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Friday, July 31, 2020

Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Franchise Gets 3rd TV Anime

1st TV anime's staff returns for Dai-Mankai no Shō anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-01/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-franchise-gets-3rd-tv-anime/.162468

1st Fate/Grand Order Anime Film Slated for December 5 After COVID-19 Delay

Originally scheduled for August 15 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-01/1st-fate-grand-order-anime-film-slated-for-december-5-after-covid-19-delay/.162467

Katana Maidens: Toji no Miko Original Video Anime Casts Maki Kawase

Kawase plays new character Hirona Nitta in 2-volume 2020 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-01/katana-maidens-toji-no-miko-original-video-anime-casts-maki-kawase/.162466

Ushijima the Loan Shark Spinoff Manga About Nikumamushi Returns This Summer

Series launched in February 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/ushijima-the-loan-shark-spinoff-manga-about-nikumamushi-returns-this-summer/.162418

Virtual YouTuber Agency Hololive Apologizes For Uploading Videos Without Copyright Permission

Unauthorized videos have been set to private or deleted, will be restored pending review

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-31/virtual-youtuber-agency-hololive-apologizes-for-uploading-videos-without-copyright-permission/.162427

Otaquest Connect Digital Event Features Mamoru Miyano, Shigeto Koyama, Hiromi Wakabayashi, More

Also: My Hero Academia anime's directors Kenji Nagasaki, Masahiro Mukai

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/otaquest-connect-digital-event-features-mamoru-miyano-shigeto-koyama-hiromi-wakabayashi-more/.162456

Observer: My Hero Academia Is U.S.'s 2nd Most 'In-Demand' TV Title in Last 60 Days

Data is tracked through social media, fan ratings, piracy

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-31/observer-my-hero-academia-is-u.s.s-2nd-most-in-demand-tv-title-in-last-60-days/.162421

The Millionaire Detective Anime Gets Stage Play in October

Daisuke Nishida directs, Taku Kishimoto writes play starring Yо̄jirо̄ Itakawa, Shūji Kikuchi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/the-millionaire-detective-anime-gets-stage-play-in-october/.162455

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 17

The events here instead entirely focus on Kuroko (and to a lesser extent Uiharu) working with Shaei Miyama to thwart various accidents predicted by Shaei's Precognition ability.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-17/.162453

Higurashi: When They Cry Gets Smartphone Game This Summer

iOS/Android game features all-new story with script by Kiichi Kanou

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/higurashi-when-they-cry-gets-smartphone-game-this-summer/.162449

Overlord, SSSS.Gridman Singer Masayoshi Ōishi Announces His Marriage

Partner is a woman outside the entertainment industry

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-31/overlord-ssss.gridman-singer-masayoshi-oishi-announces-his-marriage/.162423

Appare-Ranman! ‒ Episode 5

After nearly half a season of build up, it's finally time for the Trans-America race to begin!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/appare-ranman/episode-5/.162454

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-Ray Features Cover Art By Comic Book Artist Whilce Portacio

Right Stuf Anime posted a listing on Thursday for Viz Media's Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-Ray. The release bundles three films: Naruto...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-31/naruto-triple-feature-collector-edition-blu-ray-features-cover-art-by-comic-book-artist-whilce-portacio/.162435

RetroCrush Adds Arcadia of My Youth, Medabots, Unico, Swan Lake, Dear Brother Anime

7 titles launch on service in August

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/retrocrush-adds-arcadia-of-my-youth-medabots-unico-swan-lake-dear-brother-anime/.162451

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax ‒ Episode 4

Haruno is resigned to her lot in life and tortures those around her—likely because misery loves company and because she wants everyone to be as disillusioned with life as she is

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-climax/episode-4/.162434

Ride Your Wave Anime Film's English Dub Clip Streamed

GKIDS, Shout! Factory release film on home video on August 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/ride-your-wave-anime-film-english-dub-clip-streamed/.162450

act-age Volume 1

act-age is, in a lot of ways, a classic rags-to-riches sports narrative. It's in these realistic, emotionally authentic details where it really becomes something unique and special.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/act-age-volume-1/.161821

The Millionaire Detective - Balance: UNLIMITED ‒ Episode 3

he Millionaire Detective exists in a space somewhere between James Bond and Batman, with fancy gadgets, random sexy ladies, and oodles of ludicrous tech and money.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-millionaire-detective-balance-unlimited/episode-3/.162404

How Is Voice Recording in Japan Adapting to COVID-19?

We interviewed Seiichi Nakayama, head of sound engineers at the production company G-angle, to gain some insight into the voice recording process post-COVID.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-07-31/how-is-voice-recording-in-japan-adapting-to-covid-19/.161545

Bleach: Brave Souls Game Gets PC Release This Summer

iOS/Android game launched in Japan in July 2015, worldwide in January 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/bleach-brave-souls-game-gets-pc-release-this-summer/.162442

Assault Lily Bouquet Anime Premieres on October 1



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-31/assault-lily-bouquet-anime-premieres-on-october-1/.162440

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Crunchyroll Removes 77 Sentai Filmworks Titles

All 77 titles slated for removal this Saturday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/crunchyroll-removes-77-sentai-filmworks-titles/.162420

Genesis Climber Mospeada Gets New Genesis Breaker Project

Shinji Aramaki, Hideki Kakinuma reunite for new project

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/genesis-climber-mospeada-gets-new-genesis-breaker-project/.162419

BEM: Become Human Anime Film Casts Kōichi Yamadera, Nana Mizuki

Wataru Takagi, Shizuka Itou also join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/bem-become-human-anime-film-casts-koichi-yamadera-nana-mizuki/.162405

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Boys-Love Film's Clip Previews Ear-Cleaning Scene

Live-action film starring Tadayoshi Okura, Ryō Narita opens on September 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/the-cornered-mouse-dreams-of-cheese-boys-love-film-clip-previews-ear-cleaning-scene/.162416

23rd Pokémon Film Casts Moka Kamishiraishi, Kankurō Nakamura, Kōichi Yamadera, Shoko Nakagawa

Film opens in Japan this winter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/23rd-pokemon-film-casts-moka-kamishiraishi-kankuro-nakamura-koichi-yamadera-shoko-nakagawa/.162410

By the Grace of the Gods vol. 1-3

It's slimes, slimes, and more slimes as Theron checks out the first three volumes of By the Grace of the Gods before the anime premieres this fall!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/by-the-grace-of-the-gods/novels-1-3/.161895

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 4

In a story that hinges so much on Subaru dying over and over again, it seems very significant to me that what drives his biggest character moments is love from other people.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world/episode-4/.161875

Tokyo Keizai: Poor Accounting at Animation Production Studios Is the Reason Behind Low Animator Wages

No anime production company has declared bankruptcy yet due to COVID-19, but according to the source, it is only a matter of time, given that roughly 40% of companies are in the red.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-30/tokyo-keizai-poor-accounting-at-animation-production-studios-is-the-reason-behind-low-animator-wages/.162383

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episode 3

It's Lindworms and flesh golems this week as Dr. Glenn attempts to track down some missing, wiggly, limbs!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episode-3/.162337

This Week in Games - The Gigaleak

Hackers have cracked open Nintendo's vault to discover a plethora of development materials...including carpet-bombing Yoshi?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-07-30/this-week-in-games-the-gigaleak/.162366

Yoshiyuki Nishi's Lycanthrope Bōken Hoken Manga Gets 1st New Chapter in 5 Months

Fantasy adventure about insurance company launched in October 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/yoshiyuki-nishi-lycanthrope-boken-hoken-manga-gets-1st-new-chapter-in-5-months/.162381

Kill la Kill ‒ Episodes 17-18

That sense of imminent escalation continues in the episodes of Kill la Kill I visited this week, moving soundly into what I consider the “Things just keep happening” zone of Trigger shows.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kill-la-kill/episodes-17-18/.162100

Mushoku Tensei 4-Panel Spinoff Manga Ends in August

Kaede Nogiwa's comedy spinoff manga launched in October 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/mushoku-tensei-4-panel-spinoff-manga-ends-in-august/.162376

