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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Game Review
Despite its disappointing combat, the pitch-perfect aesthetics and classic folk-horror vibes make this journey back to the haunted grounds of Minakami Village one that is still well worth experiencing.
― With horror games of both the independent and blockbuster variety experiencing such a boom in recent years, it was only a matter of time before Koei Tecmo revived the Fatal Frame franchise, which has...
This Week in Anime - Conventional Gatherings
Chris and Lucas talk anime conventions, and why a smaller one focused on one IP can be a very different (and delightful) experience.
― Chris and Lucas talk anime conventions, and why a smaller one focused on one IP can be a very different (and delightful) experience. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike...
This Week In Mobile Games - Duellum of the Fates
Josh explores what Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has to offer, plus a new MOBA from China and two miHoYo games!
― Hello, and welcome once again to This Week in Mobile Games, your bimonthly-ish look at the latest in mobile games. Due to a run of crunch time at the day job I've been far away from mobile games, staring at bad screen for far too long and missing Fate/Grand Order's White Day event in the...
The Spring 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party Premieres Tomorrow Night!
Flowers are blooming, and a new anime season is looming! Get a taste of the entire spring 2026 anime season with us tomorrow on YouTube!
― Flowers are blooming, and a new anime season is looming! Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge, James Beckett, and Jacki Jing are happy to announce that YouTube personality Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement) is joining us to watch over 60 trailers from the upcoming an...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Mar 12-18
Journal With Witch goes down to #2 for the first time in 10 weeks as Frieren wows us with magic battle extravaganza! Check out our weekly user rankings!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on ...
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Box Set Manga Review
At times, Gabimaru’s surprisingly vulnerable, and even a little adorable – like a white-haired, fluffy murder-puppy.
― It's telling that the Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga is unavailable to read directly on the Shonen Jump app, at least not on Apple devices. It can only be read digitally via the Shonen Jump website. This is no doubt due to the manga's much higher-than-average (at least for Shonen ...
Answerman - Hiding Behind Pen Names
How did the MangaONE scandal happen? Jerome explains.
― A Reader asks: "How does someone convicted of a serious crime simply reappear in manga under a pen name, and nobody raises a flag? Do publishers run any checks on the actual person behind the pseudonym, and why are pen names becoming more and more popular for manga creators, writers, and artists? Should proper background checks become a regulat...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game Review
While it might require some trial and error, you’re sure to have plenty of fun experimenting with a wide array of playstyles and eventually find a fighting style that suits you perfectly.
― I wouldn't blame you for feeling skeptical that the mechanics of Monster Hunter—which either famously or infamously, depending on who you ask, can often go into granular levels of detail—would translate well as a ...
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volumes 7-10 Manga Review
Building on earlier information and seemingly throwaway comments and characters, the story continues to delight as it pushes its characters to develop in meaningful ways.
― One of the strengths of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun is that it rarely lets anything become a one-off joke. Ameri's surprisingly demure alternate self in volume six not only makes Ronové look even more ridiculous, but it als...
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Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime Gets 2nd Season
Music video featuring 12th episode's insert song, cast comments video streamed
― The official website for the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) manga announced on Tuesday that the series will get a second season. The website streamed a special music video for the insert song "Yonagi" sung by the cast in the 12th and final episode of the first ...
Hana-Kimi Anime Gets 2nd Season
Season 1 ended on Sunday
― The anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga ended its first season on Sunday with an announcement of the second season: Viz Media describes the Hana-Kimi story:Japanese-American track-and-field star Mizuki has gotten herself to transfer to a high school in Japan...but not just any school! To be close to her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano, she's going to an...
'Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None' Anime Gets 2nd Season
Character designer, manga artist drew illustrations in celebration
― The staff for Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None, the television anime of storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party) light novel series, announced on Sunday the anime will get a second season. Character designer Yuri Kisar...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ SEASON FINALE
This season could be seen as a fascinating tangle of a creation, especially as a legacy follow-up to a classic franchise. But I don't know that it succeeded.
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MF Ghost #37 [rate]
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Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Manga Goes on Hiatus
Detective Conan spinoff, which inspired 2022 TV anime, does not specify return date
― The May issue of Shogakukan's Shonen Sunday S magazine announced on Wednesday that Mayuko Kanba's Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa (Meitantei Conan: Hannin no Hanzawa-san) spinoff manga will go on hiatus in the next issue on April 24. The magazine asked readers to look forward to the manga's return, but did not ...
