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This Week in Anime - Can an Anime be "Carried by its Animation"?
This week, Nick and Lucas sit down and tried to decide if saying a show is "carried by its animation" actually has any meaning due to the subjective nature of art.
― This week, Nick and Lucas sit down and tried to decide if saying a show is "carried by its animation" actually has any meaning due to the subjective nature of art. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Jul 22-28
NieR:Automata overthrows The Elusive Samurai while a bunch of other anime skip a week due to the Olympics. Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that th...
A Magical Girl Retires Novel Review
Why is it that magical girls are magical girls? The answer to that question is the theme of award-winning South Korean author Seolyeon Park's English debut, A Magical Girl Retires.
― Why is it that magical girls are magical girls? The answer to that question is the theme of award-winning South Korean author Seolyeon Park's English debut, A Magical Girl Retires. It's not an attempt to stake out a gend...
Wonderful Precure! Episodes 13-24 Anime Series Review
Even if Wonderful Pretty Cure! decides to tackle such a serious topic, Mayu's arc has proven that it can balance seriousness with joyous adventure.
― Dogs have a reputation for being protective, but in my experience, cats are just as keen on keeping their people safe. Although the science, or perhaps pseudoscience, of predicting cats' personalities based on their fur color has conflicting views of wh...
This Week in Anime - The Algorithm Demands More Anime
Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends.
― Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
The ANN Aftershow - What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime?
Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are back in Yatagarasu!
― What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime? Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are...
The New Recruit Volumes 1-2 Novel Review
The New Recruit is a treat for office romance fans and a good BL novel series featuring some very explicit content.
― The New Recruit, a Korean BL novel, is a sign of a changing publishing landscape. By this I mean that by the fall of 2024, it will be available in English in three different formats: this original novel, published digitally by Mullebooks, the all-ages version of the manhwa, available ...
The Poetry of Ran Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This manga is unimpactful, and if not for the beautiful, meticulously detailed art, I’d say nothing about it stands out at all, either for better or for worse.
― Consisting of a whopping two volumes from start to finish, The Poetry of Ran is a bite-sized high-fantasy manga about a warrior called Ran. To be more specific, the manga begins with Ran arriving in a small village. Per the request of the vi...
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Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Light Novels Get TV Anime in April 2025
Akio Kazumi directs Passione x Hayabusa Film anime
― A website opened on Thursday to reveal the television anime adaptation of Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series, which will air in April 2025. The website also revealed the...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in January 2025, After-School Hanako-kun Short Anime Sequel Premieres on October 7
Yōhei Fukui directs new season with returning staff, cast
― The "Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun Kamome Gakuen Natsu Matsuri" (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Kamome Academy Summer Festival) event on Sunday revealed the January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga. The event also revealed the October 7 premiere of the four...
Pokémon Sleep Smartphone App Adds GO Plus Accessory Compatibility
Players who connect GO Plus accessory unlock special sleeping cap Pikachu
― The Pokemon Company revealed in a new video on Thursday that Pokémon Sleep, the smartphone app by SELECT BUTTON inc., will now integrate the Nintendo-developed "Pokémon GO Plus" accessory into gameplay. The company released two new trailers advertising the new features. Players who connect the "Pokémon GO Plus" accessory will...
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I Parry Everything #5 [rate]
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Twilight Out of Focus #5 [rate]
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Digimon Adventure Anime Streams 25th Anniversary Promo Video
Video features reanimated scenes from 1999 anime set to Kouji Wada's original theme song "Butter-fly"
― The official Digimon Partners YouTube channel began streaming the 25th anniversary Digimon Adventure anime promotional video on Thursday. The video features reanimated scenes from the 1999 anime set to the original theme song "Butter-fly" by Kouji Wada: Yumeta Company produced the video. There will...
No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Reveals More Cast
Kenta Miyake, Nobuo Tobita, Saya Aizawa, Takehito Koyasu join cast
― The staff for the English dub for the television anime of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga revealed four more cast members on Thursday: Kenta Miyake as Elton Nobuo Tobita as Miller Saya Aizawa as Aria Takehito Koyasu as Pope The anime premiered on July 9 on AT-X, Tokyo ...
Manga Barcelona Festival to Host Naoki Urasawa, Aka Akasaka, Kamome Shirahama, Other Guests
Also attending: BURNOUT SYNDROMES, Mengo Yokoyari, Shinichi Ishizuka, NUMBER 8, Kōcha Agasawa, Hiroshi Nagahama, Sunghoo Park, Maki Otsuki
― Manga Barcelona announced on July 22 its guest slate for this year's show including 20th Century Boys artist Naoki Urasawa, Oshi no Ko creators Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, and Witch Hat Atelier artist Kamome Shirahama, among others. Other guests include:
Mu...
This Week in Anime - Can an Anime be "Carried by its Animation"?
This week, Nick and Lucas sit down and tried to decide if saying a show is "carried by its animation" actually has any meaning due to the subjective nature of art.
