Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend Live-Action Series Casts Tina Tamashiro, Sion Sono

Tamashiro, Sono play themselves in October series inspired by wrestling superhero manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-01/kinnikuman-the-lost-legend-live-action-series-casts-tina-tamashiro-sion-sono/.175711

Aya Nakahara's Otonanajimi Manga Enters Climax

Manga about childhood friends who develop romance in adulthood launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/aya-nakahara-otonanajimi-manga-enters-climax/.175668

Nikki Asada Draws New 1-Shot in September

The September issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine revealed on Friday that Nikki Asada will draw a one-shot manga titled "Tsukuyomi-kun no Kindan Oyashoku"...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-31/nikki-asada-draws-new-1-shot-in-september/.175720

Hotaru's Way's Satoru Hiura Launches New Manga in September

New manga is titled Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/hotaru-way-satoru-hiura-launches-new-manga-in-september/.175704

Children of the Sea's Daisuke Igarashi Draws New 1-Shot

The September issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine revealed on Friday that Daisuke Igarashi is drawing a new one-shot manga titled "Kamakura Bakeneko Kurabu"...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-31/children-of-the-sea-daisuke-igarashi-draws-new-1-shot/.175721

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 19-25

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD stays at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/japan-video-game-rankings-july-19-25/.175713

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 19-25

Kingdom season 3, Digimon Adventure:, Edens Zero all rank in top 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-19-25/.175715

The Detective Is Already Dead Novel 1

The book does suffer from its tenuous use of actual mysteries, a couple of which rear their heads and are almost painfully obvious in their solutions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/detective-is-already-dead/novel-1/.175407

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Romantic Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime Next April

Inori Minase, Takuma Terashima star in anime from Felix Film, bilibili

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-romantic-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime-next-april/.175764

Switch Girl!!!'s Natsumi Aida Launches New Manga

Tōdai-kun to Moto Gyaru-san ~Kakusakon Royale~ manga about mismatched couple launches September 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/switch-girl-s-natsumi-aida-launches-new-manga/.175701

JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World's Ko Hiratori Launches New Manga

Isekai manga about Kabukicho hostess launches August 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/jk-haru-is-a-sex-worker-in-another-world-ko-hiratori-launches-new-manga/.175612

Saekano Manga's Takeshi Moriki Launches New Manga in August

Lily Lily La La Land manga centers on "key" for all maidens

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/saekano-manga-takeshi-moriki-launches-new-manga-in-august/.175586

Takunomi's Haruto Hino Launches New Manga in August

Otaku ni Otaku na Gyaru Gurashi manga centers newly impoverished otaku, extrovert gyaru

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-31/takunomi-haruto-hino-launches-new-manga-in-august/.175546

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Inspires Mural in New York City

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has inspired a hand-painted mural in New York City.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-30/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-inspires-mural-in-new-york-city/.175710

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X ‒ Episode 5

Oh, Geordo, you may be her official fiancé, but you just broke the rules of the (reverse) harem, and if you think you're going to just trot out the old excuse and get away with it, I don't think even Jeffrey can help you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x/episode-5/.175743

Sonny Boy ‒ Episode 3

Sonny Boy's third episode opens with its protagonist nearly dying inside of a toilet. I think that's as good an encapsulation as any of the series' dry sense of humor.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sonny-boy/episode-3/.175745

Jagaaan Manga by As the Gods Will's Muneyuki Kaneshiro Ends with 14th Volume

Final volume ships this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/jagaaan-manga-by-as-the-gods-will-muneyuki-kaneshiro-ends-with-14th-volume/.175740

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episode 4

All of this plays into their main objective this episode: setting up the interactive touch pools, which are a personal favorite of mine anytime I visited an aquarium in Japan.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episode-4/.175734

King of Fighters XV Game Reveals Trailer for Athena Asamiya

Haruna Ikezawa voices character in game launching in Q1 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/king-of-fighters-xv-game-reveals-trailer-for-athena-asamiya/.175739

Evangelion Crayfish Plastic Models Are Coming Overseas

Another to add to the annals of wacky Evangelion merchandise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-30/evangelion-crayfish-plastic-models-are-coming-overseas/.175716

Aniplex of America Streams English-subtitled Trailer for New Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film

Aniplex of America lists film is coming soon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/aniplex-of-america-streams-english-subtitled-trailer-for-new-puella-magi-madoka-magica-walpurgisnacht-rising-anime-film/.175742

The Case Study of Vanitas ‒ Episode 5

And because you're probably expecting it, yes, Mina's Victorian undies are more period-correct than we typically get in anime, although her drawers (bloomers) probably would have had an open crotch.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-case-study-of-vanitas/episode-5/.175738

Tales of Arise Game's Character Trailer Highlights Kisara

Game launches on September 10 in West, September 9 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/tales-of-arise-game-character-trailer-highlights-kisara/.175737

Ergo Proxy: Purpose in the Apocalypse

Humanity perpetually exists within an existential crisis, which exhibits no signs of ever reaching a legitimate conclusion. Matthew Roe tackles life's biggest question through the lens of Manglobe's original series, Ergo Proxy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-07-30/ergo-proxy-purpose-in-the-apocalypse/.175735

Katana Maidens: Toji no Miko Smartphone Game Ends Service on October 29

Game gets offline version with limited functionality

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/katana-maidens-toji-no-miko-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-october-29/.175736

Manga Sales Boom in France After 18-Year-Olds Get Free Money to Spend on the Arts

75% of purchases through the Culture Pass are books, two-thirds of which are manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-30/manga-sales-boom-in-france-after-18-year-olds-get-free-money-to-spend-on-the-arts/.175714

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ‒ Episode 4

If I were grading Tsukimichi on its ability to thrill and excite me with its storytelling prowess, this would be a C-tier episode, at best.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy/episode-4/.175700

This Week in Games - Cotton Candy

Heidi tries out the classic 90s arcade series Cotton, a witch-led game where fairies' lives (and exotic candy) are on the line!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-07-30/this-week-in-games-cotton-candy/.175712

Funimation Streams How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Anime's English Dub

Alejandro Saab, Anairis Quinones star in dub premiering on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/funimation-streams-how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-anime-english-dub/.175733

Peach Boy Riverside ‒ Episode 5

This week's entry sees Sally's odd little RPG party arrive in another town that looks basically the same as the other ones we've seen them stop in, except this one apparently has a vampire in it!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/peach-boy-riverside/episode-5/.175698

Anti-Gravity Boy GN 1-3

The story may be full of basic shoujo plot events (A trip to Okinawa! Romantic rivals!), but it lets its characters come to their own emotional conclusions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/anti-gravity-boy/gn-1-3/.175449

DAKAICHI Boys-Love Spain Arc Film's Visual Unveils New Characters, October 9 Premiere

Film casts Sho Hayami as Celes, Fukushi Ochiai as Antonio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/dakaichi-boys-love-spain-arc-film-visual-unveils-new-characters-october-9-premiere/.175732

Kyoto, Hokkaido, 3 More Prefectures Move to Intensive Measures Under COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency

Japan reported over 10,000 new cases for 2nd straight day

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/kyoto-hokkaido-3-more-prefectures-move-to-intensive-measures-under-covid-19-quasi-state-of-emergency/.175728

Taiwanese RPG Series Fantasia Sango Gets October TV Anime

Kensho Ono, Hisako Kanemoto star in fantasy inspired by Romance of the Three Kingdoms

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/taiwanese-rpg-series-fantasia-sango-gets-october-tv-anime/.175724

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime Casts Hiro Shimono

Shimono plays Taketo Aida starting in episode 5 next week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s-anime-casts-hiro-shimono/.175723

2020's Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Anime Gets Special Edition Compilation

