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Fanime 2004 to feature Hajime Watanabe

posted on 2003-10-17 12:36 EDT by Jonathan Mays

FanimeCon has announced Hajime Watanabe as its first guest for 2004. Watanabe is the character designer for numerous anime series including Animation Runner Kuromi, Kodomo no Omocha, and Tsukikage Ran.

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Musical Duo GARNiDELiA Goes on Indefinite Hiatus

Sep 2, 00:31

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Duo's vocalist Maria expresses surprise at announcement ― Composer Yoshinori "toku" Abe announced on the official website for the music duo GARNiDELiA on Tuesday that the duo is going on an indefinite hiatus. According to the announcement, all concerts planned for this year's "GARNiDELiA stellacage tour 2025 [PROGRESS]" are now canceled. Mai "MARiA" Mizuhashi, the vocalist half of the duo, responded ...

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Mechanical Marie Volume 1 Manga Review

Sep 1, 12:00

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manga

Only one volume in, I’m already rooting for Marie and Arthur’s future happiness together. ― With an absurd premise that requires suspension of disbelief on several levels, Mechanical Marie is nevertheless a delightfully sweet and funny high society romcom that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish, leaving me eagerly anticipating not only the remaining five volumes in this short series, but also ...

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From The First Slam Dunk to ELECEED: DandeLion Animation Studio CEO Kazuhiro Nishikawa

Sep 1, 09:00

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We spoke with the studio CEO behind the critically-acclaimed The First Slam Dunk to find out more about their next project: the 2D-3D hybrid anime ELECEED. ― DandeLion Studios has been around for almost 20 years. You may know them as the production company responsible for the critically acclaimed movie The First Slam Dunk or the Oscar-nominated film Magic Candies. The studio's CEO, Kazuhiro Nishikawa...

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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Anime Series Review

Aug 31, 12:00

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This is one of those shows that is more than the sum of its parts. While it uses clichés left and right, it almost always goes beyond them to add an extra layer or two. ― Much of The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows is cliché to say the least. We have a standard Western fantasy world, an overpowered hero who doesn't realize he isn't normal, and a harem of demi-human girls all vying for his ...

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Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue Manga Ends, Gets TV Anime

Aug 31, 11:00

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Hiro Kaburagi directs series at CUE ― This year's 40th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga is getting a television anime adaptation in 2026. The same issue of Weekly Shonen Jump published the manga's final chapter on Monday. The manga's 11th volume will ship on September 4, the 12th volume on November 4, and the 13th volume on D...

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3's Teaser Unveils Part 1's January 2026 Debut

Aug 31, 09:19

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November 7 film compiles season 2 with season 3's 1st 2 episodes ― The livestreamed fifth anniversary special for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime debuted a teaser promotional video for the third season on Sunday. The video announces that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 (Shimetsu Kaiyū Zenpen) will premiere in January 2026. Update: Crunchyroll also confirmed that it will stream the new seaso...

It's YOUR Turn to Slay Japan's Biggest Monsters in KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME!

Aug 31, 08:31 games anime manga

Giant monsters – or KAIJU – are as Japanese as it gets, and what's better than diving headfirst into the story through a world-class manga or a beloved anime series? Putting yourself into the shoes of the protagonist and battling those monsters in exciting matches and figuring out the best strategies to defeat them, of course! ― Giant monsters – or KAIJU – are as Japanese as it gets, and what's bett...

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Brain Damage Manga Review

Aug 30, 12:00

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manga

If you like Junji Ito, it’s a good time to discover Shintaro Kago as well. ― All short story collections are mixed bags. That's not a pejorative statement about short stories by any means; it's simply the nature of the beast. Brain Damage, a collection of four horror tales by manga creator Shintaro Kago, defines this tendency. When it's good, it's very good, playing with horror and comedy in equal me...

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Best New K-Comics to Read in August

Aug 30, 09:00

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Whether you're looking for a romcom, the world's scariest dating sim, or an unusual shapeshifter, browse our picks for what to read this August to make the transition to fall a little easier. ― As the summer winds down, it's the perfect time to settle in with some easy, engaging reads. K-Comics sites have plenty to offer in the usual variety of genres, with a definite emphasis on tales of the ghostly...

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Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Game Review

Aug 29, 12:00

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If you're getting into Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, then you have to know you're doing it purely for the love of the game. ― Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is a frenetic and often fun fighting game experience, but the mix of modern and classical fighting game sensibilities makes it such an acquired taste that it is likely too unique a brew for most people to enjoy. While this review experienced a slight...

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This Week in Games - Laboring LaDS

Aug 29, 11:00

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Love and Deepspace is too hot to ignore, former CAPCOM alums are starting a new studio, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius shutters, and more Romancing SaGa is on the way! ― Welcome back, folks! Our Power Rangers charity stream last weekend was a success! It was such a blast to roleplay with the folks, fun times all around. I also took the opportunity to join some folks for an anime trivia night at a local ...

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Anime Dubs as Good as Cowboy Bebop

Aug 29, 10:00

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Cowboy Bebop may be the gold standard of English dubs, but it's hardly alone. There are plenty of shows that make the case for watching in English. Our editorial staff shares some of their favorites. ― Cowboy Bebop may be the gold standard of English dubs, but it's hardly alone. While some fans prefer subs over dubs, there are plenty of shows that make the case for watching in English. Our editorial...

convention

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The Anime NYC Guide to Working in the American Manga Industry

Aug 29, 10:00

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manga

Manga publishers at Anime NYC shared their advice on breaking into the industry from lettering and logo design to creating your very own comic. ― How many of the 148,000 attendees at Anime NYC 2025 want to find work in the manga business? Probably a lot of them - at least five panels focused on career-building, and even the question and answer segments on unrelated panels would frequently have someo...

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Producers Talk Shop about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game

Aug 29, 09:00 games

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian banked on the franchise's history, and now it's making the transition from a mobile game to a full-fledged console RPG. ― With its magic shops and the many Alchemists who run them, Gust's Atelier series has quietly continued over the decades as a fan-favorite thanks to its charming characters and comfortable atmosphere. Atelier Resleriana: Th...

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Fanime 2004 to feature Hajime Watanabe