Adaptation of 20th novel volume launched in February 2021
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-manga-south-sea-riots-arc-ends/.189208
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Tencent, SIE Acquire 30.34% Stake in FromSoftware
Companies purchase 36 billion yen in shares
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/tencent-sie-acquire-30.34-percent-stake-in-fromsoftware/.189174
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/tencent-sie-acquire-30.34-percent-stake-in-fromsoftware/.189174
Overlord IV ‒ Episode 9
More than just showing us that Nazarick is a diverse place, this episode also provides an opportunity for Ainz to demonstrate his true talent: he's a fantastic boss.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-9/.189168
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-9/.189168
Interview with My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU's Wataru Watari, Masazumi Kato, Chado Horii
The light novel series' author shares insights on the series' international popularity, "We actually get fan letters from across the sea, too. What can I say? They're like a source of power for us!"
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/otakon/interview-with-my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-wataru-watari-masazumi-kato-chado-horii/.188238
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/otakon/interview-with-my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-wataru-watari-masazumi-kato-chado-horii/.188238
Medalist, WITCH WATCH, Akane-banashi Win Next Manga Awards 2022 Results
Behind the Supermarket, Smoking With You, You and I are Polar Opposites, Magilumiere Co. Ltd. win Web Manga category
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-31/medalist-witch-watch-akane-banashi-win-next-manga-awards-2022-results/.188752
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-31/medalist-witch-watch-akane-banashi-win-next-manga-awards-2022-results/.188752
Uncle From Another World ‒ Episode 5
Welp, after a two-week break, we're back with more Uncle From Another World—and it sure hits the ground running with the return of our secondary heroine Mabel.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uncle-from-another-world/episode-5/.188779
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uncle-from-another-world/episode-5/.188779
Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
This week's episode manages to provide some much-needed comedic texture to the student council president, while also delivering some of the most unique fanservice in the entire franchise.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar-season-2/episode-7/.189164
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar-season-2/episode-7/.189164
Deep Insanity: Asylum Game Shuts Down in October After 1 Year
Game launched in October 2021 after manga, anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/deep-insanity-asylum-game-shuts-down-in-october-after-1-year/.189162
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/deep-insanity-asylum-game-shuts-down-in-october-after-1-year/.189162
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, October 3 Debut
Leon Niihama performs opening song, Mai Kuraki performs ending song
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/detective-conan-the-culprit-hanzawa-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs-october-3-debut/.189169
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-31/detective-conan-the-culprit-hanzawa-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs-october-3-debut/.189169
The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious ‒ Episode 5
I can't tell if these themes of found family are what the show is building towards, especially when it's also simultaneously really laying on the romantic implications between our two leads.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious/episode-5/.189119
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious/episode-5/.189119
Aoashi Manga Gains 5 Million in Circulation Since Anime's Debut
Series totals 15 million copies in circulation
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/aoashi-manga-gains-5-million-in-circulation-since-anime-debut/.189129
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/aoashi-manga-gains-5-million-in-circulation-since-anime-debut/.189129
See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Manga Resumes in September
Manga's latest chapter released in January 2021
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/see-you-tomorrow-at-the-food-court-manga-resumes-in-september/.189127
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/see-you-tomorrow-at-the-food-court-manga-resumes-in-september/.189127
RWBY: Ice Queendom ‒ Episode 9
We didn't fully explore Ruby's dream-within-a-dream scenario and while I can see why that is the case, I can't say I'm not at least a little disappointed.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rwby-ice-queendom/episode-9/.189118
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rwby-ice-queendom/episode-9/.189118
Shonen Jump+, Manga Plus Launch Global User-Submitted Manga Service
"MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA" app, site available now in English, Spanish
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/shonen-jump-manga-plus-launch-global-user-submitted-manga-service/.189130
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/shonen-jump-manga-plus-launch-global-user-submitted-manga-service/.189130
Nogizaka46 Idol Sayaka Kakehashi Cancels Appearances After Injury During Concert
Kakehashi fell from stairs; she was conscious and able to speak at hospital
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/nogizaka46-idol-sayaka-kakehashi-cancels-appearances-after-injury-during-concert/.189125
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/nogizaka46-idol-sayaka-kakehashi-cancels-appearances-after-injury-during-concert/.189125
Monday, August 29, 2022
One Piece Film Red Stays at #1, Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai Retuns at #5
Kingdom II: Harukanaru Daichi e film drops to #8
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/one-piece-film-red-stays-at-no.1-pokemon-the-rise-of-darkrai-retuns-at-no.5/.189105
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-30/one-piece-film-red-stays-at-no.1-pokemon-the-rise-of-darkrai-retuns-at-no.5/.189105
Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 25
Everyone else has had episodes or mini-arcs devoted to building them into more solid characters, but Yui's still mostly just “the pink leader one,” and that's a problem.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-25/.189076
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-25/.189076
Uma Musume Franchise Gets 1st Stage Play in January 2023
Cast includes Aya Yamane, Riona Imaizumi, Karin Isobe, Hinata Satō
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-29/uma-musume-franchise-gets-1st-stage-play-in-january-2023/.189070
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-29/uma-musume-franchise-gets-1st-stage-play-in-january-2023/.189070
Netflix to Add 13 Anime Titles in Nippon TV Deal
Netflix adds Hunter x Hunter, Ouran High School Host Club, Claymore on September 1
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-29/netflix-to-add-13-anime-titles-in-nippon-tv-deal/.189096
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-29/netflix-to-add-13-anime-titles-in-nippon-tv-deal/.189096
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Love Live! Superstar!! Anime Season 2 Delays Episode 8 to September 11 Due to COVID-19
Stage reading, season 2 recap to stream on September 4 instead
