Anime and Character Art Admiring: November 2022

Seeing Bocchi not just stand her ground, but pull the rest of the band out of their fears, before losing herself in her guitar, has to go down as one of the best moments in anime this year.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bocchi-the-rock/episode-8/.192305

World Dai Star Project About Aspiring Stage Actresses Gets Spring TV Anime, Summer Game App

Manaka Iwami, Ikumi Hasegawa, Sally Amaki, Maria Naganawa, Naomi Ōzora, Nanako Mori, Rico Sasaki, Minami Tanaka, Reina Kondo, Shuka Saitō star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/world-dai-star-project-about-aspiring-stage-actresses-gets-spring-tv-anime-summer-game-app/.192312

Tomo-chan is a Girl Anime Reveals Full Promo Video, More Staff, Ending Song, January 4 Debut, 13-Episode Length

Anime of Fumita Yanagida's romantic comedy manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/tomo-chan-is-a-girl-anime-reveals-full-promo-video-more-staff-ending-song-january-4-debut-13-/.192310

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Smartphone Game's Global Version Releases for Pre-Download

Game is available in Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/sword-art-online-variant-showdown-smartphone-game-global-version-releases-for-pre-download/.192295

NieR:Automata Game Crosses 7 Million in Shipments, Downloads; NieR Replicant Remaster Crosses 1.5 Million

"NieR:Automata Fan Festival 12022" event took place on November 25-26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/nier-automata-game-crosses-7-million-in-shipments-downloads-nier-replicant-remaster-crosses-1.5-/.192296

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II Game's Introduction Video Streamed

Game launches in West for Switch, PS4, PC via Steam in 2023; in Japan for PS4, Switch on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-27/spirit-hunter-death-mark-ii-game-introduction-video-streamed/.192299

Live-Action Web Show Reinterprets Thomas the Tank Engine as a Japanese Salaryman

New series commemorates the cartoon's return to Japanese television after 12 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-26/live-action-web-show-reinterprets-thomas-the-tank-engine-as-a-japanese-salaryman/.192256

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Casts Atsumi Tanezaki as Lily

Ground resistance unit's android introduced in 'Promotion File 006' video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-casts-atsumi-tanezaki-as-lily/.192297

Kiminori Wakasugi's Ashita no Esa Kimi Dakara Manga to End in Next Volume

Survival manga launched in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/kiminori-wakasugi-ashita-no-esa-kimi-dakara-manga-to-end-in-next-volume/.192187

Yū Hokuō Launches Mitsudomoe Seitokaichos Manga

Comedy manga about 3 student council presidents launches in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/yu-hokuo-launches-mitsudomoe-seitokaichos-manga/.192217

Nozomi Mino Reveals Title, Story Details for New Manga

Karasu to Usagi manga launches in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/nozomi-mino-reveals-title-story-details-for-new-manga/.192235

Friday, November 25, 2022

Yuma Ando's code: nostra Manga Ends With 4th Volume

Ando, illustrator Hideyuki Akashi launched cyber action manga in December 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-26/yuma-ando-code-nostra-manga-ends-with-4th-volume/.192236

World Trigger Manga Takes Another 1-Month Break Due to Author's Health

Manga will return in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-25/world-trigger-manga-takes-another-1-month-break-due-to-author-health/.192264

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime's Latest Short Promo Video, Visual Introduce Adam, Eve

Daisuke Namikawa, Tatsuhisa Suzuki voice characters for anime premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-25/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-latest-short-promo-video-visual-introduce-adam-eve/.192261

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 14-20

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet debuts at #1 with 2.5 million copies sold

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-25/japan-video-game-rankings-november-14-20/.192257

Former AKB48 Idol Miki Nishino Marries Comedian Keiichi Yamamoto

Nishino is 23 years old, while Yamamoto is 54

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-24/former-akb48-idol-miki-nishino-marries-comedian-keiichi-yamamoto/.192231

Record of Ragnarok Season II's New Video Reveals Song Artists, 15-Episode Length, January 26 Debut

