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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Oct 1-28

My Hero Academia is going out all guns blazing in this final season, but May I Ask for One Final Thing? is giving it a run for its money. The new season is gearing up!

You and Idol Precure♪ Episodes 25 - 36 Anime Review

You and Idol Precure♪ is struggling to make its two halves merge in what feels like a relevant way. It's like all of the pieces are there, but they've been assembled incorrectly.

This Week in Anime - I Can't Believe They Dubbed This (Like This)!

Chris and Lucas explore the weird world of streaming dubs looking for wonderful and terrible surprises.

Laugh, Cry, and Cheer for the Stories in Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Anime Anthology

In their first-ever overseas interview, directors Seishirō Nagaya and Nobuyuki Takeuchi and producer Ryo Oyama share how they went from page to screen for the wildly creative anime anthology.

Werewolves Going Crazy Over Me Volume 1 K-Comic Review

Werewolves Going Crazy Over Me is unhinged and takes itself way too seriously, and there’s a lot of fun to be had with that combination.

This Week in Anime - OVAs on the Cob

Coop and Lucas go trick-or-treating at OceanVeil's house to see what OVAs they've put out.

The Fall 2025 Manga Guide

Our Manga Guide continues, now with all October releases, including Innocent Rouge, the follow up to Shin'ichi Sakamoto's French Revolution saga!

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Game Review

If you have been hankering to spend some time cruising the intergalactic highways and byways with Mario and Pals, these two games are essential experiences.

Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō

To celebrate the English release of his beloved manga, Hōjō-sensei shared memories of his early work, including how his editor backed up City Hunter in the face of criticism.
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 5

Sae is flooding her mind with messages about how she and Koki are "just friends" and that’s "totally fine" while convincing absolutely no one – least of all herself.
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

There's one component where this production glaringly skimped on quality, and it isn't the animators' fault.
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 3

What's this? A non-spicy episode? I didn't think that was possible!
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Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Building off of season one's The Duel, we once again find ourselves following “Ronin” and his droid, B5-56, in a classic samurai film take on the Star Wars universe.
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 4

This episode definitely took a step back from the comedy and felt like much more of a slow burn.
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The Drops of God Season 1 Live-Action Series Review

I would recommend this series with caution if you enjoyed the manga. ― Camille Léger (Fleur Geffrier) is an awkward person. Because of her father's training in her childhood, Camille cannot stand the smell or taste of alcohol, reacting violently to it. Nor can she tolerate too many foods. She has not spoken to her father in years, since her mother cut off all contact when she was young. She does have...
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DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake Game Review

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake strikes the difficult balance of providing a truly astounding amount of new quests and story details without ever betraying the simple and earnest heart that is core to the franchise's identity. ― If you have ever taken the time to play the original Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line, you know that these are the bone-simple ancestors of...
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 4

With some no-frills fun and an elegant dungeon crawl, this fourth episode of Campfire Cooking is the best yet.
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Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 3

Kazuma, Subaru, and Ainz see Cid for exactly who he is—something no one from his world has ever been able to do.
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 4

I hope that this is just a singular case of a weak episode rather than a sign of how the rest of this spinoff could go, but it left me feeling a bit less optimistic about the future of this show
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1147

It’s still a good episode in no small part due to the high focus on Nico Robin.
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Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 16

This arc marks the first time in the series Ranma ever has to work for something.
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 7

This week, Athanasia learns a very important lesson: do not taunt incredibly powerful four-hundred-year-old wizards.
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My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 163

The maniacal sociopath who came out of the womb a stone-cold killer left this world crying like a baby.
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 9

I don’t say this lightly, but Rintaro’s mom is easily a match for Satoru’s mom in Erased.
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 4

How is it that we are only four episodes into this series and I already feel like I’m beating a dead horse?
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 4

I just can’t find it in myself to care about these characters, and I wish this series would just tell us more about OWEL or otherwise get to the point already.
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 4

Aristide has gone from aloof hunter to wifeguy pretty much instantly.
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 4

What this episode lacks in progression, it more than makes up for in strengthening the relationships of our main cast.
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Answerman - Are Subtitles Getting Smaller?

