Angel's Drop's Chizuna Nakajima Launches New 'Toilet Fantasy Comedy' Manga

Elf-Sensei no Toire wa Doko Desu ka? serializes on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/angel-drop-chizuna-nakajima-launches-new-toilet-fantasy-comedy-manga/.206067

The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace Manga Ends With 9th Volume

Final volume publishes in fall/winter 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-30/the-idaten-deities-know-only-peace-manga-ends-with-9th-volume/.206068

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nominated for CBS Family Film and TV Awards

26th annual Family Film and TV Awards nominates title for Best Animated Family Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/the-super-mario-bros-movie-nominated-for-cbs-family-film-and-tv-awards/.206072

Comic Market 103 Draws 270,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Event sees 10,000 more attendees than Comiket 102 in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/comic-market-103-draws-270000-attendees-across-2-days/.206073

Kimi ni Todoke 3rd Season Anime Unveils More Returning Cast, Main Staff

Head writer Tomoko Konparu, musical composers S.E.N.S. Project return in 1st new season in 13 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-30/kimi-ni-todoke-3rd-season-anime-unveils-more-returning-cast-main-staff/.206064

Return to Shironagasu Island Game Gets Manga Adaptation in 2024

Mystery adventure game released on Steam in 2020, on Switch in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-30/return-to-shironagasu-island-game-gets-manga-adaptation-in-2024/.206059

Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Film Runs 8-Minute 'Longest Ad in Japanese TV History' on New Year's Day

That is basically an anime short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-30/kizumonogatari-koyomi-vamp-film-runs-8-minute-longest-ad-in-japanese-tv-history-on-new-year-day/.206036

Dress as Ranma in New Felissimo x Ranma 1/2 Collaboration

Have you ever wanted your daily clothes to be like Ranma's?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-29/dress-as-ranma-in-new-felissimo-x-ranma-1-2-collaboration/.205945

The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons Anime Series Review

If poor subtitles sent you screaming away from this series, it's worth taking a second look, because this story is heartwarming in all of the right ways.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yuzuki-family-four-sons/anime-series/.205831

The Best Anime of 2023 - Rebecca Silverman, James Beckett, Christopher Farris + The Best Moments of 2023

What were the anime moments that made us cry, cheer, or took our breath away? Plus, more of the very best anime series of the year!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-12-29/the-best-anime-of-2023-rebecca-silverman-james-beckett-christopher-farris-the-best-moments-of-2023/.205680

Overwatch 2 Gets Manga 1-Shot About Kiriko

Sugimitsu launched a manga one-shot based on Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch 2 first-person shooter game titled Overwatch 2 -Kanezaka no Moribito- (Overwatch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-29/overwatch-2-gets-manga-1-shot-about-kiriko/.206028

The Best and Worst Anime of 2023

Our five-day coverage of all the very best anime of the year begins now! First: The Best Characters of 2023!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-12-28/the-best-and-worst-anime-of-2023/.205621

Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki Manga Returns in May 2024

Series launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/yuu-watase-fushigi-yugi-byakko-senki-manga-returns-in-may-2024/.205994

Akuyaku Reijo Tensei Oji-san Manga Listed With Anime

Michiro Ueyama launched manga about middle-aged man reincarnating as fantasy villainess in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/akuyaku-reijo-tensei-oji-san-manga-listed-with-anime/.206007

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Franchise Gets Anime Film in May 2024

Trailer, visual unveiled for Beginning of a New Era starring Yuri Fujimoto as Jungle Pocket

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/uma-musume-pretty-derby-franchise-gets-anime-film-in-may-2024/.205986

Sound! Euphonium 3 Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer

3rd season premieres in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/sound-euphonium-3-anime-reveals-teaser-trailer/.205984

Kaitō's Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyūtan Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Light novel series launched in 2019; manga adaptation's 1st volume free online until January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/kaito-mob-kara-hajimaru-tansaku-eiyutan-light-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.205983

Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned Into a Pig Anime's 12th Episode Delayed Until After January 2024

Episode delayed due to programming issues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/butareba-the-story-of-a-man-turned-into-a-pig-anime-12th-episode-delayed-until-after-january-2024/.205950

Ishura Anime's Main Promo Video Previews sajou no hana's Opening Song

Anime premieres on January 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/ishura-anime-main-promo-video-previews-sajou-no-hana-opening-song/.205954

Dead Mount Death Play ‒ Episode 24

While he cannot protect them alone, they can protect each other. All he has to do is let it happen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dead-mount-death-play/episode-24/.205941

Promised Neverland Writer Kaiu Shirai Pens New 1-Shot Manga With Shiki Hamada

The fourth and fifth combined 2024 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the magazine will release a new one-shot for...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-25/promised-neverland-writer-kaiu-shirai-pens-new-1-shot-manga-with-shiki-hamada/.205854

Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru Anime Reveals Main Staff in Teaser Video

Masayoshi Nishida to direct Gekkō anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/jiisan-baasan-wakagaeru-anime-reveals-main-staff-in-teaser-video/.205914

Black Jack Manga Gets Stage Play Starring Voice Actor Akio Ōtsuka

Play also stars Ippei Osako in double-cast titular role; runs from March 20-24 in Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-23/black-jack-manga-gets-stage-play-starring-voice-actor-akio-otsuka/.205845

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game Adds NieR: Automata's 2B as DLC Character

Vane, Beatrix also join as DLC characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-23/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising-game-adds-nier-automata-2b-as-dlc-character/.205850

Bucchigiri?! Original Anime Reveals Team Theme Songs, Visuals, New Video

Anime from director Hiroko Utsumi, studio MAPPA debuts on January 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-23/bucchigiri-original-anime-reveals-team-theme-songs-visuals-new-video/.205844

Yuki Shin, Keisuke Koumoto, Shunsuke Takeuchi Join Cast of Kaiju No. 8 Anime

3 new cast play Defense Force members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/yuki-shin-keisuke-koumoto-shunsuke-takeuchi-join-cast-of-kaiju-no-8-anime/.205821

Crunchyroll Adds Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage Anime Film

Film opened in Japan on October 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/crunchyroll-adds-kaina-of-the-great-snow-sea-star-sage-anime-film/.205819

Hanashi Media Licenses The Dark Guildmaster's Smile Would Fit Best, My Pet is a Saintess Novels

Company debuts both series in English on January 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/hanashi-media-licenses-the-dark-guildmaster-smile-would-fit-best-my-pet-is-a-saintess-novels/.205817

BlazBlue Entropy Effect Game Launches on January 31

Game launched with early access version on August 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/blazblue-entropy-effect-game-launches-on-january-31/.205806

The Fire Hunter 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Artists in New Promo Video

Artist Cocco performs "Hikarakka" opening theme, Maaya Sakamoto performs "Dakishimete" ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/the-fire-hunter-2nd-season-anime-reveals-theme-songs-artists-in-new-promo-video/.205770

Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Series Debuts at #1 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV Rankings

Series had 7.7 million total views, with 32.1 million hours viewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/live-action-yu-yu-hakusho-series-debuts-at-no.1-on-netflix-global-non-english-tv-rankings/.205753

Godzilla Minus One Producer Shuji Abe Passes Away at 74

Founder of Robot, Shūji Abe Office; producer of Always: Sunset on Third Street, Lupin III THE FIRST

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/godzilla-minus-one-producer-shuji-abe-passes-away-at-74/.205766

God's Game We Play Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Staff, Theme Songs & Artists, April 2024 Debut

Hina Tachibana, Kanna Nakamura, Ami Koshimizu join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-20/god-game-we-play-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-more-cast-staff-theme-songs-and-artists-april-2024-/.205724

