New Urusei Yatsura Anime Reveals More Cast

Misaki Kuno, Chitose Morinaga, Rie Takahashi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-reveals-more-cast/.195415

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Theme Song Artists, April 5 Debut

Machico performs opening theme, 2 main cast members perform ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-theme-song-artists-/.195416

Voice Actor Shōzō Iizuka Passes Away

Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, Millennium Actress voice actor was 89

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/voice-actor-shozo-iizuka-passes-away/.195413

Mononoke Anime Film Delayed, Takahiro Sakurai Will No Longer Reprise Medicine Seller Role

Staff stated it decided to change the cast "judging from the standpoint of the story"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/mononoke-anime-film-delayed-takahiro-sakurai-will-no-longer-reprise-medicine-seller-role/.195408

The First Slam Dunk Rises Back to #1, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Stays at #2

Suzume back up to #7, Blue Giant drops to #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/the-first-slam-dunk-rises-back-to-no.1-demon-slayer-swordsmith-village-arc-stays-at-no.2/.195370

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a ‒ Episode 5

“Mave[R]ick” is one of those episodes that captures a strength of the games that I feared would not translate well into animation: Their vibes. Specifically,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nier-automata-ver-1.1a/episode-5/.195338

takt op. Smartphone Game Launches in Late June

New Musicart characters revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-27/takt-op-smartphone-game-launches-in-late-june/.195364

Crunchyroll Adds Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime's Hindi Dub

Anime based on Iro Aida's manga premiered in Japan in January 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-27/crunchyroll-adds-toilet-bound-hanako-kun-anime-hindi-dub/.195357

Nico Nicholson's My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku Manga Ends

Manga's 4th volume ships in May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-27/nico-nicholson-my-lovesick-life-as-a-90s-otaku-manga-ends/.195348

ERASED Author Kei Sanbe Launches New Manga on March 25

New period drama manga titled Otogi no Hako no Reto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-27/erased-author-kei-sanbe-launches-new-manga-on-march-25/.195343

Mapollo 3's PPPPPP Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

Manga launched in September 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-26/mapollo-3-pppppp-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump/.195300

Revenger ‒ Episode 8

This episode is full of wonderful introspection on the nature of craft, killing, and the series' central conceit. Like all great introspective episodes,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/revenger/episode-8/.195322

Kin-iro Mosaic's Yui Hara Launches Witch Bloom Under the Full Moon Manga

"Love, magic fantasy" manga launched on Sunday on Comic Fuz website

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-26/kin-iro-mosaic-yui-hara-launches-witch-bloom-under-the-full-moon-manga/.195333

Horimiya Blu-ray Released on Monday

Also Limited Edition of Revolutionary Girl Utena, standard Blu-rays of Emma A Victorian Romance S1 and Tamako Market

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-26/horimiya-blu-ray-released-on-monday/.195335

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 Anime's 1st Half Unveils Main Trailer, Opening Song Artist

SIM returns for new opening theme "Under the Tree"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-25/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-part-3-anime-1st-half-unveils-main-trailer-opening-song-artist/.195315

The Little Lies We All Tell

I won't blame you if you missed The Little Lies We All Tell. It was the last show to premiere in a season positively stuffed with big-name, lushly animated...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-little-lies-we-all-tell/streaming-episodes-1-11/.194858

Anya Channels My Fair Lady for Spy×Family Stage Musical

Will sing for peanuts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-24/anya-channels-my-fair-lady-for-spy-family-stage-musical/.195247

Sailor Moon, Evangelion's Kotono Mitsuishi Will Star in Live-Action Drama

The Sailor Moon and Misato Katsuragi voice actress will star in historical Hikari Kimi e Taiga drama as Tokihime slated to premiere next January.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-25/sailor-moon-evangelion-kotono-mitsuishi-will-star-in-live-action-drama/.195244

Skip and Loafer Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Theme Song Artists, April 4 Debut

Keina Suda performs opening song "Mellow," Rikako Aida performs ending song "Hanauta to Mawari Michi"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-25/skip-and-loafer-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-theme-song-artists-april-4-debut/.195307

