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The ANN Aftershow - The Anime Gang's All Here!

Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, ZENSHU., and surprise hit Sakamoto Days! ― The Anime Gang's All Here! Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, Zenshu, and surprise hit Sakamoto Days! The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's participants. The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. Yo...
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Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2 Anime Series Review

This anime doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but what it does, it does well. ― By now, Sherlock Holmes has been reimagined through the anime filter more times than I can count and to mixed levels of success. Usually, it's done more through the lens of inspiration—which is to say, having a character who's Sherlock Holmes-inspired but isn't supposed to be Sherlock Holmes. As I sit here typing this, we have t...
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game Review

This is the most fun I've ever had playing Like a Dragon, and that is saying something given the series' pedigree. ― God bless Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. It has been an incredibly wild ride this past decade to watch the mad lads from RGG take their cult franchise of weird little crime adventure games to the upper echelons of gaming's most respected institutions. I remember when I first discovered these ga...
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This Week in Anime - Anime Ads and Commercials

From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years. ― From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...
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Take Your Best Team To The Top in HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH

Now, you can relive the unpredictability and suspense of the training camp arc yourself in Haikyu!! Fly High, a brand new mobile RPG from Garena. ― One of the most memorable parts of the dynamic high school volleyball show Haikyu!! is the training camp arc. Set in early season two, it's a rare moment in the story for all of the characters to mix and mingle regardless of which school they attend or w...
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10 Things I Learned About Elden Ring Nightreign Playing the Network Test

This past weekend, a select group of fans from across the world, myself included, got the chance to participate in the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Here's what I learned. ― This past weekend, a select group of fans from across the world, myself included, got the chance to participate in the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Over 18 hours, we experienced a game that takes Elden Ring and mixe...
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Answerman - Will the Recent U.S. Tariffs Affect Home Video and Collectible Prices?

What will happen to Blu-ray prices when one of the largest production factories is in Mexico? What about collectible anime goods produced in China? Jerome shares the stark effects the tariffs can have on collectors and consumers. ― The news asks: Will the recent U.S. tariffs affect home video and collectible prices? You are correct. On February 1st the new US administration announced its intention t...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Feb 5-11

Isekai series are having a good week, with Solo Leveling and Zenshu taking the first 2 spots and propelling themselves in the cumulative. 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. Keep in mind that these r...
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Macross 7 Episodes 27-52 Anime Streaming Review

Say what you like about Macross 7, it sticks to its guns from beginning to end with a consistency of tone and intention that’s admirable. ― Compared to watching modern anime's shorter single-season lengths, completing a watch-through of Macross 7's fifty-two episodes feels like a real achievement. Forty-nine of those were broadcast on TV weekly, without a break, from October 2004 until September 2005...
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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Manga Listed With Anime

Sumiko Arai's manga began as comic on Twitter in 2022, then moved onto pixiv Comic in 2023 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Animate's Al Plaza Kusatsu branch in Shiga Prefecture posted an image of the "Animate Set" for Sumiko Arai's third The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All (Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta) manga volume on Wednesday. The volume's wraparound jacket ba...
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Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Light Novels Get TV Anime in October

Takeo Ōtsuka, Saku Mizuno star in Sunrise anime ― Wright Film announced on Tuesday that Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation, which will premiere in October. The company also revealed the anime's teaser trailer, teaser visual, main staff, ...
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Chinjao Musume, Tama Nogami's Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite Manga Gets Anime This Year

Manga about college student's encounters with married women launched in 2021 ― An official X/Twitter account opened on Monday to announce the anime adaptation of writer Chinjao Musume and artist Tama Nogami's Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite (A Married Woman's Lips Taste Like Canned Chūhai) manga, which will premiere this year. Nogami drew an illustration to commemorate the anime a...
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Novel Series Has TV Anime in the Works

Harunadon's romance illustrated by raemz ― The "Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025" announced on Sunday that Harunadon's Even a Replica Can Fall in Love (Replica Datte, Koi o Suru or Even a Replica Falls in Love) novel series has a television anime in the works. The artist raemz, who illustrates both Even a Replica Can Fall in Love and Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle novel series, drew a illustration...

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight Novels Get TV Anime

Mikako Komatsu, Junichi Suwabe star in anime from Blade ― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that Toru Shirogane's The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Himekishi-sama no Himo) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation. The announcement trailer previews the voices of Arwin and Matthew. The series stars Mikako Komatsu as the princess knight Arwin (left below) and Junichi Suwabe (right) as her kept ...

Toaru Anbu no Item Spinoff Novels Get TV Anime

Ami Koshimizu, Aya Suzaki, Maaya Uchida, Chinatsu Akasaki star in series ― The YouTube channel for the franchise based on Kazuma Kamachi's A Certain Magical Index light novel series announced in a teaser video on Sunday Toaru Anbu no ITEM (A Certain ITEM of the Dark Side; "ITEM" formed from "Shōjo Kyōsei" or coexisting girls), the latest novel series in the franchise, will get an anime adaptation. Th...

