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Uglymug, Epicfighter Manga Chapters 1-10 Review
OK, what if someone was transported to another world but they were ugly? No seriously, that's it.
― OK, what if someone was transported to another world but they were ugly? No seriously, that's it. Is the story going to be some kind of biting social commentary about how beauty is in the eye of the beholder and how we don't give people a chance due to their physical appearances? Maybe the story is a c...
Interview with Masakatsu Takagi
Celebrating the Release of "Studio Chizu Music Journey Vol. 2" - Discovering a New Side of the Music that Colored Mamoru Hosoda's Films!
― Masakatsu Takagi, the composer behind the vivid soundscapes of Mamoru Hosoda's films "Wolf Children", "The Boy and the Beast" and "Mirai", has crafted music that resonates deeply with the films' audience. Drawing from the melodies that defined those three films, ...
The Remarried Empress Volumes 1-6 K-Comic Review
With a drama adaptation announced, now is the perfect time to see why The Remarried Empress is worth the hype.
― It's good that we know how this story ends because it is one hell of a ride to get there. The Remarried Empress, originally written by Alphatart and adapted to manhwa by writer HereLee and artist SUMPUL, opens with heroine Navier being granted a divorce from her emperor husband and immedia...
This Week in Anime - Manga, Translation, and the Rise of Machines
Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space.
― Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. 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. One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are available at Viz/Shonen Jump App.
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The ANN Aftershow - Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?
James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep.
― Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be? James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. The awards have continued to have "sweeps," where a single show takes home nine or more awards. We'll discuss this year's nominees, our picks to win, and whether thi...
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Review
Series fans will definitely appreciate the evolution of long-time mechanics, and newcomers will enjoy the cast and building mechanics.
― The Rune Factory series has firmly established itself as more than just a mere "Fantasy Story of Seasons. However, with every series—and every season—there must come a time of growth and experimentation. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma notably avoids counting itsel...
Lost in Starlight Movie Review
This is a movie drenched in color, from the verdant greenery of Seoul’s parkland to the warm reds and browns of its older buildings, not to mention the vibrant, sparkling starscapes and sunsets, many of which would make Makoto Shinkai proud.
― While Korean animation director Han Ji-won's fame has steadily grown in her homeland, Netflix's worldwide release of her latest, most substantial movie, is the...
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Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book Novel Gets Anime Film in 2026
Radiant's Daisei Fukuoka helms fantasy at Kagokan
― A website opened on Tuesday to reveal the anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel, which will premiere in 2026. The website also reveals the main staff, teaser visual, and teaser trailer of the film. Daisei Fukuoka (Radiant series director, Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak...
Pompo: The Cinéphile Director Takayuki Hirao Reveals New Teaser Image for Wasted Chef Anime Project
Anime director Takayuki Hirao (Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene) teased his next anime project tentatively codenamed Wasted Chef with a preview of new imageboard concept art at fourth anniversary screening of the Pompo: The Cinéphile film in Tokyo on Wednesday. The art shows modern day Tokyo. Hirao also previously shared art of a hamburger: Hirao is reuniting his staff from the Pompo: The Cinéphile fil...
Uglymug, Epicfighter Manga Chapters 1-10 Review
OK, what if someone was transported to another world but they were ugly? No seriously, that's it.
― OK, what if someone was transported to another world but they were ugly? No seriously, that's it. Is the story going to be some kind of biting social commentary about how beauty is in the eye of the beholder and how we don't give people a chance due to their physical appearances? Maybe the story is a c...
Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea Films Screen in U.S. Theaters on June 16
Crunchyroll to stream Given The Movie: To the Sea 1 week after U.S. screening
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will screen given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea, a double feature of the Eiga Given: Hiiragi mix and Eiga Given: Umi e two-part sequel anime film project based on Natsuki Kizu's Given manga, in the U.S. for one night only on June 16. Crunchyroll will begin streaming ...
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ‒ Episode 9
Is this a Universal Century sequel or an alternate universe or some fanfiction? YES, all of the above!
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom #10 [rate]
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Interview with Masakatsu Takagi
Celebrating the Release of "Studio Chizu Music Journey Vol. 2" - Discovering a New Side of the Music that Colored Mamoru Hosoda's Films!
― Masakatsu Takagi, the composer behind the vivid soundscapes of Mamoru Hosoda's films "Wolf Children", "The Boy and the Beast" and "Mirai", has crafted music that resonates deeply with the films' audience. Drawing from the melodies that defined those three films, ...
