Anime and Character Art Admiring: June 2023

In order to get closer to his revenge, Aqua is going to be working with actors from the Ai-connected Lala Lai theater troop on a stage play of Demon Slayer—er… Tokyo Blade.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/oshi-no-ko/episode-11/.199704

Tokyopop Launches LoveLove Romance Manga Label With 4 New Titles

The Black Cat & the Vampire, Undead, Sating the Wolf, Lullaby of the Dawn licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-29/tokyopop-launches-lovelove-romance-manga-label-with-4-new-titles/.199703

KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World Episode 11

The worst part of this episode comes at its end, as the series tries futilely to take itself seriously in a way that it has never earned.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kamikatsu-working-for-god-in-a-godless-world/episode-11/.199701

Live-Action Jujutsu Kaisen Video Celebrates Manga's 80 Million Copies in Circulation

Live-action "special video" debuts after Volume 23's July 4 release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-29/live-action-jujutsu-kaisen-video-celebrates-manga-80-million-copies-in-circulation/.199709

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Miyuki Nakajima Performs Theme Song for Mari Okada MAPPA's Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kōjō Anime Film

"Shin On" is Nakajima's 1st ever anime theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/miyuki-nakajima-performs-theme-song-for-mari-okada-mappa-alice-to-therese-no-maboroshi-kojo-anime-/.199682

Nadia - The Secret of Blue Water

Despite superficial similarities to the works of one of the industry's immortal titans, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is the work of the up-and-comers who would go on to produce the single most famous and impactful anime of the last thirty years.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nadia/the-secret-of-blue-water/episodes-1-39/.199638

Oshi no Ko Anime Gets 2nd Season

The 11th episode from the television anime of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga ended on Wednesday with an announcement that production...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/oshi-no-ko-anime-gets-2nd-season/.199699

Mangamo to Release My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 Manga in Print

Volume 1 debuts in early 2024 under Penguin Random House's INKLORE colophon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/mangamo-to-release-my-love-story-with-yamada-kun-at-lv999-manga-in-print/.199684

I Shall Survive Using Potions! Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils More Cast Ending Song Artist October Debut

Nao Toyama plays goddess Celestine; Haruki Iwata, Moeka Koizumi perform ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/i-shall-survive-using-potions-anime-1st-full-video-unveils-more-cast-ending-song-artist-october-/.199697

YOASOBI's Oshi no Ko Anime Opening Song Ranks #7 on U.S. Billboard's Global 200 Chart

'Idol' is highest ranking song by Japanese artist in chart's history

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/yoasobi-oshi-no-ko-anime-opening-song-ranks-no.7-on-u.s-billboard-global-200-chart/.199693

My Tiny Senpai Anime Streams Episode 1's Web Preview

Office romantic comedy anime premieres on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-28/my-tiny-senpai-anime-streams-episode-1-web-preview/.199692

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Girls Band Cry Anime Unveils 3rd English-Subtitled Music Video

Video features "white drizzle in gloom" song by in-story band Togenashi Togeari

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/girls-band-cry-anime-unveils-3rd-english-subtitled-music-video/.199658

Kyoto Animation's KA Esuma Bunko Prints Full Metal Panic! Author Shoji Gatoh's New Novel

MOON FIGHTERS! novel debuts this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/kyoto-animation-ka-esuma-bunko-prints-full-metal-panic-author-shoji-gatoh-new-novel/.199657

Kyoto Animation's KA Esuma Bunko Prints Writer Reiko Yoshida's 1st Original Novel

Sōgen no Kagayaki by A Silent Voice, Violet Evergarden's scriptwriter to ship this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/kyoto-animation-ka-esuma-bunko-prints-writer-reiko-yoshida-1st-original-novel/.199655

Dentsu Establishes New Anime Licensing Company

Dentsu Anime Solutions to offer anime licenses in Japan, overseas

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/dentsu-establishes-new-anime-licensing-company/.199651

Super Mario Bros. Rises to #2 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out Opens at #4 in Japan

IDOLiSH7 LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD rises to #7, 2nd Collar×Malice film opens at #2 on mini-theater rankings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/super-mario-bros-rises-to-no.2-rascal-does-not-dream-of-a-sister-venturing-out-opens-at-no.4-in-/.199636

