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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Kibō no Chikara ~Otona Precure 23~ Anime's Trailer Reveals Ikimono-gakari's Opening Song, October 7 Debut

Ikimono-gakari band performs "Tokimeki" opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-31/kibo-no-chikara-~otona-precure-23~-anime-trailer-reveals-ikimono-gakari-opening-song-october-7-debut/.201825

My Happy Marriage ‒ Episode 9

This is the episode of men grabbing Miyo forcefully.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-happy-marriage/episode-9/.201798

Magic Knight of the Old Ways Manga Ends

Yoshihiro Kawabata launched manga adaptation in July 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-31/magic-knight-of-the-old-ways-manga-ends/.201773

Rose and Killer Manga Ends in 3rd Volume

Nozomi Mino launched manga in December 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-31/rose-and-killer-manga-ends-in-3rd-volume/.201776

Mikanuji's 'Senpai, Oishii desu ka?' Yuri Manga Ends

Yuri manga about overeating girl in pretend relationship with popular college girl launched in September 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-31/mikanuji-senpai-oishii-desu-ka-yuri-manga-ends/.201784

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant Game's 3rd Trailer Previews Story

Fate/Grand Order writers Hikaru Sakurai, Yuichiro Higashide supervise historical game's story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-31/fate-samurai-remnant-game-3rd-trailer-previews-story/.201803

Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's Posthumous Documentary Film Opus' Trailer Revealed

Film showing Sakamoto's final performance before passing premieres on September 5 at Venice Film Festival

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-30/composer-ryuichi-sakamoto-posthumous-documentary-film-opus-trailer-revealed/.201782

'Girlfriend, Girlfriend' Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Theme Song Artists, October 6 Debut

Hikari Codama performs opening theme, ClariS performs ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-30/girlfriend-girlfriend-anime-2nd-season-reveals-theme-song-artists-october-6-debut/.201787

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ‒ Episode 6

If anything, I need to see Kosugi bite the big one just so we don't have to watch Akira suffer from his crippling PTSD anymore.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead/episode-6/.201772

Behind the Scenes of Action-Comedy Anime Undead Unluck

We spoke to voice actress Moe Kahara (Fuuko Izumo), Shonen Jump editor Takumi Hashimoto, and series producer Ryōta Hasegawa about balancing the series' unique brand of chaos.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-30/behind-the-scenes-of-action-comedy-anime-undead-unluck/.199775

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Front Mission 2: Remake Game's Trailer Reveals October 5 Release

Switch game delayed from June

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-29/front-mission-2-remake-game-trailer-reveals-october-5-release/.201758

Which Egotist Blue Lock Character are You Most Like?

You can take an egotist diagnosis quiz on the official Blue Lock Japanese website to find out which of the Blue Lock players is most similar to you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-29/which-egotist-blue-lock-character-are-you-most-like/.201649

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces ‒ Episode 9

The one saving grace of this episode was towards the middle where we got a little glimpse into the relationship between Tooru and Yuki.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/horimiya-the-missing-pieces/episode-9/.201733

Naruto Anime Delays Premiere of 4 New Episodes

Anime's new episodes scheduled to premiere on September 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-29/naruto-anime-delays-premiere-of-4-new-episodes/.201744

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Anime Reveals Song Artists

Main cast's Kaede Hondo, Miyu Tomita, Maria Naganawa, Asami Seto, Ayaka Asai sing opening; Nako Misaki sings "Sweet Sign" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-29/the-100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-anime-reveals-song-artists/.201736

Monday, August 28, 2023

Kou Yoneda's Even So, I Will Love You Tenderly Spinoff Manga Gets 2nd Edition Release in English

Juné will release 2nd edition of Yoneda's original No Touching At All manga this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-28/kou-yoneda-even-so-i-will-love-you-tenderly-spinoff-manga-gets-2nd-edition-release-in-english/.201712

Bang Brave Bang Bravern Original TV Anime Reveals Production Designer

Kenji Teraoka serves as anime's production designer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-28/bang-brave-bang-bravern-original-tv-anime-reveals-production-designer/.201711

Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR ‒ Episode 10

It's a fine viewing experience, with some very nice moments and an uncharacteristically somber atmosphere, but it's necessarily reiterating stuff we've already covered.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yohane-the-parhelion-sunshine-in-the-mirror/episode-10/.201686

