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The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 Part 1 BD Anime Review
With a good story, great characters, and spectacular animation, The Apothecary Diaries is one of those series that begs to be owned on disc and rewatched frequently.
― The recipe for The Apothecary Diaries is deceptively simple: take one acerbic young apothecary with a very sharp tongue, add a gorgeous young eunuch, put them both in the rear palace of a Chinese-adjacent emperor's court, and season wi...
Tokyo Ghoul - Complete Series - 10th Anniversary Box Set Anime Series Review
Like Kaneki, the Tokyo Ghoul anime is a messy hybrid, with one-half of its adaptation feeling like the product of unfulfilled ambition, while the other feels hollow.
― It's been over 10 years since Tokyo Ghoul first came onto the anime scene, and in that time, it has managed to leave a strong impression. Sui Ishida's original manga has been a critical and commercial success domestically and abroad. W...
This Week in Anime - But Is it Anime? The Last Airbender Edition
Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makes Avatar: The Last Airbender anime.
― Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makes Avatar: The Last Airbender anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Macross -Shooting Insight- Game Review
While the storied franchise has finally taken flight around the world, this shoot ’em up seems to be drifting out of formation.
― During Otakon back in 2023, I narrowly missed my opportunity to play an early build of Macross -Shooting Insight-. However, impressions were generally positive (if not a touch mixed) from those who did get a little hands-on time with the game. After a handful of delays, th...
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Nintendo Switch Port Game Review
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is the gold standard of combining style and substance.
― Suppose you're not super into fighting games. In that case, you'd be forgiven for guessing that fighting game players would probably love the Nintendo Switch—after all, what community is known more for feeling passionate about finding a way to make a tournament work anywhere at any time than the fighting game community? The...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Review
Wilds is a solid evolution of the franchise, and while its innovations don’t change too much of the core experience, sometimes it's fine to just get a bigger version of what’s come before.
― For a long time, Monster Hunter was one of those franchises that looked cool, but felt a bit too intimidating for me to actually get into. I dipped my toes into Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii back in the day, but ...
Blue Miburo Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review
The plot hasn’t developed in any particularly interesting ways, to the point it’s hard to write anything positive about the show.
― The Bakumatsu period, the final years of the Edo period, was an era of great social change and should be a fertile choice to set a historical drama. The mid-1800s brought an end to the Tokugawa Shogunate, a mode of government that had persisted over 250 years, while also...
BLEACH G.E.M. Series Figurine Giveaway
Follow ANN on BlueSky and you could win this gorgeous 12" tall MegaHouse G.E.M. Series: BLEACH - Gin Ichimaru figure.
― Surprise ANN Community! We have an awesome giveaway figurine for you! Released in 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bleach, this MegaHouse G.E.M. Series Figure of Gin Ichimaru is 30cm in height (approximately 12-inch). The figure captures a specific moment in a battle scene ...
MACROSS -Shooting Insight- Digital Key Giveaway
Together with Red Art Games, we are giving away four Digital giveaway keys of MACROSS -Shooting Insight-! Two keys for Switch, and two keys for PS5.
― MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is an all-new MACROSS game, the latest entry in the landmark science fiction franchise! When multiple dimensional folds suddenly occur across space-time, pilots and songstresses alike find themselves inexplicably transported...
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Shōgo Imamura's Historical Firefighter Novel Hikuidori Get TV Anime, Manga
Manga of Last Samurai Standing creator's story launches in spring, anime slated for release in winter 2026
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime and manga adaptations of Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series. The manga adaptation by Shinobu Seguchi (Shūjin Riku) will launch this spring, and the anime adaptati...
Utahime Dream Music Project Gets TV Anime
Media mix project features female performers who perform songs from Showa, Heisei, Reiwa eras
― Earth Star Entertainment's Utahime Dream media mix music project announced on Monday that it will have a television anime adaptation. The music project is made up of "Utahime" (Songstresses) persona who were chosen from voice actresses, stage actresses and singers, and who perform songs from the Showa, Hei...
Touring After the Apocalypse Manga Gets TV Anime This Year
Manga about 2 girls touring post-apocalyptic Japan in a motorcycle launched in 2020
― Aniplex revealed on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Sakae Saito's Touring After the Apocalypse (Shūmatsu Touring) manga that will debut this year. Nexus will animate the series. The series will star Konomi Inagaki as Youko and Miyu Tomita as Airi. Aniplex had on Friday teased a new anime...
Square Enix Announces Final Season of Symbiogenesis NFT Game Project
Game releases final mission in July
― Square Enix announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that the story-based NFT collectible art project Symbiogenesis will end with the next chapter. The company also revealed its final roadmap for the project, with the final chapter set for release in late July. The announcements were originally made during the awards season broadcast. The final season will en...
