Filters
All
•
News
Interest
Reviews
Columns
•
Anime
Manga
Novels
Games
Music
Merch
Events
Industry
People
Live-Action
Korean
Text-only Compact View
Text-only List View
Text-only Grid View
List View with Images
Grid View with Images
I Left My A-Rank Party Season 1 Anime Review
This is a show where the first half definitely stands out more to me because of its found family theme and the fact that the character dynamics were put more front and center. But unfortunately, we began to lose steam by the second half.
― I will admit, sometimes I'll enjoy a good isekai or generic fantasy story because I need something to play in the background while I'm doing other work. My experie...
This Week in Games - One More Path Ahead
Jean-Karlo looks at the exciting new game announcements from this week's Nintendo Partner Showcase, breaks down Sony's lawsuit against Tencent, and payment processors are in the spotlight again as adult games get delisted.
― Welcome back, folks! I've spoken before about my regrets over not having played any of the Daemon X Machina games. The good news is, I was given a chance to do so—and I'm current...
Shadow Labyrinth Game Review
Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure.
― As 2024 came to a close, Prime Video's Secret Level threw viewers for a loop with Circle—a strangely dark reimagining of video game forefather, PAC-MAN. Not long after, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that the animated short was a stealth teaser for an upcoming Search Action title, Shadow Labyrinth. Since the announcement, ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Jul 22-28
Since coming back from its half-year hiatus, One Piece has been hitting in the top 5 nearly every week! Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how...
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Review
This game drags its feet so hard you would think it had 2 ton weights strapped to them.
― Man, I was so excited when this game started up because it really just throws you right into the swing of things. There's no extended prologue or even much of a summary. One of the first screens you see once you boot up this game for the first time is you're thrown into a fight with a simple command list in the ...
This Week in Anime - When Anime Takes on Sex Education
Lucas and Steve compare and contrast SHIMONETA and Nukitashi to see which show does it better.
― Lucas and Steve compare and contrast Shimoneta and Nukitashi to see which show does it better. 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. Shimoneta and World End Harem are str...
How No Sleep for Kaname Date Developers Gave the Game Its Name
Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answered our questions about certain game mechanics and how they came up with the game's name.
― During Anime Expo 2025, we got to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and talk about No Sleep For Kaname Date from AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. It's the latest entry in the visual novel series. Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answe...
Maebashi Witches Anime Series Review
The real secret sauce of Maebashi Witches is that it fearlessly tackles thorny topics with an uncommon degree of sensitivity.
― Maebashi Witches is a “just trust me” anime. The premiere is much clumsier than I would like, and to be frank with you, I bounced off it when I first watched it. Among the chaotic mélange of a motormouth heroine, wisecracking mascot, local Maebashi landmarks, bizarre aesthet...
Best New K-Comics to Read in July
This month we're checking out murim time-travel action comic The Frostbound Warrior, plus idol antics, dark romance, and Solo Leveling with a twist!
― July is always a packed month, and I'm just talking about the new season of anime without factoring in the various holidays that fill the month around the world. But busy or not, there's still plenty of new manhwa to read across a variety of platforms....
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Revitalizes a DS Classic
A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand new generation of fans and newcomers alike.
― Thanks to Marvelous, Anime News Network was given a chance to preview Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on the Nintendo Switch 2. A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand ne...
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game Review
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the gory franchise back to its 2D roots in a fun way.
― Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound feels like a game straight out from the 1980s and 90s, especially with its story and higher difficulty threshold. The game's plot is rather one-note, with Kenji vowing to take revenge on the demons and Kumori attempting to double-cross the Demon Lord. Eventually, both Kenji and Kumori develo...
Top News
Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film Reveals Trailer
Film opens in Japan on November 21, U.S. on December 12
― Toho began streaming on Friday a trailer for Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits"): The trailer's release on August 1 coincides with the day that Hosoda's Summer Wars film premiered in Japan in 2009. The film will open in Japan on November 21, and...
