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The Last Blossom Anime Film Review
The first film from the creator of Odd Taxi makes it clear Baku Kinoshita loves to show the gradual cracks in the shell of a taciturn man. ― Alhough the debut feature film from Baku Kinoshita, The Last Blossom, is strikingly different from his series OddTaxi, it's clear the man loves to show the gradual cracks in the shell of a taciturn man. In this case, it's the stoic yakuza Minoru Akutsu, first sh...
This Week in Anime - Want Your Bad Romance
Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin. ― Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Every manhwa title mentioned in this column is available to read on Lezhin. @RiderS...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2025, May 27-Jun 2
While The Apothecary Diaries is solidifying its hold on the cumulative, slow-starting series Ninja & Assassin and Too-Perfect Saint are lately picking up steam. ― 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 b...
Nobody's Boy Remi Anime Series BD Review
While Nobody’s Boy Remi doesn’t have the fidelity of other World Masterpiece Theater adaptations, it’s still historically important and a solid work in itself. ― Based on the 1878 novel by Hector Malot, Nobody's Boy Remi (originally called Sans Famille, meaning “without family") is part of what appears to be AnimEigo's “Ruined Childhood” collection. That tongue-in-cheek label (the series is famously ...
Answerman - How to Hire a Japanese Studio to Produce Your OVA
Jerome explains the ins and outs of how to get your OVA produced by a Japanese studio. ― A reader asks: “I've read your article "how to get my idea into an anime," but I want to learn the process and etiquette of how you hire a studio to make your content. I was a Japanese major and currently work as an assistant animator, so this is a serious endeavor I want to take once I can front the cost. So, h...
Princess Principal: Crown Handler - Chapter 4 Anime Film Review
Princess Principal: Crown Handler Chapter 4 feels like it squanders the tension it gained in the previous installment with a return to the status quo. ― The previous Princess Principal film ended on the mother of all cliffhangers. While Mary was saved, Prince Richard captured and all of our heroes were as well, with even Princess Charlotte revealed as a traitor to the crown. All this left us wonderin...
OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying Anime Series Review
The real star here is Okinawa and its language. ― In case you're not familiar with Okinawa's place in Japanese culture, the US has a convenient analog: Hawaii. Like Hawaii, Okinawa was an independent nation that was annexed by a larger and more militarized empire. Its geographical distance from its colonizer allowed it to maintain its distinct culture; however, it struggles to survive under the threa...
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Oni no Hanayome Light Novels Get TV Anime
Light novels, manga have 5.8 million copies in circulation ― The official X (formerly Twitter) for Kureha's Oni no Hanayome (Bride of the Ogre) light novels announced a television anime adaptation on Monday. The manga adaptation artist Jun Togashi drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement. The illustrator for the light novels, Yū Shiroya, also created an illustration in celebration. ...
Shingo Natsume, Natsume Ono, Madhouse Team Up for Original Theatrical Anime 'ghost'
Film slated for release in 2027 ― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Monday that Madhouse is producing a new theatrical anime project tentatively titled ghost. The anime is slated for release in theaters in 2027. The first visual below depicts a mysterious girl named Nike holding a glass sword. Shingo Natsume (ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., One Punch Man, Sonny Boy, Space Dandy) is both direct...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Unveils Beast of Reincarnation Game
Post-apocalyptic action game slated for Xbox X|S, PC, PS5 ― Game Freak Inc. announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday a new game titled Beast of Reincarnation for the Xbox Series X and S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026. Game Freak later confirmed that the game will also be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: In post-apocalyptic Japan, a la...
Atlus Announces Persona 4 Remake Game
Original game debuted in 2008 ― Atlus revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday Persona 4 is getting a remake game titled Persona 4 Revival for the Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The original Persona 4 launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. The game received a port for the PlayStation Vita in 2011 under the title Persona 4 Golden. The franchise inspired several spin-off...
Voice Actor Megumi Hayashibara Sparks Controversy With Recent Blog Post
Hayashibara: “Japan's taxes should go 'first' to those who pay them (including foreigners living in Japan who pay taxes, of course)” ― Japanese news outlet Jcast News reported on Monday that voice actor Megumi Hayashibara came under fire for a June 8 blog post. The report said that Hayashibara initially wrote “I had a fun trip to our neighboring country, Korea,” “There were some things Korean and Jap...
Konami Gifts Kaiba Voice Kenjiro Tsuda With Rarest Blue-Eyes White Dragon Card (Sort of)
A one-of-a-kind variant as a jumbo flower bouquet ― Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda held his 30th Anniversary Dinner Show on Saturday to celebrate his career spanning three decades. As is customary in Japan, several companies sent flower bouquet displays to the celebration, and organizers displayed them at the front of the venue. In particular, several fans and guests posted photos of the bouquet from game...