Dark Horse Licenses Shin'ichi Sakamoto's Innocent Rouge Manga
1st omnibus volume ships in October
― Dark Horse announced on Wednesday that it has licensed Shin'ichi Sakamoto's Innocent Rouge manga. The company will release the first omnibus volume, containing three volumes in one, in bookstores on October 21 and in comic book stores on October 22. The manga is a sequel to Sakamoto's Innocent series. The story again centers on Charles-Henri, the eldest brother i...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's 2nd Opening Movie Teases More Characters
Orihime, Isshin, Zangetsu, Espada teased for March 21 game
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled during IGN Fan Fest 2025 on Wednesday a video for the second opening movie 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 video previews the announced characters and teases other characters that a...
Animated Devil May Cry Series Unveils English Clip
Video also features interview with creator Adi Shankar, Dante's voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch
― IGN Fan Fest 2025 began streaming an English clip for the upcoming animated series of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game franchise: The stream also featured an interview with series creator Adi Shankar and Dante's English voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. The series will premiere on April 3. Shankar and Alex L...
Final Fire Force Season's Trailer Reveals April 4 Premiere, Theme Song by Queen Bee
1st part debuts on April 4, 2nd part premieres in January 2026
― IGN Fan Fest 2025 began streaming a new trailer for the Fire Force anime's third and final season on Wednesday, and it reveals that the first part of the season will premiere on April 4. The video reveals and previews the new opening theme song "High Flame" by Queen Bee. The first part of the final season will premiere on MBS, TBS, and ...
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Honey Lemon Soda #8 [rate]
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Animethon 2025 Hosts Performers May'n, JUNNA
Event takes place in Alberta, Canada on August 8-10
― The staff for Animethon announced on Tuesday that this year's event will host performers May'n and JUNNA for its MusicFes concerts. The convention will also feature the Vocaloid hologram concert Vocaparty. May'n performed songs as the Macross Frontier anime's "Galactic Fairy" idol Sheryl Nome. Beyond her performances for Macross Frontier, May'n ha...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #8 [rate]
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Game's Trailer Previews New Story, Gameplay, Online Features
Game slated for March 20 release
― Nintendo began streaming on Wednesday an overview for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, a new Nintendo Switch version of the original 2015 Wii U action open-world role-playing game. The video previews the new story, exploration, battles, Skells, and online features: The game is slated for release on March 20. Nintendo describes the story:
The year is 2054....
The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 Part 1 BD Anime Review
With a good story, great characters, and spectacular animation, The Apothecary Diaries is one of those series that begs to be owned on disc and rewatched frequently.
― The recipe for The Apothecary Diaries is deceptively simple: take one acerbic young apothecary with a very sharp tongue, add a gorgeous young eunuch, put them both in the rear palace of a Chinese-adjacent emperor's court, and season wi...
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World #8 [rate]
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Anime Central Hosts Voice Actress/Singer Asami Imai
THE IDOLM@STER, Steins;Gate voice actress attends event on May 16-18
― The staff for the Anime Central (ACen) event announced on Tuesday that it will host voice actress and singer Asami Imai at this year's event. Imai's roles include Chihaya Kisaragi in THE IDOLM@STER, Kurisu Makise in Steins;Gate, Vira in Granblue Fantasy, Noire/Black Heart in Hyperdimension Neptunia, Ayumi Shinozaki in Corpse Party...
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation #9 [rate]
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time #9 [rate]
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Anime Streams Climax Promo Video
Anime debuted on January 8
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kazuki Kaburagi's Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World (Magic Maker ~Isekai Mahō no Tsukurikata~) light novel series began streaming the climax promotional video for the second half on Thursday: The anime debuted on TV on January 8. The series airs on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, BS NTV, and AT-X, and it will stream on AB...
The World Is Dancing's Kazuto Mihara Launches New Manga
Chūtobu Violin debuts on March 6
― This year's 13th issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine announced on Thursday that The World Is Dancing creator Kazuto Mihara will launch a new series titled Chūtobu Violin (Soaring Violin) in the next issue on March 6. The series follows a bitter young man who doesn't care for music. One day, a mysterious girl appears before him. Mihara launched The World Is Dancing ...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #62 [rate]
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Ishura #8 [rate]
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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Manga Ends
Asuka Keigen's manga adaptation of Yū Shimizu's light novel series launched in 2019
― The April issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Asuka Keigen's The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy (Seiken Gakuin no Maken Tsukai) manga on Wednesday. The manga is an adaptation of Yū Shimizu's light novel series of the same title. Yen Press publishes the manga and de...
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 22
I'm glad Orb resolves Draka's publishing woes with a truce mired in cynicism. That feels true to life. That's how the Earth moves.
