Our Last Crusade Manga Artist okama Launches New Manga in May

B Made Koi wa Ai Makase… centers on unpopular high school guy trying dating app

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/our-last-crusade-manga-artist-okama-launches-new-manga-in-may/.172241

Wakako-zake's Chie Shinkyū Launches New Manga on May 21

Mikako 72-sai about 72-year-old widow discovering husband's social media account

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/wakako-zake-chie-shinkyu-launches-new-manga-on-may-21/.172238

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Launches in Microsoft Store for Xbox One, X/S, PC on May 4

Game also available through Xbox Game Pass

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/dragon-quest-builders-2-launches-in-microsoft-store-for-xbox-one-x-s-pc-on-may-4/.172237

Tohyo Game Artist Tatsuhiko Ends Hotomeku Kakashi Manga

Manga's 2nd volume ships on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/tohyo-game-artist-tatsuhiko-ends-hotomeku-kakashi-manga/.172278

Kodomo no Jikan's Kaworu Watashiya Launches New Manga

Manga about monster marriage advisor debuts on May 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/kodomo-no-jikan-kaworu-watashiya-launches-new-manga/.172276

AnimeFest 2021 Event Canceled, With Online Event Scheduled for July Instead

AnimeFest Virtual Celebration to stream on July 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/animefest-2021-event-canceled-with-online-event-scheduled-for-july-instead/.172326

Kōhei Horikoshi Confirms My Hero Academia Manga Still Heading Towards His Planned Ending

Manga's 31st volume launches this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/kohei-horikoshi-confirms-my-hero-academia-manga-still-heading-towards-his-planned-ending/.172271

This Week in Games - Judgment Looms

Yoshinori Ono leaves Capcom for the Fate/Grand Order giant Delightworks and the Yakuza series spinoff Judgment's latest update is teasing...SOMETHING!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-04-30/this-week-in-games-judgment-looms/.172282

Funimation to Stream Sci-Fi Survival Anime Sonny Boy

Also: Magic User's Club, Princess Nine, You're Being Summoned, Azazel, Emma

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/funimation-to-stream-sci-fi-survival-anime-sonny-boy/.172324

New Argonavis from BanG Dream! Film Opens in Summer 2022; Compilation Movie Opens in Fall

Cast visuals revealed for franchise's stage play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/new-argonavis-from-bang-dream-film-opens-in-summer-2022-compilation-movie-opens-in-fall/.172325

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter 1-12 Streaming

There is not a single novel aspect of The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter, but at this point the appeal of this particular collection of tropes is the familiarity of it all. Most importantly, it's light-hearted.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-hidden-dungeon-only-i-can-enter/12/.172032

Actor Kenji Urai's Uraken Character Gets TV Short Anime

Kyо̄ no Uraken anime premieres on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/actor-kenji-urai-uraken-character-gets-tv-short-anime/.172321

Ningen Kaishūsha Urban Legend Horror Net Anime Premieres on YouTube

Story follows waste collection truck that collects "useless" people instead of garbage

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/ningen-kaishusha-urban-legend-horror-net-anime-premieres-on-youtube/.172322

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's Yasuhiro Irie, Studio 3Hz Make Musical Healing TV Anime Healer Girl

Story about high school girls healing people with singing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood-yasuhiro-irie-studio-3hz-make-musical-healing-tv-anime-healer-girl/.172315

ASMR-Themed Short Anime 180-Byō de Kimi no Mimi o Shiwase ni Dekiru ka? Premieres in October

Higehiro/Cinderella Nine's Takayuki Noguchi designs characters who share joy of creating ASMR experiences

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/asmr-themed-short-anime-180-byo-de-kimi-no-mimi-o-shiwase-ni-dekiru-ka-premieres-in-october/.172313

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Switch Version Launches on September 16

The official website for the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! smartphone game announced on Friday that it will debut...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-30/bang-dream-girls-band-party-switch-version-launches-on-september-16/.172290

3rd Yuki Yuna Is a Hero TV Anime Unveils Returning Cast, October Premiere

Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru Dai-Mankai no Shō features returning cast, staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/3rd-yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-tv-anime-unveils-returning-cast-october-premiere/.172307

Kiratto Pri☆Chan Anime Ends in May Before Franchise's Flashback Series in June

Pretty All Friends Selection looks back on past anime in franchise before "new work"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/kiratto-pri-chan-anime-ends-in-may-before-franchise-flashback-series-in-june/.172306

Godzilla vs. Kong Film's Japan Opening Delayed Due to COVID-19

Film was previously slated for May 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-30/godzilla-vs-kong-film-japan-opening-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.172296

Kyoto Int'l Manga Anime Fair Returns in September

The official website for the Kyoto International Manga and Anime Fair confirmed on Friday that the event will take place this year at the Miyako Messe...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-30/kyoto-intl-manga-anime-fair-returns-in-september/.172288

2nd Live-Action Kakegurui Film Rescheduled to May 12 After COVID-19 Delay

"Stage greeting" event featuring cast, staff to also screen on film's opening day

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/2nd-live-action-kakegurui-film-rescheduled-to-may-12-after-covid-19-delay/.172285

Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun TV Anime Premieres in July

The official website for the television anime of Ikumi Hino's Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun (Dorm Mother of the Goddess' Dorm) manga revealed on Friday that...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-29/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-tv-anime-premieres-in-july/.172283

Mizu Sahara's Okashiratsuki Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga about softball player with secret launched in March 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/mizu-sahara-okashiratsuki-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.172235

Netflix Reveals Trailer for 4th Season of Castlevania Animated Show

4th, final season streams on May 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/netflix-reveals-trailer-for-4th-season-of-castlevania-animated-show/.172279

The Best Crunchyroll Spring 2021 Anime Series

Every three months close to 40 new anime series are released into the wild in hopes of finding their audience. If you're still trying to whittle down your Crunchyroll queue to the cream of the crop, here are the five series you absolutely do not want to miss based on my impeccable taste.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-29/the-best-crunchyroll-spring-2021-anime-series/.172272

2nd One Piece Live-Action, Anime Hybrid Ad Shows the Cast as Children

The food delivery and takeout app "menu" continued its collaboration with the One Piece with its second hybrid live-action and animated television commercial...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-29/2nd-one-piece-live-action-anime-hybrid-ad-shows-the-cast-as-children/.172242

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game Gets Lite Version, Season Pass 4

Announcement video streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-game-gets-lite-version-season-pass-4/.172273

Funimation Streams English Dub for Strike Witches: Road to Berlin Anime

Cherami Leigh, Stephanie Sheh, Caitlin Glass star in dub premiering on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/funimation-streams-english-dub-for-strike-witches-road-to-berlin-anime/.172274

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Production Committee Apologizes for Usada Pekora Lookalike Character

Background character who appeared in episode 2 will be replaced in rebroadcasts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-29/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-production-committee-apologizes-for-usada-pekora-lookalike-character/.172239

Yasuke

Despite playing with expectations of what a historical anime should be, Thomas's Yasuke really feels like the only way I'd want Yasuke's story to be told.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yasuke/.172206

Funimation Streams English Dub for Bungo & Alchemist Anime

Richard Thomas, Zeno Robinson star in dub premiering on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/funimation-streams-english-dub-for-bungo-and-alchemist-anime/.172270

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Live-Action School-Live! Film, 4-Episode Prequel

Film, mini-series prequel debuted in January 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/sentai-filmworks-licenses-live-action-school-live-film-4-episode-prequel/.172269

Bloodborne's Teruyuki Toriyama Joins VR Game Developer Thirdverse

Thirdverse aims to eventually create full VR MMORPG

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/bloodborne-teruyuki-toriyama-joins-vr-game-developer-thirdverse/.172264

Alice in Borderland's Haro Aso, Shirō Yoshida Launch Noyu Girl 'Outdoor Comedy' Manga in August

Girl tours hot springs in comedy by Aso & Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress manga artist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/alice-in-borderland-haro-aso-shiro-yoshida-launch-noyu-girl-outdoor-comedy-manga-in-august/.172234

King of Fighters XV Game Posts Trailer for Chris

Rui Yamasaki voices character in game slated for this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/king-of-fighters-xv-game-posts-trailer-for-chris/.172256

'Not Lives' Manga Creator Wataru Karasuma Ends 'Kakuregami' Manga Abruptly

Suspense manga launched in February 2020 but ends due to 'various circumstances'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/not-lives-manga-creator-wataru-karasuma-ends-kakuregami-manga-abruptly/.172203

This Week in Anime - How Does Vivy Reinvigorate the AI vs Humanity Trope?

