Yakuza Game Director Toshihiro Nagoshi Steps Down as Sega CCO

Continues as Sega creative director

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-01/yakuza-game-director-toshihiro-nagoshi-steps-down-as-sega-cco/.169020

Government: Signal.MD Did Not Properly Compensate Animator

Japan FTC sent notice to studio after failure to compensate animator Shiro Kudaka

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-01/government-signal.md-did-not-properly-compensate-animator/.169016

Demon Slayer Fan Book to Include 3 New 1-Shot Manga

Fan book also includes 3 previous 1-shots, ships on February 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-01/demon-slayer-fan-book-to-include-3-new-1-shot-manga/.169018

Bushiroad to Announce Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood Original TV Anime Project on February 9

Suzuko Mimori, Shouta Aoi, Raychell, Ayasa Itō, Chikahiro Kobayashi to appear for announcement

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-01/bushiroad-to-announce-joran-the-princess-of-snow-and-blood-original-tv-anime-project-on-february-9/.169023

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Casts Kotono Mitsuishi, Jouji Nakata

MItsuishi plays Mei Mei, Nakata plays Zenin family head

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-casts-kotono-mitsuishi-jouji-nakata/.168963

Rilakkuma, Abciee Characters Appear in Healin' Good Precure Film

Rilakkuma makes screen debut in March 20 film; Aoi Yūki plays Abciee & Healin' Good Precure's Cure Grace

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/rilakkuma-abciee-characters-appear-in-healin-good-precure-film/.169013

Earwig and the Witch

Goro Miyazaki returns to the director's chair for a film that "looks and feels dramatically different from any previous Studio Ghibli production."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/earwig-and-the-witch/.168495

Naoki Yamakawa, Masashi Asaki's My Home Hero Manga Nears Climax

I'm Standing on a Million Lives author, Psychometrer artist launched manga in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/naoki-yamakawa-masashi-asaki-my-home-hero-manga-nears-climax/.168996

Summer Time Rendering Manga Ends With Anime Announcement, Live-Action Project in the Works

Yasuki Tanaka's Jump+ suspense manga set on secluded summer island

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/summer-time-rendering-manga-ends-with-anime-announcement-live-action-project-in-the-works/.169006

Inio Asano's Dead Dead Demon's Dededededestruction Manga Reaches Climax

Manga won Best General Manga award at Shogakukan Manga Awards earlier this month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/inio-asano-dead-dead-demon-dededededestruction-manga-reaches-climax/.168974

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Novels Get TV Anime

Iori Saeki, Moeka Kishimoto star in yuri story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/the-executioner-and-her-way-of-life-novels-get-tv-anime/.168962

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime's 4th Season Confirmed, OVA Trailer Streamed

OVA launches on BD, DVD on April 28; 4th season debuts in 2022

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-4th-season-confirmed-ova-trailer-streamed/.168980

Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life Light Novels Get TV Anime

REVOROOT, Pony Canyon produce story of protagonist gaining 2nd profession as powerful sage

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/tensei-kenja-no-isekai-life-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.169004

Gundam Build Diver Rize Manga Ends

Manga by same creative team as Gundam Build Divers Break manga launched in November 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/gundam-build-diver-rize-manga-ends/.168995

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest Light Novels Get TV Anime

Nina Tamaki stars in J.C. Staff anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/the-strongest-sage-with-the-weakest-crest-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.169003

'The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt' Light Novels Get TV Anime

Sōma Saitō stars as Prince Wein in Toru Toba's story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/the-genius-prince-guide-to-raising-a-nation-out-of-debt-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.169002

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion Manga Nears Climax

Takashi Imanishi, Masato Natsumoto's manga adaptation of Stardust Memory OVA launched in 2013

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/mobile-suit-gundam-0083-rebellion-manga-nears-climax/.168994

Goblin Slayer TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

Announced at live-streamed "GA Fes 2021"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/goblin-slayer-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.169001

'I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level' Anime Unveils 2nd Video. Song Artists, April 10 Debut

Cast members Aoi Yūki, Azumi Waki sing for REVOROOT anime of light novels

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/ive-been-killing-slimes-for-300-years-and-maxed-out-my-level-anime-unveils-2nd-video-song-artists-april-10-debut/.168999

'Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town' Anime Reveals More Cast, Game App

Naomi Shindoh, Natsumi Fujiwara join anime's cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town-anime-reveals-more-cast-game-app/.168997

My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! Novels Get TV Anime

Drama CD series cast return for anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/my-friend-little-sister-has-it-in-for-me-novels-get-tv-anime/.168998

Kei Sazane's Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru Light Novels Get Manga

1st volume of novel series by Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World author launched last week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/kei-sazane-kami-wa-game-ni-ueteiru-light-novels-get-manga/.168993

Kaiji Kawaguchi, Shinji Makari's Sagara Manga Reaches Climax

Story about 2 Japanese military men in Middle East launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-31/kaiji-kawaguchi-shinji-makari-sagara-manga-reaches-climax/.168992

Ritsuhiro Mikami Draws Spinoff 1-Shot for Kazuya Minekura's Saiyuki Manga

The March issue of Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero-Sum magazine revealed on Thursday that Ritsuhiro Mikami will draw a special spinoff for Kazuya Minekura's...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-31/ritsuhiro-mikami-draws-spinoff-1-shot-for-kazuya-minekura-saiyuki-manga/.168990

Failure Frame LN 1

Failure Frame: the isekai light novel that dares to ask, “What if the goddess that summoned class 2-C to another world had the emotional maturity of a high school mean girl?”

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/failure-frame/ln-1/.168794

Live-Action Kakegurui Twins Series Reveals 8 More Cast Members, March 26 Debut on Amazon Prime

Spinoff to have 8 episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/live-action-kakegurui-twins-series-reveals-8-more-cast-members-march-26-debut-on-amazon-prime/.168979

D4DJ Multimedia Project Gets Anime Shorts on February 5

Pucchimiku D4DJ Petit Mix shorts to air within variety program for franchise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/d4dj-multimedia-project-gets-anime-shorts-on-february-5/.168976

Gyokō no Nikuko-chan Novel Gets Manga

Novel also inspires upcoming anime by Studio 4°C

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/gyoko-no-nikuko-chan-novel-gets-manga/.168972

Yaeko Ninagawa's Her Blue Sky Manga Ends

Manga adaptation of anime film by Super Peace Busters team premiered in July 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/yaeko-ninagawa-her-blue-sky-manga-ends/.168965

07-Ghost's Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara Launch Long Goodbye My Honey Manga

Manga centers on girl who finds something important in place between life, death

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/07-ghost-yuki-amemiya-yukino-ichihara-launch-long-goodbye-my-honey-manga/.168964

Super Robot Wars X-Ω Smartphone Game Ends Service on March 30

Game launched on iOS, Android devices in October 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/super-robot-wars-x-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-march-30/.168958

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 17

There could be witches involved, there could be an anime-original supernatural entity, everything is new at this point the options are endless.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-17/.168961

The Promised Neverland Season 2 ‒ Episode 4

The last episode took us to right around Chapter 50 of the source material, and by the end of Episode 4 we're technically covering story beats from Chapter 110 and beyond.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-promised-neverland-season-2/episode-4/.168930

FuRyu's 'Project One Room' PS4 Game Canceled

Producer Masaru Ōchi brought project to other companies

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/furyu-project-one-room-ps4-game-canceled/.168941

Interview: Gust Brand Manager and Atelier Ryza Producer, Junzo Hosoi

Anime News Network had the opportunity to interview Gust Brand Manager and Atelier Ryza Producer Junzo Hosoi about the alchemy behind Atelier Ryza's success and charm.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-01-29/interview-gust-brand-manager-and-atelier-ryza-producer-junzo-hosoi/.166879