Monday, June 26, 2023

Sailor Moon Cosmos Films Stream Video Featuring Insert Song

Video features Three Lights insert song "Nagareboshi e"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/sailor-moon-cosmos-films-stream-video-featuring-insert-song/.199647

Machiko Kyō's Cocoon Wartime Manga Gets Anime in Summer 2025

Studio Ghibli veteran animator Hitomi Tateno is animation producer for project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-27/machiko-kyo-cocoon-wartime-manga-gets-anime-in-summer-2025/.199649

Inti Creates Reveals Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue 2D Action Game

Game based on Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- magazine illustration series launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-26/inti-creates-reveals-yohane-the-parhelion-blaze-in-the-deepblue-2d-action-game/.199634

Live-Action Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun Show Reveals More Cast

Haru, Haruna Uechi, Kenji Moriwaki, Shūichirō Naitō, Kenshirō Iwai, Jiei Wakabayashi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-26/live-action-kocchi-muite-yo-mukai-kun-show-reveals-more-cast/.199627

Sunday, June 25, 2023

My Clueless First Friend Episode 13

As it turns out, we don't need a flash-forward or a time skip to reassure us that these two are going to be okay.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-clueless-first-friend/episode-13/.199601

My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 Episode 13

Setting up for the big moment with Yamada and Akane is then an exercise in the age-old plotting trick of bringing things full circle

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-love-story-with-yamada-kun-at-lv999/episode-13/.199592

SPYFAMILY Code: White Film Previewed in Teaser

Film to open on December 22 after season 2's October premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-25/spy-family-code-white-film-previewed-in-teaser/.199602

A Galaxy Next Door Episode 12

Some shows have a grand finale. Others fizzle out.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-galaxy-next-door/episode-12/.199591

Spy Classroom Anime 2nd Season's New Video Reveals July 13 Premiere

2nd season's episode 1 gets online advance screening on July 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-25/spy-classroom-anime-2nd-season-new-video-reveals-july-13-premiere/.199599

Yoh Kamiyama Performs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime's New Ending Song

'Endroll' theme's artist also contributed to Drifting Dragons, Horimiya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-25/yoh-kamiyama-performs-bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-anime-new-ending-song/.199600

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Japanese Animation TV Ranking June 12-18

Demon Slayer's Swordsmith Village Arc finale ranks higher than Sazae-san with 7.6%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-23/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-june-12-18/.199534

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 12

Folks, I think being able to summon a giant explosion is a great power to have.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world/episode-12/.199576

Tokyo Mew Mew New Season Two

Viewers may be disappointed with its open-ended conclusion, but it exemplifies Tokyo Mew Mew New's environmental call to action.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-new/season-two/.199472

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Episode 11

All we need to do is watch our boy punch some puppets and go home.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mashle-magic-and-muscles/episode-11/.199574

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Anime's New Video Teases Emotional Return

School life scenes previewed before next Saturday's premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-24/horimiya-the-missing-pieces-anime-new-video-teases-emotional-return/.199587

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You High School Days 4-Episode Anime Previewed in Video

New short series debuts digitally in Japan on July 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-24/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-~high-school-days~-4-episode-anime-previewed-in-video/.199584

Cross Infinite World Licenses Fluffy Paradise 3 More Light Novels

Company also licenses A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy, I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Third Loop: The Nameless Princess and the Cruel Emperor

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-24/cross-infinite-world-licenses-fluffy-paradise-3-more-light-novels/.199545

Friday, June 23, 2023

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Film's Video Reveals December 8 Premiere

Light novel author Satoru Yamaguchi writes original story for film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-24/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-film-video-reveals-december-8-premiere/.199577

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 3 Unveils New Video More Returning Cast

Yukari Nozawa, Sayuri Sadaoka, Masayuki Akasaka, Gakuto Kajiwara reprise roles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-23/rent-a-girlfriend-season-3-unveils-new-video-more-returning-cast/.199557

Uoyama's 'Hinata-san Hoshino desu.' Manga Ends in 5 Chapters

Uoyama launched manga in August 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-23/uoyama-hinata-san-hoshino-desu-manga-ends-in-5-chapters/.199530

Black Clover Manga Gets Stage Play in September

Stage play starring Keisuke Ueda, Naoki Takeshi to play in Tokyo, Kanagawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-23/black-clover-manga-gets-stage-play-in-september/.199542