Minami, Masatoshi Ono perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-24/record-of-ragnarok-season-ii-new-video-reveals-song-artists-15-episode-length-january-26-debut/.192245

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Project's Nijiyon Anime Unveils January 6 Debut in Video

Short anime of Miyakohito's four-panel manga spinoff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-24/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-project-nijiyon-anime-unveils-january-6-debut-in-video/.192244

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The ANN Aftershow - Chainsaw Man Adds Barf to the Menu

Chainsaw Man has plenty of blood, guts, and monsters but it might be barf that tops its gross-out moments!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2022-11-23/.192223

'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Manga Spinoff Listed as Ending on 6th Volume

6th volume of manga about "Parallel Consciousness" personalities ships on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/so-im-a-spider-so-what-manga-spinoff-listed-as-ending-on-6th-volume/.192206

WWE, Roblox Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend with Beyblade

WWE hosts hands-on free-play area; Roblox adds Beyblade content to Ultra Power Tycoon, Tower of Misery this weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-23/wwe-roblox-celebrate-thanksgiving-weekend-with-beyblade/.192174

Anime Frontier Hosts Advanced Screening of Shin Ultraman Film

Evangelion singer Yoko Takahashi cancels performance at event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/anime-frontier-hosts-advanced-screening-of-shin-ultraman-film/.192221

Penguin Random House's Acquisition of Simon & Schuster Terminated

Paramount Global did not extend purchase agreement; PRH to pay US$200 million termination fee

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-23/penguin-random-house-acquisition-of-simon-and-schuster-terminated/.192207

Hero of a Lost Era: Examining the Context of Kamen Rider Kuuga

Art is most often a response to the world it was made in. Sometimes that response might be a light remark, and other times, it's a loud scream. 2000's Kamen Rider Kuuga is one of those screams.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-11-23/hero-of-a-lost-era-examining-the-context-of-kamen-rider-kuuga/.189795

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New Urusei Yatsura Anime Casts Shuhei Nakano

Nakano plays Pool Yо̄kai in 7th episode on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-22/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-casts-shuhei-nakano/.192192

Ayakashi Triangle Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, January 9 Debut

Philosophy no Dance, MIMiNARI perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-22/ayakashi-triangle-anime-promo-video-reveals-theme-songs-january-9-debut/.192191

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

At this point, I just need to accept the fact that the show is going to now drip-feed us the progression of its central romance instead of letting it organically happen between the characters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-season-2/episode-8/.192172

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 6

So after that more emotionally intense episode last week, I think it's only fair that we get an episode that is almost entirely about the laughs.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-6/.192173

To Your Eternity Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

This is the most positive I've felt about this second season of To Your Eternity so far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity-season-2/episode-5/.192167

One Piece ‒ Episode 1041

It's a testament to Oda's skill at writing new characters that Yamato stands out as one of the best characters in Wano – and Yamato really only showed up partway into the Onigashima fight.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1041/.192165

Monday, November 21, 2022

Tonikawa: Over the Moon Anime's 2nd Season Promo Video Reveals 2023 Debut

Anime's new episode releases on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/tonikawa-over-the-moon-anime-2nd-season-promo-video-reveals-2023-debut/.192136

Viz Media, Manga Plus Launch Cipher Academy Manga in English

Manga Plus will publish manga's 2nd chapter on November 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/viz-media-manga-plus-launch-cipher-academy-manga-in-english/.192135

NHK Asks Netflix to Remove its Titles Due to Ad-Supported Subscriptions

Netflix removes advertisements for NHK programming, continues to stream titles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/nhk-asks-netflix-to-remove-its-titles-due-to-ad-supported-subscriptions/.192103

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 7-13

My Hero Academia Season 6 earns 3.4% rating, Spy×Family earns 2.5% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-7-13/.192117

1st Ever OVA Dallos Gets Blu-ray Disc Release in March 2023

Release will be 1st part of Bandai Namco Arts' 40th anniversary project for Emotion label

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-21/1st-ever-ova-dallos-gets-blu-ray-disc-release-in-march-2023/.192119

