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Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - Constant Reckless Barrage Smash Attack!
Can Jadress hold her own against this formidable foe, or will they need to call in back-up?
― 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 for the next week! In which...
Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - The Blade of Michelob
In which the three elves have to do what takes some gamers 60+ hours to pull off.
― 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 for the next two weeks! In which, the...
Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - The Intern Enters the Labyrinth
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...
Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - A Pair of Familiar Elves
Surprise, it's a special comic celebrating Anime News Network's 25th anniversary. Enjoy a new comic each Thursday for the next five weeks!
― 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 c...
Intern Annika - Fin ?
Is this the end?
― We certainly hope you enjoyed Intern Annika! Unfortunately this will not be a weekly comic strip, but Annika will be making appearances around the site in the near future, and there will be more Annika comics from time to time. Please let us know in the forum what you though of the strip, and if there's anything you would like to see from Annika in the future.
Intern Annika - A Magical Visit
Remember the love and passion you have for anime...
Intern Annika - Meet Azure!
Magical Princess what now?
Intern Annika - Is she dying?
Annika gets down to work, but something isn't quite right!
Intern Annika - Let's get started!
It's time to put Annika to work.
Intern Annika - Meet Annika
Nina's been feeling a little burned out, so she gets a new intern!
― Intern Annika is a special 6-part spinoff of Anime News Nina, and will run Monday - Wednesday - Friday this week and next. Enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Anime News Nina Returns! Part III
This is it - the final installment of our limited series is here! Kevin discovers there's life left in the worn-out isekai genre after all. Sort of.
― Editor's Note: Welcome to a special limited series of three brand-new strips from Robin Sevakis, the creator and writer of our classic comic strip Anime News Nina! We'll have a new one for you on Wednesday and Friday of this week - and as always, thank...
Anime News Nina Returns! Part II
The second installment of our special limited series - featuring the return of Anime News Nina - is live now!
― Editor's Note: Welcome to a special limited series of three brand-new strips from Robin Sevakis, the creator and writer of our classic comic strip Anime News Nina! We'll have a new one for you on Wednesday and Friday of this week - and as always, thanks for reading! Click the image for a fu...
Anime News Nina Returns!
Anime News Network's first original comic strip is back - for a limited time only! Nina, Kevin and Myoopi return in the first of our special series.
― Editor's Note: Welcome to a special limited series of three brand-new strips from Robin Sevakis, the creator and writer of our classic comic strip Anime News Nina! We'll have a new one for you on Wednesday and Friday of this week - and as always, thank...
ANNCast - It's The Puppet Show
It's an All-Puppets episode of ANNCast! Zac and a very special guest dive into The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance before going on a journey with Gen Urobuchi's phenomenal Thunderbolt Fantasy!
― ANNCast 372 - It's The Puppet Show It's an All-Puppets episode of ANNCast! Zac and a very special guest dive into The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance before going on a journey with Gen Urobuchi's phenomenal ...
The ANNCast Holiday Special
Zac and Lynzee dig deep on The Rise of Skywalker - and then dive in to our top 5 anime and movies of 2019!
― ANNCast 368 - The ANNCast Holiday Special Zac and Lynzee dig deep on The Rise of Skywalker - and then dive in to our top 5 anime and movies of 2019! You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP3 version here, check out the show on Stitcher here, and we're also on Goog...
Astro Toy Special: S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball 2019 Event Exclusives
Returning champion Rob Bricken takes a close-up look at 4 of this year's Dragon Ball convention exclusives in a special edition of our classic Astro Toy column!
― S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball 2019 Event Exclusives
Maker: Bandai/Tamashii Nations
Series: Various
Price: $55-75 The convention season is long over, but it wasn't a bad year for Dragon Ball fans. Tamashii Nations' long-running S.H. Figuarts li...
Rebuild of ANNCast: You Are [Not] Alone
Zac and Lynzee subject themselves to the screaming, crying, blood-vomiting sex apocalypse of Rebuild of Evangelion just in time for this podcast's 10th anniversary.
― ANNCast 353 - Rebuild of ANNCast: You Are [Not] Alone Zac and Lynzee subject themselves to the screaming, crying, blood-vomiting sex apocalypse of Rebuild of Evangelion just in time for this podcast's 10th anniversary. You can listen t...
ANNCast - The Soothing Sounds of Summertime
Zac and Lynzee briefly reconstitute themselves to wrap up the highs and lows of both Anime Expo 2019 AND the Summer 2019 anime season!