― This week, Nick and Lucas sit down and tried to decide if saying a show is "carried by its animation" actually has any meaning due to the subjective nature of art. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Jul 22-28
NieR:Automata overthrows The Elusive Samurai while a bunch of other anime skip a week due to the Olympics. Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that th...
Peleliu Gaiden Manga to End in 4th Volume
Spinoff series debuted in 2022
― The third compiled book volume of Kazuyoshi Takeda's Peleliu Gaiden manga revealed on Monday that the manga, which is a spinoff of the Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise (Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica) manga, will end with the fourth compiled book volume around July 2025. Takeda launched the spinoff series in Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine in March 2022. The main manga ...
Oshi no Ko Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
This episode showcases the everyday dangers that can trip up young actors in the modern entertainment industry.
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Days With My Stepsister #5 [rate]
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Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists
Aguri Ōnishi, Nanaka Suwa perform themes for sequel series debuting in October
― The official website for the television anime of Yuri Kitayama and Riv's Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles light novels revealed more cast, a key visual, and the theme song artists for the show's second season on Thursday. The new cast includes Ayahi Takagaki as Aria Govemess (pictured middle left) and Haruka Tomatsu a...
Zegapain STA Film Gets Spinoff Novel
Holonic: Girl shipped on July 29
― Book publisher Tokyo Sogensha published a spinoff novel for Bandai Namco Filmworks' Zegapain STA (Zegapain Statement Alpha) film sequel titled Holonic: Girl on Monday. The novel is a full-length original story by Yuya Takashima (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury novel adaptation, sci-fi research for Zegapain ADP film) that follows the story after the events...
Shy Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
I've only known Doki for an episode and a half but if anything happened to him, I would write a very sternly worded episode review. You can be sure of that.
Shogakukan Plans to Release Light Novel App in U.S., Canada Using AI Translation
App to aim to release 400 works within 2 years including Shiotaiō no Satō-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai novels
― The Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday that Shogakukan will release a new app in the United States and Canada titled "Novelus" (spelling not confirmed) that will use AI translation to release light novel series in English. The app is slated to launch this year. Nikkei stated the app will all...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Suzuki's Health
Magazine still lists chapter for next issue in possible misprint
― This year's 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine did not serialize a new chapter for Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Mokushiroku no Yon-kishi) manga on Wednesday, revealing that the manga is going into an indefinite hiatus due to Suzuki's health. The magazine will announce the date of ...
Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Light Novels Get TV Anime in April 2025
Akio Kazumi directs Passione x Hayabusa Film anime
― A website opened on Thursday to reveal the television anime adaptation of Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series, which will air in April 2025. The website also revealed the...
Akuyaku Reijō Tensei Oji-san TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Teaser Video, January 2025 Debut
Kazuhiko Inoue, M.A.O star in anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Michiro Ueyama's Akuyaku Reijo Tensei Oji-san (The Middle-Aged Man that Reincarnated as a Villainess) manga revealed the show's main cast, main staff, January 2025 debut, and a teaser video on Thursday. The series will debut on MBS and TBS and its 28 affiliate channels in the Super Animeism TURBO program...
Odekake Kozame Anime Reveals New Series is Anime Film
New anime series for Penguin Box's manga first announced on May 10
― Kadokawa announced that the new series for Penguin Box's Odekake Kozame (Little Shark's Outings) manga will be an anime film, and revealed the second teaser visual and a special video on Thursday. Penguin Box debuted the manga on X (formerly Twitter) in June 2021. The manga's fifth compiled book volume shipped in Japan on June 21. T...
Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Game Launches in West for Switch, Steam on October 24
Game first released in Japan for Switch on February 22, in Asia on May 2
― Neos Corporation announced on Thursday that its Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town game will launch in the west for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on October 24. The game's Steam version will be available in over 70 countries, with text support available in Japanese, English, Spanish, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified ...
Evangelion Director Hideaki Anno Cancels Events After Compound Leg Fracture
Director was scheduled to speak with Yoshikazu Yasuhiko at exhibit on August 11
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for the "Egaku Hito, Yasuhiko Yoshikazu" (Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Artist) exhibit at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art announced on Wednesday that the special talk event between Hideaki Anno and Yasuhiko has been cancelled due to Anno's injury. Rebuild of Evangelion studio Khara clarified...
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Suicide Squad ISEKAI #8 [rate]
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The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Keiko Yamamoto's Death (Part II)
The anime world came together for their goodbyes to the renowned voice actor
― The anime world was shocked once again with the news on July 29 of prolific voice actor Keiko Yamamoto's passing. Primarily known for her roles as Shota Yamada in Chibi Maruko-chan, Bakabon in Tensai Bakabon, and Robocon in Ganbare!! Robocon, Yamamoto had a distinguished career portraying characters in several anime series...