Gag Manga Biyori GO Anime's Trailer Reveals Opening Song, April 5 Streaming Debut
Ending song "Happy Go Go Lucky Ending" by Tetsuya Kanmuri also revealed
― The staff for Masuda Kōsuke Gekijō Gag Manga Biyori GO, the fifth television anime of Kōsuke Masuda's Gag Manga Biyori manga, started streaming the main trailer on Wednesday, which revealed the anime's April 5 premiere and theme songs. The trailer previews the opening theme song "Bokutachi no Gag Manga Biyori" (Our Gag Manga
Bi...
Shōgo Imamura's Historical Firefighter Novel Hikuidori Get TV Anime, Manga
Manga of Last Samurai Standing creator's story launches in spring, anime slated for release in winter 2026
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime and manga adaptations of Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series. The manga adaptation by Shinobu Seguchi (Shūjin Riku) will launch this spring, and the anime adaptati...
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Reveals More Cast, April 6 Global Streaming Debut
Arisa Nakada, Ryōta Ōsaka co-star in series streaming exclusively on Prime Video
― The staff for the television anime 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 announced on Wednesday that the anime will stream exclusively on A...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Voice Actor Ayane Sakura Gets Health Screening
Sakura: “I got a mammography from a fan.”
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective anime revealed that the February 15 episode of the anime's special program Ameku Takao no Kyushinbi features Ameku's voice actor Ayane Sakura receiving a medical screening. The episode is available on Aniplex's YouTube channel. 📺YouTubeにて配信開始‼ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄🥼天久鷹央の休診日💉佐倉綾音、人間ドックに行く▽...
Ghibli Park Lets Kids Cook Rice, Heat Up Bath Water at Totoro House
Don't forget to laugh to expel the susuwatari spirits!
― Aichi Prefecture announced the "Satsuki to Mei no Ie de Asobo!" (Let's Play in Satsuki and Mei's House!) event on February 18. The event will allow 60 children to experience Japanese life in the 1950s by cooking rice and heating the bath at My Neighbor Totoro protagonists Satsuki and Mei's house within Ghibli Park. Along with the event, Goro Mi...
Former Gainax Member, Dragon Quest Sword Designer Jun Tamatani Dies
Worked at Gainax predecessor General Products, continued working with Gainax on Princess Maker
― Science fiction writer Hiroe Suga reported on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that designer and illustrator Jun Tamatani has died. Tamatani was one of the first employees at General Products, the store founded by Toshio Okada and Yasuhiro Takeda to sell merchandise, create garage kits, and lice...
28th Detective Conan Film Posts New Trailer, Visual
Trailer highlights Kogoro, snowy Nagano setting for April 18 film
― The official website for Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no Flashback (Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback), the 28th film in the Detective Conan (Case Closed) franchise, unveiled a new trailer and visual for the film on Wednesday. The trailer highlights Kogoro's investigation, and the film's Nagano setting. The film will open in Japan on A...
Transformers Films' Writer, Producer Roberto Orci Dies at 51
Co-wrote 2007 Transformers, 2009 sequel, 2009 Star Trek reboot, Transformers Prime
― Screenwriter and producer Roberto Orci died on Tuesday, February 25 due to a kidney disease. He was 51. Orci co-wrote the 2007 Transformers film with Alex Kurtzman and John Rogers, and also co-wrote the 2009 sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with Ehren Kruger and Alex Kurtzman. He co-created the Transformers...
Kitaro Manga Creator Shigeru Mizuki Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame
Late manga creator's Showa: A History of Japan manga also previously won Eisner Award
― The 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards will induct late manga creator Shigeru Mizuki into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame this year. Mizuki was born in Osaka in 1922, and he grew up in Tottori Prefecture. He was drafted into the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II, where he injured — and later...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 23-March 1
Tales of Wedding Rings, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS anime; It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love, Tamamori's Fantasies Never Stop! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Chie the Brat Season 2 SDBDPlease Discotek US$49.95 February 25 Cutie Honey SDBDCite Discotek US$49.95 February 25 Digimon Adventure 02 Original Japanese Version BDAnimeNewsNetwork...
Silent Hill 2 Remake Game's Bloober Team Partners with Konami for New Project
Project based on Konami IP
― Polish game studio Bloober Team announced on Tuesday it is working on a new project with Konami following the success of their Silent Hill 2 Remake remake. The new project will be based on a Konami IP. Konami will also retain rights and serve as the publisher for the game. Silent Hill 2 Remake launched on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Bloober Team (Layers ...