2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team ‒ Episode 4

I guess that speaks to my main worry about 2.43 at this point: There's a lot going on already, and I'm not sure it can responsibly sustain it, especially when there's still a whole sports show in here.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/2.43-seiin-high-school-boys-volleyball-team/episode-4/.168928

This Week in Games - What Is Even Going On

…LOOK, EXPLAINING FINANCE STUFF WASN'T IN MY JOB DESCRIPTION, OKAY?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-01-29/this-week-in-games-what-is-even-going-on/.168938

Lawmaker Yamada Explains Implications of Proposed Copyright Guidelines on Cosplay Income

"On the other hand, what does relate to the issue of derivative works is how creators can collect money in the age of mass reproduction over the internet. There are aspects of the current legal system that are out of step with the digital age."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-29/lawmaker-yamada-explains-implications-of-proposed-copyright-guidelines-on-cosplay-income/.168845

Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ ‒ Episode 4

“Seven Goodbyes Part 3” tries to cram 2 fairly different emotional climaxes into a single episode, with varying results.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/quintessential-quintuplets/episode-4/.168925

Sega Confirms Roger Craig Smith Will No Longer Voice Sonic the Hedgehog

Voice actor portrayed Sonic in numerous games over 10 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/sega-confirms-roger-craig-smith-will-no-longer-voice-sonic-the-hedgehog/.168947

Zannen na Ikimono no Jiten Anime Gets More New Episodes With Pop Team Epic Director

5 new episodes premiere on NHK starting on Sunday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/zannen-na-ikimono-no-jiten-anime-gets-more-new-episodes-with-pop-team-epic-director/.168955

'Farewell, My Dear Cramer' Soccer TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Saori Hayami, Yui Ishikawa, Makoto Koichi play rival team in April anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/farewell-my-dear-cramer-soccer-tv-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.168952

NisiOisin's Pretty Boy Detective Club Anime Reveals Cast, April 10 Debut in 1st Video

Ayumu Murase, Taito Ban, Toshiki Masuda, Shougo Yano, Gen Sato star in SHAFT anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/nisioisin-pretty-boy-detective-club-anime-reveals-cast-april-10-debut-in-1st-video/.168948

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 11-17

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone TV airing earns 7.4% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-january-11-17/.168939

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 18-24

Momotaro Dentetsu stays at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/japan-video-game-rankings-january-18-24/.168936

Yuki Yuna is a Hero Churutto! Anime Shorts Reveal Staff, April Premiere

Shorts are based on Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru Hanayui no Kirameki smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-churutto-anime-shorts-reveal-staff-april-premiere/.168944

The Dungeon of Black Company TV Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, July Debut

Katsuyuki Konishi stars in anime by SILVER LINK.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/the-dungeon-of-black-company-tv-anime-reveals-staff-cast-july-debut/.168943

Fruits Basket The Final Anime Reveals April Premiere, Teaser Visual

Anime's 2nd season premiered in April 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/fruits-basket-the-final-anime-reveals-april-premiere-teaser-visual/.168942

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 Film Delayed Due to COVID-19

Accompanying Switch game also delayed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/doraemon-nobita-little-star-wars-2021-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.168940

Twin Star Exorcists' Yoshiaki Sukeno Ends Senpai ga Boku o Tori ni Kiteru Manga

Manga launched in December 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-29/twin-star-exorcists-yoshiaki-sukeno-ends-senpai-ga-boku-o-tori-ni-kiteru-manga/.168926

CITY Manga by Nichijō's Keiichi Arawi Ends Next Week

Arawi launched comedy manga in 2016; Vertical publishes manga in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/city-manga-by-nichijo-keiichi-arawi-ends-next-week/.168923

Gunma-chan Prefectural Mascot Character Gets Anime

Aya Uchida, Yui Ogura appear in anime announcement video for Gunma prefecture's pony mascot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/gunma-chan-prefectural-mascot-character-gets-anime/.168922

Tropical-Rouge! Precure Anime Reveals Cast, Theme Song Artists

Ai Fairouz, Yumiri Hanamori, Yui Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka, Aimi Tanaka star in February 28 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/tropical-rouge-precure-anime-reveals-cast-theme-song-artists/.168921

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Game Launches for Steam on March 23

Sega of America announced on Wednesday that the Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 game will launch for PC via Steam on March 23. The game is getting a limited-time Steam...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-28/puyo-puyo-tetris-2-game-launches-for-steam-on-march-23/.168911

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game's Video Previews 'Last Battle' Naruto

Character joins game as part of 3rd season pass

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-game-video-previews-last-battle-naruto/.168916

Actress Cloris Leachman Passes Away at 94

Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress voiced characters in Castle in the Sky, Ponyo anime films

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/actress-cloris-leachman-passes-away-at-94/.168905

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Original Video Anime Reveals 3 Episode Titles, May 19 Release

Episodes on DVD bundled with 22nd manga volume

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-original-video-anime-reveals-3-episode-titles-may-19-release/.168904

Nogizaka Asuka no Himitsu Manga Ends

Manga adaptation of Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu sequel novels launch in 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/nogizaka-asuka-no-himitsu-manga-ends/.168880

Hetalia World Stars Anime's Promo Video Reveals, Previews Italy's Theme Song

Conisch, Daisuke Namikawa perform anime's theme songs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/hetalia-world-stars-anime-promo-video-reveals-previews-italy-theme-song/.168902

Canno's Gōkaku no Tame no! Yasashii Sankaku Kankei Nyūmon Manga Ends

Yuri threesome story by Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl author launched in January 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/canno-gokaku-no-tame-no-yasashii-sankaku-kankei-nyumon-manga-ends/.168879

Rie Ōuta Launches New Manga in March

Ribon magazine invites readers to guess correct reading of manga title

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/rie-outa-launches-new-manga-in-march/.168873

Akira Kiduki, Nanki Satо̄ Launch New Manga in March

Renai Muzai manga centers on housewife with cheating husband who meets man through social media

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/akira-kiduki-nanki-sat-launch-new-manga-in-march/.168870

Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu Manga Ends in April

Katsuwo's manga about loner trying to break out of shell launched in 2013, inspired 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/hitori-bocchi-no-marumaru-seikatsu-manga-ends-in-april/.168841

Shadows House Anime Casts Kōdai Sakai

Mystery series about aristocrats with lifelike doll attendants premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/shadows-house-anime-casts-kodai-sakai/.168899

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Theme Certified Platinum for 100 Million Streams

RIAJ also certified single as Platinum for over 250,000 CDs sold

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-theme-certified-platinum-for-100-million-streams/.168835

World Trigger Manga Takes 1-Month Break Due to Author's 'Sudden Illness'

Manga's Twitter account assures fans Ashihara does not have COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/world-trigger-manga-takes-1-month-break-due-to-author-sudden-illness/.168898

Persona 5 Strikers Game's Trailer Highlights Phantom Thieves

Action RPG launches on PS4, Switch, PC in West on February 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/persona-5-strikers-game-trailer-highlights-phantom-thieves/.168860

Jump Force Game Adds Yoruichi on February 2

Character Pass 2 grants early access to Bleach DLC character on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/jump-force-game-adds-yoruichi-on-february-2/.168857

Funimation Makes Spanish, Portuguese Language Options Available in English-Speaking Territories

Now available in U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Ireland after launch in Mexico, Brazil in December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/funimation-makes-spanish-portuguese-language-options-available-in-english-speaking-territories/.168866

Moriarty the Patriot Anime's 2nd Half Previewed in Video

2nd half premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/moriarty-the-patriot-anime-2nd-half-previewed-in-video/.168872

'Root Film' PS4/Switch Game's Trailer Reveals March 19 Release in the West

Rice Digital to release physical Limited Edition with 100-page art book

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/root-film-ps4-switch-game-trailer-reveals-march-19-release-in-the-west/.168877

Garoden Author Baku Yumemakura's 'Martial Arts Novel' Gets Anime

Yumemakura comments in magazine where his Yūenchi: Baki Gaiden martial arts spinoff manga is running