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #12 [rate]
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord #12 [rate]
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Silent Hill f Game Gets Manga Adaptation
Game's Ryukishi07 writes new ending, Ame Gokin draws manga
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Silent Hill f, the recent spinoff game in the franchise, announced on Wednesday that the game will receive a manga adaptation to celebrate its half-year anniversary. The game's story writer Ryukishi07 is writing an exclusive new ending for the manga, and Ame Gokin is drawing the manga. The manga...
Original Shadowverse Game Ends Service in June After 10 Years
Game launched in June 2016; direct sequel game Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond launched last year
― The official website for Cygames' Shadowverse online collectible card game announced on Wednesday that the game will end service on June 30, just two weeks past the game's 10-year anniversary.Shadowerse launched for iOS and Android devices on June 17, 2016 and for PC via Steam in October 2016. The game feat...
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime Casts Maria Naganawa, Reveals July Debut
Naganawa plays grade school gamer Arisa Fujimiya
― Kadokawa revealed on Wednesday the key visual, additional cast member, and July premiere for the television anime of Eri Ejima's Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai) manga. Maria Naganawa will join the anime's cast as Arisa Fujimiya, a grade school gamer with pro-level skills.Seven Seas is rel...
Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 11
It feels weird that the first half of this episode is dedicated to him reflecting on how his wife's influence has changed him, but whether or not she's real anymore doesn't really come up.
Dorohedoro Anime Season 2 Casts Ami Koshimizu
Koshimizu voices former wizard turned demon Haru in April 1 anime
― The official website for the second anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga announced on Wednesday that Ami Koshimizu will voice the character Haru, a former wizard turned demon who loves to sing, and Kasukabe's wife. Toho animation has also started streaming, for a limited time, episodes 1-6 of the anime's first season ...
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ SEASON FINALE
I appreciate Bean Counter's approach to isekai: that until other worlds stop kidnapping teenagers or acknowledging that that’s a problem, the genre is going to be stale.
Kill Blue Anime Streams 2nd Main Trailer
2nd key visual for April series also posted
― The staff for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga revealed the anime's second main trailer and second key visual on Wednesday. The video features the opening theme song "ATTITUDE" by South Korean girl group aespa, and the ending theme song "KILL SHOT" by South Korean boy band RIIZE. The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affi...
Japan Airlines Cancels Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Event Due to Threat
Email threatened to disrupt event featuring 2 cast members at Kyoto Station on Saturday
― Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Tuesday that it has canceled its March 28 special event at Kyoto Station, after receiving an email message threatening to disrupt the event. The event would have promoted its campaign tied to the Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen Dai-2-Shō film. As a...
Firefly Wedding Anime's Teaser Unveils Main Cast, More Staff
Lynn, Kōki Uchiyama voice noble's daughter Satoko, assassin Shinpei in October anime
― The official website for the television anime of Oreko Tachibana's Firefly Wedding manga unveiled the anime's teaser promotional video, second teaser visual, main cast members, and additional staff members on Wednesday.The anime will star: Lynn as Satoko KirigayaKōki Uchiyama as Shinpei GotōYūko Kakihara (2022-2024...
Ken Matsudaira's 'Matsuken Samba' Songs Get Short Net Anime
Actor/singer's signature songs inspire Matsuken Anime streaming on YouTube this summer
― A YouTube channel opened on Wednesday to announce the short anime project Matsuken Anime, based on Japanese actor and singer Ken Matsudaira's 'Matsuken Samba" songs. The anime project is scheduled to launch on YouTube this summer. The anime's promotional video will debut at the Tatsunoko Production booth at the A...
AnimeJapan 2026 Announces Emerging Creator Award Finalists
13 works chosen from 50 different schools across Japan
― AnimeJapan announced the finalists for this year's Emerging Creator Award for anime shorts on Monday. The event will announce the winners from among the 13 works nominated on March 28. The 13 finalists (including their creators and schools) are: "Ao ga Kieta Umi ni" (Ayano Sawada, Kyoto Saga University of Arts) "Ura Kissa" (Ryusei Dozono, HAL ...
Stroll Down Memory Lane With Frieren at Universal Studios Japan
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End marks its USJ debut with immersive, interactive attractions & restaurant
― The Universal Studios Japan (USJ) theme park confirmed on Monday that it is collaborating with the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End series for the first time. The collaboration will feature new "Story Walk" and "Story Ride" attractions plus themed dishes between May 1, 2026 and January 11, 2027. The ...
Shadow Skill Manga Gets New Series After 12 Years
Shadow Skill Dawn debuts on April 24
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Tokuma Shoten's Comic Ryu platform announced on Saturday that Megumu Okada's Shadow Skill series will receive a new manga titled Shadow Skill Dawn beginning April 24. Okada ended the original Shadow Skill manga in 2014. Okada began his Shadow Skill manga as a self-published dōjinshi, and began serializing it in Takeshobo's ...