Lionsgate to Release Ghost in the Shell Anime Film on UHD 4K Blu-ray Disc on September 8

Remastered release commemorates film's 25th anniversary

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/lionsgate-to-release-ghost-in-the-shell-anime-film-on-uhd-4k-blu-ray-disc-on-september-8/.162364

Hi Score Girl's Rensuke Oshikiri Draws New 'DKS40' 1-Shot Manga

Manga celebrating Young Magazine's 40th anniversary debuts on August 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/hi-score-girl-rensuke-oshikiri-draws-new-dks40-1-shot-manga/.162171

Funimation Adds Sword Art Online: Alicization Anime's English Dub

1st 12 episodes available on August 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/funimation-adds-sword-art-online-alicization-anime-english-dub/.162374

Dogeza de Tanondemita Comedy Anime Reveals Staff

I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying's Shinpei Nagai helms shorts

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/dogeza-de-tanondemita-comedy-anime-reveals-staff/.162390

AniCast Lab Posts 'Kanojo wa Utau, Dakara Boku wa.' Anime Short

i☆Ris idol Yūki Wakai creates music, stars in short

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/anicast-lab-posts-kanojo-wa-utau-dakara-boku-wa-anime-short/.162389

ORESAMA Performs Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle Anime's Ending Song

Doga Kobo anime premieres this October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/oresama-performs-sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle-anime-ending-song/.162387

Sentai Filmworks Unveils Fragtime Anime's English Dub Cast

Video clip previews dub starring Caitlynn French, Genevieve Simmons

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/sentai-filmworks-unveils-fragtime-anime-english-dub-cast/.162369

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Island of Giant Insects Anime Film Launches 2nd English Dub Kickstarter, Unveils Dub Clip

"Round 2" campaign has lower funding goal, new backer rewards, reorganized backing tiers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/island-of-giant-insects-anime-film-launches-2nd-english-dub-kickstarter-unveils-dub-clip/.162365

Toei Unvels Kamen Rider Saber Series for September Premiere

Shūichirō Naitō stars as novelist adept with both pen and sword

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/toei-unvels-kamen-rider-saber-series-for-september-premiere/.162375

T.M. Revolution, Golden Bomber's Kirisho Perform Pokémon Journeys Anime's Opening Song

Singers perform new arrangement of "1.2.3" song debuting on August 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-30/t.m-revolution-golden-bomber-kirisho-perform-pokemon-journeys-anime-opening-song/.162377

Mari Okada's Live-Action O Maidens in Your Savage Season Show Reveals Cast, Staff, September 8 Debut

Anna Yamada, Tina Tamashiro, Mayū Yokota, Mei Hata, Shuri Tanaka star in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/mari-okada-live-action-o-maidens-in-your-savage-season-show-reveals-cast-staff-september-8-debut/.162373

Disgaea 4 Complete+ Game Gets PC Release This Fall

New trailer posted for game launching on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/disgaea-4-complete-game-gets-pc-release-this-fall/.162370

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Show Casts Haruna Kawaguchi as Miku

Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Tamaki star in fall series about yakuza-turned-house husband

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-show-casts-haruna-kawaguchi-as-miku/.162371

2nd Disney Twisted-Wonderland Animated TV Ad Highlights Savanaclaw Dorm

CloverWorks animates ad for smartphone game that launched in Japan in March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-29/2nd-disney-twisted-wonderland-animated-tv-ad-highlights-savanaclaw-dorm/.162308

futekiya Boys-Love Manga Service Licenses I Love You so Do as I Say, Mirage, Touch of a Brush, More Manga

Also: I Want You So Much That I'll Let Him Violate Me, The Time a Gangster was Reincarnated as Ranmaru Mori

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/futekiya-boys-love-manga-service-licenses-i-love-you-so-do-as-i-say-mirage-touch-of-a-brush-more-manga/.162368

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 42

Resplendent with recognizable landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto in the fall makes a brilliant backdrop for our characters' minor melodramas.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-42/.162325

Florida Congressional Candidate Warns of Internet 'Anime Porn' Like 'Dragon Ball Z'

Dragon Ball Z is, actually, not porn.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-29/florida-congressional-candidate-warns-of-internet-anime-porn-like-dragon-ball-z/.162354

BL Metamorphosis GN 1 & 2

While this is absolutely a sweet story of intergenerational friendship, what's almost more striking is the way the two women treat their enjoyment of BL manga.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bl-metamorphosis/gn-1/.161304

Aksys Games Launches Piofiore: Fated Memories Switch Game on October 8



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-29/aksys-games-launches-piofiore-fated-memories-switch-game-on-october-8/.162329

Seven Deadly Sins Series Gets 1-Shot Manga



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-29/seven-deadly-sins-series-gets-1-shot-manga/.162331

Wolf's Rain ‒ Episodes 21-22

The apocalypse draws closer with each passing moment, we still don't know what exactly Paradise even is, and still those wolves keep on running.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wolf-rain/episodes-21-22/.161924

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege Composer Alexander Bornstein

The musical mind behind sci-fi works such as Love, Death & Robots, Stephen Hopkins' Lost in Space, and Agent Carter talks about his love for synth and challenging himself.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-07-29/transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-siege-composer-alexander-bornstein/.160982

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost ON Game's Trailer Previews Single-Player Missions

"2-on-2 team battle action" game debuts on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/mobile-suit-gundam-extreme-vs-maxiboost-on-game-trailer-previews-single-player-missions/.162328

Tiger & Bunny ‒ Episodes 20-22

As Kotetsu seems to be inching closer to the truth, Maverick institutes a different plan: alter the memories of everyone who knows Wild Tiger's real identity and implicate Kotetsu as a criminal.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tiger-and-bunny/episodes-20-22/.161536

A3! WINTER Manga Launches on August 25

Yoshimi Muneyama returns to draw manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/a3-winter-manga-launches-on-august-25/.162338

Magatsu Wahrheit -Zuerst- Anime Casts Kenichirō Matsuda, Junichi Yanagita, Ryōta Suzuki

Kazuyuki Okitsu, Tarusuke Shingaki also cast in 2020 adaptation of KLab's smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/magatsu-wahrheit-zuerst-anime-casts-kenichiro-matsuda-junichi-yanagita-ryota-suzuki/.162351

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Game's Video Previews Story

Sequel launches for PS4, Switch, PC in winter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-and-the-secret-fairy-game-video-previews-story/.162350

Uozu Folktale Gets 5-Minute Anime Short

"Ikari no Kobu," 6 other folktales inspire shorts

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/uozu-folktale-gets-5-minute-anime-short/.162339

Hyōka Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Illness

Return date unannounced while Taskohna recovers from undisclosed illness

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/hyoka-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-author-illness/.162336

TOMORROW X TOGETHER Perform Black Clover Anime's New Opening Song

Series resumed with episode 133 on July 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/tomorrow-x-together-perform-black-clover-anime-new-opening-song/.162348

Aquaplus Song Composer Susumu Mameda Passes Away

Mameda wrote songs for White Album, Utawarerumono, Comic Party, Tears to Tiara, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/aquaplus-song-composer-susumu-mameda-passes-away/.162343

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Phantasy Star Online 2 Game Gets Steam Release on August 5



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-29/phantasy-star-online-2-game-gets-steam-release-on-august-5/.162326

Police Arrest SKE48 Management Company Executive for Soliciting Minors

Suspect Kazuya Ebine allegedly paid 2 underage girls to perform illicit sexual activities

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/police-arrest-ske48-management-company-executive-for-soliciting-minors/.162333

Crunchyroll Surpasses 3 Million Subscribers



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-29/crunchyroll-surpasses-3-million-subscribers/.162324

Hentai Manga Creator Aki E-Musu Passes Away

Creator of Koi Seyo Otome, Honey Pot Style passed away on June 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/hentai-manga-creator-aki-e-musu-passes-away/.162330

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Song Tops 1 Million Downloads

"Gurenge" is 1st single by female artist to top 1 million on Oricon digital rankings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-song-tops-1-million-downloads/.162335

