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Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 7
Something important to remember about Taiyo Asano is that the kid is still brand new to this whole “spy” thing.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 55
This arc could have so easily devolved into a pile of contrived garbage and I'm amazed it hasn't.
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ Episode 6
This episode is a perfectly serviceable way to kill a half hour of time on a weekend but it's also far from Loser Ranger!'s best material.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ‒ Episode 2
“Water Hashira Giyu Tokita's Pain” is an episode that delivers exactly what it says on the tin.
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 7
Senpai is furthering their education, yes, but they can still make time to drop in and provide some perspective.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 6
It’s all a big, exciting mishmash of cool fights and cool concepts—and it’s hard not to see this episode as the series reaching escape velocity.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1105
Zoro getting a moment with Mihawk’s seraphim was also oddly poignant and it was cool seeing how he has changed over the years.
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episode 6
This episode could have ended at around the seventeen-minute mark and I would have been extremely happy.
Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 7
Buchio only became a nekomata because he wanted to devote his life to protecting his family—but that very choice has ensured that he will have to watch each of them die long before he does.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 20
From the audience’s perspective her unease probably seems unfounded, given that we’ve watched the party eat monsters the entire time more or less.
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 7
Both girls discover there's nothing more thrilling and romantic than riding tandem on a motorcycle.
Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 6
It certainly doesn't look like the apple fell very far from the tree in the Phantomhive family.
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 141
In which a plot point dropped six years ago and promptly forgotten about comes back with a vengeance.
A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 7
Can we all agree that Hananoi got some horrible advice as a child?
Wind Breaker ‒ Episode 7
This brawl is the dramatic highlight of Wind Breaker so far, delivering a fight that’s as entertaining to follow in-context as it is to look at in isolation.
Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 7
The OutClub's recollection of their trip lies somewhere between a fever dream, a variety show, and Rashomon.
KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 ‒ Episode 6
When Kazuma isn't sexually harassing people or fumbling the bag, he is an incredibly competent and skilled adventurer.
Pokémon Horizons Episodes 13-23 Anime Series Review
Pokémon Horizons continues to display some of the best the franchise offers with great character work, creative setpieces, surprisingly strong direction, and a focus on a plot that continues to feel engaging.
― Pokémon Horizons felt like a breath of fresh air as a new mainline Pokémon series. With a more timid and empathic main character and a stronger emphasis on the adventuring aspect of being a Po...
My Happy Marriage Director Takehiro Kubota and Creating a New Fairytale
Ahead of the romance anime's second season, director Takehiro Kubota discusses the choices, the challenges, and balancing the story between the everyday and the supernatural.
― My Happy Marriage began its life as a series of novels written by Akumi Agitogi, and it has since been adapted both as manga and, as of July 2023, an anime series simulcast by Netflix. Agitogi's tale, set in a nebulous time t...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ Episode 6
I don't need Voice Actor Radio to be 100% existential navel-gazing, but dang if it doesn't need something else as it goes through all its other motions.
This Week in Anime - When A New Studio Takes Over Your Favorite Series
Steve and Chris compare some of the highs and lows of an anime studio change-up, from Attack on Titan and One-Punch Man to Spice and Wolf.
― Steve and Chris compare some of the highs and lows of an anime studio change-up, from Attack on Titan and One-Punch Man to Spice and Wolf. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 7
The next chapter of Lawrence and Holo's long trek northward begins as all of their chapters should: with some light verbal sparring seasoned by food-based wordplay
The ANN Aftershow - Could There Be More Evangelion on the Horizon?
James and Lynzee look into Hideaki Anno's latest hint that there might be more Evangelion after the last movie and news on the Lord of the Rings anime film!
― Could There Be More Evangelion on the Horizon? James and Lynzee look into Hideaki Anno's latest hint that there might be more Evangelion after the last movie and news on the Lord of the Rings anime film! Plus, we catch up with Kafka and the Ka...
Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 6
Oto doesn't seem to care who the culprit is and whether or not they're a Curiosity, though. She just wants to find Tomoko.
Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 7
Who could have guessed that the most potent weapon in a zombie apocalypse would be the lewd prose of D.H. Lawrence?
In the Shadow of the Beast: The Kaiju Genre & Kaiju No. 8
Grant Jones dives into the wild world of giant monsters and how Kaiju No. 8 builds on their legacy.
