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Healer for the Shadow Hero Volume 1 Manga Review
Healer Nanna's powers have one very unique caveat: she has to have sex with the person to heal them. See why Rebecca Silverman calls it "a cute story, decently racy, and generally good, fluffy fun."
― One of the fun things about Seven Seas' Steamship line of racy manga aimed at a female audience is finding which romance tropes are prevalent in any given release. While every genre has its tropes and s...
This Week in Anime - The Anatomy of an Anime Waifu
What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf.
― What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf. 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 s...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, Apr 29-May 5
Train to the End of the World and Voice Actor Radio are getting a lot of love these last few weeks! Discover which other series stand out in 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...
The Dangerous Convenience Store Manhwa Volume 1 Review
The plot is excellent in the romance camp. Everything that happens is to get Eui-joon and Gunwoo together, and it works pretty well.
― You can read The Dangerous Convenience Store in English two ways. The first is to read it on the manhwa site/app Manta, which has all seventy-five chapters and four bonus stories available. The second is to read Seven Seas' print (or ebook) edition, which, as of this ...
Made in Abyss Volumes 11-12 Manga Review
Some older mysteries inch closer to resolution as the true nature of the Abyss slowly comes into view, and long-posed questions start to be answered.
― Sometimes, being a fan of Akihito Tsukushi's acclaimed Made in Abyss series means acclimating to suffering. Like many Western devotees, I was introduced to this bizarre, squishy, disturbing world via the 2017 first season of Kinema Citrus' fantastic a...
Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 61-101
As Slam Dunk reached its final stretch, I can see why this series is considered the sports classic that it is today.
― This is the largest batch of Slam Dunk episodes that I've reviewed thus far. Originally, I wanted to review the show in more even seasons, but given its overall pacing and release, it wasn't easy to find a moment where it felt right to stop and start again. However, as we approached ...
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, July 9 Debut
Kenichi Suzumura, Ayako Kawasumi, Hiro Shimono, Nao Toyama, Takumi Yamazaki, Takaya Hashi join cast
― The official website for The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies, the television anime of late creator Cocoa Fujiwara's Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. manga, revealed six new cast members and a third promotional video for the anime on Monday. The video reveals ...
Kadokawa Co-Produces Anime for Garena Free Fire Battle Royale Shooter
Japanese studio to handle production slated for broadcast, streaming globally
― Kadokawa and Singaporean game developer and publisher Garena announced on Monday that they are co-producing an anime adaptation of Garena's Garena Free Fire battle royale shooting game, with a Japanese studio handling the animation. Kadokawa's Kadokawa Qingyu subsidiary is the production manager. The anime is planned to b...
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Game's Switch Version Delayed to July 25 in West
Game originally slated for June 2024 release
― Aksys Games revealed in a new trailer on Tuesday for the Nintendo Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+, the enhanced version of Nihon Falcom's Tokyo Xanadu game, that the game's release will be delayed to July 25. The Switch version was originally slated for a June release. Nihon Falcom's Tokyo Xanadu game shipped for PlayStation Vita in Japan in September...
Too Mizuguchi's My Not-So-Fair Lady is Doomed! Manga Listed to End in 3rd Volume on July 5
Manga adaptation of Kiri Komori's light novel series launched in 2020
― Amazon is listing the third compiled book volume of Too Mizuguchi's My Not-So-Fair Lady is Doomed! (But Not If I Can Help It) (Uchi no Ojō-sama ga Hametsu End Shika nai Akuyaku Reijō no Yōnanode Ore ga Kyūsai Shitai to Omoimasu.) manga as its final volume, which will ship on July 5. The manga is an adaptation of Kiri Komori's lig...
NieR Franchise's YoRHa: Pearl Harbor Descent Record Manga Listed to End With 4th Volume on July 5
Manga based on Butai Shōnen YoRHa stage play series launched in December 2020
― Amazon is listing the fourth compiled book volume of Megumu Soramichi's YoRHa – Pearl Harbor Descent Record – A NieR:Automata Story (YoRHa Shinjuwan Takashika Sakusen Kiroku) manga as the final volume, which will ship on July 5. Soramichi launched the manga based on the Butai Shōnen YoRHa stage play series on Square Enix'...