Dark Horse Comic Closes Digital Service, Ends App Support
Dark Horse Digital sales have ended, iOS apps end service on March 31
― Dark Horse Comics announced on Monday that it has closed its Dark Horse Digital (DHD) service. Users can currently still log in and read the comics in their bookshelf. However, sales have ended for DHD. In addition, support for the Dark Horse Comics and Plants vs. Zombies Comics apps for iOS devices will end on March 31. The comp...
Tekken 8 Game Adds DLC Character Anna Williams for Season 2
Season 2 adds 4 DLC characters, 2 new stages
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed its season 2 roadmap on Monday, including the first of four DLC characters, Anna Williams. Season 2 Character & Stage Pass and Season 2 Character Pass holders will get early access to the character on March 31, and all players will get access on April 3. Anna will have four costumes. The roadmap reveals a new stage wil...
Nobuo Yamada Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Performance Cancellations
Saint Seiya singer known as NoB was diagnosed 7 years ago with kidney cancer
― Singer Nobuo Yamada (also known as NoB) revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer seven years ago. Yamada has been continuing his activities despite his diagnosis. However, due to health reasons, he has decided to cancel his "Saint Seiya 'Pegasus Fantasy' Grand Finale' performance in Mexico on March 29-3...
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Flower and Asura #8 [rate]
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Tokyo Ghoul - Complete Series - 10th Anniversary Box Set Anime Series Review
Like Kaneki, the Tokyo Ghoul anime is a messy hybrid, with one-half of its adaptation feeling like the product of unfulfilled ambition, while the other feels hollow.
― It's been over 10 years since Tokyo Ghoul first came onto the anime scene, and in that time, it has managed to leave a strong impression. Sui Ishida's original manga has been a critical and commercial success domestically and abroad. W...
Yuriko Yamaguchi to Attend WeebCon in Irving, Texas
Convention takes place in Irving, Texas from April 18-20
― WeebCon announced on Saturday that voice actress Yuriko Yamaguchi will attend the event as a guest. The convention will take place at Irving Convention Center Las Colinas in Irving, Texas from April 18-20. Yamaguchi has voiced roles in such anime as Neon Genesis Evangelion (Ritsuko Akagi), One Piece (Nico Robin), Fullmetal Alchemist (Sarah Ro...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #20 [rate]
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Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> #9 [rate]
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Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, Actress/Singer Chieko Baisho Invited to Join Japan Art Academy
Tomino, Baisho among 15 new Japan Art Academy members to be appointed on March 1
― The Japan Art Academy revealed its 15 new members on February 20, which includes Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino and singer/actress Chieko Baisho. The new members will be appointed by Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology on March 1. The Japan Art Academy is a national inst...
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Unnamed Memory Act.2 #20 [rate]
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #20 [rate]
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Yanmar's Miru: Paths To My Future Anime Reveals Story, Cast of 5 Episodes
Kōichi Yamadera, Saori Hayami, Romi Park, Makoto Furukawa, Daisuke Hirakawa, more star in omnibus TV series
― The official website for machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings' original anime project Miru: Paths To My Future revealed the story introduction and cast for each of the five episodes in the omnibus series on Tuesday. Episode 079: "Stardust Memory" Story: Yoshimura, a space janitor who has sp...
This Week in Anime - But Is it Anime? The Last Airbender Edition
Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makes Avatar: The Last Airbender anime.
― Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makes Avatar: The Last Airbender anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
Macross -Shooting Insight- Game Review
While the storied franchise has finally taken flight around the world, this shoot ’em up seems to be drifting out of formation.
― During Otakon back in 2023, I narrowly missed my opportunity to play an early build of Macross -Shooting Insight-. However, impressions were generally positive (if not a touch mixed) from those who did get a little hands-on time with the game. After a handful of delays, th...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 17
So this is the biggest gathering of Straw Hats since the battle at Marineford, and that’s no small feat.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Unveils More Cast, July Premiere
Takeo Ōtsuka, Jirō Saitō join cast
― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday additional cast members and the July premiere for the fourth season of The Rising of the Shield Hero anime. The anime's staff also presented a new visual: The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4's newly announced cast members are: Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner Jirō Saitō as Jaralis In addition, the staff will hold a "Shield Fes" event with th...
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 20
With all the action, character development, and world-building this season, it can be easy to overlook how the series has been steadily expanding its main mystery in the background.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 7
The thing is, Alina’s struggle hasn’t changed a whole lot since episode 1 while Lululee is going through grim flashbacks, old connections, and the difficult task of coming to terms with her own past.
Live-Action My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Film Reunites Anime Cast to Voice In-Game Characters
Video previews anime's leads Kōki Uchiyama, Inori Minase voicing Yamada, Akane's game avatars
― The official website for the live-action film of Mashiro's My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) manga started streaming a new film clip on Tuesday. The video reveals that the anime adaptation's voice actors are returning to voice the game characters in the live-action...
