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This Week in Mobile Games - The Years Start Walkin' and They Don't Stop Walkin'
Josh looks at how the RAM shortage affects mobile and game developers, the latest Genshin Impact update, and a deep dive into the Simogo Legacy Collection.
― Hello, and welcome once more to another issue of This Week in Mobile Games, and the last installment of February, the worst month of the year (allegedly). I wouldn't know about all that; I live in the tropics, so the main thing distinguishing F...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Novel Review
Dark Moon: the Blood Altar is the literary equivalent of a Twinkie.
― You've read the manhwa and watched the anime – why not read the novel as well? Possibly because it's 888 pages long. Like the BTS novel 7 Fates Chakho, Dark Moon is an exercise in Wattpad madness – a story that ties in with a K-pop boy band and casts them all as various supernatural versions of themselves in a complicated story. Th...
Trigun Maximum Manga Review
The world Vash lives in is so well fleshed-out in its manga incarnation, and the stakes for survival of its populace much higher.
― You know when you've been overdoing something when aspects of it begin to bleed into your dreams. So it has been the past few weeks for me and Trigun. Not too long after closing my eyes, my mind is filled with images of spiky-haired red-trenchcoat-wearing gunslingers, cr...
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime Series Review
There's not much to Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter beyond girls crushing on Allen as he helps them overcome their issues.
― You can't talk about this series without addressing the elephant in the room. Much of this series' drama and humor revolves around our three female magic students and their crush on Allen. Tina, Ellie, and Lynne constantly get jealous of each other and pretty much every ot...
Answerman - BritDubs Explained
Why aren't there more British anime dubs? Jerome explains.
― Eric Stimson asks: "Why are there so few British anime dubs? There are several anime set in Britain (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1, The Ancient Magus Bride, Once Upon a Witch's Death) or involving British characters (KinMoza, Cultural Exchange with Game Centre Girl). There are also often Spanish dubs from more than one country (and may...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 10-13 Manga Review
After the first-class mage examination, mighty demons take on Frieren and Denken in both the present and the past.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continues to surprise and entertain and has established a process to do so. Every large arc will require Frieren and Fern to understand magic just that much better. They will come up against their own limitations and analyze their enemies' weaknesses. Star...
This Week in Games - Dot Hackers, Demon Attackers, and Sony's State of Play
There are some major franchise returns to report this week, from .hack to God of War and beyond!
― Welcome back, folks! I normally try to have something witty prepared for the column intros, but I've been caught on the back foot this week. I will say, I've been catching up on my reading lately; I recently wrapped up the first volume of Heaven Official's Blessing, and I'm looking forward to starting T...
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Luna Sea Rock Band's Drummer Shinya Yamada Dies Due to Cancer at 56
Yamada had been diagnosed in 2020 but planned to perform at band's March concert
― The official website of the rock band Luna Sea announced on Monday that the band's drummer Shinya Yamada died on February 17 at 6:16 p.m. He was 56. Yamada, who performed under the mononym Shinya, had been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2020, and then a brain tumor last year. He had undergone seven surgeri...
Himitsu no AiPri Anime/Game's Concert Canceled Due to Threats, Hours Before Start
Staff cites online posts, emails threatening companies tied to event aimed at girls
― The staff for Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri), the fifth main project in Takara Tomy Arts and syn Sophia's Pretty Series game and anime franchise aimed at girls, announced on Saturday morning that the project's "Ring Ring Live in Osaka" concert event has been cancelled. The event would have started just hours later ...
ufotable Outlines Future Projects in Promo Reel With Witch on the Holy Night Film Opening in 2026
Promo reel highlights upcoming projects including Demon Slayer, Tales of, Genshin Impact, Touken Ranbu
― ufotable announced in a promotional reel on Saturday that it will open the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) in Japan in 2026. ufotable will announce more details this spring. ufotable had been posting on X/Twitter since Friday evening that...
From Overshadowed to Overpowered Manga Gets TV Anime in July
Shūichirō Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi star in anime
― Square Enix announced on Friday that Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku) manga based on Arata Shiraishi's Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nido Tensei Shita Saikyō Kenja, 400-nen-go no Sekai o Maken de Musō light novel series is inspiring a television ...
