Anime and Character Art Admiring: February 2021

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Atlanta's MomoCon Cancels 2021 Main Event

Mini-event titled Winterfest takes place on December 19-20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-01/atlanta-momocon-cancels-2021-main-event/.170087

Otakon Raises More Than US$34,000

Convention began asking for donations in January due to unforeseen costs of last year's COVID-19 cancellation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-01/otakon-raises-more-than-usd34000/.170098

AnimeJapan 2021 Gets Overseas Stream With English Commentary

Anime Festival Asia's Sozo collaborates with AnimeJapan 2021 to deliver overseas stream

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-01/animejapan-2021-gets-overseas-stream-with-english-commentary/.170099

Nagabe Ends Monotone Blue Manga

Manga by The Girl From the Other Side author launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-01/nagabe-ends-monotone-blue-manga/.170096

ZUN Announces Touhou Project's 18th Game

Game's demo releases at Reitaisai event on March 21, with planned full release in May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/zun-announces-touhou-project-18th-game/.170095

Demon Slayer, Earwig & the Witch, Lupin III, On-Gaku, Ride Your Wave, A Whisker Away Confirmed Eligible for Oscars

Academy Awards announce nominees on March 15, awards take place on April 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/demon-slayer-earwig-and-the-witch-lupin-iii-on-gaku-ride-your-wave-a-whisker-away-confirmed-eligible-for-oscars/.170094

Virtual-On Game Series Producer Jūrō Watari Leaves Sega

Watari created twin-stick arcade mecha game in 1996

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/virtual-on-game-series-producer-juro-watari-leaves-sega/.170092

Hetalia World Stars Anime Debuts Streaming on April 1

The official website for the new anime of Hidekaz Himaruya's Hetalia World Stars manga revealed on Friday that the anime will debut on the Anime Store,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-28/hetalia-world-stars-anime-debuts-streaming-on-april-1/.170091

Seven Seas Licenses Shotaro Ishinomori's Original Kamen Rider Manga

1971 manga ran alongside 1st series of long-running tokusatsu franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/seven-seas-licenses-shotaro-ishinomori-original-kamen-rider-manga/.170090

EX-ARM ‒ Episode 8

In his memoir, Hayao Miyazaki noted his own initial reluctance to accepting what he had watched. “At first, I was appalled. It made my eyebrows tremble to even take the images in, and I stormed from the room just to escape the sensation."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ex-arm/episode-8/.170089

Tokyo Day by Day: 365 Things to See and Do!

A lot of us had to cancel travel plans when the pandemic struck, and considering we're all anime fans here, I'm willing to bet quite a few of you reading had trips to Tokyo scheduled.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo/day-by-day/365-things-to-see-and-do/guidebook/.164745

2nd BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia Anime Film Opens on June 25

The official website for the BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia anime films revealed on Sunday that BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am., the second...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/2nd-bang-dream-episode-of-roselia-anime-film-opens-on-june-25/.170068

Randy Stradley Retires From Dark Horse Comics After 35 Years

VP of Publishing was also company's 1st editor-in-chief

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/randy-stradley-retires-from-dark-horse-comics-after-35-years/.170039

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime Season 2 to Air in 2022

The "Event to Kanojo -EveKano-" event announced on Sunday that the second television anime season based on Reiji Miyajima's Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-28/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-2-to-air-in-2022/.170066

NieR Replicant Remaster Reveals English Voice Cast

Game launches for PS4, Xbox One, PC on April 22 in Japan, April 23 outside Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/nier-replicant-remaster-reveals-english-voice-cast/.170040

The irregular at magic high school Franchise's Reminiscence Arc Gets Anime

Anime adapts novels' 8th volume with prequel story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-franchise-reminiscence-arc-gets-anime/.170050

Princess Resurrection Nightmare Manga Ends in March

Finale marks end of entire Princess Resurrection manga franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/princess-resurrection-nightmare-manga-ends-in-march/.170058

A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Manga Ends Serialization in March

Viz Media publishes manga in English about girl at new school

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/a-tropical-fish-yearns-for-snow-manga-ends-serialization-in-march/.170056

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Manga Ends on March 12

Okama launched adaptation of Kei Sazane's fantasy novels in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-manga-ends-on-march-12/.170054

Hasbro to Release Final Series in Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy in July

Hasbro revealed in a press release on Thursday that it plans to release the third installment in the CG-animated Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-28/hasbro-to-release-final-series-in-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-in-july/.170053

Saturday, February 27, 2021

LA Tourism & Convention Board Lists E3 2021 as Canceling Live Event

Report: E3 staff are looking into broadcast options at 2 event halls in city

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/la-tourism-and-convention-board-lists-e3-2021-as-canceling-live-event/.170049

LA Tourism & Convention Board Lists Anime Expo as Having 'Virtual Event' Over July 4 Holiday

Board document also lists AX has signed a licensing agreement through 2030

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/la-tourism-and-convention-board-lists-anime-expo-as-having-virtual-event-over-july-4-holiday/.170048

Seven Seas Adds JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World Manga

Company to release mature manga via its Ghost Ship imprint starting in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-28/seven-seas-adds-jk-haru-is-a-sex-worker-in-another-world-manga/.170052

The Night Beyond the Tricorner Window GN 4-7

This is a series with BL elements that has the potential to reach a much wider readership than many other series featuring romance between two men.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-night-beyond-the-tricorner-window/gn-4-7/.169230

Netflix Orders Transformers: BotBots Animated Series

Robots disguised as mall objects must unite to defeat security guard

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/netflix-orders-transformers-botbots-animated-series/.170005

Zombie Land Saga Revenge Anime Reveals Theme Song Info, April 8 Premiere

Franchouchou idols return for both opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/zombie-land-saga-revenge-anime-reveals-theme-song-info-april-8-premiere/.170041

CUE! Idol-Training Game Temporarily Ends Service to Improve Game

Game has upcoming anime adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/cue-idol-training-game-temporarily-ends-service-to-improve-game/.170036

Super Cub Motorbike Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

Akane Kumada performs opening, main cast perform ending for series premiering in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/super-cub-motorbike-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.170032

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- Original Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Story, Visual, April 3 Premiere

Theme song artist, more staff also revealed for anime starring Atsumi Tanezaki, Jun Fukuyama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/vivy-fluorite-eye-song-original-anime-reveals-promo-video-cast-story-visual-april-3-premiere/.170038

SIE Japan 'Reorganizes' Japan Studio, Bloodborne Producer Masaaki Yamagiwa Leaves Company

Masaaki Yamagiwa announced his departure from SIE Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/sie-japan-reorganizes-japan-studio-bloodborne-producer-masaaki-yamagiwa-leaves-company/.170004

My Hero Academia Anime's 5th Season Previews Opening Theme in New Video

DISH, the peggies perform theme songs for series premiering on March 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/my-hero-academia-anime-5th-season-previews-opening-theme-in-new-video/.170037

Masayoshi Ōishi Post Animated Music Video He Created, Produced

Mecha-Ude's Sae Okamoto directs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/masayoshi-oishi-post-animated-music-video-he-created-produced/.170031

RetroCrush Adds Ronin Warriors, Hanasakeru Seishounen, More City Hunter Anime, More

Pluto TV will add RetroCrush programming block to its 'Anime All Day' channel on March 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/retrocrush-adds-ronin-warriors-hanasakeru-seishounen-more-city-hunter-anime-more/.169957

