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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 12, 13:31

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We've saved something truly strange for the end. It's time to check out the horrors of WONDER EGG PRIORITY Also don't miss EX-ARM (lol), Kemono Jihen, Mushoku Tensei, Sk8 the Infinity, Horimiya, World Trigger Season 2, The Hidden Dungeon Only I can Enter, Back Arrow, Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, So I'm a Spider, So What?, The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network...

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 11, 12:42

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You saw the previews, but what did our critics think of EX-ARM? Also don't miss Kemono Jihen, Mushoku Tensei, Sk8 the Infinity, Horimiya, World Trigger Season 2, The Hidden Dungeon Only I can Enter, Back Arrow, Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, So I'm a Spider, So What?, The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our tea...

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 9, 15:07

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Miyamura looks like a bookish introvert but beneath those glasses are tattoos and piercing. Will he find love with Hori, the popular girl with her own hidden side? Preview Guide continues with HORIMIYA! Also don't miss World Trigger Season 2, The Hidden Dungeon Only I can Enter, Back Arrow, Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, So I'm a Spider, So What?, The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬, and more! ― Welco...

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 8, 13:51

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Heroines have a new face! Voice actress Aoi Yuki brings the arachnid to life in SO I'M A SPIDER, SO WHAT? Also don't miss Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, Quintessential Quintuplets, Back Arrow, Wixoss Diva(A)Live, Cells at Work, Laid-Back Camp, Heaven's Design Team, Re:Zero, 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team, Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon..., Otherside Picnic, Skate-Leading Stars! and more!

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 7, 19:36

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The Battle for Best Girl continues with the premiere of The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬! Also make sure not to miss Preview Guide's latest updates including Cells at Work and its spin-off CODE BLACK! The winter season is happening right now! ALSO: Laid-Back Camp, Heaven's Design Team, Show By Rock!! Stars!!, Re:Zero, LBX Girls, 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team, Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon..., Otherside Picnic, Skate-Leading Stars! and more!

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 6, 13:38

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It's time to return to demon-infested world of THE PROMISED NEVERLAND! The winter season is happening right now! ALSO: Re:Zero, LBX Girls, ICHU, Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon..., Otherside Picnic, Gekidol, Vladlove and Skate-Leading Stars! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here...

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The Winter 2021 Preview Guide

Jan 4, 09:00

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Hungry for new anime? The new season starts right now with Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon..., Otherside Picnic, Gekidol, Vladlove and Skate-Leading Stars! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you...

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The Fall 2020 Preview Guide

Oct 12, 13:54

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It's here! The story continues in YASHAHIME: Princess Half-Demon! Check back all day for continuous updates. Also Available NOW: Dropout Idol Fruit Tart • Maesetsu! Opening Act • The Day I Became a God • Gymnastics Samurai • Akudama Drive • Strike Witches • Noblesse • Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear • Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World • IWGP • Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle • Moriarty the Patriot • Talentless Nana • Jujutsu Kaisen...and more!

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The Summer 2020 Preview Guide

Jul 12, 12:13

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We're in the final stretch of new anime shows! NOW: Sword Art Online: Alicization Rent-A-Girlfriend • My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax • Peter Grill & The Philosopher's Time • Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! • Gibiate • No Guns Life 2 • Re:Zero 2 • DECA-DENCE • Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation 2 • The God of High School • The Misfit of Demon King Academy • Fire Force • AND MORE

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The Spring 2020 Anime Preview Guide

Apr 13, 15:32

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The Spring 2020 Anime Preview Guide is here! Check back every day for fresh takes on this season's new shows.

Available Now: Woodpecker Detective's Office - Food Wars! The Fifth Plate - Appare-Ranman - Diary Of Our Days At The Breakwater - Shadowverse - Fruits Basket Season 2 - Princess Connect! Re:Dive - Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle - Gleipnir - Shachibato! President, It's Time For Battle! - IDOLiSH7 Second Beat! - Tsugumomo2 - Digimon Adventure - And much more!

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The Winter 2020 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

Jan 29, 14:00

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Our Winter 2020 Preview Guide returns, this time in English! We're reviewing this season's newest simuldubs.

Available Now: A3! Season Spring and Summer - ID: Invaded - A Certain Scientific Railgun T - Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2020 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. ...

