Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 20-26

Resident Evil 4 remake takes top 2 spots, Atelier Ryza 3 debuts at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-31/japan-video-game-rankings-march-20-26/.196646

MyAnimeList Releases Ultimate List of Manga Recommendations

Frieren, The Apothecary Diaries, Dandadan, Oshi no Ko, Skip and Loafer, more honored

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-31/myanimelist-releases-ultimate-list-of-manga-recommendations/.196585

Voice Actress Marie Miyake Gets Married For Real This Time

Voice of Silver Spoon's Aki, Penguindrum's Ringo married a man outside the entertainment industry

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-31/voice-actress-marie-miyake-gets-married-for-real-this-time/.196637

The Spring 2023 Anime Preview Guide

A new anime season is in the air! We're launching today with an early preview of Hell's Paradise episode 1!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/preview-guide/2023/spring/.195834

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game's EVO Japan Trailer Reveals Siegfried as Playable Character

Fighting game to release this year for PS5, PS4, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-31/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising-game-evo-japan-trailer-reveals-siegfried-as-playable-character/.196653

Princess Connect! Re:Dive Game's Global Version Ends Service on April 30

Global version launched in January 2021; Japanese version will continue

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-31/princess-connect-re-dive-game-global-version-ends-service-on-april-30/.196639

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Game Heads West for PS4, Switch, PC on July 20

Trailer streamed for 16th entry, which launched in Japan in July 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-30/nobunaga-ambition-awakening-game-heads-west-for-ps4-switch-pc-on-july-20/.196597

Original Live-Action Film Cast Returns for Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Anime Series

Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, more return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-30/original-live-action-film-cast-returns-for-netflix-scott-pilgrim-anime-series/.196598

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 ‒ Episode 50

Reality is much more subjective than you'd think because it comes down to perspective.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bungo-stray-dogs-season-4/episode-50/.196572

AnimeJapan 2023 Cosplay Gallery

Characters new and old turned out for the big convention last weekend!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-03-30/animejapan-2023-cosplay-gallery/.196504

Satoru Nii's School Delinquent Manga Wind Breaker Gets TV Anime

CloverWorks to produce anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-30/satoru-nii-school-delinquent-manga-wind-breaker-gets-tv-anime/.196594

Advice and More From the TATESC Award Winning Author of LILIES

With submissions for the 1st TATESC Comics Global Awards currently open, Yuto Komiya was more than happy to give advice to those looking to win the award as well as share her experiences with the success that has come after.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2023-03-30/advice-and-more-from-the-tatesc-award-winning-author-of-lilies/.196571

Rokudo's Bad Girls Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song

Voice actresses Misato Matsuoka, Hitomi Sekine perform theme song for anime premiering on April 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-29/rokudo-bad-girls-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-opening-theme-song/.196568

Could Taisu Be the Ideal International Anime Collaboration?

Producer Chirying Culture gave Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe the chance to fulfill his dream of creating "an animation like a picture book."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-03-29/could-taisu-be-the-ideal-international-anime-collaboration/.196466

BOFURI Anime Season 2 Delays Last 2 Episodes Again to April 12, 19

The official website for the anime based on Yuumikan's Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense light novel series announced on Wednesday...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-29/bofuri-anime-season-2-delays-last-2-episodes-again-to-april-12-19/.196567

Late Voice Actor Kenji Utsumi's Voice Replicated by AI for Sony Audiobook App

YOMIBITO Plus also uses Katsuyuki Konishi, Shūichirō Umeda's AI-replicated voices

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-29/late-voice-actor-kenji-utsumi-voice-replicated-by-ai-for-sony-audiobook-app/.196559

Newest NIJISANJI EN Vtuber Auditions Open Until April 17

Candidates must be over 18, speak English fluently, have streaming experience

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-29/newest-nijisanji-en-vtuber-auditions-open-until-april-17/.196557

What it Takes to Win the TATESC Comics Global Awards New Manga Contest

While this is the first global version of the contest, two other TATESC Comics Awards competitions were held in Japan previously. So, let's check out the winners of the last contest to see what kinds of comics the judges are looking for.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2023-03-29/what-it-takes-to-win-the-tatesc-comics-global-awards-new-manga-contest/.196326

Our Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2023

What series are you most looking forward to watching? Here are the ANN Editorial Staff's picks for the most promising series for spring!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-03-28/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-spring-2023/.196126

