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Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
While I wouldn't call this a villainess story, Francesca does seem to view it as such by the end of the second volume.
― Touko Amekawa is no stranger to writing strong heroines who set out to get what they want. You may recognize her as the author of 7th Time Loop, a story about a young woman named Rishe determined to use her memories of her previous six lives to make her seventh one end the cycle of...
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Anime Series Review
For a series that’s supposed to be about cooking, almost everything here feels half-baked.
― On paper, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant has everything I should like: a cozy restaurant, a fantasy environment, some cute character designs, and a few dashes of slice of life. It's a recipe that could have worked, had someone in the kitchen not made the grave error of adding a spoonful of “banished from...
Interview: My Hero Academia: All's Justice Producer Aoba Miyazaki on Creating More than a Sequel
"We're not just making [One's Justice 3]; as a team we said, 'We're going to make a new, even more fun game,' so we've drastically redesigned the inside of the game."
― With My Hero Academia heading into its final season and the battle between series protagonist Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and villain Tomura Shigaraki heating up, it's only natural for fans of the series to want to do more than just watch t...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volumes 1-3 Novel Review
Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question.
― I have, in the past, referred to this series as being “isekai for grownups.” It's not a power fantasy. The protagonist isn't down on his luck, bullied, or otherwise deeply unhappy. He's a working adult, and not one particularly enra...
This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played
This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly.
― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025
To Be Hero X zigged-zagged all season but finishes with the best episode, while in the cumulative My Dress-Up Darling lost to some stiff competition. Find out how your favorite shows fared in the final rankings of the Summer!
― 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
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This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster
Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals.
― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4 Series Review
There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch.
― It's taken four seasons and a handful of movies, but Thunderbolt Fantasy finally approaches its conclusion in its fourth and final season. Our main players of the season are divided into three main groups: Shāng Bù Huàn, Juǎn Cán Yún, and Dān Fěi, who are exploring the Wastel...
Realities Merge at the 'Art of Manga' Exhibit in San Francisco
Some of manga's most iconic images are currently on display at the de Young Museum—from Tetsuya Chiba to Eiichiro Oda.
― On its opening day, San Francisco's de Young Museum welcomed patrons to the first large-scale manga exhibit in North America. “Art of Manga” is a visual buffet for experts and newcomers alike, immersing visitors into the same plane as the very panels they see before their eyes. Fan...
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Witch Watch Anime Gets 2nd Season
Anime's 25th final episode aired on Sunday
― The final episode of the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga revealed on Sunday that the anime will get a second season. 慄♀️★★・‥────粒 #ウィッチウォッチ＼ ／ 第2期制作決定／ ＼────‥・★★慄♀️ ニコとモリヒトを中心にカンシ、ケイゴ、ミハルが満面の笑みで肩を組みネム、カラ、クック、真桑先生、清宮会長が勢ぞろいしたデザイン彩https://t.co/fSB8fOeqca pic.twitter.com/IG99Gfj09J— 『ウィッチウォッチ』TVアニメ公式 | 2025年4月6日より放送開始 (...
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Novels Get TV Anime
Gakuto Kajiwara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tsuyoshi Koyama star in 2026 anime
― Ezogingitune and illustrator DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.) light novel series is getting a television anime in 2026. The staff unveiled the cast, staff, visual, and logo: The anime stars:
Gakuto Kajiwara as Lu...
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Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun #1 [rate]
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess #4 [rate]
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Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
While I wouldn't call this a villainess story, Francesca does seem to view it as such by the end of the second volume.
― Touko Amekawa is no stranger to writing strong heroines who set out to get what they want. You may recognize her as the author of 7th Time Loop, a story about a young woman named Rishe determined to use her memories of her previous six lives to make her seventh one end the cycle of...
