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Monday, November 30, 2020

Seven Seas Licenses 7 Novels, 3 Manga

Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter novels, Monster Musume novel spinoff, Hello World novel, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-01/seven-seas-licenses-7-novels-3-manga/.166877

Laid-Back Camp Gets 2 VR Games This Winter

For PS4, Switch, iOS, Android, PC with English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French text support

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-01/laid-back-camp-gets-2-vr-games-this-winter/.166885

Gekidol's In-Story Zombie Anime Alice in Deadly School Announces January 4 Airing in Video

Anime based on Gekidol's in-story stage play

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-01/gekidol-in-story-zombie-anime-alice-in-deadly-school-announces-january-4-airing-in-video/.166886

Thunderbolt Fantasy Puppet Show's 3rd Season Premieres in April 2021 After COVID-19 Delay

Show also unveils new visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/thunderbolt-fantasy-puppet-show-3rd-season-premieres-in-april-2021-after-covid-19-delay/.166883

New World Trigger Anime Unveils New Commercial, Visual

Anime premieres on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/new-world-trigger-anime-unveils-new-commercial-visual/.166882

Stand By Me Doraemon 2 Film Stays at #2, Live-Action 1/100,000 Opens at #4

Demon Slayer stays at #1, Grisaia & Gunbuster OVA screenings rank in mini-theaters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/stand-by-me-doraemon-2-film-stays-at-no.2-live-action-1-100000-opens-at-no.4/.166880

The Gymnastics Samurai ‒ Episode 8

The Gymnastics Samurai has never been shy about its themes being based around the people we interact with in our lives, since the show's real plot effectively kicked off with a ninja following the Aragaki family home.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gymnastics-samurai/episode-8/.166821

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 9

Man, it sure is strange to see the opening of this week's Yashahime addressing a lot of the issues that I've been noting over the past 8 weeks!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-9/.166822

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ‒ Episode 9

My hope is that after so many mandatory heartfelt conclusions we can get to some good, old-fashioned goofy antics for an episode or two before heading into the final stretch.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club/episode-9/.166820

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ‒ Episode 9

The final part, then, about the laundry and buying replacement clothes is all about some of the more embarrassing aspects of learning to live together, and that part is cute in its own way.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you/episode-9/.166817

Why Was the Haruhi Suzumiya Series a Big Deal?

Back in print with a new novel, the goddess that took the internet by storm 15 years ago is ready to rule again.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-11-30/why-was-the-haruhi-suzumiya-series-a-big-deal/.166228

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 22

Never underestimate the power of the dumb guy – if there's one lesson I've learned from shounen manga and anime, it's that.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-22/.166790

Everyday♪ Today's Menu for Emiya Family Switch Game Delayed Again

Aniplex will announce new release date later

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/everyday-today-menu-for-emiya-family-switch-game-delayed-again/.166861

New World Trigger Anime Previewed in 1st Trailer

Anime premieres on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/new-world-trigger-anime-previewed-in-1st-trailer/.166866

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? III ‒ Episode 9

You shouldn't ever have to choose between doing what's right and doing what's easy, but unfortunately the former is very rarely also the latter.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-iii/episode-9/.166787

Universal Studios Japan Opens Super Nintendo World on February 4

Video previews Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge attraction

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/universal-studios-japan-opens-super-nintendo-world-on-february-4/.166867

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear ‒ Episode 8

I had hoped that when Yuna went out into the greater world, she would find others that could match her in strength and discover she had been little more than a big fish in a small pond.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear/episode-8/.166720

Live-Action Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Film Streams Behind-The-Scenes Video

Film starring Masaki Okada opens on January 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/live-action-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-film-streams-behind-the-scenes-video/.166835

DMP Listed as Licensing The Day I Was Forced to Marry God, The Day I Divorced God Manga

Both volumes listed as shipping on January 27, 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/dmp-listed-as-licensing-the-day-i-was-forced-to-marry-god-the-day-i-divorced-god-manga/.166810

Drecom Reveals Wizardry VA 3D Dungeon RPG for Smartphones

Drecom acquired copyrights, trademarks to game series last month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/drecom-reveals-wizardry-va-3d-dungeon-rpg-for-smartphones/.166862

Goblin Slayer: The Endless Revenge Smartphone Game Ends Service After 1 Year

1st smartphone game in franchise launched last December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/goblin-slayer-the-endless-revenge-smartphone-game-ends-service-after-1-year/.166860

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Game Gets 4-Panel Manga

Vanillaware's latest game launched in English on September 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-game-gets-4-panel-manga/.166859

Chainsaw Man, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Duel Masters Nominated for 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, Burning Kabaddi also nominated

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-duel-masters-nominated-for-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.166856

Argonavis from BanG Dream! AAside Smartphone Game Launches in January

Game's story to be set after anime with adventure, rhythm game elements

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/argonavis-from-bang-dream-aaside-smartphone-game-launches-in-january/.166854

Caravan Stories RPG Gets Switch Release

PS4 version of RPG launched in N. America in September 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/caravan-stories-rpg-gets-switch-release/.166831

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Live-Action Liar x Liar Film's Trailer Reveals February 19 Debut

New visual, theme song artist also revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/live-action-liar-x-liar-film-trailer-reveals-february-19-debut/.166852

Sk8 the Infinity Anime's TV Ad Previews Ending Theme

Insert song artists also revealed for skateboarding anime premiering on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/sk8-the-infinity-anime-tv-ad-previews-ending-theme/.166850

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Capsizes Titanic to Become #2 All-Time Film in Japan

Mugen Train earns 27.5 billion yen, just below Spirited Away's 30.8 billion yen

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-capsizes-titanic-to-become-no.2-all-time-film-in-japan/.166848

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Volume: 2020

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Series: 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is 1st franchise to top general book & manga rankings in 1 year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-series-2020/.166845

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba takes record top 22 spots, followed by 3 One Piece books, more Demon Slayer, SPY×FAMILY, Attack on Titan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2020/.166844

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sells 82 million, followed by Kingdom, One Piece, Haikyu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2020/.166841

My Hero Academia's 3rd Anime Film Confirms Returning Main Staff

My Hero Academia the Movie 3, the tentatively titled third My Hero Academia anime film opening next summer, unveiled its main staff on Monday. Kenji Nagasaki...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/my-hero-academia-3rd-anime-film-confirms-returning-main-staff/.166840

The Promised Neverland Manga Gets New Bonus Chapter About Sister Krone

36-page new chapter debuts on December 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/the-promised-neverland-manga-gets-new-bonus-chapter-about-sister-krone/.166804

My Hero Academia Gets 3rd Anime Film in Summer 2021

Kohei Horikoshi to again serve as chief supervisor, original character designer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/my-hero-academia-gets-3rd-anime-film-in-summer-2021/.166824

Hidekaz Himaruya's New Manga to Focus on Prime Ministers

Comedy manga by Hetalia author launches on January 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/hidekaz-himaruya-new-manga-to-focus-on-prime-ministers/.166829

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 to Premiere on January 7

Cast to appear at delayed Tokyo event on April 11; more Sanrio goods in the works

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/laid-back-camp-season-2-to-premiere-on-january-7/.166833

Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered Game

Remastered RPG releases for PS4, Switch, iOS, Android, PC via Steam in summer 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/square-enix-announces-saga-frontier-remastered-game/.166826

Bushiroad, Broccoli Plan to 'Reboot' Di Gi Charat Franchise

Franchise characters to appear in Lost Decade smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/bushiroad-broccoli-plan-to-reboot-di-gi-charat-franchise/.166827

Bushiroad Forms Partnership With Broccoli, Purchases 3.89% of Company

Bushiroad purchased 341,100 shares of Broccoli between September to December 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/bushiroad-forms-partnership-with-broccoli-purchases-3.89-percent-of-company/.166825

