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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Demon Slayer Anime's New Video Previews Entertainment District Arc

New arc premieres on December 5 on Funimation, Crunchyroll

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-01/demon-slayer-anime-new-video-previews-entertainment-district-arc/.180165

CUE! Anime's 3rd Promo Video Highlights Characters Miharu, Aya, Mahoro, Riko

Voice actress training series premieres on January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-01/cue-anime-3rd-promo-video-highlights-characters-miharu-aya-mahoro-riko/.180162

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Wins Hochi Film Award for Animation

Film will get release in N. American theaters next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-01/fortune-favors-lady-nikuko-wins-hochi-film-award-for-animation/.180160

Gal-gaku Anime Shorts Get 2nd Season Starting on January 10

New season to feature members of Lucky² girls performance group

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-01/gal-gaku-anime-shorts-get-2nd-season-starting-on-january-10/.180158

Romancing SaGa Re; Universe Smartphone Game Gets Manga

Manga will launch on Square Enix's Manga UP! website on December 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/romancing-saga-re-universe-smartphone-game-gets-manga/.180137

BlazBlue: Alternative Darkwar Smartphone Game Ends Service on January 31

Game stopped sale of in-game items on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/blazblue-alternative-darkwar-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-january-31/.180135

Mieruko-chan ‒ Episode 9

Mieruko-chan, a stalwart innovator in the world of horror anime, steps its game up this week with a spine-chilling foray into an oft-ignored venue of terror: pre-packaged convenience store pastries.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mieruko-chan/episode-9/.180122

eigoManga Publishes Beast Code Manga

Takahiro Yonemura, Megumi Akita's manga launches in November 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/eigomanga-publishes-beast-code-manga/.180145

Tokyo Revengers, Evangelion, Uma Musume Top Yahoo! Japan Search Awards

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba falls to 3rd place after two years on the top

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-30/tokyo-revengers-evangelion-uma-musume-top-yahoo-japan-search-awards/.179961

What Was Cowboy Bebop Really About?

So Netflix put out their live action Cowboy Bebop a couple weeks ago and, as expected, it was a colossal dumpster fire. Ember Reviews breaks down how the live-action series' major failure is misunderstanding the point of the original.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-11-30/what-was-cowboy-bebop-really-about/.180144

Gintama The Very Final Anime Film Launches in West on Home Video on February 8, Digitally on January 25

BD/DVD release includes 16-page booklet

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/gintama-the-very-final-anime-film-launches-in-west-on-home-video-on-february-8-digitally-on-january-/.180140

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc ‒ Episode 7

I now definitely understand why ufotable initially chose to adapt this storyline as a feature film.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-mugen-train-arc/episode-7/.180112

25th Detective Conan Anime Film Reveals The Bride of Halloween Title, April 15 Premiere

Movie to feature police academy characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/25th-detective-conan-anime-film-reveals-the-bride-of-halloween-title-april-15-premiere/.180141

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality

It reads especially poignant in a year where vices are readily available and more tempting than ever, and offers a peculiar comfort in a world filled with tragedy, heartache, and uncertainty.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-alcoholic-escape-from-reality/.180046

Roxy Figure in Mushoku Tensei Episode 20 Gets Real-Life Official Version

Kotobukiya teases detachable clothing mechanism in product description

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-30/roxy-figure-in-mushoku-tensei-episode-20-gets-real-life-official-version/.180120

Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Visual Novel Launches in West for Switch in Summer 2022

Game launched in Japan in September 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/birushana-rising-flower-of-genpei-visual-novel-launches-in-west-for-switch-in-summer-2022/.180139

Shaman King: Funbari Chronicle Smartphone Game Launches in Japan on December 8

Anime's actors share voice messages to count down to release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/shaman-king-funbari-chronicle-smartphone-game-launches-in-japan-on-december-8/.180138

Gundam Café Offers "Iconic" Recreations of Anime Dishes

Like the bread and water Amuro Ray consumes in the desert restaurant

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-30/gundam-cafe-offers-iconic-recreations-of-anime-dishes/.180124

This Week in Anime - Is Komi Can't Communicate All Laughs and No Heart?

Komi is just one unique character is a sea of quirky potential friends. Does the anime handle its cast with care or does the mental health angles just become another joke in this gag comedy?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-11-30/.180116

The Vampire Dies in No Time Anime Delays Home Video Releases by 1 Month

The official website for the television anime of Itaru Bonnoki's The Vampire Dies in No Time (Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu) manga revealed on Tuesday that the...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-30/the-vampire-dies-in-no-time-anime-delays-home-video-releases-by-1-month/.180132

2nd Space Battleship Yamato 2205 Film's New Teaser Video Streamed

2nd film in 2-part project opens in Japan on February 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/2nd-space-battleship-yamato-2205-film-new-teaser-video-streamed/.180136

Kazuo Umezu's New Work is 101 Acrylic Paintings Serving as Sequel to My Name is Shingo Manga

Work will be exhibited in January-March in Tokyo as part of greater Umezu exhibition

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-30/kazuo-umezu-new-work-is-101-acrylic-paintings-serving-as-sequel-to-my-name-is-shingo-manga/.180125

Monday, November 29, 2021

Komi Can't Communicate ‒ Episode 6

This week's episode takes a break from the show's main plot of introducing new friends for Komi to meet and instead focuses on the friends that she has already made thus far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate/episode-6/.180022

Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut ‒ Episode 9

For a series that's had a fairly cozy pace so far, I'll give the show points for not getting complacent, in trying to branch out its ambitions a bit. Shoot for the moon, and all that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/irina-the-vampire-cosmonaut/episode-9/.180061

Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy Game Gets Manga

Shūei Takagi draws manga adaptation of PS4/PS5 game about female Zeon pilots

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/mobile-suit-gundam-battle-operation-code-fairy-game-gets-manga/.180081

Hot Anime Guy Apple Posters Had "Too Much Impact" For Some Stores

Agricultural association says the posters created an even bigger stir than expected

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-29/hot-anime-guy-apple-posters-had-too-much-impact-for-some-stores/.180083

Reborn to Master the Blade Light Novels Have New Anime in the Works

Hayaken's gender-bending story already inspired mini anime starring Akari Kitō, Ai Kakuma

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/reborn-to-master-the-blade-light-novels-have-new-anime-in-the-works/.180100

Blade Runner: Black Lotus ‒ Episode 4

Another Black Lotus episode down and the continued blandness has started to wear on me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-runner-black-lotus/episode-4/.180058

Fūka Mizutani Launches Spinoff for Love at Fourteen Manga

Reliance manga focuses on Aoi, Haijima's relationship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/fuka-mizutani-launches-spinoff-for-love-at-fourteen-manga/.180082

hololive Debuts 6th Generation Talent "Secret Society holoX"

La+Darknesss, Takane Lui, Hakui Koyori, Sakamata Chloe, Kazama Iroha debuted from Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-29/hololive-debuts-6th-generation-talent-secret-society-holox/.180018

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Light Novels Get Manga

Original novel illustrator riichu draws manga debuting on December 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/the-vexations-of-a-shut-in-vampire-princess-light-novels-get-manga/.180071

Gundam 00 Director Seiji Mizushima Talks About His New Hula Dancing Anime

I thought that maybe the characters should be trying hard—making an effort—to achieve something. Like not something larger than life but something that could be done by the girl next door—a character that you can relate to.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-11-29/gundam-00-director-seiji-mizushima-talks-about-his-new-hula-dancing-anime/.179594

One Piece ‒ Episode 1001

Episode 1001 shows everything that is right and wrong with Wano in roughly twenty minutes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1001/.180054

Cells NOT at Work! Spinoff Manga Ends

Cells at Work! spinoff manga about lazy red blood cell launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/cells-not-at-work-spinoff-manga-ends/.180079

Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter ‒ Episode 9

It's kind of remarkable how much my overall opinion of the endless bummer that was Yuna's storyline in the Hero Chapter could be brought up just by spacing things out and having some secondary focuses.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-the-great-mankai-chapter/episode-9/.180019

