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This Week in Anime - December 2022

2024 [88]

2023 [90]

2022 [98]

December 2022 [8]

Can Newbies Enjoy the Arknights Anime? (Dec 29)
Maquia Will Make You Cry (Dec 22)
Revisiting The Timeless Millennium Actress (Dec 20)
Are There Any Heroes in BLUELOCK? (Dec 15)
Is Do It Yourself Worth Watching? (Dec 13)
Stone Ocean Closes the Joestar Saga...For Now (Dec 8)
Does Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Save the Franchise? (Dec 6)
Grown-Up Rin and Co. Get Cozy in Laid-Back Camp the Movie (Dec 1)

2021 [100]

2020 [104]

2019 [101]

2018 [93]

2017 [54]

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... Volumes 1-6 Manga Review

Dec 26, 12:00

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manga

If you're looking for a GL harem, this is a safe enough bet; just be aware of the dubious consent issues going in. ― Are you looking for a harem? A single, ordinary person surrounded by a bevy of beauties, all of whom want them? Typically, that ordinary person would be an unfortunate young man, dull as a potato, but There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless…, based on the light novels of the...

news

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Aoashi Manga to End in 40th Volume

Dec 25, 15:55

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manga

Soccer series launched in January 2015 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga announced on Wednesday that the series will end in two more volumes with the 40th volume. The story will conclude with the current Barcelona arc. pic.twitter.com/l4gQNzYuSn— 【アオアシ】公式／アニメ好評配信中&単行本38集12/26発売！ (@aoashiofficial) December 25, 2024 Kobayashi launched the manga in Shogakukan'...

review

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Scars Volume 1 Manga Review

Dec 25, 12:00

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manga

Between Kyonosuke's past trauma, trouble at school, and zero support at home, Scars is a story about the world's worst coming-of-age. ― Based on the cute character designs, I didn't expect this comic to get so dark so fast. Between Kyonosuke's past trauma, trouble at school, and zero support at home, Scars is a story about the world's worst coming-of-age. The title refers to scars both physical and p...

giveaway

The Big Holiday 2024 Giveaway

Dec 25, 12:00

It's the holiday season, and our friends at Jazwares are in a giving mood. No lumps of coal here, only great presents for you to win, ANN reader. Check out what they're giving away from their Total Anime collection! ― It's the holiday season, and in the spirit of giving, our friends at Jazwares have a range of goodies from their Total Anime brand to giveaway to our ANN readers! Their lineup of 6.5-i...

feature

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Most Anticipated Anime of Winter 2025

Dec 25, 10:00

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anime

New year, new anime season! Anime News Network's critics scanned the nearly fifty new shows coming in January for the most promising picks, and the answer is clear: you can't have too many girlfriends. ― New year, new anime season! Anime News Network's critics scanned the nearly fifty new shows coming in January for the most promising picks, and the answer is clear: you can't have too many girlfrien...

interest

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Merry Christmas 2024 From Around the Anime World

Dec 24, 23:59

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just for fun

Featuring JoJo's, Sgt. Frog, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Odekake Kozame, Pui Pui Molcar, & more! ― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans. Earth Defense Force メリークリスマス＆ハッピーホリデー！地球を守るいい子のもとには上空を飛行し贈り物をくれる生物がくるとかこないとか…。#クリスマス #HappyHolidays #EDF6 pic.twitter.co...

news

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Super Sentai Franchise Announces 50th Anniversary Series, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger

Dec 24, 18:51

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live-action

Heroes battling "no. 1 monsters," each other, rivals with past Red Sentai's powers in series debuting on February 16 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Super Sentai franchise announced on Wednesday the No.1 Sentai Gozyuger series, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The series will premiere on February 16. It will introduce the first ever Sentai Black member playe...

column

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This Week in Anime - SonyFuniCrunchyKadoRoll

Dec 24, 14:00

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anime

Lucas and Coop dissect the SONY/Kadokawa deal and try to sort out what's going on with Crunchyroll. ― Lucas and Coop dissect the SONY/Kadokawa deal and try to sort out what's going on with Crunchyroll. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @Luca...

review

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Macross 7 Episodes 1–26 Anime Streaming Review