This Week in Mobile Games - The Years Start Walkin' and They Don't Stop Walkin'
Josh looks at how the RAM shortage affects mobile and game developers, the latest Genshin Impact update, and a deep dive into the Simogo Legacy Collection.
― Hello, and welcome once more to another issue of This Week in Mobile Games, and the last installment of February, the worst month of the year (allegedly). I wouldn't know about all that; I live in the tropics, so the main thing distinguishing F...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Novel Review
Dark Moon: the Blood Altar is the literary equivalent of a Twinkie.
― You've read the manhwa and watched the anime – why not read the novel as well? Possibly because it's 888 pages long. Like the BTS novel 7 Fates Chakho, Dark Moon is an exercise in Wattpad madness – a story that ties in with a K-pop boy band and casts them all as various supernatural versions of themselves in a complicated story. Th...
Tokyo Skytree Tower Closes for 2 Days During Madoka Magica Event After Elevator Mishap
Malfunction left 20 trapped in elevator & around 1,200 stranded on observation decks for hours
― An elevator malfunction occurred in the Tokyo SkyTree tower on Sunday, leaving 20 trapped in an elevator for almost six hours, and around 1,200 stranded above on the observation decks for almost three hours. The elevator made an emergency stop around 30 meters (about 100 feet) from the ground floor. Emerg...
Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana Anime Unveils Teaser, Ending Song & Sequence Info, April 10 Debut
6 main cast members each sing different version of ending, illustrated entirely by Kou Yoshinari
― The staff for the television anime of Hey's Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana (Botan Kamiina, Her Drunken Appearance Is Like a Lily Flower) manga posted its teaser promotional video on Monday. The teaser announces that the anime will premiere on April 10, and the staff also announced informat...
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 8
If it weren't clear already, this episode makes the point that Flat is far from your average mage.
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You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! #8 [rate]
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #21 [rate]
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Wash It All Away #8 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 7
Now that she's got a second wingwoman in her corner, perhaps the extra support will be enough for Nishi's brain to properly register her newfound crush
Classroom of the Elite Season 4's 2nd Video Reveals Song Artists, 90-Minute April 1 Debut
Eir Aoi performs "MONSTER" opening, ZAQ performs "Liar Veil" ending
― Kadokawa revealed the second full promotional video, theme song artists, and April 1 premiere for the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 4th Season 2-nen Sei Hen 1 Gakki) anime on Monday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "MONSTER" by Eir Aoi, and the ending theme song "...
Evangelion Franchise Announces New Series
From Nier's Yokō Tarō, directors Kazuya Tsurumaki & Tōko Yatabe, Khara & CloverWorks
― The "Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion" festival ended on Monday with a surprise video and a live cello and choral performance to announce a brand-new series. The project was teased as the franchise's "Next Genesis" from series script supervisor and scriptwriter Yoko Taro (NieR:Automata game and anime ...
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Film's Limited 1-Week Run at Theaters in Japan Extended
Run extended past February 27 with 8 more theaters
― The official website for Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film announced on Monday that the film's limited one-week theatrical screening run in Japan has been extended, with eight additional theaters, beyond this Friday, February 27. In addition, the music video for the cast's cover of BUMP OF CHICKEN's song "ray"...
Touken Ranbu Franchise Gets 1st Ice Show in October
Touken Ranbu - Ice Blade - takes place at Yoyogi National Stadium
― The Touken Ranbu franchise announced on Friday that the franchise will offer its first ever ice show titled Touken Ranbu - Ice Blade - at the Yoyogi National Stadium on October 3 and 4. The staff plans to offer more details in late March. The Touken Ranbu "sword personification training game" takes famous swords from Japanese history...
Solo Leveling: ARISE Brings Jin-woo Sung to Fortnite
Jin-woo Sung, Hea-in Cha, and Igris are available in Fortnite
― Netmarble, a Korean gaming publisher, has officially launched a global crossover between its hit action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE and Epic Games' Fortnite, bringing characters from the Solo Leveling universe into one of the world's biggest battle royale platforms. The collaboration runs through March 2 and introduces playable skins based...
Happy Cat Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Monster Hunter, Cat and the Dragon, Sega, Sony, Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, & more!