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The Winter 2020 Anime Preview Guide

2020 Jan 13, 14:27

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The Winter 2020 Anime Preview Guide Has Begun! Check back daily for fresh reviews of this season's premieres.

Available Now: ARP Backstage Pass- A3! - In/Spectre - Interspecies Reviewers - 22/7 - A Destructive God Sits Next To Me - A Certain Scientific Railgun T - Haikyu!! To The Top - Smile Down the Runway - Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It - If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It To The Budokan, I Would Die - Uchitama?! - The Case Files of Jeweler Richard - Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun - Show By Rock!! Matsumairesh!! - Infinite Dendrogram - Hatena Illusion - NekoparA - and much more!

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The Fall 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Oct 12, 13:30

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The Fall 2019 Anime Preview Guide has begun! Check back all week for fresh reviews of this season's premieres.

Now Available: Sword Art Online Alicization: War of Underworld - My Hero Academia Season 4 - Food Wars: The Fourth Plate - Case File nº221: Kabukicho - True Cooking Master Boy - Blade of the Immortal - No Guns Life - Stars Align - Assassins Pride - Kandagawa Jet Girls - Z/X Code Reunion - Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? - and much more!

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The Summer 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Jul 12, 18:31

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The Summer 2019 Anime Preview Guide has begun! Check back all week long for fresh takes on this season's premieres.

Available Now: A Certain Scientific Accelerator - Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? - DanMachi II - Given - The Demon Girl Next Door - Isekai Cheat Magician - Symphogear XV - Arifureta - Kochoki - Hensuki - Vinland Saga - Re:Stage! Dream Days - The Ones Within - and much more!

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 May 24, 14:59

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide returns with impressions of this season's new English dubs!
Available Now: Sarazanmai - Mix - Midnight Occult Civil Servants - AFTERLOST - Kono Oto Tomare! - Fairy gone - Strike Witches - Robihachi - YU-NO - Isekai Quartet - The Wiseman's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our tea...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

2019 May 18, 14:19

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide returns with impressions of this season's new English dubs!
Available Now: Sarazanmai - Mix - Midnight Occult Civil Servants - AFTERLOST - Kono Oto Tomare! - Fairy gone - Strike Witches - Robihachi - YU-NO - Isekai Quartet - The Wiseman's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our tea...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

2019 May 3, 17:54

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide returns with impressions of this season's new English dubs!
Available Now: Fruits Basket - YU-NO - Isekai Quartet - The Wiseman's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Apr 30, 15:51

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide is here!

Available Now: Attack on Titan Season 3 - Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 - Sarazanmai - Wise Man's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san - Isekai Quartet - Strike Witches 501st - One Punch Man Season 2 - RobiHachi - Namuamidabutsu! - Midnight Occult Civil Service - and much more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

2019 Apr 23, 13:00

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide returns with impressions of this season's new English dubs!
Available Now: Fruits Basket - YU-NO ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2019 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you alternate takes on most ev...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Apr 20, 13:00

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Searching for the perfect new anime? The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide is here to help!

Available Now: Spring 2019 Shorts Roundup - Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 - Sarazanmai - Wise Man's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san - Isekai Quartet - Strike Witches 501st - One Punch Man Season 2 - RobiHachi - Namuamidabutsu! - Midnight Occult Civil Service - and much more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network'...

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The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Apr 12, 13:00

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The Spring 2019 anime season has begun! Check back every day for reviews of this season's premieres.
Available Now: Spring 2019 Shorts Roundup - Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 - Sarazanmai - Wise Man's Grandchild - The Helpful Fox Senko-san - Isekai Quartet - Strike Witches 501st - One Punch Man Season 2 - RobiHachi - Namuamidabutsu! - Midnight Occult Civil Service - and much more! ― Welcome to Anime New...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019

2019 Apr 4, 14:00

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Right at the crowded finish line, Run with the Wind dashes past JoJo, and a whole slew of other upsets in the final episodes of the Winter 2019 season! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ra...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Mar 19-25

2019 Mar 29, 17:00

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With just one week left to go, The Promised Neverland is making a final push to dethrone Mob Psycho. Find out where your favorites rank this week! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ranking...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Mar 12-18

2019 Mar 24, 10:00

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The top 5 runners are firmly entrenched as we enter the final weeks of the season, but Boogiepop and The Quintessential Quintuplets are not giving up the fight! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Mar 5-11

