Anime and Character Art Admiring: January 2022

One of the most exciting things about “Gathering” is exactly what it implies with its title: Finally, after weeks of buildup, every major combatant has arrived on the battlefield.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-entertainment-district-arc/episode-8/.181874

Ghibli Park Announces November 1 Grand Opening With Promotional Video

Theme park with 5-meter Totoro statue, building 4 times bigger than current museum

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-27/ghibli-park-announces-november-1-grand-opening-with-promotional-video/.181948

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

FuRyu's Monark RPG's Trailer Highlights Demo

Demo out now on PS4, PS5, Switch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/furyu-monark-rpg-trailer-highlights-demo/.181900

Saga of Tanya the Evil's Carlo Zen Launches New Manga With Artist Ikumi Fukuda

Hachigatsu no Sora Hōsei no Kodama "steampunk war chronicle" manga launches February 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-carlo-zen-launches-new-manga-with-artist-ikumi-fukuda/.181898

Rent-A-Girlfriend's Reiji Miyajima Launches New Manga

Shiunji-ke no Kodomo-tachi sibling romcom launches in February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/rent-a-girlfriend-reiji-miyajima-launches-new-manga/.181897

DEEMO Memorial Keys Anime Film's New Video Features 'Dream' Song

Film debuts in Japan on February 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/deemo-memorial-keys-anime-film-new-video-features-dream-song/.181909

Viz Media Debuts 1st 8 Chapters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean Manga Digitally

Company has not confirmed hardcover volume release for manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/viz-media-debuts-1st-8-chapters-of-jojo-bizarre-adventure-part-6-stone-ocean-manga-digitally/.181911

Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department Anime Casts Yukari Tamura, Yui Horie

Tamura, Horie play magical girl duo in currently airing anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-26/miss-kuroitsu-from-the-monster-development-department-anime-casts-yukari-tamura-yui-horie/.181905

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Yakuza Game Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Establishes New Studio at NetEase Games

Nagoshi serves as Representative Director, CEO; Daisuke Satō serves as producer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-25/yakuza-game-creator-toshihiro-nagoshi-establishes-new-studio-at-netease-games/.181852

Liar Game's Shinobu Kaitani, Kurosagi's Takeshi Natsuhara Launch Manga

Kamo no Negi ni wa Doku ga Aru launches on February 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-25/liar-game-shinobu-kaitani-kurosagi-takeshi-natsuhara-launch-manga/.181869

Monday, January 24, 2022

Higurashi: When They Cry Gets New Manga on February 25

Asahi draws new Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-25/higurashi-when-they-cry-gets-new-manga-on-february-25/.181868

Interview: Captain Tsubasa Creator Yoichi Takahashi and Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Producer Ooki

Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team received a brand new story installment titled NEXT DREAM that is penned by none other than Captain Tsubasa's creator Yōichi Takahashi himself.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-01-24/captain-tsubasa-creator-yoichi-takahashi-and-captain-tsubasa-dream-team-producer-ooki/.180731

March on Earth's Mikase Hayashi Launches New Manga in February

Manga centers on step-siblings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/march-on-earth-mikase-hayashi-launches-new-manga-in-february/.181817

Live-Action Rokuhōdō Yotsuiro Biyori TV Show Casts Shigeyuki Totsugi, Sho Nishigaki

Yuzuna Katō also joins cast for 5th episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/live-action-rokuhodo-yotsuiro-biyori-tv-show-casts-shigeyuki-totsugi-sho-nishigaki/.181829

Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight Game Reveals April 28 Console Release, Xbox Cancellation

Adventure game will now launch for PS4, Switch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/tasomachi-behind-the-twilight-game-reveals-april-28-console-release-xbox-cancellation/.181851

Photographer Arrested in Japan for Allegedly Drugging, Assaulting 6 Cosplayers

Suspect allegedly spiked drinks of girl cosplayers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/photographer-arrested-in-japan-for-allegedly-drugging-assaulting-6-cosplayers/.181831

Voice Actors for Phantom of the Idol Anime's Pop Duo ZINGS Form Idol Unit in Real Life

Fumiya Imai, Shun Horie to host upcoming event to perform under new unit name

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/voice-actors-for-phantom-of-the-idol-anime-pop-duo-zings-form-idol-unit-in-real-life/.181849

Voice Actor Sōma Saitō Diagnosed With COVID-19

Saitō recovers at home after testing positive on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/voice-actor-soma-saito-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.181845

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Satoshi Mizukami's Lucifer and Biscuit Hammer Manga Gets TV Anime This Summer

Nobuaki Nakanishi directs anime, with Mizukami, Yūichirō Momose on series composition

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-24/satoshi-mizukami-lucifer-and-biscuit-hammer-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-summer/.181839

Sol Cresta Game Releases on February 22

Platinum Games previously delayed game from its original December 9 release date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-23/sol-cresta-game-releases-on-february-22/.181814

Manga 4-Koma Palette Magazine Suspends Publication After 16 Years

Magazine serialized such works as Danchigai, Engaged to the Unidentified, Locodol, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-23/manga-4-koma-palette-magazine-suspends-publication-after-16-years/.181815