Zee Café Airs Guin Saga Anime in India

Anime based on Kaoru Kurimoto's fantasy novel series debuted in Japan in 2009

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-25/zee-cafe-airs-guin-saga-anime-in-india/.195258

I Shall Survive Using Potions! Novels Get TV Anime Starring Rin Kusumi

Series to premiere this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-24/i-shall-survive-using-potions-novels-get-tv-anime-starring-rin-kusumi/.195248

The Rising of the Shield Hero Gourmet Spinoff Manga Ends With 7th Volume

Tate no Yūsha no Oshinagaki gourmet spinoff manga launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-23/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-gourmet-spinoff-manga-ends-with-7th-volume/.195179

Bandai Namco Delves Into Vertical-Scrolling Manga

Echoes, Bandai, Bandai Namco Filmworks launch Bandana Comic label this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-23/bandai-namco-delves-into-vertical-scrolling-manga/.195204

This Week in Anime - Aggretsuko Goes Full Politics in Its Final Season

Who thought a streaming series about a Sanrio mascot would use its last hurrah to stick it to Japan's aging political party? This series is streaming on...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-02-23/.195191

P.A. Works Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for 'Numa Katsu!' Hobbyist Project

Project aims to fund new volume of manga, with possible anime depending on success of project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-23/p.a-works-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-for-numa-katsu-hobbyist-project/.195165

Director Rintaro Premieres 1st New Work in 14 Years on March 20

Akira's Katsuhiro Otomo designs 'Manga Cinema dedicated to Sadao Yamanaka “NEZUMIKOZO JIROKICHI”'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-22/director-rintaro-premieres-1st-new-work-in-14-years-on-march-20/.195178

Nights with a Cat Anime Season 2 Reveals Theme Song Artist, March 8 Debut

Kashitarō Itō returns for theme song "Neko Neko Biyori"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-22/nights-with-a-cat-anime-season-2-reveals-theme-song-artist-march-8-debut/.195169

Tekken 8 Game Trailer Highlights Character Kazuya Mishima

Game under development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-21/tekken-8-game-trailer-highlights-character-kazuya-mishima/.195138

Cross Infinite World Licenses Reincarnated Villainess Won't Seek Revenge, 2 More Light Novels

Company also licenses "Lovestruck Prince! I'll Fight the Heroine for My Villainess Fiancée!", "The Invisible Wallflower Marries an Upstart Aristocrat After Getting Dumped for Her Sister!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-21/cross-infinite-world-licenses-reincarnated-villainess-wont-seek-revenge-2-more-light-novels/.195136

Atelier Marie Remake Game's Video Reveals July 13 Release in Japan

Game remakes 1st game in Gust's long-running Atelier RPG series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-21/atelier-marie-remake-game-video-reveals-july-13-release-in-japan/.195116

Tetsuya Saruwatari's Ahab Manga Mini-Series Ends

Manga based on Moby Dick novel launched in June 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-21/tetsuya-saruwatari-ahab-manga-mini-series-ends/.195131

Original Zoids Franchise's Return Teased on 40th Anniversary

The official Twitter account for Takara Tomy's Zoids franchise teased a return of the original Zoids story for the franchise's 40th anniversary (the franchise...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-21/original-zoids-franchise-return-teased-on-40th-anniversary/.195119

Tokyo Ravens' Kōhei Azano Pens New Code Geass Novel

Code Geass Arthur on the Misty Streets case file: beginning releases on March 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-20/tokyo-ravens-kohei-azano-pens-new-code-geass-novel/.195075

Buddy Daddies Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members

Shizuka Itou, Ikumi Hasegawa join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-20/buddy-daddies-anime-reveals-2-new-cast-members/.195104

Bushiroad Announces Bushiroad Expo Asia Event in 6 Asian Cities

Event visits Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-20/bushiroad-announces-bushiroad-expo-asia-event-in-6-asian-cities/.195098

Crunchyroll Streams Gunma-chan Mascot Anime in India

Streaming service adds anime based on Gunma Prefecture's mascot character Gunma-chan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-20/crunchyroll-streams-gunma-chan-mascot-anime-in-india/.195099