2019 Mar 15, 14:00

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A glitch in the ~~matrix~~ rankings caused FIVE stellar Boogiepop episodes to appear last week. The rankings have been adjusted accordingly, propelling Boogiepop and Others in the cumulative. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of th...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Feb 26-Mar 4

2019 Mar 8, 11:00

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Mob Psycho stumbles a little, allowing Run with the Wind to finally push its way to the top spot. See how your favorite shows stack up this week! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Feb 19-25

2019 Mar 2, 20:00

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ENDRO comes back down down down to reality, and the lead group continues to duke it out unperturbed. Find out where your favorites rank this week! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ranking...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Feb 12-18

2019 Feb 22, 17:00

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ENDRO strikes upward while One Piece strikes out. See how all you favorites fared in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how people rated indi...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Feb 5-11

2019 Feb 15, 19:30

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Mob Psycho 100 barely dips, yet leaves the way open for a strong contender! Did your favorites sink or soar? Find out in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ranking...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Jan 29-Feb 4

2019 Feb 10, 17:00

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One Piece seeks to reclaim its glory as it competes for the top spot this week again! Find out how your favorites show fared in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Jan 22-28

2019 Feb 2, 11:00

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One Piece makes a shocking climb - 22 places up the list, challenging Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and Mob Psycho 100 II for the top spot! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the bes...

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The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Jan 1-21

2019 Jan 28, 14:00

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Mob Psycho 100 II takes an astonishing early lead in the very first user rankings of the Winter 2019 season! Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to reader votes. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season...

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Anime Spotlight - Mysteria Friends

2019 Jan 17, 23:00

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When Anne and Grea cross paths, their life at the Mysteria Academy of Magic will never be the same. ― Mysteria Friends Official Website: https://manaria.jp/ Introduction Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres at 0:30 of January 21, 2019 (JST) Key Staff Director: Hideki Okamoto ("Nagasarete Airantou (TV)", "D.C. II: Da Capo II (TV)") Series Composition: Satoko Sekine ("Is This a Zombie? of t...

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The Winter 2019 Anime Preview Guide

2019 Jan 17, 16:13

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The Winter 2019 Anime Season has begun! Check back every day for new reviews of this winter's new anime:
Now Available: Kemono Friends 2 - Winter 2019 Shorts - VIRTUALSAN: LOOKING - The Magnificent Kotobuki - Kaguya-sama: Love is War - ENDRO! - Date A Live III - Magical Girl Spec Ops Asuka - Domestic Girlfriend - The Quintessential Quintuplets - Girly Air Force - The Promised Neverland - Kemurikusa - My Roommate is a Cat - Meiji Tokyo Renka - Dororo - Mob Psycho 100 II - The Rising of the Shield Hero - Boogiepop and Others - W'z - and MORE!

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Anime Spotlight - Date A Live III

2019 Jan 16, 22:30

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High-schooler Shido Itsuka has the power to seal away a Spirit's power by making them blush and planting a kiss on them. Up until now, the spirits that have opened their hearts to him are Tohka, Yoshino, Kotori, Kaguya, Yuzuru, and Miku. ― Date A Live III Official Website: http://date-a-live-anime.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres on January 11, 2019 (JST) Key Staff Directo...

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Anime Spotlight - Pastel Memories

2019 Jan 16, 13:00

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Once known for its otaku culture, nerdy shops of Akihabara have been closing one by one. Twelve girls are trying their best to bring Akihabara back to its former fun glory. ― Pastel Memories Official Website: https://pasumemotv.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres at 12:30 AM of January 8, 2019 (JST) Key Staff Director: Yasuyuki Shinozaki ("Aishiteruze Baby (TV)" as episode di...

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Anime Spotlight - revisions

2019 Jan 10, 04:00

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An isolated city. An unknown enemy. An uncertain past and a prophecy of the future. The children fight the "future" to bring back the "present". No matter what, they're going home... ― revisions Official Website: http://revisions.jp/ Introduction Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres in January 2019 Key Staff Director: Goro Taniguchi ("Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (TV)", "Planetes ...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018

2019 Jan 7, 18:00

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As the new year ramps up, let's find out where your favorite shows placed in the final user rankings of last season! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how people rated ...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Dec 17-23

2019 Jan 1, 12:20

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The puppet boys of Thunderbolt Fantasy reclaim the top spot as the fall season winds down - find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind tha...

