"On the whole, the movie does its job quite well at providing more fun for fans of the TV series and/or novels to revel in, while also pushing just a little on advancing the Kazuma/Megumin relationship." ― After a run in Japanese theaters late in the summer, the third animated installment in the Konosuba franchise is now making its way into American theaters as a special event screening. Although thi...

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The List - 5 Unrealized Western Anime Movies

Nov 10, 15:16

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There have been a ton of floundering Hollywood adaptations of anime over the years - here are our five most wanted, from Tiger & Bunny to Taika Waititi's Akira! ― The live-action Cowboy Bebop series is really, truly happening after being floated for years around Hollywood. The series is coming to Netflix in the near future, even if it has hit a setback (get well soon John Cho!) The idea for Hollywoo...

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Sneak Preview: Kodansha Comics' 25th Anniversary Edition of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth

Nov 9, 16:00

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Kodansha Comics' super deluxe anniversary edition of CLAMP's legendary fantasy manga Magic Knight Rayearth doesn't hit until November 26th - but we've got an advance look at the set for you. ― On November 26th, Kodansha Comics will be releasing a massive hardcover edition of the first half of Studio CLAMP's legendary fantasy manga Magic Knight Rayearth - featuring three volumes and an illustration co...

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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Novel 10

Nov 9, 15:45

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"If you've read the Xenos arc in the main series, this novel is a highly-recommended complement." ― Novel 10 of this side story series marks the 24th franchise novel overall that has been released in English to this point. Of all of those, this may be the best in terms of writing quality and characterization acumen. It minimizes one of the franchise's most obnoxiously persistent flaws while allowing ...