Anime, Manga Industry Members Honor Leiji Matsumoto's Memory

Yasuhiro Nightow, Miyako Maki, Masako Nozawa more respond to the passing of Galaxy Express 999 creator

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-20/anime-manga-industry-members-honor-leiji-matsumoto-memory/.195096

SPY×FAMILY, Takopi's Original Sin Nominated for Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes

Umi ga Hashiru Endroll, CESARE, Tōkyō Higoro, more also nominated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/spy-family-takopi-original-sin-nominated-for-tezuka-osamu-cultural-prizes/.195092

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World TV Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals April 6 Premiere

Anime also reveals opening theme song artist; more staff, cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-tv-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-april-6-premiere/.195065

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Slated for Spring 2024

The "grand finale" screening of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Guren no Kizuna-hen), the That Time...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-19/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-3-slated-for-spring-2024/.195073

Cardcaptor Sakura Standard Blu-ray Released on Monday

Blu-ray carries opening 35 episodes of the original series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/cardcaptor-sakura-standard-blu-ray-released-on-monday/.195063

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Franchise Gets 3-Episode Original Anime, 10th Anniversary Story With Manga

3x3 Eyes' Yuzo Takada draws manga; 1st stage play planned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-franchise-gets-3-episode-original-anime-10th-anniversary-/.195067

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Mobile Action RPG Posts Introduction Trailer

Game holds closed beta test from March 16-22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-mobile-action-rpg-posts-introduction-trailer/.195054

Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 7

I'm sorry, but I refuse to get over this: There is no way on this Earth that I can accept Lamplight's ridiculous plan to somehow prevent the Bad Guys from...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-classroom/episode-7/.195027

Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery Game Launches in West in Spring 2023

Arcade-style game launches for Switch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-17/spooky-spirit-shooting-gallery-game-launches-in-west-in-spring-2023/.195021

How Ballmastrz: Rubicon Became an Anime with Creator Christy Karacas

Ballmastrz: 9009 and Superjail! creator Christy Karacas is no stranger to Japanese animation. Find out how his show is getting the anime treatment through a series of fortunate events.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-02-17/how-ballmastrz-rubicon-became-an-anime-with-creator-christy-karacas/.194655

Megaton Musashi Season 2 Delays Last 2 Episodes Further Due to COVID-19

Season now slated to end in episode 28 on March 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-17/megaton-musashi-season-2-delays-last-2-episodes-further-due-to-covid-19/.195022

Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement Anime's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

Anime premiered in Japan on January 7 with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-17/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-anime-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.195018

Majō Shōjo Magical Destroyers Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Tomori Kusunoki, Sōma Saitō, more join cast for original anime premiering in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-17/majo-shojo-magical-destroyers-anime-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.195009

In Another World With My Smartphone 2 Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, April 3 Debut

Gemstone7 performs opening theme song for sequel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-17/in-another-world-with-my-smartphone-2-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-april-3-debut/.195007

Yurika Kubo Performs Ending Theme Song for The Legendary Hero Is Dead! Anime

Kubo also plays Marguerit Farom in April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-16/yurika-kubo-performs-ending-theme-song-for-the-legendary-hero-is-dead-anime/.194974

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime Season 3 Premieres in July

Visual, new/returning staff revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-16/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-3-premieres-in-july/.194956

Wild Hearts

Wild Hearts feels like a variant of Monster Hunter Rise, but does it offer enough to stand on its own two feet?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc/wild-hearts/.194939

This Week in Anime - Is Nagatoro's Second Season Actually...Wholesome?

