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This Week in Anime - Snuggling in with Cozy Anime
Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa.
― Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
Living With Him Manga Review
If you want something a little less spicy and a little bit more wholesome, there’s plenty here to make your heart flutter as a smile creeps across your face.
― I've never been to Japan, so I can't comment on how its society at large views same-sex relationships. But there seems to be a consistent theme in these stories where people never seem to entertain the notion that two guys could be romanticall...
Answerman - What are "Gyaru," and Why are They Popular in Anime Again?
Jerome defines "gyaru" and their place in the anime landscape.
― The internet asks: What are "gyaru," and why are they popular in anime again? I love talking about Japanese subcultures, and I love assessing their impact on broader global pop culture at home and overseas. I hadn't thought much about gyaru since my first encounter with a couple of “gyaru girls” back in Shibuya in 2007. It was during o...
The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Review
How do you adapt a seminal classic that took 14 volumes of manga and 40 episodes of TV to tell into a feature film? You make it a musical.
― The Rose of Versailles is one of the seminal works of early shōjo manga. With over 23 million copies sold worldwide, it's no surprise that it still holds a place in popular culture over 50 years since its original release. This brings us to this new MAPPA-animat...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Jan 1-21
Here comes our first rankings of the Winter 2025 season, and returning favorites such as Orb and The Apothecary Diaries are hogging the spotlight!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how pe...
Demon Lord, Retry! R Anime Series Review
This is a bad sequel in almost every way. Barely a thing has improved over last season, and many of its flaws have been carried over to here.
― Demon Lord Retry! R is a bad sequel in almost every way. Barely a thing has improved over last season, and a lot of its flaws have been carried over here. The action is as flat as ever. The animation barely moves an inch. The battles are unengaging and anti-...
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill Season 2 Anime Series Review
This is the story of a young man who will do what must be done but nonetheless strives for an unobtainable ideal—not just for his people but also the enemies he comes across.
― The first season of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill was centered around putting the band together. With Ritsu, Ars gains the ultimate warrior, and with Charlotte the ultimate mage. He gains the ultima...
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IDOLiSH7 Gets 4th Season Anime, 1st Season Compilation Film, 'Kikkō no Quarter' Adaptation
10th anniversary event also reveals new development for app, exhibition, TRIGGER's 3rd album
― The staff for the IDOLiSH7 franchise revealed during a 10th anniversary event on Saturday the franchise is restarting its anime activities with three projects: a fourth season for the main anime, a theatrical film compilation of the first season, and an adaptation of the Kikkō no Quarter (Antagonistic Quart...
Anime Studios Production I.G, Signal.MD to Merge With Signal.MD Being Dissolved
Merger to take effect on June 1
― IG Port announced on Friday that it is merging the Production I.G and Signal.MD anime studios, with Production I.G becoming the surviving company, and Signal.MD being dissolved. The merger will take effect on June 1, which marks the start of a new fiscal year for the companies. Both studios are subsidiaries of IG Port. As the merger is between two subsidiary companie...
Crunchyroll Adds 4th Season of Thunderbolt Fantasy Puppet Show
Season debuted in Japan on October 5
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will add Thunderbolt Fantasy Sword Seekers 4 (Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4), the fourth season of the Thunderbolt Fantasy puppet-show franchise, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. EST. The series will be avilable worldwide except in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and Thailand. The series will have subtitles in Englis...
Asa Kuwayoshi's Haido! Manga Ends
Manga about 2 girls exploring abandoned roads launched in 2023
― The March issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Cune magazine published the final chapter of Asa Kuwayoshi's HAIDO! (Abandoned Roads) manga on Monday. The manga centers on a transfer student named Setsuna Yoshinaga and her classmate Ringo. With her quiet demeanor, Setsuna is called the "Snow Princess," but she bursts into a smile when she t...
