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Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Film Review

The cost of winning the video game was the player's time; in Sekiro: No Defeat winning comes with a more pronounced psychological burden.

Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Volumes 1-12 Manga Review

Although it’s a bright and breezy magical girl manga with an adorable cast and plenty of fun, flashy battles, at its heart, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. is a pointed criticism of dehumanizing mega-corporate culture.

The Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide

The Anime News Network anime preview guide launches 10 new shows you won't want to miss, from The World is Dancing to Young Ladies Can't Play Fighting Games!

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Game Review

If you've already played Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition before, you won't experience anything new here. But if it's your first time on this rodeo or you want to take the game on the go, hop in and enjoy the ride.

This Week in Anime - Attack of the 50 Foot Women

There's just something about a woman who could squish you. Sylvia and Chris run down (up?) some of the giantesses of anime.

Splatoon Raiders Is Looking To Be A Great Single Player Experiance

This is definitely a game that you're going to want to add to your upcoming wishlist.

Pragmata Game Review

I welcome any high-budget, high-production value, mostly linear experience with a clear story to tell that clocks out right on time.

This Week in Mobile Games - SSSS.Sonic, Summer, Sandrone, and Superheroes

The celebration of Sonic's birthday continues as Josh looks at the blue blur's mobile offerings!

The Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2026

It's going to be a hot summer and an even hotter anime line-up this season.
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ SEASON FINALE

Marriagetoxin might not be the strongest show of either of its genres this season, but Gero's quest for a bride offered enough good time that I'm up for seeing more of any new bachelorettes or assassins he'll meet along the way.
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MAO ‒ Episode 13

I’m starting to worry we’re going to have even more slower episodes yet, before we get any kind of update with regards to what happened between the Byoki, Mao, Sana, etc.
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ SEASON FINALE

This anime winds up amounting to less than the sum of its already ill-fitting parts.
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 12

Rosemyne is rocking her cozy little red-and-green holiday ensemble while I'm sweating buckets in California's streets in June. My suspension of disbelief can only keep up so hard with my dehydration.
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE

Overall, this season of Wistoria can perfectly be described as a “mixed bag."
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Needy Girl Overdose ‒ SEASON FINALE

The ending of Needy Girl Overdose is the goal for everyone trying to live their best life.
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 13

At age fifteen, Iruma Suzuki finally has a place to belong.
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A New Dawn Anime Film Review

There's a sense of invention permeating through A New Dawn's various experiments with visual languages of animation. ― Perhaps there's a certain irony in a story about a fireworks factory mostly keeping away from explosive drama. Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's lowkey feature directorial debut A New Dawn is at the very least visually captivating, comprised of lush and rather hypnotic production design. The st...
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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Monolith Soft's ambitious RPG is better than ever on the Switch 2. ― Good news, folks! Xenoblade Chronicles is finally a real video game! It's got 4K graphics and everything!The Xenoblade Chronicles series is one of grand ideas, grand vistas and greater impact. People willing to look past its RPG trappings get quickly obsessed with its heady blend of science fantasy and Gnosticism. It's a labor of lo...
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The Ghost In The Shell (TV Event Preview) Anime Review

So many iconic moments from the manga are replicated intelligently and beautifully here. ― How many different adaptations can one single manga spawn? In the case of Masamune Shirow's 37-year-old Ghost in the Shell, too many TV seasons, movies, and OVAs to count on the fingers of both hands. It's a bona fide phenomenon, with influence beyond the realms of manga and animation. Although every version so...
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Interview: Yōhei Kameyama on His Breakout Hit, Milky☆Subway

With millions of views on YouTube and a feature film adaptation, Milky☆Highway is largely the work of a single man: character designer, 3D modeler, animator, and director Yōhei Kameyama. ― With millions of views per episode on YouTube, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is one of, if not the, standout short-form anime of 2025—so much so that it got a theatrical run in Japan earlier this year....
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Snowball Earth ‒ SEASON FINALE

An anti-climactic final fight that ends before it can even begin makes me wonder why it was even there to begin with.
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The Summer 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party Premieres Monday!