Deadline: Live-Action Gundam Film Casts Michael Mando
Orphan Black/Better Call Saul actor reportedly to join project set to start in Australia in April
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Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Tuesday the latest incarnation of Sunrise and Legendary Pictures' live-action Gundam film project has cast Michael Mando (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Orphan Black, Better Call Saul). Deadline also reported that production will start filming in Australia next...
Mahjong Pros Licenses Crybaby Mermaid, Getter Robo High, Vermilion Stella Manga
Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi previously licensed
― Mahjong set company Mahjong Pros' Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint announced three new licenses and confirmed the previously announced No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi manga on Tuesday.Title: Crybaby Mermaid - Illustrated Memoir of Yuumi Uotani
Authors: Yoshiki Suda, Mio Junta (art) Release Date: April 28
Synopsis:Crybaby...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast
July series stars Akira Sekine, Houko Kuwashima, Miyu Irino, Jun Saito, Ryota Suzuki
― The staff Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, revealed on Wednesday the first promotional video, character visuals, and the main cast: The anime stars (pictured above from left to right): Miyu Irino as Shira, a boy living as a cap...
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Screens in U.S. Theaters on May 15
Film opened in Japan on January 30
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Tuesday that it will screen Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senkō no Hathaway) anime project, in U.S. theaters on May 15. The film has earned a cumulative total of 2,303,090,620 ...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Airs in July
More cast, video, illustration unveiled
― The official website for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, announced on Wednesday that the anime's second cours (quarter of a year) will begin airing in July. The first cours ended on Tuesday. The website also revealed a teaser promotional video, illustration, and more cast: Character designer Yūhei...
Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2026 Season
Witch Hat Atelier, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, One Piece – Elbaph Arc, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is streaming the following anime (dub languages streaming at later date in parentheses) for the spring 2026 season: March 28 Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) March 31 The Food Diary of Miss Maid...
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The Case Book of Arne #12 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Streams Marriage Toxin Anime, Screens Global Premiere at Sakura-Con on April 4
Haruki Ishiya in attendance at Seattle con
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will screen the global premiere for the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga at this year's Sakura-Con event in Seattle on April 4 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. Haruki Ishiya, who voices Hikaru Gero, will be in attendance. There will also be a panel and autograph sessions. The anime will de...
Animated Devil May Cry Show's 2nd Season Highlights Dante/Vergil in Teaser Trailer
Season 2 premieres on May 12
― IGN streamed a new teaser trailer for the second season of the animated series of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game franchise on Tuesday. The video features Dante and Vergil: The second season will premiere on May 12. The first season from Studio Mir premiered in April 2025 with eight episodes featuring the characters Dante, Vergil, and Lady. It debuted at #4 on its glo...
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Game Review
Despite its disappointing combat, the pitch-perfect aesthetics and classic folk-horror vibes make this journey back to the haunted grounds of Minakami Village one that is still well worth experiencing.
― With horror games of both the independent and blockbuster variety experiencing such a boom in recent years, it was only a matter of time before Koei Tecmo revived the Fatal Frame franchise, which has...
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The Darwin Incident #12 [rate]
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Game's Trailer Reveals 'City Town' DLC on April 16
"City Town" adds U*SA*HA*NA, Imagination Cafe for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC
― Developer Sunblink announced on Tuesday that it will release the second DLC "City Town" for its Hello Kitty Island Adventure game on April 16 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The company streamed a trailer: The new DLC will include the new character U*SA*HA*NA, the City Town region, th...
Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime Gets 2nd Season
Music video featuring 12th episode's insert song, cast comments video streamed
― The official website for the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) manga announced on Tuesday that the series will get a second season. The website streamed a special music video for the insert song "Yonagi" sung by the cast in the 12th and final episode of the first ...
Manga UP! Global Adds The Baron's Daughter's Childish Transformation, A Certain Magical Index Manga
The Baron's Daughter's Childish Transformation: An Envious Princess's Curse and the Platinum Knight's Proposal?! debuts in English
― Manga Up! Global added Chisato Nesumi's manga adaptation of Kanae's The Baron's Daughter's Childish Transformation: An Envious Princess's Curse and the Platinum Knight's Proposal?! (Hime-sama no Shitto de Yōjo ni Sareta Danshaku Reijō Desu.) light novel series on Tuesda...
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There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her #12 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #12 [rate]
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Pokémon Champions Game's Overview Trailer Reveals April 8 Release
Free-to-start game features optional paid bundle, enhanced visual performance on Switch 2
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for the battle-focused game Pokémon Champions, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 8. The trailer also reveals new details about modes, Pokémon recruitment, and Victory Points: Pokémon Champions will have enhanced visual ...