'Tsuma, Shōgakusei ni Naru.' Anime's Teaser Reveals Kana Okazaki as Konomi
Daisuke Hirakawa, Aoi Yūki, Maiko Nomura also star in St. Signpost anime premering in October
― The official website for the anime of Yayū Murata's Tsuma, Shōgakusei ni Naru. (If my wife [became] an elementary school student.) manga began streaming the second teaser trailer for the anime on Thursday. The trailer reveals that Kana Okazaki joins the anime's cast as Keisuke's subordinate Konomi Moriya. ...
Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation Action Manga Gets TV Anime
Manga about talented "Returners" who are reincarnated historical figures launched in May 2014
― Mag Garden announced on Thursday that Mikihisa Konishi's Reincarnation no Kaben (Petals of Reincarnation) manga is inspiring a television anime. Mag Garden unveiled a visual for the anime, as well as a 10th anniversary promotional video for the manga, but did not reveal any other information for the anime....
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Song Plays for Shohei Ohtani Walk-Up
Or maybe Ohtani's just developed stand powers
― One way sports organizations and teams bring excitement to their games is through music. Players and athletes have their favorite songs that they like to enter to. Sometimes those walk-up songs are from popular anime series. This was the case with legendary baseball player Shohei Ohtani during the July 23 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants gam...
Anime NYC Screens World Premiere of Terminator Zero Anime, Hosts Staff
Masashi Kudo, Haruka Watanabe, Mattson Tomlin to attend convention on August 23-25
― The staff for Anime NYC announced on Wednesday that this year's event will screen the world premiere for Skydance Animation and Production I.G's Terminator Zero anime series. The anime will screen on August 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT at the convention's main stage. The event will also host the anime's director Masashi Kudo,...
Bloody Roar Game Voice Actress Erica Ash Dies at 46
Family confirms death after battle with cancer
― Actress Erica Ash's family revealed in a statement on Tuesday that she died at the age of 46 after a long battle with cancer. "Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor and genuine zest for life," her family added in a statement. "Her memory will live eternally in our hearts." Ash voiced ...
Live-Action Sugar Dog Life Series Reveals 3 New Cast Members, Ending Song
Girl band yayuyo performs "Futari Yōbi" ending song for August 3 series
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action series adaptation of Yoriko's Sugar Dog Life BL manga revealed three new cast members and a special teaser video on Wednesday. The video previews the ending theme song "Futari Yōbi" (The Two People's Day) by girl band yayuyo. The newly announced cast are: Toshiki Kas...
Terminator Zero Anime Unveils New Trailer
Series premieres worldwide on Netflix on August 29
― Netflix began streaming a new trailer for Skydance Animation and Production I.G's Terminator Zero anime series on Wednesday: Terminator Zero will premiere worldwide on Netflix on August 29. The series stars Timothy Olyphant as Terminator, André Holland as Malcolm Lee, Rosario Dawson as Kokoro, Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko, and Ann Dowd as The Prophet. Mat...
Delico's Nursery Anime's Video Reveals 5 Cast Members
Yōhei Azakami, Hikaru Midorikawa, Makoto Yasumura, Gentoku, Chinatsu Akasaki join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, began streaming a video on Thursday, and it reveals five cast members: The newly announced cast includes: Yōhei Azakami as Keith
Hikaru Midorikawa as Julas Makoto Yasumura as Katarina Gentoku...
My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Streams English-Subbed Trailer
Film opens on Friday in Japan, October 11 in U.S.
― TOHO International began streaming on Wednesday an English-subtitled trailer for My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next (My Hero Academia: You're Next), the fourth anime film in the My Hero Academia franchise. The video features the theme song "Homunculus" by Vaundy: The film will open in Japan on Friday. The film will simultaneously screen in IMAX...
Dragon Ball Daima Anime Gets World Premiere Screening at Special Event on October 6
Free "Dragon Ball Daimatsuri" event at Tokyo Big Sight features 3 screenings of 1st episode
― The official website for the Dragon Ball franchise announced on Wednesday that the Dragon Ball Daima anime series will have its world premiere at a special "Dragon Ball Daimatsuri" (with "Daimatsuri" combining the words "Daima" and matsuri, which means festival) event on October 6 at Tokyo Big Sight. There w...
A Magical Girl Retires Novel Review
Why is it that magical girls are magical girls? The answer to that question is the theme of award-winning South Korean author Seolyeon Park's English debut, A Magical Girl Retires.
― Why is it that magical girls are magical girls? The answer to that question is the theme of award-winning South Korean author Seolyeon Park's English debut, A Magical Girl Retires. It's not an attempt to stake out a gend...
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Sengoku Youko #16 [rate]
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Undead Unluck Anime Gets 1-Hour Special in Winter 2025
Teaser video, visual unveiled
― The official website for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that the anime is getting a one-hour special in winter 2025. The website unveiled a teaser video and visual: The announcement coincides with the day that the series' main characters Fuuko and Andy met, August 1. The anime's world premiere was held at Shinjuku P...