Kumiko Saiki's Kageki Shojo!! Manga Gets Stage Play

Play runs in Tokyo in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-23/kumiko-saiki-kageki-shojo-manga-gets-stage-play/.199537

Thursday, June 22, 2023

The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2's New Teaser Announces 2nd Part's October 5 Debut

English-subtitled teaser debuts after 1st part's finale

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-22/the-ancient-magus-bride-season-2-new-teaser-announces-2nd-part-october-5-debut/.199514

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening

Much like the famed warlord, Bandai Namco set their sights on the heavens above in honor of the celebration of Nobunaga's Ambition's 40th Anniversary. It's a big game for a big number—so, how does it stack up?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc-steam/nobunaga-ambition/awakening/.199158

This Week in Anime - Unraveling the Eccentric Chaos of Dead Mount Death Play

After Baccano! and Durarara!!, this season marked the return of Narita's works to the screens with the adaptation of Dead Mount Death Play. Read on as we dissect the intricate magic woven into Narita's latest work.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-06-22/.199489

The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime Season 2 Reveals July 9 Debut in Promo Video

New key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-22/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-anime-season-2-reveals-july-9-debut-in-promo-video/.199508

ICv2: Viz Media to Raise Manga Volume Prices for 1st Time in 15 Years

Single manga volume prices rise from US$9.99 to US$11.99 beginning in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-22/icv2-viz-media-to-raise-manga-volume-prices-for-1st-time-in-15-years/.199331

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Square Enix Unveils Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Switch Game for December 1

3rd main title in Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-22/square-enix-unveils-dragon-quest-monsters-the-dark-prince-switch-game-for-december-1/.199486

Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo & Suguru Geto Are Ready for a Day at the Beach in New Okinawa Collaboration Merch

New merch available only in Naha airport includes pin badges, key chains, tapestries

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-06-21/jujutsu-kaisen-satoru-gojo-and-suguru-geto-are-ready-for-a-day-at-the-beach-in-new-okinawa-/.199384

Insomniacs After School Episode 11

You hope these days would continue with these two together as they're away from everything that generally reminds them of their anxiety.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/insomniacs-after-school/episode-11/.199449

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 24

While it won't go down as the single best half-hour of the series, "Home" gives us exactly what we need after experiencing so much alongside our heroes: a moment to rest and a glimpse of all the wonderful things to come.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vinland-saga-season-2/episode-24/.199439

Centaurs Manga Creator Ryo Sumiyoshi on Fantasy in Feudal Japan

Although we often think of centaurs as strictly Western creatures, manga has its fair share of centaurs. Even within that body of work, Ryo Sumiyoshi's Centaurs stands out for its art, worldbuilding, and story.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-06-21/centaurs-manga-creator-ryo-sumiyoshi-on-fantasy-in-feudal-japan/.198950

Edens Zero Anime Season 2's 'Aoi Cosmos' Arc Trailer Reveals More Cast New Opening Song

2nd cours starts in July with Tani Yuuki's 'Kaibutsu' opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-21/edens-zero-anime-season-2-aoi-cosmos-arc-trailer-reveals-more-cast-new-opening-song/.199468

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Film's Video Highlights Insert Songs

Kankaku Pierrot band performs Insert songs 'Break Together,' 'Haruka Mirai'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-21/black-clover-sword-of-the-wizard-king-film-video-highlights-insert-songs/.199446

Geneon Aniplex USA Producer Hiroe Tsukamoto Passes Away

American anime industry veteran produed numerous dubs since 1994

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-21/geneon-aniplex-usa-producer-hiroe-tsukamoto-passes-away/.199443

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Sylvanian Families/Calico Critters Toy Franchise Gets New Full 3DCG Anime on July 6

Aya Yamane, Saya Tanaka, Madoka Murakami, Eriko Kadokura, Misaki Watada returns as cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-20/sylvanian-families-calico-critters-toy-franchise-gets-new-full-3dcg-anime-on-july-6/.199418

Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyū wa Jikka Kara Tsuihōsareta node Suki Katte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita Light Novel Gets TV Anime