A Girl & Her Guard Dog Anime Reveals Opening Theme Song Artist

Masayoshi Ōishi performs "Suki ni Naccha Dame na Hito" opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-28/a-girl-and-her-guard-dog-anime-reveals-opening-theme-song-artist/.201713

Dark Gathering ‒ Episode 8

Unfortunately, everything about actually telling that story is quite haphazard and messy, even by Dark Gathering's often enjoyably lax standards.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dark-gathering/episode-8/.201688

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 14-20

Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime earns 1.5% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-14-20/.201693

Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 14-20

Pikmin 4 stays at #1 in 5th week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-28/japan-video-game-rankings-august-14-20/.201701

Sunday, August 27, 2023

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Post 1st Promo Video, 10th Anniversary Art

Novel illustrator Seira Minami, acclaimed ink artisan Okazu marks anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-27/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-3-post-1st-promo-video-10th-anniversary-art/.201684

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime's Subtitled Trailer Introduces Atsuko Tanaka in Cast, Elements Garden's Music

Tanaka plays rescue team's leader Rose

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-27/the-wrong-way-to-use-healing-magic-anime-subtitled-trailer-introduces-atsuko-tanaka-in-cast-/.201683

Overtake! Motorsports Anime's 2nd Promo Video Unveils Opening Song, October 1 Debut

VTuber Kanae sings 'Tailwind' for Kadokawa, TROYCA's original anime about F4 racing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-27/overtake-motorsports-anime-2nd-promo-video-unveils-opening-song-october-1-debut/.201680

Fist of the North Star Takes Over Hokkaido's Hokuto City

Collab includes original merch, manga exhibition, digital stamp rally

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-27/fist-of-the-north-star-takes-over-hokkaido-hokuto-city/.201593

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 21

Was it cheesy to see the entire cast look to the sky while the savior literally descended from on-high, complete with his goofy-ass theme song blasting?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episode-21/.201664

Manga Archive Organization Dedicated to Archiving Manga Materials Founded

Organization to collaborate with publishers, manga creators, industry organizations, universities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-27/manga-archive-organization-dedicated-to-archiving-manga-materials-founded/.201487

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Totoro Singer Azumi Inoue Cancels Concert Due to Surgery for Cerebral Hemorrhage

Laputa - Castle in the Sky singer is now rehabilitating after surgery

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-26/totoro-singer-azumi-inoue-cancels-concert-due-to-surgery-for-cerebral-hemorrhage/.201662

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime Part 2 Ends With 1-Hour Special on September 30

6th key visual, September 2 compilation of Part 2's 1st half also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-26/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-anime-part-2-ends-with-1-hour-special-on-september-30/.201661

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

The level of ruthlessness Lafalle displays did take me aback.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sugar-apple-fairy-tale-season-2/episode-20/.201637

Girls und Panzer Festival Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

The last festival was held in 2019, and drew a record 140,000 attendees.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-26/girls-und-panzer-festival-returns-after-four-year-hiatus/.201594

Undead Murder Farce ‒ Episode 8

The episode wraps up this arc with a bloody bang and sets the stage for the next leg of Aya's journey to find her legs (and other limbs).

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/undead-murder-farce/episode-8/.201634

The Witch and the Knight Will Survive Manga Listed as Ending in 3rd Volume

Revenge story from Dai Chikamoto, Gonbe Shinkawa launched in June 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-26/the-witch-and-the-knight-will-survive-manga-listed-as-ending-in-3rd-volume/.201501

Dr. Stone: New World Anime's 2nd Part Reveals October 12 Debut, Theme Song Artists

1st part of 3rd season premiered in April, had 11 episodes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-26/dr-stone-new-world-anime-2nd-part-reveals-october-12-debut-theme-song-artists/.201655

Friday, August 25, 2023

Kizuna no Allele Anime's 2nd Season Reveals October 4 Debut, New Visual

Anime airs on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, Animax

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-25/kizuna-no-allele-anime-2nd-season-reveals-october-4-debut-new-visual/.201628

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior ‒ Episode 8

Foot kissing, pillow fights, and an engagement? Things are really heating up on The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-most-heretical-last-boss-queen-from-villainess-to-savior/episode-8/.201603

Dekoboko Majo no Oyako Jijō TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals October 1 Debut, More Cast