Is it your eyes, your TV, or Crunchyroll's business decisions making this season's subtitles a bit of a mess? Answerman digs in. ― A Reader asks: Q: "Is it just my eyes, or are subtitles getting smaller?" No, it's not your eyes. I have often thought the same thing, after my own traumatic experience managing the UK home video campaign of Evangelion 3.33: You (Cannot) Release. Sorry! What? That's not ...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 4

It's almost like Shocker is trying to create heroes to fight against...
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One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 3

Unless you’re the world’s biggest Garou fan, there’s not a lot in this episode, and I’m praying to whatever God ranked monster that will listen that the plot finally kicks off next week.
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Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 16

This week's episode of Gachiakuta is a hell of a lot of fun, plain and simple.
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Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 4

Perhaps Zetes senior is just an old pervert, and that’s why he’s left a string of potentially illegitimate children all over the place to scheme against Arthur’s life?
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Miru: Paths To My Future Anime Series Review

Mostly, MIRU is a fairly disposable anthology, yet it is far better than I expected a corporate advertisement to be. ― Although initially released in Japan in April 2025, this five-episode sci-fi anthology oddity didn't show up to stream worldwide until late September. It allegedly appeared slightly earlier on Samsung's proprietary streaming platform in the US, but as probably only five people watche...
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Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 4

As far as world-ending catastrophes go, this is pretty damned beautiful.
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Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 41

Does Spy x Family sometimes feel like it focuses on the “family” bits to the exclusion of the “spy” elements? Sure. But as these last three episodes have shown, that may be the point.
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Gnosia ‒ Episode 3

I think we can all see where the fun of Gnosia's twisted tale is going to come from, provided it can keep these plates spinning with as much entertaining confidence as it has managed thus far.
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To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 4

Fushi may have learned a lot about humanity and empathy since he first came to this plane all those centuries ago, but he still has a fundamentally inhuman relationship with life and death.
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 5

The Terenezza twist is my favorite development of this story so far, easily.
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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian Game Review

I wouldn’t recommend it as your first Atelier game, but franchise fans should have a good time. ― How many Atelier games have you played? I don't ask to establish credibility or as a form of gatekeeping, but rather because the designers of Atelier Resleriana: the Red Alchemist and the White Guardian are counting on you having more than a passing familiarity with previous entries in the franchise. Alt...
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SANDA ‒ Episode 4

Episode four of Sanda touches on what it means to become an adult physically, sexually, and socially; along with the baggage related to each element in a way that’s both inspired and honest.
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Cringe. Cringe is what makes it special.
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This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 4

What is it with kitsune and girls named Hinako?
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The Fall 2025 Light Novel Guide

From kaiju to K-Pop, we have a bevy of books to choose from! Find your next light novel series obsession or read the ultimate guide to 100 essential anime in our Light Novel Guide! Sponsored by Yen Press. ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2025 Light Novel Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included novel was published in September or October or is an upcoming November release. This ...
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Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Volume 1 Light Novel Review

It’s easy to see why this won the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Awards in 2022, and why it’s getting an anime in 2026. Playing Death Games to put Food on the Table (henceforth DG) is far from the first time there's been a story about death games as a perverse form of entertainment for a shadowy group of elites who bankroll them. In fact, that's a major element of Squi...
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A Chat with Junji Nishimura, Director of Mechanical Marie

Nishimura has accrued over three decades of industry experience, including credits on numerous anime. We talked to him about his latest series, favorite robots, and pink-haired anime girls. ― Fall 2025's action romcom anime Mechanical Marie is highly anticipated by fans of Aki Akimoto's original six-volume manga series. Anime News Network was thankful for the opportunity to interview director Junji ...
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 4

In many ways, A Star Brighter Than the Sun is about interiority versus exteriority.
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This Week in Anime - Ah, Well, Different World and All

Chris and Coop wade through this season's isekai offerings. Wait, are some of these shows trying to do something different? ― Chris and Coop wade through this season's isekai offerings. Wait, are some of these shows trying to do something different? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
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Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Anime Series Review

There's no shame, there's no overly depressing conflict, just a nice story at a resort that I really hope I'll be able to return to one day. ― Despite its incredibly short length, the first season of Pokémon Concierge was an absolutely charming delight that I could recommend to almost anybody. The relaxing atmosphere, the soothing music, and the simple yet incredibly relatable premise were something ...
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Full Metal Schoolgirl Game Review

I can summarize Full Metal Schoolgirls thusly: it feels like a PlayStation 2 game, in the best of ways. ― I can summarize Full Metal Schoolgirls thusly: it feels like a PlayStation 2 game, in the best of ways. It's a simple concept, but one that manages to be plenty of fun, despite its workman-like execution. The concept is also charmingly high-concept: a schoolgirl rebels against an all-powerful cor...
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DISGAEA 7 COMPLETE Game Review