Dec 24, 12:00

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anime

This lighter, sillier tone feels like the entire series was made as a prolonged shitpost poking fun at the seriousness of the prior Macross franchise entries, and I am absolutely here for it. ― This is the series I've been waiting thirty years to watch officially in English, and it's finally here (at least if you live in non-U.S. English-speaking territories). I'm more than a little sad that it's me ...

news

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Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Anime Gets 2nd Season

Dec 24, 10:02

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anime

1st season's 13th, final episode aired on Tuesday ― The staff for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series announced in a video on Wednesday that the anime will get a second season. Chyko also drew an illustration to commemorate the anime's second season: J-Novel ...

feature

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The Worst Anime of Fall 2024

Dec 24, 10:00

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anime

They can't all be winners, anime fans, but this season has a clear "worst" winner from ANN's critics: Uzumaki. ― They can't all be winners, anime fans, but this season has a clear "worst" winner from ANN's critics: Uzumaki. The four-episode series catastrophically imploded after multiple delays and a PR campaign that conveniently focused on its premiere episode; the only one truly helmed by director...

news

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Optimus Prime Actor Garry Chalk Diagnosed with Cancer

Dec 23, 15:38

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people

Actor takes himself off Cameo service following Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis ― Actor Garry Chalk revealed on Facebook on December 4 that he has been dealing with health issues over the last few months, which resulted in him taking himself off the Cameo service, dropping most social media, and canceling convention appearances for at least the next seven months. On a video posted on Friday on P...

review

Tasokare Hotel – Episodes 1-3 Review (Press Screening)

Dec 23, 12:00 anime

This is a series that will live or die based on how interesting the “mysteries of the week” are—and how invested we become in the overarching mysteries of those working at the hotel. ― Without question, the biggest thing Tasokare Hotel has going for it is its fantastic setting. It's full of the outright supernatural—i.e., bedrooms changing shape when no one is looking to help jog the memories of thei...

feature

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The Best Anime of Fall 2024

Dec 23, 09:00

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manga

It was another packed season of anime, but nothing could stop Science SARU's DAN DA DAN from rocketing to the top of critics and fans' lists. ― It was another packed season of anime, but nothing could stop Science Saru's DAN DA DAN from rocketing to the top of critics and fans' lists. Still, the series was in good company even if it dominated conversation. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Du...

news

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Mamoru Hosoda Reveals Scarlet Anime Film for Release in Winter 2025

Dec 23, 03:35

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anime

Sony Pictures to release film outside Japan ― Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and The Beast, Mirai) revealed on Monday a new anime film titled Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") for release in winter 2025. This will be the first new work for Hosoda in four years, since Belle. The ...

This Week in Anime - December 2022

2024 [88]

December 2024 [7]

November 2024 [7]

October 2024 [5]

September 2024 [5]

August 2024 [8]

July 2024 [7]

June 2024 [8]

May 2024 [9]

April 2024 [8]

March 2024 [8]

February 2024 [9]

January 2024 [7]

2023 [90]

December 2023 [6]

November 2023 [8]

October 2023 [6]

September 2023 [7]

August 2023 [10]

July 2023 [6]

June 2023 [7]

May 2023 [9]

April 2023 [6]

March 2023 [9]

February 2023 [8]

January 2023 [8]

2022 [98]

December 2022 [8]

November 2022 [8]

October 2022 [6]

September 2022 [9]

August 2022 [9]

July 2022 [7]

June 2022 [8]

May 2022 [9]

April 2022 [8]

March 2022 [10]

February 2022 [8]

January 2022 [8]

2021 [100]

December 2021 [7]

November 2021 [8]

October 2021 [7]

September 2021 [9]

August 2021 [9]

July 2021 [9]

June 2021 [9]

May 2021 [8]

April 2021 [9]

March 2021 [9]

February 2021 [8]

January 2021 [8]

2020 [104]

December 2020 [10]

November 2020 [8]

October 2020 [9]

September 2020 [9]

August 2020 [8]

July 2020 [9]

June 2020 [9]

May 2020 [7]

April 2020 [9]

March 2020 [9]

February 2020 [8]

January 2020 [9]

2019 [101]

December 2019 [7]

November 2019 [6]

October 2019 [10]

September 2019 [8]

August 2019 [9]

July 2019 [9]

June 2019 [8]

May 2019 [9]

April 2019 [9]

March 2019 [9]

February 2019 [7]

January 2019 [10]

2018 [93]