The Moment That Undead Unluck's Yoshifumi Tozuka Decided to Create Manga

Yoshifumi Tozuka met someone early in his life who believed in his artistic ability. The rest is manga history.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-12-20/the-moment-that-undead-unluck-yoshifumi-tozuka-decided-to-create-manga/.204986

Shy ‒ Episode 12

Teru eventually lets her guard down.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shy/episode-12/.205718

Kyoto Animation Works on Hagureboshi no Uta Picture Book, Music Project With Evan Call

Taichi Ishidate directs project with illustrations by Shiori Yamazaki, story by Ayano Sato

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-20/kyoto-animation-works-on-hagureboshi-no-uta-picture-book-music-project-with-evan-call/.205720

One Piece ‒ Episode 1088

Have I mentioned how glad I am that Wano is behind us?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1088/.205692

Great Pretender razbliuto Sequel Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast, February 23 Premiere in Japan, January 9-10 Screenings in N. America (Updated)

Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yasuyuki Kase, Mitsuaki Kanuka, Mariya Ise star in sequel anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-19/great-pretender-razbliuto-sequel-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-cast-february-23-premiere-in-japan-/.205700

Dead Mount Death Play ‒ Episode 23

If Polka wanted to, he could instantly conquer the world by offering that gift to those who followed him.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dead-mount-death-play/episode-23/.205690

HIDIVE Streams 'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes' Anime Film on January 2

Film screened in U.S. theaters in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-19/hidive-streams-the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbyes-anime-film-on-january-2/.205676

Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka. Manga Gets New Story Half a Year After Series End

Final volume shipped on August 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/kirei-ni-shite-moraemasu-ka-manga-gets-new-story-half-a-year-after-series-end/.205587

Key Reveals 3 New Kinetic Novels for 2024

Titles include 2nd Prima Doll novel, upgraded Loopers release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/key-reveals-3-new-kinetic-novels-for-2024/.205585

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' Anime's New Promo Video Reveals More Cast Members

Sayaka Senbongi, Miyu Tomita, Jun Fukushima, Houchu Ohtsuka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-17/tis-time-for-torture-princess-anime-new-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-members/.205612

Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Anime Previews 2nd Part in Video

WEST. returns to perform opening theme; anime to air for 3 continuous cours

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-17/captain-tsubasa-junior-youth-arc-anime-previews-2nd-part-in-video/.205609

Hell's Paradise Anime's 2nd Season Reveals New Cast Member, Teaser Visual

Ryōta Suzuki joins cast as Yamada Asaemon Shugen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-17/hell-paradise-anime-2nd-season-reveals-new-cast-member-teaser-visual/.205607

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Gets 2nd Stage Play in Summer 2024

1s stage play ran in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-16/mashle-magic-and-muscles-gets-2nd-stage-play-in-summer-2024/.205571

Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan Children's Book Series Gets Anime Starting on January 6

Kunihiko Yuyama serves as chief director at OLM Digital

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-15/sai-kyo-oh-zukan-children-book-series-gets-anime-starting-on-january-6/.205531

Kojima Productions, A24 Confirm Death Stranding Live-Action Adaptation

Project originally revealed with different studio in December 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-15/kojima-productions-a24-confirm-death-stranding-live-action-adaptation/.205522

Silent Service Live-Action Film Gets New Series on Amazon Prime With Worldwide Streaming

Live-action film debuted on September 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-14/silent-service-live-action-film-gets-new-series-on-amazon-prime-with-worldwide-streaming/.205471

Akira Toriyama, Ryousuke Takahashi, Toshio Furukawa, Yuji Ohno, More Win TAAF's Lifetime Achievement Awards

Shunzō Katō, Sukehiro Tomita, Shūichi Seki, Chikara Yamamoto also honored

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-14/akira-toriyama-ryousuke-takahashi-toshio-furukawa-yuji-ohno-more-win-taaf-lifetime-achievement-/.205475

Maedakun's Puniru wa Kawaii Slime Web Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Romantic comedy manga about boy and slime girl launched in March 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-13/maedakun-puniru-wa-kawaii-slime-web-manga-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.205450

All I Want For Christmas Is More Classic Shōjo Anime!

Discotek's Lady Georgie anime release gets Dawn dreaming of other classic shojo titles that deserve a spot on our shelves.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-12-13/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-more-classic-shojo-anime/.205348

The Kingdoms of Ruin ‒ Episode 10

As if the stiff, rigid, lifeless animation wasn't bad enough.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-kingdoms-of-ruin/episode-10/.205441

Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, July 2024 Premiere

Shōgo Sakata, Moeha Nochimoto, Maaya Uchida star in anime by ROLL2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-13/koi-wa-futago-de-warikirenai-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-staff-july-2024-premiere/.205445

Mamoru Aoi's My Girlfriend's Child Manga Enters Last Arc

Teen drama manga launched in May 2021; Seven Seas publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-12/mamoru-aoi-my-girlfriend-child-manga-enters-last-arc/.205400

Shaman King Flowers Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals New, Returning Cast Members

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Nobuyuki Hiyama join cast; Saki Endō, Kei Shindou, Wakana Minami return for January 9 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-12/shaman-king-flowers-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-new-returning-cast-members/.205414

This Week in Anime - An Anime Night at the Movies

Chris and Nick head to the cinema to see Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron and discuss why seeing an anime film in theaters is the preferred viewing experience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-12-11/.205390

One Piece ‒ Episode 1087

I am rooting for Hancock to win.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1087/.205404

Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Game Reveals Ending Theme in Video

Game launches on February 29 for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/goblin-slayer-another-adventurer-nightmare-feast-game-reveals-ending-theme-in-video/.205324

Puyo Launches The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: after the rain Spinoff Manga

Spinoff manga launched on Manga UP! on December 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/puyo-launches-the-angel-next-door-spoils-me-rotten-after-the-rain-spinoff-manga/.205345

Tomoya Harikawa's Stage S Manga Resumes on December 17

Manga went on hiatus in July 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/tomoya-harikawa-stage-s-manga-resumes-on-december-17/.205343

Shadowverse Franchise Gets New Smartphone, PC Game

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond launches for PC, iOS, Android in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/shadowverse-franchise-gets-new-smartphone-pc-game/.205351

The Dangers in My Heart Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on January 7

Series' spinoff manga Twi-Yaba's anime adaptation premieres on Sunday at The Dangers in My Heart FAN FEST 2023 event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/the-dangers-in-my-heart-anime-2nd-season-debuts-on-january-7/.205334

Voice Actor Junichi Suwabe Announces January Hiatus for Surgery

Return date yet to be announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/voice-actor-junichi-suwabe-announces-january-hiatus-for-surgery/.205316

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Casts Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono plays scholar in series premiering on January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-casts-daisuke-ono/.205335

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 27-December 3

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japan-video-game-rankings-november-27-december-3/.205266

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 27-December 3

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Firefighter Daigo both earn 3.7% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-27-december-3/.205268

Crayon Shin-chan Franchise Reveals 31st Anime Film Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki

Film about friendship between Shiro, "small dinosaur" opens in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/crayon-shin-chan-franchise-reveals-31st-anime-film-crayon-shin-chan-ora-tachi-no-kyoryu-nikki/.205307

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals January 5 Debut

Series stars Ryōta Suzuki, Mikako Komatsu, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-january-5-debut/.205306

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage Anime Reveals January 3 Premiere in New Promo Video

New video previews DIALOGUE+'s opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-2nd-stage-anime-reveals-january-3-premiere-in-new-promo-video/.205269

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime Reveals Theme Songs, January 5 Debut in New Promo Video

More cast, new visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/the-wrong-way-to-use-healing-magic-anime-reveals-theme-songs-january-5-debut-in-new-promo-video/.205267

Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Compilation Film Reveals New Visual, Trailer