Sunday, November 20, 2022

4th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film's Teaser Unveils 2023 Opening

4th of 6 films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/4th-girls-und-panzer-das-finale-film-teaser-unveils-2023-opening/.192105

CTW Reveals Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Rondo of War Browser Game

Game launches worldwide on G123 online platform in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/ctw-reveals-legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-rondo-of-war-browser-game/.192078

Monster Rancher Smartphone Game Delayed to Spring 2023

LINE Corporation delays LINE: Monster Farm smartphone game to improve quality

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/monster-rancher-smartphone-game-delayed-to-spring-2023/.192076

Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star Game Streams New Trailer

Game launches for Switch in Japan on December 22, in English in March 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-20/fitness-boxing-fist-of-the-north-star-game-streams-new-trailer/.192079

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Tiger & Bunny 2 14-25

The last set of episodes for the much anticipated Tiger & Bunny sequel will bring you closure, but it fails to connect its shiny new characters with its audience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tiger-and-bunny-2/episodes-14-25/.191889

Anime NYC 2022 - Crunchyroll Premieres The Iceblade Sorcerer, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist, The Tale of the Outcasts

We have first impressions of three of Crunchyroll's upcoming January premieres. There's magic, lion-faced men, and questionable plot choices.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2022/anime-nyc/crunchyroll-premieres-the-iceblade-sorcerer-the-reincarnation-of-the-strongest-exorcist-the-tale-of-/.191901

Do It Yourself!! ‒ Episode 7

Please watch Do It Yourself!! I need this series to be a success, so that someday, field trips to the hardware store will become just as ubiquitous in anime as beach episodes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/do-it-yourself/episode-7/.192065

Bibliophile Princess ‒ Episode 7

Elianna could be in much hotter water than she thinks she is.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bibliophile-princess/episode-7/.192008

Voice Actor William Frederick Knight Passes Away

Voice of Ghost in the Shell's Aramaki was 88

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-19/voice-actor-william-frederick-knight-passes-away/.191963

Live-Action Otonanajimi Film Reveals 2 More Cast Members

Riku Hagiwara, Nana Asakawa join cast of May 2023 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-19/live-action-otonanajimi-film-reveals-2-more-cast-members/.191986

Friday, November 18, 2022

'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack' TV Anime Reveals Returning Theme Song Artists

Nagatoro's voice actress performs opening theme song, ending theme song with cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro-2nd-attack-tv-anime-reveals-returning-theme-song-artists/.192049

Golden Kamuy's Satoru Noda Relaunches Supinamarada! Ice Hockey Manga in Spring 2023

The Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper reported on November 11 that Satoru Noda (Golden Kamuy) will relaunch his Supinamarada! ice hockey sports manga in Shueisha's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-11-18/golden-kamuy-satoru-noda-relaunches-supinamarada-ice-hockey-manga-in-spring-2023/.191890

Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Dai) no Slow na Second Life Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals January 7 Premiere

New visual, 6 more cast members, opening theme song artist also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/kaiko-sareta-ankoku-heishi-no-slow-na-second-life-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-january-7-premiere/.192040

Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Novels Get TV Anime in 2023

"2-way unrequited love" story stars Naoya Miyase, Akiho Suzumoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/yumemiru-danshi-wa-genjitsushugisha-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2023/.192035

Studio NUT Produces Bullbuster TV Anime Premiering in 2023

Hero Mask's Hiroyasu Aoki directs series about "economically legitimate robot hero"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-18/studio-nut-produces-bullbuster-tv-anime-premiering-in-2023/.192025

Thursday, November 17, 2022

One Piece Film Red Theme Song Showcases at 2022 Kōhaku Song Contest

Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc theme song singer Aimer also debuts on Japan's most popular music program

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-17/one-piece-film-red-theme-song-showcases-at-2022-kohaku-song-contest/.191987

The Tale of the Outcasts Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Songs, January 8 Premiere

Yūki Ono, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-17/the-tale-of-the-outcasts-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-more-cast-theme-songs-january-8-premiere/.192003