The future of virtual idols looks bleak in Wit Studio's new original series. Diva dreams to live up to her namesake but a weird time-traveling teddybear has other ideas for her. Like preventing an impending war between AI and humans.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-04-29/.172230

Eromanga Sensei Manga Ends on May 27

rin's manga adaptation of Tsukasa Fushimi's light novels launched in 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/eromanga-sensei-manga-ends-on-may-27/.172200

Earth Defense Force 6 Game's 1st Trailer Previews Gameplay, Year-End Release

New main game in series takes place 3 years after EDF 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/earth-defense-force-6-game-1st-trailer-previews-gameplay-year-end-release/.172236

The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki Game's Switch, PC Versions Launch on August 26

New trailer also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-29/the-legend-of-heroes-hajimari-no-kiseki-game-switch-pc-versions-launch-on-august-26/.172233

Super Cub Motorbike Anime Listed with 12 Episodes

The official website for the television anime of Tone Koken's Super Cub novels revealed on Wednesday that the anime will have 12 episodes. The anime's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-29/super-cub-motorbike-anime-listed-with-12-episodes/.172232

Demon Slayer Film Was Briefly Available on PlayStation Store

Film has since been removed from store

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/demon-slayer-film-was-briefly-available-on-playstation-store/.172223

Jank Runk Family Manga Returns from Hiatus on May 11

This year's 10th issue of Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine announced on Tuesday that Hiroshi Takahashi's Jank Runk Family manga will return from...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-28/jank-runk-family-manga-returns-from-hiatus-on-may-11/.172227

Godzilla vs. Kong Film Earns US$400 Million Worldwide

Film earns US$320 million in international box office

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/godzilla-vs-kong-film-earns-usd400-million-worldwide/.172221

Funimation Streams Cells at Work!! Season 2 Anime's English Dub

2nd season's dub begins streaming on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/funimation-streams-cells-at-work-season-2-anime-english-dub/.172225

Kadokawa Corporation Acquires U.S. Publishing Company J-Novel Club

Kadokawa intends to strengthen e-book, light novel businesses in English market

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/kadokawa-corporation-acquires-u.s-publishing-company-j-novel-club/.172224

Odd Taxi ‒ Episode 4

Odd Taxi swerves away from Odokawa's story this week in order to do a brutal hit on the most deserving candidate I can think of: gacha.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/odd-taxi/episode-4/.172191

MARS RED ‒ Episode 4

This week, MARS RED compounds its vampire-tinged military intrigue, further explores the tensions of the Taisho period, and takes some cues from zombie flicks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mars-red/episode-4/.172190

Fruits Basket the Final ‒ Episode 4

We're approaching a point in Fruits Basket the Final in which the characters are THIS close to breaking the curse, and the dysfunction that plagues the Sohma family is beginning to noticeably bubble to the surface.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket-the-final/episode-4/.172164

Pokémon GO Fest Returns on July 17-18

2021 marks Pokémon GO app's 5th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/pokemon-go-fest-returns-on-july-17-18/.172218

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 3

Considering the testimonials of dozens of Twitter users and several personal acquaintances, the only preconception I had of To Your Eternity was that it was going to make me cry. We're talking Made in Abyss levels of raindrop tears and snot bubbles, baby.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-3/.172159

Show By Rock!! Stars!! Episodes 1-12 Streaming

Show By Rock!! Stars!! brings all of the bands from the previous three seasons together, and while that does make for a crowded cast, it also gives us a very full picture of just what the Midi City music scene really has to offer.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/show-by-rock-stars/episodes-1-12/.172014

Interview: Yasuke Director LeSean Thomas

Mercedez Clewis sat down with director LeSean Thomas to discuss the mystery of Yasuke, creating a new hero, and why Thomas doesn't create anime for otaku.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-04-28/yasuke-director-lesean-thomas/.172172

Night Head 2041 Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals Main Cast

Daisuke Ono, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Takahiro Sakurai, Kensho Ono star as brothers at odds in supernatural show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/night-head-2041-anime-2nd-teaser-reveals-main-cast/.172216

One-Punch Man Helmer Shingo Natsume, Madhouse Reunite for Sci-Fi Survival Anime Sonny Boy

Perfect Blue's Hisashi Eguchi designs 36 youths adrift in alternate dimension with powers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/one-punch-man-helmer-shingo-natsume-madhouse-reunite-for-sci-fi-survival-anime-sonny-boy/.172215

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Anime's 1st Promo Unveils More Cast, July Premiere

Saori Hayami, Shinpachi Tsuji, Yurika Kubo, Aiko Ninomiya, Reina Ueda, Tomoaki Maeno co-star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy-anime-1st-promo-unveils-more-cast-july-premiere/.172213

Dragon Ball, Kamen Rider, Doraemon Composer Shunsuke Kikuchi Passes Away at 89

Prolific composer scored Dr. Slump, Getter Robo, Tiger Mask

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/dragon-ball-kamen-rider-doraemon-composer-shunsuke-kikuchi-passes-away-at-89/.172211

Knights of Sidonia Anime Film's 1st 4 Minutes Posted

Film that serves as "conclusion" for series opens in Japan on May 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/knights-of-sidonia-anime-film-1st-4-minutes-posted/.172209

Chinese Live-Action Dynasty Warriors Film's Trailer Highlights Lu Bu Fight

Film adapts KOEI Tecmo's hack-and-slash games based on classic Chinese novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/chinese-live-action-dynasty-warriors-film-trailer-highlights-lu-bu-fight/.172196

Riku wa Yowakunai Anime Film Unveils Teaser Trailer, Visual

Fall film based on picture book about 5-year-old boy and puppy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/riku-wa-yowakunai-anime-film-unveils-teaser-trailer-visual/.172205

HIDIVE Streams 1st Twittering Birds Never Fly Anime Film on May 3

Sentai Filmworks licensed film trilogy, screened 1st film digitally in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/hidive-streams-1st-twittering-birds-never-fly-anime-film-on-may-3/.172195

Grimoire of Zero Author Kakeru Kobashiri's The Dawn of the Witch Fantasy Light Novels Get TV Anime

Set in same world as Kobashiri's Grimoire of Zero light novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/grimoire-of-zero-author-kakeru-kobashiri-the-dawn-of-the-witch-fantasy-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.172204

Japan's Health Ministry Posts Cells at Work! Manga's COVID-19, All-New Vaccine Chapters for Free Globally

To stream as motion comics in Japanese, English, Hindi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-28/japan-health-ministry-posts-cells-at-work-manga-covid-19-all-new-vaccine-chapters-for-free-globally/.172199

Land, Frieren, Demon Slayer Manga Win Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes

Hiroko Nobara's manga essays also wins short work prize

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/land-frieren-demon-slayer-manga-win-tezuka-osamu-cultural-prizes/.172197

Tokyo Revengers ‒ Episode 3

Takemichi is all heart, no brains, and the opening minutes of this episode feature him getting the few brain cells he has left beaten out of him. But that's actually what he wants – to face the hurt he ran away from all those years ago.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-revengers/episode-3/.172156

Higehiro ‒ Episode 4

Something I am really appreciating about Higehiro so far is that, for the most part, the characters are all very good about telling each other what's on their minds

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higehiro/episode-4/.172150

The ANN Aftershow - Emo Battle! Tokoyami's Time to Shine

The second match kicks off and the spotlight is on Tokoyami this week as he faces off against his Class 1-B counterpart, Vantablack. The two shadowy boys will have to outwit one another and Tokoyami has an ace up his sleeve thanks to his recent tutelage under Hawks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-04-27/.172184

Blue Period Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast, October Premiere

Key visual unveiled for art anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/blue-period-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-cast-october-premiere/.172182

This Week in Anime - Why the Hell are there Ninjas on the Moon?