Assembling all 9 episodes with some new animation cuts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-30/2020-mashin-eiyuden-wataru-anime-gets-special-edition-compilation/.175709

SNK Appoints Kenji Matsubara as CEO

Company aims for further growth, increase in corporate value

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/snk-appoints-kenji-matsubara-as-ceo/.175689

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ‒ Episode 6

What made this finale standout is the exceptional visuals and the dedication to taking the brutality to a point beyond what we've seen from this continuation so far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu/episode-6/.175687

Ace Attorney Manga's Kazuo Maekawa Launches 'B & B Bad Sisters' Multmedia NFT Project

1st set of 27 pieces of NFT artwork debuts on August 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/ace-attorney-manga-kazuo-maekawa-launches-b-and-b-bad-sisters-multmedia-nft-project/.175683

Olympic Archers Show Off Their Anime Fandom

A silver medalist quotes Fate/Grand Order while a bronze medalist quotes Is the Order a Rabbit?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-29/olympic-archers-show-off-their-anime-fandom/.175656

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S ‒ Episode 4

This week's episode covers a few central ideas but mostly amounts to pure sugar entertainment.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s/episode-4/.175684

Natsumi Ando's Something's Wrong With Us Manga Ends

16th, final volume ships on September 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/natsumi-ando-something-wrong-with-us-manga-ends/.175688

Dark Horse Comics Launches Cat + Gamer Manga in March 2022

Wataru Nadatani's manga debuted in November 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/dark-horse-comics-launches-cat-gamer-manga-in-march-2022/.175686

Manga Creator Makuno Terminates Contract with futekiya Boys-Love Manga Service

Makuno states important reports, payment obligations were not fulfilled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/manga-creator-makuno-terminates-contract-with-futekiya-boys-love-manga-service/.175643

Black Lagoon Manga Creator Opens Up About Dealing with Depression

Rei Hiroe explained that depression is the reason behind the manga's multiple hiatuses

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-29/black-lagoon-manga-creator-opens-up-about-dealing-with-depression/.175660

BEASTARS Season 2 ‒ Episode 3

If there is one single lesson that we all should have taken away from BEASTARS by now it is this: Louis and Legoshi are two extremely weird dudes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beastars-season-2/episode-3/.175661

This Week in Anime - The Isekai Saturation Heightens

Nick and Nicky wade through this season's otherworldly offerings to search for at least one gem in a trove of trash.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-07-29/.175650

French CG Film Summit of the Gods Opens on September 22

Visual unveiled for film of Jiro Taniguchi's The Summit of the Gods manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/french-cg-film-summit-of-the-gods-opens-on-september-22/.175680

Blue Reflection: Second Light Game Launches in West on November 9

Trailer streamed for PS4, Switch, PC game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/blue-reflection-second-light-game-launches-in-west-on-november-9/.175677

Stellvia

Stellvia has long been a series that I thought deserved more love than it got.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/stellvia/streaming-1-26/.175588

Kodansha Comics Licenses The Decagon House Murders, Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad, Chihiro-Kun Only Has Eyes For Me, More Manga

Also: I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Mr. Bride

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/kodansha-comics-licenses-the-decagon-house-murders-yamaguchi-kun-isnt-so-bad-chihiro-kun-only-has-eyes-for-me-more-manga/.175678

Funimation Screens Knights of Sidonia Anime Film in Theaters on September 13

Fumimation adds both seasons of Knights of Sidonia anime on August 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/funimation-screens-knights-of-sidonia-anime-film-in-theaters-on-september-13/.175682

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Megumi Ogata as Main Lead Yuta Okkotsu

Teaser previews Yuta's voice in film opening on December 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/jujutsu-kaisen-0-anime-film-teaser-reveals-megumi-ogata-as-main-lead-yuta-okkotsu/.175681

Why Could the Meta Liberation Army Be MHA's Best Villains Yet?

Honestly, the scariest thing about The Meta Liberation Army is most likely their secrecy. Any, and I mean any, of the pro heroes could be believers of The Meta Liberation Army's philosophy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-07-29/why-could-the-meta-liberation-army-be-mha-best-villains-yet/.175648

Insect Land Learning Picture Books Have Anime in the Works

Actor Teruyuki Kagawa produces stories with art by anime designer Thomas Romain

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/insect-land-learning-picture-books-have-anime-in-the-works/.175670

Modern Okinawan Fantasy Anime "'Deji' Meets Girl" to Air in October

Story of wondrous phenomena that occur when island girl meets mysterious youth

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/modern-okinawan-fantasy-anime-deji-meets-girl-to-air-in-october/.175674

Japan to Expand, Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency as Daily Cases Top 10,000 for 1st Time

Osaka, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba to join Tokyo, Okinawa in state of emergency until August 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/japan-to-expand-extend-covid-19-state-of-emergency-as-daily-cases-top-10000-for-1st-time/.175669

Restaurant to Another World Anime Season 2 Posts Teaser, More Staff

Miho Tsujibayashi, TOMISIRO return to score October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/restaurant-to-another-world-anime-season-2-posts-teaser-more-staff/.175672

My Hero Academia Anime Season 5 Casts Kishō Taniyama as Villain Ending

Ending debuts in episode 18 on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/my-hero-academia-anime-season-5-casts-kisho-taniyama-as-villain-ending/.175671

Mari Okazaki's Will I Be Single Forever? Manga Gets Live-Action Film

TV actress Minami Tanaka stars as 36-year-old single seeking her own happiness

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/mari-okazaki-will-i-be-single-forever-manga-gets-live-action-film/.175662

Anashin's Unmei no Hito ni Deau Hanashi Manga Takes 3-Month Hiatus

Waiting for Spring creator to give birth next month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/anashin-unmei-no-hito-ni-deau-hanashi-manga-takes-3-month-hiatus/.175651

Mary Skelter Finale PS4, Switch Game Launches in West on September 30

Game gets limited edition

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/mary-skelter-finale-ps4-switch-game-launches-in-west-on-september-30/.175655

Death end re;Quest 2 Game Launches for Switch in West in 2022

Game's Switch version launches in Japan in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/death-end-re-quest-2-game-launches-for-switch-in-west-in-2022/.175654

Anime Expo Returns to Los Angeles as Physical Event on July 1-4, 2022

Anime Expo Lite 2021 virtual event took place on July 3-4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/anime-expo-returns-to-los-angeles-as-physical-event-on-july-1-4-2022/.175659

Otomate's Cupid Parasite Switch Game Heads West

Otome visual novel launches this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/otomate-cupid-parasite-switch-game-heads-west/.175653

Neptunia, Senran Kagura Crossover PS4 Game Heads West

Crossover of Senran Kagura, Hyperdimension Neptunia franchises launches in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/neptunia-senran-kagura-crossover-ps4-game-heads-west/.175652

Disney Hotel Gets Otaku Makeover with Disney Twisted-Wonderland Rooms

The Disney Ambassador Hotel in Tokyo is getting an otaku makeover this fall: the Disney Twisted-Wonderland smartphone game will get special hotel rooms...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-28/disney-hotel-gets-otaku-makeover-with-disney-twisted-wonderland-rooms/.175622

Toki no Daichi Manga Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Continuation

Miyuki Yama aims to raise 11 million yen for new manga volume

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/toki-no-daichi-manga-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-for-continuation/.175647

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 40

As the credits roll on this episode, one thing has become hard to ignore: the fact that we just spent the first four episodes of this cour watching what amounts to an hour-and-twenty-minute-long conversation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-40/.175616

Digimon Survive Game Delayed Again to 2022

Delayed PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC previously slated for 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/digimon-survive-game-delayed-again-to-2022/.175635

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable's Terumi Nishii Designed Anime Miley Cyrus for Gucci Ad

Anime's latest foray into fashion is a floral-pop explosion.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-28/jojo-bizarre-adventure-diamond-is-unbreakable-terumi-nishii-designed-anime-miley-cyrus-for-gucci-ad/.175645

Kadokawa President Apologizes for "Pro-Censorship" Remarks

Takeshi Natsuno came under fire online for saying that manga publishing standards should change for Google, Apple

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-28/kadokawa-president-apologizes-for-pro-censorship-remarks/.175620

BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am.

