No Guns Life TV Anime's 2nd Half Premieres in July After COVID-19 Delay

Delayed from original April premiere date

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-06-01/no-guns-life-tv-anime-2nd-half-premieres-in-july-after-covid-19-delay/.160120

Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime Adds 3 New Cast Members

Toshiyuki Morikawa, Yuichiro Umehara, Haruki Ishiya join cast as Ehrenfest knights

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-anime-adds-3-new-cast-members/.160119

Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, July 7 Premiere

Risae Matsuda, Satsumi Matsuda, Rumi Okubo, Ikuya Sawaki join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/muhyo-and-roji-bureau-of-supernatural-investigation-anime-2nd-season-reveals-more-cast-july-7-premiere/.160053

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 9

Just how many times can we see yet another character fall hopelessly in love with Catarina Claes before the formula becomes stale?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-9/.160114

Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 9

In “I Won't Believe You”, we finally get to meet the man that broke Minare's heart, which leaves us with an episode that is almost solely focused on the pair's tense reunion.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-9/.160106

Listeners ‒ Episode 9

“Freedom” is a classic low point for the main characters to build up the final climax, and works pretty well just for how earnest and desperate our scruffy hero is while trying to keep hell from breaking loose.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-9/.160084

Kakushigoto ‒ Episode 9

I'm going to have to side with Hime on this one: disco balls should become a Christmas decoration staple.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-9/.160083

Anime Voice Actor of Shin Provides Audio Description of Live-Action Kingdom Film

Kinyō Road Show will broadcast film with Masakazu Morita's narration on supplementary sound channel on May 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/anime-voice-actor-of-shin-provides-audio-description-of-live-action-kingdom-film/.160013

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Anime Reveals 2nd Visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-31/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-anime-reveals-2nd-visual/.160096

Type-Moon Museum Reopens on June 5

Museum was closed from February 29 due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/type-moon-museum-reopens-on-june-5/.160107

Charlotte Cracker Joins One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game as 2nd DLC Character

"Character Pack 1" DLC with Cracker, Smoothie launches this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/charlotte-cracker-joins-one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-as-2nd-dlc-character/.160091

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Manga Has Announcement, Reaches Climax on June 8

Tadahiro Miura's manga launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/yuuna-and-the-haunted-hot-springs-manga-has-announcement-reaches-climax-on-june-8/.160089

act-age Manga Gets Stage Play in 2022

Countrywide "remote auditions" to be held for protagonist

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/act-age-manga-gets-stage-play-in-2022/.160090

Roundup of News of Events, Places Affected by COVID-19 for May 15-31

Gamescom digital event takes place from August 27-30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/roundup-of-of-events-places-affected-by-covid-19-for-may-15-31/.159609

Shout Factory, Eleven Arts Release Sound! Euphonium The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day Film on BD/DVD on June 2

BD/DVD to include Japanese/English audio, English subtitles

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/shout-factory-eleven-arts-release-sound-euphonium-the-movie-our-promise-a-brand-new-day-film-on-bd-dvd-on-june-2/.160097

Pokémon Journeys TV Anime Resumes New Episodes on June 7 After COVID-19 Delay

Delayed since April, along with Pokémon: Twilight Wings, 23rd film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/pokemon-journeys-tv-anime-resumes-new-episodes-on-june-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160108

Interview: BEASTARS Director Shinichi Matsumi

In the last of our three-part BEASTARS features, director Shinichi Matsumi to discuss the techniques behind the anime's success.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-30/beastars-director-shinichi-matsumi/.159723

Death end re;Quest 2 Game's English Opening Video Reveals Summer Release

Horror-inspired RPG to have English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese subtitles

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/death-end-re-quest-2-game-english-opening-video-reveals-summer-release/.160094

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 18-24

Detective Pikachu airs with 11.8% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-18-24/.160059

Anime Limited to Also Offer B: The Beginning Anime on Blu-ray in U.S.

Demon Slayer, Evangelion TV, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, Planetes, K: Seven Stories licensed for UK BD

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/anime-limited-to-also-offer-b-the-beginning-anime-on-blu-ray-in-u.s/.160099

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 11-17

Okko's Inn anime airs with 1.6% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-11-17/.160058

Kaiten Books Licenses UzaMaid: Our Maid is Way Too Annoying! Manga

Story centers on a young girl, her ex-army-sergeant maid

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/kaiten-books-licenses-uzamaid-our-maid-is-way-too-annoying-manga/.160092

Muv-Luv Franchise Streams HQ Trailers for 'Muv-Luv Alternative in Animation' Project, 2 Smartphone Games

"Project Immortal," "Project Mikhail" smartphone games slated for 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/muv-luv-franchise-streams-hq-trailers-for-muv-luv-alternative-in-animation-project-2-smartphone-games/.160095

Sōkō Musume Senki TV Anime Reveals Visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-30/soko-musume-senki-tv-anime-reveals-visual/.160067

Aniplex Inc. Hosts Aniplex Online Fest on July 4-5

Sally Amaki of 22/7 to emcee English event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/aniplex-inc-hosts-aniplex-online-fest-on-july-4-5/.160054

RetroCrush Adds Story of Saiunkoku, True Tears, Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!, Miss Machiko Anime

8 titles release in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/retrocrush-adds-story-of-saiunkoku-true-tears-mazinger-edition-z-the-impact-miss-machiko-anime/.160062

Cloud Matsuri Virtual Convention Runs This Weekend

Full schedule announced, including appearances by Studio Orange founder Eiji Inomoto; Beastars director Shinichi Matsumi; Eunyoung Choi, CEO of Science SARU; staff of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!; Shuzo John Shiota, President of Polygon Pictures

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/cloud-matsuri-virtual-convention-runs-this-weekend/.160057

Ghost in the Shell Manga Gets VR Noh Stage Play in August

700-year-old Kanze school, Blood-C creative team, leading VR researchers collaborate

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/ghost-in-the-shell-manga-gets-vr-noh-stage-play-in-august/.160086

ANNCast (Final) - Zac Bertschy Memorial

Our friend and collegue Zac Bertschy, the host of ANNCast, passed away last week. Over 30 of Zac's friends and colleagues contributed their thoughts and memories for this special final episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2020-05-29/.160079

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime Season III Delayed to October or Later Due to COVID-19

Season would have premiered in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-season-iii-delayed-to-october-or-later-due-to-covid-19/.160085

Outlaw Star ‒ Episode 1-2

My Twitter mutuals have made me very aware of their abiding love for somebody named Aisha Clan-Clan, but otherwise I'm totally in the dark about anyone's personalities.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/outlaw-star/episode-1-2/.160037

Paranoia Agent

What is the most important thing to remember about Paranoia Agent is that it is a mystery story where the answers to the mysteries are not as important as the questions they raise.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/paranoia-agent/.157814

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime Resumes on July 3 After COVID-19 Delay

Season 5 to resume with episode 3 after rerun of season 4 episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-resumes-on-july-3-after-covid-19-delay/.160075

Nobuhiko Okamoto Goes on 1-Month Hiatus for Throat Surgery

Voice actor reveals ongoing throat discomfort, scarring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/nobuhiko-okamoto-goes-on-1-month-hiatus-for-throat-surgery/.160073

Shonen Jump's Print Run Dips Below 1.6 Million

Circulation reportedly fell to 1,572,833 from 1,602,083 in previous quarter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/shonen-jump-print-run-dips-below-1.6-million/.160071

Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 18-24

Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/japan-video-game-rankings-may-18-24/.160055

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate' Game Delayed to Summer in West

PQube, Rice Digital's release previously planned for spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-infinite-combate-game-delayed-to-summer-in-west/.160070

Taeko no Nichijo Anime Gets New Series in July

1-minute shorts continue office worker's story with returning cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/taeko-no-nichijo-anime-gets-new-series-in-july/.160069

Kaze Hikaru Shinsengumi Manga Gets Spinoff Story in November

Manga ended on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/kaze-hikaru-shinsengumi-manga-gets-spinoff-story-in-november/.160042

Magatsu Wahrheit Manga Ends in June

Tama Yūgyōji's spinoff manga for smartphone game launched in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/magatsu-wahrheit-manga-ends-in-june/.160044

Live-Action Grand Blue Dreaming Film Rescheduled for August 7 After COVID-19 Delay

Announced by cast on film's original opening date, Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/live-action-grand-blue-dreaming-film-rescheduled-for-august-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160066

Freddie Mercury's 'The Great Pretender' Song Will Be Great Pretender Anime's Theme Song

1st TV anime to use late Queen singer's song as theme

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender-song-will-be-great-pretender-anime-theme-song/.160065

Trigger's BNA: Brand New Animal Anime Gets Manga

Asano draws manga of original anime series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/trigger-bna-brand-new-animal-anime-gets-manga/.160046

Mars Red Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members

Ayahi Takagaki, Makoto Furukawa, Fumiko Orikasa, Hiroshi Yanaka, Sachi Kokuryu join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/mars-red-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.160060

Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime's Promo Video Reveals New Staff at MAPPA

Dorohedoro's Yuichiro Hayashi directs series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-new-staff-at-mappa/.160061

Spike Chunsoft Reveals New Re:Zero Game For PS4, Switch, PC

Itsuwari no Ōsen Kōho centers on Royal Selection storyline, debuts this winter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/spike-chunsoft-reveals-new-re-zero-game-for-ps4-switch-pc/.160047

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Manga Gets Prequel Manga

Zipman!!'s Yūsaku Shibata draws series about Avan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-manga-gets-prequel-manga/.160036

Fire Force 2nd Season Casts Makoto Furukawa

Furukawa plays Ogun Montgomery in new season premiering July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/fire-force-2nd-season-casts-makoto-furukawa/.160045

A Whisker Away Anime Film's Video Reveals New Cast Members

Eri Kitamura, Shinichiro Miki, Rei Sakuma, Oolongta Yoshida, Fukushi Ochiai join cast of June 18 Netflix film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/a-whisker-away-anime-film-video-reveals-new-cast-members/.160014

Assault Lily Bouquet Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19

Anime of Azone/acus action dolls originally slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/assault-lily-bouquet-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.160040

Sonic the Hedgehog Film Gets Sequel

Jeff Fowler returns as director; Pat Casey, Josh Miller return as scriptwriters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-gets-sequel/.160039

Live-Action Kingdom Film Gets Sequel

Actors Kento Yamazaki, Ryō Yoshizawa, Kanna Hashimoto & director Shinsuke Satō reunite

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/live-action-kingdom-film-gets-sequel/.160038

Uta no Prince-sama, Symphogear Music to Feature in King Super Live Online 2020 Song Festival

Online-only event will be streamed via YouTube Premium on May 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-28/uta-no-prince-sama-symphogear-music-to-feature-in-king-super-live-online-2020-song-festival/.159961

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Game Also Heads West on August 27

Game launches for PS4, Switch, iOS, Android on same day in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-also-heads-west-on-august-27/.160029

Bungo & Alchemist Anime Delays Episode 8 to July 3

Due to "circumstances"; episodes 4-7 were previously delayed in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/bungo-and-alchemist-anime-delays-episode-8-to-july-3/.160027

Kaiten Books Licenses My Dad's the Queen of All VTubers?! Manga

Story centers on high schooler who finds his father is creator behind popular VTuber

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/kaiten-books-licenses-my-dad-the-queen-of-all-vtubers-manga/.160024

Konosuba Dungeon RPG Gets Updated Version for PS4, Switch

Original game launched for PS4, PS Vita in Japan last June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/konosuba-dungeon-rpg-gets-updated-version-for-ps4-switch/.160026

RetroCrush Adds Astro Boy, Black Jack, More Tezuka Pro Anime Starting in June

Site also streams Dear Brother, Jungle Emperor Leo, Legend of Moby Dick, Ambassador Magma, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/retrocrush-adds-astro-boy-black-jack-more-tezuka-pro-anime-starting-in-june/.160021

Samurai Shodown Game Launches for PC on June 11

DLC character Iroha launched on May 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/samurai-shodown-game-launches-for-pc-on-june-11/.160020

Monster Strike The Movie: Lucifer Zetsubō no Yoake Rescheduled for November After COVID-19 Delay

Film would have opened in June; "preview screenings" of film's special edition to stream on June 13-14

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/monster-strike-the-movie-lucifer-zetsubo-no-yoake-rescheduled-for-november-after-covid-19-delay/.160023

Animelo Summer Live 2020 Concerts Delayed Due to COVID-19

Organizers aim to reschedule for August 27-29, 2021 in Saitama

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/animelo-summer-live-2020-concerts-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.160022

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Game Releases in Japan on August 27

RPG to feature 4-player cross-platform play

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-releases-in-japan-on-august-27/.160010

The Honor Student at Magic High School Spinoff Manga Ends in June

Yu Mori's manga spinoff focusing on Miyuki launched in 2012

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-spinoff-manga-ends-in-june/.159995

Gundam UC: Shishi no Kikan Manga Ends

Manga's compiled volume ships on July 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/gundam-uc-shishi-no-kikan-manga-ends/.159986

Tencent Subsidiary Becomes Game Developer, Publisher Marvelous' Primary Shareholder

Hayao Nakayama, son Haruki Nakayama, family companies still own more than 33% of shares

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/tencent-subsidiary-becomes-game-developer-publisher-marvelous-primary-shareholder/.159984

Sankei Sports: Kamen Rider Zero-One Show Aims to Restart Filming on June 1 With New Guidelines

Guidelines for social distancing while filming place restrictions on action, wire scenes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sankei-sports-kamen-rider-zero-one-show-aims-to-restart-filming-on-june-1-with-new-guidelines/.159953

Uta no Prince-sama Debut Launches on Switch in February 2021

Game launched for PSP in 2012

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/uta-no-prince-sama-debut-launches-on-switch-in-february-2021/.159990

Love Plus Every Smartphone Game Ends Service

Game launched last October after many delays

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/love-plus-every-smartphone-game-ends-service/.159983

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Volume: 2020 (First Half)

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Series: 2020 (First Half)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sells 1.2 million, followed by Sword Art Online, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159996

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2020 (First Half)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba takes top 19 spots, followed by One Piece, Attack on Titan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2020/.159994

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2020 (First Half)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sells 45 million, followed by One Piece, Quintessential Quintuplets

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159991

'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' Season 2 & The Slime Diaries Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

Season 2 now slated for January & July 2021, The Slime Diaries for April 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2-and-the-slime-diaries-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159992

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 33

I can't think of another anime antagonist quite like Akito. His petty cruelty feels like such an ordinary, everyday type of evil rather than the epic deeds of villainy most shows put on display.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-33/.159993

New Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Anime Reveals Staff

Dragon Ball Super episode director Kazuya Karasawa helms Toei Animation show

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-anime-reveals-staff/.159988

Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Anime Cast Rena Maeda, Yuiko Tatsumi

Maeda, Tatsum play Cream Anmitsu manager, Ino's classmate in July anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dropout-idol-fruit-tart-anime-cast-rena-maeda-yuiko-tatsumi/.159982

9-Year Old Boy Nails the Drums for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba OP

A Twitter user claiming to post videos of their nine-year-old nephew posted a video on Tuesday showing a boy playing the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/9-year-old-boy-nails-the-drums-for-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-op/.159967

Fate/Zero ‒ Episodes 1-2

The major complaint that has always been voiced about this episode is that it spends so much time establishing its particulars that it is basically one big, ponderous info dump, and that critique is at least partly fair.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-zero/episodes-1-2/.159954

Tsugumomo BR

I can now say that that the series isn't a major stand-out but is more deserving of attention than it got at the time it debuted.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsugumomo/essentials-br/digital/.157942

Murciélago Byproduct Araña Spinoff Manga Ends With 5th Volume

Kana Yoshimura's spinoff manga about Reiko Kuchiba launched in January 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/murcielago-byproduct-arana-spinoff-manga-ends-with-5th-volume/.159964

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime Dominates Anime Trending's Couple Polls

The My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! anime has been dominating the Anime Trending community's weekly favorite couple polls this season....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-dominates-anime-trending-couple-polls/.159960

Anime Expo Lite Streaming Event to Host Yoshitaka Amano

Physical convention previously planned to host world premiere of Amano's Gibiate

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/anime-expo-lite-streaming-event-to-host-yoshitaka-amano/.159980

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Sequel Manga Ends in June

2nd manga based on Konosuba spinoffs centering on Megumin launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-sequel-manga-ends-in-june/.159963

The God of High School Anime's Character Trailer Streamed

Anime premieres on TV in Japan, streaming on Crunchyroll in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-god-of-high-school-anime-character-trailer-streamed/.159979

How Similar is Beastars to Zootopia, Really?

The comparisons were inescapable but how much do Disney's talking animals and Paru Itagaki's brooding teen beasts have in common?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-27/how-similar-is-beastars-to-zootopia-really/.159668

Weekly Shonen Sunday Magazine to Combine 4 Issues Into 2 Due to COVID-19

27th/28th issue to ship on June 3, 31st/32nd issue to ship on July 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/weekly-shonen-sunday-magazine-to-combine-4-issues-into-2-due-to-covid-19/.159952

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Gets Smartphone Puzzle Game

iOS/Android game launches with original story in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-gets-smartphone-puzzle-game/.159977

EX-ARM Anime Delayed to Fall or Later Due to COVID-19

Show originally slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/ex-arm-anime-delayed-to-fall-or-later-due-to-covid-19/.159978

Cider Girl Perform Fire Force Anime's 2nd Season Ending Song

New season premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/cider-girl-perform-fire-force-anime-2nd-season-ending-song/.159976

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Gets Smartphone, Arcade, Console Games

Tamashii no Kizuna, Infinity Strash RPGs slated for 2021; Xross Blade arcade game for fall 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-gets-smartphone-arcade-console-games/.159974

New Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Anime Unveils Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Mikako Komatsu, Saori Hayami, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuki Kaji star

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-dai-no-daiboken-anime-unveils-cast/.159972

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 'Final Chapter' Films Delayed to Spring 2021 Due to COVID-19

Films originally slated for July 3, August 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/live-action-rurouni-kenshin-final-chapter-films-delayed-to-spring-2021-due-to-covid-19/.159971

Ga-Rei's Hajime Segawa Launches New Battle Action Manga in June

Shikabane Gatana manga about boy trying to find sister in Tokyo infested by zombie-like monsters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/ga-rei-hajime-segawa-launches-new-battle-action-manga-in-june/.159950

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle TV Anime Casts Hiro Shimono, Rikiya Koyama

Anime based on Kagiji Kumanomata's manga premieres this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle-tv-anime-casts-hiro-shimono-rikiya-koyama/.159957

'She professed herself pupil of the wise man.' MMO Isekai Novels Get TV Anime

Hirotsugu Ryusen's novels about boy who awakens to fantasy MMO world as cute sage girl

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-mmo-isekai-novels-get-tv-anime/.159955

Saga of Tanya the Evil Anime Gets Its 1st Smartphone Game

Game will follow anime's story but will have all-new events

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-anime-gets-its-1st-smartphone-game/.159948

Jintai no Survival!, Ganbareiwa!! Robocon Films' Teaser Posted

Films open in double feature on July 31 with MX4D screenings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/jintai-no-survival-ganbareiwa-robocon-films-teaser-posted/.159949

Gleipnir ‒ Episode 8

Thickening the plot is all well and good, but if you've been keeping up with these reviews, you know I'm here first and foremost for the juicy, messy, nasty relationship developments.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-8/.159937

Kagawa Bar Association Objects to Prefecture's Ordinance Restricting Video Game Playing Time

Ordinance mark first local government ordinance in Japan aimed at combating video game addiction

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/kagawa-bar-association-objects-to-prefecture-ordinance-restricting-video-game-playing-time/.159921

Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 8

In the face of the girls' pure innocence, our four heroes are basically guilt-tripped into taking the quest—lest they shatter the girls' positive illusion of the adventurers' life.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-8/.159923

This Week in Anime - Thanks for the Memories

Nick and Micchy plug in to RetroCrush to check out of the service's streaming gems: Katsuhiro Otomo's Memories, a trifecta of short films adapted from the Akira creator's story collection. Time to fly to the far reaches of space and back to cogs of the all-too-familiar warmachine.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-26/.159936

North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 24-30

The Rising of the Shield Hero, Poco's Udon World anime; Wave Listen to Me!, The New Gate manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-24-30/.159934

Small Worlds Tokyo Theme Park Unveils Preview of Sailor Moon Area

Theme park of scale miniature figures opens on June 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/small-worlds-tokyo-theme-park-unveils-preview-of-sailor-moon-area/.159922

NEWS Band Member Yuya Tegoshi to Retire From Entertainment

Johnny's confirms performer attended party during state of emergency in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/band-member-yuya-tegoshi-to-retire-from-entertainment/.159924

Takao Yaguchi, Katsumi Tatsuzawa End Versus Gyoshin-san! Manga

Spinoff of Tsurikichi Sampei fishing series launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/takao-yaguchi-katsumi-tatsuzawa-end-versus-gyoshin-san-manga/.159918

Your Classic Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule

With much of the Spring 2020 anime season awash due to the effects of COVID-19, we're setting our sights on some old favorites. Last week Anime News Network...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-26/your-classic-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.159935

One Piece Cosplayers Around the World Make #passthevivrecard Tribute Video

Over 200 cosplayers including Anri Okita participate in relay cosplay challenge

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/one-piece-cosplayers-around-the-world-make-passthevivrecard-tribute-video/.159925

Weathering With You Film Ships on BD/DVD in N. America on September 15

Film debuts digitally on August 4; limited edition ships in November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-film-ships-on-bd-dvd-in-n-america-on-september-15/.159933

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Game's Trailer Reveals August Release

PS4/Switch/PC game debuts in Japan on August 27, in West on August 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-trailer-reveals-august-release/.159932

Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 7

I can't deny that my heart sunk when Ishikawa walked into the café, coughing, and announced that he wasn't feeling well.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-7/.159913

Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Smartphone Game Gets Short Anime

Super-deformed anime centers on Hero Club's udon

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-smartphone-game-gets-short-anime/.159931

Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!'s Hiroyuki Nishimori Launches New Manga in June

Kanakana begins with encounter between lonely girl, former delinquent

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/kyou-kara-ore-wa-s-hiroyuki-nishimori-launches-new-manga-in-june/.159917

Uramichi Oniisan TV Anime Casts Ryohei Kimura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kensho Ono

Studio Blanc. anime about kids' show host premieres in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/uramichi-oniisan-tv-anime-casts-ryohei-kimura-kenichi-suzumura-kensho-ono/.159929

EX-ARM Anime Reveals Main Visual

Original manga author Shinya Komi draws visual for July series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902

Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Enters Last Arc in June

Akira Himekawa launched game-based manga in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/zelda-twilight-princess-manga-enters-last-arc-in-june/.159916

BEASTARS' Paru Itagaki Ends Paruno Graffiti Autobiographical Manga in June

Manga launched last September

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/beastars-paru-itagaki-ends-paruno-graffiti-autobiographical-manga-in-june/.159915

New Seven Deadly Sins TV Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan originally slated for October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/new-seven-deadly-sins-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159920

Weathering With You, your name. Rank in 2nd Weekend Since Japanese Theaters Reopened

The only new film, Shinrei Kissa Extra no Himitsu: The Real Exorcist, ranks #1 for 2nd straight weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-your-name-rank-in-2nd-weekend-since-japanese-theaters-reopened/.159914

MIFA Music/Soccer Organization's Mifanda Mascot Gets TV Anime in July

Kensho Ono, Taichi Ichikawa star in anime for project led by UKASUKA-G music duo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/mifa-music-soccer-organization-mifanda-mascot-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.159919

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

Following last week's humor-light installment, episode 7 delivers one of this season's funniest episodes yet.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-7/.159856

Ascendance of a Bookworm ‒ Episode 22

The bigger focus is on Myne trying to work out the best way to carry out her picture book idea, and she investigates numerous aspects of that over the course of the episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm/episode-22/.159858

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 8

The whole scenario is just an excuse to see some of the harem members enact their comedically unbidden desires upon Catarina.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-8/.159873

Listeners ‒ Episode 8

One of the more understated issues with Listeners' episodic storytelling is that, despite spending half a dozen episodes following them, Echo and Mu have remained pretty underdeveloped.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-8/.159834

Drifting Dragons

Take the technical aspects of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, apply them to the anime series Last Exile, and mix in a generous dose of your favorite anime foodie show and you have something akin to Drifting Dragons.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/drifting-dragons/episodes-1-12/.159860

Adorable Cosmetics Brand Anime Ad Will Make Your Heart Melt

Maaya Uchida sings vocals for 60-second ad about woman who meets HABA Laboratories mascot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-25/adorable-cosmetics-brand-anime-ad-will-make-your-heart-melt/.159872

Kakushigoto ‒ Episode 8

Commentary on Kakushi's work life becomes a lens through which Kumeta explores much bigger ideas. Between the jokes about art block and first impressions, Kakushigoto turns an introspective eye towards the disconnect between our idealized lives and the decidedly unideal ones we inevitably end up living.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-8/.159850

Interview: BEASTARS CG Chief Director and Orange President Eiji Inomoto

Kim Morrissy sits down with renown CG animation creator and Orange studio founder Eiji Inomoto to learn more about Inomoto's animation philosophy and what in particular makes his studio special.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-25/beastars-cg-chief-director-and-orange-president-eiji-inomoto/.159722

EX-ARM Anime Reveals Main Visual

Original manga author Shinya Komi draws visual for July series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902

Japan Outlines When Concerts, Events May Resume After COVID-19 State of Emergency

Up to 1,000 people starting June 19, up to 5,000 starting July 10, with conditions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-outlines-when-concerts-events-may-resume-after-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.159910

Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun Manga's Anime Adaptation Confirmed

Story centers on boy who becomes "dorm mother" to women's university students

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-manga-anime-adaptation-confirmed/.159912

Duel Masters King TV Anime Resumes With New Episodes

Episode 5 debuts on May 31

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/duel-masters-king-tv-anime-resumes-with-new-episodes/.159909

Author: Dream Eater Merry Manga Has 'Small Amount Remaining'

Volume 23 of the manga releases on June 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/author-dream-eater-merry-manga-has-small-amount-remaining/.159868

Riichi Ueshiba's Ōkumo-chan Flashback Manga Ends in June

Manga by Mysterious Girlfriend X author launched in May 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/riichi-ueshiba-okumo-chan-flashback-manga-ends-in-june/.159867

Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish 1-Shot Manga by Food Wars Duo in English

1-shot manga available free on Viz Media, Manga Plus

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-1-shot-manga-by-food-wars-duo-in-english/.159893

Deathbound Duke's Daughter Novels Get Manga in June

Iso Suzuki draws isekai manga about girl reincarnating as otome game villainess destined to die

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/deathbound-duke-daughter-novels-get-manga-in-june/.159880

Gengoroh Tagame's Bokura no Shikisai Manga Ends

Manga by My Brother's Husband author launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/gengoroh-tagame-bokura-no-shikisai-manga-ends/.159879

Japan Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency Nationwide

Declaration lifted in remaining 5 prefectures 6 days early, but some rules continue

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-lifts-covid-19-state-of-emergency-nationwide/.159875

Production I.G Appoints Studio Wit's George Wada as Executive Vice President

Tetsuya Nishio, Takayuki Goto also appointed as company directors

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/production-i.g-appoints-studio-wit-george-wada-as-executive-vice-president/.159877

Kurayukaba Anime Project Reveals Art, Story for Novella by Durarara!!'s Ryohgo Narita

Novella centers on girl who gets involved in conspiracy in complex capital city

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/kurayukaba-anime-project-reveals-art-story-for-novella-by-durarara-s-ryohgo-narita/.159874

Re:Zero Smartphone Game's Teaser Video Reveals Title, Summer Release

Game is titled Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Lost in Memories

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/re-zero-smartphone-game-teaser-video-reveals-title-summer-release/.159882

Madhouse, Monster Strike Collaborate on Short Anime Film

"Zetsubō Funsai Shōjo ∞ Amida" short stars Megumi Han, with theme song by Kane yori Masaru

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/madhouse-monster-strike-collaborate-on-short-anime-film/.159888

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Reveals 1st Key Visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-25/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-reveals-1st-key-visual/.159842

Life-Size Moving Gundam Statue's Debut Delayed Due to COVID-19

Pre-viewings were scheduled for July before October unveiling, but statue is still slated to debut this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/life-size-moving-gundam-statue-debut-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159881

Hakushon Daimaō 2020 Anime Delays New Episodes to June 20 or Later Due to COVID-19

Anime will start airing reruns on May 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/hakushon-daimao-2020-anime-delays-new-episodes-to-june-20-or-later-due-to-covid-19/.159878

Code Geass, Black Butler Creators' Skate-Leading Stars Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

Original anime starring Yuma Uchida, Makoto Furukawa, Hiroshi Kamiya would have debuted in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/code-geass-black-butler-creators-skate-leading-stars-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159876

Given Creator Draws Illustration to Support Live Music Venue

The Play House live music venue was the model for the venue shown in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/given-creator-draws-illustration-to-support-live-music-venue/.159685

