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Patlabor EZY: File 1 Anime Film Review

May 15, 12:00

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anime

Patlabor EZY makes giant robots as boringly mundane as possible—and therein lies its brilliance. ― Patlabor EZY makes giant robots as boringly mundane as possible—and therein lies its brilliance. This is a world where giant robots are as commonplace as any other piece of large construction equipment. Of course, some use them for crimes (Google “Killdozer” if you want a real-world example), and so the...

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This Week in Games - Everyone Succumbs To Money

May 15, 10:00

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games

The time has come — the Switch 2 will be going up in price — and we even know when. Jean-Karlo has the details. ― Welcome back, folks! You might have noticed that we published a game review yesterday; NIS America's Starbites. It's a turn-based RPG, and while I can probably make endless amounts of snark about that given the absolutely-exhausting discourse surrounding turn-based games, I honestly feel ...

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Interview: Petals of Reincarnation Voice Actor Wakana Maruoka, Producer Takanori Matsuoka

May 15, 09:00

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At Anime Boston, we caught up with Petals of Reincarnation producer Takanori Matsuoka and Haito’s voice actress Wakana Maruoka to talk about this new, dark, battle anime. ― Adapted from the manga of the same name by Mikihisa Konishi, Petals of Reincarnation follows high schoolers Toya Senji and Haito Luo Buffett, as Toya learns that some people have gained the talents of historical figures. At Anime ...

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Gundam Wing Franchise Gets 'New Visual Project'

May 15, 06:22

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anime

BNF board director Naohiro Ogata: Cannot reveal format, but "it is definitely something long" ― Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced during the "Gundam Conference Spring 2026" livestream event on Friday that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is getting a "new visual project." When the host Hisanori Yoshida noted a visual project could be anything from a 10-se...

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Detective Conan's Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Dies at 61

May 15, 00:48

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Yamazaki took hiatus from role earlier this year to undergo medical treatment; Akemi Okamura takes over role ― Talent agency Aoni Production announced on Friday that voice actress Wakana Yamazaki died on April 18. She was 61. Her relatives held a private funeral.Yamazaki is best known for her long-running role as heroine Ran Mōri in the Detective Conan anime, which she has voiced since the anime prem...

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Studio Ghibli to Appoint Kenichi Yoda as Its New President in June

May 14, 12:43 industry

Current head Hiroyuki Fukuda to remain as board director, NTV Holdings president ― The world-renowned anime company Studio Ghibli announced on Thursday that its president and representative director of its board, Hiroyuki Fukuda, will step down at the end of its shareholders' meeting slated for June 22. The studio plans to appoint one of its current board directors, Kenichi Yoda (pictured right), as ...

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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 3 Novel Review

May 14, 12:00

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korean novels

When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all? ― When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all? Dokja Kim is about to find out. In the middle of navigating the Capture the Flag scenario in what used to be the webnovel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), Dokja finds himself faced with a group of self-proclaimed Renouncers – people who read some of the novel, bu...

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This Week in Anime - Robots in Plain Sight

May 14, 10:00

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Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right? ― Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available streaming on their official Yo...

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STARBITES Game Review

May 14, 09:00 games

There's a reliable, well-tuned motor under the hood of this title. ― You don't see a lot of RPGs with futuristic trappings, especially ones that don't just use it as window-dressing for fantasy worlds. STARBITES, a new RPG from IKINAGAMES and NIS America, is that rare gem: an RPG that goes whole-hog into the science-fiction world of mechsuits and robots instead of elves and orcs. Its gritty, post-apo...

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The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - Anime Film Review

May 13, 12:00

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anime

The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - serves as the emotional capstone to the story so far. The truth behind Tatsuya and Miyuki's origins is laid bare, as are their feelings for each other. ― *This review contains major spoilers for both the various The Irregular at Magic Highschool TV anime and this film as well. As humans, we love stories about overcoming challenge...

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Navigating the Slow-Life Vibes of Farming Life in Another World 2

May 13, 09:00 anime

With Atsushi Abe dipping his toes into the realm of cozy isekai this season, we were curious to discuss how he and producer Hiromi Sueta navigated their way through the anime's non-confrontational trenches. ― Thanks to A Certain Magical Index, Atsushi Abe will forever be known for lending his voice to something that errs on the dramatic and explosive. Which Farming Life In Another World 2 purposely i...

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Lupin III Composer, Jazz Pianist Yuji Ohno Dies at 84

May 13, 00:22

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Ohno composed Lupin III anime's music, iconic theme song since Lupin III: Part II in 1977 ― Musician and composer Yuji Ohno's official website announced on Wednesday that Ohno died of natural causes on May 4. He was 84. Ohno's production company Office Augusta noted that he died after going to sleep, without any change in his prior condition before going to sleep. Ohno is best known for his work as a...

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Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Anime Series Review

May 12, 12:00

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anime

This series makes the most of its limited runtime thanks to fantastic dialogue that feels unlike anything you run across in the vast majority of modern anime. ― With 12 episodes running three-and-a-half minutes on average, the entirety of Milky☆Subway can be watched in 44-minutes—48 minutes if you also include the prequel short, Milky☆Highway. Yet, this series makes the most of its limited runtime th...

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This Week in Anime - Call Your Mother

May 12, 10:00

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Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column. ― Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams 100 Girlfriends, Char's Counterattack, ...

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