Compilation film opens in Japan on January 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/kizumonogatari-koyomi-vamp-compilation-film-reveals-new-visual-trailer/.205265

Johnny & Associates Agency Changes Name to Starto Entertainment

Atsushi Fukuda named new president

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/johnny-and-associates-agency-changes-name-to-starto-entertainment/.205263

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Kyoto Animation Arson Case

Kyoto District Court scheduled to announce verdict on January 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-in-kyoto-animation-arson-case/.205200

The World's Fastest Level Up Light Novels Get English Audiobooks

Pierce Cravens narrates audiobooks with 1st volume debuting on January 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/the-world-fastest-level-up-light-novels-get-english-audiobooks/.205192

Persona 3 Reload Game's New Trailer Highlights Shinjiro

Remake launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on February 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/persona-3-reload-game-new-trailer-highlights-shinjiro/.205191

Synduality: Noir TV Anime Announces 2nd Part's January 8 Premiere

Character visual for Mystere also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/synduality-noir-tv-anime-announces-2nd-part-january-8-premiere/.205164

Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief Compilation Film Screens in Japanese Cinemas on January 5

Film includes new clips added to Conan, Kaito Kid's first encounter in episode 76

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/detective-conan-vs-kid-the-phantom-thief-compilation-film-screens-in-japanese-cinemas-on-january-5/.205159

'Modaete yo, Adam-kun' AnimeFesta Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, December 8 Debut

Harumichi Shidō, Musubi Aono, Rina Misaki, Kirika Waō, Kaho Shibuya, Kōtei star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/modaete-yo-adam-kun-animefesta-anime-video-reveals-cast-staff-december-8-debut/.205155

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 10

My god, they finally made Lesbian Tomoda. What will science come up with next?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-10/.205110

Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna II Arcade Game Ends Online Service on March 28

Sequel game launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/gundam-senjo-no-kizuna-ii-arcade-game-ends-online-service-on-march-28/.205128

Disney's Live-Action/Anime Dragons of Wonderhatch Series Reveals More Anime Cast in Video

Yu Shimamura, Kenta Miyake, Jun Fukuyama, Shimba Tsuchiya join hybrid series debuting on December 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/disney-live-action-anime-dragons-of-wonderhatch-series-reveals-more-anime-cast-in-video/.205130

Yusuke Chiba, Singer-Songwriter of Rock Band The Birthday, Passes Away at 55

Zombie-Loan, The First Slam Dunk singer announced esophageal cancer diagnosis in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/yusuke-chiba-singer-songwriter-of-rock-band-the-birthday-passes-away-at-55/.205127

Rascal Does Not Dream Franchise Gets Anime Adapting University Student Arc

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid film debuts at #4 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/rascal-does-not-dream-franchise-gets-anime-adapting-university-student-arc/.205081

Yasuhiro Anpo: Capcom to Announce More Resident Evil Game Remakes

Resident Evil 4 remake won Grand Award at PlayStation Partner Awards 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/yasuhiro-anpo-capcom-to-announce-more-resident-evil-game-remakes/.205051

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Switch Game Launches on April 25

Game to launch in America, Europe also in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-sweep-the-board-switch-game-launches-on-april-25/.205073

Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime's New Video Unveils Mulasaki-Ima's Ending Song, January 6 Debut

Mulasaki-Ima created "Gakkyū Nisshi" song just for upcoming anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/blue-exorcist-shimane-illuminati-saga-anime-new-video-unveils-mulasaki-ima-ending-song-january-6-/.205054

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Casts Shinnosuke Tachibana

Tachibana plays Kaine Tully

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-casts-shinnosuke-tachibana/.205047

Ishura Anime Reveals 2 Main Visuals, January 3 Premiere

Anime also streams on Kadokawa's YouTube channel, Abema starting on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/ishura-anime-reveals-2-main-visuals-january-3-premiere/.205044

Goblin Slayer II ‒ Episode 9

Sword Maiden cheekily uses her influence to assign the Slayer as her bodyguard for a mission.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goblin-slayer-ii/episode-9/.205021

Raon Performs Ending Theme for High Card Anime's 2nd Season

Series debuts on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/raon-performs-ending-theme-for-high-card-anime-2nd-season/.205026

Delusional Monthly Magazine Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 11 Debut

Rie Kugimiya, Tomokazu Sugita, more join cast for original anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/delusional-monthly-magazine-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-january-11-debut/.205027

Final Fantasy XVI, Resident Evil 4 Remake, More Games Win PlayStation Partner Awards

Armored Core VI, Street Fighter 6, Wo Long, Sonic Frontier also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/final-fantasy-xvi-resident-evil-4-remake-more-games-win-playstation-partner-awards/.205024

Konomi Kohara Joins Cast of Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime as Chicory

Character debuts in 10th episode on December 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-01/konomi-kohara-joins-cast-of-ron-kamonohashi-forbidden-deductions-anime-as-chicory/.205007

Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2 Anime Reveals January 7 Debut, Character Video for Red

Crunchyroll will stream series as it airs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-01/banished-from-the-heroes-party-season-2-anime-reveals-january-7-debut-character-video-for-red/.205001

Kore Yamazaki's Ancient Magus' Bride, 'Ghost and Witch' Manga Resume in December Under New Publisher

Bushiroad Works now publishes both manga in Comic Growl (formerly Comic Bushiroad Web) website

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-01/kore-yamazaki-ancient-magus-bride-ghost-and-witch-manga-resume-in-december-under-new-publisher/.205000

High Card Anime's 2nd Season Reveals New Cast, Opening Theme Song Artist

FIVE NEW OLD performs again for anime's 2nd season opening song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/high-card-anime-2nd-season-reveals-new-cast-opening-theme-song-artist/.204967

A Journey Through Another World Novels Get Anime in 2024

Anime stars real-life sisters Aina Suzuki, Miharu Hanai as twin sisters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/a-journey-through-another-world-novels-get-anime-in-2024/.204969

Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2023 — One Piece Tops Chart for 13th Time

Top 30 has 3 One Piece books, 4 Jujutsu Kaisen, 2 SPY×FAMILY, 2 Tokyo Revengers, 3 My Hero Academia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2023-one-piece-tops-chart-for-13th-time/.204968

IDOLM@STER Million Live! Blooming Clover Encore Sequel Manga Launches in December

1st Blooming Clover manga ended on October 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/idolm@ster-million-live-blooming-clover-encore-sequel-manga-launches-in-december/.204864

The 1960s Graphic Designer Who Inspired Your Favorite Anime OPs

SPY x FAMILY, Cowboy Bebop', Great Pretender, and more anime openings use a specific visual style. But where did that aesthetic come from, and how did it become so iconic?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-11-29/the-1960s-graphic-designer-who-inspired-your-favorite-anime-ops/.204797

Level-5 Schedules Megaton Musashi W, Fantasy Life i, Decapolice Games

Videos also streamed for Inazuma Eleven:: Victory Road, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/level-5-schedules-megaton-musashi-w-fantasy-life-i-decapolice-games/.204933

Tonari no Yōkai-san Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April 2024 Debut

Asaki Yuikawa, Ryosuke Higa, Yuuki Kaji star in Liden Films anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/tonari-no-yokai-san-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff-april-2024-debut/.204929

Villainess Level 99 Anime Unveils 2nd Video, More Cast & Staff, Songs, January 9 Debut

Mayu Maeshima performs "LOVE or HATE?" opening; Rina Hidaka, Fairouz Ai perform "Suki ga Rebechi" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/villainess-level-99-anime-unveils-2nd-video-more-cast-and-staff-songs-january-9-debut/.204928

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 9

Just as quickly as it arrived, the conflict between the commoner uprising and the Aurousseau siblings has been wrapped up.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-9/.204862

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Casts Yūichi Nakamura as Sein

