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Saturday, December 31, 2022

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Anime Unveils New Year's Visual

Anime will premiere on January 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-31/the-magical-revolution-of-the-reincarnated-princess-anime-unveils-new-year-visual/.193492

3rd Live-Action Kingdom Film's Teaser Unveils Title, Story, July 28 Debut

Kingdom: Unmei no Hōno to cover Shi Ka arc, Battle of Bayou

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-31/3rd-live-action-kingdom-film-teaser-unveils-title-story-july-28-debut/.193491

Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Anime Unveils Official HiGE DANDISM's Opening Song

Clean opening animation sequence streamed before anime's January 7 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-31/tokyo-revengers-christmas-showdown-anime-unveils-official-hige-dandism-opening-song/.193489

Fate/Strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- TV Anime Special's Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Theme Song Artists, Summer Debut

Sumire Morohoshi, Aoi Koga, Wataru Hatano, Showtaro Morikubo, more co-star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-31/fate-strange-fake-whispers-of-dawn-tv-anime-special-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-theme-song-/.193488

Hideo Kojima Wants to Stick Around As an AI After Death

"You need to be stimulated in lots of different ways if you want to keep creating new things, so I imagine I'll keep collaborating with others and taking in new things even if I'm an AI."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-31/hideo-kojima-wants-to-stick-around-as-an-ai-after-death/.193463

Run for the Money Game Show Gets TV Anime in Spring

Anime moves survival game to the moon in the future

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-31/run-for-the-money-game-show-gets-tv-anime-in-spring/.193484

Comic Market 101 Draws 180,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Organizers limited attendees to around 90,000 each day

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-31/comic-market-101-draws-180000-attendees-across-2-days/.193480

Friday, December 30, 2022

This Week in Games - One More Before The Clock Strikes Twelve

Microsoft points the finger at the FTC, Robert Woodhead's Wizardry legacy continues, and Build-A-Bear expands its Pokémon line-up in This Week in Games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-12-30/one-more-before-the-clock-strikes-twelve/.193361

Hiyon Katsuragi, Reiji Kaitō Launch Gundam Valpurgis Prequel Manga Mini-Series

Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis EVE -Kakusei Zenya prequel manga launches on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-30/hiyon-katsuragi-reiji-kaito-launch-gundam-valpurgis-prequel-manga-mini-series/.193458

The Best Anime of 2022

Welcome to our editorial team's countdown of the very best anime that aired this year! We'll update for the next five days: check out our critics' picks and the best characters of 2022!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-12-30/the-best-anime-of-2022/.193026

Sal Jiang's Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko Manga Listed as Ending in 3rd Volume

Office romance manga launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-30/sal-jiang-ayaka-is-in-love-with-hiroko-manga-listed-as-ending-in-3rd-volume/.193445

Shū Okimoto's Yoshiwara Platonic Manga Ends in 4th Volume

Manga about food-loving courtesan, otaku samurai launched in November 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-30/shu-okimoto-yoshiwara-platonic-manga-ends-in-4th-volume/.193442

Thursday, December 29, 2022

07-Ghost Creators to End Long Goodbye My Honey Manga in January

Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara's manga about girl in between life & death launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/07-ghost-creators-to-end-long-goodbye-my-honey-manga-in-january/.193403

One-Punch Man Anime Twitter Account Warns of Misinformation

Viral tweet on December 8 claimed to leak information on 3rd season's production studio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-29/one-punch-man-anime-twitter-account-warns-of-misinformation/.193450

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Franchise Marks 10th Anniversary with 10 Projects

Including anniversary story, online global exhibit, plus 4-panel manga's return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-franchise-marks-10th-anniversary-with-10-projects/.193461

This Week in Anime - Can Newbies Enjoy the Arknights Anime?

Steve and Nick discuss what the series has to offer and the pros and cons of joining a militarized medical force staffed by furries.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-12-29/.193436

Tatsunoko's Bakken Record, Pony Canyon Announce Original Anime Turkey!

'Ippon' Again's Airi Takekawa designs 5 girls from Nagano Prefecture

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/tatsunoko-bakken-record-pony-canyon-announce-original-anime-turkey/.193457

Chainsaw Man Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation Next September

Play will run in Tokyo, Kyoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-stage-play-adaptation-next-september/.193456

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2022, Dec 17-23

At one week from the end of the season, Mob Psycho is still delivering top-notch episodes. Find out how your favorite shows fared in our weekly user rankings!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/fall/.193428

UniteUp! TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Debut of an Idol Group

3 aspiring idols meet from anime premiering January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-28/uniteup-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-debut-of-an-idol-group/.193432

Surviving in Another World as a Villainess Fox Girl! Novel 1

Miku's twin sister Claire has been saying weird things since they were two about how she used to live in a place called “Japan” and now she's living in an “otome game.” How does this take on the 'reborn into my fav visual novel' hold up?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/surviving-in-another-world-as-a-villainess-fox-girl/novel-1/.193355

YOSHIKI Donates Another 10 Million Yen to Ukraine Relief

The musician has donated 20 million yen (about US$150,500) in total

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-28/yoshiki-donates-another-10-million-yen-to-ukraine-relief/.193388

Sōkyū no Fafner Behind the Line Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Theme Song

Duo angela performs "Start again" theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-28/sokyu-no-fafner-behind-the-line-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-theme-song/.193425

LINE's Brown and Friends CG Series Reveals December 29 Netflix Debut in Trailer

Series based on LINE Sticker characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-28/line-brown-and-friends-cg-series-reveals-december-29-netflix-debut-in-trailer/.193421

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Winter 2023

Welcome to our Most Anticipated Anime feature for the Winter 2023 season. Below you'll find our editorial team's (tentative) top picks from the shows slated to premiere in January.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-12-27/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-winter-2023/.193025

Gold Lightan Robot Anime Gets 'Heartwarming Camp' Manga

Manga based on 1981-1982 transforming robot series launched on December 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-27/gold-lightan-robot-anime-gets-heartwarming-camp-manga/.193404

Tomokazu Sugita Joins Cast of Trigun Stampede Anime

1st episode preview video, new Wolfwood visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-27/tomokazu-sugita-joins-cast-of-trigun-stampede-anime/.193402

Bravely Default Brilliant Lights Smartphone Game Ends Service in February

Game launched in Japan on January 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-27/bravely-default-brilliant-lights-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-february/.193401

Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Theatrical Anime's Video Reveals Summer 2023 Debut

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-27/sound-euphonium-ensemble-contest-theatrical-anime-video-reveals-summer-2023-debut/.193399

Cutie and the Beast Manga Ends on January 2

Manga resumed publication on December 5 after 11-month hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-27/cutie-and-the-beast-manga-ends-on-january-2/.193392

Monday, December 26, 2022

Otamatone Musical Synthesizers Get Otamatoon Anime

Maywa Denki to produce sound-only anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-26/otamatone-musical-synthesizers-get-otamatoon-anime/.193347

Akiba Maid War Anime Gets Stage Play in September 2023

Cygames, P.A. Works' original TV anime premiered on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-26/akiba-maid-war-anime-gets-stage-play-in-september-2023/.193351

My One-Hit Kill Sister Anime Reveals 3 Character Promo Videos, Opening Theme Song Artist

TrySail performs opening song for 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-26/my-one-hit-kill-sister-anime-reveals-3-character-promo-videos-opening-theme-song-artist/.193340