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 3-9

Spirited Away airs on January 7, earns 16.3% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-january-3-9/.181749

Sing a Bit of Harmony

Ahead of its opening in North American theaters, find out why Kim Morrissy calls the new film by Time of Eve director Yasuhiro Yoshiura a "breezy family-friendly film that's easy to recommend to pretty much anyone."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sing-a-bit-of-harmony/.180658

Video Interview: Sing a Bit of Harmony's English Dub Cast

Jacki Jing spoke with the English voice cast of Sing a Bit of Harmony about why you must see this emotional anime movie.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-01-22/video-sing-a-bit-of-harmony-english-dub-cast/.181779

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Romantic Comedy Anime's Unveils More Cast, Song Artists

Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomori Kusunoki, Yurie Kozakai, TrySail, HaKoniwalily join April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-romantic-comedy-anime-unveils-more-cast-song-artists/.181807

The Girl With the Sanpaku Eyes Manga Listed as Ending in 5th Volume

5th volume ships on March 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/the-girl-with-the-sanpaku-eyes-manga-listed-as-ending-in-5th-volume/.181713

Oreshura Novels Listed as Ending in 18th Volume

Volume ships on February 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/oreshura-novels-listed-as-ending-in-18th-volume/.181714

Backflip!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Story, Returning Cast & Staff, July Debut

Final inter-high tournament shown in film of spring 2021 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/backflip-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime-film-teaser-reveals-story-returning-cast-and-staff-july-debut/.181803

Shueisha Launches New Online Manga Site Yoi Comic

Wellness site to publish 10 1-shot manga on theme of menstruation starting in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-22/shueisha-launches-new-online-manga-site-yoi-comic/.181793

Friday, January 21, 2022

Platinum End ‒ Episode 15

The big question staring down the show moving into this second half is simple: what the hell is there left to do?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/platinum-end/episode-15/.181738

BELLE Lead Composer Taisei Iwasaki

ANN's Richard Eisenbeis had the opportunity to talk with Lead Composer Taisei Iwasaki about the process of creating the music that is so central to BELLE's narrative and themes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-01-21/belle-lead-composer-taisei-iwasaki/.181662

Alice Gear Aegis Game Gets TV Anime

Most of OVA's staff returns with new head writer Kenji Sugihara

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-21/alice-gear-aegis-game-gets-tv-anime/.181774

Kiyoshi Hikawa to Put Enka Singing Career on Hold on December 31

22-year career includes theme songs for Dragon Ball Super, GeGeGe no Kitarō

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-21/kiyoshi-hikawa-to-put-enka-singing-career-on-hold-on-december-31/.181757

Kei Sazane's God's Game We Play Light Novels Have Anime in the Works

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World author's new series launched in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-21/kei-sazane-god-game-we-play-light-novels-have-anime-in-the-works/.181746

Fruits Basket -prelude- Film Offers New Manga Epilogue to Filmgoers

Film with same epilogue story opens in Japan on February 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-21/fruits-basket-prelude-film-offers-new-manga-epilogue-to-filmgoers/.181752

Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, April Debut

Miyu Tomita, Takuya Eguchi, Kousuke Toriumi, Yuko Minaguchi, Rumi Okubo, Ryota Takeuchi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-21/skeleton-knight-in-another-world-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-april-debut/.181748

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Eien no 831 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Theme Songs

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-20/eien-no-831-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-theme-songs/.181726

This Week in Anime - Horse Girls Are Easy

If you wrote off Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2 based on its galaxy-brain premise, you may have missed out on one of the most emotionally compelling sports series in years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-01-20/.181699

Tsutomu Nihei, Polygon Pictures' New Anime Is High Fantasy Ōyukiumi no Kaina Next January

"Boy-meets-girl high fantasy" set on world being swallowed by the Great Snow Sea

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-20/tsutomu-nihei-polygon-pictures-new-anime-is-high-fantasy-oyukiumi-no-kaina-next-january/.181724

Goro Taniguchi's Estab-Life Project Unfolds as April TV Anime, Game, Anime Film

Polygon Pictures animates TV anime & film, Square Enix develops smartphone game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-20/goro-taniguchi-estab-life-project-unfolds-as-april-tv-anime-game-anime-film/.181723

Laid-Back Camp Movie Posts Rin's 'Candid Photo' Visual

The official website for the anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga posted the second "candid photo visual" for the upcoming Eiga...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-20/laid-back-camp-movie-posts-rin-candid-photo-visual/.181722

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Tokyo Revengers Manga Tops 50 Million in Circulation

Manga surpassed 40 million in circulation last September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-20/tokyo-revengers-manga-tops-50-million-in-circulation/.181716

Live-Action I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die Show Reveals More Cast, March Debut

New visual also revealed for show based on Umi Shiina's horror love manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-19/live-action-i-want-to-hold-aono-kun-so-badly-i-could-die-show-reveals-more-cast-march-debut/.181687

Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department Anime Delays 2nd Episode by 1 Week

2nd episode's broadcast was canceled on night many stations had special news bulletins after tsunami warning

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-19/miss-kuroitsu-from-the-monster-development-department-anime-delays-2nd-episode-by-1-week/.181686

Hairpin Double Anime for Okayama International Circuit Airs on February 4

Anime about 5 transforming heroines commemorates 30th anniversary of racing circuit

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-19/hairpin-double-anime-for-okayama-international-circuit-airs-on-february-4/.181684

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Gal*Gun: Double Peace Shooter Game's Switch Version Streams Opening Movie

Switch version launches on March 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-19/gal-gun-double-peace-shooter-game-switch-version-streams-opening-movie/.181682

Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department ‒ Episodes 1-2

Getting something that was a walking, talking love letter to a medium I adore while also being a pretty funny little comedy was a rather pleasant surprise.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/miss-kuroitsu-from-the-monster-development-department/episodes-1-2/.181627

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc ‒ Episode 7

I'm just getting sick of how Nezuko is only ever treated as a get-out-of-dying-free card before getting stuffed away again.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-entertainment-district-arc/episode-7/.181626

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Canceled, Angoulême Event Postponed

YCS will host online event, Angoulême will take place in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-18/yu-gi-oh-tournament-canceled-angouleme-event-postponed/.181596

Belle, Evangelion 3.0+1.0, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Nikuko, Sing a Bit of Harmony, More Nominated for 45th Japan Academy Film Prizes

Kyoto Animation, Toei Animation, Belle's music, animators Sadao Tsukioka & Yasuo Otsuka, voice actress Masako Nozawa, more also honored

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-18/belle-evangelion-3.0-1.0-jujutsu-kaisen-0-nikuko-sing-a-bit-of-harmony-more-nominated-for-45th-/.181655

U.S. Cinema Chain Alamo Drafthouse Hosts Yearlong Studio Ghibli Film Screening Event

The movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is hosting the "Tales of Studio Ghibli" film screening event at 21 locations across the United States. The chain...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-18/u.s-cinema-chain-alamo-drafthouse-hosts-yearlong-studio-ghibli-film-screening-event/.181599

Fruits Basket -prelude- Anime Compilation Film's New Trailer Previews Theme Song

Film opens in Japan on February 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-18/fruits-basket-prelude-anime-compilation-film-new-trailer-previews-theme-song/.181639

Isekai Meikyū de Harem o TV Anime Listed as Premiering This Year

Amazon's listing of the 12th volume of Shachi Sogano's Isekai Meikyū de Harem o (A Harem in an Alternate World Dungeon) light novel series features a cover...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-18/isekai-meikyu-de-harem-o-tv-anime-listed-as-premiering-this-year/.181647

Monday, January 17, 2022

Tokyo, Other Prefectures Request COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency

Government is expected to make decision as early as Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-18/tokyo-other-prefectures-request-covid-19-quasi-state-of-emergency/.181637

Live-Action Usogui Film's Special Video Highlights Baku

Film, companion live-action 4-episode web series debut on February 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-17/live-action-usogui-film-special-video-highlights-baku/.181553

My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble Game Streams 28-Minute Gameplay Video, Introduction Video

Closed beta test for PS4 takes place from February 2-6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-17/my-hero-academia-ultra-rumble-game-streams-28-minute-gameplay-video-introduction-video/.181594

Date A Live IV Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, April Debut

Akari Kageyama, Hitomi Nabatame join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-17/date-a-live-iv-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists-april-debut/.181595

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck Manga Gets Novel

Novel to tell previously untold story of everyday life of those in Union organization

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/yoshifumi-tozuka-undead-unluck-manga-gets-novel/.181549

Japanese Film Festival Online 2022 Streams Time of Eve, Patema Inverted Anime Films

Free online event also streams ReLIFE live-action film from February 14-27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/japanese-film-festival-online-2022-streams-time-of-eve-patema-inverted-anime-films/.181535

Shout! Factory Offers Replacements for Neon Genesis Evangelion Anime BD

Company recalls original discs lacking English subtitles for bonus feature

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/shout-factory-offers-replacements-for-neon-genesis-evangelion-anime-bd/.181534

World Trigger Season 3 Finale Rescheduled to Next Weekend After Delay Due to Tsunami Alert

Salaryman's Club anime's premiere rescheduled to January 29-30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/world-trigger-season-3-finale-rescheduled-to-next-weekend-after-delay-due-to-tsunami-alert/.181554

Akira Ouse Performs Theme Song for Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime's 4th Season

New season will premiere in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/akira-ouse-performs-theme-song-for-yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime-4th-season/.181552

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to Perform at Coachella Event in April

Artist will perform at festival on April 16, April 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-16/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-to-perform-at-coachella-event-in-april/.181530

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 27-January 2

Looking for Magical Doremi aired on New Year's Eve with 0.7% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-15/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-december-27-january-2/.181447

'Kono Healer, Mendokusai' Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, April Debut

