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Wonderful Precure! Episodes 13-24 Anime Series Review
Even if Wonderful Pretty Cure! decides to tackle such a serious topic, Mayu's arc has proven that it can balance seriousness with joyous adventure.
― Dogs have a reputation for being protective, but in my experience, cats are just as keen on keeping their people safe. Although the science, or perhaps pseudoscience, of predicting cats' personalities based on their fur color has conflicting views of wh...
This Week in Anime - The Algorithm Demands More Anime
Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends.
― Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
The ANN Aftershow - What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime?
Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are back in Yatagarasu!
― What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime? Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are...
The New Recruit Volumes 1-2 Novel Review
The New Recruit is a treat for office romance fans and a good BL novel series featuring some very explicit content.
― The New Recruit, a Korean BL novel, is a sign of a changing publishing landscape. By this I mean that by the fall of 2024, it will be available in English in three different formats: this original novel, published digitally by Mullebooks, the all-ages version of the manhwa, available ...
The Poetry of Ran Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This manga is unimpactful, and if not for the beautiful, meticulously detailed art, I’d say nothing about it stands out at all, either for better or for worse.
― Consisting of a whopping two volumes from start to finish, The Poetry of Ran is a bite-sized high-fantasy manga about a warrior called Ran. To be more specific, the manga begins with Ran arriving in a small village. Per the request of the vi...
Occult Detective Club: Graveyard of the Death Dolls Manga Review
This is a solid work of 1986 horror, with art that mimics the basic shoujo manga style of the period, twisted just so to make it upsetting.
― There is one abiding rule that horror stories need to follow: do not pull your punches. That goes for whatever demographic you're writing for, and in my opinion, nothing will ruin a horror story faster than an ending that wraps everything up too neatly. Sadly, ...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in January 2025, After-School Hanako-kun Short Anime Sequel Premieres on October 7
Yōhei Fukui directs new season with returning staff, cast
― The "Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun Kamome Gakuen Natsu Matsuri" (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Kamome Academy Summer Festival) event on Sunday revealed the January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga. The event also revealed the October 7 premiere of the four...
Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025
1st film wins prestigious Satoshi Kon award at ongoing 28th Fantasia Int'l Film Fest
― The staff for the Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa (Paper Umbrella) anime film revealed on Sunday that the Mononoke film project will have three films. The second film titled Gekijōban Mononoke Second Chapter: Hinezumi (also could be romanized as "Kaso," meaning "fire rat"), will premiere in Japan on March 14, 2025. Mo...
Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku Switch Game Launches in West on September 5
Aksys Games confirmed that it will release Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku (Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku -Miku to Issho ni Exercise-), a new game in Imagineer's Fitness Boxing (Fit Boxing) series with Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku, for Nintendo Switch in the West on September 5. The game will feature 24 songs, including new special songs. There will also be an additional 30 tracks from the Fit...
Wonderful Precure! Episodes 13-24 Anime Series Review
Even if Wonderful Pretty Cure! decides to tackle such a serious topic, Mayu's arc has proven that it can balance seriousness with joyous adventure.
― Dogs have a reputation for being protective, but in my experience, cats are just as keen on keeping their people safe. Although the science, or perhaps pseudoscience, of predicting cats' personalities based on their fur color has conflicting views of wh...
Date A Live: Ren Dystopia Game Launches Worldwide on Steam in September
Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Date A Live: Ren Dystopia, a game based on Koushi Tachibana's Date A Live light novel series, worldwide on PC via Steam in September. The release will include two audio dramas ("Natsumi Encounter" and "Origami Friendship") and a short novel ("Ren Masques") exclusive to the Deluxe Edition. Compile Heart released the game in Septe...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Characters from Saiyan, Namek Sagas
Chiaotzu, Dodoria, Zarbon, Nail, Ginyu, various forms of Frieza join roster
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals characters from the Dragon Ball Z anime's Saiyan and Namek sagas. Newly announced characters include: Chiaotzu, Saibaman, Cui, Dodori...
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No Longer Allowed In Another World #4 [rate]
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Utawarerumono: ZAN Action Game Gets PC Release in 2025
Game based on 2018 PS4 version will feature PC-specific optimizations/enhancements
― Shiravune annnounced on Tuesday that it will release Utawarerumono: ZAN, an action game based on AQUAPLUS' Utawarerumono franchise, for PC via Steam in 2025. The game will be feature PC-specific optimizations and enhancements over the original PlayStation 4 version. The game has a Steam page up for wishlisting. Aquap...