After Funimation recently beefed up its catalog with five Naruto films, Nick and Nicky decided to travel both time and space to find the true origins of Boruto's existence and how close he was to being snuffed out by a weird moon ninja.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-04-27/.172149

Kin-iro Mosaic Anime Film's Teaser Previews Rhodanthe*'s Theme Song

Film opens on August 20 after group's 'graduation album' on August 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/kin-iro-mosaic-anime-film-teaser-previews-rhodanthe-s-theme-song/.172183

WWE President: WWE Sells 'Multi-Episode Anime Series' to Crunchyroll

WWE President and Chief Revenue Officer Nick Khan revealed during a webcast of the WWE's first quarter 2021 results on Thursday that it has "sold a multi-episode...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-27/wwe-president-wwe-sells-multi-episode-anime-series-to-crunchyroll/.172179

Dark Horse Comics Appoints New VP of Product Development & Sales, New VP of Licensing

Company appoints Randy Lahrman as VP of Product Development, Sales; Tim Wiesch as VP of Licensing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/dark-horse-comics-appoints-new-vp-of-product-development-and-sales-new-vp-of-licensing/.172129

1st 'Final Chapter' Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Opens at #2

Detective Conan film at #1 for 2nd week, 1st BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia film opens at #5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/1st-final-chapter-live-action-rurouni-kenshin-film-opens-at-no.2/.172160

Kei Toume's Kūden no Himegimi Manga Ends in May

Relaunch of previous Toume title under new publisher launched in January 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/kei-toume-kuden-no-himegimi-manga-ends-in-may/.172175

Suehiro Maruo to Launch New Manga

New manga centers on aspiring manga creator in 1968 Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/suehiro-maruo-to-launch-new-manga/.172176

Final Fantasy VII Remake Wins RPG of The Year at Dice Awards

Mario Kart Live wins Racing Game of Year, Animal Crossing wins Family Game of the Year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/final-fantasy-vii-remake-wins-rpg-of-the-year-at-dice-awards/.172140

Chaika - The Coffin Princess Manga Artist Launches New Manga

New manga by Shinta Sakayama launches on April 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/chaika-the-coffin-princess-manga-artist-launches-new-manga/.172171

Final Eureka Seven: Hi - Evolution Film Delayed to Fall Due to COVID-19

Film was previously slated to open in early summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/final-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-delayed-to-fall-due-to-covid-19/.172180

Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire Manga Ends on May 25

Manga adaptation of franchise's 23rd film launched last September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/detective-conan-the-fist-of-blue-sapphire-manga-ends-on-may-25/.172170

Masanao Kawajiri Directs Cherry and Virgin 'Nervous Romance Animation' Film for 2022 Debut

Film to feature rotoscoping, manga, live-action elements

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/masanao-kawajiri-directs-cherry-and-virgin-nervous-romance-animation-film-for-2022-debut/.172178

Sekiro: Hanbei the Undying Manga Author Launches New Manga

Sekai wa Are de Dekiteiru manga launches on May 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/sekiro-hanbei-the-undying-manga-author-launches-new-manga/.172167

Smokin' Parade Manga by Deadman Wonderland Duo Ends

"Steampunk action" manga launched in 2015; Yen Press publishes series in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/smokin-parade-manga-by-deadman-wonderland-duo-ends/.172163

Arc the Lad R Game Ends Service in June

Game launched in 2018, planned for global release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/arc-the-lad-r-game-ends-service-in-june/.172169

AnimEigo's Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 BD Kickstarter Launches on April 30

Stretch goals include digital restoration pass, hiring of OVA's director to fix any animation mistakes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/animeigo-metal-skin-panic-madox-01-bd-kickstarter-launches-on-april-30/.172161

Delight Works Appoints Game Producer Yoshinori Ono as President, COO

Street Fighter producer left Capcom last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/delight-works-appoints-game-producer-yoshinori-ono-as-president-coo/.172174

Tubi TV Adds Onihei Anime's English Dub

Jason Kesser plays titular protagonist in dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/tubi-tv-adds-onihei-anime-english-dub/.172168

Yasuke Anime Reveals New English Trailer, Cast

Anime debuts on Netflix worldwide on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/yasuke-anime-reveals-new-english-trailer-cast/.172162

Demon Slayer Film Sells 8.78 Million Tickets Outside Japan

Mugen Train earns 8 billion yen in 19 countries

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/demon-slayer-film-sells-8.78-million-tickets-outside-japan/.172148

1st 'Final Chapter' Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Earns Over 745 Million Yen at Box Office

Live-action film series cumulatively sells over 10 million tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-27/1st-final-chapter-live-action-rurouni-kenshin-film-earns-over-745-million-yen-at-box-office/.172145

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Volume 1

For myself, where Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs excels is in how it captures youthful frustration. The primary antagonist could be said to be unfair social norms and expectations of its fantasy world.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trapped-in-a-dating-sim/the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs/volume-1/.172036

Back Arrow ‒ Episode 16

I felt that the political binary was purposefully simple so that the audience would not have to think much about while the robots were punching. It's become clear that are things much, much more nuanced than they initially appeared.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/back-arrow/episode-16/.172106

One Piece ‒ Episode 971

You should be watching One Piece. It is full of drama and pathos, a tale of legends being made and hearts being broken. Of what it means to be family and the cost of protecting others.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-971/.172107

Netflix Adds Kuroko's Basketball Anime Season 2 on May 15

Streaming service added 1st season on January 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/netflix-adds-kuroko-basketball-anime-season-2-on-may-15/.172123

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon TV Anime's 'Part II' Sequel Premieres in Fall

Anime debuted in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/yashahime-princess-half-demon-tv-anime-part-ii-sequel-premieres-in-fall/.172141

The World Ends with You the Animation ‒ Episode 3

In a way, TWEWY the Animation is one of the most interesting “ads” for a video game franchise to date. It's beautiful, stylish as heck, and has really great voice acting, but...ultimately, it's hard not to shout, “Go play the game then watch this!”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-world-ends-with-you-the-animation/episode-3/.172109

Why Seven Seas Altered Its Light Novels

The recent discoveries of omitted paragraphs and rewrites in Seven Seas' light novel releases reignites censorship fears in the fandom community. What led to the changes and why was the negative reaction so strong?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-26/why-seven-seas-altered-its-light-novels/.171956

Eternally 23: Remembering the Creative Works of Osamu Kobayashi

In a tweet seemingly written by him before his passing, he laments that he “still had work he wanted to make,” but that someday maybe he'll be “reborn” to make good work once again.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-26/eternally-23-remembering-the-creative-works-of-osamu-kobayashi/.172073

2nd Fate/Grand Order Anime Film Delays Release by 1 Week to May 15

1st film opened on December 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/2nd-fate-grand-order-anime-film-delays-release-by-1-week-to-may-15/.172139

My Senpai Is Annoying TV Anime Reveals October Debut, Main Cast

Tomori Kusunoki, Shunsuke Takeuchi star in workplace comedy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/my-senpai-is-annoying-tv-anime-reveals-october-debut-main-cast/.172138

Final Evangelion Film Earns 8 Billion Yen, 24th Detective Conan Film Earns 3.9 Billion Yen

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time has sold 5.23 million tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/final-evangelion-film-earns-8-billion-yen-24th-detective-conan-film-earns-3.9-billion-yen/.172133

Gundam: Hathaway Anime Film, 2nd Kakegurui Live-Action Film Both Reveal Delays

Both films were slated to open during current state of emergency in 4 prefectures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/gundam-hathaway-anime-film-2nd-kakegurui-live-action-film-both-reveal-delays/.172135

KLab Games Develops Touhou Spinoff Smartphone Game

Game launched pre-registrations in China today

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/klab-games-develops-touhou-spinoff-smartphone-game/.172128