Yakunara Mug Cup Mo Pottery Anime Reveals Cast, Staff

Minami Tanaka, Yū Serizawa, Yuki Wakai, Rina Honnizumi star as school pottery club members

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/yakunara-mug-cup-mo-pottery-anime-reveals-cast-staff/.162332

North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 26-August 1

O Maidens in Your Savage Season, Love Hina Again anime; Kingdom of Z, Soul Eater manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/north-american-anime-manga-releases-july-26-august-1/.162317

Masamune-kun's Revenge Manga Gets Special Chapter

New chapter about Masamune, Aki debuts on August 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/masamune-kun-revenge-manga-gets-special-chapter/.162304

Outlaw Star ‒ Episode 19-20

The ensuing episode is probably Outlaw Star's tightest written story since Hilda left the picture.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/outlaw-star/episode-19-20/.162316

Arakure Knight: Remember Tomorrow Gets New Manga on August 11

Arakure Knight: Remember Tomorrow - Ghost Note is 5th manga in Satoshi Yoshida's series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/arakure-knight-remember-tomorrow-gets-new-manga-on-august-11/.162300

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 8

It's an arguable issue that can be brought up among fans, that Taichi and Yamato's characterization and power level far outstripped the contributions of the rest of the cast as the Adventure franchise wore on.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-8/.162235

Uchitama?! Have you seen my Tama?

The mascots of Sanrio's world have never looked like this before! Caitlin checks out the catboys of Third Street to see how much Sanrio sweetness she can handle.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uchitama-have-you-seen-my-tama/.160662

Hato Kannazuki's Maesetsu! Manga Launches

Series based on Kadokawa's original TV anime debuted on Monday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/hato-kannazuki-maesetsu-manga-launches/.162288

Pokémon Journeys: The Series ‒ Episodes 11-12

The series itself sure as hell isn't ending; human society may very well collapse into long forgotten ruin before Pokémon does.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pokemon-journeys-the-series/episodes-11-12/.162082

This Week in Anime - Goddamn, It's Gundam Time!

The original 1979 anime series can be a bit cumbersome to new fans like Nicky, but fortunately Gundam.info's official YouTube channel is offering the condensed movie trilogy for free!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-07-28/.162286

Ouran High School Host Club ‒ Episodes 17-18

For now the focus is on the club's shadow leader and resident secret bad boy, Kyoya.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ouran-high-school-host-club/episodes-17-18/.162175

Dogeza de Tanondemita Adult Manga Listed With Anime

1st volume of series by Yokai Girls' Kazuki Funatsu shipped in March 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/dogeza-de-tanondemita-adult-manga-listed-with-anime/.162315

Princess Tutu ‒ Episode 17-18

Rebecca weighs in on how Hans Christian Andersen's "The Brave Tin Soldier" informs the latest arc of Tutu.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-tutu/episode-17-18/.162185

A Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy Manga Ends

4th compiled book volume ships in Japan in late October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/a-certain-scientific-railgun-astral-buddy-manga-ends/.162287

Shikizakura Anime's Video Previews Asaka's Opening Song

Early 2021 series centers on anti-oni team in "near-future science fiction drama"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/shikizakura-anime-video-previews-asaka-opening-song/.162312

Girls und Panzer/Shirobako Director Tsutomu Mizushima Teases New Project



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-28/girls-und-panzer-shirobako-director-tsutomu-mizushima-teases-new-project/.162293

Yuu Watase: 'Working to Resume Arata: The Legend Manga'

Manga went on hiatus in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/yuu-watase-working-to-resume-arata-the-legend-manga/.162298

Monday, July 27, 2020

Niantic Donates US$10 Million to Support Black Lives Matter Movement, U.S. Nonprofit Organizations

Pokémon GO developer Niantic announced on Monday that it will donate over US$10 million of its proceeds from Pokémon GO Fest 2020 ticket sales. The company...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-28/niantic-donates-usd10-million-to-support-black-lives-matter-movement-u.s-nonprofit-organizations/.162285

MONO NO AWARE Performs Umibe no Étranger Boys-Love Anime Film's Theme Song

ARIA, Macross Delta composer Mina Kubota writes music for September 11 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/mono-no-aware-performs-umibe-no-etranger-boys-love-anime-film-theme-song/.162299

Monster Rancher 2 Switch, Smartphone Port's Video Previews Gameplay

Game debuts for Switch, iOS, Android this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-28/monster-rancher-2-switch-smartphone-port-video-previews-gameplay/.162294

ONE OK ROCK Band Leader/Guitarist Toru Yamashita Tests Positive for COVID-19

Yamashita currently hospitalized but in stable condition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/one-ok-rock-band-leader-guitarist-toru-yamashita-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.162295

Live-Action Kyō Kara Ore wa!! Film Stays at #1 for 2nd Weekend

Live-action Kiss Him, Not Me at #7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/live-action-kyo-kara-ore-wa-film-stays-at-no.1-for-2nd-weekend/.162292

One Piece ‒ Episodes 931-933

Right before the action starts however, Nami's towel drops and half of Wano's population ends up skyrocketing away due to high pressure nosebleeds.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episodes-931-933/.162234

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 158

Team 7 heads to the Land of Valleys to locate Anato, a medical researcher who went missing during a resource-gathering expedition.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-158/.162236

The Misfit of Demon King Academy ‒ Episode 4

Last episode, we were left wondering exactly what Misha is, and this episode wastes no time in spelling it out for us.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/episode-4/.162244

Kimba the White Lion Theme Singer Mieko Hirota Passes Away

73-year-old performer had sudden heart failure

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/kimba-the-white-lion-theme-singer-mieko-hirota-passes-away/.162282

Re:Zero Smartphone Game's Opening Movie Streamed

Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Lost in Memories launches this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/re-zero-smartphone-game-opening-movie-streamed/.162265

Funimation Adds Hunter x Hunter Anime in U.S., Canada

Funimation to stream K-ON, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! anime in U.K., Ireland

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/funimation-adds-hunter-x-hunter-anime-in-u.s-canada/.162281

Fire Force ‒ Episode 28

Thankfully, there are some solid punch-em-ups to be had in “Groping through the Fire," despite its inconsistent presentation, because Shinra's fight with Charon is positively badass.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force/episode-28/.162219

RWBY: The Official Manga Volume 1

Faye revisits her high school fav RWBY in Viz's newest manga release to see how it compares to the animated original series.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rwby/the-official-manga-volume-1/.161822

Hideo Kojima Joins Venice International Film Festival's Virtual Reality Jury



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-27/hideo-kojima-joins-venice-international-film-festival-virtual-reality-jury/.162241

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 16

Basically, this is a dream-sharing scenario, with the eponymous Dream Ranker being an individual who can create high-quality dreams for others

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-16/.162218

Kodansha Comics Delays Digital Releases of Shaman King Manga, Spinoffs

Kodansha Comics plans to release Shaman King manga physically in omnibus editions in 2021-2022

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/kodansha-comics-delays-digital-releases-of-shaman-king-manga-spinoffs/.162279

Shinepi Ito's Earth Invading Girl Asuka Manga Ends

Manga about alien disguised as high school girl launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/shinepi-ito-earth-invading-girl-asuka-manga-ends/.162242

Manga Artist Sumito Ōwara Responds to Following CG Erotic Art of Child Characters on Pixiv

Ōwara is the creator of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-27/manga-artist-sumito-owara-responds-to-following-cg-erotic-art-of-child-characters-on-pixiv/.162275

Saga of Tanya the Evil Manga's '1st Part' Ends in August

Chika Tōjo's adaptation of Carlo Zen's novels launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-manga-1st-part-ends-in-august/.162246

FAKKU to Contest Shenzhen Guangcai Trading's 'Ahegao' Trademark

Shenzhen-based clothing company registered trademark in April 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-27/fakku-to-contest-shenzhen-guangcai-trading-ahegao-trademark/.162245

Fate/Zero ‒ Episodes 16-17

At the end of the day there are still four Masters and four Servants left, just not entirely in the orientation that the war started in, and things are heating up once again.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-zero/episodes-16-17/.161807

