Anime and Character Art Admiring: May 2022

I'm Quitting Heroing manages to surprise me again, this time with a more poignant episode reflecting on the nature of purpose.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-quitting-heroing/episode-8/.186127

SD Gundam Battle Alliance Game Launches on August 25

Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-29/sd-gundam-battle-alliance-game-launches-on-august-25/.186117

Dragon Quest Builders Game Launches for Mobile, Dragon Quest Treasures Game Streams Trailer

2016 "sandbox action RPG" Dragon Quest Builders launches for iOS, Android

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-29/dragon-quest-builders-game-launches-for-mobile-dragon-quest-treasures-game-streams-trailer/.186116

Police in a Pod Manga Ends 1st Part in June, Goes on Hiatus So Author Can Launch New Work

Manga inspired TV anime in January, live-action show last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-29/police-in-a-pod-manga-ends-1st-part-in-june-goes-on-hiatus-so-author-can-launch-new-work/.186136

Seven Seas Releases Statement on Workers Union

Company does not voluntarily recognize union, prepares to move forward with union election

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-29/seven-seas-releases-statement-on-workers-union/.186135

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 16-22

Nintendo Switch Sports stays at #1 for 4th week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-28/japan-video-game-rankings-may-16-22/.186064

The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

Kyo had always been a petty bastard, but I like the narrative direction of Naofumi having all of his emotional support pillars stripped away from him in unknown territory.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2/episode-8/.186106

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 9-15

Spy×Family earns 2.6% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-9-15/.186059

The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

The first half of "A Short Break!! The Demonic Summer Festival" is one of the most, er, “experimental” bits that the show has indulged in yet.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-demon-girl-next-door-season-2/episode-7/.186092

Karneval's Touya Mikanagi Launches Luce and the White Contract Manga on June 28

New manga centers on older sister with no parents who receives sudden strange request

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-28/karneval-touya-mikanagi-launches-luce-and-the-white-contract-manga-on-june-28/.186115

Tokyo Mew Mew New Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, July 6 Premiere, 6 More Cast Members

Nobuhiko Okamoto, Aina Suzuki, Daiki Yamashita, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-28/tokyo-mew-mew-new-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-july-6-premiere-6-more-cast-members/.186114

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ‒ Episode 8

Birdie Wing just delivered all of the dramatic sea changes of a nail-biting season finale, yet it still has at least a month's worth of golf hijinks left for us. Have we only finished the prologue?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/birdie-wing-golf-girls-story/episode-8/.186035

Kadokawa Games Divests Part of Its Business to New Company Dragami Games

President/CEO Yoshimi Yasuda retires from position, establishes Dragami Games

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-26/kadokawa-games-divests-part-of-its-business-to-new-company-dragami-games/.186037

Yoshihiro Togashi Is Already Twitter's 2nd Most-Followed Manga Artist

Togashi created account on Tuesday to tease Hunter x Hunter's return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-26/yoshihiro-togashi-is-already-twitter-2nd-most-followed-manga-artist/.186031

This Week in Anime - Is In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki as Good as Takagi-san?

A female-only village of ninja may have met its match when its young kunoichi in training become aware of a terrifying yet titillating concept: men.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-05-26/.186025

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Game's Trailer Reveals 4 New Characters, September Release

Game gets early access demo on PS4, PS5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-26/jojo-bizarre-adventure-all-star-battle-r-game-trailer-reveals-4-new-characters-september-release/.186036

Armed Girl's Machiavellism Manga Ends in June

Series debuted in March 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-26/armed-girl-machiavellism-manga-ends-in-june/.186034

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Thermae Romae Novae Streaming

Part of the joy of this series is the realization that people are people no matter where and when they live. How does this second adaptation of Mari Yamazaki's manga bring Roman and Japanese bathing culture together?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/thermae-romae-novae/streaming/.185908

The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Manga Gets TV Anime in 2023

Manga has 900,000 copies in circulation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/the-masterful-cat-is-depressed-again-today-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2023/.186005

Lycoris Recoil Anime Highlights Takina Inoue in 2nd Character Video

Shion Wakayama plays reserved, serious Takina in anime about café

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/lycoris-recoil-anime-highlights-takina-inoue-in-2nd-character-video/.186003

Phantom of the Idol Anime Reveals Trailer, Additional Cast, Theme Songs, July 1 Premiere

Video previews ZINGS' theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/phantom-of-the-idol-anime-reveals-trailer-additional-cast-theme-songs-july-1-premiere/.186002

