Pui Pui Molcar Anime Gets Its 1st Game, Slated for Smartphones

Pui Pui Molcar Mogu Mogu Parking game debuts in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-01/pui-pui-molcar-anime-gets-its-1st-game-slated-for-smartphones/.174650

Zettai Karen Children Manga Ends on July 14 After 16 Years

Series premiered in 2005, launched final arc in August 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-01/zettai-karen-children-manga-ends-on-july-14-after-16-years/.174645

Spike Chunsoft Unveils AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Sequel Game

Game slated for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC release worldwide next spring

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/spike-chunsoft-unveils-ai-the-somnium-files-nirvana-initiative-sequel-game/.174646

Seven Seas Licenses The Muscle Girl Next Door, 'Hello, Melancholic!', Witches Manga

Also: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi, 2.5 Dimensional Seduction manga licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/seven-seas-licenses-the-muscle-girl-next-door-hello-melancholic-witches-manga/.174644

Wonder Egg Priority ‒ Episode 13

To its credit, Wonder Egg Priority does do a hell of a lot with its finale's runtime. Unfortunately, most of it sucks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wonder-egg-priority/episode-13/.174643

Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Anime's Video Highlights Utano Tadano

Nana Mizuki plays Utano in series premiering on July 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/life-lessons-with-uramichi-oniisan-anime-video-highlights-utano-tadano/.174619

Netflix Streams Video Clips for Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Kingdom Series

3rd installment in series launches on July 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/netflix-streams-video-clips-for-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-kingdom-series/.174620

Heritage's 1st Major Auction for Anime Art Breaks $2.1 Million Record

Cels from My Neighbor Totoro, Akira sold for over US$70,000 each

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-30/heritage-1st-major-auction-for-anime-art-breaks-2.1-million-record/.174598

MARS RED ‒ Episode 13

In fact, this finale is buoyed by its confidence, as it eschews any temptation to throw last-minute curveballs at its characters. Instead, its conclusion feels like a natural resting point.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mars-red/episode-13/.174588

Steam to Remove Current Final Fantasy V/VI Games; Final Fantasy I-III Game Listed for July 28 Release

Final Fantasy V/VI will no longer be available after July 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/steam-to-remove-current-final-fantasy-v-vi-games-final-fantasy-i-iii-game-listed-for-july-28-release/.174617

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko feels like more of a character study and a series of slice-of-life sketches than a feature-length film. Its depiction of the life of a girl on the cusp of adolescence is very on-point, although its story ultimately doesn't leave a strong impression beyond that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fortune-favors-lady-nikuko/.174369

Funimation Streams The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime

Anime begins streaming on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/funimation-streams-the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-anime/.174618

Fruits Basket the Final ‒ Episode 13

“The stronger the love, the lonelier the goodbye.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket-the-final/episode-13/.174594

smash. Smartphone Video App Announces Mrs. Warabi Anime for Early July

Cast, visual, video unveiled for Ankoku Kazoku Warabi-san

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/smash-smartphone-video-app-announces-mrs-warabi-anime-for-early-july/.174613

MyAnimeList, Honeyfeed Web Novel Contest Removes Controversial Submission Rule After Backlash

Original rules stated that authors waive creative rights through submitting

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-30/myanimelist-honeyfeed-web-novel-contest-removes-controversial-submission-rule-after-backlash/.174570

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 12

This is another one of those episodes of To Your Eternity that is 95% climax, a thrilling and heartbreaking conclusion to the lives that have been touched and the bonds that have been forged in the latest step of Fushi's journey.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-12/.174587

Anime Expo Lite Virtual Event Hosts Early Look at Child of Kamiari Month Anime Film

Producers Michihiko Suwa, Uko Oshia, writer Toshinari Shinohe to discuss film on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/anime-expo-lite-virtual-event-hosts-early-look-at-child-of-kamiari-month-anime-film/.174615

Funimation Streams Kageki Shojo!! Anime

Anime premieres on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/funimation-streams-kageki-shojo-anime/.174614

Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Film's New Character Video Highlights Mikey, Doraken

Film opens on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/live-action-tokyo-revengers-film-new-character-video-highlights-mikey-doraken/.174612

Prince of Tennis II: RisingBeat Rhythm Smartphone Game Gets English Release

English version launched on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/prince-of-tennis-ii-risingbeat-rhythm-smartphone-game-gets-english-release/.174611

Interview: Fruits Basket the Final Director Yoshihide Ibata

The newest anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya's classic Fruits Basket manga is drawing to a close. ANN reached out to director Yoshihide Ibata to learn more about his involvement with the project and his approach to making a Fruits Basket anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-06-30/fruits-basket-the-final-director-yoshihide-ibata/.174056

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Part II Anime Reveals Opening Song Artists, October 2 Debut

Also: Viz Media confirms anime's streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-30/yashahime-princess-half-demon-part-ii-anime-reveals-opening-song-artists-october-2-debut/.174597

Belle Is Mamoru Hosoda's 1st Film to Get IMAX Screenings

The official website for Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu's new Belle (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime, literally "The Dragon and the Freckled Princess") anime film...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-30/belle-is-mamoru-hosoda-1st-film-to-get-imax-screenings/.174596

Adult Swim France Posts Rick and Morty, Totoro Claymation Short

Adult Swim France posted a claymation short on its Twitter account featuring Rick and Morty and My Neighbor Totoro characters. It depicts Morty and Summer...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-29/adult-swim-france-posts-rick-and-morty-totoro-claymation-short/.174564

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 11

Clara really does have the remarkable talent for making any scene she's participating in more fun, and this episode is no exception.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-11/.174527

THIS IS JAPAN Perform SD Gundam World Heroes Anime's 2nd Opening Theme Song

New opening debuts in episode 13 on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/this-is-japan-perform-sd-gundam-world-heroes-anime-2nd-opening-theme-song/.174584

The World Ends with You the Animation ‒ Episode 12

TWEWY the Animation has been one hell of a ride, going from one of the season's weakest premiers to a strong, emotional finale.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-world-ends-with-you-the-animation/episode-12/.174502

Edens Zero Anime Reveals New Cast Member, 2nd Ending Theme Song

Kanon Takao plays Hermit Mio; Sayuri performs 2nd ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/edens-zero-anime-reveals-new-cast-member-2nd-ending-theme-song/.174583

Kakegurui Writer Apologizes for Canceled Isekai Revenge Manga

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Reincarnated as a Slime creators respond to controversy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-29/kakegurui-writer-apologizes-for-canceled-isekai-revenge-manga/.174566

Odd Taxi ‒ Episode 13

Despite Odokawa's increasingly hard-boiled adventures, this world and these characters always felt bigger than this story. They extend into the past, and now, into the future.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/odd-taxi/episode-13/.174581

Funimation Streams Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Anime

Anime begins streaming on July 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/funimation-streams-life-lessons-with-uramichi-oniisan-anime/.174582

No More Heroes 1 & 2

The No More Heroes franchise is first and foremost a celebration of video games.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc/no-more-heroes-1-and-2/.174513

The ANN Aftershow - Hawks: Hero or Villain?

All eyes are on Hawks this week as the double (or triple?!) agent moves about city. Where's Best Jeanist? Who is the Meta-Liberation Army and what are their end goals?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-06-29/.174531

Strike the Blood Anime Gets 5th, Final OVA

Promo video streamed for Strike the Blood FINAL

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/strike-the-blood-anime-gets-5th-final-ova/.174580

Demon Slayer Film Tops 2 U.S. Streaming Charts

Film ranks #1 on Google Play & Vudu, #5 on FandangoNOW, #7 on Apple TV/iTunes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/demon-slayer-film-tops-2-u.s-streaming-charts/.174578

Yoshimi Muneyama's A3! WINTER Manga Ends in July

Manga launched in August 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/yoshimi-muneyama-a3-winter-manga-ends-in-july/.174568

This Week in Anime - All Aboard the Mugen Train!

