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Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger Anime Series Review
I am so happy that they made a sequel to one of my favorite anime of all time…seven years later.
― I am so happy that they made a sequel to one of my favorite anime of all time…seven years later. OK, that's not technically true, considering that between the airing of the first season of Hajime no Ippo and New Challenger there was a movie, as well as a fairly popular OVA, that was released. While the ...
This Week in Anime - Sophmore Slump
Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up?
― Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Volumes 1-5 Novel Review
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows is, on the whole, a surprisingly good series.
― You could be forgiven for assuming that you've read or watched this story a thousand times before in the year 2025. The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows draws from some very dry wells if you look on the surface; it appears to be both a demihuman harem and a story about a powerful guy who gets kick...
Death Note Tripp Pant Review
Simply put, this is the apex pant.
― TRIPP pants have always been the final form of pants, but this factoid poses the question: what, then, is the final form of TRIPP pants? Enter: the physical manifestation of what it means to dress to impress, Death Note TRIPP pants. Let's back up a bit: for those unfamiliar, TRIPP NYC is a fashion brand that's particularly well known for its bondage pants. If you ...
This Week in Anime - That AIn't Ghibli
Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images.
― Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All Ghibli shows are available streaming on Max.
The Red Turtle is available on YouTube. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @ves...
Macross Zero Anime Series Review
Zero relies heavily on CGI, not just for its mech battles, but also for some backgrounds and scene transitions. Sometimes this works, and sometimes it looks horribly dated.
― A five-episode OVA released over the space of almost two years (2002-2004), in
release order, Macross Zero sits between 1997's Macross Dynamite 7 and 2008's Macross
Frontier. Chronologically, its events occur before every other ...
Answerman - Anime References in Western Media
Jerome digs into the details of inserting explicit references to anime in western media.
― Jake asks: Hey Answerman, I was recently watching The Bookie on MAX and Sebastian Maniscalco's stepson in the first episode is cosplaying as Levi from D. Gray-man. This happens a few times throughout the show's run as well. His actor even openly references anime and manga. This had me wondering about Hollywood...
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Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Rom-Com Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Tezuka Productions animates story of high school boy falling in love with 2 childhood friends
― CyberAgent announced on Thursday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I'll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend) manga that will premiere in 2026. Tezuka Productions is animating the project. CyberAgent also unveiled a te...
Media Do Distributor Sells MyAnimeList Site to Web3/AI Company Gaudiy
Tokyo-based Gaudiy develops Fanlink community platform using blockchain technology
― E-book distributor Media Do Holdings announced on March 26 that it has sold all of its shares in the anime database website MyAnimeList to Tokyo-based Web3 and AI company Gaudiy. Media Do noted that it expects to record an "extraordinary gain" in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, amountin...
CloverWorks Produces Anime Shorts for 7Fates: Chakho, The Star Seekers Webtoons
HYBE's original webtoon series feature members of BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER as characters in story
― Anime studio CloverWorks began streaming two anime shorts on Thursday adapting HYBE's The Star Seekers webtoon and HYBE's 7FATES: CHAKHO webtoon. Each short is around 11 minutes long, and features an original story. Both videos feature hard subtitles in Korean. (Note: CloverWorks has disabled embedding...
Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection Smartphone Game Ends Service on May 30
Game launched on August 26
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection, the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- franchise's latest smartphone game, announced on Friday that the game will end service on May 30 at 2:00 p.m. JST. Sales of the in-game "magical rainbow crystals" currency has ended with the announcement. The smartphone game launched on August 26. Konom...
Alberta's Animethon Hosts ClariS in August for Group's 1st N. American Performance
3-member unit restarted activities in January
― The Animethon event located in Edmonton, Alberta announced on Thursday that female singing unit ClariS will make their North American performance debut at the event's MusicFes. Animethon takes place at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Canada on August 8-10. ClariS had announced in January that the unit had restarted activities and had added two new mem...
Premiere of Webtoon-Based Live-Action Romance Series Crushology 101 Delayed by 1 Week
Delay comes in response to ruling on S. Korean president's impeachment on Friday
― The premiere of Crushology 101, the live-action Korean romance series based on the webtoon Bunny and Her Oppas, has been postponed by one week. According to SPOTV News on April 2, the series, originally scheduled to air on April 4 in Korea, will now premiere on April 11. The delay comes in response to the Constitution...