Onna Dōshi toka Arienai Desho to Iiharu Onna no Ko o, 100-kakan de Attōteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi Novels Slated to End in Volume 9
Teren Mikami initially self-published girls' love comedy in 2018
― The eighth volume of Teren Mikami's Onna Dōshi toka Arienai Desho to Iiharu Onna no Ko o, 100-kakan de Tetteiteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi (A Yuri Story About a Girl Who Insists Two Girls Can't Be Together, But Is Thoroughly Seduced in 100 Days) light novel series reported on February 15 that Mikami plans to finish the novel series i...
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Casts Shōya Ishige
Ishige voices young baker Albert Brudzewski starting in episode 23
― The official website for the anime of Uoto's Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) manga announced on Tuesday that Shōya Ishige will join the anime's cast as Albert Brudzewski, a young baker who lost his academic curiosity after a certain incident. Albert Brudzewski will begin appearing in the 23rd episo...
Summoned to Another World... Again?! Author Kazuha Kishimoto, IsII Launch New Manga
Saikyō no Kensei to Kenja no moto ni Tenseishita Ore wa Mujikaku Musōsuru debuted on February 18
― This year's 12th issue of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine reported on Thursday Summoned to Another World... Again?! author Kazuha Kishimoto and Drakengard manga artist IsII's new series Saikyō no Kensei to Kenja no moto ni Tenseishita Ore wa Mujikaku Musōsuru (I Reincarnated Under the Strongest Swordmast...
Ryō Koshino's Dr. Ashura Manga Gets Live-Action Show in April
Wakana Matsumoto stars in new series
― Fuji TV announced on Tuesday that Ryō Koshino's Dr. Ashura manga will receive a live-action series adaptation that will air on the channel's Wednesday 10:00 p.m. "Shin-Sui 10 Drama) timeslot starting in April. The series will star Wakana Matsumoto (Kamen Rider Den-O, live-action Cells at Work!) as protagonist Shura Anno. The manga's story centers on Shura Anno, ...
Transformers Releases 40th Anniversary Stop-Motion Video
Autobots, Decepticons team up for action-packed short
― The Japanese side of the Transformers franchise revealed the special 40th anniversary stop-motion animation episode, “We Are Not Alone,” on February 13: ◤ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ トランスフォーマー40周年記念 ハイクオリティストップモーション 『WE ARE NOT ALONE』公開!_________________◢ご視聴はこちら↓https://t.co/oPf2PnOQAX#トランスフォーマー #TRANSFORMERS#stopmotion pic.twitter.com/PTJDnU1a92— 【公式】ト...
Hatsune Miku x McDonald's Collaboration Teased for Miku Day
Will Miku make McShaker Fries Miku Miku?
― McDonald's Japan teased a collaboration with Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku and the McShaker Fries on Wednesday. The teaser image featured a silhouette resembling the Vocaloid idol with the caption, “This year's McShaker Fries will feature this person!” The company confirmed the collaboration on Thursday, noting that something would happen on Miku Day (March 9) ...
Live-Action Kirio Fanclub TV Series Unveils Cast, Staff, April 2 Premiere
Mizuki Kayashima, Riko star in late-night "unrequited romance comedy"
― The upcoming live-action television series of Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana's Kirio Fanclub manga announced the cast, staff, and April 2 premiere date on Tuesday. Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana drew an illustration of the two lead actresses to celebrate the announcements. 『霧尾ファンクラブ』ドラマになります‼️4/2(水)深夜スタート‼️ https://t.co/U6wFYjtmNU pic.twit...
Live-Action Mieruko-chan Film Reveals More Cast
Saki Takaoka, Kenichi Takitō, Akane Hotta star as Miko's parents, teacher
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming live-action film of Tomoki Izumi's Mieruko-chan horror comedy manga revealed new cast members on Monday. The cast includes (from left to right):
Saki Takaoka as Tōko Yotsuya, Miko's mother
Kenichi Takitō as Mamoru Yotsuya, Miko's father
Akane Hotta as Ms. Arai, Miko's...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Posts Live-Action Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on February 28
― The official YouTube account for the Monster Hunter franchise streamed a new live-action trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds game on Monday ahead of its release. The game will debut globally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 28. Pre-orders for the game are open now. The company revealed the Iceshard Cliffs b...
Tales of Crestoria Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in December 2022
― Kodansha's Magazine Pocket platform published the final chapter of Tsubaki Ayasugi and Jun Kumagai's manga adaptation of Bandai Namco Entertainment's Tales of Crestoria game titled Tales of Crestoria: Togabito no Zaika (Tales of Crestoria: Sinful Song of the Guilty) on Sunday. The official X (formerly Twitter) account describes the game's story: In Kanata'...
