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Friday, September 30, 2022

Google Shuts Down Stadia Cloud-Based Gaming Platform on January 18

Google to refund all purchases made through Google Store

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-01/google-shuts-down-stadia-cloud-based-gaming-platform-on-january-18/.190356

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's New Short Trailer Previews Stern Ritter

Anime premieres on October 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-30/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-anime-new-short-trailer-previews-stern-ritter/.190390

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 Anime Streams Creditless Opening Theme Song

1st episode preview video streamed ahead of Saturday premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-30/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-season-2-anime-streams-creditless-opening-theme-song/.190389

Answerman - Do the Animation Cuts at HBO Max and Netflix Spell Trouble for the Anime Industry?

The fan-favorite column returns with a new host! The first question: Do recent cuts to domestic animation spell bad news abroad?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2022-09-30/.189954

Voice Actress/Singer Seena Hoshiki Goes on Hiatus Due to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Hoshiki plays Riamu Yumemi in THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-30/voice-actress-singer-seena-hoshiki-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-acute-lymphocytic-leukemia/.190388

This Week in Games - What Would 2B Look Like If She Were In The Ruby-Spears Mega Man Cartoon?

Two big franchises are getting the anime treatment, Jean-Karlo explains a viral .gif, we bid farewell to Mega Man: Powered Up and more in This Week in Games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-09-30/what-would-2b-look-like-if-she-were-in-the-ruby-spears-mega-man-cartoon/.190192

Prepare for War!: A Guide Through Season Five of My Hero Academia

Are you ready for the long-awaited confrontation between Shigaraku and Deku? Umeko Long has your quick guide to last season to get you up to speed before the action hits on October 1!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-09-30/prepare-for-war-a-guide-through-season-five-of-my-hero-academia/.190090

Nitroplus, Shochiku Reveal Original TV Anime Revenger

Teaser video, teaser visual revealed for new project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-30/nitroplus-shochiku-reveal-original-tv-anime-revenger/.190385

High Card Anime Reveals More Cast Members, Opening Song Artist

Toshihiko Seki, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Mie Sonozaki join cast; FIVE NEW OLD perform opening song "Trickster"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-30/high-card-anime-reveals-more-cast-members-opening-song-artist/.190365

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Crunchyroll Adds Fruits Basket -prelude-, Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry Films

Films stream on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-29/crunchyroll-adds-fruits-basket-prelude-fairy-tail-dragon-cry-films/.190342

Utano☆Princesama♪ Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours Film Earns Over 770 Million Yen

Film opened on September 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-29/utano-princesama-maji-love-st-rish-tours-film-earns-over-770-million-yen/.190340

Alleged Administrator of Sites Linking to Pirated Anime Arrested in Japan

Man allegedly earned advertising revenue on illegally uploaded content

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-29/alleged-administrator-of-sites-linking-to-pirated-anime-arrested-in-japan/.190334

This Week in Anime - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a Near-Perfect Anime Movie

Now streaming on Crunchyroll, you can catch the Jujutsu Kaisen prequel story in all its monster-loving horror. The movie is an undeniable good time, if only there wasn't one glaring problem...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-09-29/.190310

Aru Asa Dummy Head Mike ni Natteita Ore-kun no Jinsei ASMR Anime's Video Reveals Ending Song, October 12 Debut

KOTOKO performs theme for anime about man reincarnated as school club's microphone

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-29/aru-asa-dummy-head-mike-ni-natteita-ore-kun-no-jinsei-asmr-anime-video-reveals-ending-song-october-/.190333

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Film Debuts in Winter 2022

New visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-28/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-anime-film-debuts-in-winter-2022/.190299

Armed Fantasia, Penny Blood Games Reveal More Staff

Composers Nobuo Uematsu, Kenji Ito join staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-28/armed-fantasia-penny-blood-games-reveal-more-staff/.190260

EA, Koei Tecmo Announce Wild Hearts Hunting Game

Game launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC on February 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-28/ea-koei-tecmo-announce-wild-hearts-hunting-game/.190297

My Master Has No Tail Anime Casts Junya Enoki

Enoki plays Mameda's father

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-28/my-master-has-no-tail-anime-casts-junya-enoki/.190296

Overlord IV ‒ Episode 13

Here we are at the end of another season of Overlord. The kingdom has fallen, almost all the “good guys” we've followed so far are dead, and Ainz has shown the world not to mess with him.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-13/.190286

Mob Psycho 100 Anime Season 3's Trailer Highlights Mob, Reigen, Dimple

Trailer also teases Mob's plan to confess to childhood crush Tsubomi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-28/mob-psycho-100-anime-season-3-trailer-highlights-mob-reigen-dimple/.190293

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious ‒ Episode 9

Nakashima seems cute (I'm a sucker for a girl with sharp teeth), and there are some insights and interesting lessons to be gained from her character.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious/episode-9/.190230

EA, Omega Force's Collaboration Game Gets Title, Date for Reveal Trailer

EA Originals and Koei Tecmo Games' Omega Force studio revealed the title of its upcoming hunting game Wild Hearts on Tuesday. The companies will begin...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-27/ea-omega-force-collaboration-game-gets-title-date-for-reveal-trailer/.190253

