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Dead Account ‒ Episode 6
Finally, some good-ish things are happening here.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 6
There's no point in being jealous about something that you can't have or of someone that you aren't, because all it does is distract from the fact that you can still lead a happy and fulfilling life as you are.
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 6
The sub-theme of the two of things being more alike than different, and that being the source of Xylo’s angst, is a compelling one, something I hope the show explores more of in the future.
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 6
Oh yeah, Knives is awake now and he’s ready to bring on the apocalypse.
Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 6
I believe Flum, Milkit, and the audience all deserve some fluffy domestic lesbian bliss, and this week, Roll Over and Die agrees with me.
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 18
This episode sees Fire Force blazing at its best and brightest.
Tamon's B-Side ‒ Episode 7
I’m not sure if I want to laugh or sob at the idea of Utage taking Tamon to a showing of a documentary about the competition that sent him spiraling.
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
I do like this Kuusetsu gal that's so gleefully stealing the spotlight whenever she's on screen. She's a pesky little gremlin who can transform on a dime and obliterate the rib-cages of anyone stupid enough to talk smack to her face.
Champignon Witch ‒ Episodes 6-7
Although Luna doesn’t say much, we know that she and Lize want the same thing: to find someone to love, someone who can be with them without being harmed.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 ‒ Episode 54
This is the most excited I’ve been all season to see what happens next in Jujutsu Kaisen, and it feels like the crux of this season is finally starting in earnest!
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 6
I have no doubt that she really does want to help her fellow players, but we've already seen what happens when one of these so-called “friends” becomes an obstacle in Yuki's path.
The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episodes 5-6
Who was Scarlett Castiel? Was she a villain or a victim, a society belle replete with power or a pawn in someone else’s games?
Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 5
“Doing this is bad,” Kana thinks, while continuing to do this. “It’d be even worse if I did this, too,” Kana says, while doing this, too.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 19
I wish Kirin’s story had a little more depth to it than being merely a “don’t ignore ‘no trespassing’ signs, kids."
You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 5
Between the antics our central couple and the potential new ones looming over the horizon it looks like the show has plenty of ways to help keep its formula fresh.
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 6
It's a suitably dramatic escalation to arrive at, and it's almost immediately undercut by Samurai Troopers reminding viewers that it is still, in fact, a cartoon.
Journal with Witch ‒ Episode 6
Before this episode aired, I didn't know it was possible for me to feel ponytail envy. Now I do.
Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
OK, raise your hand if you genuinely thought that our band of misfits weren't running into a trap!
The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 6
I don't want to react to the portrayal of a school shooting with an uncertain shrug, but that's where The Darwin Incident has left me, at least at this moment.
Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 7
Because this is a 90's shoujo manga, their paranoia is well-justified – beaches are always hives of sex pests.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
Why did I have to get this flashback NOW?
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episodes 5-6
Episode six really digs into the idea that all of those fantasy lands who summon heroes or holy maidens are taking the easy way out.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Jan 29-Feb 4
If Jujutsu Kaisen's ups and downs are giving you whiplash, check out Shiboyugi, a consistently high-rated little surprise. Find out what else is worth your attention 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...
Scarlet Anime Film Review
Is Scarlet Mamoru Hosoda’s best film? No. But is it an above-average film worth watching? Absolutely.
― It's obvious from nearly the first scene of acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda's newest film that Scarlet draws from the Shakespearean play Hamlet. Character names and basic plot points are ripped straight out of the play—and Scarlet herself is an obvious female proxy to the titular prince. However, ...
This Week in Anime - Artsy-Fartsy
Is anime art? Where does the line between "art" and "pretentiousness" get drawn? Or is all art quite useless? Sylvia and Chris explore these erudite issues.
― Is anime art? Where does the line between "art" and "pretentiousness" get drawn? Or is all art quite useless? Sylvia and Chris explore these erudite issues. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are n...
Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 55
Golden Kamuy is one of the most human stories I’ve ever experienced and this episode reminded me of that.
Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 6
A wonderful use of music and chillaxed vibes are enough to make me overlook a few flaws here and there.