Multilingual Survey Finds Most Harassment in Virtual Reality is Sexual

Female-presenting avatars were the most common targets, regardless of user's gender identification

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-17/multilingual-survey-finds-most-harassment-in-virtual-reality-is-sexual/.191921

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, April 2023 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akari Kitō, Kaori Maeda star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-17/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-april-2023-debut/.191999

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Lionsgate Acquires Live-Action Streets of Rage Film

Derek Kolstad to write script; dj2 Entertainment, Escape Artists to produce project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/lionsgate-acquires-live-action-streets-of-rage-film/.191971

Suzume no Tojimari

Beautifully animated, emotionally resonate, and adeptly scored, Suzume no Tojimari's primary flaw is it feels too similar to Shinkai's previous works, your name. and Weathering With You.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suzume-no-tojimari/.191914

Fire Emblem Engage Strategy RPG's Trailer Previews Story, Characters, Rings

Switch game debuts on January 20, 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/fire-emblem-engage-strategy-rpg-trailer-previews-story-characters-rings/.191964

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Unveils Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, January 9 Premiere

ARCANA PROJECT perform opening, TRUE performs ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-tv-anime-unveils-promo-video-theme-song-artists-january-9-premiere/.191965

Interview: Music Composer Shiro SAGISU on Returning to BLEACH

Shiro SAGISU shares the anime's most memorable track and it was like to revisit it for Thousand-Year Blood War.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-16/music-composer-shiro-sagisu-on-returning-to-bleach/.191389

My Clueless First Friend Manga Gets TV Anime in 2023

Konomi Kohara, Shizuka Ishigami star in St.Signpost anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/my-clueless-first-friend-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2023/.191960

Furano City Denies Funds for Dropkick on My Devil! X Anime

Budget committee deems anime's Furano-set episode as 'socially unacceptable'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/furano-city-denies-funds-for-dropkick-on-my-devil-x-anime/.191956

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

pixiv Announces Transaction Restrictions For 'Unethical' Content

Users asked to delete or make private such content before new Terms of Service roll out on December 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/pixiv-announces-transaction-restrictions-for-unethical-content/.191953

First Love Hatsukoi Live-Action Series Streams English-Subtitled Trailer

Series based on 2 songs by Hikaru Utada launches on Netflix worldwide on November 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/first-love-hatsukoi-live-action-series-streams-english-subtitled-trailer/.191931

One Piece ‒ Episode 1040

Seeing characters running and running without any clear end in sight starts to remind me of those Scooby Doo gags where they'd run in and out of the same doors a dozen times in a hallway

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1040/.191918

Takahiro, VTuber Designer Mika Pikazo Collaborate on New Multimedia Project

Takahiro, Pikazo collaborate for World Dai Star project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/takahiro-vtuber-designer-mika-pikazo-collaborate-on-new-multimedia-project/.191930

MF Bunko J Recalls Henneko Author's New Novel Due to Similar Lines From Yutaka Kōno's Novel

2 lines in Sou Sagara's new novel supposedly similar to 2 lines from Yutaka Kōno's Inakunare, Gunjō novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/mf-bunko-j-recalls-henneko-author-new-novel-due-to-similar-lines-from-yutaka-kono-novel/.191913

Monday, November 14, 2022

Sword Art Online Unleash Blading Smartphone Game Ends Service in January

Game launched in November 2019, rebranded to current title in October 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/sword-art-online-unleash-blading-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-january/.191910

One Piece Film Red Crosses US$12.7 Million in U.S.