Live-Action Even Though We're Adults Series' Trailer Reveals Theme Song
Ai Higuchi performs theme song "Koi ni Koi Seyo"
― The official website for AOI Pro.'s live-action series of Takako Shimura's Even Though We're Adults (Otona ni Nattemo) manga began streaming a new trailer for the series on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the series' theme song "Koi ni Koi Seyo" (Fall in Love with Love) by Ai Higuchi. The site also unveiled new cast members for the show on T...
Code Geass x Pop Team Epic Collaboration Is No Joke
Lelouch vi Britannia commands you to watch the collaboration video
― The Code Geass franchise announced on Wednesday that its April Fool's Day joke of a Pop Team Epic collaboration is, in fact, real. The collaboration includes an online goods lottery from April 2 to May 1, LINE stamps, and an upcoming pop-up store. 【コラボ】エイプリルフールで発表した「ポプテピピック」×「コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ」が本当にコラボ決定！！コラボ記念動画はこちら→https://t.co/Y57r...
Smile Down the Runway's Kotoba Inoya Launches Fantasy Manga in May
Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda manga follows hero who loses memories after saving world
― This year's 18th issue of Akita Publishing's Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Thursday that Kotoba Inoya will launch a new manga titled Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda (Who Might You Be?) in the magazine's 24th issue on May 15. The magazine describes the manga as a "dramatic fantasy" story where a hero forgets every...
Netflix Streams Live-Action I Love You Just a Little Bit Series
All 10 English-subtitled episodes of 2017 series starring Haru, Masahiro Higashide, Riisa Naka, Nobuyuki Suzuki
― Netflix added the live-action series of Ryo Ikuemi's I Love You Just a Little Bit (Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo) manga on Wednesday. The release includes all 10 episodes with English subtitles. The story follows Mitsu, a woman around the age of 30 who is married to the second man she fell in...
Your Forma Anime Streams on Samsung TV Plus in U.S., Canada
Streaming platforms for Central & South America, EMEA, Asia also revealed
― Anime distributor REMOW announced on Friday that the television anime of Mareho Kikuishi and Tsubata Nozaki's Your Forma science-fiction crime suspense light novel series will stream on the Samsung TV Plus service in the United States and Canada. The anime will also stream on Bandplay and Anime Onegai in Central and South Ame...
Live-Action Kowloon Generic Romance Film's Teaser Reveals August Opening
Film stars Riho Yoshioka, Kōshi Mizukami
― The official website for the upcoming live-action film of Jun Mayuzuki's Kowloon Generic Romance manga began streaming a new teaser trailer for the film on Friday. The trailer reveals the film's August opening date. Riho Yoshioka (Blind, Anime Supremacy!) plays Reiko Kujirai in the live-action film, while Kōshi Mizukami (Nina, My Love) plays Hajime Kudō. Oth...
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees
DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries nominated for best anime
― It's that time again to vote and make your voice heard for anime! Crunchyroll announced the nominees for its 2025 Anime Awards on Thursday. The awards ceremony will take place in Tokyo on May 25, and there will be a global livestream. Fans can vote everyday un...
New Lupin III 2D Feature-Length Anime Film Reveals Title, Trailer, Theme Song, June 27 Premiere
B'z perform theme song for Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku film
― The official website for the Lupin III franchise announced on Friday that the new feature-length film in the franchise will open in Japan on June 27 with the title Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku (Immortal Bloodline). The staff unveiled a visual and trailer. The video reveals and previews the film's theme ...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Adds Real-Life DJ Salvatore Ganacci
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on April 24
― SNK revealed a character trailer for its new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves on Thursday, revealing real-life DJ Salvatore Ganacci as a playable character. Ganacci will contribute original music to the game, as well as 11 of his tracks. The game is also adding professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. The game will launch on April...
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Trillion Game #26 [rate]
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Wind Breaker #14 [rate]
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TMS Entertainment Streams N. American Premiere of Big X Anime's 11th Episode on YouTube
TMS streamed recovered, digitized version of Osamu Tezuka anime's 1st episode last August
― TMS Entertainment announced on Thursday that it will continue to stream various anime on its official YouTube channel to commemorate its 60th anniversary, including the English-subtitled premiere for the 11th episode of the Big X anime of Osamu Tezuka's manga. The recovered and digitized version of the 11th ep...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Games Launch on PS4 in West in 2025
Games launch physically/digitally for PS4 following Switch versions' cancellation
― Idea Factory International (IFI) announced on Thursday that it will release the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation games physically and digitally in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4 in 2025. Compile Hea...
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger Anime Series Review
I am so happy that they made a sequel to one of my favorite anime of all time…seven years later.