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One Piece #1146 [rate]
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Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator #1 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #1 [rate]
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Gachiakuta #13 [rate]
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Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! #1 [rate]
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Mechanical Marie #1 [rate]
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Demon Slayer, KPop Demon Hunters Win Awards at Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle wins International Animation Award, KPop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang wins Animation Award
― The Critics Choice Association announced the honorees of the 4th annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television on Wednesday. The association honored Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu ...
Strobe Edge Live-Action Series Reveals More Cast, Main Trailer
Kei Inoo, Yudai Chiba, Kyōko Hasegawa, more join cast
― WOWOW started streaming the main trailer video and revealed new cast members for the live-action series of Io Sakisaka's Strobe Edge manga on Sunday.The newly announced cast are (character romanizations are not confirmed for all characters):Kei Inoo as Kyōichi Miyoshi (image above, top left)Yudai Chiba as Chiaki Hoshina (top right)Cast on image ...
Live-Action Futari Escape Series Announces Additional Cast
Mayu Tamura provides voice of radio DJ
― The staff for live-action series adaptation of Shōichi Taguchi's Futari Escape (Our Escape) manga revealed on Sunday Nogizaka46 idol group member Mayu Tamura provided her voice for the role of the radio DJ in the first episode of the show. ／#ふたりエスケープラジオDJ・あかりんの声 発表✨＼第1話はチェックしていただけましたか？ラジオDJ・あかりんの声は、なんと… #田村真佑 さん( #乃木坂46 )✨今後も登場予定ですので、お楽しみに!TVerのお気に入り登録もお願いします💜...
Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Hikaru Tōno, Saku Mizuno, Sayaka Senbongi joins anime's cast debuting on Sunday
― The staff for the television anime of Nanateru's Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai (Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family!) manga revealed three new cast members on Saturday: The newly announced cast are (image above from left to right):
Hikaru Tōno as Toki KamisatoSaku Mizuno as Hana YashikiSayaka Senbongi as Tokoyo Omoikane T...
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Witch Watch Anime Gets 2nd Season
Anime's 25th final episode aired on Sunday
― The final episode of the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga revealed on Sunday that the anime will get a second season. 慄♀️★★・‥────粒 #ウィッチウォッチ＼ ／ 第2期制作決定／ ＼────‥・★★慄♀️ ニコとモリヒトを中心にカンシ、ケイゴ、ミハルが満面の笑みで肩を組みネム、カラ、クック、真桑先生、清宮会長が勢ぞろいしたデザイン彩https://t.co/fSB8fOeqca pic.twitter.com/IG99Gfj09J— 『ウィッチウォッチ』TVアニメ公式 | 2025年4月6日より放送開始 (...
Crunchyroll, AnimeJapan Partner to Offer New Award to Develop Young Anime Creators
Short film competition for animation students in Japan is aimed at discovery of new talent
― Streaming service Crunchyroll and the AnimeJapan event announced on Wednesday they are partnering to launch the New Creator Awards in Japan. The competition is aimed at nurturing and supporting the discovery of new anime creative talent. The competition is open to students in the field of animation, and short...
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity #6 [rate]
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Cardfight!! Vanguard Anime Reveals New Series Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen to Debut in January
Latest anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Finals' 12th, final episode aired on Saturday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise announced on Saturday a new anime titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen (Cardfight! Vanguard Divinez Phantom Star Battle Arc), which will debut in January.🟥🟦ヴァンガード Divinez 幻真星戦編🟦🟥TVアニメ『カードファイト!! ヴァンガード Divinez ...
Korean-Animated Film Bad Girl: Run Hani to Open in Theaters in Korea on October 7
Film is based on popular Korean comic from 1980s
― The Korean-animated film Bad Girl: Run Hani is set to open nationwide in Korea on October 7. The film is based on the late Jin-joo Lee's original comic, first serialized in Treasure Island magazine in 1985 and later adapted into a hit television animation in 1988. To mark the 40th anniversary of its serialization, the new theatrical version updates ...