HIGH CARD -◇9 No Mercy Manga Listed to End in 3rd Volume
Final volume ships on July 5
― Amazon is listing the third compiled book volume of Homura Kawamoto and Ebimo's High Card -♢9 No Mercy manga as its final volume, which will ship on July 5. The manga's story centers on Percy Parker, an ordinary student, who attracts the attention of mysterious people when he gets his hand on a mysterious-looking card. The manga launched on Square Enix's Manga UP! servi...
Antarctic Press' Kickstarter Campaign to Release Monkey Peak Hardcover Manga in English Reaches Goal in 1st Day
Campaign to release Kōji Shinasaka, Akihiro Kumeta's 2016 manga reaches US$1,000 goal
― Antarctic Press launched on Tuesday a Kickstarter campaign to release a hardcover version of the first volume of Kōji Shinasaka and Akihiro Kumeta's Monkey Peak manga in English. The campaign successfully met its US$1,000 goal within the first day. The campaign ends on June 7. As of press time, it has met US$1,280...
Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 6
Oscar is weirdly chill about Tinasha having drawn all over his naked body in blood while he was asleep.
Transformers: Earthspark Animated Series Reveals Season 2 Trailer
Season two premieres on June 7
― The Transformers Official YouTube channel began streaming a new trailer for the second season of the Transformers: Earthspark animated series on Monday. The second season premieres on Paramount+ on June 7. The show debuted exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States in November 2022, and debuted on Paramount+ and select Nickelodeon channels internationally. The ani...
Sony Interactive Entertainment Appoints 2 New CEOs Hideaki Nishino, Hermen Hulst
Nishino to lead Platform Business Group, Hulst to lead Studio Business Group
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Monday the appointment of Hideaki Nishino as CEO of SIE's Platform Business Group, and Hermen Hulst as CEO of SIE's Studio Business Group, effective on June 1. SIE's interim CEO Hiroki Totoki will continue his role as chairman of SIE, in addition to his role as president, c...
Healer for the Shadow Hero Volume 1 Manga Review
Healer Nanna's powers have one very unique caveat: she has to have sex with the person to heal them. See why Rebecca Silverman calls it "a cute story, decently racy, and generally good, fluffy fun."
― One of the fun things about Seven Seas' Steamship line of racy manga aimed at a female audience is finding which romance tropes are prevalent in any given release. While every genre has its tropes and s...
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Oblivion Battery #6 [rate]
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The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals 'Family' Cast, July 4 Premiere
Rie Takahashi, Ayana Taketatsu, Reina Ueda, Kana Hanazawa, Yū Serizawa join cast
― The official Twitter account for the anime of Kouji Seo's The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace) manga revealed on Wednesday the first promotional video, visual, more cast, and July 4 premiere for the second season. The video and visual introduce new characters from the rival café Family, which inc...
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Touken Ranbu Kai: Kyoden Moyuru Honnōji #7 [rate]
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Hideaki Anno: There May Be Plans for More Evangelion
Director adds that there are no definite plans, but it would be helmed by "someone other than himself"
― In a recent interview with The Asahi Shimbun newspaper, director Hideaki Anno acknowledged that "there may be plans" for more in the Evangelion anime franchise, but possibly with "someone other than [himself]" at the helm, who would receive a high degree of freedom. He added that there are no defi...
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Unnamed Memory #6 [rate]
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Game Gets Digital Releases on PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC on July 17
Game adds Kanao, Genya in free update this summer
― The official Japanese website of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! (Kimetsu no Yaiba Mezase! Saikyō Taishi! in Japan) board game-style video game announced on Monday that the game will get digital releases for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on July 17. Pre-orders for each platform will st...
Frieren, Medalist Win 48th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards (Updated)
I See Your Face, Turned Away also honored
― Japanese publisher Kodansha announced the winners on Tuesday for its 48th annual Manga Awards. Best Shōnen Manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (was also nominated in 2022)Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe Other nominees included The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, Gachiakuta, Tank Chair, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Best Shōjo Manga I See Your Face, Tur...
This Week in Anime - The Anatomy of an Anime Waifu
What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf.
― What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf. 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 s...
I Parry Everything Anime Reveals More Cast & Staff, Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut
Ayumu Murase, Shunsuke Takeuchi join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Nabeshiki and Kawaguchi's I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! (Ore wa Subete o "Parry" Suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyō wa Bōken-sha ni Naritai) light novel series revealed on Tuesday the anime's key visual, additional cast and staff members, theme song...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ Episode 5
D's new frenemy is a Sexy Skellington Murder Freak—and so far as I'm concerned, literally any show would benefit from including at least one of those in their cast.
Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 6
Ayaka Kirisaki is, in many ways, the perfect ingredient to add to the already eclectic stew of the cast of Mission: Yozakura Family.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1104
Despite getting offed rather fast, you have to keep in mind that being taken out of a fight by having your blood drained by a violent be-fanged demon lady is the best possible end anyone can hope for.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 5
On the positive side, this episode gives us a much better understanding of who is serving in the JAKDF, why they do what they do, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and the bonds that unite them.
Minta Suzumaru's Boys-Love Manga Takara's Treasure Gets Live-Action Show
Show premieres on July 1
― The official Twitter account for Shinchosha's Dear+ magazine revealed on Tuesday that Minta Suzumaru's Takara's Treasure (Takara no Vidro) boys-love manga is inspiring a live-action adaptation that will premiere on the BS Asahi, TV Kanagawa, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd., and CBC TV channels on July 1. The project will also stream exclusively in...
Annecy Screens The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Footage in June
Film opens on December 13
― Entertainment trade magazine Variety revealed on Monday that The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, the new feature film by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Eden of the East), will show the "first publicly screened footage" of the film at this year's Annecy International Film Festival. The film's producer Jason De...
GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Pokémon Voice Actress Rachael Lillis
Campaign to fund home care nurse as Lillis fights cancer
― A GoFundMe campaign launched on Monday for voice actress Rachael Lillis to help fund a home care nurse. The campaign revealed that Lillis has been diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to her spine, thus leaving her barely able to walk. The campaign noted that Lillis has been in a nursing home in Los Angeles since late January to recei...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, Apr 29-May 5
Train to the End of the World and Voice Actor Radio are getting a lot of love these last few weeks! Discover which other series stand out in 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...
K Manga to Simulpub Naruki's Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent Manga in English
New chapters publish monthly for Megane Tokidoki Yankee-kun
― Kodansha's K MANGA service announced on Monday that it will simultaneously publish Naruki's Megane Tokidoki Yankee-kun with the Japanese release under the English title Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent. The company describes the story: Delinquent-hating Momose dreams of leading a peaceful high school life. So, what is she doing, falling...
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Cast Reunite for New 30th Anniversary Episode
The first ninja Super Sentai return from the shadows to cut down the forces of evil
― The history of the Super Sentai (popularly known as Power Rangers in Western countries) franchise is full of firsts. From the first series, Himitsu Sentai Goranger, in 1977 to the first appearance of a sixth ranger in 1987's Hikari Sentai Maskman, then the first regular sixth ranger in 1992's Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger...
Akeji Fujimura Collaborates for Music Album Manga Project Kickstarter Campaign
Album songs by Tobias Dray designed for each manga chapter
― Musician Tobias Dray announced on crowdfunding site Kickstarter a new album manga project on Monday in collaboration with Kami-sama no Iu Toori artist Akeji Fujimura. "The First Music Album Manga - Dray X Fujimura" project will combine Dray's new album with a 1-shot manga penned by Fujimura. Each song will accompany and be tailored to one c...
Kenkyo na Circle, Hayato Satō Collaborate on New Manga Series
Kuni o Owareta Ryūshi-san, Hirowareta Ringoku de Ukkari Musō Shite Shimau. launched on May 9
― Kodansha's Morning Magazine revealed on May 9 that I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince creator Kenkyo na Circle and Mizu no Revolver creator Hayato Satō have launched a new series together titled Kuni o Owareta Ryūshi-san, Hirowareta Ringoku de Ukkari Musō Shite Shimau. ~Jakushō Kokka ga Tairiku Saikyō no ...
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episode 5
There's no single definition of “love” and no one right way to test for it. You can't just stick a swab up your nose like a Covid test and see if it comes back positive for “in love.”