Mizu Sahara's Okashiratsuki Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Manga follows relationship between boy who has pig-like tail, softball-playing girl across 10 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-28/mizu-sahara-okashiratsuki-manga-gets-live-action-film/.196528

Blue Lock Blaze Battle Smartphone Game Announced for Release This Year

3D soccer battle game is 2nd smartphone game in franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-28/blue-lock-blaze-battle-smartphone-game-announced-for-release-this-year/.196526

World's End Harem: After World Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

World's End Harem: After World is 2nd part of World's End Harem manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-28/world-end-harem-after-world-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.196520

Suzume Film Surpasses Weathering With You's Earnings

Film is now #8 highest-earning anime film of all time in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-28/suzume-film-surpasses-weathering-with-you-earnings/.196519

Doraemon 2023 Film Jumps Back to #1, My Happy Marriage Drops to #2

Shin Kamen Rider drops to #3, The First Slam Dunk stays at #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-28/doraemon-2023-film-jumps-back-to-no.1-my-happy-marriage-drops-to-no.2/.196510

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 13-19

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe stays at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/japan-video-game-rankings-march-13-19/.196332

Sword Art Online Novel Series' 'Unital Ring' Arc Gets Manga Adaptation

Chapter 0 debuted on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/sword-art-online-novel-series-unital-ring-arc-gets-manga-adaptation/.196484

Rei Hiroe: '341 Sentōdan Manga Will Continue if it Sells'

Black Lagoon author reveals he has been suffering from depression since 2010

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/rei-hiroe-341-sentodan-manga-will-continue-if-it-sells/.196491

'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected -Monologue-' Manga Ends on April 25

Manga based on anime adaptations of Wataru Watari's light novels launched in 2012

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/my-youth-romantic-comedy-is-wrong-as-i-expected-monologue-manga-ends-on-april-25/.196478

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 13-19

My Hero Academia Season 6 earns 3.3% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-13-19/.196334

Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine Manga Wins 16th Manga Taisho Awards

Manga tops 10 other nominations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-27/minoru-toyoda-kore-kaite-shine-manga-wins-16th-manga-taisho-awards/.196170

Trio That Posted Lewd Ghibli Park Selfies Offers Public Apology

Aichi Governor said he plans to accept the apology

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-26/trio-that-posted-lewd-ghibli-park-selfies-offers-public-apology/.196444

Dark Gathering Anime's Video Reveals July Premiere Date

Yū Sasahara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Hanazawa, Rina Kawaguchi star in horror anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/dark-gathering-anime-video-reveals-july-premiere-date/.196462

My Happy Marriage Anime Unveils New 'Visual Image' Video, Theme Song Artists

Riria. performs opening song, Kashitarō Itō performs ending song for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/my-happy-marriage-anime-unveils-new-visual-image-video-theme-song-artists/.196445

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Anime Reveals New Promo Video, Ending Theme Artist

Shikao Suga performs ending theme for series premiering on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/i-got-a-cheat-skill-in-another-world-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-ending-theme-artist/.196436

The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Anime Posts Character Introduction Video

Ad for October TV anime also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/the-idolm@ster-million-live-anime-posts-character-introduction-video/.196459

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! Anime's Sequel Series Video Reveals New Cast Member, July Premiere

Madoka Asahina joins cast Acieth Alla

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-anime-sequel-series-video-reveals-new-cast-member-july-premiere/.196452

Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, October Debut

Visual, video also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-26/seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff-october-debut/.196447

My Hero Academia Anime Gets 7th Season With Romi Park

Park voices Star and Stripe

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/my-hero-academia-anime-gets-7th-season-with-romi-park/.196424

The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime Season 2 Reveals Cast, Staff, Teaser Visual, Promo Video

Anime season premieres in July 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-anime-season-2-reveals-cast-staff-teaser-visual-promo-video/.196385

Chained Soldier Anime Reveals Delay to January 2024, New Visual

Anime was previously slated to premiere this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/chained-soldier-anime-reveals-delay-to-january-2024-new-visual/.196407

The Great Cleric Anime Reveals New Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Showtaro Morikubo joins cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/the-great-cleric-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.196402

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Anime Film's 2nd English-Subtitled Trailer Streamed