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Your Forma #10 [rate]
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 9
This is probably the best episode of Vigilantes that we've gotten to date.
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Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! #10 [rate]
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1131
Kuma and Ginny are adorable and tragic in equal measure.
Nukitashi The Animation's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, July Debut
Masumi Tazawa, Nanami Aiba, Nana Inoue join cast
― Kadokawa unveiled more cast members, the first promotional video, and the July premiere of Nukitashi the Animation, the anime adaptation of Qruppo's adult visual novel adventure game Nuki-Gee Mitai na Shima ni Sunderu Hinnyū (Watashi) wa Dō Surya Ii Desuka? (What's a Flat-Chested Girl Like Me to Do on an Island Straight Out of a Porn Game? or Nukitas...
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Anime Reveals 2nd Video, More Cast, Theme Songs
Aki Toyosaki, Mafia Kajita join cast of July 7 anime
― The official website for Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, the television anime adaptation of Natsumi Eguchi's Dekin no Mogura (The Banned Mole, or The Banned Mogura) manga, revealed two more cast members, the anime's opening and ending theme songs, and its second promotional video on Wednesday. The video previews the opening theme song "Kami...
Nako Misaki Performs Ending Song, Voices Lami in I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2
2nd season premieres on July 9
― The staff for the second season for the television anime of Kenkyo na Circle's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Tensei Shitara Dainana Ōji Datta no de, Kimamani Majutsu o Kiwamemasu) light novel series revealed on Wednesday that Nako Misaki will perform the ending theme song "Meteor" and voice the character Lami...
Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 2nd Part Reveals 2 New Cast Members
Megumi Han, Reigo Yamaguchi to appear in anime's 2nd part starting on July 10
― The staff for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, revealed two new cast members on Wednesday: Megumi Han as Chelsea Reigo Yamaguchi as Leonard The anime season's second cours (quarter of a year) will premiere on July 10. KANA-BOON performs the new opening theme song "SUPER...
Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 2nd Part Reveals New Opening Song, July 10 Debut in Trailer
KANA-BOON, -otoha- perform opening, ending theme songs for final season's 2nd part
― The staff for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, began streaming on Wednesday a trailer, and it reveals the opening and ending theme songs and July 10 premiere for the season's second cours (quarter of a year). KANA-BOON performs the new opening theme song "SUPERNOVA...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime's 1st Character Video Unveils July 6 Debut
Video features protagonist Takuto Ira voiced by Toshiki Kumagai
― Happinet unveiled the key visual, first character promotional video, and July 6 premiere for the television anime of Fehu Kazuno's Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku) isekai fantasy light novel on Wednesday. The chara...
Xenoblade Chronicles X Briefly Listed on Microsoft Game Assist Support Page for PC
Microsoft's official website posted a May 29 blog entry to announce the launch of the new Microsoft Edge Game Assist feature, which helps players access the web (for example, to search for tips and tricks) without leaving the game they are playing. The blog entry briefly listed Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles X game as one of the games enhanced with the new Game Assist feature. The blog has since ...
Walk Down the Aisle in Official Oshi no Ko Wedding Dresses (& Tux)
Cast members Rie Takahashi, Takeo Otsuka model their attire for press conference
― On Monday, the Oshi no Ko staff revealed a collaboration with designer Kiyoko Hata for wedding dresses and tuxedo based on six Oshi no Ko characters. Rie Takahashi and Takeo Otsuka (the voices of Ai Hoshino and Aquamarine Hoshino, respectively) sported the rental attire for the collection's press conference: According ...
Compile Heart, neilo's Scar-Lead Salvation Game Heads to Xbox X|S on September 2
Sci-fi shooter debuted on PC via Steam in English on May 29
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Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that Compile Heart and Neilo's sci-fi roguelite shooter game Scar-Lead Salvation will get a release for the Xbox series X|S on September 2. The game launched for PC via Steam in English on May 29. The game features English and Japanese audio, with support for English, Japanese, Spanish (Spai...
Dive in Wonderland Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, SEKAI NO OWARI's Theme Song
Subaru Kimura, Ayumu Murase, Yūki Ono, Natsuki Hanae join cast
― The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-), which the staff initially described as Japan's first anime film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's novel Alice in Wonderland, began streaming the full trailer for the film on Wednesday. The trailer rev...
