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DIGIMON BEATBREAK Episode 13-24 Anime Series Review
While Beatbreak's early episodes had already shown it to be perfectly capable of operating as a good piece of cyberpunk media, the extent to which this arc successfully tackles all of the heavier themes attached to that elevates it into a great one.
― With its first dozen episodes, Digimon Beatbreak successfully proved to not only be a solid modernization of the Digimon franchise, but also one capabl...
This Week in Anime - Parasocial Overdose
This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss.
― This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Net...
Versus Volumes 2-4 Manga Review
ONE took all of his favorite game, movie, and book antagonists, altered them slightly to avoid copyright violations, and mashed them all together in one almighty smorgasbord of madness.
― Versus is another gleefully over-the-top action extravaganza from the pen of Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Man author ONE. After the first volume's extended introduction to this complex world, the next three volumes ...
Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary Novels Get TV Anime in 2027
Saori Hayami, Taito Ban to star in 8-bit anime
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary (Majo to Yōhei) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation that will premiere on the NTV channel in 2027. The company revealed the anime's teaser visual, teaser promotional video, main cast, and staff members. Seven Seas Entertainment releases ...
OPUS: Prism Peak Video Game Review
With talking anthropomorphic animals and a disappearing girl, this is a fantastic story-driven adventure that's sure to tug on your heartstrings by the time the credits roll.
― Developer Sigono creates emotionally moving story games through the OPUS series, a collection of standalone adventures that touch upon topics such as grief, love, and growing up. OPUS: Prism Peak starts off showcasing Eugene's...
Farming Life in Another World Season 1 Anime Series Review
This is a charming romp, and a mindless one, too.
― Here it is, y'all. Another fresh plate of mindless isekai fluff served al dente. It's got farming. It's got food. It's got Jojo's references. It's got vampires, ogres, and dragons taking on the form of cute anime girls. Cliche? Perhaps. Substantial? Not really. Boring? As a fellow once said, it's all a matter of perspective. You already know the dri...
This Week in Anime - Not Today, Truck-kun
In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes.
― In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
Bibisama's Gintama Collection Giveaway
Attention stylish ANN reader! Would you like to be the most fashionable member of Yorozuya? We're giving away pieces from the amazing Bibisama x Gintama collection right now! Read on for details...
― Bibisama, in collaboration with Gintama is rolling out a giveaway to celebrate the chaos, comedy, and culture of Gintama fused with streetwear style through a limited collection of exclusive pieces. To m...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Film Review
Watching this movie felt like I was strapped into a Mario-themed roller coaster
― I should probably start with some positives first right? I already praised the first Super Mario Bros. movie for its amazing animation and attention to detail. Super Mario Galaxy somehow ups all of that to such a degree where I can confidently say that this isn't just one of the best looking Illumination movies ever pro...
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Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary Novels Get TV Anime in 2027
Saori Hayami, Taito Ban to star in 8-bit anime
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary (Majo to Yōhei) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation that will premiere on the NTV channel in 2027. The company revealed the anime's teaser visual, teaser promotional video, main cast, and staff members. Seven Seas Entertainment releases ...
Black Channel Manga Gets TV Anime
Satoshi Kisaichi debuted manga in 2020
― The official X/Twitter account for Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics magazine announced on Wednesday that Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga is getting a television anime. The account shared a commemorative illustration: Kisaichi launched the manga in Coro Coro Comics in 2020 and the series is ongoing. Shogakukan published the manga's 13th volume on December 2...
13 Junji Ito Manga Stories Get Live-Action Omnibus Series on July 3
"Lovesickness," "The Mansion of Phantom Pain, "The Rib Woman," more stores to be adapted
― TV Tokyo announced on Friday that it is producing a live-action omnibus series based on 13 manga stories by Junji Ito. The series will premiere in the TV Tokyo channel's "Drama 24" programming block on July 3 at 24:12 (effectively, July 4 at 12:12 a.m.), and on BS TV Tokyo on July 12. The Strange -Ito Junji no ...