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/garoden-author-baku-yumemakura-martial-arts-novel-gets-anime/.168871

Miku's Shinka no Mi Animal Isekai Novels Get TV Anime

Story of high school loser transported with his whole school into another world

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/miku-shinka-no-mi-animal-isekai-novels-get-tv-anime/.168884

Demon Slayer Film Sold 42% of All Tickets in S. Korea on Opening Day

Film sold 66,000 tickets to rank #1 on opening day

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/demon-slayer-film-sold-42-percent-of-all-tickets-in-s-korea-on-opening-day/.168874

Godzilla vs. Kong Film's U.S. Release Pushed Back by 5 Days to March 31

Overseas release in territories without HBO Max still retain March 26 date

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-28/godzilla-vs-kong-film-u.s-release-pushed-back-by-5-days-to-march-31/.168869

Japan's Box Office Dropped 45% in 2020, With Demon Slayer Accounting for 1/4 of Total

7 anime topped 1 billion yen at box office, including Violet Evergarden, Fate/stay night, My Hero Academia

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/japan-box-office-dropped-45-percent-in-2020-with-demon-slayer-accounting-for-1-4-of-total/.168858

Megalobox 2: Nomad Sequel's Teaser Reveals Returning Cast, Staff, April Debut

Yoshimasa Hosoya, Shiro Saito, Hiroki Yasumoto, Michiyo Murase return in new take on Ashita no Joe story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/megalobox-2-nomad-sequel-teaser-reveals-returning-cast-staff-april-debut/.168867

Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance Casts Dean Fujioka, Yuki Yamada

Fujioka makes voice-acting debut in summer film celebrating Japan's post-quake revival

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/original-anime-film-hula-fulla-dance-casts-dean-fujioka-yuki-yamada/.168864

Mother/Earthbound Gets New Soundtrack Released Digitally in U.S., Canada

'Mother Music Revisited' album will be available on Spotify, Apple Music from January 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-27/mother-earthbound-gets-new-soundtrack-released-digitally-in-u.s-canada/.168818

North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 24-30

Ascendance of a Bookworm, Killing Bites anime; Cirque du Freak, The Demon Girl Next Door manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/north-american-anime-manga-releases-january-24-30/.168830

Gege Akutami To Cosplay As Mechamaru In First TV Appearance

Jujutsu Kaisen's creator is due to appear on TV for the first time on January 30.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-27/gege-akutami-to-cosplay-as-mechamaru-in-first-tv-appearance/.168805

Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table ‒ Episode 3

One thing is clear from these three episodes: the Adventurers of Akiba need to get with the program and start involving the People of the Land much more than they have been in the day-to-day business of running the city.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/log-horizon-destruction-of-the-round-table/episode-3/.168856

Sentai Licenses Nana TV Anime

HD version planned for digital, home video release

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/sentai-licenses-nana-tv-anime/.168862

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

It manages to attain a certain Animal Crossing-like simplistic charm at times, but even those small pleasures are marred by some serious quality of life issues.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/playstation-4/atelier-ryza-2/lost-legends-and-the-secret-fairy/.168831

Black Clover ‒ Episode 161

As chilling as this episode can be as things get deadly, “classic” is also the best word to describe how things went down this episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-161/.168832

Bungo Stray Dogs Manga Takes 1-Month Break, Gets New Novel

Bungō Stray Dogs: Storm Bringer novel ships in March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/bungo-stray-dogs-manga-takes-1-month-break-gets-new-novel/.168839

Toei Animation Refuses Labor Negotiations With LGBT Union Member

"[Its] Precure series sends a message filled with hope when it comes to gender expression. Its influence is felt not just in Japan, but across the world. I am deeply disappointed that it is this company that has performed such an injustice."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-27/toei-animation-refuses-labor-negotiations-with-lgbt-union-member/.168819

Back Arrow ‒ Episodes 1-3

The show has heart, an interesting setup, and great fight sequences - I think I'm sold on this one.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/back-arrow/episodes-1-3/.168838

The Heartbreaking Sacrifices Made in The Promised Neverland

In a world designed to exploit and consume humans like cattle, The Promised Neverland is full of victims. Are Isabella and Krone complicit, victims of deadly system, or something in between?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-01-27/the-heartbreaking-sacrifices-made-in-the-promised-neverland/.168828

Navel Announces New Work in Shuffle! Game Series Titled Princess x Princess

Writers, designers return from 1st 2 Shuffle! games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/navel-announces-new-work-in-shuffle-game-series-titled-princess-x-princess/.168855

Platinum End TV Anime Casts Miyu Irino, Yui Ogura

Signal.MD animates Death Note creators' suspense fantasy for this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/platinum-end-tv-anime-casts-miyu-irino-yui-ogura/.168846

Gintama The Semi-Final Net Anime Also Gets Cast Commentary Track

The online dTV service revealed on Wednesday that Gintama The Semi-Final, the new net anime special in the Gintama franchise, will have a commentary audio...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-27/gintama-the-semi-final-net-anime-also-gets-cast-commentary-track/.168840

RetroCrush Adds More City Hunter Anime, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, More

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, Jubei-chan 2, Ghost Stories also available in February

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-27/retrocrush-adds-more-city-hunter-anime-the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-more/.168833

New Shaman King Anime Casts Takehito Koyasu as Faust VIII

Koyasu reprises role from 2001 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/new-shaman-king-anime-casts-takehito-koyasu-as-faust-viii/.168836

Demon Slayer, Violet Evergarden, More Nominated for 44th Japan Academy Film Prizes

Poupelle of Chimney Town, Josee, The Tiger and the Fish, Stand By Me Doraemon 2 also honored

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/demon-slayer-violet-evergarden-more-nominated-for-44th-japan-academy-film-prizes/.168834

Evangelion-Style State of Emergency Announcement Billboards Go Viral on Japanese Social Media

A video showing the electronic billboards at the Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station in the Fukuoka Prefecture has gone viral on Japanese social media....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-26/evangelion-style-state-of-emergency-announcement-billboards-go-viral-on-japanese-social-media/.168817

Special Deal: 20% Off at GEE Merch

Get 20% off of merchandise from Dragonball Z, Sword Art Online, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer and more.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2021-01-26/special-deal-20-percent-off-at-gee-merch/.168801

SINoALICE Teams Up With That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in 1st Simultaneous Collab

Collab "coming soon" to Japanese, global versions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-26/sinoalice-teams-up-with-that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-in-1st-simultaneous-collab/.168814

This Week in Anime - How Does Kuroko's Basketball Keep it Fresh?

The sports series that sailed a thousand ships has landed at Netflix with a brand-new dub. Steve and Jean-Karlo suit up for the court to see how many points they score against the beautiful boys of Kuroko's Basketball.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-01-26/.168829

Otherside Picnic ‒ Episode 4

The series here proves it can sit at an effective crossroads of emotional and conceptual storytelling, exploring ideas rooted in manipulating our very human feelings.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/otherside-picnic/episode-4/.168816

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

After two decidedly lackluster volumes focusing on Katarina's post-school life as an employee of the Magical Ministry, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! is finally back on its feet.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess/all-routes-lead-to-doom/novel-8/.168301

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Game Launches for PS5 on January 28

PS5 version uses DualSense controller to imitate weapon firing

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/mobile-suit-gundam-battle-operation-2-game-launches-for-ps5-on-january-28/.168827

MediBang Responds to Allegations Regarding Low Translation Pay Rates

'The 120 yen unit price per page is only an initial starting price, and the lowest rate we offer.'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-26/medibang-responds-to-allegations-regarding-low-translation-pay-rates/.168773

Kanan Minami's Awa-Koi Manga Gets Special Chapter

Series ended on December 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/kanan-minami-awa-koi-manga-gets-special-chapter/.168815

