Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! Smartphone Game Gets Global Release

Announcement trailer, producers message video streamed for "mobile rhythm, visual novel" game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-01/hatsune-miku-colorful-stage-smartphone-game-gets-global-release/.176889

Netflix to Stream France-Luxembourg's Summit of the Gods Animated Film on November 30

Netflix to also release film in U.S. theaters on November 24, in U.K. theaters on November 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-01/netflix-to-stream-france-luxembourg-summit-of-the-gods-animated-film-on-november-30/.176888

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ‒ Episode 9

The remainder of the episode is largely focused on the three dukes. This is where the series gets back to straining any sense of realism or practicality, for myself anyway.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/episode-9/.176858

The ANN Aftershow - My Villain Academia: Villains Aren't Born, They're Made

Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss Toga's psychological state and how much of her fate is the unfortunate result of not conforming in a society that requires it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-08-31/.176870

Battle Game in 5 Seconds ‒ Episode 8

The fact that it took the series until this week to impart some information about Team Blue to us is symptomatic of Battle Game's overall difficulties with performing the kind of character juggling act required to make a story like this work.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/battle-game-in-5-seconds/episode-8/.176835

Studio Ghibli Twitter Account Gives Shout Out to Chainsaw Man

The acclaimed studio remarked, "Chainsaw Man was very good."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-31/studio-ghibli-twitter-account-gives-shout-out-to-chainsaw-man/.176824

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 18

Madoka Magica may get a lot of mileage out of its slick, dreamlike visuals and its theatrical character drama, but there's something to be said about when an anime finally gives us a good idea of what the hell is going on with its plot.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-18/.176832

Funimation Streams Gundam Wing, Gundam Narrative, Zeta Gundam, Gundam: The Origin Anime

Anime begin streaming on September 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/funimation-streams-gundam-wing-gundam-narrative-zeta-gundam-gundam-the-origin-anime/.176869

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles ‒ Episode 9

As far as plot goes, this episode feels a little thin.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles/episode-9/.176830

Yoshiyuki Tomino Says He Has Around 3 Years Left Working in Anime

Gundam director suffers from spinal canal stenosis, making it difficult for him to move around freely

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-31/yoshiyuki-tomino-says-he-has-around-3-years-left-working-in-anime/.176842

Funimation to Stream Mieruko-chan Horror Comedy TV Anime

Anime premieres on October 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/funimation-to-stream-mieruko-chan-horror-comedy-tv-anime/.176863

One Piece ‒ Episode 989

Usopp and Chopper are both favorites of mine and it's great seeing them get buddy time together.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-989/.176674

Uncle From Another World GN 1

Make no mistake, Uncle From Another World is derivative, and it pretty well knows it. The plot is predicated on assumed audience familiarity with the isekai concept, with a lot of the humor therein stemming from subverting expected tropes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uncle-from-another-world/gn-1/.176370

Komi Can't Communicate Anime Casts Kenji Akabane, Yuga Sato, Kensho Ono

School comedy anime premieres on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/komi-cant-communicate-anime-casts-kenji-akabane-yuga-sato-kensho-ono/.176862

Record of Ragnarok Anime's TV Run Adds Exclusive Mini Anime

Mini anime premieres on Cartoon Network in Japan on October 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/record-of-ragnarok-anime-tv-run-adds-exclusive-mini-anime/.176860

Actress Haruka Ayase Recovering From COVID-19 in Hospital

Moribito/Umimachi Diary star was hospitalized for pneumonia caused by COVID-19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/actress-haruka-ayase-recovering-from-covid-19-in-hospital/.176857

This Week in Anime - Get G-Recked

Gundam Reconguista in G, or G-Reco, sees the mega-franchise's founder Yoshiyuki Tomino return to the director's seat and boy is that a loaded statement. Jean-Karlo and Nicholas attempt to figure out what the hell is going on in a show that features a religion centered around elevators.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-08-31/.176828

Sony Pictures Streams Marvel Anime: X-Men on YouTube

Anime originally debuted in Japan in April 2011

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/sony-pictures-streams-marvel-anime-x-men-on-youtube/.176811

Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Series Gets Comic Series, Prequel Novel

Series also gets Cowboy Bebop: Making The Netflix Series hardcover companion book

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/live-action-cowboy-bebop-series-gets-comic-series-prequel-novel/.176803

Mieruko-chan Horror Comedy TV Anime Premieres on October 3

The official website for the television anime of Tomoki Izumi's Mieruko-chan horror comedy manga revealed on Tuesday that the anime will premiere on October...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-31/mieruko-chan-horror-comedy-tv-anime-premieres-on-october-3/.176856

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Anime's 2nd Part Previewed in Video

2nd part of series premieres on October 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-anime-2nd-part-previewed-in-video/.176854

Netflix, Kindaichi's Shin Kibayashi Reveal Lady Napoleon Original Anime

Bakuman.'s Noriaki Akitaya directs fantasy action series at Zero-G

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/netflix-kindaichi-shin-kibayashi-reveal-lady-napoleon-original-anime/.176846

Actor, Voice Actor Ed Asner Passes Away at 91

Up, Elf, The Mary Tyler Moore Show actor had role in 3x3 Eyes Seima Densetsu anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/actor-voice-actor-ed-asner-passes-away-at-91/.176843

Live-Action A3! Spring & Summer Film's Trailer Streamed

1st film in 2-part series based on franchise's stage plays debuts in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/live-action-a3-spring-and-summer-film-trailer-streamed/.176841

My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission Rises to #1 in 4th Weekend

BELLE rises to #2, Earwig and the Witch debuts at #8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-31/my-hero-academia-the-movie-world-heroes-mission-rises-to-no.1-in-4th-weekend/.176840

Appli-style Launches Magazine Dedicated To Virtual YouTubers

Appli-style recently announced the publication of VTuber Style, the first magazine specially dedicated to coverage of Virtual YouTubers (or VTubers). The...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-30/appli-style-launches-magazine-dedicated-to-virtual-youtubers/.176666

Fena: Pirate Princess ‒ Episode 4

We've got pirates, sex workers, ninja, soldiers, and now…Joan of Arc?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fena-pirate-princess/episode-4/.176776

Night World Short Anime's Trailer Reveals 3rd Episode's Premiere on September 12

Anime casts M.A.O. in 3rd episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/night-world-short-anime-trailer-reveals-3rd-episode-premiere-on-september-12/.176826

Live-Action Cowboy Bebop's John Cho is Worried About the Inevitable Comparisons

"...the amount of thought and worry and effort and number of days I've logged thinking about Spike is now equaling the fear I have about the reaction."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-30/live-action-cowboy-bebop-john-cho-is-worried-about-the-inevitable-comparisons/.176814

The Detective Is Already Dead ‒ Episode 9

Maybe I was giving Dead Detective too much credit to think that it would at least depict the event of its own title with a higher level of execution than it had gotten me used to.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-detective-is-already-dead/episode-9/.176782

Neon Genesis Evangelion Complete Series Blu-ray Coming in November

The upcoming Complete Series and Deluxe Edition boxed blu-ray sets are sold out almost everywhere, but one store has plenty of both.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2021-08-30/neon-genesis-evangelion-complete-series-blu-ray-coming-in-november/.176827

Banished From The Heroes' Party Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals 3 Cast Members, Opening Theme, October 6 Premiere

Anime casts Kenta Miyake, Aya Uchida, Rie Kugimiya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/banished-from-the-heroes-party-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-3-cast-members-opening-theme-october-6-premiere/.176825

Girlfriend, Girlfriend ‒ Episode 9

Did I seriously get emotionally flustered and blown away by an episode of Girlfriend, Girlfriend? Yeah I think I did!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/girlfriend-girlfriend/episode-9/.176788

anohana Stage Event Reveals the Characters' Fates 10 Years Later

The "ANOHANA 10 YEARS AFTER Fes." event on Saturday featured a stage reading that reveals what happened to the main characters 10 years after the end of...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-30/anohana-stage-event-reveals-the-characters-fates-10-years-later/.176785