Demon Slayer: The Movie: Mugen Train was the biggest film of 2020 and it finally made its way from theaters into living rooms. Nick and Steve take on the monumental task of evaluating the blockbuster and whether its financial success reflects its narrative cohesion.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-06-29/.174545

Satoshi Kon Documentary Premieres at Festival de Cannes 2021

Festival de Cannes 2021 will take place from July 6-17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/satoshi-kon-documentary-premieres-at-festival-de-cannes-2021/.174494

The Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2021

ANN's editorial team has evaluated the competition and found the most promising entries for the next season. Which series are you looking forward to most?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-06-29/the-most-anticipated-anime-of-summer-2021/.174158

One Peace Books Launches The Rising of the Shield Hero Audiobook

Kurt Kanazawa narrates audiobook version of light novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/one-peace-books-launches-the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-audiobook/.174526

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Game Launches DLC Character Seox on July 12

Game surpasses 500,000 units sold on PS4, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/granblue-fantasy-versus-game-launches-dlc-character-seox-on-july-12/.174522

Takayoshi Kuroda Launches New Buta no Fukushū Manga in July

Manga centers on bullied boy taking revenge in another world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/takayoshi-kuroda-launches-new-buta-no-fukushu-manga-in-july/.174554

Tarō Hitsuji's Furuki Okite no Mahō Kishi Novels Get Manga in July

Hitsuji launched novel series in December; Yoshihiro Kawabata draws manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/taro-hitsuji-furuki-okite-no-maho-kishi-novels-get-manga-in-july/.174555

Kaiju No. 8 Manga Temporarily Switches to Biweekly Schedule

The 38th chapter of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga revealed on June 25 that the manga will temporarily switch to a new schedule of one chapter every...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-29/kaiju-no-8-manga-temporarily-switches-to-biweekly-schedule/.174569

2nd Live-Action The Fable Film Stays at #1, Rurouni Kenshin The Beginning at #2

Anpanman's delayed 2020 film opens at #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/2nd-live-action-the-fable-film-stays-at-no.1-rurouni-kenshin-the-beginning-at-no.2/.174553

Seven Seas Licenses Until I Meet My Husband, Survival in Another World with My Mistress! Novels, Manga

5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love, The Haunted Bookstore, The Girl in the Arcade manga also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-29/seven-seas-licenses-until-i-meet-my-husband-survival-in-another-world-with-my-mistress-novels-manga/.174552

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 24

And that brings us to the end. It's not quite all's well that ends well, but everyone is moving forward.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-24/.174499

Junji Ito Draws Synopsis Manga For The Lighthouse Film

Famed horror manga artist and creator Junji Ito has illustrated a synopsis manga of Robert Eggers' 2019 film The Lighthouse to commemorate the film's release...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-28/junji-ito-draws-synopsis-manga-for-the-lighthouse-film/.174478

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro ‒ Episode 12

Given the sheer popularity of the character, I will be very shocked if this is actually the last we see of Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro in anime form. But for the time being, this is the end of our odd little journey with Nagatoro and her sufferin' Senpai.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro/episode-12/.174477

NieR Re[in]carnation Smartphone Game Launches in West on July 28

Opening cinematic video streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/nier-re-in-carnation-smartphone-game-launches-in-west-on-july-28/.174533

Shadows House ‒ Episode 12

As it turns out, Shadows House was playing with our senses in a couple of ways.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house/episode-12/.174476

Crunchyroll to Stream My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X, Drug Store in Another World, Remake Our Life! Anime

All 3 anime premiere in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/crunchyroll-to-stream-my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x-drug-store-in-another-world-remake-our-life-anime/.174530

Hetalia Gets New Musical in December with New Cast Member Yuta Higuchi

Higuchi plays Romano in musical opening in Tokyo, Osaka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/hetalia-gets-new-musical-in-december-with-new-cast-member-yuta-higuchi/.174528

SEVEN KNIGHTS REVOLUTION: Hero Successor

The latest in a line of largely forgettable mobile game adaptations, SEVEN KNIGHTS REVOLUTION joins Hortensia Saga and King's Raid as a sad statement on where sword and sorcery fantasy fans can apparently continue to get their anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seven-knights-revolution/hero-successor/.174448

Megalobox 2: Nomad ‒ Episode 13

The whole season has been chiefly concerned with how men can often feel forced to express their pride and masculinity in harmful and toxic ways, and how the powers-that-be will exploit that desperation for entertainment and profit.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/megalobox-2-nomad/episode-13/.174500

Kakegurui Writer Homura Kawamoto's Isekai Revenge Manga Canceled After 1 Chapter

Cheat Slayer depicted villains with similar likenesses to other works' protagonists

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/kakegurui-writer-homura-kawamoto-isekai-revenge-manga-canceled-after-1-chapter/.174529

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 102

So yeah, with Hawks' little message, MHA's stakes have gone from dead still to dead sprint in the blink of an eye. Suffice to say Deku and The Boys won't be getting your typical work study experience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-102/.174472

Model Norika Fujiwara Joins Otoppe Musical Film as Guest Cast

Fujiwara plays original character Utaune XVI, performs titular insert song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/model-norika-fujiwara-joins-otoppe-musical-film-as-guest-cast/.174506

The Best and Worst Anime of Spring 2021

Anime News Network's editorial team picks their favorites from a packed season and which shows missed the mark.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-06-28/the-best-and-worst-anime-of-spring-2021/.174157

Zombie Land Saga Revenge ‒ Episode 12

For better or worse, it's impossible to predict what the anime will do next. I think that's for the better, though. If they truly aren't finished with the franchise, then they should go ahead and get even more bonkers.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/zombie-land-saga-revenge/episode-12/.174458

Well Go USA Releases Chinese Live-Action Midnight Diner/Shinya Shokudō Film on BD in August

Tony Leung Ka Fai directs, stars in film that debuted in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/well-go-usa-releases-chinese-live-action-midnight-diner-shinya-shokudo-film-on-bd-in-august/.174492

How Foreign-Born University Students Became Animation Coordinators on Wonder Egg Priority

When production began to fall apart, aspiring animators filled in to save the show. Kim Morrissy talks with FAR and Blou about the coordination effort and its reflection of the anime industry's current state.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-06-28/how-foreign-born-university-students-became-animation-coordinators-on-wonder-egg-priority/.173639

Anime Expo Lite Virtual Event Hosts World Premiere of Shikizakura Anime

Anime will then premiere in Japan in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/anime-expo-lite-virtual-event-hosts-world-premiere-of-shikizakura-anime/.174490

FuRyu's Monark RPG Streams Opening Video

Game launches in English in early 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/furyu-monark-rpg-streams-opening-video/.174525

Lovely Muco's Takayuki Mizushina Launches New Manga in July

Kiri Moya Biyori centers on illustrator with pet dog, cat

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/lovely-muco-takayuki-mizushina-launches-new-manga-in-july/.174509

Tsutomu Nihei's APOSIMZ Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Nihei launched manga in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/tsutomu-nihei-aposimz-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.174508

Trials of Mana Smartphone Version Launches on July 15

Seiken Densetsu 3 remake launched for PS4, Switch, PC in April 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/trials-of-mana-smartphone-version-launches-on-july-15/.174519

Mana Series Creator Koichi Ishii: New Mana Console Game in Development

Legend of Mana remastered version launched last week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/mana-series-creator-koichi-ishii-new-mana-console-game-in-development/.174518

Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man Manga Has 11 Million Copies in Circulation

Fujimoto launches 1-shot on Shonen Jump+ service on July 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-has-11-million-copies-in-circulation/.174510

Square Enix Unveils Seiken Densetsu: Echoes of Mana Smartphone RPG for Global 2022 Launch

To be available in Japanese, English, German, French, Traditional Chinese, Korean