Shōta Aoi stars in Studio DEEN anime of Shin Kouduki's heroic fantasy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-20/dekisokonai-to-yobareta-moto-eiyu-wa-jikka-kara-tsuihosareta-node-suki-katte-ni-ikiru-koto-ni-shita-/.199422

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Posts English-Dubbed Trailer

Zeno Robinson, Abby Trott, Xander Mobus, Laura Post star in English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-20/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime-posts-english-dubbed-trailer/.199405

Agricultural Machine Company Yanmar Produces 'Miru' Original Anime Project

Anime will have booth, panel at Anime Expo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-20/agricultural-machine-company-yanmar-produces-miru-original-anime-project/.199416

Monday, June 19, 2023

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Earns US$20 Million in U.S. in 2nd Weekend

Film crosses worldwide gross of US$278 million

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-19/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-earns-usd20-million-in-u.s-in-2nd-weekend/.199378

Persona 3 Reload Game's Latest Trailer Previews New English Dub

More gameplay footage also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-19/persona-3-reload-game-latest-trailer-previews-new-english-dub/.199375

'The Tunnel to Summer the Exit of Goodbyes' Film Wins Award at Annecy

Tomohisa Taguchi's film based on Mei Hachimoku, Kukka's young adult novel wins Paul Grimault Award

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-19/the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbyes-film-wins-award-at-annecy/.199353

Movic's Hana-Doll 2.5D Idol Franchise Gets Anime

Anime to adapt project's "1st season" of drama CDs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-19/movic-hana-doll-2.5d-idol-franchise-gets-anime/.199372

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Demon Slayer Manga's Hashira Geiko Arc Gets TV Anime

The 11th episode of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-Hen) television anime ended on Monday...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-18/demon-slayer-manga-hashira-geiko-arc-gets-tv-anime/.199357

WIT Studio Starts Vertical-Scrolling Manga Team Launches 1st Series

Estée: Hajimari no Mahō o Tsugumono manga launches on WIT Studio's HykeComic app on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-18/wit-studio-starts-vertical-scrolling-manga-team-launches-1st-series/.199349

New Rurouni Kenshin Anime's 5th Video Unveils Opening Song More Cast Half-Year Run

Satoshi Hino joins cast as Hajime Saitō

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-18/new-rurouni-kenshin-anime-5th-video-unveils-opening-song-more-cast-half-year-run/.199351

Tokyo Revengers Anime's 'Tenjiku Arc' Reveals Promo Video October Premiere More Cast

Kouki Uchiyama, Hiro Shimono, Daisuke Namikawa, Seiichirō Yamashita join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-18/tokyo-revengers-anime-tenjiku-arc-reveals-promo-video-october-premiere-more-cast/.199350

Comikey Adds Oreco Tachibana's Firefly Wedding Manga

Tachibana launched manga set in Meiji Era on January 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-18/comikey-adds-oreco-tachibana-firefly-wedding-manga/.199332

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Rhapsody Project's 2nd Trailer Teases Hybrid Anime/Concert Experience

Project tells bands' stories through animation, with bands performing music on stage

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-17/rhapsody-project-2nd-trailer-teases-hybrid-anime-concert-experience/.199337

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 11

It's the kind of silly Scooby Doo-esque hijinks in a fantasy setting that warms my heart, and it got a big belly laugh from me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world/episode-11/.199323

Atelier Ryza TV Anime's 2nd Video Previews Awkmiu's Ending Song

Anime of Gust RPG premieres on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-17/atelier-ryza-tv-anime-2nd-video-previews-awkmiu-ending-song/.199334

A Cappella Music Project Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille Gets Anime

Story of 6 high school girls coming of age through a cappella music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-17/a-cappella-music-project-utagoe-wa-mille-feuille-gets-anime/.199333

Friday, June 16, 2023

Live-Action Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun Show Casts Hayato Ichihara

NTV streams commercial for series premiering on July 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-17/live-action-kocchi-muite-yo-mukai-kun-show-casts-hayato-ichihara/.199324

Do It Yourself!! Live-Action Show's Trailer Features Original Anime's Theme Song

Adaptation of original anime premieres on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/do-it-yourself-live-action-show-trailer-features-original-anime-theme-song/.199274

Dark Gathering Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals luz's Opening Theme Song

New key visual also revealed for series premiering on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/dark-gathering-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-luz-opening-theme-song/.199264