Daisuke Ono, Yō Taichi, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-25/dekoboko-majo-no-oyako-jijo-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-october-1-debut-more-cast/.201626

The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes

More cast, visual, October 7 debut also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-25/the-faraway-paladin-the-lord-of-rust-mountain-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-opening-ending-themes/.201621

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Anime Casts Kanon Takao, Kazuki Ura

Takao, Ura play mysterious girl spreading Solomon's teachings & her escort

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-25/my-daughter-left-the-nest-and-returned-an-s-rank-adventurer-anime-casts-kanon-takao-kazuki-ura/.201615

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 ‒ Episode 57

Sometimes, you've just got to stop and dance. Or at least you do if you're Dazai in the middle of a prison break.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bungo-stray-dogs-season-5/episode-57/.201550

Moebana Author Hidari Yokoyama Launches New Manga on Friday

Tsuruko no Ongaeshi romantic comedy manga launches on Shonen Jump+ service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-23/moebana-author-hidari-yokoyama-launches-new-manga-on-friday/.201531

Morohe Yoshida, Ryōta Yuzuki Launches New Manga on September 12

Boku wa Onee-chan no Omocha manga follows fashionable girl "playing" with younger stepbrother

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-23/morohe-yoshida-ryota-yuzuki-launches-new-manga-on-september-12/.201532

Sony Unveils PlayStation Portal Remote Play Handheld Device for PlayStation 5

PS5 gets Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, Pulse Elite wireless headset

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-23/sony-unveils-playstation-portal-remote-play-handheld-device-for-playstation-5/.201549

New Rurouni Kenshin Anime's Promo Video Reveals Cast for Oniwabanshū Members

Oniwabanshū appear in anime's 8th episode on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-23/new-rurouni-kenshin-anime-promo-video-reveals-cast-for-oniwabanshu-members/.201533

Crafting the Story of Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout with Yashichiro Takahashi

We sat down with Yashichiro Takahashi, who wrote the first and third Ryza games and produced and wrote the Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout anime, on his experience contributing to Ryza and her world.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-07/crafting-the-story-of-atelier-ryza-ever-darkness-and-the-secret-hideout-with-yashichiro-takahashi/.200965

Bullbuster Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists NORISTRY, Konomi Suzuki

NORISTRY performs opening song "Try, ry, ry"; Konomi Suzuki performs ending song "Gambare to Sakebu tabi"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-23/bullbuster-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-noristry-konomi-suzuki/.201530

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Anime's Trailer, Visual Highlights Minami Fuyuki

Ayane Sakura voices heroine Minami in January 2024 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-22/hokkaido-gals-are-super-adorable-anime-trailer-visual-highlights-minami-fuyuki/.201508

Shangri-La Frontier Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Additional Cast, October 1 Premiere

Yumiri Hanamori, Sayaka Senbongi, Seiichiro Yamashita join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-22/shangri-la-frontier-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-additional-cast-october-1-premiere/.201506

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, October 4 Premiere

Video, visual highlight Kitasan Black

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-22/uma-musume-pretty-derby-season-3-anime-reveals-promo-video-visual-october-4-premiere/.201505

I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness TV Anime Premieres on October 4

Also: promotional program featuring Tomokazu Sugita, Saori Hayami trying "something naughty" streams on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-22/im-giving-the-disgraced-noble-lady-i-rescued-a-crash-course-in-naughtiness-tv-anime-premieres-on-/.201500

One Piece ‒ Episode 1073

While there are some high-flying moments and great action, the majority of the episode leaves the rooftop battle and clues us in on the fallout of the fire.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1073/.201486

Monday, August 21, 2023

Demon Lord, Retry! R Sequel Manga Gets Anime

Light novel series' 1st anime aired in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-21/demon-lord-retry-r-sequel-manga-gets-anime/.201473

The Gene of AI ‒ Episode 7

"Human" returns to The Gene of AI's usual M.O. and explores the ways these technological advances have outpaced society's ability to grapple with the full breadth of their consequences.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gene-of-ai/episode-7/.201442

Dark Gathering ‒ Episode 7

With Dark Gathering having settled into a status quo, it's time for the story to send the main trio on a good old-fashioned ghost hunt.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dark-gathering/episode-7/.201443

Three Generations of Love Live Idols on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Yourself