― Kaiju No. 8 is a series that wears its influences on its sleeves. As the first word in its title suggests, it comes from a long line of works in the kaiju genre, using giant monsters and burning skylines as a backdrop to tell stories. While many likely know kaiju in a passing sense, it may help to h...
Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 6
Oscar is weirdly chill about Tinasha having drawn all over his naked body in blood while he was asleep.
This Week in Anime - The Anatomy of an Anime Waifu
What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf.
― What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf. 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 s...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ Episode 5
D's new frenemy is a Sexy Skellington Murder Freak—and so far as I'm concerned, literally any show would benefit from including at least one of those in their cast.
Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 6
Ayaka Kirisaki is, in many ways, the perfect ingredient to add to the already eclectic stew of the cast of Mission: Yozakura Family.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1104
Despite getting offed rather fast, you have to keep in mind that being taken out of a fight by having your blood drained by a violent be-fanged demon lady is the best possible end anyone can hope for.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 5
On the positive side, this episode gives us a much better understanding of who is serving in the JAKDF, why they do what they do, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and the bonds that unite them.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, Apr 29-May 5
Train to the End of the World and Voice Actor Radio are getting a lot of love these last few weeks! Discover which other series stand out 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. Keep in mind that these rankings...
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episode 5
There's no single definition of “love” and no one right way to test for it. You can't just stick a swab up your nose like a Covid test and see if it comes back positive for “in love.”
Pop Star Crystal Kay on Singing Anime Songs and Growing Up Mixed-Race in Japan
Crystal Kay previously sang themes for 2004's Fullmetal Alchemist and Nodame Cantabile
― Recently, Anime News Network was able to sit down with singer-songwriter Crystal Kay and talk about not only her involvement with anime over the years but also what it was like to grow up in Japan as the child of a Korean-Japanese mother and an African-American father. Anime fans likely know of Crystal Kay throug...
Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 5
Luckily, he has Sebastian posing as the master of his house, so “pulling strings” really shouldn't be something he's worried about.
Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 6
Really, the strangest thing about “Episode 06” is that its most entertaining and intriguing sequence comes after the end credits have already finished rolling.
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 6
These are fantastic avenues to explore our cast and themes through—all brought about by re-introducing a character who at first seemed like a total joke.
Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 6
Between the campfire canapés, the foot bath cafe, the onsen from Ranma ½, and the bridge from hell, the show's cozy eclecticism wraps a warm blanket around this arc.
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 140
It’s powerfully satisfying to see this star-spangled specter rip and tear through our villain.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 19
It's the emotional truths that are the most informative for the audience—speaking to the character's fears over their pasts that continue to haunt them.
A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 6
While I did enjoy this episode, things still feel disjointed. Strangely, we're six episodes into this show barely knowing anything about Hananoi.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episode 18
In this episode, Rudeus has to make a choice: be there for the birth of his child or save the mother who birthed him.
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 6
All the reiteration in this episode just drives me dangerously close to shouting "Yeah, I get it already!"
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 54
There is a big difference between intrigue and confusion—and sadly this episode is far more the later than the former.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ‒ Episode 1
Let there be no doubt, friends and neighbors: Demon Slayer is most definitely back on its BS.
Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 61-101
As Slam Dunk reached its final stretch, I can see why this series is considered the sports classic that it is today.
― This is the largest batch of Slam Dunk episodes that I've reviewed thus far. Originally, I wanted to review the show in more even seasons, but given its overall pacing and release, it wasn't easy to find a moment where it felt right to stop and start again. However, as we approached ...
KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 ‒ Episode 5
To be honest, I think we've run some of these jokes into the ground. I'm ready to go back home with these idiots.
Wind Breaker ‒ Episode 6
It’s not that Hiragi and Sako’s story is bad, but it’s a very thin and simple one that can’t hold up the heft of its own presentation.
The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Gets Violent!
James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY.
― Yatagarasu Gets Violent! James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu, in which Wakamiya plays his hand to find out the truth behind his older brother's scheming to obtain the throne. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY; Hunter x Hunter manga is on its ...
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Part 1 Anime Film Review
Making a sequel to Code Geass is a daunting task. But with its fantastic main character and a story that doesn't undercut what came before, Rozé of the Recapture is on the right track.
― Making a sequel to Code Geass—especially one set close to the end of the series—is a daunting task. Any story that involves an ongoing war massively undercuts both the finale of the original anime and the sacrifices ...