Onmyō Kaiten Re:verse Anime's New Video Unveils Theme Songs
Who-ya Extended performs opening song "Cry Out Cry Over," 9Lana performs ending song "Turn Over" ― The official website for Onmyō Kaiten Re:verse, david production's first original television anime, unveiled the third promotional video and a key visual for the anime on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the anime's theme song, including the opening theme song "Cry Out Cry Over" by vocalist Who...
Replica: Revenge of the Ex-Wife Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Reina Triendl stars as Aoi Fujimura/Sumire Itō ― TV Tokyo announced on Wednesday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Tomo Tanaka and Hacchi Hirai's Replica: Revenge of the Ex-Wife (Replica Moto Tsuma no Fukushū) manga. The series will premiere in the "Drama Premiere" programming block of TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ Broadcasting Kyushu on July 7 ...
Mr. Osomatsu Franchise Gets 2nd Live-Action Film With New Cast in Early 2026
New stage play to also run next summer ― The staff for the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise announced on Wednesday a second live-action film for early next year. In addition, Osomatsu-san on Stage ~Six Men's Show Time~ 2nd Season 2, the second play in the second stage production "season" in the franchise, will also open next summer. The new cast for the second film's sextuplets are all performer...
Experience Reveals New Monkarufanta RPG's September 18 Release for Switch
Retro 2D turn-based game 1st announced in January ― Game developer Experience announced on Tuesday that its Monkarufanta ~Yūsha to Suishō no Shōjo~ (Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl) 2D turn-based role-playing game will launch for Nintendo Switch on September 18. Pre-orders for the game will start in mid-June, when further game information will also be released. 【🎊発売日決定】Nintendo Switch“懐かし...
Otakon 2025 Hosts Voice Actors Ayana Taketatsu, Kanna Nakamura; Manga Artists Chika Mizube, Sai Naekawa
Event runs in Washington, D.C. from August 8-10 ― The staff for Otakon 2025 announced on Monday that it will host voice actors Ayana Taketatsu and Kanna Nakamura, manga artists Chika Mizube and Sai Naekawa, and manga editor Takumi Kamemaru at this year's event. Taketatsu is known for her roles as Kotori Itsuka in the Date A Live series, Rika Hoshizaki in Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Azusa Nakano in K-ON!,...
Summer Games Fest 2025 Amidst ICE Raids Left Attendees, Vendors, and Staff On High Alert
I felt conflicted being in a position of privilege at a protected trade show while ICE raids and state violence on vulnerable groups were happening within walking distance. ― Summer Games Fest: Play Days took place from Saturday June 7th to Monday June 9th, hosted in a venue within Downtown Los Angeles' Fashion District. Despite the anticipation from the announcements and trailers shown during the pr...
Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series Casts Meguru's Family
Yuki Uchida, Jun Kaname, Tsukasa Enomoto cast as Meguru's mother, father, younger brother ― The official X/Twitter for Chihayafuru -Meguri-, the new live-action television series adaptation of Yuki Suetsugu's Chihayafuru manga, revealed on Monday that Yuki Uchida (rightmost in image below), Jun Kaname (leftmost), and Tsukasa Enomoto (center left) will the series' cast as protagonist...
Live-Action Stay By My Side After the Rain Series Reveals 4 More Cast , Opening Song
Reika Kirishima, Miho Watanabe, Maho Yamada, Koh Takasugi cast of June 25 series ― The staff for the live-action series of Shoko Rakuta's Stay By My Side After the Rain (Ameagari no Bokura ni Tsuite) boys-love manga revealed on Tuesday four additional cast , and the opening theme song "aquarium" by rock band Karanoah. The newly announced cast are (image above from left to right): Reika Ki...
Class of Heroes 3 Remaster Game Gets September 18 Release
Original game debuted in 2010 ― PQube revealed in a new trailer on Tuesday that it will release the Class of Heroes 3 Remaster game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on September 18. The Switch and PS5 versions of the game will also receive physical editions. The game will launch in Japan for Switch and PS5 on the same day. The remastered game features enhanced graphics. The compan...
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Apocalypse Hotel #10 [rate] ―
Apocalypse Hotel TV Anime Casts Takahide Adachi, Kenjirō Tsuda, Hina Kino
Adachi/Tsuda play alien, Kino voices Tamako ― The staff for CyberAgent and its Cygames Pictures subsidiary's Apocalypse Hotel original television anime revealed on Wednesday more cast: Takahide Adachi as Gentle Alien Kenjirō Tsuda as Aggressive Alien Hina Kino as Tamako, daughter of Ponko and Ponstin The anime premiered on NTV April 8. The anime is streaming on ABEMA, Lemino, and Animate Times in Jap...