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/love-live-superstar-anime-season-2-delays-episode-8-to-september-11-due-to-covid-19/.189082
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/love-live-superstar-anime-season-2-delays-episode-8-to-september-11-due-to-covid-19/.189082
Spy×Family Anime's 2nd Half Reveals October 1 Premiere in New Visual
Hiroki Takahashi plays new character Keith Kepler in 2nd half
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/spy-family-anime-2nd-half-reveals-october-1-premiere-in-new-visual/.189080
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/spy-family-anime-2nd-half-reveals-october-1-premiere-in-new-visual/.189080
A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 18
Things genuinely do feel all-around stronger in this episode, and it's not even entirely on account of Shion's more energizing presence this time!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-18/.189065
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-18/.189065
Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 9
How we choose to use the time we're given, who we choose to use it for, has been the growing theme of Lycoris Recoil over its run, and here, the strength of that idea reaches a crescendo.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-9/.189064
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-9/.189064
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Game Streams Gameplay Trailer
Dark fantasy set during China's Later Han Dynasty is slated for early next year
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/wo-long-fallen-dynasty-game-streams-gameplay-trailer/.189060
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-28/wo-long-fallen-dynasty-game-streams-gameplay-trailer/.189060
Saturday, August 27, 2022
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Novel 1
When we join the story, Rishe has just been reset to the night she's spurned by her jerk fiancé for the seventh time, but she's got a plan to get the life she's always wanted.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/7th-time-loop/the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life/novel-1/.188852
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/7th-time-loop/the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life/novel-1/.188852
Evangelion, Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut, Godzilla S.P., Zettai Karen Children Win Seiun Awards
Taiyō Fujii's Man Kind, Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary also win
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-27/evangelion-irina-the-vampire-cosmonaut-godzilla-s.p-zettai-karen-children-win-seiun-awards/.189063
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-27/evangelion-irina-the-vampire-cosmonaut-godzilla-s.p-zettai-karen-children-win-seiun-awards/.189063
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer ‒ Episode 8
While it's marred by the show's signature incoherent editing and highly inconsistent art quality, this is again an episode that manages to work by letting the writing and comedy carry things.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-8/.189051
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-8/.189051
Call of the Night ‒ Episode 8
Call of the Night has an actual sense of direction now, but ironically, that seems to have honed its ability to loaf around and goof off.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-8/.189049
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-8/.189049
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
This is easily the most engaging RAG has been since season one.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-21/.189042
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-21/.189042
The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
I'm starting to get a bit tired of situations being resolved through peacocking. Also, why was everybody talking Japanese? What happened to the language of Ente Isla?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-season-2/episode-7/.189043
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-season-2/episode-7/.189043
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex ‒ Episode 8
This episode solidifies the fact that the character arcs in Stepmom's Daughter are more important than the actual romance.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex/episode-8/.189044
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex/episode-8/.189044
Friday, August 26, 2022
Gridman Universe Anime Film Unveils Visual, Returning Cast, 2023 Premiere
Film features returning cast/staff from SSSS.GRIDMAN/SSSS.DYNAZENON
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/gridman-universe-anime-film-unveils-visual-returning-cast-2023-premiere/.189023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/gridman-universe-anime-film-unveils-visual-returning-cast-2023-premiere/.189023
Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Interview with CoverCorp CEO Motoaki Tanigo
hololive production's Virtual YouTuber talents have earned millions of fans around the world. ANN sat down with Motoaki Tanigo, CEO of COVER Corp. discuss the company's current plans and future ambitions.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/crunchyroll-expo/interview-with-covercorp-ceo-motoaki-tanigo/.188262
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/crunchyroll-expo/interview-with-covercorp-ceo-motoaki-tanigo/.188262
Farming Life in Another World Anime Reveals Staff, TV Format, January 2023 Premiere
Novels center on man reincarnated in another world with almighty farming tool
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/farming-life-in-another-world-anime-reveals-staff-tv-format-january-2023-premiere/.189014
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/farming-life-in-another-world-anime-reveals-staff-tv-format-january-2023-premiere/.189014
3D Anime Creator Gensho Yasuda Crowdfunds 1st Full-Length Animated Work
Campaign aims for 2024 theatrical release
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/3d-anime-creator-gensho-yasuda-crowdfunds-1st-full-length-animated-work/.189012
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/3d-anime-creator-gensho-yasuda-crowdfunds-1st-full-length-animated-work/.189012
Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Anime's Trailer Reveals 2023 Debut
Rie Takahashi, Aki Toyosaki star in upcoming anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-anime-trailer-reveals-2023-debut/.189008
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-anime-trailer-reveals-2023-debut/.189008
Tsurune TV Anime's 2nd Season Previewed in Teaser Video
Takuya Yamamura returns to direct anime premiering in January 2023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/tsurune-tv-anime-2nd-season-previewed-in-teaser-video/.189011
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-26/tsurune-tv-anime-2nd-season-previewed-in-teaser-video/.189011
Thursday, August 25, 2022
New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Shizuka Ishigami as Benten
1st half-year season premieres in October
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-shizuka-ishigami-as-benten/.188975
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-shizuka-ishigami-as-benten/.188975
The Best and Worst of Summer 2022, Aug 12-18
Danmachi takes the top spot this week while Uncle is taking a break. Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/summer/.188881
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/summer/.188881
This Week in Anime - The Politics of RWBY: Ice Queendom
