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The ANN Aftershow - What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)
Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season!
― What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024) Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to ...
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime Series Review
However, for all the good to be found in the season, there is a notable flaw: its pacing.
― On most levels, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 falls into the category of being "more of the same." After all, the usual story pattern remains intact: Some new threat comes for Ayanakoji's class, and he pulls strings from behind the scenes, eventually coming out on top. That said, this season does its best to...
This Week in Games - Nintendo Indies Showcase 2024
Jean-Karlo looks at some of the most promising titles from Nintendo's latest showcases, explains why a big player heading over to Nintendo is worth watching, and more!
― Welcome back, folks! Does anybody know what to do when a snack you like isn't in production anymore? I used to look forward to Russel Stover's pectin jellybeans every Spring, but apparently, those aren't in production anymore. I've e...
This Week in Anime - Are This Season's Isekai Anime Any Good?
Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food?
― Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
This Week in Anime - What Do You Do When Your Fav Anime Isn't Simulcast?
In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over.
― In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expre...
Ragna Crimson Manga Volume 11 Review
Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far.
― Ragna Crimson Volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. The volume is essentially broken into three pieces: the battle, a flashback with Ultimatia and Wolteka...
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Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ #13 [rate]
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Beckett Collectibles Now Grades Manga
Grading process takes 10-30 business days
― Beckett Collectibles announced on January 10 that the grading and authentication company will now expand its services into the world of manga. The official page for the company describes manga grading: Manga grading is the process of judging the condition and authenticity of manga publications, from Dragon Ball Z and One Piece to Demon Slayer and beyond. Th...
Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Anime Reveals English Dub Cast
Trailer streamed for dub premiering on YouTube on April 26
― The Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise started streaming on Thursday a trailer for the English dub of Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ, the latest season of the anime, and it reveals the English cast: The English cast includes: Ethan Snowden as Akina Myodo
Rocio Barahona as Nao Inabe
Griffin Cork as Taizo Kiyokura
Scott Roberts as Masanori Iseki
Am...
Voice Actor Yasuo Muramatsu Dies at 91
Muramatsu voiced Tom in One Piece, Pisco in Detective Conan, Revil in Mobile Suit Gundam
― Office Kaoru revealed on Thursday that its founder and voice actor Yasuo Muramatsu (real name Tamehisa Muramatsu) died on April 11. He was 91. There was a wake and funeral for close relatives. Muramatsu was born on April 6, 1933. Muramatsu founded his own agency Office Kaoru in 1992. Muramatsu's roles include T...
Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix Manga Gets New Stage Play in July
Play adapting manga's "Karma" arc runs from July 18-21 in Tokyo
― Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix manga is inspiring a new stage play that will run at Theatre West at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theater from July 18-21. Kotaro Ishikawa is directing and writing the play. Salme Company is producing the play, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of Tezuka's original manga. The play will be based on the manga's "Ka...
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 11
This whole episode is a showcase of the trust the entire cast has for Rao—as a friend, general, or former enemy.
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Highspeed Étoile #3 [rate]
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The ANN Aftershow - What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)
Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season!
― What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024) Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to ...
Suda51 to be Keynote Speaker at MomoCon 2024
Killer7, No More Heroes developer, Grasshopper Manufacture founder Suda51 to attend Atlanta event
― The staff of MomoCon 2024 announced on Thursday that game developer and Grasshopper Manufacture founder Goichi "Suda51" Suda will be the keynote speaker at the event. The event will take place from May 24-27 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Suda51's game studio Grasshopper Manufacture r...
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The IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors #3 [rate]
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Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise's Live-Action Knuckles Spinoff Series Streams Trailer Introducing Cast
Adam Pally, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor, Edi Patterson, Stockard Channing, Cary Elwes, Rory McCann discuss their roles
― Paramount+ began streaming on Thursday a video for the live-action Knuckles spinoff series in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The "Meet the Cast" video features Adam Pally, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor, Edi Patterson, Stockard Channing, Cary Elwes, and Rory McCann discussing their...
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The Misfit of Demon King Academy II #14 [rate]
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Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime Series Review
However, for all the good to be found in the season, there is a notable flaw: its pacing.
― On most levels, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 falls into the category of being "more of the same." After all, the usual story pattern remains intact: Some new threat comes for Ayanakoji's class, and he pulls strings from behind the scenes, eventually coming out on top. That said, this season does its best to...