Film earns US$1,447,807 over weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-15/one-piece-film-red-crosses-usd12.7-million-in-u.s/.191877

Mini4King Manga Ends in Coro Coro Comics, Starts New Serialization Online

Manga's online serialization starts on December 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/mini4king-manga-ends-in-coro-coro-comics-starts-new-serialization-online/.191865

More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers ‒ Episode 6

Well things are finally starting to get spicy, aren't they?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers/episode-6/.191862

Ryuya Suzuki's 'Lawless Love,' More Short Anime Win Awards at New Chitose Airport Int'l Animation Fest

Song Yungsung's "OUR 2," Satoshi Kikuya for "Beloved Animals," Yoko Yuki's "In the Big Yard Inside the Teeny-Weeny Pocket," more win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/ryuya-suzuki-lawless-love-more-short-anime-win-awards-at-new-chitose-airport-intl-animation-fest/.191825

Ayu Watanabe's Arashi-kun no Dakimakura Manga Ends on January 13

LDK manga creator launched manga in March 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-14/ayu-watanabe-arashi-kun-no-dakimakura-manga-ends-on-january-13/.191855

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Candy Color Paradox Boys Love Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

Fantastics from Exile Tribe member Keito Kimura, M!LK member Jyutaro Yamanaka star in series premiering in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/candy-color-paradox-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-tv-series/.191837

Nana & Kaoru GN 1

BDSM-curious should check out Nana & Kaoru, a manga that respects the realities of its subject matter (and is pretty hot).

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nana-and-kaoru/gn-1/.191599

Black Clover Manga Takes 2-Week Break Due to Author's Health

Manga will return in magazine's 52nd issue on November 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/black-clover-manga-takes-2-week-break-due-to-author-health/.191827

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 5

The second half of this episode gave me exactly what I was asking for last week with its focus on Lum. It even goes the extra mile to make the growing romantic interest between Lum and Ataru more believable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-5/.191838

Bocchi the Rock! ‒ Episode 6

Then Bocchi and Kikuri started playing, and about two minutes later I was flat on my back, sobbing while Bocchi the Rock! stood over me with a stern warning that I should never doubt it again.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bocchi-the-rock/episode-6/.191836

Princess Principal's 3rd Anime Film Reveals April 7 Debut in New Video

Key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-13/princess-principal-3rd-anime-film-reveals-april-7-debut-in-new-video/.191841

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 3 ‒ Episode 6

Who else would totally watch a reverse harem show starring X Elizabetta?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-3/episode-6/.191829

Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher

This game will surely please Ultraman fans with plenty of kaiju to discover. If only it was easier to pull our favorite monsters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher/.191633

By the Grace of the Gods Anime Season 2 Unveils Theme Song Artists

MindaRyn, Azusa Tadokoro return from season 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/by-the-grace-of-the-gods-anime-season-2-unveils-theme-song-artists/.191828

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 31-November 6

Harvestella debuts at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/japan-video-game-rankings-october-31-november-6/.191786

Do It Yourself!! ‒ Episode 6

I hope nobody thinks I'm exaggerating my bit about the restorative properties of this show; it's just difficult to avoid sounding like hyperbole when an anime is so soothingly mellow.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/do-it-yourself/episode-6/.191820

Forspoken Game's Trailer Highlights Athia

PS5, PC game launches on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/forspoken-game-trailer-highlights-athia/.191806

Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film's 2nd Trailer, Behind-the-Scenes Video Streamed

Film opens in Japan on December 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-12/lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-anime-film-2nd-trailer-behind-the-scenes-video-streamed/.191822

Friday, November 11, 2022

What Makes Overlord A Great Adaptation? The Director and Screenwriter Discuss Season 4

Director Naoyuki Itou and screenwriter Yukie Sugawara discuss the challenges of adapting Overlord, and why it's a great anime to both newcomers and novel readers alike.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-11/what-makes-overlord-a-great-adaptation-the-director-and-screenwriter-discuss-season-4/.191390

Go Nagai 50th Anniversary Tribute Book Contains New Harenchi Gakuen Story

Story is 1st new Harenchi Gakuen work in 27 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-11/go-nagai-50th-anniversary-tribute-book-contains-new-harenchi-gakuen-story/.191748

Udon Ent. Produces Street Fighter 6 Comic

Capcom's new installment of mainstay fighting game franchise debuts in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-11/udon-ent-produces-street-fighter-6-comic/.191746

Spy Classroom Anime's Character Video Highlights Thea

Sumire Uesaka voices character in anime premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-11/spy-classroom-anime-character-video-highlights-thea/.191805

