Columns - August 2025

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Violet Evergarden's Reiko Yoshida pens story of 2 girls following art, ballet dreams ― Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) is directing at Arvo Animation the original anime film Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), which will open on March 13, 2026. Katsuya Kondō, a frequent character designer on Ghibli films such as Kiki's Delivery Service and ...

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This Week in Anime - Demon Hunting KPop Style

Aug 7, 12:30

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Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. ― Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @...

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Alternative [Self Liner Note] Manga Review

Aug 7, 12:00

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For those of you who love 90’s alt rock, this one-shot manga might prove to be your cup of (pennyroyal) tea. ― This one-shot manga fell into my lap because, well, of course it would. I love guitars, I love anime and manga about guitar players. And when you've got 90's grunge music thrown into the mix, you've got the most obvious pick in the world. Manga creator Chiaka Yagura's Alternative [Self Liner...

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Iwakura Aria Game Review

Aug 7, 11:00

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If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play. ― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...

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Made in Abyss Franchise Gets Anime Film Series in 2026

Aug 7, 11:00

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1st film Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi features returning cast/staff, new characters ― Kadokawa announced that the Made in Abyss anime is getting a series of films starting in 2026 with the first part Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery). The company unveiled a visual, and returning cast and staff. The visual features new characters Tepaste and Cravagli: Masayuki Kojima ...

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Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - The Intern Enters the Labyrinth

Aug 7, 11:00

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In which, Annika gets lost in the Kadokawa conglomerate and crosses paths with some sinister sister company mascots. ― Surprise, it's a special comic celebrating Anime News Network's 25th anniversary. Artist Robin Sevakis returned to draw a short series of comics focusing on Anime News Network's mascots of the past and present and what would happen if they all met. Enjoy a new comic each Thursday fo...

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Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon Light Novel Series Gets Anime

Aug 7, 06:09

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Story about woman reincarnated as vampire launched in 2018 ― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Thursday that Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suteraresō nanode Dungeon wo Seiha suru) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━✨📣情報解禁📣✨「欠けた月...

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Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Comic Book Review

Aug 6, 12:00

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Despite these sometimes-too-outrageous elements, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre sticks the landing and provides a unique experience in the process. ― Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre is a fun and fantastical romp in a unique setting with familiar faces. There is a lot of interesting fun to be had with this title. Tom Scioli writes and illustrates it, providing a consistent sense of vision across all ...

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Dinosaur Sanctuary Manga Creator Itaru Kinoshita Wants to Show a Different Side of the Prehistoric

Aug 6, 09:00

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How does a triceratops sit? What are dinosaurs like as they enter old age? Itaru Kinoshita spoke with ANN about his passion for prehistory and how he's bringing dinosaurs to life. ― After a rousing panel with special appearances by “real” dinosaurs, Dinosaur Sanctuary manga creator Itaru Kinoshita sat down with ANN to speak more on his journey as a manga artist, why he chose to humanize dinosaurs, an...

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Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Novels/Manga Get Anime Adaptation

Aug 5, 12:00

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Tail Yuzuhara debuted novels in September 2018; Tsumuji Yoshimura launched manga in December 2018 ― Manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura revealed on Monday that Tail Yuzuhara's Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Kyōkai Kaikaku Gohan de Yũyũ Sister-gurashi (After the Villainess' Exile! Living Quietly as a Nun Reforming with Church Meals) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. Yoshimura, who draws the ma...

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Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Film Review

Aug 5, 12:00

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Thematically, this story asks the question: Does the world need the likes of Lupin III and the gang? Would things be better without them? ― The Lupin the IIIrd sub-series of Lupin the Third, first introduced in 2012's Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, has been sporadically getting new entries for a decade now—with Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline (Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi...

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World

Aug 5, 11:00

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Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life. ― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in not...

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This Week in Anime - Rainbow Days

Aug 5, 10:00

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It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. ― It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. 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. You and Idol Precure♪, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and See You Tomorrow at th...

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Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Aug 5, 06:52

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Kaede Hondo, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in LIDEN FILMS anime ― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) manga, which will premiere in 2026. The website also revealed the main cast, staff, and a teaser promotional video. The anime will star: Kaede Hondo as Spica Virgo, a witch appren...

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Sun Jewelry's Hoppe-chan Original Character Gets TV Anime in 2026

Aug 5, 04:13

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Rin Kusumi, Kyōko Kuramochi, Ayaka Takamura, Ran Misato, more star in Toon Harbor Works anime ― A website opened on Tuesday to announce HOPPECHAN -Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black-Cheek Team- (Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ōkoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~), a 2026 television anime based on Sun Jewelry's original character Hoppe-chan. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual, main cast, and st...

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Answerman - Why Isn't Streaming Platform Marketing More Competitive?

Aug 4, 15:00

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Is "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" too harsh for today's marketing climate? ― Annie asks: “I always enjoy learning about marketing campaigns from the old days, like Pepsi vs. Coke and "Genesis Does What Nintendon't". But then I wondered: why isn't there much competitive marketing in the anime industry, inside and outside Japan? In an age of the anime streaming wars in the West, you never see Crunchy...

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Raging Clouds K-Comic Review

Aug 4, 12:00

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Raging Clouds is a story about how women can find their way out of a world that seems desperate to tie them down. ― Everyone is holding Amélie down. Dutch society of the mid-sixteenth century tells her that she must be the perfect wife, cooking, cleaning, and supporting her husband, as well as sleeping with him whenever he wants. Hans, the husband in question, tells her that she should focus on house...

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A Celebration of 25 Years: An Interview with Manga Creators PEACH-PIT

Aug 4, 09:00

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From Rozen Maiden to Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker, PEACH-PIT has captivated manga readers for decades. ― Celebrating twenty-five years together, the manga artist duo behind PEACH-PIT made their long-awaited return to Anime Expo 2025 after a decade away. In addition to their anniversary, Anime News Network had the well-timed opportunity to speak to them after ANN's first interview with them twenty years a...

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Akane-banashi Rakugo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 by Studio ZEXCS

Aug 4, 07:10