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Interview: Square-Enix's Manga Manager Masaaki Shimizu
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Square-Enix is getting into the American manga game in a very, very big way - our interview with their department manager has all of the details you need.
― In mid-May 2019, the manga publishing landscape in N. America shifted a bit, as Japanese game and book/magazine/manga publishing giant Square Enix announced that they would start their own dedicated English language publishing division, with prod...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- BD+DVD
anime
The full first season of this smash hit isekai series is finally available on Blu-ray! Rebecca Silverman breaks down just what makes Subaru's adventures so memorable.
― Before isekai stories became quite as ubiquitous as they presently are, Re: Zero, based on the light novels of the same name, took the concept of an ordinary guy being transported to a fantasy world and ripped off the plot armor. Unli...
This Week in Games - Trying to Look Ahead
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Heidi updates us on the latest iteration of the Nintendo Switch - plus EVO news and more.
― I need to be real with you all for a sec. It's really, really hard to write a chipper, semi-snarky game news article considering what just went down at Kyoto Animation. I'm hearing that this could be considered the worst mass murder in postwar Japanese history. Most of us reading have watched and enjoyed at le...
This Week in Anime - Vinland Saga is the Must-Watch Epic of the Season
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This viking epic combines its grounded historical fiction premise with pulse-pounding fantastical action in a stunning production by Studio Wit. Micchy and Steve discuss the themes and thrills of the series so far.
― Vinland Saga combines its grounded historical fiction premise with pulse-pounding fantastical action in a stunning production by Studio Wit. Micchy and Steve discuss the themes and thri...
Samurai Champloo Complete Series Blu-Ray
anime
Fifteen years after its debut, how has Shinichiro Watanabe's classic hip hop samurai road trip aged in high definition? James Beckett has the answers.
― It's nearly impossible to talk about Samurai Champloo without discussing director Shinichiro Watanabe's more famous project, Cowboy Bebop. Both series are episodic action-adventure tales that seek to blend stylized Western influences into the Japanes...
Fire Department: 33 People Confirmed Dead in Kyoto Animation Fire (Updated)
anime
industry
41-year-old man apprehended for suspected arson; 35 reported injured
― This is a developing story. ANN will update this article and will post follow-up articles as more credible and accurate information about the situation surfaces. Japan's national news agency NHK reported on Thursday at 9:21 p.m. that, according to the Kyoto Fire Department, 33 people are confirmed to have died in the fire that eng...
Answerman - How Have Anime Conventions Changed Over Time?
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How do conventions of yesteryear compare to modern shows like Anime Expo or Otakon? Justin looks back on old video rooms and industry panels to find out.
― Fred asked: I've only been going to conventions for the past year or so, and I'm curious how they've evolved over time. You'd actually be surprised by how little has changed for anime conventions over the years. The crowds are bigger, the shows p...
Dances with the Dragons Blu-ray
anime
This fantasy action series has fallen by the wayside since it originally aired a year ago. Theron Martin finds out if there's anything about this light novel adaptation that's worth revisiting on blu-ray.
― This 12 episode anime from the Spring 2018 season did not get a lot of attention in the West, perhaps in part because its source novels (29 in all since 2003) do not have even full fan translation...
Your Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule: Summer 2019
anime
The poll results are in and we have your Daily Streaming Reviews schedule for Summer 2019!
― This season's poll results have been tallied and we've put together the schedule for the Summer 2019 Daily Streaming Reviews! Due to lack of reader interest, Chris Farris will be wrapping up his reviews of YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world this week. Without further ado, your schedule: ...
This Week in Anime - Astra Lost in Space is Off to a Stellar Start
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The Astra rockets forth into drama and adventure with its intriguing new cast of spacefaring characters. Nick and Andy discuss their favorite moments and future predictions for this exciting sci fi series.
― Astra Lost in Space rockets forth into drama and adventure with its intriguing new cast of spacefaring characters. This week, Nick and Andy discuss their favorite moments and future predictions ...
Junji Ito "Collection" BD+DVD
anime
This haphazard adaptation of a horror manga master's beloved works is more depressing than shocking. Faye Hopper has the details.
― How do you make Junji Ito boring? Is it even possible? Well, in case you are one of the few who ever pondered such a question, congratulations! You have an answer. It's called Junji Ito Collection, and it is pure unadulterated tedium. But how? For one, it's notorious how...
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