Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet film earns 9.3% rating, live-action Files of Young Kindaichi earns 7.8% rating
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-18-24/.185135
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Saturday, April 30, 2022
Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 ‒ Episode 1
This premiere episode is a perfect summation of the show so far, combining very soft-spoken and relatable moments with over-the-top antics.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate-season-2/episode-1/.185175
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate-season-2/episode-1/.185175
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ‒ Episode 5
Aharen-san has largely done a good job so far with either bookending episodes with new characters, or just setting up good transitions between each bit to help them flow together. That unfortunately goes away for this episode, and it leaves the whole thing feeling kind of slapdash.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai/episode-5/.185172
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/aharen-san-wa-hakarenai/episode-5/.185172
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 18-24
Powerful Pro Yakyū 2022 Switch, PS4 releases debut at #1, #2
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-30/japan-video-game-rankings-april-18-24/.185134
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-30/japan-video-game-rankings-april-18-24/.185134
Spy Classroom Manga's 1st Part Ends; Manga Adaptations of 2nd, 3rd Novel Volumes Launch in June
Benishake draws manga of 2nd novel, Kaname Seu returns for manga of 3rd novel
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-30/spy-classroom-manga-1st-part-ends-manga-adaptations-of-2nd-3rd-novel-volumes-launch-in-june/.185132
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-30/spy-classroom-manga-1st-part-ends-manga-adaptations-of-2nd-3rd-novel-volumes-launch-in-june/.185132
Friday, April 29, 2022
This Week in Games - Burning Bridges
Game producer Yuji Naka just spilled all the tea on Balan Wonderland's poor reception and he's pointing the finger at Square Enix.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-29/this-week-in-games-burning-bridges/.185090
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-29/this-week-in-games-burning-bridges/.185090
Wit Studio Announces 10th Anniversary Exhibit
Wit Studio, Cloverworks also announce SPY×FAMILY anime merch store
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-29/wit-studio-announces-10th-anniversary-exhibit/.185094
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-29/wit-studio-announces-10th-anniversary-exhibit/.185094
Creating the World of Bubble with Director Tetsuro Araki
Following his success as the chief director of Attack on Titan at Studio Wit, we spoke with director Tetsuro Araki about his new film now streaming on Netflix, Bubble.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-29/creating-the-world-of-bubble-with-director-tetsuro-araki/.185037
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-29/creating-the-world-of-bubble-with-director-tetsuro-araki/.185037
Lycoris Recoil Anime's 1st Video With Footage Introduce Cafe & Colorful Staff
Sword Art Online, Wagnaria!! designer Shingo Adachi makes directorial debut in July
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-29/lycoris-recoil-anime-1st-video-with-footage-introduce-cafe-and-colorful-staff/.185149
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-29/lycoris-recoil-anime-1st-video-with-footage-introduce-cafe-and-colorful-staff/.185149
Fullmetal Alchemist Creator Hiromu Arakawa Recreates Live-Action Sequels' Poster as Drawing
Illustration offered to moviegoers as bonus, with more to come
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-29/fullmetal-alchemist-creator-hiromu-arakawa-recreates-live-action-sequels-poster-as-drawing/.185148
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-29/fullmetal-alchemist-creator-hiromu-arakawa-recreates-live-action-sequels-poster-as-drawing/.185148
Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Anime Reveals New Cast & Staff, Song Artists
Shōta Aoi, Jin Ogasawara, Karin Kagami, Snow Man's Daisuke Sakuma star in July anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-29/cardfight-vanguard-will-dress-anime-reveals-new-cast-and-staff-song-artists/.185138
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-29/cardfight-vanguard-will-dress-anime-reveals-new-cast-and-staff-song-artists/.185138
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Bubble
Visually, Bubble is a tough act to beat, but does this sci-fi film full of parkour action deliver on its love story?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bubble/.184769
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bubble/.184769
This Week in Anime - Is Gundam 00's Craziness a Bug or a Feature?
Following the announcement of a new CG entry in the Gundam 00 universe, Jean-Karlo and Nick revisit the first arc of the anime series and all of its on-the-nose allegory to the real war in the Middle East. Plus, split personalities!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-28/.185080
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-28/.185080
New Spriggan Anime Casts Akio Ohtsuka as Captain Steve H. Foster
Anime premieres on Netflix worldwide on June 18
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/new-spriggan-anime-casts-akio-ohtsuka-as-captain-steve-h-foster/.185103
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/new-spriggan-anime-casts-akio-ohtsuka-as-captain-steve-h-foster/.185103
Masaaki Yuasa's Inu-Oh Anime Film Streams Short 'Buddy' Trailer
Film opens in Japan on May 28 with release plans in multiple countries
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/masaaki-yuasa-inu-oh-anime-film-streams-short-buddy-trailer/.185102
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/masaaki-yuasa-inu-oh-anime-film-streams-short-buddy-trailer/.185102
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Live-Action Files of Young Kindaichi Episode 2 Delayed After Hokkaido Boat Tragedy
Episode about murder on isolated island delayed by 1 week while search for missing boat passengers continues
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/live-action-files-of-young-kindaichi-episode-2-delayed-after-hokkaido-boat-tragedy/.185064
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/live-action-files-of-young-kindaichi-episode-2-delayed-after-hokkaido-boat-tragedy/.185064
Here Are All The Designer Chairs Featured In Spy×Family So Far
Get ready to earn a minor degree in interior design as Kim Morrissy gives you the history behind the iconic chairs featured on the Spy x Family manga covers.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-27/here-are-all-the-designer-chairs-featured-in-spy-family-so-far/.183892
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-27/here-are-all-the-designer-chairs-featured-in-spy-family-so-far/.183892
Sweetness & Lightning Creator Gido Amagakure's A Galaxy Next Door Manga Gets TV Anime in 2023
Taku Yashiro, Yu Wakui star in Asahi Production romantic comedy about mysterious manga assistant
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/sweetness-and-lightning-creator-gido-amagakure-a-galaxy-next-door-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2023/.185063
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/sweetness-and-lightning-creator-gido-amagakure-a-galaxy-next-door-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2023/.185063
"Ippon" Again! High School Judo Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, January Debut
Ayasa Itō, Yukari Anzai, Chiyuki Miura, Nene Hieda star in BAKKEN RECORD anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/ippon-again-high-school-judo-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff-january-debut/.185052
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/ippon-again-high-school-judo-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff-january-debut/.185052
Moto Hagio Nominated for 3rd Straight Year for Eisner Hall of Fame
4 out of 17 nominees to be inducted during Comic-Con International in July
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/moto-hagio-nominated-for-3rd-straight-year-for-eisner-hall-of-fame/.185050
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/moto-hagio-nominated-for-3rd-straight-year-for-eisner-hall-of-fame/.185050
Totoro Film Gets 1st Stage Play in London by Royal Shakespeare Company (Updated)
Original composer Joe Hisaishi serves as executive producer
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/totoro-film-gets-1st-stage-play-in-london-by-royal-shakespeare-company/.185038