Demon Slayer Anime's Special Compilations Will Add Some New Footage

Asakusa Arc, Tsuzumi Mansion Arc specials premiere with new footage in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/demon-slayer-anime-special-compilations-will-add-some-new-footage/.176812

Moriarty the Patriot GNs 3 & 4

Both volumes are strong, mostly because they really shine a light on who William, Louis, Moran, and Fred are.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/gn-3/.176529

Tatsuhisa Suzuki Posts Apology with OLDCODEX's Future Still Uncertain

Suzuki had announced hiatus from entertainment industry activities due to poor health

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/tatsuhisa-suzuki-posts-apology-with-oldcodex-future-still-uncertain/.176807

To Your Eternity Anime Gets 2nd Series in Fall 2022

1st series' finale aired on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/to-your-eternity-anime-gets-2nd-series-in-fall-2022/.176810

The History of Getter Robo and What It Influenced

Getter Robo is one of the few progenitors of mecha anime as we know it today, so why do Western audiences know so little about it? Scott Freisthler introduces the formative robot series and how it has shaped mecha anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-30/the-history-of-getter-robo-and-what-it-influenced/.176496

Muv-Luv's Project Mikhail PC, Switch Game Reveals New Trailer, October Delay

Game launches Steam store page

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/muv-luv-project-mikhail-pc-switch-game-reveals-new-trailer-october-delay/.176774

Jyocho Performs Banished From the Heroes' Party TV Anime's Ending Theme Song

Daijiro composes ending song for series premiering in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/jyocho-performs-banished-from-the-heroes-party-tv-anime-ending-theme-song/.176801

Let's Make a Mug Too Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Promo Video, More Cast, October 1 Debut

Aya Uchida, Sally Amaki, Ari Ozawa join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/let-make-a-mug-too-anime-2nd-season-reveals-promo-video-more-cast-october-1-debut/.176802

Viz Media Publishes Naoshi Komi's One Piece Cover Chapter in English

Nisekoi author covers famous scene from One Piece's Alabasta arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/viz-media-publishes-naoshi-komi-one-piece-cover-chapter-in-english/.176795

Guilty Gear -Strive- Game Streams Guide Video for 2nd DLC Character Jack O'

Character launched on August 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/guilty-gear-strive-game-streams-guide-video-for-2nd-dlc-character-jack-o/.176780

Deaimon Anime Reveals TV Format, Cast, Staff, 2022 Premiere

Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kozue Yūki star in series about family confectionary shop

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/deaimon-anime-reveals-tv-format-cast-staff-2022-premiere/.176797

Adult Swim Streams 1st English-dubbed Episode of Fena: Pirate Princess Anime Worldwide

Anime is already running on Crunchyroll, Adult Swim before Japan's October premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/adult-swim-streams-1st-english-dubbed-episode-of-fena-pirate-princess-anime-worldwide/.176772

Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake's Opening Animation Video by ufotable Streamed

Game launched in Japan for Switch, PS4 on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/tsukihime-visual-novel-remake-opening-animation-video-by-ufotable-streamed/.176789

Live-Action Will I Be Single Forever? Film Reveals 9 More Cast Members

Miwako Ichikawa, Sayuri Matsumura, Takashi Fujii, more join cast for film opening on November 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/live-action-will-i-be-single-forever-film-reveals-9-more-cast-members/.176786

Voice Actor KENN Recovers from COVID-19, Gradually Resumes Work Activities

IDOLiSH7, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX actor had tested positive on August 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-30/voice-actor-kenn-recovers-from-covid-19-gradually-resumes-work-activities/.176784

The Best and Worst of Summer 2021, Aug 19-25

After weeks of solid performance, Kageki Shoujo finally takes the top spot! See how all you favorites fared in our weekly user rankings.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2021/summer/.176781

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Streaming

Now available to wider audiences, the movie can finally speak for itself and reveal what it is: a charming film with lovely animation and a story that is too big to be told in 75 minutes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/like-the-clouds-like-the-wind/streaming/.176512

How Anime Dubs Were Made During COVID

Abhi from The Cartoon Cipher walks us through how simuldubbing adjusted during the pandemic and the positives and negatives of this new work-from-home approach.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-08-29/how-anime-dubs-were-made-during-covid/.176766

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger TV Series Replaces Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Gege's Voice

Masaya Fukunishi voices bird robot role as of Sunday's episode 25 due to Suzuki's hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/kikai-sentai-zenkaiger-tv-series-replaces-tatsuhisa-suzuki-as-gege-voice/.176778

Doraemon Anime's Birthday Special Reveals Guest Cast Members

Inori Minase, Tomoaki Maeno, Mikako Komatsu, Toshiyuki Morikawa guest star in special airing on September 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/doraemon-anime-birthday-special-reveals-guest-cast-members/.176775

Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils More Cast, January Debut

Kouichi Toochika, Rikiya Koyama, Houchu Ohtsuka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/saiyuki-reload-zeroin-anime-1st-full-video-unveils-more-cast-january-debut/.176777

The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors Cast Cancel Performance at Animelo Summer Live Due to COVID-19

Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Friday that the cast members of the The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors game would not appear as previously planned at the...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-29/the-idolm@ster-shiny-colors-cast-cancel-performance-at-animelo-summer-live-due-to-covid-19/.176773

Eventive Streams BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage Anime Film in N. America

Film will be available until November 21 with encore segments streaming at different times

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/eventive-streams-bang-dream-film-live-2nd-stage-anime-film-in-n-america/.176758

Gate of Nightmares Smartphone Game Reveals Azel Character Trailer, Opening Animation Video

Square Enix collaborates with manga creator Hiro Mashima on upcoming game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/gate-of-nightmares-smartphone-game-reveals-azel-character-trailer-opening-animation-video/.176760

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Anime Gets Sequel Work

Staff announce sequel work at stage greeting event for Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA - Licht Nameless Girl film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-anime-gets-sequel-work/.176770

Horror Manga Creator Kazuo Umezu Announces 1st New Work in 26 Years

Drifting Classroom artist has been working on project for 4 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-29/horror-manga-creator-kazuo-umezu-announces-1st-new-work-in-26-years/.176769

Rean Schwarzer Figure from Kotobukiya

Take a close look at Kotobukiya's highly anticipated Rean Schwarzer Figure, the second in their The Legend of Heroes series of figures.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2021-08-28/rean-schwarzer-figure-from-kotobukiya/.176447

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X ‒ Episode 9

This week on My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X, yet another person gets kidnapped. It really makes you wonder about what kind of security the kingdom of Sorcié has.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x/episode-9/.176763

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 16-22

Ghibli's The Cat Returns earns 9.1% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-16-22/.176720

The Case Study of Vanitas ‒ Episode 9

All of this makes Roland's shock and delight at Noé's intelligence and reasonableness both a lovely surprise and cause for alarm.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-case-study-of-vanitas/episode-9/.176761

Edens Zero ‒ Episode 1-2

This seems to be the best-looking adaptation of Mashima's work that we've seen thus far, with bright colors, crunchy sound design, and brief yet slick animation cuts that really adds a sense of weight to some of the action.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/edens-zero/episode-1-2/.176752

Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 16-22

Ring Fit Adventure returns to #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/japan-video-game-rankings-august-16-22/.176717

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 109

Toga's paradoxically the League member we've seen the most of, without actually knowing anything about her before now.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-109/.176764

Yugo Ishikawa's Babel Manga Ends

Manga based on classic Hakkenden novel launched in December 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/yugo-ishikawa-babel-manga-ends/.176716

86: Operation High School Manga Spinoff Ends

Reimagining of Asato Asato's 86 war drama light novels as school comedy launched in June 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/86-operation-high-school-manga-spinoff-ends/.176715

Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose

Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose is an insult to your intelligence. Even if you're looking for a "trashy" romcom, this is not the show to watch.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/osamake/romcom-where-the-childhood-friend-wont-lose/.176455

Mamoru the Shadow Protector Manga Resumes After 6 Years

Manga adaptation of Taro Achi light novels launched in 2005

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/mamoru-the-shadow-protector-manga-resumes-after-6-years/.176714

HoneyWorks' 'Heroine Tarumono!' Song Inspires TV Anime Next April

Story about LIP×LIP high school idols' apprentice manager

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/honeyworks-heroine-tarumono-song-inspires-tv-anime-next-april/.176762

Why Do We Hate 3DCG Anime?