Star Fruit Books Licenses Tsurukawa Kakio's 'Zombie Sawanabe' 1-Shot Manga

Manga debuts digitally in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/star-fruit-books-licenses-tsurukawa-kakio-zombie-sawanabe-1-shot-manga/.162237

Interview with Rising Star Sunghoo Park, Director of The God of High School

Following acclaim for his directorial work on the technically impressive Garo -Vanishing Line- anime series, Sunghoo Park has continued to be the man to watch at studio MAPPA.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-07-27/interview-with-rising-star-sunghoo-park-director-of-the-god-of-high-school/.161265

RetroCrush Also Launches as Linear Streaming Service

Memories, Appleseed, Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon debut on STIRR

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/retrocrush-also-launches-as-linear-streaming-service/.162230

eigoManga's Kickstarter for First Squad Manga Reaches Goal

The campaign has raised US$3,042

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/eigomanga-kickstarter-for-first-squad-manga-reaches-goal/.162229

Otaquest Connect Digital Event Features Yoko Kanno, Paru Itagaki, Shinji Aramaki, More

Musical performances by Taku Takahashi, Alan Shirahama, LADY'S ONLY, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/otaquest-connect-digital-event-features-yoko-kanno-paru-itagaki-shinji-aramaki-more/.162215

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, September 8 Debut

Toei Animation, Kanaban Graphics produce shorts about mysterious candy shop

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-27/fushigi-dagashiya-zenitendo-tv-anime-reveals-cast-staff-september-8-debut/.162248

King's Raid Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff

Takuma Terashima, Shun Horie, Ryotaro Okiayu, more join Fall anime of Korean RPG app

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/king-raid-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff/.162243

RADWIMPS Band's Yōjirō Noda Attracts Backlash After Pro-Eugenics Tweet

RADWIMPS lead vocalist Yōjirō Noda has been a source of online backlash for over a week after publishing a tweet described as "Pro-Eugenics." On July 16,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-26/radwimps-band-yojiro-noda-attracts-backlash-after-pro-eugenics-tweet/.162239

Hige o Soru. Soshite Joshi Kōsei o Hirou. Anime Reveals Staff, TV Airing

Manabu Kamikita directs anime at project No.9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/hige-o-soru-soshite-joshi-kosei-o-hirou-anime-reveals-staff-tv-airing/.162240

Stand By Me Doraemon 2 CG Film's Trailer Reveals Cast

Satoshi Tsumabuki, Nobuko Miyamoto play adult Nobita, grandmother alongside series regulars

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/stand-by-me-doraemon-2-cg-film-trailer-reveals-cast/.162238

Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion! Novel

This sweet romance story is a slowburn, but offers some genuinely interesting worldbuilding.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hello-i-am-a-witch-and-my-crush-wants-me-to-make-a-love-potion/novel/.161549

Detective Conan's Police Academy Spinoff Manga Solicits Reader Questions

Takahiro Arai's Meitantei Conan Keisatsu Gakkō Hen Wild Police Story manga launched new arc on February 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-26/detective-conan-police-academy-spinoff-manga-solicits-reader-questions/.162045

Official Death Note Wristwatch Comes With Secret Compartment

Just like Light Yagami, you can put secret messages inside the watch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-26/official-death-note-wristwatch-comes-with-secret-compartment/.162147

The List - Our 5 Favorite Premieres of Summer 2020

Jacki counts down the most promising anime series this slimmer season.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-07-26/.162232

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? Manga Ends on August 23

Yū Ijima's manga adaptation of light novels launched in February 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/oresuki-are-you-the-only-one-who-loves-me-manga-ends-on-august-23/.162223

Kenta Watanabe, Creator of VTuber Hot Springs Mascot Chizuru, Passes Away

28-year-old was swept away in floods in Oita with parents, grandmother

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/kenta-watanabe-creator-of-vtuber-hot-springs-mascot-chizuru-passes-away/.162228

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Uzumaki Anime Delayed to 2021

13-minute interview video streamed with director Hiroshi Nagahama

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/uzumaki-anime-delayed-to-2021/.162226

Interview Video With Blade Runner: Black Lotus Directors Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama Reveals Anime Will Debut in 2021

Directors discuss CG animation, what Blade Runner means to them, working during pandemic

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/interview-video-with-blade-runner-black-lotus-directors-shinji-aramaki-kenji-kamiyama-reveals-anime-will-debut-in-2021/.162225

Virtual Crunchyroll Expo Event Reveals 1st Set of Guests

Cast of Rent-a-Girlfriend, staff of The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter to attend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/virtual-crunchyroll-expo-event-reveals-1st-set-of-guests/.162209

Tower of God Staff Make 8-Minute Short for Rick and Morty Animated Series

Short aired on Toonami, is available for streaming now

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/tower-of-god-staff-make-8-minute-short-for-rick-and-morty-animated-series/.162222

Crunchyroll, Adult Swim Announce Original Fena: Pirate Princess Anime for 2021

Production I.G series to air on Toonami, stream on Crunchyroll

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/crunchyroll-adult-swim-announce-original-fena-pirate-princess-anime-for-2021/.162151

Kumoricon to Hold Digital Event 'DigiKumo' on November 6-8

Event will feature panels, contests, cosplays, watchalongs, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-26/kumoricon-to-hold-digital-event-digikumo-on-november-6-8/.162213

ReedPop Reveals Metaverse Pop Culture Online Event for August 13-16

Event to host panels for anime, games, comics, film, TV, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-25/reedpop-reveals-metaverse-pop-culture-online-event-for-august-13-16/.162207

Animate, Tobu Zoo Cheer On Haikyu!! in Collab Campaigns

Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga came to a close on Monday with underdog Hinata and star setter Kageyama inspiring a whole new generation of future athletes....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-25/animate-tobu-zoo-cheer-on-haikyu-in-collab-campaigns/.162043

Sakura Wars the Animation

Resident Sakura Wars expert Samantha Ferreira gives the lowdown on the anime's latest installment and whether it captures the original's steampunk musical magic!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sakura-wars-the-animation/.161817

Attack on Titan Releases Shochu Liquor in Collaboration with Oimatsu Brewing

The Attack on Titan series is collaborating with the Oita-based sake brewery Oimatsu Brewing to release two types of mugi (barley) shochu liquor: Enma...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-25/attack-on-titan-releases-shochu-liquor-in-collaboration-with-oimatsu-brewing/.162037

No Guns Life ‒ Episode 15

After flitting in and out of the past two episodes like a horrible Cheshire cat, Victor's presence drives the entirety of this third installment.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/no-guns-life/episode-15/.162197

Key, P.A. Works' The Day I Became a God TV Anime Unveils New Video, More Cast & Staff

Ayane Sakura, Natsuki Hanae, Yui Ishikawa, Ryohei Kimura, Yuki Kuwahara star in October anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-25/key-p.a-works-the-day-i-became-a-god-tv-anime-unveils-new-video-more-cast-and-staff/.162212

Junji Ito Confirms Hideo Kojima Has Talked With Him About Working on Possible Horror Game Project

Ito states he is not working on any game projects currently

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-25/junji-ito-confirms-hideo-kojima-has-talked-with-him-about-working-on-possible-horror-game-project/.162211

MyDearest Reveals Tokyo Chronos Sequel Game Altdeus: Beyond Chronos

VR game launches in late 2020 for Oculus devices

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-25/mydearest-reveals-tokyo-chronos-sequel-game-altdeus-beyond-chronos/.162210

Friday, July 24, 2020

Suikoden Creators Reveal Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Game for 2022

Game has planned release on PC with Kickstarter stretch goals for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-25/suikoden-creators-reveal-eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-game-for-2022/.162202

Gaming, Technology TV Channel G4 Teases Return in 2021

Channel shut down at end of 2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/gaming-technology-tv-channel-g4-teases-return-in-2021/.162201

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 13-19

Ghosts of Tsushima debuts at #1, Paper Mario: The Origami King at #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/japan-video-game-rankings-july-13-19/.162172

Cats of the Louvre, Witch Hat Atelier, Way of the Househusband Win Eisner Awards

Stan Sakai wins 2 awards, receives entry into Hall of Fame

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/cats-of-the-louvre-witch-hat-atelier-way-of-the-househusband-win-eisner-awards/.162200