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights to Studio 4°C's ChaO Anime Film
Mermaid romantic comedy debuts at Annecy International Film Festival
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday it has acquired the North American rights to Studio 4°C's new anime feature film ChaO. The film will premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, which will run from June 8 to June 14. The company describes the story: From acclaimed Japanese animation production house Studio 4°...
Starwing Paradox Prequel Anime Film 'As One' Casts Ruki Shiroiwa
JO1 member voices protagonist in August 22 film
― The staff for As One, Square Enix and Sunrise's feature-length theatrical prequel anime film to Square Enix's Starwing Paradox game, announced in a new special video on Wednesday it has cast JO1 boy group member Ruki Shiroiwa as the protagonist Yō. This is Shiroiwa's voice-acting debut. The staff cast him after hearing "Himawari" (Sunflower), the song...
Otakon 2025 Hosts Illustrator CHRIS
Event runs in Washington, D.C. from August 8-10
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The staff for Otakon 2025 announced on Tuesday that it will host illustrator CHRIS at this year's event. CHRIS is known for providing the 2013 illustration of "Magical Mirai" and "Snow Miku," as well as other "Magical Mirai"-related illustrations and Nendoroids. The illustrator has also provided work in the Vocaloid community for singer Rib and Vocal...
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Apocalypse Hotel #9 [rate]
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ‒ Episode 9
This week's adventure hinges on problem-solving that does not require Beryl’s swordsmanship, which helps make him feel like a more complex character and adds variety for the audience.
Gorilla God's Go-To Girl ‒ Episode 9
It’s a good thing that the gorilla god is such a fun character, because by this point it feels clear that The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl is less about Sophia becoming a knight and more about how everyone loves her.
Crunchyroll to Stream With You and the Rain, Otherworldly Munchkin, Let's Play Anime
Crunchyroll reveals premieres for Anime Expo this July
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will stream the With You and the Rain, Otherworldly Munchkin: Let's Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP, and Let's Play anime. In addition to the premiere for the Let's Play anime, the company will screen the world premiere for the May I Ask for One Final Thing? anime at this year's Anime Expo on July 3....
Tease Me Harder: A Sweet and Kinky Romance Manga's Fumika Minami Launches New Series
Minami to launch Kawaii Dōmei manga on June 6
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE app revealed on Monday that Fumika Minami will launch a new manga titled Kawaii Dōmei (Cute Alliance) on Friday. Manga ONE teases the manga's story about a boyish girl and a gentle girl that are in a secret relationship. Minami's Tease Me Harder: A Sweet and Kinky Romance (Ijimete Gokko) serialized on Hakusensha's Kuromitsu digita...
'Let's Play' Anime's English-Subtitled Trailer Unveils Cast, Staff, 2025 Premiere
Kana Hanazawa stars as Sam Young in OLM's anime of Leannne M. Krecic's webcomic
― The official website for studio OLM's anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic's (also known as "Mongie") Let's Play web comic unveiled on Tuesday an English-subtitled trailer, cast, staff, and 2025 premiere. The anime stars Kana Hanazawa as Sam Young. Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon) is directing the anime at OLM. Ebim...
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX #9 [rate]
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Catch Me at the Ballpark! #10 [rate]
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The Remarried Empress Volumes 1-6 K-Comic Review
With a drama adaptation announced, now is the perfect time to see why The Remarried Empress is worth the hype.
― It's good that we know how this story ends because it is one hell of a ride to get there. The Remarried Empress, originally written by Alphatart and adapted to manhwa by writer HereLee and artist SUMPUL, opens with heroine Navier being granted a divorce from her emperor husband and immedia...
Jujutsu Kaisen Tops Bookscan's April Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
Solo Leveling takes 6 spots; One Piece, Blue Lock, Dragon Ball Super, more rank
― The 25th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for April. This month's list featured 11 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 25
#5 — Eiichiro Oda's One Piece volume 1
#6 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1
#7 ...
Otona no Susume Manga Moves to Mecha Comic Platform
Series launched in April 2024
― This year's 13th issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine announced on Wednesday that Fumio Obata's Otona no Susume (An Adult's Recommendation) manga will move to the Mecha Comic platform beginning with the 22nd chapter. The series is a "violence suspense" series, in which a father attempts to rescue his son from a life of organized crime. Obata launched the series in ...