Film opens in Japan, streams on Netflix on June 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/black-clover-sword-of-the-wizard-king-anime-film-2nd-english-subtitled-trailer-streamed/.196380

Sabikui Bisco & ID: INVADED Team Reunite for 2023 Sci-Fi Detective Anime Special Kid Factory

The Garden of Sinners, Fate/Zero's Ei Aoki supervises NAZ anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-23/sabikui-bisco-and-id-invaded-team-reunite-for-2023-sci-fi-detective-anime-special-kid-factory/.196321

Ultraman CG Anime's Final Season Reveals More Cast, May 11 Netflix Debut

Hideaki Tezuka joins cast as Daisuke Arashi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-23/ultraman-cg-anime-final-season-reveals-more-cast-may-11-netflix-debut/.196319

North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 19-25

Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Saiyuki Reload Zeroin anime; Call the Name of the Night, Insomniacs After School manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-23/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-19-25/.196223

'Ippon' Again! Judo Manga Moves Online to Manga Cross

Manga starts online serialization on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-23/ippon-again-judo-manga-moves-online-to-manga-cross/.196303

The Spring 2023 Trailer Watch Party!

Watch all of this season's trailers with Lynzee Loveridge, Jacki Jing, James Beckett, and Geoff Thew from Mother's Basement! Find out your next "must-watch" in the 48 anime series set to premiere in April. Will we survive the entire stream? Will we unlock the hidden power of friendship and find our magical girl alter-egos? See for yourselves, live on Friday March 24 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2023-03-23/the-spring-2023-trailer-party/.196310

Eternal Boys Anime's New Episode Screens in Theaters on June 9

Special story recap begins screening on May 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/eternal-boys-anime-new-episode-screens-in-theaters-on-june-9/.196275

Fuji TV Announces Original TV Anime KamiErabi GOD.App by NieR Creator Yoko Taro

Hiroyuki Seshita directs anime premiering in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/fuji-tv-announces-original-tv-anime-kamierabi-god.app-by-nier-creator-yoko-taro/.196262

Crazy Food Truck GN 3

In its final volume, Crazy Food Truck hones in on a 'live fast, die young' approach that seems at odds with the mood of the previous volumes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/crazy-food-truck/gn-3/.194911

Polgyon Pictures Produces New Bloody Escape Anime Film with Director Goro Taniguchi

Film opens in theaters in Japan in early spring 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/polgyon-pictures-produces-new-bloody-escape-anime-film-with-director-goro-taniguchi/.196257

Given Manga Gets Sequel Anime Film

Promo video, visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/given-manga-gets-sequel-anime-film/.196256

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Film Reveals English Dub Cast with Lead Nichole Sakura

Nichole Sakura stars as Suzume

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-21/makoto-shinkai-suzume-film-reveals-english-dub-cast-with-lead-nichole-sakura/.196227

Akira Toriyama's SAND LAND Manga Gets Anime Film on August 18

Character visuals unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-21/akira-toriyama-sand-land-manga-gets-anime-film-on-august-18/.196229

Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 10

This episode had me invested in both the characters and the spycraft for the first time in…maybe ever?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-classroom/episode-10/.196058

Beyblade Burst QuadStrike Anime Premieres on Disney XD on April 3, Hulu on May 8

Episodes to stream on YouTube following U.S. premieres

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-21/beyblade-burst-quadstrike-anime-premieres-on-disney-xd-on-april-3-hulu-on-may-8/.196224

One Piece ‒ Episode 1054

One Piece returns after a multi-week break, and it has a bit of a mixed impact for me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1054/.196193

Live-Action Drops of God Show Premieres on April 21

Apple TV+ streams, broadcasts eight-part series worldwide simultaneously in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-20/live-action-drops-of-god-show-premieres-on-april-21/.196175

Atelier Ryza Game Series Ships 1.6 Million Copies Worldwide

Atelier Ryza 3 game launches for PS4, PS5, Switch on March 23; for PC via Steam on March 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-20/atelier-ryza-game-series-ships-1.6-million-copies-worldwide/.196139

ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! ‒ Episode 11

This episode tackles makeup, an inevitable topic for a series about female gender presentation—and it genuinely is a witty snapshot into the lives of early teen girls.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/onimai-im-now-your-sister/episode-11/.196060

