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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

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Series directors Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume joined character designer Yūkei Yamada and Saber VA Yūki Ono to bring the America-set series to Los Angeles. ― After nearly a year and a half since the Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn special, the upcoming TV anime series premiered for fans at the Fate 20th Anniversary event in Los Angeles. Shortly after the showcase, the full English dubbed ep...

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Answerman - Why is Sony Offering to Buy Kadokawa?

Nov 25, 15:00

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Sony has made an offer to Kadokawa to purchase the multimedia conglomerate. What does this mean for the anime industry, and why does Sony want Kadokawa in the first place? ― George P. asks: I've noticed that several anime companies and distributors have been purchased by Sony: Right Stuf, Crunchy, and Funimation. They are currently in negotiations with Kadokawa. Why is this occurring now? Are big co...

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Death Note Killer Within Game Review

Nov 25, 12:00

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From a technical standpoint, this isn't a terribly well-put-together game. It's not tearing at the seams, but its shortcomings are as numerous as they are apparent. ― If there was ever going to be an anime-flavored online social deduction game, Death Note was always the obvious choice for an IP to tie it to. Not only is it super popular, but what is Death Note if not one long social deduction game? ...

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The Anime News Network Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 25, 10:00

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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 Godzilla figurine. ― 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...

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Shinichiro Watanabe on How the John Wick Director Joined the Lazarus Anime Team

Nov 25, 09:00 anime

― Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, Carole & Tuesday – the legendary director behind all those blockbuster anime – Shinichiro Watanabe – is dropping a new anime, Lazarus, premiering on Adult Swim's Toonami in 2025. Watanabe did a ton of promotion at New York Comic-Con, and Anime News Network was able to speak with him about Lazarus, past projects, music, and more. WATANABE MULTIVERSE How ...

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The Dinner Table Detective Novels Get TV Anime in 2025

Nov 25, 04:31