China's Pizza Hut Collaboration with Azur Lane May Be Coming to the Japanese Game

In China, the Azur Lane smartphone game recently launched a collaboration with Pizza Hut, featuring the characters drawn in unique outfits. The Japanese...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/china-pizza-hut-collaboration-with-azur-lane-may-be-coming-to-the-japanese-game/.159762

Anime Sound Director Posts Images of Voice Recording Booth With Social Distancing

Anime sound director Masafumi Mima (My Hero Academia, Pokémon) posted several images of the inside of a recording booth after implementing social distancing...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/anime-sound-director-posts-images-of-voice-recording-booth-with-social-distancing/.159640

The List - 5 Best Anime Opening Songs of Spring 2020

The List is back this week for a brand-new music edition. If you're looking for excellent tracks to add to your “OMG BEST SONGS EVAR” anime playlist, you've come to the right place. What, that's not the name of your highly-curated Spotify list?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-24/.159871

act-age Manga to Have 'Project Announcement' on June 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-24/act-age-manga-to-have-project-announcement-on-june-1/.159840

One Piece Manga Takes 1-Week Break

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-24/one-piece-manga-takes-1-week-break/.159841

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime's New Ad Unveils More Cast, July 10 Premiere

Yukari Nozawa, Masayuki Akasaka, Gakuto Kajiwara join romantic comedy

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-new-ad-unveils-more-cast-july-10-premiere/.159870

Collar x Malice Game's English Switch Release Previewed in Video

Otome mystery game releases on June 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/collar-x-malice-game-english-switch-release-previewed-in-video/.159847

Key, P.A. Works' The Day I Became a God TV Anime Reunites Charlotte Lead Voice Actress, Director

Jun Maeda, Aniplex's latest brings together voice actress Ayane Sakura, director Yoshiyuki Asai

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/key-p.a-works-the-day-i-became-a-god-tv-anime-reunites-charlotte-lead-voice-actress-director/.159869

Anime Expo Holds 'Lite' Event in July

Event planned for July 3-4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/anime-expo-holds-lite-event-in-july/.159845

Ore no Yubi de Midarero Anime Completes Production

Series of anime shorts is latest ComicFesta Anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/ore-no-yubi-de-midarero-anime-completes-production/.159866

Death Come True Game Confirms Worldwide Release With 10 Subtitled Languages

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese subtitles confirmed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/death-come-true-game-confirms-worldwide-release-with-10-subtitled-languages/.159846

Sanrio's Mewkledreamy Anime Resumes New Episodes After COVID-19 Delay

Episode 5 premieres next Sunday after 4 weeks of reruns

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/sanrio-mewkledreamy-anime-resumes-new-episodes-after-covid-19-delay/.159861

Zac Bertschy Memorial Service

A streamed service for Zac will be held next week, the service will be online and open to anyone who wants to join. We are inviting people who have had personal experience with Zac and want to share their stories...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-23/zac-bertschy-memorial-service/.159852

Voice Actor Kōsuke Ueda Makes Hunter x Hunter's Gittarackur Face With Felt

According to his agency, voice actor Kōsuke Ueda's hobby is making handcrafts with felt. On Twitter, he showed off that hobby by making the Hunter x Hunter...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/voice-actor-kosuke-ueda-makes-hunter-x-hunter-gittarackur-face-with-felt/.159760

Paper Making Company Files For Bankruptcy Following Comiket's Cancellation

Yahoo! News reported last Friday that the paper making company Kitamura Kamiten filed for bankruptcy at the Tokyo District Court on May 14. The information...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/paper-making-company-files-for-bankruptcy-following-comiket-cancellation/.159763

Kyoshin to Hyōka no Shiro Short TV Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

Mecha-Ude team's anime set & partly produced in Nagasaki's historical Minami Shimabara city

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/kyoshin-to-hyoka-no-shiro-short-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159849

Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Season Airs 5th Episode on May 30

Anime was delayed after 4th episode in April due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/major-2nd-anime-2nd-season-airs-5th-episode-on-may-30/.159844

School-Live! Manga Gets Sequel Starting in June

Original manga that inspired anime ended in November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/school-live-manga-gets-sequel-starting-in-june/.159839

Strike the Blood IV OVA's 2nd Volume Delayed to July 29 Due to COVID-19

1st volume shipped on April 8 after delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/strike-the-blood-iv-ova-2nd-volume-delayed-to-july-29-due-to-covid-19/.159837

Non Non Biyori TV Anime Season 3 Unveils Returning Cast & Staff, January 2021 Debut, Title

Non Non Biyori Nonstop season reunites SILVER LINK team

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/non-non-biyori-tv-anime-season-3-unveils-returning-cast-and-staff-january-2021-debut-title/.159833

Moero Crystal H Game Gets English Release for Switch

Opening movie streamed for grid-based dungeon crawler game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/moero-crystal-h-game-gets-english-release-for-switch/.159831

Teasing Master Takagi-san VR Anime Launches

Anime also launches for Oculus Quest this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/teasing-master-takagi-san-vr-anime-launches/.159830

Cagaster of an Insect Cage

Get past the visuals and the story is mostly a standard post-apocalyptic yarn flavored with elements of classic giant bug movies.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage/episodes-1-12/.157737

Meet the 84-Year-Old Man who Designed the Calligraphy Font in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime uses several text fonts inspired by traditional Japanese calligraphy when introducing the Pillars. The Kagerо̄,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/meet-the-84-year-old-man-who-designed-the-calligraphy-font-in-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba/.159764

McDonald's Ramune McShake Gets Animated Ad

Listeners character designer pomodorosa drew designs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/mcdonald-ramune-mcshake-gets-animated-ad/.159811

Japan Considers Lifting State of Emergency in Tokyo Early Next Week

Museums, theaters, most stores, theme parks can gradually open, but concert venues & large events are ruled out

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-considers-lifting-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-early-next-week/.159822

Tower of God ‒ Episode 8

This week on Tower of God, the storyline was devoted to one of the most beloved of battle anime tropes: a competition so fierce, it isn't decided until the last second.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tower-of-god/episode-8/.159787

Taamo's Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-be Manga Enters Climax

Manga about high school boy, girl who run away from provincial hometown to Tokyo launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/taamo-atsumori-kun-bride-to-be-manga-enters-climax/.159812

Maesetsu! Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19

Kadokawa's original anime about comedy duos originally scheduled for summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/maesetsu-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159823

Library Wars: Love & War Bessatsu-hen Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Kiiro Yumi's spinoff manga launched in March 2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/library-wars-love-and-war-bessatsu-hen-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159809

Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime Reveals 4 New Cast Members

Saori Hayami, Yōko Hikasa, Yu Kobayashi, Kanako Takatsuki join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-members/.159817

Zac Bertschy - In Memoriam

The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children. - Jim Henson

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2020-05-22/zac-bertschy-in-memoriam/.159803

WIT Studio's Great Pretender Anime Unveils New Video, Manga Adaptation

Hozuki's Coolheadedness director, Parasyte film writer, Evangelion designer premiere original anime on June 2 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/wit-studio-great-pretender-anime-unveils-new-video-manga-adaptation/.159820

Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 11-17

Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-video-game-rankings-may-11-17/.159805

Ryoichi Ikegami's New Manga is Short Mini-Series Collaboration With Richard Woo

New manga launches on June 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/ryoichi-ikegami-new-manga-is-short-mini-series-collaboration-with-richard-woo/.159777