― It's not the dog days of summer in Japan, but rather the cat days of winter on February 22. The anime and manga world send its greetings to all the cat lovers around the world: Atlus 2月22日は #ねこの日アトラス作品で好きな「ねこキャラ」をぜひリプライで教えてください！#猫の日 #にゃんにゃんにゃんの日 pic.twitter.com/WFUM8hSDuo— アトラス公式アカウント (@Atlus_jp) February 21,...
Happy Cat Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Dragon Quest, Doraemon, Palworld, Google Japan, Tama & Friends, & more!
― February 22 marks Cat Day in Japan! As a Japanese wordplay on the number two (ni) sounding like a cat's meow (nyan), 2/22 is a celebration all things feline. The anime and manga world does its part for all the cat lovers the world over: Doraemon From Doraemon Volume 12 “Yurei no Hoshimono” Panel: Doraemon: Meow meow ...
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Film's Trailer Reveals Misia's Theme Song
Misia performs "Last Dance Anata to" theme
― The staff for Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway), the franchise's 29th film, unveiled its theme song in its full trailer, as well as a new main visual, on Monday. The trailer previews the theme song "Last Dance Anata to" (Last Dance With You) by Misia. The new film centers on the character Chihaya Hagiwara,...
Petals of Reincarnation TV Anime Casts Jun Fukuyama
E. Schrödinger's voice actor announced on Japan's Cat Day
― The staff for the television anime of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga announced on Sunday that Jun Fukuyama will join the cast as E. Schrödinger, a gentleman who looks like a cat. (February 22 or 2/22 is unofficially Cat Day in Japan, since "2" can be read as a wordplay on nyan, the Japanese word for...
Luna Sea Rock Band's Drummer Shinya Yamada Dies Due to Cancer at 56
Yamada had been diagnosed in 2020 but planned to perform at band's March concert
― The official website of the rock band Luna Sea announced on Monday that the band's drummer Shinya Yamada died on February 17 at 6:16 p.m. He was 56. Yamada, who performed under the mononym Shinya, had been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2020, and then a brain tumor last year. He had undergone seven surgeri...
WEBTOON to Make Emerald City Comic Con Debut
Creators Jjolee, Kris Nguyen, Chiogiri to appear at event
― WEBTOON will make its first-ever appearance at Emerald City Comic Con from March 5–8, 2026, marking a major push to connect directly with creators and fans in North America. At the Seattle-based convention, WEBTOON will host a dedicated Artist Alley section, creator-led panels, and portfolio review sessions with editors, offering hands-on g...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #7 [rate]
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Saudi Arabia's RTS Acquires EVO Fighting Game Tournaments
EVO 2026 will be held at Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall on June 26 to 28
― The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) fighting game tournament's website announced on Tuesday Saudi-owned RTS acquired EVO from Nodwin Gaming. Nodwin Gaming will "continue to work with Evo with a focus on leveraging its expertise in emerging markets."RTS was founded in 2021, and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) acquir...
tvN Reveals Sneak Peek of 2026 Lineup, Including Multiple Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
Short clips revealed for 4 series
― On February 11, Korean TV network tvN unveiled a sneak peek at its 2026 series slate, highlighting several live-action adaptations of popular webtoons and web novels. Among the titles previewed was Kitchen Soldier, a webtoon/web novel originally written by JRobin and illustrated by Jin-soo Lee. First announced as a live-action series in July 2025, the story follow...
Trigun Maximum Manga Review
The world Vash lives in is so well fleshed-out in its manga incarnation, and the stakes for survival of its populace much higher.
― You know when you've been overdoing something when aspects of it begin to bleed into your dreams. So it has been the past few weeks for me and Trigun. Not too long after closing my eyes, my mind is filled with images of spiky-haired red-trenchcoat-wearing gunslingers, cr...
My Reason to Die Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Series
Chae-min Lee will star in series
― The webtoon My Reason to Die is officially being adapted into a live-action series. According to Korean entertainment media outlet YTN Star, actor Chae-min Lee, who starred in the webtoon-based live-action series Crushology 101, has been confirmed as the male lead, marking one of his biggest projects to date. He will star as Gyeol Cha, the mysterious central charac...
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 7
Seems like Knives’ lackeys have a severe lack of workers’ rights baked into their contracts. This is why unionization is important, folks.
