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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episodes 73-84 Anime Review

If you look up “anticlimax” in the dictionary, you'll see this story arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime listed as an example. ― If you look up “anticlimax” in the dictionary, you'll see this story arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime listed as an example. Honestly, the arc has so much going for it with Mariabell as a villain. She was built up as a looming threat in the previous ...
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Answerman - Anime Has Left the Building (And Moved Into Yours)

Anime is everywhere now, in case you hadn't noticed. ― ConfusedConfucius asks: "Now that anime is becoming almost ubiquitous at a global level, what are some of the ways it is seeping into the popular consciousness in ways that were never intended?" You are right. Anime is flipping everywhere if you move through life with your eyes and ears open. This is not going to be your usual “anime is mainstre...
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This Week in Mobile Games - What's Up With The Lads?

Alas, poor Valko, players were just really divided on your existence and Papergames did not handle it well. ― Hello, and welcome once more to another installment of the column! It has, to put it mildly, been a rough couple of weeks, particularly if you're in or covering the game industry. With new waves of layoffs and controversial (to put it mildly) corporate decision-making, the game industry - or ...
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Kiki's Delivery Service Illustrator Akiko Hayashi Dies at 81

Hayashi illustrated many children's books including Miki's First Errand, There's a Hippo in My Bath! ― Japanese news outlet The Mainichi reported on Wednesday children's book author and illustrator Akiko Hayashi died of pneumonia on July 1 in a hospital in Nagano prefecture. She was 81.She was known for illustrating the first novel of Eiko Kadono's children's novel Kiki's Delivery Service, which Stud...
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Star Fox (2026) Game Review

I was scared it would be just a very safe yet well-produced retread of familiar ground, and I was mostly right. ― It is nearly impossible to talk about this game without explaining the complicated pedigree that precedes it. Star Fox is an established Nintendo IP, but unlike many others such as Mario, Zelda, or even Metroid, the scope of games in Star Fox's library is a little bit muddled. Even though...
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Girls Band Bandwidth: How BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA's Use of Streamers and Social Media Brings Its Story Into the Future

The internet is cornerstone of the modern entertainment complex. Creators wanting to get their work out cannot merely be adept in their craft—they must also be able to navigate the multiplicitous lanes and uncertain signage of the information superhighway. So it must go as well for the girls bands in the BanG Dream! franchise, with this season's YUME∞MITA being heavily based in that space. ― The int...
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Game Review

A competent and extremely promising first outing, Millennium Tales doesn't overstay its welcome, is a bit too chatty, feels great to play, but it needs just the tiniest kick in the pants. ― Team Asano has yet again moved into a new genre for their HD-2D titles: this time, an action-adventure title. While the title doesn't seem to promise much, and the characters skew a bit too archetypal for my taste...
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Unanswered//Butterfly: Sword Art Online Anime Film Review

While this film is certainly worth watching to anyone who loves Sword Art Online, the fact that the bar to entry is $110 feels ludicrous. ― Unanswered//Butterfly: Sword Art Online is far from the first anime to be released as a video game extra—in this case, the Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition. However, rather than an extra episode or OVA, Unanswered//Butterfly is a full-on feature film that clock...
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Hide and Seek Manga Review

Naono Yoshiko’s line of '70s shoujo horror stories is as grisly, harrowing, and all-around entertaining a read as they come. ― My introduction to Hide and Seek went thusly: 70's shoujo manga focusing on children who meet horrible ends. I heard “70's” and “children who meet horrible ends” and immediately thought of Ringing Bell, which (cold take, I know, but) to this day is still my gold standard of o...
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This Week in Games - The Boat Came Back

Jean-Karlo has lots of exciting retro game news for you this week. Are you ready to set out in your nice boat? ― Welcome back, folks! Lots of photos floated around from this past weekend's Anime Expo. Apparently, they really messed up Artist Alley (sad to hear). On the other hand, Shift-Up had a Goddess of Victory: Nikke stall, complete with a Doro mascot. All the love to whoever was in that thing; t...

How BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Uses Shoujo Tropes to Tell a New Kind of Girls' Band Story

How BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA references a ton of foundational Shoujo themes, but in a completely new way. From the harrowed heroine to the new girl, find out how YUME∞MITA delivers a uniquely emotional experience. ― The BanG Dream! franchise is one that has regularly referenced a variety of genres. Obviously this largely refers to the musical acts, where the catchy rock of Poppin'Party will play alongsi...
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Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Gets TV Anime

Senpai is an Otokonoko director Shinsuke Yanagi helms anime at feel. animation studio ― Kadokawa announced on Monday the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. (Noa is My Senior, and My Friend.) manga, and revealed the anime's teaser visual and main staff members.The manga's story centers on Rihito Ōtsuka — a laid-back and unbothered guy, and an employee in a game comp...
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Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027

J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker ― J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a "weak loving" version. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's ANiMAZ...
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Mob Psycho 100 III Anime Marks 10th Anniversary With New Short

Director Yuzuru Tachikawa, character designer Yoshimichi Kameda reunite for English-subtitled short ― The "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" presented a new anime short at the Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama on Sunday. The short, which is streaming online with English subtitles, features Reigen, Shigeo ("Mob"), Dimple, and Tome at the Spirits and Such Consultation O...

Live-Action Naruto Hollywood Film Launches Global Casting Call for 3 Main Leads

Casting for other characters to come later ― The official website for the Naruto franchise announced on Friday that Lionsgate's live-action film adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto manga has begun a global casting search for the main characters Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, with casting for other characters to come at a later date. Kishimoto commented on the announcement: Right now, miracles are h...

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The Elusive Samurai Anime's Season 2 Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist

Bocchiboromaru to perform "Romantic ga Hoshii nara" with 3 Hinatazaka46 members ― The staff for the second television anime season based on Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga announced on Friday that Bocchiboromaru will perform the theme song "Romantic ga Hoshii nara" (If You Wish for Romance) with three guest vocalists from idol group Hinatazaka46. The official X (former...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episodes 73-84 Anime Review

If you look up “anticlimax” in the dictionary, you'll see this story arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime listed as an example. ― If you look up “anticlimax” in the dictionary, you'll see this story arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime listed as an example. Honestly, the arc has so much going for it with Mariabell as a villain. She was built up as a looming threat in the previous ...
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Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme Song, Additional Cast, October Premiere

Trailer previews ending theme song by main cast ― Pony Canyon began streaming on Monday the second promotional video for Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume, the original television anime based on the Tetsudō Musume (Railway Girls) characters, and it announces the October premiere. The trailer also reveals and previews the ending theme song "Watashi Miraisen" (My Future Line) by Tetsuryo Club, compris...
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Grand Blue Dreaming #2 [rate]
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Ryūki Ōnuma, Hikari Komaru's Doggo Manga Ends

Series debuted in August 2024 ― Ryūki Ōnuma and Hikari Komaru's Doggo (Innu) manga ended with its 74th chapter on the YanMaga Web site on Saturday. The final chapter stated both authors are currently preparing a new work. Seven Seas publishes the series in English and describes the story: Asakusa's a big, scary place for a little pug all on his own. Or so high school student Sally thinks when she fin...
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Liar Game #15 [rate]
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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her #2 [rate]
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Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World #2 [rate]
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Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even #2 [rate]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to Feature Webtoon Creator Panels, Industry Deep Dives

Industry guests include K-pop group, webtoon creators ENHYPEN; webtoon creators TurtleMe, Leeanne M. Krecic ― San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which will be held from July 23-26, will host a full slate of webtoon and manhwa programming, with WEBTOON Entertainment leading four creator panels. The event will also host independent panels examining the format's industry growth and ongoing censorship challenges...
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Answerman - Anime Has Left the Building (And Moved Into Yours)

Anime is everywhere now, in case you hadn't noticed. ― ConfusedConfucius asks: "Now that anime is becoming almost ubiquitous at a global level, what are some of the ways it is seeping into the popular consciousness in ways that were never intended?" You are right. Anime is flipping everywhere if you move through life with your eyes and ears open. This is not going to be your usual “anime is mainstre...
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World Is Dancing #3 [rate]
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, More Manga Rank on NYT July Bestseller List

― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #3 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early July. The manga on this month's list include: #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #4 — Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 21 #10 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #12 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #15 — Mokumokuren's Th...
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This Week in Mobile Games - What's Up With The Lads?