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Love Is Indivisible by Twins #4 [rate]
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Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses The Godless World of Onee-Chan, Dopeman, More Manga
Also: Farewell My Odin, Toxic Super Beasts, Cosmic Censorship, Outsiders, Yan in 2025
― Titan Manga announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the following manga titles and will release them in 2025: Title: The Godless World of Onee-Chan
Creators: Shinya Murata (story), Tokisada Hayami (art)
Release date: February 4
Summary: This spin-off of the hit anime Working for God in a Godless World delivers...
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Oshi no Ko #16 [rate]
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian #5 [rate]
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Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, Theme Song Artists
Masayoshi Oishi performs opening, Taiyo to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae perform ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kōji Shinasaka's Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku manga unveiled the second promotional video with English subtitles and the theme song artists. Singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi will perform the opening theme song, and idol group Taiyo to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae will perform the en...
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Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World #4 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Holds 1-Day Screenings of The Concierge, trapezium Films in N. America in September
The Concierge screens on September 11, trapezium on September 18
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will screen The Concierge and trapezium anime films for one-day engagements in North America, with The Concierge screening on September 11, and trapezium screening on September 18. Crunchyroll will also release The Concierge in Italy on September 23, Germany on September 24, Australia on Sept...
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The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human #6 [rate]
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 18
Marc uses his colorful metaphors and blunt honesty to help Lawrence realize the truth: He is a wife guy. A wolf wife guy.
Mayonaka Punch ‒ Episode 4
Mayonaka Punch has been hiding a south paw haymaker this whole time—and it just knocked me off my feet.
Nina the Starry Bride Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Theme Songs, October 10 Debut
Nao Tōyama, Tatsuya Tomizawa join cast; Maaya Sakamoto, Nao Tōyama perform theme songs
― The official website for the television anime of Rikachi's Nina the Starry Bride (Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina) manga revealed more cast, staff, and the anime's October 10 premiere in its first promotional video on Wednesday. The video also previews the opening song "nina" by Maaya Sakamoto, and the ending theme song ...
Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura Plans to 'Gradually Resume' Activities
Suzumura took hiatus in May due to poor health
― Talent agency Intention announced on Wednesday that Kenichi Suzumura plans to gradually resume work, while still taking his health into consideration. Suzumura had been on hiatus due to poor health since May 16. Suzumura is scheduled to appear at the "Utano☆Princesama ST☆RISH LIVE STAR TREASURE -MOONSHINE-" event on August 24-25. Suzumura voices the ch...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Streams Animated Trailer
Game launches for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 11
― Atlus started streaming the animated trailer featuring a "New Beginnings" cutscene for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus and Studio Zero's first full-scale fantasy role-playing game, on Wednesday. The trailer first debuted in the game's 18-minute live stream on Tuesday, which introduced various allies and rivals for the player. The game...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Manga Returns From Hiatus on August 7
Manga recently went on hiatus on May 15
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga announced on Wednesday that it will resume serialization starting in the combined 37th and 38th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday, which will release on August 7. The manga went on hiatus on May 15 after it shortly retu...
Sakamoto Days Anime Unveils More Cast Members, Confirms Netflix Streaming
Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ayane Sakura, Nao Toyama, Hina Kino, Ryōta Suzuki, Miyari Nemoto join January 2025 series
― The staff for the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga unveiled new cast members on Wednesday. The anime's staff also confirmed that the anime will air on TV Tokyo channel and its affiliates, and that it will stream on Netflix. The newly announced cast members are: Nobunag...
Aquaplus Develops Remake of To Heart Visual Novel/Dating Sim
Game releases in 2025 with optional new cast, including Kana Ichinose, Hina Yomiya as Akari, Multi
― Aquaplus announced during a stream on Tuesday that it is developing a remake of its 1997 To Heart visual novel/dating sim game, which will launch in 2025. The game will feature an optional new voice cast, but will also include the original voice cast in the game. Aquaplus will reveal more details on t...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Keiko Yamamoto's Death (Part I)
Voice actors sang praises for one of their own
― After the shocking news of voice actor Noriko Ohara's passing on July 23, the anime world was shocked once again with the news one week later of renowned voice actor Keiko Yamamoto's passing. Although Yamamoto had died on April 18, the public announcement was delayed due to the wishes of her immediate family. Known for her roles as Shōta Yamada in Chib...
Live-Action ACMA:Game Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast
Film opens in theaters on October 25
― The staff for ACMA: Game: Saigo no Kagi (ACMA Game: The Final Key), the live-action film adaptation of Kōji Megumi and Meebu's ACMA:Game manga, revealed its full trailer, key visual, and more cast members on Wednesday. Nobuaki Kaneko will play Kōki Kuroda, a priest and shadowy figure of the Aigis cult. Mirai Shida will play Ran Kuroda, the founder of the cult, K...