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Theme Song

Akari Kitō, Yuki Nagano join cast for series premiering on January 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/the-hidden-dungeon-only-i-can-enter-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-theme-song/.166830

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Drei!! Manga Ends 3rd Part, Story Continues

Hiroshi Hiroyama launched latest sequel manga in 2012

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-drei-manga-ends-3rd-part-story-continues/.166812

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Her Blue Sky Manga Ends in Next Chapter in January

Comic Newtype website will publish final chapter on January 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/her-blue-sky-manga-ends-in-next-chapter-in-january/.166819

Wixoss Diva(A)Live Anime Reveals Promo Video, January 8 Debut, 4 More Cast Members

M.A.O, more join cast for latest series in Wixoss franchise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-29/wixoss-divalive-anime-reveals-promo-video-january-8-debut-4-more-cast-members/.166823

Teasing Master Takagi-san VR Anime's Expansion Launches on December 3

Expansion for Oculus Quest features 4 more scenes, new mode

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/teasing-master-takagi-san-vr-anime-expansion-launches-on-december-3/.166803

Taishi Tsutsui Finishes Storyboard for Final Chapter of We Never Learn Manga

Manga entered "parallel story" arcs in March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/taishi-tsutsui-finishes-storyboard-for-final-chapter-of-we-never-learn-manga/.166808

Final Fantasy XIV Game Streams Trailer for Patch 5.4 'Futures Rewritten'

Final Fantasy XIV Announcement Showcase streams on February 5 at 8:30 p.m. EST

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/final-fantasy-xiv-game-streams-trailer-for-patch-5.4-futures-rewritten/.166801

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Game Reveals 1st DLC Characters

Stefan Levin, Singprasert Bunnaak, Ricardo Espadas join game in early December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-reveals-1st-dlc-characters/.166805

Kano Performs Ending Theme for Sōkō Musume Senki Anime

Series featuring female characters clad in parts from Little Battlers eXperience robots premieres on January 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/kano-performs-ending-theme-for-soko-musume-senki-anime/.166809

World Witches Take Off! TV Anime Announces Theme Song Artists, January 12 Debut

Yoko Ishida, different units of 501st & 502nd contribute theme songs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/world-witches-take-off-tv-anime-announces-theme-song-artists-january-12-debut/.166811

King's Raid Anime's Blu-ray Disc Release Canceled

26-episode series premiered on October 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/king-raid-anime-blu-ray-disc-release-canceled/.166802

Gintama: The Final Film Gets Novel Adaptation in January

Film, novel adaptation adapting manga's finale both release on January 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/gintama-the-final-film-gets-novel-adaptation-in-january/.166799

Saudi Arabian Organization MiSK Foundation Plans to Purchase Majority Stake in SNK

Organization's game development subsidiary to purchase initial 33.3% stake for US$216.5 million

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/saudi-arabian-organization-misk-foundation-plans-to-purchase-majority-stake-in-snk/.166800

Pornographer Playback BL Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Main Pornographer manga, spinoff series Mood Indigo both previously inspired live-action series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/pornographer-playback-bl-manga-gets-live-action-film/.166795

Friday, November 27, 2020

JFF Plus Online Film Festival Screens Pigtails, Sumikko Gurashi, Drawer Hobbs, 8 More Anime in U.S. in December

Other films include: 'Gon, the Little Fox,' Tokyo Marble Chocolate, Li'l Spider Girl, NORMAN THE SNOWMAN -The Northern Light-, Kick-Heart, NORMAN THE SNOWMAN-On a Night of Shooting Stars-, The Girl from the Other Side, Moon of a sleepless night

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-28/jff-plus-online-film-festival-screens-pigtails-sumikko-gurashi-drawer-hobbs-8-more-anime-in-u.s-in-december/.166796

High School DxD's Slashdog Prequel Manga Ends

Original novel illustrator Kikurage launched series in December 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/high-school-dxd-slashdog-prequel-manga-ends/.166791

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 16-22

Momotaro Dentetsu, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity debut at #1, #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/japan-video-game-rankings-november-16-22/.166770

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga Creator Apologizes for Last Volume Not Adding New Epilogue Pages

Koyoharu Gotouge explains jacket blurb is in error, but volume will have other exclusive content

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-creator-apologizes-for-last-volume-not-adding-new-epilogue-pages/.166785

Wit Studio Animator Kyoji Asano Attends 2 Online Meet and Greet Events on December 5

2 livestream events to be held on Zoom with Attack on Titan, Moribito, Great Pretender animator

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/wit-studio-animator-kyoji-asano-attends-2-online-meet-and-greet-events-on-december-5/.166305

Sasuga no Sarutobi's Fujihiko Hosono Draws 2-Part Mini-Series Manga

Hakuboku "E-sports x romance" manga launches on December 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/sasuga-no-sarutobi-fujihiko-hosono-draws-2-part-mini-series-manga/.166717

Keiko Nishi's Hatsukoi no Sekai Manga Approaches Climax

Manga about 40-year-old unmarried woman who reaches turning point in life launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/keiko-nishi-hatsukoi-no-sekai-manga-approaches-climax/.166686

Shikizakura Original Anime Gets Manga in December

Hayato Aoki draws manga based on 2021 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/shikizakura-original-anime-gets-manga-in-december/.166718

Yo-kai Gakuen Y Manga Ends With 3rd Volume

3rd volume ships on January 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/yo-kai-gakuen-y-manga-ends-with-3rd-volume/.166719

HBO Max to Stream English Dub for Jujutsu Kaisen Anime

Crunchyroll streams anime with English subtitles, dubs in 4 languages

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/hbo-max-to-stream-english-dub-for-jujutsu-kaisen-anime/.166775

Rikako Aida Performs Opening Theme for Sōkō Musume Senki TV Anime

Promo video also streamed for character Riko

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/rikako-aida-performs-opening-theme-for-soko-musume-senki-tv-anime/.166780

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 8th Season in January 2021

Kanji Tsuda reprises role as Storyteller for latest season of horror anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/yamishibai-japanese-ghost-stories-anime-gets-8th-season-in-january-2021/.166778

Solitary Gourmet Live-Action Series Gets New Year's Eve Special

4th consecutive New Year's Eve special to again star Yutaka Matsushige

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/solitary-gourmet-live-action-series-gets-new-year-eve-special/.166774

Dreamcatcher, Riho Iida Perform New Theme Songs for King's Raid Anime

New themes to premiere with show's 2nd half

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/dreamcatcher-riho-iida-perform-new-theme-songs-for-king-raid-anime/.166773

Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime Unveils New Promo Video, Visual

"Special version" of anime's 1st episode streams on official YouTube channel on December 18

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-unveils-new-promo-video-visual/.166769

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Gundam Ace Magazine Unveils 3 New Gundam Manga

Kemeko Deluxe!'s Masakazu Iwasaki draws manga with Haman Karn as career office woman

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/gundam-ace-magazine-unveils-3-new-gundam-manga/.166755

Studio Colorido Founder's New Studio Makes Anime Short Based on Picture Book

Aoi Hane Mitsuketa! anime short debuts in spring 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-27/studio-colorido-founder-new-studio-makes-anime-short-based-on-picture-book/.166754

Premium Bandai's Black Friday Lineup

From Gundam to Demon Slayer, Love Live! to Ghost in the Shell, there’s something for everyone at Premium Bandai’s Black Friday Sale!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-11-27/premium-bandai-black-friday-lineup/.166715

Aria the Crepuscolo Anime Film Casts Kiyono Yasuno as Original Character

Yasuno also performs spring 2021 film's opening, ending songs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/aria-the-crepuscolo-anime-film-casts-kiyono-yasuno-as-original-character/.166759

Back Arrow Anime's 2nd Video Previews LiSA's Opening Song

Shuka Saitō sings ending; Ami Koshimizu, Mikako Komatsu cast in January anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/back-arrow-anime-2nd-video-previews-lisa-opening-song/.166758