Akihiro Ononaka's Gushing Over Magical Girls Manga Resumes on October 17
Series entered hiatus in March 2024
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Takeshobo's Storia Dash web platform announced on Friday Akihiro Ononaka's Gushing Over Magical Girls (Mahō Shōjo ni Akogarete) manga will resume serialization with chapter 59 on October 17 on Takeshobo's new Takecomi! website.The series entered a hiatus in March 2024 due to Ononaka's health.J-Novel Club licensed the ...
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SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes #1 [rate]
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You and Idol Precure♪ #35 [rate]
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Princession Orchestra Anime's 4th Promo Video Unveils Akari Kito, Miku Itō in Cast
Kito, Itō playing sword-wielding Flower Knights
― The website for the original anime Princession Orchestra began streaming the anime's fourth promotional video on Sunday. The video features the new opening theme song "Future Session" and announces two more cast members: The newly announced cast members are: Akari Kito as the Flower Knight Cynthia, a mysterious white knight Miku Itō as the Flower Knig...
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Kingdom #1 [rate]
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My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! #1 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #1 [rate]
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Secrets of the Silent Witch #13 [rate]
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For Those Who Want a Deeper Monster Hunter Plot, Monster Hunter Stories 3 is Coming
Monster Hunter as a turn-based RPG? Are you saying I don't have to grind hours for armor and weapons and get to enjoy a longer and deeper narrative?
― I wouldn't call myself a Monster Hunter die-hard as I only have a few hundred hours logged between Monster Hunter 2G and Monster Hunter 4. This is certainly a level where I have soloed some of the stronger monsters in the game, but I don't know all the...
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Anime Series Review
For a series that’s supposed to be about cooking, almost everything here feels half-baked.
― On paper, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant has everything I should like: a cozy restaurant, a fantasy environment, some cute character designs, and a few dashes of slice of life. It's a recipe that could have worked, had someone in the kitchen not made the grave error of adding a spoonful of “banished from...
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Touring After the Apocalypse #1 [rate]
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Ranma ½ #13 [rate]
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To Your Eternity #1 [rate]
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Let This Grieving Soul Retire! #14 [rate]
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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest #1 [rate]
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Spy×Family #38 [rate]
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Kakao Entertainment Rolls Out Free AI Short-Form Video Tool for Webtoon Creators
Technology automatically selects key webtoon scenes, transforms them into short clips of around 40 seconds
― Kakao Entertainment has launched a new artificial intelligence tool that allows webtoon creators to convert their comics into short-form videos. The company announced on October 1 that, since September 29, it has been offering the “Helix Shorts AI Agent” to creators free of charge. The techno...
Interview: My Hero Academia: All's Justice Producer Aoba Miyazaki on Creating More than a Sequel
"We're not just making [One's Justice 3]; as a team we said, 'We're going to make a new, even more fun game,' so we've drastically redesigned the inside of the game."
― With My Hero Academia heading into its final season and the battle between series protagonist Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and villain Tomura Shigaraki heating up, it's only natural for fans of the series to want to do more than just watch t...
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A Wild Last Boss Appeared! #2 [rate]
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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota #1 [rate]
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Tales of Wedding Rings II #1 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 22-28
Silent Hill f debuts at #1, Atelier Resleriana Switch version at #4, PS5 version at #6
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Silent Hill f Konami September 25 57,475 57,475 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 35,027 1,801,323 3PS5EA SPORTS FC 26 Electronic Arts September 26 11,327 11,327 4NSwAtelier Resleriana: The Red Alche...
MIRESI: Invisible Future Has a Cool Time Travel Premise, Especially If Fanservice is Your Thing
This game has visual elements that want to dissuade me from playing the game. But the premise and gameplay make me want to go back for more.
― Time travel stories: they can be super fun at their best or contrived at their worst. In video games this is almost doubly ture as time travel can feel like a gimmick if not handled with the up most care. And then there's MIRESI: Invisible Future, a game with ...
Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Film Streams Full Trailer
New Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th anniversary short also previewed in trailer
― The official website for the standalone anime release for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition: Path of the Little Challenger (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans: Urðr-Hunt), an animated spinoff from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans) tel...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Posts 2nd Promo Video
New season premieres next April
― The official website for the television anime of Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series posted the second promotional video and second teaser visual for the second season on Saturday, October 4 or "Angel's Day." (October 4 or 10/4 can be read in Japanese as a wordpla...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 22-28
Yaiba: Samurai Legend finale earns 2.3% rating, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube earns 2.0%
― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Friday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m. and earned an 18.1% rating. Another showing on Tuesday, September 23 at 12:45 p.m. earned a 6.5% rating...
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My Hero Academia #160 [rate]
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Naver Webtoon Launches US$70,000 Monthly Reward Program for Short-Form Video Feature 'Cuts'
Naver Webtoon to roll out "Cuts Fund Share" program starting in November
― Naver Webtoon announced on October 2 that it will offer creators a total of approximately US$70,000 (100 million won) in monthly rewards to boost its new short-form animation service, Cuts. The initiative was unveiled at the “Cuts Creators Day” event held at Naver's Green Factory headquarters in Seongnam on October 1. Around ...
Original Tiger Mask's 'Osaka Tiger' Mask Found & Verified
Mask valued at 3,000,000 yen (about US$20,397.30)
― Japanese variety and antiques appraisal program Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan featured on September 30 an original mask worn by professional wrestler and first real-life Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama. The mask's owner, an avid Tiger Mask fan, stated that the mask was the “Osaka Tiger” mask Sayama wore during a meet-and-greet event on August 9, 1984. Among Ti...
Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Godzilla Minus One's Yuki Yamada stars as historical figure Hijikata Toshizō
― Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga is inspiring its first live-action television adaptation next spring. The adaptation will air on the TBS channel as a special, and also stream on the U-NEXT service as a series. Yuki Yamada (Godzilla Minus One, live-a...
Ema Toyama Launches New Mahō Renshūsei Riri Raspberry Manga
Manga about lonely girl entering magic school launches on October 31
― The November issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Friday that Ema Toyama will launch a new manga titled Mahō Renshūsei Riri Raspberry in the magazine's next issue on October 31. The manga will have a color opening page, and will feature on the issue's front cover.🎊なかよし12月号から新連載「魔法練習生リリ・ラズベリー」が始まります！！🎊なかよしでの連載、大変お久しぶり...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 28-October 4
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, Quality Assurance in Another World anime; Gran Familia, Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Blue Lock: Episode Nagi BDPlease Crunchyroll US$34.98 September 30 Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition BDCite Viz Media US$154.98 September 30 Quality Assurance in Another World BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyr...
Opening 7 Minutes of 4th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Streams on YouTube
Mizuiro no Sasha opens in Japan on October 10
― Emotion Label's YouTube channel began streaming on Friday the first seven minutes of Mizuiro no Sasha (The Aqua Sasha), the fourth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. The fourth film will open in Japan on October 10. The fourth film's Blu-ray Disc and DVD will...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Gets 3D Screenings in U.S.
Film opens in U.S. on October 24
― Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Friday that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, will get RealD 3D screenings in theaters when it opens in the United States on October 24. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired worldwide theatrical rights the film. The company will open the film...
Emaqi Service Releases Rokudo's Bad Girls Manga in English
Yūji Nakamura's manga launched in 2016, inspired anime in 2023
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Friday that its emaqi e-bookstore service has added Yūji Nakamura's Rokudo's Bad Girls (Rokudō no Onna-tachi) manga in English. Nakamura launched the manga in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in June 2016, and ended it in April 2021. Akita Shoten published the manga's 26th a...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 13
Mynoghra is a cool, original spin on a familiar concept, but bogged down by lackluster visuals, poor writing, and an unwillingness or inability to push itself further.