Toshiyuki Morikawa, Ai Kayano Join Cast of Platinum End Anime

Series based on Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba's manga premieres this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/toshiyuki-morikawa-ai-kayano-join-cast-of-platinum-end-anime/.172136

Free! Franchise's All-New Film Reveals Title, 2-Part Format, Release Dates

1st film in "final chapter" in franchise opens on September 17, 2nd film opens in April 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/free-franchise-all-new-film-reveals-title-2-part-format-release-dates/.172131

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine Baseball Game Inspires Live-Action Show

Show premieres on TV Tokyo in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/hachigatsu-no-cinderella-nine-baseball-game-inspires-live-action-show/.172120

Battle Spirits Card Game Gets PS4, Switch Game This Winter

FuRyu develops Battle Spirits: Connected Battlers game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/battle-spirits-card-game-gets-ps4-switch-game-this-winter/.172118

Aoi Hane Mitsuketa! Anime Casts Ayumi Tsunematsu, Daisuke Sakaguchi

Anime's 1st episode debuted on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/aoi-hane-mitsuketa-anime-casts-ayumi-tsunematsu-daisuke-sakaguchi/.172119

Hollywood Reporter: Demon Slayer Earns Biggest U.S. Opening Ever for Foreign-Language Film

Film earned US$19.5 million in opening weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-26/hollywood-reporter-demon-slayer-earns-biggest-u.s-opening-ever-for-foreign-language-film/.172116

Singer Ichiro Mizuki Reveals Partial Vocal Cord Paralysis, Will Focus on Recovery

Mizuki sang themes for many tokusatsu, super robot anime in 5-decade career

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/singer-ichiro-mizuki-reveals-partial-vocal-cord-paralysis-will-focus-on-recovery/.172114

100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Anime Film's Trailer Teases Alligator's Final Day

Video previews Ikimonogakari's theme song for film opening on May 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/100-nichikan-ikita-wani-anime-film-trailer-teases-alligator-final-day/.172115

Demon Slayer Film Edged Out by Mortal Kombat for U.S. Weekend Box Office Crown

Demon Slayer earns US$19.5 million with highest per-screen average in U.S. since 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/demon-slayer-film-edged-out-by-mortal-kombat-for-u.s-weekend-box-office-crown/.172113

Demon Slayer Console Game Adds Sabito, Makomo as Playable Characters

Game slated to ship this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/demon-slayer-console-game-adds-sabito-makomo-as-playable-characters/.172101

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- ‒ Episode 5

One big question has been looming in the background of the series so far: How are Vivy's actions—which have allowed AIs to prove that they will give their lives to save humans—supposed to stop the rapid evolution of AI?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vivy-fluorite-eye-song/episode-5/.172095

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro ‒ Episode 3

We're only three episodes deep into Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro, and already I'm reckoning with the detection of more subtleties than I may have expected from this show.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro/episode-3/.172093

Shadows House ‒ Episode 3

What are shadows? Or rather, Shadows? We're only on episode three of Shadows House, but the answer to that question already looks as if it may be troubling.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house/episode-3/.172091

86 ‒ Episode 3

After a brief teaser of the trauma yet to come, 86 employs the time-tested tradition of letting us get to know the characters while they're bathing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/86/episode-3/.172094

High-Rise Invasion Arrive Manga Ends

Sequel manga to High-Rise Invasion launched in July 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/high-rise-invasion-arrive-manga-ends/.172102

Mikase Hayashi's Marriage Purple Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga will end with its 6th volume this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/mikase-hayashi-marriage-purple-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.172052

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 1

Once you're past that odd conceptual hurdle, Uma Musume does actually work pretty well as a sports show. There's an abundance of focus on training regimens from what basically amounts to running really fast.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uma-musume-pretty-derby-episodes-1-13-streaming/.171959

Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Candy Flurry Manga

2nd chapter of manga series will release on April 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-candy-flurry-manga/.172087

Madoka Magica Gets New Anime Film as Sequel to 2013 Rebellion Film

Film features returning staff including Akiyuki Simbo, Gen Urobuchi, Yuki Kajiura, SHAFT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/madoka-magica-gets-new-anime-film-as-sequel-to-2013-rebellion-film/.172103

Touhou LostWord Smartphone RPG Launches in English in 80 Countries on May 11

Smartphone game will celebrate 1st year since Japanese release this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/touhou-lostword-smartphone-rpg-launches-in-english-in-80-countries-on-may-11/.172100

Cosplay Animal's Watari Sakou Launches New Manga in Dessert Magazine in May

Manga centers on magician living with woman who summoned him

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/cosplay-animal-watari-sakou-launches-new-manga-in-dessert-magazine-in-may/.172099

Natsume Ono, Aki Amasawa Each Launch New Manga in Kiss Magazine

Amasawa's manga launches on May 25, Ono's manga launches on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/natsume-ono-aki-amasawa-each-launch-new-manga-in-kiss-magazine/.172098

Demon Slayer Anime Film Earns Estimated US$9.5 Million on Friday in U.S. to Rank at #1

Entertainment sites estimate film will earn US$19+ million in its opening weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-25/demon-slayer-anime-film-earns-estimated-usd9.5-million-on-friday-in-u.s-to-rank-at-no.1/.172097

A Polar Bear in Love Manga Resumes in May

Koromo's manga last had compiled book volume in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/a-polar-bear-in-love-manga-resumes-in-may/.171996

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Game's Trailer Highlights Factions

Switch, PS4, PC game launches on May 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/shin-megami-tensei-iii-nocturne-hd-remaster-game-trailer-highlights-factions/.171998

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 12-18

18th Detective Conan film earns 10.4% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-12-18/.172040

SSSS.Dynazenon ‒ Episode 4

It's interesting to think that, for all the bombastic beastly battles the show treats us to weekly, it's still got a very ‘slow burn’ feeling to its progression.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ssss.dynazenon/episode-4/.172071

Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 12-18

Monster Hunter Rise tops chart for 4th consecutive week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/japan-video-game-rankings-april-12-18/.172039

Those Snow White Notes ‒ Episode 4

The malleability of memory and music is the central emotional pillar of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/those-snow-white-notes/episode-4/.172072

Madoka Magica Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Life-Sized Soul Gem, Grief Seed Replicas

Pressing the Grief Seed against the Soul Gem will "purify" its hue

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-24/madoka-magica-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-life-sized-soul-gem-grief-seed-replicas/.172041

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 2

Ameri promptly assigns Clara and Asmodeus to other battlers and tells Iruma he'll be joining the student council for the time being. It's a great chance for her to maybe finally figure out what the hell she feels for him. Probably.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-2/.172088

Sentai Filmworks Acquires Digital Rights to My Little Monster Anime

Publisher to stream anime on "select digital outlets"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/sentai-filmworks-acquires-digital-rights-to-my-little-monster-anime/.171995

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 93

Just when Tokoyami thought he'd found a kindred spirit, he discovers that Kuroiro isn't the honorable duel-to-the-death kind of edgelord, but rather the scheming, laughs-evilly-while-reading-Death-Note kind.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-93/.172089

ICv2 Report: 2021 1st Quarter Graphic Novel Sales Rose 'Dramatically' Due to Manga

Manga accounted for 80% of graphic novel growth in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/icv2-report-2021-1st-quarter-graphic-novel-sales-rose-dramatically-due-to-manga/.171994

Ghibli Museum, Kyoto Int'l Manga Museum, Namco Namjatown Close During New COVID-19 State of Emergency

Nijigen no Mori also closes, while Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Fuji-Q Highland stay open

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/ghibli-museum-kyoto-intl-manga-museum-namco-namjatown-close-during-new-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.172090

Ragna Crimson Manga Approaches 'Final Battle'

Daiki Kobayashi launched manga in March 2017; Square Enix Manga & Books publishes in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/ragna-crimson-manga-approaches-final-battle/.172038

Cracking Your Antisocial Shell with Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki

