This Week in Anime - Does Ranking of Kings Nail the Landing?

Wit Studio's sweeping fantasy series wrapped up this season. Did it live up to its expectations to be one of the best series of the year?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-31/.184203

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Spring 2022

The spring season kicks off on April 1, so before we dive into another stacked anime season let's take a look at some of the most promising shows!

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The Martial Arts of Kengan Ashura

Some say 3D anime action isn't dynamic. Then there's Kengan Ashura. Raffael Coronelli discusses the series' meticulously constructed fights and how they won over a dedicated fanbase.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-03-30/the-martial-arts-of-kengan-ashura/.181664

Netflix: More Than Half of Members Globally Watched 'Anime' Last Year

Director of anime creative at Netflix Kohei Obara revealed to entertainment magazine Variety on Monday that "more than half" of Netflix's worldwide audience...

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This Week in Anime - Is Shenmue the Animation the Perfect Video Game Adaptation?

A protagonist that's thick as a brick, plenty of goons to bust, and all the forklift action a Shenmue fan could ask for. Is it possible that Shenmue the Animation is the perfect video game adaptation?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-24/.183923

Requiem of the Rose King ‒ Episode 11

What would a Shakespearean tragedy be without attempted noble sacrifices gone horribly wrong and touching moments of tragic death?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/requiem-of-the-rose-king/episode-11/.183814

How The Staff of Love of Kill Brought the Action Romcom Manga to Life

ANN spoke to original creator Fe, director Hideaki Oba, series composition writer Ayumu Hisao, and character designer Yoko Sato about how they turned the manga into a thrilling anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-03-21/how-the-staff-of-love-of-kill-brought-the-action-romcom-manga-to-life/.183368

What Happened to Sol Press?

The light novel, manga, and visual novel publisher's releases were pulled amid the company founder's disappearance, leaving team members unpaid.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-03-20/what-happened-to-sol-press/.183603

This Week in Games - Final Fantasy and Cotton Fantasy

This week Heidi has all the latest gaming news, from the Sonic movie to Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin PLUS an interview with Cotton Fantasy's Shinya Nagatomo and Toshinobu Kondo!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-03-18/this-week-in-games-final-fantasy-and-cotton-fantasy/.183714

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Sabikui Bisco ‒ Episode 10

I'm always saying that there's never a bad time to pivot to a kaiju battle, and one needs only to look at this week's episode of Sabikui Bisco for proof.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sabikui-bisco/episode-10/.183705

The Best and Worst of Winter 2022, Mar 5-11

Demon Slayer keeps going up while Attack on Titan keeps going down. Will they catch up in the cumulative? See how all your favorites fared in our weekly user rankings.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/winter/.183720

This Week in Anime - Kotaro Lives Alone Hides a Tragic Underbelly

Don't let the cute exterior fool you, this anime series hides tragedy behind its pint-sized protagonist. Nicky and Steve check out Kotaro Lives Alone, a series about a four-year-old with a dark past and the neighbors that try to watch out for him.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-17/.183686

Maid Cafés Aren't Just For Male Otaku Anymore

The maid cafés of Akihabara need no introduction. Yet unbeknownst to many, maid café culture has been undergoing a sea change in the recent COVID years. Kim Morrissy visited two cafés to see how the iconic establishments are adapting.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-03-16/maid-cafes-arent-just-for-male-otaku-anymore/.183120

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Black Clover Anime Film Opens in 2023

This year's 15th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the Black Clover anime film will open in 2023. Manga creator Yūki...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-13/black-clover-anime-film-opens-in-2023/.183490

Love Live! Superstar!! Anime Season 2 Slated for July

The "Love Live! Superstar!! Liella! 2nd Love Live! ~What a Wonderful Dream!!~" concert announced on Sunday that the second Love Live! Superstar!! television...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-13/love-live-superstar-anime-season-2-slated-for-july/.183537

This Week in Anime - Does Requiem of the Rose King's Story Overcome Its Production Limitations?

The dramatic reimagining of Shakespeare's trio of historical plays has had to make some adjustments do its limited animation production. Despite these shortcomings, Steve and Nicky find a compelling narrative that audiences should still check out for themselves.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-10/.183395

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Slated for April 6

The official website for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2, the second season of The Rising of the Shield Hero television anime series, announced...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-10/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2-slated-for-april-6/.183418

The IDOLM@STER Million Live! TV Anime Planned for 2023

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the live "Million Theater Season ~Lovers Heart~" stream on Wednesday that The IDOLM@STER Million Live! games'...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-09/the-idolm@ster-million-live-tv-anime-planned-for-2023/.183392

The Staff of Sabikui Bisco

ANN spoke to the author Shinji Cobkubo about how he created this unique light novel, as well as to series composition writer Sadayuki Murai and director Atsushi Ikariya about how they brought the novel to life.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-03-09/the-staff-of-sabikui-bisco/.183176

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Part 2 ‒ Episode 9

Any time a work deals with the topic of slavery, you know it's entering into touchy territory. Given that we're also talking about an isekai with harem elements, I was basically in full Brace For Impact mode when this episode started.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-part-2/episode-9/.183310

This Week in Anime - Miss Kuroitsu is Full of Tokusatsu Deep Cuts

This love letter to live-action superhero shows lacks flash, but makes it up with a deep appreciation for tokusatsu fandom both local and larger franchises.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-08/.183334

Mō Ippon! High School Judo Anime to Air on TV

Manga creator Yu Muraoka revealed on their Twitter account on Tuesday that the previously announced anime adaptation of the Mō Ippon! manga will air on...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-08/mo-ippon-high-school-judo-anime-to-air-on-tv/.183352

Monday, March 7, 2022

Tribe Nine ‒ Episode 8

I swear, “Let the Chaos Begin” (the title of episode 8) is exactly what I muttered as I opened the Funimation tab to stream this episode of Tribe Nine, a show full of Danganronpa expy characters that's quickly lost a lot of its flavor.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tribe-nine/episode-8/.183227

Myth and History: Jujutsu Kaisen's Ryomen Sukuna

For all Ryomen Sukuna's magnificent devilry, the ancient figure whom he's named after is shrouded in a lot of mystery, with some legends even treating this mythical Sukuna as a hero rather than a demon.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-03-07/myth-and-history-jujutsu-kaisen-ryomen-sukuna/.181629

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie Novel 1

This latest twist on the "villainess in a otome game" subgenre works surprisingly well by utilizing an aspect often forgotten by imitators: a sense of genuine goofy fun.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cross-dressing-villainess-cecilia-sylvie/novel-1/.182864

This Week in Anime - The Horrific Beauty of Case Study of Vanitas

In this second season, The Case Study of Vanitas confirms its the goth kid disaster anime you should be watching. Deep emotional backstories? Beautiful vampires? Fluffy Victorian outfits? Buckets of blood? It's all here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-03/.183178

Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime Slated for April 7

The official website for the television anime of Ennki Hakari's Skeleton Knight in Another World (Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechū or Skeleton...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-03/skeleton-knight-in-another-world-anime-slated-for-april-7/.183198

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Paramount Halts Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Film's Release in Russia

Paramount Pictures announced on Tuesday that it will halt the release of its Sonic the Hedgehog 2 sequel film in Russia in light of the ongoing Russian...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-02/paramount-halts-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-film-release-in-russia/.183145