The fact that there are more CG series overall these days also means that there are more opportunities for disappointment. Anime fans are frequently regarded as being “Anti-3D”, but clearly this disdain isn't equally distributed.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-28/why-do-we-hate-3dcg-anime/.159670

Gundam Wing G-UNIT: Operation Galiarest Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Manga launched in June 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/gundam-wing-g-unit-operation-galiarest-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.176679

Aoi Fujiwara's Hankō Dekinai! Ibara-chan Manga Ends

Manga about rebellious younger sister launched in April 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/aoi-fujiwara-hanko-dekinai-ibara-chan-manga-ends/.176673

Aniplex Reveals Gunjō no Fanfare Horse Racing Academy Anime for Spring 2022

Natsuki Hanae, Shougo Yano, Shimba Tsuchiya star in anime at Lay-duce

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-28/aniplex-reveals-gunjo-no-fanfare-horse-racing-academy-anime-for-spring-2022/.176759

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episode 8

Really, the events of episode 8 cement a simple truth: Gama Gama's not just a part of the community. It's a place of learning and healing within the community as well, and a place of immense kindness and inspiration.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episode-8/.176710

Yoko Kanno Composes New Macross Frontier Theatrical Film Short's Theme Song

Macross Frontier: Labyrinth of Time premieres this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/yoko-kanno-composes-new-macross-frontier-theatrical-film-short-theme-song/.176749

New Game! Manga Commemorates Conclusion With Exhibit

Manga concluded on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-27/new-game-manga-commemorates-conclusion-with-exhibit/.176712

BEASTARS Season 2 ‒ Episodes 11-12

One of the best(?) parts about being a fan of BEASTARS is constant state of critical whiplash that you must exist within to even process the narrative fundamentals of Paru Itagaki's weird-ass world.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beastars-season-2/episodes-11-12/.176709

Himitsu Season 0 Manga Goes on Hiatus

Creator Reiko Shimizu is preparing for new arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/himitsu-season-0-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.176747

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ‒ Episode 8

Lately, I get the feeling that Tsukimichi can't quite tell what kind of anime it wants to be, and it's made the viewing experience a little, well…odd.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy/episode-8/.176708

La Corda d'Oro Starlight Orchestra Smartphone Game Gets Manga

Yatsuhashi Hachi launches manga on September 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/la-corda-doro-starlight-orchestra-smartphone-game-gets-manga/.176745

Metroid Dread 2D Switch Game's 2nd Trailer Previews Samus' Abilities, Enemies

Game launches on October 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/metroid-dread-2d-switch-game-2nd-trailer-previews-samus-abilities-enemies/.176737

Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend Game Bundle Gets Steam, Mobile Releases

Game launches for iOS/Android on September 22; Steam on October 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/collection-of-saga-final-fantasy-legend-game-bundle-gets-steam-mobile-releases/.176738

Yen Press Licenses 'Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon' Manga as Digital Simulpub

Manga's 1st chapter debuted on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/yen-press-licenses-reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-manga-as-digital-simulpub/.176742

Teasing Master Takagi-san Anime Listed With 3rd Season, Film in 2022

Shogakukan's website is listing the 16th compiled book volume of Sōichirō Yamamoto's Teasing Master Takagi-san (Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san) manga with...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-27/teasing-master-takagi-san-anime-listed-with-3rd-season-film-in-2022/.176741

Thunderbolt Fantasy Puppet Show Gets New Sequel

New installment follows final episode of series' 3rd season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/thunderbolt-fantasy-puppet-show-gets-new-sequel/.176739

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Kingdom

The merchandise-mandated drafting of all the new beast-bots into the story of Kingdom makes this one feel immediately different from its predecessors.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/transformers/war-for-cybertron-trilogy-kingdom/episodes-1-6/.176418

Udon Resumes Release of Daigo The Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers! Manga

2nd omnibus volume already available, with more coming in December, February, May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/udon-resumes-release-of-daigo-the-beast-umehara-fighting-gamers-manga/.176721

Funimation Streams The Honor at Magic High School Anime's English Dub

Dub premieres on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/funimation-streams-the-honor-at-magic-high-school-anime-english-dub/.176740

INTERVIEW: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train's Natsuki Hanae & Satoshi Hino

Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro) and Satoshi Hino (Rengoku) discuss bringing their characters to life and how Demon Slayer transcended cultural boundaries to become a worldwide hit.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-08-27/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-movie-mugen-train-natsuki-hanae-and-satoshi-hino/.176693

Netflix Lists Baki Hanma Anime in September

Netflix is listing that TMS Entertainment's Baki Hanma anime.will debut worldwide in September. Baki Hanma will be the third Baki series on Netflix, and...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-27/netflix-lists-baki-hanma-anime-in-september/.176735

My Senpai Is Annoying TV Anime's 1st Video Unveils Theme Songs, October 9 Debut

Cast members sing theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/my-senpai-is-annoying-tv-anime-1st-video-unveils-theme-songs-october-9-debut/.176734

3rd Yuki Yuna Is a Hero TV Anime Posts New Video, Song Info, October 1 Debut

Battle scenes, daily life previewed in video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/3rd-yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-tv-anime-posts-new-video-song-info-october-1-debut/.176729

The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Concerts Delayed Due to COVID-19 State of Emergency

10th anniversary concerts were slated for September 4-5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-concerts-delayed-due-to-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.176723

Wataru Hatano Performs The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Anime's Ending Song

Hatano also stars as Rihito Hiyakawa in October supernatural boys-love anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/wataru-hatano-performs-the-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-anime-ending-song/.176724

Fena: Pirate Princess Anime's New Video Introduces Characters

Anime already running on Crunchyroll, Adult Swim before Japan's October premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/fena-pirate-princess-anime-new-video-introduces-characters/.176726

3rd Girls und Panzer das Finale Film's BD/DVD Include Original Video Anime

Also: 3rd film's 4DX/MX4D screenings slated for October 8, with future films' 4DX/MX4D screenings running separately

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-27/3rd-girls-und-panzer-das-finale-film-bd-dvd-include-original-video-anime/.176722

Karada Sagashi Horror Manga Gets Live-Action Film Starring Kanna Hashimoto

Assassination Classroom's Eiichirō Hasumi helms 2022 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/karada-sagashi-horror-manga-gets-live-action-film-starring-kanna-hashimoto/.176711

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ‒ Episode 10

I was really hoping the arc would end in this episode, but I'm willing to allow it in favor of the new info we got this week.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu/episode-10/.176707

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S ‒ Episode 8

The next two segments are where the emotions hit and we get to see some vulnerability from both Tohru and Ilulu.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s/episode-8/.176698

U.S. Virtual YouTuber Agency VShojo Opens Worldwide Auditions

Deadline is September 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-26/u.s-virtual-youtuber-agency-vshojo-opens-worldwide-auditions/.176624

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, The Deer King, Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist Films Win Awards at Fantasia Int'l Film Festival