Kamome Shirahama, Haruhisa Nakata, More Creators Draw Kugutsu Senki Manga

Manga anthology project launches on August 21 in Morning two magazine

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/kamome-shirahama-haruhisa-nakata-more-creators-draw-kugutsu-senki-manga/.162142

Kamen Rider Franchise Gets New Game for PS4, Switch in Japan, Southeast Asia on October 29

Trailer streamed for Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/kamen-rider-franchise-gets-new-game-for-ps4-switch-in-japan-southeast-asia-on-october-29/.162193

Bring Home Animal Crossing Nooklings in August

The world can't get enough Animal Crossing: New Horizons and now you can bring Tom Nook, Isabelle, Timmy, Tommy, and other themed goods into your real...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-24/bring-home-animal-crossing-nooklings-in-august/.162046

Funimation Unveils Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 Anime's English Dub Cast

Alexis Tipton, Aaron Dismuke star in English dub premiering on Saturday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/funimation-unveils-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2-anime-english-dub-cast/.162196

Appare-Ranman! ‒ Episode 4

Last we left our heroes they'd just won a cutting edge car in a race by turning their boat-car into a catapult to technically win by getting their engine block across the finish line first.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/appare-ranman/episode-4/.162189

Kodansha Comics to Publish 4 Shaman King Spinoff Manga Digitally in August

Spinoffs include Shaman King: Zero, Shaman King: Flowers, Shaman King: Super Star, Shaman King: Red Crimson

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/kodansha-comics-to-publish-4-shaman-king-spinoff-manga-digitally-in-august/.162195

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth Plate ‒ Episode 4

Ah, yes, the chainsaw, that delicate instrument of true gourmet. Who doesn't have one in their kitchen cupboard for slicing brisket or carefully peeling an apple?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-the-fifth-plate/episode-4/.162191

Viz to Publish Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Nintendo's Legendary CEO Book

Book about former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata launches on April 13, 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/viz-to-publish-ask-iwata-words-of-wisdom-from-nintendo-legendary-ceo-book/.162192

Chica Umino Draws Official Characters for Noitamina's 15th Anniversary

Umino's Honey and Clover was 1st anime to be broadcast through the Noitamina block, in 2005

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-24/chica-umino-draws-official-characters-for-noitamina-15th-anniversary/.162105

The Irregular at Magic High School Novel Series Gets 2 Sequels

Sequels slated for fall 2020, winter 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-novel-series-gets-2-sequels/.162190

SPY×FAMILY GN 1

The runaway hit manga is now available in its first physical release. Rebecca Silverman sees how this odd-family comedy took manga fans by storm!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/gn-1/.160690

Serial Experiments Lain: Loving the Wired and the Weird

In his debut on ANN's YouTube channel, Matthew Roe looks back on the techno-punk anime cornerstone Serial Experiments Lain and how its themes are just as relevant over 20 years later.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-07-24/serial-experiments-lain-loving-the-wired-and-the-weird/.162164

Shomin Sample's Takafumi Nanatsuki to End Cake Ōji no Specialité Novels Soon

Nanatsuki launched series about cake-loving girl, pastry student in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/shomin-sample-takafumi-nanatsuki-to-end-cake-oji-no-specialite-novels-soon/.162170

Official Kirby Personality Quiz Determines Which Copy Ability You'd Have

The official Kirby website has launched a personality quiz to determine which copy ability you'd have. There are 12 questions with 32 different results....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-24/official-kirby-personality-quiz-determines-which-copy-ability-youd-have/.162042

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax ‒ Episode 3

While many of the changes in how this event is being run come from Yukino's own evolution, there is one other major factor to consider: Iroha herself.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-climax/episode-3/.162173

Fate/Grand Order Gets 1-Shot Manga About Scathach



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-24/fate-grand-order-gets-1-shot-manga-about-scathach/.162144

Fate/Grand Order Wraps Up Nationwide Newspaper Ad Campaign

Different Servants have appeared in regional papers across Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-24/fate-grand-order-wraps-up-nationwide-newspaper-ad-campaign/.162041

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Game Announced for 2021

Phantasy Star Online 2 update launches for Xbox One, Series X, PC in West; PS4, PC, Switch in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-game-announced-for-2021/.162183

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Opens on April 8, 2022

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

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-opens-on-april-8-2022/.162184

Iwa-Kakeru! -Sports Climbing Girls- TV Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast & Staff, October Debut

Mikako Komatsu, Sachi Kokuryu, Chihiro Ueda, Daria Midou, Machico, Yukari Tamura join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/iwa-kakeru-sports-climbing-girls-tv-anime-teaser-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-october-debut/.162182

The Apothecary Diaries Manga Goes on 1-Month Hiatus

Monthly Big Gangan magazine revealed on Wednesday that Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage's manga of Natsu Hyūga's Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries)...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-24/the-apothecary-diaries-manga-goes-on-1-month-hiatus/.162169

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Dead Dead Demon's Dededededestruction's Inio Asano Publishes 'What if Tokyo' 1-Shot Manga

This year's 35th issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine published a new one-shot manga by Inio Asano (Dead Dead Demon's Dededededestruction;...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-24/dead-dead-demon-dededededestruction-inio-asano-publishes-what-if-tokyo-1-shot-manga/.162167

New Angelique Game's Video Reveals Title, Cast, Designer, 2021 Delay

1st all-new game in 17 years in pioneering Koei Tecmo romance simulation franchise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-24/new-angelique-game-video-reveals-title-cast-designer-2021-delay/.162174

Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea Manga Ends in August

Yutaka Abe, Jirō Maruden launched manga based on franchise's 17th film in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/detective-conan-private-eye-in-the-distant-sea-manga-ends-in-august/.162141

Weathering With You Manga Ends in August

Series based on hit film launched in July 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/weathering-with-you-manga-ends-in-august/.162140

Mayonaka no Shitsuji-tachi Manga Ends With 3rd Volume in November

Riko Miyagi's spinoff of Mei-chan no Shitsuji DX launched in November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/mayonaka-no-shitsuji-tachi-manga-ends-with-3rd-volume-in-november/.162108

Square Enix Announces Balan Wonderworld Game by Sonic the Hedgehog Creator Yuji Naka

3D action platformer launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, Switch, PC in spring 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/square-enix-announces-balan-wonderworld-game-by-sonic-the-hedgehog-creator-yuji-naka/.162162

Sarazanmai: Reo and Mabu Volume 1

Scene-stealing characters Reo and Mabu get their own manga. Caitlin Moore checks out where it fits into the Sarazanmai story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sarazanmai/reo-and-mabu-volume-1/.161514

This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Happening in Deca-Dence?

Mob Psycho 100 director Yuzuru Tachikawa successfully pulled a fast one on even the most seasoned anime viewers with Deca-Dence's big reveal in episode two. Nick and Steve lay out what the heel-turn means for the show's themes and why it's the "must watch" of the season.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-07-23/.162161

Adult Swim's Toonami to Air 'Special Anime Short' on Saturday

Anime short airs on programming block at 12:30 a.m. EDT

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/adult-swim-toonami-to-air-special-anime-short-on-saturday/.162160

The Twelve Kingdoms ‒ Episode 15-16

I'm not sure what I expected, starting The Twelve Kingdoms' 2nd major story arc, but it certainly wasn't a total shift to a new protagonist.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-twelve-kingdoms/episode-15-16/.162132

Crimson Prince Manga Resumes After 5 Years, Ends in September

Manga's 17th, 18th volumes ship with last 2 chapters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/crimson-prince-manga-resumes-after-5-years-ends-in-september/.162138

Attack on Titan FINAL Exhibition Heads to Kobe

The Kobe exhibition will open on the ninth floor of the Daimaru Kobe department store in Hyogo on July 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-23/attack-on-titan-final-exhibition-heads-to-kobe/.162040

Kill la Kill ‒ Episodes 15-16

A seismic shift occurs in these episodes of Kill la Kill; a status quo shake-up that significantly rocks the foundation of the series in ways signaling an undeniable change in quality.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kill-la-kill/episodes-15-16/.161843

