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Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review

Despite its run-of-the-mill storyline, there is a surprisingly cinematic style to it that makes it stand out among other romance stories of its ilk. ― With a title like Days With My Stepsister, you might already expect how this story will unfold. But this is just at first glance. Despite the tale dipping its feet into the taboo waters of NBR relationships, the anime does what it can to subvert its g...
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This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip

Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. ― Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. Content warning: The following column includes references to recreational drug use. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. M...
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The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are going to talk about Nosferatu a lot. ― The Last ANN After Show of 2024! It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are goin...
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Genso Manège Game Review

All of the routes are very enjoyable, bittersweet in good ways, and even the ones I didn't expect to like, such as tsundere Serge, I ended up enjoying. ― You have to speak two languages to understand the title of Genso Manège, but there's no denying that it suits the game well. “Genso” in Japanese roughly means “dreamlike,” while “manège” is French for carousel, so the title can be translated as “Dre...
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The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel

James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doing. DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doin...
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COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film Review

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing is a movie made for one group of people and one group only: Players of the smartphone game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. ― While far from the biggest Hatsune Miku fan, I'd dare to claim I am “familiar” with the franchise. I have played several Project Diva games, listened to more than a few Vocaloid songs, seen her “live” at various events, and even pl...
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This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works

The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within , and how it expands her favorite themes of the emotions and lives of teenage girls. ― The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within, and how it expands her fav...
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Answerman - Are We At Risk for Censorship of LGBTQ+/Adult Material Because of U.S. 2025 Federal Policies?

The short answer to your question is yes. Of course, there is a risk of increased censorship of LGBQT+ and “adult material” in 2025 and beyond for those of you living in the United States. ― traverse390 asks: Are we at risk of censorship of LGBTQ+/adult material re: U.S. 2025 federal policies? The short answer to your question is yes. Of course, there is a risk of increased censorship of LGBQT+ and ...
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Game Review

Donkey Kong has finally returned…again! ― Donkey Kong has finally returned…again! Come to think of it, he's returned a few times hasn't he? While Donkey Kong hasn't exactly had a new mainline game in quite some time, it's nice that Nintendo is doing their best to make sure that some of his best games are available on current generation hardware. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was one of the fir...
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FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition Key Giveaway

Together with KOEI TECMO America, we are giving away three Digital Deluxe Edition giveaway keys of FAIRY TAIL 2. ― Hello, ANN Readers! We have a special treat for you, together with our friends from KOEI TECMO America... A new giveaway! FAIRY TAIL 2 is a new RPG game based on the popular magical combat fantasy manga and anime series FAIRY TAIL, whose story is beloved by fans around the world, with t...
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Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime

Seven Seas Entertainment releases light novels, manga adaptation in English ― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that it is producing an anime adaptation of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series. Kadokawa did not announ...

Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025

Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in Kyōsuke Nishiki's story of vampire who sucks at sucking blood ― Happinet announced on Tuesday that Kyōsuke Nishiki's Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan (Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly [sic] or Vampire-chan Who Can't Suck Properly) manga will receive a television anime adaptation this year. The company also revealed the anime's main cast, main staff, and teaser visual. ...

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LiSA Goes on Tour in N. America in June

Crunchyroll brings "Another Great Day" tour to New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is bringing Japanese pop star LiSA's "Another Great Day" tour to North America. Tickets will be available on Crunchyroll's website on February 14 with a 24-hour presale for followers on February 12 at 10:00 a.m. in each area's local time. The tour will make stops at the follow...
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Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- #41 [rate]
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Trillion Game #18 [rate]
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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You #5 [rate]
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Dark Horse Licenses Non's Adabana Mystery Manga

1st English volume slated for August 12 ― Dark Horse revealed to Otaku USA Magazine on Thursday that it has licensed Non's Adabana mystery manga. Dark Horse will release the first volume in English on August 12. Dark Horse describes the story: After the gruesome murder of two small-town residents, a ramen shop owner, and a local student, the community is left shocked. Mizuki Aikawa, the best friend o...
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Momentary Lily #6 [rate]
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The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Casts Mayu Sagara

Sagara plays Sara in April anime ― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Tatsurō Suga's The Catcher in the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed on Thursday that the series has cast Mayu Sagara as Sara, a high school student working as a vendor at the Chiba Motor Suns stadium: The anime will premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its six affiliate channels, and...
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Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review

Despite its run-of-the-mill storyline, there is a surprisingly cinematic style to it that makes it stand out among other romance stories of its ilk. ― With a title like Days With My Stepsister, you might already expect how this story will unfold. But this is just at first glance. Despite the tale dipping its feet into the taboo waters of NBR relationships, the anime does what it can to subvert its g...
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Aquarion: Myth of Emotions #5 [rate]
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Anime Film Gets N. American Premiere Screening on February 20 at Japan Society