Gintama & Pui Pui Molcar Open a Pop-Up Store Together
Gintoki is driving your favorite Molcar, Potato
― The Gintama and Pui Pui Molcar franchises announced on April 8 that they are partnering for pop-up stores in Tokyo and Osaka with acrylic stands, pins, and other merchandise. The Tokyo store will be on the sixth floor of the Magnet by Shibuya 109 venue between April 24 and May 5, and the Osaka store will be on the fourth floor of Abeno Lucbus between ...
VANDY THE PINK, Complex Shop Offer KPop Demon Hunters x McDonald's Apparel
10 months ago, who would've put VANDY THE PINK, KPop, and McDonald's in the same sentence?
― American streetwear label VANDY THE PINK and youth media and entertainment company Complex Networks announced a collaboration with Oscar-winning film KPop Demon Hunters and McDonald's on April 7. VANDY THE PINK declares in a social post, “It's a battle for the fans!” and “Rep your side.” The Complex Shop show...
L'étoile de Paris en fleur Anime Film's 1st 11 Minutes Streamed
Film by Code Geass/One Piece Film Red director Gorō Taniguchi opened in Japan on March 13
― The official website for Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), an original anime film from director Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) and Arvo Animation, streamed the first 11 minutes of the film on Friday. The film opened in Japan on March 13. The story...
Neo Geo AES Returns as Cartridge-Based Console Without Using Software Emulation
Console built on recreated ASIC hardware, compatible with older AES cartridges, launches on November 12
― SNK and Plaion Replai announced on Thursday that they will release the NeoGeo AES+, a new console based on SNK's original Neo Geo AES home console, on November 12. Unlike recent retro console releases that use software emulation or FPGA chips, the AES+ will use ASIC chips like the original, makin...
The Prince of Tennis Romance Games' English-Subtitled Remasters Slated for July 30
Remastered versions debut for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam
― Konami confirmed on Thursday that its remastered versions of The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ♡-40 and more... (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama: Mo~tto Gakuen-sai no Ōji-sama ♡-40 and more...) and The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival eternal passion (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama: Gyu~tto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡) games will launch ...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Announces Team V's Cast in Video
&TEAM member K, Kōhei Higuchi, Keito Tsuna join film's cast as Team V's ace trio
― The official website for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUE LOCK soccer manga presented a new video on Friday. The video announces three more cast members for the film, who all play members of Team V's ace trio. The newly announced cast members include Kōhei Higuchi (Avatarō Sent...
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
My problem with Nakamura! is that, outside of its directness, there isn't a whole lot going on in these first four episodes.
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Serafina has been kept down for so long that she doesn’t even realize that she’s landed in clover.
Spoiler Summary Website Operator Convicted With Suspended Sentence
Man had posted detailed spoiler articles on Godzilla Minus One, Overlord III, more
― The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) announced on Thursday that the Tokyo District Court has declared a guilty verdict for Wataru Takeuchi, a 39-year-old man who had uploaded detailed written storyline spoiler summary articles on his website, most notably for the Godzilla Minus One film and the Overlo...
MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Whether you're here for the bombastic action scenes or our leading man's efforts to transform himself from an awkward mess to an eligible bachelor, Marriagetoxin looks like it'll have plenty of ways to keep you entertained.
Always a Catch! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Mimi encourages that sort of attitude in people, like a puppy with boundless energy and cheer, who you forgive for getting muddy paw prints on your clothes because they’re just so darn wonderful.
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Killed Again, Mr. Detective? #3 [rate]
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Haibara's Teenage New Game+ #3 [rate]
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA #2 [rate]
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Petals of Reincarnation #3 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK Episode 13-24 Anime Series Review
While Beatbreak's early episodes had already shown it to be perfectly capable of operating as a good piece of cyberpunk media, the extent to which this arc successfully tackles all of the heavier themes attached to that elevates it into a great one.
― With its first dozen episodes, Digimon Beatbreak successfully proved to not only be a solid modernization of the Digimon franchise, but also one capabl...
