BEASTARS' final season is nothing so transformative as Trigun Stampede; even as the same fundamental story as Paru Itagaki's manga, it benefits so much from its clarity of vision and purpose. ― I will admit that I felt more than a little bit of trepidation going into this first run of episodes for BEASTARS' final season. I have been singing the praises of this series for years, and without spoiling ...

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This Week in Anime - The Great Anime Holiday Gift Exchange (Part One)

Dec 17, 10:00

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Coop and Chris unwrap the anime-viewing gifts under their virtual trees. Were they naughty or nice? ― Coop and Chris unwrap the anime-viewing gifts under their virtual trees. Were they naughty or nice? 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. Garo Vanishing Line and Bac...

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Answerman - Is Overtourism in Japan Real and Why is Japan Mad at Tourists?

Dec 16, 14:00

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Have a couple of bad actors ruined it for everyone? Jerome gives some context on 'overtourism' and what to do when traveling abroad. ― Alex asks: In the last couple of years, Japan has implemented major restrictions on tourists in areas like Kyoto. My question is, what have tourists done to upset the Japanese to the point that such measures had to be taken? You are absolutely right. In March this ye...

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What Happened After My Place Got So Humid It Grew Magic Mushrooms And I Ate Them And Got Super Horny! - Volumes 1-2 Manga Review (18+)

Dec 16, 12:00

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Sometimes, it doesn't matter how detailed or long the title is; you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. ― Sometimes, it doesn't matter how detailed or long the title is; you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. A title like What Happened After My Place Got So Humid It Grew Magic Mushrooms And I Ate Them And Got Super Horny! prompts a lot of questions, and the answers are surprising. It sounds like o...

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K-Comic Creator Spotlight: Moscareto

Dec 16, 09:00

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From fluffy to fraught, the office to the palace, and everything in between, there's a lot to enjoy from this prolific author. ― With the increase in official translations of Korean comics, we have the opportunity to discover new-to-us creators, many of whom have several works, if not an entire body of them, available in English. While the sadly defunct Netcomics did a remarkable job of bringing mult...

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Makoto Kudo's My Awkward Senpai Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025

Dec 16, 05:16

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Lynn stars as protagonist Azusa Kannawa in Studio Elle anime ― A teaser website opened on Monday and revealed the television anime adaptation of Makoto Kudo's My Awkward Senpai (Bukiyō na Senpai.) manga, slated for 2025 debut. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual and promotional video, main staff, and cast. Lynn will voice the protagonist Azusa Kannawa (featured in the teaser visual be...

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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novels to Enter Final Arc With 21st Volume

Dec 15, 23:27

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Volume 20 shipped on Sunday ― Fujino Ōmori reported in the 20th Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka or Danmachi) light novel volume on Sunday that the series will head into its final arc with the next volume. The series is set in Orario, a city centered on a high tower, with an infinitely complex, monster-filled dungeon below it. H...

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Delico's Nursery Anime Series Review

Dec 15, 12:00

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If other unconventional combinations like chocolate covered potato chips and dungeon crawler rhythm games can find an audience, then why not a vampire parenthood anime? ― Have you ever watched an anime about parenthood and thought, “Golly, you know what this anime needs? Vampires. Vampires would really spice this up.” Or, similarly, have you ever watched a vampire anime and thought, “If only they wou...

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The Unwanted Undead Adventurer Anime Gets 2nd Season

Dec 15, 10:23

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Anime's 1st season premiered on January 5 ― The "10th Anniversary Memorial Fest! Overlap Bunko All-Star Gathering Special ~Night Dream Fest~" event on Sunday announced that the television anime adaptation of Yū Okano's The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Bōkensha) light novel series will get a second season. The event also revealed a commemorative visual. Cast members Ryōta Suzuki (Rent...

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Yūki Kimikawa's Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Light Novels Gets TV Anime in 2025

Dec 15, 10:18

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Light novel series launched in 2018 ― A website opened on Sunday and announced that Yūki Kimikawa's Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! (Tsuihōsha Shokudō e Yōkoso!) light novel series will receive a television anime adaptation in 2025. The website also revealed a teaser visual: The light novel's illustrator Gaou and the manga adaptation's artist Tsumumi also drew illustrations to commemorate the an...

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Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime Gets 2nd Season

Dec 15, 10:13

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12-episode 1st season aired in 2022 ― The "10th Anniversary Memorial Fest! Overlap Bunko All-Star Gathering Special ~Night Dream Fest~" event on Sunday announced that the television anime of Ennki Hakari's Skeleton Knight in Another World (Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechū or Skeleton Knight, going out to the parallel universe) light novel series will get a second season, and revealed ...

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Movie Review

Dec 14, 12:00

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WotR probably won't become a must-watch addition to your LotR marathon any time soon, but it's still an enjoyable—if a bit underwhelming—adventure movie. ― In 2024, do I even need to explain what The Lord of the Rings (henceforth LotR) is? J. R. R. Tolkien's deeply iconic and highly influential masterpiece is widely considered among the all-time greatest works of fantasy. And even if you haven't read...

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The Anime News Network Holiday Gift Guide

Dec 14, 12:00

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Stuck on what to get your friends this holiday season? There's still time to find the perfect present in our anime gift guide! ― Anime News Network's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Welcome to ANN's Holiday Gift Guide! Unlike boring catalogs, our gift guide is designed to help you find what the otaku in your life might be missing, from fancy Blu-ray sets to a Demon Slayer computer mouse to a solid gold Godz...

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566 Comics, Webtoon Artists Unite to Demand Impeachment of Korean President

Dec 14, 07:15

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17 organizations issue joint call for action ― On Wednesday, 566 comics and webtoon artists released a collective statement addressing South Korea's political situation. The statement criticized President Suk-yeol Yoon for declaring martial law on December 4. Yoon cited opposition party resistance to his governance as the reason for the declaration. Following the declaration, President Yoon attempte...

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Frontier Works, KaKa Creation Reveal Twins Hinahima AI Anime

Dec 14, 05:32

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Companies state anime will use "supportive AI" in its creation ― KaKa Creation and Frontier Works opened a website on Friday to announce an anime project titled Twins Hinahima that is made using AI, with plans for the anime to release in spring 2025. The anime is based on the anime TikToker of the same name. The above video outlines the various ways AI was used in the creation of the project, and the...