In/Spectre Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season aired on January 11 as Crunchyroll Original

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/in-spectre-anime-gets-2nd-season/.166757

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Novels Get TV Anime

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ayaka Suwa, Akane Fujita, Yūki Kuwahara star in TMS Entertainment anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles-novels-get-tv-anime/.166756

Corpse Party Game Gets PS4, Switch Version

Game remake previously shipped for PSP, 3DS, iOS

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/corpse-party-game-gets-ps4-switch-version/.166753

New World Trigger Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

TOMORROW X TOGETHER sings main theme, Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai performs ending song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/new-world-trigger-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.166752

Toei Animation Reveals Tropical-Rouge! Precure TV Anime for 2021

Precure featuring "transformation with makeup" premieres in early 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/toei-animation-reveals-tropical-rouge-precure-tv-anime-for-2021/.166751

Tokyo Ravens: Sword of Song's Ran Kuze Draws 1-Shot Manga

"Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsūjinai" romantic comedy debuts in December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/tokyo-ravens-sword-of-song-ran-kuze-draws-1-shot-manga/.166722

Chikage Yuniwa's Battery Manga Resumes

Manga based on Atsuko Asano's baseball novels launched in 2005

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/chikage-yuniwa-battery-manga-resumes/.166649

This Week in Games - Shibuya Style

In this abysmal hell year, it might not seem like there's much to be thankful for, but I must strongly disagree. This year, I'm thankful for all of the folks who spoke up against abusers and bad practices in the game industry.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-11-26/this-week-in-games-shibuya-style/.166723

Makoto Sanda, Aco Arisaka's Bestia Manga Ends

Manga launched in June 2018; Yen Press publishes series in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/makoto-sanda-aco-arisaka-bestia-manga-ends/.166725

This Week in Anime - Why You Should Try Heaven's Official Blessing

The series is just one of the latest offering as China pivots to domestic animation. Jean-Karlo and Nicky check out the show and how it handles the source material's subtext.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-11-26/.166714

Otomate Reveals New Shūen no Virche Switch Game

Yomi illustrates game set in land where all perish before reaching the age of 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/otomate-reveals-new-shuen-no-virche-switch-game/.166637

New Sengoku Basara Manga Reveals Title, Debut Date

Sengoku Basara: Sōkyoku no Mahoroba debuts online on Friday, in magazine on December 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/new-sengoku-basara-manga-reveals-title-debut-date/.166729

PQube Launches 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate' Game's Free Shooter DLC

"Is It Wrong To Try To Shoot 'em Up Girls In A Dungeon?" DLC game launches on PS4, Switch, PC in the West

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/pqube-launches-is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-infinite-combate-game-free-shooter-dlc/.166712

Kazu Inabe, Ikumi Fukuda Launch New Sci-Fi Manga in December

Magazine teases "orthodox sci-fi" story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/kazu-inabe-ikumi-fukuda-launch-new-sci-fi-manga-in-december/.166636

Keitarō Takahashi's 'Hinmin, Seihitsu, Daifugō' Manga Goes on Hiatus

Manga's 6th compiled volume shipped on May 19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/keitaro-takahashi-hinmin-seihitsu-daifugo-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.166618

Shigurui's Takayuki Yamaguchi Ends Efu no Shichinin Manga

Manga about girl surviving through political purges at end of Warring States launched in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/shigurui-takayuki-yamaguchi-ends-efu-no-shichinin-manga/.166615

Shojo Fight Volleyball Manga Goes on 6-Month Hiatus

Yoko Nihonbashi's manga returns in May 2021 as "short mini-series"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/shojo-fight-volleyball-manga-goes-on-6-month-hiatus/.166611

Yuri!!! on Ice: Ice Adolescence Film's 2019 Teaser Trailer Streamed Online

Staff post statement on status of film's ongoing production

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/yuri-on-ice-ice-adolescence-film-2019-teaser-trailer-streamed-online/.166743

'Hige o Soru. Soshite Joshi Kōsei o Hirō' TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 2021 Debut

Kazuyuki Okitsu, Kana Ichinose star in light novel adaptation

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/hige-o-soru-soshite-joshi-kosei-o-hiro-tv-anime-promo-video-reveals-april-2021-debut/.166739

Live-Action Wakako-zake Series Gets 1st Special on December 29, 30

Wakako goes to Hida area in Gifu prefecture in New Year's special

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/live-action-wakako-zake-series-gets-1st-special-on-december-29-30/.166737

WAVE!! Surfing Anime Film Trilogy Gets TV Series Edition Premiering on January 11

Anime trilogy screened in Japanese theaters in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/wave-surfing-anime-film-trilogy-gets-tv-series-edition-premiering-on-january-11/.166733

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Hollywood Reporter: Netflix, HBO Max Bid to Stream Godzilla vs. Kong

Netflix reportedly offered over US$200 million; HBO Max deal could allow simultaneous release in theaters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-26/hollywood-reporter-netflix-hbo-max-bid-to-stream-godzilla-vs-kong/.166724

Netflix's Live-Action Alice in Borderland Series Previews Deadly Game in Clip

Survival-game horror set in deserted Tokyo debuts on December 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/netflix-live-action-alice-in-borderland-series-previews-deadly-game-in-clip/.166708

A-1 Pictures Animates Promise of Wizard Mobile Game's Anniversary Ad

Atsushi Tamaru narrates ad for wizard training game that debuted in November 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/a-1-pictures-animates-promise-of-wizard-mobile-game-anniversary-ad/.166709

Gekidol Original Idol TV Anime Reveals Visual, January 5 Premiere

Story about idols rallying post-disaster world

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/gekidol-original-idol-tv-anime-reveals-visual-january-5-premiere/.166721

Live-Action 'A Man and His Cat' TV Series Casts Ryunosuke Kamiki

Kamiki voices cat in series premiering on January 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/live-action-a-man-and-his-cat-tv-series-casts-ryunosuke-kamiki/.166711

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Game Adds New Event Based on Live-Action Film

Players assumes role of film protagonist Artemis, voiced by Milla Jovovich

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-game-adds-new-event-based-on-live-action-film/.166716

ViacomCBS Sells Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House

Simon & Schuster distributes Viz Media manga; Penguin Random House handles Seven Seas, Kodansha USA, Square Enix Manga & Books

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/viacomcbs-sells-simon-and-schuster-to-penguin-random-house/.166713

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 25

Out of basically nowhere, this week's entry sends Taichi, Yamato, Takeru, and their adjacent monster friends plummeting through the sky atop the hapless Eldoradimon for virtually the full length of the episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-25/.166602

A Place Further Than the Universe Anime Collaborates with Real Naval Ship

The 'Shirase' set sale for Antarctica last Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-25/a-place-further-than-the-universe-anime-collaborates-with-real-naval-ship/.166650

Fate/Grand Order Releases English-Subtitled Trailer For Lostbelt No. 3

Event written by Gen Urobuchi will launch on game's North America server on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-25/fate-grand-order-releases-english-subtitled-trailer-for-lostbelt-no-3/.166687

The Day I Became a God ‒ Episode 7

In general this just isn't an episode with much to talk about – it's The Day I Became a God in a holding pattern, ticking a few more days off that doomsday counter and inching the plot with actual progression forward the teensiest bit.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-day-i-became-a-god/episode-7/.166631

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest LE

Despite being adapted from a relatively strong series of isekai power fantasy novels, where the protagonist has to actually work to get his powers rather than just lucking into them from the start, Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest's anime is not particularly well-written or well-animated.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest/le/.166092

Black Clover ‒ Episode 153

While I would not go as far as calling this a throwaway episode, episode 153 is nonetheless firmly part of a stall between major arcs.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-153/.166676

Akudama Drive Releases Collaboration Image with Danganronpa

Image will be used for upcoming Animedia issue, Animate store bonus

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-25/akudama-drive-releases-collaboration-image-with-danganronpa/.166693

Golden Kamuy Season 3 ‒ Episode 8

One of the potential challenges of Golden Kamuy is that the main cast is both large and interesting. They are not blank slates, and it feels like we never quite get enough time with them.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/golden-kamuy-season-3/episode-8/.166527

What Can We Expect From the Staff Changeover for Attack on Titan The Final Season?