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Kirio Fan Club #3 [rate]
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Ramparts of Ice #3 [rate]
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Splatoon 3: Splatlands Manga Takes Break
Sankichi Hinodeya's Splatoon manga returned in 2022 with new title Splatoon 3: Splatlands
― The May issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comics magazine announced on Wednesday that Sankichi Hinodeya's Splatoon 3: Splatlands (Splatoon Bankara!) manga will take a break. The magazine did not reveal the reason for the hiatus or when the manga will return. Viz Media releases the manga in English and d...
Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Dorohedoro is back, and it is just as gory, grimy, and gleeful as it has ever been.
Duel Masters RX Manga Switches to Weekly Coro Coro Comic Online Magazine
Manga launched on March 13
― The May issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comics magazine revealed on Wednesday that Shigenobu Matsumoto's Duel Masters RX (pronounced "reverse cross") manga will move to Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic online magazine on May 1.The manga is a sequel to Matsumoto's previous Duel Masters Win manga. The prelude short introducing the manga shows Duel Masters Win prot...
This Week in Anime - Parasocial Overdose
This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss.
― This season's Needy Girl Overdose picks up where Perfect Blue left off in its discussion of parasocial relationships. Lucas and Coop discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Net...
Live-Action Street Fighter Film Streams New Trailer
Posters unveiled for film opening on October 16
― Paramount Pictures started streaming a new trailer for Legendary Entertainment's live-action film of CAPCOM's Street Fighter game series on Thursday. The company also unveiled several posters featuring the cast: Main Trio Heroes Villains Full Cast The film will open on October 16. Paramount Pictures describes the story: Set in 1993, estranged Street F...
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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? #2 [rate]
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Live-Action Korean TV Series Perfect Crown to Receive Web Novel Adaptation on KakaoPage
Series is set in alternate version of modern-day S. Korea where constitutional monarchy still exists
― A web novel adaptation of the Korean live-action television series Perfect Crown is set to launch in May, expanding the series into digital publishing. The live-action series, which premiered on April 10, is set in an alternate version of modern-day South Korea where a constitutional monarchy still...
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Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King #2 [rate]
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Jun-yeol Ryu to Star in Netflix Live-Action Series Adaptation of Webtoon G'day
Series adapts mystery thriller by Yong Sung Choi originally serialized on Lezhin Comics between 2015-2017
― Jun-yeol Ryu has been cast as the lead in Netflix's upcoming live-action series Outback, based on the webtoon G'day. According to Korean entertainment news outlet Xports News, the series adapts the mystery thriller by Yong Sung Choi originally serialized on Lezhin Comics between 2015 and 2017....
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The way the story is told, we are led to believe that we have been shown every one of Subaru's loops. However, that is not necessarily the case.
Tanma-kun Manga Creator Sadao Shoji Dies at 88
Shoji died on April 5 due to heart failure
― Japanese news website nippon.com reported on Wednesday that manga artist Sadao Shoji died on April 5 at a hospital in Tokyo due to heart failure. He was 88.Shoji was born in Tokyo in 1937 and made his debut as a manga creator in 1967, and is known for his salaryman-themed manga series. His long-running manga Tanma-kun ran from 1968 to 2025, for a total of ...
Taku Kawamura's Kawaii Kōhai ni Iwasaretai Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Manga launched on Kawamura's X/Twitter account in 2018, before commercial serialization in 2019
― The 172nd chapter of Taku Kawamura's Kawaii Kōhai ni Iwasaretai (I Want My Cute Underclassman to Tell Me) manga revealed on Thursday that the manga will end in two chapters. The manga serializes a new chapter every other Thursday, so if there are no delays, the manga will end on May 14.The manga centers ...
Birushana: Winds of Fate Fan Disc Game Physical Edition Ships in Europe on June 26
Game launches digitally in N. America, Europe on May 26; N. American physical release also ships on May 26
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday it will release the physical edition of Birushana: Winds of Fate (Birushana Senki ~Ichiju no Kaze~), a fan disc for the Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei otome visual novel, for Nintendo Switch on June 26 in Europe. The game will still launch di...