Fumiya Tomozaki is a schlub, but he doesn't have to be. Eric Stimson looks at the lessons in this series about turning a jaded "zero" into someone who has real happiness in his life, and how they can work for you, too.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-24/cracking-your-antisocial-shell-with-bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/.171601

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

Hathaway, as a film, is sort of an odd beast as it spoils its big twist early on and then pretends that it hasn't for the rest of the film. It also expects viewers to be intimately familiar with the events of Char's Counterattack.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway/.171929

The List - 10 Best Spring 2021 Anime Openings

Our top 10 picks are in for the best spring 2021 anime opening songs. Put up your dukes, 'cause there's gonna be a fight.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2021-04-24/.172064

Major Cinema Chains, Sanrio Puroland, Takarazuka Revue Close Under Japan's New State of Emergency

New state of emergency takes effect on Sunday, is scheduled to last until May 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/major-cinema-chains-sanrio-puroland-takarazuka-revue-close-under-japan-new-state-of-emergency/.172081

Laid-Back Camp: Have a Nice Day! Game Launches for Switch, PS4 on September 30

The official website for MAGES' Yurucamp Have a Nice Day! game based on Afro's Laid-Back Camp (Yurucamp) manga revealed on Friday that the game will launch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-24/laid-back-camp-have-a-nice-day-game-launches-for-switch-ps4-on-september-30/.172080

2nd BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia Film Previewed in Trailer

1st film opened on Friday, 2nd film will open on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/2nd-bang-dream-episode-of-roselia-film-previewed-in-trailer/.172077

Touken Ranbu Game's English Version Launches on April 27

The official English Twitter account for Nitroplus and DMM Games' Touken Ranbu Online game announced on Thursday that the game's English release will launch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-24/touken-ranbu-game-english-version-launches-on-april-27/.172037

Go Nagai Draws New Chapter for Tezuka's Barbara Manga

Nagai also starts new manga in Weekly Post magazine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-24/go-nagai-draws-new-chapter-for-tezuka-barbara-manga/.171965

WarnerMedia Unites Adult Swim, HBO Max Adult Animation Teams; Appoints Suzanna Makkos as Programming Head

Makkos to serve as executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/warnermedia-unites-adult-swim-hbo-max-adult-animation-teams-appoints-suzanna-makkos-as-programming-head/.172063

Japanese Museums Hold Pokémon Fossil Exhibit

Museums will display illustrations of the games' Fossil Pokémon alongside information about the extinct creatures that inspired them

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-23/japanese-museums-hold-pokemon-fossil-exhibit/.171926

Hiroshi Motomiya's 'Boku, Imasu yo' Manga's 1st Part Ends

"Bureaucratic survival lesson" manga launched in August 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/hiroshi-motomiya-boku-imasu-yo-manga-1st-part-ends/.172062

Zombie Land Saga Revenge ‒ Episodes 1-3

The premiere is a reset button of sorts, reacquainting us with the whole gang, and reestablishing the stakes—while playfully dancing around lingering questions like how Kotaro managed to resurrect seven zombies in the first place.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/zombie-land-saga-revenge/episodes-1-3/.172069

Yen Press Licenses 5 Manga, 4 Light Novels for October

Also: Konosuba TRPG, Ken Niimura's graphic novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/yen-press-licenses-5-manga-4-light-novels-for-october/.172065

Saga Prefecture Installs Zombie Land Saga Manholes

Tokyo's Taito Ward installed Sarazanmai manhole earlier this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-23/saga-prefecture-installs-zombie-land-saga-manholes/.172043

This Week in Games - Ace Greatness

We're finally getting the The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles with not-Sherlock! Also: who pulled the plug on the Sakura Wars mobile game? Heidi talks all of this and more in This Week in Games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-04-23/this-week-in-games-ace-greatness/.172042

Police Arrest ALI Band Drummer Again for Separate Fraud Case

Kahadio allegedly received cash from ATMs from victims as part of scam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/police-arrest-ali-band-drummer-again-for-separate-fraud-case/.172066

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega ‒ Episode 3

This week's episode wastes pretty much no time making apparent that, in the established dispute between the Church and the city's Lordship, the Church definitely weren't the Good Guys.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega/episode-3/.172031

Otsuchi Town Produces Short Anime Starring Shouta Aoi

Anime debuts this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-23/otsuchi-town-produces-short-anime-starring-shouta-aoi/.172049

Blue Flag GN 7

In the aftermath of Toma's confession, rumors are flying all over the school and everyone has an opinion. Everyone, that is, except the three people who matter: Taichi, Futaba, and Toma himself

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-flag/gn-7/.171746

Samurai Warriors 5 PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC Game's Trailer Reveals New Characters

Game adds Sandayū Momochi, Hattori Hanzō, Magoichi Saika, Yasuke

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/samurai-warriors-5-ps4-switch-xbox-one-pc-game-trailer-reveals-new-characters/.172061

Pokémon Journeys TV Anime Casts Hiroshi Kamiya, Ryoko Shiraishi

Promo video previews new characters, teases Gary's return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/pokemon-journeys-tv-anime-casts-hiroshi-kamiya-ryoko-shiraishi/.172056

How BOFURI Defies Gamer Expectations

BOFURI's Maple is an inspiration to everyone who has been told they were playing a game 'wrong,' even when that playstyle brought them immense enjoyment.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-23/how-bofuri-defies-gamer-expectations/.171662

Universal Studios Japan, Super Nintendo World to Close During New COVID-19 State of Emergency

Nintendo area just opened on March 18; Detective Conan, Hello Kitty attractions also affected

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/universal-studios-japan-super-nintendo-world-to-close-during-new-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.172055

Japan Declares New COVID-19 State of Emergency in 4 Prefectures

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo under declaration from April 25 to May 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/japan-declares-new-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-4-prefectures/.172034

'Ore, Tsushima' Feline TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals July Premiere

Akio Ohtsuka, Mayumi Tanaka star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/ore-tsushima-feline-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-july-premiere/.172046

Ghibli's Earwig and the Witch CG Feature Delays Theatrical Release in Japan Due to COVID-19

Was slated to open next Thursday after TV premiere, overseas release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-23/ghibli-earwig-and-the-witch-cg-feature-delays-theatrical-release-in-japan-due-to-covid-19/.172045

Restaurant to Another World Anime's 2nd Season Confirmed With Returning Cast, New Studio

Director Masato Jinbo returns with OLM replacing Silver Link

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/restaurant-to-another-world-anime-2nd-season-confirmed-with-returning-cast-new-studio/.172035

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Holds Global Casting Call for Singing Extras

Also: Blood Blockade Battlefront's Taisei Iwasaki joins staff as music director, composer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-holds-global-casting-call-for-singing-extras/.172033

Google Japan Adds 14 AR Models of Gundam, Evangelion, Ultraman, Bandai Namco, Sanrio Characters

Models include RX-105 Xi Gundam, Eva Unit-01, Ultraman, Pac-Man, Hello Kitty

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-22/google-japan-adds-14-ar-models-of-gundam-evangelion-ultraman-bandai-namco-sanrio-characters/.171947

Fairy Ranmaru ‒ Episodes 1-3

It's Fairy Ranmaru's unapologetically loud sexuality that first got me to take note and when voters were too cowardly to pick it, I decided to rectify the situation myself. You cannot control me. We're going to follow this muscular manshow until someone inevitably yells, "Daddy!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fairy-ranmaru/episodes-1-3/.172020

Cells at Work! Lady Spinoff Manga's 1st Season Ends

Manga's 3rd volume ships in Japan on June 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/cells-at-work-lady-spinoff-manga-1st-season-ends/.172021

Attack on Titan Commemorates Manga's Conclusion With Ramen Collaboration

Attack on Titan The Final Season production committee releases key visual

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-22/attack-on-titan-commemorates-manga-conclusion-with-ramen-collaboration/.171971

HIDIVE Streams 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime's 3rd OVA on April 28

OVA launches on BD, DVD in Japan on same day

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/hidive-streams-is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-3rd-ova-on-april-28/.172018