SPY×FAMILY Manga Editor Shihei Lin

We spoke to the manga's editor Shihei Lin about his collaboration with manga creator Tatsuya Endō, and how they worked together to bring this manga to the world.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-05-25/spy-family-manga-editor-shihei-lin/.185984

Smile of the Arsnotoria Magic Academy RPG From Nitroplus Gets TV Anime

Manga, novelization also announced with Liden Film anime on premiering July 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/smile-of-the-arsnotoria-magic-academy-rpg-from-nitroplus-gets-tv-anime/.186000

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SSSS.Gridman Spinoff Manga Gridman Dogma Ends

Hazumu Sazuka launched manga in April 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/ssss.gridman-spinoff-manga-gridman-dogma-ends/.185975

Shin Ultraman Stays at #1, 1st Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Sequel Opens at #9

The Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie opens at #2, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween drops to #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/shin-ultraman-stays-at-no.1-1st-fullmetal-alchemist-live-action-sequel-opens-at-no.9/.185962

Love and Heart's Chitose Kaido Launches New Manga in June

Aka no Tachi centers on kendo rivalry between indomitable girl, childhood friend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/love-and-heart-chitose-kaido-launches-new-manga-in-june/.185968

Kana Akatsuki's Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha Novels Get Manga in July

Nappa Komatsuda draws manga adaptation of novel series by Violet Evergarden author

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/kana-akatsuki-shunka-shuto-daikosha-novels-get-manga-in-july/.185964

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Film's Clip Shows Adults in Cavalry Battle

Clip from June 3 film shows grownups fighting in daycare center

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-film-clip-shows-adults-in-cavalry-battle/.185967

'When Will Ayumu Make His Move?' Anime's Video Reveals July 7 Premiere

Video also previews Kana Hanazawa's opening song "Kakehiki wa Poker Face"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-24/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-anime-video-reveals-july-7-premiere/.185965

Monday, May 23, 2022

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Anime Season 2's Opening Sequence Streamed

New visual featuring main characters also revealed for show that debuted on Netflix on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/ghost-in-the-shell-sac_2045-anime-season-2-opening-sequence-streamed/.185940

The Case Study of Vanitas Manga Goes on Hiatus in June

Jun Mochizuki launched manga in 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/the-case-study-of-vanitas-manga-goes-on-hiatus-in-june/.185933

Rokujō Hitoma no Majo Life Manga Ends in June

Akitaka launched manga in February 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/rokujo-hitoma-no-majo-life-manga-ends-in-june/.185931

Live-Action 'The Violence Action' Film Adds 4 Cast Members

Cookie!, Kenta Izuka, Yumena Yanai, Daiki Hyōdō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/live-action-the-violence-action-film-adds-4-cast-members/.185928

Shueisha Games Unveils Trailers for 3 Upcoming Indie Games

SOULVARS gets PC, console version; prequel game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/shueisha-games-unveils-trailers-for-3-upcoming-indie-games/.185930

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Acquires 5.01% of Nintendo

Value of acquisition estimated at US$2.98 billion

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-23/saudi-arabia-public-investment-fund-acquires-5.01-percent-of-nintendo/.185926

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 7

Becky is therefore a very needed character. She hasn't done much so far (aside from annoy Loid), but Anya desperately needs someone in her corner at school, and Becky definitely is.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-7/.185909

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Season 4's Promo Reveals Song Artists, More Staff, July 22 Debut

Artists sajou no hana, Saori Hayami perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-season-4-promo-reveals-song-artists-more-staff-/.185920

Nejiganameta Launches New Manga in Young Gangan in July

Ladies on Top manga creator posts preview image of new series on Twitter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/nejiganameta-launches-new-manga-in-young-gangan-in-july/.185917

Troyca, DMM Pictures's Shinobi no Ittoki Anime Unveils Ninja Story, Cast, Staff, October Debut in Teaser

Aldnoah.Zero/SIdolish7's Shuu Watanabe helms anime starring Ryota Ohsaka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/troyca-dmm-pictures-shinobi-no-ittoki-anime-unveils-ninja-story-cast-staff-october-debut-in-teaser/.185918

Assault Lily Franchise Gets New Spinoff Manga

Minori Chigusa draws Assault Lily Last Bullet: Secret Garden Sweet Memoria manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/assault-lily-franchise-gets-new-spinoff-manga/.185916

Live-Action BL Metamorphosis Film's Clip Shows Urara Learning to Use G-Pen

Film about 2 women with large age gap bonding over boys-love manga opens in Japan on June 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/live-action-bl-metamorphosis-film-clip-shows-urara-learning-to-use-g-pen/.185914