As glimpsed in the previous movie, this is a franchise where the characters can be shown to grow gradually – and surprisingly realistically – over relatively long periods of time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bang-dream-episode-of-roselia-ii/song-i-am/.175539

Sentai Filmworks Streams Vinland Saga Anime's English Dub Trailer

Netflix Japan streams separate English dub from VSI Los Angeles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/sentai-filmworks-streams-vinland-saga-anime-english-dub-trailer/.175634

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Game Launches on October 28

Koei Tecmo announced on Wednesday that it will release the Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-28/fatal-frame-maiden-of-black-water-game-launches-on-october-28/.175633

PlayStation 5 Sells Over 10 Million Worldwide

PS5 is Sony's fastest-selling console

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/playstation-5-sells-over-10-million-worldwide/.175632

Looking Back on the Twisting Plot of Pandora Hearts

The series had a way of vacillating between goofy comedy and dark fantasy; it should have been jarring in any other context, but in the case of Pandora Hearts it just somehow worked.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-07-28/looking-back-on-the-twisting-plot-of-pandora-hearts/.175380

Ms. vampire who lives in my neighborhood Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Comedy manga about modern-day vampire girl launched in 2013, inspired 2018 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/ms-vampire-who-lives-in-my-neighborhood-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.175585

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Manga Artist Updates Outlook After Cancer Diagnosis

Aigamo has stage I cancer with low possibility of metastasis

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/my-status-as-an-assassin-obviously-exceeds-the-hero-manga-artist-updates-outlook-after-cancer-diagnosis/.175564

Magic Stage Show-Themed Waccha PriMagi! Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Aya Uchida, Rie Hikisaka, singers Anna Suzuki & Sunao Yoshikawa join fall anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/magic-stage-show-themed-waccha-primagi-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.175626

Tokyo's 3 Neighboring Prefectures Seek COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration

Prefectures log record high of new COVID-19 cases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/tokyo-3-neighboring-prefectures-seek-covid-19-state-of-emergency-declaration/.175619

Dr. Mario World Smartphone Game Ends Service in November

Tile-clearing game launched in July 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/dr-mario-world-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-november/.175617

The Knight in the Area Manga Duo to Launch New iCONTACT Soccer Manga

Manga about agile but inaccurate middle school player to start on August 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-28/the-knight-in-the-area-manga-duo-to-launch-new-icontact-soccer-manga/.175615

PAX West Event Requires COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test

Seattle game event slated for September 3-6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/pax-west-event-requires-covid-19-vaccination-or-negative-test/.175611

New Game! Manga Ends on August 27 After 8 Years

Manga's 13th & final volume ships September 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/new-game-manga-ends-on-august-27-after-8-years/.175610

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 15

To be blunt, most of the episode barely even feels like it is animated, and the editing is frequently sloppy and jarring as well.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-15/.175603

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ‒ Episode 4

While I certainly don't mind a bit of character and setting development, it felt like the elements that got most of the screen time here were (to my mind) the least interesting.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/episode-4/.175584

Pokémon Unite Game Adds Gardevoir to Roster

Game launched for Switch on July 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/pokemon-unite-game-adds-gardevoir-to-roster/.175606

One Piece's Eiichiro Oda Draws Original Illustration for French President

French President Emmanuel Macron proudly showed off an illustration he received from One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. He tweeted on Saturday that he is...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-27/one-piece-eiichiro-oda-draws-original-illustration-for-french-president/.175567

Tokyo Revengers ‒ Episode 16

It's also pretty nice to be reminded that these are still teenagers, with the crew either drooling over the saddest beach butts ever put to animation and trying to look cool in swimming races.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-revengers/episode-16/.175582

North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 25-31

Arte, Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater anime; The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!, Pretty Boy Detective Club manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/north-american-anime-manga-releases-july-25-31/.175601

Battle Game in 5 Seconds ‒ Episode 3

After experimenting with such lavish storytelling dalliances as 'character development' last week, Battle Game in 5 Seconds realizes that wasn't playing to its strengths, and thus opts to switch back to its standard superpower showcase.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/battle-game-in-5-seconds/episode-3/.175576

This Week in Anime - The Sugar-Sweet World of Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

There's still room in the anime scene for poignant teen romances and Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop has that in spades.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-07-27/.175604

Light Novel About Russian Girl's Romantic Miscommunication Teases VTuber Debut

Russophile voice actress Sumire Uesaka plays Alya on Kadokawa's July 29 livestream

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-27/light-novel-about-russian-girl-romantic-miscommunication-teases-vtuber-debut/.175428

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles ‒ Episode 4

Interestingly enough, Latifa seems to feel the loss of her previous life more keenly. Possibly this is because her current one lacks almost everything that she seemed to have before, most notably a loving family.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles/episode-4/.175574

The ANN Aftershow - The Todoroki Family Tragedy Hits Home

In possibly the most awkward family dinner ever, Deku and Bakugo head home with Todoroki for a family dinner. Emotions run high as Shoto's brother lays it all out on dear ol' dad and his paternal failures.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-07-27/.175602

We Could Have Had Akira and Mario at the Olympics Opening Ceremony

Proposal document from last year outlined ambitious plans for the ceremony

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-27/we-could-have-had-akira-and-mario-at-the-olympics-opening-ceremony/.175568

Crunchyroll Expo Reveals World Premieres of Restaurant to Another World 2, Sakugan Anime

Free virtual event takes place on August 5-7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/crunchyroll-expo-reveals-world-premieres-of-restaurant-to-another-world-2-sakugan-anime/.175598

RPG Fudōsan Anime Unveils Visual, Staff

Tomoaki Koshida directs anime about mage at real estate agency

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/rpg-fudosan-anime-unveils-visual-staff/.175599

Belle

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle is a feast for the eyes and ears. At the same time, it is a meaningful look into the lingering effects of loss and the seemingly hopeless struggle to overcome it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/belle/.175589

Golden Kamuy Manga Enters Final Arc on July 29

Manga will be available for free on Yanjan!, Tonari no Young Jump

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/golden-kamuy-manga-enters-final-arc-on-july-29/.175600

Edens Zero Anime Casts Taiten Kusunoki, Honoka Inoue

Drakken Joe, Xiaomei appear in 17th episode on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/edens-zero-anime-casts-taiten-kusunoki-honoka-inoue/.175597

Vivy: a Robot Ode to Life Vividly Lived

Vivy is, through a life and a song, a different tale of a journey of robots becoming more human, and what these journeys of robots communicate about humanity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-07-27/vivy-a-robot-ode-to-life-vividly-lived/.174459

One Piece World Seeker Game Launches on Stadia

Game launched for PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam in March 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/one-piece-world-seeker-game-launches-on-stadia/.175558

Maybe's Tales of Wedding Rings Manga Enters Climax

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-27/maybe-tales-of-wedding-rings-manga-enters-climax/.175548

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film at #1 Again as Demon Slayer Returns to Top 10

Live-action Tokyo Revengers film stayed at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-at-no.1-again-as-demon-slayer-returns-to-top-10/.175583

Demon Slayer Manga Wins Japan Cartoonists Association Award

Keito Koume's War's Unwomanly Face manga also won special award

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/demon-slayer-manga-wins-japan-cartoonists-association-award/.175581

