This Week in Anime - 3 Years Later, Haikyu!! Is Still Flying High

The kids from the concrete are back to prove that the match against Shiratorizawa wasn't just a fluke. Micchy and Nick check in on the good bois of Karasuno.

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The Best (And Worst) Anime of Winter 2020

The Spring 2020 anime season is right around the corner - so it's time to rank our favorites (and least favorites) of Winter! Don't forget to give us your picks in the forums!

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My Room Is a Dungeon Rest Stop GN 1

There isn't quite enough material in the first volume of this rather thin premise available yet to determine whether or not this is going to be a worthwhile title to follow.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-room-is-a-dungeon-rest-stop/volume-1/.158072

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 150

The Mujina Gang sets their plan into motion and Tento finds himself in mortal peril as Boruto's latest adventure heats up.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-150/.158085

Interspecies Reviewers ‒ Episode 12

The final episode goes out on a high note by delivering more excellent examples of world-building and delivering on one joke that it has been setting up all season but you might surprise you.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interspecies-reviewers/episode-12/.158069

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 13

The biggest issue is that this finale resolves basically none of the narrative threads it set up, choosing to revel in fanservice and cliffhangers galore.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-13/.158083

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 12

In some ways, Hoshiumi represents who Hinata could have been. He's not precisely bitter about his height, but he definitely resents being defined by it.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-12/.158066

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 9

Like most episodes of this franchise, episode 9 has a lot going on, though in this case it's mostly little pieces of the bigger picture than any major events.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-9/.158050

SCP Foundation: Iris of the Mirror World

This sci-fi novel's strength is in its relatively smooth melding together of a lot of strange stuff and one substantial (yet also sensical) twist towards the end.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/scp-foundation/iris-of-the-mirror-world/.157821

The List - The Fascinating Mythology Behind Fate Babylonia's Characters

Learn all about the mythological stories behind some of Fate Babylonia's most compelling characters - and then let us know which servant class you'd summon!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-03-29/.158082

Bibliophile Princess Novel 1

An engaging story with a good heroine, and if you're looking for something a little different in the genre, this is a good place to turn.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bibliophile-princess/novel-1/.158068

Im: Great Priest Imhotep GN 1

It isn't perfect or completely devoid of genre tropes, but it is a good story with an interesting use of Ancient Egyptian mythology as its base.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im/great-priest-imhotep/gn-1/.155999

BEASTARS Season 1

What we have here is a technological powerhouse that never forgets the achingly human emotions in the hearts of its characters, using 3D animation in a manner than respects and complements its 2D source-material.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beastars-season-1/.157542

COVID-19-Canceled Wedding Recreated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

In these uncertain times of social isolation, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has proven itself to be perfect respite, allowing gamers to get together from...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-26/covid-19-canceled-wedding-recreated-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.157985

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's GN 1

If you're a fan of isekai, this is definitely worth picking up. If you're more ambivalent on it, this is still one of the better examples of what the genre is capable of.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-status-as-an-assassin-obviously-exceeds-the-hero/gn-1/.157941

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 12

We have the big reveal of Yachiyo's sordid history with Mifuyu, the culmination of the Wings of Magius' mission, and a veritable avalanche of secrets uncovered.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-12/.157813

22/7 ‒ Episode 11

This is normally where I'd ask, “Was it worth the wait?”, but I think it's time we settle in to the conclusion that there probably isn't much about 22/7 that was worth the wait.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-11/.157812

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 8

For the first time in three weeks (and only the second time in the last five), A Certain Scientific Railgun T is back with a new episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-8/.157760

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 11

The episode is setting up for a two-part finish: the second-stringers facing down the Destroyer while the protagonists and other assorted characters continue on with the plays.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-11/.157908

North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 22-28

Appleseed XIII, The Silver Guardian anime; Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town, Cosmo Familia manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-22-28/.157907

Black Clover ‒ Episode 127

After spending almost the entirety of last episode messing around, the Black Bulls get down to some serious, consequential business in their pursuit of clues about devils and forbidden magic.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-127/.157917

