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The Edit List - May 2005

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The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead Novels Get Anime

Jan 6, 23:43 anime

Fantasy about ageless guardian of underworld facing man with striking resemblance to her first love ― TO Books announced on Wednesday that Mizuki Nagano's The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead (Koishita Hito wa, Imōto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta) light novel series is inspiring an anime adaptation. The announcement did not specify the anime's format or other details.Tokyopop pub...

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Sega Co-Founder David Rosen Dies at 95

Jan 6, 23:13 people

Rosen founded Rosen Enterprises game company, was head of Sega for nearly 2 decades ― Sega Enterprises co-founder Dave Rosen died on December 25. He was 95.Rosen founded Rosen Enterprises Ltd in Japan in 1950, and began importing coin-operated game machines from the United States into Japan later in the 1950s. In 1965, the company was acquired by Nihon Goraku Bussan, which used Sega as a trade name. ...

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Video and Manga Platforms

Jan 6, 16:39

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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Volumes 2-4 Manga Review

Jan 6, 12:00 manga

It’s not quite as good as its most obvious sibling, Mieruko-chan, but it’s still a fascinating take on the ghost story. ― When I reviewed the first volume of Yuritaro's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary manga for the Manga Guide, I said that it was basically Mieruko-chan but in kindergarten. That holds true for the next three books, as the milder elements are gradually overshadowed by the horror, only deepening ...

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This Week in Anime - Uncomfortable and Uncompromising: the Works of Shuzo Oshimi

Jan 6, 10:00

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Sylvia and Coop explore the works of Shuzo Oshimi in all their glory. ― Sylvia and Coop explore the works of Shuzo Oshimi in all their glory. 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 @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Sylvia Hey, Coop! Let me poke my head in...

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Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Visual Novel Review

Jan 6, 10:00

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Temirana is a light, sweet game that’s easy to pick up, put down, and play when you have the time and it’s long enough to feel worthwhile while also being short enough to feel like you can play to completion. ― How much time do you have to sink into an otome game? If the answer is “not tons,” consider picking up Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. It's not a short game by any means, ...

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Black Jack - The Complete OVA Series Blu-ray Review

Jan 5, 12:00

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Before Ameku, M.D., before House, there was only one name to call when medicine got weird – the infamous unlicensed surgeon, Black Jack. ― Osamu Tezuka, often called “The God of Manga” (in many cases by himself), has certainly given us many iconic characters—Astro Boy, Sapphire the princess with two hearts, and his epic Phoenix. Among these is the instantly recognizable Black Jack, a man with mismatc...

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The Winter 2026 Anime Preview Guide

Jan 5, 11:12

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The Preview Guide continues with the return of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes! Also Golden Kamuy Final Season, You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!, Wash It All Away, Hana-Kimi, The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer, and Journal with Witch! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly...

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What to Watch to Get the Most Out of Fate/strange Fake

Jan 5, 10:00

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While perfectly watchable even for those with only passing knowledge of Fate, there is a lot beneath the surface that enriches the story for those willing to dig a bit deeper into the lore. ― This upcoming winter season will see the long-awaited release of the newest entry in the Fate franchise, Fate/strange Fake. While perfectly watchable even for those with only passing knowledge of Fate, thanks t...

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Shabake Anime Series Review

Jan 4, 12:00

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Shabake may have flown under a few radars as it was airing, but it's a solid show that deserves more attention. ― If you've been watching anime and reading manga for a while, you're probably familiar with the basic ayakashi, or spirits and supernatural beings, that crop up frequently. The kappa, the kitsune, the tanuki, the nopperabo…it'd be easy to assume that these and a few others make up the bulk...

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Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina Light Novels Get New Anime Film

Jan 4, 08:32

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Kaede Hondo returns to voice new dialogue for teaser ― The GA Fes 2026 event announced on Sunday that Jougi Shiraishi's Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina (Majo no Tabitabi) light novel series is inspiring a new anime film. The teaser below features Kaede Hondo recording new dialogue as the title character Elaina, as she had done in the previous television anime: Original character designer Azur...

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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Anime Gets 2nd Season

Jan 4, 07:41

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1st season debuted in April 2025 ― The GA FES 2026 livestream on Sunday announced the second season for the television anime of author Sakaku Hishikawa and illustrator Daburyu's The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows (Isshun de Chiryō Shiteita no ni Yakutatazu to Tsuihō Sareta Tensai Chiyushi, Yami Healer to Shite Tanoshiku Ikiru) light novel series The announcement feature a promotional vide...

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I Lost My Adventurer's License Light Novels Get TV Anime

Jan 4, 07:15 anime

Manimani Ononata launched story in 2017 ― The GA FES 2026 livestream on Sunday announced that Manimani Ononata's Bōkensha License o Hakudatsusareta Ossan Dakedo, Manamusume ga Dekita node Nonbiri Jinsei o Ōkasuru (I Lost My Adventurer's License, but It's Fine Because I Have an Adorable Daughter Now) light novel series is receiving a television anime adaptation. The announcement also revealed the anim...

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Yano-kun's Ordinary Days Anime Series Review

Jan 3, 12:00

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Every episode is a gift for anxious anime girl reaction face screenshot lovers. ― This delightfully wholesome high school romcom flew under the radar for most anime viewers during the Fall 2025 anime season, and that's a huge shame, as Yano-kun's Ordinary Days is one of the sweetest examples of its genre. Central to the show's charm is the leading lady and audience viewpoint character, Kiyoko Yoshida...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025

Jan 3, 11:15 anime

The results are in, and the unflaggingly high ratings for My Hero Academia, Uma Musume and The Fragrant Flower made this quite a showdown. Who do you think got the top spot of the Fall 2025 season? ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. K...

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This Week in Games - Start Your Year on the Right Foot with... Rance?

Jan 3, 11:14

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What is coming to Steam? ― Welcome back, folks! And welcome to 2026! It's still 2025 while I'm writing this (the topic of temporal displacement relative to readers is not something I'm ready to discuss—this column will forever be in 2025, no matter when you read it). While the holidays may officially be over for most, we Puerto Ricans have one more to look forward to: Three King's Day, this upcoming ...

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