Nazuna Miki, Ayame Inada's Rōgai Level Manga Ends
Final chapter published on Tuesday
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's Manga Up! platform announced on Monday that Nazuna Miki and Ayame Inada's Rōgai Level manga will end with the final chapter on Wednesday. The story follows beleaguered salaryman Kato, who is pushed into an oncoming train by his abusive boss. He awakens to find he has been reincarnated into a fantasy world as Cain...
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village Games Get Switch Bundle Release
"Cozy Bundle" containing both games, all DLC, slated for summer 2025
― Natsume announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that the Nintendo 3DS games Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Harvest Moon: Skytree Village will get a bundled Nintendo Switch release in summer 2025. Natsume's "Cozy Bundle" will contain all DLC, along with both games on one cartridge. Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley originally l...
Shinkalion Change the World Anime Ends with Episode 39
Final episode airs on February 2
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Shinkalion Change the World, the new television anime of Takara Tomy's Shinkalion toy line, announced on Sunday that the series will end with episode 39 on February 2. The account also revealed a selection of eight popular episodes will air beginning on February 9. The anime premiered last April 7 on TV Tokyo and its aff...
Risumai's Cheat Skill 'Shisha Sosei' ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maōgun o Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita ~Daremo Shinasenai Saikyō Healer~ Manga Ends
Manga adaptation of Hanyuu's light novel series launched in 2020
― The March issue of Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Rex magazine published the final chapter of Risumai's manga adaptation of Hanyuu's Cheat Skill "Shisha Sosei" ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maōgun o Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita ~Daremo Shinasenai Saikyō Healer~ (I Accidentally Resurrected the Demon King's Ancient Army When I Learned the '...
Mitsubachi Miyuki's Cheeky Brat Manga Gets 'Wedding' Spinoff Chapter on April 25
23-volume school romance manga ended in 2021
― The March 1 issue of Hakusensha's The Hana to Yume magazine revealed on Monday that Mitsubachi Miyuki's Cheeky Brat (Namaiki Zakari.) manga is getting a side story chapter in the magazine's next issue on April 25. The new story will depict the wedding of Yuki and Naruse. Yen Press is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: I, Yuki, be...
Nao Sakai Launches New Manga
Mugi Kaoru Futari debuts on Tuesday
― Shonen Sunday editor Miyakawa announced on X (formerly Twitter) manga creator Nao Sakai is launching a new series Mugi Kaoru Futari (Wheat-Scented Two of Us) on the Sunday Webry platform on Tuesday. Sakai (Naisho no Kyōko Nee-san) launched a manga adaptation of the 22/7 anime on the Sunday Webry manga website in January 2020. The series concluded with the second ...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Fatal Fury 2, Sutte Hakkun, Super Ninja Boy Games
Sutte Hakkun gets English release for 1st time
― Nintendo's X/Twitter account announced on Friday that Nintendo Switch Online has added the Fatal Fury 2, Sutte Hakkun, and Super Ninja Boy games. This is the first time Sutte Hakkun has released in English. The games are available with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack at no additional cost. Super Ninja Boy launched in 1991, and Fatal Fury 2 de...
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Flower and Asura #4 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Snuggling in with Cozy Anime
Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa.
― Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
Living With Him Manga Review
If you want something a little less spicy and a little bit more wholesome, there’s plenty here to make your heart flutter as a smile creeps across your face.
― I've never been to Japan, so I can't comment on how its society at large views same-sex relationships. But there seems to be a consistent theme in these stories where people never seem to entertain the notion that two guys could be romanticall...
Rise of the Ronin Game's Trailer Reveals Steam Release on March 10
Game initially launched for PS5 in March 2024
― Koei Tecmo America started streaming on Monday an announcement trailer for Koei Tecmo Games' Team Ninja studio's Rise of the Ronin game, revealing a release for PC via Steam on March 10. Pre-orders for the game's Steam version have started. The game will have new PC features exclusive to the Steam version including: 8K resolution support
DirectX 12 Ulti...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #16 [rate]
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Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> #5 [rate]
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Exclusive: Blood Blockade Battlefront Manga Gets Omnibus Release on July 15
1st omnibus volume includes 1st 3 volumes plus "E-Den of Master Fighters"
― Dark Horse Comics announced on Tuesday that it will release Yasuhiro Nightow's Blood Blockade Battlefront manga in an omnibus format in print on July 15. The first omnibus volume will include volumes 1-3 as well as "E-Den of Master Fighters," the first chapter of the fourth volume. Pre-orders are available from TFAW, Amazon, ...