Anonymous;Code Game's Opening Video Streamed

Kanako Itou performs opening theme for game releasing on PS4, Switch on July 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/anonymous-code-game-opening-video-streamed/.185913

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Extreme Hearts Anime Previews Characters Saki Kodaka, Hiyori Hayama in Videos

Sports series premieres on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/extreme-hearts-anime-previews-characters-saki-kodaka-hiyori-hayama-in-videos/.185912

Love All Play Anime Casts Mikako Komatsu as Hana Sakurai

Komatsu plays classmate of Ryō's at Yokohama-Minato High School

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-22/love-all-play-anime-casts-mikako-komatsu-as-hana-sakurai/.185911

The Spring 2022 Light Novel Guide

Kim and Rebecca look at this season's novel offerings to help you pick your next page-turner whether you're interested in drunk VTubers, big ol' dogs, or vampire princesses.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-05-21/the-spring-2022-light-novel-guide/.185738

Skeleton Knight in Another World ‒ Episode 7

The events of this episode force Arc to acknowledge that his battle experience is actually far below even people his own age—namely Ariane.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/skeleton-knight-in-another-world/episode-7/.185857

Wit Studio Streams 10th Anniversary Video

Studio holds 10th anniversary exhibit at Ikebukuro's Parco department store from May 27 to June 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-21/wit-studio-streams-10th-anniversary-video/.185867

I'm Quitting Heroing ‒ Episode 7

By reminding Edvard what it is like to be ignorant and out of your depth in a given situation, our hero reminds Edvard that teaching is not just about effort but understanding.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-quitting-heroing/episode-7/.185854

Comedians Direct Anime Shorts at Toei, Orange for Variety Show on June 11

3 shorts previewed in videos

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-21/comedians-direct-anime-shorts-at-toei-orange-for-variety-show-on-june-11/.185901

Power Rangers Star Austin St. John Charged on Suspicion of Fraud Related to COVID-19 Loans

Actor pleads not guilty to charges

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-21/power-rangers-star-austin-st-john-charged-on-suspicion-of-fraud-related-to-covid-19-loans/.185896

Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime's 3rd New OVA Releases in April 2023

3rd OVA releases with 1/7-scale Neptune Little Purple figure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-21/hyperdimension-neptunia-anime-3rd-new-ova-releases-in-april-2023/.185895

Friday, May 20, 2022

Man With a Mission Bassist Kamikaze Boy Goes on Hiatus

Band posts bassist's apology after tabloid site reports on alleged affair

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/man-with-a-mission-bassist-kamikaze-boy-goes-on-hiatus/.185855

Julietta Suzuki's Meitantei Kо̄ko wa Yūutsu Manga Ends in June

Manga about young girl detective launched in September 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/julietta-suzuki-meitantei-k-ko-wa-yuutsu-manga-ends-in-june/.185858

Something's Wrong With Us Manga Gets 2nd Side Story in July

1st "Shinkon-hen: Sakurairo no Renga" side story debuted in December, compiled in 17th volume

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/something-wrong-with-us-manga-gets-2nd-side-story-in-july/.185861

Shoko Hidaka's Anti-Romance Boys-Love Manga Ends

Seven Seas licensed manga, releases 1st volume in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/shoko-hidaka-anti-romance-boys-love-manga-ends/.185856

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Fathom Events to Screen Macross Frontier Anime Films in U.S. in June

Fathom Events had screened Macross Plus Movie Edition film in U.S. on December 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/fathom-events-to-screen-macross-frontier-anime-films-in-u.s-in-june/.184316

Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens Anime Debuts on Disney XD, Hulu in U.S. in June

June 6 on Disney XD, June 7 on Hulu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-19/yu-gi-oh-sevens-anime-debuts-on-disney-xd-hulu-in-u.s-in-june/.185819

This Week in Anime - The Executioner and Her Way Hot Wife

Who knew that the answer to the isekai trend was bringing together a group of murder wives and letting them go hog-wild?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-05-19/.185800

New Urusei Yatsura Anime's 1st Animated Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, October Premiere

Wataru Takagi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Gundam: IBO & 2019 Fruits Basket composer Masaru Yokoyama join david production series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-19/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-1st-animated-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-october-premiere/.185816

Date A Live IV Anime Casts Yumiri Hanamori as Nibelcole

Nibelcole debuts in episode 9 on May 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-19/date-a-live-iv-anime-casts-yumiri-hanamori-as-nibelcole/.185810

Crunchyroll Releases Makoto Shinkai's Suzume no Tojimari Film Outside Asia in Early 2023