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The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases #8 [rate]
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf #7 [rate]
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Viz Media, Manga Plus Launch Psych House Manga in English
Omusuke Kobayashi launched manga on Monday
― Viz Media and Shueisha's Manga Plus began publishing Omusuke Kobayashi Psych House (Saikurubiyori) manga in English on Sunday. Manga Plus describes the story:
Psych House--a special home set up for those with supernatural powers. One day, Nemuru, a boy with a Psych that allows him to change size, invites Kotone, a girl with a teleportation Psych, to live a...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game's Opening Movie Trailer Reveals Xbox Series X|S Version in 2024
Game launches on PS5, PS4, Switch in West on Tuesday
― Idea Factory International announced on Monday that it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game physically and digitally for Xbox Series X|S in 2024. The company streamed an opening movie trailer that features the song "Dream On" by Ayane: The game will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Sw...
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince #7 [rate]
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The Dangerous Convenience Store Manhwa Volume 1 Review
The plot is excellent in the romance camp. Everything that happens is to get Eui-joon and Gunwoo together, and it works pretty well.
― You can read The Dangerous Convenience Store in English two ways. The first is to read it on the manhwa site/app Manta, which has all seventy-five chapters and four bonus stories available. The second is to read Seven Seas' print (or ebook) edition, which, as of this ...
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Tadaima, Okaeri #6 [rate]
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Re:Monster #7 [rate]
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Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- #19 [rate]
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Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 5
Luckily, he has Sebastian posing as the master of his house, so “pulling strings” really shouldn't be something he's worried about.
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Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers #6 [rate]
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Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 6
Really, the strangest thing about “Episode 06” is that its most entertaining and intriguing sequence comes after the end credits have already finished rolling.
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Gods' Games We Play #7 [rate]
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'Shōsetsuka ni Narō' Novel Website Scraped for A.I. Developer
Over 700,000 works sourced from self-publishing website
― Naro FanDB, an unofficial fan X (formerly Twitter) account for the Japanese novel website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, posted on April 27 that a public dataset from the RyokoAI project scraped about 711,700 works from the website. Datasets can be used for the training of A.I. models. Netizens questioned the ethics of using works from Shōsetsuka ni Narō...
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 6
These are fantastic avenues to explore our cast and themes through—all brought about by re-introducing a character who at first seemed like a total joke.
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Train to the End of the World #7 [rate]
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Survive Said the Prophet's 'Make / Break Yourself' N. America Tour Hits 7 Cities in July
Band performs in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego from July 3-15
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Rock ensemble Survive Said the Prophet announced its "Make / Break Yourself" North American tour dates on Monday. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale. The tour dates and venues are: July 3 – NY, New York, Le Poisson Rouge
July 5– ON, Toronto, Lee's Palace
July 7– IL, Chicago, Reggies
July 1...
Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 6
Between the campfire canapés, the foot bath cafe, the onsen from Ranma ½, and the bridge from hell, the show's cozy eclecticism wraps a warm blanket around this arc.
Hollywood Reporter: Film Writer David Callaham to Pen Next Installment in Godzilla/Kong Film Series
Callaham credited for 2014 live-action Godzilla film's story
― News entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that screenwriter David Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse films) will write the script for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment's "next installment of ... [the] Godzilla/Kong monster movie series." Callaham recei...
Ran Kuze's Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Manga Gets TV Anime
Yoshiaki Okumura directs anime at SynergySP
― A website opened on Monday to announce the television anime adaptation of Ran Kuze's Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms (Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsūjinai) manga. The website also revealed the anime's staff, teaser visual, and a promotional video. Yoshiaki Okumura (The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made, Element...
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 140
It’s powerfully satisfying to see this star-spangled specter rip and tear through our villain.
Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup Manga Gets TV Anime This Fall
Heartwarming story about Mushroom Pup, picture book author ran from 2010-2022
― Publisher Tokuma Shoten announced on Monday that Kimama Aoboshi's Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will premiere this fall. The heartwarming story centers on a Mushroom Pup who is one day born in the yard of picture book author Hotaru Yuyami. It wags its tail just like a dog, bu...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 19
It's the emotional truths that are the most informative for the audience—speaking to the character's fears over their pasts that continue to haunt them.
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video
Fantasy series premiered on April 1
― The staff for the television anime of Shin Kouduki's The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases (Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyū wa, Jikka Kara Tsuihōsareta node Suki Katte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita) heroic fantasy light novel series unveiled a new promotional video for the anime on Monday. The staff also revealed more channels where the anime will air in Japan:...
