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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH Anime Film Review
I adore SHIBOYUGI's dark but deeply humanistic satire of adolescence, capitalism, and crushing ennui. The CLOUDY BEACH movie may just be this story's crowning achievement.
― Note: This review will mention several key plot details from the first season of SHIBOYUGI As its lengthy title ought to make clear, SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH is the feature follow-u...
This Week in Games - Octo Paths and None of Them Lead to Upgrades
Jean-Karlo has good news (Megami Tensei novels!) and bad news (GenAI encroaching on otome games) and a few things in between.
― Welcome back, folks! I spent my weekend at a family friend's wedding; it was a pleasant time, and part of the proceedings had me play as Hippolyta during a brief recitation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Sadly, I also heard news that Sam Niell passed away over the weekend. Th...
BanG Dream! Now Has a Real Villain in Viola
All stories are fundamentally based on conflict. However cute girls band stories of BanG Dream! don't generally feature outright antagonists. Until YUME∞MITA gave us Viola.
― All stories are fundamentally based on conflict. Due to their nature, the girls band stories of BanG Dream! don't generally feature outright antagonists supplying said conflict. The girls struggle against obstacles within and wi...
Kingdom of Quartz Volumes 2-5 Manga Review
BOMHAT’s world is well thought out and existentially horrifying if one considers its details too closely.
― It's been over two years since I reviewed the first volume of Canadian author BOMHAT's gorgeous dark fantasy manga A Kingdom of Quartz, and re-reading it to prepare for reviewing its remaining four volumes reminded me of why I loved it so much in the first place. Thankfully, the author (mostly)...
This Week in Anime - Summer Lovin'
It's time for the seasonal romcom roundup! Chris and Sylvia separate the wheat from the chaff so you don't have to.
― It's time for the seasonal romcom roundup! Chris and Sylvia separate the wheat from the chaff so you don't have 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 the series ah...
Sonic the Hedgehog Producer on Celebrating Game's 35th Anniversary and the Future of the Series
Lead producer Takashi Iizuka discusses the 35th-anniversary milestone, Sonic's recent collaborations, and what the future of the series could look like.
― Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The Blue Blur has been an iconic gaming staple since the beginning. To this day, Sonic continues to draw in both old and new audiences with SEGA's ever-expanding lineup of games, as ...
Natsume & Natsume Volume 2-10 Manga Review
They say looks can be deceiving, but actions also speak louder than words, and Natsume's actions far overshadow his intimidating demeanor.
― The "scary guy who actually has a heart of gold" trope has been done a lot, and I'll fault Natsume & Natsume for it because it occasionally falls into the predictable narrative beats often associated with that setup. There are parts in these volumes where Natsum...
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Anime Series Review
It’s not the most exciting or dynamic of shows, and this is reflected in the overly pedestrian direction and static, flat visuals
― Modern life is stressful. Surely we can all agree on that? Therefore, it's not too much of a stretch to empathize with Sunao, who'd prefer to stay in her room than engage with stressful things like friendship difficulties, socializing, and schoolwork. While she could shu...
This Week in Anime - Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel
Coop and Lucas take a look at some of the summer anime season's least interesting debuts.They can't all be winners?
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Coop and Lucas take a look at some of the summer anime season's least interesting debuts.They can't all be winners? The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Netflix streams Chainsmoker Cat. HIDIVE streams Hell Mode....
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Hiroyasu Kobayashi, SAFEHOUSE, AREA35 Unveil Tiny Metal: Zero Line Anime
World premiere of pilot episode debuted at Japan Expo in France on July 9
― Studio Khara's Hiroyasu Kobayashi unveiled the new Tiny Metal: Zero Line anime, based on AREA35's Tiny Metal turn-based tactical game, with the world premiere of the pilot episode at Japan Expo 2026 on July 9 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte in France. The game's official YouTube channel is streaming a tea...
Mercedes and the Waning Moon Anime Reveals TV Format, 1st Promo Video, Cast & Staff Members, January 2027 Debut
Anna Nagase stars as titular Mercedes
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed the television format, first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and the January 2027 debut for the anime adaptation of Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suterares...