Uma Musume Franchise Replaces Tomomi Mineuchi With Rika Nagae as Ines Fujin

Nagae to replace Mineuchi in the franchise starting on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-26/uma-musume-franchise-replaces-tomomi-mineuchi-with-rika-nagae-as-ines-fujin/.193337

Eiji Hanawa, Shigeru Chiba Join Cast of High Card Anime

Original poker-themed anime premieres on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-26/eiji-hanawa-shigeru-chiba-join-cast-of-high-card-anime/.193344

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Hunter x Hunter Manga Goes Back on Hiatus

Manga will not serialize in weekly format going forward

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/hunter-x-hunter-manga-goes-back-on-hiatus/.193300

Sasaki and Miyano Anime Film Reveals New Ad, Theme Song Artists

Miracle Chimpanzee band returns for film opening in Japan on February 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/sasaki-and-miyano-anime-film-reveals-new-ad-theme-song-artists/.193324

The Marginal Service Anime Reveals Opening Song Artist Mamoru Miyano

Original TV anime premieres in April 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/the-marginal-service-anime-reveals-opening-song-artist-mamoru-miyano/.193325

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Anime's 3rd Video Unveils More Staff

Promo video previews ending song, music by Moe Hyūga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/the-magical-revolution-of-the-reincarnated-princess-anime-3rd-video-unveils-more-staff/.193323

Tsurune: The Linking Shot Anime's 2nd Video Previews Luck Life's Opening Song

Latest video revealed at anime's advance screening on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/tsurune-the-linking-shot-anime-2nd-video-previews-luck-life-opening-song/.193320

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff, January 7 Debut

Yui Ishikawa's 2B, Natsuki Hanae's 9S highlighted in anime of action RPG

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-new-video-reveals-more-staff-january-7-debut/.193319

Saturday, December 24, 2022

loundraw's Futari-bun no Shōmei Anime Short Posted

Story follows three friends grappling with school, studies, and relationships

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-24/loundraw-futari-bun-no-shomei-anime-short-posted/.193267

Life-Size Asuna Statue in Wedding Dress on Display in Tokyo Department Store

The popular Sword Art Online heroine will be on display in Shibuya Parco until February 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-24/life-size-asuna-statue-in-wedding-dress-on-display-in-tokyo-department-store/.193264

Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 12-18

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion debuts at #3, #4, #5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-24/japan-video-game-rankings-december-12-18/.193305

Castration: Rebirth Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Arata Miyatsuki, Ochau launched manga in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-24/castration-rebirth-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.193247

Takafumi Adachi's Animagear DE Manga Ends

Manga based on Bandai Candy's toy franchise launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-24/takafumi-adachi-animagear-de-manga-ends/.193174

Way of the Househusband Anime Streams Video for In-Anime Work 'Crimecatch Policure'

Director Chiaki Kon sings song for parody anime that appears in franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-24/way-of-the-househusband-anime-streams-video-for-in-anime-work-crimecatch-policure/.193310

Friday, December 23, 2022

Voice Actress Hitomi Suzuki Passes Away at 26

Voice actress had roles in Kimi no Koe o Todoketai, Usuzumizakura -Garo-, Resident Evil Resistance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-24/voice-actress-hitomi-suzuki-passes-away-at-26/.193304

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War Anime Reveals Special Video, Ending Theme Artist

Series premieres on January 6 with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-23/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-northern-war-anime-reveals-special-video-ending-theme-/.193286

Kizuna Ai's Kizuna no Allele Anime Reveals Cast for 3DM8 Group

Ruri Arai, Nao Furuhata, Yūna Kitahara join cast for 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-23/kizuna-ai-kizuna-no-allele-anime-reveals-cast-for-3dm8-group/.193281

R-Type Final 3 Evolved PS5 Game Ships in Japan on March 23

NIS America releases game in English next spring

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-23/r-type-final-3-evolved-ps5-game-ships-in-japan-on-march-23/.193274

Crayon Shin-Chan Marks '30th Annibuttsary' With Mother-Daughter Duo Kikuko & Honoka Inoue Sharing 1 Role

Anniversary episode airs on Christmas Eve, features time travel plot

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-23/crayon-shin-chan-marks-30th-annibuttsary-with-mother-daughter-duo-kikuko-and-honoka-inoue-sharing-1-/.193260

Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Marginal Service Anime's Video Reveals April 2023 Premiere

Voice actors' roles also revealed for new Cygames original TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-23/the-marginal-service-anime-video-reveals-april-2023-premiere/.193265

Sumire Uesaka Becomes 1st Voice Actor to Inspire Figma

Uesaka announced the upcoming figure in her 31st birthday livestream

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-22/sumire-uesaka-becomes-1st-voice-actor-to-inspire-figma/.193245

PRISM Project VTuber Rita Kamishiro Named Ambassador for National Alliance on Mental Illness

Kamishiro has raised over US$14,000 in charity streams

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-22/prism-project-vtuber-rita-kamishiro-named-ambassador-for-national-alliance-on-mental-illness/.193203

Ippon! again High School Judo Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Opening Theme Song

Subway Daydream perform theme song for January 8 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-22/ippon-again-high-school-judo-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-previews-opening-theme-song/.193252

hololive's 5th Anniversary Trivia Exam Launches in English

Think you're a buff on hololive lore?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-22/hololive-5th-anniversary-trivia-exam-launches-in-english/.193208

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga's Anime Project 'Restarts'

Anime adaptation of Iro Aida's manga aired in January 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-22/toilet-bound-hanako-kun-manga-anime-project-restarts/.193246

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

HIDIVE to Stream Farming Life in Another World, Ippon! again Anime

HIDIVE to stream 14 new titles in winter 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-21/hidive-to-stream-farming-life-in-another-world-ippon-again-anime/.193218

PREVIEW: One Piece Odyssey

When it comes to recreating One Piece's spirit, One Piece Odyssey is set to pull it off with flying colors.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-12-21/preview-one-piece-odyssey/.193186

Meet the Artist of Chainsaw Man Episode 11's ED

Chainsaw Man has brought in a different high-profile artist for each episode's ending theme. Avu-chan from Queen Bee gave us some insight into their experience working on this ambitious anime project as the artist of the ending theme, "Violence."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-12-21/meet-the-artist-of-chainsaw-man-episode-11-ed/.192966

One Piece ‒ Episode 1045

Despite Eustass and Killer both getting significant chest-size glow-ups post-timeskip, no amount of pectoral mass can save you when Big Mom crashes the party.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1045/.193192

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 Debuts on Netflix Worldwide Next August

1st film debuted on Netflix on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-21/the-seven-deadly-sins-grudge-of-edinburgh-part-2-debuts-on-netflix-worldwide-next-august/.193212

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Love of Kill Manga Ends on January 14

Manga's final volume releases on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/love-of-kill-manga-ends-on-january-14/.193173

Seven Seas States Amazon in Europe Has Stopped Purchasing its Titles

Seven Seas: Amazon Europe has made "environmental decision" to cease purchasing from publisher

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/seven-seas-states-amazon-in-europe-has-stopped-purchasing-its-titles/.193168

Vampire Dies in No Time Manga Gets 'Hyper Casual' Game App

Game for launch for iOS, Android in 2023 with English release planned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/vampire-dies-in-no-time-manga-gets-hyper-casual-game-app/.193169

Trace Manga's Brutal Spinoff Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga about vigilante detective murdering criminals launched in June 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/trace-manga-brutal-spinoff-ends-in-3-chapters/.193156