Iyuno Media Group Wholly Acquires SDI Media

Imagica Group held controlling stake in L.A.-based localization company

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/iyuno-media-group-wholly-acquires-sdi-media/.168813

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town ‒ Episode 4

Apart from the various awkward distractions though, LasDan puts on a pretty strong fourth episode here, even if, less than a month in, it feels oddly like a season finale episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town/episode-4/.168809

Maybe's Tales of Wedding Rings Manga to Continue 'For Just a Little Longer'

Series launched in 2014; Crunchyroll, Yen Press publish manga in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/maybe-tales-of-wedding-rings-manga-to-continue-for-just-a-little-longer/.168810

Sentai Filmworks Unveils English Dub Clip, Cast for Food Wars! Season 4 Anime

Blake Shepard, Jad Saxton, more return

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/sentai-filmworks-unveils-english-dub-clip-cast-for-food-wars-season-4-anime/.168826

Mars Red Vampire Anime Streams English-Subtitled Mini-Anime's 3rd Episode

New episode of Code Zero Daily Report debuts every 4th Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/mars-red-vampire-anime-streams-english-subtitled-mini-anime-3rd-episode/.168825

Burning Kabaddi Sports TV Anime Casts Shin'ichirō Kamio, Wataru Komada, Ayumu Murase

TMS Entertainment anime premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/burning-kabaddi-sports-tv-anime-casts-shinichiro-kamio-wataru-komada-ayumu-murase/.168824

Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Film Opens at #4

Demon Slayer, Gintama the Final stay at #1, #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-film-opens-at-no.4/.168806

Kodansha Licenses 7 New Manga by Jet Kusamura, Marimo Ragawa, Fly, More

Including Shaman King: Marcos, Those Snow White Notes, Chasing After Aoi Koshiba

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-26/kodansha-licenses-7-new-manga-by-jet-kusamura-marimo-ragawa-fly-more/.168808

Touken Ranbu Sword Personification Game Gets English Version

Johren starts pre-registering on Tuesday for game anthropomorphizing historical Japanese swords

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/touken-ranbu-sword-personification-game-gets-english-version/.168811

Cells at Work! Code Black ‒ Episode 5

Our long suffering human body is fighting an uphill battle after major causalities against invading gonorrhea.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cells-at-work-code-black/episode-5/.168804

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga's Circulation Jumps by 5 Million More Copies in 13 Days

Manga now has 25 million, up over 290% since anime's October premiere

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/jujutsu-kaisen-manga-circulation-jumps-by-5-million-more-copies-in-13-days/.168807

Cells at Work!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 3

I had tons more fun with this episode's foray into autoimmune responses and blemishes than I expected!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cells-at-work-season-2/episode-3/.168802

One Piece ‒ Episode 959

One Piece in the Wano arc continues the tradition of Yet Another Exposition Episode that has so many moving parts it is hard to do much more than skim the surface.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-959/.168762

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 16

If you couldn't tell, this was yet another episode of Yashahime that made me absolutely furious with how poorly written and executed it was.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-16/.168486

Man and His Cat GN 3

If there is a category for “feel-good manga of the year” in any book award, I would nominate A Man and His Cat immediately.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/man-and-his-cat/gn-3/.168448

Virtua Fighter's Polygon Pants Get Loving Fan Recreation

The popular Instagram account Polygon Forge has recreated the iconic low-polygon pants depicted in the original Virtua Fighter arcade game. The video shows...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-25/virtua-fighter-polygon-pants-get-loving-fan-recreation/.168775

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ‒ Episode 3

Combined with Rudy's incremental growth and the lessons he is learning and this a good series so far – if you can put up with Rudy.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation/episode-3/.168756

Just What the Heck is Genshin Impact?

With the game's major story arcs still being very unfinished, you might be wondering just what Genshin Impact's player base is spending so much time on. But once you set foot in Teyvat's big, open environment, you'll definitely start to understand: this world was built for lots of replayability.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-01-25/just-what-the-heck-is-genshin-impact/.168416

EX-ARM ‒ Episode 3

Because when Akira and Alma fight her, it's not merely another brilliantly, perfectly awkward fight sequence in an abandoned, empty CG building, but a poetic ode to the battle between human ingenuity and the greed of automation.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ex-arm/episode-3/.168751

GKIDS Releases Ghibli's 1st CG Feature Earwig and the Witch on BD on April 6, Digitally on March 23

Film screens in U.S. on February 3; streams on HBO Max on February 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/gkids-releases-ghibli-1st-cg-feature-earwig-and-the-witch-on-bd-on-april-6-digitally-on-march-23/.168795

Redo of Healer Author: English Light Novel Translation Was 'Refused' By An Overseas Publisher

'We tried to publish the English version, but it was refused by an overseas publisher.'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-25/redo-of-healer-author-english-light-novel-translation-was-refused-by-an-overseas-publisher/.168765

The Titan's Bride Anime Gets English Dub

Anime shorts premiered in Japan in July 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/the-titan-bride-anime-gets-english-dub/.168772

Gintama The Final Film Tops 1 Billion Yen in 1st 16 Days

Franchise's fastest to reach milestone; audience was 40% male, ranging from late teens to 30s

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/gintama-the-final-film-tops-1-billion-yen-in-1st-16-days/.168784

Magical Girl Special Ops Asuka Manga Ends on February 25

Manga about military magical girls launched in 2015, inspired 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/magical-girl-special-ops-asuka-manga-ends-on-february-25/.168776

Kinoko Higurashi Launches Kū Neru Futari Sumu Futari Sequel Manga

Manga picks up from previous story with Ritsuko, Shūichi now at 35 years old

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/kinoko-higurashi-launches-ku-neru-futari-sumu-futari-sequel-manga/.168764

Nariaki Narita's Abyss Rage Manga Ends on February 4

Manga launched in 2018, debuted in English alongside Manga Plus service in 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/nariaki-narita-abyss-rage-manga-ends-on-february-4/.168757

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Earns 36.5 Billion Yen, Sells 26.67 Million Tickets

Film stays at #1 spot in its 15th weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-earns-36.5-billion-yen-sells-26.67-million-tickets/.168781

Guilty Gear -Strive- Game's Trailer Previews Game Modes

PS4/PS5/PC game launches on April 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/guilty-gear-strive-game-trailer-previews-game-modes/.168774

Japanese Government Considers Codifying Copyright Rules on Cosplay Income

Government investigates whether income earned from cosplaying qualifies as copyright infringement

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/japanese-government-considers-codifying-copyright-rules-on-cosplay-income/.168754

Mr. Osomatsu Anime Gets 3 Valentine's Day Shorts

Shorts debut on dTV on February 13-15; counterpart White Day shorts also debut in March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/mr-osomatsu-anime-gets-3-valentine-day-shorts/.168770

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Game's New Promo Video Previews Uno/Anre

4th playable character in 2nd character pass set releases on January 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/granblue-fantasy-versus-game-new-promo-video-previews-uno-anre/.168746

Beyblade Burst Sparking Anime Premieres on Disney XD in U.S. in February

Anime airs on February 20 at 8:00 a.m. EST

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-25/beyblade-burst-sparking-anime-premieres-on-disney-xd-in-u.s-in-february/.168744

14th Manga Taisho Awards Nominate 10 Titles

SPY×FAMILY, Mizu wa Umi ni Mukatte Nagareru nominated again

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/14th-manga-taisho-awards-nominate-10-titles/.168759

Yubisaki kara no Honki no Netsujō Firefighter Romance Anime Gets 2nd Season

Cast returns for season premiering in July with "on-air," "premium" versions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/yubisaki-kara-no-honki-no-netsujo-firefighter-romance-anime-gets-2nd-season/.168758

Godzilla vs. Kong Film Debuts 1st Trailer

Film opens on March 26 in theaters, HBO Max streaming

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/godzilla-vs-kong-film-debuts-1st-trailer/.168753

