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I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

This is ultimately a story about recognizing that you don't have to stubbornly tackle everything on your own. ― Being a single parent is never easy. Raising a child demands a lot of time, expenses, and responsibilities that most couples would find difficult to manage. But being a single parent means that you're trying to fill all of those responsibilities by yourself, which naturally comes with sacri...
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This Week in Anime - Industry Insight

Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. ― Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Frieren, My Awkward Senpai, Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department, Gridman Universe,...
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April Showers Bring May Flowers Anime Series Review

With the deliberate pacing of the romance plot, there's plenty of room for character introspection. ― No one in April Showers Bring May Flowers is perfect. That might not sound important, but it truly is, particularly as the series goes on. There's a tendency in this style of high school romance to make a few people seem larger than life, as if their outer beauty reflects an inner saintliness that ma...
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PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse Game Review

While its story elements come together in a snug, fantastical narrative, the first entry's gameplay shortcomings remain, and this new game's shift away from spookier, creepier plot beats left me wanting. Anime News Network was provided an advanced review copy of this game. Nearly three years since the release of PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Square Enix and developer Xeen are back w...
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Holy Boy Novel Review

I can already tell Holy Boy is one of those titles that is going to stay with me for a long time. When I first began reading it, I realized I’d need to close the covers or else I’d be up all night following its characters into the most unsettling recesses of their distorted minds. ― You don't need to look very far into real life events to see how idol singers bring out the worst in a select few of th...
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This Week in Anime - Gatchaman Standing Out in CROWDS Waving their Insights

This week, Coop and Sylvia take a look at 2013 anime Gatchaman Crowds, and its sequel—which predicted the future we're now living in. ― This week, Coop and Sylvia take a look at 2013 anime Gatchaman CROWDS, and its sequel—which predicted the future we're now living in. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
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I Played the Never-to-be-Released Danganronpa 2x2 Special Trial Version

Made specifically for the Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Event, this short, 15-minute vertical slice was designed to give the most hardcore Danagaronpa fans an original mystery never to be seen again. ― Earlier this month, I was able to visit Spike Chunsoft headquarters in Tokyo to try out the Danganronpa 2x2 Special Trial Version on the Nintendo Switch 2. Made specifically for the November 2025 Dangan...
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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~ Episodes 13-17 Anime Review

Originally, the series was a bit unclear about why Renako was in denial or always quick to run away from the romantic advances of others. This arc makes it explicitly clear that she does not think she is a good person who is deserving of any of that love. There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless… was an interesting series that mixed funny comedic hijinx with solid character writing. While...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Feb 5-11

Despite starting second from the bottom with middling reviews, The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom has surged to #5 this week. Consider my curiosity well and truly piqued by this week’s rankings. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with...
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered Manga Gets TV Anime in July

Shūichirō Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi star in anime ― Square Enix announced on Friday that Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku) manga based on Arata Shiraishi's Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nido Tensei Shita Saikyō Kenja, 400-nen-go no Sekai o Maken de Musō light novel series is inspiring a television ...

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100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Manga to Temporarily Slow Release Pace

Artist Yukiko Nozawa goes on maternity leave ― Yukiko Nozawa, the artist for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) manga, announced on Thursday that she is going on maternity leave after the successful birth of her new child, leading to the serialization pacing of the manga to slow down.Nozawa explained t...
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Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru Manga Gets Short Anime

WWWave Corporation's Deregula label produces anime ― WWWave Corporation announced on Friday that its Deregula anime label is producing a short anime adaptation of Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner!) manga.Shaoh drew the below illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement.The fantasy manga's story begins when Amona, a demi-human dark summoner who uses the power of dem...