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The irregular at magic high school #3 [rate]
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Sanrio, JO1's JOCHUM Characters Get TV Anime
Anime based on boy band JO1's characters debuts this summer
― The official Twitter account for JOCHUM, characters created by Sanrio as a collaboration with Japanese boy band JO1, announced on Saturday that the characters are getting a television anime. The anime will begin airing this summer as part of the Mezamashi Doyо̄bi (Mezamashi Saturday) program, which airs in Japan from 6:30-8:00 a.m. Hazumu ...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #51 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Nintendo Indies Showcase 2024
Jean-Karlo looks at some of the most promising titles from Nintendo's latest showcases, explains why a big player heading over to Nintendo is worth watching, and more!
― Welcome back, folks! Does anybody know what to do when a snack you like isn't in production anymore? I used to look forward to Russel Stover's pectin jellybeans every Spring, but apparently, those aren't in production anymore. I've e...
Donkey Kong Area of Universal Studios Japan Delayed to 2nd Half of 2024
Area was originally scheduled to open in spring
― The official Twitter account for the Universal Studios Japan theme park announced on Friday that its new area based on the Donkey Kong Country game series for the park's Super Nintendo World has been delayed from spring 2024 to the second half of 2024. The staff will announce a new opening date in the future when it is decided. Universal Studios Japan...
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Astro Note #3 [rate]
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Hanashi Media to Release Observation Records of My Fiancée Light Novel Series in English
1st of 2-volume series to release digitally on July 30
― Hanashi Media announced on Thursday that it will release author Shiki and illustrator Wan Hachipisu's Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess (Jishō Akuyaku Reijō na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku) light novel series in English digitally. The company describes the story: Exceptionally gifted to his ow...
Voice Actor Takuya Eguchi's Egumi Legacy Card Game Gets Anime
Eguchi designed characters, established worldview for card game released in 2022
― Happinet announced on Friday that TAKALAKA and voice actor Takuya Eguchi's Egumi Legacy card game is inspiring an anime. Masa Mori (Kaishain, Obey Me!, A Turtle's Shell Is a Human's Ribs) is directing and writing the anime. Katsuya Kitano is also writing the script along with Mori. Studio Outrigger is planning and prod...
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Anime Film Trilogy Reveals Teaser Video for 1st Film
Story for 1st film also revealed
― The website for the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai) franchise unveiled a new teaser video on Friday for the first film of Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen, the franchise's new anime film trilogy. The video highlights the first film's setting of Okinawa. The site also revealed...
Blue Lock Project: World Champion Smartphone Game Gets English Release on April 23
Soccer training simulation game launched in Japan in December 2022
― Rudel Inc. announced on Friday that it will release the Blue Lock Project: World Champion smartphone game in English on April 23. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases. The company describes the game:
This is a new type of soccer training simulation game in which players train strikers, build the strongest team, an...
Netflix Adds 9.3 Million Subscribers in 1st Quarter 2024, Co-CEO States Password-Sharing Policy Has Not Harmed Viewership
Company to stop reporting on subscriber totals in 2025
― Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters stated on Thursday that the company's viewership data from both before and after Netflix implemented its password-sharing regulations showed the policy has not turned viewers away. Netflix also announced on Thursday it added 9.3 million subscribers in the quarter ending on March 31, reaching 269.6 million subscribers ...
Rabbit & Bear Studios Confirms it is 'Moving Forward' With Sequel to Eiyuden Chronicle Game
Game's scenario writer, designer Yoshitaka Murayama died in February
― Game developer Rabbit & Bear Studios confirmed in a Reddit AMA question-and-answer session on Thursday that the studio is "moving forward with a sequel" to its Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes game, even though the game's scenario writer and designer Yoshitaka Murayama died on February 6. Rabbit & Bear Studios added in the AMA:
I...
Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon Visual Novel Gets Switch, PC Release in English This Year
Visual novel franchise inspired 2 anime films, TV anime series
― Dramatic Create announced on Friday that it and MAGES. will release the Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam this year. The release will feature Japanese audio and text in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. MAGES. released Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon for PlayStation V...