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19

Re:ZERO, Nanoha ViVid, High School Fleet creators' anime was slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159816

Rensuke Oshikiri's Semai Sekai no Identity Manga Enters Climax

Manga about girl joining manga industry to solve brother's death launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/rensuke-oshikiri-semai-sekai-no-identity-manga-enters-climax/.159796

Akudama Drive Anime Gets Manga in July

The Unlimited - Hyōbu Kyōsuke's Rokurou Ōgaki draws manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/akudama-drive-anime-gets-manga-in-july/.159801

Natsume Ono's Have a Great Sunday Manga Ends

Manga about novelist meeting son, son-in-law every Sunday launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/natsume-ono-have-a-great-sunday-manga-ends/.159795

Daruma Matsuura's New Manga Launches on June 12

Taiyō to Tsuki no Hagane manga will have story stretching from 19th century and beyond

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/daruma-matsuura-new-manga-launches-on-june-12/.159770

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga #20 Takes Oricon's Top 2 Weekly Slots by Selling Nearly 2 Million

Recently ended manga confirmed to have sold 60.027 million physical copies total

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-no.20-takes-oricon-top-2-weekly-slots-by-selling-nearly-2-million/.159797

Manly Appetites Boys-Love Manga Gets 4-Episode Short Anime

Yoshiki Nakajima, Shin'ichirō Kamio star in anime with new episodes every Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/manly-appetites-boys-love-manga-gets-4-episode-short-anime/.159800

Fire Force Anime's 2nd Season Unveils Video, New Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July Debut (Updated)

Miyuri Shimabukuro cast as Kasugatani Inka; Aimer sings opening

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fire-force-anime-2nd-season-unveils-video-new-cast-and-staff-opening-song-july-debut/.159799

Haikyu!! To The Top Anime's 2nd Half Delayed Due to COVID-19

2nd half originally slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-2nd-half-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159798

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Adds Chronoa as DLC

Game sells 6 million copies worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-adds-chronoa-as-dlc/.159794

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition Game Launches on iOS, Android

Trailer streamed for 1st game in Danganronpa trilogy

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc-anniversary-edition-game-launches-on-ios-android/.159792

RWBY Manga Ends in Shonen Jump+ App in June

Manga's 2nd compiled volume launches on June 19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rwby-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump-app-in-june/.159790

Kandagawa Jet Girls Game Launches in N. America for PS4, PC in Summer

Game's physical limited edition includes soundtrack, art book

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/kandagawa-jet-girls-game-launches-in-n-america-for-ps4-pc-in-summer/.159793

Jump Force Game Adds Shoto Todoroki on May 26

DLC includes characters from Hunter x Hunter, Yū Yū Hakusho, Bleach, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/jump-force-game-adds-shoto-todoroki-on-may-26/.159780

New Higurashi: When They Cry Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

New TV anime by Passione was originally scheduled to premiere in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/new-higurashi-when-they-cry-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159788

This Week in Games - Announcementception

Heidi jumps into the fray of the most controversial gaming topic yet: PAPER MARIO

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-05-21/this-week-in-games-announcementception/.159772

Plunderer ‒ Episode 19

For all the unresolved Hina/Licht intrigue, this episode is really Nana's story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-19/.159774

Rock Band FLOW Reschedules N. American Tour Dates to 2021

13 tour dates announced for May, June 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rock-band-flow-reschedules-n-american-tour-dates-to-2021/.159781

Fairy Tail RPG Delayed to July in Japan, West

Koei Tecmo, Gust's game launches in Japan, Europe on July 30; N. America on July 31

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fairy-tail-rpg-delayed-to-july-in-japan-west/.159785

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 4-10

Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Curry Naru Jiken anime film earned 0.8% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-4-10/.159733

Masakazu Katsura, Erika Yoshida Publish New 1-Shot Manga

"Okaeri" 1-shot centers on young man who meets beautiful girl after losing his brother

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/masakazu-katsura-erika-yoshida-publish-new-1-shot-manga/.159767

Japan Lifts State of Emergency in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo Prefectures

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Hokkaido remain in state of emergency

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-in-osaka-kyoto-hyogo-prefectures/.159771

DMM to Host Online Convention for Anime Industry in Late June

Overseas companies invited to participate in free event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dmm-to-host-online-convention-for-anime-industry-in-late-june/.159758

Boom! Studios Launches 6-Issue Mega Man: Fully Charged Comic Series

Staff includes Mega Man: Fully Charged TV series writers A.J. Marchisello & Marcus Rinehart, artist Stefano Simeone

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/boom-studios-launches-6-issue-mega-man-fully-charged-comic-series/.159757

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Anime Gets New Theatrical Film

Franchise already has 4 TV anime seasons, 2017 theatrical anime film, 2019 OVA

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-anime-gets-new-theatrical-film/.159773

Fantasia Re:Build Light Novel Crossover RPG Reveals 2020 Smartphone Release

Saekano, Slayers, Full Metal Panic!, Date A Live, High School DxD, more titles featured

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/fantasia-re-build-light-novel-crossover-rpg-reveals-2020-smartphone-release/.159768

Baki Anime's Season 2 Trailer Highlights Raitai Tournament, Teases More Stories

June 4 Netflix season also covers "Kami no Ko Gekitotsu," "Revenge Tokyo" stories

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/baki-anime-season-2-trailer-highlights-raitai-tournament-teases-more-stories/.159766

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 31-32

The sun! The sand! The sea! The sadness. Hey, it's still Fruits Basket, after all.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-31-32/.159765

EarthBound Gets Official Manga Anthology With Inio Asano, Robico, More Artists

A new manga collection of stories inspired by the EarthBound (Mother) RPG series will hit store shelves in Japan on June 12. Pollyanna: "Mother" Official...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/earthbound-gets-official-manga-anthology-with-inio-asano-robico-more-artists/.159759

4 Japanese Publishers Dismiss Lawsuit Against 'Mangamura Successor' Sites

Shueisha, Kodansha, Kadokawa, Shogakukan noted difficulties in identifying defendants

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/4-japanese-publishers-dismiss-lawsuit-against-mangamura-successor-sites/.159756

Professional Fashion Designers Showcase New Outfits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Sandy Liang showcase custom clothing designs in-game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/professional-fashion-designers-showcase-new-outfits-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.159563

New Game+ Expo Publisher Collaboration Streams Presentation on June 23

14 N. American, Japanese game publishers to reveal announcements, demos

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/new-game-expo-publisher-collaboration-streams-presentation-on-june-23/.159755

Funimation Streams One Piece Stampede Film for 60 Days

Film begins streaming on Friday; One Piece TV anime's dub continues on June 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/funimation-streams-one-piece-stampede-film-for-60-days/.159753

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen

The world's greatest sorcerer is back after two decades but is there any new ground to cover? James explains why this fantasy adventure is the right kind of comfort food.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sorcerous-stabber-orphen/.159211

Readers Vote on SPY×FAMILY Character Anya's Best Expression

Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga held a poll to decide Anya's "best expression" to celebrate the manga's first anniversary of serialization on Shueisha's...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/readers-vote-on-spy-family-character-anya-best-expression/.159730

Cygames Company Director Nobuhiro Takenaka

CygamesPictures is the new anime studio on the block but the company's director Nobuhiro Takenaka has big dreams for the mobage company spin-off.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-20/cygames-company-director-nobuhiro-takenaka/.159594