Priest character debuts in episode 13 on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-28/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-casts-yuichi-nakamura-as-sein/.204891

Shaman King Flowers Anime's New Ad Reveals Sumire Uesaka's Ending Song

Uesaka performs 'Dear Panta Rhei'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-28/shaman-king-flowers-anime-new-ad-reveals-sumire-uesaka-ending-song/.204890

22/7 Project's Mina Kiyoi Ceases Activities With Franchise Due to Health

Kiyoi plays Kaede Nagamine in project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-28/22-7-project-mina-kiyoi-ceases-activities-with-franchise-due-to-health/.204874

Dark Gathering Manga Goes on 1-Month Hiatus

Manga goes on hiatus starting December 4 for "schedule restructuring"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/dark-gathering-manga-goes-on-1-month-hiatus/.204850

The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors Anime Posts Trailer for 3rd Theatrical Film

Anime's 3rd theatrical screening opens on January 5 prior to spring 2024 TV premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/the-idolm@ster-shiny-colors-anime-posts-trailer-for-3rd-theatrical-film/.204845

Shangri-La Frontier Anime's Video Unveils More Cast for New Arc

Asami Seto, Sho Hayami join cast for anime's new arc "Shigan Yori Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/shangri-la-frontier-anime-video-unveils-more-cast-for-new-arc/.204841

Chained Soldier Anime Reveals January 4 Debut

The official Twitter account for the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-26/chained-soldier-anime-reveals-january-4-debut/.204822

Mari Okada, MAPPA's Original Anime Film Maboroshi Streams on Netflix Starting on January 15

Film about residents trapped in a town frozen in time opened in Japan on September 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/mari-okada-mappa-original-anime-film-maboroshi-streams-on-netflix-starting-on-january-15/.204820

BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals April 19 Debut

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/bluelock-episode-nagi-anime-film-trailer-reveals-april-19-debut/.204819

One Piece Anime Enters Egg Head Arc on January 7

Show's current "Wano Kuni" arc started airing in July 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/one-piece-anime-enters-egg-head-arc-on-january-7/.204816

Rinkai! Women's Cycling Project Unveils More Cast, Anime's TV Debut Next Spring

Rena Hasegawa, Saika Kitamori, Riho Sugiyama, Minami Hinata, Rico Sasaki join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-25/rinkai-women-cycling-project-unveils-more-cast-anime-tv-debut-next-spring/.204803

Ultraman Franchise's Darkness Heels Project Gets Anime

Project about franchise's dark heroes such as Ultraman Belial, Dark Zagi, Evil Tiga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-25/ultraman-franchise-darkness-heels-project-gets-anime/.204802

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yumiri Hanamori Join Cast of Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime

New cast members play Moriarty siblings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-24/yoshitsugu-matsuoka-yumiri-hanamori-join-cast-of-ron-kamonohashi-forbidden-deductions-anime/.204781

One Piece Thousand Storm Mobile Game Ends Service in Japan in January

Game ended global service in December 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-24/one-piece-thousand-storm-mobile-game-ends-service-in-japan-in-january/.204748

Tekken 8 Game Adds Leo as Playable Character

Fighting game launches on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-24/tekken-8-game-adds-leo-as-playable-character/.204742

Street Fighter 6 Game Showcases 18 New Costumes in Outfit 3 Trailer

Game launched on June 2 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/street-fighter-6-game-showcases-18-new-costumes-in-outfit-3-trailer/.204706

Trillion Game Anime Reveals Main Cast, Production at Madhouse Studio

Takeo Ōtsuka, Shōya Ishige star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/trillion-game-anime-reveals-main-cast-production-at-madhouse-studio/.204763

My Next Life as a Villainess -Pirates of the Disturbance- Game Previews Gameplay in New Trailer

Visual novel launches on Switch in N. America, Europe on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-pirates-of-the-disturbance-game-previews-gameplay-in-new-trailer/.204664

Atelier Resleriana Mobile Game Launches Global Pre-Registration

Game launched in Japan on September 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/atelier-resleriana-mobile-game-launches-global-pre-registration/.204663

Sound! Euphonium 3 Anime Reveals New Visual, Haruka Tomatsu as Mayu

Anime premieres on NHK Educational in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/sound-euphonium-3-anime-reveals-new-visual-haruka-tomatsu-as-mayu/.204761

Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2 Unveils More Cast, Key Visual

Yumiri Hanamori, Ai Kakuma, Satoshi Mikami, Aya Uchida join new season in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/banished-from-the-heroes-party-season-2-unveils-more-cast-key-visual/.204727

Drawn & Quarterly Licenses Sanpei Shirato's The Legend of Kamuy Manga for 1st English Release

1964-1971 manga is predecessor to Kamui Gaiden manga published by Viz

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/drawn-and-quarterly-licenses-sanpei-shirato-the-legend-of-kamuy-manga-for-1st-english-release/.204723

Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime Is TV Anime Premiering in 2024

Anime originally announced in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-anime-is-tv-anime-premiering-in-2024/.204716

'Hari Maware! Koinu' Short Anime Reveals meiyo as Theme Song Artist, Voice of Original Character

meiyo to voice canine meiyoinu character designed after him

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/hari-maware-koinu-short-anime-reveals-meiyo-as-theme-song-artist-voice-of-original-character/.204690

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Streams Teaser

New season premieres on January 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/kingdom-anime-5th-series-streams-teaser/.204689

Sylvanian Families/Calico Critters Anime Film's Clip Shows Freya, Blues

Film opens on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/sylvanian-families-calico-critters-anime-film-clip-shows-freya-blues/.204672

Transformers Voice Actor Peter Spellos Passes Away at 69

Online memorial service date to be announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-20/transformers-voice-actor-peter-spellos-passes-away-at-69/.204622

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Comes to Netflix on January 31

Anime debuted in Japan on October 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-20/the-seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-anime-comes-to-netflix-on-january-31/.204621

Yen Press Opens Job Listing for Freelance Light Novel Translators

Yen Press revealed on Tuesday it is looking to hire freelance Japanese-to-English translators for light novels. Those interested can submit an application...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-19/yen-press-opens-job-listing-for-freelance-light-novel-translators/.204604

Power of Hope: Precure Full Bloom ‒ Episode 7

Overthinking is, in my experience, one of the hardest habits to break.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/power-of-hope-precure-full-bloom/episode-7/.204575

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film's 4th Video Unveils Takanori Nishikawa, Tetsuya Komuro's Theme Song

January 26 sequel features 'Freedom' song by T.M.Revolution, TM Network member

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-19/gundam-seed-freedom-film-4th-video-unveils-takanori-nishikawa-tetsuya-komuro-theme-song/.204612

Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru Anime Reveals Main Cast, April 2024 Debut

Character designs also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-19/jiisan-baasan-wakagaeru-anime-reveals-main-cast-april-2024-debut/.204599

Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 7

What a disappointment.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/undead-unluck/episode-7/.204561

All the Announcements from Anime NYC 2023

Here's all the announcements from Anime NYC, all in one place! We'll be updating this throughout the weekend. Our coverage of #ANYC2023 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/all-the-announcements-from-anime-nyc/.204403

Fluffy Paradise Anime's Promo Video Reveals January 7 Debut

7 new cast members also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-18/fluffy-paradise-anime-promo-video-reveals-january-7-debut/.204571

Tower of God Season 2 Anime Premieres in July 2024

Trailer, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-18/tower-of-god-season-2-anime-premieres-in-july-2024/.204572

Polygon Pictures' Bloody Escape Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Main Cast, January 5 Debut

More staff, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-17/polygon-pictures-bloody-escape-anime-film-trailer-reveals-main-cast-january-5-debut/.204551