Alas, poor Valko, players were just really divided on your existence and Papergames did not handle it well. ― Hello, and welcome once more to another installment of the column! It has, to put it mildly, been a rough couple of weeks, particularly if you're in or covering the game industry. With new waves of layoffs and controversial (to put it mildly) corporate decision-making, the game industry - or ...
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Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne #2 [rate]
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 13

A fight with a giant magic tiger is a great way to frontload the appeal for the show before it settles into more business and side-hustle management for the last third of the episode.
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky #2 [rate]
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Resumes on August 18

Iro Aida's manga entered hiatus in November 2025 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's G-Fantasy magazine announced on Monday that Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga will resume in the September issue releasing on August 18. The manga entered a hiatus in the magazine's December 2025 issue on November 18, due to Aida's medical treatment for an u...
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Jurassic Park Films Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78

Neill was cast in upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova film ― The official Instagram account of actor Sam Neill announced that the actor died on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. The announcement stated that Neill's death was sudden and unexpected, but that he had remained cancer free. The announcement added that more details will be shared at a later date. Neill revealed in his Did I Ever Tell ...
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Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Gets TV Anime

Senpai is an Otokonoko director Shinsuke Yanagi helms anime at feel. animation studio ― Kadokawa announced on Monday the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. (Noa is My Senior, and My Friend.) manga, and revealed the anime's teaser visual and main staff members.The manga's story centers on Rihito Ōtsuka — a laid-back and unbothered guy, and an employee in a game comp...
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Crunchyroll Streams Psyren, The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom Anime

Psyren debuts in October, The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom debuts in January 2027 ― Crunchyroll announced on Sunday during its panel at Japan Expo 2026 that it will stream the television anime of Toshiaki Iwashiro's Psyren manga, and the anime adaptation of Hifumi's The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom (Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume) light novel series.Crunchyroll will stream Psyren worldw...
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Amekiri's 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Masaya Sakuragi, Tsubasa Nakagawa star in August 13 series ― Shinshokan's Dear Plus label announced on Saturday Amekiri's Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun (Wait a second, Harutora-kun) boys-love manga will get a live-action series on August 13. The series will air on MBS and other channels.The series stars Masaya Sakuragi (left in photo above) as Harutora Kurobe and Tsubasa Nakagawa (right above) as Sui ...
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Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity Game for 2027 Release on Switch, Switch 2

Company had announced new game for franchise in 2018 ― Colopl revealed on Saturday its Shironeko Project Infinity game will launch for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027.   The game will feature characters from the Shironeko Project New World's game.Colopl had announced a new game for the franchise for the Nintendo Switch in July 2018 under the title Shironeko New Project. The company in 2019 d...
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Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027

J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker ― J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a "weak loving" version. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's ANiMAZ...
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Kōji Miura's Blue Box Manga Ends

Series that debuted in 2021 has 10 million copies in circulation ― This year's 33rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Kōji Miura's Blue Box manga on Monday. The 27th volume will ship on October 2 and the 28th and final volume will ship on December 4.Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English digitally, and describes the story:Taiki Inomat...

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Kiki's Delivery Service Illustrator Akiko Hayashi Dies at 81

Hayashi illustrated many children's books including Miki's First Errand, There's a Hippo in My Bath! ― Japanese news outlet The Mainichi reported on Wednesday children's book author and illustrator Akiko Hayashi died of pneumonia on July 1 in a hospital in Nagano prefecture. She was 81.She was known for illustrating the first novel of Eiko Kadono's children's novel Kiki's Delivery Service, which Stud...
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The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom Anime Reveals Teaser, Cast, Staff, January 2027 Debut

Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Yoko Hikasa star in series ― The staff for the TV anime of Hifumi's The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom (Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume) novels unveiled on Sunday a teaser trailer, the cast, the staff, and the January 2027 premiere date. Crunchyroll will stream the series outside of Japan. Toshiyuki Toyonaga plays Asley.Yoko Hikasa plays Pochi.Keisuke Ōnishi (The Healer W...
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Former GungHo Executive Takanori Kikuchi Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement

Former head of systems embezzled about 246 million yen by making fictitious business orders to self ― Japanese news outlet Jiji.com reported on Wednesday the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Marunoichi Police arrested former GungHo Online Entertainment executive Takanori Kikuchi under suspicion of breach of trust. He is accused of embezzling company funds while working as the head of the system...

Netflix Adds Banana Fish Anime on August 12 (Updated)

Anime was previously available on Amazon Prime Video ― Netflix announced on its website on July 6 that it will add the television anime of Akimi Yoshida's Banana Fish manga in select regions on August 12. Update: Netflix also announced on Monday that the anime will get exclusive English and French dubs, and revealed the main cast members. English dub: Brandon McInnis as Ash Lynx Jonathan Tanigaki as ...
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Code Geass, Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches

Tomofumi Ogasawara draws Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero manga ― Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the previously announced official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Minuet Zero (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing x Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Minuet Zero), on Kadokawa's KadoComi p...
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Nontan Picture Books Get New 3D CG Anime

Children's books sold over 35 million copies worldwide ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the late Sachiko Kiyono's Nontan children's books announced on Saturday the series will receive a new 3D CG-animated work to celebrate the 50th anniversary for the franchise.   The franchise will also hold an interactive exhibit at the PLAY! MUSEUM in Tokyo as part of the anniversary celebrations fr...
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Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! #14 [rate]
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Star Fox (2026) Game Review

I was scared it would be just a very safe yet well-produced retread of familiar ground, and I was mostly right. ― It is nearly impossible to talk about this game without explaining the complicated pedigree that precedes it. Star Fox is an established Nintendo IP, but unlike many others such as Mario, Zelda, or even Metroid, the scope of games in Star Fox's library is a little bit muddled. Even though...
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One Piece #1169 [rate]
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess #1 [rate]
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Visual Effects Society Inducts Godzilla's Ishirō Honda, Tomoyuki Tanaka into Hall of Fame

2026 VES Honors Celebration to take place at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on September 4 ― The Visual Effects Society announced on Wednesday that it will posthumously induct Japanese filmmaker Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka into its Hall of Fame. The 2026 VES Honors Celebration will take place at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on September 4. Ishirō Honda directed and c...
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Mob Psycho 100 III Anime Marks 10th Anniversary With New Short

Director Yuzuru Tachikawa, character designer Yoshimichi Kameda reunite for English-subtitled short ― The "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" presented a new anime short at the Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama on Sunday. The short, which is streaming online with English subtitles, features Reigen, Shigeo ("Mob"), Dimple, and Tome at the Spirits and Such Consultation O...
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #14 [rate]
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Darkroom Streaming Service Adds Crusher Joe, Simoun, More Anime

Streaming service also adds Crusher Joe: A Trap of the Frozen Jail, Crusher Joe: The Final Weapon ASH ― Streaming service Darkroom announced on Tuesday that it has added the following anime:Crusher JoeCrusher Joe: A Trap of the Frozen Jail (Crusher Joe: The OVA's)Crusher Joe: The Final Weapon ASH (Crusher Joe: The OVA's)Haré+Guu DELUXEHaré+Guu FINALSimounThe Crusher Joe film debuted in 1983. AnimEigo...
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Sparks of Tomorrow #2 [rate]
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100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #26 [rate]
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Girls Band Bandwidth: How BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA's Use of Streamers and Social Media Brings Its Story Into the Future

The internet is cornerstone of the modern entertainment complex. Creators wanting to get their work out cannot merely be adept in their craft—they must also be able to navigate the multiplicitous lanes and uncertain signage of the information superhighway. So it must go as well for the girls bands in the BanG Dream! franchise, with this season's YUME∞MITA being heavily based in that space. ― The int...
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Game Review