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 6
Ayaka is a young woman ruled by guilt. Saber is a man ruled by his passions.
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 5
Only an action sci-fi as nutty as Trigun can equip one of its most dangerous antagonists with a murder-saxophone, and somehow make it work.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
The date, as constructed, was a failure—but in that failure, it becomes a success.
Gnosia ‒ Episodes 16-17
I am frustrated because I feel like I am cooking my brain to reckon with Gnosia's convoluted web of a narrative without getting anything but more teases in return.
Dead Account ‒ Episode 5
Somehow, by some unholy anti-miracle, this anime's laughably bad animation and art style have stunned me again.
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 17
Any episode that gives Ogun more screen time to kick ass and charm the pants off the audience is bound to be a good one.
Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 5
This is precisely what I want out of their relationship—two “cursed” women doing the difficult work of undoing the harm others inflicted onto them.
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 5
Sure, all the fundamentals are there, but they aren’t used in a terribly effective or creative manner.
A League of Heels - The Spices Behind Sports' Best Baddies
There is no summit without the mountain. Coop Bicknell explains the importance of a good rival in sports anime.
― If you've ever watched sports, an action film, or the occasional episode of anime, I'm fairly sure you've heard the term “heel” thrown around. Instead of describing a part of your foot, this bit of professional wrestling parlance refers directly to the bad guy—those who'll stop at nothin...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 5
I don't think anyone ever feels comfortable being the least experienced one in a relationship.
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
If Chained Soldier is going to start cutting corners with the T&A of all things, then what are we even doing here?
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 2 Anime Series Review
There is a single joke at the core of this anime: No matter how far the odds are stacked against him, Krai is always going to win—and it's going to be completely by accident.
― There is a single joke at the core of Let This Grieving Soul Retire!: No matter how far the odds are stacked against him, Krai is always going to win—and it's going to be completely by accident. Now, you might think that knowi...
You and Idol Precure♪ Episodes 37-49 Anime Review
You and Idol Precure♪ has, I have come to realize, one very specific problem: it plants the seeds of meaningful storylines and then doesn’t bother to water them.
― You and Idol Precure♪ has, I have come to realize, one very specific problem: it plants the seeds of meaningful storylines and then doesn't bother to water them. Nowhere is this better seen than in the case of Kaito. Although he's not a ma...
Tamon's B-Side ‒ Episode 6
This very week, we learned that despite this show’s silly veneer, it’s not afraid to take steps in a darker direction.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 ‒ Episode 53
I’m more eager than ever for the Culling Games to begin in earnest, as it’s becoming increasingly clear that this season of JJK isn’t phenomenal at character writing or character expression outside big battles.
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 5
The finest art is forged when artists learn that they must not just work within the limitations that bind us from both without and within - they must exploit them. SHIBOYUGI is shaping up to be very fine art, indeed.
My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha Anime Series Review
This is an anti-hero story so lacking in proper hamminess that there’s hardly a single bit of pork on the bone here.
― There's a part of me that feels there's a much better comedy buried underneath this tale of fantasy melodrama. We have a klutzy warrior girl who doesn't know her own strength and a weird girl who thinks she's a cat. A leading maid's underlings try to trollishly and absurdly seize pow...
Going for the Gold! Our Favorite Sports Anime
The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in beautiful Italy, but it's not just pro athletes racing for the finishing line; anime has its own sports stars, too.
― The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in beautiful Italy, but it's not just pro athletes racing for the finishing line; anime has its own sports stars, too. We asked Anime News Network's critics to highlight their favorite sports stories: the ...
Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 4
Ruby is making up for lost time by kickstarting her villain arc.
Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 6
I don't like Shizuki. Here is a list of reasons why.
This Week in Anime - Even Princess Kaguya Livestreams Nowadays!
Coop and Sylvia check out the many iterations of the classic Japanese folktale, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," from Isao Takahata's final film to Netflix's new tech-flavored Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
― Coop and Sylvia check out the many iterations of the classic Japanese folktale, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," from Isao Takahata's final film to Netflix's new tech-flavored Cosmic Princess Kaguya. ...