Super Cub ‒ Episode 3

I suspect that their friendship will be more than that: not romantically. Rather, I think that Reiko and Koguma will be bonded over their love of Cubs, and the freedom they've brought each girl.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/super-cub/episode-3/.171990

Big West to Distribute Macross Franchise's Works Made After 1987 Globally; Streams Flash Back 2012 OVA

Big West to handle worldwide release of Gekijōban Macross Delta: Zettai LIVE!!!!!! film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/big-west-to-distribute-macross-franchise-works-made-after-1987-globally-streams-flash-back-2012-ova/.172019

Variety Show Anime Segment Gets Cancelled After Voice Actors Were Coerced to Buy DVD Copies

Actors were asked to buy 50 DVDs, costing 198,000 yen (US$1,833) in total out of pocket

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-22/variety-show-anime-segment-gets-cancelled-after-voice-actors-were-coerced-to-buy-dvd-copies/.172000

Full Dive ‒ Episodes 1-3

I guess that pacing is as good a place as any. The first episode alone spends a solid half of its runtime showing our hero Yuki trudge through his shitty real-life just to set him up for his experiences in the shitty game life.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/full-dive/episodes-1-3/.171991

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Game's Trailer Reveals July Release for Switch, PC Versions

Game launches July 6 in North America, July 9 in Europe, July 16 in Oceania

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/ys-ix-monstrum-nox-game-trailer-reveals-july-release-for-switch-pc-versions/.172017

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Game Launches Worldwide in June

Game launches for Xbox One, PC in West; PS4, PC, Switch cloud in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-game-launches-worldwide-in-june/.172016

Asadora! GN 2

While Asa and the old pilot are looking for the rest of her family, they witness a strange sight: a giant tail or tentacle rising from the sea, right near where a giant reptilian footprint marks the spot where Asa's house used to stand.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/asadora/gn-2/.171898

Sony, Funimation Announce My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero Smartphone Game for the West This Spring

Trailer streamed for open world action RPG

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/sony-funimation-announce-my-hero-academia-the-strongest-hero-smartphone-game-for-the-west-this-spring/.172013

Funimation Streams Back Arrow Anime's English Dub

1st 2 dub episodes premiere on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/funimation-streams-back-arrow-anime-english-dub/.172015

Star Ocean anamnesis Smartphone Game Ends Service on June 24

Game gets offline version for some elements

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/star-ocean-anamnesis-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-june-24/.172012

Marvel, Viz to Publish Deadpool: Samurai, Marvel Meow, 'Secret Reverse' Manga

Companies release Marvel Meow on October 12, Deadpool: Samurai in February 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/marvel-viz-to-publish-deadpool-samurai-marvel-meow-secret-reverse-manga/.171984

This Week in Anime - The Daily Lives of High School Boys is Comedy Perfection

What makes a comedy not only good, but timeless? The Daily Lives of High School Boys might have nailed down the formula by blending irreverence with characters too stupid to chew their own food.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-04-22/.171985

Restaurant to Another World TV Anime Season 2 Listed

The official website for Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine is hosting a cover image of the magazine's June issue, and the image lists a second television...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-22/restaurant-to-another-world-tv-anime-season-2-listed/.172003

Sakura Wars' Smartphone Game Ends Service on June 30

Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~ launched last December after tie-in anime short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/sakura-wars-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-june-30/.172001

2021 Crayon Shin-chan Film Delays Friday Opening Due to COVID-19

Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo seek new state of emergency before upcoming Golden Week holidays

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/2021-crayon-shin-chan-film-delays-friday-opening-due-to-covid-19/.172002

Square Enix, Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima Unveil Gate of Nightmares Smartphone RPG

Mashima designs characters, world for new RPG with Yūya Hirose, Lynn, more in cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-22/square-enix-fairy-tail-hiro-mashima-unveil-gate-of-nightmares-smartphone-rpg/.171999

In the Land of Leadale VR Isekai TV Anime Unveils 1st Visual

The official website for the television anime of Ceez and Tenmaso's In the Land of Leadale (Leadale no Daichi nite) light novel series unveiled the first...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-22/in-the-land-of-leadale-vr-isekai-tv-anime-unveils-1st-visual/.171997

Resident Evil 4 VR Game's Video Reveals 2021 Release Date

New game for Oculus Quest 2 VR headset will have FPS controls, upper body control, Touch controller features

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/resident-evil-4-vr-game-video-reveals-2021-release-date/.171993

Prince of Tennis 3D CG Film's Teaser Shows 21 Characters From Manga

Film opens in Japan on September 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/prince-of-tennis-3d-cg-film-teaser-shows-21-characters-from-manga/.171992

Gilbert Gottfried Recites the One Piece Rap

One of the many possibilities if you pay the comedian US$150 on Cameo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-21/gilbert-gottfried-recites-the-one-piece-rap/.171967

Tales of Arise RPG's Trailer Reveals September 10 Launch, PS5/Xbox Series X|S Versions

Game launches on September 9 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/tales-of-arise-rpg-trailer-reveals-september-10-launch-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-versions/.171987

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ‒ Episodes 1-3

part of what's fun about this series thus far is that it isn't just a romance – it's also about Sei trying to settle in to a new life she had no idea was coming.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-saint-magic-power-is-omnipotent/episodes-1-3/.171978

Dr. Stone: Stone Wars Anime Debuts on Toonami on May 15

Toonami to air series' 2nd season on Saturdays at 1:00 a.m. EDT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/dr-stone-stone-wars-anime-debuts-on-toonami-on-may-15/.171986

Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood ‒ Episodes 1-4

Even though there is a lot going on in this first quarter of episodes, it just so happens that reckless binge-watching may just be the ideal way to consume Joran, as ridiculous a spectacle as it has turned out to be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/joran-the-princess-of-snow-and-blood/episodes-1-4/.171966

Nintendo Increases Amount of Money in Damages in Lawsuit Against Colopl

Nintendo seeks 9.6 billion yen in infringement lawsuit regarding Shironeko Project game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/nintendo-increases-amount-of-money-in-damages-in-lawsuit-against-colopl/.171979

Luffy's Rubber Arms Snatch Food in Hybrid Live-Action, Anime Ad

Luffy is so eager to eat that he extends his rubber arms and takes the package while the man is still cycling on his bicycle.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-04-21/luffy-rubber-arms-snatch-food-in-hybrid-live-action-anime-ad/.171924

Odd Taxi ‒ Episodes 1-3

Reading like Taxi Driver with a splash of A Scanner Darkly, and looking like a forgotten Nicktoon, Odd Taxi builds its offbeat crime thriller out of wry observational humor, seedy characters, and talking animals.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/odd-taxi/episodes-1-3/.171953

Capcom Announces The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Game for Switch, PS4, PC on July 27 in West

Compilation with both Dai Gyakuten Saiban games launches in Japan on July 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/capcom-announces-the-great-ace-attorney-chronicles-game-for-switch-ps4-pc-on-july-27-in-west/.171982

I Hear the Sunspot: Limit GN 3

Given that it's dealing with some heavier, more reality-based themes than we typically see in BL manga, that's a major positive, and even as this volume flirts with a couple of major tropes, it still remains grounded and full of heart.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-hear-the-sunspot/limit/gn-3/.171862

Tokyo Requests COVID-19 State of Emergency from April 25 to May 9 or 11

Osaka, Hyogo already requested 3rd state of emergency

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/tokyo-requests-covid-19-state-of-emergency-from-april-25-to-may-9-or-11/.171981

Detective Conan Creator Teases Next Film's Headlining Characters in Now-Deleted Tweet

The official Twitter account for a new series of Detective Conan collaboration cafés briefly posted an image on Tuesday of an illustration that original...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-21/detective-conan-creator-teases-next-film-headlining-characters-in-now-deleted-tweet/.171973

Interview: Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto

Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man shocked and delighted audiences around the world. With the conclusion of the manga's first part, we interviewed Fujimoto about the manga's creation and got his thoughts on the upcoming anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-04-21/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto/.171315

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Tops 45 Million Copies in Circulation