A competent and extremely promising first outing, Millennium Tales doesn't overstay its welcome, is a bit too chatty, feels great to play, but it needs just the tiniest kick in the pants. ― Team Asano has yet again moved into a new genre for their HD-2D titles: this time, an action-adventure title. While the title doesn't seem to promise much, and the characters skew a bit too archetypal for my taste...
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World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker #2 [rate]
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Kiki's Delivery Service Illustrator Akiko Hayashi Dies at 81

Hayashi illustrated many children's books including Miki's First Errand, There's a Hippo in My Bath! ― Japanese news outlet The Mainichi reported on Wednesday children's book author and illustrator Akiko Hayashi died of pneumonia on July 1 in a hospital in Nagano prefecture. She was 81.She was known for illustrating the first novel of Eiko Kadono's children's novel Kiki's Delivery Service, which Stud...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III #2 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #2 [rate]
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emaqi Adds Pierrot-Man, Barefaced, 2 More Manga

Service also adds The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan, Beyond the Heavens manga in English ― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that it will release the following manga titles in English on its e-bookstore service "emaqi" on the following dates:Title: Pierrot-Man (volumes 1-3) Creators: Shingo Honda (story), Shinsuke Takahashi (art)  Release date: July 10...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 29-July 5

Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts at #1 ― Japan's Game Ranking: June 29-July 5 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 393,378 393,378 2NSw Ganbare Goemon Daishūgō! Konami July 2 60,428 60,428 3NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 26,552 1,437,122 4NSw Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 Konami June 11 13,261 159,596 5NSw 2 Star Fox Nintendo...
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 29-July 5

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia debuts at #7; Draw This, Then Die! debuts at #10 ― A marathon re-airing of the sixth season of the Solitary Gourmet live-action series aired on TV Tokyo on Wednesday, July 1 at 5:45 p.m. and it earned a 3.8% rating. Detective Conan took a break this week, and did not air an episode on July 4. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV July...
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Rich Girl Caretaker #2 [rate]
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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life #1 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. #2 [rate]
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WEBTOON Launches AI Story Chat Service byUs Featuring Creator-Approved Webtoon IP

Service allows users to create original stories by interacting with characters from creator-approved IPs ― Naver Webtoon announced on July 1 it has launched byUs, a new AI-powered story chat service that lets users create original stories by interacting with characters from creator-approved webtoon IPs. The service allows users to become the protagonist of their own story while chatting with webtoon...
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Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration #2 [rate]
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Ogre's Bride #2 [rate]
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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance #2 [rate]
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Unanswered//Butterfly: Sword Art Online Anime Film Review

While this film is certainly worth watching to anyone who loves Sword Art Online, the fact that the bar to entry is $110 feels ludicrous. ― Unanswered//Butterfly: Sword Art Online is far from the first anime to be released as a video game extra—in this case, the Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition. However, rather than an extra episode or OVA, Unanswered//Butterfly is a full-on feature film that clock...
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Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus #2 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #14 [rate]
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AIC Wins Legal Battle to Return as Shareholder of AIC Rights

Lawsuit began in 2021, was appealed 2 times ― Anime International Company (AIC) announced on July 3 that it has won a civil suit against AIC Rights and producer Yoshikazu Maeda, with the company now recognized as a shareholder of AIC Rights.The lawsuit began in August 2021. AIC demanded a return of its shares of AIC Rights. AIC Rights asserted that, due to Yoshikazu Maeda already having sold his shar...
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Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai #2 [rate]
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Cat and the Dragon #3 [rate]
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Icheon City Government Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest

Submissions are open until August 14 in 3 divisions: elementary school, middle & high school, general ― The city of Icheon in Gyeonggi Province, Korea, announced on Tuesday it has launched an AI-generated webtoon contest centered on Seo Hui, the renowned Goryeo-era diplomat celebrated for his diplomatic achievements. The competition invites participants to create original webtoons depicting how Seo ...
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Black Torch #2 [rate]
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Detective Conan #1206 [rate]
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Skeleton Knight in Another World #2 [rate]

