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This Week in Games - Sony State of Play: The War of the Dead Man

Jean-Karlo goes over all the exciting announcements from this week's State of Play as well as updates on Tango Gameworks and Shueisha Games' newest title. ― Welcome back, folks! I had the pleasure of working on a Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review earlier this week. The Rune Factory games are routinely some of my favorite titles to cover; I am ashamed to admit that I never got around to playing ...
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DAN DA DAN Evil Eye Anime Theatrical Cut Review

Fun as it is, Evil Eye isn't really a movie. You will find plenty of exposition, a rising action, and a falling action—but nothing resembling a satisfactory conclusion. ― Fans of DAN DA DAN have nothing to fear but the Evil Eye as we head into the second season of the supernatural action series. Evil Eye is the theatrical cut of the anime's first three episodes, a now tried-and-true promotional avenu...
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This Week in Anime - Bite-Size Anime Series

Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. ― Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time, Umayon, Yamishibai, Infern...
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Stay By My Side After the Rain Volumes 1-3 Manga Review

Stay By My Side After the Rain is a remarkably well put together story. While each volume is more or less self-contained, they all build together to form a picture of two people overcoming their hurdles and finding happiness together. ― If there are two persistent narratives that queer fiction is beholden to, they're coping with homophobia and coming out. Both are real and significant in fiction and ...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 15th Season on July 13

Theme of new season is "remains" ― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 15th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 13. The theme for this season is "remains." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Yutaka Shimizu, Ponzu, Satoko Tsuchiya, Kōichi Kosse, Nana Akuzawa, Yūta Hoshino, Hina ...

Gachiakuta TV Anime Reveals Premiere Screenings in 15 Countries Before July 6 Debut

Theme songs, more cast revealed ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga will have a premiere event through advanced screenings in 15 countries and regions before the anime's worldwide streaming debut. The staff also began streaming a new promotional video. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song. The band Paledusk will perform the op...
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Initial D, MF Ghost Manga Get Subaru and Subaru Sequel in July

Shuuichi Shigeno's new story follows 2 drivers linked to previous manga's characters ― The official website for Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Friday that Shuuichi Shigeno will launch the Subaru and Subaru (Subaru to Subaru) manga series in the magazine in July. The new manga continues the shared storyline of Shigeno's Initial D and MF Ghost manga, and it follows two characters named S...
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Mitsuru Hattori's Wash it All Away Manga Gets Anime in 2026

Sayumi Suzushiro stars in anime produced by Okuruto Noboru ― Happinet announced on Thursday that Mitsuru Hattori's Wash it All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.) manga is getting an anime in 2026. The anime stars Sayumi Suzushiro as Wakana Kinme. Kenta Ōnishi (The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter) is directing the anime at Okuruto Noboru. Tōko Machida (The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist In A...
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Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game

Game will launch this year for PS4, PS5, Switch, iOS, Android, Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Thursday the Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra game, a new 4 vs. 4 team battle game, which will launch for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and on PC via Steam this year. English dub Announcement Trailer Japanese dub Announcement Trailer The game's website also a...
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Toei Animation Reveals Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki Anime as 1st Work in New 'Eterna Animation' Brand

New brand to focus on original animation works ― Toei Animation revealed on Thursday it is launching a new original animation brand called ETERNA Animation, in celebration of the studio's 70th anniversary in 2026. Toei Animation stated regarding the new company: Through ETERNA Animation, the company will establish a sustainable creative platform dedicated to the ongoing production of original works. ...
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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Metroidvania Game Announced

Game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC set before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ― ArtPlay and 505 Games announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday a new game in the Bloodstained franchise titled Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The companies describe the game: Set in a haunting world years before ...
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Suda51, Ren Yamazaki Announce Romeo is a Dead Man Game

Grasshopper Manufacture to develop game ― Goichi "Suda51" Suda announced Romeo is a Dead Man, a new PlayStation 5 game from his studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . The company describes the game: "Bask in the crimson-red catharsis of ultra-violent "bloody action" and dive into a completely...