Aika Kobayashi (Yoshiko/Yohane), Mayu Sagara (Kasumi Nakasu), and Sayuri Date (Kanon Shibuya) shared how they overcame challenges in their career and found inspiration from their own characters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-21/three-generations-of-love-live-idols-on-overcoming-challenges-and-finding-yourself/.199758

Veteran Ghibli Art Director Nizo Yamamoto Passes Away Due to Cancer

70-year-old worked on Laputa, Princess Mononoke, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Weathering With You

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-21/veteran-ghibli-art-director-nizo-yamamoto-passes-away-due-to-cancer/.201451

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Kibō no Chikara ~Otona Precure 23~ Anime Reveals 4 Returning Cast Members

Mariya Ise, Ai Nagano, Ai Maeda, Eri Sendai return from Yes! Precure 5, Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-20/kibo-no-chikara-~otona-precure-23~-anime-reveals-4-returning-cast-members/.201444

Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Show's Teaser Video Previews Dean Fujioka Speaking Entirely in Chinese

Series premieres on September 27 at 10:00 p.m. JST

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-20/live-action-ya-boy-kongming-show-teaser-video-previews-dean-fujioka-speaking-entirely-in-chinese/.201441

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses GN 3-4

There isn't much to say about The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses because it very much is “what you see is what you get.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses/gn-3-4/.200380

Black Clover Manga Moves to Quarterly Jump GIGA Magazine, Resumes in Winter

Manga entered its final arc in August 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-20/black-clover-manga-moves-to-quarterly-jump-giga-magazine-resumes-in-winter/.201420

Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 7-13

Pikmin 4 stays at #1 in 4th week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-18/japan-video-game-rankings-august-7-13/.201389

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

This episode is also where TYBW's speedy adaptation finally hits a wall.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episode-20/.201434

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 7-13

Jujutsu Kaisen earns 2.2% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-20/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-7-13/.201392

Saturday, August 19, 2023

The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 3 ‒ Episode 18

It's nice seeing Chiho have some agency and try to utilize her limited skills to address a situation the best way that she can.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-season-3/episode-18/.201423

Choujin X GN 2-3

Choujin X volumes two and three are where the story begins to craft more of its own unique identity, visually and narratively.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/choujin-x/gn-2-3/.200444

Reign of the Seven Spellblades ‒ Episode 7

The series is dedicated to interconnected intrigue now, and I am indeed intrigued.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/reign-of-the-seven-spellblades/episode-7/.201413

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior ‒ Episode 7

Gilbert has now become very likable in 20 minutes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-most-heretical-last-boss-queen-from-villainess-to-savior/episode-7/.201406

Idolland PriPara Game Delays Full Launch by 6 More Days

Game launched on August 17 but went into urgent maintenance due to server overload

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-19/idolland-pripara-game-delays-full-launch-by-6-more-days/.201424

1st Film in 2-Part Haikyu!! Final Project Reveals Title, Logo

1st film to tell "fated showdown" between Karasuno High, Nekomata High

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-19/1st-film-in-2-part-haikyu-final-project-reveals-title-logo/.201422

Thursday, August 17, 2023

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Anime

Ai Fairouz, Houchu Ohtsuka join cast as Marguerite, Graham

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-18/my-daughter-left-the-nest-and-returned-an-s-rank-adventurer-anime/.201380

Fanfare/Ponent Mon Requests Customers to Not Order Books Directly from Website

Stephen Robson lost access details to website after publishing partner Amiram Reuveni passed away in May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/fanfare-ponent-mon-requests-customers-to-not-order-books-directly-from-website/.201355

New York Film Festival Screens U.S. Premiere of Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Film

61st NYFF event takes place from September 29-October 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-17/new-york-film-festival-screens-u.s-premiere-of-hayao-miyazaki-the-boy-and-the-heron-film/.201366

San Sebastian Film Festival Opens with European Premiere of Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Film

Film screens on September 22 in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-17/san-sebastian-film-festival-opens-with-european-premiere-of-hayao-miyazaki-the-boy-and-the-heron-/.201365

Helck ‒ Episode 6

This lighthearted and quiet place is perfect for Helck and Vermilio to actually talk to each other like people.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/helck/episode-6/.201356

Macross: Shooting Insight Game Delayed to January 2024

Game was previously slated for this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-17/macross-shooting-insight-game-delayed-to-january-2024/.201359