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3rd Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Manga Ends With 3rd Volume

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ~ Gin Satō-shi no Ie ~ ends on April 4 ― Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Cosaji's manga adaptation of Miri Mikawa and aki's Sugar Apple Fairy Tale light novel series titled Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ~ Gin Satō-shi no Ie ~ (Sugar Apple Fairy Tale: The Silver Sugarmaker's House) as the final volume. The volume will ship on April 4. The series follows Silver Su...
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Anime Central Hosts Keiichirō Saitō, Takafumi Nakame, Kaoru Tanimoto, Mana Kudō

Guests to share creative experiences, future visions at Global Anime Challenge panel in May event ― The staff for the Anime Central (ACen) event announced last week that it will host director Keiichirō Saito (Bocchi the Rock!, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End), producer Takafumi Nakame (The Garden of Words, The Imaginary), animator Kaoru Tanimoto (Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange), and animator Mana...
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The ANN Aftershow - The Anime Gang's All Here!

Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, ZENSHU., and surprise hit Sakamoto Days! ― The Anime Gang's All Here! Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, Zenshu, and surprise hit Sakamoto Days! The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's participants. The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. Yo...
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Anime Milwaukee Hosts Studio Orange's Yoshihiro Watanabe, Shunsuke Aoki, Tadashi Nakajima, Hirotsugu Hayakawa

Staff share "behind-the-scenes secrets" for Trigun Stampede anime at March 7-9 event ― The Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) event announced on Tuesday that it will host staff members of the CG anime studio Orange at this year's event, including producer Yoshihiro Watanabe (BEASTARS, Trigun Stampede), animation sub-director Shunsuke Aoki (BEASTARS), art director Tadashi Nakajima (The Boy and the Beast), and VFX...
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Octavinelle Manga Ends With 3rd Volume

3rd volume set for release in summer ― The second compiled book volume of Wakana Hazuki and Sumire Kowono's Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Octavinelle manga, the third manga adaptation of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland smartphone game, revealed on August 27 that the series will end with the third volume in summer 2025. The manga adapts the game's third episode "Shinkai no Shōnin" (Th...
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Edomae no Sushi Manga Creator Shin Tsukumo Dies

Long-running Edomae no Sushi series will continue past his death ― The official X/Twitter account of Shin Tsukumo's Edomae no Sushi manga revealed on Wednesday that original creator Tsukumo died on February 17. He had been in poor health. Tsukumo's long-running series Edomae no Sushi will continue past the current 1,292nd chapter, with approval from him and his family. The manga will credit Tsukumo w...
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Kodansha USA Licenses Kaijin Fugeki: Kindled Spirits, Sayuri, Flip Flip Slowly, More

Also: The Magnificient Bastard: The Legend of Keiji, Omega Megaera ― Kodansha USA Publishing announced on Wednesday six new print releases for fall 2025. Title: Kaijin Fugeki: Kindled Spirits Author: Oh!Great Summary: Night, phenomena that were once known as natural disasters. Faced with the threat of inexplicable destruction, children offer their prayers in the form of dance in order to borrow the p...
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Honey Lemon Soda #7 [rate]
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Kagaku×Bōken Survival! Anime Streaming on Jme TV

1st season premiered on October 5 ― NHK Cosmomedia America's Jme TV platform is now streaming the first season of Kagaku×Bōken Survival! (Surviving Science!), the television anime of the Kagaku Manga Survival (Science Manga Survival) study manga series, with Japanese audio. No English subtitles or audio is available. The company describes the series: No matter what difficulties they face, Geo, the "...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #7 [rate]
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Anime Figure Manufacturer Kaiyodo's Founder Osamu Miyawaki Dies at 96

Miyawaki died of old age on February 16 ― Osamu Miyawaki, founder of anime figure manufacturer Kaiyodo, died of old age while undergoing medical treatment at a facility in Osaka on February 16 at 9:31 p.m. JST. He was 96. There will be a farewell ceremony for Miyawaki for close relatives at a later date. Miyawaki was born in Kochi Prefecture on May 20, 1928. In 1964, he founded Kaiyodo as a plastic m...
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Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2 Anime Series Review

This anime doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but what it does, it does well. ― By now, Sherlock Holmes has been reimagined through the anime filter more times than I can count and to mixed levels of success. Usually, it's done more through the lens of inspiration—which is to say, having a character who's Sherlock Holmes-inspired but isn't supposed to be Sherlock Holmes. As I sit here typing this, we have t...
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Kei Toume's Karakida-ke no Kosho Gurashi Manga Ends

Manga about 3 sisters taking over their grandfather's 2nd hand bookstore launched in 2021 ― This year's sixth issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine published the final chapter of Kei Toume's Karakida-ke no Kosho Gurashi (Karakida Family's Life With Old Books) manga on Wednesday. The manga centers on the three Karakida sisters, who moved in Tokyo's Jinbōchō neighborhood, well known as a center for p...
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World #7 [rate]
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation #8 [rate]
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Ascendence of a Bookworm's 2nd Part Manga Will End in Next Volume

Suzuka launched manga adaptation in 2018 ― The 12th compiled book volume of Suzuka's manga adaptation of the second part of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series revealed on February 15 that the manga will end with its next volume. The novels have four different manga adaptations, each for di...
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time #8 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #61 [rate]
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Mosae Nohara Ends Abel and the Demon Lord Manga on March 18