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From Overshadowed to Overpowered Manga Gets TV Anime in July

Shūichirō Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi star in anime ― Square Enix announced on Friday that Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku) manga based on Arata Shiraishi's Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nido Tensei Shita Saikyō Kenja, 400-nen-go no Sekai o Maken de Musō light novel series is inspiring a television ...
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2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film's Trailer Reveals July 31 Opening

New visual also unveiled ― The official website for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, began streaming a trailer for the film on Friday. The trailer reveals the film's July 31 opening date. The film will be the 33rd 2D animated film in the Crayon Shin-cha...
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime's English Dub Trailer Reveals Dub Cast

Cast includes Daman Mills, Kaiji Tang, Damien Haas, Frankie Kevich, Jamieson Price, more ― Netflix unveiled an English dub trailer for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the "first stage" of the anime of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run manga, on Thursday. The video reveals the English dub cast for the anime.   The anime's dub cast includes: Daman Mills as Johnny...
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6th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Reveals Title, June 26 Opening

6th film is titled Aoi Meikyū ― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that the sixth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, is titled Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth), and will open on June 26. Bandai Namco Filmworks also revealed the below visual for the film. The fifth film opened in Japan on Friday . The fou...
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Duel Masters Win Sequel Manga Duel Masters RX Launches on March 13

Story shows Win Kirifuda entering world of manga and meeting Shobu Kirifuda ― The March issue of Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine revealed on February 14 that Shigenobu Matsumoto will launch a sequel to his Duel Masters Win manga titled Duel Masters RX (pronounced "reverse cross") in the magazine's next issue on March 13. The prelude short introducing the manga shows Duel Masters Win prot...

Criterion Channel Adds Gunbuster: The Movie, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Anime

Both anime debut on service in March ― The Criterion Collection's streaming service Criterion Channel announced on Wednesday that it will add the Gunbuster: The Movie and the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex to the service in March. Gunbuster: The Movie is part of the 2006 Gunbuster vs Diebuster Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie double feature, which combines both Gunbuster a...
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Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari's Onigunsō Launches New Manga on March 19

New manga is titled Wanderlust ― The March issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Onigunsō will launch a new action fantasy manga titled Wanderlust in the magazine's next issue on March 19.本日発売のウルトラジャンプにて告知が入りましたが来月の4月号より新連載『ワンダラスト』が始まります!!宜しくお願い致します pic.twitter.com/2KEX7QbaSK— オニグンソウ@ものの15巻1/19 (@onigunsou) February 17, 2026 Onigunsō launched the Malevolent ...
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The Apparent Origin Story of Olympic Gold Skater Alysa Liu's Pochita Plush

Japanese fan reported gifting Liu the Chainsaw Man plush after her Grand Prix Final win ― American figure skater Alysa Liu is arguably the most televised anime fan this month, with her twin gold medals (and Pochita plush tissue case from Chainsaw Man) at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But where did her Pochita come from? Japanese social media offers a likely origin story: On February 7, Japanese X (former...
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A-DO Manga Resumes Serialization

Series entered hiatus in October ― Jaku Amano's A-DO manga resumed serialization in the March issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine on Thursday. The series entered a hiatus in October due to the author's poor physical health. The manga's 11th compiled book volume revealed in July that the series will end with its 12th volume, scheduled for release in early 2026.  The manga entered its "final se...
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Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Game Reveals New Alchemist Trailer

Game launches on April 23 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Inti Creates unveiled a new trailer on Sunday for its upcoming Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster game previewing the Alchemist character. The game launches digitally for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 23.The game's Steam page descri...
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ‒ Episodes 5-6

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk thus far has failed to live up to my expectations or hopes in any way.

Prime Video VP: 'We Want to Become Preferred Destination for Anime Content Globally'

Service previously announced it will stream upcoming The Ghost in the Shell, Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, 2nd season From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime ― Amazon Prime Video's vice president for APAC (Asia Pacific) & ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) Gaurav Gandhi stated during the "Prime Video Presents: International Originals" presentation in London on February 12 that he wa...
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Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 6

It was supremely rewarding to see Kana gather her courage and become her own savior.
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I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

