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Monday, July 31, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant Game's 2nd Trailer Reveals New Servants, Rogue Servants

Arjuna, Cu Chulainn, Tamamo Aria from other Fate series works appear in game as Rogue Servants

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/fate-samurai-remnant-game-2nd-trailer-reveals-new-servants-rogue-servants/.200814

Risa Kubota Retires from Voice Acting

Lapis Re:LiGHTs, I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. voice actress joined Mausu Promotion in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/risa-kubota-retires-from-voice-acting/.200841

Uru Okabe's Good Night World Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation on October 12

Daisuke Hirose, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Ōtsuka, Aya Endo, more star in NAZ anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/uru-okabe-good-night-world-manga-gets-netflix-anime-adaptation-on-october-12/.200839

The First Slam Dunk, Sand Land Anime Films Win at Fantasia Int'l Film Festival

The First Slam Dunk wins best animated feature film, SAND LAND wins special jury mention in Axis: Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation category

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/the-first-slam-dunk-sand-land-anime-films-win-at-fantasia-intl-film-festival/.200833

3rd Live-Action Kingdom Film Opens at #1 With 1.05 Billion Yen

Film sold 703,530 tickets in 1st 3 days for strongest live-action opener in Japan this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/3rd-live-action-kingdom-film-opens-at-no.1-with-1.05-billion-yen/.200836

Fumi Yoshinaga's Tamaki to Amane Manga Ends

Cocohana magazine published manga's final chapter on Friday, teases new series by Yoshinaga in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-31/fumi-yoshinaga-tamaki-to-amane-manga-ends/.200805

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Discotek to Release 3 Digimon Films With New Uncut English Dub Featuring Classic Cast

Company to release Digimon Adventure, Our War Game, Hurricane Touchdown!! films; Digimon: the Movie compilation film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/discotek-to-release-3-digimon-films-with-new-uncut-english-dub-featuring-classic-cast/.200803

Discotek Adds Digimon Season 2, Overman King Gainer, Lady Georgie, More

Company to release Mamoru Oshii's Tachigui live-action film; Street Fighter II film gets 4K UHD BD release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/discotek-adds-digimon-season-2-overman-king-gainer-lady-georgie-more/.200703

AnimEigo Dates Macross II BD for Next Summer After Kickstarter Campaign Next Month

Extras include staff & cast commentaries, stretch goals include new Haruhiko Mikimoto art

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/animeigo-dates-macross-ii-bd-for-next-summer-after-kickstarter-campaign-next-month/.200800

The Summer Hikaru Died GN 1

The Summer Hikaru Died ties everything together into a cohesive story where longing, loneliness, and vulnerability feed into the sense of creeping dread.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-summer-hikaru-died/gn-1/.200627

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 17-23

Princess Mononoke rerun earns 12.6% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-17-23/.200738

Anime Limited Offers Macross Plus Series, Movie on Blu-ray in Late 2023/Early 2024

Macross Plus Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Disc will release in N. America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/anime-limited-offers-macross-plus-series-movie-on-blu-ray-in-late-2023-early-2024/.200794

Kawagoe Boys Sing Original TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals October Debut

Boys choir anime stars Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shotaro Uzawa, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-29/kawagoe-boys-sing-original-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-october-debut/.200792

Friday, July 28, 2023

This Week in Games - Wetsuits Are Hot, Actually

Jean-Karlo dives into the fanservice fiasco at Limbus Company that led to an artist losing their job, the double standard in celebrating gay rep in Final Fantasy XVI, and more Zelda games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-07-28/wetsuits-are-hot-actually/.200600

Anime Expo 2023 - Ryuta Koike and the Making The First Slam Dunk

After nearly two decades, Slam Dunk is back and scoring big at the box office. Now screening in U.S. and Canadian theaters, we talked to producer Ryuta Koike about bringing this fan-favorite series to life.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/ryuta-koike-and-the-making-the-first-slam-dunk/.199780

Love Flops Original Rom-com Anime's Manga Ends

Iwa-Kakeru! -Climbing Girls- author Ryūdai Ishizaki launched manga in June 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-28/love-flops-original-rom-com-anime-manga-ends/.200734

Moyashi Fujisawa Launches New Tasogare no Hito Manga

Manga about rural girl, troubled boy getting to know each other launched on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-28/moyashi-fujisawa-launches-new-tasogare-no-hito-manga/.200730

Tearmoon Empire TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members, Opening Theme Artist

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Shun Horie join cast of anime premiering in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-28/tearmoon-empire-tv-anime-reveals-2-more-cast-members-opening-theme-artist/.200741