Manga about prince forging contract with demon launched in February 2024 ― The March issue of Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine reported on Tuesday that Mosae Nohara will end the Abel and the Demon Lord (Abel to Makai no Ō) manga in the magazine's next issue on March 18. The grand fantasy adventure manga centers on Abel, the second prince of a kingdom. He is kind-hearted and well-loved by the ...
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Ishura #7 [rate]
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Blue Orchestra Manga Resumes After 16-Month Hiatus

Manga went on hiatus in October 2023 ― Shogakukan's Manga ONE service announced on Tuesday that Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga will resume serialization starting on February 25, and will publish new chapters every two weeks. The manga had been on hiatus since its 75th chapter, which came out in October 2023. Indonesian publisher Elex Media is releasing the manga, and it desc...
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Yūki Imada's Shadow the Hedgehog Manga Ends

Manga's compiled book volume ships in April ― The March issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comics magazine published the final chapter of Yūki Imada's Shadow the Hedgehog manga on February 15. The manga's one compiled book volume will ship in April. Imada launched the manga in Monthly Coro Coro Comics in September 2024. The live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, which features Shadow, opened in ...
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 Unveils New Cast

Kōji Yusa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yūki Kaji, Masakazu Morita, more join cast of April 13 series ― The official website for the television anime of Negi Haruba's Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (Sentai Daishikkaku) manga revealed new cast members on Wednesday for the anime's second season. Kōji Yusa as Hwalipon, an executive of the Invader Rights Association Hiroshi Kamiya as Yakushi Usukubo, chairman of the Invader R...

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Manga Listed With Anime

Sumiko Arai's manga began as comic on Twitter in 2022, then moved onto pixiv Comic in 2023 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Animate's Al Plaza Kusatsu branch in Shiga Prefecture posted an image of the "Animate Set" for Sumiko Arai's third The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All (Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta) manga volume on Wednesday. The volume's wraparound jacket ba...
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Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Unveils 3 New Cast Members

Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, Shunichi Toki join cast of 2025 anime ― Kadokawa revealed three new cast members for the television anime of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) light novel series on Wednesday. Shizuka Ishigami as Patausche Kivia, captain of the 13th Order of Holy Knights Shun Horie...
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Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Anime Reveals Main Cast, Video, Visual, July Premiere

Gakuto Kajiwara, Rina Hidaka, Haruka Shiraishi, Daisuke Hirose, Yūichirō Umehara star ― The staff for the anime of 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!) novels rev...
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Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami AnimeFesta Anime Reveals Main Cast, April 6 Debut

Chasuke, Marshmallow Yakitaro star in anime about narcissist guy, otaku officemates ― Suiseisha revealed the key visual, main cast, and April 6 premiere for the anime adaptation of Ayaka Matsumoto's Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (Yatara Yarashii Fukami-kun) manga on Wednesday. The anime stars: Chasuke as Akihiro Kaji, the ace of the sales department. While good-looking and well-respected within the com...
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Bloomberg: Pokémon Go Developer Niantic in Talks to Sell Game Business

Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer/publisher Scopely reportedly in talks ― Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Pokémon Go mobile game developer Niantic Inc. is in talks to sell its video game business to Scopely, a Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer and publisher, according to "several people familiar with the discussions." According to Bloomberg's sources, the price being discussed is a...

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Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Cards Revealed

A first look at your favorite Final Fantasy characters & moments in the longest-running collectible card game ― Wizards of the Coast revealed several cards for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering (MTG) x Final Fantasy collaboration set on Wednesday, Japan Time. The company stated, “We're excited to share a few of the cards and artworks that span the breadth of FINAL FANTASY's main 16 games.” Welcome t...
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My Nintendo Gold Point Rewards Program to End on March 24

Also: Switch Game Vouchers will not be valid for Switch 2 exclusives ― Nintendo announced on Tuesday the company will end its My Nintendo Gold Points part of its My Nintendo Rewards program on March 24. Customers will no longer earn Gold Points for digital purchases in the Nintendo eShop or physical purchases redeemed after that date. Preorders for games made after March 24 will also no longer earn ...
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Kodansha USA Announces Fall Release for Sailor Moon Manga Box Set 2

Set includes Sailor Moon manga volumes 7-10, Codename: Sailor V prequel volumes 1-2 ― Kodansha USA Publishing announced on Tuesday that it will release the Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 in Fall 2025. The set includes volumes 7-10 of the Naoko Takeuchi Collection edition of the Sailor Moon manga and volumes 1-2 of the Naoko Takeuchi Collection edition of the Codename: Sailor V ...
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Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Eiko's Insert Song

Also: Artists, composers for 2 more insert songs, ending song revealed ― The official website for Ya Boy Kongming! the Movie, the live-action film for Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga, unveiled a new trailer and poster visual for the film on Wednesday. The trailer reveals more cast members, and previews the film's insert song "Count on me" by in-story protagonist sin...
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Gundam Tribe Game to End Service After 10 Years

Game originally launched in June 2015, ends on May 27 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Bandai Namco Online's browser-based online game Gundam Tribe announced on Tuesday that the game will end service on May 27 at 6:00 p.m. JST, close to its 10th anniversary. The game will run a special 10th Anniversary Pre-Final/Final campaign to thank players for their support over the years. The camp...
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SuBLime Licenses Sleeping on Paper Boats, Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan Manga