From Far Away TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast & Staff Members, October 4 Debut
Tomoyo Kurosawa, Kentarō Kumagai, Yūichirō Umehara, Eiji Takeuchi star in Studio Deen anime
― The official website for the television anime anime of Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away (Kanata Kara) shōjo manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's teaser promotional video, a new visual, main cast and staff members, and its October 4 debut.The anime will star (Note: Some character names are spelled differently f...
ippatu's Tsugumi Project Manga Gets TV Anime
Postapocalyptic action manga serialized in Japan from 2021-2023
― A teaser website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of ippatu's Tsugumi Project (Tora Tsugumi) manga, and revealed a teaser promotional video and teaser visual.Kodansha USA Publishing published the manga and describes the story:In the far future, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up c...
Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Pop-Up Store to Open in New York in August
"System Sync" store to run from August 14-30 will feature merch, photo installations, stamp rally
― Ize Press announced on Friday it will open a limited-time pop-up store dedicated to Solo Leveling and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint in New York City from August 14 to August 30. Named System Sync, the pop-up will be located at 238 E 6th Street in Manhattan and is timed to coincide with Anime NYC on Au...
Sasaki and Peeps Season 2's Slightly Deranged Formula Works to Its Benefit
What other series can boast a mix of fantasy kingdom politics, modern-day corporate espionage, assassins, psychics, angels, and demons, all centered around a middle-aged salaryman with a politically savvy talking bird?
― If you've watched any of Sasaki and Peeps, then you're already familiar with its unique blend of flavors. What other series can boast a mix of fantasy kingdom politics, modern-day co...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, July 18 Debut
Cristina Vee, Marwa Elda, Abi Kumar, Yussef Benelbar, more star in 1st 2 dubbed episodes on Saturday
― Crunchyroll revealed on Friday that it will begin streaming the first two English-dubbed episodes for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, on Saturday. The English cast includes: Cristina Vee as Sitara Marwa Elda as...
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Sequel Work to Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Licht Nameless Girl Film to Reveal New Details on July 20
The offiical X/Twitter account for the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya franchise announced on Friday that it will announce new information on July 20 at 6:00 p.m. JST for the planned sequel work to Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA - Licht Nameless Girl (Gekijōban Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Licht - Namae no Nai Shōjo), the latest film in the franchise. Kadokawa revealed a visual (pictured right) a...
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH Anime Film Review
I adore SHIBOYUGI's dark but deeply humanistic satire of adolescence, capitalism, and crushing ennui. The CLOUDY BEACH movie may just be this story's crowning achievement.
― Note: This review will mention several key plot details from the first season of SHIBOYUGI As its lengthy title ought to make clear, SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH is the feature follow-u...
Seven Seas to Release Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection
Company releases 1966 manga in large-trim hardcover in July 2027
― Seven Seas announced on Friday that it has licensed Kazuo Umezz's (or Kazuo Umezu) Ultraman manga. The company will release the series in large-trim hardcover as Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection in July 2027. The company describes the story:
Serialized with the 1966 TV broadcast, the classic sci-fi hit Ultraman by...
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Draw This, Then Die! #3 [rate]
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Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Previews DLC Character Rick Strowd
Rick Strowd launches in Season 3 on July 23
― SNK began streaming a trailer on Friday for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, and it previews Rick Strowd: Season 3 will launch on July 23 with six characters joining the roster in the next six months. The game will add Rick Strowd in July, Duck King in August, Kim Kaphwan in September, and Laocorn in November, as well as two mystery charac...
CUTIE STREET Members Guest Star as Pikachu Idol Group in Pokémon Horizons Anime
CUTIE STREET also perform anime's current ending theme song
― The staff of the Pokémon Horizons anime announced on Friday that CUTIE STREET, who perform the current ending theme song "Cute na Kyūtai," will guest star as members of the Cutie Pika Pika idol group in the 147th episode. Cutie Pika Pika first appeared in the CD jacket visual for the ending theme song. The staff is also streaming a music v...
This Week in Games - Octo Paths and None of Them Lead to Upgrades
Jean-Karlo has good news (Megami Tensei novels!) and bad news (GenAI encroaching on otome games) and a few things in between.
― Welcome back, folks! I spent my weekend at a family friend's wedding; it was a pleasant time, and part of the proceedings had me play as Hippolyta during a brief recitation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Sadly, I also heard news that Sam Niell passed away over the weekend. Th...
Teaser Videos for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series A Bona Fide Killer Unveiled
Trailers contrast protagonist Bona's ruthless efficiency in eliminating criminals with her ordinary struggles at home
― Korean broadcasting studio MBC released two teaser trailers on July 9 and July 16 for its upcoming live-action series A Bona Fide Killer, offering a closer look at the double life of its assassin protagonist ahead of the series' July 31 debut. Based on the webtoon of the same name,...