Interview: The BEASTARS Opening Animation Team

Get an in-depth inside look at the creation of the spectacular stop-motion opening for Netflix and Orange's smash hit animal drama BEASTARS!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-03-25/the-beastars-opening-animation-team/.157911

A Condition Called Love GN 1

Based on solely this volume, this reads like a terrible warning about toxic relationships rather than the sweet love story it's advertised as.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/condition-called-love/gn-1/.157902

Relive My Hero Academia's Amazing School Festival Concert

If just can't get enough of Class 1-A and Jiro's explosive performance of "Hero Too" from last week's episode of My Hero Academia, you can listen to again...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/relive-my-hero-academia-amazing-school-festival-concert/.157866

In/Spectre ‒ Episode 11

As we approach the end, I imagine the most pressing question on most viewers' minds is: did the Steel Lady arc really need to be 9 episodes long?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre/episode-11/.157905

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 13

It's a terrible fact, but it's true – not everyone can be saved. There is no magic fix that brings Narihisago back in time for real to save his wife and daughter.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-13/.157847

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 149

In the latest arc's second installment, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations delivers another by-the-numbers but wholly enjoyable half hour.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-149/.157822

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 11

I can't decide if I love Darwin's Game commitment to B-movie madness or if I'm reviled by the cruel mess.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-11/.157897

This Week in Anime - Is Lu Over the Wall Worth Watching?

Director Masaaki Yuasa tries mermaids on for size in his film Lu over the wall. Yuasa hasn't missed a beat in his latest offerings but does Lu keep the flow going or are its waters too choppy?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-03-24/.157861

Sweat and Soap GN 1

Technically speaking, this is a seinen romance rather than a josei, but fans of either demographic can very easily find plenty to enjoy in its pages.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sweat-and-soap/gn-1/.157323

Evangelion Drives Ahead with Honda Civic Collaboration

Automobile manufacturer Honda has opened a special website as part of its recent collaboration with the Evangelion brand. The site has a countdown for...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/evangelion-drives-ahead-with-honda-civic-collaboration/.157871

Chihayafuru 3 ‒ Episode 23

It all swirls back to my hope that, in the end, Chihaya ends up on Team Nobody Except Yourself, Queen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/chihayafuru-3/episode-23/.157830

Inti Creates CEO Teases 3 Unannounced Games

Game developer Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu teased on Twitter on Monday that the company has three games in development to announce. Aizu stated that he...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-23/inti-creates-ceo-teases-3-unannounced-games/.157855

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun ‒ Episode 11

This marked our second-to-last week watching Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, and as a penultimate episode this wrap-up felt underwhelming.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/toilet-bound-hanako-kun/episode-11/.157754

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 11

Episode 11 gave me everything I watch this series for: a tense game that has me at the edge of my seat and still takes time to showcase the personalities and teamwork of the players.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-11/.157784

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 87

While there's plenty of hijinks across the episode with the rest of the school festival, the centerpiece is obviously 1-A's performance, and on that front it doesn't disappoint.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-87/.157852

Tearmoon Empire Novel 1

While not precisely a breath of fresh air, it certainly is one worth taking. Mixing absurdity with satire, it capitalizes on current light novel trends while still managing to be its own story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tearmoon-empire/novel-1/.157399

Somali and the Forest Spirit ‒ Episode 11

While he's been growing into an exemplary dad over the entire season, this week takes him back to where golems originated as Somali's existence is threatened more than ever before.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/somali-and-the-forest-spirit/episode-11/.157697

Interview: Stars Align Director Kazuki Akane (Part 2)

The finale of Kim Morrissy's spectacularly in-depth interview with the director of Stars Align covers the reality of anime production - and what's next for this original sports drama.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-03-20/stars-align-director-kazuki-akane/.157662

Moonlight Moratorium GN 1 (ebook)

The central theme won't sit comfortably with many readers and is hanging over the rest of the volume like a storm cloud at a picnic, ruining the day.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moonlight-moratorium/gn-1/.157490

Cannes Film Festival Postponed From May

California orders shelter-in-place statewide; Alberta's Otafest canceled; Hawaii's Kawaii Kon postponed; GDC summer event planned

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/cannes-film-festival-postponed-from-may/.157707