Sleeping on Paper Boats in October, Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan in December ― Viz Media's SuBLime imprint for boys-love manga announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that it has licensed Teki Yatsuda's Sleeping on Paper Boats and Hontoku's Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan manga for release physically and digitally in English in late 2025. Title: Sleeping on Paper Boats (Kami no Fune de Neru) Aut...
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You and Idol Precure Anime Casts Daisuke Sakuma

Snow Man's Sakuma plays "legendary idol" Kaito Hibiki in 4th episode on Sunday ― The official website for You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪), the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise, revealed on Wednesday that Snow Man idol group's Daisuke Sakuma will play "legendary idol" Kaito Hibiki, starting with the fourth episode on Sunday. The You and Idol Precure♪ television anime premie...
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Voice Actor Atomu Shimojo Dies

Shimojo died on January 29 due to health issues from acute subdural hematoma ― Talent agency Tom Project announced last Thursday that actor Atomu Shimojo died on January 29 at a hospital in Tokyo.. He had been diagnosed with acute subdural hematoma in September 2023, and his health had worsened before his passing. He was 78. There was a funeral for close relatives. Shimojo was born on November 26, 19...
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Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 6

Would you like a side order of edge, dripping with edge sauce, to go with your freshly grilled edge?
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My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

Even Kiyoka knows that this episode is the calm before the storm.
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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Premieres Digitally in U.S. on March 18, 4K UHD/BD on April 15 (Updated with Video)

Film will be available subbed/dubbed ― Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, Warner Bros. Japan's new Batman Ninja CG anime film, will premiere digitally in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and other services on March 18. The film will then ship on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc on April 15. The film will be available in Japanese with subtitl...
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Flower and Asura #7 [rate]
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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 21

Yet again, mankind finds a way to undermine its progress.
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Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Heads West for Switch, PS5, PS4

1st-person dungeon crawler RPG launches in English in 2025 ― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (initially announced as Madō Monogatari 4), a new entry in the first-person dungeon crawler RPG franchise, physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in 2025. The company streamed...
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game Review

This is the most fun I've ever had playing Like a Dragon, and that is saying something given the series' pedigree. ― God bless Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. It has been an incredibly wild ride this past decade to watch the mad lads from RGG take their cult franchise of weird little crime adventure games to the upper echelons of gaming's most respected institutions. I remember when I first discovered these ga...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #19 [rate]
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Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> #8 [rate]
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Exclusive: Dark Horse Licenses Kentarō Miura, Studio Gaga's Dur-an-ki Manga

Dark Horse to release 1-volume manga with translation by Duane Johnson in September 2025 ― Dark Horse Comics announced on Tuesday that it has licensed Kentarō Miura, and Studio Gaga's Dur-an-ki (Duranki), a manga based on the Berserk creator's original story. The company will release the title in one paperback volume with bonus materials showing Miura's creative process, the original story outline, c...
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Unnamed Memory Act.2 #19 [rate]
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #19 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Anime Ads and Commercials

From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years. ― From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...
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Take Your Best Team To The Top in HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH

Now, you can relive the unpredictability and suspense of the training camp arc yourself in Haikyu!! Fly High, a brand new mobile RPG from Garena. ― One of the most memorable parts of the dynamic high school volleyball show Haikyu!! is the training camp arc. Set in early season two, it's a rare moment in the story for all of the characters to mix and mingle regardless of which school they attend or w...
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One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 16

Shirahoshi gets to show her strength for once in a scene that underscores that even those we perceive as weak and meek may have tremendous willpower.
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10 Things I Learned About Elden Ring Nightreign Playing the Network Test

This past weekend, a select group of fans from across the world, myself included, got the chance to participate in the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Here's what I learned. ― This past weekend, a select group of fans from across the world, myself included, got the chance to participate in the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Over 18 hours, we experienced a game that takes Elden Ring and mixe...
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Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 7

The previous episode pushed Rin into existential despair; this week, we see the remedy.
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episode 6

The academy setting and whoa-whoa-you’re-taking-a-bath! hijinks do substantially less to stand out and make this episode feel a bit more run-of-the-mill.
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Magic: The Gathering Set Teases Legendary Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano

Details on the collaboration set are coming on Tuesday ― Wizards of the Coast teased legendary Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano as a possible artist for the forthcoming Magic: The Gathering (MTG) x Final Fantasy collaboration set on Tuesday. The company stated, “We couldn't do MTG x Final Fantasy without going back to the beginning and working with an artist who inspired generations of Fina...
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19th Seiyū Awards Announces Special Award Winners

Gundam Seed FREEDOM, Look Back, Mari Okamoto, Keiichi Noda, Sōichirō Hoshi, Wakana Yamazaki, more honored ― The organizers of the 19th Annual Seiyū Awards announced in advance the winners of the special awards on Tuesday. Merit Awards Award for the seiyū who have contributed to many genres, including foreign works, over the years 【第十九回声優アワード先行発表!】🏆功労賞長年に渡り外画も含め多くのジャンルに貢献された声優■岡本 茉利所属:81プロデュース■野田 圭一所属...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime Casts Hiroki Yasumoto