Promise Cinderella's Oreco Tachibana Launches New Manga

Tachibana to launch romance manga on January 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/promise-cinderella-oreco-tachibana-launches-new-manga/.193123

The First Slam Dunk Anime Film Stays at #1, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Film Opens at #8

Suzume stays at #2, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond drops to #6, One Piece Film Red to #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-20/the-first-slam-dunk-anime-film-stays-at-no.1-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-film-opens-at-no.8/.193124

Monday, December 19, 2022

Vinland Saga 2nd Season Anime's New Trailer Reveals Ending Theme Song

Singer LMYK performs ending theme song "Without Love"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-19/vinland-saga-2nd-season-anime-new-trailer-reveals-ending-theme-song/.193122

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Manga Tops 22 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide

Shueisha revealed on Monday that Aka Akasaka's Kaguya-sama: Love is War (Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai) manga has surpassed 22 million copies in circulation...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-19/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-manga-tops-22-million-copies-in-circulation-worldwide/.193118

I Got Reincarnated as a Son of Innkeepers! Manga Listed as Ending in 3rd Volume

Fantasy manga launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-19/i-got-reincarnated-as-a-son-of-innkeepers-manga-listed-as-ending-in-3rd-volume/.192946

Dropkick on My Devil! Anime's Crowdfunding Campaign Reaches 200% of Goal

Campaign has raised over 60 million yen, with 26 days remaining

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-19/dropkick-on-my-devil-anime-crowdfunding-campaign-reaches-200-percent-of-goal/.193102

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Digimon World: Next Order Game Streams Gameplay Trailer

Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam in N. America, Europe on February 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-19/digimon-world-next-order-game-streams-gameplay-trailer/.193068

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Casts Taiten Kusunoki, Azusa Tadokoro

Voices of Kai, Itsuki in anime premiering on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-18/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-tv-anime-casts-taiten-kusunoki-azusa-tadokoro/.193099

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation in Summer 2023

Teaser video for stage play adaptation revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-18/mashle-magic-and-muscles-manga-gets-stage-play-adaptation-in-summer-2023/.193094

Haikyu!! Gets New Stage Play in August 2023 Directed by Hyper Projection Engeki Haikyu!! Star Kenta Suga

15-year-old actor Kenshirō Katō takes over role as Shōyō Hinata

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-18/haikyu-gets-new-stage-play-in-august-2023-directed-by-hyper-projection-engeki-haikyu-star-kenta-suga/.193084

Blue Exorcist Gets New TV Anime Series

Kazue Katō's manga previously inspired 2 TV anime in 2011, 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-18/blue-exorcist-gets-new-tv-anime-series/.193088

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Dr. Stone: New World Anime's New Promo Video Confirms April 2023 Debut (Updated)

Maaya Sakamoto joins cast as Francois

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-18/dr-stone-new-world-anime-new-promo-video-confirms-april-2023-debut/.193081

I Got A Cheat Skill in Another World Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff

UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS plans, produces anime premiering in April 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff/.193008

Airi Suzuki, halca Perform Songs for Kaguya-sama: Love is War Film

Film opened in Japan on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/airi-suzuki-halca-perform-songs-for-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-film/.193061

Naruto Creator Masashi Kishimoto to Draw Short Manga Based on 'Narutop 99' Character Poll Winner

Fans worldwide can vote for "Narutop 99" character popularity poll winner until December 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/naruto-creator-masashi-kishimoto-to-draw-short-manga-based-on-narutop-99-character-poll-winner/.193056

My Hero Academia Gets New Stage Play in April-May 2023

New stage play is titled "Saikō no Hero"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/my-hero-academia-gets-new-stage-play-in-april-may-2023/.193059

Boruto Anime Enters 'Sasuke Retsuden' Arc in January Followed by 'Code' Arc

Visual revealed for arc based on Jun Esaka's Naruto: Sasuke's Story--The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust spinoff novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/boruto-anime-enters-sasuke-retsuden-arc-in-january-followed-by-code-arc/.193057

Live Spectacle Naruto Stage Play Gets 'Final Chapter' Run in 2023

Also: Naruto franchise gets live music event in fall 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/live-spectacle-naruto-stage-play-gets-final-chapter-run-in-2023/.193055

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Reincarnated as a Sword ‒ Episode 11

Fran gets a new big fluffy dog friend to ride around on, meaning Reincarnated as a Sword has at last caught up to SPY x FAMILY. That's the objective metric that matters in judging something like this.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/reincarnated-as-a-sword/episode-11/.192931

Meychan Performs High Card Anime's Ending Theme Song

Teaser video previews song "Squad!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-15/meychan-performs-high-card-anime-ending-theme-song/.192954

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Unveils Teaser Video, Visual, Animation Studios, 2024 Premiere

Production I.G produces anime, Studio Khara handles kaiju designs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-15/kaiju-no-8-anime-unveils-teaser-video-visual-animation-studios-2024-premiere/.192953

Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden Games' Trailer Reveal Pre-orders

Remastered games launch on January 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-15/persona-3-portable-persona-4-golden-games-trailer-reveal-pre-orders/.192950

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Songs

Sizuk, Maaya Uchida perform themes for anime premiering on January 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-15/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-anime-main-promo-video-previews-opening-ending-songs/.192949

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Spy Classroom Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, January 5 Premiere

Anime gets advanced screening on December 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-14/spy-classroom-anime-reveals-promo-video-visual-january-5-premiere/.192918

Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence TV Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Visual, Additional Cast

Haruki Ishiya, Kanna Nakamura, Haruka Tomatsu, Mai Nakahara, Makoto Koichi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-14/saint-cecilia-and-pastor-lawrence-tv-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-visual-additional-cast/.192921

Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M: Kyūkoku no Orange Manga Gets TV Anime

Masahiko Murata directs adaptation of new Megumi no Daigo manga at Brain's Base

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-14/firefighter-daigo-of-fire-company-m-kyukoku-no-orange-manga-gets-tv-anime/.192919

Does Toradora Hold Up Today?

AJ revisits this romantic comedy classic to see if it still wrings the tears from his eyes years later.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-12-14/does-toradora-hold-up-today/.191339

Gundam: Battle Operation 2 Game Now Slated for Steam in 2023

Network test moved to early 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-14/gundam-battle-operation-2-game-now-slated-for-steam-in-2023/.192916

Giant Beasts of Ars Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast

Asami Seto, Wakana Kuramochi, Ryōta Takeuchi, more join winter anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-14/giant-beasts-of-ars-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-cast/.192915

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

SSSS.Gridman, SSSS.Dynazenon TV Anime Each Get Compilation Film Before Gridman Universe Film Opens

Both compilation films get 2-week limited run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/ssss.gridman-ssss.dynazenon-tv-anime-each-get-compilation-film-before-gridman-universe-film-opens/.192881

Live-Action Kingdom Franchise Gets 3rd Film in Summer 2023

Returning cast, staff announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/live-action-kingdom-franchise-gets-3rd-film-in-summer-2023/.192876

I'm in Love with the Villainess Yuri Isekai Novels Get TV Anime in 2023

Yū Serizawa, Karin Nanami star in series at Platinum Vision

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-yuri-isekai-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2023/.191642

Live-Action My Happy Marriage Film's New Trailer Previews Snow Man's Theme Song

Film starring Snow Man's Ren Meguro, Mio Imada opens in Japan on March 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/live-action-my-happy-marriage-film-new-trailer-previews-snow-man-theme-song/.192877

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' Clip Shows Gudetama Running for Office