Keiko Iwashita Launches New Romance Manga in October

Museru Kurai no Ai wo Ageru centers on opposites-attract relationship between musician, aspiring designer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-27/keiko-iwashita-launches-new-romance-manga-in-october/.190235

Yūichi Hasegawa Launches New Crossbone Gundam Manga About Karras

Manga launches on October 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-27/yuichi-hasegawa-launches-new-crossbone-gundam-manga-about-karras/.190237

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 12-18

A Whisker Away film earns 1.8% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-12-18/.190231

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T Manga Launches New Series

New series titled Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T+ (Plus)

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-27/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-side-d.h-and-b.a.t-manga-launches-new-series/.189931

Monday, September 26, 2022

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Anime's 3rd Season Previewed in Promo Video

New season debuts on October 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-anime-3rd-season-previewed-in-promo-video/.190214

New Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Anime Gets 3rd Season Adapting 'Urban Rama Arc' in January 2023

Daisuke Ono, Shiki Aoki join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/new-sorcerous-stabber-orphen-anime-gets-3rd-season-adapting-urban-rama-arc-in-january-2023/.190212

Koji Yamamura's Dozens of Norths Anime Film Wins Ottawa Int'l Animation Fest Award

Atsushi Wada's "Bird in the Peninsula," Sumito Sakakibara's "lizuna Fair" also win prizes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/koji-yamamura-dozens-of-norths-anime-film-wins-ottawa-intl-animation-fest-award/.190171

My Dress-Up Darling Manga Tops 7.5 Million in Circulation

Manga's 10th volume special edition bundles acrylic diorama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/my-dress-up-darling-manga-tops-7.5-million-in-circulation/.190205

World Trigger Anime's 2nd, 3rd Seasons Get English Dub

Toei Animation streams clip from anime's English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/world-trigger-anime-2nd-3rd-seasons-get-english-dub/.190161

Oni: Thunder God's Tale Animated Show Releases on Netflix on October 21

Tonko House's CGI series features scripts by Mari Okada

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/oni-thunder-god-tale-animated-show-releases-on-netflix-on-october-21/.190119

Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 12-18

Dragon Quest X Offline Switch, PS4, PS5 versions debut at #2, #3, #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-26/japan-video-game-rankings-september-12-18/.190188

Sunday, September 25, 2022

BlazBlue Game Series Creator, Producer Toshimichi Mori Retires from Arc System Works

Game designer has been at Arc System Works for 20 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/blazblue-game-series-creator-producer-toshimichi-mori-retires-from-arc-system-works/.190140

Exception Anime's Opening Video Features Theme Song by Ryuichi Sakamoto

Opening video reveals additional staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/exception-anime-opening-video-features-theme-song-by-ryuichi-sakamoto/.190145

Way of the Househusband Anime Gets 2nd Season in January 2023

New season will feature returning cast, staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/way-of-the-househusband-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-january-2023/.190156

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' 1st Trailer Reveals December 13 Premiere

Yuko Hara performs theme for live-action, CG hybrid series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-1st-trailer-reveals-december-13-premiere/.190155

Make My Day Anime Film Reveals Cast, Mecha Design, February 2023 Debut

Masaomi Yamahashi, Ayahi Takagaki, more star in film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/make-my-day-anime-film-reveals-cast-mecha-design-february-2023-debut/.190148

Netflix Reveals My Daemon Animated Series from Writer Hidetaka Adachi

Thai studio Igloo Studio animates series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/netflix-reveals-my-daemon-animated-series-from-writer-hidetaka-adachi/.190149

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Takashi Miike Directs Anime of Onimusha Game Series

Anime from Sublimation to use late actor Toshiro Mifune as model for Miyamoto Musashi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/takashi-miike-directs-anime-of-onimusha-game-series/.190147

Baku Yumemakura's Onmyōji Novels Get 1st Anime Adaptation on Netflix in 2023

Soubi Yamamoto directs anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/baku-yumemakura-onmyoji-novels-get-1st-anime-adaptation-on-netflix-in-2023/.190143

A-1 Pictures Produces Eisen Flügel Anime Film With Director Seiji Mizushima

Gen Urobuchi wrote novel series originally published in 2009

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-24/a-1-pictures-produces-eisen-flugel-anime-film-with-director-seiji-mizushima/.190111

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's New Short Trailer Streamed With English Subtitles

Anime premieres on October 10, will have "simulcast"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-24/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-anime-new-short-trailer-streamed-with-english-subtitles/.190101

Friday, September 23, 2022

New Rurouni Kenshin TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2023 Premiere on Noitamina

Anime to re-adapt main manga series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-24/new-rurouni-kenshin-tv-anime-reveals-cast-staff-2023-premiere-on-noitamina/.190098

Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal Anime Streams Opening Theme Song Video

Saori Hayami performs "Tear of Will"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-23/legend-of-mana-the-teardrop-crystal-anime-streams-opening-theme-song-video/.190073

Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces Fashion Expansion

Konami Cross Media NY partners with BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies, Tuned in Tokyo brands

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-23/yu-gi-oh-announces-fashion-expansion/.189980

Hatsune Miku Takes the Stage in Fall Guys

Collect Glow Sticks, Spring Onions to collect costumes, other rewards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-23/hatsune-miku-takes-the-stage-in-fall-guys/.189975

Naruto Anime Leaves Netflix in October

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse also leave on October 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-23/naruto-anime-leaves-netflix-in-october/.190054

Sōkyū no Fafner Behind the Line Anime's Video Announces January 20 Opening

Spinoff to debut in advance screenings in theaters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-23/sokyu-no-fafner-behind-the-line-anime-video-announces-january-20-opening/.190060

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Fall Trailer Watch Party!