What I want is a ridiculously big and endlessly customizable time-sink of a strategy/RPG that lets you fight for hours on end and build an absurdly powerful army. And on that front, Disgaea 7 Complete delivers in spades. ― Oh, hello, Disgaea. It's been a while. So sometime after Disgaea D2, I just… kind of decided I'd had enough of Disgaea for a while. The games didn't get notably bad or anything—I h...
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Film Review

Emotionally resonant and visually stunning, this is simply one of the must-watch anime films of the year—and you can see it in US theaters today! ― A large part of this story is made to highlight just how inhuman Denji is. He grew up socially isolated and lacking the vast majority of creature comforts that even the most meager of us tend to have. He sold an eye and a kidney to survive--and three meal...
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Becoming Two Hikarus with Voice Actor Shūichirō Umeda

Shūichirō Umeda has the task of becoming two characters, Hikaru and "Hikaru." He shares the subtleties of his performance in our new interview! ― Known for smash hits like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead and Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines, we at ANN are no strangers to Shuichiro Umeda's prolific body of work over these past few years. Now that Umeda has scored another big hit with The Summer Hika...
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

The comedy is in Nana making mountains out of molehills, but not irritatingly. As someone who does content creation myself, I have thought about things in almost the same way that she has.
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

This anime continues to cook up some damn good comfort food as its new season's opening episodes play out like a savory three-course meal.
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

You know, I was wondering when we were going to get a show that was somehow hornier than BEASTARS.
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

This might not be Gintama proper, but if the show can find better ways of leaning into its premise, it could make for a pretty funny substitute.
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This Week in Anime - The Column at the Corner of Anime Romance and Comedy

Steve and Lucas explore Fall 2025's anime rom-com offerings to find the perfect series. ― Steve and Lucas explore Fall 2025's rom-com offerings to find the perfect series. 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. All titles mentioned are streaming on Crunchyroll, excep...
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Conan vs. The Black Organization Anime Series Review

I never thought I would see the day that Detective Conan would get this kind of treatment. ― I never thought I would see the day that Detective Conan would get this kind of treatment. Detective Conan is probably one of the most beloved franchises in Japan, going on for over three decades and being one of the few shows that has more episodes than One Piece. Numerous attempts have been made to bring th...
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Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

"Dragon. Goddess. Witch. X. You won’t have your way with this world, too."
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1146

I only wish the elders stood out more to better match this importance.
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Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Besides the introduction of two new characters, this arc also represents an important shift in dynamics for the cast, in that the whole school now knows about Ranma's curse.
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

It’s Delicious in Dungeon and the villainess anime of your choice, blended together in a food processor, and poured generously over a romance between misfits.
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

How many of you voted for this series because you’re enjoying it so far, versus to watch a clown be forced to dance to the weird tune of having to review an pseudo-incest anime.
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episodes 7-8

Other shows may tell us over and over again how the main couple is perfect for each other. The Fragrant Flower that Blooms With Dignity lets us see that for ourselves.
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

I promise not to spend these reviews talking about the differences between the webtoon and the anime, but indulge me for a moment, because this really is important.
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My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

He doesn't see anybody else as genuine people or obstacles. He sees them as minor inconveniences that shouldn't distract him from his major goals, and yet here he is, battered and bruised.
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Even with some high expectations, I'm impressed with just how well Digimon Beatbreak has started, and if it can maintain that momentum, it could end up as one of the franchise's strongest anime entries to date.
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One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

That first season of One Punch Man knew it was ridiculous, even as every aspect of its production was deeply impressive. Season three of One Punch Man feels sad and like it's chasing its glory days.
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

If it weren't for the pacing issues, this would be my favorite fantasy anime of the season—especially with its "90s big-budget OVA" art style
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The Fall 2025 Manga Guide

Find your next must-read manga! The Fall 2025 manga guide updates with six new titles every day, from just-released comics to highly anticipated releases through November! Sponsored by Yen Press! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2025 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the be...
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Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

If only we can be like Mechanical Marie, and pretend to be emotionless clankers, then maybe our new, heartless algorithmic overlords will permit us to survive.
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Anime Series Review

Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex is a mix of modern views of Cinderella with the other reading about a girl who pulls herself out of a bad situation. ― ATU510A, better known as Cinderella, is one of the most widely distributed fairy tales in the world. It exists on every continent among a majority of disparate cultures, from the ancient world to modern retellings. (Its lesser-known counterpart, Donkeyskin...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

On a thematic level, this anime is about the power of fiction.
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Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 15

"Clash!” gives us exactly what it promises on the tin: A big, burly brawl between the Raiders and the Cleaners that is a hell of a lot of fun to behold.
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The Fall Anime 2025 Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll

The Fall Preview Guide is back with the second episodes of Lil Miss Vampire, One Punch Man, and Gnosia! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2025 Anime Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you alternate takes on almost ...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Uma Musume has always strived to make its goofy-ass conceptual world feel whole and cohesive, and the mind paid to the intersecting competitive stories and the international inclusions speaks to that.
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The Mouth-Watering Delicious in Dungeon Exhibit Comes to NYC

The exhibit at the Chelsea Walls Gallery on 10th Street was inspired by a similar show in Japan and featured artwork spanning Kui's entire career thus far. Delicious in Dungeon was one of the breakout series of 2024, combining dungeon adventure with gourmet, locally-sourced meals. The arrival of an art exhibit centered on author Ryoko Kui in New York City was met with great excitement, and many fan...
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To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

All of these old and humbled souls have been given the chance to start over, but Hayase is stuck in the same old story.
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Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 4 Anime Series Review

The path to get to this point was definitely not a clean one, and the pacing of these final couple of episodes definitely feels more rushed than I would like it to be. ― This is it, the end of the first major saga of Pokémon Horizons. This is where everything comes ahead with payoffs to major setups in a true confrontation with the main villain, Gibeon. The path to get to this point was definitely no...
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Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

Touring After the Apocalypse’s tone varies wildly from bright, fun road trip to dark, existential dread.
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Gnosia ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

If there's anything I enjoy more than a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery, it's a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery procedural where everyone is stuck in a time loop.
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Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

These episodes about Loid’s past are important. You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been, and forgetting the past comes with a cost.
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New Saga Anime Series Review

Time travel is a cool angle to approach a power fantasy anime, but poor writing prevents it from ever feeling like it’s living up to its full potential. ― I'm not going to sit here and legitimately argue that it's either a point for or against this anime that its esteemed hero of a protagonist—the legendary warrior who's transcended time itself to save everyone—is named Kyle. Friggin… Kyle. But there...
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SANDA ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

Sanda opens with some big ideas steeped in some of the most complicated cultural issues of our age, and I am so curious to see its thesis take shape in the episodes ahead.
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

Even if the show might not ever look quite as good as it did in that premiere again, I have faith that the Bloodstained Lady will bring the pain and the entertainment in equal measure throughout the coming weeks.
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This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

Slow and sad are the operative adjectives for these first three episodes. If you want to enjoy them, you have to be willing to wallow.
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Shindou-kun's Tight Squeeze Volume 1 Manga Review

Shindou-kun's Tight Squeeze may not be the most creative romance manga out there, explicit or otherwise, but if you're looking for a spicy good time, it more than fits the bill. ― I've read most of Seven Seas' releases under its Steamship imprint, in no small part because I've crusaded for years on the concept that those of us who were little girls reading Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura are now ad...
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TWIG Goes On Vacation, But The Gaming Industry Doesn't

Jean-Karlo takes next week off, but not before he imparts some Digimon deep cuts from the "Prelude" anime short. ― Welcome back, folks! So, I know what this looks like, and by the time you read this, I will be in San Diego on vacation. But this past Sunday rolled around, and I was preparing myself to write this week's column, only to remember I was supposed to be on vacation. But then I realized, my ...
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Your Halloween 2025 Anime Watchlist

This Halloween season marks the perfect occasion to sit down and watch some of the best horror anime out there—and the ANN staff is here with their recommendations! ― Horror is a broad genre with many facets. For some, it's simply ghosts and monsters—the eldritch and the unknowable. For others, it's more psychological—the twisted aspects of the human soul and the terror born therein. And for still o...
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Voice Actor Interview: Kengo Kawanishi/Muichiro Tokito × Kana Hanazawa/Mitsuri Kanroji

Nikkei Entertainment! shares a behind-the-scenes interview with the cast of the summer's hottest film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle! English translation of articles from the Japanese entertainment magazine Nikkei Entertainment! Read Nikkei Entertainment! on the web! Find Nikkei Entertainment! on Instagram and X On July 11, a Pre-release Blessing Event was held at Zojoji Temple in ...
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a shoujo romance must feature two characters who don’t realize that their crush is mutual.
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Let's Go Karaoke! Anime Series Review

I’m just amazed by how much you could squeeze out of this bizarre premise. Let's Go Karaoke! is a series that succeeds in making the unbelievable believable. It's a comedy at heart, yet the bond between its two unlikely leads makes for melodrama that's both kitschy and effective. Who'd'a thunk that the best way to overcome your musical failures and teen angst was by teaching a yakuza member how to ...
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Drops of God: Mariage Volume 2-3 Manga Review