Live-Action Kakegurui Sequel Film's Teaser Highlights Ryūsei Fujii's New Gambler

Fujii plays Makuro Shikigami in May film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/live-action-kakegurui-sequel-film-teaser-highlights-ryusei-fujii-new-gambler/.168752

End of Evangelion Scene Lovingly Recreated As a "House" in Terraria

The Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion film produced a veritable wealth of iconic scenes and imagery that fans and writers alike have continued...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-24/end-of-evangelion-scene-lovingly-recreated-as-a-house-in-terraria/.168728

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 15

The fight itself is definitely the action highlight of the episode, with some well-implemented 2D/CG blending and solid choreography that shows off Aoi's immense strength, which Yuuji can barely keep up with.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-15/.168725

World Trigger Season 2 ‒ Episode 3

Kitora and Kuroe's fight against the remote-controlled Trion soldier starts us off, and while it doesn't necessarily resolve, it reaches an effective stalemate pretty quickly.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/world-trigger-season-2/episode-3/.168727

Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina Novels 1-3

Beautiful as it is, the 2020 anime adaptation of Jougi Shiraishi's original light novels Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina is but a pale imitation of the source material.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina/novels-1-3/.168722

Date A Live Illustrator Draws Hatsune Miku for Digital Stars 2021

According to Hobby Stock's English Twitter account, a 1/7 scale figure based on Tsunako's design is also in development.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-24/date-a-live-illustrator-draws-hatsune-miku-for-digital-stars-2021/.168313

Horimiya ‒ Episode 3

With his earrings and tattoos, Miyamura has created a self unknown to everyone at school, one he alone is comfortable and familiar with.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/horimiya/episode-3/.168724

So I'm a Spider, So What? ‒ Episode 3

The episode ends with Kumoko in possibly her greatest peril yet. And the monkeys, which I felt was the best early fight scene in the novels, are coming next.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/so-im-a-spider-so-what/episode-3/.168705

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 ‒ Episodes 1-3

Laid-Back Camp is first and foremost a tactile experience. It's a synthesis of sensory information, both real and implied, crafted by a team of talented animators infusing the beauty of the natural world into your screen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/laid-back-camp-season-2/episodes-1-3/.168723

Kazu Kakazu's Our Blood Oath Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

Manga about vampire siblings launched on September 14

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/kazu-kakazu-our-blood-oath-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump/.168713

Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Manga Gets TV Anime

Manga about ninja on quest to find elixir of immortality ends on Monday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/yuji-kaku-hell-paradise-jigokuraku-manga-gets-tv-anime/.168715

IDOLiSH7 Anime Season 3 to Air 1st Half in 2021 With Returning Staff

Makoto Bessho directs at TROYCA again

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/idolish7-anime-season-3-to-air-1st-half-in-2021-with-returning-staff/.168747

My Hero Academia Ranks at #1 on U.S. Annual BookScan 2020 List

15 manga volumes including Demon Slayer, Uzumaki, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Tokyo Ghoul rank in top 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/my-hero-academia-ranks-at-no.1-on-u.s-annual-bookscan-2020-list/.168720

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Reveals DLC Character Toppo

“Legendary Pack 1” also features DLC character Pikkon this spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-reveals-dlc-character-toppo/.168731

The Full-Time Wife Escapist's Tsunami Umino Launches New Manga

New manga details travel stories of 2 women

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/the-full-time-wife-escapist-tsunami-umino-launches-new-manga/.168736

Setsucon Cancels In-person Event, Switches to Virtual Event in April

Pennsylvania-based con to host free virtual event on April 10-11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/setsucon-cancels-in-person-event-switches-to-virtual-event-in-april/.168714

Seattle's Sakura-Con 2021 Canceled

Active 2021 memberships for the convention will automatically be transferred to 2022

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/seattle-sakura-con-2021-canceled/.168732

New Duel Masters King! Anime Premieres This Spring

New series features theme of time travel

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/new-duel-masters-king-anime-premieres-this-spring/.168737

O-Parts Hunter's Seishi Kishimoto Draws 1-Shot, Launches New Shonen Manga This Year

New Monster no Isha manga centers on bonds between boys, monsters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/o-parts-hunter-seishi-kishimoto-draws-1-shot-launches-new-shonen-manga-this-year/.168735

Let's Make a Mug Too Anime Gets New Manga Adaptation

Anime promoting city of Tajimi premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/let-make-a-mug-too-anime-gets-new-manga-adaptation/.168734

Alice Gear Aegis OVA Reveals Title, Staff, Cast, Theme Song Artists

15-minute OVA based on smartphone game to debut around this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-24/alice-gear-aegis-ova-reveals-title-staff-cast-theme-song-artists/.168733

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, Mask of Truth Games Removed from PlayStation Store in the West

Atlus' licensing rights have expired

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/utawarerumono-mask-of-deception-mask-of-truth-games-removed-from-playstation-store-in-the-west/.168721

Tropical-Rouge! Precure Anime Short to Play With Healin' Good Precure Film

Next Precure show's characters head to island dance party in March 20 short

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/tropical-rouge-precure-anime-short-to-play-with-healin-good-precure-film/.168729

Shiren the Wanderer: the Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate

If you love roguelikes as a genre and want to experience one of the most satisfying, well-crafted examples of the genre, you owe it to yourself to pick Shiren the Wanderer up.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/switch/pc/shiren-the-wanderer/.167572

Kabuto Kodai's Remake of Mikoto Yamaguchi's Shinigami-sama ni Saigo no Onegai o Manga Ends

Manga about murderer haunted by vengeful dead sister launched in March 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/kabuto-kodai-remake-of-mikoto-yamaguchi-shinigami-sama-ni-saigo-no-onegai-o-manga-ends/.168719

Shibuya Goldfish Manga Ends in 11th Volume

Yen Press publishes horror manga in English about massive frenzied fish

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/shibuya-goldfish-manga-ends-in-11th-volume/.168718

Masahiro Totsuka's New Material Puzzle Manga Nears Climax

Manga's 1st new serialization in 9 years launched in May 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/masahiro-totsuka-new-material-puzzle-manga-nears-climax/.168717

Berserk Exhibition in Tokyo Delayed

The official Twitter account and website for the "Dai Berserk Ten" exhibition for Kentarou Miura's Berserk manga revealed on January 13 that the exhibition...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-23/berserk-exhibition-in-tokyo-delayed/.168716

Kowloon Highschool Chronicle RPG Releases in English on February 4

PS2 RPG releases for Switch, features remastered graphics

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-23/kowloon-highschool-chronicle-rpg-releases-in-english-on-february-4/.168688

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 16

I have a big problem with this episode and this time it's not because it upends the Higurashi status quo. I just find the moral of it pretty reprehensible.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-16/.168702

Dr. Stone: Stone Wars ‒ Episode 1-2

Outside of showcasing the merits of the series' story structure, these first two episodes also hint to us about Tsukasa's glaring weakness.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dr-stone-stone-wars/episode-1-2/.168671

Cuddle Up With Sleepy Kuroko's Basketball Plushies

Miracles they might be, but the top basketball players of Teikō Junior High and Seirin High deserve a good rest every now and then.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-22/cuddle-up-with-sleepy-kuroko-basketball-plushies/.168574

2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team ‒ Episodes 1-3

If the establishing episodes of 2.43 seemed a bit too heavy and melodramatic to be your bag, I think the third episode, more representative of the show's true face a la Shin, may warrant another look.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/2.43-seiin-high-school-boys-volleyball-team/episodes-1-3/.168666

Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Game's Overview Trailer Streamed

Game launches in Japan on January 28, N. America on January 29, Europe on February 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world-the-prophecy-of-the-throne-game-overview-trailer-streamed/.168703

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Hero Mask Anime for Home Video Release

Studio Pierrot anime debuted on Netflix in December 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/sentai-filmworks-licenses-hero-mask-anime-for-home-video-release/.168695

