This is a dark, haunting revenge tale with a side order of unsettling insights into the murkier side of the Japanese entertainment industry. ― Oshi no Ko is what Kaguya-sama: Love is War's author Aka Akasaka did next, this time delegating artistic duties to Scum's Wish creator Mengo Yokoyari. Those expecting another light-hearted romcom are likely to be surprised: this is a dark, haunting revenge tal...

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This Week in Anime - Disc World

Mar 17, 10:00

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Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc! ― Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop ...

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Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan Director Tsutomu Shibayama Dies at 84

Mar 17, 02:35

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Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer ― Animation studio Ajiado announced on Tuesday that its former president and CEO Tsutomu Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer. He was 84. A private funeral was held, attended only by close family members.Shibayama was born on March 9, 1941. He joined Toei Doga (now Toei Animation) in 1963, later moving to A Production (now Shin'ei Doga) in 1966. He...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Mar 5-11

Mar 16, 17:10 anime

While good ol' Frieren climbs back to #3 this week, let's give a nod to the ever-reliable You and I Are Polar Opposites, which has comfortably held its ground between #10 and #4 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 simu...

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Kill Blue Volumes 3-5 Manga Review

Mar 16, 12:00 manga

Even if Fujimaki’s love of sports gets in the way at times, these three volumes of Kill Blue still make for a fun read. ― This trio of manga volumes rises and falls on its sportsy aesthetic. It's here where you can really, really tell Kill Blue was penned by the same mangaka who did Kuroko's Basketball (Tadatoshi Fujimaki), and he's definitely not gunshy about showing off his roots. He's got characte...

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Anime Film Review

Mar 15, 12:00

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This film is not centered around Rimuru—and this ingenious choice is why the film works as well as it does. ― My favorite aspect of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime as a series is how much focus it puts on actions having consequences—most notably the unintended variety. Once again, this movie puts this idea front and center. With his immense magic powers and modern-day knowledge, it can be eas...

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Ace of the Diamond Volumes 1-5 Manga Review

Mar 14, 12:00

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If there’s one thing that shines through in these first five volumes, it’s how much creator Yuji Terajima loves baseball. ― Do all sports manga about scrappy kids from tiny teams in the middle of nowhere start the same? It can certainly feel like it at times, and you could be forgiven for thinking that Ace of the Diamond is just Ao Ashi with baseball instead of soccer or [insert name here] with baseb...

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The Dangers in My Heart TV Anime Gets 3rd Season in 2027

Mar 14, 05:40

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Character designer Masato Katsumata draws visual for announcement ― TV Asahi announced at an event on Saturday that the television anime of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga will get a third season that will debut in 2027. Character designer Masato Katsumata shared a visual for the new season. TV Asahi did not confirm any other staff members for the new sea...

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Voice Actress Yukie Maeda Dies at 52

Mar 14, 00:30

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Maeda announced malignant sarcoma diagnosis in October 2025, retirement from voice acting last month ― The younger sister of voice actress Yukie Maeda announced on Maeda's X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday that Maeda died on March 9. She was 52.Maeda had announced on February 26 that she was retiring from voice acting after 30 years at the end of February, due to her health. Maeda announced la...

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