Watch all of this season's trailers with Lynzee Loveridge, Jacki Jing, and Geoff Thew from Mother's Basement! Find out your next "must-watch" it and keep your eyes peeled for information on how to win one of two prize packs, including the soon to be released complete edition of Masamune Shirow's The Ghost in the Shell manga from Kodansha Comics!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-09-22/the-fall-trailer-party/.190032

Crazy Food Truck GN 2

Despite the 'Crazy' right there in its title, Crazy Food Truck, by this second volume, really does seem to have settled into an easier, exploratory, travelogue-style story.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/crazy-food-truck/gn-2/.188025

Anime Frontier Event Hosts Rock Band FLOW

FLOW to perform concert, sign autographs on December 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-22/anime-frontier-event-hosts-rock-band-flow/.190027

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme Song

MKLNtic perform ending theme for October 1 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-22/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-season-2-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-ending-theme-song/.190026

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff

Junya Enoki, Iori Saeki, Nana Harumura star in January 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-22/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-anime-teaser-unveils-cast-staff/.190024

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

GKIDS Screens Evangelion 3.0+1.01 Film in U.S. in December

Film screens on December 6, 8, 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-21/gkids-screens-evangelion-3.0-1.01-film-in-u.s-in-december/.190000

Naruto Shippūden Gaming Accessories Hits HyperX's Online Store

Gaming keyboard, headset, mouse, mouse pad comes in Naruto or Itachi's colors

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-21/naruto-shippuden-gaming-accessories-hits-hyperx-online-store/.189925

HIDIVE to Stream Management of a Novice Alchemist, My Master Has No Tail, Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit Anime

Sentai Filmworks to release all 3 series on home video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-21/hidive-to-stream-management-of-a-novice-alchemist-my-master-has-no-tail-encouragement-of-climb-next-/.189998

The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious ‒ Episode 8

Look I'm sorry, I really am, but I just couldn't get swept up and be swayed by the emotions that were on display this episode, even though I desperately wanted to.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious/episode-8/.189989

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki Northern War Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast

Makoto Koichi, Yuichi Nakamura, Sarah Emi Bridcutt, Yūki Ono star in 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-21/the-legend-of-heroes-sen-no-kiseki-northern-war-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-cast/.189997

RWBY: Ice Queendom ‒ Episode 12

Ice Queendom has been an amazing experiment to witness. Regardless of your feelings on the original webseries, the fact that it was able to reach the medium that clearly inspired it is heartwarming on its own right.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rwby-ice-queendom/episode-12/.189990

Overlord IV ‒ Episode 12

The thing about facing their own mortality so directly is that it serves as a catalyst: it forces them the focus on what is most important to them in what looks to be their last hours.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/overlord-iv/episode-12/.189970

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

This is a stellar focus episode that lets Keke and Sumire finally connect in a real way, and even if you're not into shipping an isopod and a panda, it's hard not to get teary-eyed nonetheless.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-superstar-season-2/episode-9/.189953

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Yurei Deco ‒ Episode 12

I don't even want to spend the many paragraphs that I could easily use to ask “What the hell!?” and “No, seriously, that was the point this whole time?”, because Yurei Deco isn't interested in doing that, either.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yurei-deco/episode-12/.189912

Monday, September 19, 2022

TOHO Acquires Controlling Stake in TIA, Renames it to Toho Animation Studio

Toho now has 67.4% stake in studio, with ILCA controlling remaining 32.6%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-20/toho-acquires-controlling-stake-in-tia-renames-it-to-toho-animation-studio/.189873

Chainsaw Man Anime Reveals English-Subtitled Trailer, More Cast, Opening Theme, 12 Ending Theme Songs

Shiori Izawa, Mariya Ise, Karin Takahashi, Taku Yashiro, Kenjiro Tsuda join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-19/chainsaw-man-anime-reveals-english-subtitled-trailer-more-cast-opening-theme-12-ending-theme-songs/.189897

FUUTO PI ‒ Episode 8

The Shotaro and Philip in this episode are the ones who, to me, actually come off like they spent forty-nine episodes and a movie learning how well they could synchronize and work together.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-8/.189866

Engage Kiss ‒ Episode 12

Sated with NTR energy and thirsty for murderous revenge, Kanna has the most insane villain origin story Engage Kiss could have whipped up, and I'm in the stands cheering for her.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episode-12/.189861