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The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer #8 [rate]
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Damon and Baby Action Game Streams Behind-The-Scenes Video, Releases Demo for Steam
Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, PC via Steam on March 26
― Arc System Works revealed a new making-of trailer detailing the creation process for its new action game Damon and Baby on Thursday. The company additionally revealed on Friday that a limited-time early Steam demo is available now through March 2. Arc System Works will reveal the release dates for the demo for PlayStation 5, PlayStatio...
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Hell's Paradise #7 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #20 [rate]
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Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power #8 [rate]
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Dead Account ‒ Episode 7
If a tree falls in the forest and it’s poorly animated, do you even care?
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The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom #7 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 9-15
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End goes down to 2.9% rating
― A re-airing of the final episode of the eighth season of the live-action A Solitary Gourmet series aired on TV Tokyo on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:50 p.m., and earned a 5.2% rating. An episode in a marathon re-airing of the first season of the live-action A Solitary Gourmet series aired on TV Tokyo on Monday, February 9 at 6:25 p.m., and earn...
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Kunon the Sorcerer Can See #9 [rate]
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Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 19
It brings me no small amount of childlike joy to discover that this show's endgame essentially boils down to, "What if we just did Third Impact from Neon Genesis Evangelion, except if it was triggered by Roger Rabbit instead of Shinji Ikari?"
MediaOCD Announces New Licenses, New Titles Added to Discotek Deep Dives Project
New licenses include Master of Martial Hearts OVA, Sketchbook ~full color'S~ TV anime
― MediaOCD and AnimEigo announced on Thursday three new licenses: Master of Martial Hearts, Sketchbook ~full color'S~, and Red Sorghum. All three works will ship on Blu-ray Disc for for the first time in 2026. Red Sorghum is a 1988 Chinese live-action film that served as the directorial debut of Zhang Yimou (Hero, H...
Champignon Witch ‒ Episode 8
Black magic users filter out the impurities in the world so that people can live. White magic users encourage the untainted world to flourish.
Warau Nemesis: Anata Dake no Fukushū Manga Ends on March 3
Writer Oginuma X, artist Akihiro Kumeta's mystery manga launched in 2024
― This year's fifth issue of Futabasha's Manga Action magazine revealed on Tuesday that writer Oginuma X and artist Akihiro Kumeta's Warau Nemesis: Anata Dake no Fukushū (Smiling Nemesis: Revenge Only You Can Take) manga will end in its next chapter in the magazine's next issue on March 3. The manga centers on a mysterious man n...
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Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- #6 [rate]
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2nd That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Streams 'Azure Sea' Action Promo Video
Film opens in Japan on February 27
― Bandai Namco Filmworks started streaming the "Azure Sea" action promotional video of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Sōkai no Namida-hen), the second anime film in the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) franchise, on Friday.The film will open...
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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary #7 [rate]
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Toaru Anbu no Item TV Anime Unveils Main Staff, 2026 Debut
A Certain Scientific Railgun anime director Tatsuyuki Nagai helms new anime at J.C. Staff
― The official website for the television anime of Kazuma Kamachi's Toaru Anbu no Item (A Certain ITEM of the Dark Side; "ITEM" formed from "Shōjo Kyōsei" or coexisting girls) spinoff novel, the latest series in the A Certain Magical Index franchise, revealed the anime's teaser visual, main staff, and debut this...
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #7 [rate]
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk #7 [rate]
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Gnosia Anime Gets 3 Epilogue Episodes from February 28
Anime ended with 18th episode on February 14
― The "Ending Commemorative Special Program" livestream for the television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG on Saturday revealed that the anime will have three epilogue episodes that will air starting on February 28. The livestream also revealed the epilogue promotional video:The anime ended with its 18th episode o...
No Anime Win at Annie Awards; KPop Demon Hunters Wins 10 Awards
The Red Turtle director Michaël Dudok de Wit wins prestigious Winsor McCay award
― The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, revealed the winners for its 53rd Annual Annie Awards on Saturday. No anime won awards at the event. However, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' animated film KPop Demon Hunters won all 10 awards for which it was nominated, including for "Best Feature." The film a...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masaru Ikeda's Death, Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own
― February 16 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Masaru Ikeda's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Ikeda. FieldWorks 池田勝さんには、2024年発売の『デルタ・フォース 日本語吹替完声版ブルーレイ』の追加録音にて、36年ぶりに同じアブドル・ラファイ（演：ロバート・フォスター）役を務めていただきま...