Hiromu Arakawa's Autobiographical Hyakushō Kizoku Anime's 1st Promo Video Streamed

Anime premieres on July 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/hiromu-arakawa-autobiographical-hyakusho-kizoku-anime-1st-promo-video-streamed/.199263

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Game's Trailer Highlights Mechanics

Game also gets manga by Paru Konno on July 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/master-detective-archives-rain-code-game-trailer-highlights-mechanics/.199260

Thursday, June 15, 2023

AnimeFesta's WWWave Corporation Establishes 'Deregular' Anime Label

Label aims to produce 10 works by 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/animefesta-wwwave-corporation-establishes-deregular-anime-label/.199234

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei Gets 'Iro Tōtoshi-hen' Manga on June 20

Manga is "answer arc" to 2 earlier Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei manga that ended last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-15/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-rei-gets-iro-totoshi-hen-manga-on-june-20/.199178

The Great Cleric Anime Premieres on July 6

The official website for the anime of Broccoli Lion's Seija Musō: Salaryman, Isekai de Ikiru Tame ni Ayumu Michi (The Great Cleric ~The Path a Salaryman...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-06-15/the-great-cleric-anime-premieres-on-july-6/.199200

Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad Manga Returns After 13-Month Hiatus

Manga went on hiatus in June 2022 due to author Yuu Saiki giving birth

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-15/yamaguchi-kun-isnt-so-bad-manga-returns-after-13-month-hiatus/.199107

Rakuten to Launch Vertical-Scrolling Digital Comic Service Partnering with Shonengahosha Nitroplus

R-Toon to publish original, vertical-scrolling digital manga titles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-15/rakuten-to-launch-vertical-scrolling-digital-comic-service-partnering-with-shonengahosha-nitroplus/.199192

'Go Go Loser Ranger!' TV Anime Reveals Head Writer Studio

The Quintessential Quintuplets' Keiichirō Ōchi writes, Arknights anime's Yostar Pictures produces

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-15/go-go-loser-ranger-tv-anime-reveals-head-writer-studio/.199198

Grasshopper Manufacture Teases New Game States Shadows of the Damned Remastered Will 'Probably' Come to All Current Platforms

Company's online merchandise store now open

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-15/grasshopper-manufacture-teases-new-game-states-shadows-of-the-damned-remastered-will-probably-come-/.199190

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

TenPuru -No One Can Live on Loneliness- TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Announces July 8 Debut

Video previews "Bonnō Paradise" opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-14/tenpuru-no-one-can-live-on-loneliness-tv-anime-3rd-promo-video-announces-july-8-debut/.199162

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Gunbuster Blu-ray

Gunbuster is a true classic in every sense of the word: historically important, influential, and a fantastic series decades after it came out. With this gorgeous release, it deserves a place on every anime fan's shelf.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gunbuster/blu-ray/.198995

Slam Dunk Opening Theme Band BAAD's Drummer Yasunori Arai Passes Away

Arai passed away on May 22 after undergoing medical treatment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-13/slam-dunk-opening-theme-band-baad-drummer-yasunori-arai-passes-away/.199117

GKIDS Screens Blue Giant Anime Film in N. America This Year

Film gets sneak preview at Annecy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-13/gkids-screens-blue-giant-anime-film-in-n-america-this-year/.199114

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ‒ Episode 10

There's one major problem here: Raeliana herself is still stuck in the mindset that she's a side character in someone else's story.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/why-raeliana-ended-up-at-the-duke-mansion/episode-10/.199076

Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 3's Promo Video Reveals July 8 Premiere

GYROAXIA, Hina Aoki performs opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-13/cardfight-vanguard-will-dress-season-3-promo-video-reveals-july-8-premiere/.199112

New City Hunter Anime Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, September 8 Debut

Miyuki Sawashiro, Kenyuu Horiuchi, Tomokazu Seki, Subaru Kimura play new characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-13/new-city-hunter-anime-film-trailer-unveils-more-cast-theme-songs-september-8-debut/.199110

Monday, June 12, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI Game's Demo Launches on PS5 on June 12

Sony announced on Saturday that it will launch a demo for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI role-playing game for PlayStation 5 on June 12 at 4:00 a.m. EDT....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-06-12/final-fantasy-xvi-game-demo-launches-on-ps5-on-june-12/.199054