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? #2 [rate]
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Gets Same-Day Dub
Austin Tindle, Sarah Wiedenheft, James Cheek, more star in dub on October 6
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series on October 6, the same day that the anime debuts. The English cast includes: A...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #14 [rate]
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Katamari is Back and Better Than Ever
It's been 14 years since the last time we were able to roll up everything with a sticky ball. Once Upon A Katamari looks to fix that.
― The King and Prince of the Cosmos are back to roll up the world in Once Upon A Katamari. Despite it being 20 years since I last laid my hands on a Katamari Damacy game, Tokyo Game Show 2025 allowed me to jump back into the world of rolling innocent citizens, buildin...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volumes 1-3 Novel Review
Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question.
― I have, in the past, referred to this series as being “isekai for grownups.” It's not a power fantasy. The protagonist isn't down on his luck, bullied, or otherwise deeply unhappy. He's a working adult, and not one particularly enra...
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'Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana' Anime Casts Yurina Amami
Trailer/visual unveiled for Anami's character Akane
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Hey's Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana (Botan Kamiina, Her Drunken Appearance Is Like a Lily Flower) manga announced on Friday that Yurina Amami will play Akane Yusa. The account unveiled a character trailer and visual for Akane: The staff is revealing new cast membe...
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Tougen Anki #13 [rate]
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Pokémon Horizons Anime Reveals Cast, Theme Songs for New Arc
Seiran Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Shinya Owada voice characters from Blueberry Academy
― The staff of the Pokémon Horizons anime announced on Friday new cast members and theme songs for the new arc "Rising Again." Eve performs the new opening theme song "Iolite," and Polkadot Stingray perform the new ending theme song "Netemo Sametemo" (Whether Asleep or Awake). The series has cast Seiran Kobayashi...
Even as a Lapsed Zelda Fan, Dynasty Warriors Virgin, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a Total Blast
I've never been too interested in The Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, but Zelda on the other hand...
― Return to the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with hack and slash action in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The Legend of Zelda series is well loved among gamers. From its puzzle-solving, story, action-adventure combat, and grand sense of exploration, there's a lot to...
This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played
This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly.
― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...
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Cat's Eye #2 [rate]
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Sci-fi Meets Eldritch Horror in Deck Builder Chaos Zero Nightmare
The monsters evoke a sense of eldritch horror with designs that are just familiar enough... but warped in such a way to give a sense of unease.
― Rogue-lite deckbuilders are an interesting bunch to me. The randomness of each playthrough of a level or dungeon doesn't quite allow for consistent runs. But that randomness and ability to gain bonuses between each run forces players to learn how to play wi...
Laftel to Premiere Webtoon-Based Animated Series Dragon Girl on October 3
Series follows rebellious daughter of the Dragon King who flees arranged marriage to forge her own destiny
― Laftel, the anime-focused streaming platform in Korea, will release its new original animated series Dragon Girl on October 3. Based on the webtoon of the same name created by by Olso, Dragon Girl follows Yongman Kim, the rebellious daughter of the Dragon King, who flees an arranged marriage ...
Hero Killer Webtoon Gets Animated Adaptation in Partnership with France's ADN
Series follows woman determined to take revenge on "heroes" after one kills her sister
― Korean webtoon IP production company Jaedam Media announced on October 1 that it has signed a contract with France-based Animation Digital Network (ADN), both an animation production studio and streaming platform, to develop an animated adaptation of the Hero Killer webtoon. The agreement was finalized at the 20...
Studio Colorido Produces New Pokémon Anime Short
7-minute anime follows girl who builds large diorama with her Pokémon
― The Pokémon Company began streaming a new "POKÉTOON" anime short on Friday. The short is titled "Megahanasenai ne Garura" (I Can't Take My Eyes Off Her, Can I Kangaskhan). The short focus on Yurado, who admires her mother who is a Pokémon battle commentator. She and her Pokémon Kangaskhan work to build a large diorama one day whi...