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Anime Spotlight - Boogiepop and Others

2018 Dec 27, 21:00

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There is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This "Angel of Death" has a name: Boogiepop. ― Boogiepop and Others Official Website: http://boogiepop-anime.com/movie/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres on January 4, 2019 (JST) Key Staff Director: Shingo Natsume (One Punch Man (TV)) Series Comp...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Dec 10-16

2018 Dec 26, 13:00

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The Fall season is winding down, and a surprise contender races to the top spot in these waning moments! Find out how your favorite Fall anime fared in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Ke...

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Anime Spotlight - The Magnificent KOTOBUKI

2018 Dec 26, 00:00

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The mercenary bodyguard unit "Team KOTOBUKI" is made up of a variety of unique characters; together, they are ready to fight against sky pirates! ― The Magnificent KOTOBUKI Official Website: https://kotobuki-anime.com/ Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres on January 13, 2019 Key Staff Director: Tsutomu Mizushima (Another (TV), Girls und Panzer(TV), xxxHOLiC (TV)) Series Composition: Michi...

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Anime Spotlight - Domestic Girlfriend

2018 Dec 21, 03:00

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A pure, yet extreme and forbidden love triangle begins between the three as they start their new lives under one roof. ― Domestic Girlfriend Official Website: http://domekano-anime.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres in January 11, 2019 Key Staff Director: Shōta Ibata (Girlish Number (TV)) Series Composition: Tatsuya Takahashi (Eromanga Sensei (TV), The [email protected] Cinderella ...

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Anime Spotlight - Mob Psycho 100 II

2018 Dec 19, 22:00

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The mysterious group "Claw" stands before Shigeo "MOB" Kageyama once again; where will his roaring heart take him!? ― Mob Psycho 100 II Official Website: http://mobpsycho100.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres on January 7, 2019 Key Staff Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa (Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer (movie 22), Death Parade (TV)) Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko (Ajin (TV), ...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Dec 3-9

2018 Dec 17, 19:26

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Our rankings are ready for the first full week of December, just as the Fall season winds down, and it's still a close race between the top shows of the season! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that t...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Nov 26-Dec 2

2018 Dec 7, 15:00

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Not even Zombie Land Saga can rattle Thunderbolt Fantasy 2's iron grip on the top spot! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that th...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Nov 19-25

2018 Nov 30, 16:00

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That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime oozes up 8 places on the chart to claim the #1 crown for this week! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. ...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Nov 12-18

2018 Nov 22, 15:00

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Golden Kamuy races up 8 places on our chart, just in time for Thanksgiving! Find out how your favorite fall anime performed according to readers' votes! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ran...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Nov 5-11

2018 Nov 19, 17:07

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Thunderbolt Fantasy races to the top spot as we catch up on our weekly user rankings! Find out how your favorite shows performed according to our readers' votes. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that ...

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The Fall 2018 Anime Preview Guide

2018 Nov 11, 14:00

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The Fall 2018 anime season is well underway, and we're busy reviewing all of this season's new English dubs!
Simuldubs Available Now: Golden Kamuy Season 2 - Fairy Tail: The Final Season - Ace Attorney Season 2 - Senran Kagura Shinovi Master - Conception - Hinomaru Sumo - Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight - Radiant - Double Decker! - SSSS.GRIDMAN ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Oct 29-Nov 4

2018 Nov 8, 14:00

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Zombie Land Saga fans send the show rocketing up 14 places on the charts this week! Find out how your favorite anime fared in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rank...

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The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Oct 1-28

2018 Nov 4, 11:00

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We're finally ready with the first month of user rankings from the Fall 2018 anime season - and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is off to a strong start! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Fall 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consid...

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The Fall 2018 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

2018 Oct 29, 14:00

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The Fall 2018 anime season is well underway, and we're busy reviewing all of this season's new English dubs!
Simuldubs Available Now: Goblin Slayer - Conception - Hinomaru Sumo - Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight - Radiant - Double Decker! - SSSS.GRIDMAN ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2018 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantl...

