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Call Girl in Another World GN 1

Dec 3, 12:00

manga

If you read Interspecies Reviewers and thought, “This is fine, but I'd really like to read it from the ladies' perspective,” Call Girl in Another World may be the book for you. ― If you read Interspecies Reviewers and thought, “This is fine, but I'd really like to read it from the ladies' perspective,” Call Girl in Another World may be the book for you. There are, on the surface, some definite simila...

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Doomed To Die Fighting: The Seething Angst of Yu Yu Hakusho

Dec 3, 09:00

anime

Writer and author Daniel Dockery hones in on the permeating anger of the shonen classic. ― If I could describe Yu Yu Hakusho in one word, it would be “seething.” It's also exciting, violent, funny and thoughtful, but most of all, it's seething. There's a vein of resentment that runs through the entire thing, a kind of anger at circumstance that seems to upend whatever satisfying fist-pumping thrills ...

news

Man Diagnosed With Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Attended Anime NYC (Updated)

Dec 2, 18:32

covid-19

NY governor urges attendees to get tested ― White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced on Thursday that an adult male from Hennepin County, Minnesota tested positive for the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and she reported that he had attended the Anime NYC event at New York City's Javits Center between November 19 and 21. The male had been vaccinated for COVID-19. He ...

daily briefs

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film Expands to 418 Theaters, Adds IMAX Screenings

Dec 2, 18:30

anime

The official website for the Gekijō-ban Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie) film based on Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga announced on Thursday that the film will have IMAX screenings in Japan. The film is also expanding its opening to 418 theaters (including regular and IMAX screenings) in Japan. The site unveiled the visual below for the IMAX screenings. The tagline in the visual r...

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This Week in Anime - Why Ranking of Kings Deserves Its Top Spot

Dec 2, 15:00

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anime

Ranking of Kings has enjoyed the limelight among ANN readers after a strong debut. So what is it about this fantasy series that is capturing the hearts of viewers? ― Ranking of Kings has enjoyed the limelight among ANN readers after a strong debut. So what is it about this fantasy series that is capturing the hearts of viewers? Note: You can read Daily Streaming reviews for this show here. We also h...

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The Winter 2021 Manga Guide

Dec 2, 13:00

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manga

More reviewers and more manga are her for the guide's big return for winter! We'll have new books every week. Today: The Eminence in Shadow, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, Reborn as a Barrier Master, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television prem...

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Whisper Me a Love Song GN 4

Dec 2, 12:00

manga

Whether or not creator Eku Takeshima is intending to make a statement about the paucity of information for non-heteronormative relationships or not, that's precisely what this section does. ― Whisper Me a Love Song did not, technically speaking, need to continue past volume three. That book nicely wrapped up Yori and Himari's awkward relationship with them getting together and being delighted about i...

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Interview: Ranking of Kings Manga Creator Sōsuke Tōka

Dec 1, 09:00

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anime manga

ANN spoke to the Ranking of Kings manga's original creator Sōsuke Tōka about the story's inspirations and the artist's own unconventional path to success. ― The uplifting story of Ranking of Kings, which recently received an anime adaptation, has been a delight to fans across the world. ANN spoke to the manga's original creator Sōsuke Tōka about the story's inspirations and the artist's own unconvent...

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What Was Cowboy Bebop Really About?

Nov 30, 13:04

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anime live-action

So Netflix put out their live action Cowboy Bebop a couple weeks ago and, as expected, it was a colossal dumpster fire. Ember Reviews breaks down how the live-action series' major failure is misunderstanding the point of the original. ― So Netflix put out their live action Cowboy Bebop a couple weeks ago and, as expected, it was a colossal dumpster fire. However, of the many, many things that I could...

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My Alcoholic Escape from Reality

Nov 30, 12:00

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manga

It reads especially poignant in a year where vices are readily available and more tempting than ever, and offers a peculiar comfort in a world filled with tragedy, heartache, and uncertainty. ― Being a fan of Nagata Kabi is a complicated thing. You're witnessing a creative pour her heart out, while also desperately wanting her to get help. On the other hand, putting pen to paper is Nagata's chosen me...

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This Week in Anime - Is Komi Can't Communicate All Laughs and No Heart?

Nov 30, 09:00

anime

Komi is just one unique character is a sea of quirky potential friends. Does the anime handle its cast with care or does the mental health angles just become another joke in this gag comedy? ― Komi is just one unique character in a sea of quirky potential friends. Does the anime handle its cast with care or does the mental health angles just become another joke in this gag comedy? Jean-Karlo and Mon...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2021, Nov 19-25

Nov 29, 21:00