Arknights: Prelude to Dawn

The first episode of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn absolutely shook me with its slick direction, ambitious cinematic vision, and gritty storytelling.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arknights/prelude-to-dawn/.195617

Yusei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai Manga Gets TV Anime at Cloverworks

Assassination Classroom author launched manga in January 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/yusei-matsui-the-elusive-samurai-manga-gets-tv-anime-at-cloverworks/.196112

Disney Twisted-Wonderland Game Gets New Animated Promo Video for 3rd Anniversary

Game launched in Japan in March 2020; launched in U.S., Canada in January 2022 for iOS, Android devices

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/disney-twisted-wonderland-game-gets-new-animated-promo-video-for-3rd-anniversary/.196119

Ranking of Kings New Anime Reveals April 13 Debut, Theme Songs in Video

People 1 performs opening theme, Aimer performs ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/ranking-of-kings-new-anime-reveals-april-13-debut-theme-songs-in-video/.196137

Tekken 8 Game Trailer Highlights Character King

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/tekken-8-game-trailer-highlights-character-king/.196120

WIT Studio, Flying Dog's 'Fuyu no Okurimono' Anime Short Streamed

JUNNA performs theme for short about girl who encounters mysterious creature

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/wit-studio-flying-dog-fuyu-no-okurimono-anime-short-streamed/.196128

Novelbright Performs Opening Theme for Blue Orchestra Anime

Series starring Shōya Chiba, Ai Kakuma premieres on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-18/novelbright-performs-opening-theme-for-blue-orchestra-anime/.196127

My Clueless First Friend GN 1

Soon to be an anime, Taku Kawamura's My Clueless First Friend manga offers a ray of sunshine to break through Nishimura's cloudy life. One day a boy named Taiyo Takara transfers into Nishimura's class, and everything changes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-clueless-first-friend/gn-1/.195031

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 6-12

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2nd season rerun earns 2.1% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-18/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-6-12/.196077

Kichi Uekawa Launches New Manga

Shiikuin no Onee-chan ni Koishita Penguin launches on April 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-17/kichi-uekawa-launches-new-manga/.196103

Janus Oni no Ichizoku Manga Resumes

Manga went on hiatus last September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-17/janus-oni-no-ichizoku-manga-resumes/.196102

Beelzebub's Ryūhei Tamura Launches New Manga on April 19

Cosmos manga begins with meeting between low-key high schooler, mysterious student

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-17/beelzebub-ryuhei-tamura-launches-new-manga-on-april-19/.196061

Mai Nishikata's GAME: Between the Suits Manga Resumes After 2 Years

Manga's last published chapter in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-17/mai-nishikata-game-between-the-suits-manga-resumes-after-2-years/.196030

HIDIVE to Stream alice gear aegis Expansion, Insomniacs after school, Otaku Elf, Too Cute Crisis Anime

Also: Tokyo Mew Mew New season 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-16/hidive-to-stream-alice-gear-aegis-expansion-insomniacs-after-school-otaku-elf-too-cute-crisis-anime/.196048

Shin Megami Tensei Gets 30th Anniversary Concert at Anime Expo

Scheduled for July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-15/shin-megami-tensei-gets-30th-anniversary-concert-at-anime-expo/.195969

Gushing Over Magical Girls Manga Gets TV Anime

Akihiro Ononaka debuted manga in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-15/gushing-over-magical-girls-manga-gets-tv-anime/.195987

Vinland Saga Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

When you compare the boy we met back in 2019 to the man we see in this episode, it feels almost impossible to recognize them as the same person, and that's exactly what's so moving about it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vinland-saga-season-2/episode-10/.195967

No, You Can't Make Anime with AI

Mimicking the recognizable work of skilled animators does not mean AI or its users understand the artistic decisions behind anime production.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-03-15/no-you-cant-make-anime-with-ai/.195921

Shaman King Flowers Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, January 2024 Debut

Yōko Hikasa, Katsuyuki Konishi star in sequel from Bridge

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-15/shaman-king-flowers-anime-teaser-unveils-cast-staff-january-2024-debut/.195982

Ishura Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members, Exclusive Disney+ Streaming

Jun Fukuyama, Akio Ohtsuka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-15/ishura-anime-reveals-2-new-cast-members-exclusive-disney-streaming/.195980

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Anime's 3rd Video Previews Opening Song, Reveals April 19 Debut