Musician HYDE Holds 20th Anniversary Global Livestream Concert

Performances at Kyoto's Heian Shrine will take place on July 31, August 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-26/musician-hyde-holds-20th-anniversary-global-livestream-concert/.175549

Remake Our Life! ‒ Episode 4

I found that the fanservice we get—it's mostly your typical beach scenario titillation with a bikini top coming undone thrown in—felt less smarmy and more like mid-00s anime antics.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/remake-our-life/episode-4/.175535

Square Enix Manga & Books Licenses SINoALICE and My Happy Marriage Manga

Company to also release Final Fantasy XIV Picture Book

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/square-enix-manga-and-books-licenses-sinoalice-and-my-happy-marriage-manga/.175572

Kageki Shoujo!! ‒ Episode 4

It's not often that you see such a candid exploration of abuse in anime: it's even less often that you see someone actually have to pay penance of sorts for being a problem.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kageki-shoujo/episode-4/.175534

Masaaki Yuasa's Inu-Oh Anime Film Reveals Trailer, Cast, Staff, Early Summer 2022 Opening

Avu-chan, Mirai Moriyama star in film screening this September in Venice festival

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/masaaki-yuasa-inu-oh-anime-film-reveals-trailer-cast-staff-early-summer-2022-opening/.175573

hololive English to Feature at 5 Fan Expo Events This Fall

VTubers will tour Megacon Orlando, Fan Expo Boston, Calgary Expo, Fan Expo Dallas, Fan Expo Canada

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-26/hololive-english-to-feature-at-5-fan-expo-events-this-fall/.175550

Girlfriend, Girlfriend ‒ Episode 4

While the whole setup was pretty bland to the point where I could call out almost every single story beat that was about to happen, I'd be remiss to not say it was the third segment that got the biggest laughs out of me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/girlfriend-girlfriend/episode-4/.175540

Utako Yukihiro's Kare ni Irai Shite wa Ikemasen Manga's 1st Part Ends with 7th Volume

Manga debuted in March 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/utako-yukihiro-kare-ni-irai-shite-wa-ikemasen-manga-1st-part-ends-with-7th-volume/.175566

One Piece ‒ Episode 984

The road to Onigashima has been long, and it's important to contextualize why the battle is important through events past and present.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-984/.175541

Variety: Pokémon Live-Action Series is in Early Development at Netflix

Lucifer's Joe Henderson to write, executive produce series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/variety-pokemon-live-action-series-is-in-early-development-at-netflix/.175570

hololive Indonesia's Airani Iofifteen Tests Positive for COVID-19

Although she has not exhibited severe symptoms, she will take break until she recovers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-26/hololive-indonesia-airani-iofifteen-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.175554

The Detective Is Already Dead ‒ Episode 4

So I'll start the review of this week's The Detective Is Already Dead with the positive: The actual mystery-solving does, in fact, make sense this time! Kinda! If you squint!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-detective-is-already-dead/episode-4/.175544

Ryo Ikuemi's Rose Rosy Roseful Bud Manga Ends in September

Manga about manga creator debuted in May 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/ryo-ikuemi-rose-rosy-roseful-bud-manga-ends-in-september/.175565

NEO: The World Ends With You

Well, it took fourteen years, but NEO: The World Ends with You is finally here, and it's every bit as stylish, engrossing, and outright fun as its predecessor.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/neo/the-world-ends-with-you/.175542

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film, Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Earn Over 2 Billion Yen at Box Office

Belle opened on July 16; Tokyo Revengers opened on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-live-action-tokyo-revengers-earn-over-2-billion-yen-at-box-office/.175563

Netflix Streams Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning Film Outside Japan on July 30

2nd of 2 'final' live-action Rurouni Kenshin films opened at #1 in Japan on June 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/netflix-streams-rurouni-kenshin-the-beginning-film-outside-japan-on-july-30/.175533

Demon Slayer Film Returns to Top 10 for 1st Time in 2 Months

Film ranked at #7 at Japanese box office for 'final screening' run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/demon-slayer-film-returns-to-top-10-for-1st-time-in-2-months/.175562

Anime & Hip-hop with Rapper Kirk "Aztech" Yi

Aztech has created tracks for Jujutsu Kaisen, BEASTARS, Dr. Stone and the upcoming anime Sakugan. Find out how anime soundtracks gave the hip-hop veteran a new avenue for his art.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-07-26/anime-and-hip-hop-with-rapper-kirk-aztech-yi/.173690

Disney Manga: Stitch and the Samurai Creator Hiroto Wada Passes Away at 46

Artist just launched Yankee Mito Kōmon manga in Evening magazine in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/disney-manga-stitch-and-the-samurai-creator-hiroto-wada-passes-away-at-46/.175557

1st Free! The Final Stroke Anime Film Streams 2nd Teaser

Film opens on September 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/1st-free-the-final-stroke-anime-film-streams-2nd-teaser/.175555

Idumi Kirihara's Jikyū Sanbyakuen no Shinigami Manga Ends

Manga based on Fujimaru's novel about part-time psychopomp launched in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/idumi-kirihara-jikyu-sanbyakuen-no-shinigami-manga-ends/.175545

Momoiro Clover Z's Ayaka Sasaki Hospitalized Due to Paralyzed Facial Nerves

Group's August 1 live concert postponed after Sasaki was diagnosed, hospitalized on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/momoiro-clover-z-ayaka-sasaki-hospitalized-due-to-paralyzed-facial-nerves/.175543

My Hero Academia Anime Season 5's English Dub Casts Sonny Strait as Re-Destro

Season entered "Internship at Endeavor's Agency" arc of Kohei Horikoshi's original manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-26/my-hero-academia-anime-season-5-english-dub-casts-sonny-strait-as-re-destro/.175531

Amazon Prime Video Streams 2-Minute Teaser for Final Evangelion Film

Company will stream the film worldwide on August 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/amazon-prime-video-streams-2-minute-teaser-for-final-evangelion-film/.175532

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 105

If there's any resolution to be had here, it needs to be through the characters speaking and taking action outside the strictures of an action cartoon.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-105/.175524

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 15

Are heroes born? Or are they made? Or are they maybe forced into it by their psychotic teacher who thinks that giant monsters attacking a theme park is an “attraction?”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-15/.175523

The Honor Student at Magic High School ‒ Episode 4

After two episodes of heavy focus on the extended cast of the series, this one comes back to centering on Miyuki, giving us a different look at the relationship between her and her brother.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school/episode-4/.175527

The Decagon House Murders Manga Starts Final Arc

Manga based on Yukito Ayatsuji's novel launched in August 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/the-decagon-house-murders-manga-starts-final-arc/.175414

Farewell to My Alter GN

Farewell to My Alter proves that Nio Nakatani is not a creator to pigeonhole.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/farewell-to-my-alter/gn/.175158

Yōko Nogiri's Those Not-So-Sweet Boys Manga Enters Final Arc

Manga launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/yoko-nogiri-those-not-so-sweet-boys-manga-enters-final-arc/.175472

Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity - Grand Temple of Time: Solomon Anime Film Streams Video Before Friday Opening

Most of cast, staff returning from Babylonia TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/fate-grand-order-final-singularity-grand-temple-of-time-solomon-anime-film-streams-video-before-friday-opening/.175537

Elegant Yokai Apartment Life Manga Ends on August 25

Manga launched in 2011, adapts Hinowa Kōzuki's light novel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/elegant-yokai-apartment-life-manga-ends-on-august-25/.175486

The Idolm@ster Franchise Gets Concept Movie by Director Atsushi Nishigori, Cloverworks, Studio Khara

Franchise marks 16th anniversary on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-25/the-idolm@ster-franchise-gets-concept-movie-by-director-atsushi-nishigori-cloverworks-studio-khara/.175536