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand #3 [rate]
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #15 [rate]
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BanG Dream! Now Has a Real Villain in Viola
All stories are fundamentally based on conflict. However cute girls band stories of BanG Dream! don't generally feature outright antagonists. Until YUME∞MITA gave us Viola.
― All stories are fundamentally based on conflict. Due to their nature, the girls band stories of BanG Dream! don't generally feature outright antagonists supplying said conflict. The girls struggle against obstacles within and wi...
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Final Fantasy Resonance Game Posts New Trailer
Pre-orders open for Switch, Switch 2 digital standard, deluxe edition of game
― Square Enix began streaming a new trailer on Friday for Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D offline game based on the first story arc of the defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game. Square Enix also began accepting pre-orders for the Switch and Switch 2 digital standard and deluxe edition versions of the game ...
Let's Play Webcomic's Season 4 Sets July 22 Return on Tapas
Pre-launch episode is available on Tapas now ahead of full Season 4 debut
― Rocketship Entertainment announced on Thursday that Leeanne M. Krecic's (aka Mongie) Let's Play webcomic will officially return with Season 4 on Tapas on July 22. While Mongie previously confirmed last September the webcomic would resume after the conclusion of the anime adaptation, no launch date had been announced until no...
Voice Actress Yukiko Nikaido Dies at 87
Actress voiced Fujiko Mine in 1st Lupin the 3rd TV anime
― The son of actress and voice actress Yukiko Nikaido announced on Facebook on Friday that Nikaido died on July 3 of old age. She was 87. Nikaido's son Sōsuke Yagyū announced the news on the Facebook page of Yatsugatake Club, a Yamanashi-based horticulture facility, restaurant, and gallery. Nikaido served as the first president of the facility....
Tomb Raider King: End Line Sequel Launches in English Across 4 Major Webtoon Platforms
Sequel continues story of Joo-heon Seo after events of original series
― Tomb Raider King: End Line has officially launched in English on WEBTOON, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta as of July 14, bringing the sequel to the franchise to readers across multiple digital platforms simultaneously. The sequel first debuted in South Korea on Kakao Page, with the webtoon launching on July 5, followed by the web n...
Manga Plus Adds Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers Manga
Manga launched in August 2024
― Shueisha's Manga Plus platform added Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers (Baby Shachū Hackers) manga on Thursday. The manga's first 20 chapters are available immediately.Manga Plus describes the manga:“I find school kinda stifling.” Fuji Yonagi is a high school girl who struggles to fit in with her class and finds school a bit stifling. Fuji has been “car camping” in her bac...
Kei Sanbe Launches Aria's Adventures in Miracleland Manga
Manga centers on girl who can't fit in who wakes up on seemingly uninhabited island
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype digital magazine revealed on Thursday that Kei Sanbe is launching a new manga titled Aria's Adventures in Miracleland (Kiseki no Shima no Aria) on Friday. The first chapter is available on the KadoComi website.The manga centers on a girl who can't seem to fit in anywhere, and who only trusts...
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime's Teaser Video Reveals More Staff
Anime premieres in October, with HIDIVE streaming
― The official website for the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga began streaming a teaser trailer for the anime on Friday. The trailer reveals more staff members for the anime.
The new staff members include: Sound Director: Fumihiko Ōtera
Art Director: Yōichirō Yamamoto
Color Design: Daiki Ura (DEFA...
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Franchise's World Tour Concert Performance Comes to Los Angeles on October 22-23
17 cast members revealed for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage
― Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise announced on Thursday that the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage global tour will come to Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on October 22 at 8:00 p.m. PDT and October 23 at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Tickets for the live concert performance go on sale on July 23...
Chainsmoker Cat ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
These cats are committed to earning their godforsaken yuks, even though Yani's wretched farts should be registered as felony-grade weapons of chemical warfare.
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Anime Film, Exit 8 Live-Action Film Nominated for Critics Choice Awards
Both nominated for "Best Superhero Movie"
― The Critics Choice Awards revealed its nominees for this year's sixth annual event on Wednesday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, and the live-action film of Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi) received nominations for "Be...
Kaiju Girl Caramelise, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, More Anime Reveal English Dub Casts, Debuts
Also: Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, Hana-Kimi season 2 anime
― Crunchyroll revealed English dub casts and premieres for the Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) television anime, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Game Chishiki de Musō Suru) television anime, Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 season 2 anime, and the Hana-Kimi season 2 anime on Thursday ...