Nick and Chris check out the series reimagining, its attempts to discuss racism, and its sick references to Cool Boarders 2.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-25/.188956
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-25/.188956
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Ahare! Meisaku-kun Anime Reveals Subaru Kimura, Yurika Kubo as Guest Stars
New season is titled Ahare! Meisaku-kun Ryūgūchū-hen
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/ahare-meisaku-kun-anime-reveals-subaru-kimura-yurika-kubo-as-guest-stars/.188968
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/ahare-meisaku-kun-anime-reveals-subaru-kimura-yurika-kubo-as-guest-stars/.188968
Southern All Stars' Yuko Hara Performs Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' Theme Song
Hara's theme song for CG, live-action hybrid series is titled "Gudetama March"
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/southern-all-stars-yuko-hara-performs-gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-theme-song/.188963
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/southern-all-stars-yuko-hara-performs-gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-theme-song/.188963
My Boyfriend in Orange Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Upcoming Childbirth
Non Tamashima plans to resume manga this coming winter
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/my-boyfriend-in-orange-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-author-upcoming-childbirth/.188967
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-25/my-boyfriend-in-orange-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-author-upcoming-childbirth/.188967
Voice Actress, Singer Sachika Misawa Returns From Hiatus Due to Health
Misawa to have live broadcast on August 31
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/voice-actress-singer-sachika-misawa-returns-from-hiatus-due-to-health/.188949
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/voice-actress-singer-sachika-misawa-returns-from-hiatus-due-to-health/.188949
SUPER BEAVER, Kiro Akiyama Perform Theme Songs for My Hero Academia Anime's 6th Season
SUPER BEAVER performs opening "Hitamuki," Kiro Akiyama performs ending "SKETCH"
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/super-beaver-kiro-akiyama-perform-theme-songs-for-my-hero-academia-anime-6th-season/.188948
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/super-beaver-kiro-akiyama-perform-theme-songs-for-my-hero-academia-anime-6th-season/.188948
Record of Ragnarok Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Promo Video, More Cast
Tomokazu Sugita, Katsuyuki Konishi, Subaru Kimura, Yūichi Nakamura join cast
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/record-of-ragnarok-anime-2nd-season-reveals-promo-video-more-cast/.188947
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/record-of-ragnarok-anime-2nd-season-reveals-promo-video-more-cast/.188947
Interview: The Staff Behind RWBY: Ice Queendom
"The entire project started from that promise with Monty to make something someday, and when we started production, we felt that the time for this chapter in the story had come. "
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-24/the-staff-behind-rwby-ice-queendom/.187618
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-24/the-staff-behind-rwby-ice-queendom/.187618
Sony Unveils Customizable DualSense Edge Controller for PS5
Controller features customizable button inputs, dead zones, travel times, stick caps, modules, back paddles
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/sony-unveils-customizable-dualsense-edge-controller-for-ps5/.188933
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/sony-unveils-customizable-dualsense-edge-controller-for-ps5/.188933
Japan to Ease Foreign Travel Restrictions Further as Early as September
NHK: Government to allow tourists via travel agencies without in-person guides
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/japan-to-ease-foreign-travel-restrictions-further-as-early-as-september/.188934
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/japan-to-ease-foreign-travel-restrictions-further-as-early-as-september/.188934
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills Anime Reveals More Cast, October 1 Debut
Yukari Tamura, Masahiro Itou, Mai Nakahara, Kenji Hamada join cast
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/ive-somehow-gotten-stronger-when-i-improved-my-farm-related-skills-anime-reveals-more-cast-october-/.188943
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-24/ive-somehow-gotten-stronger-when-i-improved-my-farm-related-skills-anime-reveals-more-cast-october-/.188943
This Week in Anime - Is Tekken: Bloodline Worth Watching?
Tekken franchise newbies Nicky and Steve try out the new six-episode anime series to see if the story (and action) hold up.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-23/.188898
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-23/.188898
Saint Seiya Gets New Manga Spinoff About Poseidon
Tsunaki Suda launches new manga on September 16
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/saint-seiya-gets-new-manga-spinoff-about-poseidon/.188904
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/saint-seiya-gets-new-manga-spinoff-about-poseidon/.188904
Voice Actors Yōko Hikasa, Hikaru Midorikawa Diagnosed with COVID-19
Midorikawa cancels appearance at "SSSS.GRIDMAN×SSSS.DYNAZENON Special Night" event
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/voice-actors-yoko-hikasa-hikaru-midorikawa-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.188908
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/voice-actors-yoko-hikasa-hikaru-midorikawa-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.188908
Netflix Unveils Romantic Killer Anime's Trailer, Cast, Staff, Theme Song
Rie Takahashi, Mikako Komatsu star in October 27 comedy anime
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/netflix-unveils-romantic-killer-anime-trailer-cast-staff-theme-song/.188910
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/netflix-unveils-romantic-killer-anime-trailer-cast-staff-theme-song/.188910
Disgaea 7 Game Announced for Release on January 26, 2023
Game to release for PS5, PS4, Switch
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/disgaea-7-game-announced-for-release-on-january-26-2023/.188911
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-23/disgaea-7-game-announced-for-release-on-january-26-2023/.188911
Monday, August 22, 2022
Yoshi Katō's Assassin's Pride Manga Ends
Final volume ships on October 19
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-22/yoshi-kato-assassin-pride-manga-ends/.188858
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-22/yoshi-kato-assassin-pride-manga-ends/.188858
Nippon Ichi Software Appoints Kōichi Kitazumi as President
Sohei Niikawa resigns from his position as president due to personal reasons
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-22/nippon-ichi-software-appoints-koichi-kitazumi-as-president/.188849
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-22/nippon-ichi-software-appoints-koichi-kitazumi-as-president/.188849
Sunday, August 21, 2022
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting ‒ Episode 7
Without Yaeka around, Kirishima is noticeably less likable and…harder to distinguish from the other criminals he hangs around, to be perfectly honest.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yakuza-guide-to-babysitting/episode-7/.188847
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yakuza-guide-to-babysitting/episode-7/.188847
Alice in Bishounen-Land GN 1-2
Find out why Alice in Bishounen-Land is a "pitch-perfect send-up of idol genre."