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Spring 2024 Premiere

Cast, staff return for spinoff about Seishirō Nagi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/bluelock-episode-nagi-anime-film-trailer-reveals-spring-2024-premiere/.201332

Offshore Lightning GN

Offshore Lightning is one of those books that you find yourself thinking about long after you've finished reading it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/offshore-lightning/gn/.200587

Scott Pilgrim Anime Series' Teaser Video Reveals November 17 Premiere on Netflix

Cast from 2010 live-action film return in Science Saru's anime adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/scott-pilgrim-anime-series-teaser-video-reveals-november-17-premiere-on-netflix/.201331

Tearmoon Empire TV Anime Reveals 2nd Key Visual, More Cast, October 7 Premiere

Kanon Takao, Nao Tōyama join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/tearmoon-empire-tv-anime-reveals-2nd-key-visual-more-cast-october-7-premiere/.201314

Gushing Over Magical Girls Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff

Fūka Izumi, Kaori Maeda, Misato Fukuen star in Asahi Production anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/gushing-over-magical-girls-anime-teaser-video-reveals-main-cast-staff/.201313

Macross Goes Worldwide: An Interview with Shoji Kawamori and Hidetaka Tenjin at Otakon 2023

There's been nothing but buzz around the Macross series since the announcement of the historic licensing agreement in 2021. We talked to Kawamori and Tenjin about Macross 7, English subtitles, and “thinking without boundaries.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-16/macross-goes-worldwide-an-with-shoji-kawamori-and-hidetaka-tenjin-at-otakon-2023/.201081

Kei Sanbe's For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams Manga Gets Live-Action Show on August 29

Mizuki Itagaki stars as twin brothers Senri, Kazuto in mystery thriller from ERASED author

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-16/kei-sanbe-for-the-kid-i-saw-in-my-dreams-manga-gets-live-action-show-on-august-29/.201303

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

FurYu's CRYMACHINA Action RPG Streams ASMR Video

PS5, PS4, Switch, PC game launches in West on October 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-15/furyu-crymachina-action-rpg-streams-asmr-video/.201292

Manga UP! Adds My Blade Will Lead the Way! Abandoned in a Labyrinth as a Directionally Challenged S-Rank Swordsman Manga in English

Manga centers on S-rank swordsman without sense of direction

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-15/manga-up-adds-my-blade-will-lead-the-way-abandoned-in-a-labyrinth-as-a-directionally-challenged-s-/.201286

Titan Manga Licenses Himuro's Grace Rosa Manga

Company to release 1st volume on February 13, 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-15/titan-manga-licenses-himuro-grace-rosa-manga/.201290

The Great Cleric Anime Reveals Additional Cast, Key Visual for New Arc

"Meikyū Kōryaku-hen" starts on 7th episode on August 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-15/the-great-cleric-anime-reveals-additional-cast-key-visual-for-new-arc/.201288

One Piece ‒ Episode 1072

Episode 1072 marches to the same drum as 1071 and delivers many of the same joys and thrills, but with its particular spin on the formula.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1072/.201272

Monday, August 14, 2023

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout ‒ Episode 7

This episode is a bit of a mess all around. The big problem is that it fails to tell the story it's trying to tell.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/atelier-ryza-ever-darkness-and-the-secret-hideout/episode-7/.201239

'Anime no Tane' Animator Training Program Unveils 4 Anime Projects for 2024

Graphinica, Studio GOONEYS, Nippon Animation, Noovo, Studio Eight Colors create 4 anime projects

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-14/anime-no-tane-animator-training-program-unveils-4-anime-projects-for-2024/.201214

Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Film Sells Over 4.12 Million Tickets, Earns 6.235 Billion Yen

Film opened simultaneously on IMAX in Japan on July 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-14/hayao-miyazaki-the-boy-and-the-heron-film-sells-over-4.12-million-tickets-earns-6.235-billion-yen/.201241

Fate/Grand Order's New 'Memorial Movie' is Emotional Visual Storytelling at Its Best

This nearly four-minute anime music video tells a surprisingly emotional tale and adds to the overall Fate lore by showing what it's like to be summoned from a servant's point of view.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-08-14/fate-grand-order-new-memorial-movie-is-emotional-visual-storytelling-at-its-best/.200963

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sand Land Anime Film Streams 'Akira Toriyama World' Video