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Unnamed Memory Act.2 #16 [rate]
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Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Withdraws Appeal, Death Sentence Confirmed
Suspect Shinji Aoba sentenced to death penalty in January 2024
― The Osaka High Court announced that Shinji Aoba, the suspect of the arson murder case that killed 36 people and wounded 32 others at Kyoto Animation, has withdrawn the appeal to his death sentence on Monday. With the withdrawal of the appeal, the trial has ended, and Aoba's death sentence is finalized. The Kyoto District Court handed do...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 13
Who is an acceptable casualty or a future foe, and who is truly innocent and deserving of protection?
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #16 [rate]
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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 18
Draka may not care for the concept of fate, but it certainly has her number.
My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
Kaoruko had better be on the level, because if she’s not, Miyo is in serious danger while Kiyoka assumes she’s safe.
Clevatess Anime Reveals July Premiere
Kadokawa revealed an "episode visual" and the July premiere of the television anime of Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- (Clevatess - The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero) manga on Tuesday. The episode visual features the moment baby Luna was born. The anime stars: Haruka Shiraishi as Alicia
Mutsumi Tamura as Clen
Yūichi Nakamura as Clevatess
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Kokumin Quiz Death Game Quiz Manga Gets Netflix Series
Series stars Takayuki Yamada
― Netflix Japan announced on Tuesday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Reiichi Sugimoto and Shinichi Kato's Kokumin Quiz (National Quiz) manga starring Takayuki Yamada (live-action Densha Otoko's "Train Man," Bakuman.'s Akira Hattori, Gintama's Elizabeth). Netflix did not reveal the debut date for the series. Teruyuki Yoshida (live-action An Older Gu...
Sephiroth's Theme Performed at Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
Orchestral arrangement Final Fantasy VII's "One-Winged Angel" performed at Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Final Fantasy VII Remake game revealed that the song “One-Winged Angel”, the theme song for Final Fantasy VII villain Sephiroth, was used at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 Men's Collection Fashion Show on January 22. The live-stream of the show ...
Medalist ‒ Episode 4
This was the episode where Inori finally stepped out of her shell and acknowledged herself as a true figure skater.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 16
At the moment, there is no easy solution for Jinwoo.
Headhunted to Another World's Benigashira, Muramitsu Launch New Series
Saikyо̄ Shо̄kanshi wa Arasa Ossan manga launches on February 27
― The March issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Rex magazine announced on Monday the Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! creative team Benigashira and Muramitsu will launch a new series Saikyо̄ Shо̄kanshi wa Arasa Ossan (The Strongest Summoned Swordsman is an Around 30s Old Man) in the April issue on February 27. The story ...
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 15
Since 100 Girlfriends is only looking to check every single box off the list of harem necessities, it stands to reason they'd make space for a maid in there as well.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 3
While Nene is pleased enough to tap her toes together, everyone else has just received the worst news of their lives.
Happy Science Organization's New Dragon Heart Film to Appear at AnimeJapan 2025 Ahead of May Release
Film by controversial religious organization stars Yusuke Kobayashi, Chinatsu Hirose
― The official website for the AnimeJapan convention is listing an exhibition for Dragon Heart - Adventures Beyond This World, a new film from controversial religious organization Happy Science (Kōfuku no Kagaku) that is slated to open in May. AnimeJapan describes the story:
Ryusuke is a junior high school student li...
The Colors Within Anime Earns US$378,022 in Opening Weekend in U.S.