― I am so happy that they made a sequel to one of my favorite anime of all time…seven years later. OK, that's not technically true, considering that between the airing of the first season of Hajime no Ippo and New Challenger there was a movie, as well as a fairly popular OVA, that was released. While the ...
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Rock is a Lady's Modesty #1 [rate]
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ SEASON FINALE
This anime wants so badly to be House, but fundamentally fails to understand what makes House work so well.
DAN DA DAN 2nd Season Anime Unveils New Cast Member, Visual, July 3 Premiere (Updated)
Mutsumi Tamura to play Evil Eye, theatrical premiere screens on June 6 in N. America
― The official website for the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga unveiled on Friday a new cast member, visual, and July 3 premiere for the second season. Update: GKIDS also announced on Friday that it will screen the theatrical premiere of the season D...
RetroCrush Acquires Streaming Rights for Future Boy Conan Anime
Anime begins streaming weekly on service on April 18
― Cineverse's RetroCrush streaming service announced on Wednesday that it has acquired exclusive streaming rights to Hayao Miyazaki and Nippon Animation's Future Boy Conan anime from GKIDS. The service will begin streaming the anime on April 18, and it will release episodes weekly. The anime will stream in Japanese with English subtitles and with a...
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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows #1 [rate]
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Keiku Hagiwara's Kimi ga Daredemo Aishiteru Manga Ends on May 1
Romance suspense manga launched in June 2023
― The May issue of Kodansha's Be-Love magazine revealed on Tuesday that Keiku Hagiwara's Kimi ga Daredemo Aishiteru (You'd Fall in Love With Anyone) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on May 1. The manga centers on Yuki, a temp worker whose mother passed away, and whose sick father only wishes to see Yuki in a wedding gown. Feeling trapped in her ...
This Week in Anime - Sophmore Slump
Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up?
― Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
Strawberry Prince Member Jel's Toi-san Anime Film Unveils Staff, July 18 Debut in Teaser
Pui Pui Molcar film's Mankyū helms film at Seven Arcs
― The official website for the anime film of boy band Strawberry Prince member Jel's Toi-san short video series opened on Thursday with an advance teaser video. The teaser announces the film's Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! "Baka to SmaPho to Romance to" (Toi-san Wants to Live in Her Youth! "A Fool, a Smartphone, and Romance") title, staff, returning ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series S Line Invited to Cannes International Series Festival
Story centers on incident where mysterious red lines appear connecting those who have had sexual relationship
― The webtoon-based live-action mystery series S Line has been officially invited to the competition section at the Cannes International Series Festival, becoming the only Korean content selected in the category this year. According to the festival's announcement on Tuesday, S Line is one of...
Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards Manga Resumes on April 9
Manga went on hiatus on January 15
― This year's 18th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday that Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards (Kaihen no Mahōtsukai) manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on April 9. The manga went on hiatus on January 15. Tanabe launched the series in Weekly Shonen Sunday on September 11. Shogakukan published the manga's ...
Netflix Confirms Live-Action Weak Hero Class 2 Series to Premiere on April 25
Series reveals official trailer, poster
― On April 1, Netflix announced that the live-action Weak Hero Class 2 sequel series based on a webtoon will premiere on April 25. Along with the announcement, the platform also released the series' official poster and teaser trailer. Netflix began streaming Weak Hero Class 1 on March 25, and the series quickly gained popularity. According to Netflix's officia...
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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World #13 [rate]
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Under the Oak Tree Webtoon Concludes Season 4
Series planned to end in Season 5 to finish adapting Book 1 of web novel
― Manta has announced that the fourth season of its webtoon Under the Oak Tree concluded with the release of the final episode on March 22. Based on the webnovel by Su-ji Kim, Under the Oak Tree follows Lady Maximilian, a young noblewoman who is forced into marriage with a knight, Sir Riftan. Shortly after their wedding, Riftan...
Voice Actress Rie Takahashi Takes 1-Month Break for Surgery
Takahashi to have surgery for vocal cord nodules
― Voice actress Rie Takahashi announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday that she will take a one-month break to undergo surgery for vocal cord nodules. Takahashi apologized to her supporters for causing concerns, but she assured fans she is in good health. Takahashi also expressed her gratitude to the people who helped with her schedule...