Samantha Kelly No Longer Voices Princess Peach, Toad in Mario Game Franchise
Recently released Mario Kart World game has new voices for characters ― Voice actress Samantha Kelly revealed on her Instagram on Saturday that Nintendo has replaced her as the voice of Princess Peach and Toad in the Super Mario game franchise as of the release of the Mario Kart World game, which shipped on June 5 for Nintendo Switch 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SamanthaKel...
SAG-AFTRA, Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract
Agreement subject for review, approval by National Board ― The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) labor union announced on Monday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the signatory video game companies — which include Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Epic Game...
Love Live! Superstar!! Voice Actress Sakura Sakakura Takes Break
Sakakura won open audition in 2023 to play Tomari Onitsuka in Love Live! Superstar!! ― Talent agency StarRise announced on Tuesday that voice actress Sakura Sakakura is taking a break because extreme anxiety is taking a toll on her health. She is focusing on rest and has suspended updates on social media. She has also canceled appearances in the coming months up to at least August 22. Sakaku...
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX #10 [rate] ―
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Catch Me at the Ballpark! #11 [rate] ―
The Last Blossom Anime Film Review
The first film from the creator of Odd Taxi makes it clear Baku Kinoshita loves to show the gradual cracks in the shell of a taciturn man. ― Alhough the debut feature film from Baku Kinoshita, The Last Blossom, is strikingly different from his series OddTaxi, it's clear the man loves to show the gradual cracks in the shell of a taciturn man. In this case, it's the stoic yakuza Minoru Akutsu, first sh...
Japan Cuts Film Festival Screens Studio 4°C's ChaO Anime Film on Opening Night
Film screens at event on July 10 ― Studio 4°C's new anime feature film ChaO will screen on opening night of the JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film event at New York on July 10. The film will open in Japanese theaters on August 15. GKIDS has licensed the film. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in , which will run from June 8 to June 14. The film will t...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is Hades but Japanese
Bandai Namco's newest roguelite is Hades with an Eastern flair - is that enough to make it worthwhile? ― During Summer Game Fest, Bandai Namco revealed a new roguelike game called Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. While it was a bit difficult to tell what it was just by the gameplay trailer, it looked like Supergiant's massive hit roguelike game Hades, but with an Eastern aesthetic. Turns ou...
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Once Upon a Witch's Death #11 [rate] ―
Splatoon Series Gets New Splatoon Raiders Game for Switch 2
New trailer also reveals Splatoon 3 udpates ― Nintendo announced on Tuesday a new spinoff game in its Splatoon series titled Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2. The company streamed an announcement trailer as a "Research Report from Squid Research Lab:" In the game, players take the role of a mechanic and travel to the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the Deep Cut trio for an adventure. Th...
This Week in Anime - Want Your Bad Romance
Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin. ― Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Every manhwa title mentioned in this column is available to read on Lezhin. @RiderS...
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The Shiunji Family Children #10 [rate] ―
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ‒ Episode 10
I like Beryl being invested as a parent beyond just food and shelter, as he stays invested in Mewi’s progress at school and promises to help her with reading.
'There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...' Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, July 7 TV Debut
Akari Nanawo performs "Murimuri Shinkaron" opening, Philosophy no Dance performs "Mayocchauwa" ending ― The staff for the television anime of Teren Mikami's There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... (Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri! Muri Janakatta!? or WATANARE) yuri romantic comedy novel series revealed on Tuesday the anime's key visual, additional cast, full promotio...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Does any of this mean that the show is good, again? Oh, goodness, no. It's merely somewhat less bad.
Gorilla God's Go-To Girl ‒ Episode 10
At least we got to see Sophia and Louis being adorable this week. I feel that makes up for a lot.
The Apothecary Diaries' Maomao Now Has Her Own Medicinal Cola Syrup
And she explores Universal Studios Japan's Apothecary Diaries collab in new ad ― Japanese craft syrup maker Chara Syrup announced a cola syrup based on The Apothecary Diaries' character Maomao on Friday. The cola syrup is “a nutritious original medicinal cola made by blending various herbs and spices, going back to the essence of cola.” The Maomao cola syrup bottle is modeled after classical medicine...
Clevatess Anime's Video Reveals Ellie Goulding's Ending Song, More Cast, July 2 Debut
Aoi Yūki, Shigeru Chiba, Hiroki Yasumoto, more co-star ― The official website for television anime of Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- (Clevatess - The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero) manga began streaming a new promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video first previews the anime's opening song "Ruler" by Mayu Maeshima, before reveal...