Cuddly Forest Friends Game Ships in the West on February 2

Switch game shipped in Japan in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-11/cuddly-forest-friends-game-ships-in-the-west-on-february-2/.191777

Kizuna Ai Anime Reveals Kizuna no Allele Title, 2023 TV Premiere

Anime project announced during Kizuna Ai's "final concert" in February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-11/kizuna-ai-anime-reveals-kizuna-no-allele-title-2023-tv-premiere/.191787

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Sega Opens Job Listing for Associate Manager of Lore

It would need a real guru to keep track of the Sonic franchise's evolving lore. Do you think you have what it takes?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-10/sega-opens-job-listing-for-associate-manager-of-lore/.191719

Dark Gathering Horror Anime Unveils Trailer, Visual, Main Cast

Yū Sasahara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Hanazawa star in 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-10/dark-gathering-horror-anime-unveils-trailer-visual-main-cast/.191758

This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going On in Pop Team Epic?

Is it possible for lightning to strike twice? When it comes to the impenetrable weirdness of Pop Team Epic, the answer is yes. Vandalize the offices of your sponsors. Stare directly into the face of God and ask, "Are you mad?"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-11-10/.191737

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Season 2 Reveals Theme Song Artists

Junjō no Afilia (Afilia Saga), FRAM perform opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-10/bofuri-i-dont-want-to-get-hurt-so-ill-max-out-my-defense-season-2-reveals-theme-song-artists/.191753

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Tales of Symphonia RPG's Trailer Reveals February 17 Release

Game launches for Switch, PS4, Xbox One

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-09/tales-of-symphonia-rpg-trailer-reveals-february-17-release/.191734

'World's Biggest Anime Shop' Opens in Japan On March 16

Animate's main Ikebukuro store holds grand reopening on retailer's 40th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-09/world-biggest-anime-shop-opens-in-japan-on-march-16/.191685

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Anime's Promo Video Reveals 4 Cast Members

Reiji Kawashima, Kaito Ishikawa, Takuya Eguchi, Reina Ueda join cast of 2023 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-09/mashle-magic-and-muscles-anime-promo-video-reveals-4-cast-members/.191733

Yuuki Kaji Guest Stars as Mamoru Miyano's Boyfriend in Live-Action Drama

Voice actors play side couple in episodes 3-4 of Kimi no Hana ni Naru

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-09/yuuki-kaji-guest-stars-as-mamoru-miyano-boyfriend-in-live-action-drama/.191687

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime TV Anime Gets 3rd Season

New visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-09/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-tv-anime-gets-3rd-season/.191730

Next 2 Live-Action Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan Episodes Air on December 26, 27

Issei Takahashi returns as Kishibe Rohan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-09/next-2-live-action-thus-spoke-kishibe-rohan-episodes-air-on-december-26-27/.191727

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Final Fantasy XVI Producer Explains Game's Lack of Ethnic Diversity

Naoki Yoshida explained that the story is set in a geographically isolated region, although scholars say this view of history is anachronistic

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-08/final-fantasy-xvi-producer-explains-game-lack-of-ethnic-diversity/.191635

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2022, Oct 29-Nov 4

Eminence is rising from the shadows... Did your favorites sink or soar? Find out in our weekly user rankings.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2022/fall/.191699

Naoko Yamada Directs Upcoming Feature at Science Saru

Yamada starts working on the storyboard

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-08/naoko-yamada-directs-upcoming-feature-at-science-saru/.191684

Nintendo, DeNA Establish Joint Venture Company

Research, development subsidiary scheduled to be established on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-08/nintendo-dena-establish-joint-venture-company/.191690

This Week in Anime - Akiba Maid Wars Deserves Your Attention

It's no secret that this season is brimming with fantastic anime vying for audiences' time. In the fervor for My Hero Academia, Bleach, and Chainsaw Man, you might have missed the boat on Akiba Maid Wars. We're here to fix that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-11-08/.191671