Circulation rose 530% since anime's premiere 6 months ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/jujutsu-kaisen-manga-tops-45-million-copies-in-circulation/.171972

English Memorial Project Launched for Osamu Kobayashi

Octas to send submitted memorials to Kobayashi's family

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/english-memorial-project-launched-for-osamu-kobayashi/.171970

Night Head 2041 Anime Gets Novel, Manga, Stage Play Projects

TV anime to premiere in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/night-head-2041-anime-gets-novel-manga-stage-play-projects/.171976

Yuu Watase's Arata: The Legend Manga Returns on May 19, With All-New Chapter Debuting on July 7

Manga went on hiatus in 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-21/yuu-watase-arata-the-legend-manga-returns-on-may-19-with-all-new-chapter-debuting-on-july-7/.171969

ForwardWorks Reveals Nyorokko Smartphone Game by Tsubasa Honda

Actor, online game fan Honda designs asymmetrical game launching early summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/forwardworks-reveals-nyorokko-smartphone-game-by-tsubasa-honda/.171962

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Manga Nears Ending

Manga spinoff launched in 2013, inspired net anime in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/saint-seiya-saintia-sho-manga-nears-ending/.171960

Manga Creator, Animator Fumio Hisamatsu Passes Away at 77

Former assistant to Osamu Tezuka created Bōken Gabotenjima anime, drew manga adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/manga-creator-animator-fumio-hisamatsu-passes-away-at-77/.171957

Sakugan Anime Unveils Minami Tsuda's Character

Tsuda plays Linda, childhood friend to protagonist Memenpu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/sakugan-anime-unveils-minami-tsuda-character/.171958

Craftar, LDH Forge Strategic Partnership, Establish Tokyo Pop LLP

Companies produce Battle of Tokyo "mixed reality entertainment" project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-21/craftar-ldh-forge-strategic-partnership-establish-tokyo-pop-llp/.171955

Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song

Super Beaver band perform "Namae o Yobu yo" song for July 9 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/live-action-tokyo-revengers-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song/.171954

Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection GN

Lovesickness proves to be familiar territory for Ito's storytelling both in characterization and twists.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lovesickness/junji-ito-story-collection/gn/.169968

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime Casts Shinnosuke Tachibana

Tachibana plays Banakness in 3rd episode on April 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-casts-shinnosuke-tachibana/.171946

Special Deal for ANN Readers: 20% to 30% off Yukata at Modern Sakura

Get into a nice summer kimono for as little as $16.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2021-04-20/special-deal-for-ann-readers-20-percent-to-30-percent-off-yukata-at-modern-sakura/.171949

'Girlfriend, Girlfriend' Anime Premieres on July 2

The official website for the television anime of Hiroyuki's Girlfriend, Girlfriend (Kanojo mo Kanojo) manga announced on Wednesday that the series will...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-20/girlfriend-girlfriend-anime-premieres-on-july-2/.171948

Puzzle Bobble VR Game Launches on Oculus Quest on May 20

Game features 100 new puzzles, story mode, infinite mode, online duel mode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/puzzle-bobble-vr-game-launches-on-oculus-quest-on-may-20/.171858

Usogui Manga Gets Spinoff, Batuque Manga Serializes Irregularly

Usogui ended in 2017, inspired OVA in 2012

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/usogui-manga-gets-spinoff-batuque-manga-serializes-irregularly/.171920

PREVIEW: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster

The rise of the Shin Megami Tensei series in the US can be charted back to Nocturne on the PS2. Atlus and Sega are now remastering the third numbered SMT game for modern consoles and PCs. We sat down with the Switch version to check it out.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-20/preview-shin-megami-tensei-iii-nocturne-hd-remaster/.171815

Nyankees Author Atsushi Okada Launches New Manga

Sо̄sei Yūgi manga debuts on April 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/nyankees-author-atsushi-okada-launches-new-manga/.171900

This Week in Anime - Indie Visionaries and Alternative Animation

This week the team is highlighting animation that goes off the beaten path, be it stop-motion, sand art, and even puppetry. Here's to a celebration of anime in all of its forms.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-04-20/.171904

Square Enix Denies Considering, Receiving Offers to Sell Company

Stocks jump after reports from CTFN, Bloomberg

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/square-enix-denies-considering-receiving-offers-to-sell-company/.171865

World Events Productions Founder, Voltron Producer Ted Koplar Passes Away

TV pioneer was instrumental in introducing Voltron franchise to the world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/world-events-productions-founder-voltron-producer-ted-koplar-passes-away/.171935

Himenospia by Killing Bites' Shinya Murata Manga Ends

Manga by Lord Marksman and Vanadis artist Nobuhiko Yanai launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/himenospia-by-killing-bites-shinya-murata-manga-ends/.171921

'86' Sci-fi War Novels Get Prequel Manga

Asato Asato's novels have currently airing TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/86-sci-fi-war-novels-get-prequel-manga/.171930

Stalker Jokers Manga Has 3 Chapters Left

Artist Hiroto Ōishi continued manga after author Hiromichi Ōga passed away last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/stalker-jokers-manga-has-3-chapters-left/.171932

Sony Reverses Decision, Will Continue PlayStation Store Operations for PS3, PS Vita

Company will still disable PS Store operations on PSP on July 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/sony-reverses-decision-will-continue-playstation-store-operations-for-ps3-ps-vita/.171927

Ririo, Aya Tsukishima Launch Perfect Crime Spinoff Manga in Late April

Tsukishima also launches new Anata o, Nomu manga in late May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/ririo-aya-tsukishima-launch-perfect-crime-spinoff-manga-in-late-april/.171919

Magical Girl Site's Kentarō Satō Works on New Manga

Manga creator Kentarō Satō revealed on Monday that they are working on a new manga. Satō revealed a rough storyboard for the new manga, but did not reveal...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-20/magical-girl-site-kentaro-sato-works-on-new-manga/.171923

24th Detective Conan Film Ends Evangelion 3.0+1.0's 5-Week Reign at #1

Evangelion 3.0+1.0 now at #2, Girls und Panzer das Finale 3rd movie back at #8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/24th-detective-conan-film-ends-evangelion-3.0-1.0-5-week-reign-at-no.1/.171916

Tasuku Karasuma's No Guns Life Manga Ends in 13th Volume

Shueisha released 12th compiled book volume on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-20/tasuku-karasuma-no-guns-life-manga-ends-in-13th-volume/.171897

2021 Butt Detective Film's Teaser Reveals Title, Cast, Staff, August 13 Opening

Film opens as part of Toei Manga Matsuri alongside Shinkai no Survival! film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/2021-butt-detective-film-teaser-reveals-title-cast-staff-august-13-opening/.171913

Final Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film's Teaser Highlights Kenshin's Batttōsai Days

Meeting with Tomoe also teased from 2nd of 2 upcoming films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/final-live-action-rurouni-kenshin-film-teaser-highlights-kenshin-batttosai-days/.171912

Higehiro ‒ Episodes 1-3

The only reason that I can take Higehiro seriously as a narrative is because the show takes itself seriously. It characters are written as intelligent, nuanced, real people, and they all take the time to discuss their feelings, and the reality of their situation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higehiro/episodes-1-3/.171906

Super Cub ‒ Episodes 1-2

Most of the episode is spent with Koguma slowly realizing that her world is, after so long, opening up. It's beautifully executed, to the point that I was brought to tears multiple times for this very sweet kid who just…has been so alone.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/super-cub/episodes-1-2/.171908

DAKAICHI Boys-Love Manga's Spain Arc Gets Anime Film This Fall

Teaser, visual, returning cast & staff unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/dakaichi-boys-love-manga-spain-arc-gets-anime-film-this-fall/.171899

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 14

Call her Bonde. James Irene Bonde.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-14/.171867

Mars Red Manga Enters Climax With 3rd Volume

Manga launched in January 2020, 2nd volume shipped on April 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/mars-red-manga-enters-climax-with-3rd-volume/.171889

Back Arrow ‒ Episode 15

The situation in Lutoh spirals out of control. The people of Lutoh's anger over the war has grown to a fever pitch, and they begin to demand Princess Fine's execution for this situation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/back-arrow/episode-15/.171866