Tetsuo Hara, Nobuhiko Horie, Masato Deguchi's Keiji's Kabuki Adventure Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation
THE RAMPAGE vocalist Riku stars as Keiji Maeda
― A website opened on Sunday to announce the stage play adaptation of Tetsuo Hara, Nobuhiko Horie, and Masato Deguchi's Keiji's Kabuki Adventure (Maeda Keiji Kabuki Tabi) manga titled Maeda Keiji Kabuki Tabi STAGE&LIVE ~Higo no Tora ・ Katō Kiyomasa-hen~ (Keiji's Kabuki Adventure STAGE&LIVE ~The Tiger of Higo ・ Kiyomasa Katō Arc~). The stage play will run...
A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 6
While I did enjoy this episode, things still feel disjointed. Strangely, we're six episodes into this show barely knowing anything about Hananoi.
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Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary - Part 2 #8 [rate]
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episode 18
In this episode, Rudeus has to make a choice: be there for the birth of his child or save the mother who birthed him.
NHK World Streams Documentary About Masao Maruyama in English
28-minute documentary streams on NHK World Japan until April 28, 2025
― NHK World Japan is streaming its documentary about producer Masao Maruyama as part of its Anime Manga Explosion program in English. The 28-minute documentary is free to watch and takes viewers inside Studio M2 and features several industry personalities. The documentary was broadcast on April 28 and will be available to watch unt...
-KanColle- Miiro no Alto Sax Manga's 4th Volume Listed as Final Volume
Spinoff manga focusing on Shikinami learning jazz launched in December 2019
― Kadokawa is listing the fourth compiled book volume of Gao Yuzuki's -KanColle- Miiro no Alto Sax (KanColle: The Marine Blue Alto Sax) manga as the final volume. The volume will ship on June 25. The manga is based on C2 and Kadokawa Games' Kancolle web browser games, and focuses on the destroyer Shikinami. When she is moved ...
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 6
All the reiteration in this episode just drives me dangerously close to shouting "Yeah, I get it already!"
Cagaster of an Insect Cage's Kachō Hashimoto Launches New Manga on June 4
Hashimoto to launch Rukiora to Makyō no Shōkan-in manga
― Manga creator Kachō Hashimoto announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on May 1 that she will launch a new manga titled Rukiora to Makyō no Shōkan-in (Rukiora and the Demon Realm's Trading Company Employee) in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga app on June 4. The manga will serialize weekly. 【連載告知】6/4よりマガポケさんにて「ルキオラと魔境の商館員」連載開始いたします！アルボス終わっ...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 54
There is a big difference between intrigue and confusion—and sadly this episode is far more the later than the former.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ‒ Episode 1
Let there be no doubt, friends and neighbors: Demon Slayer is most definitely back on its BS.
The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, July 9 Debut
Kenichi Suzumura, Ayako Kawasumi, Hiro Shimono, Nao Toyama, Takumi Yamazaki, Takaya Hashi join cast
― The official website for The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies, the television anime of late creator Cocoa Fujiwara's Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. manga, revealed six new cast members and a third promotional video for the anime on Monday. The video reveals ...
Kadokawa Co-Produces Anime for Garena Free Fire Battle Royale Shooter
Japanese studio to handle production slated for broadcast, streaming globally
― Kadokawa and Singaporean game developer and publisher Garena announced on Monday that they are co-producing an anime adaptation of Garena's Garena Free Fire battle royale shooting game, with a Japanese studio handling the animation. Kadokawa's Kadokawa Qingyu subsidiary is the production manager. The anime is planned to b...
Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's Kimi no Iro Anime Film Unveils More Cast
Yasuko, Aoi Yūki, Minako Kotobuki, Keiko Toda join cast as Totsuko's roommates, Kimi's grandmother
― The staff for Kimi no Iro (The Colors Within or literally, Kimi's Colors), a new anime feature film by Science SARU and director Naoko Yamada (K-ON!, The Heike Story, A Silent Voice), revealed four more cast members for the film on Monday. The new cast members play the co-lead Totsuko's roommates (who...
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II Season's New Promo Video Previews Next Arc
'Teleportation Labyrinth' arc begins on May 26
― The staff for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II, the second Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation anime season, revealed a new promotional video and a new key visual for the Tenii Meikyū-hen (Teleportation Labyrinth arc) on Sunday. The new arc begins on May 26. The season returned on April 7 at 24:00 (effectively, April 8 at midnight or April 7 ...