This is ultimately a story about recognizing that you don't have to stubbornly tackle everything on your own. ― Being a single parent is never easy. Raising a child demands a lot of time, expenses, and responsibilities that most couples would find difficult to manage. But being a single parent means that you're trying to fill all of those responsibilities by yourself, which naturally comes with sacri...
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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You #7 [rate]
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 #55 [rate]
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'In So Deep, It's Love Already' Manga Ends in 10th Volume

Manga about idol fangirl, mysterious transfer student launched in 2022 ― The ninth compiled book volume of Reida Soragaki's In So Deep, It's Love Already (Numa Sugite Mohaya Koi) manga revealed on February 13 that the series will end in its 10th volume, which will ship in July. Kodansha's K MANGA service added the manga as a simulpub in 2024, and describes the story: Because of a heartbreak in her pa...
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Roll Over and Die #7 [rate]
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Manga Creator Ryūkō Azuma Dies

Uncompiled chapters of Azuma's Duffle Coat Army manga will be released in the future ― Manga creator Ryūkō Azuma died in September last year. Azuma's relatives held a private funeral.The editorial team of Kadokawa's Comic Newtype website announced Azuma's death on February 13. Azuma was still serializing the Duffle Coat Army manga (seen right), and was working on the manga's 19th chapter when he died...
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This Week in Anime - Industry Insight

Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. ― Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Frieren, My Awkward Senpai, Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department, Gridman Universe,...
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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife #7 [rate]
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The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 7

Those are all just mechanical components of the storytelling to be impressed by, though, as the thematic and emotional elements continue to run dry for The Darwin Incident with this arc.
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Fruits Basket -prelude- Film's 1-Day U.S. Screening Earns US$103,428

Crunchyroll screened film for its Anime Nights event on February 16 ― Crunchyroll's one-day screening of the Fruits Basket -prelude- anime film on February 16 earned US$103,428. The film screened in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada as part of Crunchyroll's monthly Anime Nights event. The film screened in 270 theaters in the U.S.Crunchyroll previously screened the film in the U.S. and Canada in ...
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Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Casts Yū Sugimoto, Shinichirō Miki

Sugimoto, Miki appear in 7th episode on Thursday ― The staff of the television anime of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) light novel series revealed the cast for two new characters that appeared in the anime's seventh episode on Thursday.Yū Sugimoto as Shiji BauShinichirō Miki as BūjamuThe ani...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 20

Rejoice, yuki-onna lovers! Ice maiden Yukime returns in time for the Winter Olympics with… a beach episode?
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Solo Leveling Franchise's Audio Drama Adaptation on Pocket FM Launches 2nd Season

Immersive audio drama series debuted on Pocket FM on February 16 ― The Solo Leveling webtoon and web novel is continuing its cross-media expansion with the release of Season 2 of its immersive audio drama series, which debuted on February 16 exclusively on Pocket FM. The new season is produced in partnership with Soundist Entertainment and is available worldwide in English, giving fans another way t...
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 7

I found this to be an emotional and riveting episode of television, just as every chapter of SHIBOYUGI has been thus far. Nonetheless, some cracks, however small they may be, have begun to surface.
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Kodansha Announces TrailRail Puzzle Game for 2026

Demo launches on Wednesday ― Kodansha Game Labs revealed on Wednesday the first trailer for its new TrailRail game, which launches for PC via Steam in 2026. A demo launched on Wednesday.  The Steam page describes the game:Your chosen path is the key. "TrailRail" is a physics-based puzzle game that brings the trajectory of your movements to life. Make good use these materialized shapes to clear stages...
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime's Main Trailer Unveils Theme Songs, March 28 Debut

Vocaloid producer, composer Orangestar produces, performs opening song "Petals feat. Kase," ending song "Hana Ikada feat. Kase" ― Aniplex started streaming the main promotional video for the television anime of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's March 28 debut and opening theme song "Petals feat. Kase" and the ending the...
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Miyu Irino Performs Opening Theme for Kusunoki's Garden of Gods Anime

Series starring Shōgo Sakata, Shinshū Fuji debuts in April ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed on Thursday that Miyu Irino will perform the anime's opening theme song "Odoroki no Ko" (Child of Surprise). The song will serve as Irino's first anime theme song in his music career. Yuki Ozaki from...
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Ryōta Suzuki, Tomohiro Ōno Join Cast of Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Anime