Netflix Adds Full List of Languages for Subtitle, Dub Options on TV Viewing
Full list of language options previously available on mobile devices, web browsers only
― Netflix announced on Wednesday that subscribers can now choose from its full list of available languages for any title when watching Netflix on television, a feature that is carried over from mobile devices and web browsers. Netflix's catalog has a wide variety of TV shows and movies in over 30 languages. Netfli...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle Game Ends Service for PS4, PS5 on September 29
Game's console version launched in February 2024
― The official website for developer Team Caravan's Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle (Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka Battle Chronicle) battle action role-playing game announced on Wednesday that the game will end its service for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on September 29. Sales of paid...
Shingo Honda, Shinsuke Takahashi's Pierrot-Man Manga Ends With 10th Volume in July
Suspense manga launched in 2022
― The ninth compiled book volume of Shingo Honda and Shinsuke Takahashi's Pierrot-Man manga revealed on March 28 that the series will end in its 10th volume, slated for release in July. The story centers on Toraji Yamamura, a manga artist whose manga series "The Clown Revenge" has been decided to be adapted into a live-action film. As he enjoys a night of celebration w...
Sung Hoo Park's Bullet/Bullet Anime Reveals 8 More Cast
Yoshihisa Kawahara, Ai Kakuma, Nao Tamura, Mayumi Shintani, more join series premiering on July 16
― The staff for Sung Hoo Park's original anime series Bullet/Bullet revealed eight more cast on Thursday. The newly announced cast are (image above from top left to bottom right): Yoshihisa Kawahara as Breakfast, the eldest of the five highly-skilled assassin siblings called Cook Siblings Ai Kakuma as A...
Go to Japan with ANN and PacSet Travel!
Anime News Network is going to Japan, and we want to bring you with us. Visit Ghibli Park, relax in an onsen and grab some amazing Japanese food with us this October.
― Announcing our second ANN in Japan tour! Anime News Network and Pac Set tours are teaming up once again to offer a very special tour to our readers. PacSet was founded in 2011 by Evan Miller, a former ANN writer. Since then, dozens of...
Sonic X Shadow Generations Game Gets Release on Switch 2
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Steam on October 25
― Sega announced during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that the Sonic X Shadow Generations game will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the "launch window" of the Switch 2. The game launched on October 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC...
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Devil May Cry #1 [rate]
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Eko Mikawa's Oblivion Battery Baseball Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation in October
Ryōsei Tanaka, Yoshihiko Aramaki star
― A website opened on Wednesday to reveal the stage play adaptation of Eko Mikawa's Oblivion Battery (Bōkyaku Battery) baseball manga titled Butai: Bōkyaku Battery (Stage: Oblivion Battery), which will run in Tokyo and Osaka in October. The website also revealed the stage play's teaser visual, cast, and staff. The stage play will star Ryōsei Tanaka (Tokyo Revenge...
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition, Wild Hearts S Games Head to Switch 2
Complete Edition will be Switch 2 launch title on June 5
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday Koei Tecmo's Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition release for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, as part of the Switch 2's launch lineup. The company also announced the Wild Hearts S game will debut on the system on July 25. Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening ...
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy 3DS Game Gets Switch 2 HD Remaster
Game will be launch title for Switch 2 on June 5
― Square Enix announced on Wednesday that it will release an HD remaster of the Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Nintendo 3DS game for the Switch 2 on June 5, on the same day as the console's release. English version: Japanese version: Square Enix released the original Bravely Default: Flying Fairy game for the Nintendo 3DS in October 2012. An enhanced ve...
Shine Post: Be Your Idol! Game's New Video Reveals June 5 Release on Switch 2
Game will be Nintendo Switch 2 launch title in Japan
― The official website for Shine Post: Be Your Idol!, the game for Konami Digital Entertainment and Straight Edge's Shine Post multimedia idol project, began streaming a new promotional video for the game on Wednesday. The video reveals that the game will launch for the Switch 2 in Japan on June 5, the same day as the console's release. The game's ...
Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Rom-Com Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Tezuka Productions animates story of high school boy falling in love with 2 childhood friends
― CyberAgent announced on Thursday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I'll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend) manga that will premiere in 2026. Tezuka Productions is animating the project. CyberAgent also unveiled a te...
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Season: Grand Bazaar Games Coming to Switch 2
Guardians of Azuma drops on June 5 as Switch 2 launch title
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that the Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Ryū no Kuni Rune Factory) game and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar game will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come out on June 5 as part of the console's launch line-up. Grand...
FFVII Remake Intergrade Game Gets Switch 2 Release
Enhanced version of Remake launched in June 2021
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that Square Enix's FFVII Remake Intergrade game will come to the system. Square Enix released the Final Fantasy VII Remake game on PlayStation 4 in April 2020 after a delay from March 2020. The game was a PlayStation exclusive until April 10, 2021. The game's enhanced Fina...
