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Under the Oak Tree Volume 1 Novel Review

Mar 21, 12:00

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korean

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...

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Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni BL Manga Gets Anime (Updated)

Mar 21, 11:24

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anime

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'...

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This Week in Games - Build Mode

Mar 21, 10:00

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games

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...

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PREVIEW: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Mar 21, 09:00

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games

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 ...

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Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine Manga Gets TV Anime

Mar 21, 07:05

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manga anime

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...

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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Novels Get TV Anime in October

Mar 21, 00:08

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anime

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...

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BanG Dream! Franchise Gets Net Anime Shorts About Poppin'Party Members

Mar 20, 22:53 anime

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...

news

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World Expo to Show 3D Anime Short With Astro Boy, Black Jack

Mar 20, 21:36

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anime

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 ...

news

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Singer/Actor Isao Sasaki Hospitalized for Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Pneumonia

Mar 20, 15:00

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people

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 ...

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Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Collection Anime Review

Mar 20, 12:00

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anime

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 ...

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This Week in Anime - The Weird World of Live-Action Adaptations

Mar 20, 10:00

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anime

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...

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Precure Franchise's Fairies Star in Spinoff Net Shorts Debuting on April 3

Mar 20, 08:59

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anime

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...

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Digimon Con Event Reveals New Digimon Beatbreak TV Anime Slated for October Debut

Mar 20, 04:17

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anime

"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...

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Him, the Smile, & Bloom Game Review

Mar 19, 12:00

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games

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...

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Acclaimed Director Hideaki Anno Welcomes Fans to Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Mar 19, 09:00

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events

“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 ...

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A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Novels 1-2 Review

Mar 18, 12:00

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novels

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...

ARTFX J Vash the Stampede is Back in Black as a Kotobukiya US Online Exclusive!

Mar 18, 12:00 merch

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 with remodeled parts! IMG 2_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_01.jpg IMG 3_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_02.jpg IMG 4_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_03.jpg IMG 5_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_04....

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This Week in Anime - In Defense of Carl Macek's Robotech

Mar 18, 10:00

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anime

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. Megazone 2...

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