Re-edited theatrical version screens in theaters in N. America on February 28 ― GKIDS, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Japan Society announced on Thursday that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited version of some episodes of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (pronounced as “g-kwux”) television anime, will get its North American premiere screening at Japan Society in New York City...
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Anime Casts Lynn, Yumi Hara

Both play foreign envoys with similar appearances in 29th episode on Friday ― The official website for the second anime season based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series announced on Thursday that it has cast Lynn as Ayla and Yumi Hara as Aylin. Both are foreign envoys who look very similar, and they appear in the 29th episode on Friday. ...
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Gendai Production President/Producer Hisako Yamada Dies at 92

Yamada died on January 13 due to aspiration pneumonia ― Gendai Production announced on Wednesday that producer Hisako Yamada died on January 13 due to aspiration pneumonia. There will be a memorial service for her on March 25. She was 92. Yamada served as the president of Gendai Production, founded by her late husband and director Tengo Yamada. Yamada was a producer of multiple works, including the 1...
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From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! #5 [rate]
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Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - #6 [rate]
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Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest #5 [rate]
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ZENSHU. ‒ Episode 5

It’s the kind of allure that drives people to write fanfiction about characters post-canon, grappling with the physical and emotional trauma of everything they’ve been through.
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Blue Box #18 [rate]
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Dark Horse Comics Confirms Layoffs

Layoffs follow split of parent Embracer Group into 3 companies in April 2024 ― Dark Horse Comics announced on Tuesday through a statement given to The Beat website that it has begun laying off staff positions as of Monday earlier this week, but did not comment on how many positions or who it has laid off. Dark Horse stated that it is responding to "increasing overhead, changing market conditions, and...
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This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip

Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. ― Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug. Content warning: The following column includes references to recreational drug use. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. M...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #5 [rate]
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Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 4

I hate it when shows make me feel like I’ve not been paying attention when in reality it’s due to piss-poor storytelling.
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Everlasting Love's Ryōko Chiba Launches New Manga on March 6

Chiba to launch Afureko Booth no Kimi-tachi e "voice bromance" manga ― The March issue of Akita Shoten's Mystery Bonita magazine announced on Thursday that manga author Ryōko Chiba will launch a new manga titled Afureko Booth no Kimi-tachi e (To Everyone at the Recording Booth) in the magazine's next issue on March 6. The "voice bromance" manga centers on Yūki, who is aiming to get a job in the movie...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ Episode 59

This episode is designed to serve two purposes: to move all our heroes into place and deliver a ton of cool action to pull us back in.
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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World #5 [rate]
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Webtoon, Web Novel Platform Manta Announces New Subscription Tier

New tier to provide access to 300+ subscribed titles, plus 125 Gems monthly ― Webtoon and web novel platform Manta announced on Tuesday the launch of its Premium subscription plan, set to go live on February 11 at 12:00 a.m. EST. Manta stated new plan aims to expand access to its content library while maintaining flexibility for users who wish to engage with Gem titles. For US$9.99 monthly, subscrib...
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The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Reveals April Debut

Series stars Fairouz Ai, Satoshi Inomata, Ikumi Hasegawa, Satoshi Tanaka, more ― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Tatsurō Suga's The Catcher in the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed on Thursday that the anime will premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its six affiliate channels, and on AT-X. The anime will also stream on the ABEMA and Lemino streaming services,...
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My Hero Academia x Captain America: Brave New World Reveal Collab in Special Promotional Video

Hawks and Captain America team up for an action-packed promo. ― The My Hero Academia and the Japanese Marvel Studios' X (formerly Twitter) accounts revealed My Hero Academia and the forthcoming film Captain America: Brave New World have teamed up on February 6. The My Hero Academia post states special visuals of Hawks and the new Captain America have been released. In turn, the Marvel Studios post r...
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True Beauty Webtoon Gets 2 Live-Action Japanese Films

1st film Megami Kōrin Before premieres in Japan on March 20, 2nd film Megami Kōrin After premieres on May 1 ― The staff for Megami Kōrin Before Kōkō Debut-hen / After Proposal-hen (True Beauty Before: High School Debut Arc / After: Proposal Arc), the two-part Japanese live-action film adaptation of Yaongyi's True Beauty webtoon, revealed the films' poster visual and trailer on Thursday. The video rev...
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2nd Mononoke Anime Film Reveals More Cast in New Trailer Video

Ryō Horikawa, Naomi Kusumi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Yukana, Atsumi Tanezaki join cast of March 14 film ― The official X/Twitter account for the Mononoke film project revealed more cast, the main visual, and main trailer video for the second film, Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2: The Ashes of Rage (Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-Ni-Shō: Hinezumi), on Thursday. The newly announced cast are (image above from ...
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2nd New Live-Action Salaryman Kintaro Film Streams Video Clip