Live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ranks #4 at box office earning US$226,096,131
― Box Office Mojo lists that The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro), the latest anime feature film by Science SARU and director Naoko Yamada, ranked #16 and earned US$378,022 in its opening weekend in the United States. The film screened in 5570 theaters. The film earned US$150,545 on Friday, $127,144 on Saturday, and US$100,333 ...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 41
It's been a while since we checked in with Arthur and Oikatzo, and I think this might be the first time we've had an episode that focuses on them completely without our main character.
Payment Method Provider Stripe to No Longer Work with Manga Planet Service
Stripe bans Manga Planet due to R18 content on subscription service
― Manga Planet announced last week that payment method provider Stripe will no longer make payments on Manga Planet due to R18 (Restricted 18+) content on the subscription service. Manga Planet's account with stripe was suspended and banned. Manga Planet Pass Holders (or "subscribers") will not get their Pass renewed. Users affected ...
Answerman - What are "Gyaru," and Why are They Popular in Anime Again?
Jerome defines "gyaru" and their place in the anime landscape.
― The internet asks: What are "gyaru," and why are they popular in anime again? I love talking about Japanese subcultures, and I love assessing their impact on broader global pop culture at home and overseas. I hadn't thought much about gyaru since my first encounter with a couple of “gyaru girls” back in Shibuya in 2007. It was during o...
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ Episode 5
Well, we went a whole episode without any blatant mentions of Aria wanting to do the nasty with her cat, but I guess that was an episode too many.
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I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic #5 [rate]
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Momoiro Clover Z Perform Theme Song for Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base Arcade Card Game's New 'Forsquad' Season
"FORSQUAD SEASON:01" launches with Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX units in late February
― The official website for Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, the real-time strategy arcade card game in the Mobile Suit Gundam series, announced on Sunday that idol group Momoiro Clover Z will perform the theme song "Event Horizon" for the upcoming "FORSQUAD SEASON:01." The season will feature the special colored "Z...
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episode 3
This all adds up to a great set of character dynamics for the core four.
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Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms #4 [rate]
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The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Review
How do you adapt a seminal classic that took 14 volumes of manga and 40 episodes of TV to tell into a feature film? You make it a musical.
― The Rose of Versailles is one of the seminal works of early shōjo manga. With over 23 million copies sold worldwide, it's no surprise that it still holds a place in popular culture over 50 years since its original release. This brings us to this new MAPPA-animat...
Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Game Gets PC Release in 2025
Game launches physically, digitally for PS4, PS5, Switch in West on Tuesday
― Idea Factory International announced on Monday that it will release the motorcycle action game Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos for PC via Steam in 2025. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The game launches physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the West on Tuesday. The company...
Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 4
This is a sloppy, mean, and melodramatic turn of events. It's also the most interesting thing Tasokare Hotel has done so far.
ZENSHU. Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano
Miyano plays Ultimate Exister in 4th episode
― The staff for MAPPA's original television anime ZENSHU. revealed on Monday that Mamoru Miyano plays Ultimate Exister. The character appeared in the anime's fourth episode. The staff also began streaming the insert song "I Am Ultimate Exister" by Miyano as his character and Minori Suzuki as Memerun. The anime premiered on the TV Tokyo channel on January 5...
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Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest #13 [rate]
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Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! #5 [rate]
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Bad Girl Anime Reveals Main Cast, Visual, July Premiere
Anime stars Azusa Tachibana, Niina Hanamiya, Misato Matsuoka, Miharu Hanai
― The official website and X/Twitter account for the anime of Nikumaru's Bad Girl manga revealed on Tuesday the main cast, visual, and July premiere. (Note: Although the anime's website states an April premiere in its announcement, the new visual shows a July premiere. Likewise, the X/Twitter account lists in both a post and i...
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 4
In which a tie isn’t just a tie, but Satan is definitely a very naughty boy.
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Promise of Wizard #4 [rate]
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Hisagi
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 Shuhei Hisagi: The game will launch on March 21. The game...
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 3
There’s nothing like some quirky assassins to ruin your day at the amusement park.