Anime about man who time travels to 7 years in the past debuts in April ― The website for the television anime of Kazuki Amamiya's Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game) light novel series revealed two more cast members on Thursday. The new cast members includes: Ryōta Suzuki as Tatsuya Nagiura (left), a member of the basketball club and Natsuki's classmate Tomohiro Ō...
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Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo Spinoff Game's Video Reveals August 27 Release

Otomate also reveals 4 new games, with 3 releasing for Switch ― Idea Factory's Otomate brand unveiled a new video for Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo (Hakuōki Strange Tale: The Witch of Berezinski), the spinoff game for its Hakuōki otome game franchise, during its "Dessert de Otomate 2026" event on Sunday. The video reveals the game's August 27 release date. Otomate revealed the game in February 20...
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Arc System Works Reveals Donutal Alien Immigration Simulation Game

Game debuts on PC via Steam this year ― Arc System Works announced a new game titled Donutal on Thursday. The game will debut on PC via Steam this year in both English and Japanese. A demo is available now. The game takes place in 2206 and tasks players as a "Chief Xeno Inspector," screening aliens and selectively allowing Earth entry to aliens "who will advance Earth's future," while trying to deny ...
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20th Seiyū Awards Announces Special Award Winners

The IDOLM@STER series, Aruno Tahara, Keiko Yokozawa, Shinichirō Kamio, Rei Sakuma, Nami Mizuno honored ― The organizers of the 20th Annual Seiyū Awards announced in advance the winners of the special awards on Tuesday. Merit Awards Award for the seiyū who have contributed to many genres, including foreign works, over the years Aruno Tahara (left in image below) Keiko Yokozawa 【第二十回声優アワード先行発表!】 功労賞 長...
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Anime Central 2026 Hosts Yuki Kajiura, FictionJunction

ACen runs from May 15-17 in Illinois ― Illinois-based convention Anime Central (ACen) announced on Monday it will host Yuki Kajiura and FictionJunction as Guests of Honor at this year's event. The musicians will also host a live concert on May 16 for all con attendees. Kajiura is a prolific composer known for scoring multiple anime series including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fate/Zero, Puella Ma...
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Oshi no Ko Series' 1st Puzzle Game Launches on February 25

NHN Corporation developing game in partnership with Kadokawa ― The staff for Oshi no Ko Match Star (Oshi no Ko Puzzle Star on Japanese platforms), the first official puzzle game based on Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga, announced on Wednesday the game will launch in Japan on February 25 for iOS and Android.The announcement did not clarify if the global version will launch at the sam...
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Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Opens at #2, The Dangers in My Heart Anime at #6

2nd Gundam Hathaway film drops to #4, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time re-release opens at #5, Milky☆Subway drops to #8 Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames), the new compilation film for the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, opened at #2 at the Japanese box office last weekend. The film sold 262,700 tickets and earned 405,617...
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The Villager of Level 999 TV Anime's 1st Trailer Reveals More Cast, July Debut

Hiroya Egashira, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Manaka Iwami, Aoi Koga, Lynn join anime's cast ― The staff for the television anime of Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series revealed on Thursday the anime's second teaser visual, additional cast, first promotional video, and July debut on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji and other channels.The newly announced cast members are:H...

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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga to Enter Final Arc on March 18

Series takes 3-issue hiatus until then ― This year's 12th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Negi Haruba's Go, Go, Loser Ranger! (Sentai Daishikkaku) manga will enter its final arc in the 16th issue on March 18. The series will be on a three-issue hiatus until then The series previously entered a hiatus on May 14 due to Haruba's health and returned on June 11. The ...
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Square Enix Manga & Books Licenses Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story, 8 More Titles

