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ANN is back! (but might be a little shaky)

posted on 2011-08-12 12:52 EDT

After a VERY rough 36 hours, we are back online! Please note that the site might be a little slower than normal while we make adjustments. Thank you for your patience, and a huge thanks to RightStuf for helping us out with the splash page while we were down.

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This Week in Anime - Bite-Size Anime Series

Jun 5, 13:00

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Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. ― Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. 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 Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time, Umayon, Yamishibai, Infern...

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Stay By My Side After the Rain Volumes 1-3 Manga Review

Jun 5, 12:00

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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Metroidvania Game Announced

Jun 4, 20:58

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Game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC set before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ― ArtPlay and 505 Games announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday a new game in the Bloodstained franchise titled Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The companies describe the game: Set in a haunting world years before ...

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Arc System Works, Marvel Unveil Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game

Jun 4, 20:41

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PS5/PC game to feature 4v4 tag team combat in 2026 ― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Marvel announced that PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games will partner to release the new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2026. Marvel's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ...

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Suda51, Ren Yamazaki Announce Romeo is a Dead Man Game

Jun 4, 20:02

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Grasshopper Manufacture to develop game ― Goichi "Suda51" Suda announced Romeo is a Dead Man, a new PlayStation 5 game from his studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . The company describes the game: "Bask in the crimson-red catharsis of ultra-violent "bloody action" and dive into a completely...

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Uglymug, Epicfighter Manga Chapters 1-10 Review

Jun 4, 12:00

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Jun 3, 12:00

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Jun 3, 10:00

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Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. ― Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. 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. One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are available at Viz/Shonen Jump App. Ka...

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Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book Novel Gets Anime Film in 2026

Jun 3, 06:08

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Radiant's Daisei Fukuoka helms fantasy at Kagokan ― A website opened on Tuesday to reveal the anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel, which will premiere in 2026. The website also reveals the main staff, teaser visual, and teaser trailer of the film. Daisei Fukuoka (Radiant series director, Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak...

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The ANN Aftershow - Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?

Jun 2, 22:00

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James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. ― Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be? James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. The awards have continued to have "sweeps," where a single show takes home nine or more awards. We'll discuss this year's nominees, our picks to win, and whether thi...

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Production +h Want Dark Machine To Be For Gaming What Slam Dunk Was For Basketball

Jun 2, 09:00

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Review

Jun 2, 03:01

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Series fans will definitely appreciate the evolution of long-time mechanics, and newcomers will enjoy the cast and building mechanics. ― The Rune Factory series has firmly established itself as more than just a mere "Fantasy Story of Seasons. However, with every series—and every season—there must come a time of growth and experimentation. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma notably avoids counting itsel...

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The World Ends with You Director Tatsuya Kando Leaves Square Enix

Jun 1, 19:39

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