Honkai Impact 3rd Game's Cooking With Valkyries II Anime Shorts Stream With English Subtitles

Game also gets separate animated series of shorts with Chinese staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/honkai-impact-3rd-game-cooking-with-valkyries-ii-anime-shorts-stream-with-english-subtitles/.175526

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 12-18

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/japan-video-game-rankings-july-12-18/.175469

Udon Entertainment to Publish Rose of Versailles Episodes Manga

Epilogue manga will ship as 2-volume omnibus in late spring 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/udon-entertainment-to-publish-rose-of-versailles-episodes-manga/.175314

Junji Ito's Remina, Venus in the Blind Spot Manga Win Eisner Awards

Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo also won Best Continuing Series, Best Lettering

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/junji-ito-remina-venus-in-the-blind-spot-manga-win-eisner-awards/.175521

Hiroshi Motomiya Ends Takeki Ōgon no Kuni: Inō Tadataka Manga

Manga's 2 compiled book volumes ship on October 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/hiroshi-motomiya-ends-takeki-ogon-no-kuni-ino-tadataka-manga/.175425

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

It's easy to say that Monster Hunter Stories 2 provided the most enjoyable gameplay experience I've had within the genre in recent years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/monster-hunter-stories-2/wings-of-ruin/.175509

Stellar Witch LIP☆S' Kotoko Ichi Launches New Manga in September

Kono Kiss wa Kimi wo Korosu Made manga centers on girl who meets demon in her dreams

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/stellar-witch-lip-s-kotoko-ichi-launches-new-manga-in-september/.175423

Akitaka's Ochikazuki ni Naritai Miyazen-san Manga Ends in August

Manga's magazine, web versions to both end

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/akitaka-ochikazuki-ni-naritai-miyazen-san-manga-ends-in-august/.175421

A Couple of Cuckoos' Miki Yoshikawa Launches New Manga in October

New manga is titled Hiiragi-san no Kyūketsu Jijō

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-24/a-couple-of-cuckoos-miki-yoshikawa-launches-new-manga-in-october/.175522

The Case Study of Vanitas ‒ Episode 4

One of the most fascinating elements of The Case Study of Vanitas is the way that it takes tale types, folklore, and philosophy and twists them just a little bit to create its world and mythos.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-case-study-of-vanitas/episode-4/.175511

Crunchyroll to Stream Platinum End Anime

Trailer streamed for anime based on Death Note creators' manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/crunchyroll-to-stream-platinum-end-anime/.175415

Peach Boy Riverside ‒ Episode 4

And four weeks later, we at last get to see the 'first' episode of Peach Boy Riverside!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/peach-boy-riverside/episode-4/.175464

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game Reaches Over 9 Million Downloads

The official Twitter account for Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby game revealed on Tuesday that the game has reached over nine million downloads. The game...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-23/uma-musume-pretty-derby-game-reaches-over-9-million-downloads/.175503

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episode 3

Episode 3, “Life Begins in the Ocean,” starts with penguins, which while only slightly relevant to the larger plot this episode, still serve as a mildly...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episode-3/.175452

Crunchyroll Expo Virtual Event Hosts Cast, Staff from Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Anime

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akane Fujita, Tomori Kusunoki, more attend August event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/crunchyroll-expo-virtual-event-hosts-cast-staff-from-seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles-anime/.175505

Sentai Filmworks Reveals Vinland Saga Anime's English Dub Cast

Video clip previews English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/sentai-filmworks-reveals-vinland-saga-anime-english-dub-cast/.175512

Sonny Boy ‒ Episodes 1-2

Incendiary in its impenetrability, and pugnacious in its pretentiousness, Sonny Boy stands as this season's weird anime experiment for weird anime watchers. In other words, I'm once again in my element.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sonny-boy/episodes-1-2/.175506

New Dragon Ball Super Anime Film Reveals Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Title, Teaser Video, New Character

Character designs for returning characters unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/new-dragon-ball-super-anime-film-reveals-dragon-ball-super-super-hero-title-teaser-video-new-character/.175510

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ‒ Episodes 1-3

Out of all of its main ingredients, I'd say Tsukimichi's secret sauce is its cast, especially the chemistry between our hero Makoto and his dragon partner/girlfriend/maid/bodyguard/bully/slob roommate, Shen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy/episodes-1-3/.175470

Yen Press Licenses 2 Manga, 2 Light Novels for January 2022

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, From the Red Fog, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/yen-press-licenses-2-manga-2-light-novels-for-january-2022/.175507

This Week in Games - Burn It All Down

The State of California has filed a lawsuit against the company for what is being called “frat boy culture,” but that phrase, to me, minimizes the abuse far too much.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-07-23/this-week-in-games-burn-it-all-down/.175466

Tales of Arise Game's Character Trailers Highlight Rinwell, Law

Game launches on September 10 in West, September 9 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/tales-of-arise-game-character-trailers-highlight-rinwell-law/.175502

Reborn to Master the Blade Novel 1

For all of its strengths and interesting decisions, Reborn to Master the Blade does have its issues as well. The volume is one of the more repetitious light novels I've read recently.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/reborn-to-master-the-blade/novel-1/.175098

HIDIVE Streams Chihayafuru Anime 3rd Season's English Dub

HIDIVE begins streaming dub on July 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/hidive-streams-chihayafuru-anime-3rd-season-english-dub/.175501

Sora Inoue, Namiryū Takano Launch New Short Manga

Reisui to Shakunetsu no Aida launches on August 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/sora-inoue-namiryu-takano-launch-new-short-manga/.175497

Best Summer 2021 Openings

Summer is the time for pool parties, beach hang outs, and desperately trying not to melt into a puddle. But a season of so much fun deserves a matching set of tunes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-07-23/best-summer-2021-openings/.175457

Bandai Namco to Install Gundam Manholes Throughout Japan

1st installation is Yoshiyuki Tomino's hometown of Odawara City from August 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-23/bandai-namco-to-install-gundam-manholes-throughout-japan/.175353

Tokyo Olympics Rings in Parade of Nations With Japanese Game Tunes

Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Tales of, Kingdom Hearts, and full list here

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-23/tokyo-olympics-rings-in-parade-of-nations-with-japanese-game-tunes/.175493

Lost Judgment Sequel Game's Video Previews Mechanics

Game launches worldwide for PS5, Xbox X|S, PS4, Xbox One on September 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/lost-judgment-sequel-game-video-previews-mechanics/.175473

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Unveils Insert Song Music Video

Kaho Nakamura performs song as titular character Belle

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-unveils-insert-song-music-video/.175491

Fena: Pirate Princess Anime's 2nd Trailer Previews Opening, Ending Songs

JUNNA performs opening "Umi to Shinju," Minori Suzuki performs ending "Saihate"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/fena-pirate-princess-anime-2nd-trailer-previews-opening-ending-songs/.175492

Studio Ponoc's Olympic Anime Short 'Tomorrow's Leaves' Streamed

Former Ghibli animators create short debuting before Olympics' opening ceremony

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-23/studio-ponoc-olympic-anime-short-tomorrow-leaves-streamed/.175474

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ‒ Episode 5

It feels like SOTSU is more interested in getting back to the primary confrontation after these loops. The pacing here is going at a breakneck speed but it never had to set itself up in this format in the first place.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu/episode-5/.175462

Oscars' Academy Museum to Screen All of Hayao Miyazaki's Films

Films to screen from October 5-November 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/oscars-academy-museum-to-screen-all-of-hayao-miyazaki-films/.175460

Komi Can't Communicate Manga Gets Live-Action Series on September 6

Elaiza Ikeda, Takahisa Masuda star in 8-episode drama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/komi-cant-communicate-manga-gets-live-action-series-on-september-6/.175455