Live-Action Cells at Work! Film Reveals 4 More Cast, New Poster Visual
Kōji Yamamoto, Riisa Naka, Wakana Matsumoto, Maika Pugh join cast of December 13 film
― The staff for the live-action film of Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! (Hataraku Saibō) manga revealed four new cast members and a poster visual on Wednesday. The newly announced cast are (image above from left to right): Kōji Yamamoto as Killer T Cell
Riisa Naka as NK Cell
Wakana Matsumoto as Macrophage
Maika Pugh ...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Hirohiko Araki Unveils New Osaka Art Mural
Osaka Station's "Fountain Boy" takes on a new form
― On May 16, the West Japan Railway Company announced that it had partnered with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure author Hirohiko Araki to bring a new look to the station's iconic "Funsui Kozo" ("Fountain Boy") statue. While the company and Araki kept many of the details confidential, they revealed that Araki's' piece would go on display at Osaka Station's W...
Dandadan Manga Goes on 1-Month Hiatus
Manga returns on September 3
― The 163rd chapter of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga revealed on Tuesday that the manga will go on hiatus until September 3. Tatsu will spend the intervening August month performing research. Viz Media publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story: A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the ...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Introduces Characters in 18-Minute Livestream
Game launches for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 11
― Atlus introduced the various allies and rivals for the player in an 18-minute livestream on Tuesday for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus and Studio Zero's first full-scale fantasy role-playing game. Studio Zero director Katsura Hashino narrates the original trailer. The director announced that the next livestream will explore the daily...
Tsuruko Returns the Favor Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Health
Hidari Yokoyama launched manga in August 2023
― The 25th chapter of Hidari Yokoyama's Tsuruko Returns the Favor (Tsuruko no Ongaeshi) manga announced on Friday that it will go on hiatus. Yokoyama also posted an announcement on their X/Twitter account, stating the hiatus is due to their health condition. Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ service will announce when the manga will return on its official X/Twitter...
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Game's Trailer Previews Demo, Reveals DLC
Demo launched on Tuesday for August 6 game
― Spike Chunsoft, Inc. released a demo for the upcoming Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid (Natsu-Mon! 20-seiki no Natsuyasumi) digital download game on Tuesday. The company also revealed the "Broadcast Over Sunset" DLC for the game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch and Steam in North America and Europe on August 6. The game will be available with au...
Berserk of Gluttony Anime Gets English Dub
Garret Storms, Chris Gardner, Emily Hornsby, others star in dub on Wednesday
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will begin streaming an English dub for the television anime of Ichika Isshiki and fame's Berserk of Gluttony (Bōshoku no Berserk: Ore Dake Level to Iu Gainen wo Toppa Suru) light novel series on Wednesday. The English cast includes:
Garret Storms as Fate
Chris Gardner as Greed
Emi...
Marubeni, Mizuho Securities Invest in Anime, Manga
Marubeni sets up joint venture with Shogakukan; Mizuho Securities to launch animation film fund
― Entertainment news website Variety reported last Thursday that Japanese financial conglomerates Marubeni and Mizuho Securities are investing in the anime and manga industries. According to the news outlet, Marubeni is targeting the manga and anime markets through a new venture with Shogakukan. The compan...
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Tasuketsu - Fate of the Majority #5 [rate]
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Udon Licenses Stories of Steve Jobs, Princess Diana, More for Manga Biographies Series
Also: Momofuku Ando, Amelia Earhart, Marie Antoinette, Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Wolfgang Mozart
― Udon Entertainment's panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday announced more upcoming releases for its Manga Biographies series in 2025, including Steve Jobs, Princess Diana, the inventor of instant noodles Momofuku Ando, Amelia Earhart, Marie Antoinette, Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, and Wolfgang M...
Udon Entertainment Licenses Mr. Mega Man, Little Mega Man Manga
Both manga by Yūshi Kawata, Yukito ended recently
― Udon Entertainment announced during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that it has licensed manga creator duo Yūshi Kawata and Yukito's Mr. Mega Man (Rockman-san) and Little Mega Man (Rockman-chan) gag manga. Mr. Mega Man is slated to launch in December. Little Mega Man is slated for release in 2025. The company has also licensed the Mega ...
Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku Switch Game Launches in West on September 5
Aksys Games confirmed that it will release Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku (Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku -Miku to Issho ni Exercise-), a new game in Imagineer's Fitness Boxing (Fit Boxing) series with Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku, for Nintendo Switch in the West on September 5. The game will feature 24 songs, including new special songs. There will also be an additional 30 tracks from the Fit...
Wonderful Precure! Episodes 13-24 Anime Series Review
Even if Wonderful Pretty Cure! decides to tackle such a serious topic, Mayu's arc has proven that it can balance seriousness with joyous adventure.