Elegant Yokai Apartment Life Manga Gets Spinoff in December

Manga focuses on Yūshi, secondhand bookstore employee traveling the world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/elegant-yokai-apartment-life-manga-gets-spinoff-in-december/.180080

Teaser Trailer Posted for Enigma Archives: Rain Code

Spike Chunsoft launched teaser websites for upcoming "dark fantasy mystery" game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/teaser-trailer-posted-for-enigma-archives-rain-code/.180087

Tetsuya Tsutsui Launches New Manga in YanJan App

Neeting Life manga launches on December 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/tetsuya-tsutsui-launches-new-manga-in-yanjan-app/.180069

Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- Anime's Promo Videos Reveal January 6 Premiere

Show's main staff also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/saiyuki-reload-zeroin-anime-promo-videos-reveal-january-6-premiere/.180093

Pokémon Journeys Anime Casts Chiyuki Miura as Ghost Gym Leader Allister

Character to appear in episodes airing on December 17, 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/pokemon-journeys-anime-casts-chiyuki-miura-as-ghost-gym-leader-allister/.180091

Usogui Spinoff Manga Ends

Manga launched on October 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/usogui-spinoff-manga-ends/.180067

Atelier Sophie 2 Game Streams Character Trailers for Ramizel, Plachta, Sophie

Trailers feature characters' respective voice actresses Rie Takahashi, Yuka Iguchi, Yuka Aisaka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/atelier-sophie-2-game-streams-character-trailers-for-ramizel-plachta-sophie/.180059

Light Yagami Encourages Hondurans to Vote In Presidential Election

Political ad depicting Death Note protagonist urged people to vote in Sunday election

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-29/light-yagami-encourages-hondurans-to-vote-in-presidential-election/.180085

Wit Studio Animates Promise of Wizard Mobile Game's 2nd Anniversary Ad

Kentarō Waki directs, storyboards "Kono Sekai no Fushigi-hen" ad

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/wit-studio-animates-promise-of-wizard-mobile-game-2nd-anniversary-ad/.180055

Daruchan, Ship of Theseus, 4 More Manga Nominated for Best Comic at Angoulême 2022

Nora to Zassō, Natsuko no Sake, Sensor, Robo Sapiens: Tales of Tomorrow also nominated for Best Comic

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-29/daruchan-ship-of-theseus-4-more-manga-nominated-for-best-comic-at-angouleme-2022/.180036

Sunday, November 28, 2021

The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Gets 10th Anniversary Anime Video

"Complete version" of promo anime featuring all 190 idols to debut in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-gets-10th-anniversary-anime-video/.180078

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film Reveals Additional Cast Members

Kōichi Yamadera, twins Risae & Satsumi Matsuda, Shizuka Itou, Sho Hayami join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/jujutsu-kaisen-0-anime-film-reveals-additional-cast-members/.180072

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Volume: 2021

2 Jujutsu Kaisen books, 3 Demon Slayer books top chart

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-volume-2021/.180073

Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Series: 2021

Demon Slayer sells 776,320, followed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Apothecary Diaries, Re:ZERO, Detective Is Already Dead

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-series-2021/.180077

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2021 — Demon Slayer Finale Sells Record 5.17 Million

Followed by 6 more Demon Slayer books, 18 Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, Attack on Titan, SPY×FAMILY

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2021-demon-slayer-finale-sells-record-5.17-million/.180076

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2021 — Jujutsu Kaisen Edges Out Demon Slayer

Jujutsu Kaisen sells 30.9 million, Demon Slayer sells 29.5 million, followed by Tokyo Revengers, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2021-jujutsu-kaisen-edges-out-demon-slayer/.180075

Live-Action Boys-Love Show 'Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!' Gets Sequel Film

Cast, director returns for April 8 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/live-action-boys-love-show-cherry-magic-thirty-years-of-virginity-can-make-you-a-wizard-gets-sequel-/.180060

Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Film Reveals Main Staff, Teaser Visual

Nippon Bakuretsu's Gou Koga directs off script by World Trigger's Hiroyuki Yoshino

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/kitaro-tanjo-gegege-no-nazo-film-reveals-main-staff-teaser-visual/.180057

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean Anime Unveils Tomokazu Seki as Pucci, Opening Sequence

ichigo from Kishida Kyōdan & The Akeboshi Rockets performs "Stone Ocean" theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/jojo-bizarre-adventure-part-6-stone-ocean-anime-unveils-tomokazu-seki-as-pucci-opening-sequence/.180056

4-Member Rock Band 'I Don't Like Mondays' Perform One Piece Anime's New Opening Theme Song

New theme song "Paint" debuts on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/4-member-rock-band-i-dont-like-mondays-perform-one-piece-anime-new-opening-theme-song/.180021

My Hero One's Justice 2 Game Adds Present Mic as DLC Character

2nd character in game's 2nd Season Pass launches "soon"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/my-hero-one-justice-2-game-adds-present-mic-as-dlc-character/.180023

Kunio-kun no Sangokushi da yo: Zeiin Shūgō! Game's Trailer Reveals December 16 Release on Switch

Game will launch for PS4, PC via Steam in April 2022 or later

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/kunio-kun-no-sangokushi-da-yo-zeiin-shugo-game-trailer-reveals-december-16-release-on-switch/.180034

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Kengo Hanazawa's I am a Hero Manga Gets Complete Digital Edition With New Epilogue Chapter

Digital version to include 85-page chapter, color images from magazine serialization, new typesettng

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-28/kengo-hanazawa-i-am-a-hero-manga-gets-complete-digital-edition-with-new-epilogue-chapter/.180052

Ongoing Kamen Rider Kuuga Manga Offered in English Next Year

StoneBot Studios also offers original Kamen Rider Zero-One comic series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/ongoing-kamen-rider-kuuga-manga-offered-in-english-next-year/.180050

Fanfare of Adolescence Anime Casts Inori Minase

Minase plays only female main character in show premiering in spring 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/fanfare-of-adolescence-anime-casts-inori-minase/.180051

Danganronpa Staff Develop Enigma Archives Rain Code Game

Kazutaka Kodaka, Masafumi Takada, Rui Komatsuzaki work on "dark fantasy mystery"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/danganronpa-staff-develop-enigma-archives-rain-code-game/.180049

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 15-21

One Piece episode 1000 earns 4.2% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-15-21/.179990

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 15-21

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Pokémon Shining Pearl debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/japan-video-game-rankings-november-15-21/.179985

Dragon Ball: The Breakers Online Game Streams Video, Announces Closed Beta Test on December 3

8-person online multiplayer game is slated for physical, digital release in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/dragon-ball-the-breakers-online-game-streams-video-announces-closed-beta-test-on-december-3/.180001

Jun Maeda's Heaven Burns Red Game Delayed to February

Game's YouTube channel streams new trailer highlighting members of 31X Squad

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/jun-maeda-heaven-burns-red-game-delayed-to-february/.179979

Uta no Prince-sama - Maji Love 1000% Anime Gets 10th Anniversary TV Anime Special

1-hour special also celebrates next year's ST☆RISH Tours film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/uta-no-prince-sama-maji-love-1000-percent-anime-gets-10th-anniversary-tv-anime-special/.180042

Akuma-kun Cast's Yūko Mita, Toshio Furukawa Return for New Anime

New visual teases next generation of Akuma, Mephisto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/akuma-kun-cast-yuko-mita-toshio-furukawa-return-for-new-anime/.180040

Makoto Fukami, Shinjirō Launch Kensen Hyōkyoku Adventure Manga in December

Manga centers on group of warriors escorting prince of fallen kingdom

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/makoto-fukami-shinjiro-launch-kensen-hyokyoku-adventure-manga-in-december/.179957

Naoki Serizawa Launches New Seiheki Club Manga

Akitsugu Mizumoto draws art for manga about high school pair's sexual fetishes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/naoki-serizawa-launches-new-seiheki-club-manga/.179954