Gintama The Very Final Anime Film Opens in N. American Theaters Subbed/Dubbed on November 21-22

Film opened at #1 in Japan on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/gintama-the-very-final-anime-film-opens-in-n-american-theaters-subbed-dubbed-on-november-21-22/.175447

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S ‒ Episode 3

Lucoa gets in big sister mode to help integrate Ilulu into the group which also pushes the dragon to decide to solve her own social problems instead of having Kobayashi force an easy resolution.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s/episode-3/.175453

Crunchyroll Adds 2nd Half of Sgt. Frog Anime to Catalog

Episodes 206-358 begin streaming on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/crunchyroll-adds-2nd-half-of-sgt-frog-anime-to-catalog/.175454

New York Asian Film Fest Screens Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō, The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill, More Live-Action Films

Also: Zokki, From Today, It's My Turn!!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/new-york-asian-film-fest-screens-tonkatsu-dj-agetaro-the-fable-the-killer-who-doesnt-kill-more-live-action-films/.175451

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 14

There are plenty of urban legends, internet rumors, and ghost stories about Disney World, so it would make sense that Walter Park would have its seamier side – and that in the Netherworld, all of those stories would turn out to be true.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-14/.175233

anohana Holds In-Person Event at Anime's Real-Life Setting for 10th Anniversary

Voice cast will appear at event in Saitama's Chichibu on August 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-22/anohana-holds-in-person-event-at-anime-real-life-setting-for-10th-anniversary/.175351

Studio 4°C Animates Google's 'Doodle Champion Island Games' Opening

Studio 4°C also designs characters in Olympics-themed minigames

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/studio-4c-animates-google-doodle-champion-island-games-opening/.175450

Sentai at Home 2021 Virtual Event Hosts Cast, Staff from Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory, Getter Robo Arc, Princess Principal, Redo of Healer, Non Non Biyori Anime

Event takes place on August 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/sentai-at-home-2021-virtual-event-hosts-cast-staff-from-mother-of-the-goddess-dormitory-getter-robo-arc-princess-principal-redo-of-healer-non-non-biyori-anime/.175448

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Kyōhei Ishiguro's debut feature film was the unfortunate victim of COVID-19 delays in 2020, but if you do manage to watch this, it is absolutely the perfect pick-me-up for a depressing year.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/words-bubble-up-like-soda-pop/.166125

GungHo's Ninjala Game Launches Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collaboration

Event runs until August 30, Ninjala Tournament to be held on Aug 28-29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-22/gungho-ninjala-game-launches-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-collaboration/.175350

The Idolm@ster: Shiny Colors Game Changes Designs Allegedly Copied From Real Outfits

Fashion brand pharfaite claimed game used its clothing design without permission

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/the-idolm@ster-shiny-colors-game-changes-designs-allegedly-copied-from-real-outfits/.175398

Sony Music Entertainment Opens Virtual YouTuber Auditions

People of any nationality can apply, but they must be living in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-22/sony-music-entertainment-opens-virtual-youtuber-auditions/.175393

This Week in Anime - Is the Alice in Borderland Death Game Anime Any Good?

After a boost in relevancy from Netflix, the three-episode Alice in Borderland anime is now available for streaming! It's an isekai but not that kind. How do the murder shenanigans pan out?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-07-22/.175410

Tokyo Mew Mew New Anime Teases Battle Costumes, Music in Video

Sailor Moon Crystal/Precure's Yasuharu Takanashi scores soundtrack

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/tokyo-mew-mew-new-anime-teases-battle-costumes-music-in-video/.175442

Final Evangelion Film Ends Run in Most Theaters With 6.69 Million Tickets Sold

10.22 billion yen/US$92.7 million earned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/final-evangelion-film-ends-run-in-most-theaters-with-6.69-million-tickets-sold/.175437

Voice Actor Yoshiki Nakajima Diagnosed With COVID-19

The Idolm@ster SideM cast member is stable, recuperating at home after mild fever

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/voice-actor-yoshiki-nakajima-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.175436

Banished From The Heroes' Party TV Anime Casts Ken Uo, Yōji Ueda

As clinic doctor, half-orc shopkeeper in October fantasy series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/banished-from-the-heroes-party-tv-anime-casts-ken-uo-yoji-ueda/.175435

Tokyo Revengers Manga Tops 32 Million Copies in Circulation

Manga's TV anime premiered on April 10, live-action film opened on July 9 at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/tokyo-revengers-manga-tops-32-million-copies-in-circulation/.175429

Suspense Anime Summer Time Rendering Unveils 2022 Airing, New Visual

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/suspense-anime-summer-time-rendering-unveils-2022-airing-new-visual/.175432

PuraOre! Pride of Orange Hockey Anime's Videos Preview Theme Songs, Unveil More Cast

Mikako Komatsu, Yoshiaki Hasegawa play coach, assistant in October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-22/puraore-pride-of-orange-hockey-anime-videos-preview-theme-songs-unveil-more-cast/.175427

The Case Study of Vanitas ‒ Episodes 1-3

It's a beautiful mishmash of about fourteen different texts, and more than just working, it makes this weird combination look good. Welcome, in short, to the anime adaptation of The Case Study of Vanitas.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-case-study-of-vanitas/episodes-1-3/.175371

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 14

It's going to be difficult to fully balance my temperament, because this marks the first time that my enjoyment of To Your Eternity has been so hampered by its production values.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-14/.175370

Neptunia, Senran Kagura Crossover Game's Opening Movie Streamed

Game delayed from August 26 to September 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/neptunia-senran-kagura-crossover-game-opening-movie-streamed/.175406

AFP: Mamoru Hosoda Criticizes Depiction of Women in Hayao Miyazaki Anime

"Young women are treated as sacred, which has nothing to do with the reality of who they are."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-21/afp-mamoru-hosoda-criticizes-depiction-of-women-in-hayao-miyazaki-anime/.175386

One Piece Franchise Gets Commemorative Short Drama Videos with Theme Song by RADWIMPS

Mika Ninagawa directs live-action/animated dramas premiering on August 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/one-piece-franchise-gets-commemorative-short-drama-videos-with-theme-song-by-radwimps/.175409

Tokyo Revengers ‒ Episode 15

Things kick off with that mysterious sixth man from Toman's founding, Kazutora, just walking into Takemichi's class and taking our hero on a field trip to Valhalla's hideout.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-revengers/episode-15/.175332

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Novel 9

After a return to form in volume eight, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! takes another slide downhill in the ninth novel.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess/all-routes-lead-to-doom/novel-9/.174820

Funimation to Stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Anime in 2021

Funimation will stream sequel in English-speaking territories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/funimation-to-stream-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-entertainment-district-arc-anime-in-2021/.175408

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Game Ends Online Multiplayer Service Next February

Multiplayer service except for 1vs1 game matches ends on February 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/one-punch-man-a-hero-nobody-knows-game-ends-online-multiplayer-service-next-february/.175405

Romance Manga Depicts "New Normal" of Mask Wearing

In Akito Aihara's new manga, just showing your mouth to someone of the opposite sex has a special significance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-21/romance-manga-depicts-new-normal-of-mask-wearing/.175303

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ‒ Episodes 1-4

SOTSU hasn't done anything particularly unexpected yet in its first four episodes except raise a few red flags. I'm cautiously awaiting episode five.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu/episodes-1-4/.175376

Gunma-chan Mascot Anime Reveals 3 Cast Members

Yuri Yamaoka, Nozomi Yamamoto, Arisa Kiyoto join cast of anime premiering on October 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/gunma-chan-mascot-anime-reveals-3-cast-members/.175404

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S ‒ Episodes 1-2

For the mainstream audience, or anyone otherwise not interested in fanservice that involves creeping on kid characters, a show like Dragon Maid can be frustrating.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s/episodes-1-2/.175373