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies #4 [rate]
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 4
There is one thing that separates Current Nadeko from Meek Nadeko and the others: it's that she has learned from her past mistakes.
This Week in Anime - The Algorithm Demands More Anime
Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends.
― Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Tower of God Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
This week’s Tower of God has it all—except for the needed emotional depth to make it actually work.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The bones are strong here and I hope that, as the show goes on, we get more character exploration bits and really find out who the cast is on a fundamental level.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1113
This episode creates a fresh canvas and gives us a chance to check in on fan-favorite supporting characters who are not always in the limelight.
Kadokawa Gradually Resumes Shipping of Books in August
Publisher to scale up promotional activities, compensate for pending shipments after cyber attack
― Kadokawa Corporation announced on Monday that the company's book publishing business will gradually resume shipping in August, with daily shipping volumes expected to return to normal levels in the middle of the month, following the cyber attack on the company on June 8. The company also noted that it ...
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Anime's Alicia Video Announces October 1 Debut
Kanna Nakamura voices protagonist in anime
― The staff for the television anime of Izumi Ōkido's Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo (I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History) light novel series started streaming a character promotional video for Alicia Williams as voiced by Kanna Nakamura, on Tuesday. The video reveals the anime's October 1 premiere on the Tokyo MX channel. The anime stars (...
Live-Action Oshi no Ko Series Casts Ryō Narita
Narita plays gynecologist Gorō Amemiya in November 28 series
― The staff for the live-action adaptation of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga announced on Tuesday that Ryō Narita will play the role of Ai's gynecologist Gorō Amemiya, and also revealed a character promotional video. Ryō Narita as Gorō Amemiya The Oshi no Ko live-action series will debut on Amazon Prime worldwide on Novem...
Studio NUTS Animates Original Fishing TV Anime Negative Positive Angler
Mutsuki Iwanaka, Fairouz Ai, Kaito Ishikawa star in October fishing anime
― Kadokawa announced an original fishing television anime titled Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler), and revealed the anime's main cast, staff and October premiere in its teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime's story centers on Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student with a large debt and is told by his doctor t...
Magical DoReMi Anime Unveils 2nd 25th Anniversary Video
Video unveiled on protagonist Doremi Harukaze's birthday features ending song "Watashi no Tsubasa"
― The staff of the Magical DoReMi (Ojamajo Doremi) magical girl anime debuted a second video for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, July 30, the birthday of the anime's main character Doremi Harukaze. The video features the song "Watashi no Tsubasa" by Masami Nakatsukasa, one of the ending theme songs for...
Okaimono Panda! Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast
Neeko, Ayumu Murase, Yuria Kōzuki join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Okaimono Panda (literally, Shopping Panda), the official mascot character of the Rakuten marketplace and tie-in services, began streaming the second promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video reveals more cast members for the anime. The new cast members include Neeko as Okaimono Panda's best frie...
Narenare -Cheer for you!- ‒ Episode 4
In fairness, being on the receiving end of capoeira is an experience that probably would strike fear into the hearts of most people, let alone children.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 4
For over 20 minutes, I went from feeling the most exhausted I'd been with this sequel up to this point to genuinely curious about where it was headed.
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools ‒ Episode 4
I don’t mean to beat on a dead horse when I mention this show’s production values, so instead I’ll beat on a live one.
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Noriko Ohara's Death II
There is nothing but love, respect, and fond memories for the late voice actor
― Sadness hit the anime fandom with the news of Noriko Ohara's passing. Her voice was one many Japanese children grew up listening to. Through her work, many people were inspired to enter the anime or manga worlds. While this is a small sample, those involved in both industries have shared their eulogies of Ohara. The firs...
The ANN Aftershow - What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime?
Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are back in Yatagarasu!
― What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime? Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are...
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture ‒ Episode 6
What Narah is doing is like trying to re-conquer the Congo because of what happened to one Belgian orphanage.
DAN DA DAN Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed
Abby Trott plays Momo, A.J. Beckles plays Okarun in English dub of anime premiering at Anime NYC on August 24
― Mainichi Broadcasting System announced the English dub cast of the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga on Monday. Abby Trott will portray the role of Momo in the anime, while A.J. Beckles will play Okarun. The English dub of the ...
