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Dandelion Anime Series Review

Jun 11, 12:00

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Traces of Gintama's heart and hilarity are definitely here, but each episode goes on five minutes too long in service of a tacked-on climax. ― Gintama is one of the most celebrated comedy manga of all time. Hideaki Sorachi smashing aliens into the tail-end of the Sengoku era was every bit as bold as when Akira Toriyama dropped dinosaurs and mechs (and eventually aliens) into Journey to the West. What...

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This Week in Anime - Movie Night Madness

Jun 11, 10:00

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Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. ― Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. RetroCrush streams Adolescence of Utena and Aim for the Ace! Pluto streams Space...

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Hands-On Preview: You Can't Play Stranger Than Heaven Like a Yakuza Game

Jun 11, 10:00 games

Stranger Than Heaven's combat requires a more methodical approach. You can't just spam a button or two continuously like you could in the brawler-centric Yakuza games. ― Despite not having the title “Yakuza” or “Like a Dragon” in its title, Stranger Than Heaven takes place in the same universe as those games. It's actually a prequel, detailing the origins of the Tojo Clan, which is prominently featur...

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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Anime Series Review

Jun 10, 12:00

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This noble’s vacation might be gentle on the eyes and ears, but recommending it is another story. ― A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation centers around a young duke, Lizel, who is magically transported into a kingdom he does not recognize. He gets by through becoming an adventurer, hiring a bodyguard, Gil, and together they wander the kingdom as part of a vacation where serendipity holds the rein...

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Interview: What's New and Different in Resident Evil Veronica

Jun 10, 11:00 games

Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi talked about the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original's title, and what the team would add. ― At Summer Game Fest 2026, Anime News Network got a chance to sit down in a group Q&A with Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi to discuss the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original...

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The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2027

Jun 10, 06:50

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Yūto Uemura stars in anime from HOTLINE studio ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of writer Izushiro and illustrator Ruria Miyuki's The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan (Saikyō Mahōshi no Inton Keikaku) light novel series. The website revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, lead cast member, staff, and 2027 premiere. Miyuki and Karu...

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game Review

Jun 9, 12:00

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a perfect example of the pros and cons of a typical Yoshi game experience. ― Even though most Nintendo games are marketed to people of all ages, I have always found Yoshi games, in particular, to be skewed towards a slightly younger demographic. They're usually much simpler than Mario or Zelda games, for example. While that makes them more accessible, I sometimes feel...

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This Week in Anime - The Stunt Market

Jun 9, 10:21