'I Have Some Horror Stories': Animator Talks Industry's Problems, Hopes for the Future

According to former Science SARU animator Joan Chung, the studio's positive work environment was tainted by the anime industry's chronic problems.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-07-21/i-have-some-horror-stories-animator-talks-industry-problems-hopes-for-the-future/.175178

BookWalker to Release She's Adopted a High School Boy! Manga on August 3

Company to also release "Why the hell are you here, Teacher!? The A+ Full Color Lesson Book!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/bookwalker-to-release-she-adopted-a-high-school-boy-manga-on-august-3/.175359

Hozuki's Coolheadedness, Haruna Ikezawa, Ultraman Z Win at 52nd Seiun Sci-Fi Awards

Jōji Hayashi's Logistics of Star System Izumo novel wins "Best Japanese Long Story" award

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/hozuki-coolheadedness-haruna-ikezawa-ultraman-z-win-at-52nd-seiun-sci-fi-awards/.175403

Genzaburo Yoshino's How Do You Live? Novel Inspiring Ghibli Film Gets English Release in October

Bruno Navasky translates novel, Neil Gaiman writes foreword

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/genzaburo-yoshino-how-do-you-live-novel-inspiring-ghibli-film-gets-english-release-in-october/.175361

Natsume Ono Launches The Gamesters Manga With 'Chapter 0' in August

Full serialization of manga about millionaire, apartment doorman in plot launches this winter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/natsume-ono-launches-the-gamesters-manga-with-chapter-0-in-august/.175397

Sunrise Beyond, Bandai Spirits Post Kyōkai Senki Anime's 1st 11 Minutes, More Staff Before October 4 TV Debut

Fafner animators make robot project about war-torn occupied Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/sunrise-beyond-bandai-spirits-post-kyokai-senki-anime-1st-11-minutes-more-staff-before-october-4-tv-debut/.175402

Pani Poni's Hekiru Hikawa Launches New Manga in August

Kaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai centers on dark lord, hero reincarnated as high school students

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/pani-poni-hekiru-hikawa-launches-new-manga-in-august/.175381

Deadline: Minari's Lee Isaac Chung to No Longer Direct your name. Hollywood Remake

Academy Award-nominated director left due to "scheduling conflicts"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/deadline-minari-lee-isaac-chung-to-no-longer-direct-your-name-hollywood-remake/.175395

Senyū's Robinson Haruhara Launches New Manga

Majin Reino to Sennen no Fūin full color comedy manga launches on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/senyu-robinson-haruhara-launches-new-manga/.175379

Banana Fish Stage Play's 2nd Part Unveils Visual, More Cast

Ray Fujita, Masashi Taniguchi join cast as Blance, Eduardo L. Fox

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-21/banana-fish-stage-play-2nd-part-unveils-visual-more-cast/.175383

Love Live! Superstar!! ‒ Episodes 1-2

Having Jukki Hanada and Takahiko Kyōgoku back to helm this new entry is in many ways a long-awaited reunion. And so far the same magic that made School Idol Project the runaway success it became is here in spades.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar/episodes-1-2/.175365

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ‒ Episodes 1-3

The real charm in watching isekai stories is seeing which tropes a work leans into and what twists it adds to the formula. How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom splits the difference, and ends up decidedly average with signs of potential.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/episodes-1-3/.175349

North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 18-24

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, Listeners anime; Mashle: Magic and Muscles, No. 5 manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/north-american-anime-manga-releases-july-18-24/.175366

This Week in Anime - Resident Evil Goes to War

With thinly veiled commentary on the U.S.'s involvement in the Middle East, the latest entry in Capcom's survival horror franchise brings Claire, Leon, and the zombies to the White House.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-07-20/.175368

Remake Our Life! ‒ Episodes 1-3

I'll readily admit, episode 1, “Nothing Was Working,” is table-setting: fifty minutes of table-setting that during my first watch of Remake Our Life, I didn't particularly enjoy consistently

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/remake-our-life/episodes-1-3/.175322

Kageki Shoujo!! ‒ Episodes 1-3

Ai feels the most real, in a very intimately painful way. Her story and the abuse committed against her feels like the story of many of the girls and young women who are devoured by the idol industry, and while her story isn't connected to her work as an idol, it is deeply connected to why Ai became an idol so willingly.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kageki-shoujo/episodes-1-3/.175337

Funimation, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE Stream Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Anime Season 2

Eve of Awakening debuts on Funimation later this month, Crunchyroll on August 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/funimation-crunchyroll-hidive-stream-magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-anime-season-2/.175369

The ANN Aftershow - Is My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Just a Rehash?

The anime original, girl-focused episode is all set-up for next month's new movie which has a lot of similarities to the Meta Liberation Army plot. Most importantly, is the new villain hot?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-07-20/.175367

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episodes 1-2

I'm hopeful that aquatope can deliver on its pleasant combo of magical realism, aquariums, soft sapphics searching for themselves, and introspective, realistic character growth.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episodes-1-2/.175321

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles ‒ Episodes 1-3

If there's one thing Seirei Gensouki has going for it, it's the way it's handling its subgenre of isekai. This series falls under the “reborn in another world” heading, but it takes a slightly different approach than the bulk of the stories we see.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles/episodes-1-3/.175362

Battle Game in 5 Seconds ‒ Episodes 1-2

There's something funny about Battle Game in 5 Seconds, and I'm not sure if it's intentional or not.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/battle-game-in-5-seconds/episodes-1-2/.175338

Raise a Generation of Sentai Heroes With Kamen Rider Tamagotchi

This year marks both the 50th anniversary of the long-running Kamen Rider tokusatsu franchise and the 25th anniversary of Bandai's popular Tamagotchi handheld digital pets.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-20/raise-a-generation-of-sentai-heroes-with-kamen-rider-tamagotchi/.175237

The Game Designers Behind NEO: The World Ends With You

To celebrate the release of this hotly-anticipated sequel, we chatted directly with producer Tomohiko Hirano, Square Enix character design legend Tetsuya Nomura, and key character designers Gen Kobayashi and Miki Yamashita.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-07-20/the-game-designers-behind-neo-the-world-ends-with-you/.175292

The Honor Student at Magic High School ‒ Episodes 1-3

Set during episode one and two of The irregular at magic high school's first season, this episode does something I thought impossible: make Honoka likeable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school/episodes-1-3/.175347

Fena: Pirate Princess Anime Debuts on August 14 on Crunchyroll, Toonami

English dub cast announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/fena-pirate-princess-anime-debuts-on-august-14-on-crunchyroll-toonami/.174304

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed is a cheeky romp through anime fandom mecca with plenty of fun references. But sadly, it's also just shy of the mark to make it a must-have.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/akiba-trip/hellbound-and-debriefed/.175326

Terraformars' Kenichi Tachibana Draws New Sci-Fi Manga Gigantis

Story about mysterious creature launches on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/terraformars-kenichi-tachibana-draws-new-sci-fi-manga-gigantis/.175364

BEASTARS Anime Gets New Arc

Netflix Japan, Orange make announcement

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/beastars-anime-gets-new-arc/.175348

Pop Team Epic's Jun Aoki Directs Animated Web Video for CalorieMate

Each sport is individually animated by a separate member of Space Neko Company

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-20/pop-team-epic-jun-aoki-directs-animated-web-video-for-caloriemate/.175182

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Cross Duel Games Announced, While Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Game Heads West

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links! game adds Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/yu-gi-oh-master-duel-cross-duel-games-announced-while-yu-gi-oh-rush-duel-game-heads-west/.175363

Vampire Cosmonaut Anime Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu Unveils More Cast, Staff, Song Info, October Debut

