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Who is DAN DA DAN Heartthrob Ken Takakura?

Nov 22, 09:00

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The '60s-'70s era action film star stole Momo Ayase's heart. Here's why he should steal yours, too. ― “I am an awkward fellow, after all.” These are the words that make Momo Ayase's heart swoon in Yukinobu Tatsu's romantic paranormal phenomenon Dan Da Dan. Originally uttered by the man of her dreams, classic film actor Ken Takakura, these words eventually catch her off-guard when repeated by her UFO-...

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Demons' Crest: Reality Erosion and Otherworld Engage Novels Review

Nov 21, 12:00

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Fans of both author and genre should be pleased, and even those who are neither will probably find something to keep them reading. ― Reki Kawahara is a one-trick pony. That sounds harsher than it ought because there are plenty of authors in all media forms who have one particular narrative that pops up frequently in their work; it's just more noticeable with Kawahara because of the fame surrounding h...

It's that time of year again for Anime Frontier, the largest anime convention in North Texas!

Nov 21, 11:34 events

Get your tickets now and experience all the fun over at Fort Worth Convention Center from December 6th to the 8th. ― It's that time of year again for Anime Frontier, the largest anime convention in North Texas! Presented by Crunchyroll! Get your tickets now and experience all the fun over at Fort Worth Convention Center from December 6th to the 8th. Experience three full days of exhibits, exclusive ...

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This Week in Anime - For the Fans[ervice]

Nov 21, 11:00

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Chris and Lucas plumb the depths of fanservice and censorship and the lengths some shows will go to to avoid showing nipples. ― Chris and Lucas plumb the depths of fanservice and censorship and the lengths some shows will go to to avoid showing nipples. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discuss...

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King of Prism Anime Franchise Announces Next Work Has Been Green-Lit

Nov 21, 08:56 anime

Announcement made in event marking King of Prism: Dramatic Prism.1 film's extended run ― The "Infinite Love Thanks Week Eve" event announced on Thursday that production on the next work in the King of Prism anime franchise has been green-lit. Thursday's event commemorated the extended theatrical run of the King of Prism: Dramatic Prism.1 film with a "Infinite Love Thanks Movie" video, and the video e...

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Tsukasa Hojo's Cat's Eye Manga Gets New Anime on Disney+ in 2025

Nov 20, 22:36

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Anime's teaser features Ado cover of Anri's "Cat's Eye" opening song for 1983 anime ― Disney announced during its 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore on Thursday that it is producing a new anime adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo's Cat's Eye manga that will debut exclusively on Disney+ in 2025. The Disney+ YouTube channel is streaming a teaser video for the new anime. The teaser features singer Ad...

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Twisted-Wonderland Anime Unveils Staff, 3-Season Run, October 2025 Debut

Nov 20, 22:21

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Yumeta Company, Graphinica adapt game's manga for Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle dorms ― The Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation project will premiere on Disney+ in October 2025 and run for three seasons. The seasons will adapt the original smartphone game's accompanying manga under the titles Episode of Heartslabyul, Episode of Savanaclaw, and Episode of Octavinelle. Takahiro Natori (ARIA...

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Voice Actor, Director Dan Hennessey Dies at 83

Nov 20, 13:33

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Directed X-Men: The Animated Series, dubs of Slam Dunk, Power Stone, Saint Seiya ― Voice actor and ADR director Dan Hennessey died in 2024. TMZ reported that he died on November 13 at home in his sleep from complications associated with Parkinson's disease. He was 83. Within anime, Hennessey was the ADR voice director for the dubs of Air Master, Slam Dunk, Power Stone, Saint Seiya, and Interlude. Hen...

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Trigun Stampede Limited Edition Blu-Ray/DVD

Nov 20, 12:00

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Trigun Stampede may well be the jewel in the crown of an anime studio seemingly addicted to producing incredible anime that pushes the entire medium forward. ― The original Trigun anime and manga managed to pass me by in my youth, despite the perfect timing and appeal of the property. I caught a stray episode or two when it aired on Toonami back in the day, but for whatever reason, Trigun never stuck...