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Atlus Reveals Persona 3 Reload Game

Game launches in early 2024 for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-12/atlus-reveals-persona-3-reload-game/.199047

A Galaxy Next Door ‒ Episode 10

Mrs. Goshiki feels like a throwback to a time when parents fully controlled their daughters and guarded their “purity,” and that's almost certainly intentional.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-galaxy-next-door/episode-10/.199014

Boys Run The Riot Creator Keito Gaku Attends CXC Festival in Ohio

Festival runs from September 27-October 1 across multiple venues in Columbus, Ohio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-11/boys-run-the-riot-creator-keito-gaku-attends-cxc-festival-in-ohio/.199008

Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ‒ Episode 23

All you millions of Birdie Wing fans who begged for footage of Eve bench pressing, your day has arrived.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/birdie-wing-golf-girls-story/episode-23/.199013

Sanrio's Cinnamoroll Character Gets New Net Short Anime in October

Sanrio's #1 character reimagined if he had not been found by Cafe Cinnamon worker

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-11/sanrio-cinnamoroll-character-gets-new-net-short-anime-in-october/.199023

IDOLiSH7 Theatrical Anime Earns Over 700 Million Yen in 22 Days

Theatrical anime concert opened on May 20; 4DX, MX4D, Dolby Cinema screenings start on June 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-11/idolish7-theatrical-anime-earns-over-700-million-yen-in-22-days/.199018

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Comikey Adds 10 Manga from Square Enix This Month

Company also details manga from MediBang, webtoons arriving on service this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-10/comikey-adds-10-manga-from-square-enix-this-month/.199001

Mashle: Magic and Muscles ‒ Episode 9

Mash's all-physical counter-attack he throws at Razer is a satisfying beatdown for the climax and I remain amused by Mash calling out his particular muscles like they're magic spells.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mashle-magic-and-muscles/episode-9/.198991

Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime's 3rd Video Unveils 2 More Cast Members, July 3 Debut

Iori Saeki, Minami Kurisaka join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-10/yumemiru-danshi-wa-genjitsushugisha-anime-3rd-video-unveils-2-more-cast-members-july-3-debut/.199011

Otaku Elf ‒ Episode 10

It's not as deep as all the stuff we've gotten for Elda and Koito, but it demonstrates how Otaku Elf's commitment to making characters feel three-dimensional persists even when the actual content is at its most cute-deities-doing-cute-things

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/otaku-elf/episode-10/.198997

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime Season 3 to Premiere on July 7

"Sumi Sakurasawa date" visual also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-10/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-3-to-premiere-on-july-7/.199010

Vinland Saga's Makoto Yukimura to Attend San Diego Comic-Con

Event takes place from July 20-July 23 at San Diego Convention Center

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-10/vinland-saga-makoto-yukimura-to-attend-san-diego-comic-con/.198984

Friday, June 9, 2023

The Legendary Hero is Dead! ‒ Episode 10

If I wanted to see a version of Fairy Tail that was worse in every regard, I could just watch Edens Zero.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-legendary-hero-is-dead/episode-10/.198945

My Happy Marriage Novels Get Stage Play in August

Stage play in Tokyo to feature original story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-09/my-happy-marriage-novels-get-stage-play-in-august/.198974

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Film's English-Subtitled Video Highlights Evil Wizard Kings

Film opens in Japan, streams on Netflix on June 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-09/black-clover-sword-of-the-wizard-king-film-english-subtitled-video-highlights-evil-wizard-kings/.198964

HIDIVE Streams Dark Gathering Horror Anime This Summer

Anime premieres in Japan in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-09/hidive-streams-dark-gathering-horror-anime-this-summer/.198959

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Mission: Yozakura Family Manga Gets Novel

Novel ships on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-08/mission-yozakura-family-manga-gets-novel/.198918

This Week in Anime - Yuri Is My Job! Is the Best Gayfabe We Could Ask For

What starts as a silly comedy about role-playing in a yuri-themed café turns into a rollercoaster of real emotions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-06-08/.198897

Police in a Pod's Miko Yasu Launches New Manga on June 15

Historical comedy manga set in Edo period depicts Father of Japanese Police

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-08/police-in-a-pod-miko-yasu-launches-new-manga-on-june-15/.198931