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/alice-in-bishounen-land/gn-1-2/.186655
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/alice-in-bishounen-land/gn-1-2/.186655
Teppen—!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til you Cry Anime Aims to Produce Special Episode
Assassination-themed episode 2 also rescheduled for September 10 after canceled July 9 airing
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-21/teppen-laughing-til-you-cry-anime-aims-to-produce-special-episode/.188851
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-21/teppen-laughing-til-you-cry-anime-aims-to-produce-special-episode/.188851
A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 17
Maybe A Couple Of Cuckoos could benefit from adding more Shions to its cast. At least, unlike all the other aimless participants in this low-stakes love game, he feels like he's actually trying to make something happen.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-17/.188845
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-17/.188845
Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 8
This episode is a celebratory showcase of the duality that Lycoris Recoil has honed down to a science.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-8/.188843
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-8/.188843
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer ‒ Episode 7
After weeks of scraping by on character and theme, we now have an actual plot to rest those ideas on, and more than enough characters to fill out the rest of the story.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-7/.188841
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-7/.188841
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? ‒ Episode 7
The ridiculously formal Rin is a solid addition to a cast that desperately needs fleshing out.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-7/.188840
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-7/.188840
Saturday, August 20, 2022
IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! Season's 2nd Half Announces October 2 Premiere
'Wonder Light' opening song ships on November 2
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/idolish7-third-beat-season-2nd-half-announces-october-2-premiere/.188838
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/idolish7-third-beat-season-2nd-half-announces-october-2-premiere/.188838
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 8-14
Nintendo Switch Sports rises back up to #1
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/japan-video-game-rankings-august-8-14/.188833
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/japan-video-game-rankings-august-8-14/.188833
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun ‒ Episode 7
This episode is a climax of revulsion that speaks to all of the series' most deeply-rooted themes while also indulging in a spectacle of suffering the likes of which I doubt has ever been depicted on television before.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/made-in-abyss-the-golden-city-of-the-scorching-sun/episode-7/.188825
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/made-in-abyss-the-golden-city-of-the-scorching-sun/episode-7/.188825
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 1-7
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 tops chart for 2nd straight week
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/japan-video-game-rankings-august-1-7/.188831
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/japan-video-game-rankings-august-1-7/.188831
Shadows House Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
The fat's well and truly in the fire now, and the Star Bearers' reprimand of John feels less like telling him to stop broadcasting his love for Kate and more like a tacit warning to him that they're watching.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-7/.188821
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-7/.188821
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Anime Reveals Teaser Promo Video, New Visual
Series starring Kana Hanazawa, Satoshi Hino premieres in 2023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-anime-reveals-teaser-promo-video-new-visual/.188827
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-20/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-anime-reveals-teaser-promo-video-new-visual/.188827
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Light Novels Get TV Anime
Fantasy anime centers on bullied boy who goes to other world with cheat skills
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-19/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.188803
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-19/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.188803
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Tsurune TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in January 2023
Jun Fukuyama joins cast, Takuya Yamamura returns to direct
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-19/tsurune-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-january-2023/.188798
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-19/tsurune-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-january-2023/.188798
This Week in Anime - Can Detective Conan Newbies Enjoy Zero's Tea Time?
Zero's Tea Time is an anime brave enough to ask you a very important question: what if this man were your husband?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-18/.188750
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-18/.188750
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals 2023 Premiere
Anime stars Kana Hanazawa as Nagisa Kubo, Kengo Kawanishi as Junta Shiraishi
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/kubo-wont-let-me-be-invisible-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-2023-premiere/.188781
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/kubo-wont-let-me-be-invisible-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-2023-premiere/.188781
The Witch and the Beast Manga Gets Anime
Kōsuke Satake's fantasy manga about sorcerer, beastly woman traveling together
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/the-witch-and-the-beast-manga-gets-anime/.188741
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/the-witch-and-the-beast-manga-gets-anime/.188741
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Prologue Anime Streams Outside Japan on September 1
Prequel streams on Gundam.info YouTube channel
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-prologue-anime-streams-outside-japan-on-september-1/.188775
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-18/gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-prologue-anime-streams-outside-japan-on-september-1/.188775
Overlord IV ‒ Episode 7
A rushed adaptation of an inconsequential arc makes this episode the weakest of the season so far.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-7/.188733
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-7/.188733
Anti-War Novelist, Tokyo University Professor Discuss Conflicting Morals In Gundam
Does Mobile Suit Gundam inadvertently portray war as "cool" despite its overt anti-war message?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-17/anti-war-novelist-tokyo-university-professor-discuss-conflicting-morals-in-gundam/.188739
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-17/anti-war-novelist-tokyo-university-professor-discuss-conflicting-morals-in-gundam/.188739
Yurei Deco ‒ Episode 7
”The Inhuman Cart" dares to broach the most burning mystery at the heart of Yurei Deco, a question that has haunted the show even more the Phantom Zero conundrum.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yurei-deco/episode-7/.188730
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yurei-deco/episode-7/.188730
Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
With Natsumi's introduction, Superstar!! sees the return of the kind of duplicitous, cloyingly sweet power that made the world bend the nico-nico-knee a decade ago.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar-season-2/episode-5/.188724