Mars, Cesare's Fuyumi Soryo Launches New Work 'Soon'

This year's 52nd issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine revealed on Thursday that Fuyumi Soryo will launch a new work "soon." The same issue ended Soryo's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-27/mars-cesare-fuyumi-soryo-launches-new-work-soon/.180035

Hanabi-chan wa Okuregachi Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, 2022 Debut

Azumi Waki, Sumire Uesaka, M.A.O star in upcoming anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/hanabi-chan-wa-okuregachi-anime-reveals-main-cast-staff-2022-debut/.180031

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Reveals 2022 Series Ranking

Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka, Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha Haru no Mai, Sasaki to Pii-chan novels top lists

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-27/kono-light-novel-ga-sugoi-reveals-2022-series-ranking/.180027

Friday, November 26, 2021

Akira Kiduki, Nanki Satо̄ Launch Kyokugen Fūfu Manga in December

New manga centers on wife's revenge

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-26/akira-kiduki-nanki-sat-launch-kyokugen-fufu-manga-in-december/.179953

Ranking of Kings ‒ Episodes 6-7

I knew folks enjoyed these types of shows, but could never quite figure out the excitement of seeing a character unlock a new power-up outside of a few examples in the original Sailor Moon series. I'm sorry, I get it now.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ranking-of-kings/episodes-6-7/.180017

The World's Finest Assassin ‒ Episode 8

This episode of The World's Finest Assassin is 100% character-building for Lugh. He is finally forced to be honest with himself and what he wants for his second chance at life in this fantasy world.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-world-finest-assassin/episode-8/.179956

hololive's Momosuzu Nene Makes Surprise Voice Appearance in The World's Finest Assassin Anime—Except in Mainland China

Virtual YouTuber played Kerry in episodes 6-8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-26/hololive-momosuzu-nene-makes-surprise-voice-appearance-in-the-world-finest-assassin-anime-except-in-/.179958

Banished From The Heroes' Party ‒ Episode 8

Oh sure, unlike last episode, this one is easy enough to follow. However, character motivations are just kind of dropped on us suddenly and the climatic moments need more time to build and sustain tension.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/banished-from-the-heroes-party/episode-8/.179955

Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement Episodes 13-24

In the final moments of the season, the writing rushes towards its conclusion and unfortunately the rest of the show suffers for it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seven-deadly-sins/dragon-judgement/episodes-13-24/.179893

Muv-Luv Alternative ‒ Episode 8

Well, that escalated quickly. No sooner had the specter of disparate agendas and discord within the flight's ranks been raised, then the crew finds themselves in the middle of dealing with an actual military coup.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/muv-luv-alternative/episode-8/.179952

Does it Hold Up? Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

This uncertainty towards a shadowy entity on the periphery of our society, manipulating its many tiers, is exactly the framework which is utilized within the classic anime series. Is its messages still relevant nearly 20 years later?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-11-26/does-it-hold-up-ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex/.180015

This Week in Games - Punching It Up

with Christmas just around the corner, most of season's the major new releases have already hit shelves, and now it's simply a matter of finding time to play them all. But even though the United States has a holiday weekend, the news isn't stopping just for us.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-11-26/this-week-in-games-punching-it-up/.179975

Revisiting G no Reconguista, And Looking Back On 'Happy Tomino'

Tomino's relentless criticism of popular titles in the industry as well as his own works cast the image of an artist forever striving towards some kind of magnum opus that we could point to as an encapsulation of his decades-spanning career.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-11-26/revisiting-g-no-reconguista-and-looking-back-on-happy-tomino/.178495

Kotaro Lives Alone Anime Casts Junichi Suwabe, Saori Hayami

Both play Shimizu Apartments residents

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-26/kotaro-lives-alone-anime-casts-junichi-suwabe-saori-hayami/.179988

Sasaki and Miyano Anime Reveals January 9 Premiere

The official website for the television anime of Shō Harusono's Sasaki and Miyano manga revealed on Friday that the anime will premiere on Tokyo MX, KBS...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-26/sasaki-and-miyano-anime-reveals-january-9-premiere/.179994

World's End Harem Anime Reveals New January 7 Premiere Date

The official website for the television anime of Kotaro Shono's World's End Harem science-fiction manga announced on Friday that the anime's new premiere...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-26/world-end-harem-anime-reveals-new-january-7-premiere-date/.179993

Phantom of the Idol TV Anime Confirmed

Fumiya Imai, Nao Tōyama, Shun Horie star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-26/phantom-of-the-idol-tv-anime-confirmed/.179992

Thursday, November 25, 2021

AnimeJapan Convention Returns in Person After 3 Years in March

March 26-27 public days will be in-person event, March 28-29 business days will be online only

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-26/animejapan-convention-returns-in-person-after-3-years-in-march/.179987

The Blue Period Anime Episodes Delayed by Another Week Outside Japan

Netflix was already streaming anime with 2-week delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-26/the-blue-period-anime-episodes-delayed-by-another-week-outside-japan/.179986

World Trigger 3rd Season Anime Casts Showtaro Morikubo, Ryohei Arai

Ongoing season premiered on October 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/world-trigger-3rd-season-anime-casts-showtaro-morikubo-ryohei-arai/.179984

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Anime Teases Part 2 in Clip

2nd part of TV anime premieres January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-anime-teases-part-2-in-clip/.179983

Eien no 831 Anime Reveals Composer, Song Artists, January 30 Debut

Gō Shiina scores music while angela, KanoeRana perform theme song, opening song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/eien-no-831-anime-reveals-composer-song-artists-january-30-debut/.179982

Extreme Baseball Anime Tribe Nine Casts Kensho Ono

Ono plays rich Setagaya Tribe member in January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/extreme-baseball-anime-tribe-nine-casts-kensho-ono/.179980

Animated 'Sayonara, Tyranno' Film's 1st 6 Minutes Posted in Japanese Online

Chinese-Japanese-South Korean co-production opens in Japan on December 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/animated-sayonara-tyranno-film-1st-6-minutes-posted-in-japanese-online/.179978

Ghost Idol Comedy Manga Phantom of the Idol Listed With TV Anime

Hijiki Isoflavone's story about lazy idol being possessed by ghost of enthusiastic idol

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/ghost-idol-comedy-manga-phantom-of-the-idol-listed-with-tv-anime/.179977

Toei Animation Confirms Delicious Party Precure as Franchise's 19th Entry

Ongoing Tropical-Rouge! Precure anime premiered on February 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/toei-animation-confirms-delicious-party-precure-as-franchise-19th-entry/.179976

'Love All Play' Badminton TV Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils Lead Voice Actor Natsuki Hanae

Sporting goods maker Yonex assists on Nippon Animation, OLM's anime about high school team

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/love-all-play-badminton-tv-anime-2nd-teaser-unveils-lead-voice-actor-natsuki-hanae/.179974

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Game Debuts on March 24

Scrolling shoot 'em up game also gets limited first edition release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-game-debuts-on-march-24/.179960

Chaos;Child, Chaos;Head Games Head to Switch in Japan in February

Physical & digital double pack, individual digital releases debut on February 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/chaos-child-chaos-head-games-head-to-switch-in-japan-in-february/.179959

The Summit of the Gods

If possible, I recommend watching this film in theaters (with a jacket and a mask) and lose yourself to the grand beauty and brutality of Mount Everest.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-summit-of-the-gods/.179013

New Shaman King Anime's Five Warriors Arc Casts Kotono Mitsuishi, Eri Kitamura

New visual also posted for arc starting next week in episode 34

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/new-shaman-king-anime-five-warriors-arc-casts-kotono-mitsuishi-eri-kitamura/.179973

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Light Novels Get TV Anime Next April

Takeo Ōtsuka, Kana Ichinose, Fairouz Ai star in series from ENGI

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-25/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-light-novels-get-tv-anime-next-/.179972