Yasumoto as former U.S. military mechanic Brody ― The official website for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, revealed on Tuesday that Hiroki Yasumoto will join the anime's cast as Brody, a former US military technician with a high level of knowledge and skill in mechanics, particularly in ship and aircraft maintenance. The character will appear in t...
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'Please Put Them On, Takamine-san!' Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Songs, April 2 Debut

Sumire Uesaka, Miyu Tomita join anime's cast ― Kadokawa revealed two more cast members, more staff members, the main promotional video and April 2 premiere for the television anime of Yūichi Hiiragi's Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! (Haite Kudasai, Takamine-san) manga on Tuesday. The video (in two versions) revealed the opening theme song "Baby Baby Baby" by Masami Okui with Bonjour Suzuki, and the...
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Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Casts Kikuko Inoue, Rico Sasaki

New version of teaser visual also posted for 2025 anime ― Happinet revealed two new cast members and the second version of the teaser visual for the television anime of Fehu Kazuno's Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku) isekai fantasy light novel series on Tuesday. Teaser Visual Ver....
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Kodansha Offers Omnibus Editions of Mushishi, Dragon Head, Miraculous Manga This Fall

Kodansha to print collector's edition of Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi, complete omnibus of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir manga ― Kodansha USA Publishing announced on Monday its fall print releases, including the omnibus collector's edition of Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi manga, the four 2.5-in-1 omnibus volumes of Minetarō Mochizuki's Dragon Head manga, and the complete omnibus release of Mirac...

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Former VR Kanojo Team Celebrates Valentine's by Delaying New Virtual Girlfriend Game

We'll have to wait a few more months to date VR-Kanojo ― VR game maker Illumination announced hours before Valentine's Day that its virtual girlfriend simulator game VR-Kanojo will see another release delay. The company notes the delays are due to “extensive modification required for Steam approval.” Illumination's continued, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your u...
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2025 Anpanman Film Casts Yū Aoi as Chapon

Aoi plays central character in June 27 film ― The official website for Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero!, the 36th film in the franchise, revealed on Tuesday that actress Yū Aoi (live-action Rurouni Kenshin films' Megumi, Children of the Sea's Kanako Azumi) will play the central character Chapon in the film. The film centers on Chapon, a mysterious boy who falls from the sky without any knowledge of...
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New Yaiba Anime Casts Isshin Chiba, Kōsuke Echigoya

Chiba plays Kagetora, Echigoya plays Shonosuke in April 5 anime ― The official website for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga, announced two new cast members for the anime on Tuesday: Isshin Chiba as Kagetora Kōsuke Echigoya as Shonosuke Chiba also voices the character Kazunobu Chiba in the Detective Conan anime and therefore voices ...
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Former Science SARU Head Masaaki Yuasa Establishes New Studio ame pippin

Director launches Tokyo-based studio in collaboration with Asmik Ace, Aniplex, CoMix Wave Films ― Production company Asmik Ace announced on Tuesday that anime director and Science SARU studio co-founder Masaaki Yuasa is establishing a new Tokyo-based anime studio named ame pippin. Yuasa is launching the studio in collaboration with Asmik Ace, Aniplex, and CoMix Wave Films. The studio's website lists ...
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Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Light Novels Get TV Anime in October

Takeo Ōtsuka, Saku Mizuno star in Sunrise anime ― Wright Film announced on Tuesday that Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation, which will premiere in October. The company also revealed the anime's teaser trailer, teaser visual, main staff, ...
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Live-Action Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey Film Unveils More Cast in Trailer

Ai Mikami, Mei Hata, Jin Suzuki, Fūju Kamio, Kenjiro Tsuda, Teppei Arita, MEGUMI, Nao Ōmori join cast ― The official website for the live-action film of Akiko Higashimura's semi-autobiographical manga Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) manga began streaming a new character trailer for the film on Tuesday. The trailer unveils more cast members for the film. The additional...
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's New Character Trailer Previews Tier Halibel

3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC on March 21 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday an English character trailer 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 trailer introduces the abilities of Tier Halibel: The game will launch on March 21. The game ...
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Takako Shimura's Even Though We're Adults Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Mizuki Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama star in Wandering Son/Sweet Blue Flowers creator's story debuting on April 26 ― AOI Pro. announced on Tuesday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Takako Shimura's Even Though We're Adults (Otona ni Nattemo) manga that will debut exclusively on Hulu in Japan on April 26. The series will have 12 episodes. The series stars Mizuki Yamamoto (left in vis...
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Kadokawa Acquires CG Animation Studio Chiptune

Studio joins company's portfolio including Doga Kobo, ENGI, Studio KADAN, Raging Bull, Bellnox Films, Kinema Citrus, Studio Chizu ― Kadokawa announced on Monday it has acquired Chiptune, a studio which specializes in CG animation and compositing/photography, as a subsidiary. Kadokawa cites the acquisition as part of its three-year management plan to expand and maintain its diverse portfolio of IPs by...
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Attack on Titan Finale Compilation Film Earns US$2.5 Million in U.S.