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/totoro-film-gets-1st-stage-play-in-london-by-royal-shakespeare-company/.185038
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
'Anti-Hero Generations' 1-Shot Anime Debuts on May 2
Anime adapts winner of Plott's "New Generation YouTube Manga Award"
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/anti-hero-generations-1-shot-anime-debuts-on-may-2/.185046
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-27/anti-hero-generations-1-shot-anime-debuts-on-may-2/.185046
Love After World Domination ‒ Episodes 1-3
Find out why reviewer Grant Jones has fallen head-over-heels for this series about a dorky hero-villain couple navigating the awkward bliss of first love.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-after-world-domination/episodes-1-3/.184998
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-after-world-domination/episodes-1-3/.184998
Shigure Tokita's Don't Blush Sekime-san! Manga Ends
Manga Plus publishes series in English
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/shigure-tokita-dont-blush-sekime-san-manga-ends/.185015
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/shigure-tokita-dont-blush-sekime-san-manga-ends/.185015
Ace Attorney 20th Anniversary Online Concert Streams on May 7
Stream will be available from May 7-15 on Zaiko
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/ace-attorney-20th-anniversary-online-concert-streams-on-may-7/.185011
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/ace-attorney-20th-anniversary-online-concert-streams-on-may-7/.185011
Nausicaä Kabuki Stage Play Gets New Run in Tokyo in July
Onoe Kikunosuke V, Yonekichi Nakamura V star in new run
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/nausicaa-kabuki-stage-play-gets-new-run-in-tokyo-in-july/.185023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/nausicaa-kabuki-stage-play-gets-new-run-in-tokyo-in-july/.185023
Date A Live IV Anime's 4th Promo Video Previews 'Mukuro Arc'
Latest series premiered on April 8 with Crunchyroll streaming
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/date-a-live-iv-anime-4th-promo-video-previews-mukuro-arc/.185020
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/date-a-live-iv-anime-4th-promo-video-previews-mukuro-arc/.185020
Utawarerumono Spinoff Game Monochrome Mobius Gets English PC Release
Game debuts in Japan on PS4/PS5, worldwide on Steam on September 8
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/utawarerumono-spinoff-game-monochrome-mobius-gets-english-pc-release/.185014
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/utawarerumono-spinoff-game-monochrome-mobius-gets-english-pc-release/.185014
30th Crayon Shin-chan Film Opens at #2, 2nd Free! The Final Stroke Film at #4
25th Detective Conan film stays at #1; Cherry Magic!, Doraemon, Mr. Osomatsu also in top 10
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/30th-crayon-shin-chan-film-opens-at-no.2-2nd-free-the-final-stroke-film-at-no.4/.184984
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/30th-crayon-shin-chan-film-opens-at-no.2-2nd-free-the-final-stroke-film-at-no.4/.184984
Monday, April 25, 2022
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, July Debut, Opening Song
Ikumi Hasegawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Miyu Tomita join cast; DIALOGUE+ perform opening
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-july-debut-opening-song/.185009
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-26/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-july-debut-opening-song/.185009
My Happy Marriage Novel Series Gets Live-Action Film in Spring 2023
Film stars Snow Man's Ren Meguro, Mio Imada
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/my-happy-marriage-novel-series-gets-live-action-film-in-spring-2023/.184969
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/my-happy-marriage-novel-series-gets-live-action-film-in-spring-2023/.184969
Crunchyroll Launches 1st Italian Dubs With The Rising of the Shield Hero, My Dress-Up Darling, Ranking of Kings Anime
Company begins producing, streaming Italian dubs starting this spring
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/crunchyroll-launches-1st-italian-dubs-with-the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-my-dress-up-darling-/.184954
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/crunchyroll-launches-1st-italian-dubs-with-the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-my-dress-up-darling-/.184954
My Hero Academia Stage Play Cancels 3 Performances Due to Actor's Injury
Actor Akiyoshi Tsujimura sustained injury during afternoon performance on Saturday
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/my-hero-academia-stage-play-cancels-3-performances-due-to-actor-injury/.184959
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/my-hero-academia-stage-play-cancels-3-performances-due-to-actor-injury/.184959
Hiroki Tomisawa, Kentarō Hidano Launch Sugoi Smaho Manga in Shonen Jump on May 9
New manga centers on protagonist who obtains amazing smartphone
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/hiroki-tomisawa-kentaro-hidano-launch-sugoi-smaho-manga-in-shonen-jump-on-may-9/.184921
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/hiroki-tomisawa-kentaro-hidano-launch-sugoi-smaho-manga-in-shonen-jump-on-may-9/.184921
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Cast for takt op. Destiny Anime
Ernesto Jason Liebrecht, Emi Lo star in series
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-takt-op-destiny-anime/.184933
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-takt-op-destiny-anime/.184933
Live-Action My Broken Mariko Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Nao, Masataka Kubota, more join cast for film opening this fall
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/live-action-my-broken-mariko-film-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.184948
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/live-action-my-broken-mariko-film-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.184948
Saturday, April 23, 2022
May'n Performs Ending Theme for Teppen—!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anime
May'n, Masayoshi Ōishi write lyrics for ending song for summer anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/mayn-performs-ending-theme-for-teppen-anime/.184947
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-24/mayn-performs-ending-theme-for-teppen-anime/.184947
Muteking The Dancing Hero
Watch an episode or two of Muteking and it becomes abundantly transparent that there is no subtlety to the clear and direct parallels between the show's story and what is happening in real life.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/muteking/the-dancing-hero/12/.184624
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/muteking/the-dancing-hero/12/.184624
Yuhki Kamatani's Hiraeth: The End of the Journey Manga Ends in May
Manga about grieving friend launched in October 2020
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/yuhki-kamatani-hiraeth-the-end-of-the-journey-manga-ends-in-may/.184934
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/yuhki-kamatani-hiraeth-the-end-of-the-journey-manga-ends-in-may/.184934
Live-Action Yangotonaki Ichizoku TV Series Casts Maju Ozawa
TV series based on Yukari Koyama's manga premiered on April 21
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/live-action-yangotonaki-ichizoku-tv-series-casts-maju-ozawa/.184927
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/live-action-yangotonaki-ichizoku-tv-series-casts-maju-ozawa/.184927
Rock Band La'cryma Christi's Guitarist KOJI Passes Away at 49
Band performed theme song for Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/rock-band-lacryma-christi-guitarist-koji-passes-away-at-49/.184929
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/rock-band-lacryma-christi-guitarist-koji-passes-away-at-49/.184929
Ranking of Kings Anime Wins March's Galaxy Award
Japanese Broadcast Critics Association awards anime for its depth of characters, multilayered story
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/ranking-of-kings-anime-wins-march-galaxy-award/.184925
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/ranking-of-kings-anime-wins-march-galaxy-award/.184925
Friday, April 22, 2022
Voice Actress, Singer Nana Mizuki Tests Positive for COVID-19
Mizuki currently has no fever, symptoms are stable
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/voice-actress-singer-nana-mizuki-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.184924
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/voice-actress-singer-nana-mizuki-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.184924
This Week in Games - Nintendo and Sega, How Could You?