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Once Upon a Witch's Death #10 [rate]
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Japan Cuts Film Festival Screens Gridman Universe Anime, Live-Action Kowloon Generic Romance
July event hosts Gridman Universe's N. American theatrical premiere, Kowloon Generic Romance's world premiere
― The Japan Society announced on Tuesday that it will screen the North American theatrical premiere of the Gridman Universe anime film and the world premiere of the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Jun Mayuzuki's Kowloon Generic Romance manga, as part of the JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New...
This Week in Anime - Manga, Translation, and the Rise of Machines
Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space.
― Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. 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. One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are available at Viz/Shonen Jump App.
Ka...
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The Shiunji Family Children #9 [rate]
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Live-Action Cinderella Closet Series Reveals Main Cast, July 1 Debut
Ichika Osaki, Leo Matsumoto star in romantic comedy
― The official website for the live-action series of Wakana Yanai's Cinderella Closet manga revealed the series' main cast and July 1 premiere on Tuesday. The series will star: Ichika Osaki (Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger) as Haruka Fukunaga Leo Matsumoto (I Cannot Reach You) as Hikaru Kamiyama The series will premiere on July 1 on the TBS network's Dra...
Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book Novel Gets Anime Film in 2026
Radiant's Daisei Fukuoka helms fantasy at Kagokan
― A website opened on Tuesday to reveal the anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel, which will premiere in 2026. The website also reveals the main staff, teaser visual, and teaser trailer of the film. Daisei Fukuoka (Radiant series director, Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak...
Orange's Leviathan Alternate-History Anime Unveils July 10 Netflix Debut
New visual also revealed
― Orange announced on Tuesday that its anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series with Qubic Pictures will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 10. Orange also unveiled a new visual for the anime. 【オレンジ最新作】
Netflixシリーズ『リヴァイアサン』 7月10日よりNetflixにて独占配信決定！ 1914年、開戦前夜。
生物工学飛行船『リヴァイアサン』と共に世界中を駆け巡る冒険の物語をお贈りします。[image or embed]— オレンジ (@cg-orange-inc.bsky.social) June...
Shinsei Galverse NFT Project's Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members
Kotono Mitsuishi, Tomokazu Seki, Akio Otsuka, Yu Kobayashi, Yukari Tamura, more join cast
― Tokyo-based Shinsei Galverse NFT project announced its second set of cast members for its anime project on Tuesday. Kotono Mitsuishi as Dr. Wagami (top row left)
Tomokazu Seki as Uvo (top row center in image above)
Akio Otsuka as Dex (top row right)
Yu Kobayashi as Iza (leftmost in bottom row)
Yukari Tamura as...
Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki Is Now a Dad
Voice of 2019 Fruits Basket's Yuki Sōma announced his 1st child's birth
― Nobunaga Shimazaki, voice of the 2019 Fruits Basket's Yuki Sōma, announced the birth of his first child on Sunday. The voice actor stated, “I am happy to announce a new life has been born.” I am happy to announce a new life has been born.
Thanks to the support of everyone who has been supporting me, Nobunaga Shimazaki, I am ab...
The Exit 8 Film's Poster Wins Cannes' Prix Luciole
Film held world premiere at Cannes on May 19
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film of Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game The Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi) confirmed on Tuesday that the film's poster (seen below) won the 78th Cannes International Film Festival's Prix Luciole poster competition. This is the second Prix Luciole in the festival's history, following the inaugural compe...
One Piece Creator Comments on 2nd Live-Action Season… & Chopper
Even Tony Tony Chopper himself got a first peek at his live-action counterpart
― One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda posted comments about the second live-action season soon after the season's 2026 premiere announcement and first peek at Chopper on Sunday. Oda stated, “The key to Season 2 is, of course, our weird talking animal. After extensive trial and refinement by the entire team, the day has come to ...
Aichi Launches International Animation Festival
GENCO, Newtype, Anime Anime! veterans hold festival in Nagoya this December
― The Aichi Prefectural Government announced on Monday that the prefecture will host a new animation festival at its capital city Nagoya. The new Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) will debut this year on December 12 to 17. The festival will screen films at the Midland Square Cinema, Midland Square Ci...
Street Fighter 6 Game Previews New Outfits in Video
Outfit 3 DLC for M. Bison, Terry, Mai, Elena debuts on June 5
― Sony's PlayStation brand posted a video for the new costumes in the Outfit 3 DLC for the Street Fighter 6 game on Monday. The DLC will include new looks for M. Bison, Terry, Mai, and Elena when it becomes available on June 5. English Trailer: Japanese Trailer The game will add Elena to the roster on June 5. Elena will be the fourth chara...
The ANN Aftershow - Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?