Rooster Fighter Anime Reveals New English Dub Trailer
Series debuts on Toonami on March 14, ahead of Japanese release
― Adult Swim began streaming a new English dub trailer for the anime of Shu Sakuratani's Rooster Fighter (Niwatori Fighter) manga on Saturday. The English dub stars: Patrick Seitz as Keiji Luci Christian as Elizabeth Kimoy Lee as Piyoko Robbie Daymond as Keisuke Roger Rose as Morio The anime will debut on Toonami on March 14, before stre...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams Trailer Revealing Release Date for Nightmare Geese DLC Character
DLC character Nightmare Geese, 'Round 3' of crossover with Street Fighter both launch on February 26
― SNK revealed a new trailer on Thursday for its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, introducing the new DLC character Nightmare Geese, who will launch on February 26. The company also revealed a trailer for "Round 3" of its crossover with Street Fighter, which launches on the same day. Night...
Cells at Work! Lady Manga Gets Print Release in English
Kodansha began digitally releasing title in English in September 2023
― Kodansha announced on its Instagram account on Wednesday that it will release writer Shigemitsu Harada, artist Akari Otokawa, and original creator Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! Lady manga in print starting this spring. The company describes the manga:
Life as a lady can be tough, but life IN a lady is that much tougher. From per...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masaru Ikeda's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Masaru Ikeda 's death on January 31. He is best known for his roles as Jamitov Hyman in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Gelsadora in Gatchaman II, Master Nekomamushi in One Piece, Jean Carne and Mysterious Old Taoist in Souten no Ken, Yatter-Wan in Yatterman, General Commander I...
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SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes #20 [rate]
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Star Detective Precure! #4 [rate]
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Moonlight Mile Manga Resumes Serialization With New Print Edition
Series briefly resumed serialization in 2021
― Yasuo Ohtagaki announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that he is resuming his Moonlight Mile manga, with individuals chapters available for purchase in e-book stores, on April 24. The company No9 (Number Nine) will re-release volume 24 digitally with a new full-color edition. In addition, No9 will publish volume 24 in print this year. Ryūji Umeno (u...
K MANGA Adds Robico's To Dusk and Twilight Manga in English
Short-term manga is serialization of 1-shot that appeared in U.S. print release of Weekly Young Magazine last year
― Kodansha's K MANGA service revealed on Wednesday it has added Robico's To Dusk and Twilight (Yūyami to Kataware) manga in English. K MANGA describes the series: “I'm a vampire.” “Give me your blood, mister.”A man about to throw himself off a bridge is suddenly stopped by a vampire girl...
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime Series Review
There's not much to Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter beyond girls crushing on Allen as he helps them overcome their issues.
― You can't talk about this series without addressing the elephant in the room. Much of this series' drama and humor revolves around our three female magic students and their crush on Allen. Tina, Ellie, and Lynne constantly get jealous of each other and pretty much every ot...
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Medalist #5 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave #7 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #20 [rate]
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Tamon's B-Side ‒ Episode 8
If housekeeping doesn’t work out for her, Utage’s got quite a future in printing, graphic design, merchandising, or something adjacent to those industries ahead of her.
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Gnosia #19 [rate]
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M2 Animates Opening Sequence for Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor Smartphone Game
Game launched worldwide on Wednesday
― Bushiroad released the opening animated sequence on Wednesday for the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor "survival roguelike" game. Studio M2 animated the sequence. Takahiro Yoshimatsu was the chief animation director, and Takashi Muratani was the animation director. Yūki Morishita was the storyboard artist. Yuuta Hattori was the producer on the anime. The game laun...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime's New Video Announces More Cast
Kikuko Inoue, Fūka Izumi, Show Hayami, Noriaki Sugiyama, Maki Kawase, Shinnosuke Tokudome play cats
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels celebrated "Cat Day" on Sunday by presenting its first "pick-up" promotional video and visual. The video announces six more cast members. (February 22 or 2/22 is unofficially Cat Day in Japan since "2...
