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RightStuf - Anime, Manga and More

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This Week in Games - Revenge of the Phantom Thieves

Apr 25, 16:00

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Persona 5 comes back in a big way with a seriously improved rerelease AND a musou game for the Switch! PLUS: ― Hey there, game folks! I made it back safely from Sakura-con, and I had a lovely time! Thanks to everyone who came out to the panel, or just dropped by to say hi! As most folks who go to conventions know, there's an odd phenomena where you're so engaged with what's going on that weekend that...

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This Week in Anime - Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru Worth Watching?

Apr 25, 14:00

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This slice-of-life series uses its unique style of stop-motion animation to explore feelings of loneliness and ennui in warm and fuzzy ways. Andy and Steve break down what makes this Netflix short stand out from the crowd. ― Rilakkuma and Kaoru uses its unique style of stop-motion animation to explore feelings of loneliness and ennui in warm and fuzzy ways. This week, Andy and Steve break down what ...

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Fighting the Monotony of Homelessness with Granblue Fantasy

Apr 25, 12:00

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Toby is 25 and without secure shelter—but his mobile gaming life is rich ― The world of mobile games (mobage) is vast. There's an estimated 2.2 billion mobile gamers logging in on their smartphones to pass the time in dungeon puzzlers, questing in a fantasy world, or hoping to pull that rare Servant card. The average user spends just 23 minutes a day playing their game of choice but that hasn't stopp...

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Interview: Devilman Crybaby Director Maasaki Yuasa

Apr 24, 14:00

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Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa talks about his new film, the problem of overworking in the anime industry, and the possibility of a Devilman Crybaby sequel. ― Masaaki Yuasa is the director of numerous critically acclaimed anime series and films. From The Tatami Galaxy and Night is Short, Walk On Girl to Lu Over the Wall and Devilman Crybaby Yuasa's unique animation style and directorial vision make...

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Answerman - Do Japanese School Kids Really Get To Go On Class Trips?

Apr 24, 13:00

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Pretty often in anime you see high school kids taking big, eventful class trips - does that really happen in Japan? Justin digs in. ― Jake asked: I have watched a lot of school anime over the years and I have always found school trips to be a bit peculiar. Most of the time they are beach trips, which is pretty normal fare. But more often than not it's to some exotic expensive local that is multiple ...

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My Sadistic Boyfriend GN 1

Apr 24, 12:00

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This steamy shojo romance might be enticing to fans of certain kinks, but its lack of character development will make it a dud for most readers. Rebecca Silverman has the details. ― If you're familiar with Yuna Anisaki as a manga artist, My Sadistic Boyfriend won't come as any surprise. A staple of racy shoujo magazines in the early 2000s, Anisaki belongs to the same school of romance as Mayu Shinjo ...

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This Week in Anime - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Gets (Even More) Gruesome

Apr 23, 14:00

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JJBA Part 5 has started to shine in all its gory glory now that King Crimson is after Giorno and his friends. Nick and Micchy steel their stomachs for a deep dive into the show's escalating brutality. ― Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind has started to shine in all its gory glory now that King Crimson is after Giorno and his friends. This week, Nick and Micchy steel their stomachs for a deep dive...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

Apr 23, 13:00

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide returns with impressions of this season's new English dubs!
Available Now: Fruits Basket - YU-NO ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write 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 most ev...

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DIVE!! GNs 1-2

Apr 23, 12:00

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This diving manga suffers slightly when compared to its contemporaries in Free! and Haikyu!, but there's still enough thoughtful character drama to merit a look for genre fans. Rebecca Silverman has the details. ― Dive!!'s manga and anime adaptations perhaps came at an unfortunate time for the series. Although the original light novels date to 2002, the anime didn't come until 2017, and the manga, wh...

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Cosplay Gallery: Anime Boston 2019

Apr 22, 15:00

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Peruse some of the colorful and impressive costumes on display from the show floor at this year's Anime Boston. ― IMG resized_img_1490.jpeg IMG resized_img_1492.jpg IMG resized_img_1493.jpeg IMG resized_img_1494.jpeg IMG resized_img_1495.jpeg IMG resized_img_1499.jpeg IMG resized_img_1505.jpg IMG resized_img_1508.jpg IMG resized_img_1513.jpg IMG resized_img_1525.jpg IMG resized_img_1531.jpg IMG resi...

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Shelf Life - Ace Attorney

Apr 22, 14:00

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Paul finds out if this disappointing anime adaptation of Capcom's exciting game series has anything to offer Phoenix Wright fans, plus our full breakdown of all this week's new blu-ray releases! ― Since I'm taking a season off from our Daily Streaming Reviews, I'm starting to fill up my streaming queue with all the shows I've had to either skip or drop halfway through over the last few years. As it ...

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The Mike Toole Show - noitaminA ekiL I

Apr 22, 13:00

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Mike stays up past his bedtime to appreciate Fuji TV's legendary late-night animation block, home to an eclectic array of anime ranging from Psycho-Pass to The Promised Neverland! ― About a month ago, I got to do something I'd been wanting to do since 2006: I got to watch the TV series Hataraki Man nice and legally. Way back around the time of its premiere, I'd taken in a couple of fansubbed episodes...

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So I'm a Spider, So What? Novel 5

Apr 22, 12:00

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The pieces of Okina Baba's mysterious world begin falling into place in this momentous volume. Theron Martin has the details. ― I am writing this review while in the midst of doing episode reviews for the anime adaptation of The Rising of the Shield Hero, so I can't help but be struck by the different ways that the two presentations are handling their world-building and vast difference that creates i...

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