Film opens in Japan on Friday ― The staff for the new live-action films of Hiroshi Motomiya's manga classic Salaryman Kintaro started streaming a video clip for the second film, Salaryman Kintaro Sakigake-hen (Salaryman Kintaro: Vanguard), on Thursday. The clip shows the title character Kintarō trying to push his way to get into the mansion of mysterious big-time fixer Zenkichi Mita, by having a fist...
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2025 Anpanman Film Unveils Title, June 27 Opening

Trailer streamed for Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero! film ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Anpanman films revealed on Thursday the 36th film in the franchise titled Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero!. The new movie will open in Japan on June 27. The account streamed a trailer: 🎥 映画最新作公開決定 🎥映画『それいけ!アンパンマンチャポンのヒーロー!』6月27日(金)公開!#アンパンマン がお兄ちゃんに!? 突然空から落ちてきた不思議な男の子 #チャポン はアンパンマンを兄のよう...

Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime

Seven Seas Entertainment releases light novels, manga adaptation in English ― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that it is producing an anime adaptation of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series. Kadokawa did not announ...

Pokémon Gets New Anime About Postal Service Dragonite

Star Wars: Visions' "Tattooine Rhapsody" director Taku Kimura, ComiX Wave Films work on anime ― The official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account for the Pokémon franchise announced on Thursday that the franchise will have a new anime titled Kairyū to Yūbinya-san (Dragonite and the Mailman) that will debut on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on February 27 (Pokémon Day). ComiX Wave Films (Makoto...

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San Francisco Fine Arts Museum to Open 1st Major Manga Exhibit in U.S. in September

Featuring Fujio Akatsuka, Hirohiko Araki, Tetsuya Chiba, Eiichiro Oda, Gengoroh Tagame, Rumiko Takahashi, Keiichi Tanaami, Jiro Taniguchi, Kazumi Yamashita, Mari Yamazaki, and Fumi Yoshinaga ― The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum announced on January 27 that it will hold "the first major manga exhibition in the United States." The "Art of Manga" exhibit will display works by Fuji...
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One Piece Bodybuilding Contest Asks: Do You Have Luffy's Physique?

And will you show it off to your NAKAMAAAA? ― The official One Piece fitness gym announced on Tuesday that it is accepting entries into the "One Piece Body Make Contest." /#ONEPIECE ボディメイクコンテストエントリー開始💪💪💪\ 6月1日(日)に開催予定の「ONE PIECE ボディメイクコンテスト」のエントリーがついにはじまりました‼️ 詳細はコチラ⬇️https://t.co/fROlXNSQLu 皆様のエントリーお待ちしております🔥#ONEPIECE #BragMen #gym— ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen【公式】 (@OP_BragMen) February 4, 2025 / ONE...
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Sony Interactive Entertainment Integrates Subsidiary SN Systems

Developer of PlayStation programming tools to be absorbed on April 1 ― Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Wednesday that the company will integrate its SN Systems Limited (SN Systems) subsidiary, a developer of programming tools for game creators on PlayStation consoles, into the main company as one unified entity on April 1. SN systems was founded in 1990 and was acquired by Sony in 2005. ...
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Medarot Survivor Smartphone Game to Launch on February 10

Game will feature both new, returning characters in Vampire Survivors-like gameplay ― Imagineer announced on Tuesday that Medarot Survivor, its new smartphone game for the Medabots (Medarot) franchise, will launch for iOS and Android devices in Japan on February 10. The game is a top-down shooter with auto-attacks, where players must survive against waves of enemies, similar to Vampire Survivors. The...
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Japan's 1st Manga Reader Service for Switch to Launch on March 13

Service teased with Monthly Coro Coro Comic manga ― Tatsuki Waki, an editor for Shogakukan's Monthly Coro Coro Comic magazine, announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday that a manga reader service will launch for the Nintendo Switch console in Japan on March 13. Waki claims that it will be the first such manga reader available on Switch in Japan, but did not reveal further details....
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Live-Action Gannibal Season 2's Video Reveals Yuri Tsunematsu as Younger Gin

Tsunematsu appears as younger Gin Gotō in flashbacks ― The official YouTube channel of Disney+ Japan started streaming a video for the second live-action season adapting Masaaki Ninomiya's Gannibal horror manga on Thursday. The video reveals Yuri Tsunematsu, who will play a younger Gin Gotō, and highlights the flashback scenes where she will feature. Gin Gotō is a key character in the story. The disc...
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Seven Seas Licenses God of Seduction in the Bedroom, My Girlfriend is 8 Meters Tall, 6 More Titles

Also: The Handsome Catboy Wants to be His Pet, The Cuckolding Wizard's Adventure, The Princess I Loved in My Past Life is Now a Middle-Aged Dad, more ― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: God of Seduction in the Bedroom Creator(s): Fumi Tsuyuhisa Release Date: October 2025 (Seven Seas BL Label imprint) Summary: Satoru's love life has hit rock bottom. As "The World's Worst...
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Sonic Wings Reunion Game Gets PS4 Version