The Deer King, Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist win Bronze Awards at Montreal's virtual event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/fortune-favors-lady-nikuko-the-deer-king-satoshi-kon-the-illusionist-films-win-awards-at-fantasia-intl-film-festival/.176697

Funimation Streams Entire English Dub for A3! Spring & Summer Anime

All 12 dubbed episodes stream on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/funimation-streams-entire-english-dub-for-a3-spring-and-summer-anime/.176691

Evangelion: 3.333 You Can (Not) Redo 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Set Previews Bonus Storyboards

Updated release of 2012 film includes 21 minutes of director Mahiro Maeda's storyboards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-26/evangelion-3.333-you-can-redo-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-set-previews-bonus-storyboards/.176665

Peach Boy Riverside ‒ Episode 9

The rest uses that narrative device for a full-length flashback to how Mikoto met...Mikoto!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/peach-boy-riverside/episode-9/.176695

The Cruel King and the Great Hero Game's Story Trailer Streamed

Switch, PS4 game launches in West in early 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/the-cruel-king-and-the-great-hero-game-story-trailer-streamed/.176694

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ‒ Episode 8

The latter portions of the episode managed to be more poignant than I anticipated. The musings on humankind's tenuous relationship with nature, forced to exist in a delicate balance where we cannot exert too much or too little control, were particularly astute.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/episode-8/.176675

Bravely Default II Game Gets Steam Release on September 2

Game launched for Switch on February 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/bravely-default-ii-game-gets-steam-release-on-september-2/.176692

Pokémon Center Stores Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19

Stores close on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/pokemon-center-stores-temporarily-close-due-to-covid-19/.176688

Parrot Analytics: Global Anime Consumption Has Nearly Doubled Since 2017

According to Parrot Analytics, global anime consumption has nearly doubled since 2017 and the existing anime output is not keeping up with the demand.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-26/parrot-analytics-global-anime-consumption-has-nearly-doubled-since-2017/.176678

P.A. Works' Aquatope of White Sand Anime Casts Yui Ishikawa, Reveals 2nd Opening/Ending Themes

Arcana Project perform opening, Risa Aizawa performs ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/p.a-works-aquatope-of-white-sand-anime-casts-yui-ishikawa-reveals-2nd-opening-ending-themes/.176690

KING'S RAID: Successors of the Will Streaming

King's Raid is another one of those mobile game-based sword-and-sorcery fantasies that's a bit too ambitious for its own good.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/king-raid/successors-of-the-will/streaming/.176438

Pokémon GO Game Increases Interaction Distance Back to 80 Meters Worldwide

Community had boycotted game, complained about 40 meter interaction distance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/pokemon-go-game-increases-interaction-distance-back-to-80-meters-worldwide/.176689

Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Launches on Switch, PC, iOS on December 9 in the West

Trailer streamed for updated port of 1st 2 games

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/monster-rancher-1-and-2-dx-launches-on-switch-pc-ios-on-december-9-in-the-west/.176687

This Week in Anime - The Sparkling Stage of Kageki Shoujo!!

In Kageki Shoujo!!, the drama isn't just on the stage. Nick and Nicky look at the series' character arcs, how it handles its sensitive topics, and how it reflects on Takarazuka.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-08-26/.176652

DAKAICHI the Movie in Spain Boys-Love Anime's Full Trailer Unveils Deep Squad's Theme Song

Deep Squad performs "Kawari Yuku Mono Kawaranai Mono" for October 9 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/dakaichi-the-movie-in-spain-boys-love-anime-full-trailer-unveils-deep-squad-theme-song/.176685

1st Free! The Final Stroke Film's Full Trailer Streamed

Trailer delayed 1 week due to OLDCODEX's hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/1st-free-the-final-stroke-film-full-trailer-streamed/.176684

Restaurant to Another World Anime Season 2's Full Video Previews Songs, Unveils October 1 Debut

Kiyono Yasuno, Nao Toyama sing themes for new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/restaurant-to-another-world-anime-season-2-full-video-previews-songs-unveils-october-1-debut/.176683

Nintendo Switch's Fitness Boxing Game Gets TV Anime

Game's cast reprise roles in shorts by developer Imagineer, Story Effect

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/nintendo-switch-fitness-boxing-game-gets-tv-anime/.176681

Kodansha Comics Licenses Sweet Sweet Revenge, We're On Our Own From Here, Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss!, More Manga

Also: You're My Cutie, "The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-26/kodansha-comics-licenses-sweet-sweet-revenge-were-on-our-own-from-here-turns-out-my-online-friend-is-my-real-life-boss-more-manga/.176676

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 44

Despite the battle being overwhelmingly one-sided, the show continues to generate some decent drama by pairing the weaker of our supporting cast with the strongest of those on Clayman's side.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-44/.176633

King of Fighters XV Game Launches on February 17, 2022

Game to feature 39 characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/king-of-fighters-xv-game-launches-on-february-17-2022/.176654

Tsukipro the Animation 2 Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

Sequel anime's next episode delayed to December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/tsukipro-the-animation-2-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.176653

To Your Eternity ‒ Episode 19

To Your Eternity is not a cynical story, but this latest Jonanda Arc has been all about forcing Fushi to confront all of the things in the world that can make a person become hardened and selfish.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity/episode-19/.176626

All 3 Members of WANIMA Band Test Positive for COVID-19

Upcoming performances canceled/postponed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/all-3-members-of-wanima-band-test-positive-for-covid-19/.176642

Government Investigation Finds 37% of Businesses in Japan Are Guilty of Illegal Overtime Work

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare warns that overwork may increase as businesses attempt to recover from COVID economic downturn

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-25/government-investigation-finds-37-percent-of-businesses-in-japan-are-guilty-of-illegal-overtime-work/.176623

Funimation Screens My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Anime Film in October

Film screens in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland on October 29; Australia, New Zealand on October 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/funimation-screens-my-hero-academia-world-heroes-mission-anime-film-in-october/.176650

Ultraman Actor, Voice Actor Masanari Nihei Passes Away

Nihei passed away due to aspiration pneumonia on August 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/ultraman-actor-voice-actor-masanari-nihei-passes-away/.176645

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School GN 1

It's a fun little manga, and since it largely avoids any mean humor, it's a nice piece of goofiness to pick when you're in the mood for a couple that can't figure out if they're coming or going.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-belong-to-the-baddest-girl-at-school/gn-1/.175762

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel's Teaser Reveals Over 10,000 Cards in Game

Free-to-play game will feature franchise's Master Rules

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/yu-gi-oh-master-duel-teaser-reveals-over-10000-cards-in-game/.176647

Teikoku Databank: Anime Industry Contracted for 1st Time in 10 Years in 2020

Report: Revenue fell 1.8% from record high of 255.7 billion yen in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/teikoku-databank-anime-industry-contracted-for-1st-time-in-10-years-in-2020/.175823

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

Video features franchise's 2021 image song "Voyager"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/the-idolm@ster-franchise-streams-concept-movie-by-director-atsushi-nishigori-cloverworks-khara/.176646

Sony Pictures Streams Marvel Anime: Wolverine on YouTube

Series based on Marvel Comics character premiered in 2011

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/sony-pictures-streams-marvel-anime-wolverine-on-youtube/.176601

The Realpolitiks of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

This season has certainly been saturated by isekai, but none is more interesting to me than How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom. Out of all the anime...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-25/the-realpolitiks-of-how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/.176328

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns Manga Ends in September

Sequel series launched in April 2019; Kodansha Comics publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/tokyo-tarareba-girls-returns-manga-ends-in-september/.176602

Pantheon Books to Release Gengoroh Tagame's Our Colors Manga in May 2022

3-volume series by My Brother's Husband creator gets hardcover omnibus release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/pantheon-books-to-release-gengoroh-tagame-our-colors-manga-in-may-2022/.176422

