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Anime NYC 2023: A Sign of Affection, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Premieres

Get a sneak peek of three shows coming this fall, including the incredibly charming romance A Sign of Affection. ― The last round of Crunchyroll premieres featured A Sign of Affection, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, and Classroom of the Elite season 3. There were no transitions between any of these premieres, which felt incredibly awkward shifting from a sweet romance series like A Sign of Affectio...
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Anime NYC 2023: The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Premiere

This is a stronger and more emotionally gripping start compared to the franchise's previous entry. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse is a sequel and spiritual successor of The Seven Deadly Sins created by Nakaba Suzuki. Considering the immense popularity and attention that the early seasons of The Seven Deadly Sins anime received, Four Knights of the Apocalypse seems to be hold...
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Anime NYC 2023: Tales of Wedding Rings and The Demon Prince of Momochi House Premiere

One is about building a harem in another world. The other... well, it feels a lot like Fruits Basket. ― Tales of Wedding Rings Tales of Wedding Rings is an interesting show that has a lot of potential despite its rather simple and mundane premise. It is an isekai story about a high school boy who gets transported to another world. Years ago when the protagonist Satou was a young boy, he ended up com...
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Anime NYC 2023: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! The Movie Review

This is the definition of a filler anime movie. That doesn't make it bad but that does make it disappointing. ― This is the definition of a filler anime movie. That doesn't make it bad but it's disappointing—especially following a second season that already lacked narrative urgency and mostly coasted on goodwill towards the characters. Those hoping for any follow-through on the Fortune Lover II teas...
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Anime NYC: Oshi no Ko Panel

At HIDIVE's Oshi no Ko panel at Anime NYC 2023, director Daisuke Hiramaki, assistant director Ciao Nekotomi, and producer Shimpei Yamashita delved deep into the making of the anime phenomenon. ― At HIDIVE's Oshi no Ko panel at Anime NYC 2023, director Daisuke Hiramaki, assistant director Ciao Nekotomi, and producer Shimpei Yamashita delved deep into the making of the anime phenomenon with a series ...
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Bengaluru Comic Con 2023

Bengaluru Comic Con 2023 took place in India the same weekend that Anime NYC occurred in the USA and ANN was at both. Curious how the two events compare? Check out our coverage. ― Comic Con India has kicked off with Bengaluru Comic Con, which is running from November 17-19! Crunchyroll is the "Powered By" partner for the event, as well as for the upcoming Comic Cons in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and...
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Anime NYC 2023: Great Pretender razbliuto World Premiere

Dorothy takes the lead in the new anime set in Taipei! ― It's time to return to the sundrenched world of con artists with WIT Studio's freshly announced sequel, Great Pretender razbliuto. Studio president George Wada, anime director Hiro Kaburagi, and producer Hitoshi Ito held a panel at Anime NYC on Saturday to discuss the new work. The anime's actual format and length are still under wraps; it wil...
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Anime NYC 2023: High Card Season 2 Anime Premiere

Finn's backstory and political intrigue take center stage for the next season of High Card! ― Last year, I found myself in one of the premiere halls at Anime NYC, watching the first episode of an original anime called High Card. Now, I found myself in that same hall to watch the premiere of season two. This premiere wasn't as involved as last year. The original creator, Homura Kawamoto, could not ma...
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Anime NYC 2023: The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Special Panel

When conventions host a live drawing panel with a manga artist, you don't usually expect them to be working on their actual manga! ― When conventions host a live drawing panel with a manga artist, you don't usually expect them to be working on their actual manga. They often spend such panels doing sketches, sometimes to give away to people in the audience. This is one of the big things that made The...
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Anime NYC 2023: The Sasaki and Peeps Anime Premiere

Can a cute wizard bird and a 40-year-old salaryman inject new charm into the isekai genre? ― The Sasaki and Peeps premiere event at Anime NYC 2023 started by showing the recently released trailer, leading into a discussion between host Allie Norado and Kadokawa producer Kosuke Arai. This was Arai's first time in New York, which excited him as a fan of American TV shows like 24, Heroes, and Gossip Gi...
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Anime NYC 2023: Behind the Scenes of Dr. Stone

Staff members share their favorite characters and the unique research required to bring Dr. Stone to life. ― With the third season of Dr. Stone airing on Thursdays, Crunchyroll hosted a panel looking behind the scenes at the making of the hit Shonen Jump anime. Kyle Cardine moderated the discussion with producers Shusuke Katagiri and Hiroto Matsukuma, director Shuhei Matsushita, character designer Y...
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Anime NYC 2023: Sengoku Youko Anime Premiere