Medalist Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
I'm happy to say that in spite of Michael Mouse’s best efforts to prevent people from watching it, Medalist remains as good as ever.
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A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans #7 [rate]
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Dead Account #7 [rate]
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Trigun Stargaze #7 [rate]
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Answerman - BritDubs Explained
Why aren't there more British anime dubs? Jerome explains.
― Eric Stimson asks: "Why are there so few British anime dubs? There are several anime set in Britain (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1, The Ancient Magus Bride, Once Upon a Witch's Death) or involving British characters (KinMoza, Cultural Exchange with Game Centre Girl). There are also often Spanish dubs from more than one country (and may...
Himitsu no AiPri Anime/Game's Concert Canceled Due to Threats, Hours Before Start
Staff cites online posts, emails threatening companies tied to event aimed at girls
― The staff for Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri), the fifth main project in Takara Tomy Arts and syn Sophia's Pretty Series game and anime franchise aimed at girls, announced on Saturday morning that the project's "Ring Ring Live in Osaka" concert event has been cancelled. The event would have started just hours later ...
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 7
The horizons for the show just keep expanding.
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Fate/strange Fake #8 [rate]
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Sony Shuts Down Shadow of the Colossus, Demon's Souls Remake Studio Bluepoint Games
Company was founded in 2006, was acquired by SIE in 2021
― Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Sony is shutting down the game development studio Bluepoint Games in March, with roughly 70 employees losing their jobs. A PlayStation spokesperson told Bloomberg the choice was made "following a recent business review." Bluepoint Games and SIE Japan Studio's remake of FromSoftware's Demon's Souls game ship...
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
Yuuki is, at this point, getting passed around to one girl after another like that one spare Nidoking who gets used as a stock trading stud so other trainers can evolve their Haunters and their Kadabras.
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Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling #7 [rate]
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Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 7
The surprise star of this week's Roll Over and Die installment is Ottilie, lieutenant general of the royal army and disaster lesbian extraordinaire.
Sentai Filmworks to Release Heavy Metal L-Gaim Anime on BD in May
Yoshiyuki Tomino directed 54-episode series that aired in 1984
― Sentai Filmworks announced on Thursday that it and Distribution Solutions will release the Heavy Metal L-Gaim anime on Blu-ray Disc on May 12. The release will feature Japanese audio and English subtitles and retails for US$99.98. Sentai Filmworks describes the series: In 1984, fresh from the creation of the legendary MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM...
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Case Closed #1192 [rate]
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NieR:Automata Game Celebrates 10 Million Copies Shipped, Downloaded With Video Teasing 'To Be Continued'
Game celebrates 9th anniversary this month
― Square Enix and Platinum Games revealed on Friday that their NieR:Automata action role-playing game has crossed 10 million in shipments and digital sales. Square Enix posted a video to celebrate the milestone, which highlights the various entries in the franchise (such as anime and stage plays), as well as concerts and collaboration events held. The end of...
ufotable Outlines Future Projects in Promo Reel With Witch on the Holy Night Film Opening in 2026
Promo reel highlights upcoming projects including Demon Slayer, Tales of, Genshin Impact, Touken Ranbu
― ufotable announced in a promotional reel on Saturday that it will open the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) in Japan in 2026. ufotable will announce more details this spring. ufotable had been posting on X/Twitter since Friday evening that...
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Blue Miburo #9 [rate]
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'Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1' Anime Film's Main Trailer Highlights New Scenes
Film opens in Japan on April 24
― Kyoto Animation began streaming on Saturday the main trailer for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Zenpen), the first part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project. The film will include a newly animated performance scene from the "Sunrise Festival," the annual in-story marching band event. Additionally, the film will ...
Megumi Ogata Performs Ending Theme for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Lyric video also streamed
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Saturday that voice actress Megumi Ogata performs the ending theme song "Persona" for the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. The company is streaming a lyric video for the song. The fifth film, titled Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incand...