Ali Project, Chima perform songs; Takaya Hashi, Masaki Terasoma, Kikuko Inoue more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/vampire-cosmonaut-anime-tsuki-to-laika-to-nosferatu-unveils-more-cast-staff-song-info-october-debut/.175360

Satanophany Manga by Deathtopia's Yoshinobu Yamada Enters Final Stage

Manga about normal girl in prison full of murderous women launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/satanophany-manga-by-deathtopia-yoshinobu-yamada-enters-final-stage/.175345

Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Chainsaw Man Author's New 140-Page 1-Shot in English

1-shot titled Look Back launched on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-20/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-chainsaw-man-author-new-140-page-1-shot-in-english/.175309

Funimation Launches Figure of My Hero Academia's Invisible Girl

World's first official figure of Toru Hagakure debuted on Funimation Shop in June

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-19/funimation-launches-figure-of-my-hero-academia-invisible-girl/.175291

The Detective Is Already Dead ‒ Episodes 1-3

The primary issue one could take with Detective is that the actual sleuthing is handily the least interesting part of the whole show.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-detective-is-already-dead/episodes-1-3/.175293

Danganronpa Decadence Switch Collection's Trailer Previews Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Game

Key visual unveiled for bonus board game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/danganronpa-decadence-switch-collection-trailer-previews-danganronpa-s-ultimate-summer-camp-game/.175328

The Titan's Bride Anime's English Dub Trailer Previews English Theme Song

Kiba Walker, Edward Mendoza perform English theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/the-titan-bride-anime-english-dub-trailer-previews-english-theme-song/.175327

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X ‒ Episodes 1-3

We may not have a victor in the competition for the heart of Catarina Claes, but at least two of these three episodes belong to Nichol Ascart.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x/episodes-1-3/.175318

Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake's 3rd Promo Video Reveals 2 New Characters

Ai Kayano, Ayane Sakura join cast of PS4, Switch game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/tsukihime-visual-novel-remake-3rd-promo-video-reveals-2-new-characters/.175323

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Receives 14-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes

Film reportedly received among the longest applause in the festival's history

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-07-19/mamoru-hosoda-belle-receives-14-minute-standing-ovation-at-cannes/.175215

MyDearest Reveals New Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate VR Game Project

Game in "Chronos Universe" launches in early 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/mydearest-reveals-new-dyschronia-chronos-alternate-vr-game-project/.175319

Your Summer 2021 Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule

The Preview Guide team survived a season filled with isekai, but they aren't out of the magical woods yet.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2021-07-19/your-summer-2021-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.175320

The Grim Reaper and an Argent Cavalier's Irono Launches New Manga

Ryū no Hanayome Okotawari manga launches on August 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/the-grim-reaper-and-an-argent-cavalier-irono-launches-new-manga/.175281

Hiroya Oku's Gigant Manga Ends in 10th Volume

Gantz, Inuyashiki author launched manga in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/hiroya-oku-gigant-manga-ends-in-10th-volume/.175317

Viki Streams Love Is Phantom, A Man Who Defies the World of BL Live-Action Series

Streaming service to also stream Yuuki Kaji-starring PIPLE: My Married Life with an AI live-action show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/viki-streams-love-is-phantom-a-man-who-defies-the-world-of-bl-live-action-series/.175234

My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission Anime Film's Special Promo Video Streamed

Franchise's 3rd film opens on August 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/my-hero-academia-the-movie-world-heroes-mission-anime-film-special-promo-video-streamed/.175316

Cosplay Must-Haves According to Pros Cowbutt Crunchies, SoloRoboto, & Amanda Haas

The means of creation, particularly 3D printing, are now much more affordable for cosplay hopefuls.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-07-19/cosplay-must-haves-according-to-pros-cowbutt-crunchies-soloroboto-and-amanda-haas/.175235

Atsuko Nanba: Protagonists' Story in Come on-a My House Manga Nears End

6th compiled volume will ship in winter 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/atsuko-nanba-protagonists-story-in-come-on-a-my-house-manga-nears-end/.175259

Ghost in the Shell: Arise Composer Cornelius Tenders Resignation From Olympics After Youth Bullying Resurfaces

1990s interviews resurface, spark outcry after composer was slated to oversee music for opening ceremony

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/ghost-in-the-shell-arise-composer-cornelius-tenders-resignation-from-olympics-after-youth-bullying-resurfaces/.175313

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Switch Game's Video Reveals December 23 Release

Otomate game centers on Katarina's encounter with pirate

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-switch-game-video-reveals-december-23-release/.175307

Karino Takatsu's Dust Box 2.5 Manga Ends on August 6

Working!! manga author's manga about voice actors launched in 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/karino-takatsu-dust-box-2.5-manga-ends-on-august-6/.175279

HIDIVE Streams 3rd 'See-Through' Version of Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory Anime

HIDIVE also streams censored version, "cultured version" of anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/hidive-streams-3rd-see-through-version-of-mother-of-the-goddess-dormitory-anime/.175258

The Ghibli Museum Meets 10 Million Yen Crowdfunding Goal in 24 Hours

Campaign has raised 21 million yen as of Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/the-ghibli-museum-meets-10-million-yen-crowdfunding-goal-in-24-hours/.175253

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Opens With 890 Million Yen

Film sold more than 600,000 tickets in 1st 3 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-opens-with-890-million-yen/.175304

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 5-11

The Boy and the Beast film earns 9.9% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-5-11/.175276

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 5-11

Monster Hunter Stories 2 debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-19/japan-video-game-rankings-july-5-11/.175272

The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Producer: TV Anime Needs More Time

In an interview with the Famitsu.com website, The IDOLM@STER Million Live! producer Wakako Hazama said that the game's upcoming television anime adaptation...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-19/the-idolm@ster-million-live-producer-tv-anime-needs-more-time/.175267

One Piece Manga Tops 490 Million in Circulation Worldwide

Volume 100 celebration includes space project, Where's Waldo crossover, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/one-piece-manga-tops-490-million-in-circulation-worldwide/.175263

Kochikame Manga Gets 201st Volume in October

New volume to compile 1-shots published in last 5 years since manga ended

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/kochikame-manga-gets-201st-volume-in-october/.175241

Promised Neverland Creators, My Hero Academia Each Get 1-Shot in Shonen Jump

This year's combined 33rd and 34th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that The Promised Neverland creators Kaiu Shirai...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/promised-neverland-creators-my-hero-academia-each-get-1-shot-in-shonen-jump/.175240

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game Adds Nagato as 25th DLC Character

Character is 2nd in new 4th season pass

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-game-adds-nagato-as-25th-dlc-character/.175239

Dr. Stone Manga Takes 1-Issue Break So Authors Can Do Research

This year's combined 33rd and 34th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Boichi and Riichirou Inagaki's Dr. Stone manga...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-18/dr-stone-manga-takes-1-issue-break-so-authors-can-do-research/.175238

KONOSUBA - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Light Novel Gets New Anime

Natsume Akatsuki's isekai fantasy inspired 2 TV anime seasons, film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/konosuba-god-blessing-on-this-wonderful-world-light-novel-gets-new-anime/.175261

My Next Life as a Villainess Manga to Bundle New Original Anime Disc

Also: 11th light novel volume to include original story linking to current TV season's episode 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-manga-to-bundle-new-original-anime-disc/.175260

Harvey Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man, Remina, 3 More Manga

Asadora!, Boys Run the Riot, Spy x Family manga also nominated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-remina-3-more-manga/.175224

Yen Press Reveals Audiobook Voices for Sword Art Online, Overlord, The Saga of Tanya the Evil Novels

Yen Audio will host Virtual Crunchyroll Expo panel in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/yen-press-reveals-audiobook-voices-for-sword-art-online-overlord-the-saga-of-tanya-the-evil-novels/.175232