Street Fighter 6 Gets Switch 2 Release, Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, amiibo
Game launches for Switch 2 on June 5
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that it will release its Street Fighter 6 game for Switch 2 on June 5, the same release date as the console's launch. The game will get a standard edition and a new Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition on Switch 2. The latter will also launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbo...
Yakuza 0 Game Gets 'Director's Cut' for Switch 2 on June 5
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut features new cutscenes, online multiplayer, English dub
― Sega announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that its 2015 Yakuza 0 game is getting an updated version for Switch 2 titled Yakuza 0: Director's Cut. The game will launch on June 5, the same release date as Switch 2. The updated version will feature new cutscenes, an online multiplayer mode...
Switch 2 Online Service Adds GameCube Games on June 5
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soul Calibur II with Link, F-Zero GX, more
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that it will add GameCube games to its "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" paid membership service. The "Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics" service will launch exclusively for Switch 2 on June 5, the same release date for the consol...
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Editions for Super Mario Party Jamboree, Legend of Zelda, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, More Games
Also: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends Z-A
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that several Nintendo Switch games will get new "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions," including the Super Mario Party Jamboree game. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV launches on July 24. The Switch 2 edition expands upon the base game wit...
Udon Entertainment Signs Book Market Distribution Deal with Publisher Simon & Schuster
Udon departs previous deal with Diamond following bankruptcy filing in January
― Udon Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a new book market distribution agreement with Simon & Schuster, effective April 1. Udon will depart from its previous book market distribution agreement with Diamond Book Distributors following its bankruptcy filing in January. Simon & Schuster will handl...
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Drag x Drive Games
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour launches on June 5, Drag x Drive in summer
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday two new games for Switch 2 that highlight the console's features: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and Drag x Drive. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will launch on June 5, the same release date as the Switch 2 console, as a paid digital game. Drag x D...
Medalist ‒ SEASON FINALE
These last two episodes feel like a victory lap more than anything else, and with everything it's done up to now, the show has more than earned a medal.
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Gets Switch 2 Release
Spike Chunsoft game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on July 25
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that Spike Chunsoft's No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to Nintendo Switch. The game will launch for Sw...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game Gets Switch 2 Release on September 5
Marvelous to also launch game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game will come to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5. The company describes the game:
From Marvelous First Studio comes an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, ...
FromSoftware Announces The Duskbloods Game, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2
The Duskbloods multiplayer launches exclusively on Switch 2 in 2026
― FromSoftware announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday The Duskbloods multiplayer game, as well as the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition game. The Duskbloods will launch exclusively for Switch 2 in 2026: The Duskbloods Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will launch for Switch 2 in 20...
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The Beginning After The End #1 [rate]
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Super Smash Bros./Kirby's Masahiro Sakurai Directs New Kirby Air Riders Game for Switch 2
Sequel to 2003 GameCube game launches in 2025
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday that Super Smash Bros. game director and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai is directing a new game titled Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2. The game is slated for 2025. The game is a sequel to the 2003 Kirby Air Ride racing game for Nintendo GameCube. Sakurai teased in a 46-minute ...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #12 [rate]
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Crunchyroll to Stream Kowloon Generic Romance, Maebashi Witches, Apocalypse Hotel, More Anime
Also: Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2, SHIROHIYO
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it also stream the following anime for the spring 2025 season (dub languages streaming at later date in parentheses): Kowloon Generic Romance (English, pictured right) — April 5 Maebashi Witches — April 6 Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 (English, Latin American Spanish) — April 7 Apocalypse Hotel — April 8 SH...
Hyrule Warriors Gets Age of Imprisonment Spinoff to Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Switch 2
Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches in winter for new console
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday it and Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game will launch in winter for Switch 2. The game's events take place prio...
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Volumes 1-5 Novel Review
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows is, on the whole, a surprisingly good series.
― You could be forgiven for assuming that you've read or watched this story a thousand times before in the year 2025. The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows draws from some very dry wells if you look on the surface; it appears to be both a demihuman harem and a story about a powerful guy who gets kick...
Nintendo Announces Donkey Kong Bananza 3D Platformer Game for Switch 2
Game launches on July 17 following Switch 2 launch on June 5
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday Donkey Kong Banaza, a new 3D platformer game starring Mario's original nemesis-turned-friend Donkey Kong. The game will launch for Switch 2 on July 17. Donkey Kong can smash through enemies and the environment. More details will be revealed in the future. Ninte...
