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Editorials - October 1999

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Oshi no Ko Volumes 9-10 Manga Review

Apr 4, 12:00 manga

It’s painful to read this flawed yet sympathetic character slide further towards self-destruction, but that’s all part of the dark appeal of Oshi no Ko. ― For readers wanting to catch up on the manga story after the point where the anime adaptation's second season left off, volume nine is the place to start. Oshi no Ko's anime maintains close fidelity to its manga source, and the four volumes covered...

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From a Knight to a Lady Volume 1 K-Comic Review

Apr 3, 12:00 korean

Luci's mission becomes greater than just her own situation; she's the woman who will take back what other women lost and rewrite the narrative. ― Estelle spent most of her life defying gender norms. As an orphaned girl, she wanted to be in a position to protect rather than be protected, and to that end, she became one of her country's first lady knights. She continued her rise to the top, proving all...

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Column - Screamer Interview with Milestone and Polygon Pictures

Apr 3, 10:00

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games

Bad news about Sony's PlayStation pricing is tempered by an interview about Screamer in this week's column. ― Welcome back, folks! This past weekend, I was lucky enough to get invited onto the Axe of the Blood God podcast to discuss the .hack//IMOQ games, as well as the rest of the early .hack franchise. It was a great time, I deeply enjoyed getting to speak with Victor and Harper, and I'd love to do...

feature

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Absolute Borderline: The Early Days of Evangelion Fandom, Part Three

Apr 3, 09:00

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anime industry

Brian brings us to the end of the beginning in the final part of his history of Evangelion fandom. ― So, ADV had just announced that they had acquired the North American rights to the Evangelion TV series. Not only that, but they also promised a version with all new animation, confusing Western fans. And how did Gainax respond to the news? Four days after ADV's announcement, Michael House, Gainax's i...

news

Kamen Rider Franchise Establishes Animated Film Label With 1st Project by Aniplex, Shirogumi (Updated)

Apr 3, 06:32 anime live-action games

Franchise also announces new Kamen Rider MY-TH series, live-action films, game project ― Toei announced on Friday the establishment of a "The Kamen Rider Animated" label for animated film projects in the Kamen Rider franchise. The first work will be a co-production between Aniplex and Shirogumi. ┌──── KAMEN RIDER ────┐　　　　THE KAMENRIDER　　　　　 ANIMATED　　　Aniplex・白組とタッグ└──── 55th GOGO!! ────┘現在企画進行中！続報を...

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Pokémon Horizons Season 3 - Rising Hope Part 2 Anime Series Review

Apr 2, 12:00

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anime

The show is still taking advantage of the timeskip to tell a slightly more mature story; most of the cast is given a lot more depth, the symbolism is stronger, and the animation has greatly improved. ― The status quo has shifted, the villains are in power, and the Rising Volt Tacklers are on the back foot. But now that they're finally back together, it's time to start launching a counterattack or at ...

column

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This Week in Anime - How Many Figures Do You Earn Annually?

Apr 2, 10:00

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merch

Is it the return of Astro Toy? No, it's just Coop and Chris waxing eloquent about the pains and joys of collecting anime toys. ― Is it the return of Astro Toy? No, it's just Coop and Chris waxing eloquent about the pains and joys of collecting anime toys. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @L...

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The Fable TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

Apr 1, 12:00

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anime

Visual, returning cast/staff revealed ― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga announced on Thursday that the series is getting a second season with returning cast and staff members. The website unveiled a visual: The returning cast includes stars: Kazuyuki Okitsu as Akira Satō Miyuki Sawashiro as Yōko Satō Kana Hanazawa as Misaki Shimizu Akio O...

review

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McDonald's x Evangelion Transforming Toys Review

Apr 1, 12:00

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merch

McCapitalistic Chaos. ― The time was a few weeks ago, and the place was the Naka-kon dealer's room. There I was, minding my own business so cartoonishly that I may as well have been whistling between licks of my oversized lollipop, as the wind blew through my propeller hat. I wasn't prepared, suffice to say, to have my life very suddenly changed—to be psychically assaulted by an aura so strong, power...

feature

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The Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide

Apr 1, 09:00

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anime

This is not a drill - Purson has finally made his official appearance in Season 4 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun! Also check out our reviewers' takes on Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how ...

interview

Creating a Fanclub: Director Sou Toyama on Kirio Fan Club

Apr 1, 09:00 people anime

What makes Kirio Fan Club a more realistic look at high school crushes? Director of the upcoming anime, Sou Toyama, gets into it. ― Kirio Fan Club is not your typical tale of high school love. Aimi and Nami eschew many of the romanticized aspects we've come to expect from anime high school girls: they're weird and loud and more than a little goofy while still taking themselves and their crush on clas...

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