Square Enix Offers 2 Final Fantasy XVI Tie-In Books in 2026
Books ship in March, May 2026 ― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Monday that it will release two tie-in books for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI game in English. The first book, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI, will ship in March 2026. The second book, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide, will ship in May 2026. Square Enix describes LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy X...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster Teases Enhancements in Video
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 30 ― The Final Fantasy YouTube channel streamed a video to outline the new features in Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition, on Monday. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - will feature two versions of the game: the enhanced version and the cla...
Wild Hearts S Game Previews Co-op Gameplay in Video
Game launches for Switch 2 on July 25 ― Koei Tecmo America streamed a 14-minute video to preview the four-player co-op gameplay (with developer commentary) in the Wild Hearts S game on Sunday. The game will launch for the Switch 2 on July 25. Koei Tecmo describes Wild Hearts S: Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts inside a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan! Hunt in a pack of up to four ...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game Offers Thousand-Year Blood War's Ichigo as DLC
Character available in early access on June 10 ― Bandai Namco America revealed on Sunday Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, will get a new playable character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War version) as a DLC character on June 17. Season owners will get early access on June 10. The game's version 1.10 update also introduces the Ranked Match...
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Casts Idol Group FeatherS
Ayana Taketatsu, Sayumi Suzushiro cast of series ― The official X (formerly Twitter) for the television anime of Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court's My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals) manga announced new cast on Monday. Ayana Taketatsu will play Miu. Sayumi Suzushiro will play Yuu. The characters are twins in the in-universe idol group Feat...
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 10
No high school comedy would be completely without a student council, but as always, this show never does anything normally.
Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film Delayed to May 2027
Film originally slated for March 26, 2027 ― Shigeru Miyamoto announced on the official Nintendo X (formerly Twitter) announced on Monday the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda franchise will now release on May 7, 2027 instead of the previously announced date of March 26, 2027. Nintendo is financing over 50% of the production, and Sony is also co-financing. Maze Runner director Wes Ball ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2025, May 27-Jun 2
While The Apothecary Diaries is solidifying its hold on the cumulative, slow-starting series Ninja & Assassin and Too-Perfect Saint are lately picking up steam. ― 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 b...
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 10
While Trust can beat fear, as we have seen through Lin Ling, it is Hope that is its true weakness.
Oni no Hanayome Light Novels Get TV Anime
Light novels, manga have 5.8 million copies in circulation ― The official X (formerly Twitter) for Kureha's Oni no Hanayome (Bride of the Ogre) light novels announced a television anime adaptation on Monday. The manga adaptation artist Jun Togashi drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement. The illustrator for the light novels, Yū Shiroya, also created an illustration in celebration. ...
Kowloon Generic Romance ‒ Episode 10
If eyes are the mirrors of the soul, then what does that make eyeglasses?
Further Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye Screenings This Week in U.K. and Ireland Cinemas
Film compiles the first three TV episodes of Dan Da Dan's forthcoming second TV season ― U.K. and Ireland cinemas will host further screenings this week of DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, a compilation of the first three episodes of the second season of the DAN DA DAN television anime, in UK and Ireland cinemas, Venues and ticket links are at https://dandadan.alltheanime.com/. Anime Limited also posted the tra...
Tapas, Kickstarter Launch 'Daydreaming' Comic Contest With Cash Prizes, Print Collection
of judges from Tapas, Kickstarter will select top 5 entries with cash prizes ― Tapas Entertainment is teaming up with Kickstarter to launch a global short comic contest under the theme “Daydreaming.” Submissions are open from June 3 to August 17 via Tapas' Community Platform. The contest invites storytellers and artists worldwide to submit short comics inspired by the theme. A of judges ...
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? ‒ Episode 10
I certainly didn't expect such an ending.
Nobody's Boy Remi Anime Series BD Review
While Nobody’s Boy Remi doesn’t have the fidelity of other World Masterpiece Theater adaptations, it’s still historically important and a solid work in itself. ― Based on the 1878 novel by Hector Malot, Nobody's Boy Remi (originally called Sans Famille, meaning “without family") is part of what appears to be AnimEigo's “Ruined Childhood” collection. That tongue-in-cheek label (the series is famously ...
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#COM2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT #10 [rate] ―
One Piece ‒ Episode 1132
It’s quite charming to watch Kuma grow into fatherhood and raise Bonney.