Fafner: Dead Aggressor Manga Ends After 7 Years

Tomomi Matsushita's "complete version" of Fafner franchise's story launched in 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/fafner-dead-aggressor-manga-ends-after-7-years/.176629

Muv-Luv Alternative Anime Reveals New Promo Video, More Cast, October 6 Debut

Theme song artists, new visual also revealed for upcoming series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/muv-luv-alternative-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-more-cast-october-6-debut/.176639

Ema Toyama Launches Yōgisha A no Hanayome Manga

New manga by Missions of Love author launched on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/ema-toyama-launches-yogisha-a-no-hanayome-manga/.176630

Shinichiro Miki Finishes Home Quarantine, Slowly Returns to Work

Voice actor tested positive for COVID-19 last week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/shinichiro-miki-finishes-home-quarantine-slowly-returns-to-work/.176636

The Vampire Dies in No Time Anime Casts Yōko Hikasa, Kaori Ishihara

Hikasa plays Maria, Ishihara plays Ta Chan in October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/the-vampire-dies-in-no-time-anime-casts-yoko-hikasa-kaori-ishihara/.176635

Last Gasp Licenses Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen Can't Forget Memoir

Publisher to also re-release Nakazawa's I Saw It autobiographical manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/last-gasp-licenses-keiji-nakazawa-barefoot-gen-cant-forget-memoir/.176628

Fumikiri Jikan/Crossing Time Manga Ends in September

Manga about young women's idle conversations launched in 2016, inspired 2018 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-25/fumikiri-jikan-crossing-time-manga-ends-in-september/.176627

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles ‒ Episode 8

In what is perhaps the least surprising twist of the season, it turns out that Rio is, in fact, a prince. Gosh. Sure didn't see that coming.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles/episode-8/.176577

The ANN Aftershow - Is the League of Villains ACTUALLY Evil?

The series switches gears for My Villain Academia and we finally get the backstory on Shigaraki's frightening power. Multiple plot threads are introduced to show us just how the League of Villains crossed paths with the Meta-Liberation Army. It's a LOT, guys.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-08-24/.176616

Director Takashi Watanabe: At Least One Studio Lockdown Due to COVID Outbreak

Watanabe stated that there was an "implicit gag order" but he had heard about the studio closure.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-24/director-takashi-watanabe-at-least-one-studio-lockdown-due-to-covid-outbreak/.176574

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episode 7

“Ice Cream Toast,” keeps the good times rolling as Kukuru and Fuuka come up with another plan to help prevent Gama Gama's looming shutdown.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episode-7/.176571

Kageki Shoujo!! ‒ Episode 8

“Kaoru's Summer,” delivered exactly what I wanted: a return to Kouka post-summer vacation, and another glorious character study.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kageki-shoujo/episode-8/.176570

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster Game Launches on September 8

Remastered version launches for PC, mobile devices

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster-game-launches-on-september-8/.176615

The Decagon House Murders Novel

Although anime and manga fans are more likely to know him as the author behind the horror story Another, The Decagon House Murders is probably the literary work Yukito Ayatsuji is best known for.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-decagon-house-murders/novel/.175922

Komi Can't Communicate Anime Casts Ami Maeshima, Sarah Emi Bridcutt

School comedy anime premieres on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/komi-cant-communicate-anime-casts-ami-maeshima-sarah-emi-bridcutt/.176610

The House of the Lost on the Cape Anime Film's Theme Song Music Video Previews Footage

Hitsujibungaku performs theme for film opening on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/the-house-of-the-lost-on-the-cape-anime-film-theme-song-music-video-previews-footage/.176608

Japan to Extend State of Emergency to 8 More Prefectures

Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Okayama, Hiroshima to join 13 already under SOE

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/japan-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-8-more-prefectures/.176604

Koikimo's Mogusu Launches New Romance Manga on September 3

Koisuru Hotaru to Kurashiteru manga centers on boy, girl who suddenly live together

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/koikimo-mogusu-launches-new-romance-manga-on-september-3/.176579

'Jinnai-ryū Jūjutsu Rurōden Majima, Bazeru!!' Manga Ends in 21st Volume

Manga about jūjutsu master launched in 2009

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/jinnai-ryu-jujutsu-ruroden-majima-bazeru-manga-ends-in-21st-volume/.176594

This Week in Anime - Is Water Polo Anime RE-MAIN Worth Watching?

This MAPPA-animated series follows the typical sports series formula with an added mix of amnesia thrown in. Is there anything unique about it its Speedo-wearing cast?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-08-24/.176581

Ultraman Anime Season 2 Premieres on Netflix Next Spring

The "Anime Ultraman Season 2 Kickoff Event" announced in Tokyo on Tuesday that the second Ultraman anime season will premiere next spring on Netflix worldwide....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-24/ultraman-anime-season-2-premieres-on-netflix-next-spring/.176603

Peko Watanabe Launches New Koi Janee Kara Manga in September

Manga centers on adults unraveling uncomfortable high school memories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/peko-watanabe-launches-new-koi-janee-kara-manga-in-september/.176591

Santa Inoue's Zange Manga Gets 2nd Season

1st season debuted on March 9, ran for 7 chapters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/santa-inoue-zange-manga-gets-2nd-season/.176592

Backflip!! Manga Adaptation Ends in Next Chapter

Manga adaptation of original rhythmic gymnastics anime launched in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/backflip-manga-adaptation-ends-in-next-chapter/.176593

Live-Action Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend Series Casts Akira Kamiya

Kamiya will voice unspecified character in October series inspired by wrestling superhero manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/live-action-kinnikuman-the-lost-legend-series-casts-akira-kamiya/.176596

General Anime DVD/BD Sales Rise 57.5% in Japan in 1st Half of 2021

High sales attributed to Demon Slayer film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/general-anime-dvd-bd-sales-rise-57.5-percent-in-japan-in-1st-half-of-2021/.176572

loundraw's 'Ichiban Chikakute Tooi Hoshi' Anime Ad Debuts Full Version

Anime ad for Z-Kai company is set as "another story" to loundraw's directorial debut short "Summer Ghost"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/loundraw-ichiban-chikakute-tooi-hoshi-anime-ad-debuts-full-version/.176595

Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert Livestreams on September 28

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform concert

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/monster-hunter-orchestra-concert-livestreams-on-september-28/.176550

Yōko Nogiri's Those Not-So-Sweet Boys Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Kodansha Comics will ship 4th compiled volume in English on September 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/yoko-nogiri-those-not-so-sweet-boys-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.176549

2nd Kaguya-sama: Love is War Live-Action Film Opens at #1

Belle drops to #3, My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission to #5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-24/2nd-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-live-action-film-opens-at-no.1/.176589

Femboy Films Cancels DAICON III Fan Restoration As GAINAX Launches Own Restoration Effort

Gainax's effort to be led by one of the original founding studio members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-23/femboy-films-cancels-daicon-iii-fan-restoration-as-gainax-launches-own-restoration-effort/.176503

The Best and Worst of Summer 2021, Aug 12-18

My Hero Academia overcomes its weak early episodes to overtake One Piece in the cumulative! Find out where your favorites rank this week.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2021/summer/.176567

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 17

“Are You Okay With That?” is another great example of how the creative team behind Magia Record have continued to learn from the past mistakes of the muddled first season to create a Madoka Magica spinoff that is worthy of the name.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-17/.176527

Lupin III Franchise Gets Tabletop RPG, Anniversary Book

TMS Entertainment, Magnetic Press to publish retrospective coffee table book

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/lupin-iii-franchise-gets-tabletop-rpg-anniversary-book/.176569

Slow Loop Fishing Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast, More Staff

Visual, Yokosuka collaboration also unveiled for January 2022 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/slow-loop-fishing-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-cast-more-staff/.176565