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Anime Film Opens at #1, 2026 Doraemon Film Drops to #2
Top 10 also includes Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, The Ogre's Bride, Assassination Classroom the Movie, Golden Kamuy, Poupelle of Chimney Town
― Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway), the Detective Conan franchise's 29th film, sold 2,318,009 tickets and earned 3,502,137,800 yen (about US$21.9 million) from Friday to Sunday, making a new opening-weekend record ...
Cardfight!! Vanguard Franchise Gets New Cardfight!! Vanguard Full Fighters Manga
New manga launched on Wednesday, focuses on 2 new protagonists with clashing personalities
― The official X/Twitter account for Bushiroad's Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise announced on March 25 that the franchise will have a new manga titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Full Fighters. The manga launched in the May issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comics magazine on Wednesday. Makoto Daienbō (Cardfight!...
Amazon Prime Video Streams Candy Caries Anime in N. America, Other Regions
Anime's YouTube channel also streams all episodes for free worldwide, excluding some territories
― Amazon Prime Video has started streaming Tomoki Misato and Wit Studio's original television anime Candy Caries, with its first episode, on Wednesday. Additionally, the anime's YouTube channel has also started streaming the first episode worldwide (excluding some territories). The anime's website lists i...
Black Channel Manga Switches to Weekly Coro Coro Comic Online Magazine
Manga switches with new chapter on May 17
― The May issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comics magazine revealed on Wednesday that Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga will publish new chapters on Shogakukan's Weekly Coro Coro Comic online magazine beginning on May 17.The manga's story centers on the demon Black who comes to the human world in search of content for videos. He wants to expose th...
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Mobile Game Announces April 21 Worldwide Launch
Opening trailer from Kamikaze Douga streamed
― Square Enix revealed in a new opening trailer for its Dragon Quest Smash/Grow mobile game on Tuesday the game will launch worldwide for iOS and Android on April 21 (April 20 PDT). Kamikaze Douga animated the below opening video. The game is a roguelite RPG featuring "smashing" combat where players charge special move gauges and "growing" gameplay, where ...
Nintendo Celebrates Animal Crossing's 25th Anniversary
Nintendo: “Check your mailbox on your island – there's something waiting for you!”
― Nintendo released an illustration to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its popular social simulator game series Animal Crossing on Tuesday. Nintendo of America captioned the illustration, “Today marks 25 years since the Animal Crossing series began! Check your mailbox on your island – there's something waiting for yo...
Popeyes, KitKat India Serve Up One Piece Collaborations
Universal Studios Hollywood also teases its Fan Fest Nights dishes & merch for One Piece
― American fast-food chain Popeyes confirmed its collaboration with the massively popular anime One Piece on Monday. The new Luffy Bento Box Bundle set includes two pieces of Popeyes Signature Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Chopper's Cupcake, … and a Gum-Gum Fruit Lemonade. Popeyes muses on social media, "Will it turn yo...
Dorohedoro Anime Season 2 Unveils English Dub's Cast
Aleks Le, Griffin Burns, Cherami Leigh, others star
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday an English dub for the second anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga. The dub launched on the same day. The English cast includes: Aleks Le as Caiman
Griffin Burns as Shin
Cherami Leigh as Noi
Alejandro Saab as Risu
Bill Butts as Kento
Christopher Corey Smith as Nishinoya
Kieran Regan as Dokuga
Mi...
Seven Seas Licenses The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World, 4 More Titles
Also licensed: Amamiya-san is the Cutest…and I'm a Close Second!, Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi, more
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: Yes, No, or Maybe? audiobook
Creator(s): Michi Ichiho, Lala Takemiya
Release Date: April 16 (volume 1, Siren imprint)
Summary: Kunieda Kei is the up-and-coming Prince Charming of the evening news...
Always a Catch! Anime Casts Yūko Kaida
Kaida plays Queen Rubini
― The official website for the television anime of Mayo Momoyo's Always a Catch! (Nigashita Sakana wa Ōkikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ōkisugita Ken) light novel series announced on Thursday it has cast Yūko Kaida as Queen Rubini, Renato and Placido's mother. Square Enix Manga & Books publishes the manga adaptation in English and describes the story: A zany romantic comedy st...