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #10 [rate] ―
Manga Up! Global Adds I'm the Catlords' Manservant, Betrothed to a Fox Demon Manga
3rd volume of Anju Hino's ongoing Betrothed to a Fox Demon manga shipped on May 22 ― Manga Up! Global added Rat Kitaguni's I'm the Catlords' Manservant manga on Friday and Anju Hino's Betrothed to a Fox Demon (Kyōganeke no Hanayome) manga on Tuesday. Manga Up! describes I'm the Catlords' Manservant: Yukiharu Izumi just wants one thing-to be a normal high school student. But homeless, penniless, and w...
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Summer Pockets #10 [rate] ―
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Sword of the Demon Hunter #11 [rate] ―
Answerman - How to Hire a Japanese Studio to Produce Your OVA
Jerome explains the ins and outs of how to get your OVA produced by a Japanese studio. ― A reader asks: “I've read your article "how to get my idea into an anime," but I want to learn the process and etiquette of how you hire a studio to make your content. I was a Japanese major and currently work as an assistant animator, so this is a serious endeavor I want to take once I can front the cost. So, h...
Lazarus ‒ Episode 10
All Lazarus has to offer us at this point is the dramatic equivalent of Lucy pulling the football out from under Charlie Brown's feet for fifty years in a row.
Muse Asia Streams Accel World Anime in India
YouTube channel streams all 24 episodes of 2012 anime as single separated by timestamps ― The Muse Asia Youtube channel began streaming the anime adaptation of Reki Kawahara's Accel World science-fiction light novel series in India on Wednesday. The channel is streaming all 24 episodes of the anime as a single separated by timestamps. Accel World premiered in April 2012. The Muse India ...
The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway Week 2
The second round of The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway has launched. Enter now for your chance to win some of the $2000 of prizes we're giving away! ― Dr. STONE Needs you! We are calling on all Dr. STONE fans to mobilize and the official Dr. STONE Battlecraft X (@dsbc_staff_en). 18 people who heed this call to arms will be rewarded with their choice of one US$100 prize packag...
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Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- #10 [rate] ―
Dan Da Dan 2nd Season Anime's Theatrical Screening Ranks at #8 in U.S.
Theatrical screening of 1st 3 episodes of 2nd season earns estimated US$3,096,000 in opening weekend ― Box Office Mojo reported on Monday that the theatrical premiere of the second season of the DAN DA DAN television anime ranked at #8 at the United States box office and earned an estimated US$3,096,000 in its opening weekend. The film screened in 1,085 theaters. According to Box Office Mojo and The ...
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai #10 [rate] ―
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, Staff, October Debut
Rikuya Yasuda, Hina Suguta, Yū Serizawa, more star in Quad anime ― The official website for the television anime of Takuya Shinjō's Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun (Don't Touch Kotesashi) manga revealed on Monday the anime's key visual, main cast, staff, and October premiere. The anime will star: Rikuya Yasuda as Kōyō Kotesashi Hina Suguta as Aroma Kusunoki Yū Serizawa as Aoba Kitahara Saya Aizawa as Izumi...
Crunchyroll Streams Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime in India on July 6
Anime based on Hawkman, Mecha-Roots' manga premieres in Japan on July 6 ― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will stream the television anime of Hawkman and Mecha-Roots' Night of the Living Cat (also written as Nyaight of the Living Cat) manga as it airs in Japan beginning on July 6. The anime will premiere on the ABEMA streaming service on July 6 at 11:00 p.m. It will then air on the TV...
Bad Girl Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals July 5 Debut, Opening Theme
Tenrogun performs opening theme, Yui Horie s cast ― King Amusement Creative began streaming the main promotional video on Friday for the television anime of Nikumaru's Bad Girl manga. The video reveals the show's July 5 debut, and also reveals and previews the opening theme song "Super Big Love!" by Tenrogun. The anime will debut on streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, DMM TV, ABEMA, an...
Fruits Basket's Natsuki Takaya Ends In Such a Small World Manga
Romance manga about neigbors in apartment building launched in 2023 ― Hakusensha's Manga Park app (not yet available on the website) published the final chapter of Fruits Basket manga creator Natsuki Takaya's Kakumo Chiisaki Sekai ni te (In such a small world.) manga on Monday. The romance manga centers on Sui Onodera, a 23-year-old who lives in an apartment. One day Sui's neighbor Kaoru Seto barges ...
Voice Actor Mamoru Miyano Leaves Gekidan Himawari Talent Agency, Moves to Ken-On
Miyano's contract with Gekidan Himawari expired on Sunday ― Talent agency Gekidan Himawari announced that voice actor Mamoru Miyano has left the agency with the expiration of his contract, as of Sunday. Miyano then confirmed on his blog post on Monday that he left Gekidan Himawari and he will talent company Ken-On. Miyano stated that he learned so much at Gekidan Himawari, and he believes that d...
