Sound Decision
- Nana Kitade Interview ()
- MUCC + Nana Kitade Live ()
- the Indigo Interview ()
- Interview with Ai Uchida ()
- The Pillows in Hollywood ()
- The Pillows, KOTOKO, Live 8 + 365 ()
- KOTOKO at A-Kon ()
- Final Fantasy XII ()
- hyde ()
- Hiroaki Yura ()
- Warner Steps Up ()
- Kenji Kawai ()
- Maaya Sakamoto, Starship Operators ()
- Jane Lui ()
- Trigun, Viewtiful Joe, Ah! My Goddess ()
- Sixth S.E.N.S. ()
- Ayaka and the Olympics ()
- Boom Goes the Dynamite ()
- Kristine Sa ()
- Interview: Shaun Iwase ()
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REVIEW: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
games
At long last, the definitive version of Nintendo's beloved fighting game series is out on the Nintendo Switch. Branden Johnson finds out if this edition really lives up to all the hype.
― The level of excitement in the Smash Bros. fan community has probably never been higher. For all intents and purposes, this is the game. The one that has everything we could possibly want (okay, except for Waluigi)....
Answerman - Why Do I Hear Echoes of Japanese Voices in Dubs of Old Anime?
anime
Every now and then when you're watching an old dub, sometimes you'll hear faint echoes of the Japanese track behind it. What's responsible for this phenomenon? Justin digs in.
― Sami asked: Why does the Japanese dialogue track sometimes leak to music & SFX track used for dubs? I've noticed this issue in many dubs of older anime. Also many of the ME Tracks have this weird "ghosting effect" in which t...
Shelf Life - UQ Holder!
anime
Gabriella plunges deep into the lore of Ken Akamatsu for this Negima! spinoff action series, while Paul breaks down all this week's new anime releases!
― I picked up the new Super Smash Bros. game this week, only to re-discover that I'm not very good at Smash games (and I never have been). Thankfully, the holidays should give me plenty of time to get better, or at least less comically awful. In the ...
Wolf & Parchment: New Theory Spice & Wolf Novel 3
novels
This more low-key adventure for Col and Myuri does a great job expanding the series' world, but the transition from lore to drama isn't as smooth as fans might hope. Theron Martin has the details.
― The first novel of this “next generation” sequel to Spice and Wolf dealt with events that could have world-shaking consequences, while the second volume dealt with events that could reshape an entire regi...
The Mike Toole Show - Jump-ing Ship
manga
Big changes are coming to the way Shonen Jump gets distributed in the US - but this wouldn't be the first time! Join Mike on a journey through the history of Shonen Jump in America.
― The summer of 2002 was an inflection point for anime and manga in North America. Hamtaro debuted on Cartoon Network in June, positioned as a new kids' favorite, complete with toys at major department stores. Tokyopop we...
The List - 7 Ho-Ho-Horrible Santas
anime
Get ready for the holidays with seven of the strangest Santas from across anime history.
― The holiday season is upon us, although department stores started blaring Christmas music over the intercom well before Thanksgiving. Whether you're already over the festivities (STRESS! AWKWARD FAMILY GATHERINGS!) or will be up on Christmas morning with bells on, the season is on its way. The holiday is a sha...
ANNCast - Just Froobin' Over Here
just for fun
Zac and Jacob return from beyond the grave to catch up on a big pile of Fall 2018 anime, plus Broly, new Fruits Basket, Evangelion on Netflix and live-action Cowboy Bebop!
― ANNCast 340 - The Thing About My Dokes Zac and Jacob return from beyond the grave to chat Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Zombie Land Saga and more Fall 2018 anime, plus Broly, new Fruits Basket, Evangelion on Netflix and live-action ...
The Best and Worst of Fall 2018, Nov 26-Dec 2
just for fun
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...
Manga Answerman - Why Do Some Shojo Publishers Use The Same Spine Design For Every Series?
manga
Spine design can make browsing the shojo manga shelves in Japan a little tricky for non-native speakers - Deb calls in book designer extraordinaire Fawn Lau for expert commentary!
― When looking at manga in Japan, I've noticed how lots of shoujo tankobon manga have their titles and spines in the same font and format, making for a super uniform look where it's hard for anything to stand out, especial...
Interview: Tuxedo Mask Voice Actor Toru Furuya
anime
The legendary voice behind a cast of icons like Mobile Suit Gundam's Amuro Ray and Sailor Moon's Tuxedo Mask chats about his storied career and the popularity of Dragon Ball and Gundam!
― Voice actor Toru Furuya's career is not easy to summarize. For 52 years, Furuya has forged an extensive resume, donning some of the biggest roles in anime to his name. As Amuro Ray in Mobile Suit Gundam, Mamoru Chib...
A Brief History of One Piece Video Games, Part 2
games
Our second trip through the history of One Piece video games covers 2004-2018, featuring burning blood, pirate carnivals, and...dancing!
― The year was 2004, and One Piece was coming to North America. VIZ had begun releasing the manga the previous year, and 4kids premiered an edited version on Fox with an all-new opening theme that must be heard by everyone. Debate continues to this day as to whether...