Anime NYC 2021 - My Hero Academia Composer Yuki Hayashi

His discography includes hit anime like Precure to Haikyu! and follows a particularly unique trajectory. Hayashi made his American convention debut at Anime NYC and made some time to discuss his work with Anime News Network.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/my-hero-academia-composer-yuki-hayashi/.179869

This Week in Anime - The Ghost of Digimon Future

Digimon superfan Jean-Karlo gushes about the newest Digimon series, Ghost Game and how it revitalizes the franchise with its unique designs and spooky vibes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-11-25/.179941

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Seven Seas Acquires Print License for Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers Manga

Company to release manga in omnibus editions starting in May 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/seven-seas-acquires-print-license-for-ken-wakui-tokyo-revengers-manga/.179948

Sword Art Online Unleash Blading Smartphone Game Announces Original Post-Alicization Story

New opening theme animation also unveiled for game's 2nd anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-24/sword-art-online-unleash-blading-smartphone-game-announces-original-post-alicization-story/.179919

Mizuki Tsujimura's Anime Supremacy! Novel Gets Live-Action Film

Vertical released novel about 3 women in anime industry in English in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/mizuki-tsujimura-anime-supremacy-novel-gets-live-action-film/.179947

The Heike Story ‒ Episode 11

With the last sea battle between the Heike and the Genji, the war for the throne, at least this portion of it, has come to its conclusion, and what a terrible one it is.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-heike-story/episode-11/.179942

Lapis Re:LiGHTs Game's New Promo Video Streamed

Game in "magic x idol" multimedia project launches in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/lapis-re-lights-game-new-promo-video-streamed/.179928

Tokyo Godfathers Gets Potential Christmas Eve Screenings in Japan

3 cinemas in Japan will hold screenings for Satoshi Kon's Christmas film classic if over 55 tickets are purchased by December 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-24/tokyo-godfathers-gets-potential-christmas-eve-screenings-in-japan/.179884

takt op. Destiny ‒ Episode 8

The show was looking a little rough, lately, and this dose of well-executed popcorn entertainment is just what the doctor ordered.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/takt-op-destiny/episode-8/.179940

Cowboy Bebop Live-Action

It barely peeks beyond the soft, sanded-down edges of the MCU and its ilk. When it's not straight-up incompetent, it's dull, safe, and sterile—words that should be anathema to “the work, which becomes a new genre itself.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cowboy-bebop/live-action/.179908

Masami Kurumada Draws Christmas-Themed 1-Shot Manga on December 18

Special "Seiya ni Kane wa Naru" 19-page 1-shot will be in full color

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/masami-kurumada-draws-christmas-themed-1-shot-manga-on-december-18/.179917

Super Mario Bros. Film Co-Producer Calls Chris Pratt's Mario Performance "Phenomenal"

Illumination founder Chris Meledandri suggests Italian accent won't be used, but it will receive "a nod"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-24/super-mario-bros-film-co-producer-calls-chris-pratt-mario-performance-phenomenal/.179915

Digimon Ghost Game ‒ Episode 7

Digimon Ghost Game continues to go strong with its monster-of-the-week format while simultaneously giving us a few drops of interesting world-building along the way.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-ghost-game/episode-7/.179914

My Senpai Is Annoying ‒ Episode 7

Little did I know that this episode would instead be about characters relating and forging connections with each other through potentially unorthodox setups, which feels appropriate.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-senpai-is-annoying/episode-7/.179913

Blade of the Immortal's Hiroaki Samura Draws New 1-Shot

1-shot focuses on relationship between Afternoon editor Kōichi Yuri, rookie Samura

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/blade-of-the-immortal-hiroaki-samura-draws-new-1-shot/.179912

Tokyo Twenty Fourth Ward Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, January 5 Debut

Rock band Survive Said The Prophet performs "Paper Sky" theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/tokyo-twenty-fourth-ward-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-opening-song-january-5-debut/.179939

ANN Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Trying to find the perfect gift for the otaku in your life? Why not check out Anime News Network's curated list of anime, manga, video games, and collectibles? Everything from the most popular series to classics is right here!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-11-24/ann-holiday-gift-guide-2021/.179363

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2's Additional Cast, January 13 Debut Listed

Katsuyuki Konishi, Makoto Ishii voice demons in new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest-season-2-additional-cast-january-13-debut-listed/.179938

Chitose Kaido's Love and Heart Manga Ends

Manga's final 2 volumes ship simultaneously in April 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/chitose-kaido-love-and-heart-manga-ends/.179910

Interview: Naruto Series Composer Yasuharu Takanashi

Naruto is a legendary anime, but without a doubt, the music helped catapult it to success. Jacki Jing talks with composer Yasuharu Takanashi now that the music is available for streaming and download stateside.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-11-24/naruto-series-composer-yasuharu-takanashi/.179101

Toonami Airs Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 Anime Short on November 26

Airing is part of Blade Runner marathon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/toonami-airs-blade-runner-black-out-2022-anime-short-on-november-26/.179923

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Anime's Promo Video Reveals July 2022 Debut

Staff, cast, teaser visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/utawarerumono-mask-of-truth-anime-promo-video-reveals-july-2022-debut/.179936

Resident Evil Village Game Wins 4 Awards at Golden Joystick Awards 2021

Final Fantasy XIV, Metroid Dread, Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Capcom also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/resident-evil-village-game-wins-4-awards-at-golden-joystick-awards-2021/.179932

Crunchyroll Adds Inazma Delivery Anime Shorts, Reborn! OVA

Reborn! OVA debuted at 2009 Jump Super Anime Tour event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/crunchyroll-adds-inazma-delivery-anime-shorts-reborn-ova/.179916

Netflix Adds Stand by Me Doraemon 2 Film on December 24

Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood leave service on December 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/netflix-adds-stand-by-me-doraemon-2-film-on-december-24/.179907

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Ikimono-gakari Vocalist's Upcoming Single Inspires Anime Short

'Massara' short starring Kana Hanazawa debuts on November 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-24/ikimono-gakari-vocalist-upcoming-single-inspires-anime-short/.179911

Kojima Productions Establishes New Division in Los Angeles

New division is dedicated to music, TV, film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/kojima-productions-establishes-new-division-in-los-angeles/.179895

Bushiroad Establishes Wholly-Owned Subsidiary for ARGONAVIS Band Project

ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream! project renamed as 'from ARGONAVIS'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/bushiroad-establishes-wholly-owned-subsidiary-for-argonavis-band-project/.179877

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Game Streams Yahaba, Susamaru Character Trailers

Game will add both demons as playable characters in its 2nd free update

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/demon-slayer-the-hinokami-chronicles-game-streams-yahaba-susamaru-character-trailers/.179887

Pokémon Evolutions Anime's Final Episodes Previewed in Video

Next episode featuring Sinnoh region premieres on December 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/pokemon-evolutions-anime-final-episodes-previewed-in-video/.179903

Anime Frontier Ticket Give-Away

We're giving away weekend passes to Anime Frontier!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/giveaway/2021-11-23/anime-frontier-ticket-give-away/.179900

1st Sword Art Online Progressive Film Streams 3 Minutes of Footage

Film tops 1 billion yen in Japanese theaters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/1st-sword-art-online-progressive-film-streams-3-minutes-of-footage/.179901

Summit of the Gods Animated Film Reveals English Dub Cast

Film screens in U.S. on Wednesday, streams on Netflix on November 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/summit-of-the-gods-animated-film-reveals-english-dub-cast/.179899

The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made ‒ Episode 8

I have seen the error of my ways, and I understand now that Seiichi is a god, truly and legitimately, and The Fruit of Evolution is his Gospel.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-fruit-of-evolution-before-i-knew-it-my-life-had-it-made/episode-8/.179897

GKids Licenses Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Anime Film

Studio 4°C's award-winning film opened in Japan on June 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/gkids-licenses-fortune-favors-lady-nikuko-anime-film/.179898

Anime NYC Sees Big Conventions' Return to Form

If this year's Otakon convention felt like a local, more intimate gathering then Anime NYC's take over of the the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was a return to large-scale cons—growing pains included.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/sees-big-conventions-return-to-form/.179871