― Dogs have a reputation for being protective, but in my experience, cats are just as keen on keeping their people safe. Although the science, or perhaps pseudoscience, of predicting cats' personalities based on their fur color has conflicting views of wh...
Date A Live: Ren Dystopia Game Launches Worldwide on Steam in September
Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Date A Live: Ren Dystopia, a game based on Koushi Tachibana's Date A Live light novel series, worldwide on PC via Steam in September. The release will include two audio dramas ("Natsumi Encounter" and "Origami Friendship") and a short novel ("Ren Masques") exclusive to the Deluxe Edition. Compile Heart released the game in Septe...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Characters from Saiyan, Namek Sagas
Chiaotzu, Dodoria, Zarbon, Nail, Ginyu, various forms of Frieza join roster
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals characters from the Dragon Ball Z anime's Saiyan and Namek sagas. Newly announced characters include: Chiaotzu, Saibaman, Cui, Dodori...
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No Longer Allowed In Another World #4 [rate]
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Utawarerumono: ZAN Action Game Gets PC Release in 2025
Game based on 2018 PS4 version will feature PC-specific optimizations/enhancements
― Shiravune annnounced on Tuesday that it will release Utawarerumono: ZAN, an action game based on AQUAPLUS' Utawarerumono franchise, for PC via Steam in 2025. The game will be feature PC-specific optimizations and enhancements over the original PlayStation 4 version. The game has a Steam page up for wishlisting. Aquap...
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies #4 [rate]
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 4
There is one thing that separates Current Nadeko from Meek Nadeko and the others: it's that she has learned from her past mistakes.
This Week in Anime - The Algorithm Demands More Anime
Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends.
― Christopher and Steve look into the recent mini-trend of content creator-focused anime series and how it reflects current entertainment trends. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Tower of God Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
This week’s Tower of God has it all—except for the needed emotional depth to make it actually work.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The bones are strong here and I hope that, as the show goes on, we get more character exploration bits and really find out who the cast is on a fundamental level.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1113
This episode creates a fresh canvas and gives us a chance to check in on fan-favorite supporting characters who are not always in the limelight.
Kadokawa Gradually Resumes Shipping of Books in August
Publisher to scale up promotional activities, compensate for pending shipments after cyber attack
― Kadokawa Corporation announced on Monday that the company's book publishing business will gradually resume shipping in August, with daily shipping volumes expected to return to normal levels in the middle of the month, following the cyber attack on the company on June 8. The company also noted that it ...
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Anime's Alicia Video Announces October 1 Debut
Kanna Nakamura voices protagonist in anime
― The staff for the television anime of Izumi Ōkido's Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo (I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History) light novel series started streaming a character promotional video for Alicia Williams as voiced by Kanna Nakamura, on Tuesday. The video reveals the anime's October 1 premiere on the Tokyo MX channel. The anime stars (...
Live-Action Oshi no Ko Series Casts Ryō Narita
Narita plays gynecologist Gorō Amemiya in November 28 series
― The staff for the live-action adaptation of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga announced on Tuesday that Ryō Narita will play the role of Ai's gynecologist Gorō Amemiya, and also revealed a character promotional video. Ryō Narita as Gorō Amemiya The Oshi no Ko live-action series will debut on Amazon Prime worldwide on Novem...
Studio NUTS Animates Original Fishing TV Anime Negative Positive Angler
Mutsuki Iwanaka, Fairouz Ai, Kaito Ishikawa star in October fishing anime
― Kadokawa announced an original fishing television anime titled Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler), and revealed the anime's main cast, staff and October premiere in its teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime's story centers on Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student with a large debt and is told by his doctor t...
Magical DoReMi Anime Unveils 2nd 25th Anniversary Video
Video unveiled on protagonist Doremi Harukaze's birthday features ending song "Watashi no Tsubasa"
― The staff of the Magical DoReMi (Ojamajo Doremi) magical girl anime debuted a second video for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, July 30, the birthday of the anime's main character Doremi Harukaze. The video features the song "Watashi no Tsubasa" by Masami Nakatsukasa, one of the ending theme songs for...
Okaimono Panda! Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast
Neeko, Ayumu Murase, Yuria Kōzuki join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Okaimono Panda (literally, Shopping Panda), the official mascot character of the Rakuten marketplace and tie-in services, began streaming the second promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video reveals more cast members for the anime. The new cast members include Neeko as Okaimono Panda's best frie...
Narenare -Cheer for you!- ‒ Episode 4
In fairness, being on the receiving end of capoeira is an experience that probably would strike fear into the hearts of most people, let alone children.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 4
For over 20 minutes, I went from feeling the most exhausted I'd been with this sequel up to this point to genuinely curious about where it was headed.
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools ‒ Episode 4
I don’t mean to beat on a dead horse when I mention this show’s production values, so instead I’ll beat on a live one.