Also licensed: Boyish Girlfriend, My Ex-Boyfriend Loves Boys' Love Manga, more ― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Wednesday it has licensed the following titles for print in English: Title: The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story manga Creator(s): Art by Itsuki Nanao, story by Natsu Hyuuga, character designs by Touco Shino Release Date: October 2026 (volume 1) Description:  Discover The Apothec...
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Konna Ko Iru ka na Children's Anime Shorts Return After 35 Years

Anime segment of Okaasan to Issho program once aired from 1986 to 1991 ― Talent agency 81 Produce announced on Thursday that NHK Educational is producing new shorts in the Konna Ko Iru ka na anime segment of the Okaasan to Issho children's program — the first new ones on television since 1991. The new shorts will debut as a segment within Okaasan to Issho on March 30.The anime centers on 12 varied ch...
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Hulu Adds Medalist Anime Season 2 in U.S.

Episode 1 streams on Friday ― Hulu will stream the second television anime season based on Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist in the United States beginning on February 20 with Japanese audio. The season is already available in other countries and territories on Disney+. The second season debuted on January 24 on the "NUMAnimation" programming block on TV Asahi and 23 other affiliates...

Disney+, Hulu to Stream Rooster Fighter Anime on March 15

Series debuts on Toonami on March 14, ahead of Japanese release ― Viz announced on Wednesday that the anime of Shu Sakuratani's Rooster Fighter (Niwatori Fighter) manga will stream on Hulu in the United States, and on Disney+ in Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Gibraltar, France, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Cost...

Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Films Cast Kristen Bell as Amy Rose

Jeff Fowler to return to helm film slated for March 2027 The Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes, and other entertainment industry news outlets reported on Wednesday that the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 sequel film has cast Kristen Bell (Frozen, Veronica Mars, The Good Place) as the voice of Amy Rose. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Fowler will return to direct the sequel, and most of the previo...
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April Showers Bring May Flowers Anime Series Review

With the deliberate pacing of the romance plot, there's plenty of room for character introspection. ― No one in April Showers Bring May Flowers is perfect. That might not sound important, but it truly is, particularly as the series goes on. There's a tendency in this style of high school romance to make a few people seem larger than life, as if their outer beauty reflects an inner saintliness that ma...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #20 [rate]
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Akane-banashi Anime Holds World Premiere in U.S. in April

Anime to premiere on April 1 in NYC, followed by Anime Boston screening on April 4 ― TV Asahi announced on Wednesday that the Japan Society will host the world premiere of the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga in New York on April 1. The Anime Boston convention will then host a special screening on April 4. The Japan Society will host the world premiere ...
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None #8 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #7 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #6 [rate]
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table #7 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 7

Their base may currently be on rails, but the plotting of Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers feels like it's jumping the tracks sometimes.
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #7 [rate]
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord #7 [rate]
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Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 7

In another series, Aresh would come across as a walking red flag. But within the context of this series, Aresh is painted more as overwhelmed with concern for a man who seems hell-bent on self-destruction.
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Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Anime Unveils Cast, Staff

Manaka Nakayama, Kaori Maeda, Akira Sekine, Yō Taichi, Yū Sasahara star in CUE show ― The official website for the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko sequel manga unveiled the anime's teaser visual, main cast and staff members on Wednesday. The anime will star:Manaka Nakayama as Danko Ichigeki, her first starring roleKaori Maeda as Chinko Kobotoke, Chinnen Kobotoke's...

Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Debuts in April With Final Arc Teased

2nd season's cast, staff return for upcoming season ― The staff for the anime of Hirukuma's Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Jidōhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyū ni Samayō) light novel series revealed on Wednesday the third season's teaser visual, returning cast and staff, and April premiere on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels. The announcement teases that the story wi...
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff

Ascendance of a Bookworm, Given's MICHIRU co-composes music in July yuri dark fantasy ― The staff for the television anime of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai) manga revealed more staff and started streaming the anime's first promotional video on Wednesday.The newly announced staff members are:Assistant Director: Nao EnomotoCreative Adviser: Takuda...
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Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Song, March 13 Debut

