The problem with this film is not the story being told but rather how that story is being told ― Akaza Returns is not a film without high points—especially to fans invested in every aspect of the story and world. Zenitsu and Shinobu both reach the climax of their arcs, and we finally learn the complete backstories of what drives them. We also get a rematch between Tanjiro and Akaza—now with Giyu work...

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This Week in Anime - The Least Cute Meet-Cute and Other Summer Love Stories

Jul 22, 10:00

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Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff. ― Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ...

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Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Review

Jul 22, 10:00 games

Surely, there are better dungeons to delve somewhere out there. ― Did you know that those cute little slime-things from the Puyo Puyo puzzle games originate from a series of dungeon crawlers from the early 90s? If you didn't, I don't think anyone could blame you, since the franchise has only ever had a single western release in its decades-long history. It was called Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great ...

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Wallace & Gromit's Studio Aardman Animate Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu Stop-Motion Series

Jul 22, 09:38

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Teaser trailer streamed for 2027 series ― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday announced Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, a stop-motion animated series collaboration with independent studio Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep). The stream unveiled a teaser trailer: Peter Lord, Cofounder and Creative Director at Aardman, stated that the animated series will take place...

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Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Jul 22, 06:40

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Kujira stars as stepmother Teru Kōnokura in anime by NEWON ― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.), which will premiere in 2026. The website revealed the anime's te...

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Viz Co-Produces Anime of Hirayasumi Slice-of-Life Manga

Jul 21, 18:33

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Production +h. animates Keigo Shinzō's story with live-action series also coming ― Viz Media announced on Monday that it is co-producing an anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. Production +h. (The Orbital Children, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction) is animating the project. Viz describes the story: At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ik...

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HIDIVE to Co-Produce Petals of Reincarnation Anime

Jul 21, 14:04

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TV anime first announced in 2024 ― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will co-produce the television anime adaptation of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga. The manga's story centers on Tōya Senji, a high school boy who, despite excelling academically, sees himself as average due to constantly comparing himself to his overachieving older brother. He desires to e...

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Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man Volume 1 Review

Jul 21, 12:00

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In this, Spider-Man and Ultraman are kindred spirits, and I'm not quite sure what I expected their connection to be but I like this angle as a way to bridge these two very different characters. ― Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man is a solid start for an Ultraman and Spider-Man that hits most of the notes you would expect. The premise here is simple enough and totally in keeping with crossover tales o...

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The Summer Anime 2025 Preview Guide sponsored by Crunchyroll

Jul 21, 10:27

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The Preview Guide is still going, with Kaiju No. 8! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2025 Anime Preview Guide sponsored by Crunchyroll! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you alternate takes on almost every show. This season, our Anime Preview Guide ...

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Fighting for a Better Anime Industry - An Interview with Animator Supporters' Jun Sugawara and Genga-chan

Jul 21, 09:00

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Burnt-out animators, low wages, excruciating deadlines, and toxic working conditions. How is Animator Supporters continuing to push to make a better workplace in anime production? ― Over the past few years, I've had amazing and unique opportunities to speak with some of the anime industry's greatest creatives. However, these luminaries' experiences don't always precisely align with those of animator...

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Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3 Anime Series Review

Jul 20, 12:00

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We need to find the remaining of Lucius' Pokémon, including the Black Rayquaza. All of that sounds really exciting, right? So why is half of this batch of episodes so boring? ― Training is over and it's time to leave Paldea. Liko, Roy and Dot are stronger than they ever have been before, but now it's time to resume the journey to find Laqua. But first we need to find the remaining of Lucius's Pokemon...

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Dinner Table Detective Anime Series Review

Jul 19, 12:00

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If it’s a worthwhile mystery anime you’re hungry for and The Dinner Table Detective is what’s on the menu, you’re going to starve. ― First impressions are important. Titles are often a key part of an anime's first impression; ipso facto, an anime needs to have a good title that captures the essence of the show. But I'm not sure about “The Dinner Table Detective” as a title. It captures anything but m...

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I Parry Everything TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

Jul 19, 01:57

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1st season debuted in July 2024 ― The staff of the television anime of Nabeshiki and Kawaguchi's I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! (Ore wa Subete o "Parry" Suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyō wa Bōken-sha ni Naritai) light novel series revealed on Saturday at the "Earth Star Novels 10th Anniversary Summer Festival" event that the anime will get ...

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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Novels Get TV Anime

Jul 18, 22:54

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Rie Takahashi, Makoto Furukawa, Haruka Shiraishi star in fantasy anime ― Earth Star Entertainment announced on Saturday that storywriter Almond and illustrator Yoshiro Ambe's The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime's official website lists an English title of The Obl...

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The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Novels Get TV Anime

Jul 18, 22:02

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Kenichirō Matsuda, Shion Wakayama star in fantasy from animation studio 42 ― NBC Universal began streaming a promotional video on Saturday to announce a television anime of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series. .˚⊹⁺‧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‧⁺ ⊹˚.シリーズ累計200万部突破の人気作　領民０人スタートの辺境領主様　　 🎊アニメ化決定🎊.˚⊹⁺‧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‧⁺ ⊹˚.新米領主となった主人公ディアスと、青い...

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Cyborg 009 Manga Inspires New Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime

Jul 18, 20:56

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Project announced on 61st anniversary of Shotaro Ishinomori's sci-fi classic ― Ishimori Production announced Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, on Saturday, which is the 61st anniversary of the original manga's launch. Ishinomori launched the original Cyborg 009 manga in Shonengahosha's Weekly King magazine on July 19, 1964. The story follows a global org...

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