Asuka Tomari plays Mushroom (Ortegaia), Karla's Aguri Ōnishi sings opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-15/kono-healer-mendokusai-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-april-debut/.181532

Ya Boy Kongming! Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Ending Song, April 5 Debut

96Neko, Shōya Chiba, Hibiku Yamamura, Jun Fukushima join anime from P.A. Works

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-15/ya-boy-kongming-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-cast-ending-song-april-5-debut/.181531

2nd Sk8 the Infinity Stage Play Cancels 7 Performances After Cast Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Rest of cast, staff will take COVID-19 tests

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-15/2nd-sk8-the-infinity-stage-play-cancels-7-performances-after-cast-member-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.181529

Voice Actor Junta Terashima Tests Positive for COVID-19

Voice actor recuperates at home with minor illness

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-15/voice-actor-junta-terashima-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.181528

Friday, January 14, 2022

Bonhams Announces 1st Online "World of Anime" Auction

Over 150 lots for sale between January 24 to February 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-14/bonhams-announces-1st-online-world-of-anime-auction/.181491

Sony Denies Bloomberg's Report that PS4 Production is Continuing in 2022 to Make Up for PS5 Shortage

Sony denies that it had plans to discontinue PS4 assembly at end of 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-14/sony-denies-bloomberg-report-that-ps4-production-is-continuing-in-2022-to-make-up-for-ps5-shortage/.181504

This Week in Games - We Never Asked for This

The reaction to Square-Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda's New Year's letter discussing NFTs in gaming was swift and profoundly negative – it felt like everyone was dunking on its content for three straight days.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-01-14/this-week-in-games-we-never-asked-for-this/.181451

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Sweat and Soap Romantic Comedy Manga Gets Live-Action Show on February 3

Kanta Sato, Yuno Ohara star in Kintetsu Yamada's story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/sweat-and-soap-romantic-comedy-manga-gets-live-action-show-on-february-3/.181481

GKIDS Streams New English Dub Clip From Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Anime Film

GKIDS will begin screening the film in U.S. with subtitles, English dub on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/gkids-streams-new-english-dub-clip-from-mamoru-hosoda-belle-anime-film/.181478

Atelier Sophie 2 Game's Trailers Preview Battle System, Photo Mode

Game launches for PS4, Switch, PC on February 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/atelier-sophie-2-game-trailers-preview-battle-system-photo-mode/.181477

Among Us Video Game Gets 1-Shot Manga In February

H2 Interactive, which publishes InnerSloth's Among Us video game in Japan, announced on its Twitter account on December 28 that a manga one-shot based...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-13/among-us-video-game-gets-1-shot-manga-in-february/.181454

Platinum Games Appoints Atsushi Inaba as New CEO, President

Kenichi Sato resigned from position at end of December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/platinum-games-appoints-atsushi-inaba-as-new-ceo-president/.181465

Bidoof Gets Time To Shine In Pokémon Web Animation Short

Poor Bidoof. The adorable, bumbling beaver Pokémon has become the go-to "HM slave" for many a Pokémon trainer during the halcyon days of Pokémon Diamond...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-13/bidoof-gets-time-to-shine-in-pokemon-web-animation-short/.181452

Crunchyroll to Stream English Dubs for In the Land of Leadale, Love of Kill, Orient, The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Anime

Also: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X OVA

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/crunchyroll-to-stream-english-dubs-for-in-the-land-of-leadale-love-of-kill-orient-the-strongest-/.181464

Twitch Streamer Disguised Toast Banned While Streaming Death Note Anime

Streamer tweeted: "welp, looks like i'll be seeing you guys in a month"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-13/twitch-streamer-disguised-toast-banned-while-streaming-death-note-anime/.181431

Rune Factory 5 Game's Trailer Previews Story

Game launches in N. America on March 22, Europe on March 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-13/rune-factory-5-game-trailer-previews-story/.181463

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Initial D Races For New Toyota GR86 Car Ads

Toyota USA's marketing campaign for the 2022 Toyota is leaning heavily into that nostalgia by creating a series of collaboration ads with Initial D.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-12/initial-d-races-for-new-toyota-gr86-car-ads/.181426

Crunchyroll to Also Stream Tales of Luminaria Anime

Anime begins streaming on January 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/crunchyroll-to-also-stream-tales-of-luminaria-anime/.181441

The Quintessential Quintuplets Gets Novel Series in March

Novel series by Mika Toyoda launches on March 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/the-quintessential-quintuplets-gets-novel-series-in-march/.181437

Attack on Titan Skin Comes To Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone Pacific

$19.99 USD bundle comes to both games on January 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-12/attack-on-titan-skin-comes-to-call-of-duty-vanguard-warzone-pacific/.181429

Toonami Airs Made in Abyss Anime on January 15

Programming block airs Made in Abyss at 1:30 a.m. EST

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/toonami-airs-made-in-abyss-anime-on-january-15/.181438

Oh! My Konbu Middle Manga Ends in February

Gourmet manga sequel launched in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/oh-my-konbu-middle-manga-ends-in-february/.181436

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch Game's Trailer Reveals March 25 Launch

