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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint 1-2 Novel Review

Nov 14, 16:00

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When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong’s novel series Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books of the source material, I stand by that assessment. ― When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong's novel series Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books...

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Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Game Review

Nov 14, 12:00

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Longtime fans can look forward to all of the improvements expanding the little island of Kurken like never before, while newcomers get to experience one of the sweetest coming-of-age stories you'll ever find. ― The Atelier series has long been beloved for its charming characters, down-to-earth tone, and engaging systems. While the other games and casts are beloved in their own right, it was the adve...

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Samus' New Psychic Abilities in Metroid Prime 4 Adds Fresh Gameplay

Nov 14, 10:50

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The Morph Ball Bomb is forever changed. ― I already got to try out the first 15 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at the Nintendo Holiday Showcase in September and liked what I saw. Now I've had the chance to play an additional hour of the long-awaited first-person adventure game, and the more I get to play of this, the longer the wait feels for its December 4 release on the Switch and Switch 2. Ni...

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This Week in Games - Bowser Is Mr...

Nov 14, 10:00

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Jean-Karlo reacts to the new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reveal, Sony's new game line-up, and an unexpected collaboration coming to Monster Hunter. ― Welcome back, folks! So, I actually tried Peak with some online buddies of mine over the weekend. And I didn't really enjoy myself tons. Now, maybe it's because of the massive multiplayer mod my friends used (there are a lot of us, like 20+ at ...

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A Mini-Interview with Creator Yasuhiro Nightow on Trigun Stargaze and His Way of Writing

Nov 14, 09:00

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With Trigun Stargaze firmly on the horizon, we had the opportunity to speak with Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow about how the previous anime, Trigun Stampede, came to be and how he develops both his characters and story. ― With Trigun Stargaze firmly on the horizon, we were recently able to talk with Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow at New York Comic Con 2025 about how the previous anime, Trigun Stam...

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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Novel Gets TV Anime, Live-Action Series

Nov 13, 20:54

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Live-action series premieres on December 11 ― SB Creative announced on Friday that Nanigashi Shima and raemz's Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (Tōmei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita) novel is inspiring both a television anime adaptation and a live-action television series.The live-action series will premiere on December 11 on MBS' Drama Tokku programming block, as well as...

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This Week in Anime - A Magical, Musical Anime Column

Nov 13, 13:00

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Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime. ― Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams...

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Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl Anime Series Review

Nov 13, 12:00

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Very few times have I seen an anime where the cuteness felt this forced and contrived. ― By all means, this should have really been my thing. Cute girls doing arcade things? A chillaxed environment where not a thing goes wrong? A lead whose design has shades of Sakura and Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura, albeit color-swapped? All of these screamed “yes” to me. It took me just several episodes in to rea...

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One Piece, Dragon Ball Super Series Director Tatsuya Nagamine Dies (Updated)

Nov 13, 07:46

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Nagamine directed One Piece's Wano Kuni, Egghead Island arcs; One Piece Film Z, Dragon Ball Super: Broly movies ― Composer Kōhei Tanaka and screenwriter Osamu Suzuki both reported on X/Twitter on Thursday that anime director Tatsuya Nagamine died this summer. Tanaka stated he had attended a gathering at Toei Animation to remember Nagamine on Thursday. Suzuki stated he could not attend the gathering d...

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Toshiya Miyata's Kyōkai no Melody Novel Gets TV Anime

Nov 13, 02:59

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Drama CD cast reprise roles in anime ― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that boy band Kis-My-Ft2 member and voice actor Toshiya Miyata's Kyōkai no Melody (Melody of the Boundary) novel is inspiring a television anime adaptation. The cast from the novel's drama CD adaptation will reprise their roles in the anime. Kadokawa unveiled the below video on Thursday for the franchise, which also features the dr...

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Death Stranding Franchise Gets Anime Series Also in 2027

Nov 12, 22:26

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Series by Takayuki Sano, E&H production will stream on Disney+, separate from previously announced films ― Kojima Productions unveiled a new anime series based in the universe of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding game titled Death Stranding Isolations on Thursday. Kojima Productions unveiled the visual, staff, and 2027 debut date on Disney+. The anime will have an original story.Takayuki Sano (Attack on...

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Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Anime Series Review

Nov 12, 12:00

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KAMITSUBAKI wears its ambition on its sleeve, and with a clearer vision of what it wanted to accomplish and how it would do that, it could’ve been something really special. ― Kamitsubaki City Under Construction (henceforth Kamitsubaki) is one of the worst types of disappointing anime: the type that gets your hopes up because it actually started out being pretty cool. Kamitsubaki opens up in a city, v...

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How the Staff Tackled Trauma in Takopi's Original Sin Anime

Nov 12, 12:00

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We spoke with director Shinya Iino and producer Kotaro Sudo about the emotionally difficult developments and what they hope audiences take away from the Takopi's Original Sin. ― Taizan 5's Takopi's Original Sin manga is not for the faint of heart. The single-volume manga series depicts the difficult, and often times torturous existence of three different elementary school children. Shizuka is neglect...

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The Unaware Atelier Master Anime Gets 2nd Season

Nov 12, 04:37

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1st season premiered on streaming services on March 30, on Japanese TV on April 6 ― The official website for the television anime of Yōsuke Tokino's The Unaware Atelier Master (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister: Eiyū Party no Moto Zatsuyō-Gakari ga, Jitsu wa Sentō Igai ga SSS Rank Datta to Iu Yoku Aru Hanashi) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the anime will get a second season. The manga ada...

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'Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I'll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest!' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Nov 12, 00:49

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Baban Baban Ban Vampire assistant director Takahiro Tamano helms anime at SynergySP ― An official X (formerly Twitter) account opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Masakichi and Shingou Iijima's Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I'll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest! (Kashita Maryoku wa [Ribo Harai] de Kyōsei Chōshū ~Yōzumi to Party Tsuihōsareta ...

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This Week in Anime - Kodansha's Live-Action Anime Adaptation Venture

Nov 11, 13:30

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Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative. ― Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative. 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. Netflix streams Hana-Kimi, Cinderella Closet, Death Note (U.S...

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The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 1-7 Manga Review

Nov 11, 12:00