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WEBTOON and A New Era of Digital Comics

Nov 29, 09:00

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Anime News Network spoke with David Lee, Head of U.S. WEBTOON, and Aron Levitz, president of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, to discuss the platform's creative process, what makes webtoons distinct as a medium, and the company's upcoming projects. ― WEBTOON is a global storytelling platform that features the work of creators from all over the world. Whether it's through their mobile app or through physical...

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Takeshi Koike to Direct 1st New 2D Feature-Length Anime Film in Lupin III Franchise in Nearly 30 Years

Nov 29, 00:50

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Temporarily titled Lupin the IIIrd The Movie to open next year ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Lupin the 3rd franchise announced on Friday a new temporarily titled Lupin the IIIrd The Movie film that will open in Japan in 2025. The film will be a completely new work. The end of the below video features the phrase, "You don't yet know the real Lupin III." The staff state the film w...

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Precure Franchise Announces You and Idol Precure♪ Anime

Nov 28, 19:32

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New anime marks 22nd main entry in franchise ― Toei Animation revealed on Friday that the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise is titled You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪). Wonderful Precure!, the 21st Precure (Pretty Cure) television anime series, premiered on February 4. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs in Japan. Mahō Tsukai Precure!!: MIRAI DAYS, the direct sequel...

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Murai in Love Anime Series Review

Nov 28, 12:00

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Murai in Love is a very strange show. Its premise is strange, its characters are strange, and its animation is strange. So strange that it practically begs to be watched. ― Murai in Love is a very strange show. Its premise is strange, its characters are strange, and its animation is strange. So strange that it practically begs to be watched. I admit that I was mildly non-plussed by Murai in Love at f...

Product Spotlight - The Official Y70 Silver Wolf Case Bundle

Nov 28, 10:00 merch

Last month, HYTE was nice enough to send us an early shipment of their latest product: The Official Y70 Silver Wolf Case Bundle. ― This was kind of a perfect launch event. That's what I thought to myself after I left iBUYPOWER's and HYTE's Silver Wolf Launch event. For those unfamiliar with HYTE, they are the (cool) sister brand of iBUYPOWER that as of late are best known for their unique premium pro...

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Me and the Alien MuuMuu Manga's TV Anime Adaptation Confirmed

Nov 28, 05:23

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Momo Harumi, Etsuko Kozakura to star in series debuting in 2025 ― Pony Canyon confirmed on Thursday that Hiroki Miyashita's Uchūjin MūMū manga is getting a television anime adaptation in 2025 with the English title Me and the Alien MuuMuu. The anime will star newcomer Momo Harumi as Sakurako Umeyashiki, and Etsuko Kozakura as MuuMuu. Pony Canyon describes the story: A cat-like alien from a distant ga...

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Reiji Miyajima: Girlfriend, Girlfriend Manga Creator Hiroyuki Will Launch New Series

Nov 27, 20:43

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Hiroyuki finished Girlfriend, Girlfriend manga series in May 2023 ― In his author's note in this year's 31st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine on Wednesday, Rent-A-Girlfriend manga creator Reiji Miyajima reported that his friend, manga creator Hiroyuki, has decided this week to launch a new series. Miyajima does not indicate what kind of story Hiroyuki's new series will be, nor when it will ...

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Bungo Stray Dogs Another Story: Yukito Ayatsuji vs. Natsuhiko Kyogoku Novel Review

Nov 27, 12:00 novels

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story is one of the strongest novels in the franchise to date, and in many ways an homage to classic mystery fiction. ― Most of the characters in the main Bungo Stray Dogs are dead. Or at least, the authors they're (loosely) based on are, and I have to think that that makes it easier for series author Kafka Asagiri to create their characters. But that's not the case for Bung...

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Tennessee School Districts Remove Multiple Manga Series from Libraries

Nov 27, 12:00

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Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Akira, Case Closed, Assassination Classroom, Fire Force, more pulled ― In the past two months, two school districts in Tennessee have listed the books, including manga series, that they have removed from school libraries. Other school districts in Tennessee are considering how to comply with a new state law this year to limit books in school libraries. The Rutherford ...

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LeSean Thomas Schools New York on 'Consumer' Fans and Uplifting Animators

Nov 27, 09:00

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When someone says they wish Yasuke was more like Samurai Champloo or Vinland Saga, he responds, “Why do you want the same shit?” ― Last week, the Japan Society in New York City hosted the film series "Foreign Exchange: Anime Inspirations & Visionaries with LeSean Thomas.” Thomas, the first Black American to work as an anime director in Japan, participated in three talks hosted by Coach Mike of The I...

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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025

Nov 27, 04:16

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Iwatobineko's romantic comedy of invisible detective & his bashful staffer ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce a television anime adaptation of Iwatobineko's manga The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari) for next year. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story: Yakō Shizuka, a quiet and bash...

Total Anime: Premium Collectibles for Every Fan

Nov 27, 00:00 merch

Jazwares is revolutionizing the way fans connect with their favorite anime franchises. ― Anime Collecting Has Never Looked Better Jazwares is revolutionizing the way fans connect with their favorite anime franchises. By blending anime-accurate details, exceptional articulation and premium quality, their Total Anime brand truly offers a complete collectible experience that feels fresh and authentic. ...

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Praise Me When I'm a Good Boy Manga Review

Nov 26, 12:00

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It genuinely makes me happy when I come across a story that treats BDSM dynamics with the reverence they deserve! ― I chose to review a lot of stories dealing with different types of sexual proclivities because I'm always curious about how these types of dynamics are portrayed in media. BDSM (relationship dynamics revolving around bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, etc.) in particula...

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This Week in Anime - Reheating Anime Leftovers

Nov 26, 10:00

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Chris and Lucas ponder how anime is rebooting old franchises like they're reheating turkey after Thanksgiving. ― Chris and Lucas ponder how anime is rebooting old franchises like they're reheating turkey after Thanksgiving. 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. Ranma...

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Newtype exclusive interview: My Deer Friend Nokotan Megumi Han as Noko Shikanoko × Saki Fujita as Torako Koshi

Nov 26, 09:00

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Voice actors Saki Fujita and Megumi Han share the importance of a "straight man" in a comedy like Nokotan! ― Follow Your Heart, Not Your Horns! My Deer Friend Nokotan charges into chaos! The much-talked-about comedic anime My Deer Friend Nokotan first blew up a storm when its opening theme loop video dropped prior to the show's broadcast, and continues to be a topic even now well into its run. This “...

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A New Saber Debuts at Fate/strange Fake Episode Los Angeles Premiere

Nov 26, 09:00