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/square-enix-unveils-seiken-densetsu-echoes-of-mana-smartphone-rpg-for-global-2022-launch/.174507

Kageki Shojo!! Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews saji's Opening Song

Sayaka Senbongi, Yumiri Hanamori sing "Hoshi no Tabibito" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/kageki-shojo-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-saji-opening-song/.174505

Toei, Universal Music, agehasprings Launch Girl's Rock Audition for Girl Band/Anime Project

Project seeks musicians to perform in live music events & voice-act in anime project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/toei-universal-music-agehasprings-launch-girl-rock-audition-for-girl-band-anime-project/.174504

Love Live! Superstar!! Anime's Full Promo Video Previews Liella! Members

Anime premieres on July 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/love-live-superstar-anime-full-promo-video-previews-liella-members/.174503

Garden of Words Collaboration Hotel Package Recreates Forbidden Love in Rainy Summer

Director Makoto Shinkai's official Twitter account recently announced a collaboration between the Garden of Words anime film and The New Otani Hotel in...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-27/garden-of-words-collaboration-hotel-package-recreates-forbidden-love-in-rainy-summer/.174319

Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna II Game's Promo Video Announces July 27 Launch

Location test in Tokyo, Osaka to be held on July 10-11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/gundam-senjo-no-kizuna-ii-game-promo-video-announces-july-27-launch/.174488

Netflix Removes Record of Ragnarok Anime in India

Company had earlier listed anime for release in India on June 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/netflix-removes-record-of-ragnarok-anime-in-india/.174482

Goblin Slayer Novel 11

“A problem” is, in some ways, a good way to define the storytelling here on the whole. It's not a bad book, and the development of the desert nation is interesting, as are the new races who are introduced. But the interlude chapters in the first person feel disjointed and detached from the rest of the novel.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goblin-slayer/novel-11/.174349

The Honor Student at Magic High School Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Sangatsu no Phantasia's Opening Song

Spinoff premieres on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-sangatsu-no-phantasia-opening-song/.174497

Kazusa Inaoka's i tell c Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

Manga about female detective with unusual methods launched on February 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/kazusa-inaoka-i-tell-c-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump/.174480

Love is Fried Chicken: Kaguya-sama & KFC Twitter Accounts Exchange Memes

Is there something going on between Chika and Colonel Sanders?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-27/love-is-fried-chicken-kaguya-sama-and-kfc-twitter-accounts-exchange-memes/.174424

Mari Okada Pens, Helms MAPPA's Original Anime Film Alice to Teresu no Maboroshi Kōjō

Maquia animators reunite with music by Her Blue Sky's Masaru Yokoyama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/mari-okada-pens-helms-mappa-original-anime-film-alice-to-teresu-no-maboroshi-kojo/.174493

Square Enix's Legend of Mana RPG Gets Anime

Graphinica, Yokohama Animation Lab produce Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/square-enix-legend-of-mana-rpg-gets-anime/.174429

Chainsaw Man TV Anime's 1st Teaser Unveils Staff

Jujutsu Kaisen episode director Ryū Nakayama helms MAPPA anime with music by DEVILMAN crybaby's Kensuke Ushio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/chainsaw-man-tv-anime-1st-teaser-unveils-staff/.174479

takt:op Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff, October 5 Premiere

Kouki Uchiyama stars in music-themed battle anime at MAPPA, Madhouse

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/takt-op-anime-reveals-promo-video-cast-staff-october-5-premiere/.174491

Blue Reflection Ray Reveals More Cast, New Theme Song Artist

Eir Aoi performs new opening theme for show's 2nd half

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/blue-reflection-ray-reveals-more-cast-new-theme-song-artist/.174485

Idaten Deities in the Peaceful Generation Reveals 3rd Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Theme Artist

Akira Ishida, Shizuka Itou, more join cast for series premiering on noitaminA on July 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/idaten-deities-in-the-peaceful-generation-reveals-3rd-promo-video-more-cast-opening-theme-artist/.174486

2021 Crayon Shin-chan Film Rescheduled for July 30 After COVID-19 Delay

Film was originally slated to open on April 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/2021-crayon-shin-chan-film-rescheduled-for-july-30-after-covid-19-delay/.174481

Chinese Dynasty Warriors Live-Action Film Comes to Netflix U.S. on July 1

Film opened in Hong Kong, Mainland China in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/chinese-dynasty-warriors-live-action-film-comes-to-netflix-u.s-on-july-1/.174469

Yoriko Mizushiri's Otawamure Wins VR Animation Competition at World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2021

Kodansha VR Lab produced film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/yoriko-mizushiri-otawamure-wins-vr-animation-competition-at-world-festival-of-animated-film-animafest-zagreb-2021/.174438

Yuki Kusama's 'Picnic' Animated Short Wins 'U-25 Project Best Short Award' at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2021

Film screened virtually on festival's website from June 11–21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/yuki-kusama-picnic-animated-short-wins-u-25-project-best-short-award-at-short-shorts-film-festival-and-asia-2021/.174437

Japan's Digital Video Market Topped Combined Physical Video, Rental Sales for 1st Time in 2020

Paid digital content grew 65.3% to 393.7 billion yen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/japan-digital-video-market-topped-combined-physical-video-rental-sales-for-1st-time-in-2020/.174375

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 14-20

1st live-action The Fable film earned 11.1% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-june-14-20/.174413

New Age Tamagotchi are Touchscreen Smartwatches

"Tamagotchi Smart" devices celebrating toy's 25th anniversary go on sale in Japan from November 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-26/new-age-tamagotchi-are-touchscreen-smartwatches/.174378

Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 14-20

Game Builder Garage stays at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/japan-video-game-rankings-june-14-20/.174409

Anime Expo Lite 2021 Announces NIJISANJI VTuber Panel Event

Online event will be held on July 3-4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-26/anime-expo-lite-2021-announces-nijisanji-vtuber-panel-event/.174418

Maesetsu! Opening Act

Maesetsu! is a really enjoyable show… if comedy is your thing. If it's not, then it can be a bit of a drag, especially in its early episodes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/maesetsu-opening-act/episodes-1-12/.174447

'86' Sci-Fi War Anime Season 2's Teaser Announces October Premiere

Season 1's 'Special Edition' aired on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/86-sci-fi-war-anime-season-2-teaser-announces-october-premiere/.174474

Kingdom Hearts, Evangelion Singer Hikaru Utada Comes Out as Non-Binary

Singer told viewers during a livestream, "I'm non-binary. Happy pride month!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-26/kingdom-hearts-evangelion-singer-hikaru-utada-comes-out-as-non-binary/.174473

The Detective Is Already Dead Anime's 3rd Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song

Mai Fuchigami plays Fūbi Kase; Mary, Vocaloid producer jon-YAKITORY perform opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/the-detective-is-already-dead-anime-3rd-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song/.174470

Dream Eater Merry's Yoshitaka Ushiki Launches New Manga

New manga Oikaze no Jin launches on July 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/dream-eater-merry-yoshitaka-ushiki-launches-new-manga/.174419

Anime Tourism Association Opens Online Survey for Noteworthy Pilgrimage Sites for 2022

Yearly survey was skipped last year due to COVID-19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-26/anime-tourism-association-opens-online-survey-for-noteworthy-pilgrimage-sites-for-2022/.174345

PuraOre! Pride of Orange Girls' Ice Hockey Anime Unveils Theme Song Artists

7 main cast members sing opening, May'n sings ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/puraore-pride-of-orange-girls-ice-hockey-anime-unveils-theme-song-artists/.174471

School-Live! Sequel Manga Ends in July

Sequel manga launched in June 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/school-live-sequel-manga-ends-in-july/.174417

Kaitei Manga From 2001 Nights' Yukinobu Hoshino Ends in 4 Chapters

Manga about voyages of Zheng He launched in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/kaitei-manga-from-2001-nights-yukinobu-hoshino-ends-in-4-chapters/.174416