The Vision of Escaflowne ‒ Episode 13-14

All told, these are two very brutal episodes. While there are certainly plenty of gruesome deaths—episode fourteen is certainly a stand-out in that respect as a crazed Van squashes Dilandau's troops—the emotional toll is also high.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-vision-of-escaflowne/episode-13-14/.161816

Tokyo Alice Girly Manga Ends in August

Sequel to Toriko Chiya's Tokyo Alice manga launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/tokyo-alice-girly-manga-ends-in-august/.162103

Reina Ueda Performs Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina Anime's Opening Song

"Literature" debuts with TV series in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/reina-ueda-performs-wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina-anime-opening-song/.162156

Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, New Opening Song

Kana Ueda plays Miho Fujii; Yui Horie plays Michiru Mayumura

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/major-2nd-anime-2nd-season-reveals-more-cast-new-opening-song/.162153

Finally, a Large Naruto Figure Sporting His Original Goggles

The vast majority of Naruto figures out there have him wearing the normal headband—but not this figure.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-07-23/finally-a-large-naruto-figure-sporting-his-original-goggles/.162068

Yuruyuri Manga Creator Namori Teases New Series

Character silhouettes tease July 31 announcement

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/yuruyuri-manga-creator-namori-teases-new-series/.162152

Taro Yokoo, Daisuke Moriyama End Thou Shalt Not Die Manga in August

Nier & Chrono Crusade creators launched "dark battlefield action" manga in 2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/taro-yokoo-daisuke-moriyama-end-thou-shalt-not-die-manga-in-august/.162096

Matcha Hazuki Ends Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni School Romance Manga

One Week Friends creator launched manga in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/matcha-hazuki-ends-boku-ga-boku-de-aru-tame-ni-school-romance-manga/.162095

Usamaru Furuya Ends Amane Gymnasium Doll Manga in August

Manga about ball-jointed dolls coming to life launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/usamaru-furuya-ends-amane-gymnasium-doll-manga-in-august/.162094

D4DJ Unit 'Happy Around!' Performs D4DJ First Mix TV Anime's Opening Song

Ko Nakamura writes, Hyadain composes song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/d4dj-unit-happy-around-performs-d4dj-first-mix-tv-anime-opening-song/.162146

Uchū Sentai Kyūranger Actor Tetsuji Sakakibara Resumes Work After COVID-19 Infection

Sakakibara was among 59 people at stage play who tested positive for disease

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/uchu-sentai-kyuranger-actor-tetsuji-sakakibara-resumes-work-after-covid-19-infection/.162145

Yakuza: Like a Dragon Game Casts George Takei, Confirms PS5 Release After November Global Launch

Trailer previews English dub

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/yakuza-like-a-dragon-game-casts-george-takei-confirms-ps5-release-after-november-global-launch/.162135

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Sutopuri Performs, Nayutalien Composes Yo-kai Gakuen TV Anime's 2nd Opening Song

Sutopuri, Nayutalien also collaborated on new Yo-kai Watch anime's 1st opening song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/sutopuri-performs-nayutalien-composes-yo-kai-gakuen-tv-anime-2nd-opening-song/.162136

Anima Yell! Manga's 5th Volume Listed as Final Volume in September

Tsukasa Unohana's cheerleading manga inspired 2018 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/anima-yell-manga-5th-volume-listed-as-final-volume-in-september/.162072

Sakura Wars

1996's Sakura Taisen was a pioneer for games like Persona and Fire Emblem. Myles sees how franchise's newest installment measures up to its legacy.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/playstation-4/sakura-wars/.161823

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 41

“Ask Him For Me” is the story of two tragedies that each seem tailor-made to dredge up Tohru's unaddressed trauma and grief for her mom.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-41/.162087

Black-Owned Anime Studio D'Art Shtajio Animates The Weeknd's 'Snowchild' Music Video

The music video serves as a retrospective on Abel Tesfaye's career.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-22/black-owned-anime-studio-dart-shtajio-animates-the-weeknd-snowchild-music-video/.162123

One Piece Commemorates 'One Piece Day' With New Visual

July 22 is considered anniversary of manga's debut

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-22/one-piece-commemorates-one-piece-day-with-new-visual/.162109

Wolf's Rain ‒ Episodes 19-20

Although these really are some solid chapters in the Wolf’s Rain saga, they are just as messy as everything that has come before it.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wolf-rain/episodes-19-20/.161653

Tiger & Bunny ‒ Episodes 17-19

The problem is that Kotetsu is too wishy-washy about all of this. Some of the tension with Kaede is her being childishly unfair, but his reluctance to share and show as little hesitation on his personal issues when being Wild Tiger are bringing a lot of the grief upon himself.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tiger-and-bunny/episodes-17-19/.161526

The Day I Became a God - Beginning of the Story

Staff give a behind-the-scenes look at Jun Maeda's third attempt at an original anime series.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-07-22/the-day-i-became-a-god-beginning-of-the-story/.161261

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime Reveals Video, More Cast, Theme Songs

Ai Kayano, Mikako Komatsu, Hitomi Ueda, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-reveals-video-more-cast-theme-songs/.162120

Which of These Kirby Figures is the Cutest?

BANDAI SPIRITS once again returns with a Banpresto Box featuring the pink puff ball, Kirby, himself. This time, he's not alone, however.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-07-22/which-of-these-kirby-figures-is-the-cutest/.162066

Revue Starlight Events Postponed Due to Arson Threat

Hannan, Osaka temporarily closes venue of planned July 25 event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/revue-starlight-events-postponed-due-to-arson-threat/.162117

Ōkami-san wa Taberaretai Teens-Love Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, September 6 Premiere

'I Want to Be Eaten by a Wolf' story about teacher, student with explicit net edition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/okami-san-wa-taberaretai-teens-love-anime-reveals-cast-staff-september-6-premiere/.162114

Maitetsu Game's Rail Romanesque TV Anime Unveils More Cast, October 2 Premiere

Aya Uchida, Ai Furihata, Tomoyo Kurosawa, more play Railords in story set after game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/maitetsu-game-rail-romanesque-tv-anime-unveils-more-cast-october-2-premiere/.162113

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Bandai Spirits' Capybara Character Kapibarasan Gets TV Anime in October

Gudetama's Tomohiro Tsukimisato directs anime at Shin-Ei Animation, Lesprit

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/bandai-spirits-capybara-character-kapibarasan-gets-tv-anime-in-october/.162104

Actor Ryūsei Yokohama Tests Positive for COVID-19

Yokohama currently hospitalized, undergoing treatment

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/actor-ryusei-yokohama-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.162101

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episodes 1-2

Grant has his first foray into the world of sexy monster doctoring.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episodes-1-2/.162079

Spike Chunsoft Takes Over Danganronpa Publishing in the West

NIS America to begin delisting Danganronpa titles from PS Store

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/spike-chunsoft-takes-over-danganronpa-publishing-in-the-west/.162097

Fate/Extra Game Gets 10th Anniversary Fate/Extra Record Remake

Marvelous Entertainment released Fate/Extra for PSP in 2010

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-22/fate-extra-game-gets-10th-anniversary-fate-extra-record-remake/.162099

Aria 15th Anniversary Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Title, Cast, Staff, Spring 2021 Debut

Ryou Hirohashi, Ai Kayano reprise roles in Aria the Crepusculo with Takahiro Natori directing at J.C. Staff

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/aria-15th-anniversary-anime-film-teaser-reveals-title-cast-staff-spring-2021-debut/.162098

GKIDS Cancels Children of the Sea Film's Theatrical Screenings in August

Film's BD/DVD still launching on September 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/gkids-cancels-children-of-the-sea-film-theatrical-screenings-in-august/.162092

Kodansha Comics Launches Simulpub of A Sign of Affection Manga

New monthly chapters of Suu Morishita's manga available for US$1.99 per chapter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/kodansha-comics-launches-simulpub-of-a-sign-of-affection-manga/.162062

Live-Action Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō Film's Trailer Reveals Bruno Mars Theme, October Debut After COVID-19 Delay