Thursday, July 27, 2023

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream Light Novels Get Manga

Manga about novice VTuber going off-character while drunk debuts on August 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-27/vtuber-legend-how-i-went-viral-after-forgetting-to-turn-off-my-stream-light-novels-get-manga/.200689

Your Turn to Die Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Manga based on Nankidai's game launched in March 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-27/your-turn-to-die-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.200690

Ayano Takeda Writes 3 Short Story Bonuses for Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Theatergoers

Anime franchise's 1st new sequel in 4 years opens in Japan on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-27/ayano-takeda-writes-3-short-story-bonuses-for-sound-euphonium-ensemble-contest-theatergoers/.200707

Man Arrested for Allegedly Stalking 22/7 Idol Uta Kawase

Suspect was allegedly stalking Kawase near her home, workplace, nearby train stations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-27/man-arrested-for-allegedly-stalking-22-7-idol-uta-kawase/.200692

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Fashion Dreamer Switch Game's Trailer Reveals November 3 Release

Game gets physical/digital releases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-26/fashion-dreamer-switch-game-trailer-reveals-november-3-release/.200673

Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection GN

The divisive character makes for a series of loosely connected stories that ultimately asks the reader to believe a weird 11-year-old could get away with more and more contrived supernatural pranks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/soichi/junji-ito-story-collection/gn/.198184

Crunchyroll Debuts Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 Anime's English Dub

Dub includes returning cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-26/crunchyroll-debuts-bungo-stray-dogs-season-5-anime-english-dub/.200650

Arrietty Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi Hospitalized for Heart Attack

Yonebayashi directed Studio Ghibli's The Secret World of Arrietty, Studio Ponoc's Mary and the Witch's Flower

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-26/arrietty-director-hiromasa-yonebayashi-hospitalized-for-heart-attack/.200670

Aimi Performs Helck TV Anime's 2nd Opening Theme Song

Aimi also plays Iris

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-26/aimi-performs-helck-tv-anime-2nd-opening-theme-song/.200668

BURNOUT SYNDROMES Talk About Writing and Singing Anime Theme Songs

The hit-making band discusses their tracks from Dr. Stone and what anime they hope to create songs for in the future.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-07-26/burnout-syndromes-talk-about-writing-and-singing-anime-theme-songs/.199145

Dog Signal TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Director, October Debut

Kensho Ono, Kenichi Suzumura, Yuko Kaida, KENN star in anime about rookie dog trainer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-26/dog-signal-tv-anime-reveals-main-cast-director-october-debut/.200663

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Horror Manga Creator Junji Ito Receives Comic-Con Int'l's Inkpot Award

Ito attended event last weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-25/horror-manga-creator-junji-ito-receives-comic-con-intl-inkpot-award/.200645

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a ‒ Episodes 9-12

In any case, NieR:Automata Ver.1.1a is back, and it has dropped the entire final third of its first run of episodes in a single sitting to reward us for our patience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nier-automata-ver-1.1a/episodes-9-12/.200636

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces ‒ Episode 4

The episode felt cozy, even if it relied on the same joke a bit too much.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/horimiya-the-missing-pieces/episode-4/.200632

This Week in Anime - Navigating Anime Conventions

Anime conventions like Anime Expo and FanimeCon are the perfect place for anime enthusiasts from all walks of life to mingle and gather. Join Chris and Nicky this week as they share their adventures and experiences at these conventions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-07-25/.200596

Nanashi Kaidan Horror Anime Shorts Reveal New Promo Video, Guest Voice Actress

=LOVE idol group member Iori Noguchi to appear as guest voice actress

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-25/nanashi-kaidan-horror-anime-shorts-reveal-new-promo-video-guest-voice-actress/.200643

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ‒ Episode 3

As we'll see when the pair end up reuniting at a kinky BDSM club, of all places, this kind of sensible and relatable character writing is proving to be one of Zom 100's greatest assets.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead/episode-3/.200633

Monday, July 24, 2023

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Character Pass 2 Launches in September 2023

Character pass to include "Character Packs 4-6" comprising 9 playable DLC characters including Onigashima Battle Luffy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-24/one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-character-pass-2-launches-in-september-2023/.200612

Anime Expo 2023 - Gearing-Up With the Mecha-Ude Anime Creator Okamoto

We spoke with Okamoto about her upcoming anime, the crowdfunding campaign, and the female animation team at TriF Studios.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/gearing-up-with-the-mecha-ude-anime-creator-okamoto/.200484

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals 1st Key Visual, New Character Visuals

Latest series premieres in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-24/kingdom-anime-5th-series-reveals-1st-key-visual-new-character-visuals/.200613