Visions of Mana Game Introduces Elemental Vessels in New Trailer
Role-playing game debuts on August 29
― Square Enix began streaming a new trailer on Monday for Visions of Mana (Seiken Densetsu Visions of Mana), a new game in its Mana/Seiken Densetsu role-playing game series. The trailer introduces the Gnome Shovel, Lumina Lantern, and Shade Sight Elemental Vessels. Square Enix also streamed a trailer for the demo, which launched on the same day: The game launches...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 4
It is a wonderfully refreshing change of pace to see Okumura and Ririsa out and about in the city.
Niconico Services to Resume Operation Beginning on August 5 Following Kadokawa Cyber Attack
Dwango also addressed compensation for premium users
― Dwango announced in a new statement on Friday that a number of Niconico services will resume operation beginning August 5 with a new version of the website, following the cyber attack on June 8. Livestreaming on the website and channels will gradually return to service throughout August. The list of services resuming operation beginning August 5...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game Reveals 1st 3 Character Trailers
Trailers show abilities of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Uryu Ishida
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed three new English character trailers for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailers introduce the abilities of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida. Ichigo Kurosaki...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 64
Coming out of this episode, I want more episodes that don't revolve around Rimuru.
Light Novel Publisher Tentai Books to Shut Down
Company to negotiate license transfers to another company
― The light novel localizing and publishing company Tentai Books announced on Monday that it is closing down "over the next months." The company's owner Alejandro De Vicente, or Alex, stated that he is currently negotiating license transfers to another company. The website will remain up, particularly so customers who have purchased digital pr...
Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ‒ Episode 9
Kadode is a girl with no romantic experience whatsoever, so her idea of romance is whatever the internet tells her it is.
Virtual Idols Take the Spotlight at Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! Event
― Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! returned to Anime Expo bigger, better, and with idol flair. Last year, Colorful Stage hosted panel in Petree Hall featuring the voice actors of Kanade Yoisaki and Mizuki Akiyama of Nightcord at 25:00 (Tomori Kusunoki and Hinata Satou). I attended this panel when I was at AX the previous year, and I thought it was good. There were fun talking points with the voice acto...
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf #18 [rate]
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The Elusive Samurai ‒ Episode 4
Ogasawara Sadamune might well be a real historical figure but he is also straight-up just a Ren & Stimpy goon that was somehow transported into the world of The Elusive Samurai...
No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Premiere
Nicholas Markgraf, Rachel Thompson, Alexis Tipton, Erin Nicole Lundquist star in dub on Tuesday
― Crunchyroll announed on Monday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga on Tuesday. The English cast includes: Nicholas Markgraf as Sensei
Rachel Thompson as Tama Alexis Tipton...
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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer #5 [rate]
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Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Novels Get Anime
Sora Suigetsu, DeeCHA launched light novels about banished white mage in November 2020
― Futabasha revealed on Monday that Sora Suigetsu and DeeCHA's Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (The White Mage Who was Banished From the Hero's Party is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adventurer: This White Mage is Too Out of the Ordinary!) no...
My Deer Friend Nokotan ‒ Episode 4
This cartoon's secret messages subliminally corrupt the youth like many disrespectful Olympic opening ceremonies.
Zutaboro Reijō wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai Sareru Novels Get TV Anime in 2025
Pocket Comics publishes novels' manga adaptation in English as Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
― Futabasha and author Tobirano revealed on Monday that the Zutaboro Reijō wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai Sareru (Loved by Her Sister's Former Fiancé) novels are getting a television anime in 2025. Chikage Nakagura launched a manga adaptation on Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website in July 2020. Futabasha pu...
The New Recruit Volumes 1-2 Novel Review
The New Recruit is a treat for office romance fans and a good BL novel series featuring some very explicit content.
― The New Recruit, a Korean BL novel, is a sign of a changing publishing landscape. By this I mean that by the fall of 2024, it will be available in English in three different formats: this original novel, published digitally by Mullebooks, the all-ages version of the manhwa, available ...
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Shy #17 [rate]
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream ‒ Episode 4
All the riffs and memes feel at home in this context because throwing out references to their favorite stuff is what actual streamers do.
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku Smartphone Game Gets Anime Film
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing opens in Japan on January 17, 2025
― CyberAgent announced on Monday that Colorful Palette, a subsidiary of Craft Egg, and Sega are collaborating on an anime film based on the Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku smartphone game titled COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (Gekijо̄ban Project Sekai: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku)...
Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episode 4
I have a new title for this show: "My Kappa Can’t Possibly Be this Cute."
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Mayonaka Punch #4 [rate]
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Quality Assurance in Another World ‒ Episode 4
Haga and Nikola just need to get the stones out of the debuggers' hands; Isora wants to murder the bastards straight up.
Former AKB48 Member Haruka Ishida Announces Marriage
The former idol announced her marriage with a beautiful photo of herself in a wedding dress.
― Haruka Ishida, former member of the idol group AKB48, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ishida posted a heartfelt message to her fans along with a lovely photo of herself in a wedding dress. ご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/kwwBGnDJj4— 石田晴香@はるきゃん (@can2525can) Ju...
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
Finding a modicum of happiness or love in the world is the worst thing that can happen to a character in Yoko Taro's work.
Zoku Thermae Romae Sequel Manga Resumes on Tuesday
Manga announced break on April 9
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The official website for Mari Yamazaki's Thermae Romae sequel manga Zoku Thermae Romae (Thermae Romae Redux) revealed on July 8 that its seventh chapter will publish on Tuesday, signaling the sequel manga's return from its hiatus. The manga announced on April 9 that it will go on break until summer. Yamazaki launched the manga on February 6 on Shueisha's Shonen Jum...
Pseudo Harem ‒ Episode 4
They have reached a stage in their relationship where they are dating, they just haven’t realized it yet.
Makeup With Mud Creator Yoshikazu Launches New Series
Jōō no Inu debuts on August 28
― The September issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Zero-Sum magazine revealed on Friday Makeup With Mud creator Yoshikazu will launch a new series titled Jōō no Inu (The Queen's Dogs) in the next issue on August 28. The story follows an ambitious woman aiming to become the next ruler of the kingdom. The Makeup with Mud live-action series premiered on TV Asahi on July 13 at 11:...
Voice Actress Keiko Yamamoto Dies at 83 Due to Sepsis
Yamamoto voiced Shōta Yamada in Chibi Maruko-chan, Hanako Hanazawa in Sazae-san
― The official website of Aoni Production announced on Monday that voice actress Keiko Yamamoto died on April 18 due to sepsis. She was 83. A private wake and funeral were held only for close family members. The delayed announcement was at the wishes of Yamamoto's family. 声優の山本圭子さん、敗血症のため死去 83歳https://t.co/RHZn4BeSHLサザエさん...
Voice Actor Yuka Ozaki Announces Marriage
The voice actor of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise announced her marriage with a heartfelt message.
― Yuka Ozaki, voice of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ozaki posted a heartfelt message to her fans. 尾崎由香よりみなさまにご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/dOXjkleLEr— 尾崎由香 (@ozaki_yuka515) July 29, 2024 From Yuka Oz...
Mission: Yozakura Family Anime Casts Yoshino Nanjō
Nanjō's character Rinne Kitasato appeared in anime's 17th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga revealed a new cast member on Sunday. Yoshino Nanjō joins the anime's cast as Rinne Kitasato, Nanao's classmate and the president of the school's Biology Club. The character appeared in the 17th episode ...
Takeru Kirishima's Brunhild the Dragonslayer Manga Ends
Adaptation of light novel by Yuiko Agarizaki launched in 2022
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Takeru Kirishima's Brunhild the Dragonslayer (Ryū-goroshi no Brunhild) manga, the adaptation of Yuiko Agarizaki and Aoaso's light novel of the same title, on Friday. Yen Press licensed the manga adaptation and will release the first compiled book...
Masahiro Ikeno's Banished from the Hero's Party Manga Adaptation Ends
Manga launched in 2018; 14th, final volume to release on August 26
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Masahiro Ikeno's Banished from the Hero's Party (Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita) manga, the adaptation of Zappon and Yasumo's light novel series of the same title, on Fri...
Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime Casts Chika Anzai
Character video for Chika Komari also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru's Make Heroine ga Ooisugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) light novel series revealed a new cast member along with a new character trailer on Sunday. Chika Anzai will play Yumeko Shikiya, the second year student council secretary. She looks like a trendy gal, but is actually very calm an...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in January 2025, After-School Hanako-kun Short Anime Sequel Premieres on October 7
Yōhei Fukui directs new season with returning staff, cast
― The "Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun Kamome Gakuen Natsu Matsuri" (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Kamome Academy Summer Festival) event on Sunday revealed the January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga. The event also revealed the October 7 premiere of the four...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #3 [rate]
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Live-Action Cosmetic Playlover Show's Trailer Previews Urashimasakatasen's Theme Song
Urashimasakatasen perform theme song "Wagamama Only Mine" for August 5 show
― The official website for the live-action series adaptation of Sachi Narashima's Cosmetic Playlover manga began streaming a trailer for the series on Monday, previewing the series' theme song "Wagamama Only Mine" by Urashimasakatasen. The series will premiere on Fuji TV on August 5 at 26:55 JST (effectively, August 6 at 2:55...