Megumi Ogata Has Emergency Surgery After Hernia Returns

Voice actress of Evangelion's Shinji Ikari was in wheelchair for event appearance on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/megumi-ogata-has-emergency-surgery-after-hernia-returns/.170016

Friday, February 26, 2021

Japan to End COVID-19 State of Emergency in 6 Prefectures on February 28

State of emergency Tokyo area still planned to continue until March 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/japan-to-end-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-6-prefectures-on-february-28/.170030

Pacific Rim: The Black Anime's 2nd Full Trailer, New Key Art Revealed

Ayaka Shimoyamada joins Japanese cast of show premiering on March 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/pacific-rim-the-black-anime-2nd-full-trailer-new-key-art-revealed/.170027

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 15-21

Healin' Good Precure final episode earns 3.0% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-15-21/.170026

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 15-21

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury stays at #1 in 2nd week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/japan-video-game-rankings-february-15-21/.170025

Seven Seas Adds Eri Ejima's Tai Ari Deshita Manga

Game-playing schoolgirl manga to get anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/seven-seas-adds-eri-ejima-tai-ari-deshita-manga/.170024

Monster Hunter Rise Game Heads to PC in Early 2022

Game will launch on Switch on March 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/monster-hunter-rise-game-heads-to-pc-in-early-2022/.170000

This Week in Games - Shiny Objects

HOPE YOU LIKE SHINY THINGS CAUSE WE'RE GOING BACK TO SINNOH, Y'ALL

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-02-26/this-week-in-games-shiny-objects/.170017

Log Horizon Anime Season 3 Announces Returning English Dub Cast

Stephen Hoff and Afshar Kharat are directing dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/log-horizon-anime-season-3-announces-returning-english-dub-cast/.169995

Netflix Orders Terminator Anime Series by Production I.G

Would be first official Terminator in anime in 12 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/netflix-orders-terminator-anime-series-by-production-i.g/.170023

New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Game, Pokémon Diamond/Pokémon Pearl Remakes Announced for Switch

Pokémon Legends: Arceus launches in early 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl in late 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/new-pokemon-legends-arceus-game-pokemon-diamond-pokemon-pearl-remakes-announced-for-switch/.170008

Yo-kai Watch TV Anime Starts New Series With Original Main Leads on April 9

Yo-kai Watch ♪ to feature Keita (Nate), Whisper, Jibanyan, Komasan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/yo-kai-watch-tv-anime-starts-new-series-with-original-main-leads-on-april-9/.170007

RPG Fudōsan 4-Panel Manga About Fantasy Real Estate Agent Gets TV Anime

Mage helps necromancer, pegasus pet owner, others find a place to call home

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/rpg-fudosan-4-panel-manga-about-fantasy-real-estate-agent-gets-tv-anime/.170011

Set Sail with One Piece Treasure Cruise Producer Tomoya Yoshizawa

Ahead of ONE PIECE Treasure Cruise's sixth anniversary, Anime News Network was able to talk to Producer Yoshi to discuss his favorite moments from the series and how the game has evolved over the last six years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-02-26/set-sail-with-one-piece-treasure-cruise-producer-tomoya-yoshizawa/.169934

Final Evangelion Film Rescheduled to March 8 After 2 COVID-19 Delays

Film was slated to open on June 27, 2020, then January 23, 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/final-evangelion-film-rescheduled-to-march-8-after-2-covid-19-delays/.170006

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z Anime Casts Kanon Takao, Marina Inoue

New series based on Takara Tomy's toy line debut's on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/shinkansen-henkei-robo-shinkalion-z-anime-casts-kanon-takao-marina-inoue/.169999

1st 90 Seconds of Gintama The Final Film Posted, Parodies Dragon Ball Z

Film opened in Japan on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/1st-90-seconds-of-gintama-the-final-film-posted-parodies-dragon-ball-z/.170003

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Anime's New Episode Previewed in Video

New episode shipped with manga's 10th volume on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/wotakoi-love-is-hard-for-otaku-anime-new-episode-previewed-in-video/.170002

Blue Reflection Ray TV Anime's Ad Reveals April 9 Debut

EXiNA performs show's opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/blue-reflection-ray-tv-anime-ad-reveals-april-9-debut/.170001

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Manga Market in Japan Hits Record 612.6 Billion Yen in 2020

Print manga market rises for 1st time since at least 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/manga-market-in-japan-hits-record-612.6-billion-yen-in-2020/.169987

Seven Seas Adds Light Novels, Manga for The NPCs in This Village Sim Game Must Be Real, The Most Notorious 'Talker' Runs the World's Greatest Clan

Fantasy franchises premiere this summer, fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-26/seven-seas-adds-light-novels-manga-for-the-npcs-in-this-village-sim-game-must-be-real-the-most-notorious-talker-runs-the-world-greatest-clan/.169986

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent TV Anime Premieres on April 6

The official website for the television anime of Yuka Tachibana and Yasuyuki Syuri's The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent (Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannō Desu)...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-25/the-saint-magic-power-is-omnipotent-tv-anime-premieres-on-april-6/.169985

Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Promised Neverland Nominated for Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize

I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die, Frieren, 4 more nominated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/demon-slayer-jujutsu-kaisen-promised-neverland-nominated-for-tezuka-osamu-cultural-prize/.169984

'Hige o Soru. Soshite Joshi Kōsei o Hirou.' Anime's Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song

New visual also revealed for series premiering on April 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/hige-o-soru-soshite-joshi-kosei-o-hirou-anime-promo-video-previews-opening-theme-song/.169982

Shiravune to Release Dōkyūsei Visual Novel Remake in English, Chinese

Game series inspired multiple adult, all-ages OVAs, TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/shiravune-to-release-dokyusei-visual-novel-remake-in-english-chinese/.169983

Square Enix Reveals 2 Final Fantasy VII Mobile Games

Battle royale-style game launches this year, separate chapter-structured single-player game launches next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/square-enix-reveals-2-final-fantasy-vii-mobile-games/.169981

Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Reveals PS5 Version in June With Extra Episode Featuring Yuffie

PS4 game owners can upgrade to PS5 version for free, can purchase Yuffie episode separately

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-reveals-ps5-version-in-june-with-extra-episode-featuring-yuffie/.169979

Vocaloid Virtual Idol Hatsune Miku Has Animated Series in Development

Crypton Future Media, Graphic India, Carlin West Agency also collaborate on Webtoons, comics

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/vocaloid-virtual-idol-hatsune-miku-has-animated-series-in-development/.169980

Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away Film Gets 1st Stage Play in 2022

Les Misérables' John Caird writes, directs play starring Kanna Hashimoto, Mone Kamishiraishi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/hayao-miyazaki-spirited-away-film-gets-1st-stage-play-in-2022/.169978

Netflix Adds Bakugan: Armored Alliance Anime on March 15

Season premiered in February 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/netflix-adds-bakugan-armored-alliance-anime-on-march-15/.169958

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 21

Since what takes place in this episode is pretty straightforward, lend me your patience while I do some Higu-sleuthing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-21/.169975

Demon Slayer Film Wins Japan Academy Film Prizes' Fan Popularity Award

Mugen Train also nominated for Animation of the Year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/demon-slayer-film-wins-japan-academy-film-prizes-fan-popularity-award/.169967

Heaven's Design Team Launches Official Animal Crossing Island

Galápagos Island's Dodo Code is DA-2943-4856-4983

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-25/heaven-design-team-launches-official-animal-crossing-island/.169930