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Interview: Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE Producer Kazuhiro Echigoya

Nov 20, 10:00

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We spoke with producer Kazuhiro Echigoya for more insights into how the strategy video game remake promises to bring a beloved classic into the modern era. ― Koei Tecmo's Romance of the Three Kingdoms – known in Japan as Records of the Three Kingdoms - is a long-running and beloved strategy game series. It is set during the Three Kingdoms era, much like Koei Tecmo's famous Dynasty Warriors franchise....

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Tokyo Ghoul Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Gory Interactive Exhibition

Nov 20, 09:00

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The exhibition recreates iconic areas from the series, from Kaneki's favorite cafe to the gory site of his torture. ― It's been a decade since the original Tokyo Ghoul anime aired and became a major hit. In celebration of this milestone, the "Tokyo Ghoul Exposition TV Anime 10th Anniversary" exhibition has opened for a limited time in Tokyo. Inside, fans can immerse themselves in the world of the ani...

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Star Wars: Visions Project Gets Volume 3 in 2025

Nov 20, 03:21

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Volume to feature 9 shorts from new, returning Japanese animation studios ― Disney and Lucasfilm announced at the 2024 Disney Asia-Pacific Content Showcase on Wednesday that the Star Wars: Visions project will have "Volume 3" next year. The third volume will feature nine animated shorts from nine animation studios in Japan. Returning studios from the first volume include Kamikaze Douga, Kinema Citrus...

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Anne of Green Gables Novels Get New Anime by Answer Studio Next Spring

Nov 20, 00:17

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New Anne Shirley anime to cover Anne's bond with Matthew & Marilla, romance with GIlbert ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime Anne Shirley, an adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables novel series. The new anime will premiere in April 2025 on NHK's E-Tele channel. Answer Studio is in charge of animation production. The first novel is set in the lat...

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Megazone 23 - The Complete Trilogy Anime Blu-ray Review

Nov 19, 12:00

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Megazone 23 is the kind of title that deserves a place on every serious fan's shelf. With all the versions and extras included, there's little doubt this is the definitive release. ― Megazone 23 is a strange thing to review. Although the three installments' stories make up a cohesive whole, they were produced under wildly varying circumstances with different directors and staff, so each has a differe...

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This Week in Anime - Libraries are Fun!

Nov 19, 10:00

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Coop and Steve discover the wonderful world of libraries and all of the anime and manga goodness they give you access to. ― Coop and Steve discover the wonderful world of libraries and all of the anime and manga goodness they give you access to. 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 t...

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Reuters: Sony Is in Talks to Acquire Kadokawa

Nov 19, 03:18

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2 sources report deal could be signed in coming weeks ― Reuters reported on Tuesday that Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa. According to Reuters' two sources "familiar with the matter," the talks are ongoing, and a deal could be signed in the coming weeks. Sony declined to comment to Reuters on the acquisition talks, and Kadokawa said it cannot give any comments. Sony already has a 2% stake in Kad...

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'There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...' Yuri Comedy Novels Get TV Anime Next July

Nov 19, 03:04

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Kanna Nakamura, Saori Onishi, Yukari Anzai star in series by studio MOTHER ― Anime distributor Remow announced on Tuesday that Teren Mikami's There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... (Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri! Muri Janakatta!? or WATANARE) yuri romantic comedy novel series is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in July 2025. The cast includes: Kanna...

Product Spotlight: AVIOT x hololive English -Myth- Collaboration Earbuds

Nov 19, 00:00 merch

We've found an incredibly cool item! Special hololive Myth earbuds! ― We've found an incredibly cool item! Special hololive Myth earbuds! Speaking of Myth, it's still pretty recent that Mori Calliope did the ending theme for Suicide Squad ISEKAI. That was a fantastic song, wasn't it? These earbuds feature voice guidance from the hololive English -Myth- members: Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninoma...

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Inside DAN DA DAN Episode 7: Rising Talent Shuto Enomoto Discusses Storyboarding and Animation with Newtype

Nov 18, 20:00

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Did this episode tear your heart out? Int his interview, Shuto Enomoto discusses the hard work that brought this episode to life. ― *This article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of the anime DAN DA DAN. In the latest episode of DAN DA DAN, episode 7, viewers learn the reason for Acrobatic Silky's, or Acro-Silky for short, obsession with Aira. Fans of the original manga had high expectations for this ...

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Astro Boy, Howl's Moving Castle Lyricist Shuntarō Tanigawa Dies at 92

Nov 18, 19:09