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Gakkō dewa Oshiete Kurenai Taisetsu na Koto Anime to Debut on July 5

― The staff for the television anime of the Gakkō dewa Oshiete Kurenai Taisetsu na Koto (Important Things They Don't Teach You at School) children's guidebook series announced on Saturday that the anime will premiere within the Iniminimanimo (a reference to the English counting-out rhyme "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe") program on TV Tokyo on July 5 at 7:00 a.m. (July 4 at 6:00 p.m. EDT). It will also stre...
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The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime to Debut on July 5

― The official website for the television anime of writer Norishiro-chan and artist Yukiji Setsuda's The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses (Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime) manga posted the anime's July 5 premiere date and main visual on Saturday. The visual shows Ciel, Anemone, and Gore whispering "Shhh!" as they wield their weapons behind Toto's back. The anime will first premiere for free ex...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Reveals Theme Songs in New Video

-SKS- ZIGZAG, Chilli Beans perform themes; anime to have panel at AX ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed the show's new trailer, main visual, and theme song information on Saturday. Video available worldwide outside of Japan Video available in Japan only -SKS- ZIGZAG performs the opening...
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Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1's Teaser Unveils Spring 2026 Debut

Japanese title indicates 2-3 parts ― An event for the Sound! Euphonium franchise debuted a new teaser trailer for the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project on Saturday. The teaser announces that the first part will open next spring. The Japanese title of the first part, Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Zenpen, indicates that the project will have two to three parts. The third 13-episode season of...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 15th Season on July 13

Theme of new season is "remains" ― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 15th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 13. The theme for this season is "remains." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Yutaka Shimizu, Ponzu, Satoko Tsuchiya, Kōichi Kosse, Nana Akuzawa, Yūta Hoshino, Hina ...
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Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Releases for Steam This Year

Game launched for PS4/5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S last year ― Idea Factory International announced on Friday it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game for Steam this year. A Steam page for the game has opened. The game launched physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the West in May 2024. The game then launched physically and digitally for Xbox ...

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Lego Announces One Piece Sets

The Straw Hat crew must have eaten the Lego Lego Fruit ― The One Piece franchise announced that the iconic manga, anime, and now live-action series will receive the Lego treatment on Thursday, and pre-orders have already begun. Netflix notes that these sets are for the first season of the live-action One Piece series. The set include the Lego One Piece Windmill Village Hut, Buggy The Clown's Circus ...
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Megan Thee Stallion Appears at Dream Con in Bleach Cosplay

Rapper appeared on stage as Bleach's Yoruichi ― American rapper Megan Thee Stallion appeared at Dream Con dressed as Bleach character Yoruichi in Houston on May 30. In an Instagram post, the rapper wrote “Yoruichi Thee Stallion at Dream Convention” with several pictures of herself in her Yoruichi outfit. Stallion also posted two photos of her nails, which were painted as Bleach character Kon. Megan T...
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Streams Teaser Promo Video

Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in 2025 anime ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki's Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan) manga began streaming a teaser promotional video on Saturday. The anime will premiere in 2025. The anime stars: Minami Tanaka as Luna Ishikawa, a second-year vampire transfer student at Kashinokidai High School who actuall...
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Ratatan Game From Patapon Developers Launches in Early Access on July 25

New trailer streamed for rhythm roguelike action game ― Japanese developer Ratata Arts revealed on Friday at Summer Games Fest that its Ratatan "rhythm roguelike action game" will launch in early access on Steam on July 25. The game's Steam page describes the game: Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up ...
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Tribute Games Announces Scott Pilgrim EX Game for Release in 2026

Bryan Lee O'Malley, Bendavid Grabinski, Paul Robertson, Anamanaguchi involved in side-scrolling game ― The Summer Games Fest event on Friday revealed that Montreal-based Tribute Games (TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) is developing the Scott Pilgrim EX game for release in 2026. Original creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off scriptwriter Bendavid Grabinski, pixel artist Paul Robertson, and comp...
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Mecha Break Multiplayer Shooter Game Launches on July 1

Hiroyuki Sawano composes song for game ― Amazing Seasun Games revealed a new trailer at Summer Games Fest for its Mecha Break game on Friday. The game will launch for PC via Steam, Steam Deck, and Xbox Series X|S on July 1. Hiroyuki Sawano composed the song "UPGRADE(D)" for the game, heard in the above trailer. Amazing Seasun Games describes the game: Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer third-person shooter...
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Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 10

I found Scop the Talking Mole's return pretty enjoyable, even if the extended chronicles of his fanciful adventure to Tokyo are literally only here to waste everyone's time with a bunch of silly nonsense.
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Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveals 'Project Century' Game's Title as Stranger Than Heaven

Game's new videos reveal setting in both 1915, 1943 ― Japanese developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio officially revealed that its "Project Century" codenamed game is now titled Stranger Than Heaven. While the game was originally announced as taking place in 1915, the trailers below reveal the game will also take place in 1943. Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Ga...
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Resident Evil requiem Game Announced for February 27, 2026

9th title in Resident Evil series to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam ― Capcom revealed the Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The livestream event noted the game will mark a tonal shift for the franchise. Capcom describes the game: Requiem for t...
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Brownies, Bandai Namco Reveal Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree Game