Iryū - Team Medical Dragon Artist Tarō Nogizaka's Natsume Arata no Kekkon Suspense Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Yukihiko Tsutsumi directs film opening on September 6
― Warner Bros. Japan announced on Friday that Tarō Nogizaka's Natsume Arata no Kekkon (Arata Natsume's Marriage) manga is getting a live-action film that will open in Japan on September 6. Yukihiko Tsutsumi (director of live-action 20th Century Boys, Beck, Ikebukuro West Gate Park) is directing the film. The film will star Yuuya Yagira (live-actio...
Twilight Out of Focus Boys-Love TV Anime Teases School Club Romance in Video
Studio DEEN animates Jyanome's BL manga
― The official website for the television anime of Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus) BL manga series began streaming a teaser promotional video on Friday. The video begins with the first meeting of the film club's second-year students ("No 3rd-years allowed!!") and the announcement of their latest film project's theme: BL. Kodansha USA descri...
Yuri!!! on Ice: Ice Adolescence Film Canceled
Production committee, MAPPA cite 'various circumstances'
― The official website for Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence (Yuri!!! on Ice Gekijō-ban: Ice Adolescence), the anime film in the Yuri!!! on Ice franchise, confirmed on Friday that production on the film has been canceled. The film's production committee and the anime studio MAPPA explained that the committee and staff decided on this ca...
Wind Breaker ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
So here's hoping that the third time's the charm when it comes to anime boys beating the ever-loving hell out of each other.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Series Gets Escape Room Set in Dream World
Teams have 1 hour to wake up Frieren
― SCRAP's Real Escape Game announced that it is creating an escape room for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, the hit series that recently dethroned Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood as the top anime on ANN and MAL. The game is titled "Escape from the Millennium Dream." In the game, players enter a dream world and partner with Fern and Stark to wake up Frieren, which ...
9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Heads West in 2024
Otomate released game in Japan in June 2023
― Idea Factory International revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday that the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. will get an English release physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch in 2024. The company describes the story of the game: In this town, there is a long-standing rumor about people being spirited away...
They also say that people with lots of ...
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A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics #3 [rate]
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Laid-Back Camp, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 3rd Seasons Reveal English Dub Casts, Premieres
Both feature returning cast members
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is streaming the English dubs for the third seasons of Laid-Back Camp and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Both casts feature returning members. The dub cast for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 includes: Celeste Perez as Rin
Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko
Katelyn Barr as Chiaki
Hannah Alye...
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Wind Breaker #3 [rate]
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Urusei Yatsura #37 [rate]
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Wind Breaker Anime Reveals Cast, Visual for Shishitōren
Kikunosuke Toya, Yuichiro Umehara, Chiaki Kobayashi, Masaaki Mizunaka, Hiromu Mineta join cast
― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga revealed on Friday new cast members for the Shishitōren. The account also unveiled a visual of the group that can be paired with a previous visual of the Bōfūrin to make it appear like they are facing off: The newly a...
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A Condition Called Love #3 [rate]
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Mysterious Disappearances ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Both Ren and Oto can see the warning signs that a Curiosity has taken a victim, but they don't appear to be hunting Curiosities because that's their job.
Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom Stop-Motion TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in Summer
Toy animal franchise reveals 3 new characters
― The official Twitter account for Takara Tomy's Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom (Adventure Continent Ania Kingdom) toy animals franchise announced on Thursday that the stop-motion television anime based on the toys is getting a second season this summer. The season will have the title Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom: Densetsu no Guardian-hen (Legendary Guardians A...
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An Archdemon's Dilemma - How to Love Your Elf Bride #4 [rate]
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SPY×FAMILY Code: White Anime Film Gets Collectible Popcorn Bucket & Drink Cup in U.S. Screenings
Limited collectible artboard also up for grabs
― Spy×Family fans in the U.S., aside from watching the SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film this weekend, you have another side mission to accomplish: get yourself a SPY×FAMILY Code: White collectible drink cup or popcorn bucket in select AMC Theatres. Save the world and bring home a #SpyXFamily Code: White collectible drink 🥤 or 🍿 vessel! On sale 4/18 in s...
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Laid-Back Camp #3 [rate]
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Transformers One Animated Prequel Film Streams New Trailer from Space (Updated)
Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry star in film on September 20
― Paramount Pictures streamed on Thursday a new trailer for Transformers One, the new animated film prequel to the Transformers franchise, from space. The stream featured a nearly 1-hour countdown showing the trailer's screen attached to a craft ascending 125,000 feet above the Earth. Film stars Chris Hemsworth (Optimus Prime) and Brian ...
