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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 4
The question this episode poses is simple: "Who is Flugel?" The answer is anything but.
Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 5
This girl has been positively spoiling for a fight in the only positive use of the expression I’ve ever seen.
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Anime Series Review
Dark Moon: the Blood Altar, isn’t necessarily a good show, but it’s definitely a good time.
― It's impressive how much of the Dark Moon franchise has made it into English. Created by HYBE, the Korean boy band ENHYPEN, and the Japanese boy band &Team, the series originated as a Wattpad webnovel and a webtoon simultaneously, and then as an anime – all three of which are available as of this writing. (P...
MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 4
A lot of this episode really is just the show laying the groundwork for the rest of Shiori's arc, but it's done a decent enough job of laying out all the pieces that I'm sure it'll all manage to come together.
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 5
The Brimmed Cap is essentially a cuckoo, putting their egg in Qifrey’s nest, only they keep checking back in to carefully raise their chick the way they want.
MAO ‒ Episode 4
It's still a bit too early to tell whether or not MAO works as a mystery series.
One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episodes 1158-1159
Usopp shoots a missile that manifests in a mushroom of model-mauling mayhem as Megabloks are moved mightily by the megaton.
Rooster Fighter ‒ Episode 7
If you've ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what I would do if I were a rooster trying to neg some pigeons?” then this is your blueprint.
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 4
At the end of the day, working with people means you are working with people more than the product itself.
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 4
Ferdinand playing music for his legions of adoring fans could feasibly rake in the dough that Rosemyne needs, and she's going to exploit that proto-parasocial relationship potential for all its worth.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episode 3
The pacing of the episode, both in regards to where it falls within the season and as a single half-hour of television, just feels off.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 4
While seemingly stoic (or baffled) for much of the previous two fish-out-of-water episodes, this episode does a great job of showing Yuru’s true mental state.
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ Episode 4
Is there any reality in which Dictator Wajima can achieve her ambitions without damning her soul - or her country's soul - in the process?
Me & Roboco Anime Movie Review
I somewhat appreciate the shameless cribbing of more successful works, but Roboco the manga is more than just riding off the coattails of Gintama.
― For the longest time, Me & Roboco has been described by Jump fans as Shonen Jump's Family Guy. Often going viral for its volume covers lifting directly from other series like Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia, it's common to perceive it as riding off th...
Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
Risu's excruciating transformation into Curse wins the award for most Dorohedoro thing to happen in this week's Dorohedoro.
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 4
No other piece of media that I’m aware of has struck this balance of individual streamers and the concept of streaming being a source of inspiration, while also acknowledging that this industry and social space is deeply harmful to the people participating in it.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ Episode 5
When Agents of the Four Seasons isn't trying so hard to cram all of this international espionage and fantasy action into its plot, its dramatic beats can land surprisingly well.
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 4
While it might horrify the class that Iruma makes it a whole performance complete with a love letter, he’s doing for Elizabetta what he did for Clara and Purson and tried to do for Kiriwo: he’s seeing her.
King's Maker Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review
In a landscape dominated by isekai and lighter fare, King’s Maker stands out for its unrelenting darkness.
― In a landscape dominated by isekai and lighter fare, King's Maker stands out for its unrelenting darkness. Not that it's fully grim, but even when the plot is touching on lighter topics or having a moment of humor, there's always an understanding that the underlying reality of its world is a s...
Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 4
The plot is very hit-and-miss here, but I welcome the 2D animation’s slight return. Too bad it’s not put to the greatest use.
Spring 2026 Light Novel Guide
The Spring Light Novel Guide is one of the companions to our Spring Manga Guide - come browse our selection of books and decide if your next read will be a mystery, a sci fi thriller, or an isekai treat!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Light Novel Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included novel was published in March or April or is an upcoming May release. This guide focu...
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 5
Wow, this episode sure gave me a lot of whiplash.
Iczer Girl Iczelion Anime Review
Schoolgirl Nagisa will be drawn into an intergalactic skirmish and have to find what she really cherishes before she can use the power of Iczelion.
― Iczer Girl Iczelion is a two-episode 1994 OVA in the Iczer franchise, although it occurs in an alternate timeline from Iczer-One, with which it shared direction from Toshihiro Hirano. This OVA is a self-contained story that does not require any knowledg...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 28
I wonder what further emotional terrorism Dr. Stone may have in store for us before the end?
This Week in Games - Tariff Woes and A New Splatoon
Nintendo and gamers try to sort out who owes whom in the saga of Trump's illegal tariffs, a departure from Sony, and a new Splatoon game are the focus in this week's column.