Micro-transactions and union-busting top the news this week as we try to figure out which Sonic Origins version to buy to get the whole game.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-22/this-week-in-games-nintendo-and-sega-how-could-you/.184846
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-22/this-week-in-games-nintendo-and-sega-how-could-you/.184846
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 11-17
13 Sentinels Switch version debuts at #2
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/japan-video-game-rankings-april-11-17/.184877
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/japan-video-game-rankings-april-11-17/.184877
Shin Ikki Tousen Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members
3-episode series premieres on May 17
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/shin-ikki-tousen-anime-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.184896
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/shin-ikki-tousen-anime-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.184896
Ryota Takeuchi Joins Cast of Spriggan Anime as Larry Markson
Anime premieres on Netflix worldwide on June 18
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/ryota-takeuchi-joins-cast-of-spriggan-anime-as-larry-markson/.184894
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/ryota-takeuchi-joins-cast-of-spriggan-anime-as-larry-markson/.184894
'Play It Cool, Guys' Manga Gets TV Anime in October
Chiaki Kon directs anime at Studio Pierrot
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/play-it-cool-guys-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-october/.184892
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/play-it-cool-guys-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-october/.184892
Yuu Watase's Arata: The Legend Manga Moves Online in May
Manga resumed after 6-year hiatus in May 2021
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/yuu-watase-arata-the-legend-manga-moves-online-in-may/.184884
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/yuu-watase-arata-the-legend-manga-moves-online-in-may/.184884
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Voice Actors Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura Give Birth to 1st Child
The agencies of voice actors Maaya Sakamoto and Kenichi Suzumura announced on Thursday that the couple have given birth to their first child. The actors...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-22/voice-actors-maaya-sakamoto-kenichi-suzumura-give-birth-to-1st-child/.184878
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-22/voice-actors-maaya-sakamoto-kenichi-suzumura-give-birth-to-1st-child/.184878
Kōkyū no Karasu Anime's Promo Video Previews Characters' Voices
Anime based on novel series premieres in October
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-21/kokyu-no-karasu-anime-promo-video-previews-characters-voices/.184855
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-21/kokyu-no-karasu-anime-promo-video-previews-characters-voices/.184855
This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going On in Estab Life?
Estab Life: Great Escape defies explanation. A penguin Eastern bloc, a slime girl obsessed with underpants, and not an iota of sense in sight. Steve and Nick try to make sense of this entertainingly incoherent mess of a show.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-21/.184839
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-21/.184839
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Crunchyroll Debuts The Dawn of the Witch Anime's English Dub on Thursday
Travis Mullenix, Chelsea McCurdy, Amanda Lee, David Wald, Monica Rial, Joe Cucinotti, more star in dub
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-21/crunchyroll-debuts-the-dawn-of-the-witch-anime-english-dub-on-thursday/.184845
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-21/crunchyroll-debuts-the-dawn-of-the-witch-anime-english-dub-on-thursday/.184845
Catch These Hands! GN 1
Two former delinquents cross paths again in adulthood. Their rough-and-tumble days of excitement are far in the past but maybe a new kind of excitement is awaiting them?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/catch-these-hands/gn-1/.184331
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/catch-these-hands/gn-1/.184331
GKIDS to Release Nadia - The Secret of Blue Water TV Anime With 4K Restoration
Company to release series directed by Evangelion's Hideaki Anno on home video
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/gkids-to-release-nadia-the-secret-of-blue-water-tv-anime-with-4k-restoration/.184830
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/gkids-to-release-nadia-the-secret-of-blue-water-tv-anime-with-4k-restoration/.184830
Bubble Anime Film's Trailer Previews Eve's Opening Theme Song
Film debuts worldwide on Netflix on April 28, opens in Japanese theaters on May 13
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/bubble-anime-film-trailer-previews-eve-opening-theme-song/.184829
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/bubble-anime-film-trailer-previews-eve-opening-theme-song/.184829
Nanaraki ~Seven Lucky Gods~ Anime Shorts Debut on YouTube on April 27
Promo video streamed for anime about fallen Seven Lucky Gods
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/nanaraki-~seven-lucky-gods~-anime-shorts-debut-on-youtube-on-april-27/.184826
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/nanaraki-~seven-lucky-gods~-anime-shorts-debut-on-youtube-on-april-27/.184826
Why Girls und Panzer Works So Well
Who would've thought that a series about high school girls in short skirts fighting tank battles would be the peak of military-themed anime?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-20/why-girls-und-panzer-works-so-well/.183891
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-20/why-girls-und-panzer-works-so-well/.183891
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Toei Promises Work Practice Changes After Labor Standards Recommendation
Female Toei assistant producer filed suit against Toei last year for overwork, sexual harassment
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/toei-promises-work-practice-changes-after-labor-standards-recommendation/.184743
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/toei-promises-work-practice-changes-after-labor-standards-recommendation/.184743
Bleach Manga Crosses 2.7 Million Copies in Print in U.S., My Hero Academia Manga Crosses 10 Million
Viz launches 20th Anniv. Edition of Bleach manga on August 2, 20-volume box set of My Hero Academia on October 18
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/bleach-manga-crosses-2.7-million-copies-in-print-in-u.s-my-hero-academia-manga-crosses-10-million/.184723
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/bleach-manga-crosses-2.7-million-copies-in-print-in-u.s-my-hero-academia-manga-crosses-10-million/.184723
Monday, April 18, 2022
Rintaro Koike, Masayuki Taguchi's Black Joke Manga Nears Climax
Manga about island off Tokyo where gambling, prostitution is legal launched in 2008
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/rintaro-koike-masayuki-taguchi-black-joke-manga-nears-climax/.184774
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/rintaro-koike-masayuki-taguchi-black-joke-manga-nears-climax/.184774
I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die Live-Action Star Shori Sato
This isn't Shori Sato's first role in a live-action adaptation of a pop culture work, but his role as the eponymous Aono-kun is something a little different– he's a ghost. We asked Sato about some of the challenges of playing a dead boy, his relationship with the source material, as well as his take on ghosts, ahead of the release of the TV show.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-18/i-want-to-hold-aono-kun-so-badly-i-could-die-live-action-star-shori-sato/.184565