"Even though this series takes place in an era of battle, it is really a story about weakness and people overcoming that weakness to improve and improve the world." ― The panel began with the introduction of series director Kagetsu Aizawa and the series producer, Ailian Cai, who briefly introduced the setting and characters before the premiere began. The Sengoku Youko premiere follows a cowardly swo...
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Anime NYC 2023: Chained Soldier Anime Premiere

From the creator of Akame ga KILL! is a harem anime with a few splashes of battle shonen painted over it. If that sounds like a negative, let me clarify that it's hard to be annoyed with something this shameless. ― After a quick introduction to the show from the presenter, the panel immediately kicked off with the premiere of the first two episodes. Chained Soldier takes place in a world where human...
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The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Anime NYC Premiere

A solid start for what is shaping up to be my most anticipated sequel of 2024. The Dangers in My Heart was a warm and welcoming surprise. While waiting in line for the premiere of season two, I was able to bond with people who thought about how the show would be based on its initial description. What we thought would be dark and edgy ended up being one of the sweetest and most wholesome adolescent...
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Anime NYC: Crunchyroll Premieres Bartender: Glass of God and 7th Time Loop

The first of three “Crunchyroll Premieres” events at Anime NYC 2023 debuted the first episodes of two very different anime: Bartender: Glass of God and 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! ― The first of three "Crunchyroll Premieres" events at Anime NYC 2023 debuted the first episodes of two very different anime: Bartender: Glass of God and 7th Time Loop: ...
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Bengaluru Comic Con 2023

― Comic Con India has kicked off with Bengaluru Comic Con, which is running from November 17-19! Crunchyroll is the "Powered By" partner for the event, as well as for the upcoming Comic Cons in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai. Here's some of the interesting booths, events, and panels that took place during Bengaluru Comic Con! We'll be updating this page throughout the weekend. Anime and Mang...
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All the Announcements from Anime NYC 2023

― Friday, November 17 News Mamakari's Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love Manga Gets TV Anime (Updated) Crunchyroll Announces True Beauty Anime, Streams Delusional Monthly Magazine, Senpai wa Otokonoko, More Anime (Updated) J-Novel Club Licenses Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Management of Novice Alchemist, 13 Other Titles (Updated) Avex Pictures Announces The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used ...
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All the Announcements from Anime NYC 2023

Here's all the announcements from Anime NYC, all in one place! We'll be updating this throughout the weekend. Our coverage of #ANYC2023 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press. ― Friday, November 17 News Mamakari's Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love Manga Gets TV Anime (Updated) Crunchyroll Announces True Beauty Anime, Streams Delusional Monthly Magazine, Senpai wa Otokonoko, More Anime (Updated) J-N...
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New York Comic Con 2023

Check out all of Anime News Network's coverage! ― News 'Let's Play' Web Romance Comic Gets Anime by OLM Yen Press Licenses Sword Art Online Progressive Canon of the Golden Rule Manga, Classroom for Heroes Light Novels, 13 More Titles (Updated) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game Casts Matt Mercer as Vincent Valentine 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Anime Series Streams Trailer Kodansha USA Licenses Blue Lock -...
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Exploring Manga: Publishers Picks For Must-Read Titles

Publishers recommend manga from slice-of-life to horror to romance at the NYCC panel! ― At New York Comic Con 2023, New York City librarian and Manga in Libraries author Jillian Rudes brought together some of the most prominent manga publishers in the industry to give their best manga recommendations. Anime News Network had the opportunity to hear from Ben Applegate (director of publishing services ...
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First 2 Minutes of Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Teases Franchise Change-Up

What if the first DigiDestined was a lonely child, with no friends and a poor home life? ― With Digimon Adventure 02 movie just on the horizon, New York Comic Con 2023 and TOEI Animation hosted a panel with long-time Digimon franchise producer Hiromi Seki. Seki answered questions and shared some insight on what it was like working on the franchise, what fans can expect from the movie, and what she h...
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My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle OVA is a Well-Animated Trading Card Game Commercial

There's fun to be had in this My Hero Academia: Jet Burn tie-in, as cooped-up UA students try to entertain each other. ― At New York Comic Con 2023, Crunchyroll premiered the latest My Hero Academia OVA, "My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle." Convention attendees were the first in the world to lay eyes on the OVA. Shown dubbed in English, the story revolves around an exclusive My Hero Academia card ga...
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New York Comic Con 2023

Check out all of Anime News Network's coverage ― News 'Let's Play' Web Romance Comic Gets Anime by OLM Yen Press Licenses Sword Art Online Progressive Canon of the Golden Rule Manga, Classroom for Heroes Light Novels, 13 More Titles (Updated) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game Casts Matt Mercer as Vincent Valentine 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Anime Series Streams Trailer Kodansha USA Licenses Blue Lock -E...
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Tokyo Game Show 2023 Cosplay Gallery Day 2

