Reviews - May 2026

Bleach Volume 56-74 Manga Review

May 7, 12:00

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If, like me, you’re a longtime Bleach reader, you owe it to yourself to see this manga to its completion. You’re going to have a bad time, though, and the goodwill the series was already running low on will not carry you to its conclusion. ― Stop me if you've heard this one before, but when a mysterious figure from an otherworldly race/organization appears before Ichigo and pals, their peaceful lives...

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This Week in Anime - Market Manipulation

May 7, 10:00

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Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community. ― Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community. The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop You know how...

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Martian Successor Nadesico, Bodacious Space Pirates Director Tatsuo Satō Dies

May 7, 07:15

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Satō died of liver failure last month at 61 years old ― Anime studio NAGOMI revealed on Thursday that director and writer Tatsuo Satō died of liver failure on April 24. He was 61. NAGOMI added that Satō had been undergoing medical treatment for some time before his death. His family held a private funeral, and NAGOMI plans to hold a memorial ceremony at a later date. Satō was born in Kanagawa prefect...

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Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game Board Game Review

May 6, 12:00

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You don’t have to be a die-hard Delicious in Dungeon fan or a long-time tabletop game veteran to be smitten by this fun little game’s charm. ― The rules of the game are as follows: You and other players have to travel down two levels of a dungeon, slay some monsters along the way, and then, in true Delicious in Dungeon fashion, cook 'em up real nice, all for some victory points. You are dealt a hand ...

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Kanojo no Tomodachi Manga Gets TV Anime

May 6, 11:14

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Original creator Jura draws commemorative illustration for 2026 anime ― Jura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) is getting a television anime adaptation in 2026. Jura drew a commemorative illustration for the announcement: Jura debuted the manga in Kodansha's YanMaga Web in May 2021. Kodansha published the manga's sixth compiled book volume last October. The story follows high school boy ...

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Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition

May 6, 10:00 events

While fans must wait until 2027 for the third season, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at Matsuya Ginza between April 22 and May 11. ― One of the breakout paranormal anime series of the decade is none other than Dan Da Dan. From its action and romance to the thrilling paranormal experiences, the series has captured the hearts and minds of anime fa...

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Star Detective Precure! Episodes 1-12 Anime Review

May 5, 12:00

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Star Detective PreCure is a welcome return to form for the franchise. ― It is an absolute delight to have a good season of Pretty Cure again. You and Idol Precure♪, the previous entry in the franchise, was the weakest season since Tropical-Rouge Precure, and generally failed to live up to its direct predecessors, Soaring Sky! Precure and Wonderful Precure. But Star Detective Precure is a return to fo...

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This Week in Anime - Please Drink Responsibly

May 5, 10:00

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With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime. ― With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime. 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. Crunchyroll streams Botan Kamiina Fully Bloss...

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Let Me Fix You Anime Delayed After Grooming Allegations Against Buta Productions Co-Founder FAR (Updated)

May 5, 09:54

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Short anime's account posted that staff did not know of Federico Antonio Russo's alleged behavior ― A user on X (formerly Twitter) named Maryco (@Maryco02_) posted on Saturday to accuse Federico Antonio Russo (also known as FAR), the co-founder and co-producer of Europe-based animation studio Buta Productions, of allegedly grooming her. The now 19-year-old user Maryco claimed that FAR had begun groom...

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The One Piece Anime Remake Unveils 300-Minute February 2027 Global Debut

May 5, 08:30

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Wit Studio's 7-episode season 1 revisits story "starting from" East Blue Saga ― Netflix announced on Tuesday that The One Piece, Wit Studio's remake of the One Piece anime for the streaming service, will begin streaming "all seven episodes" of its first season worldwide in February 2027. The seven episodes will recount the story from the first 50 manga chapters over the course of about 300 minutes. N...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, Apr 22-28

May 4, 14:30

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While Witch Hat Atelier dominates the rankings, Needy Girl Overdose's latest episodes hit high to offset a slow start. Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes. ― 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 m...

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Tales of Wedding Rings II Anime Series Review

May 4, 12:00

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The story is as bland and unimaginative as they come, without much of anything to give it any much-needed oomph. ― Pretense is king in the realm of romance—especially harem anime. By Arceus, there must be an excuse, no matter how canned or flimsy, for love interests to, say, share an indirect kiss, fall on top of each other, or for one of them to need to give the other mouth-to-mouth. That's simply h...

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Answerman - The Crunchyroll Anime Awards

May 4, 10:00

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Are the Crunchyroll Anime Awards legitimate or just a self-congratulatory effort by a platform seeking to dominate the market? Jerome digs in. ― A Reader asks: Dear Answerman, with the Crunchyroll Anime Awards hitting their 10th anniversary this May, I keep seeing people call it "the Oscars of anime," but that never quite rings true to me. The Oscars are voted on by the people who make films. The An...

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This Week in Mobile Games - Shady Business and Summertime Stick Figure Smash/Growth

May 4, 09:00

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A new game seems to have marked similarities to Blue Archive, while blue armor is the order of the day over in DragonQuest. Plus a red-hot summer update for Love and Deep Space! ― It's time again, and I find myself wondering, "What the heck's going on with all my hotbars?" Yep, I've gotten back into Final Fantasy XIV, hyped up on the prospect of the just-announced Evercold expansion, coming next year...

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Spring 2026 K-Comics Guide

May 4, 09:00