Nagatoro and Senpai are basically a couple at this point and the playing field has evened out. Their relationship is practically...pure now. Well, almost.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-02-16/.194944

Masamune-kun's Revenge R Anime Season Delayed by 3 Months to July Due to COVID-19

Anime was slated for April premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-16/masamune-kun-revenge-r-anime-season-delayed-by-3-months-to-july-due-to-covid-19/.194972

Genshin Impact to Recast Tighnari Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against English Voice Actor Elliot Gindi

Character's existing in-game voice lines will be replaced in future updates

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-15/genshin-impact-to-recast-tighnari-following-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-english-voice-/.194951

Toei Animation, Sony Recreate 1999 Otaku Room in VR

Now that's a blast from the past!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-15/toei-animation-sony-recreate-1999-otaku-room-in-vr/.194923

Toei Animation Produces Original Musical Animation Spicy Candy for Chinese Market

Spicy Candy launched in Japan, China on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-15/toei-animation-produces-original-musical-animation-spicy-candy-for-chinese-market/.194931

My Neighbor Totoro Stage Play Wins 5 WhatsOnStage Awards

Play wins Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, Best Direction, Best Musical Direction/Supervision

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-15/my-neighbor-totoro-stage-play-wins-5-whatsonstage-awards/.194899

Studio Chizu Shares Vision of the Future at JX '23

Studio producer Yuichiro Saito emphasized family as the global core value, which the studio uses as a compass to “chart a map” into a “brighter, more hopeful future.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-02-15/studio-chizu-shares-vision-of-the-future-at-jx-23/.194867

In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

It's rare to see an old cranky woman as an anime protagonist, which is another reason I like Tae so much.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre-season-2/episode-18/.194914

GoRA, King Records' Ayaka: A Story of Bonds Anime Replaces Takahiro Sakurai in Cast

Original anime slated to premiere this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-15/gora-king-records-ayaka-a-story-of-bonds-anime-replaces-takahiro-sakurai-in-cast/.194932

Edens Zero Anime Season 2 Video Reveals Element 4 Cast, Opening Song, April 1 Debut

Taku Yashiro, Rumi Okubo, Toshiki Masuda, Atsushi Imaruoka join cast; Takanori Nishikawa performs opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/edens-zero-anime-season-2-video-reveals-element-4-cast-opening-song-april-1-debut/.194925

Shogakukan Lists Pluto Animated Series With Netflix Streaming

Anime of Naoki Urasawa's Astro Boy reimagining once listed at 2017 Annecy festival

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/shogakukan-lists-pluto-animated-series-with-netflix-streaming/.194892

Yuri Is My Job! Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Main Visual, Opening Theme Song, April 6 Debut

Yui Ogura performs "Himitsu♡Melody" opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/yuri-is-my-job-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-main-visual-opening-theme-song-april-6-debut/.194894

Japanese Home Video Sales Down by 16.1% in 2022

2022 marks 17th consecutive year of decline for Japanese home video market

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/japanese-home-video-sales-down-by-16.1-percent-in-2022/.194888

Tonikawa: Over the Moon 2nd Season Anime Confirms April Debut, Reveals Theme Song Artists

Artist Neko Hacker composes opening theme; Akari Kitō performs opening, ending theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/tonikawa-over-the-moon-2nd-season-anime-confirms-april-debut-reveals-theme-song-artists/.194891

Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Stays at #1, The First Slam Dunk Returns to #2

Suzume rises to #4, Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom drops out of top 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/demon-slayer-swordsmith-village-arc-stays-at-no.1-the-first-slam-dunk-returns-to-no.2/.194873

Live-Action 'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die' Film Unveils Teaser Video, Poster

Live-action film opens on May 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-14/live-action-if-my-favorite-pop-idol-made-it-to-the-budokan-i-would-die-film-unveils-teaser-video-/.194879

Heart Cocktail Colorful Anime to Air on March 21, 28

Adaptation of Seizou Watase's love stories manga originally slated to premiere in late February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-13/heart-cocktail-colorful-anime-to-air-on-march-21-28/.194834

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 30-February 5

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet return to #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-12/japan-video-game-rankings-january-30-february-5/.194709

Original TV Anime Opus Colors Unveils 1st Video, Opening Song Artists, April 6 Debut

Urashimasakatasen performs opening theme "SHINY" for anime about artists & their graders

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-12/original-tv-anime-opus-colors-unveils-1st-video-opening-song-artists-april-6-debut/.194811

Ishura Light Novels Get TV Anime Starring Yuuki Kaji, Reina Ueda

Visuals, character visuals revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-12/ishura-light-novels-get-tv-anime-starring-yuuki-kaji-reina-ueda/.194801