The games have been played, the news has been announced, and the cosplayers enjoyed one more day of cosplaying at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 ― The games have been played, the news has been announced, and the cosplayers enjoyed one more day of cosplaying at the Tokyo Game Show 2023. Are there some familiar faces? Sure. But why settle for dressing up as one character for two days? Or hanging with the sam...
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Tokyo Game Show 2023 Cosplay Gallery Day 1

The hot and humid Japanese summer gave way to a cool but still humid autumn on the Autumnal Equinox. To celebrate the Japanese national holiday, cosplayers from around Japan gathered at Makuhari Messe for Tokyo Game Show 2023. ― Just like clockwork, the hot and humid Japanese summer gave way to a cool but still humid autumn on the Autumnal Equinox. To celebrate the Japanese national holiday, cosplaye...
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Sonic Superstars Puts New Twists on Classic 2D Sonic

The last Sonic games I played were back in the 1990s, when the processing was a blast and Genesis was the bad-boy of the gaming industry. Now, with Sonic Superstars, I can relive those carefree days. ― The last Sonic games I played were back in the 1990s, when the processing was a blast and Genesis was the bad-boy of the gaming industry. Now, with Sonic Superstars, I can relive those carefree days. T...
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What's New and What's the Same with Star Ocean: The Second Story R

A little over twenty-five years ago, Square Enix released the relatively popular Star Ocean: The Second Story. Now this November, Square Enix will release a remake and it's just as fun as it was all those years ago. ― A little over twenty-five years ago, Square-Enix released the relatively popular Star Ocean: The Second Story. Now this November, Square-Enix will release a remake and it's just as fun ...
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Hands-on with the Demon Slayer Mario Party Clone

Do you agree with not making Nezuko a playable character? ― Mario Party but with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters? Sign me up. It's almost surprising how few Demon Slayer video games exist. There is the canceled mobile game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Hinokami Chronicles from 2021. Now Sega is adding one more to the library of Demon Slayer games with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swe...
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Getting Distracted by the Hostesses in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Having played it, I want to romance more hostesses, I mean, explore the world of Like a Dragon. ― The new 2023 Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) game, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, has you exploring a rich gangsters paradise. Thankfully, the only valley you're looking at isn't death but a beautiful woman's bosom. Or at least that's what this man did at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 demo...
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Foamstars is Far More Than a Splatoon Clone

If ever there was a shooter game I wanted to play in the past decade, Foamstars is it. ― Splatoon is the king of third-person area-control shooter games right now. But there's a new challenger on the horizon with Square-Enix's Foamstars. In 2015, Nintendo revolutionized the third-person arena shooter game genre by turning it into an area control game. Rather than eliminating players and trying to rac...
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Hands-on With Akira Toriyama's Sand Land Game

Despite a control handicap, our reviewer was most impressed by the game's world and the satisfaction of blowing things up. ― After the massive success that was Dragon Ball, manga author Akira Toriyama penned a few more short-lived series in Weekly Shonen Jump. Of those series, the 2000 series Sand Land got the anime movie treatment in 2023. Along with the movie, a video game was developed for multipl...
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Hawaii is Wonderfully Over-the-Top

Rather than the stereotypical dapper or gruff-looking Japanese gangster, we mostly see stereotypical American gangster types. Of course, as the setting is Hawaii, those gangsters are more of a brah than thugs. ― Why limit yourself to beating up Japanese thugs and delinquents in the Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) video games? The 2024 Like a Dragon game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lets you beat u...
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What's New in Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections

The biggest addition to the game is the new “simple” controls. While the normal controls can still be used, the “simple” control format makes the game insanely easy to pick up and play. ― It's been eight years since the last game in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm series, and while the upcoming Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections may mostly be what you'd expect from the newest iteratio...
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My Three Crazy Adventures in Dragon's Dogma 2

My third adventure in Dragon's Dogma 2 was going well—until my AI-controlled party members all decided to jump to their deaths in a giant hole. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to spend a full hour playing the upcoming game Dragon's Dogma 2. As I spent time playing as three different characters—an archer, a thief, and a fighter—I had some wildly different adventures. As I haven't played the firs...
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Popucom is Puyo Puyo Meets Splatoon

The TGS Popucom demo was a super fun and silly vertical slice showing off all the basic mechanics that will be expanded upon in the full game. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to get some hands-on time with Popucom, the new game from the studio behind Arknights. However, rather than being another tower-defense mobile game, Popucom is a co-op 3D puzzle platformer inspired by games like Puyo Puyo,...
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Persona 3 Reload is One Heck of a Glam-Up