Series debuted on Netflix worldwide on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-clip-shows-gudetama-running-for-office/.192864

Monday, December 12, 2022

Ichiro Mizuki's Last Recorded Performance to Air on January 3

BS TV Tokyo to air Mizuki's performance for Singers Association of Japan's 49th Song Festival

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-13/ichiro-mizuki-last-recorded-performance-to-air-on-january-3/.192861

Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 39

Yui is learning to be her own person rather than a carbon copy of her grandmother, as well as to see the shades of grey in the world, and those may well be the most valuable lessons she's picked up as the story heads into its finale.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-39/.192818

Technoroid Overmind Anime Premieres on January 4

The official website for Technoroid Overmind — the television anime portion of Noriyasu Agematsu, RUCCA, and Elements Garden's Technoroid multimedia project...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-12/technoroid-overmind-anime-premieres-on-january-4/.192836

Sai Yamagishi, Teito Heji's Zenbu Bukkowasu Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Comedy manga about god of destruction, hero resurrected as twin siblings launched in December 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-12/sai-yamagishi-teito-heji-zenbu-bukkowasu-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.192830

Singer Ichiro Mizuki Passes Away at 74

"Emperor of Anime Songs" revealed lung cancer diagnosis in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-12/singer-ichiro-mizuki-passes-away-at-74/.192829

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Raven of the Inner Palace ‒ Episode 11

For both Shouxue and her predecessor, death appears to always be a close companion, and Shouxue is starting to realize that this is the reason why Li Nian warned her not to get close to anybody.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/raven-of-the-inner-palace/episode-11/.192804

Mob Psycho 100 III ‒ Episode 10

Mob, drawn as a violent scribble before the scene focuses on his dark, emotionless, and hair-raising visage, reminds me, probably intentionally, of how Togashi depicts Gon in his final fight with Neferpitou.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mob-psycho-100-iii/episode-10/.192801

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 23

Fiona/Nightfall's attempts to oust Yor may have done a little more for Loid's subconscious understanding of his family's importance to him than it at first appears.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-23/.192802

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered

With such an old installment being given new life in this modern age, is there something modern players can enjoy in this blast from the past?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/romancing-saga-minstrel-song-remastered/.192780

Demon Slayer Anime's Swordsmith Village Arc Premieres in April With 1-Hour TV Special (Updated)

1st episode to play in theaters in over 80 countries starting on February 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-10/demon-slayer-anime-swordsmith-village-arc-premieres-in-april-with-1-hour-tv-special/.192798

Crayon Shin-chan Anime Gets 1st 3DCG Film Slated for Summer 2023

Hitoshi Ōne directs film at Shirogumi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-10/crayon-shin-chan-anime-gets-1st-3dcg-film-slated-for-summer-2023/.192791

Ai Kurimi Draws Adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka's Honryū Novel

Manga centers on girl who searches for missing people, man who is strong in battle

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-10/ai-kurimi-draws-adaptation-of-yoshiki-tanaka-honryu-novel/.192644

Friday, December 9, 2022

Fire Emblem Engage Game's Video Previews Expansion Pass

1st part of 4-part expansion pass releases on game's launch day on January 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-09/fire-emblem-engage-game-video-previews-expansion-pass/.192770

The tale of outcasts Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members

Makoto Furukawa, Atsushi Abe, more join cast for series premiering on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-09/the-tale-of-outcasts-anime-reveals-7-more-cast-members/.192766

Endo and Kobayashi Live! Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

DAZBEE, Anna perform theme songs for series premiering on January 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-09/endo-and-kobayashi-live-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.192761

Handyman Saitō in Another World Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 8 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yū Serizawa, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-09/handyman-saito-in-another-world-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-january-8-debut/.192759

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Bandai Namco's Blue Protocol Multiplayer Online Action RPG Launches Globally in 2nd Half of 2023

New trailer reveals release for PS5, Xbox X|S, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-09/bandai-namco-blue-protocol-multiplayer-online-action-rpg-launches-globally-in-2nd-half-of-2023/.192747

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime's Video, Visual Highlight A2

Ayaka Suwa returns from game to voice A2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-08/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-video-visual-highlight-a2/.192711

The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Theme Songs, January 7 Debut

Rock band Lenny code fiction, singer-songwriter Momosumomosu perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-08/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-ii-anime-2nd-video-unveils-theme-songs-january-7-debut/.192710

Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, January 10 Debut

Mamiko Noto, Mariya Ise, Naoki Tatsuta join cast with music by In the Land of Leadale's Kujira Yumemi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-08/kubo-wont-let-me-be-invisible-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-january-10-debut/.192708

Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Anime Announces Ending Song Artists, January 7 Debut

Musical unit Tuyu performs ending theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-08/tokyo-revengers-christmas-showdown-anime-announces-ending-song-artists-january-7-debut/.192709

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Anime's Key Visual Announces January 10 Premiere

Anime streams first in Japan before broadcast airing with tie-ins with real-life ingredients, utensils

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-08/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-anime-key-visual-announces-january-10-/.192707

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Hinako Note Manga Creator Draws Lead Character Pregnant

Four-panel manga ended in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-12-07/hinako-note-manga-creator-draws-lead-character-pregnant/.192657

"Ippon" Again! High School Judo Anime Reveals Ending Theme, Visual, January 8 Premiere

Aoba Nishi High School Judo Club performs ending theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-07/ippon-again-high-school-judo-anime-reveals-ending-theme-visual-january-8-premiere/.192667

Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break Anime Reveals 2nd Part's Theme Song Artists, Visual

Novelbright perform opening, Daiki Yamashita with Yūsuke Saeki perform ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-07/yowamushi-pedal-limit-break-anime-reveals-2nd-part-theme-song-artists-visual/.192666

Interview: Gungrave G.O.R.E. General Director Kay kim

With Beyond The Grave's return to the world of video games, we have some burning questions for the team Gungrave G.O.R.E team. We were lucky enough to sit down with general director Kay Kim for a quick one-on-one with Grave's resurrectors.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-12-07/gungrave-g.o.r.e-general-director-kay-kim/.192058

Bandai to Launch Union Arena Crossover Trading Card Game in March

Featuring Jujutsu Kaisen, Hunter x Hunter, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Code Geass, Bleach, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-07/bandai-to-launch-union-arena-crossover-trading-card-game-in-march/.192663

New Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Anime's Season 3 Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, January 18 Debut in Video

Junya Enoki, Takuya Eguchi, Kana Hanazawa, Mariya Ise join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-07/new-sorcerous-stabber-orphen-anime-season-3-unveils-more-cast-theme-songs-january-18-debut-in-video/.192664

Fate/Strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- TV Anime Special Delayed From December 31

Anime special delayed due to production issues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-07/fate-strange-fake-whispers-of-dawn-tv-anime-special-delayed-from-december-31/.192662

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Children of the Whales Manga Ends Serialization in Next Chapter

Manga launched in 2013, inspired TV anime in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/children-of-the-whales-manga-ends-serialization-in-next-chapter/.192640

'Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World' Anime's Character Video, Visual Highlight Nick

Yūsuke Kobayashi voices character in anime premiering on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/apparently-disillusioned-adventurers-will-save-the-world-anime-character-video-visual-highlight-nick/.192639

Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 2's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, January 14 Premiere

Idol group Strawberry Prince performs opening song; Suzuko Mimori, Seiji Maeda, Hina Aoki join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/cardfight-vanguard-will-dress-season-2-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-january-14-premiere/.192631