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter #12 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Conventional Gatherings
Chris and Lucas talk anime conventions, and why a smaller one focused on one IP can be a very different (and delightful) experience.
― Chris and Lucas talk anime conventions, and why a smaller one focused on one IP can be a very different (and delightful) experience. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike...
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Tune In to the Midnight Heart #12 [rate]
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Wash It All Away ‒ SEASON FINALE
This anime’s curtain fall feels more like a long rush to the finish line than a properly satisfying conclusion.
Roll Over and Die Anime Casts Tetsu Inada
Inada voices character "Mother" who will appear in episode 12
― The staff of the television anime based on writer kiki and illustrator Kinta's ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (“Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na” to Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta node, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai) light novel series announced on Tuesday that Tetsu Inada will voice...
Komekami! Girls Rice Mascots Get TV Anime on April 2
Anime part of relaunch of 2011 "Komekami!" character project
― The staff for the Komekami! Girl's television anime started streaming its promotional video on March 8, and also announced its April 2 premiere.The anime's story centers on the seven sisters called the "Komekami! Girls" or children of the Rice Goddess, born from the folklore that seven gods live in each grain of rice. The sisters search f...
Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 61
Golden Kamuy has long earned praise for depicting the fullness of the human experience within its story, and this episode is a non-stop deep dive into the best, worst, and weirdest parts of the human condition.
'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Noriko Hidaka, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yukana, Kikuko Inoue join cast of July anime
― The official website for the television anime of Minoru Toyoda's Draw This, Then Die! (Kore Kaite Shine) manga revealed the anime's second teaser promotional video, "Lost World" visual, and more cast members on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are (from left in image above):Noriko Hidaka as Pokota, a character tha...
Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals 1st Footage, More Staff in Teaser
Series starring Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami debuts in July
― Kadokawa revealed the additional staff members and teaser promotional video for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series on Tuesday. The teaser previews the first animated footage from the project.The newly announced staff members ...
Machi Suehiro's Fake Fact Lips BL Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Kaito Hori, Yusuke Sato star as work rivals in TV series premiering on April 30
― A website opened on Tuesday to announced the live-action series adaptation of Machi Suehiro's Fake Fact Lips manga, that will premiere on April 30 on the BS Fuji channel at 24:00 JST (effectively May 1 at 12 midnight). The website also revealed the series' promotional video, visual, main cast, and main staff. The traile...
Uso Tantei Tomanto Anime Shorts Gets 'Updated' Version With Voices on TV
Takako Tanaka stars in TV version premiering on March 30
― Fanworks announced on Tuesday that its Uso Tantei Tomanto (Lie Detective Tomanto) short anime series with San-X will have an "updated" version that will begin airing weekly within the ZIP! morning variety program on the NTV channel on March 30.The new updated version will have a voice cast, which includes:Takako Tanaka as TomantoMiyuki Sakura...
Voice Actor Yoshiki Nakajima Announces Marriage
Voice of Idolm@ster SideM's Jiro Yamashita, Ensemble Stars' Tetora Nagumo
― Voice actor Yoshiki Nakajima announced on Sunday that he had gotten married. In his statement, Nakajima added that his partner is a non-celebrity. As of press time, Kamiki's announcement has received 117,000 likes and 1,200 replies, most of which are congratulations from his fans and colleagues. Nakajima has appeared in The ...
Sunao Katabuchi's 'Fukufuku no Chizu' Anime Short Posted
In This Corner of the World team's short promotes Fukushima Prefecture's cultural treasures
― The official website for "Fukufuku no Chizu" (Map of Fukufuku), director Sunao Katabuchi's new anime short, began streaming the short on Tuesday. The short is the second "brand movie" for Fukushima Prefecture's variety magazine Fukushima Map, and screened first at a "Completion Announcement Event" on March 5...
Marriage Toxin Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals Akasaki's Ending Song
AKASAKI performs ending theme song “Shake Na Baby”
― The staff of the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga began streaming its second trailer on Monday It reveals the ending theme song "Shake Na Baby" by singer-songwriter AKASAKI, and it also features the opening theme song "Kill or Kiss" by Yurina Hirate. The anime will debut on April 7. The anime will air on Tu...
This Week In Mobile Games - Duellum of the Fates
Josh explores what Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has to offer, plus a new MOBA from China and two miHoYo games!
― Hello, and welcome once again to This Week in Mobile Games, your bimonthly-ish look at the latest in mobile games. Due to a run of crunch time at the day job I've been far away from mobile games, staring at bad screen for far too long and missing Fate/Grand Order's White Day event in the...
