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Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Review

Nov 8, 15:00

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anime

Streaming on Crunchyroll today, this film shows why this is one of the series' most popular arcs—even if a bit too much was left on the cutting room floor. ― One of the most interesting choices that came from adapting Overlord IV is that the series skipped an entire arc—two entire light novels worth of story. This left an odd gap between episodes seven and eight of that series—where we go from Ainz d...

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Otaku no Video Anime Blu-ray Review

Nov 8, 12:00

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anime

Otaku no Video is an interesting cross-section of what otaku was into at that time.In a sense, that captures the essence of Otaku no Video: a product of its time that remains timeless. ― Otaku no Video is a work full of contrasts that remains an endearingly absurd classic. For the modern viewer, Otaku no Video must seem like the consummate product of its time. It is an original video animation or OVA...

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This Week in Games - Nintendo Numbers, Steam Stoppages, and Lots of Virtual Fistfights

Nov 8, 10:00

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games

Mere mortals can't hope to understand Steam's rationale for what makes a game "inappropriate" for their platform. ― Welcome back, folks. I figured the anniversary of my accident would be the toughest part of this week, but it looks like fate had other plans in store. On the other hand, I at least feel encouraged; if I can survive a car, I can survive a lot else. Besides, I have a column to write—some...

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What Exactly Does an Animation Director Do? - An Interview with Nokotan's Karin Omura

Nov 8, 09:00

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anime industry

To shine a spotlight on this job and what it entails, Richard Eisenbeis recently sat down with My Deer Friend Nokotan's animation director Karin Ōmura at Wit Studio's main office in Tokyo. ― While most people have an idea what directors, animators, or scenario writers do, these are only a few of the jobs involved in the creation of anime. Many jobs in the industry are relatively obscure at best to ou...

news

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Hotel Inhumans Manga About Hotel for Assassins Gets TV Anime in 2025

Nov 7, 22:25

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anime

Macross 7's Tetsuro Amino directs anime at Bridge ― Shogakukan announced on Friday that Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga is inspiring a television anime in 2025. Tetsuro Amino (Macross 7, Shiki, Iwa-Kakeru! -Sport Climbing Girls-) is directing the anime at Bridge, with Shoji Yonemura (Parasyte -the maxim-, Wave, Listen to Me!, Shaman King 2021) in charge of the series scripts, and Shingo Fujisaski (L...

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This Week in Anime - X-ing Over

Nov 7, 14:00

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Steve and Lucas follow the migration of anime fans from Twitter /X to Bluesky and trade fond (and not-so-fond) memories of other online spaces where we used to congregate. ― Steve and Lucas follow the migration of anime fans from Twitter/X to Bluesky and trade fond (and not-so-fond) memories of other online spaces where we used to congregate. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the parti...

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Game Review

Nov 7, 12:00

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games

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a strong contender for one of the best 3D Sonic experiences ― Shadow is so damn cool, guys. There are a lot of positive things I'm going to say about this game, from the narrative to the replay value to the level design. But if there's one major thing I took away from this game, it's that Shadow The Hedgehog is one of the coolest characters ever to come out, and it's bee...

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Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade Launches Today with Over 10 Million Pre-Registrations!

Nov 7, 10:00 games promoted

Download Now and Join the Global Celebration! ― Shanghai, China – November 7, 2024 – BILIBILI GAME proudly announces the official global release of Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, the highly-anticipated mobile game based on the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen. With over 10 million pre-registrations worldwide, players are now able to dive into thrilling battles against cursed spirits alongside iconic charact...

Lord of Nazarick Welcomes RPG Enjoyers into the World of OVERLORD

Nov 7, 09:00 games

Based on the hit anime OVERLORD, Lord of Nazarick gives players the opportunity to take up the mantle of the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown in this turn-based roleplaying game from Crunchyroll and A Plus Games. ― Based on the hit anime OVERLORD, Lord of Nazarick gives players the opportunity to take up the mantle of the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown in this turn-based roleplaying game from Crunchyroll ...

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Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki Artbook Review

Nov 6, 12:00

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manga

Although nominally an artbook, this might be just as easily described as a collection of folklore. ― “Shigeru Mizuki,” translator and scholar Zack Davisson says in his introductory essay, “lived in a vibrant fantasy world where every tree, every blade of grass was infused with spiritual energy.” If any one thing comes through in this collection of Mizuki's artwork, it is this – there's a deeply roote...

interview

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How Witch Hat Atelier's Manga Creator Made Magic for Everyone

Nov 6, 09:00

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manga

We spoke with Kamome Shirahama at Kodansha House in NYC to discuss disability representation in her work, her art studies, and, of course, Qifrey. ― A packed room of enthusiastic fans gathered in the hall at the Kodansha House pop-up in NYC for the chance to have a live Q&A session with the mangaka of Witch Hat Atelier, Kamome Shirahama. The session began by introducing the moderator and local librar...

news

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The Case Book of Arne Mystery Game Gets TV Anime

Nov 6, 06:08

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anime

Game's scenario writer Murasaki oversees anime's scripts, illustrator Harutarō designs characters ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Game Magazine's The Case Book of Arne (Arne no Jiken-bo) mystery game announced on Wednesday that it will receive a television anime adaptation. The announcement coincides with the game's seventh anniversary. Game production team Harumurasaki created the gam...

review

Punch Drunk Love Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review

Nov 5, 12:00 manga korean

Seon-woo and Tae-moon’s relationship is almost entirely based on sex for most of these two volumes, so if you’re looking for something that puts the “without” in PWP, this is the series for you. ― Readers of BL manhwa and novels may recognize the name of the author of Punch Drunk Love: Moscareto is also the author of The New Recruit, another office romance. But the setting is the only thing these two...

column

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This Week in Anime - On the Grid

Nov 5, 10:00

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anime

Chris and Coop can't contain their excitement about Gridman Universe—even as they wonder why it took so long to get an official release. ― Chris and Coop can't contain their excitement about Gridman Universe—even as they wonder why it took so long to get an official release. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoil...

newtype

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Newtype exclusive interview: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Ryōhei Takeshita and Composition Writer/Screenwriter Yūki Yaku

Nov 5, 09:00

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anime

The series' director and composition writer discuss the difficult aspects of working on an original anime and their feelings on social media. ― Where are these drifting jellyfish headed? A jellyfish dives into the big unknown blue and begins to swim! Illustrator Mahiru Kōzuki quit drawing after having her artwork ridiculed. Idol Kano Yamanouchi left her group Sunflower Dolls after causing a scandal....

news

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Kazuo Umezu, Prolific Manga Creator of Horror & Other Genres, Dies at 88

Nov 4, 23:09

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people

Creator of Drifting Classroom, My Name is Shingo, Cat Eyed Boy, many others ― Prolific horror manga creator Kazuo Umezu died last week on October 28. He was 88. His family and close friends held a private funeral. Umezu's art company UMEZZ issued a statement regarding his death, saying "Umezu wanted to spread his work throughout the world, to be read by all forever. He believed in the intrinsic artis...