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Manga Ends, Gets Spinoff in January

Manga launched in December 2016, inspired 2021 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/dragon-goes-house-hunting-manga-ends-gets-spinoff-in-january/.192622

Monday, December 5, 2022

Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, January 27 Amazon Debut

Anri returns for new version of "Cat's Eye" theme song; fox capture plan perform opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/lupin-iii-vs-cat-eye-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-songs-january-27-amazon-debut/.192626

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Manga Gets Stage Play

Stage play scheduled for May 2023 run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-manga-gets-stage-play/.192590

The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure Anime Reveals Cast, Main Staff, Promo Video

Yoshino Nanjō, Aya Uchida, more star in spring 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/the-aristocrat-otherworldly-adventure-anime-reveals-cast-main-staff-promo-video/.192594

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Saori Ōnishi, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, more join cast for anime premiering on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-tv-anime-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.192591

Burn the House Down's Moyashi Fujisawa Launches New Manga on December 12

Kumakuzu draws new Watashi no Arika idol industry suspense manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/burn-the-house-down-moyashi-fujisawa-launches-new-manga-on-december-12/.192577

Doraemon's New Year's Special 2022 to Feature 2 New Stories

Special program features "Kotoshi no Shippai Kotoshi no Uchi ni," "Amanogawa Tetsudō no Yoru" stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/doraemon-new-year-special-2022-to-feature-2-new-stories/.192549

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Moriarty the Patriot Novels Get Manga Adaptation

Manga's 2nd part to launch after novels' manga adaptation ends

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-05/moriarty-the-patriot-novels-get-manga-adaptation/.192559

Spy×Family ‒ Episodes 21-22

Nightfall couldn't understand that a spy also has to be a human being, and her struggles to reconcile her emotions with her spyhood are basically damning her in her ambitions to replace Yor in Loid's life.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episodes-21-22/.192537

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 3 ‒ Episodes 8-9

If you've been wondering what Asmodeus would look like on his evil cycle, you are about to be amply rewarded

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-3/episodes-8-9/.192535

Ranking of Kings Anime's Special Episode Announces April Premiere in Teaser

Key visual also posted for story not seen in previous TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/ranking-of-kings-anime-special-episode-announces-april-premiere-in-teaser/.192560

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, April Debut

Maria Naganawa, Kaori Nazuka, Miyu Tomita, Sayumi Suzushiro, Shizuka Ishigami join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-anime-2nd-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-april-/.192558

Animate Group's C-labo Card Shop Chain Accused of Tax Evasion

Company states it has already filed revised tax return, paid full amount due; former CEO indicted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/animate-group-c-labo-card-shop-chain-accused-of-tax-evasion/.192551

Lucky Star Spinoff Manga About Konata 15 Years Later to Launch Next Spring

Kagami Yoshimizu's main manga resumed publication on November 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/lucky-star-spinoff-manga-about-konata-15-years-later-to-launch-next-spring/.192550

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society's Gameplay Trailer Streamed

Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam on February 14 in N. America; February 17 in Europe

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/labyrinth-of-galleria-the-moon-society-gameplay-trailer-streamed/.192532

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate VR Game Project Posts Trailer for 2nd Episode

2nd episode of game launches for Meta Quest 2 on December 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/dyschronia-chronos-alternate-vr-game-project-posts-trailer-for-2nd-episode/.192530

Tales of Symphonia Remastered RPG's Trailer Highlights Story

Game launches for Switch, PS4, Xbox One on February 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-04/tales-of-symphonia-remastered-rpg-trailer-highlights-story/.192529

Sony Music Labels: Singer-Songwriter Kiro Akiyama Does Not Face Prosecution

My Hero Academia anime continues playing Akiyama's 'SKETCH' as ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/sony-music-labels-singer-songwriter-kiro-akiyama-does-not-face-prosecution/.192531

Trigun Stampede Anime's English-Subtitled Main Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, January 7 Debut

Kvi Baba, Salyu perform opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/trigun-stampede-anime-english-subtitled-main-trailer-reveals-theme-songs-january-7-debut/.192528

Glacier Bay's Crowdfunding Campaigns for Glaeolia 1 Reprint, Rei Hagiwara's Pandora Manga Reach Goals

Company also reveals Glaeolia will be available in stores in U.S., EU, U.K.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/glacier-bay-crowdfunding-campaigns-for-glaeolia-1-reprint-rei-hagiwara-pandora-manga-reach-goals/.192521

Comic Market Aims to Move to 120,000 Daily Capacity Next August

Event staff plan to offer tickets for international participants for event later this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/comic-market-aims-to-move-to-120000-daily-capacity-next-august/.192525

Heaven's Lost Property, Plunderer's Suu Minazuki Starts New Manga in December

Minazuki's slapstick comedy manga to serialize in Monthly Shōnen Ace

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/heaven-lost-property-plunderer-suu-minazuki-starts-new-manga-in-december/.192453

Friday, December 2, 2022

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 21-27

Violet Evergarden: The Movie aired with 5.1% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-03/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-21-27/.192483

Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Project Rebooted as Series

Jaymen Tokyo, Good Win produce project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-02/yoshitaka-amano-zan-anime-project-rebooted-as-series/.192495

Akio Ohtsuka, Takehito Koyasu Join Cast of Revenger Original TV Anime

Series debuts on January 5 with world premiere this weekend at Anime Frontier event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-02/akio-ohtsuka-takehito-koyasu-join-cast-of-revenger-original-tv-anime/.192492

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Anime Premieres on January 4

The staff for the television anime of Piero Karasu's The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess (Tensei Ōjo to Tensai Reijō no Mahō Kakumei) light...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-02/the-magical-revolution-of-the-reincarnated-princess-anime-premieres-on-january-4/.192489

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement Anime Premieres on January 7

The official website of the television anime of FUNA's Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement (Rōgo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-Man-Mai no Kinka...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-01/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-anime-premieres-on-january-7/.192454

This Week in Anime - Grown-Up Rin and Co. Get Cozy in Laid-Back Camp the Movie

Camping with your friends gets harder when you add adult responsibilities like a full-time job. The Laid-Back Camp movie brings the gang back together as they try to revitalize a camp site.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-12-01/.192416

My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered Light Novels Get TV Anime

Tsuyoshi Fujitaka's story of boy abandoned in another world, but with Instant Death ability

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-01/my-instant-death-ability-is-so-overpowered-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.192452

Reborn to Master the Blade Anime Reveals 2nd Video, More Cast & Staff, Theme Songs, January 9 Debut

Atsushi Tamaru, Yūichi Nakamura, Katsuyuki Konishi, Mugihito join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-01/reborn-to-master-the-blade-anime-reveals-2nd-video-more-cast-and-staff-theme-songs-january-9-debut/.192449

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's New Video Reveals Opening Song, January 5 Debut

Musical project Sizuk performs opening song 'Dystopia'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-01/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-anime-new-video-reveals-opening-song-january-5-debut/.192450

'Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World' Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Ending Song Artist, January 10 Debut

Mao Abe performs ending for Shinta Fuji's story of adventurers united in their distrust of people

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-01/apparently-disillusioned-adventurers-will-save-the-world-anime-2nd-video-unveils-ending-song-artist-/.192448

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4's New Video Reveals More Cast, January 4 Debut

Shōya Chiba joins cast as Sigma

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/bungo-stray-dogs-season-4-new-video-reveals-more-cast-january-4-debut/.192406