Universal Studios' Fan Fest Nights Offer Details on 'One Piece Grand Pirate Show'
Straw Hats battle Marines, Buggy in pyrotechnic-filled, live stunt show in April/May
― On Thursday, Universal Studios Hollywood offered details about its upcoming "One Piece Grand Pirate Show" for its Fan Fest Nights event. The performance will see Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates battle Buggy in a "pyrotechnic-filled, live stunt show." The show will take place at the existing WaterWorld show venue, n...
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess #23 [rate]
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Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October TV Debut
Makoto Furukawa, Konomi Inagaki, Anna Nagase, Haruka Shiraishi star in sci-fi isekai story
― The official website for the anime of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series began streaming a teaser promotional video for...
Candy Caries, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, Takopi's Original Sin, Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Screen at Annecy
Festival takes place from June 21-27
― This year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France will screen the Candy Caries, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, Takopi's Original Sin, and the first episode of the Sparks of Tomorrow anime in competition in the TV Films category. The festival will screen Yini Guo's "Plankton α" and Sam Kuwa's "So He Grabbed the Knife" ("Soshite Knife wo Te ni Shi...
The Spring 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party Premieres Tomorrow Night!
Flowers are blooming, and a new anime season is looming! Get a taste of the entire spring 2026 anime season with us tomorrow on YouTube!
― Flowers are blooming, and a new anime season is looming! Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge, James Beckett, and Jacki Jing are happy to announce that YouTube personality Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement) is joining us to watch over 60 trailers from the upcoming an...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Mar 12-18
Journal With Witch goes down to #2 for the first time in 10 weeks as Frieren wows us with magic battle extravaganza! Check out our weekly user rankings!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on ...
HIDIVE Announces English Dub Cast for Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling TV Anime
Dub premiered on March 18
― HIDIVE revealed the cast for the English dub of the television anime of storywriter Nekoko and illustrator Naji Yanagida's Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Datta: Saikyō Igai Mezasanee) light novel series on March 13. The English dub premiered on March 18.The cast includes:
Adam Gibbs as Ilusia
Stephen Alcala as Aurus
Jay Hickman as Bert...
You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 11
This episode wasn't exactly lacking in charm, but it did leave me feeling a little starved on the romance front.
Crunchyroll is 'Working Closely With Leading Cyber Security Experts to Investigate' Possible Security Breach (Updated)
International Cyber Digest wrote that 100 GBs of customer information were possibly leaked
― ANN reached out to Crunchyroll after X (formerly Twitter) user International Cyber Digest wrote on Sunday that Crunchyroll may be facing a security breach through its ticketing system, which is outsourced through Telus in India. A spokesperson provided the following statement:
"We are aware of recent claims a...
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 11
I’m struggling to decide if the writers know what they’re doing, or if the last few plot twists have been symptoms of terminal idiocy.
Toho Games Announces Training Simulation Game Based on Haikyu!! Anime
Haikyu!! ALL Challengers game features new 2D anime motions, illustrations, voice recordings
― Toho animation and Toho Games announced on Monday Haikyu!! ALL Challengers, the first training simulation game based on the Haikyu!! anime. Pre-registration for the game also opened on Monday.The game features newly drawn 2D anime motions and illustrations, and new voice recordings. In the game, players dec...
Dead Account ‒ Episode 11
Another episode that is the same old same old, bearing all of the warts I’ve written about for what seems like an eternity now.
Giant Killing's Masaya Tsunamoto Launches New Baseball Manga
Senshu no Kōtai o Oshiraseitashimasu manga launches on April 2
― This year's 16th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine revealed on March 19 that writer Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrator Yūichirō Oka will launch a new baseball manga titled Senshu no Kōtai o Oshiraseitashimasu (A New Player is Substituting In) in the magazine's 18th issue on April 2. The manga is seen in the upper rig...
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 12
Understanding this episode requires quite a bit of information not covered in this series specifically.
Patlabor Franchise Gets 3D Action Game for PS5, PC
Patlabor the Case Files features missions from hero/adversary perspectives
― Publisher Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced on Monday Patlabor the Case Files, a new 3D action game based on the Patlabor series, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A video is streaming on the game's Steam page. The game's Steam page describes the story:
Labors. The generic term for robots develop...
Rooster Fighter ‒ Episode 2
If Keiji is a photo-realistic Ferrari of a chicken, Piyoko is a bit like a week-old balloon animal, rasping as the air is being let out.
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Box Set Manga Review
At times, Gabimaru’s surprisingly vulnerable, and even a little adorable – like a white-haired, fluffy murder-puppy.
― It's telling that the Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga is unavailable to read directly on the Shonen Jump app, at least not on Apple devices. It can only be read digitally via the Shonen Jump website. This is no doubt due to the manga's much higher-than-average (at least for Shonen ...