The Fall 2022 Manga Guide

The Fall Manga Guide kicks off with six new releases including the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure spin-off Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe, the latest from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid creator Coolkyoushinja!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-09-19/the-fall-2022-manga-guide/.189276

Tokyo Mew Mew Then vs. Now

Shelby Tozier compares the classic to the currently airing magical girl series and finds charm that spans two decades.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-09-19/tokyo-mew-mew-then-vs-now/.189362

Ketsugō Danshi: Elements with Emotions Game Launches for Switch, Smartphones in 2023

"Friendship bonding simulation adventure" game will have 90 different endings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-19/ketsugo-danshi-elements-with-emotions-game-launches-for-switch-smartphones-in-2023/.189855

Tokyo Game Show 2022 Draws 138,192 Attendees

Amount is roughly half of 2019 attendance levels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-19/tokyo-game-show-2022-draws-138192-attendees/.189881

VazzRock Anime Reveals 3 Cast Members, October 5 Premiere

Takaya Kuroda, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Kenji Nojima join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-19/vazzrock-anime-reveals-3-cast-members-october-5-premiere/.189869

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 12

This score needing to be settled, and the pain of watching Chisato and Takina be shut off from one another yet again—this is the sort of high the show knows we're here for, and will be coming back for at least one more time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-12/.189835

NieR:Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition Game's Switch Version Previewed in TGS Video

Switch version launches on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-18/nier-automata-the-end-of-yorha-edition-game-switch-version-previewed-in-tgs-video/.189850

Suehiro Maruo's An Gura Manga Returns in October

Manga's 1st part ended in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-18/suehiro-maruo-an-gura-manga-returns-in-october/.189577

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Games' Trailer Previews New "Treasure Hunt"

New “Let's Go!” feature allows Pokémon to independently explore an area, engage in "Auto Battles"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-18/pokemon-scarlet-violet-games-trailer-previews-new-treasure-hunt/.189570

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Street Fighter 6 Game Posts Opening Movie for 'World Tour' Mode

Fighting game with 18 launch characters will release in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-18/street-fighter-6-game-posts-opening-movie-for-world-tour-mode/.189825

Call of the Night ‒ Episode 11

The vampires have finally met their slayer; Call of the Night's harbinger of doom is here, and she has one hell of a nicotine addiction.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-11/.189817

The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting ‒ Episode 11

Kirishima couldn't completely let go of who he used to be. Old habits die hard, and that leads us to perhaps the most interesting and perplexing sequence of the episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yakuza-guide-to-babysitting/episode-11/.189812

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 ‒ Episode 24

You spend 80% of this season's runtime futzing around, and just now decide to actually do some honest-to-god character writing for your romantic comedy story's main love interest?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend-season-2/episode-24/.189793

IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! Anime Posts New Video, Opening Sequence for 2nd Half

New 'WONDER LiGHT' theme song previewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-17/idolish7-third-beat-anime-posts-new-video-opening-sequence-for-2nd-half/.189822

Eternal Boys Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs

In-story idols Gentlemen, Story of Love perform opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-17/eternal-boys-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-songs/.189821

Friday, September 16, 2022

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 5-11

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends live-action film earns 8.3% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-17/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-5-11/.189810

Live-Action Yakuza Lover Series Adds 5 Cast Members

Series premieres on October 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-17/live-action-yakuza-lover-series-adds-5-cast-members/.189815

Onna no Sono no Hoshi Anime's Promo Video, Visual Revealed

Anime starring Gen Hoshino, Mamoru Miyano releases on BD on December 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/onna-no-sono-no-hoshi-anime-promo-video-visual-revealed/.189770

Babylon's Fall Game Ends Service in February 2023

Square Enix, Platinum Games' action RPG launched official service on March 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/babylon-fall-game-ends-service-in-february-2023/.189695

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Game Reveals New Trailer

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising companion prequel game releases physically in Japan on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-game-reveals-new-trailer/.189760

Chainsaw Man Anime Gets U.S. Premiere at New York Comic Con

Crunchyroll premieres English dub ahead of subtitled release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/chainsaw-man-anime-gets-u.s-premiere-at-new-york-comic-con/.189754

1st 2 Suikoden Games Gets HD Remaster in 2023

Release includes upgraded textures, illustrations, sound

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/1st-2-suikoden-games-gets-hd-remaster-in-2023/.189737

Rhapsody Music Anime Project's Trailer Reveals 3 New Cast Members, Summer 2023 'Live' Anime

Jun Fukuyama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Aya Endo join cast as Tōsaka family

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/rhapsody-music-anime-project-trailer-reveals-3-new-cast-members-summer-2023-live-anime/.189732

Thursday, September 15, 2022

By the Grace of the Gods Anime Season 2's Teaser Reveals New Head Writer, New Cast, January 2023 Debut

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid's Yuka Yamada in charge of scripts; Yuiko Tatsumi plays Miyabi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-16/by-the-grace-of-the-gods-anime-season-2-teaser-reveals-new-head-writer-new-cast-january-2023-debut/.189729