The Summer Anime Trailer Watch Party returns with the hottest anime line-up. ― The Summer Anime Trailer Watch Party returns with the hottest anime line-up. Watch all the trailers for the upcoming season with special guest Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement), and Anime News Network friends Lynzee Loveridge, Jacki Jing, and James Beckett. Find your next must-watch anime, from the biggest hits to hidden gems...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 17-23

Nippon Sangoku and Akane-banashi are locked in a neck-and-neck, seesaw battle for the third spot on the podium! This race won't be settled until the final results next week. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these r...
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This Week in Games - A Very 35th Birthday for Sonic The Hedgehog

Happy Birthday, Sonic! My, those are some interesting choices Sega's making for you. ― Welcome back, folks! I had a very fun long weekend, bookended by the wildest movies to pair together. On Friday, I watched the new Masters of the Universe, which was a total blast and put a big smile on my face. Then on Monday, I met up with some friends and watched Adolescence of Utena on the big screen. Both time...
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ SEASON FINALE

We’ve ended at the point the series was always heading towards: Senku’s triumph over the Stone World.
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The Worst Anime of Spring 2026

An engaging story is marred by distractingly lackluster animation. A gorgeously animated series is hindered by a trite or nonsensical story. Maybe the characters are wholly unlikable, yet there are five seasons chronicling whether they'll get together. ― What makes an anime 'bad'? The answer to that question will differ for everyone. An engaging story is marred by distractingly lackluster animation....
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ SEASON FINALE

Despite a happy conclusion to the romantic plotline, I can’t say that this ends on a positive note.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Film Review

If this is what’s to come, Bleach might have one of the best final arcs in shonen anime. ― 14 years ago, the Bleach anime ended its 8-year run on a bittersweet ending that still left fans hungry for more. What was it Aizen saw within Soul Society that drove him to his tyrannical rage? How did Ichigo become so adept at gathering differing powers? What really happened during the Soul Reapers War with t...
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This Week in Anime - Happy 20th Birthday, Simoun!

Sylvia and Chris revisit Simoun on its twentieth birthday to honor the power of girls kissing. ― Sylvia and Chris revisit Simoun on its twentieth birthday to honor the power of girls kissing. 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. Darkroom streams Simoun. @RiderStrike...
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 12

While this episode certainly goes above and beyond in dishing out an action packed climax to this arc, it's not exactly the strongest.
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Always a Catch! ‒ SEASON FINALE

This is a good example of a series that took what it had and ran with it to good effect.
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Thunder 3 Volumes 2-8 Manga Review

Thunder 3 is one of the most insane manga I’ve ever read, and it’s incredible. Thunder 3 is one of the most insane manga I've ever read, and it's incredible. It's a bizarre mash-up that I can only describe as “what if Crayon Shin-chan, but Gantz”. If that sounds like a wild combination, then it is. The first volume, which I reviewed for Manga Guide back in Fall 2024, certainly impressed me with its...
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The Best Anime of Spring 2026

Anime fans continue to eat well each season, and spring was no exception. ― This spring season ushered in more highly anticipated and visually stunning anime than I had seen since, well, maybe two seasons prior? Anime fans continue to eat well each season, and spring was no exception. Despite early trepidation due to its past project, Zom100, Bug Films' rendition of Kamome Shirahama's beloved Witch ...
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MAO ‒ Episode 12

Takahashi’s old pacing habits die hard, even if this episode demonstrates some noticeable improvement.
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1167

Despite the basic outline, it is a visual tour de force as Saint Gunko absolutely hammers Loki again and again with her powers.
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ SEASON FINALE

This remains one of the best anime to come out all year, easily, and a second season cannot possibly come soon enough.
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volumes 2-6 Manga Review