Creative Producer Goro Taniguchi, Director Junichi Yamamoto Talk Web3 Anime
The Code Geass creator discusses his new project with Web3 company Azuki, Enter the Garden, and his hope that this new path could help the medium evolve.
― Los Angeles-based Web3 anime-styled brand Azuki and advertising conglomerate Dentsu debuted the first nine-minute episode of their joint anime endeavor, Enter the Garden, on April 30. The episode, which has already racked up a quarter of a million...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ Episode 5
As Voice Actor Radio moves into its second "volume" of story, its approach to showbiz storytelling starts coming off just that much more fictionalized, nicer, more orchestrated.
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 6
Lawrence and Holo's first adventure in the wild world of medieval economics ends on shaky ground, both narratively and visually.
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Anime Series Review
If I were to sum up Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! in a single word, that word would be “cute.”
― If I were to sum up Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! in a single word, that word would be “cute.” Shiki and Fuyuki's interactions are a mixture of playful (and sometimes sexual) teasing and heartfelt feelings as the two come to value each other. They have real chemistry—and that drives the anime stra...
Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 5
The main problem is that the underwear storyline doesn't appear to have anything to do with the second half of the episode, which plunges us back into the supernatural mystery element.
trapezium Anime Film Review
Based on the novel by former Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama, trapezium asks its audience to follow one girl who will use anything, and anyone, to achieve her dream.
― Trapezium is a strange movie, to say the least. On the surface, it's a rather simple movie that explores youth, their dreams, and the lengths they'll go to achieve those dreams. It's a coming-of-age story wrapped in the veneer of the...
Welcome Back, Spice and Wolf
ZeroReq011 remembers what made Spice and Wolf a story for the ages, from its fully realized world and economics to Holo and Lawrence's romantic chemistry.
― Back when Funimation was still its own company and not owned by Sony, long before its in-house streaming service was terminated in favor of Crunchyroll's streaming platform, it owned a TV channel. Legal streaming had yet to dominate the Western a...
Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 6
This was an unusually normal episode of Train to the End of the World until a flock of migratory zombies kidnapped Shizuru.
Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 5
I don't think even dragon spit would leave as sour an aftertaste in your mouth as parts of this episode do.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episodes 16-17
Make no mistake, despite his quirks and perversions, Rudeus is healing and growing. He may never end up becoming a hero, but he just might end up being a decent guy to those around him.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episodes 52-53
Hey, would you like to see an anime where people sit around large tables for two episodes straight doing nothing but talking? Cuz, boy do I have the show for you.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 4
This speaks to the immense burden on her shoulders and serves as one of those classic anime parenting warnings: maybe don't tell your child they have to be perfect all the time.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1103
The visual of all the crystal-like shapes falling out of his body as he turns back into a child is precisely the kind of cartoonish strangeness I’ve come to love about the series.
This Week in Anime - Will We Ever Know Why Anime Get Cancelled?
Nick and Chris recount some of the most frustrating anime cancellations, from the Yuri on Ice movie to the second half of Stars Align.
― Nick and Chris recount some of the most frustrating anime cancellations from the second half of Stars Align to the 2007 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood movie. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, Apr 1-28
Welcome to the rankings for the Spring 2024 season! The perfect place to check out which hidden gems might have flown under your radar.
― 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 rankings are based on how people rated ...
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 5
It turns out the biggest classic Euphonium plot point back in the spotlight this week is the gosh-darned Kumiko/Reina relationship.
Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 4
Of course, the question is why the Head Master stepped in, and what about Violet Wolf Hall makes it a good place to stash someone?
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episode 4
No matter what kind of “like” you’re referring to, “liking” someone doesn’t guarantee that you’ll always be on the same page. That’s where Himari and Yori are right now.
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 5
There’s really not a way to interpret Kano’s kiss as anything other than blatantly romantic.
Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 5
As usual, M:YF makes up for its fumbles by being aggressively cute and charming.
Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 5
I never imagined that this show would commit so much to these surprise science-fiction elements.
Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 5
With the gang finally united, Laid-Back Camp switches gears from sightseeing to a food-filled fiesta extolling the virtues of both meat and sensible cookware.
Ninja Kamui ‒ SERIES FINALE
All in all, I didn’t hate my time with Ninja Kamui, but I’d be lying if I said it’s a show I’d be thinking much about later down the line, since it never quite lived up to all its potential.