My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
My Happy Marriage has a habit of giving us “calm before the storm” episodes, and this is clearly one of them.
Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 8
Neko isn't going to let her lack of penlight stop her from geeking out to her little wota heart's content.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 45
I should’ve known this was the direction the series would take.
Medalist ‒ Episode 8
This episode is a good reminder that kids can be way more receptive to the feelings of the adults around them than we give them credit for.
Manga Author Wataru Nadatani Prepares to Launch New Manga
Cat + Crazy, Cat + Gamer manga author asks readers to "wait for a little while"
― Manga author Wataru Nadatani revealed on Saturday (Cat Day in Japan) on their X (formerly Twitter) account that they are preparing for a new series, and asked readers to wait for a little while. Nadatani did not reveal any other details about the new manga. Nadatani launched the Cat + Crazy manga (pictured right) in Sho...
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I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic #9 [rate]
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
Is it ethical to murder a dead person?
Mame Coordinate's Sachi Miyabe Launches New Manga
Bocchi ga Atsumatte Viking Ittemita manga about 3 loners going to a buffet together launches on February 28
― The March 7 issue of Houbunsha's Weekly Manga Times magazine revealed on Friday that Sachi Miyabe will launch a new manga titled Bocchi ga Atsumatte Viking Ittemita (Us Loners Got Together and Went to the Buffet) in the magazine's next issue on February 28. The manga centers on Ritsu, an offi...
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Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms #8 [rate]
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Nintendo Switch Port Game Review
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is the gold standard of combining style and substance.
― Suppose you're not super into fighting games. In that case, you'd be forgiven for guessing that fighting game players would probably love the Nintendo Switch—after all, what community is known more for feeling passionate about finding a way to make a tournament work anywhere at any time than the fighting game community? The...
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
And so arrives Utsukushisugi Mimimi, asking the burning question, "What if a girl loved herself as much as Rentaro loved her?"
Reol Performs at Anime Boston 2025 as Musical Guest
Anime Boston take places at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from May 23-25
― The staff of the Anime Boston convention announced on Saturday that Reol will attend the event as a musical guest. Reol has performed the opening theme song for Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga. The musician composed and performed the first ending theme song for the 2023 Rurouni Kenshin anime. Four-member band Blue ...
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Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! #9 [rate]
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episode 7
Why, folks, I think this may just be our Kamen Rider analog.
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Stark
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 Coyote Stark: The game will launch on March 21. The game ...
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Promise of Wizard #8 [rate]
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Monster Hunter Wilds Game Review
Wilds is a solid evolution of the franchise, and while its innovations don’t change too much of the core experience, sometimes it's fine to just get a bigger version of what’s come before.
― For a long time, Monster Hunter was one of those franchises that looked cool, but felt a bit too intimidating for me to actually get into. I dipped my toes into Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii back in the day, but ...
Manga UP! Global Adds Shiki Yamori's The Healer Consort Manga
Manga about nurse ordered to become future emeperor's consort to cure his illness launched in Japan in 2023
― Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service started publishing Shiki Yamori's The Healer Consort (Kōkyū Ihi Den) manga on Tuesday. Manga UP! describes the manga's story:
Shirai Ran was just your average nurse in her old world, but after her unfortunate demise, she found herself reincarnated into S...
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ Episode 9
This show's biggest problem is that even when it does everything right, it’s not better than any standard fantasy story.
Sachimo's Black or White Boys-Love Manga to End on April 30
Series about actors launched in 2017, has English release by SuBLime
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Emerald magazine revealed the cover for the magazine's spring 2025 issue on February 19, which reveals that Sachimo's Black or White (Kuro ka Shiro ka) boys-love manga will end in the issue. The issue is slated for release on April 30. Viz Media's SuBLime label is releasing the manga i...
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My Happy Marriage #21 [rate]
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Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 8
Here's the carnage of the Blue Night, with Satan's frenzied search for a new body engulfing all sides of the show's world.
Satoshi Taninaka's Magokoro Scramble! Romantic Comedy Manga Ends on Thursday
Manga launched in October, has English release on Shonen Jump+
― The 16th chapter of Satoshi Taninaka's Magokoro Scramble! manga revealed last Thursday that the manga will end with its next chapter this coming Thursday. Shueisha's Manga Plus service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Is this love natural instinct or fate? Koharu is born to a bloodline who can read people's...
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ Episodes 6-7
Growing up sometimes means growing apart, and while I wouldn't say Mirai and Liko have done that, there are differences in their relationship that hurt Mirai. It's natural, but that doesn't make it fun.