The Summer You Were There Manga Ends on December 18

Manga launched in May 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-17/the-summer-you-were-there-manga-ends-on-december-18/.204542

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 12th Season in January

New series to focus on theme of "rules"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-16/yamishibai-japanese-ghost-stories-anime-gets-12th-season-in-january/.204513

Sasaki and Peeps Anime Reveals January 2024 Debut in New Promo Video

New visual, more cast also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-16/sasaki-and-peeps-anime-reveals-january-2024-debut-in-new-promo-video/.204511

'Like the Clouds, Like the Wind' Novelist Kenichi Sakemi Passes Away

Sakemi's debut novel Kōkyū Shōsetsu inspired Studio Pierrot's 1990 TV anime film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-16/like-the-clouds-like-the-wind-novelist-kenichi-sakemi-passes-away/.204500

Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Shadows of Kyoto Manga

1st volume ships in English on August 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/exclusive-titan-manga-licenses-shadows-of-kyoto-manga/.204483

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Film's Pre-Feature Recap Streamed

Film opens in Japan on December 8; world premiere on November 19 at Anime NYC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-film-pre-feature-recap-streamed/.204481

Doctor Elise Anime Streams Character Video for Linden

Yōhei Azakami voices Elise's fiance in her first life from January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/doctor-elise-anime-streams-character-video-for-linden/.204478

The Kingdoms of Ruin Anime Casts Anri Katsu to Replace Junya Ikeda

Production to release new version of episode 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/the-kingdoms-of-ruin-anime-casts-anri-katsu-to-replace-junya-ikeda/.204473

Announcing the limited edition ANN 25th Anniversary Shirt

We're proud to announce the first of two 25th Anniversary Shirts that ANN will be producing, the ANN 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Shirt featuring ANN's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2023-11-14/announcing-the-limited-edition-ann-25th-anniversary-shirt/.204408

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals Main Visual, Returning & New Cast

Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Hirakawa return as Ri Boku, Kei Sha; Kōji Ishii voices new character Ki Sui

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-14/kingdom-anime-5th-series-reveals-main-visual-returning-and-new-cast/.204430

Shaman King Flowers Anime's Ad Reveals Opening Song, January 9 Debut

Nana Mizuki performs "Turn the World" opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-14/shaman-king-flowers-anime-ad-reveals-opening-song-january-9-debut/.204429

UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Game's Launch Trailer Reveals January 16 Physical Release

Game ships on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on November 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-13/ufo-robot-grendizer-the-feast-of-the-wolves-game-launch-trailer-reveals-january-16-physical-release/.204358

Berserk of Gluttony Anime Casts Takehito Koyasu & His Son Kōki Koyasu

Father & son voice actors play father & son characters Aaron & Luke Barbatos in episode 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-12/berserk-of-gluttony-anime-casts-takehito-koyasu-and-his-son-koki-koyasu/.204364

The Very First Precure Transformation Item Is Recreated for Grown-up Fans

Relive your fantasies of becoming Cure Black or Cure white with this reissued merch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-12/the-very-first-precure-transformation-item-is-recreated-for-grown-up-fans/.204081

Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Games Win at Golden Joystick Awards 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-12/square-enix-final-fantasy-xvi-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-games-win-at-golden-joystick-awards-2023/.204357

2PM's Chansung, AK-69, 2AM's Changmin Perform Re:Monster Anime's Opening Song

"Into the Fire" theme for anime based on Kogitsune Kanekiru's light novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/2pm-chansung-ak-69-2am-changmin-perform-re-monster-anime-opening-song/.204343

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2's Teaser Reveals Divine Visionaries' Cast

New visual also revealed for season premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/mashle-magic-and-muscles-season-2-teaser-reveals-divine-visionaries-cast/.204341

Crunchyroll Ends Digital Manga App on Mobile, Web on December 11

Company launched its Crunchyroll Game Vault mobile games service on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/crunchyroll-ends-digital-manga-app-on-mobile-web-on-december-11/.204339

X Japan Releases Statement Confirming Passing of Band Member Heath

Heath died of colorectal cancer on October 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/x-japan-releases-statement-confirming-passing-of-band-member-heath/.204340

Whisper Me a Love Song Yuri Anime's 1st Full Promo Video Announces New Director, More Staff, April Delay

Ghost Hunt's Akira Mano replaces Xin Ya Cai as director

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-10/whisper-me-a-love-song-yuri-anime-1st-full-promo-video-announces-new-director-more-staff-april-delay/.204313

AnimeFesta Reveals 'Modaete yo, Adam-kun' Anime

'Harem x near-future sci-if' story by Backwasher's Toyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-10/animefesta-reveals-modaete-yo-adam-kun-anime/.204305

This Week in Anime - Key, The Landmark Visual Novel Studio

The visual novel studio Key created some of the most heartwrenching stories adapted to anime. Christopher and Steve look back on CLANNAD, Kanon, Planetarian, and more to see if the emotional beats are still devastating.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-11-09/.204237

Shinogi Kazanami's The New Gate Isekai Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2024

Kensho Ono, Asami Seto, Kaede Hondo star in anime from Yokohama Animation Lab, Cloud Hearts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-09/shinogi-kazanami-the-new-gate-isekai-light-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2024/.204274

P.A. Works, DMM.com Unveil Original TV Anime Nanare Hananare for 2024

BanG Dream's Koudai Kakimoto helms coming-of-age story about 6 girls & how they get through life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-09/p.a-works-dmm.com-unveil-original-tv-anime-nanare-hananare-for-2024/.204273

Sengoku Youko TV Anime Premieres on January 10

The official website for the television anime of Satoshi Mizukami's Sengoku Youko manga announced on Thursday that the anime will premiere on the Tokyo...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-09/sengoku-youko-tv-anime-premieres-on-january-10/.204270

Making Things That Others Wouldn't: An Interview with Studio TRIGGER President Masahiko Otsuka

Coop Bicknell talks shop with TRIGGER president Masahiko Otsuka about returning to the world of Panty & Stocking over a decade later.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-11-08/making-things-that-others-wouldnt-an-with-studio-trigger-president-masahiko-otsuka/.200952

OK, This Stage Play Nezuko Looks Like Legit Nightmare Fuel

Or daydreams, hey, we don't judge

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-08/ok-this-stage-play-nezuko-looks-like-legit-nightmare-fuel/.203528

The Kingdoms of Ruin ‒ Episode 5

I think this anime lacks heart.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-kingdoms-of-ruin/episode-5/.204223

A Condition Called Love Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Spring 2024 Debut

Kana Hanazawa, Chiaki Kobayashi star in East Fish Studio anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-08/a-condition-called-love-anime-reveals-main-cast-staff-spring-2024-debut/.204240

Berserk: The Black Swordsman Fan Animation Aspires to be Everything the 2016 Anime Wasn't

Project includes "adaptation of the stories that have been neglected of this medium"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-07/berserk-the-black-swordsman-fan-animation-aspires-to-be-everything-the-2016-anime-wasnt/.203955

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 6

Rae introduces the horrors of mayonnaise to this world (Why is it always mayo?)