Producer Masakazu Kubo on Making an Anime for Hardcore Golf Fans
Producer Masakazu Kubo shares the animation team's dedication to realism, including bringing in a pro golfer to produce the anime's sound effects.
― 64-year-old Masakazu Kubo has been planning and producing anime for decades. He's had a major hand in everything from Pokémon and Detective Conan to Teasing Master Takagi-san and Dorohedoro. Recently, he sat down with us to talk about Tonbo!, his attemp...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 18
The setup is a perfect excuse to have the characters reveal their thoughts and feelings about one another in creative ways.
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
We turn our attention to everything outside of UA, then outside of Japan. Hell, we even dip our toes outside of what was or wasn’t previously considered “canon” at one point.
A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 5
I’m sorry if this review is upsetting manga readers but I can only judge these episodes based on what I see at the moment and at the moment, I’m not particularly pleased with what I’m watching.
KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 ‒ Episode 4
This felt like a lot of setup and a whole lot of yelling, but not much else. While that certainly fits Konosuba to a T, this episode left me wanting more.
The ANN Aftershow - I Support Falin's Crimes
This week, it's hot monster mommies and less hot AI-generated light novels.
― I Support Falin's Crimes We've long joked on the podcast about the quality of light novel writing, but the news is out that the developers of the RyokoAI project have scraped Shosetsuka ni Narou...are fully machine-generated LNs in our future? Plus: Things get gorier in Kaiju No. 8, the world of yatagarasu politics unfolds...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ Episode 4
Forget about the imminent end of the radio show alluded to last week; now Yuhi herself is the one who's wound up canceled!
Wind Breaker ‒ Episode 5
Suo could have simply humiliated Kanuma and called it a day, but he keeps the utter ass-whooping going until he’s sure the message has landed.
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ SEASON FINALE
So here we are at the end of Akira Toriyama's final non-Dragon Ball series—and what a ride it has been.
The Beauty of Stop-Motion Animation with Bottle George Director Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi
Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi shares what it was like to leave Pixar and how his studio will never shy away from honesty in their work, even when honesty isn't pretty.
― Director Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi contributed to films like Toy Story 3 and Monsters University while simultaneously crafting what became his Academy Award-nominated animated short film, The Dam Keeper. His latest short film, Bottle George,...
This Week in Anime - Is The Anime Girl Band Era Here?
Chris and Nick put on their headphones and dust off their vinyl records for a look at this season's guitar-strumming, mic-swinging girl groups.
― Chris and Nick put on their headphones and dust off their vinyl records for a look at this season's guitar-strumming, mic-swinging girl groups. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 4
Who are Oto and Adashino? Where did they come from? Why are they living in the abandoned station? Oto doesn't want to answer those questions, but we get some clues nevertheless this week.
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 5
Big things go down in this week's Spice and Wolf, and by that, I mean that Holo does an adorable little dance by wiggling her ears.
Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 4
The sword fights are probably the most frustrating element of this episode.
Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 5
Watching this episode feels like watching a normal anime episode at 1.5x speed.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1102
This week's episode bridges a few conversations and prepares us for the next evolution of the battle for Egghead Island.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 3
Kafka whining about his lack of power from being in his 30s is pretty relatable - I promise you kids, you will notice a few more slowdowns and aches as time catches up with you.
This Week in Anime - How The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Captures the Reality of Gig Work
The new anime series is far more forthright about the idol and seiyū industry, from maintaining relevance on social media to subsisting on substandard wages.
― The new anime series is far more forthright about the idol and seiyū industry, from maintaining relevance on social media to subsisting on substandard wages. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are...
Shaman King Flowers Anime Series Review
Ultimately, my biggest problem with Shaman King Flowers is that it mostly just feels like a set-up to a much larger story that has yet to actually happen.
― [Warning, this review will contain major spoilers for the ending of Shaman King (2021)] If there's one thing that can be counted on with battle shonen properties, it's that any of them that go on long enough will inevitably get some sequel series...
Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 3
Isn’t it nice to have Prince Soma attending Weston?
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episode 3
Although most of this episode features both girls mulling things over and stuck in their respective quagmires, it also is the episode that starts things moving forward.
Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 4
I'm starting to wonder if this cartoon needs to be reported as a threat to domestic and international security on account of how irresponsibly adorable it is.
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