Game also ships for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam, arcade on May 29 ― Success Corporation revealed on Tuesday in a trailer for the new game in the Sonic Wings game franchise titled Sonic Wings Reunion, it will get a PlayStation 4 release, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and arcade releases, on May 29. The Japanese PS5 and Switch versions will get phys...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 2-8

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Chained Soldier anime; Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Now That We Draw manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date A Certain Magical Index III BDPlease Crunchyroll US$49.98 February 4 Chained Soldier Season 1 BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 February 4 Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 - Hidden inventory/Premature Death BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 Febr...
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Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Film Drops to #2, New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Opens at #9

Live-action Suicide Notes Laid on the Table film opens at #8 ― The Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film dropped from #1 to #2 in its third weekend in the Japanese box office. The film sold 180,000 tickets and earned 271,457,409 yen (about US$1.76 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 1.18 million tickets and earned a cumulative total of 1,935,716,409 yen (about U...
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Honey Lemon Soda ‒ Episode 5

The major event of this week isn’t the reveal that Serina isn’t a terrible person or that she’s probably still carrying a torch for Kai – it’s the way Uka steps in front of Serina to prevent her from being slapped.
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Heaven Burns Red Game Gets Stage Play Adaptation in November

Show based on Jun Maeda's game will run at Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso ― The staff for Jun Maeda's (Kanon, Air, Clannad, Angel Beats!) Heaven Burns Red game announced on Sunday that the series will get a stage play adaptation in November at the Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso. Yostar Games released the game in English in November. The Heaven Burns Red game launched in February 2022. The game was ...
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The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are going to talk about Nosferatu a lot. ― The Last ANN After Show of 2024! It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are goin...
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Masaya Tsunamoto, Isao Tanishima's Atlanta 1996 Special Manga Project Gets Serialization on March 4

Manga project featuring characters from duo's Mr. CB manga first published in Young Champion magazine in July 2024 ― The March issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine revealed on Tuesday that Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrator Isao Tanishima's Atlanta 1996 special manga project will start serialization in the magazine's next issue on March 4. The series will focus on Mamoru Yoshinaga's...
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Honey Lemon Soda #5 [rate]
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Netflix Unveils Sneak Peek of Live-Action Adaptation for Mercy for None Webtoon

Dark noir follows gangster who returns to crime world for revenge of his brother ― Netflix Korea's YouTube channel released on Monday a sneak peek for Mercy for None, the live-action adaptation of the Naver Webtoon, Plaza Wars: Mercy for None. Netflix has stated that the series will premiere sometime in 2025, but it has not specified an exact release date. Ji-sub So stars as Ki-joon, alongside Lee Be...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #6 [rate]
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Sells Over 5 Million Copies Worldwide

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, has sold over 5 million units worldwide. According to the company, this is now the fastest-selling Dragon Ball console game. The game sold over 3 million copies (including downloads such as those via Steam) worldwide within 24 hours of its ...
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Genso Manège Game Review

All of the routes are very enjoyable, bittersweet in good ways, and even the ones I didn't expect to like, such as tsundere Serge, I ended up enjoying. ― You have to speak two languages to understand the title of Genso Manège, but there's no denying that it suits the game well. “Genso” in Japanese roughly means “dreamlike,” while “manège” is French for carousel, so the title can be translated as “Dre...
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World #5 [rate]

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- Anime's English Dub Casts Colombian Singer J Balvin

Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin will voice "important role" in English/Spanish dubs ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin is joining the English and Spanish dub casts for Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, the second season of the Solo Leveling anime. The company did not specify which character J Balvin will voice, but listed it a...
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation #6 [rate]
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Pokémon Company: Diamond Comic Distributors Owes It Over US$531,000

Diamond Comic Distributors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 14 ― The Pokémon Company International (TCPI) filed reclamation claims for inventory delivered within 45 days of Diamond Comic Distributors declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy. TCPI claims that Diamond owes it US$531,000 on goods sold on credit. Diamond also owes US$280,375 to TCPI, one of its unsecured creditors. Diamond declared Chapt...
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time #6 [rate]
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K Manga Service Expands Into 8 More Countries

Service now available in Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, Brazil ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Tuesday that it is now available in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. We're excited to announce that the K MANGA app is now available in Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, H...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #59 [rate]
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Ishura #5 [rate]
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Suzu Akeko Ends Love Love Shitai Tatsunomiya-san wa Jōriku Shimashita Manga in 2nd Volume