Kaoru Mori, Aki Irie Move Their Manga From Aokishi Magazine
Mori "plans to search for new form of publication" for her manga
― The 24th A and B issues of Kadokawa's Aokishi magazine on February 18 announced a renewal of the magazine, which will see some works continuing while other works going in a different direction. Among those works, both A Bride's Story manga creator Kaoru Mori and Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest manga creator Aki Irie will no lon...
Utahime Dream Music Project Gets TV Anime
Media mix project features female performers who perform songs from Showa, Heisei, Reiwa eras
― Earth Star Entertainment's Utahime Dream media mix music project announced on Monday that it will have a television anime adaptation. The music project is made up of "Utahime" (Songstresses) persona who were chosen from voice actresses, stage actresses and singers, and who perform songs from the Showa, Hei...
Aki Akimoto's Mairimashita to Iwasetai Manga Ends in March
Manga about honey trap battle between young members of fighting yakuza families launched in 2023
― The April issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine announced on Friday that Aki Akimoto's Mairimashita to Iwasetai (I Want You to Say You Lose) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on March 24. The manga centers on Benio Tsunemori and Nayuta Watanuki, the next generation representatives of the Tsunemo...
Touring After the Apocalypse Manga Gets TV Anime This Year
Manga about 2 girls touring post-apocalyptic Japan in a motorcycle launched in 2020
― Aniplex revealed on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Sakae Saito's Touring After the Apocalypse (Shūmatsu Touring) manga that will debut this year. Nexus will animate the series. The series will star Konomi Inagaki as Youko and Miyu Tomita as Airi. Aniplex had on Friday teased a new anime...
1989 Obocchama-kun Anime Episodes Stream With English Subtitles Until March 31
Anime's complete 164 episodes get English subtitles
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Obocchama-kun anime's YouTube channel announced on Saturday that it is re-releasing for a limited time all of its previously posted videos, as part of the channel's first anniversary, including all of the anime's 164 television broadcast version episodes with English subtitles until March 31. /おめでたま...
#Compass 2.0 Anime Reveals April 7 TV Premiere
Sample track of anime's opening song "Hakudō" by Nana Mizuki also streamed
― The official website for #Compass 2.0 Combat Providence Analysis System, the new anime project of NHN PlayArt and Dwango's online real-time strategy game #Compass—Combat Providence Analysis System (#Compass Sentō Setsuri Kaiseki System), revealed on Sunday the anime's April 7 premiere on six TV Tokyo channels and BS NTV, and...
Michi Ichiho, Takako Shimura End Only Talk BL Manga on Tuesday
Manga about 2 manzai comedians launched in April 2024
― Retailers are listing the 75th issue of Shodensha's OnBLUE boys-love magazine with the cover showing that the issue will publish the final chapter of Michi Ichiho and Takako Shimura's Only Talk manga. The magazine will ship on Tuesday. The manga's one compiled book volume is listed with an April 25 release. The manga centers on a young manzai co...
Cowboy Bebop's Scoundrels Dive Into Fortnite
3, 2, 1 let's jam
― Epic Games announced that the 1998 anime series Cowboy Bebop will collaborate with the massively popular game Fortnite Battle Royale on Friday. The Fortnite website notes Cowboy Bebop characters Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine will appear as player cosmetics in the in-game shop starting on February 28. Along with the cosmetics, a series of “COWBOY BEBOP Quests” will be available...
Ninja vs. Gokudo Manga Gets TV Anime
Shinsuke Kondō's manga pits ninja against yakuza in modern Tokyo
― Kodansha announced on Monday that Shinsuke Kondō's Ninja vs. Gokudo (Ninja to Gokudō) manga is inspiring a television anime adaptation. Kondō drew the below illustration to celebrate the announement. 幻想(ユメ)じゃねえよ?◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢「忍者と極道」TVアニメ化決定!⁰◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤ ◢◤◢①近藤信輔描き下ろしビジュアル公開!②全話無料(最新話を除く)!https://t.co/FNQoLWt0jsオレ達の“黄金時代(オウゴン)”がやっ...
Gakuen Idolm@ster Game Gets PC Version on DMM Games Service
PC version launches in March
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Bandai Namco Entertainment's Gakuen Idolm@ster (Academy Idolm@ster) game app announced on Saturday that the game will have a PC version on the DMM Games service that will debut in March. The game launched in Japan in May 2024. In the game, the player is a producer who hones and produces idol talents from the Hatsuboshi Gakue...
9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Game Gets Sequel
Sequel slated for 2025 on Nintendo Switch
― Otomate announced during the "Dessert de Otomate 2025" fan event on Sunday that the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. will get a sequel for the NIntendo Switch in 2025. The returning voice cast includes Toshiki Masuda, Ryota Suzuki, Tetsuya Kakihara, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Shinnosuke Tachibana, Kenn, and Yohei Azakami. Tonari no Sakata performs the opening them...