Final Evangelion Film's TV Ad Features New Footage of Unit-02

Film was slated to open on Saturday, but was delayed with no new date announced

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/final-evangelion-film-tv-ad-features-new-footage-of-unit-02/.168694

Final Eureka Seven: Hi - Evolution Film's New Teaser Reveals Early Summer Opening

Film has been delayed since 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/final-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-new-teaser-reveals-early-summer-opening/.168692

'Farewell, My Dear Cramer' Soccer TV Anime Reveals 9 More Cast Members

Yu Shimamura, Marina Yamada, Rena Maeda, more join spring anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/farewell-my-dear-cramer-soccer-tv-anime-reveals-9-more-cast-members/.168690

Girls' Frontline Show Confirmed as TV Anime by Asahi Production

The official website for Warner Bros. Japan and Sunborn Networks' animation based on Sunborn Networks' Girls' Frontline opened on Friday and confirmed...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-22/girls-frontline-show-confirmed-as-tv-anime-by-asahi-production/.168689

Girls' Frontline Game Gets 2021 Animation by Warner Bros. Japan

Chinese smartphone game takes place in dark near-future with combat androids

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/girls-frontline-game-gets-2021-animation-by-warner-bros-japan/.168674

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 4-10

Kaguya-sama: Love is War live-action film's TV premiere earns 4.0% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-january-4-10/.168667

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 11-17

Momotaro Dentetsu stays at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/japan-video-game-rankings-january-11-17/.168665

Jujutsu Kaisen Takes 15 of Top 16 Spots in Weekly Manga Sales Ranking

Manga jumped from 8.5 million copies in circulation in October to 20 million by January 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/jujutsu-kaisen-takes-15-of-top-16-spots-in-weekly-manga-sales-ranking/.168682

Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Diagnosed With Rectal Cancer

Sakamoto beat throat cancer 6 years ago, but now says he will be "living alongside" cancer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/composer-ryuichi-sakamoto-diagnosed-with-rectal-cancer/.168677

Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Game's Opening Streamed

Mayu Maeshima performs opening theme "Reline"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world-the-prophecy-of-the-throne-game-opening-streamed/.168637

Live-Action Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Film's Clip Shows Main Characters

Hiyakawa, Mikado ask Erika to lift curse in clip for film debuting today

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-22/live-action-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-film-clip-shows-main-characters/.168659

Japanese Gov't Denies Report it is No Longer Considering Tokyo Olympics This Year, Aiming for 2032 Games

Japan's Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Manabu Sakai in a press conference on Friday denied a report by the British newspaper The Times stating the Japanese...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-22/japanese-govt-denies-report-it-is-no-longer-considering-tokyo-olympics-this-year-aiming-for-2032-games/.168661

Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, TV Airing

Misuzu Yamada, Ayaka Nanase star in anime by Asread

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-anime-reveals-cast-staff-tv-airing/.168668

Azuki Shibuya Graduates From i☆Ris Idol Group on March 31

Shibuya plans to continue entertainment industry career, i☆Ris carries on as 5-member group

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/azuki-shibuya-graduates-from-i-ris-idol-group-on-march-31/.168662

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom TV Anime Casts Reina Ueda

Ueda plays songstress Juna Doma in July anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-tv-anime-casts-reina-ueda/.168664

Looking for Magical DoReMi, On-Gaku Win at 74th Mainichi Film Awards

Films receive Best Animation Film award, Noburou Oofuji Award

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/looking-for-magical-doremi-on-gaku-win-at-74th-mainichi-film-awards/.168658

Voice Actress Akari Kitō Diagnosed with Gastroenteritis

Voice of Demon Slayer's Nezuko tested negative for COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/voice-actress-akari-kito-diagnosed-with-gastroenteritis/.168651

The Idolm@ster Poplinks Puzzle Game Launches on iOS, Android

Promo video previews franchise's latest smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/the-idolm@ster-poplinks-puzzle-game-launches-on-ios-android/.168650

Resident Evil Village Game's Trailers Reveal May 7 Release, New Multiplayer Game

Game available for current & last-gen consoles, PC with demo on PS Store now available

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/resident-evil-village-game-trailers-reveal-may-7-release-new-multiplayer-game/.168656

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Game's Trailer Previews Characters

Game launches for PS4, Switch on January 28 in Japan; for Switch in summer 2021 in West

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/disgaea-6-defiance-of-destiny-game-trailer-previews-characters/.168648

Fantasia Re:Build Light Novel Crossover RPG Adds Saber Marionette J

New event debuts Saber Marionette characters on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-21/fantasia-re-build-light-novel-crossover-rpg-adds-saber-marionette-j/.168581

A Bad Boy Drinks Tea! Manga's Live-Action Show Adds 6 Cast Members

Seira Nagashima, Karin Nishina, Yuzuki Hirakawa, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/a-bad-boy-drinks-tea-manga-live-action-show-adds-6-cast-members/.168655

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos VR Game Gets SteamVR, PlayStation VR Releases

Tokyo Chronos sequel launches on SteamVR on February 19, PS VR on April 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/altdeus-beyond-chronos-vr-game-gets-steamvr-playstation-vr-releases/.168647

Crunchyroll Streams Original Digimon Adventure Anime in Europe, Middle East, North Africa

1999 anime began streaming on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/crunchyroll-streams-original-digimon-adventure-anime-in-europe-middle-east-north-africa/.168645

The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Artist Jet Kuma Leaves Cygames, Praises Company's Working Conditions

"We would get told, 'Don't work so much! I'm begging you to go home!'"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-21/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-artist-jet-kuma-leaves-cygames-praises-company-working-conditions/.168611

A White Rose in Bloom GN 1

Ruby and Steph both attend an elite boarding school for girls somewhere in Europe. Ruby, younger by a year, has no real reason to interact with Steph until the two of them are the only girls to stay at the school over Christmas break...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-white-rose-in-bloom/gn-1/.168525

Amazon Prime Video Removes Scum's Wish, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, More Anime

Also: The Great Passage, Eromanga Sensei, Just Because!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/amazon-prime-video-removes-scum-wish-yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-more-anime/.168646

Virtual YouTuber Agency hololive Opens Recruitment for New Online Service, Game

The ideal is to create a service where "everyone can live online as a 2D character."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-21/virtual-youtuber-agency-hololive-opens-recruitment-for-new-online-service-game/.168613

Sanrio's New Gudetama Anime Premieres Online with English Subtitles

Gudetama Freestyle stars Sanrio's egg character

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/sanrio-new-gudetama-anime-premieres-online-with-english-subtitles/.168643

Final Fantasy XIV Game Gets Saki Mahjong Collaboration Manga

Saya Kiyoshi's Saki to Final Fantasy XIV launches on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/final-fantasy-xiv-game-gets-saki-mahjong-collaboration-manga/.168642

Redo of Healer Anime Simulcast Discontinued in Germany

Uncensored, uncut version releases on DVD, BD in fall 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/redo-of-healer-anime-simulcast-discontinued-in-germany/.168634

This Week in Anime - Who Are the Villains of Attack on Titan?