More of imase's 'Utopia' theme song previewed before film's Friday opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-14/sand-land-anime-film-streams-akira-toriyama-world-video/.201233

Delicious in Dungeon Manga Teases Finale in Next Chapter

Ryōko Kui launched manga in 2014, with TV anime premiering in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-13/delicious-in-dungeon-manga-teases-finale-in-next-chapter/.201222

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Anime Season 2 Casts Sumire Morohoshi as Julie

Character appeared in episode 6 last night

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-13/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-anime-season-2-casts-sumire-morohoshi-as-julie/.201221

Toonami to Show Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters Part 1 Anime

Special runs on September 10 at 12:30 a.m.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-13/toonami-to-show-attack-on-titan-the-final-chapters-part-1-anime/.201208

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion GN 4

Pick up where the anime left off and find out why our reviewer gave this volume an A!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/why-raeliana-ended-up-at-the-duke-mansion/gn-4/.201106

Comic Market 102 Draws 260,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Attendance jumped 40% after organizers lifted admission restrictions this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-13/comic-market-102-draws-260000-attendees-across-2-days/.201213

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Episode 6 Delayed by 1 Week to August 27

The official Twitter account for the anime of Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata's Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru Made ni Shitai 100...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-08-13/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime-episode-6-delayed-by-1-week-to-august-27/.201216

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 19

As Nodt may want a rubber match with Byakuya, but instead, it's the younger Kuchiki sibling's turn to show off the fruits of her training.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episode-19/.201212

Saturday, August 12, 2023

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior ‒ Episode 6

I guess we wouldn't really have an anime if it was just flower-picking and reading picture books all the time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-most-heretical-last-boss-queen-from-villainess-to-savior/episode-6/.201182

The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 3 ‒ Episode 17

I underestimated just how desperately The Devil is a Part-Timer doesn't want to do anything in Ente Isla.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-season-3/episode-17/.201207

Reign of the Seven Spellblades ‒ Episode 6

The fight against Miligan turns out pretty cool in its own right.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/reign-of-the-seven-spellblades/episode-6/.201206

Appare-Ranman! GN

While it doesn't serve as a replacement for the wonderful anime series, people who prefer a more-plot oriented than character-oriented route may prefer it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/appare-ranman-gn/.201015

Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Ending Song, More Staff, October 2 Debut

hockrockb performs ending theme for diomedéa anime from Reborn! creator Akira Amano

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-12/ron-kamonohashi-deranged-detective-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-ending-song-more-staff-october-2-/.201209

Undead Murder Farce ‒ Episode 6

You can't accuse Undead Murder Farce of not using its head when it comes to comedy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/undead-murder-farce/episode-6/.201203

Friends Remember Hiroe Tsukamoto, Aniplex USA Producer and Dub Advocate

With a production career spanning over three decades, Hiroe Tsukamoto ushered in fan-favorite series to the home video market and held the door open for aspiring talent and anime enthusiasts.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-08-03/friends-remember-hiroe-tsukamoto-aniplex-usa-producer-and-dub-advocate/.199524

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

Bridget's new “companion” fairy is definitely up to no good, and seeing him creep on Anne is skin-crawlingly icky.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sugar-apple-fairy-tale-season-2/episode-18/.201197

Friday, August 11, 2023

Corpse Party Horror Game Gets New Sequel in 2024

MAGES., Team GrisGris to release Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/corpse-party-horror-game-gets-new-sequel-in-2024/.201200

Fist of the North Star GN 8-9

This is the distilled essence of page-turning comics depicting hot-blooded combat between super-powered warriors.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fist-of-the-north-star/gn-8-9/.199943

2.5 Dimensional Seduction TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, 2024 Premiere

Junya Enoki, Kaori Maeda, Akari Kitō star in J.C. Staff anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/2.5-dimensional-seduction-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-staff-2024-premiere/.201199

Teasing Master Takagi-san Manga Ends on October 12

Sōichirō Yamamoto's manga debuted in 2013, inspired anime in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/teasing-master-takagi-san-manga-ends-on-october-12/.201196

Harvey Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Shuna's Journey, Cat + Gamer, Goodbye, Eri Manga

Apple TV+'s Drops of God nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-shuna-journey-cat-gamer-goodbye-eri-manga/.201198