Pan Dorobō Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Ending Theme Song
Ayaka Asai stars as Pan Dorobō
― Kadokawa revealed on Thursday the second promotional video and main cast member for the anime of Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book. The video reveals and previews the ending theme song "Pan Dorobо̄" by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: Ayaka Asai stars as Pan Dorobō. The anime will debut in October. Takahiko Kyōgoku (Love Live! School idol project, Love Live! Sup...
WEBTOON Establishes Chief Business Officer Role in Global Leadership Restructure
Restructuring aims to improve execution speed, coordination across markets
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Monday a new global leadership structure, including the creation of a Chief Business Officer (CBO) role, as the company moves to integrate its regional operations and accelerate global expansion. The restructuring follows the appointment of President Yongsoo Kim and is aimed at improving ex...
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
After Coco’s discovery that spells can be drawn by anyone, she’s given a concrete example as to why that’s not necessarily a good thing. But do you blame the girl or do you blame the system that forbade her from learning in the first place?
Writer Yukiaki Kurando, Artist WOOMA to Launch New Manga in June
Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss shite manga launches on June 15
― The May issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shōnen Champion magazine revealed on Wednesday that writer Yukiaki Kurando and artist WOOMA will launch a new manga titled Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss shite (Kiss Me With Your Face) in the magazine's July issue that will ship on June 15. ◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ #蔵人幸明 ×#WOOMA 豪華作品が別チャン7月号より 🌸連載開始🌸◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤...
Gorō Kanbe Launches New Manga
Golian no Junjō na Junai debuts on April 21
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Mag Garden's Mag Comi platform announced on Tuesday that Gorō Kanbe will launch a new series Golian no Junjō na Junai (Golian's Pure and Innocent Love) on the platform on April 21.The story follows the cute-looking high-schooler Anzu, who also likes cute things. He is reunited with his handsome childhood subor...
YOASOBI Announces 'Never Ending Stories' N. American Tour for August
Tour runs from August 4-16
― J-pop group Yoasobi and Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday the North American "Never Ending Stories" tour. The tour will run from August 4-16.The tour dates include:August 2—Chicago, IL—LollapaloozaAugust 4—Boston, MA—TD Garden August 6—Brooklyn, NY—Barclays CenterAugust 8—Hamilton, ON—TD ColiseumAugust 12—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge ArenaAugust 14—Oakland, CA—Oakland Aren...
Star Fox 64 Voice Actor Jock Blaney Dies
Wolf's voice actor died peacefully in sleep at home on March 19
― Voice actor Jock Blaney (Frank Blaney II) died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on March 19. He was 76. Blaney was born in Morristown, New Jersey on June 21, 1949. He is survived by his brother Robert Mills, daughter Brandi Phillips (Dwayne), three grandsons, niece, and many close friends. Blaney voiced Wolf O'Donnell, ...
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! #4 [rate]
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All You Need Is Kill Anime Film Ships on Blu-ray Disc on July 7
Anime now available digitally for rental/purchase
― GKIDS announced on Wednesday that Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel has launched digitally for rental or purchase, and it will ship on Blu-ray Disc on July 7 with distribution by Shout! Studios. Bonus features include director scene breakdowns, a direc...
Your Spring 2026 Anime Daily Streaming Reviews
Here's the line-up for anime reviews this season. Check to see if your favorite made the cut!
― You voted, and I'm here to announce the results of the Spring 2026 Anime Daily Streaming poll. I'm still playing catch-up (both on sleep and premieres), but our editorial team watched everything for this season's preview guide. Out of over 50 shows airing this season, Witch Hat Atelier was far and away th...
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Beginning After The End #3 [rate]
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'Do You Like Big Girls?' Anime Gets English Dub
Adam Curley, Leah Booth, Angel Haven Rey, more star in dub on OceanVeil
― WWWave Corporation's anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced that it is streaming a dub for the AnimeFesta television anime of Gorō Aizome's Do You Like Big Girls? (Ōkii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?) manga. The dub debuted on April 5. The English dub stars: Adam Curley as Sota Leah Booth as Ayano Angel Haven Rey as Kaoru Brit...