Author Jinushi seems to have taken more than a few leaves out of the Rumiko Takahashi book of “one step forward, two steps back” style of storytelling. ― How important is relationship progression to you regarding your enjoyment of romantic comedy manga? Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You's author Jinushi seems to have taken more than a few leaves out of the Rumiko Takahashi book of “one step for...
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Akane-banashi ‒ SEASON FINALE

The highlight this week is how much of a splash Akane has made in the wider world.
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Witch Hat Atelier ‒ SEASON FINALE

This is anime at the top of its craft.
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episode 11

The fight between Zeo and Elfaria might just represent the best spectacle we've gotten yet from Wistoria's second season.
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 12

It’s time for everyone’s favorite student council president to come back to the stage.
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 12

Wait. Are the Kagemoris actually overwhelmingly powerful? Or is it just that Higashi Village is startlingly inept?
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Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 12

More than anything, Needy Girl Overdose is a story about broken people trying their best to make the most of their lives and serves as a reminder that kindness and community will help even the deepest wounds begin to heal.
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Answerman - Should Anime Fans go to Annecy?

Is Annecy worth your time as an anime fan? Jerome has the details. ― AnnecyOrBust26 asks: Dear Answerman! I know that you are a regular visitor to the Annecy International Animation Festival. What's it all about? Is it more important to the Japanese anime production industry for their overseas marketing and outreach than events like Anime Expo in LA and Japan Expo in Paris, which attract a much bigg...
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Read It First: Manga, Light Novel Sources for Summer 2026 Anime

From A Witch in Mongolia to a kaiju-sized girl, read Anime News Network's reviews of the original manga and light novels behind the upcoming summer anime season. Sponsored by BookWalker! ― It's hardly a rule that you have to read the source material before you watch the adaptation, but what if you want to? A decade ago, anime fans who wanted to read the manga or light novel before the show debuted w...
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 36

Turns out mankind is a colossal cosmic disappointment. Can’t say I’m all that surprised.
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 12

Turns out it ain't over till the fat kaiju sings.
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Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm Volumes 1-8 Manga Review

Fujisaku’s work on Stand Alone Complex really shines through, as he absolutely nails the interpersonal banter between the lead characters in a way reminiscent of what made that series so iconic. ― For anyone new to legendary manga creator Masamune Shirow's expansive Ghost in the Shell (GitS) franchise, The Human Algorithm (THA) is absolutely not the correct place to start. First, go check out the abs...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 11

It's funny to see some good old "character introducing isekai people to new-world concepts" shenanigans as Rosemyne blows people's minds with the principles of leverage.
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ Episode 13

It shouldn't be surprising at this point that the best episode of Agents of the Four Seasons in a good while is the one where Sakura and Hinagiku are almost completely sidelined.
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ SEASON FINALE

Sometimes Nakamura is this underdog that I want to root for. Other times, I feel like I'm just watching things happen to him.
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 12

This episode heavily focuses on the idea of the “friend zone,” though not in so many words.
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 10-16

As we near the end of the season, Needy Girl Overdose jumps 4 spots in the cumulative to reach #5! Another title coming from behind is Botan Kamiina, as it peaks ats #2 in our weekly user rankings. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. K...
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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set Manga Review

This is a premium product for those who already know what they’re getting, and it’s absolutely the best way to acquire Ghost in the Shell. ― Does The Ghost in the Shell franchise even need to be introduced? For fans of my generation, after Akira, the 1995 movie adaptation was one of the main gateway drugs into the anime medium. Dark Horse comics brought the manga to English readers during the same pe...
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We Are Aliens Anime Movie Review

There’s never been an anime that looks like We Are Aliens, a strange, sad, and stunningly rotoscoped movie. ― I've never seen a movie that looks quite like We Are Aliens. I can compare aspects of the style to other anime to give you an idea, but those different stylistic traits have never come together before the way they do here. Imagine if the Flowers of Evil anime had the time/budget to draw each ...
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I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear Season 1-3 Anime Series Review