― ANNCast 352 - The Soothing Sounds of Summertime Zac and Lynzee briefly reconstitute themselves to wrap up the highs and lows of both Anime Expo 2019 AND the Summer 2019 anime season! You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP3 version her...
Answerman - What Is That Little Round Outdoor Grill In Anime?
These portable stoves haven't changed since the Edo period! Justin talks about how these tiny grills have remained so popular.
― Samuel asked:
What is that little barbecue grill that looks like a flower pot? Are they even easy to make as a D.I.Y. project? There are a few different kinds of Japanese barbecue grills, but that one, which is common for home use, is called a shichirin (七輪). These simple ...
The List - 7 Strange Anime & Manga Spin-Offs
When an anime or manga gets popular enough, often they'll spin side characters off into some pretty wild situations - here are seven of the strangest, from Evangelion to Attack on Titan to School Days!
― Modern-day anime series usually come from three major categories: a light novel or manga adaptation, a mobile game or idol group promotion, or a completely original project. However, there's a growi...
Answerman - Is It Possible To Eat Gluten-Free In Japan?
For people with specific dietary restrictions, Japanese cuisine can be a bit of a minefield. Justin has some advice.
― Anonymous asked:
I've celiac disease so I live on a gluten free diet and have for basically my entire life. I've always wondered how celiacs or other people who live on a gluten free diet are taken into account in Japan. There are a lot of food I see in anime that a celiac wouldn't ...
Answerman - How Did Christmas in Japan Become A Thing?
Japan isn't a predominantly Christian country, so how did the Christmas holiday even become a thing there? Justin breaks it down.
― James asked:
As Christmas approaches, I have noticed that that holiday seems to be popular in Japan, despite the fact that Christianity is not widespread in that nation. How did Christmas become popular in Japan, and why do the people there enjoy celebrating a foreign h...
ANNCast - A Monster's Holiday featuring Shawne Kleckner
Right Stuf CEO Shawne Kleckner drops by for a fun, in-depth holiday update from the trenches of the anime retail business and THEN Zac and Jacob break down the latest NHK Ghibli documentary, Dragon Ball Super: Broly and much more!
― ANNCast 342 - A Monster's Holiday featuring Shawne Kleckner Right Stuf CEO Shawne Kleckner drops by for a fun, in-depth holiday update from the trenches of the anime ret...
ANNCast - Just Froobin' Over Here
Zac and Jacob return from beyond the grave to catch up on a big pile of Fall 2018 anime, plus Broly, new Fruits Basket, Evangelion on Netflix and live-action Cowboy Bebop!
― ANNCast 340 - The Thing About My Dokes Zac and Jacob return from beyond the grave to chat Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Zombie Land Saga and more Fall 2018 anime, plus Broly, new Fruits Basket, Evangelion on Netflix and live-action ...
Answerman - What Unique Sodas Are Sold in Japan?
It's almost a holiday weekend - so let's talk about the wide world of unique and flavorful Japanese sodas!
― Jerry asked:
Every time I see one of the famous Japanese drink vending machines in photographs or in anime, I usually see CocaCola and/or Pepsi, and maybe something else familiar like Mountain Dew, but I recognize almost nothing else. What kinds of sodas are available in Japan that aren't ava...
ANNCast - My Glamorous Vampire Dad
Zac and Jacob frantically chew their way through Mamoru Hosoda's latest movie Mirai and the second season of Netflix's ambitious and unrelenting Castlevania!
― ANNCast 339 - My Glamorous Vampire Dad Jacob's back, and this week we're all about Mamoru Hosoda's Mirai, Sam Deats and Warren Ellis' Castlevania Season 2, and of course, Smash Mouth. You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-down...
ANNCast - Casually Spooky
Jacob's out this week, so Interest editor and monster enthusiast Lynzee Loveridge stops by for a spell to ask: what makes a truly memorable spooky anime? Plus a Fall season update, scary movie breakdown and more!
― ANNCast 338 - Casually Spooky Jacob's out this week, so Interest editor and monster enthusiast Lynzee Loveridge stops by for a spell to ask: what makes a truly memorable spooky anime? Plu...
ANNCast - The Fall of Man
Zac and Jacob chew their way through a monstrous pile of Fall 2018 anime premieres, from Double Decker to Sword Art Online to Thunderbolt Fantasy and yeah, even some of the bad ones.
― ANNCast 337 - The Fall of Man Zac and Jacob chew their way through as many Fall 2018 anime premieres as they can - from Double Decker to Sword Art Online to Thunderbolt Fantasy and a whole ton more. You can listen to ...
Answerman - What Are The Different Types of Ramen?