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Kingdom of Quartz Volumes 2-5 Manga Review
BOMHAT’s world is well thought out and existentially horrifying if one considers its details too closely.
― It's been over two years since I reviewed the first volume of Canadian author BOMHAT's gorgeous dark fantasy manga A Kingdom of Quartz, and re-reading it to prepare for reviewing its remaining four volumes reminded me of why I loved it so much in the first place. Thankfully, the author (mostly)...
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cocoon Wartime Anime Streams English-Subtitled Trailer
GKIDS screens anime in N. American theaters on September 4
― GKIDS began streaming on Thursday an English-subtitled trailer for cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood (cocoon Aru Natsu no Shōjo-tachi Yori), the anime of Machiko Kyō's Cocoon manga. GKIDS will begin screening the anime in theaters in North America on September 4 in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub. GKIDS will also relea...
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Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals 3rd Season's New Characters, July 23 Launch
Game adds Rick Strowd in July, Duck King in August, Kim Kaphwan in September, Laocorn in November
― SNK began streaming a trailer on Thursday for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, and it announces that Season 3 will launch on July 23 with six characters joining the roster in the next six months. The video confirms new characters Rick Strowd for July, Duck King in August, Kim Kaphwan in...
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! Game Heads West
Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC game to launch in Japan on November 12
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release Nippon Ichi Software's Prinny Party: Going Overboard! (Minna de Poitto! Prinny Sugoroku) party game for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. English Japanese The Switch 2 version supports GameShare and the Steam version uses Remote Play Together to ...
This Week in Anime - Summer Lovin'
It's time for the seasonal romcom roundup! Chris and Sylvia separate the wheat from the chaff so you don't have to.
― It's time for the seasonal romcom roundup! Chris and Sylvia separate the wheat from the chaff so you don't have 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 the series ah...
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Hiroshi Takashige, Tatsumi Hitomoji's The Last Terran 1-Shot Manga from Young Magazine US Starts Serialization on August 20
Original one-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue
― The August issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine announced on Thursday Hiroshi Takashige and Tatsumi Hitomoji's manga THE LAST TERRAN from the special Young Magazine US English issue will launch as a series in the September issue on August 20.Takashige and Hitomoji launched the original one-shot as part of Kodansha's special ...
Shū Okimoto, Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series from The Drops of God artist debuted in June 2024
― This year's 33rd issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine announced on Thursday artist Shu Okimoto and writer Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria (Vote Counter Victoria) manga will end in two chapters.The story revolves around an election consultant named Tsubasa and a hopeful new politician named Kenzō. Together, they hope to defeat the mayor wh...
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Novels Listed as Entering Last Arc
Fuurou launched story in 2018; anime adaptation debuted on July 3
― Amazon's listing for the 16th volume of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series states the series is entering its last arc. The 16th volume will ship on September 16. J-Novel Club publishes the novel series and its manga adaptation in English, and it describe...
Digimon Franchise Gets Digimon Eggs Manga on October 3
Manga centers on boy conducting independent research project about Digimon
― The August issue of Shueisha's Saikyo Jump magazine revealed on July 3 that Ayumu Minato will launch a new manga for the Digimon franchise titled Digimon Eggs in the magazine's November issue on October 3. The magazine teases the manga's story as centering on a boy working on an independent research project about Digimon, wh...
Beast of Reincarnation Game's Video Shows Combat System
Game launches on August 4
― GAME FREAK (Pokémon) streamed a new trailer for its Beast of Reincarnation game on Wednesday. The video highlights the game's combat mechanics. The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on August 4. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass on its first day.Yui Ishikawa portrays the protagonist Emma. Other cast membe...
MediaOCD Adds Kiss×sis, Monster Rancher, Sonic X Anime, More Titles to Discotek Deep Dives Project
Also: Mazinger Z, Marmalade Boy, Ultimate Muscle, more
― MediaOCD announced on Wednesday the new round of titles that it is adding to its store as part of the Discotek Deep Dives initiative.The titles the company has added for pre-order in July include:Dororo (live-action)Go Nagai WorldGod MazingerKekkaishiKiss×sis OADKiss×sis TVLupin III: Return of PycalLupin III: Part III The Pink Jacket AdventureL...