Attack on Titan The Final Season is coming out next month, and it's getting an extreme makeover. The core staff has changed completely, including the director, character designer, and almost everyone else in charge of the visual look of the show.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-11-25/what-can-we-expect-from-the-staff-changeover-for-attack-on-titan-the-final-season/.161044

Crunchyroll Adds 'Tama of the 3rd District -Have you seen my Tama?' Anime to Catalog

1st 2 episodes began streaming on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/crunchyroll-adds-tama-of-the-3rd-district-have-you-seen-my-tama-anime-to-catalog/.166707

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Season 2's Character Video Highlights Miku

Series premieres in January after COVID-19 delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-season-2-character-video-highlights-miku/.166706

Tokyo 7th Sisters Anime Film's New Trailer Unveils More Cast, February 26 Delay

Film of idol game app delayed from summer 2020 due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/tokyo-7th-sisters-anime-film-new-trailer-unveils-more-cast-february-26-delay/.166697

Voice Actor Masaya Onosaka Diagnosed with COVID-19, But Is Now Asymptomatic

Actor had a fever but is stable with no fever, cough now

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/voice-actor-masaya-onosaka-diagnosed-with-covid-19-but-is-now-asymptomatic/.166694

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tsurikichi Sampei Manga Creator Takao Yaguchi Passes Away at 81

Sampei's fishing manga ran for 10 years, inspired '80s TV anime, live-action film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/tsurikichi-sampei-manga-creator-takao-yaguchi-passes-away-at-81/.166688

Mars Red Vampire Anime Streams English-Subtitled Mini-Anime's 1st Episode

New episodes of Code Zero Daily Report debut every 4th Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-25/mars-red-vampire-anime-streams-english-subtitled-mini-anime-1st-episode/.166681

Remake Our Life! Anime Project Is TV Anime Next Year

Story centers on failed game creator who travels back in time

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/remake-our-life-anime-project-is-tv-anime-next-year/.166685

New Seven Deadly Sins TV Anime's Ad Reveals Theme Song Artists

Porno Graffitti's Akihito Okano performs opening, sings ending with ReoNa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/new-seven-deadly-sins-tv-anime-ad-reveals-theme-song-artists/.166684

Stand By Me Doraemon 2 Opens at #2 Behind Demon Slayer Film

Magical Doremi at #6, Precure at #7, Violet Evergarden at #9, Barbara at #11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/stand-by-me-doraemon-2-opens-at-no.2-behind-demon-slayer-film/.166682

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga's Final Volume Adds New Epilogue Chapter

#23 adds 3.95 million to series' 120-million circulation; spinoff volume has initial run of 1 million

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-final-volume-adds-new-epilogue-chapter/.166683

LiSA Is 1st Female Artist to Top Song Download Sales in Japan for 6 Weeks

Demon Slayer film's "Homura" single is 3rd to accomplish feat after Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon," "Uma to Shika"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/lisa-is-1st-female-artist-to-top-song-download-sales-in-japan-for-6-weeks/.166680

3rd Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel Film Opens at #10 in U.S.

Film earned US$200,000 in opening weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-film-opens-at-no.10-in-u.s/.166679

1st BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia Anime Film Opens on April 23

Both Roselia-focused films open next year along with BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage anime film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/1st-bang-dream-episode-of-roselia-anime-film-opens-on-april-23/.166678

Ishura Gets Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Guidebook's Most Votes Ever

Also: Chitose kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka tops bunkobon rankings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/ishura-gets-kono-light-novel-ga-sugoi-guidebook-most-votes-ever/.166644

Talentless Nana ‒ Episode 8

There's fun and schadenfreude aplenty in trying to follow two chess experts exhaustively assaulting each other's defenses, and this episode proves Talentless Nana to be most tense and most compelling in this mode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/talentless-nana/episode-8/.166635

Kageki Shoujo!! The Curtain Rises

Kageki Shoujo!! The Curtain Rises is a real treat: a drama that consistently resists the urge to indulge in histrionics, a shoujo-style manga that draws from tradition while remaining fresh and modern.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kageki-shoujo-the-curtain-rises/.165468

Gal*Gun Returns Game Launches in West on February 12

Opening movie streamed for Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/gal-gun-returns-game-launches-in-west-on-february-12/.166673

Jump Festa 2021 Will Be Held at Virtual "Jump Fest Island"

Jump artists design player avatars for event.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-24/jump-festa-2021-will-be-held-at-virtual-jump-fest-island/.166634

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ‒ Episode 8

Her Highness in no way wants to go see the Demon Castle's Cursed Dentist to deal with her cavity. And if she has to see him, couldn't he just treat her cavity without looking in her mouth?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle/episode-8/.166632

Netflix Streams New Episodes of Pokémon Journeys Anime in U.S. on December 4

Netflix confirmed on Tuesday that it will stream the third part of the ongoing television anime Pokémon Journeys: The Series on December 4. Pokémon Journeys:...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-24/netflix-streams-new-episodes-of-pokemon-journeys-anime-in-u.s-on-december-4/.166671

Pikachu Will Return to Manhattan For Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be a television-only event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-24/pikachu-will-return-to-manhattan-for-macy-thanksgiving-parade/.166647

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 175

Team 7 wraps up its latest mission and fights one of its toughest battles in an action-packed Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-175/.166608

This Week in Anime - Is Magatsu Warheit Zuerst Worth Watching?

Nick and Steve check in on the mobage adaptation about two guys on the opposite sides of war filled with political conspiracy and mutants?!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-11-24/.166674

Mangamo Manga Subscription App Launches on Android

Sony invests in Mangamo; app adds The Most Tsundere Boss in History, The Warrior Demigods, Champions of Sparta manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/mangamo-manga-subscription-app-launches-on-android/.166669

The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc ‒ Episode 8

After watching, re-watching, and re-re-watching this episode, one thing has become strikingly clear: this is the most confusing episode of the season so far.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-visitor-arc/episode-8/.166606

Funimation Adds Mobile Suit Gundam, Gundam Unicorn, Gundam Seed, Gundam Seed Destiny Anime

Gundam franchise's anime begin streaming on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/funimation-adds-mobile-suit-gundam-gundam-unicorn-gundam-seed-gundam-seed-destiny-anime/.166670

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ‒ Episode 8

After weeks of generally subdued character conflicts and emotional payoffs, the glorious dramatics of this franchise finally make a return from an unexpected source.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club/episode-8/.166604

Golden Kamuy Anime's 3rd Season Casts Motomu Kiyokawa, Daisuke Ono

Kiyokawa, Ono play old, young versions of Yо̄ichirо̄ in 3rd season that premiered on October 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/golden-kamuy-anime-3rd-season-casts-motomu-kiyokawa-daisuke-ono/.166665

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck Anime Casts More Kimluck Church Members

Atsushi Miyauchi, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kikuko Inoue, Emi Hirayama join winter anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/sorcerous-stabber-orphen-battle-of-kimluck-anime-casts-more-kimluck-church-members/.166657

Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime Season 3 Premieres on January 10

Season to air for 1 quarter of a year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime-season-3-premieres-on-january-10/.166651

Violet Evergarden Film Stays in Top 10 for 10 Straight Weeks

Sells 1.3 million tickets for 1.9 billion yen since September 18

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/violet-evergarden-film-stays-in-top-10-for-10-straight-weeks/.166648

Monday, November 23, 2020

act-age Manga Writer Tatsuya Matsuki Admits to Indecent Act Charge in Court

Defendant faces 18 months in prison, but seeks suspended sentence

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/act-age-manga-writer-tatsuya-matsuki-admits-to-indecent-act-charge-in-court/.166646