I had a great time climbing the tower and taking down its first boss. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to get some hands-on time with Persona 3 Reload and I was excited to try it out. Persona 3 is my favorite of the Persona games but it's also the one I feel the least need to ever go back and play again. My issue can be summed up in one word: Tartarus. Tartarus is Persona 3's randomly generated ...
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Playing as Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Makes You Feel Like the Ultimate Badass

Players were given the choice of two possible demos to play. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to spend some hands-on time with the upcoming second title in the Final Fantasy VII: Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Players were given the choice of two possible demos to play. The first followed Cloud and the party and was set outside of the city of Junon. The second was the Nibelheim flas...
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Macross: Shooting Insight Hands-On: A Solid SHMUP With Rocking Music

The main thing that makes Macross: Shooting Insight special is the IP. ― Back in the mid-90s, I was a die-hard Robotech fan. It was one of the few anime airing on TV at the time and, in an era where it regularly cost $35 for two episodes of anime on VHS, it was awesome to have such a long, complex series to watch. Of course, as I grew older, I learned about both the original Macross anime and its var...
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Persona 5 Tactica Hands-On: Cover is Your Only True Friend

Right from the start, Persona 5 Tactica feels more fluid than a lot of TRPGs. ― Today at Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was able to spend some time with the upcoming Persona series TRPG, Persona 5 Tactica. It was a ton of fun. Right from the start, Persona 5 Tactica feels more fluid than a lot of TRPGs. While the usual grid layout is placed over the battlefield, your characters aren't locked to it and can m...
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New Feature Makes Tekken 8 Fun for Even a Mediocre Fighting Gamer Like Me

Tekken 8's new control scheme, “Special Style,” let me hold my own—and even come out on top more than once. ― Earlier this week at Bandai Namco's pre-TGS event, I spent some hands-on time with the upcoming big-name fighting game Tekken 8. While I expected to be stomped into the ground by the more talented fighting gamers at the event, Tekken 8's new control scheme, “Special Style,” let me hold my ow...
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Synduality: Echo of Ada May Be Too Ambitious for It's Own Good

At Bandai Namco's Pre-TGS event, I was able to spend some time playing Synduality: Echo of Ada. Touted as a PvPvE mecha looter-shooter with huge open maps, the game is ambitious—but perhaps too much so for its good. ― At Bandai Namco's Pre-TGS event, I was able to spend some time playing Synduality: Echo of Ada. Touted as a PvPvE mecha looter-shooter with huge open maps, the game is ambitious—but pe...
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Our Favorite Cosplay from Comiket 102 (Part Two)

Here's all of our favorite cosplays from the second day of Comiket 102! ― Many anime and manga fans in Japan must make a difficult decision around Summer Comiket: go to Comiket or visit their relatives for the Obon holiday. Luckily, this year the unofficial national holiday lasts between August 13-16. So, fans are only missing one day of the holiday to purchase new independently published fan-made an...
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Our Favorite Cosplay from Comiket 102 (Part One)

While a majority were there to purchase the latest fan-made comics or comics by an independent author, many were at one of Japan's biggest summer events for cosplay. ― Although a typhoon was slowly bearing down on Japan, anime and manga fans showed little worry as they gathered on a bright and clear Comiket 102 day 1 on August 12. While a majority were there to purchase the latest fan-made comics or ...
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Wonder Festival 2023 Summer Figure Gallery

It's a hot summer in the city of Tokyo. And what better way to spend one of those hot days than looking at the coolest new figures at Wonder Festival 2023 [Summer]? ― It's a hot summer in the city of Tokyo. And what better way to spend one of those hot days than looking at the coolest new figures at Wonder Festival 2023 [Summer]? While only a highlight of the figures on display, they're sure to cool ...
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Inside Daicon IV's 40th Anniversary Exhibit

Back in 1983, a group of amateur animators called DAICON FILM created a short, yet high-quality, anime opening for the fourth DAICON convention—and it launched the careers of anime legends Hiroyuki Yamaga and Hideaki Anno. ― Back in 1983, a group of amateur animators called DAICON FILM created a short, yet high-quality, anime opening for the fourth Nihon SF Taikai convention (or "DAICON") as it's mo...
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Designer Katsuya Terada Addresses AI During Live Drawing Session

“It's how people get to use it. For companies or people who choose to go the AI route to profit off it, there's a give and take.” ― Renowned character designer Katsuya Terada returned to San Diego Comic-Con and spoke to a packed room of fans on July 21. Known for his work on Blood: The Last Vampire and Hellboy, the artist reflected on his long four-decade career. During his live digital drawing sessi...
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Wonder Festival 2023 [Summer] Cosplay Gallery

In the heat and humidity of mid-summer, cosplayers from around the country we were gathered at Wonder Festival 2023 [Summer] to kick off Japan's summer cosplay season. ― In the heat and humidity of mid-summer, cosplayers from around the country we were gathered at Wonder Festival 2023 [Summer] to kick off Japan's summer cosplay season. And there was a real smorgasbord of cosplayers at this year's sec...
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San Diego Comic-Con: Shinichiro Watanabe Deep Dives into LAZARUS