Webtoon Temp Worker in the Underworld to Begin Official Serialization After 10 Years on Amateur Platform
Official serialization will begin in April
― Naver Webtoon announced the official serialization of the webtoon Temp Worker in Underworld on January 15. After almost a decade and over 300 episodes on Naver Webtoon's amateur platform Best Challenge, Temp Worker in Underworld has been officially picked up for serialization. The series follows protagonist Do-Jin Lee, who encounters a grim reaper while s...
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My Happy Marriage #17 [rate]
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 3
I think an episode like this could very easily turn into a snooze-fest of exposition, but the creative team manages to avoid that pitfall.
Super Technos World: River City & Arcade Classics Game Collection Launches on April 24 for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam
Collection includes 12 titles including River City Renegade, Downtown River City Baseball Story, more
― Arc System Works announced on Friday that it will release its Super Technos World: River City & Arcade Classics game collection for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on April 24. The collection will include 12 titles from developer Technos Japan. Arc System works released a trailer f...
Sasaki and Miyano Manga Resumes Serialization This Spring
Also: Hirano and Kagiura spinoff manga starts monthly serialization
― The February issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Gene magazine confirmed on January 15 that Shō Harusono's Sasaki and Miyano manga will resume serialization this spring. Additionally, Harusono's Hirano and Kagiura spinoff manga started its new schedule as a monthly serialization in the magazine on January 15. Harusono had first state...
Inori's Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted Light Novel Releases in English, More Languages on April 26
I'm in Love with the Villainess author launches new light novel with illustrations by Aonoshimo in Japanese, English, Spanish, and German
― Author Inori announced on X/Twitter on Friday that their Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted light novel will launch in Japanese, English, Spanish, and German on April 26 (the Spanish release is listed for a general April release). The novel will have...
Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho Producer Kenji Shimizu Becomes New Fuji TV President Amidst Scandal
Fuji TV president, Fuji Media Holdings chairman both resign after scandal centering on former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai
― Fuji TV announced in a press conference on Monday that its president Koichi Minato has stepped down, following a scandal centering on former SMAP member and TV host Masahiro Nakai. The new president replacing Minato is Kenji Shimizu, known for being a producer on such anime as Dr...
Live-Action TV Series Anpan Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, March 31 Premiere
Series to air for 130 episodes in 26 weeks
― NHK revealed on Monday the additional cast, staff, and March 31 premiere of Anpan, the newest entry in its six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise. The series will air for 26 weeks, for a total of 130 episodes. NHK also revealed the series' "poster visual" featuring the protagonist N...
Takeru Kirishima Launches New Manga Adaptation
Sekigan Renkin Kenshi no Yarinaoshi Kitan manga debuts on February 26
― The March issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine announced on Friday Takeru Kirishima will launch a manga adaptation of Hakubi Kokutо̄'s Sekigan Renkin Kenshi no Yarinaoshi Kitan (Tale of the One-Eyed Alchemical Swordsman's Do-over) light novel series (pictured at right) in the April issue on February 26. The story take...
Shadows of Kyoto Artist Yumeya Launches New Manga With Writer Maya Miyazaki
Warui no wa Shakai da debuted on January 24
― Coamix's Monthly Comic Zenon announced on Friday writer Maya Miyazaki and Shadows of Kyoto artist Yumeya and launched a new series Warui no wa Shakai da (It's Society's Fault) on the platform on the same day. The story revolves around a woman named Maki who meets a man named Tomonori. He often pays for her when they go out, but he also utters a strange ph...
Kyoichi Nanatsuki, Manyo Asahi's Tsukimonogakari Manga Ends
Manga launched in October 2022
― Shogakukan's Sunday Webry manga app published the final part of the 17th chapter of Kyoichi Nanatsuki's Tsukimonogakari manga on Saturday. Nanatsuki revealed on their X (formerly Twitter) account that it is the final chapter of the manga. Manyo Asahi draws the manga. The manga's story is about a new police division known as the "7th Division," which handles supernatur...