Ryo Hanada's Blackguard Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Vertical Comics will ship manga's 1st volume in English on February 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/ryo-hanada-blackguard-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.176544

Happy Kanako's Killer Life GN 1

The way Happy Kanako's Killer Life portrays the world of professional killers with the sort of simple, grounded presentation as you would expect from an office comedy is another effective element of the whole joke.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/happy-kanako-killer-life/gn-1/.176132

Toys R Us to Return in 400 Macy's Stores in 2022

Toys R Us online shopping department opens on Macy's website

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/toys-r-us-to-return-in-400-macy-stores-in-2022/.176563

Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjо̄ no Kizuna Arcade Game Ends Service on November 30

Game originally launched in Japan in 2006

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/mobile-suit-gundam-senj-no-kizuna-arcade-game-ends-service-on-november-30/.176522

The Ancient Magus Bride - Psalm 75 Spinoff Manga Goes on Break Due to Author's Illness

Spinoff of Kore Yamazaki's The Ancient Magus' Bride manga launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/the-ancient-magus-bride-psalm-75-spinoff-manga-goes-on-break-due-to-author-illness/.176543

Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Show Unveils Cast Photos, November 19 Premiere

John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda star in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/netflix-live-action-cowboy-bebop-show-unveils-cast-photos-november-19-premiere/.176561

Danchi Tomoo's Tobira Oda Launches New Manga

Chotto Fushigi na Kono Uchū manga launched last Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/danchi-tomoo-tobira-oda-launches-new-manga/.176540

Growing Pains: How To Your Eternity Expresses the Experience of Being Human

With each tragic event, failure, or disappointment, Fushi becomes stronger, smarter, and kinder. And yet, I don't think To Your Eternity is expressing a sentiment as simple as “pain is good.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-23/growing-pains-how-to-your-eternity-expresses-the-experience-of-being-human/.176163

Danchigai Comedy Manga Ends on September 22

Kazusa Yoneda's manga launched in 2011, inspired 2015 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/danchigai-comedy-manga-ends-on-september-22/.176535

Drops of God Manga Gets U.S.-French-Japanese Live-Action TV Series

Absentia's Oded Ruskin to direct multilingual series starring Fleur Geffrier, Yamashita Tomohisa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/drops-of-god-manga-gets-u.s-french-japanese-live-action-tv-series/.176552

Maki Enjōji's Tsumari Sukitte Iitain dakedo Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Sakurako Ohara, Kaito Sakurai star in October series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/maki-enjoji-tsumari-sukitte-iitain-dakedo-manga-gets-live-action-series/.176534

Wonder Festival 2021 Autumn Event Canceled Due to COVID-19

Hobby event was scheduled to take place on September 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/wonder-festival-2021-autumn-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19/.176548

ASMR-Themed Short Anime '180-Byō de Kimi no Mimi o Shiawase ni Dekiru ka?' Reveals Cast

Shiori Mikami, Suzuko Mimori, more join cast for anime shorts premiering in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/asmr-themed-short-anime-180-byo-de-kimi-no-mimi-o-shiawase-ni-dekiru-ka-reveals-cast/.176546

Eiichi Kitano's Katabami to Ōgon Manga Changes Publishers, Magazines

Manga about California Gold Rush moves from Shueisha's Ultra Jump to Kodansha's Comic Days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/eiichi-kitano-katabami-to-ogon-manga-changes-publishers-magazines/.176533

Gundam: Reconguista in G Producer: About Half of 4th Film Is New Material

Sunrise producer Hisakazu Naka revealed during a talk event on August 18 that "at least half" of the upcoming fourth film in the five planned compilation...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-23/gundam-reconguista-in-g-producer-about-half-of-4th-film-is-new-material/.176531

Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Manga Gets English Release on Viz Media, Manga Plus

Manga launched on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/yukinobu-tatsu-dandadan-manga-gets-english-release-on-viz-media-manga-plus/.176523

Funimation Reveals English Dub Cast for Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Anime

Company will begin streaming 1st episode of anime in English on August 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/funimation-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-life-lessons-with-uramichi-oniisan-anime/.176520

My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission Is Highest-Earning Film in Franchise With 2.06 Billion Yen

Film opened on August 6, has now surpassed previous film's 1.79 billion yen record

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-23/my-hero-academia-the-movie-world-heroes-mission-is-highest-earning-film-in-franchise-with-2.06-billion-yen/.176537

Fena: Pirate Princess ‒ Episode 3

The point of this episode seems to be mostly to show us that just because Fena has escaped and is now with people who want to protect her, she's certainly not truly safe.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fena-pirate-princess/episode-3/.176525

The Honor Student at Magic High School ‒ Episode 8

Basically, Airi, Shiori, Miyuki, and Eimi are all given jobber matches—i.e., matches against people who serve no other purpose than to get stomped on—in order to showcase their overwhelming prowess. It's the simplest way to make the girls look powerful and get us hyped about seeing them face off against each other.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school/episode-8/.176515

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 108

. Now, it's time for My Villain Academia, starring not a plucky teenage boy, but a miserable and misanthropic 20-something who really needs to learn how to moisturize.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-108/.176513

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 19

While this episode could have been even wilder and zanier and gotten away with it, overall the visit to Chez Valac is pretty great.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-2/episode-19/.176506

I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. ‒ Episode 19

This week's episode has quite a bit going on, introducing the newest party member and sending the gang on their next quest, and it delivers all of it with shockingly strong efficiency.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-standing-on-1000000-lives/episode-19/.176495

One Piece Franchise's Commemorative Short Drama Videos Announce More Cast

Kengo Kora, Marie Iitoyo, Sōta Fukushi, Hana Anzu star in daily shorts debuting next Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/one-piece-franchise-commemorative-short-drama-videos-announce-more-cast/.176526

Villainess: Reloaded! Blowing Away Bad Ends with Modern Weapons LN 1

She's the kind of character for whom the term “Mary Sue” was invented, a girl who is so amazing and perfect and worshipped by every single person who meets her.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/villainess/reloaded-blowing-away-bad-ends-with-modern-weapons/ln-1/.176316

Nisekoi's Naoshi Komi Draws One Piece 'Cover' Chapter

Komi to draw 'Vivi's Adventure' chapter from Alabasta arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/nisekoi-naoshi-komi-draws-one-piece-cover-chapter/.176521

My Hero Academia Gets New Stage Play in Spring 2022

My Hero Academia: The "Ultra" Stage: Honmono no Hero PLUS ULTRA ver. play runs in Tokyo in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/my-hero-academia-gets-new-stage-play-in-spring-2022/.176519

Shueisha to Host Jump Festa '22 as Hybrid Event

This year's 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Shueisha will hold the Jump Festa '22 event as both an online...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-22/shueisha-to-host-jump-festa-22-as-hybrid-event/.176518

My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission Gets 4D Screenings, New Artboard Bonus

Kohei Horikoshi draws art for mini artboard limited to 300,000 copies

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/my-hero-academia-the-movie-world-heroes-mission-gets-4d-screenings-new-artboard-bonus/.176517

How Does Piracy Affect Korean Webtoon Artists?