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar-season-2/episode-5/.188724
Tokyo Mew Mew New ‒ Episode 7
It doesn't look like Aoyama will be shunning Ichigo any time soon, which is a nice boost of self-confidence for her and some reassurance for us that Kish won't turn into her primary love interest.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/episode-7/.188723
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/episode-7/.188723
Netflix Schedules Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Anime for September 13
Netflix is listing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the upcoming anime series by Studio Trigger based on CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 game, with a September...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-08-17/netflix-schedules-cyberpunk-edgerunners-anime-for-september-13/.188743
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-08-17/netflix-schedules-cyberpunk-edgerunners-anime-for-september-13/.188743
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
This Week in Anime - The Adorable, Affirming Romance in Josee, The Tiger and the Fish
In the mood for a sweet anime romance film that's firmly grounded in the real world? Nick and Nicky recommend Josee, The Tiger and the Fish for everyone who missed the film's original theatrical run.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-16/.188690
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-16/.188690
Classroom of the Elite II ‒ Episode 7
While it might initially seem like Karuizawa is jealous in a romantic sense, that's only the surface level of what is going on here.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-7/.188687
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-7/.188687
One Piece ‒ Episode 1029
1029 is a straight-up half-hour commercial for One Piece: Film Red, and it's impossible to shake the sense of disruption the entire episode brings.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1029/.188686
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1029/.188686
'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song
eill performs theme song "Finale." for September 9 film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbye-anime-film-trailer-previews-theme-song/.188685
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbye-anime-film-trailer-previews-theme-song/.188685
Live-Action 'Violence Action' Film's Collaboration Video Features Theme Song by Alexandros
Alexandros performs "Crush" song for film opening on Friday
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/live-action-violence-action-film-collaboration-video-features-theme-song-by-alexandros/.188698
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/live-action-violence-action-film-collaboration-video-features-theme-song-by-alexandros/.188698
Monday, August 15, 2022
One Piece Film Red Becomes Franchise's #1 Film in 10 Days
Film sells 5 million tickets for 7 billion yen, surpassing One Piece Film Z
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/one-piece-film-red-becomes-franchise-no.1-film-in-10-days/.188697
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-16/one-piece-film-red-becomes-franchise-no.1-film-in-10-days/.188697
Voice Actress Mariya Ise Announces Divorce
She vowed to continue working as a voice actress and single mother
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-15/voice-actress-mariya-ise-announces-divorce/.188669
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-15/voice-actress-mariya-ise-announces-divorce/.188669
FUUTO PI ‒ Episode 3
Trepidations aside, this is the action we knew we came for, and also why we invited newcomers along.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-3/.188658
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-3/.188658
Interview: Avu-chan, Voice of Inu-Oh
Masaaki Yuasa's newest masterpiece Inu-Oh hit U.S. cinemas on Friday. To celebrate the occasion, we sat down for an interview with the eponymous Inu-Oh's voice actor Avu-chan of Queen Bee!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-15/avu-chan-voice-of-inu-oh/.188659
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-15/avu-chan-voice-of-inu-oh/.188659
Engage Kiss ‒ Episodes 6-7
There are much better anime airing this season, but when it takes the time to hone its skeevy melodrama, this flavor of orifice-tingling trashiness puts Engage Kiss into a league of its own.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episodes-6-7/.188657
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episodes-6-7/.188657
Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 23
It's frustrating to see Kokone's parents flailing around and putting their careers ahead of their child, but arguably the more important story point is that they do start to try to be better parents.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-23/.188654
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-23/.188654
Voice Actress Kanon Shizaki Steps Down From D4DJ Franchise's Rei Togetsu Role
Shizaki also plays BanG Dream!'s Rinko Shirokane
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-15/voice-actress-kanon-shizaki-steps-down-from-d4dj-franchise-rei-togetsu-role/.188673
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-15/voice-actress-kanon-shizaki-steps-down-from-d4dj-franchise-rei-togetsu-role/.188673
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 7
While not an action-packed episode of LycoReco, this one uses its space to really ramp up the drama by delivering on so many of those little lore nuggets that have been dropped up til now.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-7/.188647
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-7/.188647
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? ‒ Episode 6
While I've been able to overlook (or, at least, tolerate) Ayumu's mediocre visuals so far, this week marked the first time that I simply could not ignore how ugly it is.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-6/.188645
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-6/.188645
Shadows House Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
We'd better savor that sweet moment between Emilico and Shaun on the roof, because things could get messy from here on out.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-6/.188635
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-6/.188635
Psycho-Pass Anime Launches 10th Anniversary With New Film
Naoyoshi Shiotani directs Providence film at Production I.G
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-14/psycho-pass-anime-launches-10th-anniversary-with-new-film/.188653
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-14/psycho-pass-anime-launches-10th-anniversary-with-new-film/.188653
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Haikyu!! Anime Gets 2 Final Films
Film kickoff event slated for next August with new stage play project in 2023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-13/haikyu-anime-gets-2-final-films/.188642
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-13/haikyu-anime-gets-2-final-films/.188642
Takara Tomy Enlists Vocational School For Official Student Films
HAL students make promotional videos for Zoids, Diaclone, Transformers, more
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-13/takara-tomy-enlists-vocational-school-for-official-student-films/.188571
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-13/takara-tomy-enlists-vocational-school-for-official-student-films/.188571
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer ‒ Episode 6
And really, it's Yuuhi's arc here that keeps the episode from buckling under its own weight. Watching him try to process his grief over Shinonome is really intriguing, and also very in character.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-6/.188623
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-6/.188623
Call of the Night ‒ Episode 6
Shirakawa's brief intersection with the narrative is the best evidence yet of Call of the Night's greater thematic ambitions besides “vampires are cool.”