Synduality Anime's New Teaser Reveals More Staff, Disney Global Streaming

Encouragement of Climb's Yūsuke Yamamoto directs human/AI story by Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai's Hajime Kamoshida

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/synduality-anime-new-teaser-reveals-more-staff-disney-global-streaming/.192404

Studio 4°C Animates Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix Manga for Disney+ in 2023

Story of girl leaving Earth for promise of new life on another world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/studio-4c-animates-osamu-tezuka-phoenix-manga-for-disney-in-2023/.192402

Disney+ Presents Wonderhatch Hybrid Live-Action/Anime Fantasy for Winter 2023

Live-action Tokyo Ghoul director Kentarō Hagiwara, Precure director Takashi Otsuka, Promised Neverland artist Posuka Demizu collaborate

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/disney-presents-wonderhatch-hybrid-live-action-anime-fantasy-for-winter-2023/.192403

Jujutsu Kaisen Director Sung Hoo Park Unveils Project Bullet/Bullet Anime

Disney to stream E&H Production anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/jujutsu-kaisen-director-sung-hoo-park-unveils-project-bullet-bullet-anime/.192401

Handyman Saitō in Another World Anime's New Video Highlights Franlil, Ninia

Elf warrior, human priest in isekai anime premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/handyman-saito-in-another-world-anime-new-video-highlights-franlil-ninia/.192399

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Disney to Exclusively Stream Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Anime in January

Sequel streams on Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar in Asia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/disney-to-exclusively-stream-tokyo-revengers-christmas-showdown-anime-in-january/.192398

Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka. Manga From Sankarea's Mitsuru Hattori Ends in 10th Volume

Final volume of manga about girl who runs laundry store releases in summer 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/kirei-ni-shite-moraemasu-ka-manga-from-sankarea-mitsuru-hattori-ends-in-10th-volume/.192375

The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden Game Launches for iOS, Android, PC

Crunchyroll Games to launch game in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/the-eminence-in-shadow-master-of-garden-game-launches-for-ios-android-pc/.192370

Haruka Shiraishi Replaces Yume Miyamoto as Nika Nanaura in Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime

Miyamoto announced brief hiatus earlier this month due to poor health

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/haruka-shiraishi-replaces-yume-miyamoto-as-nika-nanaura-in-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-anime/.192372

Uzamaid, Shūmatsu no Kohinata-san Manga Both End on January 25

Both manga take break in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/uzamaid-shumatsu-no-kohinata-san-manga-both-end-on-january-25/.192365

Mutsumi Aoki's OsaMake Spinoff Manga Ends

Spinoff series about 4 Shida sisters launched in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/mutsumi-aoki-osamake-spinoff-manga-ends/.192369

A Certain Scientific Accelerator's Arata Yamaji Ends Kaibutsu Shōnen Manga Next Month

Manga about boy who gains power of monster in exchange for his body launched in May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/a-certain-scientific-accelerator-arata-yamaji-ends-kaibutsu-shonen-manga-next-month/.192367

Monday, November 28, 2022

Satoru Akahori's Menhera Samurai Manga Moves Online

Next chapter comes out on Hakusensha's Manga Park website on December 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-29/satoru-akahori-menhera-samurai-manga-moves-online/.192341

Live-Action Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" Series 3rd Season Announces New Cast, January 13 Premiere

Yūta Hiraoka, Naoki Tanaka, Naoto Kaihō, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-series-3rd-season-announces-new-cast-january-13-premiere/.192328

Suzume Anime Film Earns 6.26 Billion Yen in 17 Days

Film has sold a cumulative total of 4.60 million tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/suzume-anime-film-earns-6.26-billion-yen-in-17-days/.192339

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Earns 416 Million Yen in 1st 3 Days

Film sells 313,000 tickets in 1st 3 days, debuts at #2 for weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-film-earns-416-million-yen-in-1st-3-days/.192338

The Vampire Dies in No Time Anime's 2nd Season Previewed in Promo Video, Ad

New season premieres on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/the-vampire-dies-in-no-time-anime-2nd-season-previewed-in-promo-video-ad/.192337

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 14-20

My Hero Academia earns 3.4%; Gundam: Witch from Mercury, Spy×Family earn 2.4%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-14-20/.192331

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' Video Reveals Additional Cast

Japanese comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo's Seiya, Soshina join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-28/gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-video-reveals-additional-cast/.192326

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Bocchi the Rock! ‒ Episode 8

Seeing Bocchi not just stand her ground, but pull the rest of the band out of their fears, before losing herself in her guitar, has to go down as one of the best moments in anime this year.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bocchi-the-rock/episode-8/.192305

World Dai Star Project About Aspiring Stage Actresses Gets Spring TV Anime, Summer Game App

Manaka Iwami, Ikumi Hasegawa, Sally Amaki, Maria Naganawa, Naomi Ōzora, Nanako Mori, Rico Sasaki, Minami Tanaka, Reina Kondo, Shuka Saitō star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/world-dai-star-project-about-aspiring-stage-actresses-gets-spring-tv-anime-summer-game-app/.192312

Tomo-chan is a Girl Anime Reveals Full Promo Video, More Staff, Ending Song, January 4 Debut, 13-Episode Length

Anime of Fumita Yanagida's romantic comedy manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/tomo-chan-is-a-girl-anime-reveals-full-promo-video-more-staff-ending-song-january-4-debut-13-/.192310

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Smartphone Game's Global Version Releases for Pre-Download

Game is available in Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/sword-art-online-variant-showdown-smartphone-game-global-version-releases-for-pre-download/.192295

NieR:Automata Game Crosses 7 Million in Shipments, Downloads; NieR Replicant Remaster Crosses 1.5 Million

"NieR:Automata Fan Festival 12022" event took place on November 25-26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/nier-automata-game-crosses-7-million-in-shipments-downloads-nier-replicant-remaster-crosses-1.5-/.192296

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II Game's Introduction Video Streamed

Game launches in West for Switch, PS4, PC via Steam in 2023; in Japan for PS4, Switch on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/spirit-hunter-death-mark-ii-game-introduction-video-streamed/.192299

Live-Action Web Show Reinterprets Thomas the Tank Engine as a Japanese Salaryman

New series commemorates the cartoon's return to Japanese television after 12 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-26/live-action-web-show-reinterprets-thomas-the-tank-engine-as-a-japanese-salaryman/.192256

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Casts Atsumi Tanezaki as Lily

Ground resistance unit's android introduced in 'Promotion File 006' video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-casts-atsumi-tanezaki-as-lily/.192297

Kiminori Wakasugi's Ashita no Esa Kimi Dakara Manga to End in Next Volume

Survival manga launched in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/kiminori-wakasugi-ashita-no-esa-kimi-dakara-manga-to-end-in-next-volume/.192187

Yū Hokuō Launches Mitsudomoe Seitokaichos Manga

Comedy manga about 3 student council presidents launches in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/yu-hokuo-launches-mitsudomoe-seitokaichos-manga/.192217

Nozomi Mino Reveals Title, Story Details for New Manga

Karasu to Usagi manga launches in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/nozomi-mino-reveals-title-story-details-for-new-manga/.192235

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 14-20

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet debuts at #1 with 2.5 million copies sold

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-25/japan-video-game-rankings-november-14-20/.192257

Former AKB48 Idol Miki Nishino Marries Comedian Keiichi Yamamoto

Nishino is 23 years old, while Yamamoto is 54

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-24/former-akb48-idol-miki-nishino-marries-comedian-keiichi-yamamoto/.192231

