The upcoming summer season promises to deliver a plethora of new isekai series, but what about this season's underdog in the genre? Nick and Steve explain why this other-world story didn't need to be told. ― The upcoming summer season promises to deliver a plethora of new isekai series, but what about this season's Wise Man's Grandchild? This week, Nick and Steve explain why this other-world story d...

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My Hero Academia GN 19

Jun 25, 12:00

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manga

MHA embraces the scholastic side of its premise for the first time in many volumes, in the lead-up to the U.A. school festival. Nick Creamer has the details. ― My Hero Academia has expanded in a variety of new directions in the wake of its post-All Might turning point, from its increasing focus on adult heroes to its broader emphasis on how law and justice work in a superheroic society. But in the co...

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Fans won't want to miss KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World of Tres-!

Jun 25, 04:57

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music

Reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM HEARTS series with KINGDOM HEARTS –World of Tres-, a brand-new concert that's currently touring around the world. ― The ultimate KINGDOM HEARTS official symphonic concert tour has started! Following the acclaimed release of KINGDOM HEARTS III video game and its unforgettable ending, fans can reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM ...

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Shelf Life - June 24, 2019

Jun 24, 13:00

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anime

MEGALOBOX, the throwback saga celebrating the legacy of Ashita no Joe, finally comes to blu-ray along with a plethora of other anime, manga, and video games in this week's full release rundown! ― Welcome to Shelf Life, covering every week's new releases in anime, manga, and Japanese games! We've got some big-name anime titles coming out on disc this week, including the third season of Overlord and t...

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High School DxD Hero BD+DVD

Jun 24, 12:00

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anime

Between its action, fanservice, and big hooks for future story arcs, this fourth season provides a largely satisfying dose of not-so-clean fun. Theron Martin has the details on this special edition release stuffed with extras. ― For those who did not follow the series weekly, Hero is a little different from previous installments in the DxD franchise, in that it does not start where High School DxD Bo...

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Another World's Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem! eBook

Jun 23, 12:00

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novels

This flesh-rotting twist on isekai tropes sees its heroine purifying the bodies of the undead—in another world. Rebecca Silverman has the details. ― You may think that getting reincarnated as an inanimate object is scraping the bottom of the isekai barrel, but Mizuha would beg to differ. She's been dropped smack dab in the middle of another world's zombie apocalypse, and this high school girl is so n...

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The List - 7 Strange Anime & Manga Spin-Offs

Jun 22, 14:00

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just for fun

When an anime or manga gets popular enough, often they'll spin side characters off into some pretty wild situations - here are seven of the strangest, from Evangelion to Attack on Titan to School Days! ― Modern-day anime series usually come from three major categories: a light novel or manga adaptation, a mobile game or idol group promotion, or a completely original project. However, there's a growi...

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Kaiju Girl Caramelise GN 1

Jun 22, 12:34

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manga

This offbeat romcom stars a girl who sprouts kaiju parts when she's upset, making relationships very awkward indeed. Rebecca Silverman has the details. ― No matter who you are, you've probably felt like a monster in your own skin sometimes. Whether that comes from plain old adolescent angst or something much more serious, everyone has those days when you just can't bear to look in the mirror or to be...