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Azumanga Licensed?

posted on 2003-01-27 19:35 EST by Christopher Macdonald

ANN has received unconfirmed but reliable word that Azumanga Daioh has been licensed by ADV Films. Obviously no word on a release date or format yet. Update (1/28): David Williams has denied that ADV holds the Azumanga Daioh license.

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Trillion Game Anime Streaming Review

Dec 31, 12:00

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Author Inagaki asks us to find entertainment in the story of a man who wants to be the most viciously successful corporate shark of them all. I say, “No thanks”. ― At any point in history, has a man ever been more wrong than in my recent review of Trillion Game's manga? I rated it four out of five and remarked, “I love it.” I highly anticipated the anime version and quite enjoyed the first few episod...

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This Week in Anime - What the (Hot Goblin) Doctor Ordered

Dec 31, 11:00

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Chris and Lucas see what the (hot goblin) medicine seller has to offer in the Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain film. ― Chris and Lucas see what the (hot goblin) medicine seller has to offer in the Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain film. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...

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The Top 10 Anime of 2024

Dec 31, 10:00

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This was another great year for anime, from sci-fi spectacles like DAN DA DAN to the fantastical foodie adventures of Delicious in Dungeon. Read on to find the very best anime had to offer in 2024. ― This was another great year for anime, from sci-fi spectacles like DAN DA DAN to the fantastical foodie adventures of Delicious in Dungeon. In between were heart-pulling dramas about girls trying to mak...

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The Best Anime Characters of 2024

Dec 31, 10:00

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A character can bring catharsis when his journey mirrors our own. A villain can become sympathetic when we can relate to her backstory. Or sometimes we just love a funny dwarf who cooks a killer hotpot. ― An engaging story is often only as good as its characters. A character can bring catharsis when his journey mirrors our own. A villain can become sympathetic when we can relate to her backstory. Or...

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Voice Actress Fairouz Ai to Limit Some Work Activities Due to PTSD

Dec 31, 00:51

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Fairouz to focus on recovering after developing post-traumatic stress disorder a few months ago ― Talent agency Raccoon Dog announced on Tuesday that voice actress Fairouz Ai will be limiting some of her activities after developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and will focus on recovering under the guidance of her doctors. Fairouz Ai also posted a statement on her X (formerly Twitter) accou...

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Squid Girl's Masahiro Anbe Listed to Launch Akuma de Fukei Manga

Dec 30, 17:15

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Volume 1 about demon policewoman slated for June 6 ― Rakuten is listing a new manga series titled Akuma de Fukei (Demon Policewoman) by Squid Girl creator Masahiro Anbe. The first compiled book volume is slated for release via Kodansha's Young Maga KC Special imprint on June 6. The listing describes the series as a romantic comedy following the daily life of the demon policewoman Eclair. This demon h...

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Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup Anime Series Review

Dec 30, 12:00 anime

This isn’t a laugh-a-minute comedy, despite the prominence of its weird mushroom-blob animal-thing. Instead, it starts as an almost uncomfortably frank exploration of grief and loss. ― I wasn't sure what to expect when I first picked up Kinokoinu, but it wasn't the overly somber, almost maudlin first episode likely to alienate viewers looking for the comfy, amusing show its promo images seemed to pro...

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Answerman - Why is the Macross franchise streaming in the UK/Australia/Canada but not in the U.S. yet?

Dec 30, 11:00

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Jerome looks for answers as to why the storied Macross franchise remains unavailable to American fans. ― "Why is the Macross franchise streaming in the UK/Australia but not in the U.S. yet?" We have two questions to answer here. The first one is, “Why has Disney+ made the Macross anime library available in some English-speaking countries since August of this year, apart from the United States?” The ...

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The Best Anime of 2024

Dec 30, 09:00

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Find out the top 10 anime of the year, the characters that inspired us, the moments that we couldn't stop talking about, the songs that are still on our playlists, and more. ― Welcome to our editorial team's countdown of the very best anime that aired this year! Below you'll find Anime News Network's top 10 anime of the year, the characters that inspired us, the moments that we couldn't stop talking...

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Tonbo! Season 2 Anime Series Review

Dec 29, 12:00

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One of the best things about sports anime is the deep insight into the passion of people who play. That passion runs very deep in Tonbo! Season 2. ― One of the things I love best about sports (and games) anime is that you won't really learn how to play the sport or game, but you will get deep insight into the passion of people who play the sport or game. That passion runs very deep in Tonbo! Season 2...

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31st Dengeki Novel Prize's Grand Prize Winner Denji Yūtai Dies

Dec 28, 23:54

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Author won award in November, debut work was planned for release next year ― The official X/Twitter account for the Dengeki Novel Prize (Dengeki Shōsetsu Taishō) announced on Friday that the winner of the 31st award, Denji Yūtai (name romanization not confirmed), died suddenly of an unspecified illness on December 12. Denji Yūtai's work Yōsei no Butsirigaku: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom (Fairy Physics:...

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Brand-New Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Anime Formally Launches

Dec 28, 17:34

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Nanoha 4 years older teased for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS manga in 2025 ― The staff for the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise formally announced on Saturday that a brand-new anime titled Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance is launching as part of the franchise's 20th anniversary project. The franchise also revealed the title, story introduction, 2025 launch, logo, an...

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Gundam: Witch From Mercury Spinoff Manga Imagines Cast in Japanese High School Next Spring

Dec 28, 12:34

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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Seishun Frontier set in near-future Japan ― The official Twitter account for the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury anime announced on Saturday that the series will get a spinoff manga titled Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Seishun Frontier (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury: Adolescent Frontier) next spring. The parallel-world sp...

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PreCure Max Heart Episodes 26-47 Anime Series Review

Dec 28, 12:00

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It pains me to say this, but at the end of the day, Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart just isn’t as good as most of the other seasons of Pretty Cure officially released in English. ― It pains me to say this, but at the end of the day, Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart just isn't as good as most of the other seasons of Pretty Cure we've had officially released in English. (For the record, I'm not counting...

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime Confirms 4th Part as Final Season

Dec 28, 11:25

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Final season titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity ― Aniplex confirmed on Saturday during the one-hour final episode special for the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict anime that the fourth part will serve as the final season. The season is titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity. ◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣◥　　 TVアニメ第4クール #BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚-◣＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢千年血戦篇ファイナル...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2024, Dec 17-23

Dec 27, 22:40 anime

Only one week remains, and Villainess secures a strong weekly score that tips the scales, propelling it five spots up the cumulative rankings! See how your favorite shows stack up this week! ― 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 ...

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The Big Holiday 2024 Giveaway

Dec 25, 12:00

It's the holiday season, and our friends at Jazwares are in a giving mood. No lumps of coal here, only great presents for you to win, ANN reader. Check out what they're giving away from their Total Anime collection! ― It's the holiday season, and in the spirit of giving, our friends at Jazwares have a range of goodies from their Total Anime brand to giveaway to our ANN readers! Their lineup of 6.5-i...

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