Lollipop Chainsaw Game's Remake Reveals Title, Summer 2024 Delay

Remake titled Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/lollipop-chainsaw-game-remake-reveals-title-summer-2024-delay/.201187

Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny Compilation Films Get HD Remastered Screenings

Films open in August-November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/gundam-seed-gundam-seed-destiny-compilation-films-get-hd-remastered-screenings/.201184

Vinland Saga's Makoto Yukimura Shares Opinion on Violence: 'Consider Attack on Titan'

Yukimura opened up about his hope for a world without war and his antipathy toward violence.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-11/vinland-saga-makoto-yukimura-shares-opinion-on-violence-consider-attack-on-titan/.200853

Thursday, August 10, 2023

New Rurouni Kenshin Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita

Sugita plays Jin-e Udō on Friday's 6th episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-10/new-rurouni-kenshin-anime-casts-tomokazu-sugita/.201174

Bliss Brain Launches Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Game on December 21

Game commemorating Princess Maker 2's 30th anniversary gets Switch, PS4, PS5, Steam release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-10/bliss-brain-launches-princess-maker-2-regeneration-game-on-december-21/.201156

Ragna Crimson TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme Song, 1-Hour 1st Episode

Video previews opening theme by ulma sound junction

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-10/ragna-crimson-tv-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-theme-song-1-hour-1st-episode/.201172

I'm in Love with the Villainess TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Additional Cast, Theme Songs, October 2 Premiere

Video previews opening theme song by stars Yū Serizawa, Karin Nanami

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-10/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-additional-cast-theme-songs-october-/.201171

Satoshi Mizukami's Sengoku Youko Manga Gets 3-Cours TV Anime Adaptation in January 2024

WHITE FOX anime reveals trailer, visual, main cast, staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-10/satoshi-mizukami-sengoku-youko-manga-gets-3-cours-tv-anime-adaptation-in-january-2024/.201161

Helck ‒ Episode 5

Vermilio is trying so hard to be skeptical of Helck but he comes off as such a wholesome and simple-minded dude that it's hard not to get caught up in his pace.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/helck/episode-5/.201155

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MIX Season 2 Anime Casts Comedian Duo Timon D as Themselves

Duo appear in anime's upcoming 19th, 20th episodes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-09/mix-season-2-anime-casts-comedian-duo-timon-d-as-themselves/.201123

Yuzuki-san Chi no Yon-Kyōdai TV Anime Reveals Additional Cast, October 5 Debut

Misato Matsuoka, Akari Tadano, M.A.O, Fumihiko Tachiki, Satsuki Kokubu join cast of coming-of-age anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-09/yuzuki-san-chi-no-yon-kyodai-tv-anime-reveals-additional-cast-october-5-debut/.201128

Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo Light Novels Get TV Anime

Izumi О̄kido debuted series about girl who strives to become villainess in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-09/rekishi-ni-nokoru-akujo-ni-naru-zo-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.201137

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards: A Spotlight on Quality or A Sticker for Sales?

For the Eisners to be more relevant or even meaningful, it needs to be revamped. Otherwise, they risk becoming an unsatisfying parade of participation awards.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-08-09/the-will-eisner-comic-industry-awards-a-spotlight-on-quality-or-a-sticker-for-sales/.201044

Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru Comedy Manga About Old Couple Turned Young Again Gets TV Anime

Kagiri Araido launched manga in October 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-09/jiisan-baasan-wakagaeru-comedy-manga-about-old-couple-turned-young-again-gets-tv-anime/.201124

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Miku Itō, SoundOrion Perform Theme Songs for Hoshikuzu Telepath Anime

Itō performs opening, SoundOrion perform ending for October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-08/miku-ito-soundorion-perform-theme-songs-for-hoshikuzu-telepath-anime/.201108

Pokémon Trading Card Game Inspires New 'Pokémon: Path to the Peak' Short Animated Series

Series premieres globally on YouTube on August 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-08/pokemon-trading-card-game-inspires-new-pokemon-path-to-the-peak-short-animated-series/.201105

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Games Unveil New Paldean Winds Web Anime, DLC's New Pokémon/Release Date

Pokémon: Paldean Winds begins on September 6, "The Teal Mask" DLC launches on September 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-08/pokemon-scarlet-violet-games-unveil-new-paldean-winds-web-anime-dlc-new-pokemon-release-date/.201103