Rogulite game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Switch ― Bandai Namco Entertainment and Japanese developer Brownies revealed the Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game at the Summer Games Fest livestream event on Friday. Hitoshi Sakimoto is composing the soundtrack. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: Set in distant lands, the tranquil Shinju villag...
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Street Fighter 6 Game to Add Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, Ingrid in Year 3

Sagat launches this summer ― Capcom revealed during Summer Games Fest on Friday the characters that will appear in Year 3 for the Street Fighter 6 fighting game. Sagat will release this summer, C. Viper will release this fall, Alex will release in early spring 2026, and Ingrid will release in late spring 2026. The game added Elena to the roster on June 5. Elena is the fourth character in the game's Y...
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 45

It’s hard to say which of the many disastrous decisions made by the Shi clan truly brought the army to their gates.
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Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Reveals Platforms in New Trailer

Game announced in early 2022 is available for pre-registration now ― Netmarble revealed a new video at Summer Games Fest on Friday for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise. The game was first announced in January 2022. The game will launch for iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and on PlayStation 5. Pre-registra...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Reveals New Trailer

Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026 ― Capcom unveiled during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream Friday a trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game. The game is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Tthe remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May 23. CAPCOM debuted the O...
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Code Vein Game Gets Sequel in 2026

Code Vein II to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream on Friday that the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game is getting a sequel titled Code Vein II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The company unveiled a trailer: Bandai Namco describes the game: CODE VEIN II features a deep narrativ...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals Hatsune Miku, Like a Dragon, Persona 5, Minecraft Crossovers; September 25 Release (Updated)

Miku, Ichiban, Joker, Steve appear in trailer ― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a trailer for Sega's Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game. The video reveals that the game will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will feature guests from other Sega franchises including Hatsune Miku,...
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Death Stranding 2 Game's Video Features Neil, Lucy

Luca Marinelli plays Neil, Alissa Jung plays Lucy in Hideo Kojima's game on June 26 ― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a new video for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game featuring Luca Marinelli as Neil and Alissa Jung as Lucy. Kojima also appeared on the stage: The game is slated for release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. The collector's edition gives purchaser...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 1-7

I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol, Log Horizon anime; Kill Blue, The Bugle Call: Song of War manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol BDPlease Anime Limited US$49.99 June 3 The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$59.98 June 3 Log Horizon Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 June 3 Log Horizon Sea...
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Viz Media Reveals Releases for Bug Ego, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Sakamoto Holidays, More Manga

Also: Magical Girl Dandelion, Statues, The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen, more ― Viz Media announced the following new physical and digital licenses and releases on Friday: Title: Bug Ego Authors: ONE (story), Kiyoto Shitara (art) Release: Spring 2026 Summary: A new series from ONE, the creator of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Two students find “hacks” that change reality, but it takes only one...
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Toonami to Air Dragon Ball Daima Anime

Anime debuts on programming block on June 14 ― Adult Swim's Toonami programming block announced on Thursday that it is adding the Dragon Ball Daima anime on June 14 at 12:30 a.m. EDT (effectively, June 15). The schedule for June 14 is (all times EDT, with Dragon Ball Daima first episode being longer than normal): 12:00 a.m. – Lazarus 12:30 a.m. – Dragon Ball Daima 1:15 a.m. – Bleach: Thousand-Year Bl...
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Anime Expo 2025 Hosts World Premieres for Leviathan, A Star Brighter than the Sun Anime, Reveals More Guests

Also: Megumi Ogata, Junya Enoki, Natsuki Hanae, Ayako Kawasumi, more attend July 3-6 event ― The official X/Twitter account for Anime Expo announced on Friday that this year's event will screen the world premiere of Orange's anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series with Qubic Pictures on July 4 at 7:15 p.m. The anime will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 10. The event also ann...
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Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 23

I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe this storyline should have gone on a little longer.
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Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series' Promo Video Previews Perfume's Theme Song

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, began streaming on Friday a promotional video, and it previews the series' theme song "Megu (from the series title's "Meguri") Loop" by pop group Perfume: 待っていれば必ずくる、一瞬を逃さないで #Perfum...
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Bye Bye, Earth #20 [rate]
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Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 9

It was only a matter of time until we got an episode like this where we set some concrete rules about Satoko's powers.
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This Week in Games - Sony State of Play: The War of the Dead Man

Jean-Karlo goes over all the exciting announcements from this week's State of Play as well as updates on Tango Gameworks and Shueisha Games' newest title. ― Welcome back, folks! I had the pleasure of working on a Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review earlier this week. The Rune Factory games are routinely some of my favorite titles to cover; I am ashamed to admit that I never got around to playing ...
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Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut

The Yellow Monkey, Wanima contribute opening, ending songs ― The staff for the television anime of Hawkman and Mecha-Roots' Night of the Living Cat (also written as Nyaight of the Living Cat) manga posted the anime's main promotional video and main visual on Friday. The video announces more cast members and premiere information for the anime, and it also announces and previews the theme songs. The ne...
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Ending Song, July 1 Debut

Kana Hanazawa, Tomokazu Sugita perform "GORI☆GORI Feez e-Girl!!" ending as their characters ― Kadokawa began streaming a new promotional video for the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Detectives These Days Are Crazy! (Mattaku Saikin no Tantei Tokitara) manga on Friday. The video announces more staff members, the ending theme song, and July 1 premiere date for the anime. The newly announced sta...
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Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women Anime Premieres on July 1

Uzuho performs opening theme song "Can't you high!?" ― WWWave Corporation revealed on Friday the July 1 premiere date 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. The company also revealed the anime's opening theme song "Can't you high!?" by Uzuho. WWWave Corporation ...
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Hotel Inhumans Anime Reveals July 6 TV Debut in Video (Updated)

Imase, NOA perform theme songs ― The official website for the television anime of Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga unveiled a main promotional video, new visual, July 6 television debut, and opening and ending theme song information on Friday. Update: Region-free version is below. ◇◆┈┈••✼••┈┈◆◇    本PV公開◇◆┈┈••✼••┈┈◆◇TVアニメ「#ホテル・インヒューマンズ 」2025年7月6日(日)23時45分よりテレ東系列ほかにて放送開始!星 生朗:#小林裕介灰咲沙羅:#白浜灯奈乃二人のコンシェルジュ...
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Haigakura Anime Restarts From 1st Episode on July 3

Anime had delayed episode 8 and onward in November ― The staff of the television anime of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga announced on Friday that the anime will restart from the first episode on July 3. The staff revealed a video for the anime's resumption. The anime will restart on July 3 on Tokyo MX at 25:30 (effectively July 4 at 1:30 a.m.), before airing on BS-Asahi on July 4 and Sun TV on Ju...
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Hero Without a Class TV Anime Debuts in October

― The official website for the television anime of author Shichio Kuzu and illustrator Yumehito Ueda's Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) novel series revealed on Friday the anime will debut in October. The anime will air on television and will also stream on d Anime Store in Japan. The anime stars Kenshō Ono as Allele, Saori Hayam...
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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Anime Reveals Staff, Cast in 1st Promo Video

Azusa Tachibana, Maaya Uchida star in anime ― The staff of the television anime adaptation Yuritaro's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai) horror action manga revealed on Friday the anime's first promotional video, staff, and cast. The anime will star Azusa Tachibana as Kaya-chan and Maaya Uchida as Chie-sensei. Hiroshi Ikehata (365 Days to the Wedding, Kiratto Pri☆Chan) is directing the a...
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Sanda Anime Reveals New Promo Video, October 3 Debut, World Premiere at Anime Expo

Anime adds 4 more cast members ― The staff of television anime of Paru Itagaki's SANDA manga revealed on Friday the show's October 3 debut, world premiere at Anime Expo, second teaser promotional video, and more cast. Anime Expo will host a world premiere event on July 4. Manga creator Paru Itagaki, director Tomohisa Shimoyama, and Science Saru producer Kohei Sakita will attend the premiere. The even...
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Live-Action Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko Season 2's Trailer Unveils Opening Song

HashiMelo sings "yosumi" for 2nd Stage premiering on June 26 ― The staff for Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko 2nd Stage ((Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru 2nd Stage), the sequel live-action series adaptation of Sal Jiang's office girls-love manga Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru), posted a new trailer on Friday. The trailer announces and previews the openin...

All You Need is Kill Anime Stars Ai Mikami, Natsuki Hanae

Mikami plays Rita, Hanae plays Keiji in adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Yoshitoshi ABe's sci-fi light novel ― The staff for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel announced the anime's main cast on Friday. The anime will star: Ai Mikami as Rita, who has "closed herself off emotionally, building ...
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Studio 4°C's ChaO Anime Film Reveals Kumi Koda's Theme Song in Trailer

Poster visual also revealed for film opening in Japan on August 15 ― Studio 4°C revealed a new trailer on Friday for its new anime feature film ChaO. The video previews Kumi Koda's theme song "ChaO!," written specifically for the film. The staff also revealed a new poster visual for the film. The film will open in Japanese theaters on August 15. GKIDS has licensed the film. The film will premiere at ...
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DAN DA DAN Evil Eye Anime Theatrical Cut Review

Fun as it is, Evil Eye isn't really a movie. You will find plenty of exposition, a rising action, and a falling action—but nothing resembling a satisfactory conclusion. ― Fans of DAN DA DAN have nothing to fear but the Evil Eye as we head into the second season of the supernatural action series. Evil Eye is the theatrical cut of the anime's first three episodes, a now tried-and-true promotional avenu...