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The Fall 2018 Anime Preview Guide: Simuldub Edition

2018 Oct 24, 12:43

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The Fall 2018 anime season is well underway, and we're busy reviewing all of this season's new English dubs!
Simuldubs Available Now: That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime - Double Decker! - SSSS.GRIDMAN ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2018 Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover ...

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Anime Spotlight - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind

2018 Oct 18, 23:30

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Giorno Giovanna, son of Dio who dreams of being a gangster, causes trouble alongside his gang "Passione" in the backstreets of Naples, Italy and ends up being targeted... ― Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind Official Website: http://jojo-animation.com/ Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres at 1:05AM of October 6, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Executive Director: Naokatsu Tsuda ("Inu X Boku Secret...

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Anime Spotlight - Ingress

2018 Oct 18, 03:00

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While investigating an explosion at a laboratory studying an unknown substance, Makoto sees a mysterious memory from Sarah's ring, the sole survivor of the accident. ― Ingress Official Website: http://ingressanime.com/ Introduction Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres at 0:55 of October 18, 2018. Key Staff Director: Yūhei Sakuragi (The Relative Worlds) ↑ Top Introduction At the CERN facil...

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The Fall 2018 Anime Preview Guide

2018 Oct 16, 13:16

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The Fall 2018 Anime Season has begun! Check back every day for new reviews of this fall's new anime:
Now Available: Fall 2018 Shorts Featuring Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-san - Senran Kagura Shinovi Master - A Certain Magical Index III - As Miss Beelzebub likes. - Karakuri Circus - Merc StoriA - My Sister, My Writer - Tokyo Ghoul:re season 2 - Golden Kamuy season 2 - Anima Yell! - Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight - and much more!

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Anime Spotlight - Golden Kamuy 2

2018 Oct 5, 20:00

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In the mighty Northern field of Hokkaido, the survival battle for a hidden treasure stolen from the Ainu people continues! ― Golden Kamuy 2 Official Website: http://www.kamuy-anime.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres October 8, 2018 Key Staff Director: Hitoshi Namba (Baki the Grappler (TV), Gosick (TV)) Series Composition: Noboru Takagi (Baccano! (TV), Durarara!! (TV), Kuroko...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018

2018 Oct 4, 14:00

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It's been an exciting summer, but in the end, nobody could bring down Lupin III, who finishes out the season on top. Find out where your favorite shows placed in the last user rankings of the season! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and ...

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Anime Spotlight - Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School

2018 Oct 4, 01:00

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A heated battle is once again revving up at Basara Academy between baseball star, Masamune Date, and soccer ace, Yukimura Sanada. ― Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School Official Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/gakuen_basara/ Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres October 4, 2018 Key Staff Director: Minoru Ohara ("Glass Fleet(TV)", "Lupin III: Episode 0 'First Contact' (special)") Series C...

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Anime Spotlight - A Certain Magical Index III

2018 Oct 1, 22:00

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When science and magic cross paths a third time ― A Certain Magical Index III Official Website: http://toaru-project.com/index_3/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres October 5, 2018 Key Staff Director: Hiroshi Nishikiori (Angelic Layer (TV), Azumanga Daioh (TV), Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata) Series Composition: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Accel World (TV), Guilty Crown (TV), Mag...

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Anime Spotlight - BAKUMATSU

2018 Sep 27, 20:00

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Shinsaku Takasugi and Kogoro Katsura, samurai warriors from Choshu, attempt to steal a legendary treasure that is said to have the ability to control time. ― BAKUMATSU Official Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/BAKUMATSU/ Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Broadcast starts October 4th, 2018. Key Staff Director: Masaki Watanabe (Bartender (TV)) Series Composition: Masahiro Yokotani (Beelzebub (T...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Sep 16-22

2018 Sep 27, 15:00

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The summer has nearly faded away, but there's still time for a little competition between this season's most popular anime. Find out how your favorite shows fared! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind t...

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Anime Spotlight - My Sister, My Writer

2018 Sep 27, 00:00

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Yu Nagami, a high school student aiming to be a light novel author, learns a shocking truth about his younger sister Suzuka's "brother-sister romantic comedy" novel has won the contest he has entered several times and never made past the first round. ― My Sister, My Writer Official Website: http://imo-imo.jp/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres October 10, 2018 Key Staff Director:...