Mieruko-chan ‒ Episode 8

Frights, feelings, and ghastly funnies abound in this week's especially menacing installment of Mieruko-chan.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mieruko-chan/episode-8/.179875

Life-sized Gundam Head Made From Recycled Gunpla Kits Unveiled

Approximately a ton of used runners was collected throughout month-long recycling campaign

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-23/life-sized-gundam-head-made-from-recycled-gunpla-kits-unveiled/.179882

AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline ‒ Episodes 7-8

“This mech show is different, it's about the characters, not just the robots!” is such a tired line that it's become a punchline in and of itself, and yet AMAIM is out here proving it still has some applicability.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/amaim-warrior-at-the-borderline/episodes-7-8/.179885

Dungeon Fighter Online Franchise's DNF Duel Fighting Game Streams Trailer

Spinoff of Arad Senki game that inspired 2 animated series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/dungeon-fighter-online-franchise-dnf-duel-fighting-game-streams-trailer/.179886

Our Dining Table Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Seven Seas released Mita Ori's manga about salaryman bonding with 2 brothers over food

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/our-dining-table-manga-gets-live-action-series/.179881

Blade Runner: Black Lotus ‒ Episode 3

It's the third episode, and I'm still not entirely sure what I think about Black Lotus. It continues to be solid for the most part – and occasionally knocking on the door of great – but has yet to truly excite me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-runner-black-lotus/episode-3/.179874

Doing His Best to Confess GN 1

Doing His Best to Confess while it does rely on characters of unusual cluelessness, also pairs it with an incredible earnestness that ends up making things cute rather than patently ridiculous.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/doing-his-best-to-confess/gn-1/.179160

House of Representatives Censures Rep. Paul Gosar For "Violent" Attack on Titan Political Parody

The censure is just the fourth to occur within the House in almost 40 years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-23/house-of-representatives-censures-rep-paul-gosar-for-violent-attack-on-titan-political-parody/.179878

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc ‒ Episode 6

Well, we've finally arrived at the grand apex of Mugen Train's ambitions here with “Akaza”, and now that I've seen it, all I can say is: “That's it? Really?”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-mugen-train-arc/episode-6/.179873

In the Land of Leadale TV Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Songs, January 5 Debut

TRUE, Azusa Tadokoro perform themes for isekai anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/in-the-land-of-leadale-tv-anime-2nd-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-songs-january-5-debut/.179892

Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime Gets 4th Season Next April

5 cast members, chief director celebrate return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-23/yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime-gets-4th-season-next-april/.179891

This Week in Anime - Is takt op. Destiny A Poor Man's Symphogear?

Stunning character design, cool fight animations, and a beautiful soundtrack isn't enough to win over musician Steve Jones this week. Instead, takt op. Destiny only serves to remind him another music-themed anime...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-11-23/.179666

Monday, November 22, 2021

Usamaru Furuya Launches New Manga on December 21

Furuya is artist, with Monthly Comic Bunch revealing writer on December 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/usamaru-furuya-launches-new-manga-on-december-21/.179824

Azur Lane Reveals Anime PV For Gridman/Dynazenon Collaboration Event

Event will run globally from November 25 to December 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-22/azur-lane-reveals-anime-pv-for-gridman-dynazenon-collaboration-event/.179836

Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut ‒ Episode 8

Now what? With the vampire having made it to space by the seventh episode of the series, that's the question hanging over both the characters and the show as Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut heads into its next story arc.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/irina-the-vampire-cosmonaut/episode-8/.179813

Hula Fulla Dance

When it comes to anime coming-of-age stories, most are set in high school. Hula Fulla Dance, on the other hand, sets its coming-of-age at the most pivotal time in a person's life: when they enter the working world for the first time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hula-fulla-dance/.179486

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! ‒ Episode 16

Druj isn't quite pleased to see that Jahy has A) a new friend and that B) said new friend is the magical girl that kind of wrecked everyone's day in the first place.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-great-jahy-will-not-be-defeated/episode-16/.179817

The Best and Worst of Fall 2021, Nov 12-18

Platinum End is finally rewarded for its steady effort toward this season's "Chaos Dragon" award. Check out our weekly user rankings!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2021/fall/.179872

Ed Sheeran Collaboration Event Launches in Pokémon GO

Sheeran performance videos, Squirtle wearing sunglasses will be available in-game until November 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-22/ed-sheeran-collaboration-event-launches-in-pokemon-go/.179832

Interviews With Monster Girls Manga Ends With 11th Volume in Fall 2022

Manga launched in 2014, inspired 2017 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/interviews-with-monster-girls-manga-ends-with-11th-volume-in-fall-2022/.179820

Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Theme Song to Feature at 2021 Kōhaku Song Contest

Singer-songwriter Kaho Nakamura, Millennium Parade make their debut on Japan's most popular music program

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-22/mamoru-hosoda-belle-film-theme-song-to-feature-at-2021-kohaku-song-contest/.179837

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation 2nd Part ‒ Episode 19

Although this episode loses marks for me because of the cartoonishly evil prince at the end, it does have a conceptually interesting foundation: The tension between Rudeus and the Man God.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-2nd-part/episode-19/.179823

Anime NYC 2021 - Love of Kill Premiere

Love of Kill is an interesting show that seemingly tries to blend a variety of different genres together within its first episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/love-of-kill-premiere/.179830

MaiOtaku Dating Site Allegedly Imports AniMinneapolis, Meta Con Attendee Profile Information Without User Consent

Convention runner Ryan Kopf denies information is shared outside scope of privacy policy, claims sites use Single Sign-On system

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-22/maiotaku-dating-site-allegedly-imports-animinneapolis-meta-con-attendee-profile-information-without-user-consent/.179828

86 Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

The members of Spearhead Squadron remain the most interesting cast members, but they're most in their element when they're actually doing something and making their own decisions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/86-season-2/episode-18/.179825

Blue Thermal Manga Gets Prequel Manga

Prequel manga is titled Blue Thermal: First Flight

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/blue-thermal-manga-gets-prequel-manga/.179826

Find out which MUSHOKU TENSEI character you are in GRAND SUMMONERS personality quiz!

Find out which of 6 characters — including Mushoku Tensei's Rudeus, Roxy, Eris, and Sylphiette — you're most compatible with!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2021-11-22/find-out-which-mushoku-tensei-character-you-are-in-grand-summoners-personality-quiz/.179767

Funimation Reveals Talentless Nana Anime's English Dub Cast

Series premiered in October 2020 with Funimation streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/funimation-reveals-talentless-nana-anime-english-dub-cast/.179835

Award-Winning Composer Kevin Penkin On Creating The Soundtrack For Grow:Song of the Evertree

Kevin Penkin rose to prominence within the anime scene after his evocative and captivating soundtrack for the Made in Abyss anime. His latest project is the magical sandbox video game Grow:Song of the Evertree.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-11-22/award-winning-composer-kevin-penkin-on-creating-the-soundtrack-for-grow-song-of-the-evertree/.179137

Arekure Knight Remember Tomorrow Manga Gets 7th Series

New series subtitled "Super Bad" will launch on December 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/arekure-knight-remember-tomorrow-manga-gets-7th-series/.179821

Slow Loop Anime Reveals Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, Visual, More Cast, January 7 Premiere

Kaori Nazuka, Natsumi Murakami, Honoka Inoue join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/slow-loop-anime-reveals-promo-video-theme-song-artists-visual-more-cast-january-7-premiere/.179864

Final Eureka Seven: Hi - Evolution Film's Latest Video Introduces 'Super 6' Characters

M.A.O, Megumi Han, more join cast for film opening on November 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/final-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-latest-video-introduces-super-6-characters/.179863

Shin Ikki Tousen Anime Reveals Cast, Visual, Spring 2022 Debut

Ayaka Ohashi, Atsumi Tanezaki star in new series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/shin-ikki-tousen-anime-reveals-cast-visual-spring-2022-debut/.179852