Good ramen has become much more widely available in the United States over the last decade or so, but it can still be confusing to know what you're ordering. Justin breaks it down.
― Fred asked:
Where I live, there's no good ramen restaurants, so when I see anime characters ordering different types of ramen, I have no idea what they are. Can you help? First of all, that is a very tragic story. I was...
ANNCast - The Crunchiest Exposition
Zac and Jacob recap their long weekend at Crunchyroll Expo 2018, digging in to Alita: Battle Angel, Ulysses, Crunchyroll Originals, Yoshitoshi ABe , and even our old pal DARLING in the FRANXX !
― ANNCast 334 - The Crunchiest Exposition Zac and Jacob recap their long weekend at Crunchyroll Expo 2018, digging in to Alita: Battle Angel, Ulysses, High Guardian Spice, Yoshitoshi ABe, and even our old pal...
ANNCast - Mail's Here
Zac and Jacob uncork the mailbox for another round of listener questions - this fall's big anime movies, the third season of Free! , Rumiko Takahashi , live idol events and much more!
― ANNCast 333 - Mail's Here Zac and Jacob uncork the mailbox for another round of listener questions - this fall's big anime movies, the third season of Free!, Rumiko Takahashi, live idol events and much more! You can ...
ANNCast Live at Otakon 2018
ANNCast is back with the audio from our panel at Otakon 2018, featuring special guest Mike Toole! Zac and Mike take a quick tour of 20 years of ANN history, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
― ANNCast Live at Otakon 2018 ANNCast is back with the audio from our panel at Otakon 2018, featuring special guest Mike Toole! Zac and Mike take a quick tour of 20 years of ANN history, followed by a...
Vice & Luna - It All Returns to Nothing
Avengers: Infinity War reminds Vice of the enormous franchise-shattering blockbuster spectacle he's REALLY looking forward to most...
Vice & Luna - The Plural of Anime is
Sometimes the ones you love are the ones that hurt you the most.
Vice & Luna - Mind the Gatemaster
You can't watch a frame of Fate/Zero until you've played every last route of the original visual novel - so says the gatemaster!
ANNCast - Just A Little Bit of Spring
Jacob's out sick, so interest editor Lynzee Loveridge stops by the podcast to help Zac sort through the best and worst of Spring 2018 so far.
― ANNCast Episode 326 - Just A Little Bit of Spring You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP3 version here, check out the show on Stitcher here, and we're also on Google Play Music right here, or you can just use these handy links:...
Vice & Luna - Creature Feature
Vice is pretty sure he knows what the next season of Free! is gonna be about, and it's a surefire prestige piece!
Vice & Luna - Franxx, But No Franxx
Those butt handles on the Franxx pilot suits have a lot more uses than just murdering klaxosaurs, you know.
ANNCast - Remember Gundam?
Zac and Jacob get in a fight with Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs and Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One - PLUS: The end of Winter 2018 and your weekly allowance of FRANXX!
― ANNCast Episode 325 - Remember Gundam? Zac and Jacob get in a fight with Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs and Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One - PLUS: The end of Winter 2018 and your weekly allowance of FRANXX! You can listen to the...
Vice & Luna - Truly Heartless
Vice has some genuinely great ideas for the next Kingdom Hearts game.
Vice & Luna - Prop Team Epic
Vice is pretty excited about his new cosplay. So are the local police.
Vice & Luna - Eyelita: Battle Angel
They delayed the live-action Battle Angel movie 6 months! What could possibly trigger that kind of a delay??
Vice & Luna - Grindhouse Prestige
Devilman Crybaby tore it up on Netflix, and the formula for success emerges: prestige director plus over-the-top vintage anime! So what's the next winning combination?
Vice & Luna - Your Pal, Hayao Miyazaki
Blume's got some fan-made Studio Ghibli merchandise that seems just a little off. Thankfully, Perry's got the right idea.
Vice & Luna - 5 MORE Anime Skeletons We'd Like To Smooch
Vice wants his next costume to reel in the ladies, but he's fresh out of sexy ideas. Thankfully, Perry has some great advice!
Vice & Luna - Invasion of the Old-Timers, Part II
An old-timer invades Vice's usual anime night and now he wants to watch what on a what?
Vice & Luna - Invasion of the Old-Timers, Part I
It's anime night, and Luna has a surprise guest and some classic anime to watch - but Vice gets stuck on that last point.
Vice & Luna - The Wizard of Yelling
Vice's new Black Clover alarm clock works even better than advertised!
A Vice & Luna Christmas
Maybell can't figure out what to get her nerdy girlfriend for Christmas, and the clock is ticking...