Shin Takahashi's Ekiden Danshi Project Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Fall

Manga about long-distance relay race launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-24/shin-takahashi-ekiden-danshi-project-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-fall/.200582

Blue Archive Anime Reveals Director, Studio, 1st 2 Cast Members

Konomi Kohara, Yui Ogura return from game; Daigo Yamagishi directs at Yostar Pictures, Candy Box

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-24/blue-archive-anime-reveals-director-studio-1st-2-cast-members/.200594

Sunday, July 23, 2023

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Gets 2nd Cours

Production on anime's second set of episodes green-lit

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-23/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-gets-2nd-cours/.200588

Kei Sazane's 'Why Nobody Remembers My World?' Novels Get TV Anime in 2024

Fantasy novel launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-23/kei-sazane-why-nobody-remembers-my-world-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2024/.200585

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 16

When the villain seems so totally, impossibly in control, it makes the entire narrative feel like killing time until Ywach reveals his true hand.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episode-16/.200565

Classroom of the Elite Anime's 3rd Season Reveals Key Visual

3rd season to premiere in January 2024 after delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-23/classroom-of-the-elite-anime-3rd-season-reveals-key-visual/.200558

Saturday, July 22, 2023

FLOW Performs Opening, Ending Themes for 4 New Episodes of Naruto Anime

New episodes celebrating 20th anniversary will premiere on September 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-22/flow-performs-opening-ending-themes-for-4-new-episodes-of-naruto-anime/.200569

The Faraway Paladin Audiobooks 1-2

Liam Price does a fine job reading the text, but a few more character voices would have helped bring this series to life.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-faraway-paladin-audiobook/light-novels-1-2/.199396

One Piece Anime Gets Ending Theme Again After 17 Years

Also: Sekai no Owari performs new opening theme, Luffy's new form previewed in video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-22/one-piece-anime-gets-ending-theme-again-after-17-years/.200560

Eiichiro Oda's 'Monsters' 1-Shot Manga Gets Anime

Jujutsu Kaisen's Sung Hoo Park directs anime at E&H Production

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-22/eiichiro-oda-monsters-1-shot-manga-gets-anime/.200559

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Manga Ends in 12th Volume in Spring 2024

Manga launched in 2018, inspired ongoing TV anime that premiered on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-22/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses-manga-ends-in-12th-volume-in-spring-2024/.200556

Friday, July 21, 2023

Sand Land Anime Film Comes to N. America in 2024

Film holds world premiere screening at San Diego Comic Con on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-22/sand-land-anime-film-comes-to-n-america-in-2024/.200554

Fluffy Paradise Anime's Teaser Promo Video Confirms January 2024 Debut

Ai Kakuma stars in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-21/fluffy-paradise-anime-teaser-promo-video-confirms-january-2024-debut/.200524

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 Anime's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, August 8 Netflix Debut

Hiroyuki Sawano, Akihito Okano collaborate on theme song "odd:I"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-21/the-seven-deadly-sins-grudge-of-edinburgh-part-2-anime-trailer-reveals-theme-song-august-8-netflix-/.200520

Crunchyroll to Stream Shy, Fluffy Paradise Anime; 3 One Piece Films

One Piece Film: Gold, One Piece: Stampede, One Piece Film Red debut on Crunchyroll on July 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-21/crunchyroll-to-stream-shy-fluffy-paradise-anime-3-one-piece-films/.200521

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Mangasplaining Licenses Akane Torikai's Wandering Cat's Cage Manga for Serialization in August

Fantagraphics to publish manga in print with single omnibus volume in fall 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-19/mangasplaining-licenses-akane-torikai-wandering-cat-cage-manga-for-serialization-in-august/.200438

Toei Animation Streams 1993 Slam Dunk Anime on YouTube

1st 10 episodes available, with more episodes weekly

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-19/toei-animation-streams-1993-slam-dunk-anime-on-youtube/.200434

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Season 2 Reveals English Dub's Cast, July 20 Premiere

Crunchyroll also streams dubs in Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Castilian Spanish

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-19/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-season-2-reveals-english-dub-cast-july-20-premiere/.200461

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime's Key Visual Recreates Manga's 1st Volume Cover

Anime premieres with 2-hour special on September 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-19/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-key-visual-recreates-manga-1st-volume-cover/.200445

Resident Evil: Death Island Screening Brings Together Fans and Cast

Death Island brings together the video games' most recognizable characters for a thrilling mission filled with iconic zombies.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-07-19/resident-evil-death-island-screening-brings-together-fans-and-cast/.200430

'BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-' Season 2 Reveals New Trailer, Key Visual

Trailer previews coldrain's "NEW DAWN" opening song for anime premiering on July 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-19/bastard-heavy-metal-dark-fantasy-season-2-reveals-new-trailer-key-visual/.200448

The Nippon Gallery Presents Japan's Anime Sweeping the World

A new art exhibit in New York City, on display through July 26, showcases the works of eight artists inspired by anime and manga.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-07-19/the-nippon-gallery-presents-japan-anime-sweeping-the-world/.200301

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episodes 0-2

However, when it comes down to it, both stories are about one thing: people dealing with heartbreaking loss and their attempts to start over in wholly unfamiliar environments.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-ii/episodes-0-2/.200416

Hikaru in the Light!'s Mai Matsuda Launches New Manga on August 1

Manga centers on 2 students who participate in "Go-Home Club"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-18/hikaru-in-the-light-s-mai-matsuda-launches-new-manga-on-august-1/.200411

Disney Twisted-Wonderland Game Gets 3rd Manga Adaptation

Wakana Hazuki, Sumire Kowono collaborate again for Episode of Octavinelle manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-18/disney-twisted-wonderland-game-gets-3rd-manga-adaptation/.200420

This Week in Anime - An Alternate History in Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

Join Steve and Nicky this week as they explore Ōoku's alternate take on history where a female-led Shogun rules over Feudal Japan, accompanied by a harem of men that makes up the Ōoku.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-07-18/.200412

A Silent Voice Stage Musical Reveals Entire Cast

Yuya Miyashita, Momoko Ōnishi, Haruka Ōkawa, Akari Tokuoka, Misato Kawauchi, Kanako Irie join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-18/a-silent-voice-stage-musical-reveals-entire-cast/.200414

Monday, July 17, 2023

Insomniacs After School Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga inspired TV anime in April, live-action film in June

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-17/insomniacs-after-school-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.200331

Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR ‒ Episodes 1-4

Sunshine in the Mirror has revealed itself to be a much larger leap than its fairly grounded premiere would lead you to expect.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yohane-the-parhelion-sunshine-in-the-mirror/episodes-1-4/.200374

Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Film Earns US$13.2 Million in Opening Weekend

Film earns record US$1.7 million from 44 IMAX screens in 1st 3 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-17/hayao-miyazaki-the-boy-and-the-heron-film-earns-usd13.2-million-in-opening-weekend/.200393

Your Summer 2023 Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule

Check to see if your fav anime series made the cut for ANN's Daily Streaming reviews!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2023-07-17/your-summer-2023-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.200346

Odekake Kozame Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Kana Hanazawa's Theme Song

Hanazawa plays title shark, performs "Yorimichi" theme song for anime premiering on August 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-17/odekake-kozame-anime-main-promo-video-previews-kana-hanazawa-theme-song/.200367

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Sabikui Bisco TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season aired in January 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-16/sabikui-bisco-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.200340

Ishura Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals More Cast, Staff, January 2024 Debut

Kōichi Yamadera joins anime from Passione, SANZIGEN

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-16/ishura-anime-2nd-teaser-reveals-more-cast-staff-january-2024-debut/.200328

Am I Actually the Strongest? Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed

Streaming service adds 1st episode of English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-16/am-i-actually-the-strongest-anime-english-dub-cast-revealed/.200311

Dragon Ball Super, 'Goodbye, Eri,' Demon Slayer Rank on NYT July Bestseller List

Toyotarō and Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Super manga, Tatsuki Fujimoto's Goodbye, Eri, and Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba manga ranked...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-16/dragon-ball-super-goodbye-eri-demon-slayer-rank-on-nyt-july-bestseller-list/.200313

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game Streams Weapon Introduction Video

Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-16/sword-art-online-last-recollection-game-streams-weapon-introduction-video/.200312

Saturday, July 15, 2023

I May Be a Guild Receptionist Light Novels Gets Anime

Mato Kousaka's story of guild receptionist who takes matters into her own hands

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/i-may-be-a-guild-receptionist-light-novels-gets-anime/.200320

Your Forma Sci-Fi Suspense Light Novels Get TV Anime

Mareho Kikuishi's story of human-android cop partners

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/your-forma-sci-fi-suspense-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.200319

Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Anime's Video Confirms TV Airing

Romantic comedy novels about twins in love triangle debuted in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/koi-wa-futago-de-warikirenai-anime-video-confirms-tv-airing/.200318

Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! Anime Reveals Studio J.C. Staff, TV Airing

Nana Nanana's story about boy-girl friendship that blossoms into romance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/danjo-no-yujo-wa-seiritsu-suru-iya-shinai-anime-reveals-studio-j.c-staff-tv-airing/.200317

