Under the Oak Tree is the sort of series that can consume you, and this hardcover edition allows that to be on full display.― First things first: this book is gorgeous. There has been a recent surge in decorative volumes, typically bestselling romantic fantasies. While they can't quite compare to the lavishly illustrated decorative books of the early 20th century, they're still a book collector's dr...
Manga debuted in September 2021― The sixth compiled book volume of Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni (or Shota Oni) boys-love manga revealed on Saturday that the series is getting an anime adaptation. The story is about an elementary school boy Tsubaki and his childhood friend Yū, who is in high school. Nakayama (Blend S) debuted the manga on the Comic CMOA website as part of the launch for Square Enix'...
Jean-Karlo shares his preview of the new Rune Factory game and an interview with its producer as well as looking at Iron Saga VS and Silent Hill f.― Welcome back, folks! I can finally discuss what got in the way of writing the column last week: I was flown out for a preview for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma! I was still able to find time to write up a review for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Me...
Jean-Karlo explores the world of the latest Rune Factory game, Guardians of Azuma, to find out what's ahead for the franchise.― Fans of Rune Factory can finally sigh in relief: we finally have word on the new Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma title! We were fortunate enough to be given a first-hand look at the game courtesy of Marvelous, who was excited for fans worldwide to experience this new take ...
Award-winning series about high school girl who loves manga launched in 2021― Shogakukan announced on Friday that Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air on NTV. The tagline on the below first visual reads, "For everyone who loves manga." Toyoda (Love Roma) launched the manga in Shogakukan's Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine in November 2021, and th...
Shūichirō Umeda stars as exiled court mage getting second chance― Kodansha announced on Friday that Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in October. The anime's official website also opened on Friday, and unveiled the anime's teas...
Tsuredure Popipa depicts lazy everyday lives of band members― Bushiroad announced at the "Poppin'Party Talk Event" for the BanG Dream! franchise's Poppin'Party band on Thursday that the band will star in a new anime short series titled Tsuredure Popipa (Listless Poppin'Party). The new anime will debut on the BanG Dream! franchise's official YouTube channel as a mini-series of shorts in April. The an...
Tezuka Productions produces "Neo Atom Tanjō" short starring Makoto Tsumura, Akio Ōtsuka, Chafūrin― The Pasona company announced on Thursday that it will show a new 3D CG anime short titled "Neo Atom Tanjō" (The Birth of Neo Astro Boy), based on Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and Black Jack manga and anime, at its Pasona Natureverse booth at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Tezuka Production is producing the ...
Sasaki to not return to work until end of April― Singer and voice actor Isao Sasaki revealed on Monday that he had been hospitalized for acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia. After returning from Thailand in mid-January, Sasaki was not feeling well so he went to the doctor. The doctor called an ambulance and had him admitted to the hospital, since his blood oxygen level was very low. He has ...
It's always the right time to discover, or rediscover Bubblegum Crisis, and this Perfect Collection from AnimEigo provides the ideal way to do so.― A flagship title not just for AnimEigo, but for the anime medium itself, it's easy to see how Bubblegum Crisis caught on all those decades ago. It's arresting before you even know what it's about: a moody intro pans over grimy cyberpunk backdrops ripped ...
Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties.― Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties. 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. One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, Deat...
Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~ to feature no dialogue― Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, will start streaming on the franchise's YouTube channel and other social media venues on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. (5:30 a.m. EDT). The "non-verbal animation" will feature no dialogue. The titular "Petit...
"Digimon Adventure -Beyond-" 25th anniversary promotional video also premiered on event― The "Digimon Con 2025" livestream event on Thursday revealed a new television anime titled DIGIMON BEATBREAK, which will premiere in October. The new anime's teaser visual and promotional video were also revealed. The "Digimon Con 2025" livestream event also premiered the "Digimon Adventure -Beyond-" promotional...
Although Him, the Smile, & Bloom wouldn't be the first otome game I'd recommend, it's still a good time.― Although it's not unheard of (Norn9, anyone?), Him, the Smile, & Bloom isn't an otome game where you're forced to choose between romantic interests. Instead, when you pick which route you want to follow, you also pick which heroine you're playing – each love story unfolds between a specific coup...
“I think this work deserves to be passed down for another half century or more. I hope young people will continue to talk about it, not just for the 50th anniversary, but for the 100th anniversary and beyond.”― One of Japan's forefathers of the space opera genre of anime, Space Battleship Yamato, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. Created by the late Leiji Matsumoto and Yoshinobu Nishizaki in ...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans gets more right than you might expect.― Light novels and their adjacent media forms don't have a great track record when it comes to stories about teachers and students. You're much more likely to find works that play out the teacher/student romance fantasy or the hot school nurse daydream than anything more realistic. Even works focused on just the teac...
Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation with remodeled parts!― Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation
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Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it.― Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it. 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. Robotech and Akira are streaming on Crunchyroll.
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