My Hero Academia Season 5 Anime Casts Misato Kawauchi as Burnin

Pro Hero who works for Endeavor debuted in episode on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/my-hero-academia-season-5-anime-casts-misato-kawauchi-as-burnin/.174467

Prince of Tennis 3D CG Film's New Clip Previews Rap Festival

Film opens in Japan on September 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/prince-of-tennis-3d-cg-film-new-clip-previews-rap-festival/.174465

Oreimo Gets New Kuroneko if Manga Spinoff in July

Airi Mori draws manga adaptation of novels exploring alternate Kuroneko ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/oreimo-gets-new-kuroneko-if-manga-spinoff-in-july/.174405

Nikki Asada's The Springtime of My Life Began With You Manga Ends in July

Manga launched in 2019; Kodansha Comics publishes in English digitally

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/nikki-asada-the-springtime-of-my-life-began-with-you-manga-ends-in-july/.174403

A Sign of Affection Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Storyboard Writer Giving Birth

Manga tentatively planned to return in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-26/a-sign-of-affection-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-storyboard-writer-giving-birth/.174372

Columbia Pictures Orders Film Script of Made in Abyss Manga

Low Tide's Kevin McMullin adapts manga with Death Note producers Vertigo Entertainment, Masi Oka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/columbia-pictures-orders-film-script-of-made-in-abyss-manga/.174460

NIJISANJI VTuber Lulu Suzuhara Announces Retirement at End of June

NIJISANJI Virtual YouTuber Lulu Suzuhara announced on her Twitter account and YouTube channel on Thursday that she will graduate and retire from the group...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-25/nijisanji-vtuber-lulu-suzuhara-announces-retirement-at-end-of-june/.174420

NIS America to Release 4 The Legend of Heroes Games in West for PS4, Switch, PC

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero launches in fall 2022; 3 more launch in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/nis-america-to-release-4-the-legend-of-heroes-games-in-west-for-ps4-switch-pc/.174451

Sword Art Online Film Orchestra Concert 2021 Announces Global Livestream on July 3

Archived stream w/ English subs will also be available from July 17-24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-25/sword-art-online-film-orchestra-concert-2021-announces-global-livestream-on-july-3/.174377

ASCA, Burnout Syndromes, Jo☆Stars, Liella!, Morfonica Perform at Anime Expo Lite Virtual Event

Event will be held on July 3-4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/asca-burnout-syndromes-jo-stars-liella-morfonica-perform-at-anime-expo-lite-virtual-event/.174449

Pompo: The Cinéphile

Pompo: The Cinéphile is the perfect showcase of anime cinema – with equal emphasis on both words. Every single frame is packed with vibrant colors and flavors, with snappy transitions between animation-like and cinematic expression.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pompo/the-cinephile/.174321

Back Arrow ‒ Episode 24

This sort of ending is the natural conclusion of many of my favorite super robot shows, where all physical limitations are cast aside in favor of burning passion and deity-punching goodness.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/back-arrow/episode-24/.174407

Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse Game Heads West on PC This Winter

Game originally launched in Japan in May 2013

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/muv-luv-alternative-total-eclipse-game-heads-west-on-pc-this-winter/.174445

Sonic the Hedgehog Becomes a Virtual YouTuber

Franchise commemorates its 30th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-25/sonic-the-hedgehog-becomes-a-virtual-youtuber/.174415

One Piece ‒ Episode 979

After the visual tour de force of last week's entry with Luffy, Law, and Kid attacking the Beast Pirates ship, I expected we'd have something of a “breather” episode this week.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-979/.174404

Yen Press Licenses 2 Manga, 2 Light Novels for December

Spy Classroom, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Vol. 0, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/yen-press-licenses-2-manga-2-light-novels-for-december/.174443

This Week in Games - Blazing Trails

Heidi's favorite Nintendo DS game is getting a remaster, the Demon Slayer fighter game is coming stateside, and Falcom announced a boatload of new Trails titles! Find out about here in This Week in Games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-06-25/this-week-in-games-blazing-trails/.174411

How the Film Influenced Anime: The Seven Samurai vs. Samurai 7

Seven Samurai is one of the most influential movies ever made, yet its anime adaptation continues to languish in relative obscurity. We take a look back at both the 1954 film by Akira Kurosawa, and the 2004 anime series by Studio Gonzo.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-25/how-the-film-influenced-anime-the-seven-samurai-vs-samurai-7/.174396

Konami Announces New CrimeSight Mystery Simulation Game for PC

Gameplay trailers streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/konami-announces-new-crimesight-mystery-simulation-game-for-pc/.174442

Scarlet Nexus Giveaway

Scarlet Nexus (the game) drops today! Here's your chance to win it! Alternatively, we've got a code for 10% off Scarlet Nexus, or any other game in the 2Game store. This give-away is open world-wide!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/giveaway/2021-06-25/scarlet-nexus/.174401

Kurayukaba Anime Film Casts Matsunojō Kanda

Kanda plays main lead Sо̄taro in adventure set in subterranean world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/kurayukaba-anime-film-casts-matsunojo-kanda/.174440

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Anime Debuts Season 2 on July 31, 'Final Season' at End of 2021

Promo video reveals, previews TrySail's ending theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-anime-debuts-season-2-on-july-31-final-season-at-end-of-2021/.174439

Kin-iro Mosaic Anime Film's Trailer Highlights Kyoto School Trip

Film opens on August 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/kin-iro-mosaic-anime-film-trailer-highlights-kyoto-school-trip/.174431

Square Enix's Deep Insanity Project Gets TV Anime by Silver Link in October

Manga about disease from underground realm is already running with future iOS/Android/PC game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/square-enix-deep-insanity-project-gets-tv-anime-by-silver-link-in-october/.174421

Shonen Jump+ Gets Reality Show to Find 'Next Star Manga Creator'

8-episode net show debuts next Friday with winner getting 5 million yen, serializaion, book in print, anime adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-25/shonen-jump-gets-reality-show-to-find-next-star-manga-creator/.174414

NEO: The World Ends With You Game's Final Trailer Reveals Demo on June 25

Sequel game launches for PS4, Switch on July 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/neo-the-world-ends-with-you-game-final-trailer-reveals-demo-on-june-25/.174397

Kodansha Comics Licenses Fate/Grand Order -Epic of Remnant- Pseudo-Singularity III, That's My Atypical Girl, ONIMAI, More Manga

Also: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Saving Sweets for After-Hours, My Darling Next Door

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/kodansha-comics-licenses-fate-grand-order-epic-of-remnant-pseudo-singularity-iii-that-my-atypical-girl-onimai-more-manga/.174400

King of Fighters XV Game Reveals Trailer for Vanessa

Mayumi Hata voices character in game delayed to 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/king-of-fighters-xv-game-reveals-trailer-for-vanessa/.174390

AKB48 Group to Livestream Asia Festival 2021 Online Internationally on June 27

Sister groups representing Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Shanghai, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Chiang Mai to participate

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-24/akb48-group-to-livestream-asia-festival-2021-online-internationally-on-june-27/.174340

Super Cub ‒ Episode 12

And I imagine, at the end of this series, that some of you might be wondering, “Mercedez, did Super Cub stick the landing? Do you still stand by that claim?" Yes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/super-cub/episode-12/.174352

Sentai Filmworks Licenses 1st Girls und Panzer das Finale Anime Film

Sentai to release 1st of 6-part film series in 3rd quarter of 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/sentai-filmworks-licenses-1st-girls-und-panzer-das-finale-anime-film/.174395

This Week in Anime - Why ODDTAXI is Must-Watch TV

ODDTAXI is the tightly-written noir we didn't know we needed. Nicky and Steve look into why this walrus-starring mystery cannot be missed.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-06-24/.174355