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Anime's Trailer Reveals New Cast, OKAMOTO'S Theme Song
Inori Minase joins cast as Chibi Battra in new episodes in April
― The official X/Twitter account for the Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushū), the anime about the Chibi Godzilla character, revealed on Monday a trailer, new cast member, visual, and theme song for new episodes in April. The video, hosted by Chibi Titano's voice actor Subaru Kimura, previews the new theme song "Ano H...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
Every once in a while, we need an episode like this one—one that reminds us what exactly Frieren’s journey is for.
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You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! #12 [rate]
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One Piece Anime Reveals 2 Cast Members for Elbaph Arc
Series casts Ayane Sakura as Gerd, Ryōta Takeuchi as Road
― The official X/Twitter account for the One Piece franchise announced on Monday two cast members for the upcoming Elbaph arc of the One Piece anime: Ayane Sakura as Gerd Ryōta Takeuchi as Road The anime will return in Japan on April 5 for the first of two cours (quarters of a year) with the start of the new Elbaph arc. One Piece anime produce...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 11
If the episode ended with the cut to black while our two leads were leaving the village, it would have been perfect.
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Golden Kamuy #61 [rate]
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #25 [rate]
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Answerman - Hiding Behind Pen Names
How did the MangaONE scandal happen? Jerome explains.
― A Reader asks: "How does someone convicted of a serious crime simply reappear in manga under a pen name, and nobody raises a flag? Do publishers run any checks on the actual person behind the pseudonym, and why are pen names becoming more and more popular for manga creators, writers, and artists? Should proper background checks become a regulat...
Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 11
The uncomfortable introduction leads nicely into the confrontation with Dein, and while this manifests as a literal battle, it is better understood as an ideological conflict.
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Wash It All Away #12 [rate]
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Webtoon by Korean Dictator's Grandson Surpasses 67 Million Views on Social Media
Chun expressed gratitude to readers saying he felt “surprised and overwhelmed” by response
― The webtoon series by Woo-won Chun has surpassed 67 million views after being serialized on social media over a three-month period. Chun shared the milestone on Instagram on March 23, expressing gratitude to readers and saying he felt “surprised and overwhelmed” by the response. The series, titled Monggeul T...
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 23
Fittingly, this climactic confrontation with Haumea is essentially the show's big 'Third Impact' moment… though I think it may work better on paper than in execution.
Charisma TV Anime Unveils Main Staff, January 2027 Debut
Bad Girl's Jōji Furuta helms anime at Pierrot Films
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Evil Line Records label (Hypnosis Mic) and the intellectual property company Dazed's Chōjin-teki Share House Story Charisma (Superhuman Shared Residence Story: Charisma) project revealed the anime's teaser visual, main staff, and January 2027 debut on TBS, on Monday. Jōji Furuta (Bad Girl...
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 11
The only real criticisms that I have are that it is so joyful it almost feels tonally out of step with the rest of the series.
Mages. to Launch The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Game on July 23
Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2
― Mages. announced on Sunday that Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series is getting a game adaptation titled Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken Memorial Vacation, which will launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on July 23. Pr...
Dragon Quest X Game to Add AI Companion Character
Square Enix plans to use Google's generative AI Gemini
― Square Enix announced at a press briefing on Wednesday that it plans to add a companion character named "Oshaberi Slimey" to its Dragon Quest X Online game that will use Google's generative AI Gemini. Square Enix claims that using Gemini, the character will be able to converse with players and assist them with the game.Square Enix is currently ...
Demons' Crest Anime Reveals Main Staff, Cast, 2026 Debut in Video
Series stars Haruka Shiraishi, Konomi Inagaki with production by Production I.G
― Warner Bros. Japan revealed a teaser promotional video on Monday for the television anime of Reki Kawahara's Demons' Crest novel series. The video reveals the main cast and staff, as well as the 2026 debut.Update: Warner Bros. Japan has confirmed the anime's English title is Devils' Crest. The anime's website also revea...
Tomb Raider King Korean-Animated Series Reveals 2 New Japanese Dub Cast in Character Promo Video
Miyu Irino, Nobuhiko Okamoto joins Japanese dub cast of series airing in July
― Kadokawa revealed the main visual, two new Japanese dub cast members, and a character promotional video for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon, on Monday. The newly announced cast are: Miyu I...
DanMachi: Astrea Record Spinoff Light Novels Get Manga
Karu Yoneshiro draws prequel manga launching on May 25
― The official X/Twitter account for Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine revealed on Saturday that Fujino Ōmori's Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Astrea Record (Astrea Record Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka) spinoff light novel series is inspiring a manga adaptation that will debut in the magazine's ...