BanG Dream! It's MyGo!!!!! TV Anime's Compilation Films' Trailer Reveals Opening Dates
1st film opens on September 27, 2nd film on November 8
― The official website for the two compilation films for the BanG Dream! It's MyGo!!!!! anime revealed on Saturday that the first film, titled Haru no Hidamari, Mayoi Neko (A Sunny Spot in Spring, A Stray Cat), will open on September 27, while the second film, titled Utau, Bokura ni Nareru Uta (Sing, the Song That Can Define Us), will follow in N...
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A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring #5 [rate]
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Narenare -Cheer for you!- #4 [rate]
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The Poetry of Ran Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This manga is unimpactful, and if not for the beautiful, meticulously detailed art, I’d say nothing about it stands out at all, either for better or for worse.
― Consisting of a whopping two volumes from start to finish, The Poetry of Ran is a bite-sized high-fantasy manga about a warrior called Ran. To be more specific, the manga begins with Ran arriving in a small village. Per the request of the vi...
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream #4 [rate]
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My Deer Friend Nokotan #4 [rate]
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Tower of God #4 [rate]
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Chibi Maruko-chan #1440 [rate]
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Boy Group Naniwa Danshi Performs Nintama Rantaro Anime Film's Theme Song; Members Ryūsei Ōnishi, Jōichirō Fujiwara to Appear in Film
Group also performs new version of anime series' "Yūki 100%" theme song
― The official website for Gekijо̄-ban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyо̄ no Gunshi (Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Team's Strongest Strategist), the first anime film in the Nintama Rantaro anime franchise in 13 years, announced on Sunday that Japanese boy group Naniwa Danshi will perform the film's theme s...
Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025
1st film wins prestigious Satoshi Kon award at ongoing 28th Fantasia Int'l Film Fest
― The staff for the Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa (Paper Umbrella) anime film revealed on Sunday that the Mononoke film project will have three films. The second film titled Gekijōban Mononoke Second Chapter: Hinezumi (also could be romanized as "Kaso," meaning "fire rat"), will premiere in Japan on March 14, 2025. Mo...
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest #4 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #17 [rate]
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Dark Machine Mecha Game/Anime Project Debuts Anime Pilot Trailer
Production +h animates trailer for project featuring Goro Taniguchi, Hidetaka Tenjin
― The staff for the original game and anime project Dark Machine premiered the pilot trailer for Dark Machine the Animation at the project's Comic-Con International panel in San Diego on Saturday. Kazumi Terada directed the pilot trailer at Production +h. The overall project credits Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi...
Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime's English Dub Debuts on July 28
Crunchyroll reveals English dub cast, staff
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the English dub of the television anime of Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru's Make Heroine ga Ooisugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) light novel series on July 27. The English dub cast includes: Kevin D. Thelwell as Nukumizu Trisha Mellon as Anna Morgan Lea as Komari
Bev Mageto as Lemon Alejandro S...
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Party Game Reveals Final Trailer
Game debuts for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC via Steam on August 30
― The staff for the Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise revealed the final promotional video on Saturday for the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Nekketsu Hachamecha Dai Kansha-sai! (Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Hot-Blooded Extreme Grand Appreciation Festival) game. Goldship and Misato Akasaka explain the mechanics of the game in depth in the sev...
Shibatarian Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Series debuted on Shonen Jump+ in April 2023 with English release on Manga Plus
― Katsuya Iwamuro announced on X/Twitter on Wednesday that the Shibatarian manga will end in three chapters. The artist also revealed the last three chapters will have extra pages, so the next chapter on August 8 will be a spinoff chapter. Shueisha's Manga Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story: In ...