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-18/i-want-to-hold-aono-kun-so-badly-i-could-die-live-action-star-shori-sato/.184565
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Film Ranks #2 in U.S., Crosses US$119 Million
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film earns total of US$29,693,448 in U.S.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-18/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-film-ranks-no.2-in-u.s-crosses-usd119-million/.184752
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-18/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-film-ranks-no.2-in-u.s-crosses-usd119-million/.184752
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Live-Action Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" Show Gets Short Special
Special debuts on WOWOW on Demand after 1st episode of main show on May 27
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-18/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-show-gets-short-special/.184742
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-18/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-show-gets-short-special/.184742
Black Summoner Anime's 1st Full Promo Unveils More Cast & Staff
Yume Miyamoto, Konomi Inagaki join July anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/black-summoner-anime-1st-full-promo-unveils-more-cast-and-staff/.184738
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/black-summoner-anime-1st-full-promo-unveils-more-cast-and-staff/.184738
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer Light Novels Get TV Anime
Yū Okano's dark fantasy of talentless adventurer reborn as skeleton
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.184739
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.184739
No More Heroes III Game Launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC This Fall
Game launched for Nintendo Switch on August 27
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/no-more-heroes-iii-game-launches-for-ps4-ps5-xbox-one-xbox-x-s-pc-this-fall/.184705
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/no-more-heroes-iii-game-launches-for-ps4-ps5-xbox-one-xbox-x-s-pc-this-fall/.184705
Masaaki Yuasa Presents Masterclass at Annecy Int'l Animation Film Festival
Director also presents screening of his upcoming film Inu-Oh at festival
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/masaaki-yuasa-presents-masterclass-at-annecy-intl-animation-film-festival/.184650
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/masaaki-yuasa-presents-masterclass-at-annecy-intl-animation-film-festival/.184650
Takara Tomy's Tomica Heroes Toy Cars Get Tomica Heroes Jobraver Web Anime Starting on April 22
Shotaro Uzawa, Yūki Shin, Shun Horie star in anime about robots that combine with job-related automobiles
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/takara-tomy-tomica-heroes-toy-cars-get-tomica-heroes-jobraver-web-anime-starting-on-april-22/.184724
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/takara-tomy-tomica-heroes-toy-cars-get-tomica-heroes-jobraver-web-anime-starting-on-april-22/.184724
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Lupin III Will Steal Away Your Tired Eyes
Collab campaign with Lion Corporation's Smile eyedrops features original story, quiz
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-16/lupin-iii-will-steal-away-your-tired-eyes/.184635
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-16/lupin-iii-will-steal-away-your-tired-eyes/.184635
ARTFX J Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
The user of Sound Breathing, Tengen Uzui, will be released by Kotobukiya as a 1/8 scale figure! From the anime, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Sound...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2022-04-16/artfx-j-tengen-uzui-from-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba/.184346
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2022-04-16/artfx-j-tengen-uzui-from-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba/.184346
Drifting Home Anime Film's New Promo Video Previews Zutomayo's Insert Song
Zutomayo performs insert song, theme song for Studio Colorido's film debuting on Netflix worldwide this year
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/drifting-home-anime-film-new-promo-video-previews-zutomayo-insert-song/.184686
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/drifting-home-anime-film-new-promo-video-previews-zutomayo-insert-song/.184686
Demon Slayer Anime's Swordsmith Village Arc Previewed in Video
Anime's livestreamed event revealed new video on Saturday
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/demon-slayer-anime-swordsmith-village-arc-previewed-in-video/.184696
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/demon-slayer-anime-swordsmith-village-arc-previewed-in-video/.184696
Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Cast for Trapped in a Dating Sim Anime
Company also reveals home video releases for July with former Funimation titles
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-trapped-in-a-dating-sim-anime/.184693
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-trapped-in-a-dating-sim-anime/.184693
Friday, April 15, 2022
Alice Gear Aegis CS Game Releases for PS4, PS5, Switch on September 8
Console version of smartphone game to have 6-person multiplayer, 3D action elements
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/alice-gear-aegis-cs-game-releases-for-ps4-ps5-switch-on-september-8/.184689
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/alice-gear-aegis-cs-game-releases-for-ps4-ps5-switch-on-september-8/.184689
Crayon Shin-Chan Deodorant Ad Claims To Cure Hiroshi's Smelly Feet
Perhaps the highest endorsement possible for a hygiene product
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-15/crayon-shin-chan-deodorant-ad-claims-to-cure-hiroshi-smelly-feet/.184611
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-15/crayon-shin-chan-deodorant-ad-claims-to-cure-hiroshi-smelly-feet/.184611
Your Spring 2022 Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule
You picked it! Here's the line up for the spring Daily Streaming reviews!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2022-04-15/your-spring-2022-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.184627
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2022-04-15/your-spring-2022-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.184627
Key, Ryukishi07's Loopers Kinetic Novel Launches for Switch on June 2
Visual Arts, Key launched game for PC in Japan in May 2021
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/key-ryukishi07-loopers-kinetic-novel-launches-for-switch-on-june-2/.184647
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/key-ryukishi07-loopers-kinetic-novel-launches-for-switch-on-june-2/.184647
In Another World With My Smartphone Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season of anime based on light novel series premiered in 2017
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/in-another-world-with-my-smartphone-anime-gets-2nd-season/.184648
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/in-another-world-with-my-smartphone-anime-gets-2nd-season/.184648
3rd Teaser Video for Shin Ultraman Film Previews Kenshi Yonezu's Theme Song
Studio Khara's live-action film opens in Japan on May 13 after delay
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/3rd-teaser-video-for-shin-ultraman-film-previews-kenshi-yonezu-theme-song/.184644
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/3rd-teaser-video-for-shin-ultraman-film-previews-kenshi-yonezu-theme-song/.184644
Thursday, April 14, 2022
This Week in Anime - Is Strong World Peak One Piece?