Anime Expo Sets New Record of 422,000 Turnstile Attendees

Next year's event to be held on July 2-5 ― The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the organizer of Anime Expo, announced on Friday that this year's four-day event had a record turnstile attendance of more than 422,000 attendees from more than 65 countries, an increase from last year's 410,000 turnstile attendance. "Turnstile attendance" is the number of attendees on each day adde...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #15 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Reveals Cast, Staff for Same-Day English Dub of Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime

Kelly Greenshield, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura star in dub debuting on Saturday ― Crunchyroll revealed on Friday it will stream a same-day English dub for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai) manga starting on Saturday. The English dub cast includes: Kelly Greenshield as Meteor Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Ryu...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #13 [rate]

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Houston's Trill Burgers Chain Rolls Out My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Burger

Go Beyond! Plus Ultra! with The One For All Burger, Plus Ultra Fries, & Detroit Smash Lemonade ― Award-winning Houston-based smash burger chain Trill Burgers announced a collaboration with My Hero Academia on Friday. The collaboration is in celebration of the anime series' 10th anniversary set to include the One For All Burger combo with the Plus Ultra Fries and the Detroit Smash Lemonade. The set wi...
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The Golden Age of Anime is Over, But Industry Veterans Are Betting on ZAN

Experienced animators and directors share how much in the industry has changed, what remains the same, and why they've gathered for one last ride. ― A day after announcing Yoshitaka Amano's newest anime project, ZAN, the "Masters of Anime: Exploring Japanese Animation Production" panel gathered the legends working on the series. Unfortunately, Moriyasu Taniguchi couldn't make it to the panel due to a...
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Boss's Blatant Taste Webtoon to Get Live-Action Series Adaptation

Story follows romance between wealthy AI expert, free-spirited vocalist of indie band ― The romance webtoon and web novel series Boss's Blatant Taste is set to receive a live-action series adaptation, with actors Sung Hoon and Se-young Oh currently in talks to lead the series. Based on the web novel by Sikeukeu, Boss's Blatant Taste follows Do-hyuk Kwon, a wealthy AI expert who trusts only data, as ...
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Yes, That 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Character's Name Is 'Six Seven'

Game director Kotaro Uchikoshi revealed his full name 17 years later ― Video game director and producer Kotaro Uchikoshi “revealed” the first name of 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors character Seven on Wednesday. “Actually, Seven is his last name, and his first name is Six,” Uchikoshi said, apparently referring to the popular 2025 trend “6-7.” Uchikoshi came up with the name Six Seven follow...
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Nao Maita's Shining! Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Series that debuted in 2023 centers on elementary school girl who meets popular actor ― The August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine announced on July 3 Nao Maita's Shining! manga will end in two more chapters, not including the chapter published on July 3.The manga centers on a very normal elementary school girl named Nene, whose door to an unimaginable fate opens after she meets the very popular ...
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Live-Action Film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub Sets September Release

1st teaser poster, trailer also revealed manhwa-based film ― The upcoming live-action film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, based on the final installment of Young-man Hur's iconic Tazza manhwa series, has confirmed a September theatrical release in South Korea. The production also unveiled its first teaser poster and trailer on Thursday. Directed by Kook-hee Choi, the crime thriller follows Tae-young ...
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Hide and Seek Manga Review

Naono Yoshiko’s line of '70s shoujo horror stories is as grisly, harrowing, and all-around entertaining a read as they come. ― My introduction to Hide and Seek went thusly: 70's shoujo manga focusing on children who meet horrible ends. I heard “70's” and “children who meet horrible ends” and immediately thought of Ringing Bell, which (cold take, I know, but) to this day is still my gold standard of o...
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Magical Girl and Narco Wars Manga Ends on July 21

Writer Yū Nomiya, artist Merou Meiji launched manga in May 2025 ― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website revealed on Tuesday that writer Yū Nomiya and artist Merou Meiji's Magical Girl and Narco Wars (Mahō Shōjo to Mayaku Sensō) manga will end in its next chapter on July 21. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English and describes the story: "Candy," a mysterious drug whose main ingredient...
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Agent Kim Reactivated Becomes 1st Korean Live-Action Series to Feature Fully AI-Generated Story Sequence