― Welcome back, folks! I got blindsided by Speed Racer's 4K remaster being released in theaters this week. I'm long overdue for a rewatch of that movie; it's wild and a billion miles a minute, but a phenomenal example of a live-a...
My Hero Academia Composer Yuki Hayashi Interview: Why “You Say Run” Goes with Everything
"The quiet intro, the drums, [...] the memorable riff. Just having those three elements probably makes it easy to fit with any video."
― Recently, I was able to sit down with composer Yuki Hayashi and talk about his most famous work, the song “You Say Run” from My Hero Academia. We discussed not only the origins of the song and his favorite version of it, but also the meme surrounding it and why the ...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 3
Despite the action and disturbing ultraviolence, this episode is actually a character piece first and foremost—one centered around Subaru.
Spring 2026 Manga Guide
Are you enjoying Aimi and Nami's Kirio-based escapades in anime form? Then check out the original manga version of Kirio Fan Club as the manga guide continues!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing so...
Apocalypse Hotel's Producer: 'No Sequel Anytime Soon', But the Animators Want It
"Young people who come to Cygames Pictures look at me with sparkling eyes and say, 'It's a company that keeps making originals'.”
― Recently, at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2026, three episodes of Apocalypse Hotel were given a theatrical screening. Afterward, character designer Izumi Takemoto and producer Nobuhiro Takenaka came on stage to discuss the episodes—and their thoughts about original ani...
Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 4
I firmly believe that a degree of gossip is baked into human behavior and part of our nature as a social species.
Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 4
In a different series, I’d have wanted to see Mimi’s dad realize that there’s nothing wrong with continuing to defy social norms and keep Mimi as his heir.
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episode 3
After the first two episodes of The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King, I wondered how long it would take Sera to realize that the side she fought for was, for all intents and purposes, the wrong one. The answer appears to have been “not long."
Dangers in My Heart Volumes 9-12 Manga Review
Sakurai’s characters are so well-crafted, empathetic, and amusing, that I’d happily read a manga where they do nothing but watch paint dry.
― For fans of The Dangers in My Heart's excellent TV anime adaptation, we're into uncharted waters now. Although the recently released (mostly) recap movie features just under ten minutes of new material, it adapts at most a handful of short chapters from volume ...
This Week in Anime - Anime Speed Dating
Chris and Lucas try their luck in the quarterly roundup of the season's new romcoms.
― Chris and Lucas try their luck in the quarterly roundup of the season's new romcoms. 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 Haibara's Teenage New Game+, Mistress...
Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime Series Review
For something with “heart” in the title, this anime doesn’t express a whole lot of it.
― Tune in to the Midnight Heart is such a visual disasterpiece that I'm amazed my eyes could get through it all. And I knew what I was in for by the time the second episode rolled through. As if not being cursed with PowerPoint Presentation-styled animation wasn't bad enough, the anime pours more salt in the wound ...
Manga Author Keiko Takemiya Talks Toward the Terra and Its Deeper Meanings
"I grew up reading shōnen manga and didn't read much shōjo manga, so I felt there was potential in being able to draw for a shōnen magazine. I didn't want to miss my chance."
― To celebrate Toward the Terra's manga author, Keiko Takemiya, winning the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, three episodes of the 2007 anime were screened at the festival. Afterward, the now 76-year-o...
MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 3
Even with how much his anti-social tendencies have been played for laughs, these looks into Gero's past make it clear that the way he was raised ended up emotionally stunting him in ways he's only just now starting to realize.
MAO ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Not since Kikyo sealed him to a tree have I seen so much taken from Inu Yasha all at once.
How to Hold Someone in Your Heart Novel Review
Mizuki Tsujimura writes without turning emotions into gooey sentimentality, capturing humans’ inner lives in all of their bruised beauty.
― “It is a gift,” the last person Ayumi helps in this sequel to Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon tells him, “to live in the world at the same time as the person you have in your heart.” These words are a distillation of Mizuki Tsujimura's duology. Although everyon...
This Week in Anime - Does Social Media Ruin Everything?
With access to creators only an @ away, does social media do more harm than good?
― With access to creators only an @ away, does social media do more harm than good? 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Sylvia Coop, it brings me no...
Rooster Fighter ‒ Episode 6
I wasn't quite expecting was just how shlocky this entire episode would end up being.
This Week in Mobile Games - Anni(versary), Are You OK?
A major anniversary event for Honkai Star Rail, some weird crossovers, and bad news for members of Doki Doki Literature Club's Google Play members are just a few of the things Josh has to talk about in a packed TWIMG.