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Noriko Ohara's Death II
There is nothing but love, respect, and fond memories for the late voice actor
― Sadness hit the anime fandom with the news of Noriko Ohara's passing. Her voice was one many Japanese children grew up listening to. Through her work, many people were inspired to enter the anime or manga worlds. While this is a small sample, those involved in both industries have shared their eulogies of Ohara. The firs...
The ANN Aftershow - What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime?
Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are back in Yatagarasu!
― What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime? Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are...
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture ‒ Episode 6
What Narah is doing is like trying to re-conquer the Congo because of what happened to one Belgian orphanage.
DAN DA DAN Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed
Abby Trott plays Momo, A.J. Beckles plays Okarun in English dub of anime premiering at Anime NYC on August 24
― Mainichi Broadcasting System announced the English dub cast of the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga on Monday. Abby Trott will portray the role of Momo in the anime, while A.J. Beckles will play Okarun. The English dub of the ...
Visions of Mana Game Introduces Elemental Vessels in New Trailer
Role-playing game debuts on August 29
― Square Enix began streaming a new trailer on Monday for Visions of Mana (Seiken Densetsu Visions of Mana), a new game in its Mana/Seiken Densetsu role-playing game series. The trailer introduces the Gnome Shovel, Lumina Lantern, and Shade Sight Elemental Vessels. Square Enix also streamed a trailer for the demo, which launched on the same day: The game launches...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 4
It is a wonderfully refreshing change of pace to see Okumura and Ririsa out and about in the city.
Niconico Services to Resume Operation Beginning on August 5 Following Kadokawa Cyber Attack
Dwango also addressed compensation for premium users
― Dwango announced in a new statement on Friday that a number of Niconico services will resume operation beginning August 5 with a new version of the website, following the cyber attack on June 8. Livestreaming on the website and channels will gradually return to service throughout August. The list of services resuming operation beginning August 5...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game Reveals 1st 3 Character Trailers
Trailers show abilities of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Uryu Ishida
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed three new English character trailers for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailers introduce the abilities of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida. Ichigo Kurosaki...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 64
Coming out of this episode, I want more episodes that don't revolve around Rimuru.
Light Novel Publisher Tentai Books to Shut Down
Company to negotiate license transfers to another company
― The light novel localizing and publishing company Tentai Books announced on Monday that it is closing down "over the next months." The company's owner Alejandro De Vicente, or Alex, stated that he is currently negotiating license transfers to another company. The website will remain up, particularly so customers who have purchased digital pr...
Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ‒ Episode 9
Kadode is a girl with no romantic experience whatsoever, so her idea of romance is whatever the internet tells her it is.
Virtual Idols Take the Spotlight at Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! Event
― Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! returned to Anime Expo bigger, better, and with idol flair. Last year, Colorful Stage hosted panel in Petree Hall featuring the voice actors of Kanade Yoisaki and Mizuki Akiyama of Nightcord at 25:00 (Tomori Kusunoki and Hinata Satou). I attended this panel when I was at AX the previous year, and I thought it was good. There were fun talking points with the voice acto...
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf #18 [rate]
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The Elusive Samurai ‒ Episode 4
Ogasawara Sadamune might well be a real historical figure but he is also straight-up just a Ren & Stimpy goon that was somehow transported into the world of The Elusive Samurai...
No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Premiere
Nicholas Markgraf, Rachel Thompson, Alexis Tipton, Erin Nicole Lundquist star in dub on Tuesday
― Crunchyroll announed on Monday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga on Tuesday. The English cast includes: Nicholas Markgraf as Sensei
Rachel Thompson as Tama Alexis Tipton...
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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer #5 [rate]
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Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Novels Get Anime
Sora Suigetsu, DeeCHA launched light novels about banished white mage in November 2020
― Futabasha revealed on Monday that Sora Suigetsu and DeeCHA's Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (The White Mage Who was Banished From the Hero's Party is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adventurer: This White Mage is Too Out of the Ordinary!) no...
My Deer Friend Nokotan ‒ Episode 4
This cartoon's secret messages subliminally corrupt the youth like many disrespectful Olympic opening ceremonies.
Zutaboro Reijō wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai Sareru Novels Get TV Anime in 2025
Pocket Comics publishes novels' manga adaptation in English as Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
― Futabasha and author Tobirano revealed on Monday that the Zutaboro Reijō wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai Sareru (Loved by Her Sister's Former Fiancé) novels are getting a television anime in 2025. Chikage Nakagura launched a manga adaptation on Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website in July 2020. Futabasha pu...
The New Recruit Volumes 1-2 Novel Review
The New Recruit is a treat for office romance fans and a good BL novel series featuring some very explicit content.
― The New Recruit, a Korean BL novel, is a sign of a changing publishing landscape. By this I mean that by the fall of 2024, it will be available in English in three different formats: this original novel, published digitally by Mullebooks, the all-ages version of the manhwa, available ...