BIN performs opening song "Saku no Nie"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-14/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-anime-3rd-video-previews-opening-song-reveals-april-19-/.195970

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Previews Orange Piccolo, New Raid Boss

2nd "Hero of Justice" DLC Pack coming soon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-14/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-previews-orange-piccolo-new-raid-boss/.195957

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Visual, Staff, Cast

Masahiro Itou, Shion Wakayama star in anime at GoHands

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-14/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-visual-staff-cast/.195954

My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Song Artists

More staff, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-14/my-love-story-with-yamada-kun-at-lv999-anime-reveals-main-promo-video-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.195953

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! Anime's New TV Ad Reveals Ending Theme

Maki Kawase performs ending theme for sequel series premiering on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-14/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-punch-anime-new-tv-ad-reveals-ending-theme/.195949

Yes! Precure 5, Maho Girls Precure! Series Both Get Sequel Anime for Grown-Ups

Kibō no Chikara ~Otona Precure 23~ premieres in October; Mahō Tsukai Precure! 2 in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-13/yes-precure-5-maho-girls-precure-series-both-get-sequel-anime-for-grown-ups/.195939

Yoshinobu Yamada's Satanophany Manga Takes Break

Manga returns on April 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-13/yoshinobu-yamada-satanophany-manga-takes-break/.195907

ippatu's Tsugumi Project Manga Enters Climax With 7th Volume

Manga's 7th volume to ship in fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-13/ippatu-tsugumi-project-manga-enters-climax-with-7th-volume/.195912

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a ‒ Episode 7

“[Q]uestionable actions” is another “normal” feeling episode of NieR:Automata Ver1.1a after a couple of weeks that have focused more on flashbacks and mood building.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nier-automata-ver-1.1a/episode-7/.195852

Shinichi Ishizuka's Blue Giant Explorer Manga Ends in 4 Chapters

3rd manga from Blue Giant series launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-13/shinichi-ishizuka-blue-giant-explorer-manga-ends-in-4-chapters/.195844

ASCA Performs Ending Song for Edens Zero Anime Season 2

ASCA performs ending theme song "Rinne"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-13/asca-performs-ending-song-for-edens-zero-anime-season-2/.195911

My Happy Marriage Anime to Stream on Netflix

English version of anime's 1st visual also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/my-happy-marriage-anime-to-stream-on-netflix/.195871

Live-Action Mr. Bride Series Reveals Cast for Chihiro's Brothers, April 12 Debut

Teruinosuke Takezai, Yuta Furukawa play brothers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/live-action-mr-bride-series-reveals-cast-for-chihiro-brothers-april-12-debut/.195854

Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 9

With only a few episodes left to go, I hope that Spy Classroom can become a marginally more effective sitcom than it has been, with the occasional action scene thrown in. That can't be too much to ask for, right?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-classroom/episode-9/.195830

To Your Eternity Anime Gets 3rd Season

Fushi's journey continues with "This World" arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/to-your-eternity-anime-gets-3rd-season/.195846

Tomonori Inoue's Manatsu no Grey Goo Manga Ends

Sci-fi survival manga launched in June 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/tomonori-inoue-manatsu-no-grey-goo-manga-ends/.195842

Crunchyroll Streams Tokyo Revengers Live-Action Film

Film streams worldwide excluding Asia, Spain, Latin America

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-11/crunchyroll-streams-tokyo-revengers-live-action-film/.195825

Ninjala Reveals Details on Upcoming Attack on Titan Crossover

Obtain character skins, emotes, items in March 15 - April 26 event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-11/ninjala-reveals-details-on-upcoming-attack-on-titan-crossover/.195771

Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte ‒ Episode 10

Endo and Kobayashi Live hasn't really let me down yet, even as I feel my enjoyment of it has largely been of a more low-key variety. I certainly can't complain now that things have really kicked into gear here at the end.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/endo-and-kobayashi-live-the-latest-on-tsundere-villainess-lieselotte/episode-10/.195810

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ‒ Episode 10

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale may struggle with its thematic elements, but you can't accuse this episode of not trying harder than its predecessors to put them out there.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sugar-apple-fairy-tale/episode-10/.195807

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 27-March 5

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS5 version debuts at #2, PS4 version at #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-11/japan-video-game-rankings-february-27-march-5/.195786