Attack on Titan The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK earns US$12 million globally, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 earns US$234 million in U.S. ― The Numbers reports that the earnings for the four-day screenings of Attack on Titan The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK, a compilation of Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS, crossed US$2.54 million in the United States. It reports the film's worldwide gross as US$12,041,97...
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Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 44

I love situations where a show takes a mission and seemingly turns it on its head. In this episode's case, that happens both figuratively and quite literally.
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Medalist ‒ Episode 7

Ultimately, Tsukasa’s only real problem as a coach is his inability to believe in himself
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Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ Episode 8

I wonder what was more boring, last week's plot-heavy episode or this week's episode that spent eight minutes buying a house?
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

Welcome back to the winter anime season's most average high school rom-com.
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Answerman - Will the Recent U.S. Tariffs Affect Home Video and Collectible Prices?

What will happen to Blu-ray prices when one of the largest production factories is in Mexico? What about collectible anime goods produced in China? Jerome shares the stark effects the tariffs can have on collectors and consumers. ― The news asks: Will the recent U.S. tariffs affect home video and collectible prices? You are correct. On February 1st the new US administration announced its intention t...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

This was always the perfect show to do a Baseball Episode, they just needed to wait until they had enough players to fill out the team.
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I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic #8 [rate]
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Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms #7 [rate]
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Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- 'Interactive Film's' New Trailer Previews Rap Battles

Trailer introduces 3 songs: "Last Man Standing," "Out of Harmony," "Stick to my Mic" ― The staff for the Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- movie, described as "Japan's first interactive film," began streaming a new trailer for the film on Monday. The trailer previews the film's rap battles with three song: "Last Man Standing," "Out of Harmony," and "Stick to my Mic." The film will premiere in Japan ...
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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 19

Jinwoo is a character with clarity of purpose.
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Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 7

When Akari and Ruri use each other as surrogates for the family they left behind, Tasokare Hotel paints an affecting tableau.
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Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest #16 [rate]
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Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! #8 [rate]
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Nostalgiacon in Anaheim, CA Hosts Romi Park as Guest

Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, Attack on Titan voice actress participates in signings at event taking place on June 6-8 ― Nostalgiacon's Instagram account announced on Tuesday that voice actress Romi Park will attend the convention in Anaheim, CA from June 6 though June 8. The actress will be participating in signings and autograph tickets are available on the event's website for US$200 each. Park's ma...
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Momentary Lily ‒ Episode 7

In which our critic finds a nice place to stop in for a damn fine cup of coffee.
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Blue Box ‒ Episode 19

This is a solid episode of Blue Box, even if it is starting to show some of the wear-and-tear of a traditional romance story that is only nineteen weeks into a story that has a long way left to go.
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Dragon Zakura's Norifusa Mita, Kasai no Hito's Osamu Uoto Launch New Manga

Mita, Uoto to launch Makai no Gijō manga on Friday ― This year's 12th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine revealed on Monday that Norifusa Mita (Investor Z, Dragon Zakura) and Osamu Uoto (Kasai no Hito, Ganbaryonkaa Masako-chan) will launch a new manga titled Makai no Gijō (The Chamber of the Demon World), in the magazine's next issue on February 21. Mita is credited for the origi...
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Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 6

While Sakamoto and Shin’s run-in with this downtrodden sniper might not have lead to anything surprising, the results are still pretty entertaining
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Under the Plum Blossom Tree Boys-Love Webtoon Returns with Season 3

Most popular Thursday webtoon on Kakao Webtoon returned in Korean on January 29 ― The webtoon Under the Plum Blossom Tree returned with Season 3 on Kakao Webtoon in Korean on January 29, after a 10-month hiatus. The series, written by Bori and drawn by Baekha, has amassed 320 million views. With Bori's strong historical narrative and Baekha's illustrations, the webtoon has been ranked as the top Thu...
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Gundam GQuuuuuuX Surpasses 1st Gundam Trilogy's Finale as Franchise's #2 All-Time Film in Japan

GQuuuuuuX's 2.5 billion yen now only trails Gundam Seed FREEDOM's 5.38 billion yen ― The Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film has sold over 1.55 million tickets for over 2.5 billion yen (about US$16.5 million) in the 31 days since it opened in Japan on January 17. It ranked #7 in its fifth weekend at the Japanese box office. The film is a reedited version of episodes from the upcoming ...
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 6

I was surprised that Lululee got another episode largely dedicated to her backstory.
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Chinjao Musume, Tama Nogami's Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite Manga Gets Anime This Year

Manga about college student's encounters with married women launched in 2021 ― An official X/Twitter account opened on Monday to announce the anime adaptation of writer Chinjao Musume and artist Tama Nogami's Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite (A Married Woman's Lips Taste Like Canned Chūhai) manga, which will premiere this year. Nogami drew an illustration to commemorate the anime a...
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Gundam GQuuuuuux Film Adds 'Special Footage' Starting on Saturday

Footage to tease story after main feature in 6th week of screenings ― The Gundam.info portal site announced on Monday that screenings of the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film will add "special footage" starting this Saturday throughout Japan. The footage will run after the main feature and will tease the story after the film. In addition, participating theaters will begin handing ou...
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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episode 6

I'm approaching my mid-30s, I've been married for ten years, and it's time that anime caters to my vanilla-as-hell romance kinks, dammit.
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'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Manga Gets 1st Smartphone Puzzle Game

Franchise reveals Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo Bibin!! to Puzzle game ― A teaser website opened on Friday to reveal Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo Bibin!! to Puzzle (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Bibin!! and Puzzle), the first smartphone app game based on Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2nd Season Anime Casts Kana Hanazawa

