Despite its clear borrowing from its mother series, Splash Star is able to establish itself as its own story, creating sympathetic heroines and villains, and reminding us that everything makes a difference. ― After the disappointment that was Pretty Cure Max Heart, it's a relief and a delight to see that the third series, comprising the second team of Cures, in the franchise is a step in the right di...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Jan 22-28

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It's been a while since Yuri on Ice, but now Medalist is drawing the spotlight back to figure skating. Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings. ― 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 mind that these ...

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Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years

Jan 31, 23:43

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Group famous for work on all entries in FLCL anime formed in 1989 ― Japanese alternative rock band the pillows announced on Saturday that they have officially disbanded following a show at KT Zepp Yokohama on Friday. The group's English announcement thanked fans for their support over the past 35 years. The band members stated they hesitated to use the word "disbanded," but decided to use it "rather ...

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Love is Indivisible by Twins Anime Series Review

Jan 31, 12:00

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Without a doubt, Love Is Indivisible by Twins is one of the most realistic and relatable depiction of twin relationships I've ever encountered. However, it's mired up in an uninteresting plot and an unbelievable love triangle. ― The way twins are represented in the media is frustrating. They're treated as creepy at worst, a single unit at best, and more often than not, a gimmicky curiosity. Although ...

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The Anime Backlog - Robot Carnival

Jan 31, 11:00

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This is a perfect film. ― Hey everybody, how is 2025 treating you so far? It's been a damn cold January here in the PNW, which is having a direct negative effect on my ability to follow through on my resolution for the year (i.e., go outside, Lynzee). Instead, I'm huddled next to the fireplace with at least three blankets at all times. What can you do? I had a hard time committing to an anime for th...

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This Week in Games - Return of the Ninjasaurs

Jan 31, 10:00

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Where are the Ninja Gaiden and Dino Crisis fans at? Brand-new games are on the way! Jean-Karlo looks at the Xbox Developer Direct and a major shake-up at Sony. ― Welcome back, folks! It's been a dumpster fire of a week, but I'm taking joy in what I can. For one thing, the Pyra and Mythra amiibo are finally getting re-released! Make sure to pre-order those in a hurry. Maybe I can beat Xenoblade 3 befo...

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The Complete Main Dragon Ball Anime Timeline

Jan 31, 09:00

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The main Dragon Ball story has been continuing across various anime TV series, movies, specials, and OVAs for nearly 40 years now. Here's when each takes place. ― Dragon Ball is a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon—to the point that calling it one of the most popular anime of all time feels like an understatement. From the first episode of the original series to today, there have been hundreds of epis...

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Kōcha Agasawa's The Ramparts of Ice Manga Gets TV Anime

Jan 31, 05:50

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Webtoon from creator of You and I Are Polar Opposites originally serialized from 2020-2022 ― Shueisha announced on Friday that Kōcha Agasawa's Koori no Jyōheki (The Ramparts of Ice or Ice Castle Wall) manga is getting a television anime adaptation. Agasawa drew an illustration to celebrate the news. The manga originally serialized as a webtoon on the LINE Manga app from January 2020 to April 2022. Sh...

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Fuse Wants to End That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Novels This Year

Jan 31, 01:59

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Fuse originally planned to end story with 22nd volume, but decided to continue story ― The afterword in the 22nd volume of author Fuse and artist Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series revealed on Thursday that Fuse would like to end the novel series sometime this year. Fuse originally planned to end the story with the 22nd volume, but e...

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Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

Jan 30, 12:00

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Even questionable execution can’t rob the plot of its key point: Oriana’s desperation to save Vincent’s life. ― Time loops are fickle things. As any reader of the isekai subgenre can tell you, most of them only grant memories to the person doing the looping – as far as everyone else knows, they're living their lives for the first time. For Oriana, the heroine of Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who...

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Game Review

Jan 30, 11:00

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Even if you’re not a Sanrio fan, it’s easy to get pulled into the gentle world of the game, and if you enjoy the cozy exploration experience, this is a good choice, no matter what your age. ― Traveling to a tropical island resort is the dream of the winter months for many people living in colder climates, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure is very well aware of that. The story invites players to join H...

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This Week in Anime - How ZENSHU Is Breaking the Isekai Mold

Jan 30, 10:00

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Steve and Lucas discuss what makes Zenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season. ― Steve and Lucas discuss what makes Zenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning f...

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Tower of God: Workshop Battle Anime Series Review

Jan 29, 12:00

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It doesn't look as bad as Return of the Prince—however, that is an incredibly low bar to set and damning with faint praise more than anything else. ― Workshop Battle is a major step up from Return of the Prince. It is a far more focused story with an understandable core conflict. Bam is trying to keep everyone he cares about safe at his own expense. At the same time, his new friends and Khun are putt...

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Was D.Gray-Man Actually Any Good?

Jan 29, 09:00

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I think part of the reason that D.Gray-man, as a series, stood out to so many people is that it used death as an overarching aesthetic and theme. ― There are plenty of things that a lot of long-running shonen series have in common, from over-the-top fights to themes of friendship and perseverance. One common complaint often thrown at some of the bigger shounen series is the lack of permanence and wei...