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Detective Conan: Rivals Of The Great Detective Part 2 Anime Series Review

Jan 25, 12:00

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anime

It's this span of episodes that showcases what makes Detective Conan so great. ― Rivals of the Great Detective continues to showcase some of the stronger elements of the Detective Conan franchise. I can continue to question the release order or overall plans for the franchise's global release until the sun explodes, but instead, I'll channel all of that energy into reviewing these batches of episodes...

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Dragon Ball Announces Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime

Jan 24, 21:02

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anime

New anime adapts "Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc" arc of Dragon Ball Super manga ― The "Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri!" 40th anniversary event for the Dragon Ball franchise on Sunday announced a new anime titled Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol. The event revealed a video that shows animated panels and other art from Akira Toriyama's original manga before announcing the anime. Academy Award-winning ...

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Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to Romance Novel Gets Anime Film on July 17

Jan 24, 20:02 anime

timelesz idol Shōri Satō, Suzume's Nanoka Hara star in Kaori Mado's story ― Kaori Mado's Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (You, Fireworks, and the Promise or Kimi-Hana for short) is receiving an anime film adaptation which will open on July 17. Shōri Satō of the idol group timelesz plays the protagonist Makoto Natsume, and actress Nanoka Hara (Suzume, live-action Oshi no Ko, Mieruko-chan) plays the hero...

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The Winter 2026 Manga Guide

Jan 24, 14:15

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At long last, Stop!! Hibari-kun is available in English! Was it worth the wait? Find out as the Winter Manga Guide wraps up December's new releases! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing something lik...

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Is Netflix and MAPPA's Partnership Good for Anime?

Jan 24, 13:00 anime

Netflix recently announced their strategic partnership with MAPPA. What do you guys think? Let us know!

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White Note Pad Manga Review

Jan 24, 12:00

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White Note Pad is a story that demands introspection. ― Tomoko Yamashita is adept at writing stories that explore humanity. Although not many of her works have been translated into English, the two anime adaptations she's garnered – The Night Beyond the Tricorner Window and Journal with Witch – both amply demonstrate her thoughtful exploration of identity, gender, and sexuality alongside complex emot...

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Click Me All Over Romance Manga Gets AnimeFesta TV Anime

Jan 24, 09:11

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anime

Okumaro's risqué school manga about otaku who can control reality with mouse cursor ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Suiseisha's seinen comic label announced on Friday that production on a television anime of Okumaro's Click Me All Over (Mouse Cursor de Genjitsu o Sōsa Dekiru Yō ni Natta node, Onna no Ko o Ippai Click Shima~su) manga has been green-lit. The announcement will also appea...

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Manga Creator Go Nagai to be Inducted into Eisner 2026 Hall of Fame

Jan 23, 21:28

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Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey, Devilman creator among 19 Judges Choice honorees ― The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards announced on Thursday the 19 Judges Choice honorees who be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame, including manga creator Go Nagai. The committee who chose the inductees includes: Michael T. Gilbert, Karen Green, Alonso Nuñez, Diana Schutz, Jim Thompson, and Maggie Thompson. The other 18 in...

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The Winter 2026 Light Novel Guide

Jan 23, 14:30 novels

It's the perfect weather to read more books! Cozy up and find your next light novel read, whether it's horror in a certain region in Japan or a fantasy romance. ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2026 Light Novel Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included novel was published in December or January or is an upcoming February release. This guide focuses exclusively on series premier...

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Exploring 50 Years of Shaft Works in One Exhibition

Jan 23, 13:08

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anime

There are very few animation studios in Japan that can claim to have reached the prestigious 50th anniversary milestone. And now, renowned studio SHAFT can claim its place among the pentagenarian animation studios. ― There are very few animation studios in Japan that can claim to have reached the prestigious 50th anniversary milestone. And now, renowned studio SHAFT can claim its place among the pent...

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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Review

Jan 23, 12:00

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What do you get if you smash together The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter with the online-sphere riffs of BELLE and a dash of Revolutionary Girl Utena's sapphic affection? ― What do you get if you smash together The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter with the online-sphere riffs of Belle and a dash of Revolutionary Girl Utena 's sapphic affection? You get a chromatic storm like the fantasy sci-fi musical Cosmic Pri...

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This Week in Games - SNK Sinks, Resident Evil Bling, and How Lara Croft Came to Japan

Jan 23, 10:00

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Somehow, City of the Wolves has done well enough to get a second wave of DLC. And the trailer is another curling of the monkey's paw. ― Welcome back, folks! In an effort to find joy wherever I can, I had a bright spot this week with the arrival of the Izuna soundtrack collection I had ordered from Very Okay Vinyl. Now, I don't own a record player (or even a CD player), but seeing these sets brought m...

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Light Novel Exhibit 2025: Viewing and Tasting the Experience

Jan 23, 09:00

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events novels

The event featured massive displays for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Konosuba - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Date A Live, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Sword Art Online. ― Light novels are an integral part of the otaku fandom both in Japan and abroad. With several popular anime series such as Slayers, Full Metal Panic!, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Familiar...

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Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Film Review

Jan 22, 12:00

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anime

Zombies battle aliens in the Zombie Land Saga movie, which isn’t as funny as the show but reminds us why Tae Yamada is Legendary. ― The strongest quality of Zombie Land Saga's first two seasons that this movie mostly lacks is the power of surprise. The TV series excelled at taking huge swerves, dishing out the most absurd comedic situations interspersed with unexpected heartwarming moments. The movie...

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This Week in Anime - Romcom Rendez-Vous

Jan 22, 10:00

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Lucas and Coop look at how the new season of romances and romantic comedies stack up. Is it enough to make you say, "I'll have what she's having?" ― Lucas and Coop look at how the new season of romances and romantic comedies stack up. Is it enough to make you say, "I'll have what she's having?" Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anim...

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