This Week in Anime - Are This Season's Isekai Anime Any Good?
Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food?
― Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
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Delicious in Dungeon #16 [rate]
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Umiharu's The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Manga Ends on May 17
Manga adapts Hifumi Asakura's original light novel series
― The May issue of Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine revealed on Thursday that Umiharu's The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World (Arafō Otoko no Isekai Tsūhan Seikatsu) manga, the adaptation of Hifumi Asakura's light novel series of the same title, will end in the magazine's next issue on May 17. Square Enix's Ma...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
For as enjoyable as the premise and the leads powering it are, the fact is that the production of Voice Actor Radio is letting it down thus far.
Tonari no Yōkai-san Anime Casts Shizuka Itō
Itō voices character of "serpent(?)" with vengeful spirit
― The official website for the television anime of noho's Tonari no Yōkai-san (The Yōkai Next to Me) manga announced on Thursday that Shizuka Itō will voice the character of a vengeful spirit of a "serpent(?)" that appeared in Engamori 100 years ago, and was exterminated by Jiro. Itō's character will appear in the anime's third episode on Satu...
Plus-Sized Elf Anime Reveals Main Staff in 1st Promo Video
Toshikatsu Tokoro to direct anime at Elias
― The official website for the anime of Synecdoche's Plus-Sized Elf (Elf-san wa Yaserarenai.) manga revealed the anime's main staff in its first promotional video on Thursday. Toshikatsu Tokoro (Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?, Soul Link, Hunter X Hunter: G I Final) is directing the anime at Elias. Katsuyuki Sato (Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!, My S...
The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime Reveals More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Shinichirō Miki, Mariya Ise, Hikaru Midorikawa reprise roles from 2015 drama CD
― The official website for The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies, the television anime adaptation of late author Cocoa Fujiwara's Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. manga, revealed three cast members, and a second promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The newly announced cast a...
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime Gets Novelization
Show's writer Yūki Yaku pens novelization, with 1st novel adapting 1st 4 episodes launching on May 20
― Shogakukan is listing a series of novelizations for Doga Kobo's original television anime series Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night (Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai), with the first novel covering episodes 1-4 launching on May 20. Writer Yūki Yaku (Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki), the head writer and scr...
Crunchyroll Announces English Dub Cast, Release Dates for Wind Breaker, An Archdemon's Dilemma, A Condition Called Love Anime
English dubs debut on April 18
― Crunchyroll revealed on Wednesday the English dub casts for the Wind Breaker, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride, and A Condition Called Love anime, as well as their release dates. The dub cast for Wind Breaker includes:
Austin Tindle as Sakura
Hollis Beck as Tachibana
Nick Huber as Hiiragi
Sean Letourneau as Sakaki
Michael Stimac as Matsumoto
Greg Du...
Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Live-Action Film Casts Natsuki Deguchi as Titular Heroine
August 2 film's teaser trailer also reveals Daiken Okudaira, Hikaru Takahashi
― The official Twitter account for the live-action film adaptation of Masamitsu Nigatsu's Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards (Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard) manga revealed a new teaser trailer, more cast, and a new visual for the film on Thursday. The new cast members include: Natsuki Deguchi as Akabane Honeko Daiken Okudaira as Sum...
Mangamura Pirate Site Owner Ordered to Pay 1.7 Billion Yen to Shueisha, Shogakukan, Kadokawa
3 publishers had sued owner of Japanese-language pirate site in 2022
― The Tokyo District Court ordered on Thursday the former owner of the Japanese-language manga piracy site Mangamura must pay Japanese publishers Shogakukan, Shueisha, and Kadokawa 1.7 billion yen (about US$11.0 million). The publishers stated this is the largest amount of money a judge has ever ordered be paid regarding damages in ...
Sesame Street Characters Get E-Sports Treatment with Evo Japan 2024 Merch
No news on addition of Elmo to Tekken 8 roster
― Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster are becoming the Sesame Street fighters, at least on this year's EVO Japan merch. In a new collaboration with the annual fighting game tournament, the children's television show is featured in crossover merch. Fans can show their love for fighting games and the puppet characters with two designs: a T-shirt featuring E...