The Irregular at Magic High School Sequel Is 2024 TV Anime Series

Main cast returns with Jimmy Stone helming series at 8 bit

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-sequel-is-2024-tv-anime-series/.200315

Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Anime Gets 2nd Season

Main lead Tomori Kusunoki, main staff return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/sword-art-online-alternative-gun-gale-online-anime-gets-2nd-season/.200314

James Cameron States He Will Work on 'New Alita: Battle Angel Films' in Forbes Interview

1st film in franchise opened in February 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/james-cameron-states-he-will-work-on-new-alita-battle-angel-films-in-forbes-interview/.200309

Otakon to Host Light Novel Author Wataru Watari, Chief Editor at Gagaga Bunko Horinori Hoshino

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected author to attend July 28-30 event in Washington D.C.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-15/otakon-to-host-light-novel-author-wataru-watari-chief-editor-at-gagaga-bunko-horinori-hoshino/.200308

Friday, July 14, 2023

Pop Team Epic Creator Draws Fanart for Miyazaki's Mysterious New Film

It seems Bkub Okawa is ready to race to the theaters just like everyone else in Japan.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-07-14/pop-team-epic-creator-draws-fanart-for-miyazaki-mysterious-new-film/.200204

Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective Anime Reveals 2nd Teaser Visual, More Cast

Yōko Hikasa, Taku Yashiro join cast for October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-14/ron-kamonohashi-deranged-detective-anime-reveals-2nd-teaser-visual-more-cast/.200289

Mecha-Ude Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Staff, Cast, 2024 Debut

Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Tomokazu Sugita star in anime at up-and-coming TriF Studio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-14/mecha-ude-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-staff-cast-2024-debut/.200287

Polygon Pictures Reveals Spider-Man: Freshman Year Animated Series

Company reveals logo for new work

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-14/polygon-pictures-reveals-spider-man-freshman-year-animated-series/.200283

Thursday, July 13, 2023

How Do You Live?

A mysterious movie from the famed director, Hayao Miyazaki, that hits recently hits theaters a decade after his last feature film. How does How Do You Live? Stand among his other great works?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/how-do-you-live/.200280

Former Niantic Employee Sues Company for Workplace Sexism

Female employee was allegedly paid less than male peers in same, lower job positions

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/former-niantic-employee-sues-company-for-workplace-sexism/.200141

Dungeon Travelers 2, Dungeon Travelers 2-2 Games' Steam Release Canceled

Publisher Shiravune: "Impossible to pass [Steam's] review"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/dungeon-travelers-2-dungeon-travelers-2-2-games-steam-release-canceled/.200224

Santa Inoue's Zange Manga Starts 4th Season

3rd season ended on February 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/santa-inoue-zange-manga-starts-4th-season/.200145

Too Many Losing Heroines! Light Novels Get English Release

Light novel centers on boy who meets girls who have all been turned down by guys they like

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/too-many-losing-heroines-light-novels-get-english-release/.200206

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Manga's Final Volume Slated for April 2024

16th volume is now set as final volume

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/cardcaptor-sakura-clear-card-manga-final-volume-slated-for-april-2024/.200220

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sting's Riviera: The Promised Land Game Gets HD Remaster

New version commemorates RPG's 21st anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-12/sting-riviera-the-promised-land-game-gets-hd-remaster/.200187

Kengan Ashura 2nd Season Anime's Trailer Reveals Opening Theme Song, September 21 Premiere

Metal band SiM perform opening theme song "RED"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-12/kengan-ashura-2nd-season-anime-trailer-reveals-opening-theme-song-september-21-premiere/.200188

Live-Action PARALLEL Film's In-Movie Original Anime to Screen as Anime Short

Jinzō Mahō Shōjo Kaini original anime short to screen right after film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-12/live-action-parallel-film-in-movie-original-anime-to-screen-as-anime-short/.200186

Anime Expo 2023 - Friendship is Key to Making The Ancient Magus' Bride

"What I want to portray is a message; it's not blood or what you look like that is the important connection; it's the mental connection that's critical. That's the important aspect you can see in the partnership between Elias and Chise."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/friendship-is-key-to-making-the-ancient-magus-bride/.199752

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Akiba Maid War Stage Play's Visual Shows Cast in Costume

Play runs in Tokyo from September 6-10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-11/akiba-maid-war-stage-play-visual-shows-cast-in-costume/.200164

Live-Action Barakamon Show Casts Kenichi Endо̄

Endо̄ plays Seimei Handa in show premiering on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-11/live-action-barakamon-show-casts-kenichi-end/.200163