Record of Ragnarok Season II's New Video Reveals Song Artists, 15-Episode Length, January 26 Debut

Minami, Masatoshi Ono perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-24/record-of-ragnarok-season-ii-new-video-reveals-song-artists-15-episode-length-january-26-debut/.192245

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Project's Nijiyon Anime Unveils January 6 Debut in Video

Short anime of Miyakohito's four-panel manga spinoff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-24/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-project-nijiyon-anime-unveils-january-6-debut-in-video/.192244

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The ANN Aftershow - Chainsaw Man Adds Barf to the Menu

Chainsaw Man has plenty of blood, guts, and monsters but it might be barf that tops its gross-out moments!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2022-11-23/.192223

'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Manga Spinoff Listed as Ending on 6th Volume

6th volume of manga about "Parallel Consciousness" personalities ships on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/so-im-a-spider-so-what-manga-spinoff-listed-as-ending-on-6th-volume/.192206

WWE, Roblox Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend with Beyblade

WWE hosts hands-on free-play area; Roblox adds Beyblade content to Ultra Power Tycoon, Tower of Misery this weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-23/wwe-roblox-celebrate-thanksgiving-weekend-with-beyblade/.192174

Anime Frontier Hosts Advanced Screening of Shin Ultraman Film

Evangelion singer Yoko Takahashi cancels performance at event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/anime-frontier-hosts-advanced-screening-of-shin-ultraman-film/.192221

Penguin Random House's Acquisition of Simon & Schuster Terminated

Paramount Global did not extend purchase agreement; PRH to pay US$200 million termination fee

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/penguin-random-house-acquisition-of-simon-and-schuster-terminated/.192207

Hero of a Lost Era: Examining the Context of Kamen Rider Kuuga

Art is most often a response to the world it was made in. Sometimes that response might be a light remark, and other times, it's a loud scream. 2000's Kamen Rider Kuuga is one of those screams.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-11-23/hero-of-a-lost-era-examining-the-context-of-kamen-rider-kuuga/.189795

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Shuhei Nakano

Nakano plays Pool Yо̄kai in 7th episode on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-22/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-shuhei-nakano/.192192

Ayakashi Triangle Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, January 9 Debut

Philosophy no Dance, MIMiNARI perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-22/ayakashi-triangle-anime-promo-video-reveals-theme-songs-january-9-debut/.192191

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

At this point, I just need to accept the fact that the show is going to now drip-feed us the progression of its central romance instead of letting it organically happen between the characters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-season-2/episode-8/.192172

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 6

So after that more emotionally intense episode last week, I think it's only fair that we get an episode that is almost entirely about the laughs.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-6/.192173

To Your Eternity Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

This is the most positive I've felt about this second season of To Your Eternity so far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity-season-2/episode-5/.192167

One Piece ‒ Episode 1041

It's a testament to Oda's skill at writing new characters that Yamato stands out as one of the best characters in Wano – and Yamato really only showed up partway into the Onigashima fight.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1041/.192165

Monday, November 21, 2022

Tonikawa: Over the Moon Anime's 2nd Season Promo Video Reveals 2023 Debut

Anime's new episode releases on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/tonikawa-over-the-moon-anime-2nd-season-promo-video-reveals-2023-debut/.192136

Viz Media, Manga Plus Launch Cipher Academy Manga in English

Manga Plus will publish manga's 2nd chapter on November 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/viz-media-manga-plus-launch-cipher-academy-manga-in-english/.192135

NHK Asks Netflix to Remove its Titles Due to Ad-Supported Subscriptions

Netflix removes advertisements for NHK programming, continues to stream titles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/nhk-asks-netflix-to-remove-its-titles-due-to-ad-supported-subscriptions/.192103

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 7-13

My Hero Academia Season 6 earns 3.4% rating, Spy×Family earns 2.5% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-7-13/.192117

1st Ever OVA Dallos Gets Blu-ray Disc Release in March 2023

Release will be 1st part of Bandai Namco Arts' 40th anniversary project for Emotion label

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/1st-ever-ova-dallos-gets-blu-ray-disc-release-in-march-2023/.192119

Sunday, November 20, 2022

4th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film's Teaser Unveils 2023 Opening

4th of 6 films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/4th-girls-und-panzer-das-finale-film-teaser-unveils-2023-opening/.192105

CTW Reveals Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Rondo of War Browser Game

Game launches worldwide on G123 online platform in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/ctw-reveals-legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-rondo-of-war-browser-game/.192078

Monster Rancher Smartphone Game Delayed to Spring 2023

LINE Corporation delays LINE: Monster Farm smartphone game to improve quality

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/monster-rancher-smartphone-game-delayed-to-spring-2023/.192076

Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star Game Streams New Trailer

Game launches for Switch in Japan on December 22, in English in March 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/fitness-boxing-fist-of-the-north-star-game-streams-new-trailer/.192079

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Tiger & Bunny 2 14-25

The last set of episodes for the much anticipated Tiger & Bunny sequel will bring you closure, but it fails to connect its shiny new characters with its audience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tiger-and-bunny-2/episodes-14-25/.191889

Anime NYC 2022 - Crunchyroll Premieres The Iceblade Sorcerer, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist, The Tale of the Outcasts

We have first impressions of three of Crunchyroll's upcoming January premieres. There's magic, lion-faced men, and questionable plot choices.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-nyc/crunchyroll-premieres-the-iceblade-sorcerer-the-reincarnation-of-the-strongest-exorcist-the-tale-of-/.191901

Do It Yourself!! ‒ Episode 7

Please watch Do It Yourself!! I need this series to be a success, so that someday, field trips to the hardware store will become just as ubiquitous in anime as beach episodes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/do-it-yourself/episode-7/.192065

Bibliophile Princess ‒ Episode 7

Elianna could be in much hotter water than she thinks she is.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bibliophile-princess/episode-7/.192008

Voice Actor William Frederick Knight Passes Away

Voice of Ghost in the Shell's Aramaki was 88

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-19/voice-actor-william-frederick-knight-passes-away/.191963

Live-Action Otonanajimi Film Reveals 2 More Cast Members

Riku Hagiwara, Nana Asakawa join cast of May 2023 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-19/live-action-otonanajimi-film-reveals-2-more-cast-members/.191986

Friday, November 18, 2022

'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack' TV Anime Reveals Returning Theme Song Artists

Nagatoro's voice actress performs opening theme song, ending theme song with cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro-2nd-attack-tv-anime-reveals-returning-theme-song-artists/.192049

Golden Kamuy's Satoru Noda Relaunches Supinamarada! Ice Hockey Manga in Spring 2023

The Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper reported on November 11 that Satoru Noda (Golden Kamuy) will relaunch his Supinamarada! ice hockey sports manga in Shueisha's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-11-18/golden-kamuy-satoru-noda-relaunches-supinamarada-ice-hockey-manga-in-spring-2023/.191890

Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Dai) no Slow na Second Life Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals January 7 Premiere

New visual, 6 more cast members, opening theme song artist also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/kaiko-sareta-ankoku-heishi-no-slow-na-second-life-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-january-7-premiere/.192040

Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Novels Get TV Anime in 2023

"2-way unrequited love" story stars Naoya Miyase, Akiho Suzumoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/yumemiru-danshi-wa-genjitsushugisha-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2023/.192035

Studio NUT Produces Bullbuster TV Anime Premiering in 2023

Hero Mask's Hiroyasu Aoki directs series about "economically legitimate robot hero"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/studio-nut-produces-bullbuster-tv-anime-premiering-in-2023/.192025

