Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss some really buried treasure. ― Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss some really buried treasure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this c...

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Radio Storm Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review

Nov 18, 12:00 korean

It’s hard to truly fight zombies, after all, when you aren’t sure that the people in charge are any less bloodthirsty. ― How do you know you're living through an apocalypse? Zombies are a pretty good clue, as well as pervasive humanitarian crises and endless war. But one major indicator is rarely explicitly discussed, possibly because it feels too alarmingly real: the constant use of misinformation o...

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Edge of Time Anime Film Review

Nov 17, 12:00

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While Edge of Time fails as a cohesive anthology film, that doesn't mean the short films within aren't without promise—well, some of them anyway. ― Edge of Time's greatest flaw becomes more obvious with each minute that passes while watching it. Despite the film's claims to the contrary, this is not a cohesive anthology. Rather, the connections between the four short films are superficial at best—and...

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Pursuing a Unified Vision at FLAT STUDIO: Director loundraw and Producer Ryu Ishii

Nov 17, 11:00 industry

Founding a new studio is never easy - loundraw , an illustrator and the founder of FLAT STUDIO , and FLAT STUDIO producer Ryū Ishii sat down with ANN to share how they managed during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ― Founding a new studio is never easy—even without all of the logistics involved, there's pressure to prove that a new venture is worthwhile, that it can produce quality work, and that...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Nov 5-11

Nov 16, 22:42

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This week, a Hero, a Spirit and a Reincarnator are beaten only by a Fated Magical Princess. See how all your favorites fared in our weekly 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 are based on...

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Tougen Anki Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review

Nov 16, 12:00

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The problem with Tougen Anki is that it presents tropes without showing why they work or why I should care about them. ― There unfortunately comes a certain point where you watch enough media in a specific genre, where it becomes hard to get invested in a show that isn't doing anything more than what is expected. A show could be doing everything “right," like having high production values, great voic...

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GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis Manga Has Anime in the Works

Nov 16, 11:45

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anime

KENT's story follows resurgence of giant monster attacks in small seaside town ― Manga creator KENT announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that the GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis manga has an anime adaptation in the works. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the story: A gigantic monster devastates a small, seaside town. Ten years later, the resilient community has emerged as a to...

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'Killed Again, Mr. Detective?' Light Novels Get TV Anime Next April

Nov 16, 06:47

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Writer Teniwoha, artist Riichu launched novels in 2021 ― Kadokawa announced during MF Bunko J's "Fall School Festival 2025" special livestream on Sunday that writer Teniwoha and artist Riichu's Killed Again, Mr. Detective? (Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-sama) light novel series will receive a television anime adaptation premiering on the TBS channel next April. Update: Rikuya Yasuda sta...

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Wandance Volume 2-3 Manga Review

Nov 15, 12:00

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Wandance is a high-energy, competitive activity manga utilizing the world of dance in an effective and mesmerizing way. ― If everyone is always questioning themselves, then why do they feel bad for doing it? Crippling anxiety is totally relatable for pretty much everyone I know. Which is why it is both so common as a manga plot driver and weird that it's a real thing that we feel bad about in life. I...

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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint 1-2 Novel Review

Nov 14, 16:00

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novels korean

When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong’s novel series Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books of the source material, I stand by that assessment. ― When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong's novel series Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books...