HIDIVE Streams Nana Anime

Platform will stream 2 episodes every week beginning on April 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/hidive-streams-nana-anime/.171860

Log Horizon, Undertale, and the Tales Game Mechanics Can Tell

Like Undertale, Log Horizon is a great example of a game-based story whose creator also pondered how game mechanics can be used to tell certain stories that couldn't be properly conveyed otherwise.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-04-19/log-horizon-undertale-and-the-tales-game-mechanics-can-tell/.171161

Hoero Pen Manga Gets New Story Set During COVID-19 Pandemic

New manga debuts on May 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/hoero-pen-manga-gets-new-story-set-during-covid-19-pandemic/.171735

Rin Asano's Deaimon Manga Gets Anime Project

Manga about father-daughter relationship in confectionary shop launched in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/rin-asano-deaimon-manga-gets-anime-project/.171896

Aoi Hane Mitsuketa! Anime Short Reveals 2 Promo Videos, Story, Staff, Cast, April 26 Online Debut

Nanako Mori, Rina Endō, Tomokazu Sugita star in anime short based on picture book

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/aoi-hane-mitsuketa-anime-short-reveals-2-promo-videos-story-staff-cast-april-26-online-debut/.171893

Demon Slayer Anime Film Earns 39.7 Billion Yen in Japan

Film sells 28.76 million tickets after 27 weeks at box office

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/demon-slayer-anime-film-earns-39.7-billion-yen-in-japan/.171892

24th Detective Conan Film Tops Japanese, Chinese Box Offices

Film earns US$37 million globally, sells 1.5 million tickets in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/24th-detective-conan-film-tops-japanese-chinese-box-offices/.171891

Zombie Land Saga Gets 1st Side Story Manga in May

Character designer Kasumi Fukagawa draws Zombie Land Saga Gaiden: The First Zombie

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/zombie-land-saga-gets-1st-side-story-manga-in-may/.171874

Demon Slayer Console Game Adds Urokodaki as Playable Character

Game slated to ship this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/demon-slayer-console-game-adds-urokodaki-as-playable-character/.171880

Godzilla vs. Kong Film Ranks at #1 in U.S. for 3rd Weekend

Film has earned US$80.5 million in U.S., US$390.2 million total worldwide

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/godzilla-vs-kong-film-ranks-at-no.1-in-u.s-for-3rd-weekend/.171876

Final Evangelion Film Tops 5 Million Tickets in 42 Days

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time earns 7.799 billion yen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/final-evangelion-film-tops-5-million-tickets-in-42-days/.171882

Key's 1st Crossover TV Anime Series Kaginado Premieres in October

Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters!, Rewrite cross over

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-19/key-1st-crossover-tv-anime-series-kaginado-premieres-in-october/.171881

Live-Action Kaguya-sama: Love is War Sequel Film's Teaser Unveils Final Title, More Cast

Mayu Hotta, Jiro Sato return in Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunōsen Final

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/live-action-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-sequel-film-teaser-unveils-final-title-more-cast/.171878

Kakegurui's Homura Kawamoto Creates Build Divide, Aniplex's 1st Trading Card Game with Original Anime

Liden Films, card game design firm Yūhodō work on October TV anime set in "New Kyoto"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/kakegurui-homura-kawamoto-creates-build-divide-aniplex-1st-trading-card-game-with-original-anime/.171875

Naoshi Arakawa Pens Bonus Manga 'Volume 0' for 'Farewell, My Dear Cramer' Film

New story set between middle school, high school stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/naoshi-arakawa-pens-bonus-manga-volume-0-for-farewell-my-dear-cramer-film/.171873

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro ‒ Episodes 1-2

Is this in fact part of the gimmick? Am I too to be bullied by Miss Nagatoro as I spend these weeks wondering how to properly articulate how I feel about her? This better not awaken anything in me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro/episodes-1-2/.171847

Tokyo Revengers ‒ Episodes 1-2

Takemichi is mentally an adult. He knows he's going against full-on dangerous criminals who could very well kill him, and is fully unequipped to face that kind of danger.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-revengers/episodes-1-2/.171853

Starving Anonymous Manga Gets Sequel

Manga launched on Kodansha's Comic Days app on April 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/starving-anonymous-manga-gets-sequel/.171785

86 ‒ Episode 1-2

Fiction is full of allegories for racism, and while 86 clearly isn't all too apt in that regard – fridging its only brown character in minutes – there is an attempt at nuance.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/86/episode-1-2/.171850

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- ‒ Episodes 1-4

If two AI working together to stop the robot apocalypse weren't enough of a twist on the genre, there is a second one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vivy-fluorite-eye-song/episodes-1-4/.171852

So-He- Inaba's Binbin Fukufuku Nazuna-sama! Manga Ends

Manga about office worker's meeting with god of poverty launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/so-he-inaba-binbin-fukufuku-nazuna-sama-manga-ends/.171745

Shadows House ‒ Episode 1-2

Emilico is, at this point, far too naïve to suspect something sinister going on beneath the surface. In fact, she's so naïve and precious that it feels like setup for a later spectacular revelation of some sort of terrible truth.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house/episode-1-2/.171845

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 1

Wait, wait, wait. Didn't the final episode of the first season of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun show us that Iruma had turned evil? So why is he still his adorable, dorky self in the first episode of the new season?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-1/.171849

Toho's Anime Business Tops 12 Billion Yen in 2020 Amid Overall Sales Decline

Anime business sees 26% increase from previous fiscal year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/toho-anime-business-tops-12-billion-yen-in-2020-amid-overall-sales-decline/.171692

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega ‒ Episodes 1-2

So is it actually the fault of sexy skyward sniper Laminitus for closing down the church and demanding taxes from them? It's hard to say at this point.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega/episodes-1-2/.171844

Key's Jun Maeda Reveals Nekogari Zoku no Osa Novel's Story, May 19 Release

Kanon, Air, Clannad writer pens new novel about college student, genius composer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/key-jun-maeda-reveals-nekogari-zoku-no-osa-novel-story-may-19-release/.171703

Tokyo Ravens: Sword of Song's Ran Kuze Launches New Manga

Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsūjinai manga gets serialization on May 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/tokyo-ravens-sword-of-song-ran-kuze-launches-new-manga/.171710

Jr.EXILE Members Collaborate on LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo 'Mixed Reality' Project With Anime, Game

Members create avatars who battle in Craftar animation designed by Yūsuke Kozaki, Yutaka Izubuchi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/jr.exile-members-collaborate-on-ldh-japan-battle-of-tokyo-mixed-reality-project-with-anime-game/.171864

Moto Hagio Nominated for 2nd Consecutive Year for Eisner Hall of Fame

4 out of 16 nominees to be inducted during Comic-Con@Home virtual event in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/moto-hagio-nominated-for-2nd-consecutive-year-for-eisner-hall-of-fame/.171836

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Sequel Film to Open in 2022

Sequel first announced after season 2 finale in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-sequel-film-to-open-in-2022/.171863

Flowerchild's Warikitta Kankei Desu kara Yuri Manga Resumes, Nears Climax

Manga about student, teacher who meet via online dating app launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/flowerchild-warikitta-kankei-desu-kara-yuri-manga-resumes-nears-climax/.171861

GKIDS Rereleases Children of the Sea, 3 More Anime Films in U.S. Theaters

Company will also screen Weathering with You, Lupin III The First, Promare from June to September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/gkids-rereleases-children-of-the-sea-3-more-anime-films-in-u.s-theaters/.171839

Brave10's Kairi Shimotsuki Launches New Manga in Rusted Armors Franchise

Multimedia project also includes stage plays, upcoming anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/brave10-kairi-shimotsuki-launches-new-manga-in-rusted-armors-franchise/.171859

Love and Lies Manga Gets 2 Endings

Manga to take break so author can prepare "marrying Misaki," "marrying Ririna" routes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-18/love-and-lies-manga-gets-2-endings/.171856