Subaru was a divisive character but as we follow his journey through season two, Subaru continues to grow into, dare I say, a good person? ― Subaru was a divisive character in the original Re:Zero and understandably grated on some viewers' nerves. As we follow his journey through season two, Subaru continues to grow into, dare I say, a good person? Micchy and Nick look at the jam-packed first four e...

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Shizuka Furuya Returns to Voice Acting 5 Years After Paralyzing Accident

Aug 4, 17:24

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people

Nichijō voice actress retired in 2015 after paralysis from traffic collision ― Voice actress Shizuka Furuya announced on Saturday that she is returning to voice acting work, five years after announcing her retirement in 2015. In an interview with the Animate Times website, she revealed that the reason she retired in 2015 was due to being hit by a truck in a traffic accident, with half of her body sub...

game review

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Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris

Aug 4, 15:00

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games

Myles takes off the kid gloves in his review, calling this Sword Art Online game installment a "thoroughly uninvolved experience." ― Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris attempts to translate the most recent season of Sword Art Online into a game, beat for beat. It promised engaging fantasy-action gameplay, a riveting plot taken straight from the show, and stunning anime-quality art. It fails to del...

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Golden Kamuy Comes to GRAND SUMMONERS in New Crossover

Aug 4, 01:25

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games

GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy. ― GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy. Golden Kamuy Crossover Highlights Newcomers and long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS can get the Ultimate LUCK Attacker Toshizo Hijikata ★5 unit for FREE! Highlights include: -...

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Ascendance of a Bookworm Episodes 1-26 Streaming

Aug 3, 15:00

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anime

Rose Bridges revisits what makes this isekai series standout: a focus on classism and a plucky heroine who just wants to read! ― One of the first things I thought upon reading this anime's premise was: "Oh geez. That sounds like my own personal hell." I love books nearly as much as Main does, so I'm not sure how I would survive in a world where I was denied them. But Main manages to do as best she ca...

feature

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The Lost JoJo's Movie

Aug 3, 12:14

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anime

The year is 2007, the Phantom Blood anime series won't air for years, but deep in the anime vault is a movie few knew existed. ― Whether a casual anime or manga fan, or a diehard otaku, I imagine almost everyone has at least heard of the still ongoing and massively influential JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (or have been unendingly subjected to its memes). Created by Hirohiko Araki for Weekly Shōnen Jump i...

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ANN: Connect Session 2

Aug 3, 10:30

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anime

Did you miss ANN: Connect Session 2 on Friday? The entire session is archived on our YouTube channel. Check it out and let us know if you agree with our reviewers' choices. ― Welcome to Anime News Network Connect! A collaboration between ANN and Anime NYC, ANN Connect is a new way to bring anime fans, anime creators, and the anime industry together during a time when we're all physically remote. Acr...

review

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After School Dice Club

Aug 2, 15:00

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anime

After School Dice Club offers the best of both worlds in terms of narrative and iyashikei anime. It takes the emphasis on friendship and adds just enough development and structure to keep the tension and interest. ― After the first episode, I was ready to dismiss After School Dice Club as fine, but generic, cute girls hobby anime. The kind of show that's all well and good if that's your thing, but un...

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The List - Our 5 Favorite OPs from Summer 2020

Aug 2, 14:20

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anime music

It's time to update your playlists because the summer season is dropping hottest beats yet. ― Anime opening songs can truly be an iconic part of each season. Think of songs like Dean Fujioka's "History Maker" or Linked Horizon's "Guren no Yamiya" - you only need to hear a few bars and you're transported to the ice skating rink of Yuri on Ice or an epic battle with titans. With the summer anime seaso...

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Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World Vol 1

Aug 1, 15:00

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novels

Narita takes this huge, oftentimes underdeveloped cast and fills them out with dynamic desires, emotional relatability, and carefully written reminders of just why people were enamored with Bleach's world and key players. ― Though as a preteen I adored Bleach, it's undeniable that it had one of the most severe drops in quality and popularity in Shonen Jump history. And yet, there is still admiration ...

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List of Shows, Films, Manga, Games Affected by COVID-19 (Updated August 5)

Jul 29, 10:00

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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...