Medialink to Host Early Screenings of Gachiakuta TV Anime in Southeast Asia
Anime will have advance screenings in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand ― Medialink Entertainment Limited announced on Saturday that it will host early screenings of the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Medialink will announce details on the screenings at a later date. Medialink's...
Muse Asia Licenses Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime
Anime premieres in Japan on July 5 ― Muse Asia announced last week that it has licensed the television anime of Riku Nanano and illustrator cura's Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter (Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi) light novel series, and will begin streaming it in July. The anime will premiere in Japan on July 5. J-Novel Club is releasing the novel series in English, and it describes the story: After f...
Shingo Natsume, Natsume Ono, Madhouse Team Up for Original Theatrical Anime 'ghost'
Film slated for release in 2027 ― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Monday that Madhouse is producing a new theatrical anime project tentatively titled ghost. The anime is slated for release in theaters in 2027. The first visual below depicts a mysterious girl named Nike holding a glass sword. Shingo Natsume (ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., One Punch Man, Sonny Boy, Space Dandy) is both direct...
Live-Action Cinderella Closet Series Reveals More Cast, June 24 Advance Streaming on Netflix
Rintarō Hachimura, Karuma, Yuna Mito series' cast ― The official website for the live-action series of Wakana Yanai's Cinderella Closet manga revealed three more cast on Monday. The website also revealed the series' advance streaming on Netflix in Japan on June 24, ahead of its July 1 television broadcast. The series is also planned for international streaming. The newly announced cast a...
Tower of God Creator SIU to Make 1st U.S. Appearance at Anime Expo
Webtoon Ent. to have booth on show floor for 1st time; host s, creator gs ― WEBTOON Entertainment is making its debut on the Anime Expo show floor this year, and is also hosting s, selling merchandise, and bringing webcomics creators to the event for gs. The WEBTOON booth (E-90, Entertainment Hall) will feature daily exclusive merch drops, interactive games, photo ops, and free...
The Dangers in My Heart Manga Gets New Spinoff on July 22
Haika Nanasaka to launch Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Love Comedy ga Hajimaranai spinoff featuring Kyōtarō's older sister Kana ― The official X (formerly Twitter) of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga revealed on Friday the manga's new spinoff series titled Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Love Comedy ga Hajimaranai (The Dangers in My Heart: A Romantic...
Atsushi Uchiyama's Irozuku Monochrome Manga Ends on June 11
Manga about guy possessed by demon of lust launched in August 2024 ― This year's 27th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine revealed on June 4 that Atsushi Uchiyama's Irozuku Monochrome manga will end in the magazine's next issue on Wednesday. The romantic comedy manga centers on protagonist Isshiki, who falls in love with a virgin who is maintaining her chastity. Unfortunately, Isshiki gets pos...
Tappytoon Offers Deluxe Postcard Book Set for The Broken Ring Webtoon
Set based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, which topped 8.9 million views ― Contents First, the company behind webtoon platform Tappytoon, has announced the launch of The Broken Ring: Deluxe Postcard Book Set, the newest exclusive release under its official global merchandise shop, Club JEM. The set is based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, Tappytoon's "most suc...
Death Stranding 2 Game's Clip Previews Exploration, Combat
Game launches for PS5 on June 26 ― Kojima Productions revealed a gameplay clip of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game during a live stream on Sunday. The clip first shows some exploration, featuring a vertically layered music track by Woodkid that dynamically updates its arrangement according to player action. The latter part of the clip shows protagonist Sam fighting Neil in a strang...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Trailers Highlight Story, Equipment
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Marvelous USA began streaming two new trailers for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Sunday. The first trailer previews the story, while the second trailer highlights the particle weapons equipment in the game. The game will launch on September 5. The game will get a physical release for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets Xbox Release
Game available now for Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud ― Square Enix announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Final Fantasy XVI game is getting a release for the Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The game is available now. Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31, 2023. The game received a PC release...
Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō Picture Books About Bread Thief Get Anime
7th book debuts on September 10 ― Kadokawa announced on Monday that Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book will have an anime adaptation. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. Shibata drew the bellow illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement. The picture books center on a piece of bread that also steals bread from bakeries in the city. Shibata published the first...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game Heads to Xbox This Winter
Game launched for PS4 in 2020 ― Square Enix revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade game will come to Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud this winter. 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 n...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Reveals October 21 Launch in Trailer
Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, Steam ― Koei Tecmo revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja will launch for the Xbox series X and S, Xbox Game , PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 21. The company describes the game: An Ancient Enemy Returns: An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the ...