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom #1 [rate]
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Nintendo Announces Mario Kart World as Switch 2 Launch Game
Game features new Free Roam mode for racers to drive anywhere off tracks
― Nintendo officially announced during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday the new Mario Kart World game. Nintendo will release the game for Switch 2 on June 5, the same day that the console launches. The game features a full world. Kart races take place throughout various regions around the globe. Time of day a...
Nintendo Switch 2 Unveils Console Details, Price, Controllers, GameChat, June 5 Release
Switch 2 features 4K resolution, 1080p LCD screen, audio/video chat, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers
― Nintendo unveiled new details for its new Nintendo Switch 2 system during the "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2" livestream on Wednesday. Nintendo will release Switch 2 worldwide on June 5. The system retails for US$449.99 in the U.S. The system will also get a bundle with the newly announced Mario...
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Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! #1 [rate]
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Netflix to Stream New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film on April 30
Film streams dubbed/subbed
― Netflix began streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the new anime film of Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles manga, and the video reveals that the movie will stream on Netflix on April 30. The anime will also stream with an English dub. The English cast includes Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos, Brandon McInnis, Dama...
I am the only one who is not attacked in the world filled with zombies TV Anime Slated for 2026
Adaptation of Rokuro Uraji's novels to air on AT-X channel
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the franchise of Rokuro Uraji's Zombie no Afureta Sekai de Ore Dake ga Osowarenai (I am the only one who is not attacked in the world filled with zombies.) novel series opened on Wednesday and revealed that its television anime adaptation will premiere in 2026. The anime will run on AT-X. The "z...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Film's Trailer Reveals Ending Song
Sachiko Kobayashi performs "Bokutachi no Hibi" ending for June 27 film
― The official website for the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū) anime film started streaming the film's full trailer on Wednesday. The trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song "Bokutachi no Hibi" (Our Days) by Sachiko Kobayashi. The f...
'Even Given the Worthless 'Appraiser' Class, I'm Actually the Strongest' Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Morohoshi Fuji launched manga in July 2020
― The 116th chapter of Morohoshi Fuji's manga adaptation of Ibarakino and Yu Hitaki's Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest (Fugūshoku [Kanteishi] ga Jitsu wa Saikyō Datta - Naraku de Kitaeta Saikyō no [Shingan] de Musō Suru) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the manga will end in its next chapter. The manga regu...
Happy April Fool's Day From Around the Anime World, Part V
Featuring My Hero Academia, Digimon, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, IDOLM@STER Million Live!, NieR, Ameku M.D., Chibi Godzilla, & more!
― While it's just April Fool's Day in much of the world, it's also the first workday for many recent college grads in Japan. The anime and manga worlds have mixed in some congratulations for these new hires among their jokes: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ラジ...
Media Do Distributor Sells MyAnimeList Site to Web3/AI Company Gaudiy
Tokyo-based Gaudiy develops Fanlink community platform using blockchain technology
― E-book distributor Media Do Holdings announced on March 26 that it has sold all of its shares in the anime database website MyAnimeList to Tokyo-based Web3 and AI company Gaudiy. Media Do noted that it expects to record an "extraordinary gain" in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, amountin...
Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister Manga Enters Final Arc
Series launched in April 2021
― The April 2 issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Marcey Naito's Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister manga is entering its final arc. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga, and it describes the story:
Uryu Kamihate has had a rough start to life, but plans to forget it all by achieving his dream—matriculating into medical school....
Happy April Fool's Day From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring Dragon Ball, Blue Lock, Legend Of The Galactic Heroes, Mr. Osomatsu, Doraemon, Pop Team Epic, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, & more!
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As if April Fool's Day wasn't chaotic enough, April 1 is also the official start of the fiscal year in Japan. Between all the executive shuffling and dry stock transactions reports, workers let off steam with jokes like these: Blue Lock ＼🌾稲穂:新ゲームリリース🌾／ブルーロック『BLAZ...
Happy April Fool's Day From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring Frieren, Oshi no Ko, Apothecary Diaries, Rose of Versailles, A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof, Nijisanji, & more!
― Besides April Fool's Day, April 1 marks the start of the Japanese school year — hence the school-themed pranks mixed in with the rest: A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof 🪄*･°: ｡ スピンオフ『忍者と殺し屋の魔法少女ぐらし』 制作決定！？ ｡ :ﾟ･*🪄TVアニメ『忍者と殺し屋のふたりぐらし』からまさかのスピンオフが制作決...