Live-Action The Samurai and the Prisoner Film Drops to #5, SHIBOYUGI: Cloudy Beach Debuts at #11 in Japan
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rejoins list at #9, 29th Detective Conan film at #10
― Kiyoshi Kurosawa's live-action film adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurōjō) samurai historical mystery novel dropped from #4 to #5 in its fourth weekend. The film earned 56,289,900 yen (about US$347,200) from Friday to Sunday, and has earned a cumulative total of 945,850,980 yen (about ...
Yūgo Kobayashi's New Manga Delayed Again, Aoashi Brotherfoot Spinoff Manga Changes to Weekly Serialization
Kobayashi plans to finish Aoashi Brotherfoot in 6 volumes
― The official X/Twitter account for Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga revealed on Thursday that the start of his planned new manga has been pushed back by six months, due to some circumstances. In addition, Aoashi Brotherfoot, the spinoff to the Aoashi manga, will be serialized weekly starting this month in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits m...
AnimeJapan 2027 Takes Place on March 26-28, With 1 Business Day and Public Day Overlapping
Event at Intex Osaka will also hold 1st business day before public days for 1st time since 2018
― The staff for the AnimeJapan convention announced on Wednesday that the next year's event, which will be held at the Intex Osaka convention center in Osaka, will take place on March 26-28. The business days will be held first, taking place on March 26 and 27, followed by the public days on March 27 and 2...
Inio Asano Spends 1 Month Creating 3D Rural Town for 1-Chapter Manga
Asano: “I haven't completed a single page of the draft yet!”
― Manga creator Inio Asano reported on Monday that he had spent a month creating a three-dimensional rural town for a manga project that is one chapter long. An X (formerly Twitter) post by Asano includes a nearly two-minute-long video highlighting the rural town. The video features a home, rest area, and rice fields. Asano added, “I haven'...
Ryuta Amazume's Sefure Manga Ends
Series debuted in March 2019
― This year's 15th issue of Shonengahosha's Young King magazine announced on Wednesday that Ryuta Amazume's Sefure manga series will end in the next issue on July 27.The "sex and romance" story centers on two "sex friends." Although their relationship initially focuses on their bodies, they gradually start to feel something more for each other.Amazume launched the series ...
'There, Beneath the Water' Author Kaiko Fuyumushi Launches New Manga
Fuyumushi launched Kagami yo Kagami yo manga on July 3
― GOTcorporation's Comic MeDu manga website launched on July 3 a new manga by Kaiko Fuyumushi titled Kagami yo Kagami yo (mirror, mirror on the wall.) The manga centers on Hina, a girl raised by her mother like a "princess." Hina goes to the same university as her mother. She gradually notices how differently she was raised and how the people th...
The World Is Dancing ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
While it is compelling to have Oniyasha find the spark of inspiration by learning a little about the birds and the bees, there’s only so much that the kid can (or should) learn from watching two actors pretending to go at it from a hundred yards away.
FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ Spinoff Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Guuno draws manga launching in October
― The August issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Wednesday that FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ spinoff novel is getting a manga adaptation. The manga will launch in the magazine's November issue, which will ship in October. Guuno is drawing the manga. The novel's story centers on the past of Shuka and Rein that was not de...
From Superfan to Stepsister Manga Listed to End with 10th Volume
Manga's 10th volume ships on September 18
― Retailers are listing Sae Kumanami's From Superfan to Stepsister (Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita) manga to end with the 10th compiled book volume, which ships on September 18.Manga Up! Global publishes the series in English and describes the story:When my mom announced her remarriage, I knew I would be getting a stepbrother. But to my surprise, it was my idol, ...
Sonic the Hedgehog Producer on Celebrating Game's 35th Anniversary and the Future of the Series
Lead producer Takashi Iizuka discusses the 35th-anniversary milestone, Sonic's recent collaborations, and what the future of the series could look like.
― Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The Blue Blur has been an iconic gaming staple since the beginning. To this day, Sonic continues to draw in both old and new audiences with SEGA's ever-expanding lineup of games, as ...
The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest Manga Listed to End with 36th Volume
Manga adaptation launched in 2017
― Retailers are listing the 36th compiled book volume of LIVER JAM&POPO's manga adaptation of Shinkoshoto's The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja) light novel series as the final one for the series. The 36th volume will ship on September 11.Square Enix Manga & Books is publishing the manga adaptation by LIVER JAM&POPO (Friendly Land)...