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury ‒ Episode 6

This might be the first time I've felt genuine anger at the status quo presented in this series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mobile-suit-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury/episode-6/.191675

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Shonen Jump Magazine Launches 4 New Manga in Next 4 Weeks

Taizan 5, NisiOisin, Seiji Hayashi, more launch new manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-06/shonen-jump-magazine-launches-4-new-manga-in-next-4-weeks/.191603

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Premieres in January

This year's 49th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the television anime of Onigunsō's Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-11-06/malevolent-spirits-mononogatari-tv-anime-premieres-in-january/.191602

Local Manga Localization Company Owner Steps Down

Owner states all debts will be "satisfied in full" by December 31 before company's change in ownership, rebranding

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-06/local-manga-localization-company-owner-steps-down/.191619

Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Gets 3rd Season

Separate net anime Road to the Top to stream next spring

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-06/uma-musume-pretty-derby-tv-anime-gets-3rd-season/.191630

Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film Casts Shingo Fujimori, Karen Takizawa

Anime film opens in Japan on December 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-06/lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-anime-film-casts-shingo-fujimori-karen-takizawa/.191626

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague TV Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Ending Song Artist, January 4 Debut

Nowlu performs show's ending theme, new visual revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-06/the-ice-guy-and-his-cool-female-colleague-tv-anime-new-video-unveils-more-staff-ending-song-artist-/.191623

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 3 ‒ Episode 5

Sergeant Fur Fur knew exactly what he was doing to his boys, and that makes him easily the most demonic of the demons we've met in this series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-3/episode-5/.191612

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Film Collaborates With Whopping 47 Companies

One for each prefecture in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-05/makoto-shinkai-suzume-film-collaborates-with-whopping-47-companies/.191569

Steve Aoki Releases Remix Track for One Piece Film Red Soundtrack

Album released on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-05/steve-aoki-releases-remix-track-for-one-piece-film-red-soundtrack/.191568

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 4

I'm definitely seeing more examples of why Urusei Yatsura was considered groundbreaking by so many at the time of its original release.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-4/.191605

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 24-30

Bayonetta 3 debuts at #2, Star Ocean: The Divine Force PS4 version debuts at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-05/japan-video-game-rankings-october-24-30/.191574

UniteUp! TV Anime's New Promo Video Reveals Main Staff, January 7 Debut

Shin'ichirō Ushijima directs series at CloverWorks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-05/uniteup-tv-anime-new-promo-video-reveals-main-staff-january-7-debut/.191607

Friday, November 4, 2022

IMAX is Optimistic About Local Films Thanks to Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

"In Japan alone, our per screen average for the trailing 12 months is a staggering $1.9 million."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-04/imax-is-optimistic-about-local-films-thanks-to-dragon-ball-super-super-hero/.191530

Behind the Vocals of Kaguya-sama's Iconic OPs: Interview with Masayuki Suzuki

It's hard to imagine the Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime without Masayuki Suzuki's powerful vocals in the opening theme songs.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-04/behind-the-vocals-of-kaguya-sama-iconic-ops-with-masayuki-suzuki/.191128

The First Slam Dunk Anime Film Reveals New Promo Video, Main Cast, Theme Song Artists

Subaru Kimura, Shugo Nakamura, Jun Kasama, more star in film opening on December 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/the-first-slam-dunk-anime-film-reveals-new-promo-video-main-cast-theme-song-artists/.191581

Kirara Fantasia, The Idolm@ster SideM Smartphone Games to End Service in Early 2023

Kirara Fantasia ends service on February 28 but will have offline version

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/kirara-fantasia-the-idolm@ster-sidem-smartphone-games-to-end-service-in-early-2023/.191575

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear 2nd Season Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 2023 Debut

2nd season titled Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! features returning staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-2nd-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-april-2023-debut/.191577

Shueisha Requests Spanish Advertiser to Take Down Alleged Ads on Pirate Sites

Advertising company complied with request after 3 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/shueisha-requests-spanish-advertiser-to-take-down-alleged-ads-on-pirate-sites/.191565

