Film also tops F1 after earning US$124.6 million in U.S., US$17.4 million in Mexico ― Deadline and The Numbers services reported on Sunday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, has earned an estimated total of US$633 million worldwide as of Sunday, October 5. That makes the film the highest gro...

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Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

Oct 5, 12:00

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While I wouldn't call this a villainess story, Francesca does seem to view it as such by the end of the second volume. ― Touko Amekawa is no stranger to writing strong heroines who set out to get what they want. You may recognize her as the author of 7th Time Loop, a story about a young woman named Rishe determined to use her memories of her previous six lives to make her seventh one end the cycle of...

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Witch Watch Anime Gets 2nd Season

Oct 5, 04:28

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Anime's 25th final episode aired on Sunday ― The final episode of the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga revealed on Sunday that the anime will get a second season. 慄‍♀️★★・‥────粒 #ウィッチウォッチ＼　　　　　　／　第2期制作決定／　　　　　　＼────‥・★★慄‍♀️ ニコとモリヒトを中心にカンシ、ケイゴ、ミハルが満面の笑みで肩を組みネム、カラ、クック、真桑先生、清宮会長が勢ぞろいしたデザイン彩https://t.co/fSB8fOeqca pic.twitter.com/IG99Gfj09J— 『ウィッチウォッチ』TVアニメ公式 | 2025年4月6日より放送開始 (...

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The Fall Anime 2025 Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll

Oct 4, 13:45

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Arthur distrusts humans so much that he asks for a robot maid. It's too bad he got Marie - she's 100% human, but she'll do her best in Mechanical Marie. Read more reviews from the weekend as the fall anime season keeps going! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2025 Anime Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, to be po...

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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Anime Series Review

Oct 4, 12:00

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For a series that’s supposed to be about cooking, almost everything here feels half-baked. ― On paper, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant has everything I should like: a cozy restaurant, a fantasy environment, some cute character designs, and a few dashes of slice of life. It's a recipe that could have worked, had someone in the kitchen not made the grave error of adding a spoonful of “banished from...

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Interview: My Hero Academia: All's Justice Producer Aoba Miyazaki on Creating More than a Sequel

Oct 4, 10:15

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"We're not just making [One's Justice 3]; as a team we said, 'We're going to make a new, even more fun game,' so we've drastically redesigned the inside of the game." ― With My Hero Academia heading into its final season and the battle between series protagonist Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and villain Tomura Shigaraki heating up, it's only natural for fans of the series to want to do more than just watch t...

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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Gets 3D Screenings in U.S.

Oct 3, 14:52

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Film opens in U.S. on October 24 ― Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Friday that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, will get RealD 3D screenings in theaters when it opens in the United States on October 24. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired worldwide theatrical rights the film. The company will open the film...

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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volumes 1-3 Novel Review

Oct 3, 12:00

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Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question. ― I have, in the past, referred to this series as being “isekai for grownups.” It's not a power fantasy. The protagonist isn't down on his luck, bullied, or otherwise deeply unhappy. He's a working adult, and not one particularly enra...

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This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played

Oct 3, 10:00

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This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly. ― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...

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Pass The Monster Meat Milady is Cooking Up a Delicious Anime Confection

Oct 3, 10:00

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A manga about food is a surefire way to leave one hungry enough for the juicy details regarding its creation. To satiate our appetite, ANN sat down with manga creator Chika Mizube and Melphiera voice actor Kanna Nakamura to get the inside scoop. ― A manga about food is a surefire way to leave one hungry enough for the juicy details regarding its creation. Surely, the first ten minutes of Pass the Mon...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025

Oct 2, 17:00

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To Be Hero X zigged-zagged all season but finishes with the best episode, while in the cumulative My Dress-Up Darling lost to some stiff competition. Find out how your favorite shows fared in the final rankings of the Summer! ― 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 w...

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This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster

Oct 2, 13:30

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Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. ― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...

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Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4 Series Review

Oct 2, 12:00

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There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch. ― It's taken four seasons and a handful of movies, but Thunderbolt Fantasy finally approaches its conclusion in its fourth and final season. Our main players of the season are divided into three main groups: Shāng Bù Huàn, Juǎn Cán Yún, and Dān Fěi, who are exploring the Wastel...

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Petitcure: Precure Fairies Net Anime Gets 2nd Season on October 9

Oct 2, 10:55

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Trailer unveiled for spinoff about Precure mascots ― The official website for Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, announced on Thursday that the anime is getting a second season on October 9. The website unveiled a trailer: The second season takes place in a strange sweets paradise. New...

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