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-6/.188618
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-6/.188618
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
Mami's the sole active force in this narrative, and by god is it fun to watch her go about it. I actually cheered when she waited for just the right moment to go full Columbo and ask Chizuru “just one more thing” at the end.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-19/.188622
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-19/.188622
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex ‒ Episode 6
While not as strong as the previous episode, this week's entry is still a solid addition that properly highlights the frustration in character dynamics and expectations between our two leads.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex/episode-6/.188590
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex/episode-6/.188590
Friday, August 12, 2022
Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Video Anime Streams Scene for 2 Days Only
Maboroshi no Bōken to Kiseki no Kaikō OVA gets advance screening on September 10
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-13/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest-video-anime-streams-scene-for-2-days-only/.188626
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-13/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest-video-anime-streams-scene-for-2-days-only/.188626
Sony Music Entertainment's English-Speaking VTuber PRISM Project Opens Auditions To All Genders
Sony Music Entertainment's Virtual YouTuber PRISM Project has focused on female-presenting characters in its first four generations, but the agency is...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-12/sony-music-entertainment-english-speaking-vtuber-prism-project-opens-auditions-to-all-genders/.188505
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-12/sony-music-entertainment-english-speaking-vtuber-prism-project-opens-auditions-to-all-genders/.188505
Golden Kamuy Anime's 4th Season Casts Masaaki Mizunaka
Mizunaka plays Ariko in 4th season premiering in October
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/golden-kamuy-anime-4th-season-casts-masaaki-mizunaka/.188615
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/golden-kamuy-anime-4th-season-casts-masaaki-mizunaka/.188615
Re:Zero Merch Accessories Contain Clever Character References
Emilia's bracelet incorporates her hairpiece, while Rem and Ram's use the ribbon on their headdresses
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-12/re-zero-merch-accessories-contain-clever-character-references/.188479
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-12/re-zero-merch-accessories-contain-clever-character-references/.188479
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun ‒ Episode 6
Honestly, it's really just great for Riko to have her own chance to shine at the center stage of the action again.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/made-in-abyss-the-golden-city-of-the-scorching-sun/episode-6/.188584
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/made-in-abyss-the-golden-city-of-the-scorching-sun/episode-6/.188584
This Week in Games - Octo-Punch
It's been a big week for fighting games. Join Jean-Karlo for all the hottest EVO news, including King of Fighters, Street Fighter, Skullgirls, and Guilty Gear!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-08-12/octo-punch/.188569
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-08-12/octo-punch/.188569
Teikoku Databank: Record 39.8% of Anime Studios Were in the Red in 2021
Industry contracted for 2nd straight year for 1st time since at least 2000
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/teikoku-databank-record-39.8-percent-of-anime-studios-were-in-the-red-in-2021/.188588
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/teikoku-databank-record-39.8-percent-of-anime-studios-were-in-the-red-in-2021/.188588
Blue Lock Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October 8 Premiere
Natsuki Hanae, Ryōta Suzuki, Takahiro Sakurai join cast with opening by Unison Square Garden
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/blue-lock-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-october-8-premiere/.188592
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-12/blue-lock-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-october-8-premiere/.188592
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Baku Kinoshita Interview
Odd Taxi won the hearts and minds of anime fans around the world in 2021. During his busy schedule, director Baku Kinoshita talked to ANN in more detail about Odd Taxi and what he'd like to do next.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/crunchyroll-expo/baku-kinoshita-interview/.188269
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/crunchyroll-expo/baku-kinoshita-interview/.188269
New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Saori Hayami as Oyuki
1st half-year season premieres in October
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-11/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-saori-hayami-as-oyuki/.188573
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-11/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-saori-hayami-as-oyuki/.188573
Kenichi Sonoda Draws Spy×Family For Comiket Doujinshi Publication
The Gunsmith Cats, Riding Bean creator has previously created doujinshi for Kemono Friends, Girls und Panzer
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-11/kenichi-sonoda-draws-spy-family-for-comiket-doujinshi-publication/.188547
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-11/kenichi-sonoda-draws-spy-family-for-comiket-doujinshi-publication/.188547
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ‒ Episode 6
This episode of Harem Labyrinth does have a little more narrative thrust to it, actually centered on that much-ballyhooed slavery element!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/harem-in-the-labyrinth-of-another-world/episode-6/.188560
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/harem-in-the-labyrinth-of-another-world/episode-6/.188560
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Tokyo Mew Mew New ‒ Episode 6
It's the combined earnestness of the girls, along with Mint's clear effort to stop making Zakuro uncomfortable and annoyed, that really gets through to the star.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/episode-6/.188528
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/episode-6/.188528
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Love Flops Anime's 5 Main Voice Actresses Perform Ending Song
Miku Itō, Ayana Taketatsu, Rie Takahashi, Hisako Kanemoto, Marika Kōno perform "Flop Around" song
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-10/love-flops-anime-5-main-voice-actresses-perform-ending-song/.188546
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-10/love-flops-anime-5-main-voice-actresses-perform-ending-song/.188546
Live-Action Boy's Abyss Series Reveals Main Cast
Towa Araki, Hinako Kitano, Miyu Honda, Natsuki Hori, Rena Matsui, Reiko Kataoka, Sōkō Wada star
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/live-action-boy-abyss-series-reveals-main-cast/.188537
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/live-action-boy-abyss-series-reveals-main-cast/.188537
The ANN Aftershow - Eyes, Legs or... What will Riko Choose?
The past and present collide this week as we learn what became of the Ganja corps Three Sages and their ties to the village.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2022-08-09/.188497
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2022-08-09/.188497
Children of the Whales Manga Ends in 23rd Volume
Abi Umeda's manga launched in 2013, inspired TV anime in 2017
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/children-of-the-whales-manga-ends-in-23rd-volume/.188390
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/children-of-the-whales-manga-ends-in-23rd-volume/.188390
Mari Okazaki Launches New Manga About Embryologist on October 3
Manga is tentatively titled Mizuiro Haibaiyōshi
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/mari-okazaki-launches-new-manga-about-embryologist-on-october-3/.188499
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/mari-okazaki-launches-new-manga-about-embryologist-on-october-3/.188499
Classroom of the Elite II ‒ Episode 6
This week, Horikita puts what she has learned from Ayanokoji into action—well, kind of.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-6/.188502
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-6/.188502
Monday, August 8, 2022
One Piece Film Red Opens at #1 With 2.25 Billion Yen
Kingdom II drops to #4, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero stays at #10
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/one-piece-film-red-opens-at-no.1-with-2.25-billion-yen/.188504
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/one-piece-film-red-opens-at-no.1-with-2.25-billion-yen/.188504
Anime Expo 2022 - Interview with SPY x FAMILY Animation Producers Kazue Hayashi & Kazuki Yamanaka