In its final season, Attack on Titan has flipped the script on its heroes and villains. Our once righteously vengeful protagonist stopped toeing the line in pursuit of his ideals, leaving the audience to ponder exactly who is the villain here?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-01-21/.168609

Go Nagai's Violence Jack Gets New Manga by Yū Kinutani

Violence Jack 20XX manga launches on February 19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/go-nagai-violence-jack-gets-new-manga-by-yu-kinutani/.168623

Nobuaki Tadano Ends Oni no Mataoni no Amo Manga

Manga about huntress tracking down mountain god to rescue friend launched in September 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/nobuaki-tadano-ends-oni-no-mataoni-no-amo-manga/.168621

Kingdom Anime's 3rd Season Casts Natsuki Hanae, Kenichirō Matsuda

Anime resumes in April after COVID-19 delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/kingdom-anime-3rd-season-casts-natsuki-hanae-kenichiro-matsuda/.168638

Shadows House Anime Casts Ayane Sakura

Mystery series about aristocrats with lifelike doll attendants premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/shadows-house-anime-casts-ayane-sakura/.168635

Nishi Ogikubo Mitsuboshi Yōshudō Live-Action Series Reveals Cast, February 11 Premiere

Keita Machida plays protagonist bartender Ryōichirō Amemiya in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/nishi-ogikubo-mitsuboshi-yoshudo-live-action-series-reveals-cast-february-11-premiere/.168617

Nagabe Delivers Final Manuscript for The Girl from the Other Side Manga

Manga's final volume ships on April 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/nagabe-delivers-final-manuscript-for-the-girl-from-the-other-side-manga/.168618

Santa Company Gets New Anime With MyAnimeList Worldwide Debut on January 28

Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas aims to raise awareness of marine waste

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/santa-company-gets-new-anime-with-myanimelist-worldwide-debut-on-january-28/.168625

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Anime Film Gets 4D Screenings

Screenings start on January 29 with exclusive bonus postcards

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-re-surrection-anime-film-gets-4d-screenings/.168624

Bakuten!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song

Ayumu Murase, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kenichi Suzumura, Tomokazu Sugita, Sōma Saitō, Daiki Yamashita join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/bakuten-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-cast-staff-opening-song/.168622

Corpse Party's PS4/Switch Version Launches on February 18 in Japan

New version will add new voice work to Corpse Party: Blood Covered …Repeated Fear

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/corpse-party-ps4-switch-version-launches-on-february-18-in-japan/.168616

Miyagi Prefecture to Install Pokémon Manholes

'PokeLids' project aims to install manholes across all 47 prefectures in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-20/miyagi-prefecture-to-install-pokemon-manholes/.168537

Demon Slayer, Earwig & the Witch, Lupin III, On-Gaku, Ride Your Wave, A Whisker Away Submitted for Animated Feature Oscar

93rd annual Academy Awards takes place on April 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/demon-slayer-earwig-and-the-witch-lupin-iii-on-gaku-ride-your-wave-a-whisker-away-submitted-for-animated-feature-oscar/.168606

Wonder Egg Priority ‒ Episodes 1-2

For now, I'd wager that Ai's salvation lies less in the almost-certainly-hollow promise of Koito's resurrection, and more in the bonds she's forging with both the egg girls and her coworkers.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wonder-egg-priority/episodes-1-2/.168587

Days of Love at Seagull Villa GN 1

The romance, therefore, has a lot of work to do to conquer the women's assumptions about each other and to steer them in the right direction.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/days-of-love-at-seagull-villa/gn-1/.167872

Interview: Akudama Drive Assistant Director Yoshifumi Sasahara

Sasahara looks back on his role as an episode director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist on episode 6 plus details about that Anime Awards-nominated fight scene!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-01-20/akudama-drive-assistant-director-yoshifumi-sasahara/.168550

Crunchyroll Adds Onihei TV Anime, OVA to Catalog

Both begin streaming on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/crunchyroll-adds-onihei-tv-anime-ova-to-catalog/.168608

Mushoku Tensei Author Addresses Criticism about Perverted Protagonist

"I think that as his level of understanding goes up, he will do less criminal actions and other things that ignores other people's feelings."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-20/mushoku-tensei-author-addresses-criticism-about-perverted-protagonist/.168588

Black Clover ‒ Episode 160

The first blows of the Clover Kingdom/Spade Kingdom conflict were struck, but those were just warm-ups. Now the conflict is starting to get serious.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-160/.168573

Sentai Filmworks Reveals Venus Wars Anime's English Dub Cast

English clip previews dub starring Adam Gibbs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/sentai-filmworks-reveals-venus-wars-anime-english-dub-cast/.168607

Tai Ari Deshita. ~Ojо̄-sama wa Kakutо̄ Game Nante Shinai~ Game-Playing Schoolgirl Manga Gets Anime

Manga about high school girls who play fighting games debuted in January 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/tai-ari-deshita-~oj-sama-wa-kakut-game-nante-shinai~-game-playing-schoolgirl-manga-gets-anime/.168601

Designer Takaya Imamura Leaves Nintendo

Designer for Star Fox, F-Zero, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask games leaves after 32 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/designer-takaya-imamura-leaves-nintendo/.168595

Yen Press Licenses 3 Light Novels, 5 Manga

Includes The Detective Is Already Dead, Captivated, By You, Farewell to My Alter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/yen-press-licenses-3-light-novels-5-manga/.168582

Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 12-Part Run, February 25 Debut

Kana Hanazawa, MAO star in J.C. Staff anime about about cook in Kyoto geisha lodge

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/maiko-san-chi-no-makanai-san-anime-reveals-cast-staff-12-part-run-february-25-debut/.168593

The Detective Is Already Dead TV Anime Confirmed With Cast, Staff

Shin Nagai, Saki Miyashita star in romantic comedy from ENGI

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/the-detective-is-already-dead-tv-anime-confirmed-with-cast-staff/.168594

Detective Conan Anime Gets Compilation Film About Akai Family

Compilation opens on February 11, before The Scarlet Bullet film's April 17 opening

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-20/detective-conan-anime-gets-compilation-film-about-akai-family/.168586

Banished From The Heroes' Party Anime Reveals Cast, Staff

Ryōta Suzuki, Kanon Takao, Naomi Ōzora, Sora Amamiya, Taku Yashiro star in Wolfsbane's anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/banished-from-the-heroes-party-anime-reveals-cast-staff/.168585

Seven Deadly Sins Anime Gets All-New Original Sequel Film This Summer

Nakaba Suzuki pens story for The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed By Light set after ongoing TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/seven-deadly-sins-anime-gets-all-new-original-sequel-film-this-summer/.168584

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime Season 2's Teaser Unveils July Debut

New visual also unveiled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-season-2-teaser-unveils-july-debut/.168583

Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Come Anime Listed With April Premiere

Kadokawa's description for the March issue of its Monthly Comic Alive magazine lists an April premiere date for the television anime adaptation of Shūichi...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-19/osananajimi-ga-zettai-ni-makenai-love-come-anime-listed-with-april-premiere/.168580

New Shaman King Anime Casts Nana Mizuki, Takumu Miyazono, Noriaki Kanze

Mizuki reprises Tamao; Miyazono, Kanze voice Ponchi, Konchi in April anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/new-shaman-king-anime-casts-nana-mizuki-takumu-miyazono-noriaki-kanze/.168579

'Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru' Mystery Romantic Comedy Light Novels Listed With TV Anime

Nigojū's story about boy returning to normal life after 3-year adventure with detective

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/tantei-wa-mo-shindeiru-mystery-romantic-comedy-light-novels-listed-with-tv-anime/.168577

Tsumugi Voice Actress Minako Kotobuki Visits K-ON! Movie Locales in London

In March last year, K-ON! voice actress Minako Kotobuki traveled to the United Kingdom for her previously announced study trip. Around that time, she started...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-19/tsumugi-voice-actress-minako-kotobuki-visits-k-on-movie-locales-in-london/.168539

Cells at Work! Code Black ‒ Episodes 3-4

Seeing this entire cast espouse the sacred duty of fornication for 20 minutes is, figuratively and literally, fucking hilarious.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cells-at-work-code-black/episodes-3-4/.168572

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town ‒ Episodes 1-3

Overpowered fantasy light-novel protagonists are of course a dime-a-dozen these days, but LasDan's implementation of its particular powerhouse, the adorable and awesomely-named Lloyd Belladonna, does an interesting job from the start of uncoupling his role from the actual focus of the story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town/episodes-1-3/.168549

Jump Force Game Adds JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Giorno This Spring

"Work-in-progress" version of character accidentally launched in November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/jump-force-game-adds-jojo-bizarre-adventure-giorno-this-spring/.168570