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Season 2) ‒ Episode 21

The anime has generally been excellent at conveying the weight of its dialogue scenes through clever storyboarding, but this episode had a bit too much "talking heads" for my liking.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world/episode-21/.169936

Konomi Suzuki, Aoi Yūki Perform Theme Songs for 'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Anime's 2nd Half

Both theme songs' singles launch on May 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/konomi-suzuki-aoi-yuki-perform-theme-songs-for-so-im-a-spider-so-what-anime-2nd-half/.169962

Wonder Egg Priority ‒ Episode 7

Wonder Egg Priority's most singularly-focused episode to date intently follows Rika on her journey, scrutinizing her through the lenses of her various relationships, and tempting her with some its bleakest material yet.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wonder-egg-priority/episode-7/.169928

Nickelodeon, Hasbro's Entertainment One Produce New Animated Transformers Series

26-episode action-comedy to premiere 1st on Nickelodeon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/nickelodeon-hasbro-entertainment-one-produce-new-animated-transformers-series/.169963

Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House Anime Also Streaming on Crunchyroll

New episodes streaming on Wednesdays

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/kiyo-in-kyoto-from-the-maiko-house-anime-also-streaming-on-crunchyroll/.169961

Kageki Shoujo!! The Curtain Rises TV Anime Streams 1st Teaser

Series about all-female theater school students premieres this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/kageki-shoujo-the-curtain-rises-tv-anime-streams-1st-teaser/.169959

The Eminence in Shadow Isekai TV Anime Confirmed

Based on Daisuke Aizawa's light novels about teen's mastermind delusions coming true

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/the-eminence-in-shadow-isekai-tv-anime-confirmed/.169960

This Week in Anime - Does Vlad Love Scratch That Nostalgia Itch?

It's referential, totally crazy, and stars a lesbian couple that includes a blood donor fanatic and a vampire.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-02-25/.169918

Nokuto Koike Ends Gajū Manga

Manga about monster eating people in Tokyo subway launched in April 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/nokuto-koike-ends-gaju-manga/.169878

The Idolm@ster Manga About Kotori Otonashi Ends on Friday

Manga about franchise's assistant character launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/the-idolm@ster-manga-about-kotori-otonashi-ends-on-friday/.169880

Takatoshi Nakamura Ends Ao no Eins Soccer Manga

Manga by artist of Märchen Mädchen manga launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/takatoshi-nakamura-ends-ao-no-eins-soccer-manga/.169881

Otoppe Children's TV Anime Gets Movie in Fall

Trailer streamed for Gekijо̄ban Otoppe Papa Don't Cry movie musical

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/otoppe-children-tv-anime-gets-movie-in-fall/.169910

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki Manga Ends 2nd Part, Teases Continuation

Manga based on light novels debuted in December 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-manga-ends-2nd-part-teases-continuation/.169854

Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Dark Road Smartphone Games End Service on May 30

Union χ launched in 2016, Dark Road companion game launched last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/kingdom-hearts-union-dark-road-smartphone-games-end-service-on-may-30/.169956

Takahiro Sakurai Joins Cast of Bakuten!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime

Anime premieres on Noitamina programming block on April 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/takahiro-sakurai-joins-cast-of-bakuten-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime/.169954

Live-Action Ride or Die Film's Trailer Previews Haruomi Hosono's Theme Song

Film based on Ching Nakamura's Gunjō yuri manga debuts on Netflix worldwide on April 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/live-action-ride-or-die-film-trailer-previews-haruomi-hosono-theme-song/.169946

Oshiete Hokusai! Anime's Trailer Reveals 8 Guest Cast Members

KENN, Junichi Suwabe, Daisuke Ono, more join cast of shorts premiering on March 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/oshiete-hokusai-anime-trailer-reveals-8-guest-cast-members/.169942

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Crayon Shin-chan's 1st School Mystery Film's 2nd Trailer Reveals Theme Song

Macaroni Enpitsu perform theme song for 29th film in franchise opening on April 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/crayon-shin-chan-1st-school-mystery-film-2nd-trailer-reveals-theme-song/.169940

Seven Seas Adds Cotton Valent's Creepy Cat Manga

Full-color series to debut in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-25/seven-seas-adds-cotton-valent-creepy-cat-manga/.169939

FanimeCon Goes Virtual for its 2021 Event

Also: Anime Milwaukee creates virtual con space in Minecraft

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/fanimecon-goes-virtual-for-its-2021-event/.169840

Street Fighter V Game Streams Gameplay Video for DLC Character Dan Hibiki

Character launched on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/street-fighter-v-game-streams-gameplay-video-for-dlc-character-dan-hibiki/.169836

New Shaman King Anime Brings Back Motoko Kumai as Joco

Kumai reprises role from 2001 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/new-shaman-king-anime-brings-back-motoko-kumai-as-joco/.169937

Japan's Weekly Playboy Magazine Features One Piece Cosplayers

Issue commemorates manga's 1,000th published chapter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-24/japan-weekly-playboy-magazine-features-one-piece-cosplayers/.169865

Black Clover ‒ Episode 165

All throughout this episode, I kept wondering, “if this is the big confrontation against a Dark Triad member, where the hell is Nero?” Looks like the final scene of the episode answered that question.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-165/.169886

7-Eleven Releases 2nd Anime Ad with Character Designs By Kimi ni Todoke Creator

Natsuki Hanae, Takuya Eguchi voice male friends in youth-themed ad

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-24/7-eleven-releases-2nd-anime-ad-with-character-designs-by-kimi-ni-todoke-creator/.169884

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

Of all the previous episodes' cliffhangers, only one is resolved on-screen. All the others are either resolved off-screen, aren't addressed, or turned into a new conflict altogether—which is more than a little bit of a letdown.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-7/.169887

Neptunia Virtual Stars Game's Video Previews Opening Movie

Game launches for PS4, PC in West in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/neptunia-virtual-stars-game-video-previews-opening-movie/.169912

Evangelion Lipstick Ad Releases Key Animation Frames

In November last year, Evangelion pilot-turned-model Rei Ayanami appeared in an animated ad for Japanese makeup brand KATE. On Friday, the ad campaign...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-24/evangelion-lipstick-ad-releases-key-animation-frames/.169888

NieR Replicant Remaster's Opening Cinematic Streamed

Game launches for PS4, Xbox One, PC on April 22 in Japan, April 23 outside Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/nier-replicant-remaster-opening-cinematic-streamed/.169911

Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table ‒ Episode 7

I recognize that I'm very likely being directly influenced by having read the novels available in English, but even without that, it still seems likely that others will find the Elias/Leonardo fight underbaked when compared to other aspects of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/log-horizon-destruction-of-the-round-table/episode-7/.169894

Healin' Good Precure Streaming

Where the show really succeeds, however, is in truly separating itself from the norms of magical girl series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/healin-good-precure/streaming/.169908

Crunchyroll Adds Tales of Symphonia, Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday, Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Anime to Catalog

Also: Sanrio's Nutcracker Fantasy stop-motion film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/crunchyroll-adds-tales-of-symphonia-tetsujin-28-morning-moon-of-midday-like-the-clouds-like-the-wind-anime-to-catalog/.169909

Tubi TV Adds Dr. Slump, Saint Seiya: Hades, One Piece, Toriko, Slam Dunk, More Anime

Also: GeGeGe no Kitaro, Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho, One Piece specials

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/tubi-tv-adds-dr-slump-saint-seiya-hades-one-piece-toriko-slam-dunk-more-anime/.169905