Live-Action Insomniacs After School Film Reveals More Cast, June 23 Debut

Haruka Kudō, Yōichirō Saitō, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-11/live-action-insomniacs-after-school-film-reveals-more-cast-june-23-debut/.195822

Tekken 8 Game Trailer Highlights Character Paul Phoenix

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-11/tekken-8-game-trailer-highlights-character-paul-phoenix/.195818

World Dai Star Anime's TV Ad, Kathrina Character Video Streamed

Series premieres on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-10/world-dai-star-anime-tv-ad-kathrina-character-video-streamed/.195793

Street Fighter 6 Game Streams Real-Time Commentary Feature Video Highlighting Hikaru Takahashi

Game launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on June 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-10/street-fighter-6-game-streams-real-time-commentary-feature-video-highlighting-hikaru-takahashi/.195790

Tweeting Allowed at Sasaki and Miyano Film Screening This Saturday

Manga creator Shō Harusono will personally participate

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-03-09/tweeting-allowed-at-sasaki-and-miyano-film-screening-this-saturday/.195768

My Home Hero Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals April 2 Debut

Trailer previews anime's opening theme song by Chiai Fujikawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-09/my-home-hero-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-april-2-debut/.195759

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Main Cast, Staff, July Premiere

Masato Matsune directs anime at J.C. Staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-09/reign-of-the-seven-spellblades-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-main-cast-staff-july-premiere/.195756

TOHO animation Music Films Project's Trailer Reveals March 20 Debut

Anime creators, musicians collaborate for 5 short anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-09/toho-animation-music-films-project-trailer-reveals-march-20-debut/.195752

Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudō TV Anime Premieres on April 5

Junya Enoki stars as protagonist Yukito Urabe

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-09/kaminaki-sekai-no-kamisama-katsudo-tv-anime-premieres-on-april-5/.195737

Shangri-La Frontier Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals October Premiere

Visual shows main characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-08/shangri-la-frontier-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-october-premiere/.195710

Yuu Hayashi Joins Cast of Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 Anime

Hayashi returns to play Michizō Tachihara

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-08/yuu-hayashi-joins-cast-of-bungo-stray-dogs-season-4-anime/.195709

PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

While missed opportunities keep PARANORMASIGHT from being a truly standout game, I still enjoyed the process of uncovering the story, even if it goes into some truly off-the-wall directions in its end-game content.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch/paranormasight/the-seven-mysteries-of-honjo/.195529

Manga Up! Publishes A Man and His Cat Manga in English

Square Enix Manga & Books also publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-08/manga-up-publishes-a-man-and-his-cat-manga-in-english/.195676

In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ Episode 21

This episode did a bang-up job layering nefarious complications over an already convoluted setup. It's peak rich people drama.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre-season-2/episode-21/.195695

Hands-on With NARUTO×BORUTO VR

Ever wanted to run around the Hidden Leaf Village to team up with Naruto and friends to fight ninjas? Then have I got the game for you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-03-08/hands-on-with-naruto-boruto-vr/.195638

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

Toriumi to voice character Haruaki Karuma

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-08/kousuke-toriumi-replaces-takahiro-sakurai-in-gora-king-records-ayaka-a-story-of-bonds-anime-cast/.195708

Rokudō no Onna-tachi Anime Unveils 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Songs, April 7 Debut

Daisuke Namikawa, Akira Ishida join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-08/rokudo-no-onna-tachi-anime-unveils-1st-promo-video-more-cast-theme-songs-april-7-debut/.195707

Title of Mr. Osomatsu Anime's 2nd Film Revealed

Staff to reveal more info on March 16 during online screening of 1st film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-07/title-of-mr-osomatsu-anime-2nd-film-revealed/.195677

'Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon' Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Promo Video, July Premiere

Jun Fukuyama, Kaede Hondo star in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-07/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-anime-reveals-main-cast-staff-promo-video-july-/.195679

Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina Manga Ends in 6th Volume

6th, final volume to release in winter 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-07/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina-manga-ends-in-6th-volume/.195673

Rock Band sumika Cancels Concerts, Delays 10th Anniversary Documentary After Guitarist's Death

Band's mini-album releases on March 15 as scheduled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-07/rock-band-sumika-cancels-concerts-delays-10th-anniversary-documentary-after-guitarist-death/.195671

