay Trailer
Game launches physically/digitally in N. America on May 13, physically in Europe on June 27
― Idea Factory International revealed on Tuesday that it will release Compile Heart's Death end re;Quest Code Z game on PC via Steam in 2025. The company also streamed a new gameplay trailer. The game launches physically and digitally in North America and digitally in Europe for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5...
The Legend of Onikirimaru Manga Listed to End With 23rd Volume
Final volume of Kei Kusunoki's manga slated for June 24 release
― Amazon is listing the 23rd compiled book volume of Kei Kusunoki's The Legend of Onikirimaru (Onikirimaru-den) manga as the final volume, scheduled for release on June 24. The manga's 15th volume, published in April 2022, was listed as "nearing the ending." Crunchyroll partially published the manga digitally in English, and it describes...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Promotional Net Anime Shorts Debut on YouTube
First arc focuses on Sky Striker Ace storyline
― Konami Digital Entertainment launched the first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles, a series of promotional net anime shorts, on Tuesday. The series is streaming on the "Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Channel" on YouTube, with a new episode debuting every month. The first episode focuses on the Sky Striker Ace storyline and will continue through May. The sec...
Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Stories Manga's New Arc Starts on May 21
New "Madō Taisen-hen" arc depicts Magical War
― The June issue of Shueisha's V Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the Madō Taisen-hen (Magical War arc) of Shin Yoshida and Naohito Miyoshi's Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Stories manga will start serialization in the magazine's next issue on May 21. The new arc's story starts 100 years after Zoroa has opened the door to another world and three wizards confront him ...
Akitaka's Sumigomori no Sumijo Maō wa Saikyō Jūsha ni Koikogaremasu Manga Ends
Romantic comedy manga launched in January 2024
― The May issue of Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker magazine published the final chapter of Akitaka's Sumigomori no Sumijo Maō wa Saikyō Jūsha ni Koikogaremasu (The Charcoal Demon Queen Nestling in Charcoal is in Love with her Strongest Follower) manga on Tuesday. The story revolves around the human student Sumi, who attends a magic school in the human...
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Apocalypse Hotel #3 [rate]
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'Shut Up, Takamori!' Manga Ends on May 22
Manga launched in 2023
― The May issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on on Tuesday that Kamiharu Haruno's Shut Up, Takamori! (Takamori-kun o Damara Setai!!) manga will end with its next chapter in the magazine's next issue on May 22. Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Minamikawa knows the secret of the boy who sits n...
Shunsuke Sorato Launches New Romantic Comedy Manga on May 22
Kimi no Gizaba ga Mitemitai manga centers on cute girl hiding her face with mask
― The May issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on on Tuesday that Shunsuke Sorato will launch a new manga titled Kimi no Gizaba ga Mitemitai (I Want to See Your Jagged Teeth) in the magazine's next issue on May 22. The magazine teases the manga as a romantic comedy that centers on a cute girl that is alw...
Nobody's Boy Remi Anime's Blu-ray Disc Launches on May 11 with 3D Support
Home video release includes Japanese/French dub of all 51 episodes in HD
― AnimEigo announced on Tuesday that it will release the Nobody's Boy Remi (Ie Naki Ko) anime on Blu-ray Disc on May 11. The release will include all 51 episodes in HD and both 2D and 3D. There will be 3D glasses included with each Blu-ray Disc, and additional glasses will be available on the MediaOCD Store. Without glasses, the...
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX #3 [rate]
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Catch Me at the Ballpark! #4 [rate]
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Anime Series Review
Even if things get bogged down by some weird logic and a less-than-stellar second half, there’s still a bit of magical fun to be had here.
― Magic Maker: How To Make Magic In Another World follows Shion as he is given a chance to relive his adolescence in a fantasy world where he can tap into his passion for learning magic, which is almost non-existent in this world. Or so Shion initially thinks. On ...
Otakon 2025 Hosts Voice Actors Nobutoshi Canna, Ryōko Shiraishi
Event runs in Washington, D.C. from August 8-10
― The staff for Otakon 2025 announced on Monday and Tuesday that it will host voice actors Nobutoshi Canna and Ryōko Shiraishi at this year's event. Canna has numerous role spanning across the anime industry, including Guts in 1997 Berserk, Lancer/Cú Chulainn in Fate/Stay Night, Kabuto in Naruto, Basara Nekki in Macross 7, Ban Mido in Getbackers, Nowaki...
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 3
This show sometimes feels way more slice of life than I was expecting, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Übel Blatt Anime Gets English Dub
All 12 episodes stream dubbed on Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is now streaming an English dub for all 12 episodes of the television anime of Etorouji Shiono's Übel Blatt dark fantasy manga. The English cast for the first episode includes: Jeannie Tirado as Peepi
Kyle McCarley as Koinzell Ryan Colt Levy as Wied Abby Trott as Altea Pony Canyon describes the anime's story...
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Once Upon a Witch's Death #4 [rate]
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ‒ Episode 3
I liked the fact that this episode was focused and doing the necessary character work even if it didn't reinvent the wheel in any massive way.
This Week in Anime - Coop and Lucas' Bizarre Anime Column
Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure.
― Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure parts 1 - 5, Anne Shirley, and SHIROBAKO.
Netflix streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: ...
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The Shiunji Family Children #3 [rate]
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Netflix Streams My Happy Marriage Season 2 Anime's Final 2 Episodes on April 25 Following Delay
Both episodes debut globally simultaneously on Friday
― Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will begin streaming the 12th and 13th episodes (25th and 26th episodes overall) globally for the second television anime season based on Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) light novel series on Friday at 23:00 JST (10:00 a.m. EDT). Both episodes will debut ...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
My favorite thing about this new direction for the story is that G!G!LR! feels like an actual tokusatsu show, again, with an interesting cast of heroes that you want to watch solve fun monster-bashing missions together.
Blizzard Entertainment Reveals Diablo x Berserk Crossover Event (Updated)
Do you have the Guts to take on the Diablo monsters and bosses?
― Blizzard Entertainment officially revealed a collaboration between its Diablo game and Kentarō Miura's Berserk manga on Tuesday. The collaboration will take place in both Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal. The Diablo IV collaboration will begin with the Berserk Reliquary event from May 6 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to June 3 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, and the...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1126
Kizaru showing off his powers is always a treat because he remains one of the singular big threats in the setting and has been for decades.
Stop-Motion Anime Film Junk World Streams Full Trailer
Prequel of Takahide Hori's JUNK HEAD film opens on June 13
― The staff for JUNK WORLD, Takahide Hori's prequel film for his 2021 JUNK HEAD stop-motion animated feature film, started streaming the film's full trailer on Tuesday. The film will open on June 13. The prequel film is set 1,042 years before the story of the first film JUNK HEAD. The protagonist robot is named Robin, who also appeared in the...
Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX Film Streams 1st 2 Minutes
Film debuts on May 9 with stage greetings by cast on May 25, 31
― The staff for Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX (read as: TABOO NIGHT KISSES), the new Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE film, started streaming the film's two-minute opening clip on Tuesday. The film's staff also announced that there will be stage greetings by cast members Shōta Aoi and Tomoaki Maeno on May 25, and by Showtaro Mor...