Takahiro Obata: Creating Musical Tension in The Promised Neverland

The series composer discusses his use of instrumentation to bring a sense of love and fear to the anime series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-02-24/takahiro-obata-creating-musical-tension-in-the-promised-neverland/.169709

Void Terrarium++ Game Heads West for PS5 in May

Announcement trailer streamed for updated game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/void-terrarium-game-heads-west-for-ps5-in-may/.169895

Go Nagai's UFO Robot Grandizer Anime Gets New Action Game

French publisher Microids to launch game for consoles, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/go-nagai-ufo-robot-grandizer-anime-gets-new-action-game/.169893

Mushishi Manga Gets New Short in Afternoon Magazine

Chapter will be 1st new manga content since 2013 for franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/mushishi-manga-gets-new-short-in-afternoon-magazine/.169726

Demon Slayer Film Listed With Oscar-Qualifying Run in Theater Near Miami Starting Friday

Listed at Landmark Theatres in Coral Gables

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/demon-slayer-film-listed-with-oscar-qualifying-run-in-theater-near-miami-starting-friday/.169875

The Eminence in Shadow Isekai Light Novels Listed With Anime

Yen Press releases Daisuke Aizawa's novels, manga about manipulative info dealer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/the-eminence-in-shadow-isekai-light-novels-listed-with-anime/.169890

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Crunchyroll Adds Space Warrior Baldios, Hells, Sister Princess: Re Pure Anime to Catalog

Juspion tokusatsu show also added

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-24/crunchyroll-adds-space-warrior-baldios-hells-sister-princess-re-pure-anime-to-catalog/.169879

Seven Seas Licenses 2 Manga of 'Shōsetsuka ni Narō' Isekai Fantasy Novels

'Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers' & 'I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other World was at Peace!'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/seven-seas-licenses-2-manga-of-shosetsuka-ni-naro-isekai-fantasy-novels/.169877

Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Manga Gets Simultaneous English Release

1st 5 chapters of Four Knights of the Apocalypse manga already available

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/seven-deadly-sins-sequel-manga-gets-simultaneous-english-release/.169876

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 20

This episode hones in on Satoko's continuing isolation from Rika, her attempts to course correct, and ultimately opening up the door that will lead to Rika's torturous loop.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-20/.169874

One Piece ‒ Episode 963

For one, seeing young Whitebeard and crew is a real treat. Pops is, as always, a balm for weary souls such as mine.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-963/.169811

Otherside Picnic ‒ Episode 8

Different people fear different things." That's a wisdom espoused this week on Otherside Picnic as our characters contend with a more curious, even cuddly kind of cryptid compared to the colloquial creepypastas confronted previously.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/otherside-picnic/episode-8/.169856

Light Novel Author Saginomiya Misaki Announces Health-Related Hiatus

Sankaku no Kyori wa Kagiri Nai Zero ranked #8 in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-23/light-novel-author-saginomiya-misaki-announces-health-related-hiatus/.169833

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 7

This episode is a bit oddly arranged. The election itself ends anticlimactically halfway through the episode, and the rest of it is concerned with the aftermath.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-7/.169809

Shonen Jump's Naruto: Ninja Arena Art Contest

Draw the Naruto gang playing games and you could win a huge Japanime Games game package.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest/2021-02-23/shonen-jump-naruto-ninja-arena-art/.169873

Ragna Crimson GN 1

The visual excitement and artistic fidelity are both beyond excellent. Every frame a painting, to borrow a well-known phrase. Daiki Kobayashi's line work is so crisp, everything has a level of precision and edge that perfectly fit.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ragna-crimson-gn/vol-1/.169823

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

After last week's dance with danger, Laid-Back Camp settles back into its usual tempo of exploratory coziness with Rin and Nadeshiko's parallel solo camping adventures.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/laid-back-camp-season-2/episode-7/.169716

Attack on Titan The Final Season ‒ Episode 11

It speaks to the raw power of Isayama's storytelling that this confrontation between Kaya and Gabi works so damned well, so long as you can accept the broader and more humanistic interpretation of what is happening here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan-the-final-season/episode-11/.169845

This Week in Anime - Crackin' the Shell of Wonder Egg Priority

Easily one of the most dense anime series airing this season, Wonder Egg Priority examines the thorny world inhabited by teen girls, their insecurities and traumas, and the desperate bid to save them all.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-02-23/.169850

The ANN Aftershow - Attack on Titan Episode 70 - Gabi Doesn't Deserve the Hate

Gabi and Falco as they make their escape from the Paradis Island Eldians and encounter Kaya who brings them to a familiar farm. The people on the farm will test Gabi's idealism of who truly is "good" and "evil."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-02-23/.169872

PlayStation 5 Gets Next-Generation VR System

System will not launch in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/playstation-5-gets-next-generation-vr-system/.169871

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils Cast, Staff

Tatsuya Ishihara directs 2nd season premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s-anime-1st-promo-video-unveils-cast-staff/.169869

Tropical-Rouge! Precure Anime Film Short Streams Trailer

Short screens with Healin' Good Precure film on March 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/tropical-rouge-precure-anime-film-short-streams-trailer/.169868

Burning Kabaddi TV Anime Casts Top-Tier Souwa High School Team

Hiroki Yasumoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Taku Yashiro, Osamu Uchida, Junichi Yanagita join sports anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/burning-kabaddi-tv-anime-casts-top-tier-souwa-high-school-team/.169866

Daft Punk Electronic Music Duo Break Up After 28 Years

Duo's Discovery album featured INTERSTELLA 5555 anime with Leiji Matsumoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/daft-punk-electronic-music-duo-break-up-after-28-years/.169864

Monday, February 22, 2021

Demon Slayer Film Passes Spirited Away as #1 All-Time Japanese Film Worldwide

Film has earned equivalent of US$399.18 million in Asia alone

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/demon-slayer-film-passes-spirited-away-as-no.1-all-time-japanese-film-worldwide/.169863

Touken Ranbu Game's English Version Confirmed as Not Launching Yet

The official English Twitter account for Nitroplus and DMM Games' Touken Ranbu Online game confirmed on Monday that the game's English release is not launching...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-23/touken-ranbu-game-english-version-confirmed-as-not-launching-yet/.169860

J-Novel Club Licenses Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower Novel Series

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Fanbook also licensed; more titles announced for print

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/j-novel-club-licenses-culinary-chronicles-of-the-court-flower-novel-series/.169861

Seven Seas Licenses LGBT+ Manga Boy Meets Maria

Manga by Kimio Alive's late author PEYO explores LGBT+ relationship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/seven-seas-licenses-lgbt-manga-boy-meets-maria/.169859

Live-Action Liar x Liar Film Opens at #2 in Tickets Sold, But #3's Demon Slayer Earned More Yen

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi down to #4; Poupelle, Gintama hang on at #9, #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/live-action-liar-x-liar-film-opens-at-no.2-in-tickets-sold-but-no.3-demon-slayer-earned-more-yen/.169858

Kemono Jihen ‒ Episode 7

I'm sure we're all left with the same very important question after this week's episode of Kemono Jihen: what the hell is Inari having Nobimaru do that he instantly recognizes an artificial insemination syringe?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kemono-jihen/episode-7/.169802

Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Aqours Idols Get Live-Action Promo Video Featuring Cast

New "We Are Challengers" project also includes CD set, magazine serialization

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-22/love-live-sunshine-s-aqours-idols-get-live-action-promo-video-featuring-cast/.169847

Godzilla Singular Point Anime Reveals Opening Song Artists, March 25 Netflix Japan Debut