Ghibli Park Previews Ghibli's Grand Warehouse Area in New Video

Area's Cinema Orion to screen all 10 film shorts from Ghibli Museum

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/ghibli-park-previews-ghibli-grand-warehouse-area-in-new-video/.189703

Spy×Family Anime's 2nd Half Reveals Bump of Chicken Opening Song in Trailer

'Souvenir' song previewed in new full trailer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/spy-family-anime-2nd-half-reveals-bump-of-chicken-opening-song-in-trailer/.189702

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Ni no Kuni II Get Xbox Releases in 2023

Danganronpa V3, Ni no Kuni remaster launched on Xbox on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-guilty-gear-strive-ni-no-kuni-ii-get-xbox-releases-in-2023/.189699

Shueisha Games' Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Action Game Streams Opening Movie

Game launches on PS4, PS5 in 2022 with multilingual support

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/shueisha-games-oni-road-to-be-the-mightiest-oni-action-game-streams-opening-movie/.189692

Yen Press Licenses Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died Manga

Manga about 2 boys who did everything together launched in August 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/yen-press-licenses-mokumokuren-the-summer-hikaru-died-manga/.189621

Sega Releases Judgment, Lost Judgment Games on PC

Yakuza spinoff games launched in 2019, 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-15/sega-releases-judgment-lost-judgment-games-on-pc/.189687

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Like a Dragon 8 Game, Gaiden Game Announced

Gaiden game focuses on Kazuma Kiryu slated for 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/like-a-dragon-8-game-gaiden-game-announced/.189669

Yurei Deco ‒ Episode 11

Can we all agree that the Mark Twain references are more distracting than anything, at this point?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yurei-deco/episode-11/.189653

Mob Psycho 100 Anime Season 3's Promo Video Highlights Reigen

Clips highlight Reigen from 1st 2 seasons

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/mob-psycho-100-anime-season-3-promo-video-highlights-reigen/.189668

New TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Anime Episode Scheduled for November 22

'Tsukasa's Kitchen' cooking video also streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/new-tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-anime-episode-scheduled-for-november-22/.189664

Eminence in Shadow Anime Reveals New Visual

Kadokawa revealed a new visual for the television anime of Daisuke Aizawa's The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) light novel series...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-14/eminence-in-shadow-anime-reveals-new-visual/.189667

Kadokawa Chair Tsuguhiko Kadokawa Arrested for Alleged Bribery for Olympic Sponsorship

Investigators: Kadokawa paid 70 million yen in consulting fees to firm linked to former Olympic organizing committee member

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/kadokawa-chair-tsuguhiko-kadokawa-arrested-for-alleged-bribery-for-olympic-sponsorship/.189665

Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Anime Unveils More Cast, January 2023 Premiere

Miku Itо̄, Sora Amamiya join cast as Nagisa's older sister, cousin

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/kubo-wont-let-me-be-invisible-anime-unveils-more-cast-january-2023-premiere/.189666

Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Anime Reveals 2 Returning Cast Members

Megumi Hayashibara, Rikiya Koyama reprise roles as Ai Haibara, Kogorō Mōri

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-14/detective-conan-the-culprit-hanzawa-anime-reveals-2-returning-cast-members/.189662

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

RWBY: Ice Queendom ‒ Episode 11

The RWBY fan in me ate this episode up, but the critic in me feels like it doesn't quite achieve all the things it set out to do.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rwby-ice-queendom/episode-11/.189607

This Week in Anime - Does Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer Overcome Its Animation Shortcomings?

A cult-favorite manga by a well-regarded creator finally gets its moment to shine only to look like...well, this. It's hard to ignore in a visual medium but can this adaptation get by on charm alone?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-09-13/.189587

Engage Kiss ‒ Episode 11

Since I'm on record begging this series to be the weirdest and trashiest version of itself it can be, I have to praise this episode for veering back into some bonkers melodrama.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episode-11/.189595

Parallel World Pharmacy ‒ Episode 10

I think this is an occasion where PWP's desire to get all Edu-taining on us ended up robbing the show of a golden opportunity to have Farma seriously struggle for once.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/parallel-world-pharmacy/episode-10/.189594

Monday, September 12, 2022

SPY×FAMILY's Anya is a Table Tennis Champ

The Spy x Family tot is collaborating with the 2022 World Team Table Tennis Championships

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-12/spy-family-anya-is-a-table-tennis-champ/.189591

New Bleach Season's Impressive Cast List Has Affected Other Anime Series

Ichigo voice actor Masakazu Morita heard complaints from other production companies and his manager

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-12/new-bleach-season-impressive-cast-list-has-affected-other-anime-series/.189590

Crunchyroll Screens One Piece Film Red in U.S., Canada, Australia, N.Z. in November

Film opens in U.S., Canada on November 4, in Australia, N.Z. on November 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-12/crunchyroll-screens-one-piece-film-red-in-u.s-canada-australia-n.z-in-november/.189588

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? ‒ Episodes 9-10

It's very bizarre to me that Ayumu is struggling so much to engender any sympathy or affection for its side characters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move/episodes-9-10/.189567