The Apothecary Diaries Franchise Gets Browser Game
Pre-registration for The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles open now
― Online gaming platform G123 announced on Monday that the anime based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series will receive a browser game titled The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles. In the simulation game, players train Maomao and take on various cases around the pa...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
With You and the Rain #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
The Summer Hikaru Died #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
My Dress-Up Darling #17 [rate]
―
Korean Government Reveals Plans to Offer Tax Credits for Webtoon Production Costs
Eligible content includes webtoons, digital comics distributed via online network
― In a move to boost the global competitiveness of South Korea's webtoon industry, the government announced plans to introduce tax credits covering 10–15% of production costs for digital comics. As part of the 2025 tax reform plan the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled on July 31, the new measure aims to strength...
I Left My A-Rank Party Season 1 Anime Review
This is a show where the first half definitely stands out more to me because of its found family theme and the fact that the character dynamics were put more front and center. But unfortunately, we began to lose steam by the second half.
― I will admit, sometimes I'll enjoy a good isekai or generic fantasy story because I need something to play in the background while I'm doing other work. My experie...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Bad Girl #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses #5 [rate]
―
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 4
It's a shame the series couldn't deliver on more action or engaging choreography during this anticipated conflict.
Gnosia Anime's 'Crew Reveal' Video Unveils 9 More Cast Members
Tomokazu Seki, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yūki, Ayane Sakura, others co-star in October anime
― The official website for the television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG debuted a "crew reveal" promotional video on Sunday. The video introduces the crew of the interstellar ship D.Q.O and announces their cast members. The newly announced cast members are: Tomokazu Seki a...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 21-27
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 version debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 21-27 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 76,224 1,571,833 2NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 53,951 181,856 3NSw 2Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Nintendo July 24 18,169 18,169 4PS5Wuchang: Fallen Fea...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Kaiju No. 8 #15 [rate]
―
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
I never thought that such an otherwise respectable, artistic program would have the gall to spring something so brazen and lewd on its audience without warning.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Anne Shirley #18 [rate]
―
Crunchyroll to Stream This Monster Wants to Eat Me, My Status as an Assassin, 6 More Anime
Also: Warrior Princess & Babaric King, Mechanical Marie, Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!, Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family, Invisible Man & His Soon-to-Be Wife, Roll Over and Die
― Crunchyroll announced at the AnimagiC 2025 event in Germany on Saturday eight more anime that it will stream this year and next year. Crunchyroll will stream the following series in October 2025: My Status as an Assassin O...
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
Unsurprisingly, for a woman in love with a literal vending machine, Lamis doesn’t have an ounce of prejudice in her whole body.
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 21-27
You and Idol Precure♪ earns 2.8% rating, Gachiakuta earns 2.4%
― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Friday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 17.0% rating. A separate episode aired on Monday, July 21 at 12:45 p.m. and earned 6.7% rating. The new live-action weekday ...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Case Closed #1170 [rate]
―
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Teases More Season Pass Characters in Video
Game launched on July 17; 1st DLC character Nephelpito debuts in game this fall
― Bushiroad streamed a new video on Saturday for Bushiroad Games and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, which teases more charactesr in the game's Season Pass 1. The video seemingly teases the characers Phinks Magcub, Shizuku Murasaki, and Zeno ...
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser, More Detective Conan Films Stream on YouTube in August
Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno, Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet also stream on YouTube on consecutive Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. EDT
― TMS Entertainment announced on its Bluesky account on Wednesday that its "Detective Conan: Cinema Saturdays" campaign will stream four films, each one on a Saturday at 10:00 p.m. EDT, on its "Anime! on TMS" YouTube channe...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Yaiba: Samurai Legend #17 [rate]
―
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam
New version to have single-player mode, crossplay, rollback netcode, DLC character
― The staff for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, revealed during the EVO event on Friday that Sega will release Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions wi...
unOrdinary Webtoon Returns with Season 3 After Yearlong Hiatus
Series has attracted more than 1.3 billion views on WEBTOON
― The unOrdinary webtoon by uru-chan has officially returned with Chapter 347, released on July 31. The comeback follows a production break after the conclusion of Season 2 on June 6, 2024. In the interim, a series of side stories was published between June and July 2024 to bridge the gap. The webtoon has attracted more than 1.3 billion vie...
My Daughter is a Zombie Film Sets Record-Breaking Opening, Becomes Korea's Top Debut of 2025
Film outperformed Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
― The webtoon-based comedy film My Daughter is a Zombie had 430,000 admissions on its opening day on Wednesday, setting the best box office opening day of the year so far in Korea. My Daughter is a Zombie surpassed the first-day record of Extreme Job (360,000 admissions when it opened in 2019), which had previously held the record for the h...
Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Anime Gets New Series
Saya Fukase again directs anime at Uwan Pictures
― The official website for the anime adaptation of Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear) revealed on Saturday that a new anime is in the works titled Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Retu...
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Ayako Kawasumi, Tatsumaru Tachibana, Saya Horigome, Toshiya Miyata join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Riku Nanano and illustrator cura's Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter (Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi) light novel series revealed four more cast members on Saturday. The newly announced cast includes:
Ayako Kawasumi as Lisa Leinster Tatsumaru Tachibana as Richard Leinster Saya Horigome a...
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The Super Live Stage Show Streams in N. America on YouTube
North American tour, London performances stream for limited period of 3 days each
― The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon franchise's website announced last week that Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The Super Live, a performance show based on Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon manga, will stream on YouTube in North America. The channel will stream shows from both the North American tour and performances in London ea...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 6 Million Units
Mario Kart World launch game sells 5.63 million units
― Nintendo revealed on Friday the year-end results for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold 5.82 million units as of June 30. The company added in its report that after seven weeks, which is past the June 30 date, Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units. Switch 2 software sales amount to 8.67 millio...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Nukitashi the Animation #3 [rate]
―
Nintendo Switch Prices Rise in U.S.; Switch 2 Console Prices Remain Unchanged
U.S. president signed executive order to adjust global tariffs on Thursday
― Nintendo announced on Friday that it is raising the price of the original Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles, as well as Switch accessories in the United States "based on market conditions." The company is also raising the prices for certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo pr...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex #5 [rate]
―
This Week in Games - One More Path Ahead
Jean-Karlo looks at the exciting new game announcements from this week's Nintendo Partner Showcase, breaks down Sony's lawsuit against Tencent, and payment processors are in the spotlight again as adult games get delisted.
― Welcome back, folks! I've spoken before about my regrets over not having played any of the Daemon X Machina games. The good news is, I was given a chance to do so—and I'm current...
Anime Studio Gaina Changes Name to Benten Film After Being Acquired by AI Animation Company Creator's X
Gaina produced Baban Baban Ban Vampire, Forest of Piano, Grendizer U anime
― Anime studio Gaina announced on Friday that it is changing its name to Benten Film after being acquired by AI animation company Creator's X. Kinoshita Group Holdings, which had fully acquired Gaina (formerly known as Fukushima Gainax) in July 2018, has transferred all of its shares of Gaina to Creator's X. "Benten" is a refe...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Secrets of the Silent Witch #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #5 [rate]
―
Shadow Labyrinth Game Review
Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure.
― As 2024 came to a close, Prime Video's Secret Level threw viewers for a loop with Circle—a strangely dark reimagining of video game forefather, PAC-MAN. Not long after, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that the animated short was a stealth teaser for an upcoming Search Action title, Shadow Labyrinth. Since the announcement, ...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Call of the Night #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Tougen Anki #4 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Takopi's Original Sin #6 [rate]
―
Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film Reveals Trailer
Film opens in Japan on November 21, U.S. on December 12
― Toho began streaming on Friday a trailer for Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits"): The trailer's release on August 1 coincides with the day that Hosoda's Summer Wars film premiered in Japan in 2009. The film will open in Japan on November 21, and...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER #21 [rate]
―
Kiyono Yasuno Performs Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 2 Anime's Opening Theme Song
Yasuno performs "Algorithm" for 2nd season premiering in October
― The staff for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series revealed on Friday that Kiyono Yasuno is performing the second season's opening theme song "Algorithm." i☆Ris is performing the ending theme s...
Shion Hinamoto Retires from Voice Acting
Hinamoto voiced extra in Tasokare Hotel anime
― Voice actress Shion Hinamoto announced on Thursday that she has retired from voice acting. Hinamoto has voiced an audience member extra in the first episode of the Tasokare Hotel anime. She has also played Campanella in the Ginga Tetsudō no Naka de stage reading. She has also played the character Aki Gotō in the Teranishi Kazuhiro Mystery [Spell] Midori...
'Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!' Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Full Staff, Ending Theme Artist
Series debuts in October after delay
― The official website for the television anime of Kanata Hoshi's Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! (Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!) light novel series revealed a teaser video for the series on Friday, along with the full staff. The website also revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the website revealed that Shunichi...
Summer Pockets TV Anime Unveils 7th Video, Visual Featuring Umi Katō
Video previews Konomi Suzuki's new opening theme song
― The official website for the television anime of Visual Arts/Key's Summer Pockets visual novel revealed the anime's seventh promotional video on Monday, featuring Umi Katō voiced by Aimi Tanaka. The below video previews Konomi Suzuki's new opening theme song "Finistella." The anime's staff also revealed a new visual on Friday: The Summer Pockets...
Hero Without a Class TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Mai Nakahara, Yuka Iguchi, more join cast for October anime
― 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 four new cast members on Friday. The new cast all play members of Arel's family: Mai Nakahara as Farah, Arel's mot...
Singer, Actor, Voice Actor Tsunehiko Kamijo Dies
Actor had roles in Spirited Away, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke; voiced Japanese dub of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid
― Agency KeiSeven Nakamuraya announced on August 1 that singer, actor, and voice actor Tsunehiko Kamijo died on July 22 of senility at a hospital near his home in Nagano Prefecture. He was 85. A funeral limited to close family was held. Kamijo was born in Nagano Prefecture on March...
Roll Over and Die TV Anime's Trailer Reveals Cast, Staff
Miku Itō, Miki Kariya, Makoto Yasumura, Misaki Kuno, Takaya Kuroda, more join cast
― The staff of the television anime based on writer kiki and illustrator Kinta's ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (“Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na” to Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta node, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai) light novel series began streaming on Friday t...
Voice Actress Mei Shibata Retires from Voice Acting
Shibata had been diagnosed with bronchial asthma last year
― Voice actress Mei Shibata announced on Thursday that she has retired from voice acting. She explained that while she had wanted to do voice work for her entire life, she had been suffering from bronchial asthma since last year, and she could not keep up with the changes in her health. Some of Shibata's notable anime roles include Abigail an...
Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Takes 1-Month Break
Manga resumed serialization last month after 1+ year hiatus
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine revealed on Friday that Nobuhiro Watsuki and his novelist wife/story collaborator Kaoru Kurosaki's Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc (Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen) manga will take a one-month break and will not have a new chapter in the Septembe...
Shiravune Reveals Release Dates for Steam Versions of Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match, Utawarerumono: Zan Games
AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match releases on September 25, Utawarerumono: ZAN releases on October 23
― Shiravune announced on Thursday that it will release the AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match fighting game on Steam on September 25, and it will release the Utawarerumono: ZAN game on Steam on October 23. Shiravune will release both games with Japanese audio and interface and subtitles in English, Japane...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Previewed in New Trailer
Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Windows on October 30
― Nintendo and Square Enix revealed a new trailer on Thursday during the Nintendo Direct livestream for the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II. English trailer Japanese trailer The game collection will launch on October 30 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Window...
Konami Reveals Momotaro Dentetsu 2 Game for Release on Switch, Switch 2 on November 13
Game to have 2 maps for eastern, western Japan
― Nintendo and Konami revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday the Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru (Your Town is Sure to be There Too) game that will release for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13 in Japan. The latest game in the Momotaro Dentetsu board game-syle video game series will have differ...
NIS Announces Hono Gurashi no Niwa Game for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Steam in July 2026
Team behind Yomawari series make countryside life simulation game
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Nippon Ichi Software is developing the Hono Gurashi no Niwa game for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game is slated for release on July 30, 2026. The game centers on a young protagonist who is lost and wanders around a m...
Romancing Saga 2 Remake Game Launches for Switch 2
Remake launched for Switch, PS5/4, PC in October 2024
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Square Enix's Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remake game launched on Thursday in both English and Japanese for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version includes enhanced graphics with a higher resolution and higher framerate, as well as shorter loading times. En...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, January TV Premiere
Kent Itō, Tomoaki Maeno, Seiichirō Yamashita, Hiroki Tōchi join cast of anime by Sasaki and Miyano staff
― Kadokawa unveiled a new teaser trailer and visual for the anime of storywriter Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrator Kikka Ohashi's The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) boys-love light novel series on Friday. The trailer reveals the anime's cast, staff...
Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, October 3 Debut
Hana Hishikawa, Shiori Izawa, Ayumi Mano, more join anime's cast
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the key visual, additional cast, staff, and the October 3 premiere for the television anime of Shisui Meikyou and tef's Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Part...
Play With Brick Power With Lego Game Boy
Comes with Lego The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Lego Super Mario Land. Batteries not included.
― Nintendo of America announced on July 24 on X (formerly Twitter) that pre-orders for the upcoming Lego Game Boy have begun. The company's post parodies the Game Boy's original tagline, "Now you're playing with power. Portable power," with the caption "Now you're playing with power. Brick power."...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, October 5 Premiere
Tomoyo Kurosawa, Arisa Sekine, Yohei Azakami, more join cast; One Piece's Hiroaki Miyamoto directs
― The official website for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Friday. The video reveals more cast members for the anime, as well as staff, and the anime's October 5 premiere date on Fuji TV and other channel...
generAIdoscope Omnibus Film Produced Entirely With Generative AI Debuts on August 29
Film features stories directed by novelist Otsuichi, One Cut of the Dead cinematographer Takeshi Sone, Bloody Chainsaw Girl's Hiroki Yamaguchi
― REAL COFFEE ENTERTAINMENT revealed the trailer video and the August 29 debut of generAIdoscope, a full-length original omnibus movie project completely made with generative AI, on Friday. The film will screen at the Uplink Kichijōji Cinema in Tokyo. The film...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Jul 22-28
Since coming back from its half-year hiatus, One Piece has been hitting in the top 5 nearly every week! Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how...
Kadokawa Launches English Simulpub of The Villainess Is a Boy! Manga
Manga by The Rising of the Shield Hero novels' illustrator Seira Minami launched on July 26
― Kadokawa started the English simulpub release of writer Noa Nekoyashiki and artist Seira Minami's (The Rising of the Shield Hero light novel's illustrator) The Villainess is a Boy! (Akuyaku Reijō, Ore) manga on the BookWalker Global site on July 26. Kadokawa describes the story:
He was an ordinary working gu...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 16
There’s no way she can fill out those curves with such a low BMI… unless she’s part balloon animal?
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
The Water Magician #5 [rate]
―
Clevatess ‒ Episode 5
I like that Clevatess was able to begin its tale with an adventure that felt self-contained and satisfying in its own right while still sowing the seeds for a larger narrative.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Review
This game drags its feet so hard you would think it had 2 ton weights strapped to them.
― Man, I was so excited when this game started up because it really just throws you right into the swing of things. There's no extended prologue or even much of a summary. One of the first screens you see once you boot up this game for the first time is you're thrown into a fight with a simple command list in the ...
This Week in Anime - When Anime Takes on Sex Education
Lucas and Steve compare and contrast SHIMONETA and Nukitashi to see which show does it better.
― Lucas and Steve compare and contrast Shimoneta and Nukitashi to see which show does it better. 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. Shimoneta and World End Harem are str...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #4 [rate]
―
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 30
― Square Enix streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a story trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will feature two versions of the game. The enhanced version features ...
Persona 3 Reload Game Gets Switch 2 Release on October 23
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC in February 2024
― Atlus revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that its Persona 3 Reload game will get a release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23. Persona 3 Reload launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Windows and Steam in February 2024. The game was also available for Xbox Ga...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Previews Story
Spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches in winter for Switch 2
― Nintendo streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new trailer for Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The video previews the game's story, and the end of the trailer teases a...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Solo Camping for Two #4 [rate]
―
Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yakuza Kiwami Games Get Switch 2 Releases
Both games launch on November 13 with new in-game text language support
― Sega revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that it will release its Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami games — both remakes of the original Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku, or Like a Dragon) and Yakuza 2 action games, respectively — for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13. A bundle including both games will be avai...
How No Sleep for Kaname Date Developers Gave the Game Its Name
Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answered our questions about certain game mechanics and how they came up with the game's name.
― During Anime Expo 2025, we got to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and talk about No Sleep For Kaname Date from AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. It's the latest entry in the visual novel series. Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answe...
Maebashi Witches Anime Series Review
The real secret sauce of Maebashi Witches is that it fearlessly tackles thorny topics with an uncommon degree of sensitivity.