James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep.
― Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be? James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. The awards have continued to have "sweeps," where a single show takes home nine or more awards. We'll discuss this year's nominees, our picks to win, and whether thi...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Previews Combat in New Trailer
Latest Shinobi game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC on August 29
― Sega unveiled a new trailer for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the new game in its Shinobi franchise, on Monday. The video previews the game's combat. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 29. Sega describes the game: SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows l...
Kaiju No. 8 the Game Announces New Character Sagan Shinomiya
Akari Kito voices Kikoru Shinomiya's adoptive sister for August 31 game
― The staff for Kaiju No. 8 the Game, the smartphone and PC game inspired by the Kaiju No. 8 franchise, revealed on Monday the new character Sagan Shinomiya, Kikoru Shinomiya's adoptive sister, for the upcoming game. Akari Kito will voice the character. Sagan leads CLOZER, a new unit formed to investigate the Kaiju Dimensional Ga...
Raidou Remastered Game's Trailer Introduces Story, Characters
Remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army launches on June 19
― Sega began streaming on Monday a trailer for Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, a remastered version of the 2006 PlayStation 2 game Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army. The trailer introduces the story and characters. The game will launch on June 19 for PlayStation 5, PlayStatio...
DAN DA DAN 2nd Season Anime Previews English Dub in New Trailer
2nd season premieres on TV on July 3
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday an English dub trailer for the second season of the DAN DA DAN television anime. Aina the End performs the opening theme song "Kakumei Dōchū" (On the Way), featured in the video. GKIDS will screen DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE in North America on Friday. The theatrical premiere of the second season's first three episodes screened in Asia o...
Natsumi Ito's My Dear Detective Manga Ends in Next Volume
Manga about female detective in 1930s launched in 2021
― The eighth compiled book volume of Natsumi Ito's My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files (Kimi wa Nazotoki no Ma Cherie) manga revealed on May 29 that the series will end in its next volume. Digital manga service Azuki licensed the series for digital distribution in July 2022. Seven Seas licensed the manga and will release the manga's third vol...
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? ‒ Episode 9
Will this be the final plot of the season?
The Quintessential Quintuplets RPG Streams Opening Anime
Game's limited edition, special box versions include 10 minutes of original animation, visual drama
― The official YouTube channel for The Quintessential Quintuplets franchise started streaming on Friday the opening anime video for Gotōbun no Princess: Gensō to Shinen to Mahō Gakuin (The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and a Magic Academy), the fourth console game for the franchise. Th...
Going All Out with the Cast of DAN DA DAN Panel at Anime Boston
The English cast of DAN DA DAN catered to an enthusiastic crowd with an engaging Q&A at Anime Boston.
― With 4700 square feet, the Sheraton Republic Ballroom in Boston's Sheraton hotel, adjacent to the Hynes Convention Center, can easily hold a few hundreds of people. For the Going All Out with the Cast of DAN DA DAN panel at Anime Boston, it was filled to capacity—and you could probably fill one of...
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 9
While Witch Watch’s bread and butter is still comedy, episodes like this do a great job of showcasing that it has more range than just good jokes.
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#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT #9 [rate]
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Blue Encount & Reol Make Anime Boston Debut
Blue Encount and Reol brought down the house at Anime Boston.
― Blue Encount and Reol completely rocked the halls of this year's Anime Boston. Being that this was their first time in Boston meant that they had to put their best foot forward in making the perfect first impression. And that they did. You could feel the frenetic energy in the room as Blue Encount served up their catchy pop-punk numbers,...
DAN DA DAN 2nd Season Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Series casts Hiroyuki Yoshino as Manjirō, Naomi Ōzora as Chiquitita
― The official website for the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga revealed on Tuesday two new cast members: Hiroyuki Yoshino as Manjirō, priest at the Tsuchinoko Shrine who wants to become a Bootuber Naomi Ōzora as Chiquitita, son of the Dover Demon There will be an adv...
Kowloon Generic Romance ‒ Episode 9
Who knew French toast could be such a relationship deal-breaker?
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 5
Commercial, visual unveiled
― The official website for the second anime season based on Shinichi Fukuda's My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) manga announced on Tuesday that the series will premiere on July 5 at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 6) on Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV. The staff unveiled a new visual and commercial: Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs. Th...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #9 [rate]
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Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Game Streams Overview Trailer with Hotline Number
Updated version of 2015 game launches on Switch 2 on June 5
― Sega began streaming on Monday a new overview trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, the updated Nintendo Switch 2 version of its 2015 Yakuza 0 game. The video reveals a promotional hotline phone number: 1-888-YAKUZA0. The game will launch on June 5, the same release date as Switch 2. The updated version features new cutscenes, an online mu...
