1st key visual unveiled ― The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of writer Chugong and the late artist DUBU's (REDICE Studio) Solo Leveling manhwa revealed a teaser promotional video and first key visual on Tuesday, and they reveal that the anime will premiere next winter: Crunchyroll announced the series' anime adaptation at its Anime Expo industry panel in July 2022. Crunchyroll desc...

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Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2023 Anime Season

Mar 22, 19:22

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anime

The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Dr. Stone: New World, more anime ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the following titles for streaming in the upcoming spring anime season (premiere dates in parentheses): Hell's Paradise (April 1) with dubs in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Italian, and Hind...

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Kibō no Chikara ~Otona Precure 23~ Anime Reveals Staff, Key Visual, Main Cast

Mar 22, 19:21

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Yuko Sanpei reprises role as Nozomi Yumehara ― The official website for the Kibō no Chikara ~Otona Precure 23~ (Power of Hope ~Grown-Up Precure 23~) anime opened on Tuesday, and revealed the anime's teaser visual, staff, and confirmed that Yuko Sanpei will reprise her role as Nozomi Yumehara. The anime will premiere on NHK Educational in October. It will show Nozomi and other characters from Yes! Pre...

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'And you thought there is never a girl online?' Novels End

Mar 22, 19:21

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Series ends with 22nd volume ― Shibai Kineko announced on Twitter on Monday that his And you thought there is never a girl online? (Netoge no Yome wa Onna no ko ja Nai to Omotta?) light novel series will end with the 22nd volume as part of Dengeki Bunko's 30th anniversary project. Dengeki Bunko lists the volume as "coming soon." Kineko launched the series with illustrations by Hisasi in 2013, and the...

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Classroom for Heroes Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Staff, Theme Song Artists, July Debut

Mar 22, 19:20

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VTuber Kaede Higuchi, Akane Kumada perform opening, ending songs ― The official website for the television anime of Shin Araki's Eiyū Kyōshitsu (Classroom For Heroes) light novel series unveiled a new promotional video and a new visual for the anime on Wednesday. The video reveals more staff, July premiere date, and theme song artists for the anime. VTuber Kaede Higuchi is performing the anime's open...

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Crazy Food Truck GN 3

Mar 22, 12:00

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manga

In its final volume, Crazy Food Truck hones in on a 'live fast, die young' approach that seems at odds with the mood of the previous volumes. ― If the ending to the second volume of Crazy Food Truck had you thinking it would lead into some lengthy, epic story arc that would carry the third volume to the foretold finish for the series, you'd end up surprised. We're still in the opening chapter of this...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023, Mar 12-18

Mar 22, 09:40

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The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague has been getting better week after week, and it's now paying off in the cumulative. Discover what else is moving in the 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 these ran...

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What 'Witch' Means in Gundam: Witch From Mercury

Mar 22, 09:00

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“History does not repeat, but it often rhymes.” Brian Stremick uncovers the parallels between the latest Gundam series and the European witch hunts of the 15-17th centuries. ― “History does not repeat, but it often rhymes.” One of the best anime franchises to depict this concept is Mobile Suit Gundam. Since the first TV anime aired in 1979, this franchise has shown that for all the technological or p...

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Insomniacs After School GN 1

Mar 21, 12:00

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manga

With an anime coming in April, Rebecca Silverman describes Insomniacs After School as a story less about its teen protagonists getting rest and more about how they are able to form a bond over their shared disorder. ― Insomnia – real insomnia and not just the occasional inability to fall asleep – is among the most debilitating conditions you can have. A lack of sleep takes a toll on you both physical...

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This Week in Anime - Which Recent Anime Announcements Are Most Hype-Worthy?

Mar 21, 09:00

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What's the most exciting new anime announcement? And what's the guarantee that your favorite series will get a good adaptation—or any adaptation at all? ― What's the most exciting new anime announcement? And what's the guarantee that your favorite series will get a good adaptation—or any adaptation at all? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the v...

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The Villainess Stans the Heroes GN 1

Mar 20, 12:00

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There's enough potential that it may be worth a second volume, but this isn't likely to hold your interest unless you're deeply invested in the villainess isekai genre. ― Is it even possible to develop twists to the villainess isekai formula anymore? Probably, but the majority of series are more than content to tweak it rather than attempting to make something new. That's both perfectly okay and comp...

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Suiting Up to Battle Dinos in Exoprimal

Mar 20, 09:00

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So far, Exoprimal has a fantastic foundation to work with. The game looks amazing, the matches are hectic and fun (if a bit long-winded), and there seems to be a good story on the horizon. ― Team-based hero shooters have to do a lot of work to get out from under Overwatch's massive shadow. Capcom is looking forward to establishing a contender with their upcoming Exoprimal, with a bonus: it's not just...

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Arknights: Prelude to Dawn

Mar 19, 12:00

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anime

The first episode of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn absolutely shook me with its slick direction, ambitious cinematic vision, and gritty storytelling. ― The first episode of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn absolutely shook me with its slick direction, ambitious cinematic vision, and gritty storytelling. I'd never played a single minute of the Arknights mobile game and had no idea what to expect, but after jus...