I couldn't help but feel disappointed—not at what I watched exactly but because of what could have, and perhaps should have, been.― Leaving the theater after watching Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture's final chapter, I couldn't help but feel disappointed—not at what I watched exactly but because of what could have, and perhaps should have, been. Let's break it down. I have no problem with what happ...
We spoke with series director Akio Kazumi and Pony Canyon producer Takanori Matsuoka about the series' unique appeal and misconceptions about what a "loner life" is.― Loner Life in Another World is set to premiere in October, but what sets it apart from other isekai series? We spoke with series director Akio Kazumi and Pony Canyon producer Takanori Matsuoka about the series' unique appeal, misconcep...
Nearly 20 years ago, this game made its debut and now in a few months, we will finally watch a live-action of it! But before that, ANN community, we would like to know...
It often feels like the show needs double the runtime to get things in a place where it's understandable—not to mention make it so the emotional bits hit with any amount of weight.― Whenever I think about this back half of season two, I remember feeling more than a little confused—much more so than I was in past parts of the story. On one hand, this is because both season one and part one of season ...
This week, Nick and Lucas talk about the most "anime-like" moments of this year's Olympics as they dive into the greater relationship between sports anime and the Olympics.― This week, Nick and Lucas talk about the most anime-like moments of this year's Olympics as they dive into the greater relationship between sports anime and the Olympics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the part...
It's hard to read this first volume and not feel yourself rooting for Akechi and Masako and they pursue petty and supernatural revenge.― GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! ("What you hear when your Danny Phantom DVD has a smudge," said my partner, chuckling upon seeing the title) has a fascinating introduction. In the first chapter, we're introduced to our main character, an office worker named Ushiro Akechi, who g...
Ryōma Takeuchi and Kento Kaku delve into their characters, Kazuma Kiryu and Akira Nishikiyama, and how director Take's experience with real yakuza helped them in their roles.― Amazon Prime's TV adaptation of SEGA's global hit Yakuza series will be available to stream in just a few months. Their recently released official trailer featured a look into the cast behind Kazuma Kiryu and his childhood fr...
One of Ito's trademarks is how unsettling he's able to make ideas that sound simple on paper, and the stories of Alley are no different.― By now, Junji Ito's name is so ubiquitous not just in manga but in horror overall that it almost feels pointless to explain who he is. The four-time Eisner Award winner has created iconic horror manga after iconic horror manga. His latest work to get an English re...
Inori Minase, Takuma Terashima return for new season― The staff for the television anime of Asato Mizu's Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen Is Indecipherable) romantic comedy manga announced on Sunday that the series will get a second season. Inori Minase and Takuma Terashima reprise their roles as Reina Aharen and Raidō, respectively. Yasutaka Yamamoto (Servant × Service, Valkyria Chronicles) returns ...