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Summer Pockets #9 [rate]
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The Summer Hikaru Died Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme by Vaundy, July 5 Premiere (Updated)
N. American premiere screens at Anime Expo on July 4
― The staff for the anime of Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) manga began streaming the second promotional video on Monday, and it reveals the opening theme song "Saikai" (Reunion) by Vaundy, two cast members, and the July 5 premiere worldwide on Netflix. Update: Netflix streamed the English-subtitled version of the tra...
Lazarus ‒ Episode 9
For most of its runtime, “Death on Two Legs” makes it feel like Lazarus is just actively screwing with its audience.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 9
Now that Cyan is free, it looks like the Orphanage Director is trying to make Luo into her villain archrival.
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Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- #9 [rate]
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai #9 [rate]
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
If the last episode of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! had me feeling like we were suddenly skipping whole episodes in between important scenes, this week, we may as well be leapfrogging over the top of entire seasons.
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women Anime Adds Yuka Nukui to Cast
Nukui to voice "broadcast" version of character Miki Kanzaki in July anime
― WWWave Corporation revealed on Friday new cast and a character promotional video for the television anime of writer Chinjao Musume and artist Tama Nogami's Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women (Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite) manga. Yuka Nukui voices the character Miki Kanzaki, a woman who was two...
Tom & Jerry Gokko Anime Gets English Release on YouTube
Warner Bros. Kids teases English release "coming soon"
― The official YouTube channel of Warner Bros. Kids started streaming on May 26 an English trailer for Warner Bros. Japan's Tom & Jerry Gokko short anime, teasing that the anime is coming soon to YouTube. Warner Bros. Kids describes the anime: "It's your favorite cartoon cat and mouse as you've never seen them before!" Warner Bros. Japan premiere...
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! Anime Reveals More Cast, Ending Song, July 5 Streaming Premiere
M.A.O joins anime's cast; ChouCho will perform ending song "Hikaru Sasu Tobira"
― Happinet unveiled on Monday the second key visual, additional cast, ending theme song and artist, and July 5 advance streaming premiere for the anime of Sora Suigetsu and DeeCHA's Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! (Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakuga...
Street Fighter Franchise Gets New Manga on June 29
Yoshio Mokomokomaru Masao draws Street Fighter Luke Rising manga
― The official X/Twitter account for Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics magazine revealed on Monday that Capcom's Street Fighter franchise will have a new manga titled Street Fighter Luke Rising. The manga will launch in Coro Coro Comics on June 29. Yoshio Mokomokomaru Masao will draw the manga 【SF6 2周年記念！】「#ストリートファイター6」×「#コロコロコミック」コラボ決定！6/2...
Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series Reveals Theme Song by Perfume
Pop group also performed theme song for 2016 live-action Chihayafuru films
― The official X/Twitter account for Chihayafuru -Meguri-, the new live-action television series adaptation of Yuki Suetsugu's Chihayafuru manga, revealed on Monday that pop group Perfume will perform the series' theme song "Megu (from the series title's "Meguri") Loop." Perfume previously performed the theme song for the 2016...
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Review
Series fans will definitely appreciate the evolution of long-time mechanics, and newcomers will enjoy the cast and building mechanics.
― The Rune Factory series has firmly established itself as more than just a mere "Fantasy Story of Seasons. However, with every series—and every season—there must come a time of growth and experimentation. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma notably avoids counting itsel...
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime's Character Video Reveals July 5 TV Debut
Character video features protagonist Allen voiced by Yūto Uemura
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Riku Nanano and illustrator cura's Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter (Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi) light novel series started streaming the character promotional video for Allen, voiced by Yūto Uemura, on Sunday. The video also revealed the anime's July 5 premiere....
Anime Expo 2025 Hosts Mokumokuren, Shinobu Seguchi, More Guests; Reveals 2 World Premieres
Guests also include: Chiaki Kobayashi, Goro Taniguchi, Makoto Furukawa, Hiroaki Akagi, Daiki Yamashita, George Wada
― The staff for the Anime Expo event announced over the past 10 days that it will host the following guests: Manga creator Mokumokuren and voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi for the world premiere of the anime of Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) manga Shinobu Seg...