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Producer Tatsuya Ishikawa

Kaguya-sama: Love is War recently concluded its excellent third season. We checked in with Aniplex producer Tatsuya Ishikawa to discuss the standout episode 5 and his feelings on the show.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-09-12/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-producer-tatsuya-ishikawa/.189046

FUUTO PI ‒ Episode 7

This felt like the strongest introduction for an arc yet: an expansion of what Kamen Rider can do and show in this different format, while also being a mostly-effective mystery story introduction on its own.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fuuto-pi/episode-7/.189568

Delicious Party Precure ‒ Episode 27

I'm actually very impressed with how lightly Kome Kome's development in this episode was handled, because this is the sort of Very Special Episode stuff that can be applied with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-party-precure/episode-27/.189565

Mamekichi Mameko NEET no Nichijō Manga Gets TV Anime on October 3

Akari Kitō, Kenta Miyake, Manami Numakura, Wataru Hatano, Yō Taichi, Kujira, Akio Ohtsuka star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-12/mamekichi-mameko-neet-no-nichijo-manga-gets-tv-anime-on-october-3/.189576

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Mix: Meisei Story Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Main Staff, Cast, Spring 2023 Debut

Tomohiro Kamitani replaces Toshinori Watanabe as director for 2nd season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-11/mix-meisei-story-anime-2nd-season-reveals-main-staff-cast-spring-2023-debut/.189530

A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 20

The meandering side content in this episode is frustrating, but it's a frustration I'll charitably speculate is supposed to be there at this point?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-20/.189556

Lycoris Recoil ‒ Episode 11

These cycles of action and drama may understandably mean little time for the sillier antics that were once LycoReco's trademark, but they do find some space for it, for which I'm grateful here at the end.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lycoris-recoil/episode-11/.189554

The DioField Chronicle Game Gets Manga

Minori Tsukahara, Ataru Arata draw manga adaptation of upcoming RPG

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-11/the-diofield-chronicle-game-gets-manga/.189539

Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy×Family, More Rank on NYT September Bestseller List

Seven manga volumes ranked on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early September. The manga on this month's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-11/jujutsu-kaisen-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-september-bestseller-list/.189516

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan August List

One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Spy x Family, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Bleach, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, more rank in top 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.189515

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime Gets 3rd Season

Announced at screening of latest original video anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest-anime-gets-3rd-season/.189544

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 29-September 4

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno live-action film earns 9.2% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-29-september-4/.189472

Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 29-September 4

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Switch version debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/japan-video-game-rankings-august-29-september-4/.189471

Hirochi Maki's Sketchy Skateboarding Manga Ends

Manga about women who are captivated by skateboarding launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/hirochi-maki-sketchy-skateboarding-manga-ends/.189443

Gorillaman 40 Manga Gets 'Family Arc' Spinoff

Main manga ended last month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/gorillaman-40-manga-gets-family-arc-spinoff/.189435

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Celebrate Japan's Moon-Viewing Festival With a Sailor Moon Burger

"In the name of the moon-viewing, I will taste you!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-08/celebrate-japan-moon-viewing-festival-with-a-sailor-moon-burger/.189432

Cyberpunk 2077 Game Gets Update Linking to Edgerunners Anime

New quest line features weapon, cosmetics, linking stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-08/cyberpunk-2077-game-gets-update-linking-to-edgerunners-anime/.189438

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ‒ Episode 10

I can say this for Harem Labyrinth this week: It put a modicum of effort into attempting to be effective porn.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/harem-in-the-labyrinth-of-another-world/episode-10/.189428

Re:Zero Collab Returns to The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross Game

Witch of Greed Echidna, The Master Swordsman Reinhard join the roster

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-08/re-zero-collab-returns-to-the-seven-deadly-sins-grand-cross-game/.189394

Drifting Home Film Unveils Music Video, New Visual

Studio Colorido's new film debuts on Netflix worldwide, Japan theaters on September 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-08/drifting-home-film-unveils-music-video-new-visual/.189453

New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Nana Mizuki as Princess Kurama

1st half-year season premieres in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-08/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-nana-mizuki-as-princess-kurama/.189452

Toby Fox Reacts To Sans Undertale's Win Against Reigen As Ultimate Tumblr Sexyman

The Undertale creator had quite a tale to tell...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-08/toby-fox-reacts-to-sans-undertale-win-against-reigen-as-ultimate-tumblr-sexyman/.189448

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Eminence in Shadow Anime's 3rd Video Unveils More Cast, Staff, October 5 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Shin Matsushige join cast as Cid's friends Hyoro Gari, Jaga Imo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-07/eminence-in-shadow-anime-3rd-video-unveils-more-cast-staff-october-5-debut/.189410

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Anime Casts Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro plays Haori in 5th weekly cast member reveal

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-07/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-anime-casts-miyuki-sawashiro/.189413

Mob Psycho 100 Anime Season 3's Promo Video Highlights Dimple

Clips highlight Dimple/Ekubo from 1st 2 seasons

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-07/mob-psycho-100-anime-season-3-promo-video-highlights-dimple/.189411