Crunchyroll screens film in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-19/crunchyroll-releases-makoto-shinkai-suzume-no-tojimari-film-outside-asia-in-early-2023/.185813

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Golgo 13 Manga Gets 2nd Spinoff Manga in July

New spinoff teases "well-known" girl as main lead

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-19/golgo-13-manga-gets-2nd-spinoff-manga-in-july/.185805

Crunchyroll's Move Back to In-Person Dub Recording Sparks Union Discussion

ANN confirmed with multiple industry sources familiar with Crunchyroll's dubbing procedure that the company is focusing on casting Texas-based talent in its dubs. This season's dub cast list has half as many actors outside the Lone Star State.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-05-18/crunchyroll-move-back-to-in-person-dub-recording-sparks-union-discussion/.185656

A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 4

This week's episode throws a wrench into the larger “will Nagi and Erika get married or not?” plot that's kinda got me a little excited.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-4/.185725

One Piece ‒ Episodes 1016-1017

I can only say that the battle on the roof of Onigashima is perhaps the MOST Wano of all Wano thus far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episodes-1016-1017/.185731

Lycoris Recoil Anime Profiles Irrespressible Chisato in 1st Character Video

Chika Anzai stars in July anime about café from Sword Art Online/Wagnaria!! designer Shingo Adachi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-18/lycoris-recoil-anime-profiles-irrespressible-chisato-in-1st-character-video/.185785

Orient Anime's 2nd Part Introduces Uesugi Bushi Warriors in Video

"Awajishima Gekitō-hen" arc premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-18/orient-anime-2nd-part-introduces-uesugi-bushi-warriors-in-video/.185783

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Kenshi Yonezu Tops Weekly Downloads in Japan With Record 10th Single, Shin Ultraman's 'M87'

Single downloaded 37,250 times in 1st 3 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-18/kenshi-yonezu-tops-weekly-downloads-in-japan-with-record-10th-single-shin-ultraman-m87/.185778

Touken Ranbu Warriors Game Gets PC Release in English

Game will launch in English for Switch, PC via Steam on May 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/touken-ranbu-warriors-game-gets-pc-release-in-english/.185756

Inu-Oh Film's Clip Features Titular Character Running Through Town Streets

Masaaki Yuasa's musical anime film opens in Japan on May 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/inu-oh-film-clip-features-titular-character-running-through-town-streets/.185757

Shin Ultraman Film Opens at #1, 25th Detective Conan Film Drops to #2

30th Crayon Shin-chan film drops to #4, live-action Radiation House to #8, Free! to #10; Bubble debuts at #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/shin-ultraman-film-opens-at-no.1-25th-detective-conan-film-drops-to-no.2/.185718

Japan to Allow Limited Tourist Entry From U.S., Australia, Thailand, Singapore

Limited tourism activity to serve as "trial" for possible full reopening of country in June

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/japan-to-allow-limited-tourist-entry-from-u.s-australia-thailand-singapore/.185747

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume no Tojimari Film Also Gets Novelization

Shinkai pens novelization slated to ship on August 24 ahead of film's November 11 opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/makoto-shinkai-suzume-no-tojimari-film-also-gets-novelization/.185750

Gackt Slowly Recovers From Sickness, Aims to Return This Year

Singer still suffers from immunodeficiency, autoimmune condition, other side effects

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/gackt-slowly-recovers-from-sickness-aims-to-return-this-year/.185739

Tsutomu Takahashi's Tenmasō no Sanshimai Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Film opens on October 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-17/tsutomu-takahashi-tenmaso-no-sanshimai-manga-gets-live-action-film/.185742

Monday, May 16, 2022

FromSoftware's Elden Ring is Best-Selling Game in U.S. for Last 12 Months, Overtaking Call of Duty: Vanguard

Game has surpassed 13.4 million units shipped as of March 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-16/fromsoftware-elden-ring-is-best-selling-game-in-u.s-for-last-12-months-overtaking-call-of-duty-/.185692

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Man With a Mission Bassist Stable After Sustaining Injury During Concert

Bassist Kamikaze Boy sustained injury during Metropolitan Rock Festival concert on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-16/man-with-a-mission-bassist-stable-after-sustaining-injury-during-concert/.185699

Free! The Final Stroke 2nd Part

The dramatic side of Free has always been its weakest point, as the story once again draws on the same conflicts before racing to its predictable conclusion.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/free-the-final-stroke-2nd-part/.185372

Touken Ranbu Stage Play Gets Anime

Kyoden Moyuru Honnōji director/playwright Kenichi Suemitsu returns to pen anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-15/touken-ranbu-stage-play-gets-anime/.185693