Manga about undersea princess falling in love with college girl launched in 2022 ― Kadokawa is listing the second compiled book volume of Suzu Akeko's Kekkon (Love Love) Shitai Tatsunomiya-san wa Jōriku Shimashita (Tatsunomiya-san Who Wants to Be Lovey Dovey Has Landed) manga as the final volume, which will ship on April 24. The manga centers on a good-looking college student named Nagisa Nii. She sa...
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Alto Yukimura Ends Sleeping Pizzicato Forest Manga on February 20

Manga's main story returned from hiatus on October 19 ― This year's fifth issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on Wednesday that Alto Yukimura will end the Pizzicato no Nemuru Mori (Sleeping Pizzicato Forest) manga in the magazine's next issue on February 20. The manga announced on September 20 that it is entering the final five chapters of the series. Hakusensha published short spin...
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The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Anime Unveils More Cast & Staff, Ending Song Artist Sizuk

Ai Furihata, Ai Kayano join cast of April anime ― The official website for the television anime based on Aki Shimizu's The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries (Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgiroku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toite Shimaukara.), the spinoff manga and prequel to Natsuhiko Kyōgoku's Hyakki Yakō novel series, announced on Wednesday more cast and staff members, a...
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'Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi' Anime Casts Aoi Koga

Koga voices second Mikadono sister, karate master Niko ― The official website for the television anime of Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi (The Three Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy) romantic comedy manga revealed on February 5 that Aoi Koga is voicing Niko Mikadono, the second daughter of the Mikadono family. (February 5 is unofficially known as "Niko Day" in Japan, as a wo...
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Anne Shirley Anime Reveals April 4 Premiere in Teaser Video

Anime's key visual, additional staff members also revealed ― The official website for Anne Shirley, an anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables novel series, revealed on Wednesday the anime's key visual, additional staff members, teaser promotional video, and April 5 premiere. Yūji Watanabe (Lupin the Third: Part 5 episodes 2 and 4) and Naoko Saitō (Lupin the Third: Par...

Bandai Namco Holdings USA Establishes Bandai Namco Filmworks America Subsidiary

Subsidiary to expand foreign licensing, brand management ahead of live-action Gundam film ― Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary named Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC on April 1, under the control of Bandai Namco Filmworks. The new subsidiary's goal is to expand foreign licensing business and brand management, ahead of Sunrise (Banda...
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Manga Library Z Launches Crowdfunding to Reopen Digital Service

Service founded by Ken Akamatsu shut down in November due to payment service issues ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Manga Toshokan Z (Manga Library Z), a digital service for publishing rare out-of-print manga for free, changed its name to "Kaette Kuru Manga Toshokan Z" (Manga Toshokan Z Will Return) on Monday, and launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Motion Gallery website on Wedne...
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Laughing Man Takes Over Ghost in the Shell's Social Media to Reveal 1st Franchise-Wide Exhibition

The Laughing Man Incident 2.0? ― The Ghost in the Shell franchise's Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts began uploading a series of short videos featuring the Laughing Man and a mysterious 96-hour countdown on Saturday. Each video featured images from Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, and the Ghost in the Shell...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Game Reveals More Monsters in Iceshard Cliffs Trailer

Hirabami, Nerscylla, Gore Magala hunts announced ― Capcom streamed a new trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds game during the "Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase - February 2025" livestream on Tuesday. The trailer reveals more monsters and the Iceshard Cliffs biome, along with new details for the upcoming second beta test. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The Iceshard Cliffs will includ...
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 to Debut on May 16

Game collection available for pre-order now for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam ― Capcom revealed on Tuesday that Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which includes eight fighting games, will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on May 16. Capcom offers a soundtrack as a pre-order bonus, although its tracks "cannot be played during gameplay." Capcom Fighting Collection 2 inclu...
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Interim Results for AnimeJapan 2025 'Manga We Want to See Animated' Poll Announced

Vote from 47 manga which ones you want to see as an anime ― The AnimeJapan X (formerly Twitter) account announced the interim results for this year's "Manga We Want to See Animated" rankings on Wednesday. The post notes the rankings change daily but also encourages manga fans to vote for a title. //#アニメ化してほしいマンガランキング📣中間発表\\上位10作品をチェック👀日々変動しており最終順位がどうなるのかまだまだ分かりません‼️ランキング投票〆切は2/12(水)23:59まで!皆さんの投票お待ち...
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Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Game Remaster Announced for 2025

Game originally launched for PS2 in 2002 ― Capcom announced during the "Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase - February 2025" livestream on Tuesday that the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game will get a remastered edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2025. A remastered edition of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, originally released in 2002, is officially ...
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Mayonaka Punch Manga Adaptation of Original Anime Ends

Manga launched in March 2024 ― The March issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine published the final chapter of Tomomi Usui's manga adaptation of Kadokawa and P.A. Works' original anime project Mayonaka Punch anime on Tuesday. The manga's second and final compiled book volume will ship on March 4. The "girls comedy" anime centers on Masaki, a member of the NewTuber group "Harakiri Sisters," who gets f...
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Tomori Adachi Launches New Bungō Stray Dogs Manga Adaptation on March 4