1st Run of Shōhei Ohtani's Picture Book Jump in Price After His Disgraced Interpreter Is Airbrushed Out
And it wasn't the Ministry of Truth that spirited him away
― Shōhei Ohtani will undoubtedly go down as one of the most well-known, if not one of the greatest, baseball players due to his skills as a pitcher and batter. His current 10-year, 700-million-dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers reflects this. Unfortunately, Ohtani was recently caught up in a scandal involving his (now former) interp...
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc #1 [rate]
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Made in Abyss Volumes 11-12 Manga Review
Some older mysteries inch closer to resolution as the true nature of the Abyss slowly comes into view, and long-posed questions start to be answered.
― Sometimes, being a fan of Akihito Tsukushi's acclaimed Made in Abyss series means acclimating to suffering. Like many Western devotees, I was introduced to this bizarre, squishy, disturbing world via the 2017 first season of Kinema Citrus' fantastic a...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II #18 [rate]
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As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill #6 [rate]
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Jump TOON Vertical-Scrolling Manga App Reveals Partial Lineup Including Haikyu!!, Manga by Ghost Mikawa
App listed as launching on May 29
― This year's 24th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced a partial lineup on Monday for the publisher's upcoming "Jump TOON" vertical-scrolling manga service. The service will feature new chapters of manga weekly, and the 24th issue revealed the lineup for manga that will release on Mondays and Tuesdays. The new service will feature a vertical-scr...
Until Your Bones Rot Manga Creator Yae Utsumi Launches New Series
Shiganbana debuts in 25th issue of Weekly Young Magazine
― This year's 24th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine revealed on Monday that Until Your Bones Rot manga creator Yae Utsumi will launch a new series Shiganbana in the next issue on May 20. The story follows a serial killer in pursuit of a beautiful woman. Utsumi launched the The Shadows of Who We Once Were (Nare no Hate no Bokura) manga ...
Gorillaman 40 Family Arc Spinoff Manga Ends
5th volume of overall Gorillaman 40 manga to ship in July
― The Family Arc spinoff manga of Harold Sakuishi's Gorillaman 40 ended in this year's 24th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine on Monday. The Family Arc launched as a one-shot in October 2022, and then began serialization in December 2023. The fourth compiled volume of the overall Gorillaman 40 manga (which includes the first six chapte...
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Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again #6 [rate]
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Vampire Dormitory #6 [rate]
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The Duke of Death and His Maid #30 [rate]
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Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard Anime's 1st Video Reveals January 2025 Debut
Early teaser visual also revealed
― The Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard smartphone game's "Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard ~Our Magical Party Wiz You!~ An Invitation to Walpurgis Night" event revealed the first promotional video, early teaser visual, and January 2025 premiere for the game's anime adaptation on Sunday. Character designer and chief animation director Nanami Higu...
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Chibi Maruko-chan #1430 [rate]
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Sound! Euphonium 3 #6 [rate]
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Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise Reaches Sales Record of 145.7 Billion Yen in 2024 Fiscal Year
Franchise hit 100-billion yen mark in 2022
― Bandai Namco Holdings released on Thursday its financial report for the fiscal year of 2024 (which ended on March 31), and reported that the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise earned a total of 145.7 billion yen (about US$934.78 million) during the year, setting an all-time highest sales record for the franchise. Bandai Namco Holdings forecasts that the frachise...
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Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc #32 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #6 [rate]
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Go, Go, Loser Ranger! #5 [rate]
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Moyoco Anno's Hataraki Man Manga Gets 5th Volume on June 27
Manga's 4th volume shipped in 2007
― The Twitter account for Kodansha's Comic Days website and app announced on Tuesday that the fifth compiled volume (cover pictured at right) of Moyoco Anno's Hataraki Man manga will launch on June 27. The volume will feature chapters that had previously not been published in compiled volume format. Shogakukan will additionally publish the Anno Moyoco Senshū (Moyoco...
New Documentary Series Follows Manga Editors at Shogakukan
Go behind the scenes of manga editors' jobs
― Manga editing is not usually thought about all that much, as the profession is elusive to outsiders. The job isn't just about going through a draft and marking mistakes, but rather helping authors formulate and shape their stories. While there are snippets into manga editing with interviews from time to time, there haven't been many documentary about the ...