There’s just enough novelty in Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! to make it feel interesting, and I wouldn’t be shocked if it got a fourth, fifth, or even sixth season. Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! or I Want You To Show Me Your Panties With a Disgusted Face Returns, beginning in the third season, is one of those works that's more interested i...
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This Week in Games - An Interview with Shoon T, Director of Rain98

This week, we dive into the new version of RPG Maker, celebrate some of our favorite LGBTQ characters in Japanese games, and have an interview with Rain98's Soon T. ― Welcome back, folks! I cannot claim any genuine, deeply-set interest in sports outside of semi-ironic memes (go Birds), but I've had the World Cup in my periphery. While soccer/football has led to many an altercation in the past (rememb...
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Life After Dr. Stone with Aaron Dismuke, Felecia Angelle, and Brandon McInnis

Anime News Network took some time to sit down with English voice actors to talk about their favorite lines, lasting memories playing their characters, and what the show has taught them about both science and life. ― As the Dr. Stone anime dashes headlong towards its conclusion, Anime News Network took some time to sit down with English voice actors Aaron Dismuke (Senku), Felecia Angelle (Kohaku), an...
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This Week in Anime - Basketball Anime is a Slam Dunk

Lucas and Coop honor the Knicks' historic win by looking at some of the best basketball that anime has to offer. ― Lucas and Coop honor the Knicks' historic win by looking at some of the best basketball that anime and manga has to offer. Crunchyroll streams Slam Dunk, Kuroko's Basketball, and Left-Hand Layup. Netflix streams Slam Dunk, The First Slam Dunk, and Kuroko's Basketball. Deep 3 manga Avail...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ SEASON FINALE

To become what he needs to be, Subaru has to first strip away the self-loathing and doubt. He needs to restart from zero.
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Devil May Cry Season 2 Anime Review

This season is far more concerned with exploring its trio of main characters than it is political commentary. ― Beyond the action and adventure of the first season, Devil May Cry was largely an allegory for the war on terror. Refugees were persecuted for no other reason than their place of birth, and in the end, terrorist attacks were used as justification for a foreign invasion. While this aspect of...
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 11

At this point. Kimie's increasingly diminishing presence in her own arc is downright criminal.
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1166

Perhaps my issue is that the Elbaph residents are a little one-note in this episode.
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Uncanny Counter Season 1 Live-Action Series Review

For evil spirits and the fighters who counter them, death isn’t the end of the story; it’s just the start of a new chapter. ― As a child, So Mun (Jo Byeong-kyu) lost his parents in a horrible car accident. With a disabled left leg as a reminder, So is now living with his grandparents and is a target of bullying and abuse at school. With his friends, Woong-min (Kim Eun-soo) and Ju-yeon (Lee Ji-won), S...
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Silent Hill: Townfall Returns to Frightening First-Person Horror

Silent Hill: Townfall left me with more questions than answers, but in a good way. I'm really intrigued by the game's Scottish setting and cultural background. ― The Silent Hill franchise is going through something of a renaissance right now. With Bloober Team knocking it out of the park with an excellent remake of Silent Hill 2 and NeoBards taking the series back to its Japanese roots with Silent Hi...
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MAO ‒ Episodes 10-11

Same, Otoya. Same.
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Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 12

We are all our own worst enemies sometimes.
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 10

This is a noticeably lopsided episode with pacing choices I can't help but question, which is also marred by odd technical issues.
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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Volumes 1-7 Manga Review

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked is a frothy confection of a series, and consuming it a little at a time will help to allow its sweetness to come through. ― It's a story that's been around for millennia: a girl is thrust into a terrible situation after her mother's death, when her father remarries and her new stepmother and stepsisters resent her for the crime of merely existing. Sometimes...
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This Week in Anime - Touhou Fever Forever