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Obey Me! Manga Ends With Next Chapter

Manga adaptation of otome game launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-03/obey-me-manga-ends-with-next-chapter/.191483

Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Manga Resumes After 5 Years

Most recent manga chapter debuted in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-03/space-battleship-yamato-2199-manga-resumes-after-5-years/.191545

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast Member

Maaya Uchida plays Ninrir in January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-03/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-cast-member/.191550

The Simpson's Death Note Parody Episodes Garners 3.7 Million Viewers

Viewership was down for the Halloween special compared to previous years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-11-03/the-simpson-death-note-parody-episodes-garners-3.7-million-viewers/.191516

This Week in Anime - Is Romantic Killer Worth Watching?

Netflix's new "unromantic romance" centers on a teenage girl who values video games and her cat above any kind of romantic entanglement. When she's forced into the role of a harem protagonist, will she stick by her no romance mantra?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-11-03/.191511

Kaguya-sama Creator Aka Akasaka Retires from Drawing Manga to Focus on Writing

Akasaka ended Kaguya-sama: Love is War manga on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-03/kaguya-sama-creator-aka-akasaka-retires-from-drawing-manga-to-focus-on-writing/.191533

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Front Mission 1st: Remake Switch Game Launches on November 30

Trailer debuts on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-02/front-mission-1st-remake-switch-game-launches-on-november-30/.191491

PlayStation VR2 Launches on February 22; PlayStation 5 Crosses 25 Million Units Worldwide

Pre-orders open on November 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-02/playstation-vr2-launches-on-february-22-playstation-5-crosses-25-million-units-worldwide/.191490

A Galaxy Next Door Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, April 2023 Debut

Rina Endō, Maria Naganawa cast in heartwarming romantic comedy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-02/a-galaxy-next-door-anime-1st-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-april-2023-debut/.191488

Kazutaka Kodaka Talks About His New Game, His Writing Process, and Danganronpa

"I’d say it’s like if Quentin Tarantino directed a Disney movie. [Laughs] But that’s something you’d want to see, isn’t it?"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-02/kazutaka-kodaka-talks-about-his-new-game-his-writing-process-and-danganronpa/.190461

Handyman Saitō in Another World Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song

Ayaka Takahashi, Kōichi Sōma, Yumiri Hanamori, Hinata Tadokoro, Ruriko Aoki, Azusa Tadokoro join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-02/handyman-saito-in-another-world-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song/.191482

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' Video Reveals Cast

Shunsuke Takeuchi voices Gudetama & 23 more characters; Seiran Fukushima plays Gudetama's friend Shakipiyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-02/gudetama-an-eggcellent-adventure-series-video-reveals-cast/.191481

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

This Week in Anime - Oni: Thunder God's Tale Teaches Empathy With Monsters

Mari Okada and Tonko House introduce young audiences to yokai and the important theme of acceptance in this adorable stop-motion anime series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-10-31/.191414

Tomori Kusunoki Steps Down from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Role Due to Health

Voice actress diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-01/tomori-kusunoki-steps-down-from-love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-role-due-to-health/.191456

My Life as Inukai-san's Dog Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals January 6 Debut

New visual, opening theme artists also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-01/my-life-as-inukai-san-dog-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-january-6-debut/.191454

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Novels Get TV Anime

J-Novel Club releases series about retired adventurer, top-tier adventurer daughter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-01/my-daughter-left-the-nest-and-returned-an-s-rank-adventurer-novels-get-tv-anime/.191453

One Piece Film Red Back at #1, 2nd Sword Art Online Progressive Film Drops to #4

Live-action Karada Sagashi stays at #2, Sadako DX live-action film opens at #5, live-action Whisper of the Heart drops to #8, Utano☆Princesama stays at #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-01/one-piece-film-red-back-at-no.1-2nd-sword-art-online-progressive-film-drops-to-no.4/.191404

About Kadokawa's Investment in ANN

Joining a larger family, with more resources, but still editorially independent.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2022-11-01/about-kadokawa-investment-in-ann/.191443