Nintendo Files Lawsuits Against Switch Hacking Device Reseller Sites

Sites allegedly offer Team Xecuter OS allowing play of pirated games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nintendo-files-lawsuits-against-switch-hacking-device-reseller-sites/.159726

Z/X Code OverBoost Smartphone Game Ends Service on July 20

Game launched in Japan last October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/z-x-code-overboost-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-july-20/.159724

The World Is Still Beautiful Manga Ends

Dai Shiina's fantasy manga launched in 2012, inspired 2014 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-world-is-still-beautiful-manga-ends/.159745

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- TV Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19

A-1 Pictures series originally slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-tv-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159743

Stars Align Anime Streams Memorial Epilogue Short Set 2 Years Later

Maki Katsuragi, Tōma Shinjō shown in new footage after TV anime's finale

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/stars-align-anime-streams-memorial-epilogue-short-set-2-years-later/.159742

The Titan's Bride Boys-Love Isekai Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, July 5 TV Debut

Overflow director, writer, studio HōKIBOSHI adapt BL fantasy with broadcast & explicit "premium" editions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-titan-bride-boys-love-isekai-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff-july-5-tv-debut/.159739

Final Fantasy VII Remake Game's Event-Only Tokyo Skytree Video Streamed for Limited Time

Video was exclusively shown on tower's observation deck until it closed due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-event-only-tokyo-skytree-video-streamed-for-limited-time/.159732

Today's Menu for Emiya Family Game Delayed Due to COVID-19

Originally slated for Switch in Japan this month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/today-menu-for-emiya-family-game-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159729

NHK: Japan Considers Lifting COVID-19 State of Emergency in Osaka

Neighboring Kyoto, Hyogo also considered; 8 prefectures remain under state of emergency

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nhk-japan-considers-lifting-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-osaka/.159725

Animated 'Sayonara, Tyranno' Film's Japanese Release Delayed Due to COVID-19

Originally slated for early summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/animated-sayonara-tyranno-film-japanese-release-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159728

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff, October Premiere

Junichi Suwabe joins cast; Sunghoo Park directs anime at MAPPA

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-video-reveals-new-cast-staff-october-premiere/.159727

Tales of Crestoria Game's Trailer Previews Aegis

Smartphone RPG launches for iOS, Android in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/tales-of-crestoria-game-trailer-previews-aegis/.159701

Honeyfeed Publishes 3 Light Novel Series Digitally

All 3 light novel series won qdopp's World Novel Project competition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/honeyfeed-publishes-3-light-novel-series-digitally/.159704

Feast Yourself on Gundam Char-dines

Gundam series collaborates with King Oscar sardines brand

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/feast-yourself-on-gundam-char-dines/.159560

North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 17-23

Promare, Senryu Girl anime; Ping Pong, Hell's Paradise Jigokuraku manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-17-23/.159698

Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 7

In large part, this episode is focused on the sisterly relationship between Hatsune and Shiori.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-7/.159684

U.S. Customs Seizes Over 86,000 Counterfeit Pokémon Figures

Figures were appraised to have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of almost US$604,000

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/u.s-customs-seizes-over-86000-counterfeit-pokemon-figures/.159677

Phantasy Star Online 2 Game Launches on PC in N. America on May 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-19/phantasy-star-online-2-game-launches-on-pc-in-n-america-on-may-27/.159697

Netflix Streams Cardcaptor Sakura Anime in U.S., Canada on June 1

Anime of CLAMP's manga premiered in 1998

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/netflix-streams-cardcaptor-sakura-anime-in-u.s-canada-on-june-1/.159699

Gleipnir ‒ Episode 7

Shuichi and Chihiro's sexually charged scavenger hunt hits a snag when they run into the worst possible group of rival gatherers they could have found.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-7/.159682

Dance Dance Revolution V PC Version Launches Open Alpha Test in Japan

Limited-time service has 15 songs, requires Konami ID

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/dance-dance-revolution-v-pc-version-launches-open-alpha-test-in-japan/.159562

This Week in Anime - Why Kaguya-sama is a Pitch-Perfect Romcom

In its sophomore season, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 proves that it is still one of the best anime comedies in recent years. What makes Miyuki and Kaguya's battle of hearts so enthralling?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-19/.159672

Trigger Heroes Team Up in BNA: Brand New Animal, Promare Crossover Visual

The BNA: Brand New Animal television anime released a crossover image with the anime film Promare on its website on Monday. Both titles are original works...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/trigger-heroes-team-up-in-bna-brand-new-animal-promare-crossover-visual/.159681

Age 12 Manga Gets 20th Volume With Junior High Stories

Main manga story ended last October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/age-12-manga-gets-20th-volume-with-junior-high-stories/.159679

Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 6

Be careful who you fall for – they just may turn out to be a murderer.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-6/.159689

Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Kaiji spinoff launched in 2015, inspired anime in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/mr-tonegawa-middle-management-blues-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159692

Domestic Girlfriend Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Kei Sasuga's romantic drama launched in 2014, inspired winter 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/domestic-girlfriend-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159674

Sou-Bou-Tei Kowasu Beshi Manga Enters Last Arc With 18th Volume

Ushio & Tora creator Kazuhiro Fujita teased final arc in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/sou-bou-tei-kowasu-beshi-manga-enters-last-arc-with-18th-volume/.159690

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Smartphone Game Delayed

Square Enix originally slated "experience" to launch for iOS, Android, Amazon this spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kingdom-hearts-dark-road-smartphone-game-delayed/.159688

Kentarō Katayama's Denpa teki na Kanojo Novels Get Manga

Hiroshi Hiraoka, Daisuke Furuya work on manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kentaro-katayama-denpa-teki-na-kanojo-novels-get-manga/.159678

TurboGrafx-16 Mini Launch Rescheduled for May 22 in N. America

Console's release delayed from March 19 due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/turbografx-16-mini-launch-rescheduled-for-may-22-in-n-america/.159683

Japan's April Box Office Down 96.3% From Last Year

The Motion Pictures Producers Association of Japan (MPPA) reported on Monday that 12 major Japanese film distributors earned 688 million yen (about US$6.40...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-19/japan-april-box-office-down-96.3-percent-from-last-year/.159680

Anime Directors Tsutomu Mizushima, Seiji Mizushima Profess Support for Hong Kong Democracy

Anime directors Tsutomu Mizushima (Girls und Panzer, Shirobako) and Seiji Mizushima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Mobile Suit Gundam 00) took to their personal...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/anime-directors-tsutomu-mizushima-seiji-mizushima-profess-support-for-hong-kong-democracy/.159634

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

Halfway through its sophomore season, Kaguya-sama: Love is War wraps up the election arc in a funny and emotionally gratifying manner.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-6/.159620

Sengoku Basara 4 PS4 Game Gets Anniversary Edition in Japan

Sengoku Basara 4 - Sumeragi Anniversary Edition includes 66-piece DLC, special booklet

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/sengoku-basara-4-ps4-game-gets-anniversary-edition-in-japan/.159673

Artists Redraw Sailor Moon's Usagi in Wild, Cute Styles on Twitter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/artists-redraw-sailor-moon-usagi-in-wild-cute-styles-on-twitter/.159662

Lupin III THE FIRST, Seven Days War, On-Gaku: Our Sound Films Compete at Annecy

Online version of international animation film festival runs from June 15-30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/lupin-iii-the-first-seven-days-war-on-gaku-our-sound-films-compete-at-annecy/.159671