Blade & Bastard, Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight, 3 More Drecom Light Novels Get Manga Adaptation

The 100th Time's the Charm, I Only Have Six Months to Live, Stuck in a Time Loop also get manga adaptations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-08/blade-and-bastard-safe-and-sound-in-the-arms-of-an-elite-knight-3-more-drecom-light-novels-get-/.198933

Resident Evil Village Game Sells 8 Million Copies Worldwide

The official Twitter account for the Resident Evil franchise revealed on Thursday that the Resident Evil Village game has sold 8 million copies worldwide....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-06-08/resident-evil-village-game-sells-8-million-copies-worldwide/.198930

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GoRA, King Records' Ayaka: A Story of Bonds Anime Reveals Promo Video, Additional Cast, July 1 Premiere

Kenjiro Tsuda, Saori Hayami, Nobuo Tobita, Hekiru Shiina join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-07/gora-king-records-ayaka-a-story-of-bonds-anime-reveals-promo-video-additional-cast-july-1-premiere/.198901

The Anime You Should Have Watched in Spring 2013

Travel back ten years and revisit some fan favorite anime and hidden gems.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-06-07/the-anime-you-should-have-watched-in-spring-2013/.198073

Oshi no Ko Anime's Opening Theme Song 'Idol' by YOASOBI Tops Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

"Idol" is the first song originally performed in Japanese to top the chart

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-06-06/oshi-no-ko-anime-opening-theme-song-idol-by-yoasobi-tops-billboard-global-excl-u.s-chart/.198875

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! Anime's Sequel Series Unveils More Cast, Songs, July 13 Debut in 2nd Video

Tomokazu Sugita, Megumi Han, Chikahiro Kobayashi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-07/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-anime-sequel-series-unveils-more-cast-songs-july-13-debut-in-2nd-video/.198900

Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2024

Romance shojo manga launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-07/megumi-morino-a-condition-called-love-shojo-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2024/.198899

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Anime Expo Hosts Danganronpa, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Games' Writer Kazutaka Kodaka

Kodaka attends panel in Los Angeles on July 3 at 12:30 p.m. PDT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-06/anime-expo-hosts-danganronpa-master-detective-archives-rain-code-games-writer-kazutaka-kodaka/.198864

Death Stranding: Director's Cut Gets Mac Release in 2023

Hideo Kojima appeared at Apple's WWDC 2023 keynote to announce launch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-06/death-stranding-director-cut-gets-mac-release-in-2023/.198862

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc ‒ Episode 9

After literal months of buildup, it seems that we have reached the point in this season of Demon Slayer where things are happening. Kind of.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-swordsmith-village-arc/episode-9/.198840

This Week in Anime - Top Reasons to Watch Skip and Loafer

Nick and Steve discuss the myriad of reasons why Skip and Loafer is a top-tier rom-com, from fully-realized characters and expertly-timed comedy to positive trans representation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-06-06/.198816

2nd Mr. Osomatsu 6th Anniversary Anime Film's Trailer Previews AŌP's Opening Song

AŌP returns for metal arrangement of 'Zenryoku Batankyū' song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-06/2nd-mr-osomatsu-6th-anniversary-anime-film-trailer-previews-aop-opening-song/.198861

Undead Girl Murder Farce TV Anime Casts Yumiri Hanamori

Hanamori plays Vera, a girl who lives in a werewolf village

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-06/undead-girl-murder-farce-tv-anime-casts-yumiri-hanamori/.198859

One Piece Manga Goes on 4-Week Hiatus for Eiichiro Oda's Surgery

Oda to have surgery for astigmatism; manga on hiatus from June 19 to July 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-06/one-piece-manga-goes-on-4-week-hiatus-for-eiichiro-oda-surgery/.198855

Monday, June 5, 2023

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals July 4 Premiere, More Cast

Aya Uchida, Minori Suzuki, Ryohei Kimura, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-05/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-july-4-premiere-more-cast/.198828

Evangelion 1.0 Animation Producer, Yozakura Quartet Scriptwriter Manabu Ishikawa Passes Away

Ishikawa served as animation producer for Evangelion 1.0, 2.0, Psycho-Pass 2; wrote scripts for Fullmetal Alchemist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-05/evangelion-1.0-animation-producer-yozakura-quartet-scriptwriter-manabu-ishikawa-passes-away/.198822