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Anime Spotlight - Zombie Land Saga

2018 Sep 21, 20:00

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Without any say in the matter, the girls wander into the "Greatest x Worst Zombie World." They only have one wish.

"We want to live." ― Zombie Land Saga Official Website: https://zombielandsaga.com/ Introduction Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premiers October 4, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Munehisa Sakai ("One Piece Film Strong World (movie)", "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (ONA 201...

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Anime Spotlight - Bloom Into You

2018 Sep 21, 07:00

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"I think I could fall in love with you." ― Bloom Into You Official Website: http://yagakimi.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres October 5, 2018 Key Staff Director: Makoto Kato (Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (TV)) Series Composition: Jukki Hanada (Student Council's Discretion (TV), Steins;Gate (TV), Sound! Euphonium (TV)) Music: Michiru Oshima (Fullmetal Alchemist ...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Sep 9-15

2018 Sep 20, 14:05

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The summer's coming to and end but there's still time for surprises! Black Clover jumps TWENTY ONE SPACES on our weekly user rankings - find out how your favorite summer anime did! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the seaso...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Sep 2-8

2018 Sep 14, 16:28

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Lupin the 3rd Part 5 and Planet With are this week's big winners, climbing up the charts! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind tha...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Aug 19-25

2018 Aug 30, 15:00

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Revue Starlight and Happy Sugar Life both jump double digits, racing up the charts! Find out how your favorite summer anime performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind th...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Aug 12-18

2018 Aug 23, 15:12

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It's a big week for both Gegege no Kitaro and Planet With as both shows jump more than 10 places each to challenge Attack on Titan for the top spot! Find out how your favorite Summer anime performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN rea...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Aug 5-11

2018 Aug 16, 15:00

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Revue Starlight jumps 14 PLACES on the chart to challenge Attack on Titan for the throne! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind tha...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Jul 29-Aug 4

2018 Aug 9, 15:00

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A pair of comedies race up 5 spots on the chart - Asobi Asobase and Gintama are fighting it out for the top spot! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the ...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Jul 22-28

2018 Aug 2, 14:00

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How NOT To Summon A Demon Lord races up twenty places on the chart to challenge Attack on Titan and Lupin III for the top spot! Find out how your favorite Summer anime performed in our weekly user voting thunderdome! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consid...

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The Best and Worst of Summer 2018, Jul 1-21

2018 Jul 27, 16:49

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The summer season is in full swing, which means votes have been cast! See how your favorite summer anime ranked in our first weekly user ranking of the season. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Summer 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that ...

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The Summer 2018 Anime Preview Guide

2018 Jul 24, 12:01

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The summer anime season has begun, and we're reviewing every new anime of the season. Check back daily for new reviews!
Now Available: We Rent Tsukumogami - Attack on Titan season 3 - Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs - Late night! The Genius Bakabon - Revue Starlight - Grand Blue Dreaming - Happy Sugar Life - Lord of Vermilion - Free! Dive to the Future - Asobi Asobase - Planet With - Chio's School Road - and much more!

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Anime Spotlight - Overlord III

2018 Jul 13, 04:00

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Time for Ains to descend onto the frontlines to show his true power. ― Overlord III Official Website: http://overlord-anime.com/ Introduction Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres July 10, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Naoyuki Itou (Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu (OAV), Digimon: Data Squad (TV)) Series Composition: Yukie Sugawara (Kino's Journey - the Beautiful World- (TV), Overlord (TV), Ov...

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Anime Spotlight - Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion

2018 Jul 11, 04:00

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With a new point of view, this anime portrays the Mongol invasion of Japan, the event that changed Japan in the Middle Ages. ― Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion Official Website: http://angolmois-anime.jp/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premiers 0:30 of July 11, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Takayuki Kuriyama ("Orange" (TV) as Episode Director (ep 2), "Re:CREATORS" (TV) as Episode ...

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Anime Spotlight - HARUKANA RECEIVE

2018 Jul 10, 06:00

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Haruka Ozora, a girl who feels uncomfortable being taller than average, and her cousin Kanata Higa, who quits playing her beloved volleyball because of her short stature, decide to form a team to play beach volleyball together. ― HARUKANA RECEIVE Official Website: http://www.harukana-receive.jp/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres July 6, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Toshiyuki K...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018

2018 Jul 5, 13:35

As the Spring season wraps up, we're ready to rank the best and worst according to your user-submitted votes! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how people rated indiv...