Evangelion's Rei and Asuka Get Intimate in New Figure

Figure is based on the cover illustration of the premium limited edition version of manga volume 13.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-19/evangelion-rei-and-asuka-get-intimate-in-new-figure/.168534

One Piece ‒ Episode 958

However, I think the brilliance of the way Oda uses bounties is that they are as much a direct measure of power as they are a measure of political importance in the setting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-958/.168505

Asadora! GN 1

Asa is the kind of spitfire heroine that's easy to get behind – she's vulnerable in what she doesn't say and afraid of pretty much nothing, possibly because if she stops to be afraid she'll never get moving again.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/asadora/gn-1/.168082

Hypnosis Mic Anime's Soundtrack Album Debuts at #1

Album sold 41,000 copies

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/hypnosis-mic-anime-soundtrack-album-debuts-at-no.1/.168536

Channel Great Sage With This Soft and Squishy Rimuru Replica

Both the slime and human forms of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime's Rimuru Tempest have inspired numerous merchandise ranging from figures to cushions...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-19/channel-great-sage-with-this-soft-and-squishy-rimuru-replica/.168309

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 15

Finally, after fourteen goddamned episodes, the show has finally seen fit to stop jerking us around and explain what happened with Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Rin.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-15/.168255

Chainsaw Man, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, More Win 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards

Duel Masters, Chocolat no Mahō, Yuzuki-sanchi no Yon Kyōda also win

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-more-win-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.168571

PREVIEW: Twenty Hours with the Princess Connect! Re:Dive Mobile Game

If the worst thing I can say about the game is that I'm annoyed I can't play more of it, that should give you a hint as to how much I have enjoyed it so far.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-01-19/preview-twenty-hours-with-the-princess-connect-re-dive-mobile-game/.168514

Hellsing Ultimate Holds Digital Art Collection Sale

A digital collection of artworks from the Hellsing Ultimate OVA is on sale until January 25 through digital artwork vendor Anique. 12 pieces of high-definition...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-19/hellsing-ultimate-holds-digital-art-collection-sale/.168355

Funimation Announces Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Anime's English Dub, Cast

Marissa Lenti, Xanthe Huynh star in dub premiering on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/funimation-announces-kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-anime-english-dub-cast/.168564

Kingdom Anime Season 3 Casts Kōsuke Toriumi, Daisuke Hirakawa, Hiroyuki Kinoshita

Anime resumes in April after COVID-19 delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/kingdom-anime-season-3-casts-kosuke-toriumi-daisuke-hirakawa-hiroyuki-kinoshita/.168561

3rd Girls & Panzer das Finale Anime Film Reveals Trailer, March 26 Opening

3rd part in 6-part series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/3rd-girls-and-panzer-das-finale-anime-film-reveals-trailer-march-26-opening/.168563

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Manga Gets TV Anime

Yu Tomofuji's manga about relationship between young girl and Beast King ended last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-manga-gets-tv-anime/.168541

Gundam's Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Wins Japan Academy Film Prize Association's Special Award

Character designer, manga creator to be honored in March 19 ceremony

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/gundam-yoshikazu-yasuhiko-wins-japan-academy-film-prize-association-special-award/.168559

'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro' Anime Posts 1st Full Promo Video

Sumire Uesaka stars as sadistic schoolgirl in April anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro-anime-posts-1st-full-promo-video/.168555

Gundam: Hathaway Film's 1st Full Trailer Unveils More Cast, 4D & Dolby Cinema Screenings

Film of Yoshiyuki Tomino's novel opens in franchise record 214 theaters in Japan on May 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/gundam-hathaway-film-1st-full-trailer-unveils-more-cast-4d-and-dolby-cinema-screenings/.168553

Cardfight!! Vanguard Gets New TV Anime With CLAMP Designs

Revue Starlight's Kinema Citrus animates Vanguard overDress series premiering April 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/cardfight-vanguard-gets-new-tv-anime-with-clamp-designs/.168547

Sakugan Anime's Video Previews Opening Song, Fall Premiere

Masaaki Endoh performs theme song "Kо̄kotsu Labyrinth"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/sakugan-anime-video-previews-opening-song-fall-premiere/.168543

Shinkalion Gets New TV Anime This Spring

New series features 2 new characters, Hayabusa shinkansen, E235 series train

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/shinkalion-gets-new-tv-anime-this-spring/.168545

The Blue Period. Art Manga Gets TV Anime This Year

Tsubasa Yamaguchi's award-winning manga about student finding calling in art launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/the-blue-period-art-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.168544

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Reclaims Box Office #1

Gintama The Final at #2, Poupelle of Chimney Town at #3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-reclaims-box-office-no.1/.168523

Code Geass Launches Ashford Academy Student Council Magazine

12-issue monthly magazine will include original stories, illustrations

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-18/code-geass-launches-ashford-academy-student-council-magazine/.168507

Yakuza: Like A Dragon Gets Xbox X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 Release in Japan on February 25

Sega announced on Monday that it will release the Yakuza: Like A Dragon game for Xbox X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 in Japan on February 25. The company...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-18/yakuza-like-a-dragon-gets-xbox-x-s-xbox-one-windows-10-release-in-japan-on-february-25/.168521

Blue Flag GN 5

Mami's greater presence forces Taichi to think a bit harder about his relationship with Futaba, although that mostly comes in the form of him looking surprised or confused for the greater part of the volume.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-flag/gn-5/.167216

Kemono Jihen ‒ Episodes 1-2

What's not entirely clear is whether Inugami was being completely altruistic when he took Kabane with him back to Tokyo. The conversation he has with a mysterious woman whose smile is distressingly predatory might suggest otherwise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kemono-jihen/episodes-1-2/.168494

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Smartphone Game Ends Service on February 18

Kōtetsujō no Kabaneri -Ran- Hajimaru Michiato debuted in December 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/kabaneri-of-the-iron-fortress-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-february-18/.168524

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 1-2

Even from just the second episode alone, it's easy to see why Mimimi is a fan favorite. Not only did the animators seem to give her movements the most attention, she's got chill unlike anybody else in this story has so far.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-1-2/.168501

Live-Action Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Film Casts Keiko Kitagawa

Behind-the-scenes video streamed for film opening on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/live-action-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-film-casts-keiko-kitagawa/.168530

Kin-iro Mosaic Anime Film's Key Visual Reveals Summer Opening

Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ animate Kin-iro Mosaic Thank you!! film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/kin-iro-mosaic-anime-film-key-visual-reveals-summer-opening/.168526

Attack on Titan The Final Season ‒ Episode 6

Maybe this is why this episode has me reflecting so much about the ramifications of political manipulation, conspiratorial thought run amok, and all the other factors that have contributed to the sense of political unrest

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan-the-final-season/episode-6/.168499

Fairy Ranmaru ~Anata no Kokoro O-tasukeshimasu~ Anime's 1st Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Opening Song

Masakazu Hishida directs, Shogo Sakata stars in Studio Comet's April anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/fairy-ranmaru-~anata-no-kokoro-o-tasukeshimasu~-anime-1st-video-reveals-cast-staff-opening-song/.168522

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Creator Launches New Manga in February

Manga based on Hiroshi Shiibashi's earlier "Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen" 1-shot manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/nura-rise-of-the-yokai-clan-creator-launches-new-manga-in-february/.168508

EX-ARM ‒ Episodes 1-2

It's not like the wonderful readers of ANN would purposefully vote for a show they thought was universally horrendous just to make somebody suffer through it for comedy, right?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ex-arm/episodes-1-2/.168496

New My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Game to Also Include Original Video Anime

Also: New Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. Ketsu project also revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/new-my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-game-to-also-include-original-video-anime/.168518

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Earns 36.1 Billion Yen, Sells 26.44 Million Tickets

Film retakes #1 spot at Japanese box office in 14th weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-18/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-earns-36.1-billion-yen-sells-26.44-million-tickets/.168516