Video previews new copy abilities, co-op mode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/kirby-and-the-forgotten-land-switch-game-trailer-reveals-march-25-launch/.181435

Gunma TV Cancels Broadcast of Gunma-chan Mascot Anime Episode Featuring Gambling

Viewers complained about depiction of bicycle race tracks in previous episode of anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/gunma-tv-cancels-broadcast-of-gunma-chan-mascot-anime-episode-featuring-gambling/.181383

Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department Anime Reveals Cast for Original Characters, Narrator for Episode 2

Actor Hiroaki Murakami narrates 2nd episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/miss-kuroitsu-from-the-monster-development-department-anime-reveals-cast-for-original-characters-/.181433

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress Anime's 2nd Season Gets English Dub

New episodes of dub will premiere every week starting on January 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-12/cardfight-vanguard-overdress-anime-2nd-season-gets-english-dub/.181408

Digimon Ghost Game ‒ Episode 13

But this episode just rips that line out of the ground and skips rope with it because our opening scene is literally a Digimon getting stabbed between the eyes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-ghost-game/episode-13/.181394

Japan Unveils New Anti-COVID-19 Measures, Extends Ban on Foreign Entrants

Government aims to give vaccine booster shots earlier than planned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-11/japan-unveils-new-anti-covid-19-measures-extends-ban-on-foreign-entrants/.181412

Blade Runner: Black Lotus ‒ Episode 8-9

I'm not sure where to begin, except to lead with the conclusion: I walked away feeling mixed, both in the micro and macro sense.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-runner-black-lotus/episode-8-9/.181399

Los Angeles Police Officers Fired For Playing Pokémon GO During Robbery In Progress

Former officers ignored radio call for backup to chase after Snorlax

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-11/los-angeles-police-officers-fired-for-playing-pokemon-go-during-robbery-in-progress/.181400

Kadokawa Launches Higehiro, I'm Quitting Heroing, The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne Light Novel Series

Higehiro's 1st chapter launched on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-11/kadokawa-launches-higehiro-im-quitting-heroing-the-insipid-prince-furtive-grab-for-the-throne-light-/.181413

Chika Shiomi Ends Key Jack Spinoff Mahoroba no Bannin

Manga launched in October 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-11/chika-shiomi-ends-key-jack-spinoff-mahoroba-no-bannin/.181373

Higanjima Spinoff Manga 'Kare, Kishijima' Ends in 4th Volume

Gag manga spinoff launched in October 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-11/higanjima-spinoff-manga-kare-kishijima-ends-in-4th-volume/.181374

Monday, January 10, 2022

Darwin's Game Manga is in Climax, Gets Spinoff

Spinoff to center on Rain

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/darwin-game-manga-is-in-climax-gets-spinoff/.181390

Kindaichi 37-sai no Jikenbo Manga Takes Break

Kindaichi Case Files gets announcement on January 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/kindaichi-37-sai-no-jikenbo-manga-takes-break/.181389

Tsunami Umino Ends Sputnik Manga in April

Manga's serialization started in April 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/tsunami-umino-ends-sputnik-manga-in-april/.181388

Blood Lad's Yūki Kodama Launches New Manga on February 9

Shо̄kan Suru Sekai battle fantasy manga centers on summoners

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/blood-lad-yuki-kodama-launches-new-manga-on-february-9/.181387

Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List

Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Death Note, Tokyo Ghoul, Kaiju No. 8 also rank in top 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.181386

Exclusive: Kodansha Comics, ComiXology Publish Initial D Successor Manga MF Ghost

1st ten volumes launch in English on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/exclusive-kodansha-comics-comixology-publish-initial-d-successor-manga-mf-ghost/.181253

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Lupin the 3rd Part 6 ‒ Episode 13

This one seems it'll be detailing some new corner of Lupin's past. The distinction this time is just how personal that part of his past seems to be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lupin-the-3rd-part-6/episode-13/.181349

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals' Kenji Taira Draws New Tama King Manga

New manga about normal cat with wild soul launches on February 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-09/rock-lee-and-his-ninja-pals-kenji-taira-draws-new-tama-king-manga/.181293

Komi Can't Communicate ‒ Episode 12

I think the season ended how it should've; with everybody just enjoying their time together—which is exactly what Komi was trying so hard to get since episode one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate/episode-12/.181351

Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows/Worst Project Gets New Spinoff

Worst Gaiden Saburock Santa launched on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-09/hiroshi-takahashi-crows-worst-project-gets-new-spinoff/.181292

Voice Actress Aoi Yūki's Chimera Project Gets Manga

Robo Hitsuji draws Chimera Project: Zero manga debuting January 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-09/voice-actress-aoi-yuki-chimera-project-gets-manga/.181271

Yusaku Sakaishi's Jinmyaku Cheat de Hajimeru Hitomakase Eiyūtan Novels Get Manga

Manga about adventurer with powerful social connections launches January 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-09/yusaku-sakaishi-jinmyaku-cheat-de-hajimeru-hitomakase-eiyutan-novels-get-manga/.181270

Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, More Rank on NYT January Bestseller List

The eighth volume of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, the 13th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen 0 manga, and...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-09/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-more-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.181342

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Delicious Party Precure Anime Unveils Video, Cast, Staff, Story, February 6 Debut

Hana Hishikawa, Risa Shimizu, Yuka Iguchi star in show directed by Precure Miracle Leap film's Toshinori Fukazawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/delicious-party-precure-anime-unveils-video-cast-staff-story-february-6-debut/.181350

AZU's Kenja ga Nakama ni Natta! Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga by Magical Sempai's Azu lauinched in March 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/azu-kenja-ga-nakama-ni-natta-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.181264

Fire Force Manga Ends in 'A Few' Chapters, 'About' 2 Volumes

Author Atsushi Ohkubo states he has 2 chapters left to draw

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/fire-force-manga-ends-in-a-few-chapters-about-2-volumes/.181263

Battle Royale Franchise Gets New Battle Royale III: Enforcers Manga

New manga by Yukai Asada launches February 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/battle-royale-franchise-gets-new-battle-royale-iii-enforcers-manga/.181260

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act ‒ Episode 14

Moroha finally gets to reunite with her parents. In some ways this is a more significant development than the twins getting to see their mother.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon-the-second-act/episode-14/.181343

Japan's CODA, Companies From 12 Other Countries to Form International Anti-Piracy Organization Focusing on Manga, Anime

New organization including U.S.'s Motion Picture Association to launch in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-08/japan-coda-companies-from-12-other-countries-to-form-international-anti-piracy-organization-/.181215

Friday, January 7, 2022

Mary Skelter 2 Game's PC Version Launches on January 13

Ghostlight announced on Friday that it will release Compile Heart's Mary Skelter 2 (Kangokutō Mary Skelter 2) on PC via Steam on January 13. The release...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-07/mary-skelter-2-game-pc-version-launches-on-january-13/.181322

Tales of Luminaria Anime Reveals New Trailer, 10-Minute Preview of 1st Episode

Funimation to stream anime on January 20 PST

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-07/tales-of-luminaria-anime-reveals-new-trailer-10-minute-preview-of-1st-episode/.181321

Police in a Pod Manga Creator Shares Her Motivation For Creating the Series

Miko Yasu served in the police force for approximately 10 years but was saddened by its culture of overwork

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-07/police-in-a-pod-manga-creator-shares-her-motivation-for-creating-the-series/.181299

Does it Hold Up? Berserk '97-'98

Even if we get the technical aspects down, because the ground we walk with Guts is so traumatizing and depraved, in its uncompromised form, Berserk would be banned outright in numerous countries. The main issue is Kentaro Miura's Berserk.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-01-07/does-it-hold-up-berserk-97-98/.181319

Light Novel Author Explains the Lack of "Ugly" Characters In Manga, LNs

It's costlier and more time-consuming to draw unattractive characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-07/light-novel-author-explains-the-lack-of-ugly-characters-in-manga-lns/.181267

Live-Action Tokyo MER Series Gets Short Net Anime

1st episode streams on YouTube for free

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-07/live-action-tokyo-mer-series-gets-short-net-anime/.181316

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Tropical Rouge Precure Manga Ends, Delicious Party Precure Manga Starts

Futago Kamikita launched Tropical Rouge Precure manga last February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/tropical-rouge-precure-manga-ends-delicious-party-precure-manga-starts/.181285

Tacthome House Building Company Releases Heartwarming Anime Ad

Aaron Formilleza directs, animates ad at Eallin Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-06/tacthome-house-building-company-releases-heartwarming-anime-ad/.181236

Dimension Tripper Neptune: Top Nep Rail Shooter Game Launches for PC on January 20

Trailer streamed for game in Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/dimension-tripper-neptune-top-nep-rail-shooter-game-launches-for-pc-on-january-20/.181284

Exclusive: Blue Lock Soccer Manga Gets Print Releases in English

1st volume launches this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/exclusive-blue-lock-soccer-manga-gets-print-releases-in-english/.181258

King of Fighters XV Game Highlights Character Kula Diamond in Trailer

Yumi Kakazu voices character in game launching on February 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/king-of-fighters-xv-game-highlights-character-kula-diamond-in-trailer/.181281

Cinedigm to Acquire AsianCrush, RetroCrush's Owner Digital Media Rights

Cinedigm to add DMR's 10 channels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/cinedigm-to-acquire-asiancrush-retrocrush-owner-digital-media-rights/.181280

Platinum End Anime Casts Hiroshi Tsuchida, Yui Ishikawa

New characters appear in episode 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-06/platinum-end-anime-casts-hiroshi-tsuchida-yui-ishikawa/.181279

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Voice Actor Yuji Mitsuya Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Touch anime's lead voice actor is optimistic about planned surgery

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/voice-actor-yuji-mitsuya-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/.181261

Yū Okano's 'Akuyaku Ikka no Okugata, Shinimodori Shite Kokoro o Irekaeru' Novels Get Manga