Voice Actor Shunsuke Takeuchi Announces Marriage to Video Director Misato Katо̄

Katо̄ directed music videos for Takeuchi's musical group Amadeus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-07/voice-actor-shunsuke-takeuchi-announces-marriage-to-video-director-misato-kat/.189357

Yurei Deco ‒ Episodes 9-10

For all of Yurei Deco's ideas and attempts at world-building, Tom Sawyer Island has never quite managed to come together as a real, living place.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yurei-deco/episodes-9-10/.189397

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Voice Actress Aoi Koga

From her child-like excitement while waiting for a text to her devastating demeanor when she encounters a romantic challenger, voicing Kaguya requires vocal elasticity. ANN spoke with Aoi Koga about her character's multi-faceted personality.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-09-07/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-voice-actress-aoi-koga/.189026

Tokyo Mew Mew New ‒ Episode 10

It's a good thing there's so much fun cat stuff, because a few other elements in this episode just aren't quite working, and that's not including that rushed feeling.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/episode-10/.189389

'Play It Cool, Guys' Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song, October 10 Debut

Satomi Satou, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Taku Yashiro, Kengo Takanashi, Seiichirō Yamashita, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-07/play-it-cool-guys-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-staff-opening-song-october-10-debut/.189407

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Motion Capture Studio Ains Reveals Chibiham, Juicy & Me Anime

Feature about American visiting Japan screens in Tokyo in late September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-07/motion-capture-studio-ains-reveals-chibiham-juicy-and-me-anime/.189404

The Best and Worst of Summer 2022, Aug 26-Sep 1

For Lycoris Recoil and Call of the Night the recent high weekly rankings are paying off in the cumulative. Find out where your favorites rank this week!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/summer/.189384

My Isekai Life ‒ Episode 11

In this episode, Yuji employs his usual bag of tricks against a new opponent and they… don't work. At all.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-isekai-life/episode-11/.189356

Engage Kiss ‒ Episode 10

The exposition really grinds my gears, because it flattens all of these characters into samey mouthpieces for the sake of expanding on plot and lore that is nowhere near interesting enough to justify sucking up so much time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/engage-kiss/episode-10/.189350

Summer Time Rendering Another Horizon Game to Launch on PS4, Switch

Mages. develops "time leap adventure game" based on Yasuki Tanaka's suspense manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-06/summer-time-rendering-another-horizon-game-to-launch-on-ps4-switch/.189381

Tearmoon Empire Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2023

Silver Link animates series about spoiled princess going back in time to avoid the guillotine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-06/tearmoon-empire-light-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2023/.189379

2 Former Kadokawa Senior Officials Arrested Due to Olympic Bribery Scandal

Investigators: Kadokawa paid 70 million yen in consultancy fees to firm linked to former member of Olympic organizing committee

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-06/2-former-kadokawa-senior-officials-arrested-due-to-olympic-bribery-scandal/.189345

Live-Action Yatterman Prequel Doronjo Reveals More Cast in 3rd Trailer

Arata Furuta, Kazuya Takahashi, Yūsuke Hirayama, Reika Kirishima, Yoshimasa Kondo join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-06/live-action-yatterman-prequel-doronjo-reveals-more-cast-in-3rd-trailer/.189365

Classroom of the Elite II Anime's Japanese Blu-ray Discs, DVDs Delayed by 2 Months

The official website for the anime of Syougo Kinugasa's Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e) light novels announced on...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-06/classroom-of-the-elite-ii-anime-japanese-blu-ray-discs-dvds-delayed-by-2-months/.189344

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Love, Death & Robots Animated Anthology Series Wins Primetime Emmy Award

The staff of the Primetime Emmy Awards revealed the winners of the 74th annual awards across two nights on Saturday and Sunday. The Love, Death & Robots...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-05/love-death-and-robots-animated-anthology-series-wins-primetime-emmy-award/.189308

A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 19

It is contrived, it is expected, and it is a complete bullshit fake-out as the series shortly reveals just to screw with presumptuous audience members like me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-19/.189302

New Elden Ring Gag Manga Launches With Publication in 12 Languages

English, Thai, Korean, French among language publications

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-04/new-elden-ring-gag-manga-launches-with-publication-in-12-languages/.189310

The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting ‒ Episode 9

Episode 9 of The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting returns to form in the best possible way. It had precisely the right tone and impact for me, and reminded me of why I fell in love with the series early on.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yakuza-guide-to-babysitting/episode-9/.189299

Call of the Night ‒ Episode 9

A gal who suffers from ennui is a powerful enough concept on its own, yet Call of the Night takes it a step further and gives Seri pathos, catharsis, and a place in the series' overall thematic ambitions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/call-of-the-night/episode-9/.189300

Yoshinori Matsuoka's Gate of Nightmares Manga Adaptation Ends

Manga based on Square Enix, Hiro Mashima's smartphone game launched last December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-04/yoshinori-matsuoka-gate-of-nightmares-manga-adaptation-ends/.189296

Mario Kart Tour Removes Gacha Feature, Adds New Item Shop

"Spotlight Shop" replaces "Pipe" feature that allows users to buy randomly generated items

