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2004: Year in Review

posted on 2005-01-28 11:32 EST by Christopher Macdonald

The first part of Anime News Network's 2004 Year in Review Part 2 has been posted.

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The Twelve Kingdoms: Shadow of the Moon, Shadow of the Sea Novel Review

Aug 24, 12:00

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novels

Whether you read the old English editions or missed them, it's worth picking this up, because you don't have to be an isekai fan (modern or otherwise) to appreciate a book this good. ― The isekai genre has taken a hit in recent years. For many, the term has become inextricably linked with storytelling shortcuts, male power fantasies, villainesses, and other tropes that have become so paper-thin from ...

news

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Farming Life in Another World Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2026, Game

Aug 24, 09:36

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anime

English-subtitled teaser previews returning cast, mostly returning Zero-G staff ― Pony Canyon announced with an English-subtitled teaser on Sunday that the anime of Kinosuke Naito's Farming Life in Another World (Isekai Nonbiri Nōka) light novel series will return with a second season in 2026. The main cast is returning, as is most of the production staff at Zero-G. Pony Canyon also announced the fra...

review

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I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Anime Series Review

Aug 23, 12:00

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anime

This is an anime defined by its crazy tonal dissonance that vacillates between light-hearted/sexual comedy and over-the-top grimdark tragedy. ― I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! is an anime defined by its tonal dissonance. On one hand, it's the light-hearted tale of a man reincarnated in a sci-fi world who is determined to become an evil galactic overlord. However, the trick is that he's ...

news

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Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 at Madhouse

Aug 22, 19:00

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anime

Psychological suspense manga previously inspired live-action films, live-action series, stage play ― Anime distributor REMOW announced during its panel at Anime NYC on Friday that Shinobu Kaitani Liar Game manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will debut in 2026. REMOW will announce global streaming details at a later date. English version Japanese version Yūzō Satō (Kaiji: Ultimate Sur...

convention

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Shinya Ōhira's Star Wars: Visions Short Is the Last Memories of a Dying Man

Aug 22, 15:52

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anime

Visions executive producer James Waugh described "Black" as the anthology series' most experimental entry yet, but I doubt anything could have prepared the audience for Ōhira's vision. ― Lucasfilm returned to Japan for its third installment of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, building off the success of Volume 1. At the Star Wars: Visions panel at Anime NYC, audiences were greeted by the frenetic mind of...

convention

All the News and Reviews from Anime NYC 2025

Aug 22, 14:47 anime

Check back every day for more big news out of Anime NYC, sponsored by Yen Press! ― Thursday, August 21 News Animated Devil May Cry Series' 2nd Season Reveals Teaser Trailer, 2026 Release Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Anime's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Ending Theme Song (Updated) Sakamoto Days Anime's English Trailer Previews JCC Exams Arc The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All, The Apotheca...

review

Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice Volume 1 Manga Review

Aug 22, 12:00 manga

In its first volume, Ichino's series is a lot of silly fun, utilizing familiar genre beats and making them enjoyable, even if they're nothing new. ― Ryo Ichino's Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice is, more or less, a combination of two familiar manga romance tropes: the adult who turns into a child and the hot guy pet. English-language readers will probably best remember them from Matsuri Hino's MeruP...

column

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This Week in Games - Kirby + Air = Rider(s)

Aug 22, 10:00

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games

Kirby is back, riding to glory in a sequel decades in the making. Also news about the Tales of... remasters and Shenmue III for all your nostalgia needs. ― Welcome back, folks! Hey, so, I wanna be honest about something for a minute: I put effort into giving credit to a lot of offbeat titles—obscure RPGs or simulation games or visual novels. A lot of that was my bread-and-butter growing up, and it st...

interview

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Bringing K-Comics to the Next Generation: Inside Ink Pop's Vision for Young Readers

Aug 22, 09:00

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korean manga

As manga and manhwa surge in global popularity, Penguin Random House launched Ink Pop—a new imprint bringing age-appropriate manga, manhwa, and webtoons to young readers. ― As manga and manhwa surge in global popularity, Penguin Random House has launched Ink Pop—a new imprint dedicated to bringing age-appropriate manga, manhwa, and webtoons to young readers in the U.S. The line, which debuted this su...

your score

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Aug 12-18

Aug 21, 17:55 anime

Panty & Stocking bounce back from the previous week's stumble to take #1, just a hair ahead of The Summer Hikaru Died. Find out how your favorite shows 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...

review

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Short Game: Mitsuru Adachi's High School Baseball Collection Manga Review

Aug 21, 12:00

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manga

Mitsuru Adachi’s short and sweet baseball anthology is an absolute home run! ― While piecing together Slam Dunk's English publication history last year, I spoke with a few industry veterans about the challenges faced by sports titles in the North American market. One of those experienced pros was Ed Chavez, the publisher of Denpa. As we chatted about these sports-specific hurdles, Chavez and his team...

column

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This Week in Anime - Song of the Summer

Aug 21, 10:00

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anime

There may not be a Top 40 "song of the summer" for 2025, but Coop and Chris have some good anime options! ― There may not be a Top 40 "song of the summer" for 2025, but Coop and Chris have some good anime 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. Undead Murder F...

news

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The Villager of Level 999 Fantasy Novels Get Anime in 2026

Aug 20, 23:53

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anime

Satsohi Inotmata, Nao Tōyama star in anime about high level villager meeting daughter of demon lord ― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will premiere in 2026. The story is set in a world of swords and sorcery called Earthqualia, where everyone is born with a desig...

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