Suffering from One Piece withdrawal while the anime series is on hiatus? Netflix added One Piece Film Strong World to its line-up last month and it works as spectacular side story as we wait for the Wano arc to return.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-14/.184603
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-14/.184603
Kōkyū no Karasu Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, October Premiere
Saku Mizuno, Masaaki Mizunaka, Taku Yashiro, Marika Kōno star in BN Pictures anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/kokyu-no-karasu-anime-unveils-cast-staff-october-premiere/.184619
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/kokyu-no-karasu-anime-unveils-cast-staff-october-premiere/.184619
PREVIEW: The Mecha Action-Shooter Gundam Evolution
Anime News Network got a first look at the upcoming free-to-play game. Find out why our reviewer called it "a good mix of hectic chaos and tense anticipation."
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-14/preview-the-mecha-action-shooter-gundam-evolution/.184571
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-04-14/preview-the-mecha-action-shooter-gundam-evolution/.184571
Shine On! Bakumatsu Boys Anime's 1st Video Announces Cast, July 8 Premiere
Gen Sato, Shunichi Toki, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Sumire Uesaka, Shinichiro Miki, Yūto Uemura, Wataru Takagi, Fukushi Ochiai star
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/shine-on-bakumatsu-boys-anime-1st-video-announces-cast-july-8-premiere/.184616
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/shine-on-bakumatsu-boys-anime-1st-video-announces-cast-july-8-premiere/.184616
Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film's Clip Shows Surprisingly Ordinary Spring Day
Watanuki, Doumeki, Himawari share bentō lunches in scene from April 29 film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-shows-surprisingly-ordinary-spring-day/.184615
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-shows-surprisingly-ordinary-spring-day/.184615
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Kimi ni Todoke Side Story Manga Ends
Spinoff manga ends on May 13
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/kimi-ni-todoke-side-story-manga-ends/.184594
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/kimi-ni-todoke-side-story-manga-ends/.184594
HIDIVE Streams Lupin III Part 6 Anime's English Dub
Dub premieres on service on April 18
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/hidive-streams-lupin-iii-part-6-anime-english-dub/.184595
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/hidive-streams-lupin-iii-part-6-anime-english-dub/.184595
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Chrono Cross returns with a remastered treatment and its never-before-translated predecessor, Radical Dreamers! How do these follow-ups to the cherished RPG classic Chrono Trigger endure after all these years?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc-switch-ps4-xbox-one/chrono-cross/the-radical-dreamers-edition/.184572
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc-switch-ps4-xbox-one/chrono-cross/the-radical-dreamers-edition/.184572
Anime Expo Hosts Gundam Mechanical Designer Mika Akitaka
Convention takes place in-person on July 1-4
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/anime-expo-hosts-gundam-mechanical-designer-mika-akitaka/.184593
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/anime-expo-hosts-gundam-mechanical-designer-mika-akitaka/.184593
Early Manga Creator Tokuo Yokota Passes Away at 85
Death occurred 1 day after fellow Tokiwaso resident Fujiko Fujio A's passing
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/early-manga-creator-tokuo-yokota-passes-away-at-85/.184592
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/early-manga-creator-tokuo-yokota-passes-away-at-85/.184592
Interview: How the Staff of She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Made An Old Man Cute
ANN spoke to the novel author Hirotsugu Ryusen, as well as director Keitaro Motonaga and screenwriter Takamitsu Kouno about how they made Danblf's transformation a reality.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-13/how-the-staff-of-she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-made-an-old-man-cute/.184376
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-04-13/how-the-staff-of-she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-made-an-old-man-cute/.184376
Blue Lock Soccer Anime's Character Video Highlights Hyōma Chigiri
Sōma Saitō voices reserved player with past trauma in this year's anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/blue-lock-soccer-anime-character-video-highlights-hyoma-chigiri/.184589
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-13/blue-lock-soccer-anime-character-video-highlights-hyoma-chigiri/.184589
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
This Week in Anime - Your Tiger & Bunny Primer
Want to know what all the hubbub is about the superhero series Tiger & Bunny but haven't seen the original season? Fear not, citizens! Jean-Karlo and Nicky are ready to give you the official This Week in Anime™ experience.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-12/.184532
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-12/.184532
RetroCrush Adds Tama and Friends, Genji Monogatari Sennenki, 8 More Anime
Service will also stream House of Five Leaves, Ristorante Paradiso, Battery, Baby & I, Antique Bakery, Hyakko, Aishiteruze Baby anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/retrocrush-adds-tama-and-friends-genji-monogatari-sennenki-8-more-anime/.184527
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/retrocrush-adds-tama-and-friends-genji-monogatari-sennenki-8-more-anime/.184527
RetroCrush Adds Hideaki Anno Documentary, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan Live-Action Series, 11 More Titles
Service also adds Detective Conan: The Letter of Challenge, Zëiram 2 live-action films; live-action Moribito series
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/retrocrush-adds-hideaki-anno-documentary-thus-spoke-kishibe-rohan-live-action-series-11-more-titles/.184523
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/retrocrush-adds-hideaki-anno-documentary-thus-spoke-kishibe-rohan-live-action-series-11-more-titles/.184523
Voice Actress Minori Matsushima Passes Away
Kinnikuman, One Piece, Dororo, Little Lulu voice actress was 81
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/voice-actress-minori-matsushima-passes-away/.184558
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/voice-actress-minori-matsushima-passes-away/.184558
Ayano Tsuji Composes Insert Song for Deaimon Anime
Minori Suzuki to perform insert song in show's 2nd episode
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/ayano-tsuji-composes-insert-song-for-deaimon-anime/.184555
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/ayano-tsuji-composes-insert-song-for-deaimon-anime/.184555
Monster Rancher Gets New Smartphone Game This Year
LINE, Koei Tecmo Games produce new game
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/monster-rancher-gets-new-smartphone-game-this-year/.184551
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/monster-rancher-gets-new-smartphone-game-this-year/.184551
Voice Actresses Nanami Yamashita, Yū Serizawa Diagnosed With COVID-19
Serizawa's i☆Ris idol group also cancels Saitama concert on April 16
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/voice-actresses-nanami-yamashita-yu-serizawa-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.184548