Glacier Bay Books Reveals More Licenses; Integration of Star Fruit Books' Publishing Line, Inventory
Company will release Chome's Shitsugaikishitsu, Naoto Yamakawa's Basement Attic short story collections
― Glacier Bay Books made several announcements on its X/Twitter account on Friday, including new licenses, Kickstarter information, and information about Star Fruit Books. Glacier Bay Books stated Star Fruit Books is transferring its publishing line and inventory to Glacier Bay Books. This is follo...
Spacewalking With You, Half is More, 'Draw This, Then Die,' More Manga Nominated Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
10 total manga nominated including Sukima, Solaris, more
― The Asahi Shimbun paper announced the 10 nominees for the 30th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize on Saturday. The awards commemorate the contributions of the manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy/Mighty Atom, Kimba the White Lion/Jungle Emperor, Phoenix, Black Jack) by recognizing the manga that best follow his tradition. Iemori Kitan
Kaho Na...
Viz Media Licenses My Hero Academia, Dorohedoro Art Books, More
Other books include Sakamoto Days novel, Kiki's Delivery Service cookbook, more
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed 10 new novels, biographies, and artbooks for print in English, including three entries in publisher Iwasaki Shoten's Horror Picture Book (Kaiden Ehon) series. The titles are scheduled for release in fall 2026: Title: My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks art book Creators: K...
Viz Media Adds Minoji Kurata's Apothecary Diaries Manga, New Series from Inio Asano, Paru Itagaki, More
11 new manga, Yona of the Dawn 3-in-1 omnibus set for fall 2026
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed the following manga titles for print in English. The titles are scheduled for release in fall 2026: Title: The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Kōkyū Nazotoki Techō) manga
Creator(s): Story & Art: Minoji Kurata, Original creator:...
The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episode 7
In all of the years since Scarlett last walked the earth as a human, it seems like she’s the only one who ever had Cecilia’s number.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Returns to N. American Theaters on March 6
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to SCREENX multi-projection screens for the first time.
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai will return to theaters in North America on March 6. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to SCREENX multi-projection screens in North America for the first tim...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 7
This episode didn't give me exactly what I wanted, but it gave me everything that I needed.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 10-13 Manga Review
After the first-class mage examination, mighty demons take on Frieren and Denken in both the present and the past.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continues to surprise and entertain and has established a process to do so. Every large arc will require Frieren and Fern to understand magic just that much better. They will come up against their own limitations and analyze their enemies' weaknesses. Star...
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This Week in Games - Dot Hackers, Demon Attackers, and Sony's State of Play
There are some major franchise returns to report this week, from .hack to God of War and beyond!
― Welcome back, folks! I normally try to have something witty prepared for the column intros, but I've been caught on the back foot this week. I will say, I've been catching up on my reading lately; I recently wrapped up the first volume of Heaven Official's Blessing, and I'm looking forward to starting T...
Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2's New Video Unveils Theme Song, July Debut
Yui Sakakibara returns for new theme song
― The official website for Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! (Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! 2!), the second television anime season of shorts adapting Hori's Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! four-panel manga, presented the new season's main promotional video and key visual on Friday. The video announces and previews the theme song "Shaisuma—!" (by returning singer Yui Sakakibar...
Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen Games Launch on Switch on February 27
The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon Day on February 27
― Pokémon's website announced on Friday that the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games will launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The games will only be available digitally from the Nintendo eShop. The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon Day on February 27 and will also host a Pokémon Presen...
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkо̄ Light Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Theme Song Artist
Series of 5-minute shorts debuts on April 1
― The staff for the "light anime" adaptation of author Necoco and artist Hajime Nikata's Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkо̄ (The Great Sage Riddle's Time Reversal) manga revealed a teaser video for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews Asaka's theme song "savage." The anime will debut on Television Kanagawa on April 1 at 9:55 p.m. JST. Each epis...
Drops of God TV Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists
HOKUTO, Maaya Uchida perform themes for series debuting in April
― The official website for the television anime of Tadashi Agi and Shū Okimoto's The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) manga revealed the theme song artists on Friday. HOKUTO performs the opening theme song "hate you? love you?," and Maaya Uchida performs the ending theme song "Kami no Shizuku."The series will premiere in April on the Toky...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 6 Debut, 6 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists
Yūichi Nakamura, Hibiku Yamamura, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga started streaming the anime's main promotional video on Friday. The video reveals the anime will debut on April 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and on other channels. English-subtitled version The above video also reveals six more cast members: Hibiku Yamamura as ...