Solo Leveling: Arise RPG Gets Overdrive Upgrade
feature multiplayer gameplay, adds Xbox Series X|S platform ― Netmarble Neo announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday the Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE the Solo Leveling: Arise action role-playing game for the Xbox Series X and S (as well as Xbox Cloud) in 2026. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will also be available on PC via Steam this fall. The game adapts ...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Unveils Beast of Reincarnation Game
Post-apocalyptic action game slated for Xbox X|S, PC, PS5 ― Game Freak Inc. announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday a new game titled Beast of Reincarnation for the Xbox Series X and S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026. Game Freak later confirmed that the game will also be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: In post-apocalyptic Japan, a la...
Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime's 1st 2 Minutes Streamed
Feline ambush previewed in anime debuting on July 6 ― IGN streamed the first two minutes from the first episode in the television anime of Hawkman and Mecha-Roots' Night of the Living Cat (also written as Nyaight of the Living Cat) manga on Sunday. The anime will premiere on the ABEMA streaming service on July 6 at 11:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT). It will then air on the TV Tokyo channel on July ...
Atlus Announces Persona 4 Remake Game
Original game debuted in 2008 ― Atlus revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday Persona 4 is getting a remake game titled Persona 4 Revival for the Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The original Persona 4 launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. The game received a port for the PlayStation Vita in 2011 under the title Persona 4 Golden. The franchise inspired several spin-off...
Iwa-Kakeru! Climbing Girls U.K. Blu-ray Released on Monday
Also Blu-rays of Vladlove, Woodpecker Detective's Office, Naruto, EX-ARM, Date a Live V, ABCIee Working Diary, Gods Games We Play and A Destructive God Sits Next to Me ― On Monday June 9, Anime Limited will release a Blu-ray of the television anime adaptation of Ryūdai Ishizaka's original Iwa-Kakeru! -Climbing Girls- manga The story centres around girls who compete in sport climbing, particularly cli...
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Princess Principal: Crown Handler - Chapter 4 Anime Film Review
Princess Principal: Crown Handler Chapter 4 feels like it squanders the tension it gained in the previous installment with a return to the status quo. ― The previous Princess Principal film ended on the mother of all cliffhangers. While Mary was saved, Prince Richard captured and all of our heroes were as well, with even Princess Charlotte revealed as a traitor to the crown. All this left us wonderin...
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Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Manga Ends; 4 New Manga Launch in Weekly Shonen Jump
Phantom Seer manga duo Tōgo Gotō, Kento Matsūra to launch new manga Harukaze Mound on June 16 ― This year's 28th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai) manga, and also revealed four new series on Monday. Viz Media and Shueisha's MANGA Plus service started publishing chapters of the manga simultane...
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The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl #10 [rate] ―
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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 10
It’s hard to argue with Sebastian being at his devilish best, simultaneously caring for Ciel and gleefully ripping open a tank like my cat Ollie trying to get into the recycling.
Love Live!'s Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Group Gets 3D Anime Film
Group featured in Link! Like! Love Live! smartphone game app ― The staff for the Love Live! franchise announced with a video on Sunday that a brand-new 3D anime film in the "Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club" (Hasu no Sora Girls' School Idol Club) "virtual school idol" project has been green-lit. The "Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club" idol group is part of the Love Live! franchise, and inc...
Yaiba: Samurai Legend ‒ Episode 10
It's hard not to respect this show's commitment to pumping out the silliest villain concepts imaginable.
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Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 10
This episode brings us to the end of the first novel, which means that, as some of us feared, both Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island have significantly fewer episodes to use.
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SHIROHIYO - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble #9 [rate] ―
Naver Webtoon Introduces Stricter Hate Speech Guidelines After Controversy
Move follows backlash over amateur webtoon Otherworldly Pongpong Man ― In response to mounting criticism over hate-filled content, Naver Webtoon announced on May 29 it will introduce its revamped content and community guidelines aimed at preventing discriminatory or offensive material. The updated rules will take effect on June 30. The move follows backlash over the amateur webtoon Otherworldly Pong...
Ani-One Asia Streams Dance Dance Danseur Anime as Daily YouTube
Company streams I Have a Crush at Work anime with Romanized Hindi subtitles ― Ani-One Asia began streaming the television anime of George Asakura's Dance Dance Danseur manga as a daily on YouTube on Saturday. The Ani-One India YouTube channel began streaming the television anime of Akamaru Enomoto's I Have a Crush at Work (Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu, also known as Can You Keep a Secr...
Lezhin Launches BL Collection Event Featuring 16 Short Stories
Event releases 2 new short BL stories daily for 8 days ― Lezhin Comics US has launched a new "ABC: Short Stories" event featuring 16 new boys-love short stories released over eight consecutive days. The event release two new boys-love stories daily from June 1-9. As part of the event, readers can redeem bonus coins in their gift boxes each day. The stories released so far include: Dacto's Legroom Ka...