The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway
Over the next six weeks we are giving away eighteen ~$100 Dr. Stone prize packages! Enter every week for your chance to win!
― Dr. STONE Needs you! We are calling on all Dr. STONE fans to mobilize and support the official Dr. STONE Battlecraft X account (@dsbc_staff_en). 18 people who heed this call to arms will be rewarded with their choice of one US$100 prize package from the list below. Every week...
Bandai Has a New Life-Size Gundam — as Unbuilt Plastic Model Parts
The museum is part of Bandai's new plastic model factory
― Bandai Spirits announced the new Bandai Hobby Center Plamo Design Industrial Institute Museum (BHC PDII Museum) in Shizuoka on Thursday. Like earlier Bandai landmarks in the Mt. Fuji area, Tokyo, Yokohama, Shanghai, Fukuoka, Osaka and Shizuoka itself, the museum's entrance features the latest life-size Gundam — well, this time as oversized pl...
Live-Action Mieruko-chan Film's Clips Show Eerie Life at School & Home
Horror comedy opens in Japan on June 6
― The official website for the live-action film of Tomoki Izumi's Mieruko-chan horror comedy manga began streaming a clip from the film on Monday. The clip shows protagonist Miko and her friend Hana seeing off their homeroom teacher Arai, who is carried to an ambulance as she goes into labor. Arai asks Miko and Hana to handle the class for her. The next day, the...
Sazae-san Anime Recasts Ikura, Kaori, Rika Roles
Sachie Hirai, Mana Koshirakawa, Sayaka Kitahara voice roles that Reiko Katsura previously voiced
― The official blog for the long running Sazae-san anime announced on Sunday that the characters Ikura, Kaori, and Rika now have new voice cast members, as of the episode that aired that same day. The new cast include Sachie Hirai as Ikura (the son of Sazae's cousin Norisuke), Mana Koshirakawa as Kaori (a...
The World Ends with You Director Tatsuya Kando Leaves Square Enix
Kando worked for 29 years on Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, more
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Game developer Tatsuya Kando announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that he parted ways with Square Enix the day before, after working at the company for 29 years. He vowed to keep making interesting content that brings a smile to everyone's face in the future. Kando was known for his work as director on the original The World E...
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 9
There’s a sort of tragedy about Wolfram.
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Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! #9 [rate]
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Lost in Starlight Movie Review
This is a movie drenched in color, from the verdant greenery of Seoul’s parkland to the warm reds and browns of its older buildings, not to mention the vibrant, sparkling starscapes and sunsets, many of which would make Makoto Shinkai proud.
― While Korean animation director Han Ji-won's fame has steadily grown in her homeland, Netflix's worldwide release of her latest, most substantial movie, is the...
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Lazarus #9 [rate]
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One Piece #1131 [rate]
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Yaiba: Samurai Legend ‒ Episode 9
While this isn’t the most exciting episode, it provides the show with a much-needed opportunity to slow down before the big showdown.
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Maebashi Witches #9 [rate]
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The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl #9 [rate]
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! #20 [rate]
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Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 9
Matthew has always made sure that Anne feels loved and wanted. It’s the greatest gift that anyone could give her, and ultimately more important than any scholarship or academic honor.
Shinobu Seguchi's Shūjin Riku, Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- Manga Get Digital English Releases This Summer
Seguchi also to appear at Anime Expo on July 6
― Manga creator Shinobu Seguchi revealed in an interview posted on ANN on Friday that his original manga Shūjin Riku, and his Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- (Hikuidori Ushūboro Tobigumi) manga — the adaptation of the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series — are getting digital English releases in North Ameri...
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
In Fire Force, it is impossible to separate the actions of a fate-ordained hero of legend from the barely coherent ramblings of a deeply traumatized idiot. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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The Unaware Atelier Master #10 [rate]
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Webtoon Shark Sees Surge in Views, Revenue Following Live-Action Adaptation
Webtoon sees over 200,000 daily views, elevenfold increase in revenue since adaptation's debut last month
― Kakao Entertainment's long-running webtoon Shark, which began serialization in 2016, is seeing a resurgence in popularity thanks to its new live-action series adaptation. The original series has amassed over 190 million cumulative views in Korea. Following the May 15 release of the live-action...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 44
Almost everyone in this story is wearing a mask of one sort or another, and it's only now that some of those masks are being taken off – or in the case of Loulan, put back on.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Reveals July 19 Debut, Plus Side Story Episode's July 5 TV Debut
Also: Kaiju No. 8 the Game reveals story, cast for original character
― The official website for the television anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga revealed on Sunday the second season's key visual and July 19 premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels at 11:00 p.m JST (10:00 a.m. EDT). The second season will also stream on X (formerly Twitter) worldwide in real time as it airs on TV i...