Dragon Quest Heroes Producer Ryota Aomi Leaves Square Enix

Aomi worked at Square Enix for 13 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-12/dragon-quest-heroes-producer-ryota-aomi-leaves-square-enix/.194804

Digimon Seekers Project Revealed With Novel, Trailers, Merchandise

Novel to serialize in English, Chinese, Japanese starting on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-11/digimon-seekers-project-revealed-with-novel-trailers-merchandise/.194798

Variety Report: Chainsaw Man, Bleach Among 2022's Most Pirated Series in the U.S.

Anime titles make up 50% of the most pirated series in the U.S. last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-10/variety-report-chainsaw-man-bleach-among-2022-most-pirated-series-in-the-u.s/.194723

Sega Announces New 404 GAME RE:SET Game with NieR Creator Yoko Taro as Creative Director

Game about dystopian world ruled by Sega launches in spring 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-10/sega-announces-new-404-game-re-set-game-with-nier-creator-yoko-taro-as-creative-director/.194759

This Week in Games - The First Nintendo Direct of 2023

Jean-Karlo breaks down the biggest announcements from this week's Nintendo Direct, including new Pikmin, Metroid, and Splatoon news. PLUS: a look at the Final Fantasy X kabuki play!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-02-10/the-first-nintendo-direct-of-2023/.194601

Answerman - What Happened to the Next Episode Previews?

They used to be a staple each week to get fans excited for the next episode. Are they not needed anymore?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2023-02-10/.194359

A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life Novels Get TV Anime

Adventure novels center on middle-aged man enjoying VRMMO game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-10/a-playthrough-of-a-certain-dude-vrmmo-life-novels-get-tv-anime/.194727

Helck TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, 20 Cast Members, Full Staff, July Premiere

Katsuyuki Konishi, Mikako Komatsu star in fantasy anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-10/helck-tv-anime-reveals-teaser-video-20-cast-members-full-staff-july-premiere/.194725

Sazae-san, Danganronpa Voice Actress Takako Sasuga Passes Away

Voice actress played Tarao Fuguta in Sazae-san for 53 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-10/sazae-san-danganronpa-voice-actress-takako-sasuga-passes-away/.194716

Mix: Meisei Story Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on April 1

The official Twitter account for Mix: Meisei Story ~Nidome no Natsu, Sora no Mukou e~ (Mix: Meisei Story ~Our Second Summer, Beyond the Sky~), the Mix:...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-09/mix-meisei-story-anime-2nd-season-debuts-on-april-1/.194691

This Week in Anime - Why Vinland Saga's New Season is Even Better

The second season of Vinland Saga is shaping up to be appointment viewing with the return of Thorfinn and Einar try to survive a system created to break them down while King Canute has no qualms about burning everything down.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-02-09/.194659

PREVIEW: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

As a horror title, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse excels at eliciting jump scares, but the ghost design is pretty stale.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-02-09/preview-fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse/.194629

Square Enix Unveils PANORAMASIGHT Mystery Adventure Game for PC, Switch

Game debuts on PC on March 8, on Switch on March 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-09/square-enix-unveils-panoramasight-mystery-adventure-game-for-pc-switch/.194675

GrimGrimoire OnceMore Game's Trailer Previews Combat

Game launches in North America on April 4, in Europe on April 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-08/grimgrimoire-oncemore-game-trailer-previews-combat/.194646

Hoshikuzu Telepath TV Anime Reveals Staff, Visual, 2023 Premiere

Kaori directs anime at Studio Gokumi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-08/hoshikuzu-telepath-tv-anime-reveals-staff-visual-2023-premiere/.194647

Blue Orchestra Anime Premieres on April 9

NHK announced on Wednesday that the television anime of Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga will premiere on NHK Educational on April...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-08/blue-orchestra-anime-premieres-on-april-9/.194645

High Card ‒ Episode 5

If High Card wanted to craft an engaging, suspenseful plot while still maintaining its over-the-top style, then I think this is probably the best way to do it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/high-card/episode-5/.194639

