This is a show where the first half definitely stands out more to me because of its found family theme and the fact that the character dynamics were put more front and center. But unfortunately, we began to lose steam by the second half. ― I will admit, sometimes I'll enjoy a good isekai or generic fantasy story because I need something to play in the background while I'm doing other work. My experie...

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This Week in Games - One More Path Ahead

Aug 1, 13:00

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Jean-Karlo looks at the exciting new game announcements from this week's Nintendo Partner Showcase, breaks down Sony's lawsuit against Tencent, and payment processors are in the spotlight again as adult games get delisted. ― Welcome back, folks! I've spoken before about my regrets over not having played any of the Daemon X Machina games. The good news is, I was given a chance to do so—and I'm current...

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Shadow Labyrinth Game Review

Aug 1, 12:00

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Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure. ― As 2024 came to a close, Prime Video's Secret Level threw viewers for a loop with Circle—a strangely dark reimagining of video game forefather, PAC-MAN. Not long after, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that the animated short was a stealth teaser for an upcoming Search Action title, Shadow Labyrinth. Since the announcement, ...

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Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film Reveals Trailer

Aug 1, 11:00

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Film opens in Japan on November 21, U.S. on December 12 ― Toho began streaming on Friday a trailer for Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits"): The trailer's release on August 1 coincides with the day that Hosoda's Summer Wars film premiered in Japan in 2009. The film will open in Japan on November 21, and...

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The Silent Hill f Staff on Moving the Horror to Japan

Aug 1, 09:00

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Amidst the screams of onlookers, I had the opportunity to discuss Silent Hill f's new setting in Ebisugaoka, and try our best to avoid major story spoilers. ― In Anime Expo's Entertainment Hall, there was a plethora of booths dedicated to gaming and merchandise, but one of the largest was Konami's Silent Hill presentation. Enveloped by black walls covered in red spider lilies, a huge line of fear-s...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Jul 22-28

Jul 31, 18:00 anime

Since coming back from its half-year hiatus, One Piece has been hitting in the top 5 nearly every week! Find out where your favorites rank this week! ― 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 are based on how...

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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Review

Jul 31, 14:25

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This game drags its feet so hard you would think it had 2 ton weights strapped to them. ― Man, I was so excited when this game started up because it really just throws you right into the swing of things. There's no extended prologue or even much of a summary. One of the first screens you see once you boot up this game for the first time is you're thrown into a fight with a simple command list in the ...

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Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - A Pair of Familiar Elves

Jul 31, 14:00

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Surprise, it's a special comic celebrating Anime News Network's 25th anniversary. Enjoy a new comic each Thursday for the next five weeks! ― Surprise, it's a special comic celebrating Anime News Network's 25th anniversary. Artist Robin Sevakis returned to draw a short series of comics focusing on Anime News Network's mascots of the past and present and what would happen if they all met. Enjoy a new c...

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This Week in Anime - When Anime Takes on Sex Education

Jul 31, 13:30

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Lucas and Steve compare and contrast SHIMONETA and Nukitashi to see which show does it better. ― Lucas and Steve compare and contrast Shimoneta and Nukitashi to see which show does it better. 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. Shimoneta and World End Harem are str...

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How No Sleep for Kaname Date Developers Gave the Game Its Name

Jul 31, 12:10 games

Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answered our questions about certain game mechanics and how they came up with the game's name. ― During Anime Expo 2025, we got to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and talk about No Sleep For Kaname Date from AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. It's the latest entry in the visual novel series. Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answe...

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Maebashi Witches Anime Series Review

Jul 31, 12:00

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The real secret sauce of Maebashi Witches is that it fearlessly tackles thorny topics with an uncommon degree of sensitivity. ― Maebashi Witches is a “just trust me” anime. The premiere is much clumsier than I would like, and to be frank with you, I bounced off it when I first watched it. Among the chaotic mélange of a motormouth heroine, wisecracking mascot, local Maebashi landmarks, bizarre aesthet...

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Best New K-Comics to Read in July

Jul 31, 09:00 korean

This month we're checking out murim time-travel action comic The Frostbound Warrior, plus idol antics, dark romance, and Solo Leveling with a twist! ― July is always a packed month, and I'm just talking about the new season of anime without factoring in the various holidays that fill the month around the world. But busy or not, there's still plenty of new manhwa to read across a variety of platforms....

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Publisher AlphaPolis Acquires Anime Studio White Fox

Jul 31, 04:20

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Tsukimichi, GATE publisher to make Re:Zero, Arifureta anime studio a wholly owned subsidiary ― Japanese publishing company AlphaPolis announced on Thursday that it will acquire the anime studio WHITE FOX, and will make WHITE FOX a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition date is set for September 30. AlphaPolis stated in the announcement it is aiming to diversify its business into animation, merchand...

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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Revitalizes a DS Classic

Jul 30, 12:30

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A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand new generation of fans and newcomers alike. ― Thanks to Marvelous, Anime News Network was given a chance to preview Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on the Nintendo Switch 2. A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand ne...

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game Review

Jul 30, 11:00 games

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the gory franchise back to its 2D roots in a fun way. ― Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound feels like a game straight out from the 1980s and 90s, especially with its story and higher difficulty threshold. The game's plot is rather one-note, with Kenji vowing to take revenge on the demons and Kumori attempting to double-cross the Demon Lord. Eventually, both Kenji and Kumori develo...

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Spike Into Action! HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH has Officially Landed on iOS and Android

Jul 30, 10:00 games promoted anime

Get ready to spike! Garena today announced the global launch of HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH, a mobile sports card game based on the smash-hit volleyball anime HAIKYU!!. ― Dive into the HAIKYU!! universe and assemble your very own Dream Team featuring beloved characters like Shoyo Hinata and Tobio KageyamaClaim rare pre-registration rewards such as Recruit Tickets, Diamonds, and a Special Hinata Chat Frame to P...

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A New Supernatural Human Drama: An Interview with This Monster Wants to Eat Me Director Yusuke Suzuki

Jul 30, 09:00

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We spoke with director Yusuke Suzuki about adapting Sai Naekawa's manga to the screen, casting the perfect voice actors for the main character trio, and how he set the stage for this supernatural human drama. ― Hinako Yaotose's life hasn't been easy. After surviving an accident that killed her family, she goes through her school days in her quiet seaside town under a cloud of survivor's guilt. It's t...