SPY x FAMILY just finished a successful first season, quickly becoming one of the most beloved properties globally. Producers Kazue Hayashi and Kazuki Yamanaka share what drew them to the project.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-expo/interview-with-spy-x-family-animation-producers-kazue-hayashi-and-kazuki-yamanaka/.187187
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-expo/interview-with-spy-x-family-animation-producers-kazue-hayashi-and-kazuki-yamanaka/.187187
FUUTO PI ‒ Episode 2
A lot of the steps of this story seem predicated on waiting to arrive at those key points in episodes, and FUUTO PI is dragging its feet a bit in getting there.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-2/.188458
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-2/.188458
Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 22
Takumi's in the very awkward position of knowing a lot more than any of the girls but not knowing how to deal with it all.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-22/.188450
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-22/.188450
Break of Dawn Anime Film Reveals Parents' Cast
Kana Hanazawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Kenjiro Tsuda join cast of October sci-fi film
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/break-of-dawn-anime-film-reveals-parents-cast/.188480
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/break-of-dawn-anime-film-reveals-parents-cast/.188480
1st The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Game Shuts Down After 12 Years in March 2023
Game launched in 2011 as spinoff The Idolm@ster franchise
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/1st-the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-game-shuts-down-after-12-years-in-march-2023/.188477
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/1st-the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-game-shuts-down-after-12-years-in-march-2023/.188477
Lupin III's Long-Time Daisuke Jigen Voice Actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi Passes Away at 89
Kobayashi passed away on July 30 due to pneumonia
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/lupin-iii-long-time-daisuke-jigen-voice-actor-kiyoshi-kobayashi-passes-away-at-89/.188478
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/lupin-iii-long-time-daisuke-jigen-voice-actor-kiyoshi-kobayashi-passes-away-at-89/.188478
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer ‒ Episode 5
The gnarled mix of emotions surrounding his sacrifice is ultimately what makes this relatively abrupt end to Shinonome's role in the story still work.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-5/.188437
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer/episode-5/.188437
Yama Wayama's Onna no Sono no Hoshi Comedy Manga Gets Anime Blu-ray
Gen Hoshino, Mamoru Miyano star in story of teacher in all-girls school
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-07/yama-wayama-onna-no-sono-no-hoshi-comedy-manga-gets-anime-blu-ray/.188383
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-07/yama-wayama-onna-no-sono-no-hoshi-comedy-manga-gets-anime-blu-ray/.188383
A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 15
I can't help but be a little disappointed that Cuckoos backed off so decisively from having something actually happen in its narrative for the first time in a while.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-15/.188436
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-15/.188436
Only 60 People Will Get These Hand-Made Sailor Moon Glass Pens
Each of these glass pens is based on the Crisis Moon Compact as seen in the Sailor Moon Eternal films.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-07/only-60-people-will-get-these-hand-made-sailor-moon-glass-pens/.188380
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-07/only-60-people-will-get-these-hand-made-sailor-moon-glass-pens/.188380
Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 6
The characterization comprising Chisato and Takina's relationship has always been the part this series makes look easy, which is why it's frustrating it can't maintain that same successful energy in its other efforts this week.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-6/.188430
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-6/.188430
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? ‒ Episode 5
This episode is a solid reminder that Sōichirō Yamamoto really can write excellent little love stories when he puts his mind to it.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-5/.188429
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episode-5/.188429
One Piece ‒ Episode 1028
When Luffy is uppercutting and "WE ARE" is blaring, it's hard not to feel that same rush that I felt when I first fell in love with the series.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1028/.188440
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1028/.188440
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Cute Stuffed Pui Pui Molcars—Now With Tiny Hats!
Banpresto's Ichiban Kuji lottery will be offering a new collection of stuffed Molcars (now wearing driver training signs as hats) in November!
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-06/cute-stuffed-pui-pui-molcars-now-with-tiny-hats/.188389
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-06/cute-stuffed-pui-pui-molcars-now-with-tiny-hats/.188389
Call of the Night ‒ Episode 5
After four weeks extolling the hedonistic virtues of nocturnal living, Call of the Night pulls back the curtain on its most depressing revelation yet: even vampires need to earn money.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-5/.188399
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-5/.188399
Book Teaches You How to Do Your Nails Twisted-Wonderland-Style
Wonder Nail Book contains 140 nail patterns based on the characters seen in the game and the dorms they belong to.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-06/book-teaches-you-how-to-do-your-nails-twisted-wonderland-style/.188386
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-06/book-teaches-you-how-to-do-your-nails-twisted-wonderland-style/.188386
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
Chizuru's dedicated episodes this season have uniformly been the most tedious, repetitive, and anti-entertaining of the lot, so I'm calling it here: Chizuru is Worst Girl. Do not @ me.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-18/.188405
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-18/.188405
Shadows House Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
Interestingly enough, the longer John and Shaun interact with Kate and Emilico, the more independent the two of them seem.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-5/.188400
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shadows-house-season-2/episode-5/.188400
Friday, August 5, 2022
Otakon 2022 - Interview with Toshio Furukawa & Shino Kakinuma
Toshio Furukawa and Shino Kakinuma are seiyū royalty as the voices of Piccolo and Videl. ANN caught up with the pair at Otakon to discuss their legacy and current work.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/otakon/interview-with-toshio-furukawa-and-shino-kakinuma/.188237
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/otakon/interview-with-toshio-furukawa-and-shino-kakinuma/.188237
Harigane Service Manga Gets Anime Short Promoting Para-Athletics
The episode in question follows the Japanese national sitting volleyball team and their match against the strong Iranian team.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-05/harigane-service-manga-gets-anime-short-promoting-para-athletics/.188351
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-05/harigane-service-manga-gets-anime-short-promoting-para-athletics/.188351
Anime Expo 2022 - Interview with One Piece Film Red Producer Shinji Shimizu
Learn more about One Piece Film Red, its central music themes, and bringing popular character Shanks to the big screen.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-expo/interview-with-one-piece-film-red-producer-shinji-shimizu/.187172
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-expo/interview-with-one-piece-film-red-producer-shinji-shimizu/.187172
Sweet Reincarnation Fantasy Pastry Chef Novels Get TV Anime
Nozomu Koryu's fantasy novels center on kid who dreams of being pastry chef
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-05/sweet-reincarnation-fantasy-pastry-chef-novels-get-tv-anime/.188385
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-05/sweet-reincarnation-fantasy-pastry-chef-novels-get-tv-anime/.188385
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Do It Yourself!! Anime's Promo Videos Highlight Kurei, Takumi
Ayane Sakura, Azumi Waki star as Kurei, Takumi
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/do-it-yourself-anime-promo-videos-highlight-kurei-takumi/.188362
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/do-it-yourself-anime-promo-videos-highlight-kurei-takumi/.188362
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Novel 1
Yuuya is at the absolute bottom of the world's hierarchy when he stumbles into amazing powers that rewrite his life. Can his story rise above the basic OP fantasy fare?
