Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Seishun Frontier set in near-future Japan ― The official Twitter account for the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury anime announced on Saturday that the series will get a spinoff manga titled Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Seishun Frontier (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury: Adolescent Frontier) next spring. The parallel-world sp...

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PreCure Max Heart Episodes 26-47 Anime Series Review

Dec 28, 12:00

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It pains me to say this, but at the end of the day, Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart just isn’t as good as most of the other seasons of Pretty Cure officially released in English. ― It pains me to say this, but at the end of the day, Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart just isn't as good as most of the other seasons of Pretty Cure we've had officially released in English. (For the record, I'm not counting...

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime Confirms 4th Part as Final Season

Dec 28, 11:25

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Final season titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity ― Aniplex confirmed on Saturday during the one-hour final episode special for the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict anime that the fourth part will serve as the final season. The season is titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity. ◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣◥　　 TVアニメ第4クール #BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚-◣＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢千年血戦篇ファイナル...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2024, Dec 17-23

Dec 27, 22:40 anime

Only one week remains, and Villainess secures a strong weekly score that tips the scales, propelling it five spots up the cumulative rankings! See how your favorite shows stack up this week! ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in ...

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Ashita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow Volume 1 Manga Review

Dec 27, 12:00

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While it would be a lie to say that Ashita no Joe doesn’t show its age, it’s still a solid story, and one that’s very much worth reading. ― To call Ashita no Joe one of the most culturally significant works to ever exist within the realm of anime and manga would be a bit of an understatement. It served as the inspiration for many a boxing manga, and its anime adaptation is one of the most iconic work...

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Kodansha Lists Yūgo Kobayashi's Fermat no Ryōri Manga With TV Anime

Dec 26, 23:47 manga anime

Series about talented mathematics scholar, talented chef launched in 2018, inspired live-action series in 2023 ― Kodansha is currently hosting an image that previews the cover of the February 2025 issue for its Monthly Shonen Magazine, which features an announcement that Yūgo Kobayashi's Fermat no Ryōri (Cuisson dans le Fermat or Fermat's Cuisine) manga will get a television anime adaptation. The iss...

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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... Volumes 1-6 Manga Review

Dec 26, 12:00

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If you're looking for a GL harem, this is a safe enough bet; just be aware of the dubious consent issues going in. ― Are you looking for a harem? A single, ordinary person surrounded by a bevy of beauties, all of whom want them? Typically, that ordinary person would be an unfortunate young man, dull as a potato, but There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless…, based on the light novels of the...

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Aoashi Manga to End in 40th Volume

Dec 25, 15:55

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Soccer series launched in January 2015 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga announced on Wednesday that the series will end in two more volumes with the 40th volume. The story will conclude with the current Barcelona arc. pic.twitter.com/l4gQNzYuSn— 【アオアシ】公式／アニメ好評配信中&単行本38集12/26発売！ (@aoashiofficial) December 25, 2024 Kobayashi launched the manga in Shogakukan'...

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Scars Volume 1 Manga Review

Dec 25, 12:00

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Between Kyonosuke's past trauma, trouble at school, and zero support at home, Scars is a story about the world's worst coming-of-age. ― Based on the cute character designs, I didn't expect this comic to get so dark so fast. Between Kyonosuke's past trauma, trouble at school, and zero support at home, Scars is a story about the world's worst coming-of-age. The title refers to scars both physical and p...

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The Big Holiday 2024 Giveaway

Dec 25, 12:00

It's the holiday season, and our friends at Jazwares are in a giving mood. No lumps of coal here, only great presents for you to win, ANN reader. Check out what they're giving away from their Total Anime collection! ― It's the holiday season, and in the spirit of giving, our friends at Jazwares have a range of goodies from their Total Anime brand to giveaway to our ANN readers! Their lineup of 6.5-i...

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Most Anticipated Anime of Winter 2025

Dec 25, 10:00

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New year, new anime season! Anime News Network's critics scanned the nearly fifty new shows coming in January for the most promising picks, and the answer is clear: you can't have too many girlfriends. ― New year, new anime season! Anime News Network's critics scanned the nearly fifty new shows coming in January for the most promising picks, and the answer is clear: you can't have too many girlfrien...

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Merry Christmas 2024 From Around the Anime World

Dec 24, 23:59

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just for fun

Featuring JoJo's, Sgt. Frog, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Odekake Kozame, Pui Pui Molcar, & more! ― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans. Earth Defense Force メリークリスマス＆ハッピーホリデー！地球を守るいい子のもとには上空を飛行し贈り物をくれる生物がくるとかこないとか…。#クリスマス #HappyHolidays #EDF6 pic.twitter.co...

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Super Sentai Franchise Announces 50th Anniversary Series, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger

Dec 24, 18:51

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Heroes battling "no. 1 monsters," each other, rivals with past Red Sentai's powers in series debuting on February 16 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Super Sentai franchise announced on Wednesday the No.1 Sentai Gozyuger series, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The series will premiere on February 16. It will introduce the first ever Sentai Black member playe...