― This week's This Week in Mobile Gaming has a sponsor! It's pixel art anime RPG Grand Summoners! Learn more about Grand Summoners and its latest crossover event
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Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 4
As with the first three episodes, this one does a beautiful job of providing little details that you barely even notice.
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! Anime Series Review
I never felt entertained for more than one moment every five episodes, and the gimmick overstays its welcome quickly.
― I love romantic comedies, and I will always jump at the opportunity to watch or review the latest ones each season. Despite that, I was never super fond of the childhood friend trope. While it can sometimes play into speed-running relationship-building between two characters, since ...
Answerman - Is Donghua Becoming Popular in the West?
What is donghua and will it ever take off in the same way anime has? Jerome digs in.
― A Reader asks: Dear Answerman, There seems to be a lot more Chinese animation on streaming platforms these days compared to a few years ago. Crunchyroll has added several titles I'd never have expected to see there, including To Be Hero X, which reached #8 in ANN's 2025 Spring Season rankings. Do you think that Do...
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Anyone out there who is sleeping on Nippon Sangoku anime is making a grave mistake, indeed.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
This anime begins with a Shyamalan-style twist. However, what's interesting is that it is used to hide a much more interesting and personal twist.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
It's all gas and no breaks now that the barrier has fallen and the monsters are on the loose, and Will is going to be facing off against his most impressive and deadly foes to date.
Spring 2026 Manga Guide
An arranged marriage doesn't quite go as planned in the yuri fantasy Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money)! Plus a charming new fairy tale-style fantasy, a magical girl, and the inevitable Junji Ito short story collection as the Manga Guide continues.
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writ...
Gundam Character Designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Talks Venus Wars, New Projects, and AI Art
"Watching [Venus Wars] again after such a long time, I felt it wasn't so bad after all."
― After the recent theatrical screening of the 1989 classic anime Venus Wars at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2026, its writer and director, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, gave a lengthy talk about not only the movie but his work on Gundam and his thoughts on AI art. While Venus Wars has long been available in the West (ev...
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 3
This all coalesces in a scene where we get the essence of the manga with the added benefits of an anime adaptation, such as strong voice acting, the benefits of full motion, and a musical score to accentuate everything.
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Needy Girl Overdose understands our current moment in culture better than just about anything else.
Ariana and the Elder Codex Game Review
Ariana and the Elder Codex is a strong action-adventure platformer that plays great, though its presentation can't quite keep pace with battles.
― Ariana and the Elder Codex is a strong action-adventure platformer that plays great, though its presentation can't quite keep pace with battles. Ariana surprised me with its basic structure. I will admit, from the trailer, I assumed I was getting yet anoth...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
This show doesn't feel so much like one cohesive vision as it does a half-dozen different ideas for characters and stories that have all been jammed together into an unwieldy final product.
Ramparts of Ice ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Currently, The Ramparts of Ice feels a bit like You and I Are Polar Opposites, if the whole cast had similar outlooks to Taira and Azuma.
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The base is still rock-solid as the series has ever been, and I could watch Rosemyne go about her errands while cutely remarking on everything all day.
'The One Piece is Real,' An Interview with Reese Alexiades from The Savannah Bananas
If baseball is the world, then MLB is the World Government, the big organization over all. Who then are the pirates in that world? Well, let me introduce you to the Savannah Bananas.
― Summer is only a few months away in North America, and what says “summer” more than baseball? The sound of the bat hitting a ball, the shouts of the crowd, the opening music of One Piece… While it might seem ridiculous...
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
One of the best things about Iruma-kun as a series is the way that it’s always willing to show us new sides of the characters, and that’s on full display here.
Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
A storied institution for teen girls that functions as a pressure cooker for multiple generations of high-strung theater kids is perfect scaffolding for Takako Shimura's stories.
Dagger of Kamui Anime Movie Review
From the snow-shrouded mountains to the desert of Western America, from samurai and shinobi to cowboys and Indians, Rintaro’s vision for this classic tale of a half-Ainu boy and a lost pirate treasure is epic.
― It's always interesting to finally see a masterwork by a master craftsman. Most Americans' first encounter with Rintaro was the theatrical release of CLAMP's X. With an uneven translation and...
Aspiring Animators Honored at AnimeJapan's Emerging Creator Awards Ceremony
Winners received a cash prize and an invitation to head to Anime Expo!
― AnimeJapan is not well known for its awards, but runs the annual “Manga We Want to See Animated” fan poll. However, in 2026, the yearly anime event announced the new Emerging Creator Awards in partnership with the Japanese government's Japan Creator Support Fund and with Crunchyroll sponsoring. The award seeks to find new talen...