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Game Gets Switch 2, PS5 Port
Port of 1998 game launched as part of Console Archives Series on July 9
― Hamster Corporation released Nippon Ichi Software's Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure game for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on July 9 as part of its Console Archives Series. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure launched for PlayStation in 1998 in Japan and in 2000 in North America. The game got a Nintendo DS version in 2008. Prinny...
Mad Cave Studios Develop Comic Based on Konami's Contra Games
1st issue of 12-issue comic series debuts in January 2027
― Konami Cross Media NY announced on Tuesday that Mad Cave Studios is developing a new licensed 12-issue comic book series based on Konami's Contra video game series. The first issue will launch in January 2027.Mad Cave Studios will also publish trade paperback volumes for the comic, as well as a Deluxe Edition. Mad Cave Studios' license cover...
Manga Plus Releases 'Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out' Manga in English
Series debuted on December 4
― Manga Plus added Neguse Okita's Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out (Yagate Efude o Utsuroshi Kimi wa) manga in English on Wednesday. The first five chapters are available to read as of press time.Manga Plus describes the story:Airi Aikawa is a manga artist grinding away to make a living. Her childhood friend, Hinoki, is a few years younger and used to be her art student....
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Casts Atsushi Miyauchi
Miyauchi plays Borma
― The official website for the Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime from Science SARU revealed on Wednesday that Atsushi Miyauchi plays Borma: The website also shared the end card for the second episode, illustrated by Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 character designer Ilya Kuvshinov: The anime premiered on television on July 7 on "Ka-Anival!!,...
Hiroyasu Kobayashi, SAFEHOUSE, AREA35 Unveil Tiny Metal: Zero Line Anime
World premiere of pilot episode debuted at Japan Expo in France on July 9
― Studio Khara's Hiroyasu Kobayashi unveiled the new Tiny Metal: Zero Line anime, based on AREA35's Tiny Metal turn-based tactical game, with the world premiere of the pilot episode at Japan Expo 2026 on July 9 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte in France. The game's official YouTube channel is streaming a tea...
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Natsume & Natsume Volume 2-10 Manga Review
They say looks can be deceiving, but actions also speak louder than words, and Natsume's actions far overshadow his intimidating demeanor.
― The "scary guy who actually has a heart of gold" trope has been done a lot, and I'll fault Natsume & Natsume for it because it occasionally falls into the predictable narrative beats often associated with that setup. There are parts in these volumes where Natsum...
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Villager of Level 999 #4 [rate]
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Once Upon a Katamari Game Gets Switch 2 Version, 'Rolling Live Highlights' DLC on October 8
Switch 2 version adds mouse controls, improved frame rate, updated graphics
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Once Upon a Katamari, its new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version on October 8. In addition, a new "Rolling LIVE Highlights" DLC will launch on the same day. The Switch 2 version features mouse controls for rolling Katamari, imp...
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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs #2 [rate]
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman #2 [rate]
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Manga Creator Ryoichiro Kezuka Dies
Record Journey manga creator died in late May
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Aokishi magazine revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Ryoichiro Kezuka died in late May. Kezuka launched the Record Journey (Onban Kikō) manga in Aokishi magazine in 2021. Titan Manga is releasing the manga in English. Kezuka initially self-published his Otomachi Record manga series. Kadokawa later publi...
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Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! #4 [rate]
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Saga of Tanya the Evil II #2 [rate]
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Your Summer 2026 Anime Daily Streaming Reviews
We've looked over the poll results, drawn lots, flipped coins, finished an elimination bracket for rock-paper-scissors, broken up, reconciled, and finally assigned the most requested reviews.
― It's time for a summer shake-up! We've looked over the poll results, drawn lots, flipped coins, finished an elimination bracket for rock-paper-scissors, broken up, reconciled, and finally assigned the most re...
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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked #2 [rate]
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1169
Probably 25% of the episode’s runtime is Nami making an absurd face at the nonsense her captain and others are getting up to, but that’s not a bad thing.
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Clevatess #2 [rate]
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Junket Bank TV Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members
Wataru Hatano, Daisuke Hirakawa join cast of October series
― The official website for the television anime of Ikkō Tanaka's Junket Bank manga revealed two new cast members on Wednesday. The anime's staff also revealed that the series will air on the TV Tokyo channel and its affiliates every Monday at 24:00 JST in October. The newly announced cast members are: Wataru Hatano as Keiichi Shishigami Dais...
Mercedes and the Waning Moon Anime Reveals TV Format, 1st Promo Video, Cast & Staff Members, January 2027 Debut
Anna Nagase stars as titular Mercedes
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed the television format, first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and the January 2027 debut for the anime adaptation of Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suterares...