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Summon Clow Cards & Block UV With Card Captor Sakura's Sealing Wand Umbrella

Sport Sakura Kinomoto's backpack as well. ― The NHK Character shop announced the Card Captor Sakura sealing wand umbrella on May 23. The umbrella goes on sale on June 6 Japan time at the Card Captor Sakura Takarabako Osaka store and NHK Character Shop online store. The umbrella doubles as protection against the rain and sun as it blocks 100% of ultraviolet and visible light. The NHK Character shop al...

Gachiakuta TV Anime Reveals Premiere Screenings in 15 Countries Before July 6 Debut

Theme songs, more cast revealed ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga will have a premiere event through advanced screenings in 15 countries and regions before the anime's worldwide streaming debut. The staff also began streaming a new promotional video. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song. The band Paledusk will perform the op...

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 5 Debut (Updated)

Tatsuya Kitani, UshioReira perform theme songs for CloverWorks anime to stream on Netflix this year ― The staff for the television anime of Saka Mikami's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) manga began streaming on Friday a new promotional video, and it reveals the opening theme song "Manazashi wa Hikari" (The Gaze is a Light) by Tatsuya Kitani, the ending theme song "...
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Fermat no Ryōri Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artist, July 5 TV Debut

Solo artist Oshikikeigo performs opening theme ― The staff for the television anime of Yūgo Kobayashi's Fermat no Ryōri (Cuisson dans le Fermat or Fermat's Cuisine) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will debut on television on July 5 on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The anime will air on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. in the "IMAnimation" programming block. Solo artist Oshikikeigo will perform the ope...
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Initial D, MF Ghost Manga Get Subaru and Subaru Sequel in July

Shuuichi Shigeno's new story follows 2 drivers linked to previous manga's characters ― The official website for Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Friday that Shuuichi Shigeno will launch the Subaru and Subaru (Subaru to Subaru) manga series in the magazine in July. The new manga continues the shared storyline of Shigeno's Initial D and MF Ghost manga, and it follows two characters named S...

Kaiju No. 8 Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Next chapter launches on June 20 ― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website announced on Friday that Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga will end in two chapters. The next chapter (128) will launch on June 20, and the 129th chapter will be the final one. Matsumoto launched the manga in July 2020 on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website. Shueisha published the manga's 15th compiled book volume on March 4. Viz Media ...
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The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway

Don't forget we're giving approximately $2,000 of Dr. Stone merch with 3 winners selected every week for 6 weeks. ― 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 Dr. STONE ...
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Metallic Rouge, Anne Shirley Anime Screen in Competition at Annecy

Crunchyroll hosts panel at Int'l Animation Film Festival in France ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is attending this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The company will screen the Metallic Rouge and Anne Shirley anime in competition in the TV Films 4 and TV Films 2 categories, respectively. In addition, Crunchyroll's Executive Vice Producer of Global Commerce M...
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Your Forma ‒ Episode 10

The moment supposed protagonist Echika Hieda appears, any sense of engagement in this show dissipates for me.
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Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Streams Overview Trailer

Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4 in West on July 29 ― Idea Factory International began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (initially announced as Madō Monogatari 4), a new entry in the first-person dungeon crawler RPG franchise. The video previews gameplay, and reveals that pre-orders go live on June 12. Idea Factory International will releas...
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This Week in Anime - Bite-Size Anime Series

Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. ― Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time, Umayon, Yamishibai, Infern...
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Mr. Osomatsu Season 4 Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 8 Premiere

Hitomi of Atarayo performs ending theme song with Osomatsu sextuplets ― The official website for the Mr. Osomatsu anime announced on Friday that the show's fourth season will premiere on television on July 8, and Hitomi of the band Atarayo and the Osomatsu sextuplets will perform the ending theme song "Buddy." The website also unveiled a visual and promotional video. The video previews boy band and d...
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Fantasia Int'l Film Fest to Screen World Premiere of Tamala 2030 Anime Film

Festival to also screen Nyaight of the Living Cat anime, Blank Canvas live-action film ― The 29th annual Fantasia International Film Festival announced its second wave of titles on Thursday. The event will screen the world premiere of Tamala 2030: A Punk Cat in Dark, a follow-up feature film to the Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space anime film. Writer, composer, and director duo K. and kuno (known toge...
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Creepy Nuts Return for Call of the Night Season 2 Anime's Opening Theme Song in New Trailer