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga to Have 60 Million Copies in Circulation as of December 25

Manga's 18th volume ships 1 day after Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film debuts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/jujutsu-kaisen-manga-to-have-60-million-copies-in-circulation-as-of-december-25/.179850

Yūki Kanamaru's 'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Manga Gets Anime

Manga about classmates doing marriage training school project launched in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-22/yuki-kanamaru-more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers-manga-gets-anime/.179841

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Compile Heart Teases New Neptunia Game in Website, Video

Compile Heart and Idea Factory opened a teaser website at the "https://ift.tt/3nBYiXC" URL on Thursday to tease a new "anticipated"...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-21/compile-heart-teases-new-neptunia-game-in-website-video/.179819

'86' Anime Also Delays Episode 19 by 1 Week Due to 'Production Issues'

Staff delayed episode 18 by 1 week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/86-anime-also-delays-episode-19-by-1-week-due-to-production-issues/.179818

'Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iwarenaki Jaryū Nintei' Novels Get Bilibili Animated Adaptation

LAN Studio to produce work based on novels about

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/yowai-5000-nen-no-soshoku-dragon-iwarenaki-jaryu-nintei-novels-get-bilibili-animated-adaptation/.179814

Showtime! AnimeFesta Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season of adult anime premiered on October 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/showtime-animefesta-anime-gets-2nd-season/.179815

Kodansha Comics Announces 14 Manga Titles for Next Fall

Wistoria, "Go, Go, Loser Ranger!," Shonen Note, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, PTSD Radio, more licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/kodansha-comics-announces-14-manga-titles-for-next-fall/.179796

Argonavis from BanG Dream! Anime Compilation Film Casts Kishō Taniyama

Taniyama plays GYAROAXIA member Nayuta Asahi's father in 1st anime appearance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/argonavis-from-bang-dream-anime-compilation-film-casts-kisho-taniyama/.179808

Yen Press Releases Spice and Wolf, 'So I'm a Spider, So What?,' More Audiobooks

Company to also release Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai as audiobooks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/yen-press-releases-spice-and-wolf-so-im-a-spider-so-what-more-audiobooks/.179784

Komi Can't Communicate ‒ Episode 5

It's nice to see that episode five gets us back on track with more of the relatable wholesomeness that I think the show excels at.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate/episode-5/.179798

Gintama: The Final

Gintama has always been earnestly self-aware, irreverent without being cynical. Gintama: The Final is a continuation of this core identity, laughing and crying and falling and cheering all the way to the end.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/the-final/.179765

Anime NYC 2021 - Orient Premiere

Compared to its predecessor, Magi, Orient feels a lot more basic from its storytelling, to its overall design sense, to even the animation quality. While that certainly makes it easy to understand, there also wasn't any strong definitive wow factor.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/orient-premiere/.179797

Azuki Adds Manga from Sozo Comics, Glacier Bay Books, Star Fruit Books

Enchanted Racer, ZAN, When Pink Rain Falls, Rabbit Game, more added

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/azuki-adds-manga-from-sozo-comics-glacier-bay-books-star-fruit-books/.179676

Sakugan ‒ Episode 7

It's a classic setup for these kinds of road trip adventure series, and makes for a pretty fun side story as our central quartet make their way through the barren desert section of the underworld.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sakugan/episode-7/.179794

Made in Abyss Season 2's English-Subtitled Video Unveils Cast, Staff

Misaki Kuno, Yuka Terasaki, Hiroaki Hirata, Mitsuki Saiga join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/made-in-abyss-season-2-english-subtitled-video-unveils-cast-staff/.179807

Skip and Loafer High School Manga's TV Anime Confirmed

Seven Seas releases Misaki Takamatsu's manga in English about small town girl going to high school in Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/skip-and-loafer-high-school-manga-tv-anime-confirmed/.179806

Lupin the 3rd Part 6 ‒ Episode 6

The twists that wrap up and explain the plot of Lupin's adventures in Edogawa Ranpo's 1930s technically make the whole plot more 'realistic', but still come off no less bonkers in their execution.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lupin-the-3rd-part-6/episode-6/.179791

CUE! Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, January 7 Debut

Anime is based on Liber Entertainment's CUE! voice actress-training smartphone game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/cue-anime-reveals-promo-video-visual-january-7-debut/.179805

Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Manga Gets Stage Play

Jump Festa '22 event to reveal more information about stage play, previously announced TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/yuji-kaku-hell-paradise-jigokuraku-manga-gets-stage-play/.179792

Ensemble Stars!! Franchise Gets All-New Theatrical Anime on March 4, 2022

Ensemble Stars!! Road to Show!! film to take place in New York

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/ensemble-stars-franchise-gets-all-new-theatrical-anime-on-march-4-2022/.179803

J-Novel Club to Release Audiobook for Slayers Novels

Lina Inverse voice actress Lisa Ortiz narrates novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/j-novel-club-to-release-audiobook-for-slayers-novels/.179790

MangaGamer Licenses The Pillagers of Raillore, UUULTRA C Visual Novels

Uchikano - Living With My Sister visual novel also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-21/mangagamer-licenses-the-pillagers-of-raillore-uuultra-c-visual-novels/.179764

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Fanfare of Adolescence Horse Racing Anime Casts Tatsumaru Tachibana

Tachibana plays self-assured son from horse-racing family in Aniplex's spring TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/fanfare-of-adolescence-horse-racing-anime-casts-tatsumaru-tachibana/.179795

Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi Directs One Piece Film Red Opening on August 6, 2022

One Piece Film Gold's Tsutomu Kuroiwa pens film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/code-geass-goro-taniguchi-directs-one-piece-film-red-opening-on-august-6-2022/.179707

J-Novel Club Licenses 10 New Light Novel Titles

All titles debut with chapters later today

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/j-novel-club-licenses-10-new-light-novel-titles/.179699

Blue Period Manga Gets Stage Play

Play starring Kurumu Okamiya runs in Tokyo from March 25-April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/blue-period-manga-gets-stage-play/.179783

Live Photos from Anime NYC 2021



source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/live-photos/.179789

Crunchyroll Streams Spy×Family, Tomodachi Game, In/Spectre, A Couple of Cuckoos More 2022 Anime

Aoashi, Dance Dance Danseur, The Dawn of the Witch, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie also streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/crunchyroll-streams-spy-family-tomodachi-game-in-spectre-a-couple-of-cuckoos-more-2022-anime/.179763

Comic Market 99 Event to Have General Attendance Entrance Fees

Event provides "early access" tickets, general tickets, cosplay space tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/comic-market-99-event-to-have-general-attendance-entrance-fees/.179675

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act ‒ Episode 8

Yashahime has never been what you'd call a truly serious story, but every time a weird-looking monster shows up, I have to wonder if the whole thing wouldn't feel like it had higher stakes if the creature designs weren't so damn goofy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon-the-second-act/episode-8/.179785

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 8-14

Shin Megami Tensei V debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/japan-video-game-rankings-november-8-14/.179703

Platinum End ‒ Episode 7

I really wish I could feel bad for Mirai. He is, in pretty much every sense, the most consistent victim in this whole mess.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/platinum-end/episode-7/.179757

Toshio Suzuki, John Caird, Maoko Imai, and Cast Members Discuss First-Ever Stage Adaptation of Spirited Away On Press Conference

On November 9, Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki, writer and director John Caird, supporting director Maoko Imai, and cast members, including Kanna Hashimoto,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-20/toshio-suzuki-john-caird-maoko-imai-and-cast-members-discuss-first-ever-stage-adaptation-of-spirited-away-on-press-conference/.179766

Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter ‒ Episode 8

This Hero System origin story for Yuki Yuna Is a Hero has been more uneven than the Sentinels arc, I think, but that's also been to its benefit overall.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-the-great-mankai-chapter/episode-8/.179759

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 8-14

Yashahime season 2 earns 3.7% rating, Lupin the 3rd Part 6 earns 2.9% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-8-14/.179696