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/voice-actresses-nanami-yamashita-yu-serizawa-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.184548
Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru ~Setsugetsuka~ Anime Film Trilogy Reveals Ending Song Artists
Kento Hama, Shōhei Komatsu, Kenji Nojima perform ending song for 1st film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/touken-ranbu-hanamaru-~setsugetsuka~-anime-film-trilogy-reveals-ending-song-artists/.184543
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-12/touken-ranbu-hanamaru-~setsugetsuka~-anime-film-trilogy-reveals-ending-song-artists/.184543
Monday, April 11, 2022
Kaori Yuki Launches Angel Sanctuary: Tokyo Chronos Manga on April 20
Original 20-volume manga inspired 3-episode OVA in 2000
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/kaori-yuki-launches-angel-sanctuary-tokyo-chronos-manga-on-april-20/.184524
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/kaori-yuki-launches-angel-sanctuary-tokyo-chronos-manga-on-april-20/.184524
Touhou Kaeizuka: Phantasmagoria of Flower View Game Gets Steam Release
9th main game in Touhou franchise debuts on Steam on April 25
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/touhou-kaeizuka-phantasmagoria-of-flower-view-game-gets-steam-release/.184522
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/touhou-kaeizuka-phantasmagoria-of-flower-view-game-gets-steam-release/.184522
King Super Live 2022 Concert Delayed Until Further Notice
Concert featuring King Records artists was originally slated for June 25-26
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/king-super-live-2022-concert-delayed-until-further-notice/.184515
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/king-super-live-2022-concert-delayed-until-further-notice/.184515
Live-Action Himawari - Kenichi Legend Sequel Series Reveals More Cast, Mid-May Debut
Yoichi Nukumizu, Keiko Saito, Iwakura, Kazunobu Kubota, Ocarina join cast
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/live-action-himawari-kenichi-legend-sequel-series-reveals-more-cast-mid-may-debut/.184512
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/live-action-himawari-kenichi-legend-sequel-series-reveals-more-cast-mid-may-debut/.184512
Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film's Clip Shows Watanuki as Housekeeper
Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kou Shibasaki star in April 29 film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-shows-watanuki-as-housekeeper/.184513
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-shows-watanuki-as-housekeeper/.184513
Spy×Family Anime Premieres With 3.1% Rating
Show's related terms trended on Twitter after Saturday premiere
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/spy-family-anime-premieres-with-3.1-percent-rating/.184514
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-11/spy-family-anime-premieres-with-3.1-percent-rating/.184514
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Dr. Stone's Boichi Launches Food Essay Manga Zessan Sekaimeshi on April 14
Sun-Ken Rock, Origin author ended Dr. Stone on March 7
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-10/dr-stone-boichi-launches-food-essay-manga-zessan-sekaimeshi-on-april-14/.184499
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-10/dr-stone-boichi-launches-food-essay-manga-zessan-sekaimeshi-on-april-14/.184499
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 28-April 3
Love All Play debuts with 3.1% rating
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-28-april-3/.184485
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-28-april-3/.184485
Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 28-April 3
Kirby and the Forgotten Land stays at #1 in 2nd week
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japan-video-game-rankings-march-28-april-3/.184483
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japan-video-game-rankings-march-28-april-3/.184483
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 21-27
Final episode of Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act earns 3.4% rating
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-21-27/.184484
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-21-27/.184484
Fate/Stay Night's Gilgamesh Wishes Lil Nas X 'Happy Birthday'
The rapper appears to have won over the King of Heroes after his 2021 Met Gala appearance
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-09/fate-stay-night-gilgamesh-wishes-lil-nas-x-happy-birthday/.184493
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-09/fate-stay-night-gilgamesh-wishes-lil-nas-x-happy-birthday/.184493
Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 21-27
Kirby and the Forgotten Land debuts at #1
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japan-video-game-rankings-march-21-27/.184482
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-09/japan-video-game-rankings-march-21-27/.184482
Friday, April 8, 2022
This Week in Games - Secret Gaming Shame
In today's retro and remake-focused column, Heidi reveals her secret gaming shame: she's never played The Secret of Monkey Island. Which older games have you never found the time to experience?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-08/this-week-in-games-secret-gaming-shame/.184433
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2022-04-08/this-week-in-games-secret-gaming-shame/.184433
NHK Report: Toei Animation Hack Was Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attack continues to affect production of delayed Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/nhk-report-toei-animation-hack-was-ransomware-attack/.184466
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/nhk-report-toei-animation-hack-was-ransomware-attack/.184466
Sailor Moon Ice Show Postponed Again to June 2023
3rd delay postpones ice show by 1 more year
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/sailor-moon-ice-show-postponed-again-to-june-2023/.184464
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/sailor-moon-ice-show-postponed-again-to-june-2023/.184464
In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Makoto Koichi, Rio Tsuchiya, Konomi Kohara join cast for anime premiering on April 9
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/in-the-heart-of-kunoichi-tsubaki-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.184459
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/in-the-heart-of-kunoichi-tsubaki-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.184459
Kenshi Yonezu Performs Theme Song for Live-Action Shin Ultraman Film
Film opens in Japan on May 13 after delay
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/kenshi-yonezu-performs-theme-song-for-live-action-shin-ultraman-film/.184456
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/kenshi-yonezu-performs-theme-song-for-live-action-shin-ultraman-film/.184456
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Pokémon Manga Artist Momota Inoue Recruits Assistants for New Manga
Manga creator Momota Inoue (Pokémon the Movie manga) is recruiting assistants on the Ganmo manga artist and assistant matching service for a new manga...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-07/pokemon-manga-artist-momota-inoue-recruits-assistants-for-new-manga/.184444
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-07/pokemon-manga-artist-momota-inoue-recruits-assistants-for-new-manga/.184444
This Week in Anime - Where Did Platinum End Go Wrong?