Voice Actress Akari Uehara Announces Surprise Marriage & More
Voice of Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time's Vegan Eldriel also announces pregnancy
― Akari Uehara, voice of Vegan Eldriel from Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time, announced her marriage on X (formerly Twitter) on April 15. In the announcement, Tamura posted a surprise and heartfelt message to her fans and those she works with. 🌸ご報告です🌸 pic.twitter.com/YDdRMmLJ5r— 上原あかり (@akariuehara13) April...
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Anime's Teaser Highlights Unstoppable New Enemy
1st film in 7-part project opens on July 19
― The official website for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the next project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, began streaming a new teaser trailer for the project's first film "Kuro no Shinryaku" (Dark Invasion) on Thursday. The teaser previews "Grand Rebirth" (Note: Romanization not official), a mysterious giant object ...
Chan-wook Park Develops English Live-Action Series of Korean Oldboy Film
2003 film of 1996-98 manga already inspired Spike Lee's 2013 film
― Director Chan-wook Park is developing a live-action English series based on his acclaimed film adaptation of Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi's Oldboy manga, in collaboration with Lionsgate Television. Park would produce this project with his partner Syd Lim. Dark Horse publishes the manga in English and describes the story: Ten ...
Blue Wolves of Mibu Manga's 1st Part Ends; 'Shinsengumi Arc' Starts on April 24
Manga launched in 2021; anime adaptation premieres in fall
― This year's 20th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine published on Wednesday the final chapter of the first part of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's The Blue Wolves of Mibu (Ao no Miburo) manga, and also revealed that the next arc titled "Shinsengumi Arc" will start in the magazine's next issue on April 24. Yasuda launched the manga in Weekly Shōnen...
GKIDS Acquires N. American Theatrical Rights for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Film
4K restoration of film to debut at Chicago Critic's Film Festival
― GKIDS announced on Twitter on Wednesday that it has acquired the North American theatrical rights to Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence film. A new 4K restoration of the film will first premiere at the Chicago Critic's Film Festival this summer before a wide release. GKIDS describes the film's story: In the year 2032, th...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 14-20
Rozen Maiden anime; Trinity Seven Revision, Snowball Earth manga ship"
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Rozen Maiden BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$119.98 Sentai Filmworks Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date 15 Minutes Before We Really Date GN 2Please Yen Press US$15.00 April 16 Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture GN 3Cite ...
Sega's Golden Axe Game Gets 10-Episode Animated Series on Comedy Central
Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, Carl Tart star in series based on 1989 game
― Comedy Central announced on Wednesday that it has ordered a 10-episode animated series based on Sega's Golden Axe video game series. The cast of the show includes Matthew Rhys as Gillius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi as Hampton Squib, Lisa Gilroy as Tyrus Flare, Liam McIntyre as Ax Battler, and Carl Tart as...
4 Men Charged With Copying, Selling Strike Witches Anime Design Materials
Material copies sold through online auctions, generated estimated 10 million yen in sales
― The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Wednesday that the Metropolitan Police Department sent documents to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office regarding suspicion towards four men of copyright law violation, for illegally copying production materials of the Strike Witches anime. The material copies have been...
Voice Actor Dave Underwood Dies at 57
Underwood voiced characters in You're Under Arrest, Crusher Joe, Kite
― Voice actor Dave Underwood (David Kent Underwood II) died on April 6. He was 57. His family will hold a wake for him on April 20. They have also set up at GoFundMe account for burial expenses. Underwood was born on December 28, 1966. He attended broadcasting school at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, MI, and h...
Unnamed Memory ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Both Oscar and Tinasha have to learn to let go a little in order to move forward, and I don't think either of them are particularly good at it
Pokémon Frienda Game Launches in Japanese Arcades in July
Game allows players to catch Pokémon, use them later in battles with Frienda Pick cards
― Marvelous and Takara Tomy Arts revealed a new Pokémon arcade game titled Pokémon Frienda on Monday. The arcade game will launch in Japanese arcades later this year in July. The game will feature touchscreen controls, and will allow players to catch Pokémon, which generates "Frienda Pick" cards. Players can then ...
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
While I'm not fully convinced this project was necessary, Holo and Lawrence's chemistry and banter still draw me inexorably into the world of Spice & Wolf.