Story about treacherous duchess who travels back in time to undo her villainy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/yu-okano-akuyaku-ikka-no-okugata-shinimodori-shite-kokoro-o-irekaeru-novels-get-manga/.181203

U.S. Secretary of State's 2021 Spotify Playlist Includes Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Theme

LiSA's "Homura" was among the 36 songs recommended by Antony Blinken

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-05/u.s-secretary-of-state-2021-spotify-playlist-includes-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-theme/.181231

AMC Networks Acquires Sentai Holdings, Sentai Filmworks, HIDIVE

Acquisition includes Cool Japan Fund member interests

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/amc-networks-acquires-sentai-holdings-sentai-filmworks-hidive/.181259

Webtoon Publishes Akiko Higashimura's A Fake Affair Manga

Gisō Furin manga launched in December 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/webtoon-publishes-akiko-higashimura-a-fake-affair-manga/.181257

Netflix Releases "Translator's Notes" For Komi Can't Communicate Anime

Video explains the character name puns

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-05/netflix-releases-translator-notes-for-komi-cant-communicate-anime/.181235

Overlord Author Says Next Volume's Draft Is Over 700 Pages

Volume 15 will be split in two parts, series to end at volume 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-05/overlord-author-says-next-volume-draft-is-over-700-pages/.181233

Crunchyroll Streams I'm Kodama Kawashiri, Rusted Armors, Salaryman's Club Anime

Also: Hakuōki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom live-action series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/crunchyroll-streams-im-kodama-kawashiri-rusted-armors-salaryman-club-anime/.181243

The Winter 2022 Preview Guide

Get cozy with our reviewers as the new anime series kicks off with Orient, Police in a Pod, Tokyo 24th Ward, and In the Land of Leadale!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/preview-guide/2022/winter/.180770

Funimation Streams Police in a Pod, Girls' Frontline, Slow Loop Anime

Service streams Police in a Pod on Wednesday, Girls' Frontline, Slow Loop on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/funimation-streams-police-in-a-pod-girls-frontline-slow-loop-anime/.181242

Ultraman Anime's 2nd Season's Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme, April 14 Premiere

Maaya Sakamoto joins cast; NOILION performs opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/ultraman-anime-2nd-season-promo-video-reveals-opening-theme-april-14-premiere/.181241

Shadows House Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in July

Visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-05/shadows-house-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-july/.181240

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Hikaru Utada Streams Radio Special in English on Spotify

"Hikaru Utada's Liner Voice+" special debuts on January 24, after Utada's 8th album launches

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-04/hikaru-utada-streams-radio-special-in-english-on-spotify/.181184

A Silent Voice's Yoshitoki Ōima, Sunrise Make Promotional Anime for Kyocera

Last Exile's Koichi Chigira helms Anata o Hitokoto de Arawashite Kudasai

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-04/a-silent-voice-yoshitoki-oima-sunrise-make-promotional-anime-for-kyocera/.181223

North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 2-8

My Next Life as a Villainess All Routes Lead to Doom! anime, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Stories of Water and Flame manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-04/north-american-anime-manga-releases-january-2-8/.181218

King Records 90th Anniversary Exhibit Shows Off Visuals From Over 90 Anime

Revolutionary Girl Utena, Martian Successor Nadesico, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha more represented in physical, VR exhibit

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-04/king-records-90th-anniversary-exhibit-shows-off-visuals-from-over-90-anime/.181205

This Week in Anime - Is Platinum End the Successor of Death Note?

Death Note captured anime and manga readers' attention with the exploits of Light Yagami. The creators' new series Platinum End introduces a different type of death game and protagonist, but is it a worthy follow-up to the ultra hit series?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-01-04/.181189

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc ‒ Episode 5

The Tanjiro v. Daki fight is fine, for now, but the show is clearly still ramping up for the real showcase to come.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-entertainment-district-arc/episode-5/.181219

Hayao Miyazaki Draws New Year's Tiger For 2022

Studio Ghibli Twitter account says work is progressing on Miyazaki's new film, Ghibli theme park

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-04/hayao-miyazaki-draws-new-year-tiger-for-2022/.181204

The Best and Worst of Fall 2021

It was a close race for the #1 spot in the final user rankings of the Fall 2021 season. Find out where your favorites stand in the end!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/fall/.179164

New PV Shows Off RX-93ffν Gundam In Action

Life-size statue will open to the public in April.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-04/new-pv-shows-off-rx-93ff-gundam-in-action/.181198

Chiikawa Anime Premieres This Spring

Anime airs within Fuji TV's Mezamashi Terebi program every weekday morning

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-04/chiikawa-anime-premieres-this-spring/.181202

Monday, January 3, 2022

Attack on Titan The Final Season's New Episodes Previewed in 3 Japanese Cities

Giant wall installations appear in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya before anime's return on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-04/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-new-episodes-previewed-in-3-japanese-cities/.181197

TV Anime of Initial D Successor MF Ghost Confirmed With Teaser

Anime of Initial D author Shuuichi Shigeno's new racing manga premieres in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-03/tv-anime-of-initial-d-successor-mf-ghost-confirmed-with-teaser/.181201

