ANN's Jacki Jing talks to Merit Leighton about voicing Hinako, the protagonist of the Masaaki Yuasa's emotional movie Ride Your Wave. ― ANN's Jacki Jing talks to Merit Leighton about voicing Hinako, the protagonist of the Masaaki Yuasa's emotional movie Ride Your Wave. The film is now out on home video so we checked in with Merit to find out what it was like to bring Hinako to life in English. Want t...

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Ikki Tousen, Elfen Lied's Studio Arms Declares Bankruptcy

Aug 6, 01:16

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industry

Also known under formal name Common Sense; produced Mezzo, Queen's Blade, Samurai Girls ― Credit research company Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) reported on Tuesday that Common Sense, the official company name for the anime studio Arms, has declared bankruptcy through the Tokyo District Court. The company had filed for special liquidation on July 22, after deciding on that course of action through a shar...

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Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Manga Gets New Anime Episode

Aug 5, 17:00

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Episode about Naoya, Kō ships with 10th manga volume in 2021 ― The ninth compiled book volume of Fujita's Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Otaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) manga revealed on Wednesday that a limited edition of the manga's 10th volume will bundle the manga's second original anime disc in 2021. The episode on the disc will center on Naoya (Yuuki Kaji) and Kō (Aoi Yūki). Fujita also drew the ...

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Voice Actor Toshihiko Seki Tests Positive for COVID-19

Aug 5, 16:51

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Actor's condition is stable, but he was hospitalized on Tuesday ― Agency 81 produce announced on Tuesday that voice actor Toshihiko Seki (58) has tested positive for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The agency stated his condition is stable, but he was hospitalized on Tuesday. Seki started having a fever on the night of July 31, and went to the hospital the next day and was tested for the viru...

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How Do We Relationship? Volume 1

Aug 5, 15:00

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manga

How Do We Relationship? walks a careful balance for its entire first volume. It addresses queer issues without being preachy while staying joyful. ― In her author's notes at the end of the volume, Tamifull comments on how most romance stories end when the main couple gets together. It makes sense, if you think about it. The contentedness of two people who have realized their affection for one another...

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This Week in Anime - What Has Re:Zero's Subaru Learned?

Aug 4, 18:20

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anime

Subaru was a divisive character but as we follow his journey through season two, Subaru continues to grow into, dare I say, a good person? ― Subaru was a divisive character in the original Re:Zero and understandably grated on some viewers' nerves. As we follow his journey through season two, Subaru continues to grow into, dare I say, a good person? Micchy and Nick look at the jam-packed first four e...

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Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris

Aug 4, 15:00

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games

Myles takes off the kid gloves in his review, calling this Sword Art Online game installment a "thoroughly uninvolved experience." ― Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris attempts to translate the most recent season of Sword Art Online into a game, beat for beat. It promised engaging fantasy-action gameplay, a riveting plot taken straight from the show, and stunning anime-quality art. It fails to del...

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Golden Kamuy Comes to GRAND SUMMONERS in New Crossover

Aug 4, 01:25

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GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy. ― GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy. Golden Kamuy Crossover Highlights Newcomers and long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS can get the Ultimate LUCK Attacker Toshizo Hijikata ★5 unit for FREE! Highlights include: -...

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Ascendance of a Bookworm Episodes 1-26 Streaming

Aug 3, 15:00

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anime

Rose Bridges revisits what makes this isekai series standout: a focus on classism and a plucky heroine who just wants to read! ― One of the first things I thought upon reading this anime's premise was: "Oh geez. That sounds like my own personal hell." I love books nearly as much as Main does, so I'm not sure how I would survive in a world where I was denied them. But Main manages to do as best she ca...

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The Lost JoJo's Movie

Aug 3, 12:14

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anime

The year is 2007, the Phantom Blood anime series won't air for years, but deep in the anime vault is a movie few knew existed. ― Whether a casual anime or manga fan, or a diehard otaku, I imagine almost everyone has at least heard of the still ongoing and massively influential JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (or have been unendingly subjected to its memes). Created by Hirohiko Araki for Weekly Shōnen Jump i...

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ANN: Connect Session 2

Aug 3, 10:30

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anime

Did you miss ANN: Connect Session 2 on Friday? The entire session is archived on our YouTube channel. Check it out and let us know if you agree with our reviewers' choices. ― Welcome to Anime News Network Connect! A collaboration between ANN and Anime NYC, ANN Connect is a new way to bring anime fans, anime creators, and the anime industry together during a time when we're all physically remote. Acr...

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After School Dice Club

Aug 2, 15:00

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anime

After School Dice Club offers the best of both worlds in terms of narrative and iyashikei anime. It takes the emphasis on friendship and adds just enough development and structure to keep the tension and interest. ― After the first episode, I was ready to dismiss After School Dice Club as fine, but generic, cute girls hobby anime. The kind of show that's all well and good if that's your thing, but un...

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The List - Our 5 Favorite OPs from Summer 2020

Aug 2, 14:20

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It's time to update your playlists because the summer season is dropping hottest beats yet. ― Anime opening songs can truly be an iconic part of each season. Think of songs like Dean Fujioka's "History Maker" or Linked Horizon's "Guren no Yamiya" - you only need to hear a few bars and you're transported to the ice skating rink of Yuri on Ice or an epic battle with titans. With the summer anime seaso...

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List of Shows, Films, Manga, Games Affected by COVID-19 (Updated August 5)

Aug 2, 14:00

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covid-19

All of ANN's coverage of works hit by new coronavirus disease ― Here is all of ANN's coverage of the series, films, manga, and games that the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected. Note: Asteroid in Love, Bungo & Alchemist, Darwin's Game, Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, Hatena Illusion, Jewelpet: Attack Travel, Kukuriraige -Sanxingdui Denki-, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Rein...

Aikatsu! Music Award: Minna de Shō o Moraima SHOW! (movie)

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