Columns - March 2025

Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf Volume 1 Manga Review

Mar 8, 12:00

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Despite its title, this series has less in common with fairy tales and more with classic children’s literature, complete with plucky orphans, gruff-but-kind adults, and alarmingly tragic backstories. ― Despite its title, this Taiwanese manhua has less in common with fairy tales and more with classic English children's literature, where spunky kids befriend gruff-but-kind adults over a shared hobby or...

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This Week in Games - Suikoden Returns

Mar 8, 05:00

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This week in games, we take a look at the Suikoden remakes, more game delays over at Level-5, and two video game artists who deserve a shout-out. ― Welcome back, folks! We normally talk about video games in this column, but this week was overshadowed by the news of George Lowe's passing. Anyone who grew up watching Cartoon Network would've been familiar with his dry wit and zany humor as Tad "Space G...

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Sony to Release New Resident Evil Reboot Film on September 18, 2026

Mar 7, 17:00

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Warner Bros., Netflix were bidding for film rights to Zach Cregger's new live-action film ― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Friday that Sony will release Zach Cregger's (Barbarian, Weapons) new live-action reboot of CAPCOM's Resident Evil survival horror game franchise on September 18, 2026. Four studios, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, were bidding for the film rights. Sony also ...

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PreCure Splash Star Episodes 24 - 49 Anime Review

Mar 7, 12:00

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Futari wa Pretty Cure may be where the franchise started, but this is where it starts to hit its stride. ― Each season of the greater Pretty Cure franchise typically brings something new to the table. That all begins with Pretty Cure Splash Star. The second team of Cures may have looked awfully similar to the first, but this latter half of their story cements them as not only very much their own team...

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Getting Started with K-Comics - Tapas

Mar 7, 09:00

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Whether you want to catch up on Doctor Elise, find love in a zombie outbreak, or support characters making bad decisions, you can find your next read on Tapas! ― Webtoons have exploded in popularity over the past few years, which means there are many sites and apps to choose from when you're looking for your next read. So we thought it might be helpful to give you a place to start, especially since m...

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Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai Manga Gets Anime

Mar 7, 04:42

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Series from Air Master manga creator about 40-year-old man who dreams of becoming a Kamen Rider launched in 2018 ― Aniplex announced on Friday that Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai (Tanzaburo Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider) manga is getting an anime adaptation. The logo for the anime lists the title in English as Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider. Shibata drew...

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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows - World Premiere Review

Mar 6, 12:00

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It won't be topping any “best of the season” lists but it should be enjoyable to anyone who likes the non-revenge-focused “kicked out of the heroes' party” stories. ― The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows is an upcoming spring 2025 anime series. It had a special premiere showing at a movie theater in Tokyo recently. However, unlike the many other premieres I have attended, this time we were ...

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This Week in Anime - Beyond Bebop

Mar 6, 10:00

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With Lazarus coming up, Lucas and Coop take the opportunity to explore Shinichirō Watanabe's catalogue. ― With Lazarus coming up, Lucas and Coop take the opportunity to explore Shinichiro Watanabe's catalogue. 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. Cowboy Bebop, Samur...

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A Tale of the Secret Saint Light Novels Get TV Anime

Mar 6, 04:39

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Shion Wakayama, Shinnosuke Tokudome star in anime ― Earth Star Entertainment announced on Thursday that storywriter Touya and illustrator chibi's A Tale of the Secret Saint (Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. ✤ • • • ·· ·「転生した大聖女は、聖女であることをひた隠す」⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀＼🌹TVアニメ化決定🌹／ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ · ·· • • • ✤フィーア🎙#若山詩音さん...

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Loner Life in Another World Anime Series Review

Mar 5, 12:00

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Even a thrown-in novelty like a harem of moeblobs can’t save Loner Life from having all of the hang-ups you’d expect out of a generic isekai. ― Just one look at the trailer and the key visual and you can already tell that Loner Life is going to be another run-of-the-mill isekai. I'd be willing to bet you can even tell where its strengths and weaknesses lie as well. To be fair, the music isn't bad,...

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Hana-Kimi Exhibition Celebrates Hisaya Nakajo's 30th Career Anniversary

Mar 5, 09:00