Versus Volumes 2-4 Manga Review
ONE took all of his favorite game, movie, and book antagonists, altered them slightly to avoid copyright violations, and mashed them all together in one almighty smorgasbord of madness.
― Versus is another gleefully over-the-top action extravaganza from the pen of Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Man author ONE. After the first volume's extended introduction to this complex world, the next three volumes ...
Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary Novels Get TV Anime in 2027
Saori Hayami, Taito Ban to star in 8-bit anime
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary (Majo to Yōhei) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation that will premiere on the NTV channel in 2027. The company revealed the anime's teaser visual, teaser promotional video, main cast, and staff members. Seven Seas Entertainment releases ...
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Always a Catch! #3 [rate]
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Crunchyroll to Stream Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime
English-subbed trailer streamed for July anime
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series for the summer 2026 season, starting in July in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CI...
OPUS: Prism Peak Video Game Review
With talking anthropomorphic animals and a disappearing girl, this is a fantastic story-driven adventure that's sure to tug on your heartstrings by the time the credits roll.
― Developer Sigono creates emotionally moving story games through the OPUS series, a collection of standalone adventures that touch upon topics such as grief, love, and growing up. OPUS: Prism Peak starts off showcasing Eugene's...
Exit 8 Live-Action Film Opens at #8 in U.S., Earns US$1,404,500
Yasuhiro Aoki, Studio 4°C's anime feature film ChaO also opened during the same weekend
― Box Office Mojo reports that the live-action film of Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi) opened in the United States at #8. Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C's anime feature film ChaO also opened on Friday but Box Office Mojo has yet to report earnings for the film. Exit 8 earned an estim...
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Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? #2 [rate]
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Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol Manga Wins 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Award
WART CARTOON, Manga Ishibumi: Genbaku ga Ochite kuru toki, Bokura wa Sora wo Miteita also win
― The Japan Cartoonists Association (JCA) announced the winners of the 54th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards on Tuesday. Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar, pictured right) manga won the grand prize in the Comic division. WART CARTOON — 1-koma Manga kara Yomitoku Myanmar no Kurush...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #3 [rate]
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Dorohedoro #5 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #2 [rate]
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Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester #6 [rate]
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The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Unveils 2 Cast Members
Hibiku Yamamura, Junya Enoki join cast of anime debuting in July
― The official website for the television anime for writer Kei Misawa and artist Natsu Mizuno's The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration ("Kimi o Koi Suru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Kōshaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai Shitekimasu) manga announced two new cast members on Wednesday.Hibiku Yamamura as Rebeka RikkonenJuny...
Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Chafūrin, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Anri Katsu to voice KING's deputy leaders in episodes 3, 4
― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), revealed three new cast members on Wednesday. The new cast members will voice KING's deputy leaders. The characters will appear in the anime's upcoming third and fourth episod...
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Anime's Teaser Confirms July Debut on TV
More staff, including Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill composer Kana Utatane, also announced
― Happinet posted the teaser promotional video for the anime of Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series on Wednesday. The video confirmed the anime's...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Manga Volume 32 No Longer Listed as 'Final Volume'
Dengeki Online corrects article to list "latest volume" instead
― Kadokawa's Dengeki Online website updated and corrected its article about Taiki Kawakami's 32nd manga volume based on Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series on Wednesday. The article now states that the upcoming volume is the "latest volume," and not the "final vo...
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Unveils English Dub's Cast, April 15 Launch
Garret Storms, Emily Neves, Elizabeth Maxwell, others star in English dub
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Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday it will release an English dub for the third anime season based on Hirukuma's Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Jidōhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyū ni Samayō) light novel series on Wednesday. The English cast includes: Garret Storms as Boxxo
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Future GPX Cyber Formula Series Gets New Short Anime Sequel, Game
Promo video, visual commemorates series' 35th anniversary
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Wednesday that the Future GPX Cyber Formula series is getting a new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin anime. The series is also getting a new game titled Future GPX Cyber Formula Spiral. The company unveiled a promotional video and visual by character designer Takahiro Y...