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-6/.204178

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Slated for April 2024

Birthday visual, 1st key visual, character visuals, 'Alya's birthday video' also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-anime-slated-for-april-2024/.204204

Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G App's Urðr-Hunt Animation Gets Standalone Anime Release

Animated spinoff launched in app last November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/gundam-iron-blooded-orphans-g-app-ur-r-hunt-animation-gets-standalone-anime-release/.204201

The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 5

With all of the emphasis put on beauty, Maomao wanting to dress down isn't something that has crossed anyone's mind.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-apothecary-diaries/episode-5/.204140

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Reveals December 25 Debut for Final 3 Episodes

Episodes 10-12 to air consecutively

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime-reveals-december-25-debut-for-final-3-episodes/.204159

One Piece Film Red Ties With Princess Mononoke as #7 All-Time Film in Japan

Also ties as #4 highest-earning anime film ever in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/one-piece-film-red-ties-with-princess-mononoke-as-no.7-all-time-film-in-japan/.204158

Godzilla Minus One Film Earns 1.04 Billion Yen in 1st 3 Days

Film opens stronger than Shin Godzilla

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/godzilla-minus-one-film-earns-1.04-billion-yen-in-1st-3-days/.204152

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Anime Gets Sequel

Announced at 5th anniversary event on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-anime-gets-sequel/.204138

Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 5

Most importantly, “United We Negate” is simply a good time, through and through.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/undead-unluck/episode-5/.204125

The Shibuya Ward Mayor All But Banned Halloween This Year, But Did It Work?

Due to events in other areas and the holiday being on a weekday, less people showed up in costume in Shibuya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-05/the-shibuya-ward-mayor-all-but-banned-halloween-this-year-but-did-it-work/.204080

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Slated for January 7

"Loop 7 Weeks" campaign launched to highlight different character every week until premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-slated-for-january-7/.204127

Oshi no Ko Creators Celebrate Ii Oshi no Hi Day With 14 Illustrations Just For You

14 animators draw 14 art pieces in honor of the day for fans, by fans

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-04/oshi-no-ko-creators-celebrate-ii-oshi-no-hi-day-with-14-illustrations-just-for-you/.204119

Shōji Izumi, Creator of World's Longest 4-Panel Manga, Passes Away

Jan-Ken-Pon manga received Guinness World Record after over 15,000 strips

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-04/shoji-izumi-creator-of-world-longest-4-panel-manga-passes-away/.204118

Attack on Titan Anime's Finale to Differ 'a Little' From Original Manga's

Creator Hajime Isayama asked to redraw storyboard thumbnails for final scenes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-04/attack-on-titan-anime-finale-to-differ-a-little-from-original-manga/.204113

The Imaginary Anime Film's Trailers Reveal, Preview Theme Song

A Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten perform song "Nothing's Impossible"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-03/the-imaginary-anime-film-trailers-reveal-preview-theme-song/.204099

Exiting Grief: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes' Novelist Mei Hachimoku

ANN spoke to the all-star team behind the new anime film, including original novelist Mei Hachimoku about processing grief head-on.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-08-28/exiting-grief-the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbyes-novelist-mei-hachimoku/.201720

Lain Title Song Gets New Video, New Fans and a Reformed Band

The British band Bôa has reformed thanks to the huge popularity of its single "Duvet"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-19/lain-title-song-gets-new-video-new-fans-and-a-reformed-band/.203589

Godzilla Minus One Film Posts 2nd English-Subtitled Trailer

Film opens in U.S. theaters on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-03/godzilla-minus-one-film-posts-2nd-english-subtitled-trailer/.204095

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Reveals Composer, 2024 Premiere

Kaguya-sama: Love is War composer Kei Haneoka composes music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-02/the-banished-former-hero-lives-as-he-pleases-anime-reveals-composer-2024-premiere/.204045

Live-Action Don't Call It Mystery Film Returns at #1 in Box Office

One Piece Film Red encore screening drops to #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-02/live-action-dont-call-it-mystery-film-returns-at-no.1-in-box-office/.203948

Mitsuba Takanashi Resumes Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai Manga on November 28

Takanashi returns from hiatus after breast cancer surgery, treatment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-02/mitsuba-takanashi-resumes-otome-tsubaki-wa-warawanai-manga-on-november-28/.203919

Doctor Elise Anime Unveils Character Video, Theme Song Artists

Character Elise performs "believer" opening, singer Maju Arai performs "Listen" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/doctor-elise-anime-unveils-character-video-theme-song-artists/.204012

Doga Kobo's Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime Reveals Cast, More Staff, April Debut in 1st Promo Video

Miku Itō, Rie Takahashi, Miyu Tomita, Miyuri Shimabukuro star in original anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/doga-kobo-jellyfish-cant-swim-in-the-night-anime-reveals-cast-more-staff-april-debut-in-1st-promo-/.204011

Shi ga Utsukushii Nante Dare ga Itta CG Zombie Film Posts Teaser

December 22 film uses motion capture, generative AI

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/shi-ga-utsukushii-nante-dare-ga-itta-cg-zombie-film-posts-teaser/.204002

Megumi Hayashibara Steps Down as Voice of Hello Kitty After 33 Years

Hayashibara announces 'graduation' on character's birthday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/megumi-hayashibara-steps-down-as-voice-of-hello-kitty-after-33-years/.204004

The Overlord x Eminence in Shadow SD Crossover Anime Is Now a Thing That Exists

Halloween special about protagonists swapping bodies streams on YouTube

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-31/the-overlord-x-eminence-in-shadow-sd-crossover-anime-is-now-a-thing-that-exists/.203975

One Piece ‒ Episode 1081

Yamato shows up and uses his big bat to bonk Aramaki into taking the island seriously.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1081/.203943

See the Best Anime and Video Game Costumes at Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes.

Happy Halloween! Check out our cosplay gallery of some of the best anime and video game costumes from Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes.!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-10-31/see-the-best-anime-and-video-game-costumes-at-ikebukuro-halloween-cosplay-fes/.203937

The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain ‒ Episode 4

We rarely see a depiction of a relatively inexperienced dwarf, and it's minor but it is a fun twist on an old formula.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-faraway-paladin-the-lord-of-rust-mountain/episode-4/.203944

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You ‒ Episode 4

Hakari gets so horny she almost pees herself. Such is the wonder of this show.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you/episode-4/.203905

Ema Toyama's Vampire Dormitory Manga Gets TV Anime in 2024

Nobuyoshi Nagayama directs anime at Studio Blanc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-30/ema-toyama-vampire-dormitory-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2024/.203927

Screen/Voice Actor Junya Ikeda Arrested for Alleged Fraud

BāRU agency cancels Digimon Adventure/Ensemble Stars! voice actor's contract

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-30/screen-voice-actor-junya-ikeda-arrested-for-alleged-fraud/.203924

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Films Reveal Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki, Miyuri Shimabukuro, Saeko Ooki, Azumi Waki, Ryoko Shiraishi, more join spring 2024 films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-30/dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-anime-films-reveal-cast/.203916

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage Anime Reveals Key Visual, Dialogue+ Theme Song Info

Dialogue+ performs "Easy? Hard? Shikashite Susume!" opening, "Dareka Janai Kara" ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-2nd-stage-anime-reveals-key-visual-dialogue-theme-song-info/.203896

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 16-22

Firefighter Daigo earns 3.2%, Frieren earns 3.0%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-october-16-22/.203891

Chinese-Animated Series 'A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized' Gets 2nd Season

Japanese-dubbed version premiered in Japan on January 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/chinese-animated-series-a-herbivorous-dragon-of-5000-years-gets-unfairly-villainized-gets-2nd-season/.203890

Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Dr. Stone: New World Part 2 Anime to Run on Toonami

Both anime to premiere on November 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/demon-slayer-mugen-train-arc-dr-stone-new-world-part-2-anime-to-run-on-toonami/.203888

Goblin Slayer II ‒ Episode 4

It does feel more than a little callous when everyone remarks on her resulting successful rank-up as if the goblin attack that left dozens dead was a lucky break for her to show off.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goblin-slayer-ii/episode-4/.203871

Live-Action Teasing Master Takagi-san Show's 1st Video Streamed

Series streams on Netflix, airs on TV in Japan starting in March 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-28/live-action-teasing-master-takagi-san-show-1st-video-streamed/.203875

Capcom Develops New REX Game Engine

Company will gradually upgrade current RE ENGINE to next-generation level

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-28/capcom-develops-new-rex-game-engine/.203874

Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters Part 2 Anime's Main Trailer Streamed

Linked Horizon performs theme for 85-minute finale airing on November 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-28/attack-on-titan-the-final-chapters-part-2-anime-main-trailer-streamed/.203873

Academy Cities Collide With Blue Archive, A Certain Scientific Railgun Collab

Misaka, Shokuhō, Saten gear up for Kivotos adventure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-27/academy-cities-collide-with-blue-archive-a-certain-scientific-railgun-collab/.203713

Gushing Over Magical Girls Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 2024 Debut

Main visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-27/gushing-over-magical-girls-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-january-2024-debut/.203840

Ishura Anime's Character Promo Video Reveals 2 More Cast, Opening, Ending Theme Songs

Shinichiro Miki, Yui Horie joins cast of January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/ishura-anime-character-promo-video-reveals-2-more-cast-opening-ending-theme-songs/.203819

Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Spring

Manga last went on hiatus from December 2020-June 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/haruko-ichikawa-land-of-the-lustrous-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-spring/.203817

Hana-Kimi Creator Hisaya Nakajo Passes Away at 50

Author's defining romance work Hana-Kimi inspired 2 Japanese live-action series, Taiwanese series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/hana-kimi-creator-hisaya-nakajo-passes-away-at-50/.203814

Pluto ‒ Episode 1

Pluto is one part sci-fi detective fiction and one part treatise on what it means to be "human.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pluto/episode-1/.203788

Detective Pikachu Franchise Gets Anime Short by Polygon Pictures

"Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan" debuted on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/detective-pikachu-franchise-gets-anime-short-by-polygon-pictures/.203776

Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai?

Kevin Cormack looks over Shinkai's array of work to find the threads that tie She and Her Cat to Suzume and beyond.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-10-25/yearning-teens-frustrated-romance-pretty-skies-is-there-anything-else-to-makoto-shinkai/.201088

Voice Actor Daisuke Hirakawa Goes on Brief Hiatus to Treat Sudden Hearing Loss

Diabolik Lovers, Free! voice actor to get treatment for sudden hearing loss

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/voice-actor-daisuke-hirakawa-goes-on-brief-hiatus-to-treat-sudden-hearing-loss/.203775

An Archdemon's Dilemma - How to Love Your Elf Bride Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, 2024 Airing

Yūsuke Kobayashi, Kana Ichinose star in Brain's Base anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/an-archdemon-dilemma-how-to-love-your-elf-bride-anime-teaser-unveils-cast-staff-2024-airing/.203772

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 4

If you've played any RPG with elemental magic, or just have a basic understanding of how water reacts to fire, you could skip nearly the entire first half of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-4/.203729

Voice Actress Miyuki Ichijou Passes Away at 76

Detective Conan's Jodie Starling voice actress was 76

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/voice-actress-miyuki-ichijou-passes-away-at-76/.203747

Shaman King Flowers Anime Reveals Key Visual, More Returning Cast

Megumi Hayashibara, Minami Takayama return; Yōko Hikasa to also voice Yoh Asakura in winter anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/shaman-king-flowers-anime-reveals-key-visual-more-returning-cast/.203744

BUCK-TICK Vocalist Atsushi Sakurai Passes Away Due to Brainstem Hemorrhage at 57

Visual kei band's singer passed away on October 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/buck-tick-vocalist-atsushi-sakurai-passes-away-due-to-brainstem-hemorrhage-at-57/.203740

BookWalker Global Exclusively Releases 'Why Does Nobody Remember Me in this World?,' Sentenced to Be a Hero Manga

Titles released digitally 3 months ahead of other stores

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/bookwalker-global-exclusively-releases-why-does-nobody-remember-me-in-this-world-sentenced-to-be-a-/.203609

Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Premieres in 2025

Kadokawa revealed on Monday that the television anime adaptation of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-23/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime-premieres-in-2025/.203613

Mao Ningen's Ageo to Tim Web Manga Gets TV Anime Next April

Manga about finding own happiness launched on February 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/mao-ningen-ageo-to-tim-web-manga-gets-tv-anime-next-april/.203707

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Also Inspires Mini-Anime

1st 3 Maomao no Hitorigoto episodes streamed with ties to main anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-also-inspires-mini-anime/.203705

Final Fantasy XIV Game Reveals New Viper Job, Field Areas, More in 'Dawntrail' Expansion Videos

Game's latest expansion to launch in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-22/final-fantasy-xiv-game-reveals-new-viper-job-field-areas-more-in-dawntrail-expansion-videos/.203680

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Mobile Game Gets New Manga Adaptation

Manga stars Gold Ship as protagonist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-22/uma-musume-pretty-derby-mobile-game-gets-new-manga-adaptation/.203672

This Week in Games - Trust The Fungus. Touch The Fungus.

Nostalgia wave hits us this week with Gigabash x Ultraman collab, Super Mario Bros. Movie 30th anniversary, and Touch Detective coming back to the US!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-10-21/trust-the-fungus-touch-the-fungus/.203472

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ‒ Episode 37

This entire episode is about one thing, and one thing only: Having Yuji square off against the vengeful curse-spawn, Choso.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2/episode-37/.203622

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 9-15

Detective Pikachu Returns tops chart for 2nd week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-21/japan-video-game-rankings-october-9-15/.203626

Toei Develops Virtual Girl Lisa Using AI Tech

Project also uses Unreal Engine 5, facial motion capture

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-21/toei-develops-virtual-girl-lisa-using-ai-tech/.203448

Given Sequel Anime's 1st Film Reveals Title, January 27 Debut

Visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-20/given-sequel-anime-1st-film-reveals-title-january-27-debut/.203641

A Sign of Affection Anime Reveals More Cast in 1st Promo Video

More staff also revealed for anime premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-20/a-sign-of-affection-anime-reveals-more-cast-in-1st-promo-video/.203637

HIDIVE Adds Blade and Soul Anime on October 27

Sentai Filmworks to release anime on Blu-ray Disc on October 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-20/hidive-adds-blade-and-soul-anime-on-october-27/.203624

Medalist Anime Unveils Main Cast, New Visual

Natsumi Haruse plays Inori, Takeo Ōtsuka plays Tsukasa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/medalist-anime-unveils-main-cast-new-visual/.203606

Johnny's West Idol Group Changes Name to 'WEST.'

Johnny's Jr. stable also changes name to "Jr."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/johnny-west-idol-group-changes-name-to-west/.203605

The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 2nd Part's English Dub Debuts on Thursday

Cast revealed for dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/the-ancient-magus-bride-season-2-2nd-part-english-dub-debuts-on-thursday/.203586

Netflix Raises Price on Some Plans in U.S., U.K., France

Premium plan now US$22.99, Basic ad-free plan now US$11.99 in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/netflix-raises-price-on-some-plans-in-u.s-u.k-france/.203588

Developing a Diverse Cast in Kia Asamiya's Silent Möbius

Kia Asamiya has been writing manga for nearly 40 years. His most famous work, Silent Möbius, is an explosive mashup of genres: taking place in a cyberpunk Blade Runner-esque dystopia, it depicts the plight of AMP, an all-woman team of sorcerers, psychics, and even cyborgs.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-10-18/developing-a-diverse-cast-in-kia-asamiya-silent-mobius/.201080

Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episodes 1-3

I never thought an anime about a half-naked dude running around in an open-world action RPG with a blue bird mask would go so hard.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shangri-la-frontier/episodes-1-3/.203553

The Dangers in My Heart Spinoff Manga Twi-Yaba Also Gets Anime

The Dangers in My Heart anime season 2 teased in promo video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-18/the-dangers-in-my-heart-spinoff-manga-twi-yaba-also-gets-anime/.203556