Observation Records of My Fiancée TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, More Staff
Yūsuke Kobayashi, Miyu Tomita star in anime debuting in 2026
― The official website for the television anime of author Shiki and illustrator Wan Hachipisu's Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess (Jishō Akuyaku Reijō na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku) light novel series revealed the two main cast members and more staff members on Friday. The staff also rev...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video
New season debuts on October 5, with overall anime's 25th episode debuting on October 12
― The staff for the anime based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga revealed a second promotional video on Friday for the show's third season. The third season will premiere on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu chan...
Yūichirō Umehara Joins Cast of Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime
Umehara joins cast as modern-day exorcist Saiga Harima
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed on Friday that Yūichirō Umehara has joined the cast as Saiga Harima, a modern-day exorcist who is level-headed and honest. The anime will debut in 2026, and stars: Shōgo Sakata as Minato Kusunoki Shinshū...
A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff
Daiki Yamashita, Jun Fukuyama, more join cast for series debuting in January
― The official website for the television anime of Misaki's A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Odayaka Kizoku no Kyūka no Susume) light novel series revealed more cast members and more staff on Friday. The website also revealed a new visual. The new cast includes (from left to right in above image) Tetsuya Kakihara as...
One Piece Manga Takes 1-Issue Break Due to Eiichiro Oda's Health
Manga slated to return in 46th issue on October 14
― The official X/Twitter account for the One Piece franchise announced on Friday that Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga is taking a one-issue break and will not appear in this year's 45th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on October 6, due to Oda's poor health. The post stated Oda was currently recuperating. The manga is planned to continu...
Bushiroad Reveals Hunter x Hunter New x Survivor Game With Planned Worldwide Release
"Survival roguelike" smartphone game slated for 2026
― Bushiroad on Friday revealed the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survival "survival roguelike" game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga. The game is slated for release worldwide in 2026 for iOS and Android. The game will be free to play with optional purchases available in game. English trailer Japanese trailer Players control characters fro...
KPop Demon Hunters Is Now Longest-Running English Film in Netflix's Global Top 10
Film has been watched 325.1 million times over 15 weeks
― Netflix's original animated film KPop Demon Hunters adds another achievement under its belt. It clocks in its 15th consecutive week in Netflix's Global Top 10 Movies list, making it the longest-running English-language film ever on the list. The movie also never went lower than #2 during its entire tenure on the list, and it is now #1. The fil...
Burger King Japan Offers Flame-Smoked Kagurabachi Hamburgers
Burger sets come with Kagurabachi acrylic keychains
― Burger King Japan announced it is partnering with popular manga series Kagurabachi for the limited time “Flame Smoke” burger sets on Thursday. Each of the three hamburger sets comes with an original Kagurabachi acrylic keychain at Japanese Burger King locations starting on Friday. The keychains features Kagurabachi characters Chihiro Rokuhira, Hiy...
Live-Action Romantic Killer Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs
Naniwa Danshi, INI, FANTASTICS perform 3 different theme songs for film
― The official website for the live-action film of Wataru Momose's Romantic Killer manga unveiled a trailer and a new poster visual on Friday. The trailer reveals more cast members, as well as three different theme songs for the film. Naniwa Danshi perform a "miracle theme song" titled "Never Romantic," while INI performs an "aoh...
Live-Action Therapy Game BL Series Casts NAOYA, Yūki Tomita
MAZZEL's NAOYA plays Minato, Ryugujo's Tomita plays Shizuma
― The official website for the live-action series of Meguru Hinohara's Therapy Game boys-love manga revealed on Friday that MAZZEL idol group member NAOYA (right in image below) will play Minato Mito in the series, while Ryugujo alternative vocal and dance group member Yūki Tomita (left) will play Shizuma Ikushima. The series will premiere o...