The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

If you had told me that this wasn't actually just the halfway point of the season, but a full-blown season finale, I would have believed you no questions asked.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-demon-girl-next-door-season-2/episode-6/.185680

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

After half a season skulking on the sidelines and threatening to do something significant, we finally get a look into our fang-faced first year's inner struggles, and there's some good stuff here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-season-2/episode-7/.185679

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 6

Not only is SPY x FAMILY an excellent spy spoof, but now it turns out that it's a pretty awesome Hana Yori Dango parody as well.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-6/.185678

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Alice in Dissonance Reveals fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE Prequel Game Releasing on May 27

Release on Steam will include text in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-15/alice-in-dissonance-reveals-fault-stp-lightkravte-prequel-game-releasing-on-may-27/.185684

Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- ‒ Episode 6

It's rare to come across a show that will make you feel frustrated and elated at the same time, but I suppose that's a testament to the quality of Kaguya-sama's writing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-ultra-romantic/episode-6/.185665

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime Season 2's Chizuru Video Announces July 1 Premiere

Live-action adaptation also premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-14/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-2-chizuru-video-announces-july-1-premiere/.185677

Yuri Is My Job! Romance Manga Gets TV Anime

Yui Ogura, Sumire Uesaka reprise lead roles in anime from Passione, Studio Lings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-14/yuri-is-my-job-romance-manga-gets-tv-anime/.185676

Argonavis Band Project's New Anime Film Reveals Title, Story, November 4 Delay

Argonavis Axia film centers on Gyroaxia band

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-14/argonavis-band-project-new-anime-film-reveals-title-story-november-4-delay/.185675

The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

This is probably the best-looking episode of the season so far, but the persistent issues with the show's writing make this arc-ending climax feel less satisfying than it should be

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2/episode-6/.185659

Friday, May 13, 2022

Blue Lock Anime Reveals Promo Video, October Premiere, 10 More Cast Members

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-13/blue-lock-anime-reveals-promo-video-october-premiere-10-more-cast-members/.185636

My Love Mix-Up! Romantic Comedy Manga Ends in June

Wataru Hinekure, Aruko launched manga in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-13/my-love-mix-up-romantic-comedy-manga-ends-in-june/.185576

Thursday, May 12, 2022

This Week in Anime - Why You Should Party With Ya Boy Kongming!

It's time to party like it's 229! Ya Boy Kongming! is on the scene to inject some surefire strategies into one girl's aspiring EDM music career. See why everyone is talking about the comedy series (and its catchy OP)!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-05-12/.185565

Exclusive: Blade Runner: Black Lotus Anime's Sequel Comic Book Mini-Series Reveals Preview Pages, June 15 Release

Nancy Collins, Emid Balam launch 4-issue mini-series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/exclusive-blade-runner-black-lotus-anime-sequel-comic-book-mini-series-reveals-preview-pages-june-/.185584

Kadokawa's Bookwalker Offers Manga on War & Peace for Free for Donation Drive in Japan

Free manga include The Unwomanly Face of War, Barefoot Gen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-12/kadokawa-bookwalker-offers-manga-on-war-and-peace-for-free-for-donation-drive-in-japan/.185549

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime's 3rd Teaser Visual Announces 2023 Airing

Taito Ban, Manaka Iwami, Taku Yashiro, Haruka Shiraishi star in romantic comedy from project No.9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/the-angel-next-door-spoils-me-rotten-anime-3rd-teaser-visual-announces-2023-airing/.185583

1st New Mr. Osomatsu Anime Film's Full Trailer Previews 'Adventurous' Version of AŌP's Theme Song

Episode director Yoshinori Odaka helms franchise's 1st 'epic adventure'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/1st-new-mr-osomatsu-anime-film-full-trailer-previews-adventurous-version-of-aop-theme-song/.185582

Mob Psycho 100 Season 3's English-Subtitled Teaser Reveals Returning Cast & Staff, October Debut

Takanori Hoshino, Atsumi Tanezaki, Uki Satake, Ayumi Fujimura, Toshihiko Seki, Yoshimasa Hosoya return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/mob-psycho-100-season-3-english-subtitled-teaser-reveals-returning-cast-and-staff-october-debut/.185577

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Winners Announced

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Nina the Starry Bride, Police in a Pod win

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-11/46th-annual-kodansha-manga-awards-winners-announced/.185559