Adachi to adapt 3rd light novel about establishment of Detective Agency ― The March issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine announced on Tuesday that Tomori Adachi will launch a new manga titled Bungō Stray Dogs Tantei-sha Setsuritsu Hiwa (Bungō Stray Dogs The Secret Story Behind the Detective Agency's Establishment) in the magazine's next issue on March 4. The manga is the adaptation of the third lig...
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The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel

James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doing. DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doin...
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Nintendo Switch Console Sales Reach Over 150 Million Worldwide

Switch software sales amount to 1.359 billion units ― Nintendo revealed on Tuesday its first quarter financial results for its current fiscal year, revealing that the Nintendo Switch console has sold 150.86 million units as of December 31. This number includes sales for the Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles. Switch software sales amount to 1.359 billion units. Nintendo sold 9.54 million Switch...

Failure Frame Anime Gets English Dub on February 5

Streaming service reveals English dub cast ― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it will stream an English dub of the anime of Kaoru Shinozaki's Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-level Spells (Hazure Waku no "Jōtai Ijō Skill" de Saikyō ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Jūrin Suru made) light novel series on Wednesday. The streaming service will add the dub of all 12 e...
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COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film Review

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing is a movie made for one group of people and one group only: Players of the smartphone game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. ― While far from the biggest Hatsune Miku fan, I'd dare to claim I am “familiar” with the franchise. I have played several Project Diva games, listened to more than a few Vocaloid songs, seen her “live” at various events, and even pl...
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Game Streams Opening Movie

Game launches on February 14 for Switch, PS4/5, PC ― NIS America began streaming on Tuesday the opening movie for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II (The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -CRIMSON SiN-) game. The movie features the song "Crimson Sin" by Megumi Sasaka. The game will launch on February 14 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, the Epic Game...
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New Yaiba Anime Gets Early Screenings on March 13

1st 3 episodes screen ahead of April premiere ― The official website for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga announced on Wednesday that the first three episodes will get early screenings at 10 TOHO Cinemas locations on March 13. The screenings will include a roundtable video featuring Aoyama, director Takahiro Hasui, and character designer Yoshimichi Kameda...
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Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 42

Looks like we are now firmly in the final arc of this season.
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Hana-Kimi TV Anime's Teaser Trailer Reveals Cast

Aya Yamane, Taku Yashiro, Kikunosuke Toya star ― The official website for the anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga began streaming a teaser trailer on Wednesday, and it reveals the main cast and anime's television format. Update: Crunchyroll is streaming the trailer with English subtitles: The anime stars: Aya Yamane as Mizuki Ashiya Taku Yashiro as Izumi Sano Kikunosuke Toya a...
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This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works

The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within , and how it expands her favorite themes of the emotions and lives of teenage girls. ― The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within, and how it expands her fav...
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Manga UP! Global Adds Exquisite Blood Manga in English

Square Enix Manga & Books will release 1st compiled volume of Sakura Fujimoto's manga in English in August ― Manga UP! Global added Sakura Fujimoto's Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji (Miyabi Chi no Onmyōji) manga in English on Wednesday. Square Enix Manga & Books will release the first compiled volume of the manga in English in August 2025. It describes the manga: In this fantastical tale of demo...
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One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 14

The fact that the identity of the shooter is so crucial shows how fraught and sensitive the situation is.
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Marvelous Replaces Suminobu Sato with Shinichi Terui as CEO on April 1

2 board directors volunteer for 10% pay cut for 2 months ― Marvelous, Inc. announced on January 31 that the company's president and CEO Suminobu Satō will step down from his positions on March 31, with board director and executive Shinichi Terui replacing him on April 1. The company's executive board made the decision due to the company's "poor business performance in recent years." Satō will remain ...
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Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ Episode 6

For a brief moment, I genuinely thought that this show was going to go in a dark and thought-provoking direction. Thank God we dodged that bullet, am I right?
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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 19

Jolenta herself is a stellar example of how much a single person can evolve in three short decades.
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Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime Casts Mariko Higashiuchi

Higashiuchi's character Maya appears in episode 5 on Friday ― The official website for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, announced on Tuesday that Mariko Higashiuchi will join the anime's cast as Maya, Stanley's subordinate and a former US soldier skilled in martial arts and firearms. The character will appear in the anime's fifth episode on Friday....

Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025

Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in Kyōsuke Nishiki's story of vampire who sucks at sucking blood ― Happinet announced on Tuesday that Kyōsuke Nishiki's Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan (Vampires Chan Can't Suck Properly [sic] or Vampire-chan Who Can't Suck Properly) manga will receive a television anime adaptation this year. The company also revealed the anime's main cast, main staff, and teaser visual. ...
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2nd That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Reveals Title, Studio, February 2026 Debut

8-Bit animates Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Sōkai no Namida-hen anime film ― The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) franchise revealed at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival on Tuesday the title, studio, and teaser visual of its second anime film. Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Sōkai no Namida-hen (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the M...