Ririko Tsujita's Koi da no Ai da no Sequel Manga Ends on February 21
Also: Shichimi's Oshitai Shite Orimasu manga also ends on February 21
― The March issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine revealed last Friday that Ririko Tsujita's Koi da no Ai da no ~Kimi wa Boku no Taiyō da~ sequel manga will end in the magazine's next issue on February 21. The issue additionally revealed that Shichimi's Oshitai Shite Orimasu manga will also end in the magazine's next issue. Koi da no...
You and Idol Precure Anime Unveils 2 New Cast Members
Yoshino Nanjō, Miharu Hanai join cast of February 2 series
― TV Asahi and Toei Animation revealed in an online press conference on Sunday two new cast members for You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪), the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise. Yoshino Nanjō will play Puririn, who made a cameo in the January 26 episode of Wonderful Precure!. Miharu Hanai will play Meroron. The You an...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Jan 1-21
Here comes our first rankings of the Winter 2025 season, and returning favorites such as Orb and The Apothecary Diaries are hogging the spotlight!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how pe...
Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe: At a Confessional Film Reveals More Cast
Arata Iura, Tina Tamashiro, Shigeyuki Totsugi, Shunsuke Daitō join cast
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action film of "At a Confessional" ("Zangeshitsu"), the first-ever story in Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure spinoff manga Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai), revealed more cast members for the film on Monday. The new cast members include: Arata I...
AX Cinema Nights Adds 40th Anniversary Screening of Vampire Hunter D Anime
1985 anime to screen on April 9, 10, 13
― Iconic Events Releasing and Anime Expo are listing that their latest installment of the AX Cinema Nights program will also host a 40th anniversary screening of the Vampire Hunter D anime on April 9, 10, and 13. The program lists that tickets will go on sale on February 12. AX Cinema Nights describes the film: In the year 12,090 AD, technology and the supernat...
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in U.S., Canada
Company raises Standard plan for 1st time in 3 years
― Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will raise subscription prices on many plans in the U.S. and other markets. Netflix's Standard plan without ads in the U.S. will rise from US$15.49 per month to US$17.99 per month. Netflix last raised the price on this plan in January 2022. Additionally, Netflix will raise the cost of its ad-supported tier fro...
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Surprise! Mirai Days is getting episode reviews!
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ZENSHU. #4 [rate]
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Demon Lord, Retry! R Anime Series Review
This is a bad sequel in almost every way. Barely a thing has improved over last season, and many of its flaws have been carried over to here.
― Demon Lord Retry! R is a bad sequel in almost every way. Barely a thing has improved over last season, and a lot of its flaws have been carried over here. The action is as flat as ever. The animation barely moves an inch. The battles are unengaging and anti-...
Code Geass: Pure Almaria Manga Launches
Manga to connect Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture stories in franchise
― Kadokawa's Kadocomi website launched a new manga in the Code Geass franchise on Friday titled Code Geass: Pure Almaria. Atsushi Soga (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Gaiden: Shiro no Kishi Kurenai no Yasha) is drawing the manga, and Fumiya Nagatsuki is writing the scenario. Sunrise prod...
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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World #3 [rate]
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #14 [rate]
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Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck Manga Ends
Final 2 volumes, 3rd novel to ship in April
― This year's ninth issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter on Monday that Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga. The magazine had teased last week that the manga was reaching its climax. The manga's 26th and 27th (final) volumes, and the third novel in the franchise, will all ship in April in Japan. Tozuka published the...
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #15 [rate]
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I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons #4 [rate]
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Imaru Adachi's Higehiro Manga Ends
Adaptation of Shimesaba's light novel series debuted in November 2018
― The March issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter on Friday of Imaru Adachi's manga adaptation of author Shimesaba and illustrator booota's Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway (Hige o Soru. Soshite Joshi Kōsei o Hirō.) light novel series. The manga's 13th ...