Snowball Earth ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
This opening three-act suite makes for some decent action fluff that is burdened by a problem too big to ignore.
Medalist Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
What we have here is less of an ending, and more of an advertisement for the upcoming movie.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Apparently the Nintendo Famicom is the pinnacle of human civilization. You know what? I can get behind that.
One Piece ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Personally, I love this sense of return to the series earlier roots.
Akane-banashi ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
I’m glad to say that the cast manages this feat and then some, fully finding the characters’ voice in everything from the quiet, mundane human moments to the bombastic performances on stage.
Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 3 Manga Review
This third volume of Dark Horse Comics' latest Gunsmith Cats re-release is arguably its most essential to long-term fans.
― This third volume of Dark Horse Comics' latest Gunsmith Cats re-release is arguably its most essential to long-term fans; it certainly is to me. Not only does it include the fantastic storyline “Mister V” which really acts as a de facto climax to the entire series (despite it co...
This Week in Games - Heads Butting over NieR, Level-5's Games A-far, and Bloodborne Goes to Hollywood
Twitter is pitting gamers against each other over NieR, Level-5 is having issues getting games out, and a new Bloodborne project are all on the docket this week.
― Welcome back, folks! In an attempt at solving a long-standing mistake of mine (and following up on my guest appearance on Axe of the Blood God), I've started playing the .hack//GU games. I'm amused to hear so many older voice talents who u...
Exploring Lupin III Kabuki: Classical Japanese Theater Meets a Modern Classic
Lupin and co. enter a feudal Japan full of astonishing costumes and make-up in the new Lupin III: The beautiful azure castle kabuki play.
― Arguably one of the greatest action-heist anime and manga franchises is Lupin the Third. With its iconic characters of the master thief Lupin III, marksman Daisuke Jigen, honorable swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII, femme fatale Fujiko Mine, and the ever-persistent ...
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
My problem with Nakamura! is that, outside of its directness, there isn't a whole lot going on in these first four episodes.
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Serafina has been kept down for so long that she doesn’t even realize that she’s landed in clover.
MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Whether you're here for the bombastic action scenes or our leading man's efforts to transform himself from an awkward mess to an eligible bachelor, Marriagetoxin looks like it'll have plenty of ways to keep you entertained.
Always a Catch! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Mimi encourages that sort of attitude in people, like a puppy with boundless energy and cheer, who you forgive for getting muddy paw prints on your clothes because they’re just so darn wonderful.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK Episode 13-24 Anime Series Review
While Beatbreak's early episodes had already shown it to be perfectly capable of operating as a good piece of cyberpunk media, the extent to which this arc successfully tackles all of the heavier themes attached to that elevates it into a great one.
― With its first dozen episodes, Digimon Beatbreak successfully proved to not only be a solid modernization of the Digimon franchise, but also one capabl...
Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Dorohedoro is back, and it is just as gory, grimy, and gleeful as it has ever been.
This Week in Anime - Parasocial Overdose
This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss.
― This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Net...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The way the story is told, we are led to believe that we have been shown every one of Subaru's loops. However, that is not necessarily the case.
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
After Coco’s discovery that spells can be drawn by anyone, she’s given a concrete example as to why that’s not necessarily a good thing. But do you blame the girl or do you blame the system that forbade her from learning in the first place?
Versus Volumes 2-4 Manga Review
ONE took all of his favorite game, movie, and book antagonists, altered them slightly to avoid copyright violations, and mashed them all together in one almighty smorgasbord of madness.
― Versus is another gleefully over-the-top action extravaganza from the pen of Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Man author ONE. After the first volume's extended introduction to this complex world, the next three volumes ...
OPUS: Prism Peak Video Game Review
With talking anthropomorphic animals and a disappearing girl, this is a fantastic story-driven adventure that's sure to tug on your heartstrings by the time the credits roll.
― Developer Sigono creates emotionally moving story games through the OPUS series, a collection of standalone adventures that touch upon topics such as grief, love, and growing up. OPUS: Prism Peak starts off showcasing Eugene's...
Farming Life in Another World Season 1 Anime Series Review
This is a charming romp, and a mindless one, too.
― Here it is, y'all. Another fresh plate of mindless isekai fluff served al dente. It's got farming. It's got food. It's got Jojo's references. It's got vampires, ogres, and dragons taking on the form of cute anime girls. Cliche? Perhaps. Substantial? Not really. Boring? As a fellow once said, it's all a matter of perspective. You already know the dri...
This Week in Anime - Not Today, Truck-kun
In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes.