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Sazae-san Airs for 1st Time in 14 Years With No Sponsors After Fuji TV Scandal

Chibi Maruko-chan also aired without corporate sponsors ― The Sports Nippon newspaper's Sponichi Annex reported that the massively popular and long-running anime series Sazae-san aired without any sponsors on February 2. In place of the sponsorship screen, Sazae-san's Isono family cat, Tama, walked across the screen. Ads for the Fuji TV dramas Eye See: Shunkan Kioku Sosa Hiiragi-han and 119 Emergency...
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Voice Actor Mai Fuchigami Celebrates Birth of Her First Baby

Voice of Assassination Classroom's Nagisa announces birth of her daughter ― Voice actor Mai Fuchigami announced the birth of her daughter, her first child, on social media on February 1. The voice actor said she will be a “powerful mother and actress” going forward and included a photo of her daughter's feet. 【ご報告】先日、第一子となる女の子を出産いたしましたことをご報告させていただきます。これからは役者としても、そして母としてもパワフルに!一日一日を楽しんでいきたいと思います。今後とも...
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2025 Doraemon Film's 2nd Trailer Unveils Aimyon's Insert Song

Aimyon performs "Kimi no Yume o Kikinagara, Boku wa Waraeru Idea o!" song for March 7 film ― Toho began streaming the second full trailer for Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Esekai Monogatari (The Tale of Nobita's Picture World), the 44th film in the Doraemon franchise, on Tuesday. The trailer reveals and previews the film's insert song "Kimi no Yume o Kikinagara, Boku wa Waraeru Idea o!" (An Idea That Make...
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GKIDS Brings Hideaki Anno's Live-Action LOVE & POP Film to N. America

Director's 1st feature-length live-action film originally released in 1998 ― GKIDs announced on Bluesky on Monday that it will screen Hideaki Anno's 1998 live-action film LOVE & POP in North American theaters beginning on February 21. The film will start playing at the IFC Center in New York City on February 21, and at the American Cinematheque's Los Feliz Theatre in Los Angeles 3 on February 23, wit...
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Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Film's Video Reveals Mamoru Miyano as Music Battle Host

Takanori Iwata, Kaori Mizumori, KOMOREBI, avantgardey also perform as themselves ― The official website for the live-action film for Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga began streaming a special performance video on Tuesday. The video reveals more cast members and performing artists for the film, including voice actor Mamoru Miyano as MC Mamo, the host of the Music Batt...
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Viz Media, Manga Plus Add New Embers Manga

New chapters publish simultaneously with Japanese release ― Viz Media and Shueisha's Manga Plus are simultaneously publishing Kei Kurumazaki and Sotaro Nishii's Embers manga in English, adding the first chapter on Sunday. Manga Plus describes the story: Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one ...
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Answerman - Are We At Risk for Censorship of LGBTQ+/Adult Material Because of U.S. 2025 Federal Policies?

The short answer to your question is yes. Of course, there is a risk of increased censorship of LGBQT+ and “adult material” in 2025 and beyond for those of you living in the United States. ― traverse390 asks: Are we at risk of censorship of LGBTQ+/adult material re: U.S. 2025 federal policies? The short answer to your question is yes. Of course, there is a risk of increased censorship of LGBQT+ and ...
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Godzilla Minus One Wins Best International Film at Saturn Awards

Film also nominated for Best Film Visual/Special Effects, Best Film Direction, Best Film Screenwriting ― The Saturn Awards — the awards that honor the best science fiction, horror, and fantasy movies and television programs of the year — awarded Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One film Best International Film at the awards show on Sunday. The film was also nominated for Best Film Visual / Special ...
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My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

Usui’s delusions are rooted in whatever he thought his relationship with Sumi, Miyo’s mother, was, and he seems to be transferring them to Miyo.
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Medalist ‒ Episode 5

It’s nice how well this show reinforces that the best support adults can give to kids is to let them be themselves instead of trying to control them.
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Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Film Crosses US$230 Million in U.S.