A common argument in favor of piracy is that unofficial distribution gives artists free exposure. However, the artists themselves don't see it that way.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-22/how-does-piracy-affect-korean-webtoon-artists/.176285

Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime's Part 2 to Premiere Next January

Part 2 starts with episode 76, "Danzai" ("Sentencing")

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-part-2-to-premiere-next-january/.176524

The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat TV Anime Reveals Theme Songs

Yui Ninomiya, Aira Yūki perform themes for series premiering in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/the-world-finest-assassin-gets-reincarnated-in-a-different-world-as-an-aristocrat-tv-anime-reveals-theme-songs/.176516

Metroid Dread 2D Switch Game's Video Outlines Story

Nintendo to stream another new trailer for October 8 game on August 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-22/metroid-dread-2d-switch-game-video-outlines-story/.176508

World's End Harem Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs, More Staff, October Debut

Singers H-el-ical//, EXiNA perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/world-end-harem-anime-full-promo-video-unveils-theme-songs-more-staff-october-debut/.176514

Miku Land Summer Vacation VR Event Takes Place on August 27-31

"Virtual amusement park" dedicated to Hatsune Miku will be available worldwide for Virtual Cast, HoloModels AR app application

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/miku-land-summer-vacation-vr-event-takes-place-on-august-27-31/.176349

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 9-15

Princess Mononoke airing earns 13.8% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-9-15/.176462

Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 9-15

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Saikyou Battle Royale!! debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/japan-video-game-rankings-august-9-15/.176461

Sentai Filmworks Licenses 8 Anime Including Kakegurui, Made in Abyss Season 2

Also: Drifting Dragons, IRODUKU, Girls und Panzer das Finale 2 & 3, Shikizakura, Waccha PriMagi!, Yuki Yuna is a Hero season 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/sentai-filmworks-licenses-8-anime-including-kakegurui-made-in-abyss-season-2/.176502

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level is an exemplar of the "slow life" isekai subgenre, where the point is that nothing much happens because the protagonist wants to spend their new life chilling out.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ive-been-killing-slimes-for-300-years-and-maxed-out-my-level/.176376

'Can You Just Die, My Darling?' Manga Gets Epilogue Chapter

Epilogue chapter debuts on September 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/can-you-just-die-my-darling-manga-gets-epilogue-chapter/.176459

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime Season 2 Unveils 4 New Cast Members

Masaaki Mizunaka, Yūsuke Kobayashi, Rikiya Koyama, Akira Ishida join season's 2nd half

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-anime-season-2-unveils-4-new-cast-members/.176509

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ‒ Episode 7

If Tsukimichi were a show that had the technical chops and sense of grandeur to push a story like this to its limits, we might have had a real stunner on our hands.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy/episode-7/.176486

Tasuku Karasuma's No Guns Life Manga Ends on September 18

Hard-boiled noir manga launched in 2014, inspired 2019 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/tasuku-karasuma-no-guns-life-manga-ends-on-september-18/.176460

Voice Actress Rina Hidaka Diagnosed With COVID-19

Hidaka developed fever on Saturday morning, tested positive right after

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/voice-actress-rina-hidaka-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.176507

Kurayukaba Adventure Anime's Full-Length Feature Green-Lit

Feature's 1st chapter is now playing in limited Tokyo screening run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/kurayukaba-adventure-anime-full-length-feature-green-lit/.176505

Funimation Adds The Promised Neverland Season 2 Anime's English Dub

Also: Robotech series, films stream on August 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/funimation-adds-the-promised-neverland-season-2-anime-english-dub/.176452

Aniplex Opens Teaser Website for New Original TV Anime Project

Company to reveal promo video during horse racing program on August 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/aniplex-opens-teaser-website-for-new-original-tv-anime-project/.176504

Mei-chan no Shitsuji DX Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Injury

Manga will return on September 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/mei-chan-no-shitsuji-dx-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-author-injury/.176426

Peach Boy Riverside Anime Casts Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shunsuke Takeuchi

Morikawa voices Hiko, Takeuchi voices Nobrega

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-21/peach-boy-riverside-anime-casts-toshiyuki-morikawa-shunsuke-takeuchi/.176451

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X ‒ Episode 8

Brace yourselves, everyone: in this episode, the person who does most of the talking is Nicol.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x/episode-8/.176485

Sonny Boy ‒ Episode 6

It seems like every week I wax poetic on the way Sonny Boy uses its already weird conceit to strut into even more complicated conceptualizations, so please trust me when I say that this episode is the wildest one yet.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sonny-boy/episode-6/.176484

The Case Study of Vanitas ‒ Episode 8

Vanitas is definitely playing a long game of some sort; the question is how much he's leaving out when he talks about his goals. That certainly calls Vanitas' relationship with Noé into even more question.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-case-study-of-vanitas/episode-8/.176481

Live-Action Komi Can't Communicate Series' Video Streamed

8-episode series premieres on September 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/live-action-komi-cant-communicate-series-video-streamed/.176487

Sentai Filmworks Licenses New Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Film

Film premieres in Japan on August 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/sentai-filmworks-licenses-new-fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-film/.176488

Yen Press Licenses 8 Manga, 4 Novels for February 2022

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, Minami Nanami Wants to Shine, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/yen-press-licenses-8-manga-4-novels-for-february-2022/.176483

This Week in Games - Pokemon Origins

This trailer for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hits every sweet spot for players with fond memories of Sinnoh, showcasing all the stuff that made that particular generation unique. Ball decorations! Union Rooms! Super Contests!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-08-20/this-week-in-games-pokemon-origins/.176450

BEASTARS Season 2 ‒ Episodes 9-10

Depending on who you ask, BEASTARS' refusal to commit to any one specific genre or mood is either its greatest strength or its Achilles' heel.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beastars-season-2/episodes-9-10/.176453

Shonen Jump+ Reality Show Names Winner With Netflix Anime as Grand Prize

Naoki Fujita wins with "Beat & Motion" manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/shonen-jump-reality-show-names-winner-with-netflix-anime-as-grand-prize/.176479

The 6 Best Baseball Anime Episodes

Time to indulge in anime's favorite past time! Open up a box of crackerjacks and find your seat because we're going to hit this one out of the park.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-08-20/the-6-best-baseball-anime-episodes/.176480

Macross Delta 2016 Concert Gets "Complete" Version, International Livestream

Complete footage of Walküre's 1st live tour to be livestreamed in 18 territories on August 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-20/macross-delta-2016-concert-gets-complete-version-international-livestream/.176463

Peach Boy Riverside ‒ Episode 8

After waiting a month to see the outcome of whether Sally's chooses to join with Mikoto or Sumeragi, the series immediately cops out of every element of it in the most obvious, yet awkward ways possible.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/peach-boy-riverside/episode-8/.176449

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Lupin the 3rd: Part VI Anime

Sentai to release series physically, digitally

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/sentai-filmworks-licenses-lupin-the-3rd-part-vi-anime/.176477

Gundam Breaker Battlogue Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff, October Premiere

Visuals, character/mecha visuals unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/gundam-breaker-battlogue-anime-reveals-promo-video-cast-staff-october-premiere/.176476

Tropical-Rouge! Precure Episodes 13-24

Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure may not have the serious pathos of Healin' Good Pretty Cure or the large cast and slightly darker storyline of Kira Kira Pretty Cure a la Mode, but it makes up for that in sheer enthusiasm.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tropical-rouge-precure/episodes-13-24/.176401

Amazon Prime Video Streams Hideaki Anno Documentaries With English Subtitles

Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat, Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion debut this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/amazon-prime-video-streams-hideaki-anno-documentaries-with-english-subtitles/.176472

Takeaki Masuyama, Hiroshi Watanabe Are 8th, 9th Idolm@ster SideM Voice Actors Diagnosed with COVID-19 This Week

Hokkaido concerts slated for Saturday, Sunday have been postponed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/takeaki-masuyama-hiroshi-watanabe-are-8th-9th-idolm@ster-sidem-voice-actors-diagnosed-with-covid-19-this-week/.176475

Shikizakura Sci-Fi Battle Anime Posts 2nd Video, More Cast Members

Tokai On Air YouTubers join fall "near-future science-fiction battle action" anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/shikizakura-sci-fi-battle-anime-posts-2nd-video-more-cast-members/.176474