Shiro Manta's My Sempai is Annoying Manga Ends
Series launched in 2017
― Shiro Manta published the final chapter of the My Senpai Is Annoying (Senpai ga Uzai Kōhai no Hanashi) manga on Friday. Ichijinsha previously revealed the series will end with the 13th compiled book volume. Seven Seas is publishing the full-color manga in English, and it describes the story: Igarashi is a hardworking young office lady. Takeda, the senpai above her at work, ...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Anime Debuts on Toonami on August 10
Anime premiered in Japan in 2023
― Aniplex USA announced during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc anime will premiere on the Toonami programming block on August 10. The anime premiered in Japan in April 2023 with a one-hour special and aired for 11 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Y...
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One Piece #1113 [rate]
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Wonderful Precure! #26 [rate]
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Terminator Zero's Mattson Tomlin Writes BRZRKR Anime Series
The Batman screenwriter starts developing series co-created by Keanu Reeves this fall
― The "BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga" panel at Comic-Con International at San Diego announced on Saturday that writer Mattson Tomlin is serving as the showrunner for the BRZRKR anime series. In a pre-recorded video message, Tomlin added that he is assembling the team to start development this fall. Tomlin wrote an initi...
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! #3 [rate]
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ATRI: My Dear Moments #3 [rate]
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The Fable #17 [rate]
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Occult Detective Club: Graveyard of the Death Dolls Manga Review
This is a solid work of 1986 horror, with art that mimics the basic shoujo manga style of the period, twisted just so to make it upsetting.
― There is one abiding rule that horror stories need to follow: do not pull your punches. That goes for whatever demographic you're writing for, and in my opinion, nothing will ruin a horror story faster than an ending that wraps everything up too neatly. Sadly, ...
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The Elusive Samurai #4 [rate]
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Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin #4 [rate]
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Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? #3 [rate]
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My Wife Has No Emotion #5 [rate]
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Plus-Sized Elf #4 [rate]
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season #4 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 15-21
Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Switch, PS4 versions debut at #1, #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 166,947 166,947 2PS4Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 49,210 49,210 3NSwNintendo World Championships: NES Edition Nintendo July 18 27,391 27,391 4NSwLuigi's Mansion 2 ...
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A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero #5 [rate]
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Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools #4 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 15-21
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc anime earns 2.2% rating
― The latest episode of the live-action series of Satoru Hiura's Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai (No domestic work for Ms. Saionji) manga aired on TBS on Tuesday, July 16 at 10:00 p.m. and it earned a 7.2% rating. The second half of the 2023 anime film Soreike! Anpanman Roboly to Pokapoka Present aired on NTV on Friday, July 19 at 10:55 a.m. and ea...
Mononoke Anime Film Star Hiroshi Kamiya States He is Recording for '2nd Chapter'
Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa opened in Japan on Friday
― Voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya, who voices the Medicine Seller in the Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa (Paper Umbrella) anime film, stated during a stage greeting event for the film on Saturday that he will record on Sunday for a "second chapter" titled "Hinezumi" (also could be romanized as "Kaso"), meaning "fire rat." Japanese entertainment news webs...
'Party kara Tsuihō Sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsuwa Saikyō ni Tsuki' Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, Opening Theme in Video
Yukari Tamura, Shinichirō Miki join cast for October anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of author Kagekinoko and illustrator Kakao Rantan's Party kara Tsuihō Sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsuwa Saikyō ni Tsuki (The Healer Who was Banished From His Party is Actually the Strongest) light novel series began streaming the show's first promotional video on Saturday. The video revea...
Maki Fujiwara's My Picture Diary Manga Wins Eisner Award
Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers comic wins 2 awards
― Comic-Con International announced the winners for this year's Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards on Friday. Maki Fujiwara's My Picture Diary (translated by Ryan Holmberg) won the award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia. The following manga were also nominated in the category: Shin'ichi Sakamoto's #DRCL midnight children (bas...
Cute High Earth Defense Club Gets Anime Film in Winter 2025
Film with returning cast, staff celebrates 10th anniversary
― The staff of the Cute High Earth Defense Club (Binan Kōkō Chikyū Bōei-bu) anime franchise announced on Saturday that the anime is getting a new film to commemorate its 10th anniversary. The Binan Kōkō Chikyū Bōei-bu Eternal Love! film will open in Japan in winter 2025. The below video recaps the previous entries in the anime franchise befo...
Crunchyroll Adds Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Anime
1st 2 episodes available now
― Crunchyroll began streaming the first two episodes on Friday of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 (Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199), the next project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. Crunchyroll is streaming the series in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Channel Islands, Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and Eire, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa,...