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Sunday, December 31, 2023

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

Friday, December 29, 2023

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

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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

Friday, December 22, 2023

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

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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

Monday, December 11, 2023

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

Saturday, December 9, 2023

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

Thursday, December 7, 2023

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

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

'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

Sunday, December 3, 2023

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

Saturday, December 2, 2023

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

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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

Monday, November 27, 2023

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

Sunday, November 26, 2023

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

Thursday, November 23, 2023

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

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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

Sunday, November 19, 2023

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

Friday, November 17, 2023

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

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

'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

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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

Saturday, November 11, 2023

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

Thursday, November 9, 2023

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

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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

Monday, November 6, 2023

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

Sunday, November 5, 2023

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

Friday, November 3, 2023

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

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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

Sunday, October 29, 2023

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

Thursday, October 26, 2023

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

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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

Monday, October 23, 2023

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

Saturday, October 21, 2023

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

Thursday, October 19, 2023

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

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Monday, October 16, 2023

'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

Thursday, October 12, 2023

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

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

'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

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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