Backflip!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime Gets Film

Announcement trailer streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/backflip-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime-gets-film/.174394

Megalobox Director, Composer Share Anime's Musical Inspirations

From hip hop to Latin American music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-24/megalobox-director-composer-share-anime-musical-inspirations/.174334

Digital Manga Service Azuki Adds Kaiten Books' Manga at Launch

Service launches on June 28 on iOS, Android, web

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/digital-manga-service-azuki-adds-kaiten-books-manga-at-launch/.174388

Full Dive ‒ Episode 12

It still comes off like the bare minimum of a conceptual arc for a series that spent so much time jerking us around with a pointedly un-fun gimmick.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/full-dive/episode-12/.174362

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Game Heads West on October 15

English story trailer streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/demon-slayer-the-hinokami-chronicles-game-heads-west-on-october-15/.174393

Record of Ragnarok

Record of Ragnarok is a show of extremes. Both within the text and beyond it, this is an anime that rapidly oscillates between highs and lows in every respect. I feel that in so many ways it says a lot about the state of the industry.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/record-of-ragnarok/season-1/.174367

Crunchyroll Expo Hosts Cast, Staff from Black Clover, To Your Eternity Anime

Ayataka Tanemura, Gakuto Kajiwara, Reiji Kawashima, Takeshi Takadera attend August event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/crunchyroll-expo-hosts-cast-staff-from-black-clover-to-your-eternity-anime/.174392

New Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Film's Trailer Reveals August 27 Premiere, Theme Song

Key visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/new-fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-film-trailer-reveals-august-27-premiere-theme-song/.174391

Golden Kamuy Manga Goes on Hiatus Until July 29

This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine revealed on Thursday that Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga will go on hiatus, and it will return...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-24/golden-kamuy-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-july-29/.174389

Demon Slayer Film Tops Frozen 2 for Highest 1st-Week Animated Blu-ray/DVD Sales in 2 Years

Sets new records in current Reiwa era

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/demon-slayer-film-tops-frozen-2-for-highest-1st-week-animated-blu-ray-dvd-sales-in-2-years/.174379

Pretty Series Franchise Marks 10th Anniversary With Waccha PriMagi! TV Anime

Sailor Moon's Junichi Sato serves as executive director of magic-themed show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/pretty-series-franchise-marks-10th-anniversary-with-waccha-primagi-tv-anime/.174384

'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Anime Delays Episode 24 Due to Production Issues

The official website for the television anime of Okina Baba's So I'm a Spider, So What? (Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?) novels announced on Thursday that the...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-24/so-im-a-spider-so-what-anime-delays-episode-24-due-to-production-issues/.174383

New Shaman King Anime Adds 11 Cast Members

Kenichirō Matsuda, Megumi Hayashibara, Mitsuaki Madono, Tsuguo Mogami, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/new-shaman-king-anime-adds-11-cast-members/.174382

The Demon Girl Next Door Anime Season 2 to Premiere in April

1st season based on Izumi Ito's manga begins reairing on July 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/the-demon-girl-next-door-anime-season-2-to-premiere-in-april/.174381

Funimation, J.C. Staff's Sing a Bit of Harmony Anime Film Gets Manga

Megumu Maeda draws manga this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-24/funimation-j.c-staff-sing-a-bit-of-harmony-anime-film-gets-manga/.174370

Atelier Online Smartphone Game Launches in English on July 8

Hong Kong-based publisher Boltrend Games announced on its Twitter account on Wednesday that its English release of NHN Play Art and Gust's Atelier Online:...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-24/atelier-online-smartphone-game-launches-in-english-on-july-8/.174368

Funimation Streams How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime's English Dub on June 24

Cast returns for second season's dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/funimation-streams-how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-english-dub-on-june-24/.174356

Poupelle, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Films Screen at Fantasia Int'l Film Festival

August festival to also screen Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist, Love, Life and Goldfish, more films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/poupelle-fortune-favors-lady-nikuko-pompo-the-cinephile-anime-films-screen-at-fantasia-intl-film-festival/.174353

MARS RED ‒ Episode 12

Regardless of whether or not the series has “earned” them, I'm still delighted each time MARS RED uses arthouse indulgences to communicate.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mars-red/episode-12/.174317

Battle Game in 5 Seconds Anime's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

Anime premieres on July 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/battle-game-in-5-seconds-anime-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.174354

Intern Annika - A Magical Visit

Remember the love and passion you have for anime...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/azure/2021-06-23/.174245

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Inspires Suitcase Based on Nezuko's Box

In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro carries his sister Nezuko around in a box strapped to his back. The box's design is now inspiring a snazzy suitcase...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-23/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-inspires-suitcase-based-on-nezuko-box/.174216

Honkai Impact 3rd Game's Cooking With Valkyries Spinoff Anime's Sequel Premieres in Japan on July 18

Cast, staff members return for Cooking With Valkyries II

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/honkai-impact-3rd-game-cooking-with-valkyries-spinoff-anime-sequel-premieres-in-japan-on-july-18/.174351

Fruits Basket the Final ‒ Episode 12

This week's episode is the most devastating one yet, hitting us with a one-two-three punch of emotional catharsis for each of the three core Fruits Basket couples.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket-the-final/episode-12/.174313

Secret Urban Legends GN

Have you heard the story about the abandoned house where a girl still waits for her friends to finish their game of hide-and-seek? And what if mosquitos can carry on the grudges of those they feed upon, even after death?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/secret-urban-legends/gn/.173631

Night Head 2041 Anime's Video Reveals Opening Song, 20 Cast Members, July 14 Debut

Visual unveiled for new anime based on 1992 live-action drama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/night-head-2041-anime-video-reveals-opening-song-20-cast-members-july-14-debut/.174350

Vinland Saga Manga Gets 'Important Announcement' on July 26

The August issue of Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine revealed on Thursday that Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga manga will have an "important announcement"...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-23/vinland-saga-manga-gets-important-announcement-on-july-26/.174236

Akihabara's Last Adores Arcade Closes on June 30

Adores Akihabara, Karaoke Adores Akihabara branches closed last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-23/akihabara-last-adores-arcade-closes-on-june-30/.174225

The Science of Kaiju with the Director and Writer of Godzilla Singular Point

Ex-physicist Toh Enjoe and director Atsushi Takahashi discuss animating kaiju and just some of the science behind creating a Toho's iconic monster.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-06-23/the-science-of-kaiju-with-the-director-and-writer-of-godzilla-singular-point/.173773

Asahi Shimbun: Top 10 Manga Piracy Websites Receive 240 Million Monthly Hits

Shueisha anti-piracy head: "Things are even worse than when Mangamura was at its heyday"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/asahi-shimbun-top-10-manga-piracy-websites-receive-240-million-monthly-hits/.174198

Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Anime Highlights Iketeru Daga in New Video

Mamoru Miyano plays Iketeru in series premiering on July 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/life-lessons-with-uramichi-oniisan-anime-highlights-iketeru-daga-in-new-video/.174348

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Film Returns to U.S. Theaters on July 18, 20

Film opened in U.S. last November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-film-returns-to-u.s-theaters-on-july-18-20/.174342

I'm Standing on a Million Lives Anime Season 2's 3rd Promo Video Reveals More Cast

Yoshimasa Hosoya, Saori Hayami join cast for sequel premiering on July 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/im-standing-on-a-million-lives-anime-season-2-3rd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast/.174339

Ablaze Licenses Crueler Than Dead Horror Manga

Company will also publish Versus Fighting Story e-sports comic

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/ablaze-licenses-crueler-than-dead-horror-manga/.174303

Crunchyroll Briefly Lists The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Anime for Streaming

Crunchyroll briefly listed on its Twitter account on Tuesday that it will stream the television anime of Wakame Konbu's The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-23/crunchyroll-briefly-lists-the-great-jahy-will-not-be-defeated-anime-for-streaming/.174325