Dragami Games Appoints New CEO Shōhei Satō
Former CEO Yoshimi Yasuda to remain as board director until June
― Developer Dragami Games announced on Tuesday that Shōhei Satō is taking over as the new CEO of the company from Yoshimi Yasuda. Yasuda will remain in the company as a board director until the the shareholders meeting in June. Satō founded Dragami's parent company Extreme in May 2005 and serves as its CEO. In July 2022 he became a dir...
'The Story of Manager Kim, Who Works For a Large Company in Seoul' Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series
Seung-ryong Ryu takes on lead role in upcoming series
― Korean broadcasting studio JTBC confirmed on April 1 that Seung-ryong Ryu will take on the lead role in its upcoming live-action series The Story of Manager Kim, Who Works For a Large Company in Seoul adaptation of the Naver webtoon of the same name. The drama centers around Nam-soo Kim, a straight-laced, middle-aged man who appears to be living...
Kanata Konami's Sue and Tai-chan Manga Ends
Manga about aging cat and young cat living together launched in 2017
― The May issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine published the final chapter of Kanata Konami's Sue and Tai-chan (Sue to Tai-chan) manga on Tuesday. The manga's seventh and final compiled book volume is scheduled for release in Japan on May 13. Kodansha USA Publishing releases the manga in English and describes the story:
Sue is an ag...
Shō Aoi, Yui Sakuraba, Sayaka Mogi Each Launch New Manga
Manga authors to launch new series from April to June on Web Action website
― Futabasha's Web Action manga website announced on March 28 that manga authors Shō Aoi, Yui Sakuraba, and Sayaka Mogi will each launch new manga series on the website. Aoi will launch the Osananajimi to Kanojo to (My Childhood Friend and Girlfriend) manga (left in below image) on April 18. Sakuraba will launch the Kōkyū no D...
Tarō Yuri's Boy Meets Shinrei Girl Manga Ends on April 28
Manga about human and ghost livestreamers launched in March 2024
― The 139th issue of Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh G magazine revealed on March 27 that Tarō Yuri's Boy Meets Shinrei Girl (Boy Meets Spirit Girl) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 28. The manga centers on Mizushima, a lowly livestreamer who can see spirits. One day, he receives a message from the charismatic spirit livest...
Battlefield Waltz Game's Character Trailer Highlights Tifalet
Game launches for Switch physically/digitally on April 8
― Idea Factory International streamed a new character trailer for Otomate's Battlefield Waltz (Senjō no Waltz) otome game visual novel on Tuesday, highlighting Tifalet, who is voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara. The company previously streamed trailers for Abel and the following characters: Nike Pash Lestin Wilhelm will be highlighted in an upcoming ch...
Voice Actor William Bassett Dies at 89
Actor provided voices in Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
― Voice actor William Bassett died at 89 on February 9, according to an obituary posted on the Dignity Memorial website. The actor was known for his role in ads for the Whataburger restaurant franchise. Bassett was born in 1935 and acted in numerous roles across televisio...
Kei Ohkubo's Arte Manga Ends on April 25
Manga about female artist in 16th century Florence launched in October 2013, inspired 2020 TV anime
― The May issue of Coamix's Monthly Comic Zenon magazine revealed on March 25 that Kei Ohkubo's Arte manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 25. Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story: The story takes place in 16th century Florence during a time when women were rel...
Usamaru Furuya Launches New Manga on April 9
Furuya announces "challenging" new series Bokutachi no Shinjū
― Ohta Publishing's Manga Erotics F magazine announced on Monday Usamaru Furuya will launch a new series Bokutachi no Shinjū (Our Lovers' Suicide) in the web magazine on April 9. The publication previously announced a slate of titles for release in spring from authors including:
Asumiko Nakamura
Naito Yamada
Kahori Onozucca
Kōtarō Ōkoshi
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DAN DA DAN Anime's Blu-ray Disc Ships in West on June 10
1st season gets Collector's Edition set
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it and Shout! Studios will release the first season of the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga on Blu-ray Disc on June 10. The Collector's Edition set will include a box, 32-page booklet, art cards, and a die-cut sticker. Bonus features for both the Standard and Co...
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Elden Ring Nightreign Game's Character Trailer Reveals Ironeye
Ironeye uses bow, dexterity-based weapons in new standalone game on May 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a character trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new standalone Elden Ring game, and it reveals Ironeye. Ironeye starts with a bow and specializes in dexterity-based weapons. Previously announced Nightfarer characters include Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, and Recluse. Bandai Namco w...