Sequence depicts protagonist carrying out secret missions before events of main story Agent Kim: Reactivated, live-action adaptation of the the webtoon Manager Kim, has become the first Korean live-action series to feature a fully AI-generated story sequence spanning three minutes, according to AI production company Morpheus Studio. The series used AI to create a roughly three-minute flashback seq...
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This Week in Games - The Boat Came Back

Jean-Karlo has lots of exciting retro game news for you this week. Are you ready to set out in your nice boat? ― Welcome back, folks! Lots of photos floated around from this past weekend's Anime Expo. Apparently, they really messed up Artist Alley (sad to hear). On the other hand, Shift-Up had a Goddess of Victory: Nikke stall, complete with a Doro mascot. All the love to whoever was in that thing; t...
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand #2 [rate]
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Blue Lock's Biggest Rivalry Might Be Between Its Creators

“That's my ego as an artist,” Nomura said. “We're always battling over ego. That's why we sometimes need a break.” Blue Lock is famous for preaching ego. Its characters constantly push themselves, channeling their inner “egoist” to surpass the people in front of them. At Anime Expo 2026, the two creative forces behind the series suggested it's just as much the philosophy behind making the manga. S...
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Mushoku Tensei: Redundant Reincarnation Epilogue Novels End With 4th Volume

4th volume in epilogue series to ship on November 25 ― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's MF Books light novel label announced on July 2 that the fourth and final novel volume for Rifujin na Magonote's Mushoku Tensei: Redundant Reincarnation (Mushoku Tensei - Dasoku-hen) light novel series will ship on November 25.Seven Seas Entertainment is releasing the novel series in English, and it de...
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Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Concludes Main Story in Korea

Series launched in 2020, ended in chapter 214 on Friday ― The Villains Are Destined to Die webtoon, based on the web novel of the same name, concluded its main story on KakaoPage in South Korea on Friday bringing its nearly five-year serialization to an end with Chapter 214. Originally launched in 2020, the webtoon marked Chapter 214 as the conclusion of the main story, and the staff stated they pla...
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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime's 2nd Part Debuts in October

2nd part also previewed in promo video ― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series will debut in October. The staff also revealed a promotional video. Additionally, Kadokawa also revealed a visual for a collaboration event with Fukui prefectu...
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Live-Action Happy Kanako's Killer Life Series Gets 2nd Season

2nd season debuts in September ― The DMM TV streaming service announced on Friday that the live-action series of Toshiya Wakabayashi's Happy Kanako's Killer Life (Shiawase Kanako no Koroshiya Seikatsu) manga will have a second season that will debut on DMM TV in September. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya reprise their roles as Kanako and Sakurai, respectively.✨情報解禁✨ドラマ『幸せカナコの殺し屋生活2』2026年9月 DMM TV独占配信決定! SNS...
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Crunchyroll Streams Same-Day English Dub for 'Goodbye, Lara' Anime

Brianna Knickerbocker, Anairis Quiñones, more star in dub ― Crunchyroll debuted a same-day English dub for Kinema Citrus' Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara) original anime on Sunday, July 5. The dub stars: Brianna Knickerbocker as Lara Anairis Quiñones as MariTiana Camacho as GraceCat Protano as LisaTara Sands as Laura Brook Chalmers as King RowanMadeline Dorroh as Luna Kieran Regan as Prince Luca Additio...

Armiger Entertainment Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Tenchi Galaxy Anime Pilot

Tenchi Universe director Hiroshi Negishi returns for spiritual sequel with hopes of full new series ― Armiger Entertainment launched a Kickstarter campaign on Friday to fund a pilot for Tenchi Galaxy, a new anime project in the Tenchi Muyo! franchise that serves as a "spiritual successor" to the Tenchi Universe television series. The campaign seeks to raise US$400,000, and will run until September 8....
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