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New Macross Animation Project to Be Produced by Sunrise
Announced after 'SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023' concert finale
― The final day of the "SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023" concerts ended with an announcement that a new Macross animation project is launching from the anime studio Sunrise. Studio Nue began the Macross franchise in 1982 with The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (pictured right), a television anime series featu...
WIRED: Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims' Families Sue 4chan, Good Smile Company, Others
Lawsuit also names other social media companies, firearms, armor dealers, shooter's parents
― Tech news outlet WIRED reported on May 15 that families of four victims of last year's mass shooting in Buffalo, New York are suing a number of companies, including Japanese toy company Good Smile Company and the popular anonymous message board 4chan. The families are also suing Meta (formerly Facebook), Ama...
Overlord Manga Adaptation Ends 1st Part
Manga launched in 2014
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine published on May 25 the final chapter of the first part of Hugin Miyama and Satoshi Ōshio's Overlord manga, the adaptation of Kugane Maruyama's light novel series of the same title. The manga launched in Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine in 2014. Kadokawa published the manga's 18th compiled book volume on March 25. Yen...
Zero Akabane's Magical Girl Incident Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga about salaryman who transforms into magical girl launched in 2021
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine announced on Friday that Zero Akabane's Magical Girl Incident manga will end with its next chapter. Yen Press licensed the manga, and it describes the story:
As a little boy, Sakura Hiromi once dreamed he could be a hero. Now…he's simply your everyday office worker, toiling away f...
Pokémon Horizons Anime Casts Eri Kitamura, Kazuya Nakai
Kitamura plays Nemona, Nakai plays Brassius in 10th episode on June 9
― The official Twitter account for the Pokémon anime revealed on Friday two new cast members for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the new anime in the Pokémon franchise. They will appear in the series' 10th episode on June 9. Eri Kitamura plays Nemo (Nemona in English), a Champion-ranked trainer Kazuya Nakai as Colza (Brassius in Engl...
How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try Novel
Find out why this office romance is a great beach read for newbie light novel readers.
― It can, at times, feel even more challenging to find light novels with adult characters than manga with the same. That, plus its real-world setting, makes How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try by Ichine Kamijo instantly stand out. The story is set in an office setting, and its protagonists are both twenty-seven yea...
Anime Aunties Visit Japan - The Final Day
Jacki closes out her whirlwind trip with a spooky castle in Kyoto and a surprise cosplay event at Tokyo Tower!
― I've been back in the United States for two days now, and I woke up at 4:30 AM today, woo jet lag! So now, as I wait for the rest of the world to wake up, I will look back at one of the most epic trips of my life. I am not going to take us too far down memory lane here since many of you ha...
LA's Gallery Nucleus Hosts 1st U.S. Exhibition for SSS Artist Group
Anime alums Taiki (Infinite Dendrogram), Mai Yoneyama (Promare), and BUNBUN (Sword Art Online) brought a new incarnation of their art to Los Angeles.
― The Gallery Nucleus art gallery in Los Angeles currently features exclusive pieces from nine artists at the “SSS Re\arise” exhibition. Previously held in Tokyo and Kyoto, the exhibit drew thousands of visitors in Japan. Original artworks from Taiki, ...
Lovely Muco! GN 1
There's a satisfying simplicity in following the life of Muco and her owner.
― I like dogs. Most of the time, they're beautiful majestic creatures that would give their life for the simplest things, but I don't love them because they're often trying to be loyal. I love them because, from our perspective, dogs have perfected the art of finding joy in the most mundane and simplest elements of life. I w...
This Week in Games - A Good Week For Dragons And Novels
We have the latest on all things Dragon Quest, including Adventure of Dai jumping into the gaming world. Plus: Nintendo Force kickstarts a book on Satoru Iwata's legacy, Tokimemo news, and more!
― Welcome back, everyone! I'd like you all to know I've been making slight progress on a chain of floating islands near a castle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. With any luck, I'll be storming that castle by July....
Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Staff Discuss Bringing the Hobby Anime Alive
Character designer and chief animation director Tomokatsu Nagasaku and line producer Eiichi Koshiishi discuss their artistic endeavors, exploring the craft that goes into the latest iteration of the franchise.
― Anime Central welcomed Illinois anime fans last weekend. Among the creatives present were character designer and chief animation director Tomokatsu Nagasaku and line producer Eiichi Koshiish...
Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?
Web novels with overpowered protagonists have a niche appeal, so why are so many adapted into anime? It all comes back to the production committee system.
― Eric asked:
Why is there a recent trend in making the protagonists of anime—especially isekai—so overpowered? In shows like One-Punch Man, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, and Isekai Cheat Skill, the heroes are so far ahead of their oppo...
The ANN Aftershow - The Gang Starts a Space War
Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, reflect on Heavenly Delusion as the main events coalesce, and that devastating episode of Oshi no Ko!
― The Gang Starts a Space War Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury as Miorine and Guel head to Earth to negotiate but unknowingly help set in motion an inte...
Small Nozomi and Big Yume GN 1
The novelty of big girl-small girl isn't enough to make for the dragging, unfocused plot.
― Why yes, I did see Honey, I Shrunk the Kids when I was younger. All joking aside, I will start with some positives here. One of the high points of the entire manga is its artwork and panel layouts. The background and character designs are full of life, with exquisite detail and extra shading to give them an ad...
This Week in Anime - Birdie Wing Takes the Swing
It's the height of the sports season, and championships are in full swing. While sports tournaments play out this season, Birdie Wing's got different ideas for its golf tournaments.
― It's the height of the sports season, and championships are in full swing. While sports tournaments play out this season, Birdie Wing's got different ideas for its golf tournaments. This series is streaming on Crunchyr...
MAPPA STAGE 2023: Cast and Staff Comments from Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, More
According to co-star Romi Park, Eren voice actor Yuuki Kaji "walk[ed] around the recording studio crying the whole time after the recording of The Final Chapter Part 1."
― The MAPPA STAGE 2023 event was held on May 21, 2023, at the Tokyo Garden Theater. Many fans gathered at the venue for the event, which featured performances of popular MAPPA titles such as Hell's Paradise, Campfire Cooking in Anoth...
Psycho-Pass Providence
Psycho-Pass Providence is how Akane reaches her breaking point—and, surprisingly, it's not solely the Sibyl System's fault.
― 2019's Psycho-Pass 3 presented a status quo far different from what we expected from the anime up until then. Most of the main cast was absent, having joined Frederica at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and, more shocking still, the main character of the entire Psycho-Pass st...
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