Anly Sings New Natsume's Book of Friends Anime's Theme Song

Theatrical anime opens in Japan on January 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/anly-sings-new-natsume-book-of-friends-anime-theme-song/.166642

Tokyopop Adds Laughing Under the Clouds, 4 More Manga

Tokyopop partners with Independent Publishers Group for distribution

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-24/tokyopop-adds-laughing-under-the-clouds-4-more-manga/.166597

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tops your name., Frozen to Become #3 All-Time Film in Japan

Mugen Train earns 25.9 billion yen to also be 2020's #5 film & #1 animated film worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-tops-your-name-frozen-to-become-no.3-all-time-film-in-japan/.166609

Netflix Debuts Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise Series on December 30

Polygon Pictures' 2nd of 3 CG seasons based on Hasbro's Transformers: War for Cybertron toys

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/netflix-debuts-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-earthrise-series-on-december-30/.166639

WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me Franchise Gets New Anime Project

TV anime based on Nanatsu Mukunoki's manga premiered in January 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/wataten-an-angel-flew-down-to-me-franchise-gets-new-anime-project/.166638

Tokyo Ghoul's Sui Ishida Unveils New Chо̄jin X Manga

Tokyo Ghoul creator has finished storyboard for next manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/tokyo-ghoul-sui-ishida-unveils-new-ch-jin-x-manga/.166627

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 7

Giselle's entr'acte is perfect for Moriarty's plans to expose Enders' murderous ways: Giselle dies at the end of act one of the ballet and act two opens with a danse macabre wherein Hilarion is frightened out of the forest by the ghosts of maidens who died of broken hearts.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-7/.166601

Funimation Streams Attack on Titan ~Chronicle~ Recap Film

Compilation film for Attack on Titan anime's 1st 3 seasons streams with sub/dub on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/funimation-streams-attack-on-titan-~chronicle~-recap-film/.166630

Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You Game for PS4, Switch

Trailer streamed for sequel launching next summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/square-enix-announces-neo-the-world-ends-with-you-game-for-ps4-switch/.166628

The Gymnastics Samurai ‒ Episode 7

This week's episode of The Gymnastics Samurai cold-opens with Leo the ninja doing a lavishly-animated impromptu ballet routine in a park in the middle of the night while those suspicious agents in suits look on in awe.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gymnastics-samurai/episode-7/.166591

Amazon Lists Capcom Retro Station Mini-Arcade Console

Machine with 10 Mega Man, Street Fighter games listed for December 1 launch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/amazon-lists-capcom-retro-station-mini-arcade-console/.166626

The World Ends With You Anime Unveils 2nd Video, Opening Song, Visuals, April 2021 Debut

Video previews Ali's opening for anime based on Square Enix RPG

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/the-world-ends-with-you-anime-unveils-2nd-video-opening-song-visuals-april-2021-debut/.166625

Fire Force ‒ Episode 45

This action-heavy episode of Fire Force splits its focus between two different mini-boss fights.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force/episode-45/.166590

Cells at Work! Code Black Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Song Artist, January 9 Debut in 2nd Video

Hekiru Shiina, Sarah Emi Bridcutt, Daisuke Hirakawa join anime airing after Cells at Work!! season 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/cells-at-work-code-black-anime-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-artist-january-9-debut-in-2nd-video/.166624

My Hero Academia Films, TV Anime, Manga's Twitter Accounts Post Teaser Visual

The official Twitter accounts for the My Hero Academia television anime, movies, and manga made a series of teaser posts on Monday. The series of Tweets...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-23/my-hero-academia-films-tv-anime-manga-twitter-accounts-post-teaser-visual/.166616

Horimiya TV Anime Unveils 9 More Cast Members, More Staff, New Visual

Daiki Yamashita, Jun Fukuyama, Taku Yashiro, Shōya Chiba, Momo Asakura, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/horimiya-tv-anime-unveils-9-more-cast-members-more-staff-new-visual/.166621

Cells at Work!! Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals More Staff, Themes by Cast & ClariS, January 9 Debut

Duo returns to sing "Fight!!" for January anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/cells-at-work-season-2-2nd-video-reveals-more-staff-themes-by-cast-and-claris-january-9-debut/.166622

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Yuuki Kaji, Hiro Shimono Star in Live-Action Way of the Househusband Spinoff About Family Cat

3 web shorts inspired by main series' bonus manga chapters about Gin the cat

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/yuuki-kaji-hiro-shimono-star-in-live-action-way-of-the-househusband-spinoff-about-family-cat/.166607

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Film Earns 7-10 Times More in China Than in Japan

#1 Japanese film in China in 2020 earns 124.44 million yuan after 4 weekends

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/digimon-adventure-last-evolution-kizuna-film-earns-7-10-times-more-in-china-than-in-japan/.166605

Rock Band POLYSICS Performs Cells at Work! Code Black Anime's Theme Song

Kyuso Nekokami vocalist Seiya Yamasaki also contributes to song for January anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/rock-band-polysics-performs-cells-at-work-code-black-anime-theme-song/.166603

D.N.Angel Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

New complete edition of manga volumes will begin in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-23/d.n.angel-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.166598

Horimiya School Romance Manga Also Gets Live-Action Film, TV Series

Ōji Suzuka, Sayu Kubota star in February 5 film, February 16 series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/horimiya-school-romance-manga-also-gets-live-action-film-tv-series/.166610

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 8

Nobara and Megumi carry the story for the most part this week as they run into a couple of senior students from Jujutsu Tech's rival school named Mai and Toudou, which immediately results in Shit Going Down.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-8/.166589

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ‒ Episode 8

Nasa has consistently pitched them as being odd, and the parents even admit to being oddballs themselves, but the surprise here is that they are nowhere near as extreme as expected.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you/episode-8/.166588

Fruits Basket Real-Life Location Holds Christmas Campaign

Poster, AR photo campaign will run in Tokyo's Den-en-chōfu district from November 7 to December 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-22/fruits-basket-real-life-location-holds-christmas-campaign/.166131

I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. ‒ Episode 8

For a few episodes now, I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. has been flirting with being a better show, and this episode is no different.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-standing-on-1000000-lives/episode-8/.166587

I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. ‒ Episode 8

For a few episodes now, I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. has been flirting with being a better show, and this episode is no different.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-standing-on-1000000-lives/episode-8/.166587

Akudama Drive ‒ Episode 7

This episode has everything. There's a horrific backstory that confirms and fills in some important blanks. There's a sudden yet oh-so-inevitable betrayal. Two characters want to live on the moon.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akudama-drive/episode-7/.166585

Dogo Onsen Bath House PR Anime Releases Final Episode

Collaboration anime with Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix manga debuted in May 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-22/dogo-onsen-bath-house-pr-anime-releases-final-episode/.166453

Assault Lily Bouquet ‒ Episode 7

The new girl's mysterious origins – seemingly hatching from an egg that the team stumbles across among some Huge wreckage – lend the mysterious atmosphere posing as much of the plot through this episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/assault-lily-bouquet/episode-7/.166567

This Cuddly Kirby Plush is Also a Heater

Premium Bandai is releasing a new Kirby plush which will literally warm your heart. By connecting it to a USB, it can also function as a heater. In just...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-22/this-cuddly-kirby-plush-is-also-a-heater/.166484

Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina ‒ Episode 8

Despite the name, “The Ripper” is somehow more ridiculous (and anachronistic) than the grape-stomping foot fetish bit from last week.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina/episode-8/.166566

Non Non Biyori Season 3's Promo Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Theme Songs, January 10 Debut

Misaki Kuno, Aimi Tanaka join cast; Hiromi Mizutani returns as composer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/non-non-biyori-season-3-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-theme-songs-january-10-debut/.166599

