Friday, February 28, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Coolmic!

Introducing Coolmic, an official digital comics and anime store that provides Japanese comics in English and in French for smartphone users.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-02-29/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coolmic/.155815

Blade of the Immortal ‒ Episode 20

Ironically, the thing that works the least in this episode is Shira himself, whose effectiveness as a villain has been mixed at best.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-of-the-immortal/episode-20/.156914

North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 23-29

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection, Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms anime; Hi Score Girl, Sweat and Soap manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/north-american-anime-manga-releases-february-23-29/.156837

Plunderer ‒ Episode 8

On the surface, Plunderer appears to be a medieval magical fantasy. However, there have been more than a few hints that this isn't strictly the case.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-8/.156888

This Week in Anime - Jeepers Creepers, Cagaster's Got Some Peepers

"I guess I can give the unfortunately titled Cagaster of an Insect Cage this much: it's not The Island of Giant Insects."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-27/.156883

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 7

It's school physical day but the episode is more invested in messing with fanservice tropes than delivering an eyeful.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-7/.156845

Anime News Nina Returns! Part II

The second installment of our special limited series - featuring the return of Anime News Nina - is live now!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2020-02-26/.156870

My Hero Academia the Movie -Heroes: Rising- English Dub

The smashing, action-packed new My Hero Academia movie, featuring an all-new villain, is in theaters tonight! But how's the dub? We've got the details.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-the-movie-heroes/rising/.156868

Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia ‒ Episode 18

When the Babylonia anime was announced, I had one scene that I could not wait to see. It's finally here, and it blows my lofty expectations clear out of the stratosphere.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-grand-order-absolute-demonic-front-babylonia/episode-18/.156811

In/Spectre ‒ Episode 7

While the stakes are escalated, this episode doesn't really cover much new philosophical ground.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre/episode-7/.156812

This Week in Anime - Saturday Morning Astro Boy

1963 does 2003 in anime's first foray in television. Osamu Tezuka's vision of the future-past is one hell of a ride.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-25/.156814

Magical Girl Raising Project BR

Although this dark magical girl series does a lot of other things at least relatively well, it is ultimately limited by problems with its tone.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magical-girl-raising-project/complete-series-blu-ray-digital/.156766

Tokyopop Announces Love x Love Romance Imprint

Comics industry news source ICv2 reported on Tuesday that North American manga and graphic novel publisher Tokyopop is launching the new romance imprint...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tokyopop-announces-love-x-love-romance-imprint/.156826

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 7

It's time to accept that like its brethren King's Game, 90% of the time Darwin's Game looks like potato.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-7/.156809

Smile Down the Runway ‒ Episode 7

Chiyuki and Ikuto might be opposite sides of the same coin, but their dream to play in the fashion big leagues means they have to exemplify perfection at all times.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/smile-down-the-runway/episode-7/.156797

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 9

This week finds Narihisago trapped in a world of “if only” when he dives into the mysterious Kiki Asukai's ID Well while already inside Momoki's own ID Well.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-9/.156787

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 145

After formulating a plan that involves messing with the prison's water supply and sneaking onto an outgoing ship, the gang hits a couple of snags.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-145/.156768

Anime News Nina Returns!

Anime News Network's first original comic strip is back - for a limited time only! Nina, Kevin and Myoopi return in the first of our special series.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2020-02-24/.156807

22/7 ‒ Episode 7

Whoever was in charge of Jun's breakdown deserves extra commendations, especially for allowing Jun's face to twist and contort in a surprisingly realistic way.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-7/.156762

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 8

“You Definitely Shouldn't Respond” once again sees the show challenging itself to sustain a full half-hour with little more than mood and crumbs of exposition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-8/.156763

Interspecies Reviewers ‒ Episode 7

As unsettling as some of that content can be, it's still quite creative in its development within a fantasy setting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interspecies-reviewers/episode-7/.156757

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ‒ Episode 8

Our heroes are ready for the big premiere of their Robot Club short - but Tsubame's famous parents are lurking right around the corner in yet another fantastic episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken/episode-8/.156764

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun ‒ Episode 7

Narratively, the story was all over the place, stringing together romantic intrigue with new worldbuilding and the introduction of a rumor that concludes the episode at a very awkward moment.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/toilet-bound-hanako-kun/episode-7/.156753

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die ‒ Episode 6

It's an idea that OshiBudo hasn't quite interrogated yet, but at least is reflecting on: What our favorites do for us as their fans and what kind of support they should expect from us.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/if-my-favorite-pop-idol-made-it-to-the-budokan-i-would-die/episode-6/.156445

Love Me, Love Me Not GN 1

Yuna first had a crush on the prince from Sleeping Beauty - and still has an idealized view of love. Her friend Akari, however, doesn't get why Yuna could still be dreaming of princes on white horses.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-me-love-me-not/gn-1/.156653

This Week in Anime - Who Inspects the IN/SPECTRE?

"While on the surface it's ostensibly about yokai, it does so in a way that's very different than what I'd describe as other mythology focused shows."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-20/.156632

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 6

Class 2 breaks down into three not-quite-even camps over whether salt and pepper, ketchup, or mayo make better wing toppings.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-6/.156623

Black Clover ‒ Episode 122

Asta and the Black Bulls who defend him are tasked with "proving" Asta's innocence by collecting information on the devils.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-122/.156595

Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei Smartphone Game to Collaborate with Berserk

Sega Games announced at a two-year anniversary event for the Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation smartphone game on Monday that the game will have a collaboration...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-19/dx2-shin-megami-tensei-smartphone-game-to-collaborate-with-berserk/.156571

Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia ‒ Episode 17

Gilgamesh closes out this week's installment of Babylonia by claiming that Ritsuka and the others should enjoy what will likely be their last chance to relax.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-grand-order-absolute-demonic-front-babylonia/episode-17/.156593

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 8

With Hondomachi diving into the well-inside-the-well and Momoki under arrest as the suspected John Walker, the remaining investigators are forced to make some difficult decisions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-8/.156518

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ‒ Episode 7

Tsubame's passion and love for the power of animation - recreating the wonder of life by hand - is articulated beautifully in another stellar episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken/episode-7/.156561

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 6

Nice to see Darwin's Game step it up this week as all the pieces move into place for a series of explosive confrontations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-6/.156551

22/7 ‒ Episode 6

“Between the Even and Odd Numbers”, an episode that is trying to say something about the difficulties of idol life, but to frustratingly uncertain ends.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-6/.156533

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 81

More importantly it means Jiro, the ultimate Best Girl of MHA, is finally taking center stage. Sorry Deku, this is Earphone Jack's show now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-81/.156504

Lelouch Orders You Where to Go in Maplus Navigation App

Lelouch vi Britannia is used to giving out orders and telling people where to go. Now, thanks to a collaboration between Code Geass and the Maplus nagivation...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-16/lelouch-orders-you-where-to-go-in-maplus-navigation-app/.156294