Pokémon Horizons: Season 3 - Rising Hope Part 1 Anime Review
Pokémon Horizons does the unthinkable and actually lets the characters age!
― Pokémon Horizons was already doing a lot to break the unspoken rules of the original Pokémon anime. Rising Hope continues that trend by doing the unthinkable and actually integrating a time skip as the catalyst for a new arc. Unlike other anime that might just use a time skip for the sake of changing your character's design...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 18
This is a far more entertaining episode than last week’s misfire, and that can be almost entirely attributed to how much fun Miki is as a character.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ‒ Episode 4
It's interesting that Yoi does not filter her thoughts through her own desires, but rather through what she wants from Ichimura.
The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 5
The cops wear body cameras now, Shun Umezawa, and spoiler alert, that hasn't made them or their adoring public treat suspects any better.
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 5
It shows that if Yoroi-Shinden just commits to focusing and streamlining a bit, it could be hitting these highs that well every time.
Journal with Witch ‒ Episode 5
I envy the economy with which the anime portrays the textures of a dynamic relationship. We glean years of psychological cause-and-effect from short montages with sparse narration.
You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 4
If there's such a thing as an episode that's running almost entirely on vibes, then this week's installment would certainly fit the bill.
Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 5
While the opening act is decent enough, the latter half of this episode feels like some of its potential is washed away.
Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 54
This was a surprisingly successful exercise in moderation from a show that usually goes big, and I couldn't be more excited to see what it’s building to in the next episode!
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
Daddy's home!
Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
The real meat of the show is going to be once these factions start crossing over with each other.
This Week in Anime - Bygone With The Wind
From anime ending songs starting in the few final seconds of the episode to the rise and fall of the Yandere archtype, Lucas and Chris take a look at the anime trends of yesteryear.
― From anime ending songs starting in the few final seconds of the episode to the rise and fall of the Yandere archtype, Lucas and Chris take a look at the anime trends of yesteryear. Disclaimer: The views and opinions e...
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 5
Last episode, we learned Francesca had become a Master. This week we learn the identity of her Servant: her past self.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 3
Frieren, despite often seeming like the child in her and Fern's relationship, hasn't been a bad mom.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Jan 22-28
Journal with Witch takes over Frieren's #1 spot in the cumulative. Meanwhile Golden Kamuy and Fate/strange Fake are dominating #3 and #4. Discover how the season is shaping up 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 simulc...
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 16
Is Shinra the world's new Jesus Christ, or its store-brand Monkey D. Luffy? Fire Force dares to ask, “What's the difference?”
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Anime Review
While the content of this season is a lovely balance of ayakashi lore, peril, and cozy cooking, it doesn't come to anything remotely close to a satisfying conclusion at the end of episode twelve.
― It was a long wait to continue the story of Aoi Tsubaki and her quiet adventures in the Hidden Realm in anime form. (Viz has been releasing the manga right along, although as of this writing the novels rem...
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 4
This week’s slowdown gives everyone from the characters to the audience a chance to catch our collective breaths.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 4
The message of this episode is a double entendre.
Dead Account ‒ Episode 4
The big problem with this week's episode of Dead Account is that it tries way too hard to be funny.
What's So Bad About a Little Change?— A Look at Anime Adaptations
What makes a good anime adaptation can be trickier than it seems on the surface, and much like there's no one right way to create a story, there's no one right way to adapt one.
― Around the time I was first seriously getting into anime and manga, the most popular anime was the 2003 version of Fullmetal Alchemist. While I was vaguely aware that it diverged from Hiromu Arakawa's original manga and sa...
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 4
Tonal dissonance has always been part of Trigun’s identity, dating right back to the original 1995 manga and first 1998 anime adaptation.
The Camphorwood Custodian Anime Film Review
While there are some minor issues with The Camphorwood Custodian, overall, this is an enjoyable film.
― When I go into films, one of the first things I pay close attention to is the story and narratives presented to me. The reason for this is that, no matter the visuals or camera work, if a story is engaging, other aspects of the story can be forgiven. However, The Camphorwood Custodian forced me to ...