ANNCast's Best Anime of 2017
Zac, Jacob and an all-star panel of very special guests gather for a marathon-length debate over the top five best anime of 2017!
― ANNCast Episode 315 - ANNCast's Best Anime of 2017 Anime was unstoppable in 2017! Join an all-star panel of guests, including The Canipa Effect's Callum May, Anime Nostalgia Podcast's Dawn and our own Gabriella Ekens along with Zac and Jacob as they count down their 5 b...
Vice & Luna - 'Tis the Sleazeon
A little Christmas fanservice never hurt anyone, but Vice is here to test the boundaries.
Vice & Luna - The Kill La Killing Joke
Vice is absolutely determined to get his money's worth out of his old Kill La Kill cosplay, no matter what the cops say.
Vice & Luna - Waiting for Netflix
A shattered future. A past full of regrets. A world we barely recognize. And then, an update from Netflix...
Vice & Luna - Curse of the Dowelies
Nerd culture is ubiquitous, but how much geek merch is too much geek merch? Vice is just about to find out!
ANNCast - New Dominion Thank Police
Jacob and Zac chew on Justice League for a while before digging in to your Twitter questions - Evangelion, Kino's Journey, Ancient Magus Bride and a whole lot more!
― ANNCast Episode 311 - New Dominion Thank Police Jacob and Zac chew on Justice League for a while before digging in to your Twitter questions - Evangelion, Kino's Journey, Ancient Magus Bride and a whole lot more! You can listen to the ...
Vice & Luna - Down to the Last Detail
Vice has to get every last detail of his cosplay right to make sure everything appears exactly as it does in the anime. It's very important.
ANNCast - I Can't Believe I Fate The Whole Thing
Jacob and Zac saw Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel AND Fate/Apocrypha and can't wait to argue about them. PLUS: Ancient Magus Bride, Mary and The Witch's Flower and more!
― ANNCast Episode 310 - I Can't Believe I Fate The Whole Thing Jacob and Zac saw Fate Stay Night Heaven's Feel AND Fate Apocrypha and can't wait to argue about them. PLUS: Ancient Magus Bride, Mary and the Witch's Flower and more! Yo...
Vice & Luna - The Killing of a Sacred Meme
Vice has a few choice words for Luna's old Nyan Cat shirt, but he's got plenty of skeletons in his meme closet.
Vice & Luna - The Top 5 Most Kissable Anime Skeletons
Perry doesn't understand why anyone would want to hook up with the skull-faced guy from The Ancient Magus Bride, but Blume and Luna are here to help!
Vice & Luna - A-Rank Cosplay
Vice has some extremely strange ideas about what constitutes a great cosplay photo.
Vice & Luna - "I'm Watching It Ironically"
Luna has a solid plan to let Netflix know that her multiple repeated viewings of Death Note are not intended as an endorsement.
Vice & Luna - All In The Family
Your friend tells you they want you to recommend some anime. They love "Game of Thrones". What do you tell them to watch? Vice already has an answer!
Vice & Luna - "Vice Writes an Isekai Novel"
ANYONE could write one of those novels where an ordinary teen gets sucked into another world - right?
ANNCast - Nap Squad
Zac and Jacob tackle Kenji Kamiyama's Napping Princess, plus the end of summer anime, new movies, and plenty of your questions!
― ANNCast Episode 306 - Nap Squad Zac and Jacob tackle Kenji Kamiyama's Napping Princess, plus the end of summer anime, new movies, and plenty of your questions! You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP3 version here, check out the show on Stitc...
Vice & Luna - Convention's End
Luna helps Maybell discover the best way to have a great time at comic-con.
Answerman - Why Are There Statues Of A Reading Boy And A Dog In Japan?
Plenty of schools in Japan have a statue of a boy reading a book in front of them - what's up with that? PLUS: the story of Hachiko!
― Jake asked:
I was recently thinking about some of the school anime I have watched over the years and have noticed there are two or three statues I tend to see a lot pop up. One of the most common is a statue of a man reading a book with a bundle of wood on his back i...
Answerman - Is There A "Tooth Fairy" In Japan?
Anime sometimes references folk traditions surrounding baby teeth and the disposal of them, but never the "tooth fairy". Why is that? Justin does a little folklore research.
― Thomas asked:
I was watching the newest episode of Sakura Quest and one of the children in the show has one of her last baby teeth fall out. When talking about it to her Mum, she suggests throwing it out the window and I think...
Vice & Luna - The Perfect Crime
Vice, Perry and Blume are nearly in the clear after their big Comic-Con escape - there's only one person they need to get past now...