Yuruyuru Zukan Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff
Emi Nitta voices Hato guide character in TV anime about animal facts
― TV Tokyo unveiled a new teaser promotional video for the television anime of publisher Gakken's Yuruyuru Zukan (Gentle Picture Book) children's book on Wednesday. The video announces the staff, and also announces that Emi Nitta is voicing Hato (Pigeon), the guide character who explains each episode's topic. Keizō Abe is directing...
Live-Action Wandance Film Reveals Anji Ikehata as Wanda in Teaser
Film opens in Japan on November 27
― The official website for the live-action film of Coffee's Wandance manga unveiled a new teaser trailer and character visual for the film on Wednesday. The trailer and visual reveal that Anji Ikehata (Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi, Lonely Castle in the Mirror) has joined the cast as Hikari Wanda, a woman who changes the fate of the protagonist Kaboku.
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Live-Action Look Back Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, September 11 Opening
Masaki Suda, Kankurō Kudō, Kayo Noro, Ryō Ikeda, Miyu Sasaki, Maho Yamada join cast
― The officiall website for the live-action film of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga unveiled a new trailer for the film on Wednesday. The trailer announces more cast members for the film, as well as its September 11 opening date in Japan. The newly announced cast members include: Masaki Suda as Maeda, a...
Megami Tensei Creator Releases Promised English Translation of Novels
Aya Nishitani: “Three years ago, I promised an American reader that I would translate Megami Tensei into English myself."
― Megami Tensei creator Aya Nishitani announced on Sunday that he is in the process of translating the Megami Tensei (Digital Devil Story) novel series into English. The author states in an X (formerly Twitter) post, "Three years ago, I promised an American reader that I would tra...
Mob Psycho 100 Director Yuzuru Tachikawa Shared Cut Reigen-Focused Scene
At AX, Tachikawa showed a scene that didn't make it into Mob Psycho 100 II episode seven.
― At Crunchyroll's "Go 100%! Mob Psycho 100 10th Anniversary Celebration," voice actors Setsuo Ito (Mob) and Takahiro Sakurai (Reigen) and director Yuzuru Tachikawa reminisced about the anime and shared anecdotes from the series' original run, including an intimate peek into his storyboarding process. During a s...
Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin Manga Ends
Manga based on original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc launched in 2012
― The summer issue of Shogakukan's Zōkan Flowers magazine published the final chapter of Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin manga on Tuesday. The manga, based on the original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc, launched in the inaugural issue of Zōkan Flowers in 2012. The manga follows the world-fam...
Harukana Receive's Nyoijizai Launches New Manga
Nyoijizai launched Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai manga on July 11
― Manga author Nyoijizai launched a new manga titled Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai (I'm newly married, but I still can't have sex with the captain's girlfriend) on Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# online manga magazine last Saturday. The manga centers on newlywed couple Yūto and Asuka. Asuka, a prof...
Manga Creator matoba Launches New Fantasy Series on August 12
Author of 'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' launches Eden no Tō manga
― The August issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine revealed last Friday that manga creator matoba will launch a new series titled Eden no Tō: Luluchikakunia to Tō no Meikyū (Tower of Eden: Luluchikakunia and the Tower Labyrinth) in the magazine's next issue on August 12. The manga will have a color o...
It's Strictly Business Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Series debuted in April 2021
― Mitsubachi Miyuki announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that the It's Strictly Business (Eigyо̄ Desu kara) boys-love manga will get a live-action television series.Yen Press publishes the series in English under the name It's Strictly Business, but had initially announced it with the title I'm Just in a Faux BL. The company describes the story:College boy Kiyo has...
Real Girl's Mao Nanami Launches New Manga on July 26
Manga adapts Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon novel
― Mao Nanami announced on July 4 that she will launch a manga adaptation of Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon (The Marriage of the Reincarnated Countess Lilina) light novel in Square Enix's Gangan Online service on July 26.-ˏˋ🩷新連載予告🩷ˎˊ˗『ガンガンONLINE』アプリで７/２６（日）新連載が始まります『転生伯爵リリーナの結婚～イケメン公爵様の虫除け係!?～』原作：翠川稜先生婚活ボロ負け令嬢の人生...
How The NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE Writer's Need for Friends Made Him Famous
Eventually, nyalra would turn his loneliness into writing and make a name for himself through his blogs and, later, his books.
― NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and Sister Other Paranoia writer, Nyalra, opened up his Anime Expo panel to a no-holds-barred conversation. In a discussion with curious fans, the creative mind candidly answered every question about his life, his work, and his influences. Eventually, he...
After God Manga Takes Break
Series debuted in 2021
― Sumi Eno announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the After God manga will take a break following the early access release of chapters 106-107.Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story:Japan has been invaded by Gods, leaving giant Danger Zones where once were cityscapes. While patrolling the area, Anti-God researcher Tokinaga discovers Kamikura W...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game Teases New Characters in Animated Trailer
Rick Strowd, Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Laocorn Gaudeamus
― SNK revealed an animated trailer on Tuesday for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game teasing new characters Rick Strowd, Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, and Laocorn Gaudeamus. The company announced on June 28 that season 3 will launch in July. Kim Jae Hoon, the first DLC character for Season Pass 2 in Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, launche...
The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in 2023
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's Manga Up! platform announced on Saturday that Coma Hashii's manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo's The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband (Seijo ga "Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama" o Boshū Shitara Kokuō Heika ga Rikkōho Shitekita) novel series is ending with the 24th chapter. The platform began publ...
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Red River #2 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Store to Become Exclusive to Mega/Ultimate Fan Tiers in August
Open orders will continue to process, including those for items released after store transitions
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is changing its Crunchyroll Store in August to be exclusive to the company's Mega and Ultimate Fan subscription tiers. The company will announce the cutoff date for using the current version of the store in the future. Select items on the Crunchyroll Store are no...
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Anime Series Review
It’s not the most exciting or dynamic of shows, and this is reflected in the overly pedestrian direction and static, flat visuals
― Modern life is stressful. Surely we can all agree on that? Therefore, it's not too much of a stretch to empathize with Sunao, who'd prefer to stay in her room than engage with stressful things like friendship difficulties, socializing, and schoolwork. While she could shu...
Otakon Hosts Background Art Director Kazuki Higashiji
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime's background artist attends event on July 31-August 2
― The staff of Otakon announced on Tuesday that it will host art director and background artist Kazuki Higashiji at this year's event. Higashiji has directed backgrounds for P.A. Works and other projects. He has worked on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Maquia - When the Promised Flower Blooms...
Octopath Traveler, Octopath Traveler 2 Games Get Switch 2 Versions With No Upgrade Path
Switch 2 versions launch in West on October 1
― Square Enix revealed in a trailer on Monday that its Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 games will get a physical and digital Nintendo Switch 2 release in the West on October 1. The games will be available to purchase individually or in a digital bundle. Both games' Switch 2 versions launched digitally in Japan on Monday. The end of the trailer s...
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #14 [rate]
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Victoria of Many Faces #2 [rate]
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Ghost in the Shell #2 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel
Coop and Lucas take a look at some of the summer anime season's least interesting debuts.They can't all be winners?
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Coop and Lucas take a look at some of the summer anime season's least interesting debuts.They can't all be winners? The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Netflix streams Chainsmoker Cat. HIDIVE streams Hell Mode....
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Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power #3 [rate]
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episodes 14-15
Much as I enjoy longer story arcs, these two episodes are important. They give the characters time to breathe, but also to showcase their growth and development.
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day #2 [rate]
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Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games #2 [rate]
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From Far Away TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast & Staff Members, October 4 Debut
Tomoyo Kurosawa, Kentarō Kumagai, Yūichirō Umehara, Eiji Takeuchi star in Studio Deen anime
― The official website for the television anime anime of Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away (Kanata Kara) shōjo manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's teaser promotional video, a new visual, main cast and staff members, and its October 4 debut.The anime will star (Note: Some character names are spelled differently f...
Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko Anime Casts Noriko Hidaka, Misato Fukuen
Hidaka plays Danko's mother Misato, Fukuen plays Danko's grandmother Haruka
― The second episode of Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko, the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko manga, revealed two new cast members for the anime on Monday. The new cast members include:Noriko Hidaka as Misato Ichigeki, the mother of Danko IchigekiMisato Fukuen as Haruka Ichigeki, the grandmoth...
ippatu's Tsugumi Project Manga Gets TV Anime
Postapocalyptic action manga serialized in Japan from 2021-2023
― A teaser website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of ippatu's Tsugumi Project (Tora Tsugumi) manga, and revealed a teaser promotional video and teaser visual.Kodansha USA Publishing published the manga and describes the story:In the far future, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up c...