Manga's Growth In Popularity Is Here To Stay, Industry Leaders Predict

The momentum behind the likes of Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Demon Slayer continues to outpace domestic comics.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-05-11/manga-growth-in-popularity-is-here-to-stay-industry-leaders-predict/.183314

A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 3

Even though we're only three weeks in, there's enough meat on the bone in terms of characterization and setup to entice, and the tried-and-true romcom antics between our leads make me feel right at home.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-3/.185546

Penguindrum Films' Special Promo Video Features New Footage, Set to 2nd Film's Theme Song

2nd film with Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra song opens on July 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-11/penguindrum-films-special-promo-video-features-new-footage-set-to-2nd-film-theme-song/.185558

Caressing the Nipples of My Hibernating Bear BL TV Anime Reveals More Cast, July 3 Premiere

Seiichirō Yamashita plays raven Watari in 'healing animal-eared boys-love' AnimeFesta anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-11/caressing-the-nipples-of-my-hibernating-bear-bl-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-3-premiere/.185557

Vampire in the Garden Anime Posts More Cast, Clip Before Monday's Premiere

Chiaki Kobayashi, Rica Fukami, Hiroki Touchi join Wit Studio's anime on Netflix

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-11/vampire-in-the-garden-anime-posts-more-cast-clip-before-monday-premiere/.185556

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Series Gets 6-Part Epilogue Special

Special, set 1.5 years after series finale, premieres on May 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-11/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-series-gets-6-part-epilogue-special/.185552

Tales of Luminaria Game Ends Service on July 19

1st "completely original mobile title" in Tales of franchise launched on November 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/tales-of-luminaria-game-ends-service-on-july-19/.185526

PlayStation 5 Console Has Shipped 19.3 Million Units Worldwide

Previous-gen PS4 has shipped 117.2 million units

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/playstation-5-console-has-shipped-19.3-million-units-worldwide/.185518

Misaki Kuno Joins Cast of Summer Time Rendering Anime

Kuno voices mysterious character Haine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/misaki-kuno-joins-cast-of-summer-time-rendering-anime/.185523

Shine Post Idol Anime Adds Mikako Komatsu, Miyu Tomita to Cast

New key visual also revealed for anime premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/shine-post-idol-anime-adds-mikako-komatsu-miyu-tomita-to-cast/.185522

Monday, May 9, 2022

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Anime Adds 5 Cast Members

Ryotaro Okiayu, Yuya Uchida, Yukitoshi Kikuchi, Ooki Sugiyama, Marie Miyake reprise roles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/utawarerumono-mask-of-truth-anime-adds-5-cast-members/.185513

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Manga Listed With TV Anime

Sequel manga launched in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-10/the-seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.185458

iii icecrin Anime Gets 2nd Season in July

Ice cream, animal-themed anime's 1st season premiered in April 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-09/iii-icecrin-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-july/.185490

Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 9

Ran and Kokone are the preview of the drama to come, and that seems in line with the generally good world and story building that this show has been doing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-9/.185460

Detective Conan Spinoff Anime Zero's Tea Time Ends in 6th Episode

Netflix will stream anime worldwide outside Japan in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-09/detective-conan-spinoff-anime-zero-tea-time-ends-in-6th-episode/.185487

Shin-Ei Animation Opens New Studio in Kobe

Studio is hiring, plans to begin operations in Kobe studio in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-09/shin-ei-animation-opens-new-studio-in-kobe/.185480

Fist of the North Star Musical Returns With New Cast

Musical gets new run in September, October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-09/fist-of-the-north-star-musical-returns-with-new-cast/.185476

Sunday, May 8, 2022

The Executioner and Her Way of Life ‒ Episode 6

If The Executioner and Her Way of Life had my curiosity before, it damn well has my attention now.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-executioner-and-her-way-of-life/episode-6/.185445

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 5

We now have the very important knowledge that Twilight wears black underwear.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-5/.185442

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Spinoff Manga Launches in June

Noko Ōmi draws manga spinoff about kindergarten

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-08/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-spinoff-manga-launches-in-june/.185455

The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

Seriously, I cannot stress enough just how goddamned good this anime is at pacing out its reveals and drip-fed information, and how much it makes big payoffs like "Raid! The Pink Plan to Retake Shamiko!" work so well.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-demon-girl-next-door-season-2/episode-5/.185437

Kurikaramaru's The Abandoned Reincarnation Sage Manga Ends

Kodansha USA began releasing manga in English last month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-08/kurikaramaru-the-abandoned-reincarnation-sage-manga-ends/.185453

Rei Taki's Last Gender Manga Ends

Kodansha USA Publishing to release manga in English starting in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-08/rei-taki-last-gender-manga-ends/.185422

Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ms. Pac-Man Make 2022 Video Game Hall of Fame

The Strong also inducts Dance Dance Revolution, Sid Meier's Civilization into Hall of Fame

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-08/zelda-ocarina-of-time-ms-pac-man-make-2022-video-game-hall-of-fame/.185421

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Ski Jumping Pairs Parody CG Anime Gets New Work for 20th Anniversary

Riichiro Mashima originally created award-winning parody anime as graduation project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-08/ski-jumping-pairs-parody-cg-anime-gets-new-work-for-20th-anniversary/.185452

Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- ‒ Episode 5

Hayasaka admitting her frustrations while also rightfully calling out Kaguya for being at least partially responsible for them was extremely cathartic. And can you believe that all of this was conveyed through rap?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-ultra-romantic/episode-5/.185405

Identity V Announces Bungo Stray Dogs Crossover

Crossover event with survival-horror smartphone game will launch in the latter half of 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-07/identity-v-announces-bungo-stray-dogs-crossover/.185311

Kana Hanazawa, Kanna Nakamura Perform 'When Will Ayumu Make His Move?' Anime's Theme Songs

CDs go on sale on July 20 for summer anime's songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-07/kana-hanazawa-kanna-nakamura-perform-when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-anime-theme-songs/.185427

Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task ‒ Episode 5

It's a dramatic episode full of highs and lows, but not all of them feel earned.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/heroines-run-the-show-the-unpopular-girl-and-the-secret-task/episode-5/.185397

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision ‒ Episode 32

Seriously, if you've been missing LOGH as episodes of The Yang Show, this episode ought to sate you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-collision/episode-32/.185378

Viz Media Adds Super Smartphone Manga on May 8

Series follows high school student with phone that can search for anything on Earth

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-07/viz-media-adds-super-smartphone-manga-on-may-8/.185418

halca Performs Opening Theme Song for Dropkick on My Devil! X Anime

Song to also feature Jashin-chan voice actress Aina Suzuki

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-07/halca-performs-opening-theme-song-for-dropkick-on-my-devil-x-anime/.185420

Friday, May 6, 2022

Misaki Kuno Joins Cast of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Anime

Kuno plays Reina Aharen's younger brother Ren

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-07/misaki-kuno-joins-cast-of-aharen-san-wa-hakarenai-anime/.185410

MangaGamer Releases Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei Sound Novel on June 2

Sound novel containing 3 side-story arcs originally released in 2006

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-06/mangagamer-releases-higurashi-when-they-cry-hou-rei-sound-novel-on-june-2/.185386

Pokémon Anime Reveals New Visual for Show's 'Climax'

New visual features 8 trainers who will participate in Pokémon World Championships tournament

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-06/pokemon-anime-reveals-new-visual-for-show-climax/.185390

Yamishibai Staff Produce KJ File Original Anime Premiering in July

"New kamishibai animation" to feature original kaijū in retro Shōwa-era style

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-06/yamishibai-staff-produce-kj-file-original-anime-premiering-in-july/.185388

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Japan to Ease Foreign Travel Restrictions Further in June

Panel of experts review response to COVID-19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-05/japan-to-ease-foreign-travel-restrictions-further-in-june/.185353

This Week in Anime - The Worst Game to Play With Your Tomodachi

With friends like these, who needs enemies? Tomodachi Game is this season's edgy survival game, but does it have the chops to stand above a long line of mediocre copycats?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-05-05/.185340

Made in Abyss Anime Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals New Characters & Their Cast, Theme Songs

Hiroki Goto, Kana Ichinose, Kimiko Saitō, Ryota Takeuchi join new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-05/made-in-abyss-anime-season-2-2nd-video-reveals-new-characters-and-their-cast-theme-songs/.185352

Isekai Yakkyoku Anime Unveils Theme Song Artists, July Debut, New Visual

Kaori Ishihara, Little Black Dress perform opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-05/isekai-yakkyoku-anime-unveils-theme-song-artists-july-debut-new-visual/.185351

Uma Musume Franchise Also Gets New Short Anime Series This Fall

Sakura Laurel manga, two new Uma Musume voiced by Meiku Harukawa, Misato Matsuoka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-05/uma-musume-franchise-also-gets-new-short-anime-series-this-fall/.185350

Initial D Successor Anime MF Ghost Reveals Staff, Eurobeat Soundtrack With 2nd Video

Initial D Legend 2 & 3's Tomohito Naka directs at Felix Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-05/initial-d-successor-anime-mf-ghost-reveals-staff-eurobeat-soundtrack-with-2nd-video/.185349

Kaguya-sama Anime Celebrates Miko's Birthday With Punny Illustration

Miko dresses as a shinto shrine maiden (miko)

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-05/kaguya-sama-anime-celebrates-miko-birthday-with-punny-illustration/.185346

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Love Live! Sunshine!!, Hatsune Miku's Music Video Previews Collaboration Song

"BANZAI! digital trippers" song will debut on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-04/love-live-sunshine-hatsune-miku-music-video-previews-collaboration-song/.185318

This Week in Anime - Is Bubble a Flop?