Fate/Grand Order Epic of Remnant Woman of Agartha Manga Ends

Hideo Takanaka launched series based on game in February 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-03/fate-grand-order-epic-of-remnant-woman-of-agartha-manga-ends/.181193

Blue Period ‒ Episode 12

Blue Period has been a rewarding, enjoyable experience. Oscar Wilde may have ended his preface by saying that “all art is quite useless,” but he might have agreed that there is joy and beauty in the useless things.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-period/episode-12/.181165

Deemo II Game Launches for iOS, Android on January 13

The official Twitter account for Rayark Games' Deemo game revealed in December that it will launch the rhythm game sequel Deemo II for iOS and Android...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-03/deemo-ii-game-launches-for-ios-android-on-january-13/.181192

Space Brothers Manga's Creator Plans to Start Final Arc This Year

Manga headed toward its "last spurt" in December 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-03/space-brothers-manga-creator-plans-to-start-final-arc-this-year/.181190

Demon Slayer Gets 'Mugen Train' Stage Play Adaptation

Staff, cast return for 3rd stage play in franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-03/demon-slayer-gets-mugen-train-stage-play-adaptation/.181167

Poupelle of Chimney Town Sets Its Sights on The Sky and Beyond

Anime News Network sat down with director Yusuke Hirota and original Akihiro Nishino to discuss the story of a boy who still believes there are stars beyond the grey skies.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-01-03/poupelle-of-chimney-town-sets-its-sights-on-the-sky-and-beyond/.180968

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Game Developer Hideo Kojima Teases New Work & 'Radical Project' in 2022

Death Stranding creator also teases video team, radio project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-03/game-developer-hideo-kojima-teases-new-work-and-radical-project-in-2022/.181182

Singer, Voice Actress Shoko Nakagawa Leaves Hospital After Anaphylaxis Treatment

Anime song artist, Pokémon show host cites apparent reaction to medicine she had taken

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/singer-voice-actress-shoko-nakagawa-leaves-hospital-after-anaphylaxis-treatment/.181181

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note Special

The other interesting part of this episode is that, despite all that “Lord El-Melloi II” has achieved—the magical mysteries he has solved and the exceptional mages he has nurtured—there is one person out there who actually preferred the young “Waver Velvet” to his now famous alter ego.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lord-el-melloi-ii-case-files-rail-zeppelin-grace-note-special-episode-sp-waver-reunion-and-the-/.181173

Super Crooks ‒ Episodes 11-13

In its final three episodes, Super Crooks has done a very surprising and welcome thing: It has become the fun, endearing, and occasionally even thrilling heist story.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/super-crooks/episodes-11-13/.181166

Alchemy Stars Mobile Game Teases Tohru, Kanna, More For Upcoming Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Collab

The English Twitter account for the Alchemy Stars smartphone game recently posted a video teasing the new characters that would be introduced as part of...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-02/alchemy-stars-mobile-game-teases-tohru-kanna-more-for-upcoming-miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-collab/.181169

Haruki Niwa's DEEMO: Prelude Manga Ends in January

Manga launched in March 2021, upcoming anime film debuts on February 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/haruki-niwa-deemo-prelude-manga-ends-in-january/.181179

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Winter 2022

2021 may have come to a close, but next season of anime is right around the corner. ANN's editorial team pick the most promising series from the January 2022 season!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-01-02/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-winter-2022/.180848

Tsukiuta the Animation 2 Manga Ends in January

Aiko Kotori's manga adaptation of anime sequel launched in October 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/tsukiuta-the-animation-2-manga-ends-in-january/.181176

Taiyou Con Convention Director Steps Down After Sexual Assault Accusation

Staff appoint Jai Son as new convention director for event taking place on January 7-9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/taiyou-con-convention-director-steps-down-after-sexual-assault-accusation/.181141

Superwomen in Love Manga Creator 'sometime' Launches New Series

Hōkago Sai-Tensei! series features "another world" theme, launches on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/superwomen-in-love-manga-creator-sometime-launches-new-series/.181175

Crunchyroll Streams Sorairo Utility Anime, My Next Life As a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X OVA

Funimation also streams Sorairo Utility anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/crunchyroll-streams-sorairo-utility-anime-my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-x-ova/.181164

The Detective is Already Dead Manga Takes Break, Starts Adaptation of 3rd Novel in March

Manga ended current arc on December 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/the-detective-is-already-dead-manga-takes-break-starts-adaptation-of-3rd-novel-in-march/.181172

Saturday, January 1, 2022

My Hero Academia's New Stage Play Runs in 3 Cities in April, May

Visual, promo video revealed for new play subtitled 'The Symbol of Peace'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-02/my-hero-academia-new-stage-play-runs-in-3-cities-in-april-may/.181168

Great Pretender GN 1

The story of the Great Pretender is one of a good person trying desperately to be a bad guy in a world where everyone is out for themselves.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/great-pretender/gn-1/.180806