BiSH performs opening song "in case..." for 13-episode anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/godzilla-singular-point-anime-reveals-opening-song-artists-march-25-netflix-japan-debut/.169857

So I'm a Spider, So What? ‒ Episode 7

Even if I wasn't already enamored with this franchise from the novels, episode 7 would have hooked me deeply.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/so-im-a-spider-so-what/episode-7/.169717

Weekly Shonen Jump Warns Against Pirated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Print Copies

Weekly Shonen Jump's official Twitter account posted a warning about pirated versions of Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga last Thursday....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-22/weekly-shonen-jump-warns-against-pirated-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-print-copies/.169695

Sk8 the Infinity ‒ Episode 7

Okay, we had a lot of fun at the beach last week, but even then Sk8 the Infinity was sure to remind us that there were some issues brewing for our boarding boys.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sk8-the-infinity/episode-7/.169749

Shonen Jump Dips Below 1.5 Million in Print Circulation

Circulation reportedly fell to 1,475,000 from 1,516,818 in previous quarter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/shonen-jump-dips-below-1.5-million-in-print-circulation/.169844

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ‒ Episode 7

Actually, calling the episode “predictable” may not be fair. A more accurate statement might be that the episode follows progressions wholly natural and logical for what it is and what it has shown before, including in its use of humor.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation/episode-7/.169806

The Promised Neverland Game App Launches in Spring

4 players cooperate in online escape game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/the-promised-neverland-game-app-launches-in-spring/.169843

HIDIVE Apologizes After Posting Twitter Meme About Texas Winter Storm

Company states it did not intend to "belittle the situation"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/hidive-apologizes-after-posting-twitter-meme-about-texas-winter-storm/.169778

Interview: Studio No Border on SK8 the Infinity Skateboard Designs, Original Projects, More

In 2018, acclaimed French artist Thomas Romain founded Studio No Border, a multimedia creative studio based in Japan. We spoke to Camille Le Guilloux, project manager at Studio No Border, about the studio's role on SK8, as well as its own projects.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-02-22/studio-no-border-on-sk8-the-infinity-skateboard-designs-original-projects-more/.169681

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 19

I hope I'm not repeating myself too much when I say just how impressive it is that we've gotten five whole episodes of what is essentially an extended battle sequence, and I'm still not getting bored or impatient.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-19/.169747

Funimation to Stream How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime's English Dub

Funimation also streams Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle anime's dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/funimation-to-stream-how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-english-dub/.169842

The Promised Neverland Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

“Episode 6” brings us into the territory of the manga that I already considered to be built on shaky ground.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-promised-neverland-season-2/episode-6/.169713

Love Live! Superstar!! Anime Premieres in July

New idol group Liella's 1st single debuts digitally on February 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/love-live-superstar-anime-premieres-in-july/.169841

Longtime Otakon Staffer Chuck Shandry Passes Away

GoFundMe campaign launched for his final expenses

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/longtime-otakon-staffer-chuck-shandry-passes-away/.169824

Rainbow's Masasumi Kakizaki Ends Spy no Tsuma Manga in Next Chapter

Manga adapts last year's NHK live-action historical drama film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/rainbow-masasumi-kakizaki-ends-spy-no-tsuma-manga-in-next-chapter/.169815

Planet Ladder's Yuri Narushima Ends Genjū Bunsho Manga in 10th Volume

Sci-fi manga about far future, disaster-ravaged Earth launched in 1996

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/planet-ladder-yuri-narushima-ends-genju-bunsho-manga-in-10th-volume/.169810

Tokyo Mew Mew New Anime Unveils Main Staff, 2022 TV Premiere

Yumeta Company, Graphinica animate magical girl franchise's return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/tokyo-mew-mew-new-anime-unveils-main-staff-2022-tv-premiere/.169839

Fist of the North Star's Buronson Launches New Manga in May

Too Beat manga centers on Kabukicho pair who solve cases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/fist-of-the-north-star-buronson-launches-new-manga-in-may/.169808

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Visual, April 8 Debut

Funimation streams English-subtitled video for anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-visual-april-8-debut/.169837

Shikaruneko Character Inspires Mini-Anime This Spring

wwwaap's mascot cat character scolding readers for mistakes has inspired merchandise, manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/shikaruneko-character-inspires-mini-anime-this-spring/.169830

WIT Studio Streams 3rd Concept Trailer for Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- TV Anime

Re:ZERO creator Tappei Nagatsuki, scriptwriter Eiji Umehara pen April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/wit-studio-streams-3rd-concept-trailer-for-vivy-fluorite-eye-song-tv-anime/.169783

Sunday, February 21, 2021

VTuber Kaede Higuchi Sings I'm Standing on a Million Lives 2nd Season's Opening Song

2nd season of anime premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/vtuber-kaede-higuchi-sings-im-standing-on-a-million-lives-2nd-season-opening-song/.169814

Cat Manga 'Ore, Tsushima' Gets TV Anime This Summer Starring Akio Ohtsuka, Mayumi Tanaka

Fanworks, Space Neko Company produce anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-22/cat-manga-ore-tsushima-gets-tv-anime-this-summer-starring-akio-ohtsuka-mayumi-tanaka/.169818

Seven Seas Licenses 'Do You Like Big Girls?' Manga

1st volume of Gorō Aizome's manga about guy surrounded by athletic women launches in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/seven-seas-licenses-do-you-like-big-girls-manga/.169807

In the Land of Leadale VR Isekai Story Gets Anime

Ceez, Tenmaso's story about girl who wakes up in VR game set 200 years later

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/in-the-land-of-leadale-vr-isekai-story-gets-anime/.169812

Dropkick on my Devil!! X Anime Confirms Kushiro Episode

Anime's 3rd season aimed to collaborate with 4 cities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/dropkick-on-my-devil-x-anime-confirms-kushiro-episode/.169805

Hatsu*Haru GN 13

Over the course of its thirteen volumes, Hatsu*Haru has been many things, but perhaps its most remarkable achievement has been in the successful reversal of the typical gender norms of the shoujo romance.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hatsu-haru/gn-13/.169656

Santa Inoue Launches Zange Manga on March 9

"Psycho suspense" manga to run in Young Champion magazine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/santa-inoue-launches-zange-manga-on-march-9/.169731

Legal Egg Manga Ends on March 9

Homura Kawamoto, Yasoko Momen launched manga about legal apprentice in April 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/legal-egg-manga-ends-on-march-9/.169727

Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu Joins My Hero One's Justice 2 Game as 4th DLC Character

Character launches this winter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/tetsutetsu-tetsutetsu-joins-my-hero-one-justice-2-game-as-4th-dlc-character/.169725

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1, Hunter x Hunter Seasons 1-3 Leave Netflix U.S. on March 7

Anime premiered in 2012, 2011 respectively

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/jojo-bizarre-adventure-season-1-hunter-x-hunter-seasons-1-3-leave-netflix-u.s-on-march-7/.169745

Guilty Gear Character to Appear in Samurai Shodown Game's 3rd Season Pass

DLC character Cham Cham releases on March 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/guilty-gear-character-to-appear-in-samurai-shodown-game-3rd-season-pass/.169761

King of Fighters XV Game Reveals Trailer for Chizuru Kagura

Latest installment in SNK's fighting game franchise to launch this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/king-of-fighters-xv-game-reveals-trailer-for-chizuru-kagura/.169764

Tekken 7 Reveals New Female DLC Character for Release in Early Spring

Character features motif of Polish prime minister

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/tekken-7-reveals-new-female-dlc-character-for-release-in-early-spring/.169763

