Laid-Back Camp Season 2 Visual Teases Sakura, Rin Hanging Out

The official Twitter account for the second season of the television anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga unveiled a new image...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-30/laid-back-camp-season-2-visual-teases-sakura-rin-hanging-out/.164742

The Eminence in Shadow Novel 1

What if an ordinary otaku who was obsessed with becoming the shadowy mastermind behind a secret hero group was reborn into a fantasy world in need of one but thinks he made it all up?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-eminence-in-shadow/novel-1/.163494

Black Clover ‒ Episode 145

With the twist at the end of this episode, what I was concerned about with the trajectory of this arc finally happened, just not quite in the direction I was expecting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-145/.164692

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Fall 2020

It's the final countdown to the Fall 2020 anime season. Our critics weigh in on the series they can't wait to watch!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-30/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-fall-2020/.164493

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episode 12

I for one have been consistently surprised by the series, sometimes for the worse, but quite a few times for the better.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episode-12/.164555

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 167

Following a devastating defeat at the hands of Deepa, Team 7 takes a week to lick its wounds and prep for the fight ahead.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-167/.164551

Kirakira Precure a la Mode Streaming

It has been a long time coming, but finally English-speaking anime fans are getting the chance to legally watch the unadulterated versions of some of the titles in the sprawling Pretty Cure franchise.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kirakira-precure-a-la-mode/streaming/.164361

One Piece ‒ Episode 943

We've got multiple high octane battles in progress, nearly all the major players are contributing, and the tension is still finding ways to ratchet upwards.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-943/.164549

Search Data Reveals the Top Netflix Anime Around the Globe

Streaming giant Netflix is notoriously mum about the viewing stats behind its content, but we can get a clearer idea by looking at the search data.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-29/search-data-reveals-the-top-netflix-anime-around-the-globe/.164609

This Week in Anime - The Made in Abyss Movie Will Crush Your Soul

The new film Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul is a whole new level of hell as our spritely spelunkers finally come face to face with Bondrewd and his sinister machinizations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-09-29/.164617

The God of High School ‒ Episode 13

I'm not even mad at The God of High School being so willing to brazenly rip off Dragon Ball; I'm just irritated that it rips off even the bad parts of the DBZ mythos.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-god-of-high-school/episode-13/.164627

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 25

While the episode is not as comprehensive in wrapping things up as I might have hoped, it nonetheless puts a feel-good cap on things and provides a generally satisfying conclusion for now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-25/.164498

The Best (And Worst) Anime of Summer 2020

Summer has fallen and it's time for autumn to rise! ANN's editorial team looks back at the hottest series of the season and which turned out to be real stinkers.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-28/the-best-anime-of-summer-2020/.164492

The Misfit of Demon King Academy ‒ Episode 13

In the end, if you were watching this series just for the catharsis of watching Anos beat down the fools who stood against him, this isn't a terrible episode—in fact, it probably left you feeling satisfied as a series finale.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/episode-13/.164558

The Fairy Tale of Inuyasha: 20 Years Later

Ahead of the highly anticipated Yashahime premiere, Christopher Inoa revisits the classic that ushered in a new wave of anime fans.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-28/the-fairy-tale-of-inuyasha-20-years-later/.164481

Lapis Re:LiGHTs

The series does have somewhat of a plotline, though it is thin and typically functions to link other components together rather than guide the story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lapis-re-lights/episodes-1-12/.164381

The Promised Neverland Manga Gets New 1-Shot

This year's 43rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu will publish a special one-shot...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-27/the-promised-neverland-manga-gets-new-1-shot/.164539

Twittering Birds Never Fly Original Anime Disc Slated for March 21

The official Twitter account for the anime franchise based on Kou Yoneda's Twittering Birds Never Fly (Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai) manga revealed on Friday...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-27/twittering-birds-never-fly-original-anime-disc-slated-for-march-21/.164541

Rent-A-Girlfriend ‒ Episode 12

Y'know, it's my fault, really. I'm the one who foolishly thought that with a character finally learning the central secret of the series, leading into the season finale, something would actually happen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend/episode-12/.164489

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth Plate ‒ Episode 13

I understand that the story was going for a happy ending, but seeing Erina willingly ignore all of the horrors both Azami and Mana inflicted upon her just doesn't sit right with me.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-the-fifth-plate/episode-13/.164488

Laid-Back Camp TV Anime's 2nd Season Unveils New Visual

The official Twitter account for the second season of the television anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga unveiled a new image...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/laid-back-camp-tv-anime-2nd-season-unveils-new-visual/.164382

Given (Movie)

Given isn't just about cute and fluffy first love or teenage angst; there are some murkier aspects of romantic relationships being explored here.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/given/.164044

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 50

The good news: Fruits Basket Season 3 will be here in 2021! The bad news: that means we have to sit with Kureno's shocking cliffhanger for at least a couple of months.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-50/.164341

Log Horizon Anime's 3rd Season Premieres on January 13

NHK announced on Wednesday that Log Horizon: Entaku Hōkai (Log Horizon: Fall of the Round Table), the third season of the television anime based on author...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/log-horizon-anime-3rd-season-premieres-on-january-13/.164359

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Death Come True Game's PS4 Version Delayed