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Viral Hit #2 [rate]
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Araki Joh, Kenji Nagatomo's Bartender Manga Gets New Mini-Series Manga
New manga runs for 5 consecutive issues, launches on May 1
― This year's 10th issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that writer Araki Joh and illustrator Kenji Nagatomo's Bartender manga will return for a short manga mini-series that will serialize for five consecutive issues, beginning with the magazine's next issue on May 1. The manga will have a color opening page. Shueisha...
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Bartender Glass of God #3 [rate]
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Studio Ghibli Earns Cannes' Honorary Palme d'Or; Time Magazine Names Hayao Miyazaki in Top 100 Most Influential People List
Ghibli's Honorary Palme d'Or marks 1st time Cannes Festival has given honor to entire group
― The 77th Cannes International Film Festival announced on Wednesday that it is awarding Studio Ghibli with the Honorary Palme d'Or. The prize honors those who have achieved notable work but had never won a competitive Palme d'Or, the festival's highest award. According to the festival's staff, this marks the ...
Hajime no Ippo Boxing Manga Goes on 1-Week Hiatus
Series to return in Weekly Shonen Magazine issue 21/22
― This year's 20th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that George Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo boxing manga would be on hiatus this week in order to prepare for the magazine's combined 21st and 22nd double issue. K Manga publishes the series in English and describes the series:
What does it feel like to be strong? That...
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KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! 3 #2 [rate]
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Date A Live V #2 [rate]
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Undead Unluck TV Anime Adds 3 to English Dub Cast
Anne Yatco, Suzie Yeung, Risa Mei join cast
― TMS Entertainment announced three new members of the English dub cast on Tuesday for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga ahead of the final arc of the season. The newly added cast members include:
Anne Yatco as Anno Un
Suzie Yeung as Bunny (Backs)
Risa Mei as Yusai Tony Oliver is directing the dub at Bang Zoom! Studios. The seri...
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Mysterious Disappearances #2 [rate]
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Train to the End of the World ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
With its blend of various elements, this trip to Ikebukuro is a collection of demented parables bearing cute facades and sheathed claws.
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The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio #2 [rate]
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No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Casts Aoi Yūki, Mai Nakahara
Yūki, Nakahara play Warderia, Isha in July anime
― The staff for the television anime of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga revealed two new cast members on Wednesday. The newly announced cast members are: Aoi Yūki as Warderia Mai Nakahara as Isha The anime will debut in July. The cast includes: Hiroshi Kamiya as Sensei (Osamu Dazai)
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Odekake Kozame anime takes peek inside recording booth
― More and more anime fans are getting a look into the recording sessions of their favorite anime's voice actors. This is often delivered as bonus material on DVD/Blu-ray Discs or on television specials, and more recently, as behind-the-scenes videos online. One of the anime series showing off the recording sessions is none other than Odekake Koz...
2nd Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film's Trailer Previews Both Films' Theme Songs
2nd film opens in Japan on May 24
― The official website for the two-part anime film adaptation of Inio Asano's Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction manga began streaming a trailer for the second film on Wednesday. The trailer previews both films' theme songs, "Zett-Zett-Zett-Zett- Zettai Seiiki" (Abababab Absolute Sanctuary) by ano feat. Lilas Ikuta (which plays first in the trailer) and "Seishun ...
French-Japanese Film Ghost Cat Anzu to Screen at Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Film opens in Japan on July 19
― The official website for Ghost Cat Anzu, Shin-Ei Animation and France's Miyu Productions' 2D-animated film based on Takashi Imashiro's Bakeneko Anzu-chan manga, announced on Tuesday that the film will screen during the Directors' Fortnight at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival. The annual film festival takes place in France from May 14 to May 25. The film wi...
Tatsuki Fujimoto's 'Look Back' Anime Film Unveils Trailer, Theme Song, More Staff
Chainsaw Man creator's film opens in Japan on June 28
― Avex began streaming the full trailer for the anime film of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga on Wednesday. The trailer previews the film's theme "Light song" by composer haruka nakamura and singer urara, and the film project listed more staff members. The newly announced staff members are:
Art Director: Kiyoshi ...
Tell Your Special Someone Your Love is Forever With Black Jack's Diamond Engagement & Wedding Rings
You don't have to be an unlicensed medical practitioner to buy one either
― One of the most common ways to express your intent to marry someone, at least in many Western cultures, is the exchange of an engagement ring. However, with so many brands and designs for engagement and wedding rings on the market, it's a daunting task to choose one. Now, anime and manga fans have one extra choice with the ne...