Platinum End plummeted to the bottom of the series ranking episode after episode. How did a show with a pedigree like "from the creators of Death Note" crash and burn so hard?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-07/.184417
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-07/.184417
Ultraman Anime Season 2 Streams Opening Animation Sequence
Sequel premieres next Thursday with opening song by NOILION
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/ultraman-anime-season-2-streams-opening-animation-sequence/.184442
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/ultraman-anime-season-2-streams-opening-animation-sequence/.184442
Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film's Clip Previews When Watanuki, Yuuko First Meet
Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kou Shibasaki star in April 29 film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-previews-when-watanuki-yuuko-first-meet/.184440
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/live-action-xxxholic-film-clip-previews-when-watanuki-yuuko-first-meet/.184440
New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Maaya Uchida, Mamoru Miyano
Voices of Shinobu Miyake, Shūtarō Mendō in david production's anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-maaya-uchida-mamoru-miyano/.184439
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-maaya-uchida-mamoru-miyano/.184439
46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced
A Couple of Cuckoos, Frieren, Nina the Starry Bride, Skip and Loafer, Police in a Pod among nominees
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/46th-annual-kodansha-manga-awards-nominees-announced/.184436
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/46th-annual-kodansha-manga-awards-nominees-announced/.184436
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Doraemon Co-Creator Fujiko Fujio A Passes Away at 88
Artist also known as Motoo Abiko later created Ninja Hattori-kun, Kaibutsu-kun, Pro Golfer Saru, Warau Salesman manga
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/doraemon-co-creator-fujiko-fujio-a-passes-away-at-88/.184435
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/doraemon-co-creator-fujiko-fujio-a-passes-away-at-88/.184435
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Sequel Game's Trailer Previews New Gameplay Features
Virtual Reality, Truth Reenactment, Wink Psync previewed for June 24 game
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/ai-the-somnium-files-nirvana-initiative-sequel-game-trailer-previews-new-gameplay-features/.184414
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/ai-the-somnium-files-nirvana-initiative-sequel-game-trailer-previews-new-gameplay-features/.184414
A Couple of Cuckoos Anime Reveals Half-Year Run, Mini-Anime, Opening Sequence
Kiyoe Yoshioka performs opening song "Dekoboko"
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/a-couple-of-cuckoos-anime-reveals-half-year-run-mini-anime-opening-sequence/.184413
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/a-couple-of-cuckoos-anime-reveals-half-year-run-mini-anime-opening-sequence/.184413
Utano☆Princesama♪ Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours Film's Teaser Showcases Matching White Captain's Uniforms, Main Staff
UtaPri: Maji Love Kingdom staff reunite for September 2 film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/utano-princesama-maji-love-st-rish-tours-film-teaser-showcases-matching-white-captain-uniforms-main-/.184412
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/utano-princesama-maji-love-st-rish-tours-film-teaser-showcases-matching-white-captain-uniforms-main-/.184412
Law of Ueki's Tsubasa Fukuchi Launches Golden Spiral Manga on April 13
Fantasy manga centers on character who tries to save last human nation
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/law-of-ueki-tsubasa-fukuchi-launches-golden-spiral-manga-on-april-13/.184403
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/law-of-ueki-tsubasa-fukuchi-launches-golden-spiral-manga-on-april-13/.184403
Saudi Arabia's MiSK Foundation Now Owns 96.18% Stake in SNK
Company previously owned 33.3% of SNK after 2020 investment through subsidiary
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/saudi-arabia-misk-foundation-now-owns-96.18-percent-stake-in-snk/.184404
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/saudi-arabia-misk-foundation-now-owns-96.18-percent-stake-in-snk/.184404
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
'I'm Quitting Heroing' TV Anime's Blu-ray/DVD Adds New 2-Part Anime
12-episode TV anime offered in 2 boxes on June 24, August 24
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/im-quitting-heroing-tv-anime-blu-ray-dvd-adds-new-2-part-anime/.184406
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-06/im-quitting-heroing-tv-anime-blu-ray-dvd-adds-new-2-part-anime/.184406
This Week in Anime - When in Rome, Bathe as the Romans Do
Thermae Romae Novae looks to reinvigorate Mari Yamazaki's historical comedy manga about bath culture with a brand new series on Netflix. Does this version manage to bring the silly charm or is its topic too niche?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-05/.184359
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-04-05/.184359
Isekai Yakkyoku Anime Casts Reina Ueda, Kaede Hondo
Ueda, Hondo play main lead Pharma's tutor Ellen, caretaker Lotte
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/isekai-yakkyoku-anime-casts-reina-ueda-kaede-hondo/.184388
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/isekai-yakkyoku-anime-casts-reina-ueda-kaede-hondo/.184388
Remake Our Life! Youth Time Travel Manga Ends
Bonjin Hirameki's manga based on Nachi Kio's novel series launched in 2018; novels inspired TV anime last year
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/remake-our-life-youth-time-travel-manga-ends/.184374
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/remake-our-life-youth-time-travel-manga-ends/.184374
Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Manga Gets Side-Story Chapter
Side story chapter debuts on The Hana to Yume magazine on April 26
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-manga-gets-side-story-chapter/.184373
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-manga-gets-side-story-chapter/.184373
Monday, April 4, 2022
Odd Taxi Anime Film Debuts at #10, Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Stays at #2
Doraemon film stays at #3, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 drops to #7
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/odd-taxi-anime-film-debuts-at-no.10-live-action-mr-osomatsu-stays-at-no.2/.184355
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/odd-taxi-anime-film-debuts-at-no.10-live-action-mr-osomatsu-stays-at-no.2/.184355
Bandai Hobby Site Stops Posting Model Shipping Schedules Due to Scalping Concerns
The Bandai Hobby Site announced last Friday that it will stop posting the shipping and arrival schedules of its model kit products on the site in an effort...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-04/bandai-hobby-site-stops-posting-model-shipping-schedules-due-to-scalping-concerns/.184335
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-04/bandai-hobby-site-stops-posting-model-shipping-schedules-due-to-scalping-concerns/.184335
Transformers: Beyond Reality VR Game Delayed
Game was previously slated to launch for PS VR, PC via Steam on March 31
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/transformers-beyond-reality-vr-game-delayed/.184321
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/transformers-beyond-reality-vr-game-delayed/.184321