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Shangri-La Frontier #41 [rate]
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun #3 [rate]
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Main Visual, April 13 Debut
Disney+ to again stream series
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Negi Haruba's Go, Go, Loser Ranger! (Sentai Daishikkaku) manga revealed a visual and April 13 debut on Sunday for the anime's second season. The anime will debut on April 13 and will air on CBC/TBS and 28 affiliated networks on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. JST in the "Agaru Anime" programming block. Disney+ will agai...
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game's Trailer Reveals Kite
Fighting game launches this summer for PS5, Switch, Steam
― Arc System Works revealed on Sunday that Kite will be a playable character in Bushiroad Games and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga. The game will release for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam this summer. The game was originally slated to release la...
Female Singing Unit ClariS Restarts Activities With 2 New Members
Member Karen had left duo in November
― The official website for the female singing unit ClariS announced on Saturday that the unit has added two new members: Elly and Anna. The new trio appeared at the "LisAni! LIVE 2025" event on Saturday. The group's self-cover song "Colorful -season 03-" will release on streaming services on February 24. The group's X/Twitter account is previewing the song. ／セルフカ...
English Dubs for I Left My A-Rank Party, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2, 100 Girlfriends Season 2 Stream on Crunchyroll
Streaming service reveals English dub cast for all 3 titles
― Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub of the television anime of Kōsuke Unagi's I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (A-Rank Party o Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyū Shinbu o Mezasu.) light novel series on Saturday. Additionally, Crunchyroll will begin streaming the English dub...
Warner Bros., Netflix Bid for Rights to New Resident Evil Reboot Film
Zach Cregger will write, direct the film with co-writer Shay Hatten
― The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that four studios, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, are in a bidding war for the rights to Zach Cregger's (Barbarian, Weapons) new live-action reboot of CAPCOM's Resident Evil survival horror game franchise. Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions will produce the new reboot film. Sh...
One OK Rock, Be:First Reveal International Tours
One OK Rock tours across 15 cities in N. America, Be:First tours 15 cities globally
― The band One OK Rock (Beyblade X, live-action Rurouni Kenshin films) announced on its website on Friday that it will tour North America in 2025 to promote the new album Detox. Similarly, the boy group BE:FIRST (Baki Hanma, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga) announced its first world tour "BE:FIRST World Tour 2025 ...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game's Trailer Highlights Naval Combat
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam on February 21
― Sega streamed a trailer on Wednesday for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii) game, and it previews the naval combat, crew recruitment, and ship customization of the game. Sega will release the game worldwide for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series...
2025 Doraemon Film Adds Sandwich Man Comedians as Guest Stars
Mikio Date, Takeshi Tomizawa to play guest roles
― The staff for Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Esekai Monogatari (The Tale of Nobita's Picture World), the 44th film in the Doraemon franchise, announced on Saturday comic duo Sandwich Man will join the cast of the film in guest roles. Mikio Date will play the king of the Artoria kingdom. Takeshi Tomizawa will play a Critic. The film is slated to open in Jap...
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One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga #13 [rate]
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IDOLiSH7 Gets 4th Season Anime, 1st Season Compilation Film, 'Kikkō no Quarter' Adaptation
10th anniversary event also reveals new development for app, exhibition, TRIGGER's 3rd album
― The staff for the IDOLiSH7 franchise revealed during a 10th anniversary event on Saturday the franchise is restarting its anime activities with three projects: a fourth season for the main anime, a theatrical film compilation of the first season, and an adaptation of the Kikkō no Quarter (Antagonistic Quart...
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Wonderful Precure! #50 [rate]
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Japan International Manga Award Winners Announced
The contest garnered over 700 entries from 95 countries.
― The Japan International Manga Award Facebook page announced the award winners of the 18th Japan International MANGA Award on January 17. The post notes there is one Gold Award, three Silver Award, and 11 Bronze Award winners. The post further states an award ceremony will be held in Tokyo sometime in March. The Japan International Manga Awar...