Manga gets new short-term serialization on July 2 ― The official website for the television anime of Kotoyama's Call of the Night (Yofukashi no Uta) manga began streaming on Friday the main promotional video, and it reveals that Creepy Nuts will return to perform the opening theme song "Mirage." The trailer previews the song: The manga is also getting a new short-term serialization titled "Yofukashi ...
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Stay By My Side After the Rain Volumes 1-3 Manga Review

Stay By My Side After the Rain is a remarkably well put together story. While each volume is more or less self-contained, they all build together to form a picture of two people overcoming their hurdles and finding happiness together. ― If there are two persistent narratives that queer fiction is beholden to, they're coping with homophobia and coming out. Both are real and significant in fiction and ...
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Crunchyroll Adds Gate Keepers Anime

All 24 episodes of 2000 anime stream subbed ― Crunchyroll began streaming the Gate Keepers anime in Japanese with English subtitles on Wednesday. The anime debuted in April 2000, and it ran for 24 episodes. The defunt Geneon Entertainment released the anime on DVD. The sequel OVA Gatekeepers 21 launched in 2002, and it had six episodes. The series is based on a 1999 visual novel for PlayStation. The ...
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Japanese Comedian Tekken Creates 'Ohana' Short Anime for Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Film

Disney film premieres in Japan on Friday ― Walt Disney Studios Japan started streaming on Thursday a short animated video titled "Ohana" (Hawaiian term for family), created by Japanese comedian and illustrator Tekken, for the upcoming screening of the live-action Lilo & Stitch film in Japan. The "heartful" video shows sisters Lilo and Nani's struggle to stay together after losing their parents, and h...
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Kadokawa Publishes Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-, Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right, The Fallen Saint Dances in Vortex of War Manga in English

Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- chapter release on BookWalker Global site starts on Saturday ― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that it will release three manga in English on the BookWalker Global site and other stores this June. Kenta Ishizaka's Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- manga will release on the BookWalker Global site in chapter format on Saturday. Kadokawa describes the story: Chika, who just started...
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom ‒ Episode 10

Philia’s entrance in Girtonia is her most triumphant moment in the series.
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Puniru is a Kawaii Slime 2nd Season Anime Reveals New Cast, Opening Song, July 6 Debut in New Video

Sumire Uesaka joins anime's 2nd season ― The official website for the television anime of Maedakun's Puniru is a Kawaii Slime (Puniru wa Kawaii Slime) web manga series revealed on Thursday the second season anime's key visual, new cast, promotional video, and July 6 premiere. The video reveals and previews the opening song "Brun-Brun" by Puniru, as voiced by Yū Sasahara. Sumire Uesaka will join the a...
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Let's Go Karaoke! Anime Debuts on July 24, 'Captivated, By You' Anime Debuts on August 21

Both anime to air consecutively in same time slot ― The staff for the television anime of Yama Wayama's Let's Go Karaoke! (Karaoke Iko!) manga and Captivated, by You (Muchū sa, Kimi ni.) manga revealed on Thursday that Let's Go Karaoke! will debut on July 24 and Captivated, by You will debut on August 21. The original anime announcement for both series stated both works were getting a TV anime "at th...
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Kingdom Anime's 6th Series Reveals Theme Song Artists, Promo Video

New visual also revealed for anime debuting in October ― The official website for the anime of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga revealed a promotional video, visual, and theme song artists for the sixth anime series that will debut in October. Ikimonogakari will perform the opening theme song "Ikite, Sansan" (Live, Brilliantly), and Sora Tomonari will perform the ending theme song "Hōkō" (Roar). The abo...
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Mitsuru Hattori's Wash it All Away Manga Gets Anime in 2026

Sayumi Suzushiro stars in anime produced by Okuruto Noboru ― Happinet announced on Thursday that Mitsuru Hattori's Wash it All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.) manga is getting an anime in 2026. The anime stars Sayumi Suzushiro as Wakana Kinme. Kenta Ōnishi (The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter) is directing the anime at Okuruto Noboru. Tōko Machida (The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist In A...
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Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game

Game will launch this year for PS4, PS5, Switch, iOS, Android, Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Thursday the Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra game, a new 4 vs. 4 team battle game, which will launch for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and on PC via Steam this year. English dub Announcement Trailer Japanese dub Announcement Trailer The game's website also a...
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Toei Animation Reveals Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki Anime as 1st Work in New 'Eterna Animation' Brand

New brand to focus on original animation works ― Toei Animation revealed on Thursday it is launching a new original animation brand called ETERNA Animation, in celebration of the studio's 70th anniversary in 2026. Toei Animation stated regarding the new company: Through ETERNA Animation, the company will establish a sustainable creative platform dedicated to the ongoing production of original works. ...