Dorohedoro Anime's 2nd Season Streams Creditless Opening, Ending Sequences
(K)NoW_NAME performs both "Zettai Must Danmen" opening, "Return to Head" ending songs for April 1 series
― The official website for the second anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga started streaming on Sunday the anime's creditless opening and ending sequences, featuring the opening theme song "Zettai Must Danmen" and the ending theme song "Return to Head" both performed by (K)NoW_NAME...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Game's 2.0 Update, Season 5 Launch on April 9
Also: new character trailer previews DLC character Jam Kuradoberi
― Arc System Works announced on Sunday the Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game will launch its 2.0 update and season 5 on April 9. The company also revealed a character trailer for upcoming DLC character Jam Kuradoberi. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The new update will include major battle changes, new battle mechanics, special moves...
Bandai Namco Announces Major DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger, New Mobile Game Digimon UP
Digimon UP mobile game slated for release this year; Digimon Story Time Stranger major DLC launches in 2027
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the "DIGIMON CON 2026" livestream on Sunday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game will get a major DLC in 2027, and also revealed a new mobile game titled Digimon UP that will launch this year. Digimon UP Teaser TrailerBandai Namco describes the...
Kakao Entertainment, Naver Webtoon Win Civil Lawsuit Against Major Piracy Site Agitoon
Court accepted both companies' claims of 1 billion won each
― Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon won a civil lawsuit on March 11 against the operator of Agitoon, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon and web novel distribution sites, with the court awarding a total of 2 billion won (about $1.33 million) in damages. The court fully accepted both companies' claims of 1 billion won each, hold...
Netflix Unveils Main Trailer, Poster for Live-Action Bloodhounds Season 2
Trailer introduces Baek-jeong, ruthless operator behind global underground boxing league
― Netflix released the main trailer for the second season of Bloodhounds on March 19, teasing a new and more dangerous threat facing its central characters. The new season will debut worldwide on April 3. The trailer introduces Baek-jeong, the ruthless operator behind a global underground boxing league known as ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 Anime Announces 3 New Cast Members for Final Episode
Hiroki Tōchi, Nana Mizuki, Yukihiro Nozuyama join cast on March 26
― The staff for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime announced in a new trailer on Sunday for the 12th and final episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1, the first part of the third season of the anime, three new cast members.
The new cast includes:Hiroki Tōchi as Ryū IshigoriNana Mizuki as Takako UroYukihiro Nozuyama as Kuro...
29th Ojarumaru Anime Series' Visual Reveals Kiyoshi Hikawa as Story Character
Hikawa performs anime's new ending theme song "Tabi Degozansu Ojarumaru"
― NHK unveiled a new visual for the 29th series of the Ojarumaru (Prince Mackaroo) anime on Monday. The visual reveals that singer Kiyoshi Hikawa will appear as a character in the anime (seen leftmost in visual below).In addition, NHK revealed that this animated portrayal of Hikawa (also seen in character visuals below) will als...
Sirotan Seal Mascot Gets TV Anime
Aoi Yūki stars as white seal in fall anime
― Creatve Yoko announced on Monday that its Sirotan seal mascot will receive a television anime on TV Asahi this fall. Aoi Yūki stars as the white seal Sirotan. The voice actress previously voiced the character in a short animation on the Sirotan TV Youtube channel.Arisa Okada is directing the television series at Lesprit, and Sei Yoshitsuki is overseeing an...
Crossed Hearts' Glam Beat! Label for Yuri Works Licenses Afternoon Tea for Two Manga
Mei Fujimatsu, Satsuki Haru's manga is 3rd license in new imprint
― Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, announced on Wednesday that Mei Fujimatsu and Satsuki Haru's Afternoon Tea for Two (Futari de Afternoon Tea wo) manga is the third license in its new Glam Beat! imprint, which will carry Japanese yuri, Chinese baihe, and Korean girls' love titles.The company describes t...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #11 [rate]
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Seoul Business Agency Launches 2026 Seoul-Themed Webtoon, Web Novel Support Program
2026 program will select 5 projects, each receiving 100 million Korean won
― The Seoul Business Agency (SBA) announced on March 16 a new initiative to support the development of web novels and webtoons based on Seoul-themed intellectual property, aiming to expand original stories into film, television, and other formats. The 2026 program will select five projects, each receiving 100 million Korean w...