The Colors Within anime film earns a cumulative total of US$518,823 in 2nd weekend ― The live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film ranked at #6 in its seventh weekend at the United States' box office earning a cumulative total of US$230,549,154. The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro), the latest anime feature film by Science SARU and director Naoko Yamada, earned a cumulative total of US$518,823 in its second w...
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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 17

This episode shows that Jinwoo is both considerate and selfish—and more than capable of making mistakes. Or to put it another way, he is still human—with all the good and bad that entails.
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Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms #5 [rate]
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Game Review

Donkey Kong has finally returned…again! ― Donkey Kong has finally returned…again! Come to think of it, he's returned a few times hasn't he? While Donkey Kong hasn't exactly had a new mainline game in quite some time, it's nice that Nintendo is doing their best to make sure that some of his best games are available on current generation hardware. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was one of the fir...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 4

Each frame is charmingly cluttered with illustrated festivities, and each character has an elaborate, unique design.
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Hero's Inc.'s Re;zz Label to Launch New BL Web Magazine on April 29

Magazine to feature BL stories by Tezuka, Hachini, Ame Seto, Sū, Yui Amano, more ― Hero's Inc. BL (boys' love) label Re;zz revealed on Monday that it will launch the first issue of its BL web magazine also titled Re;zz on April 29. Re;zz will release the first issue in advance on the Comic CMOA website at a limited price, and it will debut on other online bookstores at a later date. From the second v...
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Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest #14 [rate]
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episode 4

For her part, Teltina also has concerns beyond just the utility of the hero and needs a true supporter and bonded companion - which Togo understands on the guttural level of all friendship-powered red leads.
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Promise of Wizard #5 [rate]
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Ikkaku

3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC on March 21 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday an English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Ikkaku Madarame: The game will launch on March 21. The ga...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 16

Like a maid dutifully supporting her master, this stronger second half of the episode props up the whole thing.
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FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition Key Giveaway

Together with KOEI TECMO America, we are giving away three Digital Deluxe Edition giveaway keys of FAIRY TAIL 2. ― Hello, ANN Readers! We have a special treat for you, together with our friends from KOEI TECMO America... A new giveaway! FAIRY TAIL 2 is a new RPG game based on the popular magical combat fantasy manga and anime series FAIRY TAIL, whose story is beloved by fans around the world, with t...
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 4

Sadly, it feels like the premise is already straining a bit under the pressure of this dungeon escapade being so far from Alina’s office.
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Ridge Racer 64 Game

Game originally launched for Nintendo 64 console in February 2000 ― Nintendo's X/Twitter account announced on Friday that Nintendo Switch Online has added the Ridge Racer 64 game. The game is available with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack at no additional cost. The company streamed a trailer for the game. Ridge Racer~ 🎶Race with up to four players and experience fast-paced arcade action in ...
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Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 5

This is a mostly dull installment with a few bright spots. It's a Cinderella story that's bibbidi-bobbidi-boring.
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Hachi Yatsuhashi Launches New Manga on February 28

Yatsuhashi to launch manga adaptation of Kei Nagano's Kaii no Sōji-nin Sonezakii Shinji no Jiken File novel ― The March issue of Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero-Sum magazine revealed on January 28 that Hachi Yatsuhashi will launch a manga adaptation of Kei Nagano's Kaii no Sōji-nin Sonezaki Shinji no Jiken File (The Mysterious Cleaner: Shinji Sonezaki's Case File) novel, in the magazine's next issue ...
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Reveals 3 New Cast

Ami Koshimizu, Ai Kakuma, Kenji Hamada join cast starting from anime's 6th episode ― The staff of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation, the television anime adaptation of Frontwing's Grisaia: Phantom Trigger game, revealed three new cast members on Monday. The new cast members will appear starting from the anime's sixth episode on Wednesday. The newly announced cast are: Ami Koshimizu as Aoi Ai Kak...
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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remake Game Wins Grammy Award

Game's composer Winifred Phillips won "Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media" award ― The winners of the 67th Grammy Awards were revealed on Sunday and composer Winifred Phillips won the "Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media" award for the 3D remake of the original Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord game. Other winners of the Grammy ...
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Fate/Zero Stage Musical Gets Sequel in September

Cast, staff of recently concluded Musical Fate/Zero: The Sword of Promised Victory return for Musical Fate/Zero: A Hero of Justice ― The official website for Musical Fate/Zero, the stage musical adaptation of Gen Urobuchi's Fate/Zero prequel light novel series, revealed on Sunday the sequel stage musical titled Musical Fate/Zero: A Hero of Justice, which will run in Tokyo in September. The sequel wil...
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'Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional' Remake Game's Video Reveals May 8 Release

Remake of landmark dating sim game ships on Switch in Japan ― The official website for Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional, a remake of Konami's Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you game, began streaming a new video for the game on Monday. The video reveals the game's May 8 release date. The game will ship for the Switch in Japan. The game is a remake of the dating simulation franchise's Tok...
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Meteor Garden Star Barbie Hsu Dies at 48

Live-action Mars star reportedly died of pneumonia after contracting influenza on vacation trip to Japan ― The BBC reported on Monday that Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu — known for starring in the Meteor Garden live-action adaptation of Yoko Kamio's Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango) manga — has died of pneumonia. She was 48. Hsu's sister Dee Hsu said in a statement on Monday Hsu had contracted influ...
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