Detective Conan Voice Actor Kappei Yamaguchi Draws His Character Shinichi Kudō
Yamaguchi congratulates latest film on 1.1 billion yen opening
― Voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi posted an original illustration he drew of his Detective Conan character Shinichi Kudō on Sunday. The illustration congratulates the latest Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi), on earning over 1.13 billion yen (about US$7.1 million) on its...
Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary Novels Get TV Anime in 2027
Saori Hayami, Taito Ban to star in 8-bit anime
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Kaeru Chōhōkiteki's Witch and Mercenary (Majo to Yōhei) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation that will premiere on the NTV channel in 2027. The company revealed the anime's teaser visual, teaser promotional video, main cast, and staff members. Seven Seas Entertainment releases ...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Manga Not Ending in Volume 32 on June 9 (Updated)
Manga adaptation of Fuse's original story launched in March 2015, served as basis for anime adaptation
― Update: Dengeki Online corrected its article on Wednesday so that it no longer lists That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime manga volume 32 as the "final volume." The previous version of ANN's article follows below: Kadokawa's Dengeki Online website announced on Tuesday that Taiki Kawakami's mang...
Creators Speak Out After Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! Creator Syundei's X Exodus
Syundei deleted X/Twitter account on Sunday after dealing with alleged harassment
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When Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! manga creator Syundei left X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday after dealing with alleged harassment, manga artistts, novelists, and other creators expressed their thoughts on the matter. While some did not explicitly mention Syundei by name, there were references to the matter in their resp...
Aria the Scarlet Ammo Anime Gets New Short Anime for 15th Anniversary
Anime adaptation of Chūgaku Akamatsu's novels debuted in 2011
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that the Aria the Scarlet Ammo series will get a new short anime, in commemoration of the anime's 15th anniversary. More details for the short anime will be revealed at a later date.The anime adaptation of Chūgaku Akamatsu's original Aria the Scarlet Ammo (Hidan no Aria) novels debuted in Japan in 2011. Fu...
Godzilla Minus Zero Film Presents 1st Teaser
Film opens in Japan on November 3, North America on November 6
― Toho presented the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the new Godzilla film from Godzilla Minus One'sTakashi Yamazaki, on Wednesday. The teaser confirms that the sequel is set in 1949, two years after Godzilla Minus One. Update: GKIDS presented a message from Yamazaki: Takashi Yamazaki's message to fans for GODZILLA MINUS Z...
flat's Natsu Aogiri Launches New Manga
Enyakurukuru debuts on April 21
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Mag Garden's Mag Comi platform announced on Tuesday that flat manga artist Natsu Aogiri will launch a new series titled Enyakurukuru on the platform on April 21. The story follows the strange connection between a fragile high school boy and a suspicious young man. Aogiri launched the flat manga in Mag Garden's Comic Blade...
The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace Light Novels Get Manga
Meguri debuts manga adaptation in April
― The May issue of Square Enix's Shonen Gangan magazine confirmed on Saturday that Tsukikage's The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace light novels has received a manga adaptation by Ishura artist Meguri on the Gangan Online platform in April. The series debuted on April 7.Yen Press publishes the novels in English and describes the story:When a sickly boy succu...
Black Channel Manga Gets TV Anime
Satoshi Kisaichi debuted manga in 2020
― The official X/Twitter account for Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics magazine announced on Wednesday that Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga is getting a television anime. The account shared a commemorative illustration: Kisaichi launched the manga in Coro Coro Comics in 2020 and the series is ongoing. Shogakukan published the manga's 13th volume on December 2...
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Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Anime's English Dub Streams 1st 4 Episodes on April 15
Cast returns for Classroom of the Elite: Year 2
― Crunchyroll announced that it will begin streaming an English dub for the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 4th Season 2-nen Sei Hen 1 Gakki) anime on Wednesday. The first four dubbed episodes will stream on that day. The English cast, which features returning members, includes: Justin Briner as Ayanokoji
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Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! #2 [rate]
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Farming Life in Another World Season 1 Anime Series Review
This is a charming romp, and a mindless one, too.
