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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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