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-04/mario-kart-tour-removes-gacha-feature-adds-new-item-shop/.189292

Saturday, September 3, 2022

River City Girls 2 Game Previews Villains in Trailer

Game launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, S, Xbox One, PC via Steam in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-04/river-city-girls-2-game-previews-villains-in-trailer/.189295

Earth Defense Force 6 Game's Shipments, Digital Sales Top 300,000 Copies

D3Publisher announced on Friday that its Earth Defense Force 6 game has sold 300,000 copies in its first nine days of release (this number includes physical...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-03/earth-defense-force-6-game-shipments-digital-sales-top-300000-copies/.189291

BNA: Brand New Animal Manga Ends With Next Chapter

Manga's compiled volume release set for September 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/bna-brand-new-animal-manga-ends-with-next-chapter/.189248

Waccha PriMagi! Anime's Manga Adaptation Nears Climax

Latest anime in Pretty Series franchise premiered in October 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/waccha-primagi-anime-manga-adaptation-nears-climax/.189215

River City Ransom Game Creator Mitsuhiro Yoshida Passes Away

Yoshida directed Super Dodge Ball, Downtown Smash Dodgeball, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/river-city-ransom-game-creator-mitsuhiro-yoshida-passes-away/.189297

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 22-28

Whisper of the Heart anime film earns 10.6% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-22-28/.189240

3rd Promo Video for My Hero Academia Anime's 6th Season Previews Opening Theme

New series premieres on October 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/3rd-promo-video-for-my-hero-academia-anime-6th-season-previews-opening-theme/.189286

Plantopia Figure Project Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Campaign reaches goal to support production of figures, future anime production

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-03/plantopia-figure-project-launches-kickstarter-campaign/.189246

Friday, September 2, 2022

The Journey

While it can feel gratingly religious if that's not your thing, The Journey does look good and the dub cast does a very nice job, even with lines that can at times come off as cheesy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-journey/film/.185077

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Game Gets PS4, PS5 Releases on December 15

Trailer streamed for DLC Pack 2 launching on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-02/azure-striker-gunvolt-3-game-gets-ps4-ps5-releases-on-december-15/.189258

This Week in Games - Interview with Tom Fuji, Game Designer for RPG Time: The Legend of Wright

Jean-Karlo gets the skinny on the crafty RPG, discusses the shuttering of Dragalia Lost, the crowdfunded spiritual to Wild Arms, and more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-09-02/interview-with-tom-fuji-game-designer-for-rpg-time-the-legend-of-wright/.189091

Whiffs and Aces: Birdie Wings' Mixed Depiction of Golf

Avid golfer Lucas DeRuyter looks at the campy hit's engagement with the sport and golf's other appearances in manga.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-09-02/whiffs-and-aces-birdie-wings-mixed-depiction-of-golf/.189045

'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Anime Reveals More Cast, October 9 Debut

Minami Takahashi, Azumi Waki, Sho Nogami, Shūichi Uchida, Yui Ogura join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-02/more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers-anime-reveals-more-cast-october-9-debut/.189244

A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized Animated Series' Japanese Dub Premieres in January 2023

Chinese-animated adaptation of Japanese novel series debuted on Bilibili on July 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-02/a-herbivorous-dragon-of-5000-years-gets-unfairly-villainized-animated-series-japanese-dub-premieres-/.189242

Thursday, September 1, 2022

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is about as much JoJo as any sane person could ever ask for.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/jojo-bizarre-adventure/all-star-battle-r/.189185

Yoko Taro's Voice of Cards RPG Series Gets 3rd Game

Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden launches for Switch, PS4, PC on September 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/yoko-taro-voice-of-cards-rpg-series-gets-3rd-game/.189222

FuRyu's Trinity Trigger Fantasy Action RPG Heads West in Early 2023

Announcement trailer streamed for Switch, PS4, PS5 game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/furyu-trinity-trigger-fantasy-action-rpg-heads-west-in-early-2023/.189221

Nintama Rantaro Anime Airs 5 New Episodes Based On Plot By Soubee Amako In October

Episodes about five most popular duos debut in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/nintama-rantaro-anime-airs-5-new-episodes-based-on-plot-by-soubee-amako-in-october/.189220

'I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss' TV Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals October 1 Debut

Rie Takahashi sings opening theme, Accamer performs ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/im-the-villainess-so-im-taming-the-final-boss-tv-anime-2nd-trailer-reveals-october-1-debut/.189217

Agency for Cultural Affairs Opens Free Consultations About Issuing Copyright Takedowns

Japan's government aims to strengthen support for individual creators who may otherwise lack the resources or expertise to issue copyright takedowns

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-09-01/agency-for-cultural-affairs-opens-free-consultations-about-issuing-copyright-takedowns/.189159

This Week in Anime - The Adolescence of Revue Starlight

Chris and Steve attempt to decipher the theatrical teenage emotions of Revue Starlight the Movie. Also: the giraffe is scarier in this one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-09-01/.189188

Trinity Seven -Revision- Spinoff Manga Ends

Manga launched in September 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-01/trinity-seven-revision-spinoff-manga-ends/.189210