― Here it is, y'all. Another fresh plate of mindless isekai fluff served al dente. It's got farming. It's got food. It's got Jojo's references. It's got vampires, ogres, and dragons taking on the form of cute anime girls. Cliche? Perhaps. Substantial? Not really. Boring? As a fellow once said, it's all a matter of perspective. You already know the dri...
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Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage #3 [rate]
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Mahjong Pros Announces New Distribution Partnership for Manga
Pathway Book Service to handle distribution, Gazelle Book Services Ltd. to distribute through EU
― Mahjong set company Mahjong Pros' Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint announced on Monday that it is entering a distribution partnership with Pathway Book Service for book fulfillment, warehousing, and retail distribution for its catalogue. It is also partnering with Gazelle Book Services Ltd. for distribu...
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Eren the Southpaw #2 [rate]
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love #2 [rate]
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class #2 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Not Today, Truck-kun
In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes.
― In a surprisingly light season for new isekai and LitRPG titles, Chris and Sylvia enjoy a trip through fantasy series of all stripes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
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MARRIAGETOXIN #2 [rate]
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I Want to End This Love Game #1 [rate]
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Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior #2 [rate]
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Bibisama's Gintama Collection Giveaway
Attention stylish ANN reader! Would you like to be the most fashionable member of Yorozuya? We're giving away pieces from the amazing Bibisama x Gintama collection right now! Read on for details...
― Bibisama, in collaboration with Gintama is rolling out a giveaway to celebrate the chaos, comedy, and culture of Gintama fused with streetwear style through a limited collection of exclusive pieces. To m...
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Manga Resumes Serialization
Manga went on hiatus after "Stampede arc" on November 15
― Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app posted a new full chapter of Yōsuke Kokuzawa's manga adaptation of Kenkyo na Circle's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability light novel series on Saturday. The new chapter marks the return of the manga after its hiatus. In consideration for Kokuzawa's health, th...
We Are Aliens Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Main Cast, Composer
Ryōta Bandō, Amane Okayama star in film with music by Yaffle
― Film label NOTHING NEW unveiled on Tuesday the teaser video and teaser visual for the full-length anime film Ware Ware wa Uchūjin (We Are Aliens), which it is producing with animator Kōhei Kadowaki. The teaser announces the film's main cast and musical composer Yaffle (who previously produced music for Fujii Kaze, Kenshi Yonezu, and other...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Cancels May 1 Airing
Broadcast canceled due to scheduling reasons
― The staff for the fourth That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) anime season announced on Tuesday that the anime's episode broadcast on May 1 on the NTV channel (and 28 other affiliated channels) has been canceled due to unspecified scheduling reasons. The BS11 channel will instead run a special program about the season ...
Grandgear Film by Godzilla -1.0's Takashi Yamazaki Opens in February 2028 With 'Kaiju Robots'
Filming for Yamazaki's 1st English-language film starts soon
― Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon on Monday that Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki's first English-language film Grandgear will open on February 18, 2028, and added that filming will start soon. According to the entertainment industry news source IndieWire, Sony presented a sizzle reel of the title treatment featuring "some ...
Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! Creator Leaves X After Dealing With Alleged Harassment
Syundei: “I only get complaints asking why I drew something like this”
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Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! manga creator Syundei deleted their X (formerly Twitter) account after describing dealing with alleged online harassment. In a final post, Syundei asked, “Is it OK if I delete my account?” The manga creator continued: I only get complaints asking why I drew something like this, and since I don't have t...
Sony Pictures Produces Animated Film of Bloodborne Game
YouTuber jacksepticeye co-produces film of FromSoftware game
― Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon on Monday that it is producing an animated R-rated film adaptation of FromSoftware's Bloodborne game. PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and YouTuber jacksepticeye (Seán McLoughlin) are producing the film, with Sony Pictures and Lyrical Animation parent company Lyrical Media co-financing the f...