Vice & Luna - The Spoils of War
Perry learns that sometimes the best Comic-con experiences are the ones where you have to run from the cops.
Vice & Luna - Party Over Here
Not even Blume and Perry - nor the entire Comic-Con Star Wars line - can escape the power of Mr. Goodtimes.
Vice & Luna - Escape 2000
Can Mr. Goodtimes continue to evade justice at Emerald Grove Comic-Con?
Vice & Luna - Let The Good Times Roll
Vice's secret identity has been uncovered - and now he'd better make a quick escape from Comic-con!
ANNCast: Resurrection
Zac, Jacob, and Discotek's Brady Hartel round up the summer 2017 anime season, plus Anime Expo, San Diego Comic-Con, Castlevania and much much more!
― ANNCast Episode 301 - Resurrection Zac, Jacob and Discotek's Brady Hartel round up the summer 2017 anime season, plus Anime Expo, San Diego Comic-Con, Castlevania and much much more! You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the M...
Vice & Luna - The Leaked Jedi
Perry's dedication to the True Fan Comic-Con Experience wavers when the footage he's waiting to see leaks while he's in line...
Vice & Luna - The Best Part of the Convention
At every convention big or small, there's a place you can go where everybody knows your pain...
Vice & Luna - The Brutal Alley
Comic-con continues, and Maybell's dark day in Artist's Alley isn't quite over yet.
Vice & Luna - Here Comes Mr. Goodtimes
He's the rowdiest convention goer the Enchanted Grove Comic-Con has ever seen, and he might be in really big trouble...
Vice & Luna - Artist's Alley Blues
Maybell discovers that Artist's Alley is a lot more brutal than she might've been expecting.
Vice & Luna - Based on a True Story
Vice is confronted with the full Comic-Con outdoor line waiting experience, and he may never be the same again.
Vice & Luna - Comic-Con Justice
Luna strikes a blow for freedom while showing Maybell the ropes at the Enchanted Grove Comic-Con.
Vice & Luna - 05/30/2017
Comic-con doesn't start for nearly a week, but Vice & Perry decide they better get in line right now!
Vice & Luna - 05/23/2017
Going to comic-con is EXTREMELY serious business - at least, according to Perry.
Vice & Luna - 05/09/2017
Maybell finally works up the nerve to show Luna her comics - but they're both going to need a little liquid courage!
Answerman - Is My Sushi Authentic?
Answerman takes a food question that vexes many anime fans - is the sushi I'm eating in America "authentic" at all to the Japanese experience? Justin dives deep.
― Andy asks:
As I was sitting in a restaurant having sushi for lunch earlier today, a thought suddenly hit me: How 'authentic' is the sushi I'm actually eating? In almost every sushi restaurant I've been in, there tended to be a few common ...
Vice & Luna - 05/09/2017
It's convention season, and Maybell has designs on making it extra special.
Vice & Luna - 05/02/2017
Nerd culture is ubiquitous, but how much geek merch is too much geek merch? Vice is just about to find out!
Vice & Luna - 04/25/2017
What do you do with a stained waifu? Vice is about to find out the hard way.
Vice & Luna - 04/18/2017
The office is about to get flooded again, but the battle between Luna and Perry rages on - can Vice get them to chill before it's too late?
Vice & Luna - 04/11/2017
Vice needs a little extra motivation to get his magic working - so naturally, he turns to Blume.
Vice & Luna - 04/04/2017
Crisis strikes, which forces Vice, Luna and the rest of the team to suck it up and finally use some fairy magic.
Vice & Luna - 03/28/2017
Perry's new system sends the office (and Luna) into a state of emergency - and things are just about to explode!
Vice & Luna - 03/21/2017
Things at the office go one shenanigan too far for Luna when Perry offers his expertise where it might not be wanted...
Vice & Luna - 3/14/2017
Vice and Perry give Luna a serious bromance problem.
The List - 7 Beauty & The Beast Couples
In this week's Classic List, it's a tale as old as time in these mismatched anime romances.
― In this week's Classic List, check these romances that are as old as time. While Emma Watson is shacking up with a water buffalo, these couples took their own chances it would normally be considered a mismatch. One character is capable of immense, sometimes even supernatural strength while their partner is ...
Vice & Luna - 03/07/2016
Justice rains from above when Vice learns to trust the power of teamwork instead of his own dumb impulses - with Perry's help!
Vice & Luna - 2/28/2017
That phase where you're getting to know your new coworkers can be so awkward - especially if one of them is gunning for your favorite anime.
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