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity TV Anime Releases in India on July 13
Anime premieres in Japan on July 5 ― Netflix is listing the television anime of Saka Mikami's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) manga for release in India on July 13. The anime premieres on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 on July 5 at 24:30 JST (effectively, July 6). The anime will stream on Netflix in Japan starting on July 6. Miyuki Kuroki (Her Blue Sky fi...
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CITY The Animation Previews Opening Song in 2nd Trailer Video
Anime premieres on July 6 ― The official website for CITY The Animation, the television anime of Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga, started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Sunday. The video previews the opening theme song "Hello" by Riho Furui. The anime's staff also revealed that the show will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on July 7 at 24:30 JST (effectively, July 8 at 12...
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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Introduces New Features for Nintendo 64
Switch 2 gets Rewind, CRT filter, control mapping ― Nintendo revealed in a trailer posted on Saturday new features for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which are available now. The update introduces the Rewind feature, CRT filter, and control mapping to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics. The Rewind feature allows players to roll back gameplay to a previous moment to continue the playthr...
Crunchyroll Adds Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo Film
Omnibus film from directors Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Katsuhiro Otomo debuted in 1987 ― Crunchyroll is now streaming Project Team Argos and Madhouse's 1987 film Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo in select regions with subtitles in English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. The 50-minute film is a science-fiction anthology with three separate segments with different directors and screenwriters...
Solo Leveling Trading Cards Among Korea's Top Exports on eBay
Solo Leveling cards were the only non-Pokémon product to break into the top 10 toys ranking ― Trading cards based on the webtoon Solo Leveling have emerged as a standout export item in the global e-commerce market. According to eBay Korea's Q1 2025 report on cross-border sales, Solo Leveling cards were the only non-Pokémon product to break into the top 10 best-selling items in the toy category—highl...
Live-Action Grapara! Romantic Comedy Series Unveils More of Main Cast
Gaku Oshida, Rina Hashimoto, Nanaka Yano, Mariya Nagao co-star in July 6 series ― The staff for the live-action series adaptation of writer Airi Katsura and artist Keishi Nishikida's Grapara! manga revealed more of the main cast on Saturday. The cast includes (from left to right): Gaku Oshida (Kamen Rider Zi-O, Trillion Game) Rina Hashimoto (Iyasaretai Otoko) Nanaka Yano Mariya Nagao (former ...
Marvelous Offers Milano's Odd Job Collection Game in English
1999 game gets first official English release ― Marvelous announced during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday that the 1999 game Milano's Odd Job Collection (Milano no Arubaito Collection) will get an English release for console and PC. The game features several mini-games for part-time jobs where Milano can earn money. Westone Bit Entertainment and Victor Interactive Software originally d...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Game Remake Posts 'Cozy Living' Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on August 27 ― Marvelous revealed during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday a new "Cozy Living" trailer for the Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 27. The company describes the game: Zephyr Town's bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world,...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Introduces New Features in Trailer
New trailer previews Solo Play Story mode, The Path of a Demon Slayer, VS mode, Gear, Training Mode, Mastery ― Sega began streaming a trailer to introduce the new features in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the sequel game to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, on Saturday. The features previewed in the trailer include the Solo Play Story...
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No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Streams System Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on July 25 ― Spike Chunsoft began streaming on Friday a system trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 25. Similarly to the main series, the new title follows protagoni...
Tamagotchi Plaza Game's Switch 2 Trailer Showcases Exclusive Shops
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on June 26 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment streamed a new trailer showcasing the Nintendo Switch edition of the Tamagotchi Plaza game on Saturday. The Switch 2 edition of the game will feature three shops with mouse controls, the "Sushi Shop," the "Shuriken Shop," and the "Sushi Shuriken Shop," bringing its total number of shops to 15. Tamagotchi Plaza will launch for ...
Deadline: Orville Peck s Cast of New Live-Action Street Fighter Film
Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, WWE professional wrestler Roman Reigns to co-star ― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Friday that country musician Orville Peck (Cabaret Broadway play) will the cast of Legendary Entertainment's planned live-action film adaptation of CAPCOM's Street Fighter fighting game series. This will be his feature film acting debut after performing on ...
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Casts Zutomayo Band Member ACAne
ACAne voices 5-second scene as student in episode 10 ― The official website for the second season for the television anime of Asato Mizu's Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen Is Indecipherable) romantic comedy manga announced that Zutomayo band member ACAne is voicing a student in the 10th episode on Monday. (Zutomayo performs the current opening theme song.) ACAne noted that the role is about five secon...
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