This week in anime, Chris and Sylvia discuss the long lasting impact of Touhou on the gaming world, manga world, and beyond. ― This week in anime, Chris and Sylvia discuss the long lasting impact of Touhou on the gaming world, manga world, and beyond. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussio...
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ Episodes 9-11

Aoteru wields his wisdom and his words with the deadly precision of a warrior armed with the sharpest blades.
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ Episode 10

The adaptation sings when it depicts Emi's subsequent isolation from the rest of her class with unsettling surreality.
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 11

There is an unspoken question looming over this whole episode—one that no one seems to be considering. Is Ken telling the truth?
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Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope Anime Review

It’d take a heart of stone to come out of this not feeling sad, but at times it felt scientifically engineered to do so. ― There are two tropes in anime that never get old: humanoid robots and dying girls. Whether it's Astro Boy or Apocalypse Hotel, there's something innocent about seeing metallic dolls learning what it means to be human. Not even the AI apocalypse could ruin this concept, though som...
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Mastering Accents in Witch Hat Atelier with the English Dub Cast

How does the English dub use accents to reflect the story's wide world? The English voices of Qifrey and Agott share their thoughts. ― Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga is a global story - not just in terms of how popular it is, but also in the universality of its themes and characters. To reflect that, the English dub for the anime gives characters different world accents, using them to emp...
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Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 11

Only excellence can cut deep enough to make a lasting impact, and what was once an acceptable performance may no longer be finely honed enough to break through.
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episodes 8-10

I think the best thing about this string of episodes is that Wistoria is finally putting Will's relationship with Elfaria front and center.
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Answerman - What's Actually Happening at Kadokawa?

With everything from an oversaturation of isekai stories in the market to activist investors trying to decide the future of FromSoftware, a lot is happening over at one of Japan's biggest multimedia companies. ― DeliciousDungeonMaster25 asks: Dear Answerman, I keep seeing headlines saying Kadokawa is in trouble because of isekai. Now I am reading that an activist shareholder is getting involved and ...
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Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 11

Even knowing OMGKawaiiAngel/Ame’s crashout was coming, this episode still managed to be visually striking and emotionally affecting social commentary.
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This Week in Mobile Games - Seeking Summer Smartphone Succor

This week, we take a look at the mobile game news coming out of the Summer Game Fest and other similar showcases. ― This week's This Week in Mobile Games is being sponsored again by our friends at Grand Summoners! Find out more about their current collaboration with Solo Leveling further down in this week's column! Hello, and welcome once again to another installment of the column! Despite the rainy ...
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ Episodes 10-12

For Agents of the Four Seasons, all of this juvenile trauma pornography is itself the end by which all means are justified.
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 11

Azz has at least a basic concept of "friendship," but as you can see, his Azzpedia doesn’t have the most…current definitions.
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Red River Omnibus 2-5 Manga Review

Red River is a work of epic fiction, shoujo manga style, and it's still worth reading thirty years after its original publication. ― Historical fiction doesn't always owe history fidelity, but Chie Shinohara absolutely gives it more than its due in Red River. Although she fudges history a bit – the inspiration for Yuri was likely the wife of one of Kail's successors, a woman named Puduhepa – and chan...
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 35

This isn’t any old episode of Dr. Stone. This is Dr. Stone… In Spaaaaaace!
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 11

This is an episode that tries to redeem a villain who was already beyond redemption.
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Dara-san of Reiwa Volume 1-3 Manga Review

Dara-san of Reiwa feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character. ― How should readers approach Dara-san of Reiwa, a story that feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character? Creator Haruomi Tomotsuka shared at the end of volume one that the story originated as a web manga and was, at least at first, an outlet for his own fetish...
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 11

If this episode feels uncomfortably familiar, you're not alone.
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 12

I have to commend the series for addressing something most other shows in the same genre would never even think of touching.
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 10

In a real way, Subaru is actively getting in our way of solving the mystery with his actions and suppositions.
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episodes 9-10