Classroom for Heroes Anime's New Promo Video, CM Reveal July 9 Premiere, Preview Opening Song

Kaede Higuchi performs "Bravery? Naturally?" opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-05/classroom-for-heroes-anime-new-promo-video-cm-reveal-july-9-premiere-preview-opening-song/.198819

Kaiji Manga Goes on Hiatus

Author Fukumoto takes break for research until September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-05/kaiji-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.198817

Sunday, June 4, 2023

anohana Anime Gets New Stage Play in August

New stage play opens in Tokyo on August 9-15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-05/anohana-anime-gets-new-stage-play-in-august/.198797

Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- Anime's 2nd Video Unveils July 2 Debut

New series in Love Live! franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-04/genjitsu-no-yohane-sunshine-in-the-mirror-anime-2nd-video-unveils-july-2-debut/.198785

My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Anime to Premiere on July 8

The staff for the television anime of Nazuna Miki and Subachi's My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 (Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyō desu)...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-06-04/my-unique-skill-makes-me-op-even-at-level-1-anime-to-premiere-on-july-8/.198802

A Galaxy Next Door ‒ Episode 9

Whatever other skills she has, Goshiki's mother is a veritable champion at turning a simple statement into balloon art.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-galaxy-next-door/episode-9/.198779

Magical Destroyers ‒ Episode 9

Just so we're all remaining on the same page, the world of Magical Destroyers is definitely a simulation, right?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magical-destroyers/episode-9/.198778

New Macross Animation Project to Be Produced by Sunrise

The final day of the "SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023" concerts ended with an announcement that a new Macross animation project is launching...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-04/new-macross-animation-project-to-be-produced-by-sunrise/.198798

The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Anime Gets 'Semifinal' Sequel in 2024

Sequel series to depict Japan vs Germany semifinal

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-04/the-prince-of-tennis-ii-u-17-world-cup-anime-gets-semifinal-sequel-in-2024/.198789

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Mashle: Magic and Muscles ‒ Episode 8

I will say that as the series goes on, Dot's main driving gimmick has already gotten a bit tiresome.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mashle-magic-and-muscles/episode-8/.198746

WIRED: Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims' Families Sue 4chan, Good Smile Company, Others

Lawsuit also names other social media companies, firearms, armor dealers, shooter's parents

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-03/wired-buffalo-mass-shooting-victims-families-sue-4chan-good-smile-company-others/.198551

Zero Akabane's Magical Girl Incident Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Manga about salaryman who transforms into magical girl launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-02/zero-akabane-magical-girl-incident-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.198727

The Legendary Hero is Dead! ‒ Episode 9

The bottom line is that The Legendary Hero is Dead! just isn't equipped to tell a dramatic or romantic story.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-legendary-hero-is-dead/episode-9/.198743

Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Theatrical Anime Streams Full Trailer

1st new anime sequel in 4 years opens in Japan on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-03/sound-euphonium-ensemble-contest-theatrical-anime-streams-full-trailer/.198773

Love Live! Franchise's 1st Stage Musical Adds More Performances in August

New run features 1 cast member change, different set

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-03/love-live-franchise-1st-stage-musical-adds-more-performances-in-august/.198769

Director Takayuki Hirao, Studio CLAP, More Pompo: The Cinéphile Staff Reunite for New Anime

Untitled anime currently known under project code "Wasted Chef"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-03/director-takayuki-hirao-studio-clap-more-pompo-the-cinephile-staff-reunite-for-new-anime/.198759

Shadowverse Flame Anime Previews 'Seven Shadows Arc' in Video

Series returns on July 8 with new opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-03/shadowverse-flame-anime-previews-seven-shadows-arc-in-video/.198765

Friday, June 2, 2023

This Week in Games - A Good Week For Dragons And Novels

We have the latest on all things Dragon Quest, including Adventure of Dai jumping into the gaming world. Plus: Nintendo Force kickstarts a book on Satoru Iwata's legacy, Tokimemo news, and more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-06-02/a-good-week-for-dragons-and-novels/.198561

Dr. Stone: New World ‒ Episode 9

For this week's episode of Dr. Stone, we could talk about Ginro's arc—how even without his brother physically present to be his conscience, he still knows the right thing to do.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dr-stone-new-world/episode-9/.198708