Sure, the anti-panty cults and commie penguin armies are…a lot, and don't think for one second that this anime isn't proud to get weird and stupid whenever it gets the chance. ― Estab-Life: Great Escape is an especially bizarre anime, and not just for the reasons you're probably already expecting. Sure, the anti-panty cults and commie penguin armies are…a lot, and don't think for one second that this...

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Chihayafuru Manga Ends on August 1

Jun 29, 11:17

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49th volume ships on July 13, 50th volume ships this winter ― Manga creator Yuki Suetsugu announced on her Twitter account on Tuesday that the 246th and penultimate chapter of her Chihayafuru manga will appear in the August issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine on Friday, while the 247th and final chapter of the manga will appear in the following September issue on August 1. The manga's 50th and final...

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Classroom of the Elite Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Promo Video, Visual, More Cast

Jun 28, 19:30

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Sōma Saitō, Rie Takahashi join cast ― The official website for the television anime of Syougo Kinugasa's Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e) light novel series revealed on Monday a promotional video, visual, and two cast members for the show's second season. The video previews ZAQ's opening theme song "Dance in the Game." The website also streamed a commercial: The n...

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Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, October Debut, Opening Song

Jun 28, 19:29

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Saori Hayami performs opening song "Tear of Will," voices "other protagonist" Serafina ― Warner Bros. Japan posted a new promotional video for Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal (Seiken Densetsu Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal in Japanese), the television anime of Square Enix's Legend of Mana game, on Tuesday. The video reveals more cast and the anime's October premiere date, and it also revea...

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Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite Manga Gets Anime by Madhouse

Jun 28, 19:24

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Uoto's manga tells story of conflict between church, academia in Renaissance Poland ― This year's 30th issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine revealed on Monday that Uoto's Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite (Chi: On the Movements of the Earth) manga is inspiring an anime adaptation by Madhouse. Shogakukan describes the manga: Sparks of the discoveries of the Renaissance are only beginning to bu...

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Love All Play Episodes 1-13

Jun 28, 12:00 anime

Love All Play is the sort of show that's good enough to keep watching even as it doesn't blow you out of the water. ― If there's one thing Love All Play unquestionably has going for it, it's the facial expressions. That perhaps sounds like an odd thing to praise in a sports show, but it truly is one of the standout features of both art and animation; each fleeting emotion that the characters feel can...

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Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Summer 2022

Jun 28, 10:00

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Shadows, spelunking, and vampires are just some of the highlights from our most anticipated picks. What series are you looking forward to? ― Our Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2022 Welcome to our Most Anticipated Anime feature for the Summer 2022 season. Below you'll find our editorial team's (tentative) top picks from the shows slated to premiere in July. What are your favorite picks? Head on ove...

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This Week in Anime - Is Spriggan Worth Watching?

Jun 28, 09:00

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Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow? ― Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow? This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The views and opinions express...

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She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

Jun 27, 12:00

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She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man is a forgettable show, so much so that I found myself struggling to recall what happened in the earlier episodes by the time I reached the end. ― She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man is a forgettable show, so much so that I found myself struggling to recall what happened in the earlier episodes by the time I reached the end. But to its credit, it's r...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2022, Jun 17-23

Jun 27, 11:15 anime

Love After World Domination takes quite a plunge this week. Can we expect a comeback with the finale? See how your favorite shows stack up, with only one week left before the end of the season. ― 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 with the latest simulcasts. Keep ...

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The Best and Worst Anime of Spring 2022

Jun 27, 09:00

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For some of us the summer heatwave is already here, but let's take one last look at last season. Here are the series recommended by our editorial staff (and the ones you should probably avoid). ― For some of us the summer heatwave is already here, but let's take one last look at the spring season. It was raining romcoms left and right and somehow an original project about women's golf proved itself ...

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica: the Movie Trilogy 10th Anniversary Blu-ray Box Set

Jun 26, 12:00

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica may not have reinvented the magical girl story, but it is an important step in the genre's evolution. ― Given that this is the tenth anniversary release of these films, I'm going to assume some familiarity with them in this review. When Puella Magi Madoka Magica initially came out as a TV series (which the first two films are a retelling of), it started a conversation about ...

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