“Because it's been a while since I worked on a sci-fi action series, I didn't want to retread that. This is a new version, updated for modern times.” ― Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con, Jason DeMarco (SVP of anime at Warner Discovery) announced Cowboy Bebop director Shinichiro Watanabe's appearance at the Adult Swim Toonami panel. There, they were joined alongside Gill Austin (Adult Swim VP and cr...
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San Diego Comic-Con: Makoto Yukimura Presents a Lively Discussion on Vinland Saga

The creator of the popular historical manga shares his thoughts on the late Kentarou Miura, how he flunked out of school, and isn't actually a fan of Vikings. ― Award-winning author Makoto Yukimura made his first appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to an excited but tightly packed crowd. Unfortunately, the panel room was much too small for someone of his caliber, as many were left waiting outside. Give...
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The Figures of Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2023

At this year's Fate/Grand Order Fes., we got a look at some of the Fate series' newest upcoming figures. Check out the gallery to see them all! ― At this year's Fate/Grand Order Fes., we got a look at some of the Fate series' newest upcoming figures. Check out the gallery below to see them all!
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The Merch of Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2023

From T-shirts and pins to bags and glasses frames, there was a ton of merch shown at Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2023—click here to see some of the best offerings. ― From T-shirts and pins to bags and glasses frames, there was a ton of merch shown at Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2023—with most of the items available for purchase right at the event. Scroll down to see some of the best offerings.
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The Booths of Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2023

This year's theme has all our heroes from myth and legend attending a traditional Japanese festival—along with a few other choice locations (like a German beer hall filled with pretzels). Check out the gallery for all the sights! ― With another summer comes another Fate/Grand Order Fes. This year's theme has all our heroes from myth and legend attending a traditional Japanese festival—along with a fe...
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Post-Mortem: How Was Anime Expo 2023?

With a great guest line-up and a packed schedule of activities, AX is the premiere event for all things anime, but it could all head to disaster in one quick moment until the crowding issue is properly managed. ― Anime News Network's editorial team braved the crowd and heat of Los Angeles for another packed weekend at Anime Expo. The event is always a logistical Rube Goldberg machine, with each repor...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai Video Game Impressions

If this is how younger people discover the quietly seminal Adventure of Dai series, Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is bringing a net good into the world and that deserves praise and celebration. ― Everyone who cares about shonen manga and anime agrees that Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai has gotten a raw deal outside Japan. Running in Shonen Jump from 1989 to 1996, Adventure o...
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Anime Expo 2023 - I'm in Love with the Villainess Anime Premiere

I'm in Love with the Villainess is a show that wastes no time in getting to the heart of what it wants to be. ― I'm in Love with the Villainess is a show that wastes no time in getting to the heart of what it wants to be. In fact, this show probably breaks the record for how quickly someone gets transported to a new world and immediately accepts their circumstances. This anime tells the story of Rae...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Anime Expo 2023 Masquerade & World Cosplay Summit Finals Report

Kirari Cosplay wins World Cosplay Summit USA Finals as Madoka and Homura! ― On the evening of Day 2, Anime Expo returned with another year of the World Cosplay Summit and the AX Masquerade. Usually falling on Day 3, the key event was pushed up to land on the traditional Sunday late-night slot. Unfortunately, that put the shared stage show up against two other highly anticipated events: AX Summer Fes...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Rurouni Kenshin U.S. Premiere Was Lackluster

For anime fans suffering from a strong case of FOMO, don't worry. You're not missing anything. ― Aniplex brought special guests—voice actors Soma Saito and Rie Takahashi, as well as producer Masami Niwa—to kick off the 2023 adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin at Anime Expo. Coming twenty-seven years later, the second TV anime series comes at a controversial time in light of Nobuhiro Watsuki's criminal rec...
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Fans Show VTubing is Here to Stay at hololive's 1st North American Concert

Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, Gawr Gura, Watson Amelia, IRyS, Ceres Fauna, Ouro Kronii, Nanashi Mumei, and Hakos Baelz came together for a live show at AX ― I've only recently started exploring VTubing for my projects, but I was well aware of hololive. Even if you didn't know the name, if you're a nerd well-versed in streaming or anime culture, chances are you've come across one o...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Production I.G, Studio Wit Share Psycho-Pass, Haikyū, More Project Details

Don't believe the rumors! Uzumaki is still happening! ― The Production I.G x WIT Studio panel took place on Sunday in the Main Events hall of the convention center, the largest room at the venue for panels. Even the sections in the back were well populated with fans waiting for it to start. At the top of the hour, the lights shined down on the three-panel guests on stage. On the left was Maki Terash...
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Anime Expo 2023