Hanazawa to voice 4th of the Seven Mysteries "Shijima-san of the Art Room" ― The staff for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga announced on Sunday that Kana Hanazawa will join the anime's cast as "Shijima-san of the Art Room," the fourth of the Seven Mysteries of Kamome Academy. The anime's second season premiered on January...
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Look Back Anime Film Director, Producers Win Fujimoto Award

Director, producer Kiyotaka Oshiyama; planning, producer Ryo Oyama win special award ― Japan's Eiga Engeki Bunka Kyōkai (Film Theater Culture Association) announced the winners of its 44th annual Fujimoto Awards on Monday. Director, producer and animator Kiyotaka Oshiyama and Ryo Oyama, producer and in charge of planning for the Look Back anime film, won this year's special award. The Fujimoto Awards...
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Tokyopop Reveals 15 New Manga, Webtoon Licenses; 5 New Manga Releases Under LoveLove Imprint

New licenses include Kengo Matsumoto's My New Wife's Fake Smile, Mizoko Tsuno's You Can't Live All on Your Own!, Senmu Sakishita's Cute But Not Cute manga, Haegi's Eternal Covenant webtoon ― Tokyopop announced on Sunday that it has licensed 15 new titles: My New Wife's Fake Smile Author: Kengo Matsumoto New Series Announcement: My New Wife's Fake SmileA samurai is worried about the fact that his wife...
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Yanmar's Miru: Paths To My Future Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals Miyavi's Ending Theme

Omnibus TV series debuts in April ― The official website for machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings' original anime project Miru: Paths To My Future revealed the first main promotional video and a key visual on Monday. The below video features English subtitles, and reveals that MIYAVI will perform the ending theme song "Find A Way." Yanmar is also streaming the full version of the ending theme song....

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Fuji TV Retains Bandai as Sponsor for Some Anime

Bandai, Bandai Namco Entertainment sponsored part of Dragon Ball Daima, Tosochu: The Great Mission, One Piece ― Anime News Network's Japan-based staff confirmed two of the seven anime series on Fuji TV — Rurouni Kenshin and Sazae-san — aired without corporate sponsors between February 10 to 16. The Chinese animated series Ringing Fate also aired without corporate sponsors. Grams, the producers of th...
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Tokyo Revengers Season 3's English Dub Debuts in March

Dub to premiere on Hulu in U.S., Disney+ outside U.S. ― Localization company Iyuno announced on Saturday that the English dub for Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc (Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen), the latest arc in the anime adaptation of Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers manga, will premiere in March. The dub cast includes: Bryce Papenbrook as Souya Kawata Kieran Regan as Haruchiyo Sanzu Damien Haas as Kakucho ...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Feb 5-11

Isekai series are having a good week, with Solo Leveling and Zenshu taking the first 2 spots and propelling themselves in the cumulative. 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. Keep in mind that these r...
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Novel Series Has TV Anime in the Works

Harunadon's romance illustrated by raemz ― The "Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025" announced on Sunday that Harunadon's Even a Replica Can Fall in Love (Replica Datte, Koi o Suru or Even a Replica Falls in Love) novel series has a television anime in the works. The artist raemz, who illustrates both Even a Replica Can Fall in Love and Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle novel series, drew a illustration...
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MF Ghost Anime Season 3 to Air in 2026

Character designer Naoyuki Onda presents illustration celebrating end of manga ― The staff for the TV anime based on Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga announced on Sunday, in a promotional video commemorating the end of the manga, that the third anime season will premiere in 2026. Chief animation director and character designer Naoyuki Onda drew an illustration to commemorate the conclusion. ◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤...

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight Novels Get TV Anime

Mikako Komatsu, Junichi Suwabe star in anime from Blade ― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that Toru Shirogane's The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Himekishi-sama no Himo) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation. The announcement trailer previews the voices of Arwin and Matthew. The series stars Mikako Komatsu as the princess knight Arwin (left below) and Junichi Suwabe (right) as her kept ...
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Macross 7 Episodes 27-52 Anime Streaming Review

Say what you like about Macross 7, it sticks to its guns from beginning to end with a consistency of tone and intention that’s admirable. ― Compared to watching modern anime's shorter single-season lengths, completing a watch-through of Macross 7's fifty-two episodes feels like a real achievement. Forty-nine of those were broadcast on TV weekly, without a break, from October 2004 until September 2005...
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Udon Entertainment Signs Deal With Lunar Distribution After Diamond's Bankruptcy Filing

Lunar to distribute Street Fighter vs. Rival Schools #1, Mega Man #0 on Free Comic Book Day ― Udon Entertainment announced on February 13 that it has entered a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Lunar Distribution to handle its direct market sales, beginning with May 2025-shipping comic book products. With the agreement, Udon Entertainment's two 2025 Free Comic Book Day titles — Street Fighter...

Toaru Anbu no Item Spinoff Novels Get TV Anime

Ami Koshimizu, Aya Suzaki, Maaya Uchida, Chinatsu Akasaki star in series ― The YouTube channel for the franchise based on Kazuma Kamachi's A Certain Magical Index light novel series announced in a teaser video on Sunday Toaru Anbu no ITEM (A Certain ITEM of the Dark Side; "ITEM" formed from "Shōjo Kyōsei" or coexisting girls), the latest novel series in the franchise, will get an anime adaptation. Th...