Toei's Mazinger, Getter Robo Special Feature Screenings Slated for July-August

Screenings were scheduled for April 23 before COVID-19 delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/toei-mazinger-getter-robo-special-feature-screenings-slated-for-july-august/.174333

HIDIVE Adds Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Film on June 28

Film will be available with English subtitles, English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/hidive-adds-made-in-abyss-dawn-of-the-deep-soul-film-on-june-28/.174332

Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Film's Video Highlights Kisaki, Kiyomasa, Hanma

Film opens on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/live-action-tokyo-revengers-film-video-highlights-kisaki-kiyomasa-hanma/.174326

New Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Film Opens in June 2022

Film will have concepts from Beast Wars: Transformers, with Steven Caple Jr. directing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-23/new-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-film-opens-in-june-2022/.174323

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ‒ Episode 12

How much cheesiness is too much? That seems to be a balance that the final episode of The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent is trying to find, and it sort of wobbles back and forth on the issue.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-saint-magic-power-is-omnipotent/episode-12/.174311

North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 20-26

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld, Smile Down the Runway anime; Sadako-san and Sadako-chan, If the RPG World Had Social Media manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/north-american-anime-manga-releases-june-20-26/.174310

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 11

Okay. Now that I've finished my post-To Your Eternity routine of frantically pacing my office and screaming, “My boy! My precious lizard-faced boy!” for ten minutes without interruption, I think I might be ready to tackle this review.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-11/.174309

Tokyo Revengers ‒ Episode 11

There is some short-lived tension over whether Draken will actually die, and it leads to probably my favorite scene when Mikey does the classic shonen leader speech – only to sneak off once Draken does pull through to quietly.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-revengers/episode-11/.174276

The ANN Aftershow - Where the Hell are the Villains?!

After much anticipation for the next arc, My Hero Academia has...rearranged everything? Is the upcoming movie to blame? We were promised villains!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-06-22/.174314

Higehiro ‒ Episode 12

I maintain that Higehiro has done a pretty good job of telling an emotionally resonant story about believably damaged and likeable people, but in recent weeks the show just hasn't had the visual chops or the storytelling skill to handle high melodrama.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higehiro/episode-12/.174250

Netflix Streams Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Film on July 22

English-subtitled trailer streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/netflix-streams-words-bubble-up-like-soda-pop-film-on-july-22/.174312

This Week in Anime - Tokyo Gear Rising: Revengereance

When former punk Takemichi gets a do-over, his friends and girlfriend's lives are on the line. It's time travel, now with more delinquents!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-06-22/.174254

Crunchyroll to Stream That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2, I'm Standing on a Million Lives Season 2, Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Peach Boy Riverside, More Anime

Also: The aquatope on white sand, The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace, SD Gundam World Heroes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/crunchyroll-to-stream-that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2-im-standing-on-a-million-lives-season-2-girlfriend-girlfriend-peach-boy-riverside-more-anime/.174307

Blue Flag GN 8

The adolescent romance series comes to a close in this volume. How did this tearjerker wrap up its relationships?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-flag/gn-8/.173285

Hajime no Ippo Manga Gets Digital Releases on July 1

All 131 volumes, future chapters of ongoing 33-year-old manga to get digital releases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/hajime-no-ippo-manga-gets-digital-releases-on-july-1/.174308

Kageki Shojo!! Anime's 6th Character Video Highlights Sawada Twins

Risae Matsuda, Satsumi Matsuda are real-life twins who play twin sisters in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/kageki-shojo-anime-6th-character-video-highlights-sawada-twins/.174306

The Idolm@ster, Azur Lane Franchises Get Collaboration

Livestream in mid-July will reveal more details

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/the-idolm@ster-azur-lane-franchises-get-collaboration/.174305

PREVIEW: Tales of Arise is a Classic Tale for a New Era

Heidi checked out the latest Tales game and found the makings of a stunning new entry in the beloved franchise.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-06-22/preview-tales-of-arise-is-a-classic-tale-for-a-new-era/.174114

Crusher Joe Rebirth Manga Returns on July 13 With Adaptation of 1st Novel

Isuke Hari's manga adaptation of Haruka Takachino's sci-fi novels went on hiatus last October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/crusher-joe-rebirth-manga-returns-on-july-13-with-adaptation-of-1st-novel/.174253

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Game Streams Makomo, Sabito, Sakonji Urokodaki Character Trailers with English Subtitles

Game launches in Japan on October 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/demon-slayer-the-hinokami-chronicles-game-streams-makomo-sabito-sakonji-urokodaki-character-trailers-with-english-subtitles/.174241

Banished From The Heroes' Party TV Anime Casts Nao Toyama, Kentarō Tone

Fantasy series to premiere in October after delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/banished-from-the-heroes-party-tv-anime-casts-nao-toyama-kentaro-tone/.174302

Live-Action Solitary Gourmet Season 9 Premieres on July 9

TV Tokyo revealed on Tuesday that the ninth season of the live-action series adaptation of Masayuki Kusumi and Jiro Taniguchi's Kodoku no Gourmet (Solitary...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-22/live-action-solitary-gourmet-season-9-premieres-on-july-9/.174289

2021 Butt Detective Film Adds Rio Suzuki as Guest Cast Member

Suzuki plays character Lulu in August 13 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/2021-butt-detective-film-adds-rio-suzuki-as-guest-cast-member/.174283

2nd Live-Action The Fable Film Opens at #1

Rurouni Kenshin films at #2, #7; Gundam: Hathaway at #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/2nd-live-action-the-fable-film-opens-at-no.1/.174260

Monogatari Series' Shinomonogatari Novels Ship on August 19

2 novels ship simultaneously, conclude "Monster Season" arc that began in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/monogatari-series-shinomonogatari-novels-ship-on-august-19/.174257

Pui Pui Molcar Compilation Film's Trailer Posted

MX4D compilation film opens on July 22 in 2-week limited engagement

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/pui-pui-molcar-compilation-film-trailer-posted/.174269

Live-Action Kaguya-sama: Love is War Sequel Film's Trailer Previews Songs

Film opens on August 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-22/live-action-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-sequel-film-trailer-previews-songs/.174263

Godzilla vs. Kong Film Earns US$100 Million at U.S. Box Office

Film is 2nd movie to exceed this amount during COVID-19 situation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/godzilla-vs-kong-film-earns-usd100-million-at-u.s-box-office/.174242

Gundam Franchise Launches Sustainability Project

Bandai Namco Group launches Gunpla Recycle Project as it aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-21/gundam-franchise-launches-sustainability-project/.174212

Combatants Will Be Dispatched! ‒ Episode 12

All in all, Combatants Will Be Dispatched! has had its ups and downs as a series. However, it has remained consistently entertaining throughout. Its irreverent shock humor has been a lot of fun and some of the jokes had me laughing uncontrollably.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/combatants-will-be-dispatched/episode-12/.174209

Fruits Basket The Final Anime Casts Yoshimasa Hosoya, J. Michael Tatum as Katsuya

Anime airs 12th episode on June 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/fruits-basket-the-final-anime-casts-yoshimasa-hosoya-j-michael-tatum-as-katsuya/.174251

Netflix Streams Sailor Moon Crystal on July 1

Netflix began streaming Sailor Moon Eternal films on June 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/netflix-streams-sailor-moon-crystal-on-july-1/.174249

Funimation to Stream The Honor Student at Magic High School Anime

Anime premieres on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/funimation-to-stream-the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-anime/.174248

By the Grace of the Gods Season 1

This plainly isn't going to be a show for everyone. It's slow-moving and doesn't always use its plot points or characters as well as it might, and apart from their work “transferring” humans from earth to Seilfal, the gods are almost non-entities.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/by-the-grace-of-the-gods/season-1/.174140

Voice Actor Kōichi Yamadera Announces Marriage to Talent Robin Shōko Okada

Yamadera proposed twice before the 28-year-old former idol accepted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-21/voice-actor-koichi-yamadera-announces-marriage-to-talent-robin-shoko-okada/.174125

Intern Annika - Meet Azure!