Voice Actress Nichika Omori Marries Music Producer Yunomi

Omori announced marraige on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-18/voice-actress-nichika-omori-marries-music-producer-yunomi/.203549

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime Reveals 8 More Cast, 1st Key Visual

Akeno Watanabe, Genta Nakamura, Yoshino Aoyama, Kentaro Ito, more join cast of January 2024 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-17/the-wrong-way-to-use-healing-magic-anime-reveals-8-more-cast-1st-key-visual/.203482

Kazuto Okada's Risqué Romantic Comedy Manga Sundome Gets Live-Action Series

Yui Arata, Hikaru Yamazaki star in November 1 mini-series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-17/kazuto-okada-risque-romantic-comedy-manga-sundome-gets-live-action-series/.203518

'Let's Play' Web Romance Comic Gets Anime by OLM

Leeanne M. "Mongie" Krecic launched comic on Webtoon service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-17/let-play-web-romance-comic-gets-anime-by-olm/.203515

Ray Yūki's Ginga Haisō: Starlight Express Manga Ends on November 16

Manga about galaxy couriers launched in March 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/ray-yuki-ginga-haiso-starlight-express-manga-ends-on-november-16/.203476

Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Next Year

Creator is not sick, but wants to take time drawing manga in "satisfactory" way

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/keigo-shinzo-hirayasumi-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-next-year/.203474

Kunihiko Ikuhara Sues Woman Who Claims Plagiarism of Illustrations

Woman allegedly harassed Ikuhara, claiming anime director plagiarized her work and demanded apology

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/kunihiko-ikuhara-sues-woman-who-claims-plagiarism-of-illustrations/.203475

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer TV Anime's Teaser Unveils Theme Song Artists, January Debut

JUVENILE, Mao Abe perform opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-15/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-tv-anime-teaser-unveils-theme-song-artists-january-debut/.203459

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts, Staff for Shy, MF Ghost Anime

MF Ghost's English dub premieres on Sunday, Shy's dub on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-15/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-casts-staff-for-shy-mf-ghost-anime/.203445

'Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World' Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Promo Video, Staff

Yuki Inaba directs new season at Studio Palette, Silver Link

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-anime-2nd-season-reveals-promo-video-staff/.203396

Spy Classroom Novels Get Stage Play in January

Play starring Yui Yokoyama runs in Tokyo from January 20-28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/spy-classroom-novels-get-stage-play-in-january/.203379

VTuber Legend Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members, 2024 Debut

Character designs also revealed for 5 characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/vtuber-legend-anime-reveals-4-more-cast-members-2024-debut/.203408

'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime's Trailer Unveils Lead Voice Actress Staff, 2024 Debut

Fairouz Ai stars in Liden Films production

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/bye-bye-earth-anime-trailer-unveils-lead-voice-actress-staff-2024-debut/.203407

Darwin's Game Manga Gets Epilogue Chapter in November

Main manga ended with 125th chapter on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-13/darwin-game-manga-gets-epilogue-chapter-in-november/.203369

Sora Amamiya Gives Stunning Performance Playing Herself Enjoying Cheetos

Voice actress stars in 3rd ad as she crunches on snack during recording take

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-13/sora-amamiya-gives-stunning-performance-playing-herself-enjoying-cheetos/.203373

Toei Animation Announces New Dragon Ball Daima Anime (Updated)

Akira Toriyama is "deeply involved" in new fall 2024 anime featuring younger characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/toei-animation-announces-new-dragon-ball-daima-anime/.203355

HIDIVE to Stream My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered Anime

Series premieres in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/hidive-to-stream-my-instant-death-ability-is-so-overpowered-anime/.203353

Edens Zero Season 2 Anime Series Review

Edens Zero finds its footing in its second season, turning toward a darker world than previously expected.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/edens-zero-season-2/episodes-26-50/.203265

Earth Defense Force 6 Game Heads West Next Spring

Game to launch on PS5, PC via Steam, with Epic Games Store later

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/earth-defense-force-6-game-heads-west-next-spring/.203327

Ensemble Stars!! Music Game Launches PC Version in English

PC version's pre-registration exceeds 200,000 users

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/ensemble-stars-music-game-launches-pc-version-in-english/.203347

4th Girls & Panzer das Finale Film Opens at #4

Don't Call It Mystery stays at #1 for 4th week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/4th-girls-and-panzer-das-finale-film-opens-at-no.4/.203296

Yuruyuri Spinoff Anime Ōmuro-ke Unveils 3 New Cast Members

Sumire Uesaka, Nao Tōyama, Aoi Yūki join cast of 2024 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/yuruyuri-spinoff-anime-omuro-ke-unveils-3-new-cast-members/.203345

'When Will Ayumu Make His Move?' Manga to End in 5 Chapters

Manga launched in Weekly SHonen Magazine in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-manga-to-end-in-5-chapters/.203287

Dr. Stone: New World Anime's 2nd Part Gets Same-Day English Dub

2nd part premieres dubbed/subbed on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/dr-stone-new-world-anime-2nd-part-gets-same-day-english-dub/.203314

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Game's Trailer Confirms February 2 Release

Video previews gameplay, characters, modes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/jujutsu-kaisen-cursed-clash-game-trailer-confirms-february-2-release/.203312

Crunchyroll Launches New 24/7 Linear Channel

Channel launches on Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+ on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/crunchyroll-launches-new-24-7-linear-channel/.203311

Voice Actress Masako Nozawa Wins Kan Kikuchi Prize for Cultural Contributions

Voice of Dragon Ball's Son Goku, Kitarō won as one of Japan's voice-acting trailblazers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/voice-actress-masako-nozawa-wins-kan-kikuchi-prize-for-cultural-contributions/.203310

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Streams Original Mini-Anime

Illustrator Mebachi designs official deformed characters for mini-anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-streams-original-mini-anime/.203298

Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Anime Film's English Trailer Reveals November 8-9 Screenings in U.S.

Film screens dubbed on November 8, subbed on November 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/digimon-adventure-02-the-beginning-anime-film-english-trailer-reveals-november-8-9-screenings-in-u.s/.203280

Voice Actors Atsumi Tanezaki, Yū Miyazaki Announce Marriage

Both actors have worked in numerous anime together

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-10/voice-actors-atsumi-tanezaki-yu-miyazaki-announce-marriage/.203271

HIDIVE to Stream Chained Soldier Anime

N. American premiere of 1st 2 episodes screen on November 17 at Anime NYC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/hidive-to-stream-chained-soldier-anime/.203278

My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List

16 manga including One Piece, SPY x FAMILY, Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, more make list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.203258

Akissa Saiké Gives Update on Ghost Reaper Girl Manga Hiatus

Latest manga from author of Rosario + Vampire launched in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-10/akissa-saike-gives-update-on-ghost-reaper-girl-manga-hiatus/.203259

Crunchyroll Adds The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Anime to Fall 2023 Season Lineup

First episode streamed on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/crunchyroll-adds-the-idolm@ster-million-live-anime-to-fall-2023-season-lineup/.203272

Precure All Stars F Anime Film Earns Franchise's Highest-Ever Box Office

Film has sold 978,000 tickets for 1.19 billion yen to overtake 2018 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/precure-all-stars-f-anime-film-earns-franchise-highest-ever-box-office/.203269

The Ancient Magus' Bride: Wizard's Blue Spinoff Manga Ends With 10th Volume

Volume 10 ships next March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/the-ancient-magus-bride-wizard-blue-spinoff-manga-ends-with-10th-volume/.203264

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories Life Sim Game's Trailer Previews Activities

Game launches for Switch in Japan on December 21 with PS5, PS4, PC versions launching in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/spyxanya-operation-memories-life-sim-game-trailer-previews-activities/.203253