Death Note Tripp Pant Review
Simply put, this is the apex pant.
― TRIPP pants have always been the final form of pants, but this factoid poses the question: what, then, is the final form of TRIPP pants? Enter: the physical manifestation of what it means to dress to impress, Death Note TRIPP pants. Let's back up a bit: for those unfamiliar, TRIPP NYC is a fashion brand that's particularly well known for its bondage pants. If you ...
Happy April Fool's Day From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Dragon Quest, Palworld, FF7: Ever Crisis, Rilakkuma, Azur Lane, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, The Big O, & more!
― The best April Fool's Day "jokes" are the ones that make us laugh on April 1 — then make us gasp on April 2 when we realize that's actually, legitimately real. Do you think of any this year's pranks are for real? 2.5 Dimensional Seduction ＼\ #のびのびののぴチャレンジ...
K Manga Adds Keigo Maki's NakiNagi Manga as Simulpub
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie creator debuted manga on Wednesday
― Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Tuesday that it has added Keigo Maki's NakiNagi manga as a simulpub. The company describes the story:
A quiet witch meets a girl in love. Nakika was once a feared with of the deep sea, but has started a life on the surface to learn about “human emotions.“ Nagisa is a naive romantic and Nakika's b...
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episodes 11-12
I think the series ends on very solid footing. I have enjoyed the season immensely.
Undead Unluck Manga's 27th Final Volume Includes 5 Epilogue Chapters
Manga's 26th, 27th volumes slated for April 4
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga revealed on Tuesday that the manga's 27th and final compiled book volume will include five epilogue chapters, with the first episode titled "unsung hero." The manga's 26th and 27th volumes are slated for release in Japan on Friday. ／最終巻極秘情報オープン📖＼ #アンデッドアンラック 最終27巻には超特大‼...
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Happy April Fool's Day From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring One Piece, Re:Zero, Code Geass, 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, Kuroko's Basketball, Prince of Tennis, Kaleido Star, & more!
― It's April Fool's! Which means people making announcements you're not quite sure if they're real or not — like these from the anime and manga world: August-Soft 『夜明け前より瑠璃色な』発売20周年を記念して236,845,348/1スケールのアクリルスタンドの発売が決定いたしました。なんと月まで...
Anime Boston Hosts Voice Actress Kana Ichinose
Anime Boston takes place at Hynes Convention Center from May 23-25
― The staff of the Anime Boston convention announced on Thursday that voice actor Kana Ichinose will attend the event this year as a guest of honor. Ichinose's voice acting credits include Suletta Mercury in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From
Mercury, Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Ichigo in DARLING in the FRANXX, Ryne in Fin...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ SEASON FINALE
The Straw Hats do exactly what you would expect – there’s the big feast, comedic quarreling over the spoils, and tearful goodbyes to the new friends on the island
This Week in Anime - That AIn't Ghibli
Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images.
― Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All Ghibli shows are available streaming on Max.
The Red Turtle is available on YouTube. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @ves...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
What a weird way to end a season.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ SEASON FINALE
And throughout all these comedy beats the cast is delivering their lines with an infectious gusto – makes it easy to enjoy the interactions between these goobers.
Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi Web Anime Announces Main Staff
Hana Kappa, Mameushi-kun director Kazumi Nonaka helms anime at Studio Comet
― Kadokawa revealed the teaser visual and main staff for Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi (Move! Cat Folktales), the web anime adaptation of Pandania's Neko Mukashi Banashi (Cat Folktales) four-panel manga, on Tuesday. Kazumi Nonaka (Hana Kappa, Mameushi-kun, Happy Happy Clover) is directing the anime at Studio Comet, Kenichi Yama...
Voice Actress Fairouz Ai Returns From Partial Hiatus Under New Agency
Ai works under Maus agency after hiatus to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder
― Voice actress Fairouz Ai announced on Tuesday that she left the talent agency Raccoon Dog, with which she was affiliated for three years, on March 31, and has moved to Mausu Promotion on Tuesday (April 1, which is the start of the Japanese fiscal year). Ai also announced that restrictions on her activities has be...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Makes (Once-in-a-Lifetime?) Appearance in PUBG Mobile
Take up your frying pan & get chomped by some mimics in the popular battle royale game
― The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime and the Japanese version of the PUBG Mobile game teased a collaboration on Saturday. PUBG Mobile already ran a gift campaign in which five lucky winners who followed the account and reposted the collaboration's teaser on social media would each get a 5,000-yen (about US$33...