― In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
Rooster Fighter ‒ Episode 5
I admire sentimentality in media because it's difficult to balance it, especially in a weekly, episodic TV show. There's a fine line between shlock and reflection, and I think this episode really pulls it off.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Film Review
Watching this movie felt like I was strapped into a Mario-themed roller coaster
― I should probably start with some positives first right? I already praised the first Super Mario Bros. movie for its amazing animation and attention to detail. Super Mario Galaxy somehow ups all of that to such a degree where I can confidently say that this isn't just one of the best looking Illumination movies ever pro...
The Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide
The Guide's almost over, but we've still got a new show - check out I Want to End This Love Game!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes 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 almost every show. The guide is ong...
How Ace Combat Inspired the Sentenced to Be a Hero Author
After six years, Sentenced to Be a Hero has achieved an impressive amount of success: eight published volumes, a manga adaptation, and an anime adaptation by Studio Kai. With the first season wrapped, we reached out to creators Rocket Shokai and Mephisto to get more insights into their views on its success.
― Sentenced to Be a Hero is a light novel series that has been in publication since 2020. Afte...
Wandance Volumes 11-13 Manga Review
Dancing like no one is watching you is freeing, but it won’t win competitions.
― We all know that dance is a form of communication, and we know that dance is a form of storytelling. In Wandance Volumes 11-13, the club members at Ichirin learn an important lesson about telling the right story to the right people at the right time. Kabo is struggling more and more with trying to decide who he is, what ...
Medalist Season 2 ‒ Episode 8
While this whole harness saga was more frustrating than bad, when it's all said and done, I'm still not sure if this detour was worth it.
Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 1 Anime Series Review
The color beige has more flavor and personality than this anime.
― While it's generally a good rule of thumb that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is the kind of anime where the title pretty much tells you exactly what you're in for: An “I want a maid that works for free, but also, she lets me squish her cheeks, and rest my head on her lap, even though I h...
Pokémon FireRed Game Review
This port of Pokémon FireRed made me realize why I was destined to become a Pokémon kid, and why I’m going to be a Pokémon adult for the rest of my life.
― Do not spend twenty dollars to play 2004's Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. I really hate having to bring up whether a piece of media is “worth the price” in a review, as this is one of the lowest forms of criticism imagin...
This Week in Games - Where Did Zelda Come From, Anyway?
The Zelda games didn't just happen - Jean-Karlo gets into the franchise's antecedents. Plus some disappointing Persona merch!
― Welcome back, folks! Project Hail Mary got me into a mood, so I went back and watched Explorers over the weekend for the first time in about 20 years. It (sadly) falls apart in the last third, but it's a fun flick... though I curse my memories for tricking me into thinking t...
Mulasaki Ima Takes a “New Walk” for Eren the Southpaw Anime
The viral hit-maker behind "Femme Fatale A" and "That Classmate" traveled to NYC for her latest track, the ending song for Eren the Southpaw.
― The title character of Eren the Southpaw, a new anime streaming on Crunchyroll and based on the manga by Kappi and Nifuni, is an artist working in New York City. Inspired by this, up-and-coming J-pop artist Mulasaki Ima decided to travel to NYC to film the mu...
Tower Dungeon Volumes 2-4 Manga Review
What really sets Tower Dungeon apart is the ever-present sense of progression, of uncovering the unknown, of overcoming trials to progress further.
― Although manga creator Tsutomu Nihei is well-renowned for his sprawling sci-fi epics Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, with these further volumes of Tower Dungeon, he proves he's equally adept at creating fascinating, mysterious fantasy worlds. In place of...
The Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide
Juzo's going back to middle school in Kill Blue after this 39-year-old assassin is stung by a mysterious wasp that regresses his body to age 13. How's that going to work out for him? Also get our reviewers' thoughts on Yowayowa Sensei, Fist of the North Star, A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA, and more!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of crit...
This Week in Anime - Steel Ball to the Wall (This Fall)
What is going on with Steel Ball Run's streaming debut? Lucas and Chris find out.
― What is going on with Steel Ball Run's streaming debut? Lucas and Chris find out. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Netflix streams Steel Ball Run. Baccano! isn't available to stream stateside. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter...
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volumes 11-16 Manga Review
Whether Iruma’s changing the Netherworld or the Netherworld was always more “human” than ours, the root of the story is the same: you don’t need to go it alone.
― Welcome to Iruma-kun's longest arc thus far – the Harvest Festival. Unlike the Battler arc and the upcoming Music Festival arc, this one doesn't really have an analogous real-world school event, although I suppose you could make an argument...
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