Magical Princess what now?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/azure/2021-06-21/.174244

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 23

We have arrived, then, at the final problem. Canonically, this is the story that originally introduced Moriarty, both as the Lord of Crime and in general, so it may not be overstating to say that this is the end goal of the entire series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-23/.174199

Let's Make a Mug Too Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

Main cast, staff return for "Second Kiln"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/let-make-a-mug-too-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.174243

Boruto Anime Enters New Arc, Reveals New Visual

The official website for the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime revealed on Monday that the anime will enter a new arc titled "Kawaki-hen Ōtsutsuki...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-21/boruto-anime-enters-new-arc-reveals-new-visual/.174238

Re:Zero Browser Game With Original Story Launches in Japan in July

Game company EXNOA announced on Monday that it will release DMM Games' Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu: Kinsho to Nazo no Seirei (Re:ZERO -Starting...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-21/re-zero-browser-game-with-original-story-launches-in-japan-in-july/.174187

Interview: Mars Red Director Kouhei Hatano and Screenwriter Jun'ichi Fujisaku

MARS RED has been taking anime viewers by surprise with its evocative tale of vampires living in Japan's Taisho era. ANN reached out to director Kouhei Hatano and screenwriter Jun'ichi Fujisaku to learn more about how this unique story was adapted.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-06-21/mars-red-director-kouhei-hatano-and-screenwriter-junichi-fujisaku/.173077

Hollywood Live-Action Root Letter Film's Rights Change to Ammo Entertainment

Film finishes production, Ammo Entertainment negotiates with potential distributors

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/hollywood-live-action-root-letter-film-rights-change-to-ammo-entertainment/.174196

Maru Asakura Ends Seifuku Shōjo Miseifuku Manga

Manga about 2 childhood friends launched in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/maru-asakura-ends-seifuku-shojo-miseifuku-manga/.174204

Yūshi Kawata, Yukito Manga Duo Ends Tamiko to Visual-kei to Manga

Manga about girl meeting man dressed in visual-kei asethetics launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/yushi-kawata-yukito-manga-duo-ends-tamiko-to-visual-kei-to-manga/.174206

Gundam: Hathaway Film is 1st Gundam Film in 33 Years to Top 1 Billion Yen

Film sells 501,706 tickets in 1st 10 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/gundam-hathaway-film-is-1st-gundam-film-in-33-years-to-top-1-billion-yen/.174235

Shaman King's New Spinoff Manga Adapts Spinoff Novel About Faust VIII, Eliza

Aya Tanaka draws manga launching on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/shaman-king-new-spinoff-manga-adapts-spinoff-novel-about-faust-viii-eliza/.174205

Love Live! Superstar!!'s Naho Misaki Diagnosed With COVID-19

Other Liella! idol group members test negative for COVID-19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/love-live-superstar-s-naho-misaki-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.174215

Chihayafuru Manga Listed as Heading Toward Climax in 47th Volume

47th volume ships on August 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/chihayafuru-manga-listed-as-heading-toward-climax-in-47th-volume/.174214

Horimiya Manga Gets Special 1-Shot Epilogue Chapter in July

Manga's final volume also ships on July 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/horimiya-manga-gets-special-1-shot-epilogue-chapter-in-july/.174203

Yōkoso Aoki Hagane e! Tribute Manga Ends

Tribute manga for Arpeggio of Blue Steel launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/yokoso-aoki-hagane-e-tribute-manga-ends/.174202

Final Evangelion Film Tops 9.32 Billion Yen Before Handing Out 'Last' Bonuses to Filmgoers

Theaters start giving out Mari, Kaoru mini-posters on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-21/final-evangelion-film-tops-9.32-billion-yen-before-handing-out-last-bonuses-to-filmgoers/.174207

Shonen Jump Magazine Launches 2 New Manga in June, July

Yūki Kawaguchi's Red Hood, Minya Hiraga's Neru: Bugei Dōgyō to launch in magazine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/shonen-jump-magazine-launches-2-new-manga-in-june-july/.174175

Flowerchild's Warikitta Kankei Desu kara Yuri Manga Ends, Gets Epilogue in July

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/flowerchild-warikitta-kankei-desu-kara-yuri-manga-ends-gets-epilogue-in-july/.174195

86 ‒ Episode 11

Two weeks ago, Episode 9 ended with our beloved cast of characters marching off into the unknown. Since then, it's been a series of constant surprises; I had absolutely no idea where they're going or what's going to happen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/86/episode-11/.174197

Sou-Bou-Tei Kowasu Beshi Manga Ends in 25th Volume This Summer

Manga by Ushio & Tora creator Kazuhiro Fujita launched in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/sou-bou-tei-kowasu-beshi-manga-ends-in-25th-volume-this-summer/.174194

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- ‒ Episode 13

All in all, this episode was shaping up to be a pretty solid ending to the series... well, until the moment it suddenly wasn't.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vivy-fluorite-eye-song/episode-13/.174183

SPY×FAMILY GN 5

Anya may be the heart of both the Forger family and SPY x FAMILY entire, but not every volume can be just about her – it's called Spy x Family, after all.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/gn-5/.174090

Ryūhei Tamura's Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

Series from Beelzebub creator launched in June 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/ryuhei-tamura-hard-boiled-cop-and-dolphin-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump/.174174

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Game Launches in Japan on October 14

This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Aniplex's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-06-20/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-hinokami-chronicles-game-launches-in-japan-on-october-14/.174171

A Devil and Her Love Song Encore Manga Ends in July

Short serialization debuted on April 20 to commemorate main manga's live-action adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/a-devil-and-her-love-song-encore-manga-ends-in-july/.174191

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Manga Ends in July

Manga spinoff launched in 2013, inspired net anime in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/saint-seiya-saintia-sho-manga-ends-in-july/.174190

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU Anime Previewed in 2nd Video

Followup to Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU premieres on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu-anime-previewed-in-2nd-video/.174188

AX Lite Event to Feature 'Sneak Peek' at Star Wars: Visions Anthology Anime

Event also hosts voice actor Yuki Ono, producer Hiroto Kuramasu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/ax-lite-event-to-feature-sneak-peek-at-star-wars-visions-anthology-anime/.174178

Crunchyroll Adds Saga of Tanya the Evil: Operation Desert Pasta Anime Short

17-minute short debuted on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/crunchyroll-adds-saga-of-tanya-the-evil-operation-desert-pasta-anime-short/.174193

Viz Licenses Record of Ragnarok Manga With Planned Fall Debut

11th compiled volume of manga shipped in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/viz-licenses-record-of-ragnarok-manga-with-planned-fall-debut/.174176

Masaaki Yuasa, Science Saru's Japan Sinks: 2020 TV Anime Wins Jury Award at Annecy

Jonas Poher Rasmussen's animated documentary Flee wins this year's Cristal

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-20/masaaki-yuasa-science-saru-japan-sinks-2020-tv-anime-wins-jury-award-at-annecy/.174189

Shadows House ‒ Episode 11

You've got to love that John's first instinct is always to punch something. His crate, the boulder, and now a brainwashed Shaun are all the recipients of John's Mighty Fist of Justice.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house/episode-11/.174182

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

I get it now – I understand why manga readers have been so excited for Balam-sensei's arrival in the anime: he is absolutely adorable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-10/.174180

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 101

Twas the night before Christmas And all through UA Not a creature was stirring Save for Mineta, in his cage

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-101/.174181

Those Snow White Notes ‒ Episode 12

Those Snow White Notes' finale is something that's crueler than just about any season-ending cliffhanger in recent memory, and I'm still not entirely sure how to feel about it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/those-snow-white-notes/episode-12/.174163