Bubble boasts big names like Tetsuro Araki, Gen Urobuchi, Takeshi Obata, and Hiroyuki Sawano, but does the appeal of this blockbuster sci-fi romance deflate upon further inspection?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-05-04/.185305

Netflix's Video Teases Sonic Prime 3D Animated Series, New Voice for Sonic

Deven Mack voices Sonic in 24-episode show about "strange new multiverse"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-04/netflix-video-teases-sonic-prime-3d-animated-series-new-voice-for-sonic/.185303

Hajime Isayama Draws Tribute Illustration For SPY×FAMILY Official Fanbook

Kazue Katō, Amyū, Yoshiyuki Nishi, Yūji Kaku, other manga artists also contribute

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-04/hajime-isayama-draws-tribute-illustration-for-spy-family-official-fanbook/.185275

The Anime Staff and Creator of Requiem of the Rose King

We spoke with manga creator Aya Kanno, director Kentarō Suzuki, and series writer Hiroki Uchida to learn more about the series' unique setting, Shakespearean influences, and how it was adapted to screen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-05-04/the-anime-staff-and-creator-of-requiem-of-the-rose-king/.185108

Golden Kamuy Manga Celebrates Conclusion With Hokkaido Snow Art

Manga ended on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-04/golden-kamuy-manga-celebrates-conclusion-with-hokkaido-snow-art/.185232

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Franchise Gets New Streaming Anime

New anime to follow T.M. Opera O, Admire Vega, Narita Top Road, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-04/uma-musume-pretty-derby-franchise-gets-new-streaming-anime/.185314

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Violet Evergarden's Flowers Adorn Kyoto's Garden Museum Hiei

The anime's characters will stand with their namesake flowers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-05-03/violet-evergarden-flowers-adorn-kyoto-garden-museum-hiei/.185139

Love After World Domination ‒ Episode 4

I'm very happy with the way everything panned out between Haru, Desumi, and Fudo, which opts for a more down-to-earth resolution as opposed to adhering to conventional tropes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-after-world-domination/episode-4/.185270

Exclusive: INKR Adds 14 Simulpub Manga from Kodansha USA

EDENS ZERO, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Space Brothers, Shangri-La Frontier, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-03/exclusive-inkr-adds-14-simulpub-manga-from-kodansha-usa/.185286

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 ‒ Episode 30

This episode brings some much-appreciated focus to Ascendance of a Bookworm, even if the new character Sylvester could come off as unjustly annoying.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-season-3/episode-30/.185269

Fuuto PI Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, August 1 Debut, New Key Visual

Kamen Rider W vets Kouji Kikkawa, Mitsuru Matsuoka, Aya Kamiki w TAKUYA return for songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-03/fuuto-pi-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-august-1-debut-new-key-visual/.185284

Odd Taxi Anime Gets Prologue Stage Play About Mystery Kiss Idols

AKB48's Yui Oguri, former E-girls Nonoka Yamaguchi, ≠ME's Hitomi Suzuki , Hinatazaka46's Hiyori Hamagishi star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-03/odd-taxi-anime-gets-prologue-stage-play-about-mystery-kiss-idols/.185283

Monday, May 2, 2022

OverDrive Adds New Manga, Japanese Content from Media Do

Sale offers titles at 25% to 50% discount to libraries from April 29 to May 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-02/overdrive-adds-new-manga-japanese-content-from-media-do/.185211

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Manga Starts Final Arc in 12th Volume

Hajime Kōmoto launched manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-02/mashle-magic-and-muscles-manga-starts-final-arc-in-12th-volume/.185229

Sunday, May 1, 2022

In/Spectre Anime Season 2 Delayed to January 2023

Series was originally slated to debut in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-02/in-spectre-anime-season-2-delayed-to-january-2023/.185226

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 4

Loid may have fully prepared for every eventuality when it comes to Eden Academy's ludicrous screening process, but the actual interview makes him do something that he clearly never even considered would happen: act like a dad.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-4/.185196