'I give my virginity to Soushi Sazanami' Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, March Streaming Debut

Yoshiki Nakajima, Saho Shirasu star in on-air version of Studio Hōkiboshi's AnimeFesta show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-08/i-give-my-virginity-to-soushi-sazanami-anime-unveils-cast-staff-march-streaming-debut/.194643

The First Slam Dunk Film Earns 10 Billion Yen in 67 Days in Japan

Film has sold 6.87 million tickets in Japan, 2.43 million tickets in S. Korea

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-08/the-first-slam-dunk-film-earns-10-billion-yen-in-67-days-in-japan/.194640

In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ Episode 17

This episode continues the season's pattern of rotating protagonists, and spending a day in the life of Rikka gives us some valuable perspective on who she is when she isn't butting heads with Kotoko.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre-season-2/episode-17/.194599

Nintendo Switch Console Crosses 122.55 Million Units in Sales; Surpasses PS4, Game Boy in All-Time Sales

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game sells 52 million units, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet sells 20.61 million units

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-07/nintendo-switch-console-crosses-122.55-million-units-in-sales-surpasses-ps4-game-boy-in-all-time-/.194612

The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure Anime Adds 3 Cast Members

Series premieres in April with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-07/the-aristocrat-otherworldly-adventure-anime-adds-3-cast-members/.194617

Revue Starlight Anime Film Gets Encore Screening in Japan in March

Revue Starlight The Movie gets 1-week limited encore screening starting on March 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-07/revue-starlight-anime-film-gets-encore-screening-in-japan-in-march/.194614

Sega Teases New Smartphone Game in Video

Company to reveal mobile game on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-07/sega-teases-new-smartphone-game-in-video/.194611

Grand Blue Dreaming Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Sudden Illness

Akabori-kun's Vintage manga also goes on hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-07/grand-blue-dreaming-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-author-sudden-illness/.194604

Nyx no Lantern's Kan Takahama Starts Work on New Manga

Takahama plans to launch Shishi to Botan manga in mid-March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-06/nyx-no-lantern-kan-takahama-starts-work-on-new-manga/.194552

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Film Sells Over 10 Million Tickets in Japan

Film has earned 13.4 billion yen in 87 days in Japanese box office

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-06/makoto-shinkai-suzume-film-sells-over-10-million-tickets-in-japan/.194571

2nd Sword Art Online: Progressive Film Earns US$607,000 in U.S.

Film opened on Friday in 892 locations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-06/2nd-sword-art-online-progressive-film-earns-usd607000-in-u.s/.194565

Musician, Composer Masanori Takumi Wins Grammy Award

Takumi's Sakura album won Best Global Music Album

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-06/musician-composer-masanori-takumi-wins-grammy-award/.194562

Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, Jujutsu Kaisen Rank on NYT February Bestseller List

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-05/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-jujutsu-kaisen-rank-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list/.194548

Comikey Launches Brazilian Website

Company adds 5 webtoon titles in Brazilian Portuguese

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-05/comikey-launches-brazilian-website/.194527

My Hero Academia Season 6 ‒ Episode 131

By focusing on the crying, lonely child instead of the twisted hatred surrounding him, Deku's proposing something radically empathetic; an act that may just be the key to a better future for MHA's world at large.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-season-6/episode-131/.194537

Netflix Launches New Password-Sharing Policy in Chile, Costa Rica, Peru

Company shares policy on its U.S. FAQ page before removing it, attributing it to an error

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-05/netflix-launches-new-password-sharing-policy-in-chile-costa-rica-peru/.194531

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 3 ‒ Episode 17

The Harvest Festival Arc is, at long last, truly over.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-3/episode-17/.194535

Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai Anime Shorts Launch on YouTube

First 2 episodes premiered on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-05/fate-grand-order-fujimaru-ritsuka-wa-wakaranai-anime-shorts-launch-on-youtube/.194540

Summoned to Another World... Again?! Anime's 1st Full Promo Video Unveils More Cast, Maybe Me's Ending Song, April 8 Debut