Webtoon Service Ends Daily Pass Feature

Episodes for previous Daily Pass series now cost coins to unlock, or can sometimes be unlocked with ads ― WEBTOON has recently quietly discontinued its popular Daily Pass feature. Readers recently noticed that episodes (chapters) previously available through Daily Pass now require coins or sometimes viewing ads to unlock. Episodes from series that were previously available through Daily Pass now cos...
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni Manga Resumes After 4 Months on Hiatus

Previous chapter debuted on January 28 ― Asahi's Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni manga resumed with its 22nd chapter on Tuesday, five months after the 21st chapter debuted on January 28. The manga tells the "missing link" in the Higurashi: When They Cry story, with the tagline: "The final demon awakens. A new Higurashi toward the truth." The manga is set in the Taisho Era in 1923. A certain tragedy in ...
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Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Game's Trailer Reveals September 5 Release

Game releases for PS5, Switch, Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for it and developer HYDE's Everybody's Golf Hot Shots game on Wednesday. The trailer reveals the game's September 5 release date. Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the game earlier this year on March 27. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is a new entry ...
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GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights to Ghost Cat Anzu Director Nobuhiro Yamashita's Linda Linda Linda Film

4K restoration to screen at Tribeca Film Festival for 20th anniversary ― GKIDS announced on Instagram on Wednesday it has acquired the North American rights to Ghost Cat Anzu director Nobuhiro Yamashita's 2005 Linda Linda Linda film. The company will screen a 4k remaster of the film in celebration of the 20th anniversary at the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from June 4-15 in New York City. The fi...
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Seven Seas Licenses 'Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer' Manga, 3 Other Titles

We Are Not Beasts & Perfect Addiction manga, Fluffy Café in Another World novel & manga also licensed ― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer (Konya mo Serial Killer to Machiawase) manga Creators: Kon Iguchi (writer), Yūji Nakamura (artist) Release Date: March 2026 Summary: Crime is ever-rising, a fact that police officer Shiro Is...

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LA Dodgers Mark One Piece Night with Game Card With New Oda Art

Fans can also get Dodgers branded One Piece straw hats ― Toei Animation announced on Wednesday that ticketholders for the Los Angeles Dodgers One Piece Night will receive a limited-edition card from the One Piece Card Game. The card features a “one-of-a-kind character art drawn by creator Eiichiro Oda to celebrate this special occasion.” The card is first-come first-served and limited to one per pers...
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New Lupin III 2D Anime Feature Film's Net Prequel Reveals Cast Member in Trailer

Kenyū Horiuchi plays fake Lupin in net prequel anime on June 20 ― The staff for the net anime prequel titled Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata to Futari no Lupin (Zenigata and the Two Lupins) for Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku (Immortal Bloodline), the new feature-length film in the franchise, revealed on Thursday a new trailer and cast member: Kenyū Horiuchi will play the fake Lupin. The net...
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Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Unveils October 3 Launch in Trailer

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game will launch for the PlayStation 5 on October 3. The game will also launch for the Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: In this JRPG, players will embark on an adventure that spans...
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game's New Trailer Reveals July 31 Launch

Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam ― Koei Tecmo Games revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that its Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound game will launch for the PlayStation 4 and 5 on July 31. The game is also debuting for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, N...
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game Previews Gameplay

“Snake vs Monkey” mini game featuring Ape Escape characters returns ― Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday showed a new gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater (△ is read as "Delta"), Konami's remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The trailer confirmed the “Snake vs Monkey” mini game from the original release will return. The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater game dir...
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The ANN Aftershow - I Totally Called the Gundam GQuuuuuux Twist

Lynzee and James weigh in on CG Chopper from the upcoming second season of live-action One Piece. Also, who is hyped up for The Summer Hikaru Died anime series? Plus: I called the Gundam GQuuuuuux twist. You heard it here first. ― I Totally Called the Gundam GQuuuuuux Twist Lynzee and James weigh in on CG Chopper from the upcoming second season of live-action One Piece. Also, who is hyped up for The...
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Tetris Effect: Connected Studio Monstars Announces Lumines Arise Puzzle Game

Game to debut for PS5, PSVR, PC via Steam this fall Tetris Effect: Connected game developer Monstars Inc. and enhance revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream a new music-based puzzle game titled Lumines Arise for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR as well as PC via Steam this fall. The company describes the game: From the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected comes Lumines Arise—a synesthe...
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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Metroidvania Game Announced

Game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC set before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ― ArtPlay and 505 Games announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday a new game in the Bloodstained franchise titled Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The companies describe the game: Set in a haunting world years before ...