Crave Streaming Services Adds 14 Anime Films in Canada
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Suzume, among other titles added
― Crave streaming service in Canada announced on February 27 it added the following anime films on March 7:Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Jujutsu Kaisen 0 SuzumeSPY×FAMILY Code: WhiteBLUELOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-KONOSUBA - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World– Legend of CrimsonThe Quintessential Quintuplets MovieTh...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game Review
While it might require some trial and error, you’re sure to have plenty of fun experimenting with a wide array of playstyles and eventually find a fighting style that suits you perfectly.
― I wouldn't blame you for feeling skeptical that the mechanics of Monster Hunter—which either famously or infamously, depending on who you ask, can often go into granular levels of detail—would translate well as a ...
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The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer #12 [rate]
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Journal With Witch #12 [rate]
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Anime Boston 2026 Hosts Voice Actors Atsushi Abe, Wakana Maruoka; Producers Hiromi Sueta, Takanori Matsuoka
HiDive sponsors appearance of all 4 guests from Farming Life in Another World 2, Petals of Reincarnation
― The staff of Anime Boston 2026 announced on Saturday that the convention will host the following people as guests of honor:Voice actor Atsushi Abe (A Certain Magical Index, IDOLiSH7) will be attending as a guest of honor to promote his upcoming role as Hiraku Machio, the protagonist of Farming L...
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Hell's Paradise #11 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #23 [rate]
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Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power #12 [rate]
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Hana-Kimi Anime Gets 2nd Season
Season 1 ended on Sunday
― The anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga ended its first season on Sunday with an announcement of the second season: Viz Media describes the Hana-Kimi story:Japanese-American track-and-field star Mizuki has gotten herself to transfer to a high school in Japan...but not just any school! To be close to her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano, she's going to an...
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The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom #11 [rate]
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'Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None' Anime Gets 2nd Season
Character designer, manga artist drew illustrations in celebration
― The staff for Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None, the television anime of storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party) light novel series, announced on Sunday the anime will get a second season. Character designer Yuri Kisar...
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Kunon the Sorcerer Can See #13 [rate]
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Kakao Entertainment Reports 1 Billion Pirated Content Removals in Latest Anti-Piracy White Paper
Company states it has helped shut down 32 illegal websites in past 4 years
― Kakao Entertainment released its 8th Anti-Illegal Distribution Response White Paper on March 11, reporting that the company has removed more than 1 billion instances of pirated content globally since launching its anti-piracy task force. The report details the activities of Kakao Entertainment's Anti-Piracy Response Team, P...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Casts Ayumu Murase
Murase to voice Gabriel, other daemons in April 4 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) manga announced during the anime's advance screening event on Sunday that Ayumu Murase will voice Gabriel, as well as other daemons. The anime will premiere on the Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV channels on April 4 at 11:30 p.m. (10:30...
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Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- #10 [rate]
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Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Anime's New Video Unveils Cast, More Staff, July Debut
Rie Kugimiya, Ai Kayano, Tomoka Noda, Shiori Kurosaki more star in anime
― Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio revealed the first full promotional video, key visual, main cast, additional staff members, and the July premiere for its original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe) on Sunday. The anime's story is set in the late 1950s and...
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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary #11 [rate]
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Wins 12th Anime Trending Awards' Top Prize
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray wins 7 other awards; The Apothecary Diaries season 2 wins 6 awards
― The 12th annual Anime Trending Awards announced its winners on Saturday, and Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray won Anime of the Year, as well as seven other awards, including Best in Animation, Sports Anime of the Year, and Girl of the Year for Oguri Cap. The second season of The Apothecary Diaries won six awar...
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Streams Trailer Teasing New Character
New character to launch in 2026
― Arc System Works America began streaming a trailer on Saturday teasing a new character for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series. The trailer states that the character will launch in 2026. Arc System Works released the game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and...
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #11 [rate]
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Magical Girl Raising Project restart Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme
Series debuts this fall
― The staff for the television anime of Asari Endō's Magical Girl Raising Project Restart light novel series unveiled the anime's second promotional video on Saturday. The video previews the opening theme song. The anime will debut this fall, and will star:Yoshino Nanjō as PfleReina Kondo as Shadow GaleFairouz Ai as Masked WonderHonoka Inoue as PechkaJenya as Nonako MiyokataM....
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk #11 [rate]
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime Features 'Bookmaking' in 3rd Special Video
2-part anime debuts on April 4
― The official X/Twitter account for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series, revealed the third "special video" in a series of four weekly special videos on Saturday, th...
'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' TV Anime Casts Kōhei Amasaki
Amasaki voices romanceable lead Christopher in upcoming anime by EMT Squared
― The official website for the television anime of Atekichi and Yukiko's Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (ko)!) light novel series revealed on Sunday Kōhei Amasaki will voice Christopher Von Théolas, the prince of the Théolas kingdom and one of the romanc...
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Rooster Fighter #2 [rate]
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