― Maebashi Witches is a “just trust me” anime. The premiere is much clumsier than I would like, and to be frank with you, I bounced off it when I first watched it. Among the chaotic mélange of a motormouth heroine, wisecracking mascot, local Maebashi landmarks, bizarre aesthet...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
DAN DA DAN #17 [rate]
―
Undead Unluck 1-Hour Special Anime's Trailer Reveals New Director, Studio
Sung Hoo Park directs winter special at his studio E&H production
― The official website for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga unveiled on Friday a teaser trailer and visual for the upcoming one-hour special, and they reveal the new director and studio. Sung Hoo Park (Jujutsu Kaisen) is directing the special and handling storyboards at his studio E&H production. Yamato Ha...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Gets Releases on Switch, Switch 2 on November 14
New releases feature optional motion controls
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, is getting releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 14. The new releases feature optional motion controls. The Switch and Switch 2...
Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game (Updated)
Game launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on December 4
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new prequel in the Octopath Traveler series titled Octopath Traveler 0 for release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4. Update: The official YouTube channel for Square Enix later streamed a trailer that reveals that the game will ...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 4
We have here probably the first part of New Panty & Stocking since its giant-sized premiere to really feel like it made this riotous return as worth it as humanly possible.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #5 [rate]
―
Katamari Damacy Series Gets New Once Upon a Katamari Game for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
Game launches on October 24
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise titled Once Upon a Katamari for release on Nintendo Switch on October 24. The company later revealed that the game will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the same day. The game features new stages, new s...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Dr. Stone: Science Future #16 [rate]
―
Square Enix Announces The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Action RPG for Switch 2 (Updated)
Game from Bravely Default/Octopath Traveler creators launches in 2026
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new action role-playing game for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Update: The company later revealed that the game will also get releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Micr...
Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new turn-based role-playing game in the Monster Hunter Stories franchise titled Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Capcom later streamed a version of its trailer that reveals that the game will also launch for Pla...
Naver Webtoon to Launch Short-Form Video Feature 'Cuts' This Fall
Cuts service will provide recap content, entirely new shorts created specifically for format
― Naver Webtoon is set to roll out a new short-form video feature called Cuts on its app this September, allowing users to read webtoons in animated video formats similar to Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. Cuts will offer a new way to experience stories by transforming webtoon content into short, animated...
Best New K-Comics to Read in July
This month we're checking out murim time-travel action comic The Frostbound Warrior, plus idol antics, dark romance, and Solo Leveling with a twist!
― July is always a packed month, and I'm just talking about the new season of anime without factoring in the various holidays that fill the month around the world. But busy or not, there's still plenty of new manhwa to read across a variety of platforms....
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Let's Go Karaoke! #2 [rate]
―
Futaroh Yamada's Kunoichi Ninpōchō Novel Gets Manga
Atsushi Mizushima launches manga on August 27
― The September issue of Leed Publishing's Comic Ran magazine revealed on Monday that Futaroh Yamada's Kunoichi Ninpōchō novel is inspiring a manga adaptation by Atsushi Mizushima that will launch in the magazine's next issue on August 27. The novel centers on five female ninja, each carrying a child of Toyotomi Hideyori. On the order of Toyotomi clan vas...
The Beginning After the End Kickstarter Campaign Launches August 5
Volumes 1-3 slated for 2026 release, with future volumes planned for future Kickstarter campaigns
― Comics news website K Comics Beat, part of Comics Beat, reported on Wednesday that Rocketship Entertainment's Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a print release of TurtleMe's The Beginning After the End web novel series will launch on August 5, with the first three print novel volumes planned for a ...
Dead Account TV Anime Reveals Main Staff, January 2026 Debut in 1st Promo Video
More cast also revealed
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account manga revealed the anime's January 2026 debut in its first promotional video on Thursday. The video also reveals more cast and staff. The staff additionally revealed a key visual for the series. The anime will debut in January 2026 and will air on TV Asahi and its affiliates in the "IMAnimation"...