Yoriko Mizushiri's 'Futsū no Seikatsu' Animated Short Wins at Berlin Int'l Film Festival
Also: Satoko Yokohama's live-action film of Gin Miyoshi's Umibe e Iku Michi manga receives Special Mention award
― Yoriko Mizushiri's "Futsū no Seikatsu" ("Ordinary Life") animated short film won the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday. Director Satoko Yokohama's Seaside Serendipity (Umibe e Iku Michi) live-action film adaptation of Gin Miyoshi's manga of...
Me & Roboco Anime Film Streams Teasers for Multiverse Robocos
Masako Nozawa, Sumire Uesaka play "Showa-era gag manga" Roboco, "romantic comedy" Roboco
― The staff for the upcoming Me & Roboco anime film streamed a new character teaser for the Showa gag era "multiverse" version of Roboco on Sunday. The channel also streamed a character teaser for the romantic comedy version of Roboco previously. The trailer previews Masako Nozawa's "from a Showa-era gag manga wo...
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ZENSHU. #8 [rate]
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Blue Miburo Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review
The plot hasn’t developed in any particularly interesting ways, to the point it’s hard to write anything positive about the show.
― The Bakumatsu period, the final years of the Edo period, was an era of great social change and should be a fertile choice to set a historical drama. The mid-1800s brought an end to the Tokugawa Shogunate, a mode of government that had persisted over 250 years, while also...
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World #7 [rate]
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Blue Box Anime Casts Yūki Kaji
Kaji plays Kazuma Matsuoka who returned from studying abroad in America
― This year's 13th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed a new cast member for the anime of Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga on Monday. Yūki Kaji will join the anime's cast as Kazuma Matsuoka, a student who returned to Japan from studying abroad in America. The anime debuted on television in Japan on Oc...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #18 [rate]
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Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe Anime, Godzilla -1.0 VFX's Shirogumi Win Chofu Film Town Awards
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe wins Best Picture, Shirogumi Inc. wins Special Award
― The Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo (The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe) anime film won the Best Picture award, and Shirogumi Inc., the VFX (visual effects) production company of the Godzilla Minus One live-action film film, won the Special Award at the 7th Chofu Film Town Awards on Saturday. The Go...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #19 [rate]
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Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 7
This episode is proof that Sakamoto Days is at its best when it leans into its own absurdity.
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I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons #8 [rate]
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Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 7
If you’re not all in on Köinzell’s blood-soaked quest for vengeance by this point, then you should realize that this story is absolutely not for you.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episodes 30-31
Maomao, for all of her brilliance, is stubbornly blind in specific instances.
Blackpink's LISA to Release Comic Project
56-page limited-edition comic features artwork by Japanese artist MINOMIYABI
― LISA of BLACKPINK is preparing for her solo debut with the release of her album ALTER-EGO on February 28. Earlier this month, she rereleased the single "Born Again," featuring Doja Cat and RAYE, signaling the start of her solo career. Alongside the album, LISA is launching ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC in collaboration wi...
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Shangri-La Frontier #45 [rate]
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'You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story' Light Novels Listed as Ending in 10th Volume
Final volume ships in Japan on March 19
― Amazon is listing the 10th volume of Makiko Nagaoka's Keiken Zumi na Kimi to, Keiken Zero na Ore ga, Otsukiai Suru Hanashi (You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story) light novel series as the final volume, which will ship on March 19. Nagaoka launched the light novel series under Kadokawa's Fantasia Bunko label with the first novel volume in Septembe...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Anime Reveals New Arc, Cast Members
Yumi Uchiyama, Minami Takahashi join anime's cast for "GGC (Global Game Competition)" arc
― The staff for the television anime of Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel series revealed on Sunday the visual and new cast members for the second season anime's new arc, "GGC (Global Game Competition)." The newly announced cast are: Yumi Uchiyama as Megumi Natsume, a professional fighting gamer and membe...
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun #7 [rate]
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2nd Season Anime Reveals New 'Shijima-san of the Art Room' Promo Video
Kana Hanazawa voices character
― TBS began streaming a new promotional video on Sunday for the second season of the anime adaptation of Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga. The video highlights "Shijima-san of the Art Room," the fourth of the Seven Mysteries of Kamome Academy. Kana Hanazawa voices the character. The anime's second season premiered on January 12. Crunch...
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV Anime Unveils April 8 Debut, Theme Song by Kenshi Yonezu
Yonezu performs anime's "Plazma" theme song
― The official Japanese website for the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (pronounced as “g-kwux”) television anime revealed on Sunday its April 8 premiere on 30 Nippon TV affiliate channels at 24:29 JST (effectively, April 9 at 12:29 a.m.). A second promotion reel for the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- film started streaming on Saturday, which reveals...