It's with the heaviest of hearts that I announce the passing of Nicholas Charles Dupree, long-time editorial contributor to ANN, This Week in Anime co-host, and the funniest guy I've ever met.― It's with the heaviest of hearts that I announce the passing of Nicholas Charles Dupree, long-time editorial contributor to ANN, This Week in Anime co-host, and the funniest guy I've ever met. Nick died sudd...
1st season ended with 25th episode on Tuesday― The official website for the Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf anime announced on Tuesday that the series is getting a second season. The website unveiled a visual: The first season's 25th and final episode aired on Tuesday. The anime debuted on April 1, and aired for two consecutive cours (quarters of a year). Crunchyroll is streaming the anim...
On the surface, Bye Bye, Earth depicts a vibrant and colorful fantasy world – unfortunately, its story is plain baffling.― When it comes to intentionally complicated storytelling, there's "good confusing" and "bad confusing." Complex works like Gene Wolf's celebrated SF novel The Book of the New Sun, David Lynch's legendary TV show Twin Peaks, or Hideaki Anno's incomparable Neon Genesis Evangelion a...
With summer at an end, the ANN editorial staff is back to break down our picks for the season's best anime. So, if you're looking for some new, recently completed anime to watch, this is the perfect place to start.― With summer at an end, the ANN editorial staff is back to break down our picks for the season's best anime. So, if you're looking for some new, recently completed anime to watch, this i...
Gensho Yasuda started creating quick animation clips on YouTube; now he's helming his own team to create his first feature film.― Creator, director, scriptwriter—Gensho Yasuda started his creator journey online. He focused on what he could do on his own and shared his short animations with his growing audience on social media. He garnered attention on his YouTube channel with solo efforts featuring...
Any potential KamiErabi possibly could've had has been thoroughly buried under heaps of atrocious writing, rigid CG, and underdeveloped characters.― If I had a nickel for every death game series (that I've seen, at least) created by highly renowned creators with at least one other super famous/popular work, but then received abysmal reception, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird ...
I get it – the point isn't a challenge; it's vibes. And I must confess, Hookah Haze's vibes are impeccable.― Not to sound judgmental, but some of y'all out there are really into the aesthetic of anime girls blowing clouds of smoke. If you number among them, I have good news! Hookah Haze is a game about watching anime girls exhale billowing clouds of smoke. Based on my social media feeds, that alone ...
The Anime Trailer Watch Party returns next week for another huge anime season! The stream will be live on Wednesday, September 25 at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern.― The Anime Trailer Watch Party returns next week for another huge anime season! Find your next must-watch anime with Anime News Network executive editor Lynzee Loveridge, ANN video producer Jacki Jing, ANN reviewer James Beckett, and Mother's B...
There's also original animation materials, photo spots, and tons of figures!― To coincide with the release of the new movie, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, a limited-time Overlord gallery is now open to the public in Tokyo. Aptly named “Overlord Exhibition,” this art exhibition is filled with everything from animation keyframes and original light novel artwork to photo spots and life-size recreations...
Violet Evergarden's Taichi Ishidate directs anime starring Mikako Komatsu, Aki Toyosaki, Yui Ishikawa― Kyoto Animation revealed during a 2025 lineup livestream on Saturday that it is producing CITY The Animation, a television anime based on Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga. The anime will debut in 2025. The anime will be the first non-sequel anime for Kyoto Animation in six years. Taichi Ishidate (Violet ...
Tatsuya Ishihara returns to direct new film― Kyoto Animation revealed during a 2025 lineup livestream on Saturday that it is producing a film for the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid franchise titled Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū). The film will open in 2025. Tatsuya Ishihara (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S; Love, ...
Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht!― The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening! Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht! Tune in to find out more about the latest anime news and the penultimate episodes of Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruct...
There's a reason that this is one of the series' most popular arcs and the film captures the story's essence expertly—even if a bit too much was left on the cutting room floor.― One of the most interesting choices that came from adapting Overlord IV is that the series skipped an entire arc—two entire light novels worth of story. This left an odd gap between episodes seven and eight of that series—wh...
Jean-Karlo evaluates Nintendo's decision to file suit against Pal World developer Pocketpair, has some advice for fighting game fans, plus more game news than you can shake a joystick at!― Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened this week. ... O...
Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that stands on its own, but it has a rather shaky stance.― Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that, to its credit, has a solid identity and visual aesthetic. A lot of comparisons have been drawn between it and Kingdom Hearts, and while they're not uncalled for, it's worth pointing out that about all Reynatis has in common with Kingdom Hearts is a teenaged prota...
Before Sunraku returns in season two, ANN spoke with light novel author Katarina and manga creator Ryōsuke Fuji on fleshing out its VR world.― Shangri-La Frontier is an exciting action anime showcasing the fun exploits of our main character Sunraku. With a shoebill bird mask and an assortment of daggers by his side, Sunraku seeks to overcome challenges and learn more about the god-tier game Shangri...