The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary

The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary is a bit humdrum, but when it does show its hand near the end there's a huge amount of promise in what's to come.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-strange-adventure-of-a-broke-mercenary/gn-1/.179102

Yen Press Licenses Magia Record: Another Story, Chitose-kun Is In the Ramune Bottle Manga

Bride of Demise, Sasaki and Pichan light novels; more manga also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/yen-press-licenses-magia-record-another-story-chitose-kun-is-in-the-ramune-bottle-manga/.179697

takt op. Destiny ‒ Episode 7

Also, need I remind you that his Musicart is literally a murder-horny roller derby demon named Hell?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/takt-op-destiny/episode-7/.179698

Anime NYC 2021 - The Land of Leadale Premiere

Crunchyroll's new isekai series keeps its cards close to its chest, but that only makes the mystery more enticing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/the-land-of-leadale-premiere/.179786

One Piece Anime Celebrates 1000th Episode With New Luffy Artwork

Fans are invited to post their own 1000th episode messages with the artwork and the hashtag #OnePiece1000LOGS

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-11-20/one-piece-anime-celebrates-1000th-episode-with-new-luffy-artwork/.179761

The aquatope on white sand ‒ Episode 20

Kukuru is still trying to find her place in Tingaara as she continues an internal – and often external – tug-o-war between settling into her current responsibilities and her desire to continue taking care of sea creatures.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-aquatope-on-white-sand/episode-20/.179694

Misaki Takamatsu's Skip and Loafer Manga Listed With TV Anime

Seven Seas releases manga in English about small town girl going to high school in Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-20/misaki-takamatsu-skip-and-loafer-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.179782

Friday, November 19, 2021

FAKKU, Denpa to Release Ryuta Amazume's Nana & Kaoru Manga

3-in-1 omnibus releases to start in fall 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/fakku-denpa-to-release-ryuta-amazume-nana-and-kaoru-manga/.179762

Comikey Adds 13 More Manga From Square Enix Including Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, Rust-Eater Bisco

The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/comikey-adds-13-more-manga-from-square-enix-including-bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-rust-eater-bisco/.179760

Denpa Licenses Jun's TabeGirl Artbook

Artbook depicts girls eating food

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/denpa-licenses-jun-tabegirl-artbook/.179652

The Night Beyond the Tricorner Window GN 9

Of all of the volumes of Tomoko Yamashita's The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window, this is the first one that truly made me think of Mikado and Hiyakawa as a potential romantic pair.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-night-beyond-the-tricorner-window/gn-9/.179358

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Anime Teased in English-Subtitled Trailer

J.C. Staff animates with music by MICHIRU (Ascendance of a Bookworm, Given) for next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/the-executioner-and-her-way-of-life-anime-teased-in-english-subtitled-trailer/.179751

Crunchyroll, Funimation to Stream Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime's Part 2 in January

Crunchyroll and Funimation both confirmed on Friday that they will stream Part 2 of the Attack on Titan The Final Season anime as it airs in Japan, beginning...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-19/crunchyroll-funimation-to-stream-attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-part-2-in-january/.179746

Hiroshi Fujioka Looks Back at 50 Years of Being Kamen Rider

"My encounter with Kamen Rider is the biggest thing that ever happened to me—it really changed my life. But more than that, I think it even changed history."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-11-19/hiroshi-fujioka-looks-back-at-50-years-of-being-kamen-rider/.179484

This Week in Games - Bobby Kotick Retire Bitch

Hearing week after week about new layers of Activision's awfulness is mentally exhausting. But it's important to address. Simply trying to ignore it while focusing on announcements or releases solves nothing and helps no one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-11-19/this-week-in-games-bobby-kotick-retire-bitch/.179642

Gundam: U.C. Engage Game Teases 'Nightmare of Solomon' Anime Footage in Japan

'1st anime adaptation' of story that earned Gundam 0083's Gato his nickname

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/gundam-u.c-engage-game-teases-nightmare-of-solomon-anime-footage-in-japan/.179733

The Girl from the Other Side Anime Feature Posts English-Subtitled Trailer

Subtitled talk between lead cast members also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/the-girl-from-the-other-side-anime-feature-posts-english-subtitled-trailer/.179711

The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Anime Unveils More Cast, Song Artists, January 11 Debut

Takayuki Sugo, Daiki Hamano, Akio Ohtsuka, Rie Kugimiya, 4 more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/the-genius-prince-guide-to-raising-a-nation-out-of-debt-anime-unveils-more-cast-song-artists-january-11-debut/.179708

Police in a Pod TV Anime Posts More Cast, January 5 Premiere

Kendo Kobayashi, Rikiya Koyama join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/police-in-a-pod-tv-anime-posts-more-cast-january-5-premiere/.179709

Sabikui Bisco Anime's Video Reveals Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut

JUNNA performs opening song; Ryōta Suzuki, Natsuki Hanae perform ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/sabikui-bisco-anime-video-reveals-theme-song-artists-january-10-debut/.179706

Sasaki and Miyano Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Song Artists

Miracle Chimpanzee performs opening; Yusuke Shirai, Sōma Saitō perform ending as lead characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/sasaki-and-miyano-anime-reveals-opening-ending-song-artists/.179705

Fantasy Bishōjo Juniku Ojisan to Anime Reveals More Cast, Song Artists, January 11 Debut

Hikaru Tohno, Amane Shindō join cast; Yoshiki Fukuyama, Luce Twinkle Wink perform opening, ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/fantasy-bishojo-juniku-ojisan-to-anime-reveals-more-cast-song-artists-january-11-debut/.179702

Mato Seihei no Slave Battle Fantasy Manga Gets TV Anime

Akame ga Kill! writer's manga inspires Seven Arcs' anime starring Yuya Hirose, Akari Kito

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/mato-seihei-no-slave-battle-fantasy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.179701

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Rusted Armors Anime's Video Reveals Staff, Opening Song, January 9 Debut

Taiki Sato, Toshiki Masuda, Ryūji Satō perform opening song "Faith"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-19/rusted-armors-anime-video-reveals-staff-opening-song-january-9-debut/.179700

LiSA's New Demon Slayer Song Wins Japan Record Awards' Song of the Year

Songs by Junretsu, Nogizaka46, Da-iCE, NiziU, DA PUMP, AKB48, more also win Song of the Year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/lisa-new-demon-slayer-song-wins-japan-record-awards-song-of-the-year/.179695

Funimation Streams Platinum End Anime's English Dub

English dub premieres on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/funimation-streams-platinum-end-anime-english-dub/.179693

Naruto, My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon Stage Plays' Streams Return in December With 2 More Titles

New Sailor Moon, Naruto stage plays also stream between December-February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/naruto-my-hero-academia-sailor-moon-stage-plays-streams-return-in-december-with-2-more-titles/.179692

Rock Band ALI Returns From Hiatus

ALI had taken hiatus following arrest of band's drummer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/rock-band-ali-returns-from-hiatus/.179691

Monthly Young Magazine Combines With Yanmaga Web, Rebrands

Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm manga ends 1st part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/monthly-young-magazine-combines-with-yanmaga-web-rebrands/.179690

The World's Finest Assassin ‒ Episode 7

In his own mind, Lugh sees himself as completely pragmatic—untainted by emotion or a drive for personal gain. Everything he does is for his ultimate goal of defeating the hero. But is this really true?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-world-finest-assassin/episode-7/.179680

Tama Azuma Launches New Manga on December 18

"I Fell in Love, So I'm Streaming It" author launches VTuber wa Mama Naranai! manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/tama-azuma-launches-new-manga-on-december-18/.179586

Banished From The Heroes' Party ‒ Episode 7

There's no dancing around it: this episode is the weakest of the series so far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/banished-from-the-heroes-party/episode-7/.179679

Extreme Baseball Anime Tribe Nine Casts Wataru Komada, Misato Murai

Anime premieres in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/extreme-baseball-anime-tribe-nine-casts-wataru-komada-misato-murai/.179689