Anime Industry Rose 15% in 2019 to 2.51 Trillion Yen

Overseas, commodities segments rise; TV, home video segments decline

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/anime-industry-rose-15-percent-in-2019-to-2.51-trillion-yen/.166579

Live-Action Monster Hunter Film's Japanese Trailer Previews Handler, Admiral Characters

Film starring Milla Jovovich opens in U.S. on December 30, in Japan on March 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/live-action-monster-hunter-film-japanese-trailer-previews-handler-admiral-characters/.166581

Takara Tomy Asia Streams Earth Granner Anime's English Dub

Anime based on Takara Tomy's Tomica toy car brand premiered on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/takara-tomy-asia-streams-earth-granner-anime-english-dub/.166582

Haruka Yamazaki, Luce Twinkle Wink Perform Themes for 'Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town' Anime

Fantasy series premieres on January 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/haruka-yamazaki-luce-twinkle-wink-perform-themes-for-suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town-anime/.166595

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Sk8 the Infinity Anime's TV Ad Reveals, Previews Opening Theme by Rude-α

Original anime by director Hiroko Utsumi, studio BONES premieres on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/sk8-the-infinity-anime-tv-ad-reveals-previews-opening-theme-by-rude/.166594

Toei Group Chairman Yusuke Okada Passes Away at 71

Okada served as president, CEO of company from 2002-2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/toei-group-chairman-yusuke-okada-passes-away-at-71/.166593

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime's 9th Episode Delayed

Anime will air "episode 8.5" on November 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-9th-episode-delayed/.166592

B-Project Idol Franchise Gets 3rd Anime Season, 1st Console Game for Switch

MAGES' male idol project inspired anime seasons in 2016, 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/b-project-idol-franchise-gets-3rd-anime-season-1st-console-game-for-switch/.166584

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Stargazer Anime's 1st 3 Minutes Streamed

Screenings start on Friday with weekly bonus summary videos

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/grisaia-phantom-trigger-stargazer-anime-1st-3-minutes-streamed/.166583

Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Sakamoto Days Manga in English

2nd chapter launches on November 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-sakamoto-days-manga-in-english/.166580

Maaya Uchida Joins Live-Action Way of the Househusband Show Voicing Anime Character

Uchida voices anime character in show's 7th episode

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/maaya-uchida-joins-live-action-way-of-the-househusband-show-voicing-anime-character/.166577

EX-ARM Anime Reveals More Cast, Ending Theme Song Artist

Miyu Tomita, Satomi Arai join cast for series premiering in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/ex-arm-anime-reveals-more-cast-ending-theme-song-artist/.166574

Friday, November 20, 2020

Stalker Jokers Manga Creator Hiromichi Ōga Passes Away

Ōga, artist Hiroto Ōishi launched manga in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/stalker-jokers-manga-creator-hiromichi-oga-passes-away/.166572

Ikimono-gakari Perform New Opening Theme for Boruto Anime

Band previously performed theme for Naruto Shippūden anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-21/ikimono-gakari-perform-new-opening-theme-for-boruto-anime/.166571

Dr. Stone: Stone Wars Anime Casts Kensho Ono, Yoshiki Nakajima, Atsumi Tanezaki

Voices of Ukyō, Yō, Nikki in Dr. Stone season 2 premiering in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/dr-stone-stone-wars-anime-casts-kensho-ono-yoshiki-nakajima-atsumi-tanezaki/.166568

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 9-15

CoD: Black Ops Cold War, AC Valhalla, Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin top chart

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/japan-video-game-rankings-november-9-15/.166524

Seven Seas Entertainment Partners With Penguin Random House for Sales, Distribution

Penguin Random House Publisher Services takes over distribution on July 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/seven-seas-entertainment-partners-with-penguin-random-house-for-sales-distribution/.166563

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 8

Murderous secrets are uncovered in the final episode of the "Watadamashi" arc.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-8/.166565

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 9-15

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ranks at #5 with 4.7% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-9-15/.166530

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 21

Maybe there isn't a whole lot more that could have been done with that, but it does feel a little bit like Suga's not given quite as much time as his complex emotional relationship with the current match merits.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-21/.166564

Nora to Zassо̄ Manga Creator Keigo Shinzо̄'s Cancer Is in Remission

Author hospitalized for lymphoma surgery, treatment in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/nora-to-zass-manga-creator-keigo-shinz-cancer-is-in-remission/.166477

Yu Yu Hakusho Stage Play's 2nd Part Unveils Key Visual, Cast in Costumes

Stage play debuts in December in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/yu-yu-hakusho-stage-play-2nd-part-unveils-key-visual-cast-in-costumes/.166555

'Can You Just Die, My Darling?' Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

4th volume shipped on August 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/can-you-just-die-my-darling-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.166548

One-Punch Man Artist Posts More Art By His Talented Daughter

One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21 manga artist Yūsuke Murata has some incredibly talented kids walking in his footsteps. On Twitter, he recently posted a...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-20/one-punch-man-artist-posts-more-art-by-his-talented-daughter/.166531

2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Volley-bu TV Anime Casts Shun Horie

Horie plays Tomoki Kakegawa in volleyball anime premiering on January 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/2.43-seiin-koko-danshi-volley-bu-tv-anime-casts-shun-horie/.166552

The God Of High School: The Gods and Demons [Video]

Leo Rydel looks back on the summer action hit to explain just what is going on The God of High School's lore, from its Gods to its demons.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-11-20/the-god-of-high-school-the-gods-and-demons-video/.166562

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Anime Confirms 2 More Returning Cast Members

Mitsuru Miyamoto, Sora Amamiya return for January comedy spinoff

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/bungo-stray-dogs-wan-anime-confirms-2-more-returning-cast-members/.166559

Tōtotsu ni Egypt Kami Net Anime Reveals Extended Promo Video, December 7 Premiere

Frontier Works' anime centers on yuka's characters based on ancient Egyptian gods

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/tototsu-ni-egypt-kami-net-anime-reveals-extended-promo-video-december-7-premiere/.166558

On-Gaku: Our Sound Anime Film Screens in N. America on December 11

Film screens in San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Dallas, Boston

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/on-gaku-our-sound-anime-film-screens-in-n-america-on-december-11/.166544

The Rising of the Shield Hero Anime Gets Smartphone RPG

Pre-registration opened for The Rising of the Shield Hero ~RERISE~ iOS/Android app

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-anime-gets-smartphone-rpg/.166554

New Code Geass Project to Be Unveiled on December 5

Project presentation to stream on YouTube Live

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/new-code-geass-project-to-be-unveiled-on-december-5/.166553

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter Anime Premieres on January 8

Ad streamed for anime launching on Crunchyroll in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/the-hidden-dungeon-only-i-can-enter-anime-premieres-on-january-8/.166551

Heaven's Design Team Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils January 7 Debut, Song Artists

TV "workplace comedy" previewed in December 13 streaming event via Zoom

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/heaven-design-team-anime-full-promo-video-unveils-january-7-debut-song-artists/.166537

Voice Actress Hikari Yono Passes Away

Voiced Kaolinite in Sailor Moon Crystal: Season III, narrated BURN THE WITCH

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/voice-actress-hikari-yono-passes-away/.166532

Thursday, November 19, 2020

BL (Boys Life) Manga Sasaki and Miyano Gets Anime (Updated)

Yen Press licensed Shō Harusono's manga about high school students

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-20/bl-manga-sasaki-and-miyano-gets-anime/.166525

Get the Case Closed Movie “The Crimson Love Letter” on Digital This November!

