Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Department

The Fall 2023 Anime Preview Guide

Sep 29, 11:00

anime

Our largest anime season guide is underway with reviews of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer, and a Girl and Her Guard Dog! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2023 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as t...

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Getting Into Character with Ragna Crimson's Chiaki Kobayashi

Sep 29, 10:00 anime

Kobayashi discussed the evolution of Ragna and the vocal challenges of bringing those subtle shifts to life. ― At Anime Expo 2023, Anime News Network was able to sit down and talk with voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi about his role as the titular Ragna in upcoming anime Ragna Crimson. They're keeping you busy at Anime Expo this year! Have you been able to have fun in Los Angeles in your spare time? Chi...

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Production I.G to Produce New Kinnikuman Anime in 2024

Sep 29, 01:05

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anime

Kinnikuman Kanpeki Chо̄jin Shiso-hen anime unveils new visual, staff ― The official Twitter account for the new television anime in the Kinnikuman franchise unveiled on Friday the staff, studio, title, visual, and 2024 premiere. The anime's title is Kinnikuman Kanpeki Chо̄jin Shiso-hen (Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc), named after the 201...

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Opening Song, November 1 Debut

Sep 29, 01:04

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anime

All 3 episodes begin streaming on same day ― The official website for anime adaptations of Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series unveiled on Wednesday a promotional video for three-episode That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Coleus no Yume), which reveals that all three episod...

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Live-Action Alice in Borderland Series Gets 3rd Season on Netflix

Sep 29, 01:04

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Main leads Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya & director Shinsuke Satō return ― Netflix announced on Thursday that production on a third live-action season based on Haro Aso's Alice in Borderland (Imawa no Kuni no Alice) manga has been green-lit. Lead cast members Kento Yamazaki (live-action Kingdom, Orange, Hyouka, Your Lie in April) and Tao Tsuchiya (Sing a Bit of Harmony, live-action Orange, Rurouni Ken...

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Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Anime Film's Trailer Recaps Original Series, Previews Film

Sep 29, 01:03

anime

Video features original opening theme song "Target ~Akai Shōgeki~" by Kouji Wada ― The staff for Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning, the upcoming new film in the Digimon Adventure 02 anime, unveiled on Thursday a promotional video that recaps the original anime and previews the film. The video features Digimon Adventure 02's original opening theme song "Target ~Akai Shōgeki~" by Kouji Wada. The anime...

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Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation Anime Film Review

Sep 28, 21:00

anime

While the manga is ongoing, Graduation feels like a farewell, using its final moments to reminisce about our main couple's romantic journey as they walk the halls of their school one last time. ― To call Graduation a movie is a bit generous. Even with the inclusion of the Hirano and Kagiura short, this thing just barely reaches an hour with credits. Since it also inherits the slow, vignette-based pac...

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Laid-Back Camp Anime's 3rd Season Reveals Teaser Promo Video, Theme Song Artists

Sep 28, 18:43

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anime

Kiminone, Asaka perform theme songs ― The official website for the Laid-Back Camp franchise revealed a teaser promotional video and the theme song artists on Thursday for Yurukyan△ Season 3, the third anime season based on Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga. The staff also revealed a new "complete version" of the anime's previously revealed visual. The new season will premiere in 202...

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Synduality: Noir Anime Series Review

Sep 28, 12:00

anime

If a stealth ensemble comedy that occasionally turns into mech action is your bag, Noir is a great time. ― The biggest worry with mixed media promotions like Synduality is that they'll be lazy, incomprehensible advertisements for some other part of the nascent franchise. While there are some late-game allusions and even cameos from the story of the Synduality: Echo of Ada, everything you need to know...

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The Fall 2023 Manga Guide

Sep 28, 09:00

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The manga guide is complete with over 40 new series released from September to November! Which manga looks the most promising? ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2023 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing something like that for manga is tric...

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Sonic Superstars Puts New Twists on Classic 2D Sonic

Sep 27, 19:45 games

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

Sep 27, 18:45 games

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

Sep 27, 16:45 games

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

Sep 27, 15:45 games

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

Sep 27, 14:45 games

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

Sep 27, 13:45 games

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

Sep 27, 12:45 games

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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Silent Hope Game Review

Sep 27, 12:00

games

For a first attempt at a dungeon crawler, Silent Hope does a stellar job of capturing what makes these games so addicting. ― First and foremost, Rune Factory and Story of Seasons fans need to be aware that Silent Hope is not a farming game. Yes, those are Story of Seasons cows roaming around the hub, and farming and cooking are important systems. The main weapon types in this game even call back to t...

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An Explosive Youth: Discussing Megumin and Yunyun with KONOSUBA Series Composition Writer Makoto Uezu

Sep 27, 10:00

anime

Her name is Megumin. She is the beloved heroine of KONOSUBA, and now the star of her own spin-off series. We asked series composition writer Makoto Uezu about the objectives and appeal of this spin-off. ― Her name is Megumin. She is the beloved heroine of KonoSuba, and now the star of her own spin-off series. We asked series composition writer Makoto Uezu about the objectives and appeal of this spin-...

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What's New in Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections

Sep 27, 09:00 games

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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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2023, Sep 16-22

Sep 26, 22:00 anime

We're now nearing the end of the season, and the rankings are fairly stable. Will the last week hold a surprise for us? See how all your favorites fared in our weekly user rankings. ― 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. Keep in mind that...

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This Week in Anime - What Crunchyroll Purchasing RightStuf Means To Us

Sep 26, 14:00

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The changeover is finally happening. One of the community's long-standing favorite online shops will become "The Crunchyroll Store" next month. Nick and Steve reflect on the change and what it might herald for the anime community at large. ― The changeover is finally happening. One of the community's long-standing favorite online shops will become "The Crunchyroll Store" next month. Nick and Steve r...

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The Most Anticipated Anime of Fall 2023

Sep 26, 13:00

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anime

This year's fall anime season is downright frightful in scope. With a surfeit of options for our watchlists, the Anime News Network editorial team did their best to whittle it down to their two most anticipated picks. ― Perhaps to make up lost ground in summer, this year's fall anime season is downright frightful in scope. There are approximately 60 new series premiering between the last week of Sep...

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Gamera -Rebirth- Anime Series Review

Sep 26, 12:00

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anime

It's a shame that the ugliness of Gamera -Rebirth-'s visuals will likely turn away a good many potential fans because underneath all of that jank is a solid kaiju adventure. ― It's been a long time since us kaiju fans have gotten any new Gamera material to sink our beaks into — the last live-action film, Gamera the Brave, came out nearly twenty years ago, and it's been nearly thirty years since the c...

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The Fall 2023 Anime Trailer Watch Party!

Sep 25, 19:00