Tappytoon Launches New Short Webtoon Feature 'Midnight Snack'
New feature presents bite-sized webtoon stories in genres like romance fantasy, BL, GL
― Contents First, the company behind the global webtoon platform Tappytoon, announced the launch of a new short webtoon feature called "Midnight Snack" on Wednesday. Targeted at Tappytoon's core audience — women in their 20s and 30s — Midnight Snack presents bite-sized webtoon stories in the platform's most popula...
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SHIROHIYO - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble #8 [rate]
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Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series ONE: High School Heroes Reveals Cast, Story
Series about high school masked vigilante group debuted on May 30
― Wavve, a Korean streaming platform, revealed the cast and storyline of the webtoon-based live-action series ONE: High School Heroes on May 27. The production presentation for ONE: High School Heroes was held on May 28. The main cast was in attendance including Jung-ha Lee, Do-wan Kim, Sang-ho Kim, Joo-ryoung Kim, Hee-je Yoo, Jun-seo...
Korean Government Agencies to Release Standard Contract Guidebook for Webtoon Industry
Standard contract guidebook to include key protections for webtoon creators
― South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) announced on May 29 that they will release an official commentary guidebook for the standard contract used in the comics and webtoon industry. The guidebook will be made available to the public on June 13. The standa...
Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 1 Debut
Kazuyuki Okitsu, Katsuyuki Konishi, more join cast of original Cygames anime
― The official website for Cygames' original television anime Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show unveiled more cast members, the key visual, main promotional video, and July 1 premiere for the anime on Sunday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Kakushō-ron" (Theory of Confirmation) by VTuber Ryushen, ...
Webtoon-Based Animated Series Acorn Culture Center Premieres on June 1
Story centers on workaholic middle manager at large corporation who gradually undergoes personal transformation
― Korean public TV network EBS began airing the animated adaptation of the webtoon Acorn Culture Center on June 1. The series will broadcast every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. KST on EBS. Based on the webtoon created by Nanda and serialized between 2021 and 2023 on Kakao Webtoon, Acorn Culture Cen...
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Witch Watch #9 [rate]
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Operator of Illegal Webtoon Site OKToon Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Court also orders forfeiture of about US$510,000 for copyright infringement
― The operator of OKToon, a major illegal webtoon piracy site, has been sentenced to prison by a South Korean court. On May 26, the Daejeon District Court sentenced the defendant (identified as A) to three years in prison and ordered a forfeiture of about US$510,000 for violating copyright law. A was found guilty of operatin...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray #9 [rate]
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Love Alarm Webtoon Artist Pens Born to Be King Asian Fantasy Web Novel
Story centers on world where individuals are assigned gender through ceremonial rite at age 10
― Kye-young Chon, the creator behind the manhwa Audition and the webtoon Love Alarm, has made her debut as a web novelist. According to Korean web novel platform KakaoPage, her new web novel Born to Be King was officially released on May 24. The story is set in a fictional world where individuals are assig...
Disney+ Korea Confirms 2025 Live-Action Series Low Life Based on Webtoon The Hooligans
Story centers on greedy yet earnest locals stumbling upon rumor of sunken treasure ship
― Disney+ Korea has officially added Low Life to its lineup for the second half of 2025. The new live-action series is based on The Hooligans by webtoon creator Tae-ho Yoon, and will star Seung-ryong Ryu, Se-jong Yang, and Soo-jung Lim. Set in a coastal village near Sinan, Low Life follows a group of greedy yet e...
Crunchyroll to Stream My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4, More Anime
Also: A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2, others
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday at the industry panel during CCXP Mexico it will stream the following anime in July and October: A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 — July 2025
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 — October 2025
Clevatess — July 2025
My Dress-Up Darling S...
Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Debuts App Version
AI localization-based manga service launched for web in September
― AI localization company Orange Inc. launched the app version of its emaqi e-bookstore service in the United States and Canada on Wednesday. The app features titles from numerous publishers including VIZ Media, Kodansha USA, Yen Press, Akita Shoten, Futabasha, Shonen Gahosha, Nihon Bungeisha, and COAMIX. It also features exclusive tit...