Magic Stage Show-Themed Waccha PriMagi! Anime Unveils More Cast, October 3 Debut

Umeka Shouji, Konomi Kohara, Mayu Sagara, Yui Ogura join fall anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/magic-stage-show-themed-waccha-primagi-anime-unveils-more-cast-october-3-debut/.176473

The Blue Period. Anime Unveils Cast for Instructor, More Classmates

Yuki Kazu, Emiri Suyama, Taishi Murata, Saori Ōnishi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/the-blue-period-anime-unveils-cast-for-instructor-more-classmates/.176470

The House of the Lost on the Cape Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast

Sally Amaki, Mikio Date, Takeshi Tomizawa, Shōhei Uno join film opening next Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/the-house-of-the-lost-on-the-cape-anime-film-trailer-reveals-more-cast/.176468

Given: Uragawa no Sonzai Anime DVD's Video Previews Theme Song

OAD bundles with 7th manga volume on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/given-uragawa-no-sonzai-anime-dvd-video-previews-theme-song/.176467

Vampire Visual Kei Anime Visual Prison Premieres on October 8

The official website for Visual Prison, the original television anime from Uta no Prince-sama and Symphogear series creator Noriyasu Agematsu and Aniplex's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-20/vampire-visual-kei-anime-visual-prison-premieres-on-october-8/.176466

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Tops 5 BIllion Yen

Film opened in Japan on July 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-tops-5-billion-yen/.176457

Yashahime Anime Gets Manga by Zettai Karen Children's Takashi Shiina

Manga adaptation of Inuyasha sequel launches September 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-20/yashahime-anime-gets-manga-by-zettai-karen-children-takashi-shiina/.176458

7 More Voice Actors Report COVID-19 Diagnosis in Last 3 Days

4 more Idolm@ster SideM voice actors, Chisa Suganuma, Shōhei Komatsu, Kento Hama test positive

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/7-more-voice-actors-report-covid-19-diagnosis-in-last-3-days/.176454

Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell Film Gets IMAX Screenings in U.S., Japan

4K remaster to be screened in U.S., Japan simultaneously on September 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/mamoru-oshii-ghost-in-the-shell-film-gets-imax-screenings-in-u.s-japan/.176456

Anime Limited Launches Neon Genesis Evangelion Ultimate Blu-ray for Pre-Order

Set is available for pre-order, pre-order copies will ship from approximately December 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/anime-limited-launches-neon-genesis-evangelion-ultimate-blu-ray-for-pre-order/.176440

Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ‒ Episode 9

A wrench is thrown in Satoko's plans this week as the remnants of her humanity struggle with the guilt she's feeling while the "witch" part of her wants to continue stomping across her relationships.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-sotsu/episode-9/.176446

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S ‒ Episode 7

First, and perhaps I've neglected to comment on this extensively in past reviews, but Kyoto Animation delivered some fantastic sequences this week.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s/episode-7/.176444

The End(s) of Evangelion EXPLAINED

Tune in live at 4pm PDT/7pm EDT on Friday on YouTube and Facebook to discuss the endings of Evangelion, including the TV series, the original End of Evangelion film, and the franchise's conclusion Thrice Upon a Time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-08-19/the-end-of-evangelion-explained/.176442

Cross Infinite World Announces Audiobooks for Light Novel Series

Reincarnated as the Last of My Kind, Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/cross-infinite-world-announces-audiobooks-for-light-novel-series/.176443

Kemono Friends Production Company Launches LGBTQ Sensitivity Reader Service

8million highlighted the need for consultancy in an era where the English word "diversity" is also becoming commonplace in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-19/kemono-friends-production-company-launches-lgbtq-sensitivity-reader-service/.176429

Live-Action Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend Series Casts Robin Mask

Gou Ayano plays himself in October series inspired by wrestling superhero manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/live-action-kinnikuman-the-lost-legend-series-casts-robin-mask/.176441

The Quintessential Quintuplets Are Not Equal: Hulu Japan Reveals Which Girl Talks with Futaro the Most

And the winner is...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-19/the-quintessential-quintuplets-are-not-equal-hulu-japan-reveals-which-girl-talks-with-futaro-the-most/.176430

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ‒ Episode 7

I will watch generic dungeon adventurers ply ancient crypts for magic swords pretty much ad infinitum, so sue me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom/episode-7/.176425

Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu Author: Light Novel Will Be Published in English

Novels are getting TV anime in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/tsuki-to-laika-to-nosferatu-author-light-novel-will-be-published-in-english/.176439

The Slime Diaries

This clash of cultures and the receptiveness of the townspeople leads to plenty of situations that are equal parts amusing and wholesome.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-slime-diaries/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime/.176322

Voice Actor Takuma Nagatsuka Diagnosed With COVID-19

Nagatsuka plays Jun Fuyumi in The Idolm@ster SideM, Leo Saionji in King of Prism

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/voice-actor-takuma-nagatsuka-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.176437

My Hero One's Justice 2 Game Adds Shinso Hitoshi as 6th DLC Character

Game adds 3 costumes from My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/my-hero-one-justice-2-game-adds-shinso-hitoshi-as-6th-dlc-character/.176436

Actor Sonny Chiba Passes Away Due to Pneumonia Caused by COVID-19

Chiba starred in Golgo 13: The Kowloon Assignment, The Street Fighter films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/actor-sonny-chiba-passes-away-due-to-pneumonia-caused-by-covid-19/.176432

This Week in Anime - The Once and Future Shaman King

When we say Shaman King pulls magic from all corners of the world, we aren't exaggerating. Jean-Karlo and Steve tap into the first season of the new remake and get something far wilder than they imagined.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-08-19/.176407

Free! Anime Cast Member Tatsuhisa Suzuki to Continue Voicing Makoto

Production committee cites character's importance, Suzuki's portrayal

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/free-anime-cast-member-tatsuhisa-suzuki-to-continue-voicing-makoto/.176431

LiSA Slowly Returning After Going on Hiatus Earlier This Month

"LiVE is Smile Always ~Ladybug~" tour will resume on August 28-29 in Hokkaido

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-19/lisa-slowly-returning-after-going-on-hiatus-earlier-this-month/.176428

Inio Asano Draws "Post-Finale" Illustrations for Live-Action A Girl on the Shore Film

Film based on Inio Asano's manga opens on August 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-18/inio-asano-draws-post-finale-illustrations-for-live-action-a-girl-on-the-shore-film/.176361

Media Do International Appoints Beth Kawasaki as New Executive Director of Content and Marketing

Kawasaki previously worked at Viz Media, Loot Crate, Funimation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-18/media-do-international-appoints-beth-kawasaki-as-new-executive-director-of-content-and-marketing/.176416

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Creator Designs Anime Commercial

Sumito Ōwara provides his own take on Sherlock Holmes for Lifull Home's real estate company

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-18/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-creator-designs-anime-commercial/.176363

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 43

Of course, moments later we learn what Rimuru means by “surrender” means in this case: slavery.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-43/.176383

Tatsuhisa Suzuki to Not Appear at Uta no Prince-sama Event

Singer, actor went on hiatus from entertainment industry events due to poor health

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-18/tatsuhisa-suzuki-to-not-appear-at-uta-no-prince-sama-event/.176406

Love Live! Superstar!! ‒ Episode 4

Keke and Kanon may be passionately pursuing their musical dreams, but Sumire is here to take the spotlight, by force if necessary.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar/episode-4/.176378

HIDIVE Streams Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory Anime's English Dub

Dub premieres on August 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-18/hidive-streams-mother-of-the-goddess-dormitory-anime-english-dub/.176400

Hayao Miyazaki Praises Goro Miyazaki's Earwig and the Witch Film

"I thought Goro wouldn't measure up, but his fighting spirit exceeded my expectations, and I think the result was quite interesting,"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-08-18/hayao-miyazaki-praises-goro-miyazaki-earwig-and-the-witch-film/.176365