Doraemon 2023 Film Opens at #1, 'And Yet, You Are So Sweet' at #2

The First Slam Dunk drops to #3, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc to #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-07/doraemon-2023-film-opens-at-no.1-and-yet-you-are-so-sweet-at-no.2/.195667

Summoned to Another World... Again?! Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Key Visual

Anime premieres on April 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-06/summoned-to-another-world-again-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-key-visual/.195640

Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on NPD Bookscan's Top-Selling Manga of 2022 List

Spy x Family, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Berserk make top 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-05/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-npd-bookscan-top-selling-manga-of-2022-list/.195600

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Fighting Game's New Video Highlights Anila Gameplay

Game will release this year for PS4, PS5, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-04/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising-fighting-game-new-video-highlights-anila-gameplay/.195615

The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme, April 2 Debut

Aya Uchida performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-04/the-aristocrat-otherworldly-adventure-serving-gods-who-go-too-far-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-/.195612

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Film Wins Favorite Movie at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Also: Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Transformers character Optimus Prime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-04/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-film-wins-favorite-movie-at-nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards/.195608

IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! Episodes 14-30

Ryo Tsukumo and his evil ego gets ramped up to a point that nearly qualifies it as a nineteenth-century melodrama, with everything from rumors of contest-rigging to flat-out murder on the table.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/idolish7-third-beat/episodes-14-30/.195374

Vampire Dies in No Time Manga Takes Another 1-Month Break

Manga to go on hiatus from March 30 through April 27 with return on May 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-04/vampire-dies-in-no-time-manga-takes-another-1-month-break/.195585

Exclusive: Dark Horse Reveals Cover, Release Date for Gou Tanabe's H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth Manga

Dark Horse revealed on Friday the cover design of the single omnibus volume of Gou Tanabe's manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-03-03/exclusive-dark-horse-reveals-cover-release-date-for-gou-tanabe-h.p-lovecraft-the-shadow-over-/.195412

Dokapon Kingdom: Connect Game Reveals Opening Movie

Dokapon Kingdom remake game for Switch debuts in Japan on April 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/dokapon-kingdom-connect-game-reveals-opening-movie/.195559

New Pokémon Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff, Visual

Anime with 1-hour 1st episode special to premiere on April 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/new-pokemon-anime-reveals-promo-video-cast-staff-visual/.195561

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, April 7 Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Info

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/the-cafe-terrace-and-its-goddesses-anime-reveals-main-promo-video-april-7-debut-more-cast-theme-/.195557

Takashi Kiryu to Become Square Enix's New President, Representative Director

Current president Yosuke Matsuda will retire

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/takashi-kiryu-to-become-square-enix-new-president-representative-director/.195553

Yuji Naka Admits to Insider Trading Charges in Tokyo Court

Game programmer, director was arrested twice last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/yuji-naka-admits-to-insider-trading-charges-in-tokyo-court/.195547

Seven Seas Licenses 'Kingdom of Gold, Kingdom of Water,' 'The World's Fastest Level Up' Manga

'A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch,' 'Love, a Kitten, and a Salty Dog' manga also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-01/seven-seas-licenses-kingdom-of-gold-kingdom-of-water-the-world-fastest-level-up-manga/.195476

Scorching Ping Pong Girls Manga Gets Sequel Manga on April 28

Sequel manga was announced in Shakunetsu no Idol Musume spinoff "chapter"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-01/scorching-ping-pong-girls-manga-gets-sequel-manga-on-april-28/.195443

In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

Is Kotoko a diabolical enough detective to frame a man for a murder he actually did commit?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre-season-2/episode-20/.195449

Kodansha USA Licenses Keiko Suenobu's Life, Life 2: Giver/Taker Manga

Company publishes Life on March 7, Life 2: Giver/Taker on March 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-01/kodansha-usa-licenses-keiko-suenobu-life-life-2-giver-taker-manga/.195471

FurYu's CRYMACHINA Action RPG Heads West for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC in Fall

Promo video previews story, characters for game about artificial life forms

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-01/furyu-crymachina-action-rpg-heads-west-for-ps5-ps4-switch-pc-in-fall/.195468

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Switch Game Streams Character Trailer Highlighting World Detective Organization

Video reveals English voice cast for game launching for Switch on June 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-28/master-detective-archives-rain-code-switch-game-streams-character-trailer-highlighting-world-/.195417