Is it even an anime series if there isn’t a hot spring episode?
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 3-9

Akane-banashi finally has its turn in the weekly limelight, and Needy Girl Overdose catches up in the cumulative chart thanks to steady high marks since week 3. Check out our weekly user rankings! ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Ke...
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Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi Volume 1 Manga Review

When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. ― When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. And let me tell you, Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi's first volume is a hell of a ride. My initial thought was, “Why bother with using real people?” but after reading this volume, I've come to understand why it was a much more e...
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This Week in Games - Summer Showcase Slamfest - Save Room For Aincrad

It's a smorgasbord of new announcements from a variety of showcases! Jean-Karlo's got the details from the Japanese side of gaming. ― Welcome back, folks! I took up the challenge of playing Kirby: Return to Dream Land Deluxe over the weekend. It is as charming as you'd expect. Also deeper than I expected. I'm used to the Copy abilities in a Kirby game having varied move lists; they've done that since...
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Creating Visual Spectacle in Nippon Sangoku with Director Kazuaki Terasawa

It's easy to miss a true seasonal anime highlight, but you'll regret leaving the beautiful Nippon Sangoku on your "watch later" list. ― With more anime than ever to choose from and high-profile series split among several streaming services, it's easy to miss a true seasonal highlight. Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun first caught my attention while preparing for the Spring 2026 Ani...
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Dandelion Anime Series Review

Traces of Gintama's heart and hilarity are definitely here, but each episode goes on five minutes too long in service of a tacked-on climax. Gintama is one of the most celebrated comedy manga of all time. Hideaki Sorachi smashing aliens into the tail-end of the Sengoku era was every bit as bold as when Akira Toriyama dropped dinosaurs and mechs (and eventually aliens) into Journey to the West. What...
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This Week in Anime - Movie Night Madness

Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. ― Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. RetroCrush streams Adolescence of Utena and Aim for the Ace! Pluto streams Space...
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Hands-On Preview: You Can't Play Stranger Than Heaven Like a Yakuza Game

Stranger Than Heaven's combat requires a more methodical approach. You can't just spam a button or two continuously like you could in the brawler-centric Yakuza games. ― Despite not having the title “Yakuza” or “Like a Dragon” in its title, Stranger Than Heaven takes place in the same universe as those games. It's actually a prequel, detailing the origins of the Tojo Clan, which is prominently featur...
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Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 11

Now Renato knows that the Annovazzi family veggie juice craze is probably about more than mere health!
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 10

While this arc hasn't been boring, it does feel a little scattered with its priorities.
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Anime Series Review

This noble’s vacation might be gentle on the eyes and ears, but recommending it is another story. A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation centers around a young duke, Lizel, who is magically transported into a kingdom he does not recognize. He gets by through becoming an adventurer, hiring a bodyguard, Gil, and together they wander the kingdom as part of a vacation where serendipity holds the rein...
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Interview: What's New and Different in Resident Evil Veronica

Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi talked about the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original's title, and what the team would add. ― At Summer Game Fest 2026, Anime News Network got a chance to sit down in a group Q&A with Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi to discuss the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original...
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Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 11

Scalewolves and brushbuddies are great and all, but I think myrphons might be my favorite creature designs yet – bunny/penguin hybrids? Yes, please!
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game Review

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a perfect example of the pros and cons of a typical Yoshi game experience. ― Even though most Nintendo games are marketed to people of all ages, I have always found Yoshi games, in particular, to be skewed towards a slightly younger demographic. They're usually much simpler than Mario or Zelda games, for example. While that makes them more accessible, I sometimes feel...
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This Week in Anime - The Stunt Market

Do stunt releases of new shows work, or are they just obnoxious? Lucas and Sylvia decide. ― Do stunt releases of new shows work, or are they just obnoxious? Lucas and Sylvia decide. 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 Smoking Behind the Supermar...
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1165

I just wish there was a bit more to chew on beyond the vibes.

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