Zombie Land Saga Revenge ‒ Episode 11

Saga sinks! Kind of! After a shockingly seafaring introduction, the girls of Franchouchou find themselves and the rest of Saga mired in the wake of the freak overnight typhoon.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/zombie-land-saga-revenge/episode-11/.174160

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 7-13

Dragon Zakura live-action series earns 14.6% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-june-7-13/.174131

WAVE!! Let's Go Surfing

There's something fascinating about WAVE!! Let's Go Surfing, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the content of the show. It is, in many ways, emblematic of a kind of content-farm approach to media that is driven entirely by profit.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-let-go-surfing/streaming-1-12/.174012

Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 7-13

Game Builder Garage debuts at #1, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/japan-video-game-rankings-june-7-13/.174124

VTuber Agency NIJISANJI EN Opens New Round of Auditions

The English-speaking branch of the NIJISANJI VTuber agency opened auditions for both female and male character VTubers on Thursday.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-19/vtuber-agency-nijisanji-en-opens-new-round-of-auditions/.174149

Riku wa Yowakunai Anime Film Adds 6 Cast Members

Rica Matsumoto, Masumi Asano, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tomokazu Sugita, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/riku-wa-yowakunai-anime-film-adds-6-cast-members/.174126

Saga of Tanya the Evil TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

Main cast, staff return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.174179

Yoshimaho: Yoshi Yoshi Magic Anime Posts Lyric Video for Theme Song

Original anime centers on protagonist transported to parallel world in 5-year-old body at day care center

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/yoshimaho-yoshi-yoshi-magic-anime-posts-lyric-video-for-theme-song/.174121

Tokyo Revengers Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Bloody Halloween Arc

New arc starts in July with Nakimushi's ending song 'Tokyo Wonder'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/tokyo-revengers-anime-3rd-promo-video-previews-bloody-halloween-arc/.174177

My Hero Academia Season 5 Anime Previews New 'Internship at Endeavor's Agency' Arc in Video

Man With A Mission, Soushi Sakiyama perform new themes for 5th season's 2nd cours

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/my-hero-academia-season-5-anime-previews-new-internship-at-endeavor-agency-arc-in-video/.174172

Takeshi Nogami, Yuriko Nishiyama Each Launch New Manga on Manga Cross Site

Nogami draws Haruka Reset manga, Nishiyama draws Tokugawa Otenba Hime manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/takeshi-nogami-yuriko-nishiyama-each-launch-new-manga-on-manga-cross-site/.174066

My Hero Academia World Heroes' Mission Film Listed With Novel

Anri Takahashi pens novel shipping on film's August 6 opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/my-hero-academia-world-heroes-mission-film-listed-with-novel/.174065

Funimation Expands Streaming Service to Colombia, Chile, Peru

Funimation previously expanded to Mexico, Brazil with Spanish, Portuguese subtitles, dubs in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-19/funimation-expands-streaming-service-to-colombia-chile-peru/.174064

SSSS.Dynazenon ‒ Episode 12

Going into SSSS.Dynazenon, my initial question was whether it would "live up" to SSSS.Gridman. But that's inapplicable to the series, because it's clear that it's not a sequel or a spiritual follow-up, but a companion to it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ssss.dynazenon/episode-12/.174156

Crunchyroll Streams How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime's Less Censored 'Double Summon' Version

1st 3 episodes of less censored version premiered on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/crunchyroll-streams-how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-less-censored-double-summon-version/.174152

Kageki Shojo!! Anime's 5th Character Video Highlights Sawa Sugimoto

Sumire Uesaka plays head of the class in anime premiering on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/kageki-shojo-anime-5th-character-video-highlights-sawa-sugimoto/.174150

Gundam Hathaway Producer Teases 2nd Film, But Going Location Scouting in Australia Is Tough Now

1st in film trilogy opened in Japan on June 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-18/gundam-hathaway-producer-teases-2nd-film-but-going-location-scouting-in-australia-is-tough-now/.174123

Pokémon Ongaku Club Perform Latest Pokémon Journeys Anime's Theme Song About Type Matchups

Song will be distributed on July 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/pokemon-ongaku-club-perform-latest-pokemon-journeys-anime-theme-song-about-type-matchups/.174147

Funimation Streams 1st Episodes for Sonny Boy, Scarlet Nexus Anime Ahead of Japanese Premiere Dates for Limited Time

Funimation to stream both premieres after its summer 2021 preview livestream on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/funimation-streams-1st-episodes-for-sonny-boy-scarlet-nexus-anime-ahead-of-japanese-premiere-dates-for-limited-time/.174146

Ouran High School Host Club Manga Gets Musical

Stage musical opens in Tokyo, Osaka in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/ouran-high-school-host-club-manga-gets-musical/.174143

Junichi Sato Reflects on Making Anime With Women, For Girls

Plus other insights about directing anime for children

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-06-18/junichi-sato-reflects-on-making-anime-with-women-for-girls/.174119

Final Evangelion Film Posts New Spoiler Trailer

Updated '3.0+1.01' version opened last Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/final-evangelion-film-posts-new-spoiler-trailer/.174145

Intern Annika - Is she dying?

Annika gets down to work, but something isn't quite right!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/azure/2021-06-18/.173944

SSSS.Dynazenon Anime Ends With Tease for 'Next Gridman Universe'

"Gridman x Dynazeon" teased in anime's 12th, final episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/ssss.dynazenon-anime-ends-with-tease-for-next-gridman-universe/.174144

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

On the thematic side of things, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning tells the story of two broken people, each driven only by their own singular, all-consuming goals.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rurouni-kenshin/the-beginning/live-action-film/.173719

Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed By Light Anime Film's Footage Featuring Zeldris, Gelda Streamed

Sequel featuring all new story by creator Nakaba Suzuki opens on July 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/seven-deadly-sins-cursed-by-light-anime-film-footage-featuring-zeldris-gelda-streamed/.174142

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 13

The Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki anime is back with a half-length OVA episode. This one focuses on the soft-spoken and angelic Kikuchi, who despite her valuable supporting role spent most of the anime's runtime in the sidelines.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-13/.174063

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Manga Ends With New Anime Episode

Manga ends on July 16; 11th volume launches on October 14 with bundled OAD

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/wotakoi-love-is-hard-for-otaku-manga-ends-with-new-anime-episode/.174141

Reimagining The World Ends With You

Are the anime staff doing a good enough job accounting for the differences between playing TWEWY or watching it and making sure its still an enjoyable experience that at least honors the original game?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-18/reimagining-the-world-ends-with-you/.174113

Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood ‒ Episode 12

With that, we've reached the end of Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood, and the end of Sawa's journey of…revenge? I guess we can call it that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/joran-the-princess-of-snow-and-blood/episode-12/.174102

Crunchyroll Originals Have Been A Disaster

Callum May evaluates the streaming services attempts at original content and Crunchyroll's questionable lack of clarity about its own projects, including its seemingly shuttered Tokyo studio.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-06-18/crunchyroll-originals-have-been-a-disaster/.173347

D_Cide Traumerei Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, July 10 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akio Suyama join cast; Tokyo Jihen performs "Kemono no Kotowari" theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/d_cide-traumerei-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-july-10-debut/.174133

Demon Slayer Film Sells Over 1 Million Blu-rays, DVDs in 1st 3 Days

Film sold 804,079 discs on 1st day to break highest one-week BD/DVD record of the year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/demon-slayer-film-sells-over-1-million-blu-rays-dvds-in-1st-3-days/.174136

The Honor Student at Magic High School Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff

New visual also debuts for anime spinoff premiering on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff/.174135

GKIDS Licenses Production I.G's The Deer King Anime Film

Film screens in N. America with subtitles, English dub in early 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-18/gkids-licenses-production-i.g-the-deer-king-anime-film/.174129