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One Piece #1104 [rate]
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Wonderful Precure! #15 [rate]
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Tonari no Yōkai-san #6 [rate]
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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master #6 [rate]
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The New Gate #5 [rate]
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Whisper Me a Love Song #5 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 29-May 5
Endless Ocean Luminous debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 29-May 5 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwEndless Ocean Luminous Nintendo May 2 28,345 28,345 2PS5Stellar Blade Sony Interactive Entertainment April 26 18,133 67,131 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 13,572 5,825,584 4NSwPrincess Peach: Showtime! Nintendo March 22 9,933 160,351 5NSwS...
Nintendo Now Plans to Open Museum in Kyoto This Fall
Project first announced in 2021
― Nintendo reported on May 7 during its financial results briefing that the company will open its museum in Uji City, Kyoto in fall 2024. The company first announced its Nintendo Museum project in June 2021 under the tentative "Nintendo Gallery" name, and it originally scheduled the museum for completion on the former Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant site in March 2024. The pl...
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Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night #6 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 22-28
Stellar Blade debuts at #1, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes at #2/3
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Stellar Blade Sony Interactive Entertainment April 26 48,998 48,998 2NSwEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 505 Games April 23 41,009 41,009 3PS5Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 505 Games April 23 16,791 16,791 4NSwSaGa: Emera...
Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 61-101
As Slam Dunk reached its final stretch, I can see why this series is considered the sports classic that it is today.
― This is the largest batch of Slam Dunk episodes that I've reviewed thus far. Originally, I wanted to review the show in more even seasons, but given its overall pacing and release, it wasn't easy to find a moment where it felt right to stop and start again. However, as we approached ...
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Black Butler: Public School Arc #5 [rate]
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The Fable #6 [rate]
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Kaiju No. 8 #5 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 29-May 5
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc marathon reruns top TV rankings
― Hiroyuki Morita and Studio Ghibli's The Cat Returns film aired on NTV on Friday, May 3 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 6.8% rating. The Kaiketsu Zorori: Lalala♪ Star Tanjō anime film aired on NHK Educational on Friday, May 3 at 8:50 a.m. and it earned a 1.1% rating. The Eiga Oshiri Tantei Shiriarty anime film aired on ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 22-28
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop aired on April 28, earned 0.5% rating
― Flying Dog's original anime film Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (Cider no Yō ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru) aired on NHK Educational on Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m., and it earned a 0.5% rating. The episode of the live-action series adaptation of Kana Ozawa's Blue Moment manga that aired on Fuji TV on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 p.m. ea...
The Rubik's Cube Now Transforms Into a Robot, Thanks to Bandai Spirits
The toy that everyone wants to solve takes on a new form
― One of the greatest and long-lived toys is arguably the Rubik's Cube. From the standard six-sided 3x3x3 toy to wild variations like the color-changing models, people can't get enough of the cube. And now the iconic Rubik's Cube takes on a whole new life as a Chogokin transformable robot by Bandai Spirits. The Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo bran...
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Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included #7 [rate]
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Case Closed #1123 [rate]
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My Hero Academia #140 [rate]
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Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Previews 2nd Part in Trailer, Visual
2nd part opens in Japanese theaters on June 7
― The staff for the four-part Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (originally titled Gode Geass: Z of the Recapture, or Dakkan no Zetto) anime project revealed a trailer and a visual on Saturday for the second part in the project. The below video previews MIYAVI's opening theme song "Running In My Head." The anime's first part premiered in Japan on Friday. ...
Gou Tanabe Launches Manga About H.P. Lovecraft's Randolph Carter Character in June
Tanabe ended manga based on Lovecraft's Dream Cycle stories on April 12
― The June issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Beam magazine announced on Saturday that Gou Tanabe will launch a new manga temporarily titled Randolph Carter no Monogatari (pictured right in image below) in the magazine's July issue on June 12. The manga is based on the titular recurring character in H.P. Lovecraft's works that Kad...
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Oi! Tonbo #6 [rate]
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BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Film Reveals Chiaki Kobayashi as Ranze Kurona
Character appears in 4th mini-anime episode screening alongside film
― The official website for the anime film of Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- spinoff of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga revealed a new cast member on Saturday. Chiaki Kobayashi voices the character Ranze Kurona. The character appeared in the final episode of the first BLUELOCK anime season, but...