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

Dec 19, 10:00

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It's Lucas and Steve's turn to unwrap their backlog anime presents! Will what they find be trash, treasure, or an exciting combination of the two? ― It's Lucas and Steve's turn to unwrap their presents! Will what they find be trash, treasure, or an exciting combination of the two? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network...

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Film Review

Dec 18, 12:00

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This year was already stacked to the brim with Sonic content but does the film close out the year on a strong note? I would have to say the answer to that question is a resounding yes! ― Sonic 3 was one of the most anticipated movies of the year for me. Not only were the previous films solid in their own right, but I was also curious to see how they would handle the second most, if not the most, popu...

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NIJISANJI EN VTuber Doppio Dropscythe Joins the Anime Trailer Watch Party!

Dec 18, 10:00

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Tune in live on Friday at 5:00pm PT/8:00 ET to join Doppio Dropscythe, Lynzee Loveridge, and Jacki Jing as they watch all the trailers for the latest anime season! ― The Anime Trailer Watch Party crew is excited to welcome NIJISANJI EN VTuber Doppio Dropscythe to this season's stream! Doppio will join us live from the arcade on Friday, December 20 at 5pm PT/8pm ET. You can join us and chat live on Yo...

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Fate Anime—Where to Start and What's Worth Watching

Dec 18, 09:00

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If you're interested in the Fate franchise but don't know where to start, Kevin Cormack has a handy guide to Nasuverse's many anime iterations. ― Ask a hundred fans of TYPE-MOON's intimidatingly huge Fate universe about the best place to start with the franchise, and get a hundred different answers. Founding writer Kinoko Nasu's even more expansive “Nasuverse” (of which the various Fate iterations a...

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Nihon Falcom Founder Masayuki Katō Dies at 78

Dec 18, 04:49

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Chairperson also served as producer in company behind Ys, The Legend of Heroes, Trails games ― Nihon Falcom announced on Tuesday that its chairperson and founder Masayuki Katō died on Sunday. He had just stepped down from the company's board of directors on the same day. He was 78. A wake and funeral will be held for family and close relatives, who are not accepting gifts and messages at this time. ...

First Look: Yostar Games New Action-Adventure RPG, Stella Sora, Shows Off First Trailer

Dec 18, 00:00

Explore the fantasy world of Nova in Stella Sora, the latest from the publisher of Heaven Burns Red, Arknights, and Azur Lane. ― Stella Sora, the brand-new anime-style action adventure RPG, releases its first trailer. Pre-registration is now open! Yostar has officially unveiled its new cross-platform RPG "Stella Sora" (PC / Android / iOS) today. The announcement also included an official trailer and ...

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One Room Franchise Gets New Project OneLeaf Anime

Dec 17, 22:45 anime

Franchise also gets PC game centered on Yui Hanasaka on January 11 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the One Room series of anime shorts announced on Wednesday that the franchise is launching a new project under the name Project OneLeaf. The initiative includes a new anime produced by a new animation studio, STUDIO OneRoom. ✨特報✨あの純愛、あのイチャイチャを再び――「OneRoom」シリーズが帰ってくる！🍀新感覚のアニメーションノベルゲーム「On...

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Secret Level Animated Series Gets 2nd Season

Dec 17, 15:39

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Anthology show marks Amazon Prime Video's largest debut for new animated series ― The official X/Twitter account for Secret Level, an adult animated anthology series from the LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS creative team, announced on Tuesday that the show is getting a second season. The account also revealed that the show is Amazon Prime Video's "Largest Debut for a New Animated Series." The 15-episode series ...

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BEASTARS Final Season Part 1 Anime Series Review

Dec 17, 12:00

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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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Koupen-chan Character Gets Short TV Anime in Spring 2025

Dec 17, 11:14

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Ayaka Saitō plays baby penguin character based on Rurutea's illustrations ― TV Asahi announced during a livestream on Tuesday a new short television anime "Koupen-chan" based on Rurutea's illustrations of the character of the same name. The anime will debut in spring 2025. The company unveiled a video and visual: Ayaka Saitō plays "Koupen-chan," a baby emperor penguin who encourages everyone others w...

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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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Shōjo Manga Pioneer Macoto Takahashi Dies at 90

Dec 17, 01:40

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Takahashi died on November 17 after prolonged battle with esophagogastric junction cancer ― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Macoto Takahashi's "Eien no Kirameki" (Eternal Sparkle) exhibit announced on Monday that the artist had died on November 17 after a prolonged period of hospitalization for esophagogastric junction cancer treatment. He was 90. His close relatives held a private funeral on N...

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Everyday Host Gag Manga Gets Short Anime in April

Dec 16, 20:47

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Aggressive Retsuko team launches series about host club staff in April ― Nimo Gotō's Everyday Host four-panel manga is inspiring a short anime that will premiere in April. The series will air for two cours (quarters of the year) on TV Tokyo and BS Nippon TV. The cast includes (from left to right): Hiro Shimono as Kōichi Taku Yashiro as Hajime Tasuku Hatanaka as Ryōichi Nobuhiko Okamoto as Senichi Rar...

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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