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Wish List		volume
Berserk - Premium Collection Set		Hybrid DVD 1-6
Cowboy Bebop - The Perfect Sessions [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD
Cowboy Bebop - Best Sessions		Hybrid DVD 1-2
Dirty Pair Flash - Perfect Collection		Hybrid DVD 1-3
.hack//SIGN - Login [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 1
.hack//SIGN - Outcast [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 2
.hack//SIGN - Gestalt [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 3
.hack//SIGN - Omnipotence [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 4
.hack//SIGN - Uncovered [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 5
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Director's Cut: Resurrection		Hybrid DVD 1
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Director's Cut: Genesis Reborn		Hybrid DVD 2
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Movie Box Set		Hybrid DVD 1
Rurouni Kenshin - Wandering Samurai Premium Box Set 1		Hybrid DVD 1-6
Rurouni Kenshin - Legend of Kyoto Premium Box Set 2		Hybrid DVD 7-14
Trigun - The Complete Box Set		Hybrid DVD 1-8
Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival [Limited Edition]		Hybrid DVD 1

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Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Manga Gets Anime

Feb 6, 16:44

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Norishiro-chan, Yukiji Setsuda debuted manga about shy hero targeted by 3 beautiful assassins in October 2022 ― Yukiji Setsuda revealed in the 10th compiled book volume of author Norishiro-chan and artist Setsuda's Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses) manga on Friday that the series is getting an anime. The manga debuted in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion m...

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The ANN Aftershow - New Year, New Anime!

Feb 6, 14:30 anime

James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat. ― New Year, New Anime! James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat. The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's particip...

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Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review

Feb 6, 12:00

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anime

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

Feb 6, 10:00

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anime

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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Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime

Feb 6, 02:14

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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...

news

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Pokémon Gets New Anime About Postal Service Dragonite

Feb 6, 01:52

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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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The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

Feb 5, 14:30 anime

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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The First ANN Readers' Choice Awards!

Feb 5, 13:00

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anime

The readers have decided! Who was the best female protagonist? What anime was the most underrated? Which anime had the best soundtrack? Find out here! ― Hello, ANN Community! Thank you for participating in our first-ever ANN Readers' Choice Awards! We were absolutely blown away by the outcome! With over 300 participants joining us, the turnout was incredible, and so were the results! And so, without...

game review

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Genso Manège Game Review

Feb 5, 12:00

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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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Getting Started with K-Comics - WEBTOON

Feb 5, 09:00

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korean

From a fantastical cat to an office space in Hell, here are some of the best K-Comic series to start reading on WEBTOON! ― K-Comics have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and there are a lot of sites and apps to choose from when you're looking for your next read. It might be helpful to give readers a place to start, especially since most of the sites have vast libraries that can be over...

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The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel

Feb 4, 14:30 anime

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

Feb 4, 12:00

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anime

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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4 comments

This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works

Feb 4, 10:00

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anime

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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Newtype Exclusive Interview with Creators Behind ONE PIECE FAN LETTER - Part 1

Feb 4, 09:00 anime

Newtype spoke with director Megumi Ishitani, character designer Keisuke Mori, and scriptwriter Momoka Toyoda about this truly incredible animated special. ― A story of the ordinary and unassuming every-day people A letter to convey one's feelings to the person whom they admire—a fan letter. On October 20, 2024—exactly 25 years since the anime's very first episode was broadcast—a special animated shor...

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

Feb 4, 04:00

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anime

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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Answerman - Are We At Risk for Censorship of LGBTQ+/Adult Material Because of U.S. 2025 Federal Policies?

Feb 3, 16:30

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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 ...

game review

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Game Review

Feb 3, 12:00

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games

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...

interview

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Hiro Mashima Praises Fairy Tail 2 Video Game in New Interview

Feb 3, 11:00

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games manga

“The level of accuracy is high, and being able to walk to places that were actually in the manga is fantastic.” ― While video game adaptations of popular anime are now more than commonplace, few anime are as well suited to jump between the mediums as Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail. With its sprawling fantasy world, extensive cast of colorful characters, and focus on explosive action, it's no wonder there...

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FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition Key Giveaway

Feb 3, 09:00 games

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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Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Manga Gets Anime

The ANN Aftershow - New Year, New Anime!

Days With My Stepsister Anime Series Review

This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip

Reborn as a Space Mercenary Science Fiction Light Novels Get Anime

Pokémon Gets New Anime About Postal Service Dragonite

The ANN Aftershow - The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

The First ANN Readers' Choice Awards!

Genso Manège Game Review

Getting Started with K-Comics - WEBTOON

The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film Review

This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works

Newtype Exclusive Interview with Creators Behind ONE PIECE FAN LETTER - Part 1

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

Answerman - Are We At Risk for Censorship of LGBTQ+/Adult Material Because of U.S. 2025 Federal Policies?

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Game Review

Hiro Mashima Praises Fairy Tail 2 Video Game in New Interview

FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition Key Giveaway