N-INNOCENCE- Smartphone Game Gets Animated Promo Video
New game by Asobimo debuts on April 20
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/n-innocence-smartphone-game-gets-animated-promo-video/.184334
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/n-innocence-smartphone-game-gets-animated-promo-video/.184334
Weaver Band to Break Up Next February
Band performed theme songs for Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Sagrada Reset anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/weaver-band-to-break-up-next-february/.184332
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/weaver-band-to-break-up-next-february/.184332
Nintama Rantaro Anime Gets New 30-Minute Special, New Episodes About 5 Most Popular Duos
Fans can choose duos from poll that ends on May 8
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/nintama-rantaro-anime-gets-new-30-minute-special-new-episodes-about-5-most-popular-duos/.184337
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/nintama-rantaro-anime-gets-new-30-minute-special-new-episodes-about-5-most-popular-duos/.184337
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Chainsaw Man's Tatsuki Fujimoto to Release New 200-Page 1-Shot on April 11
Shueisha to release entire 1-shot on Shonen Jump+
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/chainsaw-man-tatsuki-fujimoto-to-release-new-200-page-1-shot-on-april-11/.184340
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/chainsaw-man-tatsuki-fujimoto-to-release-new-200-page-1-shot-on-april-11/.184340
The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls U149 Manga Gets TV Anime
Kyowno's story of idols under 149 centimeters tall & their producer
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-u149-manga-gets-tv-anime/.184325
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-u149-manga-gets-tv-anime/.184325
The Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood Studios Shop for Live-Action Voltron Project
Rawson Marshall Thurber would direct, co-write script with Ellen Shanman
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/the-hollywood-reporter-hollywood-studios-shop-for-live-action-voltron-project/.184306
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/the-hollywood-reporter-hollywood-studios-shop-for-live-action-voltron-project/.184306
New TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Anime Episode's Video Announces Summer Streaming
Final "wife gallery" illustration also posted before planned 2nd season
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/new-tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-anime-episode-video-announces-summer-streaming/.184315
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/new-tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-anime-episode-video-announces-summer-streaming/.184315
Shaman King & a Garden Manga Spinoff Ends in May
Kyo Nuesawa, Jet Kusamura launched spinoff about female characters in December 2020
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/shaman-king-and-a-garden-manga-spinoff-ends-in-may/.184317
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/shaman-king-and-a-garden-manga-spinoff-ends-in-may/.184317
Kahori Orito's Gal-Gaku. II: Lucky Stars Manga Ends
Short manga based on sequel anime series launched in February
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/kahori-orito-gal-gaku-ii-lucky-stars-manga-ends/.184314
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/kahori-orito-gal-gaku-ii-lucky-stars-manga-ends/.184314
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Saki Mahjong Series' Gourmet Spinoff Manga Ends in May
Meki Meki's Someya Mako no Jansō Meshi manga launched in June 2019
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/saki-mahjong-series-gourmet-spinoff-manga-ends-in-may/.184313
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/saki-mahjong-series-gourmet-spinoff-manga-ends-in-may/.184313
Usagi Yojimbo Animated Adaptation Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles Premieres on Netflix on April 28
Dark Horse Comics announced on Friday that Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles, the CG animated series based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comics, will...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-02/usagi-yojimbo-animated-adaptation-samurai-rabbit-the-usagi-chronicles-premieres-on-netflix-on-april-/.184302
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-02/usagi-yojimbo-animated-adaptation-samurai-rabbit-the-usagi-chronicles-premieres-on-netflix-on-april-/.184302
Live-Action Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" Show's 2nd Season Reveals 4 More Cast Members, Visual
ENJIN members Ryōno Kusachi, Tsubasa Takizawa join cast
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-show-2nd-season-reveals-4-more-cast-members-visual/.184301
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-show-2nd-season-reveals-4-more-cast-members-visual/.184301
Viz Media to Publish Mieri Hiranishi's The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend Manga
Viz to publish manga under its "Viz Originals" label
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/viz-media-to-publish-mieri-hiranishi-the-girl-that-cant-get-a-girlfriend-manga/.184300
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/viz-media-to-publish-mieri-hiranishi-the-girl-that-cant-get-a-girlfriend-manga/.184300
Nagai Yoru no Kuni to Saigo no Butōkai Light Novel Author Ayaka Sakuraze Passes Away
Author of Kusuri no Mamono no Kaiko Riyū passed away on March 29
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/nagai-yoru-no-kuni-to-saigo-no-butokai-light-novel-author-ayaka-sakuraze-passes-away/.184299
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/nagai-yoru-no-kuni-to-saigo-no-butokai-light-novel-author-ayaka-sakuraze-passes-away/.184299
Friday, April 1, 2022
Kounodori: Dr. Stork Manga Returns for New COVID-19 Arc in April (Updated)
Author also launches new manga about Sakmoto Ryōma in April
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/kounodori-dr-stork-manga-returns-for-new-covid-19-arc-in-april/.184298
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-02/kounodori-dr-stork-manga-returns-for-new-covid-19-arc-in-april/.184298
Promo Video for Build Divide Anime's 2nd Part Previews New Opening, Ending Theme Songs
BUILD-DIVIDE -#FFFFFF- CODE WHITE anime premieres on Saturday
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-01/promo-video-for-build-divide-anime-2nd-part-previews-new-opening-ending-theme-songs/.184277
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-01/promo-video-for-build-divide-anime-2nd-part-previews-new-opening-ending-theme-songs/.184277
Today on Wikipedia: Did You Know That a Common Way to Travel to Another World Is to Be Hit by a Truck?
Wikipedia's main page links to "Isekai", "Truck-kun" pages for April Fool's
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-01/today-on-wikipedia-did-you-know-that-a-common-way-to-travel-to-another-world-is-to-be-hit-by-a-truck/.184259
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-01/today-on-wikipedia-did-you-know-that-a-common-way-to-travel-to-another-world-is-to-be-hit-by-a-truck/.184259
Monster Hunter Riders Smartphone Game Ends Service on June 16
Free-to-play RPG launched in February 2020
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-01/monster-hunter-riders-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-june-16/.184260
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-01/monster-hunter-riders-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-june-16/.184260
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