The primary struggle of the definition of humanity is a big part of what makes this work effective. ― “Just an empty sheath.” It's one of the first lines spoken by our hero Hyakkimuaru. Accosted on the road by bandits, they demand the sword at his hip as payment to pass through. He informs them with a smirk that the sheath is empty – it's just for show. They attempt to jump him and find out that he i...

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Given (Movie)

Sep 23, 15:00

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anime

Given isn't just about cute and fluffy first love or teenage angst; there are some murkier aspects of romantic relationships being explored here. ― This approximately 60-minute film is a direct continuation of the TV series, although the focus is less on the main characters and more on the supporting band members Akihiko and Haruki. Even after the story moves on from Mafuyu's struggle to come to term...

feature

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How Bloom Into You Defies and Reinforces Yuri Tropes

Sep 23, 13:00

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manga anime

Writer Nicki “YuriMother” Bauman looks back on the pivotal romance series and why it's so important to the yuri sub-genre. ― Warning: This article contains spoilers for all of Bloom Into You Nio Nakatani's hit series Bloom Into You is one of the most successful yuri works in recent memory, selling over one-million print copies and spawning two manga anthologies, a spinoff light novel trilogy, a stag...

news

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Fruits Basket Anime Gets 'Final' Season in 2021

Sep 22, 20:29

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anime

2nd season concluded on Tuesday ― The 25th and final episode of the Fruits Basket 2nd Season anime announced on Tuesday that a new season titled Fruits Basket the Final will premiere in 2021. The season will air on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, and TV Osaka. The Fruits Basket 2nd Season anime premiered in Japan on April 6, and continued on into the summer season. Funimation is streaming the English dub of the ...

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Funimation Confirms Azur Lane Anime's Uncut BD Release With TV-14 Rating

Sep 22, 20:00

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anime

Company comments on "inaccurate information" regarding release ― Funimation confirmed with ANN on Monday that its Blu-ray Disc release of the Azur Lane anime will have a TV-14 rating and be uncensored. The company provided the following statement: "We're aware that inaccurate information on the upcoming Blu-ray release of AZUR LANE is causing confusion with fans and consumers. To clarify, Funimation ...

game review

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Sep 22, 15:00

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games

Once the training wheels come off and its gameplay opens up, however, Aegis Rim goes from a good game to a great one. ― 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a one-of-a-kind game that blends visual novel storytelling with real-time strategy combat. It draws on some heavy inspiration from War of the Worlds. This is most apparent in its storytelling, but the book is touched on all over. Space Invaders is referenc...

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This Week in Anime - Time to Get Decked

Sep 22, 14:00

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anime

Deca-Dence is revving up for its big finale this week and the show has certainly gone some places. Human avatars, penal colonies that shovel literal shit, and hope that the system that grinds its people to dust can be overthrown. ― Deca-Dence is revving up for its big finale this week and the show has certainly gone some places. Human avatars, penal colonies that shovel literal shit, and hope that t...

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I Don't Know How to Give Birth! GN

Sep 21, 15:00

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manga

Kazama's crash-course in babymaking is part of what makes I Don't Know How to Give Birth! so approachable. ― Every birth story is different. This is an extremely important point to keep in mind when approaching any personal recollections of giving birth. What happened during one pregnancy can be completely different the second time around, not just from person to person. That said, as a two-time mom,...

interview

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Interview: Robotics;Notes Elite and DaSH Producer Tatsuya Matsubara

Sep 21, 13:00

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games

If you've seen the Robotics;Notes anime, why should you play the game? Richard Eisenbeis gets the answers from game producer Tatsuya Matsubara. ― The western world is about to see a lot more Science Adventure visual novel titles, with the upcoming English release of Robotics;Notes Elite and Robotics;Notes DaSH in October. Robotics;Notes Elite is an enhanced version of the original Robotics;Notes visu...

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Sarazanmai - The Complete Series BD

Sep 20, 15:00

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anime

Even as plot lines get tangled and explanations have to be glossed over, the empathy the series has for its cast through every moment is what I'll recall more than any ludicrously complex butt jokes or lengthy otter monologues about being a conceptual evil. ― There are sparse few anime directors working right now with a more iconic reputation than Kunihiko Ikuhara. While his works haven't always been...

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List of Shows, Films, Manga, Games Affected by COVID-19 (Updated September 18)

Sep 14, 13:00

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covid-19

All of ANN's coverage of works hit by new coronavirus disease ― Here is all of ANN's coverage of the series, films, manga, and games that the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected. Note: Asteroid in Love, Bungo & Alchemist, Darwin's Game, Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, Hatena Illusion, Jewelpet: Attack Travel, Kukuriraige -Sanxingdui Denki-, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Rein...