The Chemical Brothers, Justice, Maroon 5, Belinda Carlisle, The Knack, C+C Music Factory also featured

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/live-action-tonkatsu-dj-agetaro-film-trailer-reveals-bruno-mars-theme-october-debut-after-covid-19-delay/.162093

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Game Delayed in the West to September 22



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-21/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-game-delayed-in-the-west-to-september-22/.162088

Masaaki Yuasa's Japan Sinks: 2020 Launches 'Shizumanu Kibō' Spinoff Project

Voice actor Kensho Ono, hip-hop artist Daichi Yamamoto​, singer songwriter Taichi Mukai, virtual singer Kafu participate in uplifting rap song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-21/masaaki-yuasa-japan-sinks-2020-launches-shizumanu-kibo-spinoff-project/.161916

Japan Sinks: 2020 ‒ Episode 3

Japan Sinks: 2020 is starting to feel too ambitious to the detriment of the characters' emotions.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/japan-sinks-2020/episode-3/.162084

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Anime Film's English Dub Trailer Streamed

Film launches in N. America digitally on September 29, on home video on October 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/digimon-adventure-last-evolution-kizuna-anime-film-english-dub-trailer-streamed/.162091

The God of High School ‒ Episode 3

In other words, whatever God of High School is building up to for its larger plot, it sure is hard to care very much with everything still feeling so ambiguous.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-god-of-high-school/episode-3/.162060

Netflix Streams WIT Studio's Great Pretender Anime Outside Japan on August 20

Netflix began streaming series in Japan on June 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/netflix-streams-wit-studio-great-pretender-anime-outside-japan-on-august-20/.162090

Kadokawa, Chara-Ani Launch Anime Apparel Brand EMooooN for Japan, Overseas Market

Bungo Stray Dogs stoles, Re:Zero backpacks available to pre-order through EJ ANiME STORE

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-21/kadokawa-chara-ani-launch-anime-apparel-brand-emoooon-for-japan-overseas-market/.162011

Outlaw Star ‒ Episode 17-18

Episode 17 is, like 15, a more sober and introspective affair. This time the focus is (finally) on Melfina and her growing apprehension about her own identity and purpose.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/outlaw-star/episode-17-18/.162071

Tsugumomo2

The climax of the second season, and its immediate follow-up, is such a stunner that a third season not eventually getting animated would be criminal.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsugumomo2/episodes-1-12/.161472

Pokémon Journeys: The Series ‒ Episodes 9-10

It is quite possible, dear readers, that trying to untangle the knots of Pokémon's canon will be what drives me off the deep end once and for all.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pokemon-journeys-the-series/episodes-9-10/.161835

This Week in Anime - Ladies Hentai Gets Short-Shafted

New TWIA initiate Nicky joins the crew but her first assignment is delving into the obscure reaches of Coolmic, a mobile manga service focusing on translating all that lady-targeted smut that's adapted into an anime each season.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-07-21/.162048

Terumi Nishii: Netflix's Bigger Budgets Haven't Trickled Down to Actual Animators

Budgets on Netflix anime are roughly 'twice' or 'three times' the amount of a regular anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-21/terumi-nishii-netflix-bigger-budgets-havent-trickled-down-to-actual-animators/.162022

Ouran High School Host Club ‒ Episodes 15-16

So thanks, Ouran High School Host Club, making a liar out of me when I assured my friends that their whole ‘twincest’ thing was entirely a joke.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ouran-high-school-host-club/episodes-15-16/.161936

Princess Tutu ‒ Episode 15-16

It's an interesting thing about stories that they cannot be twisted to the breaking point. Almost everything (and everyone) else can: twist and tug hard enough, and most things will snap. But a story can only change into a different version of itself

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-tutu/episode-15-16/.161904

Crunchyroll Releases Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown Theatrical Anime on July 28

Eligible subscribers who watch film before August 11 will receive digital poster signed by director Takaharu Ozaki

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/crunchyroll-releases-goblin-slayer-goblin-crown-theatrical-anime-on-july-28/.161985

Strike Witches: Road to Berlin TV Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, New Visual

Yoko Ishida, 501st Joint Fighter Wing voice actresses return for October anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/strike-witches-road-to-berlin-tv-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-new-visual/.162078

ComiXology, Kodansha Comics to Publish Shaman King Manga Digitally on July 28

Complete manga series releases in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/comixology-kodansha-comics-to-publish-shaman-king-manga-digitally-on-july-28/.161956

World Witches Take Off! TV Anime to Air in 2021

Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! staff returns to show daily lives of 501st & 502nd

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/world-witches-take-off-tv-anime-to-air-in-2021/.162077

Shueisha Launches Program to Incubate New Manga Industry Proposals by Startups

Program offers funds to assist in implementing business initiatives

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/shueisha-launches-program-to-incubate-new-manga-industry-proposals-by-startups/.162069

Books Kinokuniya Sydney Removes 7 Manga After Lawmaker's 'Child Pornography' Complaint

Eromanga Sensei, Sword Art Online, Goblin Slayer, No Game No Life, more pulled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/books-kinokuniya-sydney-removes-7-manga-after-lawmaker-child-pornography-complaint/.162070

Monday, July 20, 2020

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 7

One noticeable point about these new Digi-kids I've brought up before is how they all seem just a bit generally nicer than their previous iterations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-7/.162003

Live-Action Kyō Kara Ore wa!! Film Opens at #1

Live-action Kiss Him, Not Me at #5, Attack on Titan ~Chronicle~ opens at #10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-21/live-action-kyo-kara-ore-wa-film-opens-at-no.1/.162061

'Love Me, Love Me Not' Anime Film Opens on September 18 After COVID-19 Delay

Film was slated to open on May 29; separate live-action film opens on August 14

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/love-me-love-me-not-anime-film-opens-on-september-18-after-covid-19-delay/.162065

Netflix Debuts Aggretsuko Anime Season 3 on August 27

2nd season debuted in June last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/netflix-debuts-aggretsuko-anime-season-3-on-august-27/.162063

Strike Witches, Girls und Panzer Artist Designs Wonder Woman Figure

Strike Witches and Girls und Panzer original character designer Humikane Shimada designed his own take on the popular DC Comics character Wonder Woman....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-20/strike-witches-girls-und-panzer-artist-designs-wonder-woman-figure/.162016

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Game Launches for PS4, Switch, PC in November

Trailer previews launch in N. America, Europe, Australia on November 10; in Japan on November 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin-game-launches-for-ps4-switch-pc-in-november/.162056

Manga Creator Nomio Gyūnyū Comments on Difficulty in Publishing 'Loli' Content

Also comments on recent restrictions regarding light novels on Amazon

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-20/manga-creator-nomio-gyunyu-comments-on-difficulty-in-publishing-loli-content/.161868

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 157

Following a brief foray into its lighter side, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations turns in a dark, somber installment that helps set up the show's next major antagonist.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-157/.162004

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy PS4, Switch, PC Game Announced for Winter

Koei Tecmo America reveals details of Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout on July 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-and-the-secret-fairy-ps4-switch-pc-game-announced-for-winter/.162054

HBO Max Adds The Promised Neverland, Inuyasha, Mob Psycho 100, Madoka Magica, Aldnoah.Zero Anime

Crunchyroll adds 5 series to HBO Max on August 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/hbo-max-adds-the-promised-neverland-inuyasha-mob-psycho-100-madoka-magica-aldnoah.zero-anime/.162047

Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld Part 2 ‒ Episodes 1-2

Although the War of Underworld part of the Alicization arc has had high points prior to this point, episode 14 starts off with arguably one of the highest.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sword-art-online-alicization-war-of-underworld-part-2/episodes-1-2/.161995

Witch Hat Atelier GN 3 - 5

Who has the right to hold power? Despite its outward trappings of a magical education series, Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier begins to ponder this question more fully in its third volume, building the theme up more fully in books four and five.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hat-atelier/gn-3/.161402

Buff Shinji Image Goes Viral on Japanese Twitter

An image of a buff man wearing a costume of Shinji Ikari's plugsuit has gone viral on Japanese Twitter. The most popular tweet featuring the image comes...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-07-20/buff-shinji-image-goes-viral-on-japanese-twitter/.162018