Sakamoto Days Anime Ranked #2 on Netflix Worldwide for Non-English Shows Last Week
Castlevania: Nocturne: Season 2 ranks #10 globally for English shows
― Netflix is listing that the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is ranked at #2 worldwide for non-English shows for the week of January 13-19, below Squid Game: Season 2. In the United States, the series ranked at #9 for overall shows. Sakamoto Days was the #1 show in five countries for the week, in the top 10 i...
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Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- #3 [rate]
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Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 3
In brief, this episode is a mess.
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Okitsura #4 [rate]
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Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga #4 [rate]
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I Left My A-Rank Party #3 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 15
I guess if nothing else, this episode firmly establishes that Saiyans aren’t laser-proof.
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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- #16 [rate]
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As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill Season 2 Anime Series Review
This is the story of a young man who will do what must be done but nonetheless strives for an unobtainable ideal—not just for his people but also the enemies he comes across.
― The first season of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill was centered around putting the band together. With Ritsu, Ars gains the ultimate warrior, and with Charlotte the ultimate mage. He gains the ultima...
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UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- #3 [rate]
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Medalist #4 [rate]
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From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 3
Bureaucrat to Villainess continues to be both completely loopy and utterly adorable, with silly gag after silly gag, all with perfect setups.
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I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? #4 [rate]
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Warner Bros., Legendary's Next 'Monsteverse' Film Casts Dopesick's Kaitlyn Dever
New film featuring Godzilla, Kong, other Titans currently slated for March 26, 2027
― Deadline reported on Friday that Warner Bros. and Legendary's next film in the "Monsterverse" franchise has cast Kaitlyn Dever (Dopesick, Booksmart, upcoming The Last of Us second season). The untitled film is slated for release on March 26, 2027. The Hollywood Reporter had reported on June 6 that Grant Sputore (I A...
Himitsu no Aipri Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in April
News revealed at 1st event devoted entirely to anime at Tokyo's Bunkyo Civic Hall
― The Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri) television anime revealed during the "Bazillion Live" event on Saturday the second season will premiere in April. The staff also teased the silhouettes of the main cast members in a new teaser trailer. The anime will reveal more information about the new season on February 27. The f...
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episode 3
All of this is to say that I had a good time with this week's adventure with Ms. Elf, but I am concerned about its ability to deliver a quality product with weekly consistency.
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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth #18 [rate]
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Baban Baban Ban Vampire #3 [rate]
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Blue Box ‒ Episode 16
Ever since Blue Box hit the ground running with this second cour, it's like the show has become addicted to giving me exactly what I've always wanted from it.
Sakamoto Days Anime Casts Yasuhiro Mamiya, Yumi Uchiyama
Pair play Boiled, Obiguro in show's 4th episode
― The staff of the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga revealed two more cast members and a preview video for the fourth episode on Saturday. The new cast includes Yasuhiro Mamiya as Boiled (pictured left below) and Yumi Uchiyama as Obiguro (pictured right below). The anime premiered on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels on January 11, ...
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Sakamoto Days #3 [rate]
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Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! #5 [rate]
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Case Closed #1151 [rate]
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Blue Miburo #15 [rate]
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Anime Studios Production I.G, Signal.MD to Merge With Signal.MD Being Dissolved
Merger to take effect on June 1
― IG Port announced on Friday that it is merging the Production I.G and Signal.MD anime studios, with Production I.G becoming the surviving company, and Signal.MD being dissolved. The merger will take effect on June 1, which marks the start of a new fiscal year for the companies. Both studios are subsidiaries of IG Port. As the merger is between two subsidiary companie...
Crunchyroll Adds 4th Season of Thunderbolt Fantasy Puppet Show
Season debuted in Japan on October 5
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will add Thunderbolt Fantasy Sword Seekers 4 (Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4), the fourth season of the Thunderbolt Fantasy puppet-show franchise, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. EST. The series will be avilable worldwide except in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and Thailand. The series will have subtitles in Englis...