ARIKA Reveals Fighting Ex Layer: Another Dash Switch Game for 2021

Company reveals trailer for new game with new "Ex-Action" system

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/arika-reveals-fighting-ex-layer-another-dash-switch-game-for-2021/.169762

I-NO Joins Guilty Gear -Strive- Game as Final Initial Roster Character

Game launches for April 6 on PS4, PS5, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/i-no-joins-guilty-gear-strive-game-as-final-initial-roster-character/.169760

Aria the Crepuscolo Film's New Video Previews Kiyono Yasuno's Ending Theme

Film celebrating anime franchise's 15th anniversary opens on March 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/aria-the-crepuscolo-film-new-video-previews-kiyono-yasuno-ending-theme/.169758

Mewkledreamy Mix! Sequel Anime Reveals New Character, Visual, April Debut

Sequel to series based on Sanrio's character line introduces new character Chia-chan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/mewkledreamy-mix-sequel-anime-reveals-new-character-visual-april-debut/.169757

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Seven Seas Adds Time Stop Hero, Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Manga

Time Stop Hero fantasy series from author of Princess Resurrection launches in English in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/seven-seas-adds-time-stop-hero-level-1-demon-lord-and-one-room-hero-manga/.169754

Healin' Good Precure Film's Trailer Previews Rie Kitagawa, Machico's Songs

Original forms also previewed for film opening on March 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/healin-good-precure-film-trailer-previews-rie-kitagawa-machico-songs/.169752

Toei Posts 'Baton Passing' Video Ahead of Tropical-Rouge! Precure Premiere

TV ad also streamed for new series premiering on February 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-21/toei-posts-baton-passing-video-ahead-of-tropical-rouge-precure-premiere/.169750

Katakoi Lamp GN

Katakoi Lamp is sweet and charming, a soft story about two men stumbling into love.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/katakoi-lamp/gn/.169440

Sankaku Head Draws 3-Chapter Mini Manga

Final volume of author's Made in Hikkomuse manga shipped last month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-20/sankaku-head-draws-3-chapter-mini-manga/.169743

Yui Kuroe's Project Scard: Kemono-tachi no Seigi Manga Ends

Compiled volume to ship on March 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-20/yui-kuroe-project-scard-kemono-tachi-no-seigi-manga-ends/.169741

Kenshiro Sakamoto Launches Yūcha to Maō Manga

"Adoration comedy" manga follows little girl adventurer, strongest Demon King

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-20/kenshiro-sakamoto-launches-yucha-to-mao-manga/.169733

Jiro Ando Ends Shiro Kyotō Manga in March

Manga based on novel about career surgeon launched in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-20/jiro-ando-ends-shiro-kyoto-manga-in-march/.169730

Friday, February 19, 2021

Mars Red: Kawataredoki no Uta Smartphone Game Announced

Original franchise creator Bun'ō Fujisawa writes original story for free-to-play game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/mars-red-kawataredoki-no-uta-smartphone-game-announced/.169724

Cencoroll's Atsuya Uki Directs New Anime Music Video for 22/7 Group

Group's 7th single ships on February 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/cencoroll-atsuya-uki-directs-new-anime-music-video-for-22-7-group/.169723

Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens Anime Moves to Sundays in April

Show currently airs on Saturday mornings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/yu-gi-oh-sevens-anime-moves-to-sundays-in-april/.169722

Seven Seas Licenses Mariko Kikuchi's A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad's an Alcoholic Manga

1-volume autobiographical manga inspired live-action film in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/seven-seas-licenses-mariko-kikuchi-a-life-turned-upside-down-my-dad-an-alcoholic-manga/.169721

Yen Press Adds 4 New Light Novels, 1 New Manga, Print Version of Megumi Hayashibara memoir

Licenses include Magistealth Bad Trip novels, Bungo Stray Dogs Beast manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/yen-press-adds-4-new-light-novels-1-new-manga-print-version-of-megumi-hayashibara-memoir/.169720

Crunchyroll Streams Tokyo Revengers, Zombie Land Saga Revenge, 3 More Anime (Updated)

Also: I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood, Odd Taxi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/crunchyroll-streams-tokyo-revengers-zombie-land-saga-revenge-3-more-anime/.169655

Crunchyroll Awards Crown Jujutsu Kaisen as Anime of the Year

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Kaguya, Beastars, Re:Zero take home awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-19/crunchyroll-awards-crown-jujutsu-kaisen-as-anime-of-the-year/.169710

Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ ‒ Episode 7

Alright Quints, you got me. Decades of shonen romcoms had me conditioned to buy Nino's misheard confession hook, line, and sinker.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/quintessential-quintuplets/episode-7/.169685

SINoALICE, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Collab Event Launches In-Game

Smartphone game collaboration will run from February 18 to March 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-19/sinoalice-that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-collab-event-launches-in-game/.169693

This Week in Games - One Direct-ion

After almost two years, Nintendo delivered another full-length Nintendo Direct to the world, and the internet's attention turned once again to the house of Mario to see what sort of joyous surprises they would unveil.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-02-19/this-week-in-games-one-direct-ion/.169641

Burn the Witch: Fairy Tales and Shōnen Storytelling

From the creator of Bleach, Burn The Witch takes a straightforward, yet fascinating approach towards the shōnen formula that puts it at odds with a more classical form of storytelling: fairy tales.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-02-19/burn-the-witch-fairy-tales-and-shonen-storytelling/.169707

Daily Beast Crossword Puzzle Features Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Clue

The Daily Beast describes its crossword puzzles as a place "where power, pop culture, and politics intersect—quite literally." As it turns out, anime is...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-19/daily-beast-crossword-puzzle-features-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-clue/.169686

Shinkalion Z Anime Casts Yuka Terasaki, Michiko Kaiden

Anime premieres on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/shinkalion-z-anime-casts-yuka-terasaki-michiko-kaiden/.169706

'Farewell My Dear Cramer' Soccer TV Anime Reveals 4 New Cast Members

Kouki Uchiyama, Ryota Ohsaka, Shimba Tsuchiya, Takaya Kuroda join cast of April 4 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/farewell-my-dear-cramer-soccer-tv-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-members/.169704

Tokyo Revengers Anime Reveals More Cast, Ending Song Artist, April 10 Debut

Takuma Terashima, Satoshi Hino, Yūya Hirose, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Shouta Hayama join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/tokyo-revengers-anime-reveals-more-cast-ending-song-artist-april-10-debut/.169703

The Slime Diaries Anime Reveals 2nd Key Visual, April 6 Premiere

The official website for Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime novel series unveiled the second promotional video, second key visual,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-19/the-slime-diaries-anime-reveals-2nd-key-visual-april-6-premiere/.169702

Odd Taxi Anime's 2nd Video Previews Surreal Life in the City

Natsuki Hanae stars in anthropomorphic anime premiering in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/odd-taxi-anime-2nd-video-previews-surreal-life-in-the-city/.169701

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 8-14

Attack on Titan The Final Season ranks in top 10 with 2.6% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-8-14/.169684

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 8-14

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/japan-video-game-rankings-february-8-14/.169682

Cells at Work! Baby Manga Goes on 3-Month Hiatus

Manga's 3rd compiled book volume ships on February 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/cells-at-work-baby-manga-goes-on-3-month-hiatus/.169690

Our Teachers Are Dating! Yuri Manga Ends

Pikachi Oui launched manga in June 2018; Seven Seas publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/our-teachers-are-dating-yuri-manga-ends/.169692