Arc System Works, Marvel Unveil Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game

PS5/PC game to feature 4v4 tag team combat in 2026 ― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Marvel announced that PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games will partner to release the new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2026. Marvel's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ...
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Nioh 3 Game Announced for PS5, Steam in Early 2026

Game features 2 gameplay styles: ninja, samurai ― Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja announced Nioh 3, the latest entry in the Nioh franchise, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . Koei Tecmo will release the game on PlayStation 5 and PC via Stream in early 2026. The company describes the game: Experience the rise of a heroic Shogun in Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark samurai actio...

Final Fantasy Tactics Game Gets Remaster on September 30

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - includes enhanced edition, classic edition ― Sony announced during the State of Play livestream on Wednesday that Square Enix's Final Fantasy Tactics game will get a remastered bundled edition titled Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - on September 30. Square Enix will release the set on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nint...
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Suda51, Ren Yamazaki Announce Romeo is a Dead Man Game

Grasshopper Manufacture to develop game ― Goichi "Suda51" Suda announced Romeo is a Dead Man, a new PlayStation 5 game from his studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . The company describes the game: "Bask in the crimson-red catharsis of ultra-violent "bloody action" and dive into a completely...
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Silent Hill f Game's New Trailer Announces September 25 Launch

Game debuts on PS5, Xbox X|S, PC ― Sony streamed a new trailer for Konami's Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the Silent Hill horror game franchise, during the State of Play livestream on Wednesday. The trailer announces that the game will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 25, 2025. Konami describes the game: In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako's secluded town of Ebisugaok...
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Capcom's Pragmata Game Rescheduled to 2026

Game originally slated for 2022 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Sony announced during the State of Play livestream on Wednesday Capcom's Pragmata game will launch for the PS5 in 2026. Pragmata will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam. Pragmata is "set in a dystopian near-future on Earth's Moon." Capcom added the game will make "full use of new next-gen tech, such as ray-tracing, to cr...
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Suda51, Swery65's Hotel Barcelona Game Introduces Dr. Carnival

Game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam this year ― Publisher CULT Games revealed a new trailer on Tuesday for Goichi "Suda51" Suda and Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro's Hotel Barcelona game introducing the character of Dr. Carnival. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam this year. The side-scrolling game is set in an American summer camp, with the player confronting se...

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Interactive Exhibit Game Streams Overview Trailer

App launches as paid digital release with console on Thursday ― Nintendo began streaming an overview trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour interactive exhibit game for Nintendo Switch 2 on Wednesday. The game will launch on Thursday, the same release date as the Switch 2 console, as a paid digital game. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour allows players to virtually walk on a Switch 2 console and...
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Compilation Film Opens at #4 in Japan

2025 Detective Conan film stays at #2, live-action Blank Canvas film drops to #7 Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no Flashback), the 28th film in the Detective Conan (Case Closed) franchise, stayed at #2 in its seventh weekend. The film sold 242,000 tickets for 346,376,500 yen (about US$2.4 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 9.21 million ticket...
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Apocalypse Hotel ‒ Episode 9

In what might end up the series' greatest accomplishment, the combination wedding & funeral is beautiful, macabre, funny, sad, and a fitting synthesis of its cosmic themes.
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Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Game Streams New Multiplayer Trailer

Updated version of 2015 game launches on Switch 2 on Thursday ― Sega began streaming on Wednesday a new multiplayer trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, the updated Nintendo Switch 2 version of its 2015 Yakuza 0 game. The video previews the new Red Light Raids: The game will launch on Thursday, the same release date as Switch 2. The updated version features new cutscenes, an online multiplayer mode,...
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Setta Kobayashi, Hachi Mizuno's Spider-Man: Kizuna Manga Ends

Manga about young boy suddenly fused with Spider-Man's powers launched in 2023 ― The July issue of Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine published the final chapter of Setta Kobayashi and Hachi Mizuno's Spider-Man: Kizuna (Spider-Man: Bonds) manga on Wednesday. Viz Media licensed the manga and will release the first volume on July 8. Viz Media describes the story: Yu is a young boy suddenly bestowed with t...
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Shinichirō Ōe's Mitsuru Quest! Manga Ends

Manga about boy, middle-aged man trying to clear game together launched in 2023 ― The July issue of Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine published the final chapter of Shinichirō Ōe's Mitsuru Quest! manga on Wednesday. The manga's story is about a boy who enters a game world, and he aims to clear it with a 30-something middle-aged man who also loves playing games. Ōe first published the story as a one-sho...
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The Beginning After The End #10 [rate]
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

It’s refreshing to see an anime reminding us that it's okay to have hobbies—including hobbies that have little or no connection to your larger goals.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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