The anime, manga, and game announcements, premieres, and news from Anime Expo, all in one place! ― Post-Mortem: How Was Anime Expo 2023? Interviews Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Discusses Next Big Projects Friendship is Key to Making The Ancient Magus' Bride 'Everything is a Lie' — Yoko Taro, Hiroyuki Seshita, JIN, & Atsushi Ōkubo Discuss KamiErabi GOD.app Anime Ryuta Koike and the Making The...
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Anime Expo 2023 - YOSHIKI Talks About the Inspiration for His New Song and Writing Songs for Anime

Kicking off in October, the multi-city tour includes stops at famed concert venues around the world: the Garden Theater in Tokyo, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and finally Carnegie Hall in New York. ― Rock legend Yoshiki graced music fans with his ethereal presence on Sunday, timed to coincide with the promotion of his upcoming fall tour, "Yoshiki Classical 10th ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 and MF Ghost Anime Premieres

If Shield Hero season two left you cold, season three could win anime fans over again. ― The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Premiere The Rising of the Shield Hero is still going on, apparently. I was given the pleasure of reviewing season two for this website, and I say "pleasure" with all the sarcasm I can muster. I don't know how we went from a relatively OK series with controversial elements ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Premiere

There are no supernatural elements here, but the intensity of the characters' dangerous careers is more than enough to carry Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange. ― Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange is a show that does its best to highlight that you don't need to kill fire demons to make a firefighter's job seem interesting. When I initially sat down for the premiere, I thought I was in for a new...
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Anime Expo 2023 - SEGA Presents: Dragons of Japan – A Yakuza/Like a Dragon Panel

A live performance of "Baka Mitai" was a major highlight, only dampened when fans rushed the stage for autographs. ― Legendary action, beat 'em up game franchise Like a Dragon drew in crowds of eager fans who waited in the hot sun for a chance to be the lucky few in the panel. Joining the stage were Hiroyuki Sakamoto (chief producer of Like a Dragon series), Takaya Kuroda (Japanese voice of Kazuma K...
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Anime Expo 2023 - BUNGO STRAY DOGS S5 World Premiere

The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. ― The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. It jumps straight into the tense ending of the Sky Casino arc, where the Armed Detective Agency has been cornered by various arms of the government. Longtime fans are ver...
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Anime Expo 2023 - One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere Mired by Poor Planning

The One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere had perhaps more logistical issues than any other event in or around Anime Expo this year. ― The One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere had perhaps more logistical issues than any other event in or around Anime Expo this year. It was held a block and a half away from the Los Angeles Convention Center at the GRAMMY Museum, and the line to enter the Roo...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Event

It filled the entire hall with loud cheers. The hype levels for this panel were so high that there were cheers literally every couple of minutes. ― In one of the main halls at the convention center and packed to capacity, the special Demon Slayer panel kickstarted with a creditless screening of season three. It filled the entire hall with loud cheers. The hype levels for this panel were so high that...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Attack on Titan, Hell's Paradise Studio MAPPA at Anime Expo

MAPPA covered upcoming original projects from the studio and provided rare insights into the production of some of their most high-profile anime of this season. ― Anime production studio MAPPA hosted two panels at Anime Expo this year, both sponsored by Crunchyroll. The first panel featured studio CEO Manabu Ohtsuka and executive director and rights management director Makoto Kimura, who answered qu...
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Anime Expo 2023 - MAPPA Premieres the First 90 Seconds of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Beyond this surprising sneak peek, which hadn't even aired in Japan, the panel also offered a rare perspective on the process of adapting a popular manga into an anime. ― Cheers rang out across the Anime Expo main stage as MAPPA CEO Manabu Ohtsuka, Shueisha editor Ryota Ikeda, and Toho Producer Masaya Saito revealed the first 90 seconds of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Beyond this surprising ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- World Premiere

The 48-minute installment provides an action-packed animation spectacle for fans both new and old and leaves them with plenty of questions to ask ahead of the upcoming TV series continuation. ― This past Saturday, Aniplex of America brought the English dub of Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- to a rowdy, evening Anime Expo crowd. This animated adaptation of the opening act of Ryohgo Narita's ongo...
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Anime Expo 2023 - HELCK North American Premiere

The first two episodes suggest that the anime may cover more ground than originally expected. ― The Helck premiere was much more to the point compared to others, with Starsama13 from HIDIVE hosting the event. We drove right into the premiere, which was a back-to-back screening of the first two episodes, and by the end, I was thrilled with what I saw. Initially, I was slightly concerned because, as a...
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Anime Expo 2023 - The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 World Premiere