Fruits Basket Anime's Recap Video Streamed With Preview for Fruits Basket The Final

Final season of series premieres in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/fruits-basket-anime-recap-video-streamed-with-preview-for-fruits-basket-the-final/.169699

Animator, Illustrator loundraw Directs Anime Short Film Summer Ghost For Debut This Year

loundraw, Z-Kai release "concept movie" anime short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/animator-illustrator-loundraw-directs-anime-short-film-summer-ghost-for-debut-this-year/.169696

Kin-iro Mosaic Best Wishes Spinoff Manga Ends on March 18

Yui Hara launched spinoff series last May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/kin-iro-mosaic-best-wishes-spinoff-manga-ends-on-march-18/.169688

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Disney: Twisted-Wonderland Game's Main Story Gets 1st Manga Series

Manga launches on March 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/disney-twisted-wonderland-game-main-story-gets-1st-manga-series/.169672

Voogie's Angel Reboot Project Last Angels Unveils Promo Video

Reboot project of 1997 OVA series unveiled last November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/voogie-angel-reboot-project-last-angels-unveils-promo-video/.169673

Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Come Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

RIko Azuna performs opening song; Inori Minase, Ayane Sakura perform ending song for April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/osananajimi-ga-zettai-ni-makenai-love-come-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.169674

Crunchyroll Adds Saiyuki Reload, Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier, More Anime

Ninja Scroll: The Series, Cat Girl Nuku Nuku also added

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/crunchyroll-adds-saiyuki-reload-cyborg-009-the-cyborg-soldier-more-anime/.169675

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Anime Casts Ikumi Hasegawa

Hasegawa plays dark elf in series premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-anime-casts-ikumi-hasegawa/.169679

Battle Athletes Daiundōkai ReSTART! Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, April 10 Premiere

Saori Hayami, Akari Kitō, Hikaru Nanjō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/battle-athletes-daiundokai-restart-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-april-10-premiere/.169678

Seven Seas Licenses Headhunted to Another World Manga

1st volume about salaryman turned Heavenly King in fantasy world launches in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/seven-seas-licenses-headhunted-to-another-world-manga/.169671

Seven Seas Licenses Maka Mochida's Daily Report About My Witch Senpai Manga

Magical romantic comedy debuts in English in January 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/seven-seas-licenses-maka-mochida-daily-report-about-my-witch-senpai-manga/.169654

A-1 Pictures, Gagaga Bunko to Each Announce New Project at AnimeJapan 2021 Event (Updated)

Paid online-only event to take place on March 27-28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/a-1-pictures-gagaga-bunko-to-each-announce-new-project-at-animejapan-2021-event/.169644

Kaori Yuki's Rakuen no Bijo to Yajū Manga Goes on Hiatus After Author's Hospitalization

Author was in danger of death at one point late last year, is now in rehabilitation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/kaori-yuki-rakuen-no-bijo-to-yaju-manga-goes-on-hiatus-after-author-hospitalization/.169652

Bakuten!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals April 8 Debut

wacci perform ending theme for series airing in Noitamina programming block

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/bakuten-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-april-8-debut/.169651

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Oshiete Hokusai! Anime's Video Reveals Opening Song, March 7 Debut

Rock band CHAI, Azumi Waki, Katsuyuki Konishi perform opening song "Tenkorin no Tema"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/oshiete-hokusai-anime-video-reveals-opening-song-march-7-debut/.169630

Ninja Gaiden Game Trilogy Gets Collected Release in June

Collected release featuring all 3 Team Ninja games launches on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/ninja-gaiden-game-trilogy-gets-collected-release-in-june/.169632

No More Heroes III Switch Game's Video Reveals August 27 Release Date

Game delayed from 2020 release due to COVID-19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/no-more-heroes-iii-switch-game-video-reveals-august-27-release-date/.169631

Horimiya Manga Ends in March After 10 Years

Manga launched in 2011, has currently airing TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-18/horimiya-manga-ends-in-march-after-10-years/.169633

Koei Tecmo Reveals New Samurai Warriors 5 Game for PS4, Switch, PC

Game ships this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/koei-tecmo-reveals-new-samurai-warriors-5-game-for-ps4-switch-pc/.169628

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Gets Pop-Up Mall Theme Park With Games

Attractions run in Yokohama World Porters on March 5-May 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/jojo-bizarre-adventure-gets-pop-up-mall-theme-park-with-games/.169629

New Shaman King Anime Casts Yoko Soumi as Lyserg

Soumi reprises role from 2001 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/new-shaman-king-anime-casts-yoko-soumi-as-lyserg/.169627

B: The Beginning Season 2's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, March 18 Global Debut

Trailer previews both English, Japanese audio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/b-the-beginning-season-2-trailer-reveals-more-cast-staff-march-18-global-debut/.169625

World's End Club Game Heads to Switch in May

Izanagi Games released iOS game from Danganronpa, Zero Escape creators in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/world-end-club-game-heads-to-switch-in-may/.169624

Legend of Mana Gets Remastered Version on PS4, Switch, PC

Game launches on PS4, Switch on June 24, PC via Steam on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/legend-of-mana-gets-remastered-version-on-ps4-switch-pc/.169623

Crayon Shin-chan Gets Switch Game This Summer

Boku no Natsuyasumi's Kaz Abe directs game centering everyday summer activities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/crayon-shin-chan-gets-switch-game-this-summer/.169621

Bravely Default II Switch Game's Final Trailer Highlights Story, Characters

Square Enix's RPG launches on February 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/bravely-default-ii-switch-game-final-trailer-highlights-story-characters/.169620

Nintendo Unveils Mario Golf: Super Rush Switch Game for June 25

New game adds Speed Golf mode, playing as Mii character

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/nintendo-unveils-mario-golf-super-rush-switch-game-for-june-25/.169619

FuRyu Unveils The Caligula Effect 2 Sequel Game for PS4, Switch

Sequel to 2016 game launches on June 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/furyu-unveils-the-caligula-effect-2-sequel-game-for-ps4-switch/.169617

Cells at Work!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

There are three things happening simultaneously and all of them are bad.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cells-at-work-season-2/episode-6/.169609

Nintendo Unveils Splatoon 3 Switch Game for 2022

Previous Splatoon 2 game shipped for Switch in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/nintendo-unveils-splatoon-3-switch-game-for-2022/.169616

Nintendo Unveils The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Switch

New version with controls adapted for Switch ships on July 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/nintendo-unveils-the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-for-switch/.169615

Square Enix Unveils New 'Project Triangle Strategy' Switch RPG for 2022

Tactical RPG with branching decision-based story; demo available after Nintendo Direct presentation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/square-enix-unveils-new-project-triangle-strategy-switch-rpg-for-2022/.169614

Famicom Detective Club Games Get Switch Remake This Year

Games remake 1988, 1989 Famicom Disk System mystery games

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/famicom-detective-club-games-get-switch-remake-this-year/.169613

Mamoru Hosoda's Studio Chizu Unveils Teaser Trailer for New Belle Anime Film

Visual unveiled for summer 2021 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/mamoru-hosoda-studio-chizu-unveils-teaser-trailer-for-new-belle-anime-film/.169610

Black Clover ‒ Episode 164

This episode picks up right where the last episode left off, continuing (though, frustratingly, not finishing) the confrontation between Dante and Yami while also spending much of its time looking in at additional Heart Kingdom battles.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-164/.169572