KPop Demon Hunters Comes to Fortnite Game's Annual Fortnitemares Event
Huntr/x take over Fortnite Island in the "Demon Rush"
― Epic Games' Fortnite game announced in a new trailer on Wednesday that it is collaborating with the massively popular Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters for its annual Fortnitemares event. The video features KPop Demon Hunters characters and Huntr/x members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as new skins. The three singers wield Rumi's Empowered Sword S...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime's Trailer Subtitled in English
1st 8-episode season debuts on Disney+ on October 29
― The official YouTube channel for the Disney+ service began streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series (written as Twisted Wonderland) on Thursday. The trailer is an English-subtitled version of the "payoff" promotional video for the anime's first season, Episode of Heartslabyul. The video introdu...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025
To Be Hero X zigged-zagged all season but finishes with the best episode, while in the cumulative My Dress-Up Darling lost to some stiff competition. Find out how your favorite shows fared in the final rankings of the Summer!
― 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 w...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Overview Trailer Previews Lumiose City, Rogue Mega Evolutions, Link Battles
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16
― Nintendo began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and it previews Lumiose City, wild Pokémon battles, characters, Rogue Mega Evolutions, and Link Battles: Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The game takes place in Lumiose City, located in the Kalos region f...
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime's Blu-ray Disc to Include 2 Special Episodes
BD ships in Japan on April 3, 2026
― This year's November issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine revealed on Friday that the Special Edition Blu-ray Disc for the anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka's The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi) manga will include two special anime episodes based on short stories that are not part of the television broadcast: "Yomi to Shitt...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Character Video Teases More DLC
Game currently has 208 playable characters
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Thursday a new video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The video shows all 208 playable characters currently released for the game, and it teases more DLC characters to come with the 208 counter going up to 209 and the words "To be con...
Manga Planet to Release Psychedelia Manga in Print
Manga's print release launches in Kinokuniya USA with early sale at NYCC from October 9-12
― Manga Planet announced on Thursday a print release for Hidebu Takahashi's Psychedelia manga through its futekiya imprint. The initial print release is exclusive to Kinokuniya USA, and pre-orders are open on its online store. Outside the U.S., the manga will also be available. There will be an early sale at th...
This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster
Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals.
― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! #1 [rate]
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To Your Eternity Season 3 Anime Reveals Same-Day English Dub's Cast, Debut on October 4
Dub features returning, new cast
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Yoshitoki Ōima's To Your Eternity (Fumetsu no Anata e) manga's third season on Saturday. The cast (which features returning members) includes: Jacob Hopkins as Fushi Cory Yee as Beholder Suzie Yeung as Mizuha AJ Beckles as Yuki Sarah Williams as March Griffin P...
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Solo Camping for Two #13 [rate]
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Environment is the Real Star of the Game
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice gives players a slew of new battle features. Too bad I was more interested in exploring the map and taking in the sights of each mission than I was in fighting.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2025, I was able to get some hands-on time with My Hero Academia: All's Justice. It follows the events of My Hero Academia's final season and leads players through the last battles of the s...
2nd Girls Band Cry Compilation Film Unveils Trailer, Visual, Theme Song
1st film opens on Friday, 2nd film screens on November 14
― The official website for the Girls Band Cry anime unveiled a trailer and visual for the second film in the two-film Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku (Rhapsody of Youth) and Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.) compilation. The video previews the theme song "Arrow" by Togenashi Togeari. The first film Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku premieres on Friday, and the second film N...
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4 Series Review
There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch.
― It's taken four seasons and a handful of movies, but Thunderbolt Fantasy finally approaches its conclusion in its fourth and final season. Our main players of the season are divided into three main groups: Shāng Bù Huàn, Juǎn Cán Yún, and Dān Fěi, who are exploring the Wastel...