The new season kicks off with Cid slaughtering vampires all in hopes of delivering some cool one-liners. ― The panel for the season two premiere of The Eminence in Shadow started strong with host Jacki Jing stepping on stage wearing robes that looked exactly like everyone's favorite edgy dark ringleader, Shadow. The hall was full of cheering sounds, with fans ready to see what fate had in store for ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Meet Kafka Asagiri: Creator of Bungo Stray Dogs

One fan asked Asagiri about his penchant for combining young kids and bombs. He laughed but was unapologetic for his choices because he "had to have them explode." ― Fans lined up bright and early, forgoing the rush and squeeze of the Dealer's Hall opening, to greet Kafka Asagiri at the JW Marriott. Ahead of Bungo Stray Dogs' fifth season premiere, Yen Press presented the series creator to a passio...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Sneak Peek

With bucket list items like confessing to his crush, riding a motorcycle, and staying in drinking beer all day, it's easy to imagine that the anime will retain this relatable, manic energy into the rest of the first episode and beyond. ― Viz Media's Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead World Premiere panel at Anime Expo was…unfortunately not that. The panel opened with an announcement that, due to techn...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Trigger's Delicious in Dungeon World Premiere

There's a lot for fantasy and tabletop game fans to enjoy here but little to entice the studio's enthusiastic fanbase. ― Studio Trigger made an enthusiastic return to AX this year with the premiere of its upcoming Delicious in Dungeon anime adaptation. The whole series will drop on Netflix in January 2024 and follows the fighter Laios, the elven mage Marcille, the dwarf Senshi, and the lockpick Chil...
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Anime Boston 2023: What It's Like to Work in Anime (UPDATED)

One panelist had to clean up a shot of the Ghost Devil's hands in Chainsaw Man in a week while having bronchitis and fearing she might have COVID. She ended up drawing around 350 hands in total. ― 04/12/2023- After reviewing the panel footage, ANN has corrected the amount of time Lu spent animating the Ghost Devil. The cut took a week; not two days. ANN regrets this error. The rest of the article is...
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Sakura-Con 2023 - Ayaka: A Story of Bonds and Wounds Screening

Caitlin Moore finds little to write home about after watching AYAKA, an anime about a boy who returns to his native island where superpowers are commonplace. ― At Sakura-Con 2023, Crunchyroll screened several premieres. Although most of them were of current premieres or movies set to be released shortly, one was the first episode of Ayaka: A Story of Bonds and Wounds, a TV anime scheduled to air in ...
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Inside the Job of Veteran Toei Animation Animator Hisashi Kagawa

Hisashi Kagawa has had a decades-spanning career; at Sakura-Con he reminisced on his role as Chief Animation Director for Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. ― This year, Sakura-Con welcomed Hisashi Kagawa among its Guests of Honor. Kagawa has had a decades-spanning career, including as a key animator, animation director, and character designer for several Toei Animation franchises, such as Pretty C...
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Orange Reveals the Making of Trigun Stampede

Did you know that it took two years alone to develop the facial animation technology in Trigun Stampede? Plus other fascinating details from Orange's panel at Sakura-Con! ― Without a doubt, the Trigun Stampede panel was one of the most-attended at Sakura-Con. The line stretched around the walls of the top floor of the convention center, with dozens of props of Wolfwood's Punisher leaned up against t...
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Sakura-Con 2023 - Cosplay Gallery

That's a wrap on Sakura-Con! Here are some of the best cosplay we saw at the convention!

ANN's Sakura-Con coverage is sponsored by Yen Press!
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Anime Boston Cosplay Gallery

It's a cosplay-palooza at Anime Boston. Everyone showed up, from Tumblr's Sexiest Man (runner-up) to OG Jet Black from Cowboy Bebop! ― It's a cosplay-palooza at Anime Boston. Everyone showed up, from Tumblr's Sexiest Man (runner-up) to OG Jet Black from Cowboy Bebop! IMG img_3567.png IMG img_3568.png IMG img_3571.png IMG img_3572.png IMG img_3574.png IMG img_3575.png IMG img_3576.png IMG img_3577.pn...
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Oshi no Ko is a Dark Look at the Entertainment Industry

Oshi no Ko's premiere at Anime Boston was 90-minutes of shocking twists. ― In an introduction video before the American premiere of the first 90-minute episode of Oshi no Ko at Anime Boston, members of the creative team discussed their reactions to first reading the manga. They describe the series as “shocking” and “controversial,” something they wanted to look away from but couldn't. Based on the m...
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Sakura-Con 2023

All the news and panel write-ups from the convention, sponsored by Yen Press! ― Friday, April 7 • Yen Press Reveals 28 New Licenses Including Bocchi the Rock!, Tokyo Babylon Manga; The Deer King Novels Saturday, April 8 • Crunchyroll to Stream My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1, Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime • Orange Reveals the Making of Trigun Stampede • Inside the Job of Vet...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Cosplay Gallery