Tamon's B-Side ‒ Episode 5
It’s a good sign when I watch an episode of something I’m reviewing and have multiple moments where I say, “Oh, that has to be the thumbnail image.”
Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 4
All good yuri stories need a secondary pairing that is not-so-secretly more compelling than the main couple, and Sara and Neigass may have what it takes to fill those shoes.
Champignon Witch ‒ Episode 5
The key difference between the “good” witches and the “bad” ones is whether or not they work specifically for the people in power. If you do, you’re “good.” If you don’t? Not so good.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Review
If deep character explorations and interpersonal drama are your cup of tea, you'll get your fill. If you're just in it for giant robots fighting each other, you'll get that too.
― Like with the first Hathaway film, The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is a character-driven movie more than a plot-driven one. While the story is step-by-step building towards Mafty's impending attack on the Earth Federation Leader...
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
When it comes to engineering truly deranged sexcapades that will cross every boundary of taste and common decency, Chained Soldier, like life, always finds a way.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 ‒ Episode 52
If nothing else, I’m excited to see all of the Hakari x Kirara couples-cosplay this episode is sure to inspire come convention season.
The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episode 4
Cecilia has fallen into the same mistake that most people seem to when it comes to Constance: she interprets the famous Grail sincerity as being synonymous with “foolishly innocent.”
Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 3
This episode is based on an unlikely premise: that a sex worker's tweet would be taken so seriously, it could put a TV show in jeopardy.
This Week in Anime - LOVE AND PEACE!
Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun .
― Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop regularly works with Discotek Media, MediaOCD, and AnimEigo, having provided copy for the recent Blu-ray releases of City Hunter 2 and Hajime no Ippo. His opinions given here ar...
Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 5
This episode hurries through its tensions curiously quickly, partially because Mizuki seems to be an unusually self-aware teenager.
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 4
Yuki swears she was just teasing the stuck-up (but undeniably cute) Princess who still had stuffing spilling out of her stump of an arm, and I am inclined to believe that she is telling us the truth. Probably. Maybe.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 17
The episode is too brightly lit and lacking in atmosphere to even evoke the slightest of viewer unease.
Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 3
THIS episode feels like the true start of season two.
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Series Review
There’s a slow-paced, low-stakes, soporific vibe to proceedings that means Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right is best imbibed in small portions to avoid losing consciousness.
― Back in September 2025, when I reviewed the first volume of this anime's source manga, while I wasn't overly enamoured with it, I stated, “I think Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right is likely to translate well to anime.” Was I...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 4
Now, all that front-facing character work is being projected over a legacy series that's getting…a bit busier than I might like already.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
Koichi is still very much in over his head compared to the other heroes.
The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 4
To put it another way, Charlie has committed the classic blunder: he's not acting as if he lives in a society.
Greek Mythology and its Magical Adaptations in Manga and Anime
Asha Bardon explores how Greek myths form the basis of anime and manga series.
― Greek mythology is in vogue these days; we have novel series like Percy Jackson and Netflix has several series retelling or remixing mythology. There are heaps of novels like Madeline Miller's Circe and even an amazing Odyssey-inspired concept album for a musical called Epic! Oh, and Christopher Nolan's next movie has ju...
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 4
There's an increasing desperation to Aresh's actions when he's with Seiichiro, from his desire to be called by his first name to his carefully correct pronunciation of Seiichiro's.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ‒ Episode 3
Discussion questions: What does it mean for Ichimura to set the pace for this relationship?
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 4
This week, we dive full steam into the chaos of this Holy Grail War with our first non-one-on-one battle.
Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 53
Golden Kamuy is rapidly becoming the anime I’m most excited to watch week after week, and I love that it’s finally earning the flowers I’ve longed to shower it with.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 2
This episode shows how a little story can tell a lot.
This Week in Anime - Escalation by the Rules
Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series.
― Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series. 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 Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Hunter x Hunter, Jujutsu Kaisen, and ...
Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 4
While I’m not exactly wowed yet, there’s enough substance here to pique my interest.
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