27th Detective Conan Film Opens at #1, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Drops to #4
2024 Doraemon film drops to #5, Gundam SEED FREEDOM back at #6
― The Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube (Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram) film ranked at #1 in its opening weekend, selling 2,274,333 tickets and earning 3,352,494,500 (about US$21.7 million) yen in its first three days. The new film has exceeded the opening weekend of Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (Iron Su...
Viz Manga App Expands Availability Beyond Canada, U.S.
Also: Viz's app adds Marvel manga
― VIz Media's manga app is now available in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand after announcing last year it would expand its availability. The app was previously only available in Canada and the U.S. The company also expanded its library on Tuesday by adding Marvel manga to the platform. ANN reached out to Viz Media, who confirmed simulpub content as wel...
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 36
This episode felt like a catharsis for me because Shutaro's suffering is pretty much the punchline for every single joke and I love it!
A Condition Called Love ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
At best, Hananoi comes off as incredibly codependent and unable to recognize someone setting a clear set of boundaries. At worst, this guy has all the charisma of a potential serial killer.
Japanese Man Arrested for Selling Hacked Versions of Pokémon in Pokémon Violet Game
Sales allegedly took place between December 2022-March 2023
― Kyoto police have arrested 36-year-old interior decorator Yoshihiro Yamakawa under suspicion of violating Japan's Unfair Competition Prevention Act by selling hacked versions of Pokémon in the Pokémon Violet game for Nintendo Switch. The man was arrested during a cyber patrol on April 9 in Uji City. The suspect allegedly modified the Poké...
Rock Band the GazettE's Bassist Reita Dies
Band performed theme song for Black Butler II
― The official website for Japanese rock band the GazettE announced on Tuesday that their bassist Reita died on Monday. There will be a memorial service for close relatives. The GazettE (formerly known as Gazette) formed in 2002 with vocalist Ruki, bassist Reita, and lead guitarist Uruha. Uruha and Ruki are current members alongside guitarist Aoi and drum...
This Week in Anime - What Do You Do When Your Fav Anime Isn't Simulcast?
In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over.
― In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expre...
Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time Manga to End in 15th Volume
Final volume scheduled for fall release
― The 14th compiled book volume of Daisuke Hiyama's Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time (Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan) manga revealed on April 11 that the series will end with the 15th volume's release in fall. The anime's first season premiered in July 2020. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series for home video and digital release, and HIDIVE and Crunchyrol...
Ragna Crimson Manga Volume 11 Review
Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far.
― Ragna Crimson Volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. The volume is essentially broken into three pieces: the battle, a flashback with Ultimatia and Wolteka...
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Akira Hizuki, Minmi Tachibana Launch New Full-Color, Vertical-Scrolling Queens Blade Spinoff Manga
Nanashi no Tensei manga launches on Fire CROSS manga website on Monday
― Hobby Japan's Fire CROSS manga website launched a new, full-color, vertical-scrolling Queen's Blade spinoff manga titled Nanashi no Tensei (Nanashi's Reincarnation) on Monday. Akira Hizuki (Desire Pandora) and Minmi Tachibana are drawing the manga, and Hobby Japan is credited for the original work. The new spinoff manga is part ...
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Of course, the anime's tenor of interaction sings any time we see Kumiko and Reina together with their co-conspirator chemistry.
Seven Days War Novelist Osamu Sōda Dies at 95
Sōda's 1985 novel inspired live-action film in 1988, anime film in 2019
― Novelist Osamu Sōda died on April 8 at a hospital in Nagoya due to pneumonia. He was 95. According to Sōda's family, his condition suddenly deteriorated after he was hospitalized due to a cold on April 4. Kadokawa, which published many of Sōda's works, also released a statement regarding his death on Tuesday. Kadokawa stated th...
Rinkai! Women's Cycling Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yukari Anzai, Miho Morisaki, Yuka Ozaki join cast after April 9 premiere
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Rinkai! project revealed three more cast members for its anime series. The three cast members will all start performing in the anime's second episode on Tuesday. The new cast members are (from image above, top to bottom): Yukari Anzai as Chigiri Toyohashi
Miho Morisaki as Suzu ...