Starwing Paradox Prequel Anime Film 'As One' Streams Main Trailer
Film opens in Japan on August 22
― The official website for As One, Square Enix and Sunrise's feature-length theatrical prequel anime film to Square Enix's Starwing Paradox game, started streaming the film's main trailer video on Thursday. The film opens in theaters on August 22. The film will feature a completely original story set 20 years before the game's story. The film's protagonist is Yō, a hi...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Debuts on December 26
Film previously announced for 2026 debut
― Kadokawa revealed on Thursday that the anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel will debut on December 26. The film was previously announced to debut in 2026. Daisei Fukuoka (Radiant series director, Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc and Future Arc, Phantom o...
Publisher AlphaPolis Acquires Anime Studio White Fox
Tsukimichi, GATE publisher to make Re:Zero, Arifureta anime studio a wholly owned subsidiary
― Japanese publishing company AlphaPolis announced on Thursday that it will acquire the anime studio WHITE FOX, and will make WHITE FOX a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition date is set for September 30. AlphaPolis stated in the announcement it is aiming to diversify its business into animation, merchand...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out & Knapsack Kid Films Stream on Crunchyroll
Films debut on Saturday
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid, the two films that adapt the eighth and ninth novels of Hajime Kamoshida's Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta) novel series, beginning this Saturday. The first film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out ...
Seven Seas Licenses Everything for Demon King Evelogia, Laughter in the Sunshine, 2 More Titles
Also licensed: Marriage to the Wolf: The Tale of an Inter-species Union, Remnant: Beastmen Omegaverse
― Seven Seas Announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: Laughter in the Sunshine manga
Creator(s): Fuuki Maru
Release Date: May 2026 (BL label)
Summary: Taiyo Kiriyama knew he wasn't allowed to have pets in his apartment. But when he comes across an abandoned cat, he can't help but try to ...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Stays at #1, Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX Rises to #7
King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film surpasses 500 million yen in cumulative earnings but leaves top 10 list
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, stayed at #1 at the Japanese box office in its second weekend. The film sold 2.121 million tickets and earned 3,099,443,...
Live-Action Hirayasumi Series Casts Amane Okayama
Okayama plays protagonist Hiroto Ikuta in fall series
― NHK announced on Thursday that Amane Okayama will play protagonist Hiroto Ikuta in the live-action series adaptation of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga. NHK also revealed that Kana Matsumoto, Ema Kawawada, and Kōji Taktasuchi will direct the series, with scripts by Yoko Yonaiyama. NHK will begin airing the 15-minute live-action version this fall...
'Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru' Isekai Novels Get 'Light Anime' in October
Novel about high school girl who arrives in fantasy world with ability to make potions launched in 2014
― Animation studio Imagica Infos announced on Thursday that it is producing a "light anime" adaptation of Akira Iwafune's Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru (Potions Will Save Me) novel series that will premiere on television in October. A "light anime" features a simpler animation style that reduces produ...
Shoji Kawamori's Original Anime Film Labyrinth Reveals Cast
Atarashii Gakko!'s Suzuka, Taizō Hamada, Aoi Itō, Jun Saitō join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for Shōji Kawamori's new and original animation film Labyrinth (Meikyū no Shiori) revealed four cast members for the film on Thursday. The cast members include (Note: Character name romanizations are not official): Atarashii Gakko! pop group member Suzuka in her voice acting debut role as protagonis...
One Piece Café Expands to Los Angeles' Little Tokyo
1st 100 guests in line at grand opening receive special One Piece gifts
― The One Piece franchise announced on Tuesday that the One Piece café is opening a second location in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo on August 2. According to the café's post on Facebook, the location will feature "some exclusive LA-only menu and merch items you won't find anywhere else." The post also includes a teaser video of the ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 27-August 2
Chainsaw Man, Plus-Sized Elf anime; Super String: Marco Polo's Travel to the Multiverse, Cat + Crazy manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Chainsaw Man Season 1 Limited Edition BDPlease Viz Media US$79.99 July 29 DearS BDCite Discotek US$39.95 July 29 Plus-Sized Elf BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 July 29 Osomatsu-kun SDBDPlease Discotek US$49.95 July 29...
Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Gets New Switch Game in Winter
Nippon Columbia to release game in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea
― Nippon Columbia announced on Wednesday a new game in the Sumikko Gurashi franchise titled Sumikko Gurashi Tsukurou! Sutekina Sumikko Shima (Sumikko Gurashi Let's Make a Wonderful Sumikko Island!). The game will launch for Nintendo Switch in Japan in winter 2025, and it will also get releases in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Kor...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 4
Despite my complaints, this is probably the best episode of the show thus far.
