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Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: The Movie Anime Review

Jun 25, 12:00

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In many ways, Macross II is a product of its time—for better and for worse. ― Often regarded by fans as the red-headed stepchild of the Macross franchise, 1992's six-episode Macross II OVA series was rights holder Big West's attempt to make a sequel to seminal 1984 movie Macross: Do You Remember Love (DYRL) without the involvement of original creators Studio Nue. As a result, this is the only Macross...

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The Worst Anime of Spring 2025

Jun 25, 09:00

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Which is more disappointing? A show with all the makings of a competent sci-fi thriller that fumbles it from the starting line, or a series backed by one of the industry's biggest stars that fails to deliver on its promises? ― Which is more disappointing? A show with all the makings of a competent sci-fi thriller that fumbles it from the starting line, or a series backed by one of the industry's big...

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NIJISANJI EN VTuber Vantacrow Joins The Summer 2025 Anime Trailer Watch Party!

Jun 24, 15:05

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― The Anime News Network Trailer Watch Party crew is excited to welcome NIJISANJI EN VTuber Vantacrow Bringer to this season's stream! Vantacrow is the hero the team needs to face this season's 70-trailer challenge on Friday, June 27. You can join us and chat live on YouTube and X while discovering your next anime obsession. The stream will be live on Friday, June 27 at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern. If y...

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered Game Review

Jun 24, 12:00

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It's incredibly easy to load up, blow up a few robots, drop the points in your robot, then do it all again a few minutes later. ― Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered is a fun enough title for what it is, but it struggles to feel like more than a solid port of a decent game. Battle Destiny Remastered is a port of the original PS Vita title, launched back in 2012. The original title was o...

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The Best Anime of Spring 2025

Jun 24, 11:00

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The spring season seemed quiet if it weren't for the enormous mecha in the room. Check our the ANN reviewer team's picks for the best anime of spring! ― The spring season seemed quiet if it weren't for the enormous mecha in the room. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuux dominated conversations week-to-week as Evangelion and Shin Godzilla director Hideaki Anno penned scripts alongside Utena's Yōji Enokido fo...

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This Week in Anime - Yasuomi Umetsu and Young Girls with Massive Handguns

Jun 24, 10:00

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With new anime Virgin Punk hitting Japanese theaters this week, Coop and Steve break down the past works of its director: Yasuomi Umetsu of Kite and Mezzo Forte fame. ― With new anime Virgin Punk hitting Japanese theaters this week, Coop and Steve break down the past works of its director: Yasuomi Umetsu of Kite and Mezzo Forte fame. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants i...

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Opening the Apocalypse Hotel with CygamesPictures President Nobuhiro Takenaka, Director Kana Shundo, & Screenwriter Shigeru Murakoshi

Jun 24, 09:00

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We spoke with the original anime's staff about crafting this alternate version of Tokyo's high-end Ginza district, how the team connected robots with their audience, and if the studio has more original anime works on the horizon. ― In the remains of Tokyo's Ginza district stands the glamorous Gingarou Hotel. The staff work diligently to provide expert service for its guests. The only problem? Humanit...

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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You Season 1 Anime Review

Jun 23, 12:00