Detroit Metal City's Kiminori Wakasugi Launches New Manga in August

Wakasugi to launch Akina-chan Kamigakaru manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-11/detroit-metal-city-kiminori-wakasugi-launches-new-manga-in-august/.200156

Precure All Stars F Anime Film Reveals Opening/Insert Theme Song Performers

Trailer streamed for crossover anime film commemorating franchise's 20th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-11/precure-all-stars-f-anime-film-reveals-opening-insert-theme-song-performers/.200162

Shūmatsu Train Doko e Iku? Original Anime Casts Chika Anzai

Anzai stars as Shizuru Chikura, who searches for her best friend who suddenly disappeared on train

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-11/shumatsu-train-doko-e-iku-original-anime-casts-chika-anzai/.200155

One Piece Episode 1068

Lots of brilliant shots in this episode that wow in a fundamentally different way than flashy explosion punches.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1068/.200143

Monday, July 10, 2023

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Episodes 1-12

There's no sugarcoating it. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World is one of the most painfully derivative fantasy anime out there.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world/episodes-1-12/.199679

Oscar-Nominated Director Koji Yamamura Makes VR Anime Short

Yoko Ogawa wrote story for 35-minute short "My Inner Ear Quartet" in English/Japanese

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/oscar-nominated-director-koji-yamamura-makes-vr-anime-short/.200123

Chainsaw Man Stage Play's Ad Reveals Cast Led by Aya Hirano

September-October production in Tokyo, Kyoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/chainsaw-man-stage-play-ad-reveals-cast-led-by-aya-hirano/.200119

Fairouz Ai Shares Some Practical Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors

The voice actress gives sound advice for anyone looking to break into voice acting.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-07-10/fairouz-ai-shares-some-practical-advice-for-aspiring-voice-actors/.200114

Bocchi the Rock! Spinoff Manga Launches Focuses on Kikuri Hiroi

Kumichō writes Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Hiroi Kikuri no Fukazake Nikki spinoff manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/bocchi-the-rock-spinoff-manga-launches-focuses-on-kikuri-hiroi/.200101

Toho International to Launch 2 e-Commerce Platforms in N. America for Godzilla Franchise Anime

iiZO website to stock anime merchandise from Toho Animation portfolio, 3rd-party merchandise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/toho-international-to-launch-2-e-commerce-platforms-in-n-america-for-godzilla-franchise-anime/.200107

Issui Ogawa's Twin Star Cyclone Runaway Yuri Sci-fi Novels Get Manga

Ahiru Tanaka launches manga on July 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/issui-ogawa-twin-star-cyclone-runaway-yuri-sci-fi-novels-get-manga/.200105

Rascal Does Not Dream Light Novel Series to Enter Final Arc

Teenage drama series launched in April 2014; inspired TV anime in 2018; anime films in 2019, 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/rascal-does-not-dream-light-novel-series-to-enter-final-arc/.200111

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Manga UP! Adds Yuzo Natsuno's Assassin & Cinderella Manga in English

Manga centers on romance between spy, assassin from rival organization

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/manga-up-adds-yuzo-natsuno-assassin-and-cinderella-manga-in-english/.200093

Pluto TV Launches Godzilla Linear Streaming Channel

Channel streams 30+ titles including Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs. Biollante, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/pluto-tv-launches-godzilla-linear-streaming-channel/.200091

Yuri Sci-fi Robot Anime Volicia of Pluto Streams on YouTube with English Subtitles

23-year-old AsH directed, scripted anime with sequel project planned via crowdfunding

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/yuri-sci-fi-robot-anime-volicia-of-pluto-streams-on-youtube-with-english-subtitles/.200096

'You Were Experienced I Was Not: Our Dating Story' TV Anime Unveils Promo Video Additional Cast Theme Songs October Debut

Series casts Aoi Koga, Ayaka Fukuhara, Tomori Kusunoki, Fukushi Ochiai, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Tomoaki Maeno, KUN

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/you-were-experienced-i-was-not-our-dating-story-tv-anime-unveils-promo-video-additional-cast-theme-/.200075

Baku Yumemakura Yoshitaka Amano's Novels About Yang Guifei Get Manga

Yōkihi, Kirara manga launches on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/baku-yumemakura-yoshitaka-amano-novels-about-yang-guifei-get-manga/.200034

Laid-Back Camp Anime's 3rd Season Premieres in 2024 With New Studio Staff

Shin Tosaka directs new season at 8-Bit

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/laid-back-camp-anime-3rd-season-premieres-in-2024-with-new-studio-staff/.200102