Check out some of our favorite costumes from Anime NYC 2022! ― IMG img_1846.png IMG img_1988.png IMG img_1823.png IMG img_1894.png IMG img_1923.png IMG img_1974.png IMG img_1820.png IMG img_1959.png IMG img_1947.png IMG img_1843.png IMG img_1892.png IMG img_1834.png IMG img_1859.png IMG img_1825.png IMG img_1883.png IMG img_1886.png IMG img_1850.png IMG img_1869.png IMG img_1877.png IMG img_1985.png...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends Panel

Could Kaguya and Shirogane's relationship reach new, sexy heights in the upcoming film? ― Kaguya-Sama: Love is War was undoubtedly one of the most popular romantic comedy series of the past couple of years, and not without good reason. While I admittedly wasn't on board the hype train right away, the show grew on me over time as I gradually found it to be a well-crafted comedy-drama that portrays re...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Reincarnated as a Slime Special Event

With live performances from MindaRyn and STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and a sneak peek of the film itself, this truly was a special event for fans. ― That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime is one of my favorite isekai of the past couple of years. What seemed like a rather uninspired take on the isekai formula quickly became a surprisingly uplifting story about community, family building, and geopolitics....
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Anime NYC 2022 - High Card World Premiere

The stylish action series is actually inspired by the movie Kingsman. ― High Card, an original anime from TMS, seemed to have garnered a good amount of hype for its premiere at Anime NYC since there was a whole waiting room worth of people lined up before it started. Whether they were drawn into the cool style or by the fact that the original story was co-written by Kakegurui's creator Homura Kawamo...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Crunchyroll Premieres Tomo-chan Is a Girl!, Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Season 2

Tomo-chan Is a Girl's first two episodes set a high bar for rom-coms; it's both consistently funny and stars two teens just weird enough to make their shenanigans interesting. ― Crunchyroll is premiering a sizable chunk of its winter 2023 season at Anime NYC 2023. Whereas Friday's premiere panel focused on fantasy series, Saturday's debuted two major romcoms: Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Att...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Spy×Family Panel w/ George Wada

According to Wit Studio president George Wada, Wit Studio was one of twenty other studios competing for the opportunity to adapt the SPY×FAMILY manga ― Hosted by Lauren Moore, the Spy×Family panel was incredibly straightforward. It started by showing the trailer for part two of the anime that is still airing at the time of this writing, and we were given a treat in the form of a special showing of t...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Crunchyroll Premieres The Iceblade Sorcerer, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist, The Tale of the Outcasts

We have first impressions of three of Crunchyroll's upcoming January premieres. There's magic, lion-faced men, and questionable plot choices. ― Crunchyroll is premiering a sizable chunk of its winter 2023 season at Anime NYC 2023. The biggest of these new shows, Trigun Stampede, received its own panel, while other premieres are being shown in hour-long blocks of two or three shows. Friday's premiere...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Laid-Back Camp Movie Premiere

See what happens when the Outdoor Activities Club gets older and puts more distance between them. ― Laid-Back Camp is a show that is brimming with charm. In some ways, it's perfect background noise like a lo-fi track, while in other ways, it is a warm and cozy pair of slippers that can melt your worries away. It's nothing complicated and acts as a look into the lives of people that are very content ...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Trigun Stampede Special Panel

Producer Waki told the audience, "For those who've been loving Trigun for years, there are still many surprises in the show.” Read our first impressions of the new Trigun anime here! ― Arguably the most anticipated anime premiere of Anime NYC 2022 was the first episode of Trigun Stampede, over a month before its January 2023 debut on Crunchyroll. Before the premiere, the con hosted a panel that incl...
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Anime NYC 2022

All the latest news, panel reports, and premieres from Anime NYC 2022! Coverage is sponsored by Yen Press. Lupin Zero Episode 1 Review News for Friday, November 18 Exclusive: Anime Limited Releases To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts, TONIKAWA, Tokyo Marble Chocolate Blu-ray Discs, Anime Vinyl Soundtracks in N. America Exclusive: A Place Further Than the Universe Anime Gets English Dub Trigun Stampede ...
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Anime NYC 2022 - Photos and Live Coverage

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New York Comic-Con 2022 - Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Premiere

While certainly not newbie-friendly, this premiere brought exactly what Bleach fans were waiting for. ― Well it might not have been 1,000 years since the last time the Bleach anime aired, but it certainly does feel like it. Almost 10 years is nothing to scoff at. I've never been much of a Bleach fan personally, but you could just feel the slow anticipation building from almost every single person th...

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