Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 18-24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Anime Film's Trailer Reveals, Previews Theme Song

Little Black Dress performs theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/kaito-queen-wa-circus-ga-osuki-anime-film-trailer-reveals-previews-theme-song/.185106

'Shoot! Goal to the Future' Soccer Anime Reveals Opening Theme, 9 More Cast Members

Airi Miyakawa performs opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/shoot-goal-to-the-future-soccer-anime-reveals-opening-theme-9-more-cast-members/.185104

Sailor Moon Manga's Final Arc Gets 2 Sailor Moon Cosmos Films in Early Summer 2023

Trailer, visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-28/sailor-moon-manga-final-arc-gets-2-sailor-moon-cosmos-films-in-early-summer-2023/.185105

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VTuber Shibuya HAL Performs The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Anime's Ending Song

Anime premieres on July 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-25/vtuber-shibuya-hal-performs-the-yakuza-guide-to-babysitting-anime-ending-song/.184971

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Idolm@ster Poplinks Puzzle Game Ends Service on July 21

Game launched in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/the-idolm@ster-poplinks-puzzle-game-ends-service-on-july-21/.184923

'Play It Cool, Guys' Anime to Air for Half Year With 15-Minute Episodes

Series to premiere in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-23/play-it-cool-guys-anime-to-air-for-half-year-with-15-minute-episodes/.184926

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

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

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

Echoes of Mana Smartphone Game Posts Animated Promo Video

Game launches on April 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/echoes-of-mana-smartphone-game-posts-animated-promo-video/.184893

Live-Action xxxHOLiC Film Posts New Trailer Featuring Movie-Original Character Akagumo

Film opens in Japan on April 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-22/live-action-xxxholic-film-posts-new-trailer-featuring-movie-original-character-akagumo/.184898

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

Digimon Survive Game Launches in Japan on July 28, Worldwide on July 29

Game was delayed multiple times

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/digimon-survive-game-launches-in-japan-on-july-28-worldwide-on-july-29/.184777

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

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

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

Netflix Streams Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Compilation Film's on May 9

2nd season debuts on May 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/netflix-streams-ghost-in-the-shell-sac_2045-compilation-film-on-may-9/.184828

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

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

Fruits Basket -prelude- Compilation Film's BD Release to Include New 8-Page Manga

Blu-ray Disc to release on June 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/fruits-basket-prelude-compilation-film-bd-release-to-include-new-8-page-manga/.184782

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naohito Miyoshi, Shin Yoshida Launch Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Stories Manga on April 21

Manga to center on Sky Striker Ace - Raye

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/naohito-miyoshi-shin-yoshida-launch-yu-gi-oh-ocg-stories-manga-on-april-21/.184721

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25th Detective Conan Film Earns 24% More Than Record-Holding 23rd Film on 1st Day

Film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-16/25th-detective-conan-film-earns-24-percent-more-than-record-holding-23rd-film-on-1st-day/.184695

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

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

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

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

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

My Dress-Up Darling Manga Adds 2.5 Million Copies in Circulation Since Anime's Premiere

Manga now has 6 million copies in circulation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/my-dress-up-darling-manga-adds-2.5-million-copies-in-circulation-since-anime-premiere/.184646

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

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

A Couple of Cuckoos Launches Heroine Popularity Contest Ahead of Anime's Debut

Wedding ceremony illustrations also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-14/a-couple-of-cuckoos-launches-heroine-popularity-contest-ahead-of-anime-debut/.184609

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

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

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

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

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Rescheduled to June 11 After Toei Animation Hack

Originally slated for April 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/dragon-ball-super-super-hero-film-rescheduled-to-june-11-after-toei-animation-hack/.184612

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

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

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

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

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum to Exhibit The Heike Story, INU-OH Character Concept Art

Heike Story also gets artbook in June

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-13/kyoto-international-manga-museum-to-exhibit-the-heike-story-inu-oh-character-concept-art/.184547

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Game Gets Steam Release This Year

Network test starts on April 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/mobile-suit-gundam-battle-operation-2-game-gets-steam-release-this-year/.184465

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

Tsukiuta Franchise's Rabbits Kingdom the Movie Anime Opens in December 2023

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/tsukiuta-franchise-rabbits-kingdom-the-movie-anime-opens-in-december-2023/.184463

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

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

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

Voice Actress/Singer Kana Hanazawa Diagosed With COVID-19, Cancels Concert

Hanazawa had sore throat on April 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-07/voice-actress-singer-kana-hanazawa-diagosed-with-covid-19-cancels-concert/.184443

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

Takemaru Yokoshima's Show by Rock!! Manga Based on 1st Anime Ends

Manga launched in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-05/takemaru-yokoshima-show-by-rock-manga-based-on-1st-anime-ends/.184380

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

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

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

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Film Approaches US$30 Million in U.S.

Film ranks at #5 in 3rd weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-04/jujutsu-kaisen-0-film-approaches-usd30-million-in-u.s/.184353

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie Unveils 2023 Opening, Visual

Announcement made during Sunday's event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-03/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-movie-unveils-2023-opening-visual/.184326

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live-Action Vampire, Giant Robo Scriptwriter Hiroo Matsuda Passes Away

Scriptwriter for Playgirl series was 88

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-01/live-action-vampire-giant-robo-scriptwriter-hiroo-matsuda-passes-away/.184266

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

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