Kodansha, Nintendo Rank in Top 10 Companies Among Job Hunting Students

Kodansha ranked 4th, Nintendo ranked 6th

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-17/kodansha-nintendo-rank-in-top-10-companies-among-job-hunting-students/.169587

Crunchyroll Adds Sister Princess, Tetsujin 28 Anime to Catalog

Both anime begin streaming on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/crunchyroll-adds-sister-princess-tetsujin-28-anime-to-catalog/.169608

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

If Rimuru survives, he can't let what happened stand. He has to wage war with Falmuth—a war that Falmuth is unlikely to win once their surprise attack tactics are known.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-6/.169579

Sentai Filmworks to Release Baki Anime on Home Video

Sentai's release includes English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/sentai-filmworks-to-release-baki-anime-on-home-video/.169607

Blue Flag GN 6

This volume also looks at how "normal" is affecting Taichi and Futaba's relationship as college looms, how it plays with beauty standards, and even just the basic idea of family.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-flag/gn-6/.168785

Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table ‒ Episode 6

Don't you just love it when an episode of anime crams ¾ of a book into one episode? I sure don't!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/log-horizon-destruction-of-the-round-table/episode-6/.169592

Time Magazine Selects Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's Koyoharu Gotouge on Time100 Next List

Gotouge is 1st manga creator to make list of 100 emerging, influential people

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/time-magazine-selects-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-koyoharu-gotouge-on-time100-next-list/.169605

Crunchyroll Adds Voltes V, Tales of Phantasia, More Anime to Catalog

Also: Mahoraba, Stellvia anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/crunchyroll-adds-voltes-v-tales-of-phantasia-more-anime-to-catalog/.169578

Touhou Project: From Fan-Made Games to Consoles

Created across 1995 and 1996 by one-man developer ZUN, the Touhou Project fandom has taken on a life of its own with doujin games of every stripe. Ant Cooke looks at some of most interesting creations in the series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-02-17/touhou-project-from-fan-made-games-to-consoles/.169407

Live-Action Laid-Back Camp Season 2 Reveals Opening Song Artist, April 1 Debut

Longman perform opening theme; special airs on March 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/live-action-laid-back-camp-season-2-reveals-opening-song-artist-april-1-debut/.169594

Virtual YouTuber Agency hololive Announces 'hololive Alternative' Project with Animated Promo Video

"Alternative world" featuring hololive girls also gets manga on Twitter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/virtual-youtuber-agency-hololive-announces-hololive-alternative-project-with-animated-promo-video/.169593

Seven Seas Issues Statement Regarding Mushoku Tensei, Classroom of the Elite Light Novel Localization Changes

Publisher will reissue Classroom of the Elite volume 7 and is 're-evaluating' editorial choices for Mushoku Tensei after complaints of omitted/rewritten text

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/seven-seas-issues-statement-regarding-mushoku-tensei-classroom-of-the-elite-light-novel-localization-changes/.169582

M&C! Releases The Birds of Death Manga in Indonesia

Horror manga about killer crows launched in 2018, ended in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/m-c-releases-the-birds-of-death-manga-in-indonesia/.169588

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi Compilation Film Extends Its Run

The official website for Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi (Meitantei Conan: Hiiro no Fuzai Shōmei), the compilation film released in anticipation of...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-02-17/detective-conan-the-scarlet-alibi-compilation-film-extends-its-run/.169589

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Live-Action Mugen Shinshi Mystery Film Unveils Teaser, Early Summer Opening

Film adapts "Doll Hell" story from 1984 version of historical manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/live-action-mugen-shinshi-mystery-film-unveils-teaser-early-summer-opening/.169580

Wonder Egg Priority Anime Casts Actress Nao as Rika's Mother Chiaki

Chiaki appears in episode 7 next week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-17/wonder-egg-priority-anime-casts-actress-nao-as-rika-mother-chiaki/.169581

Seven Seas Licenses Meguru Ueno's Does a Hot Elf Live Next Door to You? Manga

1st volume from My First Girlfriend is a Gal author out in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/seven-seas-licenses-meguru-ueno-does-a-hot-elf-live-next-door-to-you-manga/.169577

Viz Reveals More English Dub Cast for Mr. Osomatsu Anime

1st Blu-ray Disc set with episodes 2-25 ships on March 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/viz-reveals-more-english-dub-cast-for-mr-osomatsu-anime/.169576

Healin' Good Precure Film Reveals 2 Guest Cast Members

Seiran Kobayashi, Masako Katsuki join March 20 film's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/healin-good-precure-film-reveals-2-guest-cast-members/.169574

Hunter x Hunter Announces New Escape Room for 2021

Megumi Han, Mariya Ise teased new recording for 'that project' earlier this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-16/hunter-x-hunter-announces-new-escape-room-for-2021/.169557

Otherside Picnic ‒ Episode 7

I'm just saying, the worst that happens to me is I wake up with a bad hangover, whereas these two end up on an unintentional trip to a dangerous alien dimension that communicates via fear.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/otherside-picnic/episode-7/.169556

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town ‒ Episode 7

Maybe one problem is the sheer amount of time it takes before we really get an idea of where this latest plot is supposed to be going.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town/episode-7/.169550

North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 14-20

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Motto To Love Ru anime; Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Star-Crossed!! manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/north-american-anime-manga-releases-february-14-20/.169567

Voice Actor of Fate's Astolfo Reacts to Character Name Trending on Twitter

Faye Mata realized in real time that Astolfo trended for... not exactly a wholesome reason

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-02-16/voice-actor-of-fate-astolfo-reacts-to-character-name-trending-on-twitter/.169558

100-nichi go ni Shinu Wani Anime Film Reveals Cast, Crew, May 28 Premiere

Ryunosuke Kamiki stars in film about alligator's everyday life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/100-nichi-go-ni-shinu-wani-anime-film-reveals-cast-crew-may-28-premiere/.169571

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 6

While I may have had some problems with this episode from a writing perspective, the visuals struck me as pretty good for a bridging episode without many key events.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-6/.169510

Haru's Curse

Love is what we cling to, but holding on too tightly can stifle personal growth or smother the other person.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haru-curse/gn/.169211

This Week in Anime - The Boobs and Battles of Fatal Fury

This Week in Anime has special guest Heidi Kemps of This Week in Games joining Jean-Karlo to look back on Masami Obari's cheesecake-fueled action spectacle Fatal Fury: The Movie

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-02-16/.169569

Mermaid Saga GN 2

The story focuses on familial relationships, particularly parent and child. It's a different and much more interesting angle on the central thematic exploration of the downsides of immortality, and how it strips people of their humanity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mermaid-saga/gn-2/.168927

Angels of Death Spinoff Manga Satsuten! Ends in March

negiyan's 4-panel comedy spinoff of horror franchise launched in 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/angels-of-death-spinoff-manga-satsuten-ends-in-march/.169559

Marvelous Launches Indie Game Incubator Program

Barcelona-based GameBCN oversees program, Edelweiss developer assists as "mentors"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/marvelous-launches-indie-game-incubator-program/.169553

Frontwing Cancels Sharin no Kuni Game's PS Vita Version

Developer offers refunds, PC version replacement for PS Vita backers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-16/frontwing-cancels-sharin-no-kuni-game-ps-vita-version/.169552

The ANN Aftershow - Attack on Titan Episode 69 - A Sound Argument

Attack on Titan Episode 69 "A Sound Argument" revealed secrets of Mikasa's past, Zeke's possible end game, and Historia is pregnant?!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-02-16/.169504