Takuma Nagatsuka, Yui Ogura, Rina Hon'izumi, Satomi Akesaka, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-04/summoned-to-another-world-again-anime-1st-full-promo-video-unveils-more-cast-maybe-me-ending-song-/.194533

Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 5

Just…why? Why would you ever organize a story like this?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-classroom/episode-5/.194515

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 23-29

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life debuts at #1, Forspoken at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-04/japan-video-game-rankings-january-23-29/.194520

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 23-29

Delicious Party♡Precure anime's final episode earns 3.5% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-04/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-january-23-29/.194519

My Hero Academia 6th Season Anime's 5th Promo Video Previews 'Black Hero Arc'

New arc to start next week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-04/my-hero-academia-6th-season-anime-5th-promo-video-previews-black-hero-arc/.194530

Working!!'s Karino Takatsu, Knight's & Magic's Takuji Katō Each Launch New Manga

Takatsu's new manga launches on March 17, Katō's new manga starts on April 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-04/working-s-karino-takatsu-knight-and-magic-takuji-kato-each-launch-new-manga/.194524

Daisuke Hirakawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto Join Cast of Revenger Anime

Original anime premiered on January 5 with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-03/daisuke-hirakawa-nobuhiko-okamoto-join-cast-of-revenger-anime/.194501

Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Dub Casting Prompts Discussion Over Suletta Role

Suletta is interpreted as being of North African or Middle Eastern descent

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-02/gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-dub-casting-prompts-discussion-over-suletta-role/.194466

Crunchyroll to Stream Soaring Sky! Precure Anime

Anime begins streaming on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-02/crunchyroll-to-stream-soaring-sky-precure-anime/.194464

Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Debuts on May 4 with Shorts from Animation Studios Around the World

Japan-based, American-run animation studio D'Art Shtajio to contribute 1 short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-02/star-wars-visions-volume-2-debuts-on-may-4-with-shorts-from-animation-studios-around-the-world/.194448

My Hero Academia Manga Takes 2-Week Hiatus Due to Creator's Health

Manga to return on February 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-02/my-hero-academia-manga-takes-2-week-hiatus-due-to-creator-health/.194446

The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime Season 2 Reveals Trailer, Visual, July Premiere

1st season debuted in July 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-02/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-anime-season-2-reveals-trailer-visual-july-premiere/.194445

This Week in Anime - The Deer King's Beating Heart

The latest film from Ghibli alumni directors shares some themes with Princess Mononoke but proves it has the heart to stand on its own.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-02-02/.194423

Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime Reveals English Dub's Cast, February 5 Premiere

Jill Harris, Natalie Van Sistine, Elizabeth Maxwell, more star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-01/gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-anime-reveals-english-dub-cast-february-5-premiere/.194417

Netflix Streams Monster Anime

All 74 episodes stream in Japanese, French

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-01/netflix-streams-monster-anime/.194414

Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudō Anime Reveals 4 Cast Members

Kana Hanazawa, Sumire Uesaka, Sho Fujisawa, Megumi Ogata join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-01/kaminaki-sekai-no-kamisama-katsudo-anime-reveals-4-cast-members/.194413

Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure Orchestral Concert Launches Raffle For Canadian High School Students

Show will take place in Montreal on May 24, May 25; Toronto on June 9, June 10; Vancouver on August 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-02-01/dragon-ball-symphonic-adventure-orchestral-concert-launches-raffle-for-canadian-high-school-students/.194363

Anime's 3-Episode Rule: Is It Still Valid?

You've heard it before. "Give it three episodes and see what happens." It's considered tried-and-true advice before dropping an anime, but is still useful?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-02-01/anime-3-episode-rule-is-it-still-valid/.194157

High Card ‒ Episode 4

Whether High Card has enough real estate to fully flesh out its cast is hard to say, but given what we have here, I don't exactly have a lot of faith.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/high-card/episode-4/.194406

yoruhashi's The Kingdoms of Ruin Manga Gets TV Anime This Year

Kaito Ishikawa, Azumi Waki star in anime from Yokohama Animation Lab

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-01/yoruhashi-the-kingdoms-of-ruin-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.194411