Sing "Yesterday" for Me ‒ Episode 7

There's an argument you could make, going back as far as the first episode, that the healthiest thing for the characters would be for none of them to end up in relationships with each other.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sing-yesterday-for-me/episode-7/.159624

Stars Align Anime's Director Reports Completion of 'Special Fan Movie'

Director Kazuki Akane wonders when, where movie will get release

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/stars-align-anime-director-reports-completion-of-special-fan-movie/.159669

Asuka Voted Favorite Character in NHK's Evangelion Mega Poll

Kaworu takes 2nd place, Rei takes 3rd place, Shinji takes 4th place

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/asuka-voted-favorite-character-in-nhk-evangelion-mega-poll/.159641

Arte ‒ Episode 7

Darcia's role in episode seven is a sign of what can happen if you're not careful about tying up the loose threads of reordered plot points, because she mostly serves to be confusing here.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arte/episode-7/.159619

100 Theaters Reopen in Japan; Weathering With You, your name. Rank

Shin Godzilla, Akira 4K remaster also rank in top 10 at box office

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/100-theaters-reopen-in-japan-weathering-with-you-your-name-rank/.159663

Funimation Adds Your Lie in April, Katsugeki Touken Ranbu Anime to Catalog

Both series begin streaming with English subtitles, dubs on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-adds-your-lie-in-april-katsugeki-touken-ranbu-anime-to-catalog/.159666

An Open Taisho Secret, Demon Slayer and Fashion History in Taisho Era Japa

The journey of an entire nation can be found in the style of a single coat. Zero discusses how Tanjiro's the politics of turn-of-the-century Japan and how it informs the stylings of Demon Slayer.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-18/an-open-taisho-secret-demon-slayer-and-fashion-history-in-taisho-era-japa/.159667

Shonen Jump Warns of Fake Twitter Account Under Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Creator's Name

Koyoharu Gotouge also trends on Twitter after tabloid claims to have insider info as manga ends

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/shonen-jump-warns-of-fake-twitter-account-under-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-creator-name/.159637

Nori GN

Nori is a quiet, warm book about the magic of how small children see the world and the comforts of a loving grandma.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nori/gn/.159606

Dragon Ball FighterZ Game's Ultra Instinct Goku Launch Trailer Streamed

DLC character debuts on May 20 for 3rd season pass holders, launches on May 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-ultra-instinct-goku-launch-trailer-streamed/.159660

Funimation Debuts Fruits Basket 2nd Season Anime's New Dubbed Episode on Monday

My Hero Academia, Plunderer, A Certain Scientific Railgun T, more debuted last week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-debuts-fruits-basket-2nd-season-anime-new-dubbed-episode-on-monday/.159658

Absolute Boyfriend Manga's Korean Live-Action Series Streams on Hulu in June

Series premiered on Korean television in May 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/absolute-boyfriend-manga-korean-live-action-series-streams-on-hulu-in-june/.159632

New Love Live! Anime's Video Reveals School, Highlights Characters

New story's school is named "Yuigaoka Girls High School"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/new-love-live-anime-video-reveals-school-highlights-characters/.159645

Live-Action Yowamushi Pedal, Final Fantasy XIV Dad of Light Scriptwriter Kōta Fukihara Passes Away

37-year-old also wrote Otomen, I''s, Tensai Bakubon live-action series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/live-action-yowamushi-pedal-final-fantasy-xiv-dad-of-light-scriptwriter-kota-fukihara-passes-away/.159647

Mizuki Kiyama's Animated Short Wins Award at Stuttgart Film Festival

Oscar-nominated animator Koji Yamamura produced "Bath House of Whales" short

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/mizuki-kiyama-animated-short-wins-award-at-stuttgart-film-festival/.159638

Naoko Kodama's Days of Love at Seagull Villa Yuri Manga Enters Climax

Seven Seas licensed seaside romance story between single mother, woman starting over

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/naoko-kodama-days-of-love-at-seagull-villa-yuri-manga-enters-climax/.159635

I'm in Love with the Villainess Yuri Light Novels Get Manga

Seven Seas Entertainment licensed original isekai novels about pursuing otome game's villainess

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-yuri-light-novels-get-manga/.159633

My Hero Academia Season 4's Final BD/DVD Release Delayed in Japan

BD/DVD release previously slated for June 17; rental DVD release on July 8 also delayed indefinitely

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/my-hero-academia-season-4-final-bd-dvd-release-delayed-in-japan/.159636

Date A Bullet Theatrical Anime Reveals 6 New Cast Members

Saori Onishi, Kaede Hondo, Mariya Ise, Rina Hidaka, Asami Seto, Natsumi Fujiwara join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/date-a-bullet-theatrical-anime-reveals-6-new-cast-members/.159639

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Duo Publish 1-Shot in Shonen Jump on May 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-17/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-duo-publish-1-shot-in-shonen-jump-on-may-25/.159613

Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 7

Leave it to Minare Koda to perpetually act as the architect for all of her own misfortune.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-7/.159621

Listeners ‒ Episode 7

After several episodes of setting it up, we've finally reached the storied city of Londinium.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-7/.159611

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 7

My Next Life as a Villainess has never made any bones about indulging in classic dating-sim and light fantasy clichés, but this may very well be the most well-trodden ground the show has walked yet.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-7/.159622

The List - 5 Worst Anime Relationships

Get out your binoculars, it's time to rubberneck at some truly awful anime romance trainwrecks!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-17/.159596

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 14

A Certain Scientific Railgun T is back to finish its climax and the result is a somewhat messy episode that offers a mix of good scenes and decidedly less satisfying parts.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-14/.159612

Demon Slayer Manga Ends, Short Spinoff Series Planned

Bozebeats' Ryōji Hirano draws spinoff about Kyōjurō Rengoku

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/demon-slayer-manga-ends-short-spinoff-series-planned/.159608

Studio Durian Plans Shishigari Feature-Length Anime Film Project

Studio produced "Shishigari" anime short that premiered at Fantasia Festival last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-durian-plans-shishigari-feature-length-anime-film-project/.159630

Poco's Udon World's Nodoka Shinomaru Publishes New 2-Chapter Manga This Month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-17/poco-udon-world-nodoka-shinomaru-publishes-new-2-chapter-manga-this-month/.159628

Reborn! Manga Gets 4th Stage Play in November

New play will star Neeko, Takeshi James Yamada

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/reborn-manga-gets-4th-stage-play-in-november/.159629

Studio Colorido's A Whisker Away Anime Film Gets Manga

Manga's 1st volume debuts on June 10 ahead of film's worldwide release on Netflix on June 18

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-colorido-a-whisker-away-anime-film-gets-manga/.159627

Atsushi Ohkubo Hints Fire Force Manga is Near Finale, Will be His Final Manga

Manga inspired TV anime last July with 2nd season in the works

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/atsushi-ohkubo-hints-fire-force-manga-is-near-finale-will-be-his-final-manga/.159626

Latest Gundam x JRA Collab Is a Crossover with 4 Gundam Anime

Zeta Gundam, Unicorn, Char's Counterattack, Hathaway's Flash collaborate with the Japanese Derby

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-16/latest-gundam-x-jra-collab-is-a-crossover-with-4-gundam-anime/.159482

Sayuri Performs New Theme Song for Sing 'Yesterday' for Me Anime

New song premieres in episode 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-16/sayuri-performs-new-theme-song-for-sing-yesterday-for-me-anime/.159618