The official Twitter account for the Death Come True game announced on Wednesday that the game's PlayStation 4 version is delayed to an as-yet undecided...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/death-come-true-game-ps4-version-delayed/.164348

Nintendo Site Lists 'Kirby Fighters 2' Game for Switch

Nintendo's website is listing a "Kirby Fighters 2" game for its Switch system. The listing has the price of US$19.99, but does not reveal a release date....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/nintendo-site-lists-kirby-fighters-2-game-for-switch/.164345

Rent-A-Girlfriend ‒ Episode 11

I anticipated learning more about just why Mami is the way she is, and I'm still kind of hoping that happens now that the show's remembered she exists.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend/episode-11/.164217

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 49

This week on Fruits Basket, Yuki got a chance to show off the emotional intelligence he's picked up from Tohru in two different scenarios that would have both previously left him flummoxed.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-49/.164074

The God of High School ‒ Episode 12

No amount of flashy spectacle can save this calamity of a story from itself at this point, and believe me, the show tries its best.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-god-of-high-school/episode-12/.164310

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 16

So then this week's episode theoretically deals with the kids ending up somewhere very familiar to them which ironically leaves us as viewers in that sweet, sweet uncharted territory.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-16/.164253

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Once the training wheels come off and its gameplay opens up, however, Aegis Rim goes from a good game to a great one.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/playstation-4/13-sentinels/aegis-rim/.164316

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episode 11

This was a pretty good episode overall. In some ways it was not as engaging emotionally as things have been with, say, Sapphentite or Tisalia, but it was an interesting attempt to try and give Arahnia a bit more depth.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episode-11/.164256

This Week in Anime - Time to Get Decked

Deca-Dence is revving up for its big finale this week and the show has certainly gone some places. Human avatars, penal colonies that shovel literal shit, and hope that the system that grinds its people to dust can be overthrown.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-09-22/.164300

One Piece ‒ Episode 942

Seeing Sanji and Zoro back together again and arguing like old times feels great, and it's a reminder of how much these times of separation for the crew really impact the viewer.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-942/.164255

Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2021

The official live-streamed Poka Live TV Vol. 1 program for Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise announced on Tuesday that the second season of the...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/uma-musume-pretty-derby-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2021/.164328

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ‒ Episode 11

This week's episode of Uzaki-chan is titled “Does Sakurai Want to Hang Out, Too?”, but it's a question that hardly needs asking at this point.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out/episode-11/.164243

I Don't Know How to Give Birth! GN

Kazama's crash-course in babymaking is part of what makes I Don't Know How to Give Birth! so approachable.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-dont-know-how-to-give-birth/.164101

Fire Force ‒ Episode 36

For all of this second season's improvements to Fire Force's writing and direction, it is still an adaptation of a supremely goofy and proudly formulaic shonen battle manga.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force/episode-36/.164244

Voice Actor Natsuki Hanae Announces Birth of Twin Daughters

Voice actor Natsuki Hanae, who is best known for playing Tanjiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, announced the birth of his twin daughters on Twitter...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-21/voice-actor-natsuki-hanae-announces-birth-of-twin-daughters/.164265

L'Arc-en-Ciel's HYDE Produces Noblesse Anime's Opening Theme Song

The official website for the Crunchyroll Original anime of Jeho Son and Kwangsu Lee's Noblesse manhwa revealed last Friday that L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-21/larc-en-ciel-hyde-produces-noblesse-anime-opening-theme-song/.164264

New Haruhi Suzumiya Novel Volume's Cover Art Previewed

The official Twitter account for the Haruhi Suzumiya franchise unveiled the cover art for The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokkan),...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-21/new-haruhi-suzumiya-novel-volume-cover-art-previewed/.164263

Sarazanmai - The Complete Series BD

Even as plot lines get tangled and explanations have to be glossed over, the empathy the series has for its cast through every moment is what I'll recall more than any ludicrously complex butt jokes or lengthy otter monologues about being a conceptual evil.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sarazanmai/the-complete-series-bd/.163210

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Partake in the Witch's Tea Party with Re:Zero's Echidna Nendoroid

A Nendoroid figure of Echidna, the Witch of Greed from the Re:Zero franchise, will be released on March 2021. The figure comes with three face plates,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-19/partake-in-the-witch-tea-party-with-re-zero-echidna-nendoroid/.164151

No Guns Life ‒ Episode 23

I can't say I expected the anime about the literal gun man to devote so much airtime to the psychological contours of its main character, but I also can't say I'm disappointed.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/no-guns-life/episode-23/.164222

The Misfit of Demon King Academy GN 1 & 2

The Misfit of Demon King Academy's first two volumes are not only a nice compliment to the anime's first few episodes, but also an equally interesting take on the story with more focus on Anoth's thoughts.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/gn-1/.163631

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax ‒ Episode 11

While Yui has been upfront with herself and others about wanting it all, she is mature enough to know that she can't get it all—especially when it comes to Hachiman's heart.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-climax/episode-11/.164185

Jump Festa Event to be Held Online on December 19-20

This year's 42nd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Saturday that Shueisha will hold the Jump Festa '21 event this year as an...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-18/jump-festa-event-to-be-held-online-on-december-19-20/.164193