A Tezuka newbie, Jacki discovers why everyone should know the God of Manga and how is legacy persists into the future. ― The Father of Anime. The God of Manga. Articles about Osamu Tezuka have given the iconic artist, cartoonist, and animator numerous, glorious titles, but how many Americans know his name or works? I have no idea. I've been an anime fan since the age of 7, loved anime for nearly 30 y...

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How the Record of Ragnarok Director and Series Composition Writer Created a Faithful Adaptation

May 28, 09:00

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anime

Following the announcement that Record of Ragnarok II's second part will premiere in July, we have an interview with director Masao Ōkubo and series writer Yuka Yamada about sticking to the manga's roots. ― The Record of Ragnarok anime is an incredibly faithful adaptation of artist Azychika, original creator Shinya Umemura, and narrative composer Takumi Fukui's manga. The series has intense fight seq...

news

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's Video Unveils New Opening Song, More Cast, July 8 Return

May 28, 08:07

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anime

Aoi Yūki, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Sōichiro Hoshi, Nao Tōyama, rock band w.o.d. join anime ― The first live-streamed "Krew beInside" special for Tite Kubo's Bleach and Burn the Witch projects debuted the third promotional video and fourth key visual for the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime on Sunday. The video features the opening theme song "STARS" by the three-member rock band w.o.d. and announces the...

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Delays 9th Episode

May 28, 08:03

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anime

Episode has been rescheduled to June 3 ― The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga announced last week that the anime is delaying its ninth episode from May 27 to June 3. Crunchyroll confirmed on Friday that the anime has been delayed, but it lists that it has been delayed to Friday, June 9. Since episodes air on Saturdays, it is possible t...

news

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K MANGA's Launch Lineup Includes 30+ Manga With English Debuts in U.S.

May 28, 08:02

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manga

capeta, Baby Steps, Tomodachi Game, Ace of the Diamond Act II, more debut in English on new service ― Kodansha Ltd. has provided ANN with a list of the launch titles on its K MANGA service that are also English debuts in the United States. The new service includes more than 30 manga that previously had no English releases: (Titles with an asterisk next to them are also simulpub titles) Yūji Terajima'...

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Marvelous Unveils Project Magia Game With Designs by Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima

May 28, 08:00

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games

Game's theme is "A New Frontier" ― Marvelous revealed a new game titled Project Magia during its game showcase on Friday. Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Edens Zero) is designing the game's characters. Marvelous did not reveal a release date for the game. (9:43 to 12:06 in video below) Marvelous' American subsidiary publisher XSEED Games describes the game: Managing Producer Takehiro Ishida revealed the fi...

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Crunchyroll Adds Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting Anime

May 28, 07:59

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anime

3-episode OVA ships as BD in Japan on May 26, June 30, July 28 ― Crunchyroll added the first episode of Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting (Tenchi Muyo GXP - Paradise Shidō-hen), the original video anime based on the Tenchi Muyo! GXP franchise, on Friday. The three-episode OVA is shipping on Blu-ray Discs in Japan. The first OVA shipped on Friday. The second and third will ship on June 30 and July 28...

It's All About The Little Details With Vash The Stampede

May 27, 12:00 merch

From top to bottom, this is an incredible figure that is sure to delight fans and collectors alike. ― Back in 1995, Yasuhiro Nightow created a series called Trigun, a sci-fi western that focused on a mysterious character known as Vash the Stampede. That manga would later be continued in another magazine under the title Trigun Maximum followed by an anime adaptation done by Madhouse that helped the f...

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 10: Universal Studios Japan Guide for Anime Rides

May 27, 09:00

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anime japan

What was the star attraction? A Jujutsu Kaisen rollercoaster that almost made Jacki blackout or seeing a real-life Loid Forger from SpyxFamily? ― Jacki: Do you want to see the Jujutsu Kaisen crew defeat a demon in 4D? How about flying around in a virtual reality rollercoaster with Doraemon? Or would you rather see Loid and Yor Forger IRL? Well, my dream became a reality at Universal Studios Japan, an...

column

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Answerman - Why Is K MANGA Not a Subscription Service?

May 26, 16:30

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manga

Kodansha explained it opted for in-app currency because it better benefits manga creators. ― Earlier this month, the K MANGA app launched in the U.S. We saw your questions in the forums and social media and posed them to Kodansha. ANN readers asked: In the U.S. market, a number of manga services such as the Shonen Jump app use a subscription model. What was the reasoning behind K MANGA using a coin ...

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This Week in Games - A Tale of Two Showcases

May 26, 15:30

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games

Jean-Karlo gets us up to speed on all the big announcements from Sony and Marvelous. Which game are you most excited to play? ― Welcome back, everyone! Great news: I was actually able to get some Xenoblade 3 in this past weekend. With any luck, I'll finish Chapter 5 by the end of summer! This is... Before We Begin... I want to get something off my chest, as it's quite important to me. This past May 2...

review

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter GN 3

May 26, 12:00 manga

Kondou is making real progress in fixing the kingdom's budget, but not everyone is happy about that, and they're especially salty that he's caught the eye of the prime minister. ― It's a nice thought that everyone grows up sometimes, but sadly not always the case. When this volume opens, three knights, furious about Kondou's balancing of a budget that leaves them without everything they requested, ha...

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 9: Trip to Awaji Island with Naruto, Godzilla, Dragon Quest & More!

May 26, 09:00

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japan

See Hokage Rock in person, zipline into Godzilla's mouth, and squee along with Hello Kitty! ― Jacki: Awaji Island has a plethora of otaku attractions: NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato, the Godzilla Museum, Crayon Shin-Chan Adventure Park, Dragon Quest Island, and Hello Kitty Smile. Okay, sign me up! I read some travel blogs about the island, but none explained how to tackle all of this fun at Nijigen no ...

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 8: Traveling to Osaka

May 25, 13:40

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japan

Jacki and Lynzee part ways as Jacki heads south to Osaka, and Lynzee questions her mortality while stranded at the San Francisco airport. ― Jacki: Sadness. Executive Editor Lynzee Loveridge is currently flying over the Pacific Ocean while I type this. The Anime Aunties — now divided — our fusion dance has come to an end. She returns home to the ol' U.S. of A, and now, I am in Osaka. Definitely sad t...

review

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Oshi no Ko GN 2

May 25, 12:00

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manga

That Aqua is the ultimate cynic when compared to his sister is what helps to give this story its edge. ― Warning: spoilers may be forthcoming if you haven't read the manga's first volume or seen the anime's first episode. We all deal with trauma in different ways, and Aquamarine Hoshino has two traumas on his plate: his murder in his past life and the murder of his second-life mother right in front o...

giveaway

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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Giveaway WINNERS

May 25, 10:19

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merch

Giveaway has ended! Are you one of our lucky winners? ― As a treat for ANN readers worldwide, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners. With the rise of Korean comics, Yen Press's library continues to expand. With the print publication of the popular webcomic adaptation Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, a new era to t...