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World #1 [rate]
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New English Publisher Crossed Hearts Reveals 3 Manhwa Licenses, License of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Novels
New Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, Asian novels publisher plans to debut 30+ series in 2026
― Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, has announced the worldwide English-language print launches of three Korean manhwa titles: Baroness Goes on Strike, From a Knight to a Lady, and The Archduke's Adopted Saint. Each series will debut in premium full-color print editions with b...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Gets 'Prelude' Short Anime
Anime centered on Inori coming soon
― The official X/Twitter account for games from the Digimon franchise revealed on Thursday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game is getting an anime short "Prelude" coming soon. The short centers on Inori. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Friday . A demo for the game launched on September 11. The demo includes two par...
Petitcure: Precure Fairies Net Anime Gets 2nd Season on October 9
Trailer unveiled for spinoff about Precure mascots
― The official website for Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, announced on Thursday that the anime is getting a second season on October 9. The website unveiled a trailer: The second season takes place in a strange sweets paradise. New...
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun #1 [rate]
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This Monster Wants to Eat Me #1 [rate]
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Crystal na Yōsuke's Bonnō☆Saiyūki Manga to End in 13th Volume
Reimagined Journey to the West story launched in 2020
― Shogakukan's listing of the 12th volume of Crystal na Yōsuke's Bonnō☆Saiyūki manga states the manga will end in the 13th volume. The 12th volume will ship on November 19. The manga is a reimagining of the famous Journey to the West story, and centers on the Buddhist priest Genjō and his journey to India as he is accompanied by three beautiful a...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Keeps the Graphical Upgrade, Loses Some Quality of Life Adjustments
One of the best things about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was the auto-battle option, which is absent in these two remasters.
― It's time to go back to the grandfather of Japanese RPGs with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. It's a shame some of the game configurations seen in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series are toned down in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake,...
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My Awkward Senpai #1 [rate]
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Casts Ayato Morinaga, Masaaki Mizunaka
Anime premieres on October 6
― The staff for the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series revealed two new cast members on Thursday: Ayato Morinaga as Tsukasa Satō Masaaki Mizunaka as Kyosuke Asahina The anime will premiere on October 6 on TV Tokyo at 25:30 JST ...
Red Velvet's Joy Returns to Acting With Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series One-of-a-Kind Romance
Story follows romance between ordinary girl, top actor
― SM Entertainment confirmed on September 30 that K-pop girl group Red Velvet member Joy is set to make her acting comeback after four years, and will star in the upcoming live-action series One-of-a-Kind Romance, which is based on the webtoon of the same name. The new series will mark her first live-action series role since 2022. Actor Hyun-jin...
Let's Play Webcomic Returns on Tapas
Mongie states 4th season will debut "once anime has wrapped & earlier [webcomic] episodes are up on new platform"
― Let's Play, the romantic comedy webcomic by Leeanne M. Krecic (Mongie), will return with its fourth season on Tapas. Mongie stated the fourth season will debut "once the anime has wrapped and the earlier [webcomic] episodes are up on the new platform." The webcomic launched on Tapas on...
Puzzle-Solving in Steampunk America with Professor Layton
At TGS 2025, we got hands-on time with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
― It's been eight years since a new Professor Layton game appeared on a Nintendo system. But that eight-year wait feels like it was worth it with the latest installment of the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the demo for the game introduces playe...
OceanVeil Announces English Dub of Nukitashi The Animation
OceanVeil, Ascendent Animation to produce anime's English dub
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Tuesday that it will produce an English dub of Nukitashi the Animation, the anime 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...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals More Cast
Sakura Tange, Akira Ishida, Naoya Uchida join cast for series debuting on October 4
― The staff for the television anime of Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series revealed more cast members on Thursday. The new cast includes (character name spellings are not official): Sakura Tange a...
Pac-Man Marks Anniversaries with Maruchan Ramen … & Gundam
“Maruchan is powering up snack time”
― Instant ramen brand Maruchan and video game icon (in every sense of the term) Pac-Man announced on Tuesday that they have partnered in celebration of Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. Maruchan will release a limited-edition Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor featuring Pac-Man packaging. The limited-edition packaging is set to replace that flavor's standard packagin...