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world/novel-1/.188042
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world/novel-1/.188042
Kaiju No. 8 Manga Gets Anime
Announcement video, visual unveiled
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/kaiju-no-8-manga-gets-anime/.188363
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/kaiju-no-8-manga-gets-anime/.188363
Standees of All 195 Made in Abyss Ilblu Villagers Can Be Yours... for $1500
From the cute to the eldritch (to the decidedly phallic) Made in Abyss' Ilblu Village is full of all kinds of crazy-looking Hollow characters.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-04/standees-of-all-195-made-in-abyss-ilblu-villagers-can-be-yours-for-1500/.188356
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-04/standees-of-all-195-made-in-abyss-ilblu-villagers-can-be-yours-for-1500/.188356
Square Enix Announces Tactics Ogre: Reborn Remake Game for November 11 Release
Trailer streamed for Tactics Ogre's Switch, PS5, PS4, PC remake
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/square-enix-announces-tactics-ogre-reborn-remake-game-for-november-11-release/.188360
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-04/square-enix-announces-tactics-ogre-reborn-remake-game-for-november-11-release/.188360
This Week in Anime - Why You Should Watch Lycoris Recoil
The girls-with-guns series features enough action movie tropes to keep the over-the-top fun rolling, just don't think about the plot too hard.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-04/.188341
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-04/.188341
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Games' New Trailer Previews New Pokémon, Characters, Gameplay, Terastal Phenomenon
Pokémon can Terastallize to become glowing gem-like versions
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/pokemon-scarlet-violet-games-new-trailer-previews-new-pokemon-characters-gameplay-terastal-/.188317
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/pokemon-scarlet-violet-games-new-trailer-previews-new-pokemon-characters-gameplay-terastal-/.188317
The Skeptic's Guide to Monogatari
Monogatari seems almost purpose-built to deter newcomers. Kevin Cormack looks at the sprawling anime series to help introduce the curious to its world.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-08-03/the-skeptic-guide-to-monogatari/.187165
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-08-03/the-skeptic-guide-to-monogatari/.187165
Joe Hisaishi Contracts COVID-19, Postpones London Wembley Concerts
Hisaishi was to conduct live London concerts this Friday, Saturday
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/joe-hisaishi-contracts-covid-19-postpones-london-wembley-concerts/.188313
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/joe-hisaishi-contracts-covid-19-postpones-london-wembley-concerts/.188313
D3 Publisher Announces Samurai Maiden Game for Release This Winter
Hack-and-slash action game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/d3-publisher-announces-samurai-maiden-game-for-release-this-winter/.188293
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-03/d3-publisher-announces-samurai-maiden-game-for-release-this-winter/.188293
Overlord IV ‒ Episode 5
All the floor guardians in Nazarick are striving to live up to Ainz's expectations—to be more than they were made to be—in their own ways. What they currently are was not enough to stop their gods from abandoning them, after all.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-5/.188306
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-5/.188306
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Parallel World Pharmacy ‒ Episode 4
I have to say, I'm really loving this anime so far, and I sincerely hope it can manage to keep up the momentum for the rest of the season.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/parallel-world-pharmacy/episode-4/.188281
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/parallel-world-pharmacy/episode-4/.188281
Fate/Grand Order Announces Big Gameplay Changes for Its 7th Anniversary
Players can expect overall improvement to Quick cards
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-02/fate-grand-order-announces-big-gameplay-changes-for-its-7th-anniversary/.188239
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-08-02/fate-grand-order-announces-big-gameplay-changes-for-its-7th-anniversary/.188239
Classroom of the Elite II ‒ Episode 5
While Ayanokoji is doling out lessons to Horikita, he's teaching the class as a whole an even greater one: you can't rely on a single person to bring you victory.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-5/.188279
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-ii/episode-5/.188279
This Week in Anime - What the Heck is Going On in Yurei Deco?
Science SARU and Dai Sato's reimagining of the classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is closer to the original story beats than it appears, while also asking viewers to discern what's real and what's imaginary.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-02/.188270
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-08-02/.188270
List of Voice Actors Diagnosed With COVID-19 in July
The following is a list of voice actors and actresses who announced they tested positive for COVID-19 during the month of July. The list includes the actual...
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-02/list-of-voice-actors-diagnosed-with-covid-19-in-july/.188278
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-02/list-of-voice-actors-diagnosed-with-covid-19-in-july/.188278
Maki Itō Reveals Original Anime Film Spaceman X
Sci-fi robot racing film opens in 2023
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-02/maki-ito-reveals-original-anime-film-spaceman-x/.188282
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-02/maki-ito-reveals-original-anime-film-spaceman-x/.188282
Monday, August 1, 2022
More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers Anime Reveals Cast, Theme Songs, October Premiere
Saori Onishi, Seiichiro Yamashita, Saki Miyashita, Toshiki Masuda star
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-01/more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers-anime-reveals-cast-theme-songs-october-premiere/.188246
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-01/more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers-anime-reveals-cast-theme-songs-october-premiere/.188246
Engage Kiss ‒ Episode 5
Engage Kiss delivers its first legitimately great episode this week with “Fleeting Scars,” and it's all thanks to two characters having sex.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episode-5/.188224
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episode-5/.188224
FUUTO PI ‒ Episode 1
Obviously I'm a major mark for FUUTO PI, but even by the standards of modern anime first episodes, I can feel that it's only barely getting started with this premiere.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-1/.188226
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-1/.188226
Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 21
As far as children's media depicting loss and grief, I really like how this episode handles it.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-21/.188213
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-21/.188213
One Piece ‒ Episode 1027
It's kind of funny to think about, but the weakness of the Devil Fruits is seldom a key aspect of One Piece's story.
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1027/.188221
source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1027/.188221
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