Fans of the long-time Case Closed franchise in the United States and Canada can rent or purchase The Crimson Love Letter on Google Play, iTunes, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Amazon Prime Video.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-11-20/get-the-case-closed-movie-the-crimson-love-letter-on-digital-this-november/.166230

Demon Slayer, Kenshi Yonezu, Uru, Seiko Matsuda, NiziU Win Japan Record Awards' Special Achievement Awards

LiSA's film theme "Homura" also nominated for Song of the Year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/demon-slayer-kenshi-yonezu-uru-seiko-matsuda-niziu-win-japan-record-awards-special-achievement-awards/.166521

2020 Anpanman Film Rescheduled to June 2021 After COVID-19 Delay

The official website for Eiga Soreike! Anpanman Fuwafuwa Fuwari to Kumo no Kuni (Soreike! Anpanman the Movie: Fluffy Fuwari and the Cloud Country), this...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-19/2020-anpanman-film-rescheduled-to-june-2021-after-covid-19-delay/.166519

KILLING ME/KILLING YOU Manga's Imomushi Narita Personally Animates Video for Manga

Hiromi Igarashi, Wataru Usami voice protagonists in video

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/killing-me-killing-you-manga-imomushi-narita-personally-animates-video-for-manga/.166523

'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Anime's Promo Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, January 8 Debut

Shun Horie, Nao Toyama, Kaito Ishikawa, more join cast of anime by Shin Itagaki, Millepensee

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/so-im-a-spider-so-what-anime-promo-video-reveals-cast-staff-theme-songs-january-8-debut/.166522

Voice Actor Kirby Morrow Passes Away at 47

Morrow played Dragon Ball Z Ocean dub's Goku, Inuyasha's Miroku, Gundam W's Trowa, Escaflowne's Van

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/voice-actor-kirby-morrow-passes-away-at-47/.166520

Demon Slayer Film Brings Highest Revenues Since January to Japanese Theaters

The JCB Consumption Now report revealed on Wednesday that consumer spending in Japanese theaters in the last half of October increased for the first time...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-19/demon-slayer-film-brings-highest-revenues-since-january-to-japanese-theaters/.166487

Bilibili to Host China's First Concert with Fully Virtual Entertainers

Sixteen Chinese and fourteen Japanese virtual entertainers will participate, including the popular Japanese VTuber Kizuna Ai.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-19/bilibili-to-host-china-first-concert-with-fully-virtual-entertainers/.166490

Sentai Licenses Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening Anime Film

home video, digital releases planned

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/sentai-licenses-majestic-prince-genetic-awakening-anime-film/.166518

Toei Posts Looking for Magical Doremi Film's 1st 6 Minutes

Film opened in Japan on November 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/toei-posts-looking-for-magical-doremi-film-1st-6-minutes/.166488

The IDOLM@STER Voice Actress Mayumi Kaneko Announces Marriage

Voice actress Mayumi Kaneko announced on her Twitter account on Wednesday that she has gotten married to a man outside the entertainment industry. She...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-19/the-idolm@ster-voice-actress-mayumi-kaneko-announces-marriage/.166494

Ame no Hi mo Kami-sama to Sumō o Manga Ends With 14th Chapter

Manga based on novel by In/Spectre's Kyo Shirodaira launched in December 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/ame-no-hi-mo-kami-sama-to-sumo-o-manga-ends-with-14th-chapter/.166445

AnimeJapan Wants to Know What Manga You Want Animated

AnimeJapan 2021 event will be held in person and online for March 27-30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-19/animejapan-wants-to-know-what-manga-you-want-animated/.166480

Tokyo Gambo Anime Shorts Reveals Theme Song, November 21 Premiere

Harajuku shop PARK inspires 2-minute shorts

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/tokyo-gambo-anime-shorts-reveals-theme-song-november-21-premiere/.166517

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear ‒ Episode 7

I laugh every time I think about Emi Miyajima and Yūko Kurose coming into the sound booth, saying “kuuuu” three or four times and being told they're done for the week.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear/episode-7/.166489

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Freya

This is essential reading for any franchise fan, whether that fan also reads the novels or just follows the anime and manga adaptations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-familia-chronicle/episode-freya/.166439

This Week in Games - Scramble Spirits

Well, it appears that, once again, Square-Enix is hinting at a thing. And it's very obvious what game this announcement is related to if you've played it.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-11-19/this-week-in-games-scramble-spirits/.166481

This Week in Anime - Begonia, I Hardly Knew Ya

The 2016 film by the Legend of Korra's studio is now streaming for free on Tubi TV. Jean-Karlo and Nicky look at the emotional ode to Chinese mythology in This Week in Anime!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-11-19/.166474

Honeyworks, LIPxLIP Idol Group's Anime Film Kono Sekai no Tanoshimikata: Secret Story Film Unveils Trailer

Joichirо̄ Fujiwara, Kazuya Ohashi, Takahiro Sakurai also join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/honeyworks-lipxlip-idol-group-anime-film-kono-sekai-no-tanoshimikata-secret-story-film-unveils-trailer/.166515

Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Show Reveals 6 More Cast Members

Geoff Stults, Tamara Tunie, Mason Alexander Park, Rachel House, Ann Truong, Hoa Xuande join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/netflix-live-action-cowboy-bebop-show-reveals-6-more-cast-members/.166516

Madhouse Animates Azur Lane Game's Video for Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation Collaboration

Collaboration event begins on November 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/madhouse-animates-azur-lane-game-video-for-dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-collaboration/.166514

Evangelion's Final Film Finishes Dialogue Recording

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time film opens on January 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/evangelion-final-film-finishes-dialogue-recording/.166512

CLAMP's Tokyo Babylon 2021 TV Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, New Video, April Debut

Shouta Aoi, Nana Mizuki, Yuichiro Umehara star in anime from K's studio, directors

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/clamp-tokyo-babylon-2021-tv-anime-unveils-cast-staff-new-video-april-debut/.166505

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, 2202 Compilation Film's Trailer Posted

Designer Nobuteru Yuhki's new visual brings together Starsha, Teresa for 1st time

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199-2202-compilation-film-trailer-posted/.166501

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Fate/Grand Order Developer Delight Works Posts 81% Drop in Profit

Company posted 1.326 billion yen compared to 6.982 billion yen this same time last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/fate-grand-order-developer-delight-works-posts-81-percent-drop-in-profit/.166476

Urashimasakatasen Band Unveils Anime Short to Celebrate New Album

With guest voices Houchu Ohtsuka, Yuuki Kaji, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiroyuki Yoshino

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-19/urashimasakatasen-band-unveils-anime-short-to-celebrate-new-album/.166478

The Game Awards 2020 Nominees Revealed

Final Fantasy VII Remake, Animal Crossing: New Horizons nominated for Game of the Year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/the-game-awards-2020-nominees-revealed/.166475

Sponichi: COVID-19 Could Be to Blame for AKB48 Missing Out on This Year's Kōhaku Music Contest

Idol group participated in Japan's most-watched music television program for 11 consecutive years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-18/sponichi-covid-19-could-be-to-blame-for-akb48-missing-out-on-this-year-kohaku-music-contest/.166448

Hirofumi Arai Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Charge

Term reduced from earlier 5-year sentence handed down in December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/hirofumi-arai-sentenced-to-4-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-charge/.166444

Saint Seiya Series Gets New Manga on December 19

Trinity Seven's Kenji Saito, Shinshu Ueda to launch Saint Seiya Meiо̄iden Dark Wing

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/saint-seiya-series-gets-new-manga-on-december-19/.166434

Interview: D4DJ First Mix Cast

Yuka Nishio, Aimi, Risa Tsumugi introduce their characters and the the hypnotic and exciting practice of DJing in Bushiroad's newest project D4DJ.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-11-18/d4dj-first-mix-cast/.166325

A3! Season Autumn & Winter Anime's Promo Video Highlights Winter Troupe

"Season Winter" arc premieres on November 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/a3-season-autumn-and-winter-anime-promo-video-highlights-winter-troupe/.166468

Jump Force Game Confirms Bleach's Yoruichi, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Giorno as DLC Characters

Bandai Namco accidentally released early versions of new playable DLC characters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/jump-force-game-confirms-bleach-yoruichi-jojo-bizarre-adventure-giorno-as-dlc-characters/.166467