Hanai Warugi's Uchi no Ko wa Mahō Shōjo ni Naranai Manga Ends
Manga about young man with magical girl older sister launched in August 2023
― The September issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Ours magazine published the final chapter of Hanai Warugi and Anno Nanakamado's Uchi no Ko wa Mahō Shōjo ni Naranai (My sister will not become a magical girl.) manga on Wednesday. The manga's story centers on Akuto and his magical girl older sister Shiny, who fights a myste...
Linda Linda Linda 4K Restoration Film's Trailer Reveals September Theatrical Release
GKIDS screens 2005 film in theaters in September
― GKIDS streamed the official trailer for the 4K restoration of director Nobuhiro Yamashita's 2005 Linda Linda Linda film on Wednesday, and it reveals the September release in select theaters. The company screened the remaster of the film in celebration of the 20th anniversary at the Tribeca Film Festival, which ran from June 4-15 in New York City. The...
Sun Takeda's Guardian Manga Ends on August 29
Superhuman hero action manga launched in March 2024
― The September issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Ours magazine announced on Wednesday that Sun Takeda's Guardian manga will end in the magazine's next issue on August 29. The action manga is set in a world where humans who have partially or fully mutated bodies called "superhumans" appear. One of these superhumans is Kanata Arakawa, nicknamed "Ro...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
New Saga #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze #5 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse #5 [rate]
―
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Removes New Ho-Oh Card Artwork Following Alleged Plagiarism of Fanart
Developers state that "team provided incorrect reference materials as official documents to illustrator"
― The official X/Twitter account for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app issued a statement on Wednesday stating that after internal review, the developers have temporarily removed the immersive card artwork for the Ho-Oh and Lugia cards from the newly released "Wisdom of Sea and Sky" set bec...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Revitalizes a DS Classic
A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand new generation of fans and newcomers alike.
― Thanks to Marvelous, Anime News Network was given a chance to preview Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on the Nintendo Switch 2. A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand ne...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince #16 [rate]
―
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Videos Preview Fusion, Heavy Armor
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous USA streamed two videos for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Wednesday. The trailers preview the Fusion System and Heavy Armor: Fusion System Heavy Armor The game will have hands-on demos during this year's gamescom convention from August 20-24 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The game will launch on September...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT #4 [rate]
―
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game Review
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the gory franchise back to its 2D roots in a fun way.
― Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound feels like a game straight out from the 1980s and 90s, especially with its story and higher difficulty threshold. The game's plot is rather one-note, with Kenji vowing to take revenge on the demons and Kumori attempting to double-cross the Demon Lord. Eventually, both Kenji and Kumori develo...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Game Remake's Overview Trailer Previews Farming, Glider, Bazaar, Neighbors
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on August 27
― Marvelous USA began streaming on Wednesday an overview trailer for the upcoming Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake game, and it previews the farming life, glider, bazaar shops, and neighbors. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 27. The company describes the game:
Zephyr Town's bazaar...
'Go For It, Nakamura!' Anime Delayed to 2026
Anime gets advanced screenings on August 24
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Syundei's Go For It, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!) boys-love manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime has been delayed from 2025 to 2026 for reasons related to production. Despite the delay, there will be advanced screenings for the first two episodes on August 24 in Tokyo. Crunchyroll wi...
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #5 [rate]
―
Spike Into Action! HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH has Officially Landed on iOS and Android
Get ready to spike! Garena today announced the global launch of HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH, a mobile sports card game based on the smash-hit volleyball anime HAIKYU!!.
― Dive into the HAIKYU!! universe and assemble your very own Dream Team featuring beloved characters like Shoyo Hinata and Tobio KageyamaClaim rare pre-registration rewards such as Recruit Tickets, Diamonds, and a Special Hinata Chat Frame to P...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 4
In contrast to how last week we saw the girls panicking over potentially causing butterfly effects, this week Mai has taken them to the Kagome Higurashi School of Haha Who Cares.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 4
Some visual flare could’ve been just what this episode needed to feel more substantial.
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 #4 [rate]
―
Watch & Rate Today's Episodes
Clevatess #5 [rate]
―