Thunderbolt Fantasy is more so going out with some sparks than a full-blown BANG. ― It took nearly a decade, but at long, bittersweet last, Thunderbolt Fantasy has finally reached its conclusion in this, its finale movie. The movie picks up immediately where season 4 leaves off—which makes sense with the way season 4 ended. So, right off the bat, hopefully that answers your question if you were wonde...

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Answerman - Defamation Versus Free Speech

Oct 6, 11:00

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The Ranking of Kings manga creator is suing a woman for defamation based on social media posts she made. Doesn't that violate free speech? ― Lawfully curious asks: A manga artist is suing a woman for defamation based on social media posts she made. Doesn't that violate free speech? Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences, especially when it comes to defamation and hate speech. In c...

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops Superman as #1 Comic Book Film of the Year

Oct 5, 20:10

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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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manga

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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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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manga anime

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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