The Misfit of Demon King Academy ‒ Episode 3

When it comes to Ivis, it's not really his personality or motivations that are important this episode; it's how his existence deepens the series' mystery and redefines how we (and Anos) look at this world.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/episode-3/.162013

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Game's Video Previews Watchdog Man, Garou DLC

3rd, 4th DLC characters debut on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/one-punch-man-a-hero-nobody-knows-game-video-previews-watchdog-man-garou-dlc/.162033

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Novels Get Spinoff Manga About Minami

Bana Yoshida launched manga on Saturday with story by Yūki Yaku

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-novels-get-spinoff-manga-about-minami/.162006

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Manga Nears Climax

Yu Tomofuji's manga about relationship between young girl and Beast King launched in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-manga-nears-climax/.162005

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Penguin Random House Releases Kiki's Delivery Service Novel with New English Translation

Novel shipped on July 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/penguin-random-house-releases-kiki-delivery-service-novel-with-new-english-translation/.162001

Sanrio's Mewkledreamy Anime Adds Marika Kouno, Mutsumi Tamura

Anime resumed on May 31 after being delayed due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/sanrio-mewkledreamy-anime-adds-marika-kouno-mutsumi-tamura/.162009

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost ON Game Unveils Live-Action Trailer

Trailer for July 30 PS4 game shows man reliving high school days playing Rengō vs. Z.A.F.T. II

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-20/mobile-suit-gundam-extreme-vs-maxiboost-on-game-unveils-live-action-trailer/.162007

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game's 19th DLC Character is Kakashi

Character with both eyes Sharingan arrives as part of 3rd season pass

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-game-19th-dlc-character-is-kakashi/.161988

X Drake Joins One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game as DLC

Game's Character Pack 1 DLC with 3 characters launches on July 21

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/x-drake-joins-one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-as-dlc/.161987

Mei Hatsume Joins My Hero One's Justice 2 Game as DLC

Character joins game this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/mei-hatsume-joins-my-hero-one-justice-2-game-as-dlc/.161986

Gal & Dino Anime, Live-Action Restarts Airing in October

Anime premiered on April 4, but began delaying episodes in May due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/gal-and-dino-anime-live-action-restarts-airing-in-october/.161933

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime's 5th Season Casts Yuka Iguchi, Junya Enoki

Characters to appear in 4th episode

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-5th-season-casts-yuka-iguchi-junya-enoki/.161989

The List - 5 'Must Watch' Anime by MAPPA

MAPPA's latest series The God of High School is full of high-flying action but the studio has been BRINGIN' IT for years. Check out the five series you gotta see!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-07-19/.161969

Alice in the Country of Spades Game's New Trailer Streamed

New 2-part game series is part of QuinRose's Alice in the Country of... franchise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/alice-in-the-country-of-spades-game-new-trailer-streamed/.161999

Kumoricon Event in Portland Postponed to November 2021

Event takes place November 5-7, 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-19/kumoricon-event-in-portland-postponed-to-november-2021/.161990

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Kamen Rider Zero-One Series Gets Spinoff Net Anime Shorts

Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club debuts Everyone's Daily Life shorts for subscribers on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/kamen-rider-zero-one-series-gets-spinoff-net-anime-shorts/.161996

Fire Force ‒ Episode 27

This episode that is all about introducing even more tension and complications into the already twisted up fight against the Evangelist, and doing a damned fine job of it to boot.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force/episode-27/.161975

Rent-A-Girlfriend ‒ Episode 1-2

Kazuya is a real piece of work – a consummate sadsack who veers between miserable self-pity and myopic impulse near-constantly as he fumbles a balancing act of self-loathing, intense horniness, and the echoing whispers of better judgment that trail through his psyche on moonless nights

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend/episode-1-2/.161976

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ‒ Episodes 1-2

Even though I was bracing myself for the worst, I went into the second episode to like it. The good news? Episode Two managed to almost make me laugh precisely one time!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out/episodes-1-2/.161974

No Guns Life ‒ Episodes 13-14

The second season begins by finally putting some faces to the shadowy terrorist group Spitzbergen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/no-guns-life/episodes-13-14/.161992

Kandagawa Jet Girls

Summer is heating up so it's time to revisit one of the most unique sports series to grace anime: competitive jet skiing.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kandagawa-jet-girls/episodes-1-12/.159853

Wit Studio Produces Live-Action Tokyo Butterfly Film

Keitarō Sakon's September film about former band members, 6 years after their would-be big break

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/wit-studio-produces-live-action-tokyo-butterfly-film/.161991

TAAF 2020 Event Goes Ahead with Film Screenings in September

TAAF to hold screenings on September 26-27 in Ikebukuro after March 13-16 event was canceled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/taaf-2020-event-goes-ahead-with-film-screenings-in-september/.161971

Live-Action Fly Me to Saitama Film Available to Rent Digitally in Canada on August 21-23

Film opened in Japan in February 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/live-action-fly-me-to-saitama-film-available-to-rent-digitally-in-canada-on-august-21-23/.161972

Live-Action Attack on Titan, Kimi ni Todoke Actor Haruma Miura Passes Away at 30

Police are investigating death as possible suicide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/live-action-attack-on-titan-kimi-ni-todoke-actor-haruma-miura-passes-away-at-30/.161983

Yo-kai Gakuen Y Wai Wai Gakuen Seikatsu Game's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

Game launches on Switch in Japan on August 13, on PS4 "soon"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-18/yo-kai-gakuen-y-wai-wai-gakuen-seikatsu-game-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.161970

Friday, July 17, 2020

SILVER LINK. Absorbs Subsidiary Studio CONNECT

SILVER LINK. founded CONNECT subsidiary in 2012, co-produced numerous shows

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/silver-link-absorbs-subsidiary-studio-connect/.161937

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 6-12

Digimon Adventure: ranks with 2.9% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-6-12/.161947

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 6-12

eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Yakyū 2020 debuts at #1 & #2, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris at #3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/japan-video-game-rankings-july-6-12/.161946

Nuko Nekomata's Ano Oni Kyōshi ga Boku no Ane ni Narundesuka? Novel Gets Manga

Hinahime launches manga about about strict teacher becoming protagonist's older sister on August 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/nuko-nekomata-ano-oni-kyoshi-ga-boku-no-ane-ni-narundesuka-novel-gets-manga/.161932

Hypnosis Mic -Before the Battle- The Dirty Dawg Manga Ends

Franchise gets new manga by Rui Karasuzuki next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/hypnosis-mic-before-the-battle-the-dirty-dawg-manga-ends/.161931

Tales of Crestoria Game Launches for iOS, Android

Final trailer of free-to-play game shows story, characters, gameplay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/tales-of-crestoria-game-launches-for-ios-android/.161925

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Arakure Knight: Remember Tomorrow Manga Ends on July 28

Newest installment in manga franchise about motorcycle gangs launched in March 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/arakure-knight-remember-tomorrow-manga-ends-on-july-28/.161930

Ashita no Joe's Tetsuya Chiba to Publish Akudama Manga About COVID-19 in Morning Magazine

Creator's 1st appearance in magazine in 37 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/ashita-no-joe-tetsuya-chiba-to-publish-akudama-manga-about-covid-19-in-morning-magazine/.161928

Skate-Leading Stars Anime Rescheduled to January After COVID-19 Delay

Anime by Code Geass, Black Butler creators was slated for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/skate-leading-stars-anime-rescheduled-to-january-after-covid-19-delay/.161934

Salaryman Kintaro's Hiroshi Motomiya Launches New 'Boku, Imasu yo' Manga

"Bureaucratic survival lesson" story starts on August 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-17/salaryman-kintaro-hiroshi-motomiya-launches-new-boku-imasu-yo-manga/.161926

Anime Director Shoji Kawamori to Co-Produce Osaka's World Expo 2025

Kawamori to work on focus area about "making connections of all life"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-16/anime-director-shoji-kawamori-to-co-produce-osaka-world-expo-2025/.161923