Who will find the blue-eyed white sauvignon blanc? ― We last left Shizuku and Issei facing a challenge from a secret cabal of wine experts whose self-appointed role is to preserve Yutaka Kanzaki's true goal – the perfection of the “mariage” of wine and food. In Volume two, to be seen as worthy of the challenge of finding “The Drops of God,” Issei and Shizuku must first pass a preliminary test, consis...
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Preparing for Anime's Greatest Race: The Steel Ball Run Cast Take the Stage

The voices of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Diego Brando, Lucy Steel, and Steven Steel shared their excitement for the next installment of JoJo's! ― April 12, 2025, fans of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure waited with bated breath during the final JOJODAY 2025 announcement, “Total Distance: Roughly 6,000 km. Prize money: 50 million dollars. Humanity's first horse race across America. Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bi...
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100 Meters Anime Film Director Kenji Iwaisawa's Attention to Detail Puts Artistic Originality First

Iwaisawa's attention to natural movement and his team's stylistic take on the camera angles help to visually elevate the movie's message about chasing one's passion. ― Six years ago, Kenji Iwaisawa took the world by surprise with his hilariously charming adaptation of Hiroyuki Ohashi's ON-GAKU. Now, with a larger budget and a team of industry professionals, Iwaisawa has taken on the challenge of adap...
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This Week in Anime - The Crunchyroll Sub Flub

Coop and Lucas look into the Crunchyroll subtitle situation that set social media ablaze and culminated in a scathing YouTube video by Mother's Basement. Are the technical issues fixed now? ― Coop and Lucas look into the Crunchyroll subtitle situation that set social media ablaze and culminated in a scathing YouTube video by Mother's Basement. Are the technical issues fixed now? Disclaimer: The view...
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Silent Hill f Game Review

This game will cling to the darkest corners of my nightmares for a very long time to come. ― I have been a Silent Hill fan all of my life, and I have just recently completed my project of replaying and recording every single game in the franchise (well, except for Silent Hill: Book of Memories, since my PlayStation Vita broke years ago). That said, for as much as I absolutely adore Bloober Team's re...
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Gachiakuta ‒ Episodes 13-14

The decision to depict Amo’s childhood from the girl’s own warped, subjective lens is as brilliant as it is cruel.
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A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 Anime Series Review

It’s a colorful, comforting anime that requires minimal brain power to consume. ― For me, A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 is like “Sunk Cost Fallacy: The Anime.” I enjoyed the far-fetched and dumb, but sweet, twenty-four-episode first season, and found myself sleepwalking into the second out of a misplaced sense of duty. Like many long-running anime romcoms, the “plot progression,” if one could even des...
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From Lovecraft to the Fear of the Unknown: Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly

Why is this niche so beloved, and what else can we expect to see as we return to games that focus on Japanese folklore, culture, and horror? ― Japan-set games are experiencing a much-needed Renaissance, with Silent Hill f's releaase on PC and consoles this month, as well as the announcement of a Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake coming in 2026, along with a release for Nioh 3 in February and Ghos...
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The Fall Anime 2025 Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll

The Fall Anime Preview Guide is almost complete! Read our reviews of With You, Our Love Will Make it Through, Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right, Spy×Family Season 3, One Punch Man Season 3, Gnosia, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, Digimon Beatbreak, My Hero Academia Final Season, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2025 Anime Preview Guide summoned by Crunchyroll! Here's how it goes: our t...
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Game Review

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is hands-down the best racing game in the entire franchise. ― Sonic's racing game history has been very mixed over the years, and that's being generous. You would think that for a franchise that focuses on a character that's faster than the average mascot platform, we would have better and more beloved racing games throughout the past couple of decades. I have not played ever...
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Alice in Borderland (Live-Action) Season 3 Series Review

This continuation of Netflix's live-action version of Haro Aso's death game manga stretches the patience more than the previous seasons, but it's still ultimately worthwhile. ― The third live-action season of Alice in Borderland, based on the death game manga by Haro Aso, drops onto Netflix with big disadvantages. One is that it's released almost three years after the second season, which seemed to e...
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Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Anime Series Review

Like the longest (but enjoyable) roller coaster you've ever been on, the eight episodes based on the creator of Chainsaw Man's early works are a wild ride from start to finish. ― Tatsuki Fujimoto's early-career standalone stories show the subtle ways he's developed as a manga author. From trying his hand at a straightforward romantic story to the early foundations of the enigmatic world of Chainsaw M...

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