Kōhei Amasaki, Maaya Uchida, Ayasa Itō, Yurie Igoma, Rie Kugimiya star ― The official website for the television anime of Rin Komugi's Marika's Love Meter Malfunction (Marika-chan wa Kōkando wa Bukkowareteiru) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's full promotional video, key visual, main cast, staff, and its advance streaming on AnimeFesta on March 13 (before its TV premiere on April 5). The video ...
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Candy Caries Anime Unveils 2nd Teaser, Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 15 Debut

Miyuki Sato, Hana Takeda star in stop-motion show from Pui Pui Molcar's Tomoki Misato, Wit Studio ― The staff for Tomoki Misato and WIT Studio's original television anime Candy Caries unveiled its second teaser promotional video, cast, theme song artists, and April 15 premiere on Wednesday.   Miyuki Sato plays Ame, a girl Hana Takeda plays Caries, a cavity in Ame's mouth Jin Katagiri plays the Mad De...

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Pokémon Card Auctioned for Record US$16.5 Million

Controversy ensues over how Logan Paul once sold "shares" in card before buying shares back ― American auction house Goldin announced on Monday that Internet personality and professional wrestler Logan Paul sold his rare Pikachu Illustrator card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game at auction for US$16.492 million. According to Goldin, “[Paul] passes the torch of the [Professional Sports Authenticator...
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L'étoile de Paris en fleur Anime Film's Long Trailer Previews Theme Song

Ryokuoushoku Shakai performs theme song "Kaze ni Noru" for March 13 film ― The official website for Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), an original anime film from director Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) and Arvo Animation, posted a 90-second trailer for the film on Wednesday. The trailer previews the film's theme song "Kaze ni Noru" (Ride...
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Live-Action Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Show Casts Jun Matsumoto

Arashi member plays Shinsengumi founder Matsudaira Katamori in show debuting on March 26 ― The official website for the live-action adaptation of Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga announced in a short character video on Wednesday that Arashi idol group member Jun Matsumoto (live-action Boys Over Flowers, Gokusen, What Will You D...
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Medabots Card Robattle RB Game Launches for Switch on June 25

Card battler features online matchmaking ― Imagineer announced with a teaser trailer on Tuesday that it will launch the Medarot Card Robattle RB (Medabots Card Robattle RB) game for the Nintendo Switch in Japan on June 25. The game is a 1v1 card battler featuring over 400 cards and online matchmaking. It will come in two versions: the Kabuto Version that starts with a shooting-type deck, and a Kuwaga...
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Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Subtitled Trailer Reveals English Title

Chimney Town: Frozen in Time opens in Japan on March 27 ― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew posted the first English-subtitled trailer for Entotsu-chō no Poupelle ~Yakusoku no Tokeidai~ (literally, The Promised Clock Tower), the sequel film to Studio 4°C's anime film of Akihiro Nishino's Poupelle of Chimney Town (Entotsu-chō no Poupelle) picture book, on Monday. The trailer reveals the film...
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Crunchyroll to Stream One PIece TV Anime's Elbaph Arc

New arc begins on April 5 ― Toei Animation announced on Tuesday that Crunchyroll will stream the One Piece television anime's Elbaph arc beginning on April 5,. The dubbed episodes for episodes 1144-1155 of the Egghead Arc will also stream on March 24. The Elbaph arc debuts in Japan on April 5. Toei Animation and One Piece anime producer Ryūta Koike announced on October 28 that the anime is reducing ...
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Tao Tsuchiya Guest-Stars in 2026 Anpanman Film as Red Panda

Alice in Borderland star plays Pantan on journey with Anpanman in June 26 film ― The official website for Soreike! Anpanman: Pantan to Yakusoku no Hoshi (Pantan and the Promised Star), the 37th film in the franchise, announced on Wednesday that Tao Tsuchiya (Sing a Bit of Harmony, live-action Alice in Borderland, Rurouni Kenshin) is guest-starring in the film as a red panda named Pantan. (The video b...
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PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse Game Review

