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Hideaki Anno, Yutaka Izubuchi Co-Direct Yamato √2199 Film at I.G, Khara
Production I.G founder Mitsuhisa Ishikawa also credited with planning with Anno
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce that Hideaki Anno and Yutaka Izubuchi are directing the feature-length anime film Cosmoship Yamato √2199 at Production I.G and Studio Khara. (The film's Japanese title uses the same "Uchū Senkan" prefix previously also translated as "Space Battleship" or "Space Cruiser," and the √...
BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Anime Series Review
This era of BanG Dream! feels like it's been pushing for more surprises! More swerves! More drama! YUME∞MITA seems similarly engineered.
― Since its reinvention with It's MyGO!!!!! in 2023, the arc of BanG Dream has bent toward stories that get people talking. Obviously, engagement is a measure of any story, but in this current era of BanG Dream specifically, it feels like it's been pushing for more ...
This Week in Mobile Games - Battle of the Blue Archives
Josh wraps up the TGS news and recounts a social media stumble from LADS. Plus an unexpected cross over!
― Hello, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column! Due to having to submit the last issue for publication a bit earlier than usual, I wasn't able to incorporate much news from the 2026 Tokyo Game Show. And amidst a crunch period related to the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wea...
Behind the Scenes with Villion:Code Game Designer Ilya Kuvshinov
Ilya's latest project is Compile Heart's new game Villion:Code, and he was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to answer some of our questions.
― Ilya Kuvshinov is a world-renowned artist, illustrator, and character designer. His stunning work has appeared in many projects since moving to Japan in 2015 to work in the anime industry, including notable titles such as Ghost in the Shell: SAC 20...
Macross 7, Synduality: Noir Animator Kenichirō Katsura Dies at 59
Katsura died on September 30 while recovering from an illness
― Animator Satoko Miyachi announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that her husband, animator Kenichirō Katsura, died on September 30, while undergoing medical treatment for an illness. He was 59. A private funeral was held with only close relatives in attendance. Miyachi expressed her deepest thanks to all the fans who love...
Hirayasumi Manga to End in 2 More Chapters
Manga launched in 2021, inspired live-action series in 2025, upcoming TV anime in January 2027
― This year's 45th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine announced on Monday that Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga will end in two more chapters. If there are no delays, the manga will end on October 19.Viz Media is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:With a carefree ...
Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Anime Series Review
Sometimes you just need to see Akutagawa skipping along the waterfront or watch Dazai try to wrangle the rest of the cast as preschoolers.
― The main story of Bungo Stray Dogs, whether in anime, manga, or novel form, isn't given to silliness. That's not just because the authors are reimagined in the plot, although many of them died young and/or tragically; the series explores humanity and all the lig...
Manchuria Opium Squad Manga Gets Anime (Updated)
Manga also resumes serialization with new artist Tsurushima on Monday
― This year's 45th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Monday that writer Tsukasa Monma and late artist Shikako's Manchuria Opium Squad manga is receiving an anime adaptation.Update: Pony Canyon also revealed a visual and stated the animation studio and staff will be announced at a later date. The company also re...
The Fall 2026 Anime Preview Guide
Rose's peaceful life as the Witch of the Lake is upended when a handsome knight shows up with a potion request in Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! Plus I'm Dating a Dark Summoner, My Girlfriend's Friend, Tank Chair, From Far Away and more!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it works: our team of critics writes up their impressi...
Uncanny Counter Season 2 Live-Action Series Review
Evil spirits are taking the fight directly to the Afterlife by attacking the Counters who protect the world.
― In Season one, we met So Mun (Jo Byeong-kyu), who was left with a maimed left leg after losing his parents in a horrible car accident. So finds his true purpose in life (and gets a healthy body and new powers) when he awakens as a retrieval specialist for evil spirits who have escaped the co...
The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma Light Novels Get Anime
Kanna Nakamura voices announcement of anime of high school science club dealing with life's mysteries
― The "Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online 2026" announced on Saturday that Takuma Sakai's The Science Notes by Delta and Gamma (Delta to Gamma no Rigakubu Note) light novel series is receiving an anime adaptation. Kanna Nakamura voices Rio Iwama in the announcement video, which features art by the li...
This Is the End Stagnation Committee Light Novels Have Anime in the Works (Updated)
Kien Aien's story of youths taking on the coming apocalypse
― The "Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online 2026" announced on Saturday that Kien Aien's Kochira, Shūmatsu Teitai Iinkai. (This Is the End Stagnation Committee.) light novel series has an anime in the works. Novel illustrator Ogipote also drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement. 祝！こちら、終末停滞委員会。アニメ化🎊!! お陰様で…自身にとっても初の担当作品の映像化になります。動きます...
Dorei kara no Kitai to Hyōka no Sei de Sakushu Dekinai nodaga Novels Get Anime
Maware Isogawa's story of boy reincarnated with cheat power that is too good
― The "Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online 2026" announced with an "ultra early teaser visual" on Saturday that a television anime adaptation of Maware Isogawa's Dorei kara no Kitai to Hyōka no Sei de Sakushu Dekinai nodaga (I Can't Exploit It Because of the Expectations and Evaluation From Slaves or literally, Thanks to the ...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Novels' Part 4 Gets TV Anime From WIT Studio
Announced after end of Part 3 anime
― The staff for the anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) light novel series announced on Saturday that the novels' part 4, Founder of the Royal Academy's So-Called Library Committee (Kizoku-in no Jishō Tosho Iin), will receive a television anime. WIT Studio is once again animating f...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026
Tanya the Evil claims the final weekly top spot, with Draw This, Then Die! close behind. In the cumulative, The Cat and the Dragon and Dara-san of Reiwa both edge up four places to close out the season.
― 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 simulcas...
HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers Game Review
There’s a fine line between a piece of media feeling nostalgic or dated and, unfortunately, HimaNatsu falls into the latter category.
― I decided to review HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers and Long Summers because I wanted to practice what I preach. I've long been frustrated with how the majority of mainstream gaming outlets treat visual novels and their ilk as, at best, quirky novelties and, at wo...
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