Perfect Addiction Boys-Love Manga Gets 'Light Anime' Adaptation
Adaptation is 2nd project in new boys-love label BALLOON
― Publishing and anime production company IMAGICA Infos announced on Friday that Kaoruko Miyama's Perfect Addiction boys-love manga is getting a "light anime" adaptation. The light anime is the second project in the new boys-love label BALLOON, which IMAGICA Infos launched with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), CYBIRD, and BLUE RIGHTS last year. The f...
MF Ghost Season 3 Anime Streams 3rd Promotional Video
Anime season began streaming in Japan on January 1
― The offcial YouTube channel for the third season of the anime of Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga began streaming the season's third promotional video on Friday. The anime began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on January 1 at 11:30 p.m. JST. The anime debuted on TV on Tokyo MX and BS NTV on January 4 at 11:30 p.m., before airing later tha...
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table TV Anime Reveals 'Candle Woods' Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
Shizuka Itō, Ayana Taketatsu, more join cast for new arc
― The staff of SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series, revealed a "Candle Woods" trailer on Friday. The video also reveals five new cast members: Shizuka Itō as Hakushi Na...
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yū Serizawa, more join cast for series debuting this year
― The website for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) revealed three more cast members on Friday. The anime stars (from left to right in above image): Yū S...
Romelia War Chronicle TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Full Staff
Series starring Yuna Nemoto debuts this year
― Pony Canyon revealed the main cast and staff on Friday for the television anime of Ryō Ariyama's Romelia War Chronicle: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Still Seems Doomed, So I Formed a Military Force (Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita) light novel series. The anime stars: Yuna Nemoto as Romelia ...
Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly TV Anime's 1st 2 Episodes Get 2-Week Limited Screening in Japanese Theaters in March
Screenings will also include 1st episode of Magical Angel Creamy Mami anime
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly), the new magical girl television anime that it is presenting with Studio Pierrot, will screen its first two episodes in 10 AEON Cinema theaters in Japan for two weeks, from March 20 through April 2. The screening wil...
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals April 4 Debut, 4 More Cast Members
Tōru Ōkawa, Show Hayami, Kōji Yusa, Hiroki Takahashi join cast
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series began streaming the second promotional video on Friday. The video reveals that the anime will debut on April 4. The above video also reveals four more cast members. Tōru Ōkawa as Reiki Kōji Yusa as Ōryū S...
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime's 2nd Promo Video Highlights 'Magic School' Arc
Anime began streaming in Japan on January 4
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Majutsu-shi Kunon wa Mieteiru) light novel series began streaming on Friday the second promotional video for the anime highlighting its "Magic School" arc. The anime's first episode and an early debut for the second episode began streaming on ABEMA and d Anime ...
3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Gets Accompanying Mini-Anime
Mini-anime centers on search for new tank; 3rd film opens on March 6
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that the third film in the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise will get an accompanying mini-anime titled "Shin Sensha, Hakken Desu!" (Discovery of a New Tank). IMG 02-gpl-cgep01...
Do You Like Big Girls? Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Premiere
Visual also unveiled for AnimeFesta anime
― The official website for the AnimeFesta television anime of Gorō Aizome's Do You Like Big Girls? (Ōkii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?) manga revealed the cast, staff, visual, and April premiere date for the anime on Friday. The cast includes: Rin Hinishi as Sōta Tachibana Sui Mizushiro as Ayano Hasegawa Kanna Natsuki as Kaori Tachibana Hana Mameshiba as Sanae Ya...
100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Manga to Temporarily Slow Release Pace
Artist Yukiko Nozawa goes on maternity leave
― Yukiko Nozawa, the artist for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) manga, announced on Thursday that she is going on maternity leave after the successful birth of her new child, leading to the serialization pacing of the manga to slow down.Nozawa explained t...
Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru Manga Gets Short Anime
WWWave Corporation's Deregula label produces anime
― WWWave Corporation announced on Friday that its Deregula anime label is producing a short anime adaptation of Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner!) manga.Shaoh drew the below illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement.The fantasy manga's story begins when Amona, a demi-human dark summoner who uses the power of dem...