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Anime Spotlight - Mr. Tonegawa

2018 Jul 3, 08:10

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Yukio Tonegawa, one of the top brass of the Teiai Group, has been ordered by the group's chairman, Kazutaka Hyōdō, to plan a new "Death Game" to be played by debtors. ― Mr. Tonegawa Official Website: http://www.tonegawa-anime.com/index.html Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres 1:59AM, July 4th, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi (Hayate the Combat Butler (TV)) Serie...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, Jun 17-23

2018 Jun 28, 15:36

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Wotakoi finishes strong while Golden Kamuy stumbles at the finish line. Find out where your favorites ranked in the penultimate week of the Spring season! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these...

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Anime Spotlight - Asobi Asobase

2018 Jun 27, 21:00

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Olivia can't speak English despite her blonde hair; Kasumi is terrible at English despite the intelligent air she has; Hanako is a pigtailed girl who dreams of becoming normal. These three girls formed the "Playing Committe." ― Asobi Asobase Official Website: http://asobiasobase.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres July 8, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Seiji Kishi (Angel Beat...

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Anime Spotlight - Chio's School Road

2018 Jun 27, 00:00

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High school first-year Chio Miyamo has always tried to have a normal school life of not standing out, but for some reason she encounters a variety of obstacles on her way to school. ― Chio's School Road Official Website: http://chiochan.jp/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres July 6, 2018 Key Staff Director: Takayuki Inagaki (Desert Punk (TV), My mental choices are completely inte...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, Jun 10-16

2018 Jun 22, 11:25

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Our user rankings begin to settle into their final form as the spring season slows in its final weeks. Find out where your favorites rank this week! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these ranki...

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Anime Spotlight - Planet With

2018 Jun 21, 23:00

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After his town was attacked by a mysterious giant weapon, high school student Soya Kuroi got drawn into the fight alongside a girl in Gothic Lolita clothing and a cat-like life-form against a team of seven heroes. ― Planet With Official Website: http://planet-with.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres on July 8, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Youhei Suzuki ("Urara Meirocho (TV)...

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Anime Spotlight - Seven Senses of the Reunion

2018 Jun 21, 05:00

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High school boy Haruto logged into the MMORPG world 'Reunion' and reunited with Asahi, his childhood friend who should have died six years ago; her death caused the original game 'Union' to cease operations. Is she a digital ghost, or...? ― Seven Senses of the Reunion Official Website: http://7subaru.jp/ Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres 1:58AM of July 6, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director:...

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Anime Spotlight - Free! -Dive to the Future-

2018 Jun 19, 01:00

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In Tokyo, Haruka reunites with Ikuya, a young man who swam alongside him in relays in middle school. Haruka's memories of middle school begin to resurface; he remembers Ikuya from "that moment" extremely clearly... ― Free! -Dive to the Future- Official Website: http://df.iwatobi-sc.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery Premieres in July 2018 Key Staff Director: Eisaku Kawanami Series Com...

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Anime Spotlight - Revue Starlight

2018 Jun 14, 23:00

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Allured by the prospect of being a star, the "Theater Girls" gather at the arts school, Seisho Music Academy, dreaming of standing on the stage themselves one day. ― Revue Starlight Official Website: http://revuestarlight.com/ Introduction Characters Cast & Staff Gallery On-air starts 1:28AM, July 13, 2018 (JST) Key Staff Director: Tomohiro Furukawa (Alderamin on the Sky (TV) as Episode Director (ep...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, Jun 3-9

2018 Jun 14, 13:00

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A new challenger pushes MEGALOBOX out of the top spot as the spring rankings begin to wind down. Find out where your favorite shows ranked as the summer approaches! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind ...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, May 27-Jun 2

2018 Jun 7, 11:30

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My Hero Academia and Steins;Gate leap up the charts! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how peo...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, May 20-26

2018 May 31, 11:00

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Hinamatsuri and MEGALOBOX duke it out for the top spot! Find out how your favorite Spring anime performed according to our weekly user votes! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2018 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season. Keep in mind that these rankings are...

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The Best and Worst of Spring 2018, May 13-19

2018 May 24, 13:00