Muv-Luv Alternative ‒ Episode 7

After some strong presentation in the past couple episodes, Muv-Luv Alternative seems to have returned to needing to cut down on its storytelling flourishes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/muv-luv-alternative/episode-7/.179667

Final Eureka Seven: Hi - Evolution Film's Trailer Streamed

Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution film opens November 26 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/final-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-trailer-streamed/.179688

Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Omnibus 1 - 3

You've watched the anime, but how do the original novels measure up? Rebecca checks the first six novels out in their new omnibus release format.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/seirei-gensouki-spirit-chronicles/omnibus-1/.179251

Final Fantasy XIV Game's Academia Eorzea Spinoff Manga Launches on December 24

Square Enix announced on Thursday that the Shiritsu Eorzea Gakuen (Academia Eorzea) spinoff manga of its Final Fantasy XIV game will launch on December...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-18/final-fantasy-xiv-game-academia-eorzea-spinoff-manga-launches-on-december-24/.179687

Blade Runner: Black Lotus ‒ Episodes 1-2

My hope going forward is that Elle's story expands and goes outside the ordinary. “The cyberpunk you've come to expect” is simply not an engaging enough hook on its own.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-runner-black-lotus/episodes-1-2/.179673

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Switch Game Launches in West on December 7

Trailer previews gameplay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/yu-gi-oh-rush-duel-switch-game-launches-in-west-on-december-7/.179686

Yostar Pictures' Sorairo Utility Golf Anime's Trailer Reveals Cast, Staff, December 31 Premiere

Kengo Saitō directs anime starring Miyu Takagi, Yurina Amami, Ayasa Goto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/yostar-pictures-sorairo-utility-golf-anime-trailer-reveals-cast-staff-december-31-premiere/.179685

The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made ‒ Episode 7

Seiichi may be perfectly happy to add the RMS Donkey Diddler to his Fleet of Shameful Perversion, but I wonder how much further into depravity he can descend before his soul is damned forever?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-fruit-of-evolution-before-i-knew-it-my-life-had-it-made/episode-7/.179479

The Heike Story ‒ Episode 10

Biwa standing in the ruins of a burnt-out Fukuhara. It's stark, and that, more than any other image of the episode, captures the reality of life for the Heike.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-heike-story/episode-10/.179659

New 'Webtoon Unscrolled' Imprint Unveiled With Tower of God Manhwa

Yaongyi's True Beauty, Blue-Deep's Doom Breaker, more comics to get print releases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/new-webtoon-unscrolled-imprint-unveiled-with-tower-of-god-manhwa/.179677

Kemono Jihen's Shō Aimoto Pens 1-Shot Spinoff of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6

"Fujiko no Kimyō na Shoseijutsu" manga debuts on December 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/kemono-jihen-sho-aimoto-pens-1-shot-spinoff-of-jojo-bizarre-adventure-part-6/.179585

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Live-Action A3! Autumn & Winter Film's Trailer Reveals March 4 Opening

Spring & Summer film opens on December 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-18/live-action-a3-autumn-and-winter-film-trailer-reveals-march-4-opening/.179678

Seven Seas Licenses 'Go for It Again, Nakamura!' Boys-Love Sequel Manga

Syundei's sequel ships next July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/seven-seas-licenses-go-for-it-again-nakamura-boys-love-sequel-manga/.179669

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 Film Posts Trailer, More Cast Members

Junichi Suwabe, Romi Park, Yuuki Kaji join March 2022 film's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/doraemon-nobita-little-star-wars-2021-film-posts-trailer-more-cast-members/.179668

Mononogatari Manga's TV Anime Confirmed

Manga creator Onigunsō confirmed the planned television anime adaptation of their Mononogatari manga on their Twitter account on Thursday. Onigunsō drew...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/mononogatari-manga-tv-anime-confirmed/.179671

Kemono Friends' Mine Yoshizaki Designs Sore, Sunawachi Sketch. Web Short Anime

Anime follows girls on an island performing sketches by Folkdance de Narukozaka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/kemono-friends-mine-yoshizaki-designs-sore-sunawachi-sketch-web-short-anime/.179665

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note TV Anime's Special Edition to Air on New Year's Eve

Visual by character designer Jun Nakai unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/lord-el-melloi-ii-case-files-rail-zeppelin-grace-note-tv-anime-special-edition-to-air-on-new-year-eve/.179664

Code Geass Social Game Restarts Development, Launches for PC, Smartphones in Spring 2022

Teaser promo video streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/code-geass-social-game-restarts-development-launches-for-pc-smartphones-in-spring-2022/.179663

TMS Entertainment Streams Premiere of Lupin III Part 1 Anime's English Dub on November 21

TMS Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will stream the world premiere of the English-dubbed first episode of Lupin III Part 1 on its official...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-17/tms-entertainment-streams-premiere-of-lupin-iii-part-1-anime-english-dub-on-november-21/.179662

1986 Saint Seiya Anime Leaves Netflix in December

Netflix is listing that the 1986 Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) anime series is leaving the service. December 14 is the last day that all 114 episodes...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-17/1986-saint-seiya-anime-leaves-netflix-in-december/.179661

HIDIVE Streams The Magnificent KOTOBUKI Compilation Film

Film begins streaming on November 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/hidive-streams-the-magnificent-kotobuki-compilation-film/.179660

Crunchyroll Also Streams Restaurant to Another World 2 Anime's English Dub

2 dub episodes are streaming on service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/crunchyroll-also-streams-restaurant-to-another-world-2-anime-english-dub/.179658

Funimation Streams Ranking of Kings Anime's English Dub

Emily Fajardo, SungWon Cho star in dub premiering on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/funimation-streams-ranking-of-kings-anime-english-dub/.179657

Game World Reincarnation ~Sex on the First Night~ AnimeFesta Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Visual, January 9 Premiere

Anime gets prerelease in December on AnimeFesta

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/game-world-reincarnation-~sex-on-the-first-night~-animefesta-anime-reveals-cast-staff-visual-january-9-premiere/.179656

Interview: Cowboy Bebop Costume Designer Jane Holland

"Immediately after getting hired, I consulted the youth in my world who watch anime! And they issued a warning, 'Māmā Holland, don't f*** it up'. I took them seriously."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-11-17/interview-cowboy-bebop-costume-designer-jane-holland/.179362

takt op. Smartphone Game Delayed Beyond 2021

Battle action franchise's anime premiered on October 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/takt-op-smartphone-game-delayed-beyond-2021/.179653

SAO Progressive Film Gets Dolby Cinema Screenings in Japan Starting on November 26

Film debuted in Japan on October 30 in standard, IMAX theaters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/sao-progressive-film-gets-dolby-cinema-screenings-in-japan-starting-on-november-26/.179632

Disgaea RPG Gets Steam Release in English

PC version of smartphone game will launch as Early Access title between December-Q1 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/disgaea-rpg-gets-steam-release-in-english/.179620

Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Anime Streams English Teaser, Opening Video

Series will premiere on DisneyXD, DisneyNOW on December 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/beyblade-burst-quaddrive-anime-streams-english-teaser-opening-video/.179651

Tsukasa Ooshima's Soccer-Themed Shoot! Manga Gets 1st New Anime in 28 Years

Completely original TV anime will premiere in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/tsukasa-ooshima-soccer-themed-shoot-manga-gets-1st-new-anime-in-28-years/.179654

Onigunsou's Mononogatari Manga Listed With TV Anime

Manga about boy who hates tsukumogami spirits launched in 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/onigunsou-mononogatari-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.179555

Ya Boy Kongming! Manga Gets TV Anime in April 2022 by P.A. Works

Kaede Hondo, Ryotaro Okiayu star in series about famous general reborn in modern-day Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/ya-boy-kongming-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-april-2022-by-p.a-works/.179539

Japanese Film Festival Online 2022 Streams 'Gon, the Little Fox' Short, The Great Passage Live-Action Film

Festival's website streams films from November 15-21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-17/japanese-film-festival-online-2022-streams-gon-the-little-fox-short-the-great-passage-live-action-film/.179601