Interviews - January 2024

This Week in Games - Brawling Capes, Big N's Red Tape, and Grown-Ups in Spandex

Aug 8, 12:30

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This week we have all the updates from EVO, what happened to Pekora's Pokémon stream, and an actually good Power Rangers collab! ― Welcome back, folks! It seems my busy schedule got the better of me: earlier this week, I checked to see if I still had time to submit a panel for this year's Kumoricon... and I was but a few days too late. What a shame; I was looking forward to hosting my History of Japa...

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You and Idol Precure♪ Episodes 13 - 24 Anime Series Review

Aug 8, 12:00

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It simply could be that it’s not meshing with me personally as much as nearly every other season of Precure, but something about this simply isn’t working as well as it ought to, and that’s a shame. ― Perhaps this is a “me” problem, but I had hoped for more from You and Idol Precure♪ in its second cour. Even recognizing that this is a lighter, fluffier season than those that preceded it, there's some...

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Iwakura Aria Giveaway

Aug 8, 11:14 games

ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes to lucky ANN readers! ― From MAGES, the developer of the iconic Steins;Gate and the Science Adventure series of games, comes Iwakura Aria a thrilling visual novel with a gorgeous painterly aesthetic by the artist Hyakunen. And ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes for some lu...

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The Next Big Shōnen Anime: Gachiakuta Creator Kei Urana, Graffiti Designer Hideyoshi Andō, Producer Naoki Amano

Aug 8, 09:00 anime

It was no small feat taking Gachiakuta from the pages of the manga to screens in full animated glory, and the results speak for themselves. ― With Gachiakuta, it feels like we're on the precipice of something big. Its distinct style sets it apart from other shonen anime, and the fiery attitude it exudes resonates with audiences right now. The time is ripe for a fresh series that lets us channel our ...

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Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi Helms Paris ni Saku Étoile Film

Aug 7, 19:25

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Violet Evergarden's Reiko Yoshida pens story of 2 girls following art, ballet dreams ― Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) is directing at Arvo Animation the original anime film Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), which will open on March 13, 2026. Katsuya Kondō, a frequent character designer on Ghibli films such as Kiki's Delivery Service and ...

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This Week in Anime - Demon Hunting KPop Style

Aug 7, 12:30

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Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. ― Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @...

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Alternative [Self Liner Note] Manga Review

Aug 7, 12:00

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For those of you who love 90’s alt rock, this one-shot manga might prove to be your cup of (pennyroyal) tea. ― This one-shot manga fell into my lap because, well, of course it would. I love guitars, I love anime and manga about guitar players. And when you've got 90's grunge music thrown into the mix, you've got the most obvious pick in the world. Manga creator Chiaka Yagura's Alternative [Self Liner...

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Iwakura Aria Game Review

Aug 7, 11:00

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If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play. ― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...

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Made in Abyss Franchise Gets Anime Film Series in 2026

Aug 7, 11:00

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1st film Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi features returning cast/staff, new characters ― Kadokawa announced that the Made in Abyss anime is getting a series of films starting in 2026 with the first part Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery). The company unveiled a visual, and returning cast and staff. The visual features new characters Tepaste and Cravagli: Masayuki Kojima ...

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Intern Annika - The ANN 25th Anniversary Special - The Intern Enters the Labyrinth

Aug 7, 11:00

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In which, Annika gets lost in the Kadokawa conglomerate and crosses paths with some sinister sister company mascots. ― 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 comic each Thursday fo...

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Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon Light Novel Series Gets Anime

Aug 7, 06:09

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Story about woman reincarnated as vampire launched in 2018 ― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Thursday that Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suteraresō nanode Dungeon wo Seiha suru) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━✨📣情報解禁📣✨「欠けた月...

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Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Comic Book Review

Aug 6, 12:00

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Despite these sometimes-too-outrageous elements, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre sticks the landing and provides a unique experience in the process. ― Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre is a fun and fantastical romp in a unique setting with familiar faces. There is a lot of interesting fun to be had with this title. Tom Scioli writes and illustrates it, providing a consistent sense of vision across all ...

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Dinosaur Sanctuary Manga Creator Itaru Kinoshita Wants to Show a Different Side of the Prehistoric

Aug 6, 09:00

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How does a triceratops sit? What are dinosaurs like as they enter old age? Itaru Kinoshita spoke with ANN about his passion for prehistory and how he's bringing dinosaurs to life. ― After a rousing panel with special appearances by “real” dinosaurs, Dinosaur Sanctuary manga creator Itaru Kinoshita sat down with ANN to speak more on his journey as a manga artist, why he chose to humanize dinosaurs, an...

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Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Novels/Manga Get Anime Adaptation

Aug 5, 12:00

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Tail Yuzuhara debuted novels in September 2018; Tsumuji Yoshimura launched manga in December 2018 ― Manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura revealed on Monday that Tail Yuzuhara's Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Kyōkai Kaikaku Gohan de Yũyũ Sister-gurashi (After the Villainess' Exile! Living Quietly as a Nun Reforming with Church Meals) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. Yoshimura, who draws the ma...

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Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Film Review

Aug 5, 12:00

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Thematically, this story asks the question: Does the world need the likes of Lupin III and the gang? Would things be better without them? ― The Lupin the IIIrd sub-series of Lupin the Third, first introduced in 2012's Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, has been sporadically getting new entries for a decade now—with Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline (Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi...

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World

Aug 5, 11:00

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Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life. ― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in not...

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This Week in Anime - Rainbow Days

Aug 5, 10:00

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It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. ― It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. 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. You and Idol Precure♪, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and See You Tomorrow at th...

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Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Aug 5, 06:52

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Kaede Hondo, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in LIDEN FILMS anime ― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) manga, which will premiere in 2026. The website also revealed the main cast, staff, and a teaser promotional video. The anime will star: Kaede Hondo as Spica Virgo, a witch appren...

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Sun Jewelry's Hoppe-chan Original Character Gets TV Anime in 2026

Aug 5, 04:13