Hulu Adds Digimon Adventure: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Dragon Ball Z Kai Anime

All 3 anime titles stream with English dubs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/hulu-adds-digimon-adventure-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-dragon-ball-z-kai-anime/.200090

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Dropkick on My Devil! TV Anime Spinoff Airs on December 26

The official Twitter account for the Dropkick on My Devil! franchise announced on Saturday that Jashin-chan Dropkick: Seikimatsu-hen (Dropkick on My Devil!...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-09/dropkick-on-my-devil-tv-anime-spinoff-airs-on-december-26/.200095

Precure All Stars F Anime Film's Trailer Previews Ikimono-gakari's Theme Song

20th anniversary film opens on September 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-09/precure-all-stars-f-anime-film-trailer-previews-ikimono-gakari-theme-song/.200094

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Episodes 1-12

What appears on the surface as a fantasy romance also tackles sensitive topics like racial discrimination in a surprisingly frank way.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts/episodes-1-12/.200037

Hyakushō Kizoku Anime Listed With 2 Unaired Episodes

TV anime based on Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga premiered on July 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-08/hyakusho-kizoku-anime-listed-with-2-unaired-episodes/.200089

3rd Live-Action Kingdom Film's New Trailer Previews Hikaru Utada's Theme Song

Film opens in Japan on July 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-08/3rd-live-action-kingdom-film-new-trailer-previews-hikaru-utada-theme-song/.200083

Our Rainy Protocol Original e-Sports Anime Announced With October Premiere

Quad animates series starring Kensho Ono, Sora Amamiya, Inori Minase

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-08/our-rainy-protocol-original-e-sports-anime-announced-with-october-premiere/.200082

Friday, July 7, 2023

365 Days to the Wedding Anime to Air on TV

The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Tamiki Wakaki's 365 Days to the Wedding (Kekkon Surutte, Hontō desu ka?: 365 Days To The Wedding)...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-07/365-days-to-the-wedding-anime-to-air-on-tv/.200060

Game Director Yuji Naka Given Suspended Sentence for Insider Trading

Naka also handed penalty of 173 million yen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/game-director-yuji-naka-given-suspended-sentence-for-insider-trading/.200058

Japan's Video Game Rankings June 26-July 2

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/japan-video-game-rankings-june-26-july-2/.200047

A Silent Voice Manga Gets Stage Musical in October

Rena Yamazaki, Taisei Shima play leads in musical based on Yoshitoki Ōima's manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/a-silent-voice-manga-gets-stage-musical-in-october/.200053

Osamu Kozuki's Stan for Salvation Manga Ends

Manga about angel-demon war fought in the idol industry launched in February

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/osamu-kozuki-stan-for-salvation-manga-ends/.200042

Shūzō Oshimi's 'Welcome Back Alice' Manga Ends on August 9

Manga launched in April 2020 with ongoing English release by Kodansha USA

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/shuzo-oshimi-welcome-back-alice-manga-ends-on-august-9/.200043

My Happy Marriage Gets OVA Bundled With 8th Novel Volume

Anime on Blu-ray Disc releases in March 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-07/my-happy-marriage-gets-ova-bundled-with-8th-novel-volume/.200050

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Japanese Animation TV Ranking June 19-25

Eiga Soreike! Anpanman Dororin to Bakeru Carnival film earns 1.3% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-06/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-june-19-25/.199801

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs

fripSide performs opening "Red Liberation," MIMiNARI performs ending "Nemurenai feat. Kusunoki Tomori"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-06/the-vexations-of-a-shut-in-vampire-princess-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs/.200021

Sakura Wars Game Creator Character Designer Reunite for Tokyo Wars Title

Blockchain-based game developer CRETA, Ouji Hiroi, Kousuke Fujishima, Hitoshi Sakimoto work on new game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-05/sakura-wars-game-creator-character-designer-reunite-for-tokyo-wars-title/.200004

Code Geass: Lost Stories Game Gets English Release

Game launches for iOS, Android in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-05/code-geass-lost-stories-game-gets-english-release/.200002

Otakon Hosts Director Takaharu Ozaki Studio Shaft's Kazuya Shiotsuki TBS Sparkle Producer Junichiro Tanaka More Guests

Convention also hosts Warner Bros. Japan producer Shinya Tsuruoka, screenwriter Keiichirō Ōchi, producer Takanobu Terada

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-05/otakon-hosts-director-takaharu-ozaki-studio-shaft-kazuya-shiotsuki-tbs-sparkle-producer-junichiro-/.199966

Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2024

Sumire Morohoshi, Yū Miyazaki star in anime from Ajia-do.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-05/suu-morishita-a-sign-of-affection-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-january-2024/.199999

Hell's Paradise Episode 13

OK, so none of us genuinely thought that this was going to be the end, and if I'm being honest, I thought the show was going to continue for another season without any breaks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hell-paradise/episode-13/.199967

Monday, July 3, 2023

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Anime's Teaser Reveals April 2024 Premiere Composer

Musician R.O.N (STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION) composes music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-04/i-was-reincarnated-as-the-7th-prince-anime-teaser-reveals-april-2024-premiere-composer/.199953

MAPPA's Anime Expo Panels Feature a New Attack on Titan PV New Series Highlights

While the highlight of these panels was a new preview for the Attack on Titan: The Final Season Series Finale Part 2, they also covered upcoming original projects from the studio and provided rare insights into the production of some of their most high-profile anime of this season.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/mappa-anime-expo-panels-feature-a-new-attack-on-titan-pv-new-series-highlights/.199929

Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hōgen Sugite Tsurasugiru Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Romantic comedy manga about boy who likes girl with Okinawan dialect launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-03/okinawa-de-suki-ni-natta-ko-ga-hogen-sugite-tsurasugiru-manga-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.199931

Tokyopop Licenses Scarlet Secret A Beast's Descent Into Love 3 More Manga

Also: The Villainess' Favorite: Prince, You're in the Way!; Since I Could Die Tomorrow; A Kiss That Stains the Innocence

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-03/tokyopop-licenses-scarlet-secret-a-beast-descent-into-love-3-more-manga/.199824

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV Anime Listed With January 2024 Premiere

The official Twitter account for manga cafe Wing posted a photo on Monday showing the 11th compiled book volume of Kai Ikada's Hokkaido Gals Are Super...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-03/hokkaido-gals-are-super-adorable-tv-anime-listed-with-january-2024-premiere/.199923

Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Debuts in 2026 or Later

The producers of ZAN, an anime based on Yoshitaka Amano's DEVA ZAN art, revealed on Monday that the project will debut in theaters in 2026 or later. The...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-03/yoshitaka-amano-zan-anime-debuts-in-2026-or-later/.199916

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Anime Expo 2023 - The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 World Premiere

The new season kicks off with Cid slaughtering vampires all in hopes of delivering some cool one-liners.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/the-eminence-in-shadow-season-2-world-premiere/.199749

Anime Expo 2023 - Meet Kafka Asagiri: Creator of Bungo Stray Dogs

One fan asked Asagiri about his penchant for combining young kids and bombs. He laughed but was unapologetic for his choices because he "had to have them explode."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/meet-kafka-asagiri-creator-of-bungo-stray-dogs/.199748

Anime Expo 2023 - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Sneak Peek

With bucket list items like confessing to his crush, riding a motorcycle, and staying in drinking beer all day, it's easy to imagine that the anime will retain this relatable, manic energy into the rest of the first episode and beyond.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-sneak-peek/.199750

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Film's English-Subtitled Teaser Unveils Staff January 26 2024 Debut

Teaser visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-02/gundam-seed-freedom-anime-film-english-subtitled-teaser-unveils-staff-january-26-2024-debut/.199895

Saturday, July 1, 2023

MangaGamer Announces Hana Awase New Moon Otome Game Series 3 More Titles

Company also announces Dead Days; Beat Valkyrie Ixseal; Welcome to a Sexy, Open World games

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-02/mangagamer-announces-hana-awase-new-moon-otome-game-series-3-more-titles/.199836

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation Project Announced

Animation produced entirely with Unreal Engine 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/gundam-requiem-for-vengeance-animation-project-announced/.199865

Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! Game's Global Launch Slated for 2023

The Anime Expo panel for Bushiroad and KLab Games' Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! smartphone game confirmed on Saturday that the game's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-07-01/love-live-school-idol-festival-2-miracle-live-game-global-launch-slated-for-2023/.199863

Crunchyroll to Also Stream Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime

Anime begins streaming on July 9 at 5:00 a.m. EDT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/crunchyroll-to-also-stream-zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime/.199862

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Gets 2nd Season

Promo video features character from 1st season's final episode that aired on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/hell-paradise-jigokuraku-anime-gets-2nd-season/.199861

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Episode 12

Things find their way back to the main themes and more interesting conceptual hooks of Mashle in a satisfying way.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mashle-magic-and-muscles/episode-12/.199828

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Reveals Teaser Video September 30 Premiere

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/firefighter-daigo-rescuer-in-orange-anime-reveals-teaser-video-september-30-premiere/.199840