Thursday, November 17, 2022

One Piece Film Red Theme Song Showcases at 2022 Kōhaku Song Contest

Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc theme song singer Aimer also debuts on Japan's most popular music program

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-17/one-piece-film-red-theme-song-showcases-at-2022-kohaku-song-contest/.191987

The Tale of the Outcasts Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Songs, January 8 Premiere

Yūki Ono, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-17/the-tale-of-the-outcasts-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-more-cast-theme-songs-january-8-premiere/.192003

Multilingual Survey Finds Most Harassment in Virtual Reality is Sexual

Female-presenting avatars were the most common targets, regardless of user's gender identification

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-17/multilingual-survey-finds-most-harassment-in-virtual-reality-is-sexual/.191921

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, April 2023 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akari Kitō, Kaori Maeda star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-17/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-april-2023-debut/.191999

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Lionsgate Acquires Live-Action Streets of Rage Film

Derek Kolstad to write script; dj2 Entertainment, Escape Artists to produce project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/lionsgate-acquires-live-action-streets-of-rage-film/.191971

Suzume no Tojimari

Beautifully animated, emotionally resonate, and adeptly scored, Suzume no Tojimari's primary flaw is it feels too similar to Shinkai's previous works, your name. and Weathering With You.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suzume-no-tojimari/.191914

Fire Emblem Engage Strategy RPG's Trailer Previews Story, Characters, Rings

Switch game debuts on January 20, 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/fire-emblem-engage-strategy-rpg-trailer-previews-story-characters-rings/.191964

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Unveils Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, January 9 Premiere

ARCANA PROJECT perform opening, TRUE performs ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-tv-anime-unveils-promo-video-theme-song-artists-january-9-premiere/.191965

Interview: Music Composer Shiro SAGISU on Returning to BLEACH

Shiro SAGISU shares the anime's most memorable track and it was like to revisit it for Thousand-Year Blood War.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-16/music-composer-shiro-sagisu-on-returning-to-bleach/.191389

My Clueless First Friend Manga Gets TV Anime in 2023

Konomi Kohara, Shizuka Ishigami star in St.Signpost anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/my-clueless-first-friend-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2023/.191960

Furano City Denies Funds for Dropkick on My Devil! X Anime

Budget committee deems anime's Furano-set episode as 'socially unacceptable'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/furano-city-denies-funds-for-dropkick-on-my-devil-x-anime/.191956

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

pixiv Announces Transaction Restrictions For 'Unethical' Content

Users asked to delete or make private such content before new Terms of Service roll out on December 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/pixiv-announces-transaction-restrictions-for-unethical-content/.191953

First Love Hatsukoi Live-Action Series Streams English-Subtitled Trailer

Series based on 2 songs by Hikaru Utada launches on Netflix worldwide on November 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/first-love-hatsukoi-live-action-series-streams-english-subtitled-trailer/.191931

One Piece ‒ Episode 1040

Seeing characters running and running without any clear end in sight starts to remind me of those Scooby Doo gags where they'd run in and out of the same doors a dozen times in a hallway

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1040/.191918

Takahiro, VTuber Designer Mika Pikazo Collaborate on New Multimedia Project

Takahiro, Pikazo collaborate for World Dai Star project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/takahiro-vtuber-designer-mika-pikazo-collaborate-on-new-multimedia-project/.191930

MF Bunko J Recalls Henneko Author's New Novel Due to Similar Lines From Yutaka Kōno's Novel

2 lines in Sou Sagara's new novel supposedly similar to 2 lines from Yutaka Kōno's Inakunare, Gunjō novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/mf-bunko-j-recalls-henneko-author-new-novel-due-to-similar-lines-from-yutaka-kono-novel/.191913

Monday, November 14, 2022

Sword Art Online Unleash Blading Smartphone Game Ends Service in January

Game launched in November 2019, rebranded to current title in October 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/sword-art-online-unleash-blading-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-january/.191910

One Piece Film Red Crosses US$12.7 Million in U.S.

Film earns US$1,447,807 over weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/one-piece-film-red-crosses-usd12.7-million-in-u.s/.191877

Mini4King Manga Ends in Coro Coro Comics, Starts New Serialization Online

Manga's online serialization starts on December 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/mini4king-manga-ends-in-coro-coro-comics-starts-new-serialization-online/.191865

More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers ‒ Episode 6

Well things are finally starting to get spicy, aren't they?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers/episode-6/.191862

Ryuya Suzuki's 'Lawless Love,' More Short Anime Win Awards at New Chitose Airport Int'l Animation Fest

Song Yungsung's "OUR 2," Satoshi Kikuya for "Beloved Animals," Yoko Yuki's "In the Big Yard Inside the Teeny-Weeny Pocket," more win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/ryuya-suzuki-lawless-love-more-short-anime-win-awards-at-new-chitose-airport-intl-animation-fest/.191825

Ayu Watanabe's Arashi-kun no Dakimakura Manga Ends on January 13

LDK manga creator launched manga in March 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/ayu-watanabe-arashi-kun-no-dakimakura-manga-ends-on-january-13/.191855

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Candy Color Paradox Boys Love Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

Fantastics from Exile Tribe member Keito Kimura, M!LK member Jyutaro Yamanaka star in series premiering in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/candy-color-paradox-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-tv-series/.191837

Nana & Kaoru GN 1

BDSM-curious should check out Nana & Kaoru, a manga that respects the realities of its subject matter (and is pretty hot).

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nana-and-kaoru/gn-1/.191599

Black Clover Manga Takes 2-Week Break Due to Author's Health

Manga will return in magazine's 52nd issue on November 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/black-clover-manga-takes-2-week-break-due-to-author-health/.191827

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 5

The second half of this episode gave me exactly what I was asking for last week with its focus on Lum. It even goes the extra mile to make the growing romantic interest between Lum and Ataru more believable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-5/.191838

Bocchi the Rock! ‒ Episode 6

Then Bocchi and Kikuri started playing, and about two minutes later I was flat on my back, sobbing while Bocchi the Rock! stood over me with a stern warning that I should never doubt it again.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bocchi-the-rock/episode-6/.191836

Princess Principal's 3rd Anime Film Reveals April 7 Debut in New Video

Key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/princess-principal-3rd-anime-film-reveals-april-7-debut-in-new-video/.191841

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 3 ‒ Episode 6

Who else would totally watch a reverse harem show starring X Elizabetta?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-3/episode-6/.191829

Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher

This game will surely please Ultraman fans with plenty of kaiju to discover. If only it was easier to pull our favorite monsters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher/.191633

By the Grace of the Gods Anime Season 2 Unveils Theme Song Artists

MindaRyn, Azusa Tadokoro return from season 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/by-the-grace-of-the-gods-anime-season-2-unveils-theme-song-artists/.191828

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 31-November 6

Harvestella debuts at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/japan-video-game-rankings-october-31-november-6/.191786

Do It Yourself!! ‒ Episode 6

I hope nobody thinks I'm exaggerating my bit about the restorative properties of this show; it's just difficult to avoid sounding like hyperbole when an anime is so soothingly mellow.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/do-it-yourself/episode-6/.191820

Forspoken Game's Trailer Highlights Athia

PS5, PC game launches on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/forspoken-game-trailer-highlights-athia/.191806

Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film's 2nd Trailer, Behind-the-Scenes Video Streamed

Film opens in Japan on December 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-anime-film-2nd-trailer-behind-the-scenes-video-streamed/.191822