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Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Manga Ends, Gets 'Special Arc' in March

Dec 1, 19:14

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Sequel manga launched in 2016, inspired TV anime in 2018 ― The January 2024 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine published the final chapter of CLAMP's Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card manga on Friday. The magazine also announced that it will publish a "Special Arc" of the manga in its April 2024 issue, which will release on March 1. The magazine did not reveal other details for the "Special Arc." The...

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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Anime Film Review

Dec 1, 13:00 anime

When Sakuta finds he's become invisible, he'll have to face some significant changes in his life to create the future he wants. ― As an overarching story, The Rascal Does Not Dream series hit its central climax in the 2019 film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. The previous film to this one, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, felt more like an extended epilogue than anything els...

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This Week in Games - That Naruto Sounds Different...

Dec 1, 12:09

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Controversy unfolds this week, from strange-sounding lines in Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections to what qualifies as an "indie" game. ― Happy Friday, fellow weeb gamers. Although this week has been pretty light on announcements and trailers from video game companies outside of Capcom's release date announcement (and $70 price tag) for Dragon's Dogma 2, it's also had its fair share of ...

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Princess Mononoke Comes to Life in Ghibli Park's New Area

Dec 1, 09:00

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Check out the life-size Demon Spirit and Lord Okkoto statues! ― On November 1 of this year, Japan's Ghibli Park opened a new area, one based on Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning classic Princess Mononoke. Anime News Network was able to drop by and check it out firsthand. The attraction, aptly named "Mononoke Village," is one of several located at Ghibli Park. But rather than being a typical theme park, ...

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Onimusha Anime Series Review

Nov 30, 15:00

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After only a few episodes, a very cynical rhythm robs the series of what little mystery it had to begin with. ― Onimusha is a better-than-average anime adaptation of a video game property but doesn't leave much lasting impact. I'm decidedly in the middle of the road regarding this adaptation. By way of background, I'm only passingly familiar with the Onimusha games. I remember playing a demo disc at ...

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The ANN Aftershow - Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart?

Nov 30, 14:00

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The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media. ― Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart? The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared c...

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This Week in Anime - Made in Abyss Ignites Firestorm in K-Pop Fandom

Nov 30, 13:35

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Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series. ― Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...

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ANN Reader Survey

Nov 29, 16:05

If you haven't had a chance yet, please fill out our annual survey, It's so helpful to us. As a thank you for filling out this massive survey, we're giving away 100 ANN subscriptions to people who fill it out.

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Horror Collector: The Faceless Kid Light Novel Review

Nov 29, 15:00

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With a couple of genuinely standout chapters and an interesting overarching plot, it's an easy choice for a reader just getting into horror fiction. ― Middle-grade fiction can be an unlikely repository for some of the most interesting books published today. From authors like Esme Symes-Smith and Alex Gino, who explore LGBTQIA+ themes, to the grande dame of horror Mary Downing Hahn, the genre range is...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2023, Nov 19-25

Nov 29, 12:20

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A fanservice filler episode is not working out for Eminence in Shadow while a focus on Yor has Spy×Family climbing to the top. Check out this week's user rankings! ― 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 in mind that these rankings ar...

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The 1960s Graphic Designer Who Inspired Your Favorite Anime OPs

Nov 29, 09:00

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SPY x FAMILY, Cowboy Bebop', Great Pretender, and more anime openings use a specific visual style. But where did that aesthetic come from, and how did it become so iconic? ― When it comes to title sequences, anime OPs are in a league of their own. We're spoiled with hundreds of lavishly produced openings that perfectly represent their associated shows through music and animation. If the author had to...

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The ANN Aftershow - Is the PLUTO Anime a Masterpiece?

Nov 28, 18:00

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The ANN Aftershow Crew dive into the long-awaited anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's PLUTO, and it might be one of the best series we've ever watched! ― Is the PLUTO Anime a Masterpiece? The ANN Aftershow Crew dive into the long-awaited anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's PLUTO, and it might be one of the best series we've ever watched! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twit...

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This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going on at MAPPA?

Nov 28, 15:00

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Nicky and Nick look at the production issues at Jujutsu Kaisen studio MAPPA following several social media posts from animators working there. ― Nicky and Nick look at the production issues at Jujutsu Kaisen studio MAPPA following several social media posts from animators working there. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News N...

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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Giveaway

Nov 28, 12:25 books

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! Are you one of our lucky winners? ― As a treat for ANN readers worldwide, IZE PRESS is giving away one copy of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners. The intriguing survival game manhwa Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint blends supernatural action with psychological drama. It's a fantastic series supported by the incredible artwork of Sleepy-C. The book also fe...

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Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Anime Series Review

Nov 28, 12:15