While its story elements come together in a snug, fantastical narrative, the first entry's gameplay shortcomings remain, and this new game's shift away from spookier, creepier plot beats left me wanting. Anime News Network was provided an advanced review copy of this game. Nearly three years since the release of PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Square Enix and developer Xeen are back w...
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Journal with Witch ‒ Episode 7

The notion of motherhood hangs over the entirety of Journal with Witch, like uncertain clouds that might unleash a torrent of rain at any moment.
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Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

I have to be honest, I'm not really sure how they're going to get out of this situation given the way the episode ends.
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

I want to make it clear that I didn't hate this episode...but.
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Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 56

As the end draws near, it’s never been less certain where some of Golden Kamuy’s characters stand, and there’s no telling quite how this powder keg will blow!
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Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 7

This episode’s social media-centric premise was stretched out a little bit too thin for me.
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The Case Book of Arne #7 [rate]
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Holy Boy Novel Review

I can already tell Holy Boy is one of those titles that is going to stay with me for a long time. When I first began reading it, I realized I’d need to close the covers or else I’d be up all night following its characters into the most unsettling recesses of their distorted minds. ― You don't need to look very far into real life events to see how idol singers bring out the worst in a select few of th...
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Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 8

Without Umeda around, I suppose someone has to be the one to point out to Mizuki that she's being silly.
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You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 6

Miyu's reunion with her “ex” isn't exactly high-stakes melodrama, but for a show as fluffy as this one, it might as well be
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The Darwin Incident #7 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Gatchaman Standing Out in CROWDS Waving their Insights

This week, Coop and Sylvia take a look at 2013 anime Gatchaman Crowds, and its sequel—which predicted the future we're now living in. ― This week, Coop and Sylvia take a look at 2013 anime Gatchaman CROWDS, and its sequel—which predicted the future we're now living in. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
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There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her #7 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #7 [rate]
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

I think we've all had a time or two in our lives where we're left facing the hard decision of which would be worse: ruining somebody's fun or letting them be disappointed in the end.
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter #7 [rate]
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Tune In to the Midnight Heart #7 [rate]
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Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 7

"Philia" could well be the most dangerous wild card in this entire Grail War.
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Aniplex Appoints International Business Head Shu Nishimoto as New President

Nishimoto to replace Atsuhiro Iwakami, who will become Sony Music Entertainment president ― Sony Music Entertainment announced on Monday that Shu Nishimoto (pictured right), a current executive officer and the senior manager of the International Business Department of Aniplex, will replace Atsuhiro Iwakami (pictured below) as Aniplex's representative director and president on April 1. Iwakami himself...
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The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! #8 [rate]
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Gnosia ‒ Episode 18

Okay, we can all agree that there's no way that this is the real ending of Gnosia, right?
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Voice Actress Ai Furuhata Graduates from Love Live!'s AiScReam Unit

Miu Miyake, Rina Endō to join unit after Furihata graduates in March ― The official website for the Love Live! franchise announced on Tuesday that voice actress Ai Furihata (Ruby Kurosawa in Love Live! Sunshine!!) will graduate from the unit AiScReam. Her last activity with the unit will be an episode of their podcast Love Live! Series Official Card Game presents AiScReam no Torokeru Time that will s...
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Yūsha no Rokkotsu TV Anime Announces New Cast Member, Opening Song

Comedy trio Panther's Takahiro Ogata joins cast; Shukatsu Club performs opening song "Tensei Ganbō" ― The official website for the television anime of Antai's Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" (Goddess: "What Do You Want to Turn Into When You're Reincarnated in Another World?" Me: "Into a Hero's Rib") light novel series opened on Tuesday. The website announced ...
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New Kamen Rider Agito Film Announces 8 More Cast Members

Yūchami, Ryūsuke Komakine, Yūki Imai, Hiroaki Iwanaga, more join April 29 film ― The staff for Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- (Superpowered War), the new Kamen Rider movie project commemorating the franchise's 55th anniversary, announced eight more cast members (which include veterans of the Kamen Rider franchise) on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are (image above from top left to bottom right)...
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