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Shy #17 [rate]
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream ‒ Episode 4
All the riffs and memes feel at home in this context because throwing out references to their favorite stuff is what actual streamers do.
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku Smartphone Game Gets Anime Film
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing opens in Japan on January 17, 2025
― CyberAgent announced on Monday that Colorful Palette, a subsidiary of Craft Egg, and Sega are collaborating on an anime film based on the Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku smartphone game titled COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (Gekijо̄ban Project Sekai: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku)...
Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episode 4
I have a new title for this show: "My Kappa Can’t Possibly Be this Cute."
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Mayonaka Punch #4 [rate]
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Quality Assurance in Another World ‒ Episode 4
Haga and Nikola just need to get the stones out of the debuggers' hands; Isora wants to murder the bastards straight up.
Former AKB48 Member Haruka Ishida Announces Marriage
The former idol announced her marriage with a beautiful photo of herself in a wedding dress.
― Haruka Ishida, former member of the idol group AKB48, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ishida posted a heartfelt message to her fans along with a lovely photo of herself in a wedding dress. ご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/kwwBGnDJj4— 石田晴香@はるきゃん (@can2525can) Ju...
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
Finding a modicum of happiness or love in the world is the worst thing that can happen to a character in Yoko Taro's work.
Zoku Thermae Romae Sequel Manga Resumes on Tuesday
Manga announced break on April 9
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The official website for Mari Yamazaki's Thermae Romae sequel manga Zoku Thermae Romae (Thermae Romae Redux) revealed on July 8 that its seventh chapter will publish on Tuesday, signaling the sequel manga's return from its hiatus. The manga announced on April 9 that it will go on break until summer. Yamazaki launched the manga on February 6 on Shueisha's Shonen Jum...
Pseudo Harem ‒ Episode 4
They have reached a stage in their relationship where they are dating, they just haven’t realized it yet.
Makeup With Mud Creator Yoshikazu Launches New Series
Jōō no Inu debuts on August 28
― The September issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Zero-Sum magazine revealed on Friday Makeup With Mud creator Yoshikazu will launch a new series titled Jōō no Inu (The Queen's Dogs) in the next issue on August 28. The story follows an ambitious woman aiming to become the next ruler of the kingdom. The Makeup with Mud live-action series premiered on TV Asahi on July 13 at 11:...
Voice Actress Keiko Yamamoto Dies at 83 Due to Sepsis
Yamamoto voiced Shōta Yamada in Chibi Maruko-chan, Hanako Hanazawa in Sazae-san
― The official website of Aoni Production announced on Monday that voice actress Keiko Yamamoto died on April 18 due to sepsis. She was 83. A private wake and funeral were held only for close family members. The delayed announcement was at the wishes of Yamamoto's family. 声優の山本圭子さん、敗血症のため死去 83歳https://t.co/RHZn4BeSHLサザエさん...
Voice Actor Yuka Ozaki Announces Marriage
The voice actor of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise announced her marriage with a heartfelt message.
― Yuka Ozaki, voice of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ozaki posted a heartfelt message to her fans. 尾崎由香よりみなさまにご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/dOXjkleLEr— 尾崎由香 (@ozaki_yuka515) July 29, 2024 From Yuka Oz...
Mission: Yozakura Family Anime Casts Yoshino Nanjō
Nanjō's character Rinne Kitasato appeared in anime's 17th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga revealed a new cast member on Sunday. Yoshino Nanjō joins the anime's cast as Rinne Kitasato, Nanao's classmate and the president of the school's Biology Club. The character appeared in the 17th episode ...
Takeru Kirishima's Brunhild the Dragonslayer Manga Ends
Adaptation of light novel by Yuiko Agarizaki launched in 2022
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Takeru Kirishima's Brunhild the Dragonslayer (Ryū-goroshi no Brunhild) manga, the adaptation of Yuiko Agarizaki and Aoaso's light novel of the same title, on Friday. Yen Press licensed the manga adaptation and will release the first compiled book...
Masahiro Ikeno's Banished from the Hero's Party Manga Adaptation Ends
Manga launched in 2018; 14th, final volume to release on August 26
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Masahiro Ikeno's Banished from the Hero's Party (Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita) manga, the adaptation of Zappon and Yasumo's light novel series of the same title, on Fri...
Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime Casts Chika Anzai
Character video for Chika Komari also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru's Make Heroine ga Ooisugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) light novel series revealed a new cast member along with a new character trailer on Sunday. Chika Anzai will play Yumeko Shikiya, the second year student council secretary. She looks like a trendy gal, but is actually very calm an...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in January 2025, After-School Hanako-kun Short Anime Sequel Premieres on October 7
Yōhei Fukui directs new season with returning staff, cast
― The "Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun Kamome Gakuen Natsu Matsuri" (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Kamome Academy Summer Festival) event on Sunday revealed the January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga. The event also revealed the October 7 premiere of the four...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #3 [rate]
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