'Josee, The Tiger and the Fish' Anime Film Reveals Extended Promo Video, New Visual

Film opens on December 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/josee-the-tiger-and-the-fish-anime-film-reveals-extended-promo-video-new-visual/.166466

Zetsumetsu Kigu-shun Character Brand About Endangered Species Gets Anime

Natsuki Hanae, Hiroshi Naka, Daiki Yamashita, Sumire Uesaka star in anime debuting on Nico Nico Douga in December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/zetsumetsu-kigu-shun-character-brand-about-endangered-species-gets-anime/.166465

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Cast, April Premiere

Shun Horie, Kaito Ishikawa, Shiori Izawa, Misato Fukuen star

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/dragon-goes-house-hunting-anime-2nd-video-unveils-cast-april-premiere/.166464

JimiHen—!! Adult Romantic Comedy Gets TV Anime

Iburō's story of plain girl who transforms into a beauty when she dresses up

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/jimihen-adult-romantic-comedy-gets-tv-anime/.166463

Blue Exorcist Smartphone Game Canceled, New Smartphone MMORPG Planned

Ao no Exorcist: Damned Chord was originally slated for 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/blue-exorcist-smartphone-game-canceled-new-smartphone-mmorpg-planned/.166452

Azur Lane: Crosswave Game's Switch Version Heads West on February 16/19

Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Felistella and Compile Heart's Azur Lane: Crosswave game for Nintendo Switch in North...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-18/azur-lane-crosswave-game-switch-version-heads-west-on-february-16-19/.166443

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Arc the Lad R Smartphone Game Slated for Global Launch

Closed beta runs on November 19-29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-18/arc-the-lad-r-smartphone-game-slated-for-global-launch/.166442

Stand By Me Doraemon 2 Film's Video Previews Masaki Suda's Theme Song

CG anime film opens this Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/stand-by-me-doraemon-2-film-video-previews-masaki-suda-theme-song/.166446

Netflix Posts Live-Action Alice in Borderland Series' Final English-Subtitled Trailer

Survival-game horror set in deserted Tokyo debuts on December 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/netflix-posts-live-action-alice-in-borderland-series-final-english-subtitled-trailer/.166440

Horimiya Anime Premieres on January 9

The official Twitter account for the television anime of Daisuke Hagiwara's Horimiya manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime will premiere on January...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-17/horimiya-anime-premieres-on-january-9/.166441

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 24

So where. the Hell. Had Digimon Adventure: been keeping this episode all that time?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-24/.166366

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ‒ Episode 7

A few weeks ago I questioned whether or not the demons realized that Syalis was their captive. Well, this week we get an even more pressing question: does the princess realize that she's been captured?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle/episode-7/.166408

Innocent's Shin'ichi Sakamoto Launches New Manga Based on Dracula

#DRCL Dracula Midnight Children launches in early 2021; 1-shot preview debuts on December 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/innocent-shinichi-sakamoto-launches-new-manga-based-on-dracula/.166432

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 6

This episode marks the entrance of one Sherlock Holmes onto the scene.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-6/.166365

Mixed Vegetables' Ayumi Komura Draws New 1-Shot Manga

"Akane-chan no Fushidara na Konkatsu" centers on fox looking for her "destined man"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/mixed-vegetables-ayumi-komura-draws-new-1-shot-manga/.166418

Ikeda Riyoko Production Responds to Claims Moschino's Fashion Line Copied Rose of Versailles Art

"We thought that their way of referencing the designs was so crude that not only the creator but fans of the manga would be shocked."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-17/ikeda-riyoko-production-responds-to-claims-moschino-fashion-line-copied-rose-of-versailles-art/.166218

The Day I Became a God ‒ Episode 6

I don't know if you can afford to be taking the long-running shonen approach to storytelling, guys, but at least I feel better about where this story might be going now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-day-i-became-a-god/episode-6/.166367

Golden Kamuy Anime's 3rd Season Casts Kimiko Saitō

Saitō plays Sofia in 3rd season that premiered on October 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/golden-kamuy-anime-3rd-season-casts-kimiko-saito/.166430

The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc ‒ Episode 7

Last episode revealed that the parasite was awakened by Honoka's unrequited love for Tatsuya—specifically, her desire to be needed by him—during their Valentine's Day gift exchange.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-visitor-arc/episode-7/.166385

Comic Market 99 Event Slated for May 2-5 With Attendance Restrictions Planned

Staff announce participant limitations due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/comic-market-99-event-slated-for-may-2-5-with-attendance-restrictions-planned/.166431

Hana to Yume Gets New Digital BL Spinoff Magazine

Trifle by Hana to Yume magazine launches this Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/hana-to-yume-gets-new-digital-bl-spinoff-magazine/.166416

Warlords of Sigrdrifa ‒ Episode 7

Oof, this was a heavy-handed episode. The death flags were waving from start to finish.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/warlords-of-sigrdrifa/episode-7/.166369

Demon Slayer Film Becomes #1 All-Time IMAX Film in Japan

Film's US$14.2 million over 30 days overtakes previous #1, Bohemian Rhapsody

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/demon-slayer-film-becomes-no.1-all-time-imax-film-in-japan/.166415

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Is #1 Film in Taiwan in 2020, #1 All-Time Animated Film in Taiwan

Film has earned NT$360 million in 17 days

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-is-no.1-film-in-taiwan-in-2020-no.1-all-time-animated-film-in-taiwan/.166426

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck Anime Casts Death Instructors

Yoshiyuki Shimozuma, Tomokazu Sugita, Maaya Sakamoto, Takehito Koyasu join winter anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/sorcerous-stabber-orphen-battle-of-kimluck-anime-casts-death-instructors/.166423

Monday, November 16, 2020

Rail Wars! Light Novels End in 20th Volume

Series about conflict surrounding Japanese railways launched in 2012, inspired 2014 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-17/rail-wars-light-novels-end-in-20th-volume/.166419

Demon Slayer Stays at #1, Searching for Magical Doremi Debuts at #4

Precure falls to #5, Violet Evergarden rises to #7, Monster Strike falls to #9; Fafner, Date A Bullet rank on mini-theaters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-16/demon-slayer-stays-at-no.1-searching-for-magical-doremi-debuts-at-no.4/.166400

Banished From The Heroes' Party Fantasy Slice-of-Life Novels Get TV Anime

Yen Press publishes novels by Zappon, Yasumo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-16/banished-from-the-heroes-party-fantasy-slice-of-life-novels-get-tv-anime/.166417

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 7

Never has Yashahime's flailing about felt more noticeable or irritating than here, in “Meeting Through an Apple,” an episode that is almost impressive in the lengths it is willing to go in order to waste everyone's time.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-7/.166364

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ‒ Episode 7

While a fair amount of it is fluff, the episode does accomplish the important purpose of getting Chitose off of Nasa and Tsukasa's case – at least for now, anyway.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you/episode-7/.166356

Gunslinger Girl Manga Creator Yu Aida Prepares New Series

Aida began recruiting background assistant in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-16/gunslinger-girl-manga-creator-yu-aida-prepares-new-series/.166402

The Gymnastics Samurai ‒ Episode 6

I have been futilely wrestling with the show's sense of pacing and direction for the past few weeks, arguing with its priorities in characterization and conceptual focus.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gymnastics-samurai/episode-6/.166351

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Game's Trailer Previews New DLC

"New Power Awakens - Part 2" DLC launches on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-16/dragon-ball-z-kakarot-game-trailer-previews-new-dlc/.166410

Man Arrested for Selling Modified Nude Madoka Magica Figures

According to the police, the suspect's bank account indicates that he earned approximately 5.8 million yen (approximately US$55,500) from figure sales between 2018 to 2020.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-11-16/man-arrested-for-selling-modified-nude-madoka-magica-figures/.166384