A Certain Scientific Railgun Anime Gets 4th Season

Tatsuyuki Nagai returns to direct at J.C. Staff ― The YouTube channel for the franchise based on Kazuma Kamachi's A Certain Magical Index light novel series announced in a teaser video on Sunday that A Certain Scientific Railgun anime will get a fourth season "soon." Returning cast members include: Rina Satō as Mikoto Misaka Satomi Arai as Kuroko Shirai Aki Toyosaki as Kazari Uiharu Kanae Itō as Ruik...
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World #6 [rate]
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #17 [rate]
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Witch Watch Anime Reveals New Video, April 6 Debut, Yoasobi's Opening Song

New key visual also revealed ― GKIDS revealed a new trailer on Sunday for the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga. GKIDS also revealed that the series will begin streaming on April 6. GKIDS and MBS also revealed that Yoasobi will perform the opening theme song "Watch Me!," which Yoasobi specifically wrote for the series. Yoasobi commented on the song: We are YOASOBI. We are honore...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #18 [rate]
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I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons #7 [rate]
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'Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!!' Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast

Kō Bonkobara, Masaaki Mizunaka, Hisako Kanemoto join cast of April anime ― The staff for the television anime of Nana Nanana and Parum's Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! (Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, it Can't!!)) light novel series revealed the first trailer along with more staff and cast members on Sunday. The trailer previews Honeyworks' opening theme song feat. HaKoniwalily...
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Laid-Back Camp Creator Afro's mono Anime Unveils More Staff, Ending Song in 1st Promo Video

halca performs "Weekend Roll" ending theme song ― The staff for the anime of Afro's mono four-panel manga unveiled the show's first full promotional video, key visual, and additional staff members on Sunday. The video features the first anime footage to be made public, and it announces the ending theme song "Weekend Roll" by halca. The newly announced staff members are: Assistant Director: Naoya Moro...
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Shangri-La Frontier #44 [rate]
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I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Anime Reveals April 5 TV Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artists in Video

Shinichirō Miki, more join cast; Saishū Mirai Shōjo, Nagi Fujisaki perform themes ― The staff for the television anime of Yomu Mishima's I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryōshu!) light novel series revealed the anime's second full trailer on Sunday. The staff also revealed the show's April 5 television debut, more cast, and the theme song artists. The newl...
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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Visuals

Shogo Sakata, Manaka Iwami, Hina Yomiya, Ikumi Hasegawa, Rumi Okubo, Chika Anzai star in anime from feel. ― The staff for the anime adaptation of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series unveiled the cast, main staff, a teaser visual, and character visuals on Sunday. Shogo Sakata plays Saku Chitose. Manaka Iwami plays Yuko Hiiragi. Hina...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun #6 [rate]
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Reveals Kain R. Heinlein in Character Video; More Season Pass 1 Characters

Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, MR. BIG included in 1st Season Pass ― SNK revealed a new character trailer for its new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves on Sunday. Brett Calo and Yuichi Nakamura will voice the game's character Kain R. Heinlein in English and Japanese, respectively. Additionally, SNK revealed more characters included in the game's first season pass in an announcement trailer, also...
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Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Adds Ogre on February 20

Game adds Izumi in August ― Arc System Works America streamed an Ogre reveal trailer on Sunday for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series. Ogre will join the game on February 20 as part of the season pass. The video also reveals that Izumi will join the game in August 2025. The game's season pass also includes ...
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EVO Fighting Game Tournament Reveals Full Lineup for Las Vegas Event in August

Tekken 8 wins Best Game Release at inaugural EVO Awards ― The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) fighting game tournament revealed at the inaugural EVO Awards on Saturday the full lineup for the EVO USA 2025 tournament in Las Vegas on August 1-3. Introducing the full #Evo2025 lineup!Registration is now open for this year's event taking place August 1-3, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.Learn ...
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game's Character Pass 2 Trailer Reveals 4 More Characters

Galleon, Wilnas, Meg, Ilsa join previously announced Sandalphon ― Cygames announced on Sunday the characters for the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game's Character Pass 2 in a video. In addition to the previously announced Sandalphon, the game will also add Galleon, Wilnas, Meg, and Ilsa. Sandalphon will release on February 26, Galleon in spring 2025, Wilnas in summer 2025, Meg in fall 202...
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Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Reveals July 17 Worldwide Debut in Video

Game's 1st season pass to include Nephelpito, 3 other characters ― Bushiroad announced on Sunday that Bushiroad Games and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga will release worldwide on July 17. Bushiroad also streamed a new video, which reveals that the game's Season Pass 1 will include Nephelpito this fall, with three other c...
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Streams Character Intro Trailers

Game launches worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam on May 30 ― Marvelous USA's YouTube channel began streaming Valentine's Day trailers for its Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Ryū no Kuni Rune Factory) game on Friday. The trailers introduce the 'bachelors" and "bachelorettes" of Azuma: Bachelors of Azuma Trailer Bachelorettes of Azuma Trailer The game will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switc...
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