One Piece ‒ Episode 1071

You don't need me to tell you that episode 1071 is a tour de force; you know that already.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1071/.201089

New Quintessential Quintuplets∽ Anime Special to Air on September 2 & 9

New anime to air in 2 parts across 2 weeks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-08/new-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-special-to-air-on-september-2-and-9/.201098

Monday, August 7, 2023

3rd Live-Action Kingdom Film Stays at #1, 1st Crayon Shin-chan 3D CG Anime Film Opens at #2

The Boy and the Heron drops to #4, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts opened at #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-08/3rd-live-action-kingdom-film-stays-at-no.1-1st-crayon-shin-chan-3d-cg-anime-film-opens-at-no.2/.201073

Jun Maeda's Heaven Burns Red Smartphone Game Gets 4-Panel Manga This Fall

Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout's Yū Tsurusaki to draw manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/jun-maeda-heaven-burns-red-smartphone-game-gets-4-panel-manga-this-fall/.201056

Dragon Quest X Online Game Ends Service on Wii U, 3DS; Reveals Version 7 Expansion

"Dragon Quest X Mirai e no Tobira to Madoromi no Shōjo Online" expansion launches in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/dragon-quest-x-online-game-ends-service-on-wii-u-3ds-reveals-version-7-expansion/.201063

Ai Tanaka's Tengu no Daidokoro Manga Gets Live-Action Series in October

Manga about tengu brothers stars Kiita Komagine, Akihisa Shiono, Keitatsu Koshiyama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/ai-tanaka-tengu-no-daidokoro-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-october/.201049

Crunchyroll Adds Aquarion: Myth of Emotions, 'Girlfriend, Girlfriend' 2nd Season, Tearmoon Empire Upcoming Anime Series

Girlfriend, Girlfriend 2nd season, Tearmoon Empire stream in October; AQUARION: Myth of Emotions debut to be announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/crunchyroll-adds-aquarion-myth-of-emotions-girlfriend-girlfriend-2nd-season-tearmoon-empire-/.201041

Idolland PriPara Smartphone Game Launches on August 17

Game has been delayed 5 times since its originally slated spring 2021 release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/idolland-pripara-smartphone-game-launches-on-august-17/.201055

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

While Heisei and Rojuro's loss is pretty embarrassing for them, it's a blast to watch.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episode-18/.201031

SNK Reveals New Trailer, Title for New Fatal Fury Game

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves game, 1st entry in iconic series in more than 2 decades since 1999

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/snk-reveals-new-trailer-title-for-new-fatal-fury-game/.201035

Anonymous;Code Game Streams Soundtrack Preview Video

Spike Chunsoft announces Digital Deluxe Edition with artbook, soundtrack

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/anonymous-code-game-streams-soundtrack-preview-video/.201025

Persona 5 Tactica Spinoff Game Streams 2nd Trailer

"Repaint Your Heart Challenge Pack" DLC to include Goro Akechi, Kasumi Yoshizawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/persona-5-tactica-spinoff-game-streams-2nd-trailer/.201027

U.K. Team Wins World Cosplay Summit 2023

Latvia, Mexico win 2nd, 3rd place

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/u.k-team-wins-world-cosplay-summit-2023/.201036

Manga UP! Adds Do It Yourself!! Manga in English

Manga based on PINE JAM's original TV anime launched in October 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/manga-up-adds-do-it-yourself-manga-in-english/.201023

Saturday, August 5, 2023

My New Boss Is Goofy TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals October Premiere

Yuichiro Umehara, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Jun Fukuyama, Hiro Shimono star in A-1 Pictures' office comedy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-05/my-new-boss-is-goofy-tv-anime-promo-video-reveals-october-premiere/.201030

Kaiju No. 8 Anime's 2nd English-Subtitled Teaser Unveils Cast, April 2024 Debut

Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katō, Asami Seto star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-05/kaiju-no-8-anime-2nd-english-subtitled-teaser-unveils-cast-april-2024-debut/.201029

Pop Singer Tove Lo, Shinsei Galverse NFT Project Create Anime Music Video

Tokyo Mew Mew New's Satoshi Ishino designed characters for the 'I like u.' music video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-05/pop-singer-tove-lo-shinsei-galverse-nft-project-create-anime-music-video/.201002

Sequel Work to Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA - Licht Nameless Girl Film Reveals Visual

Kadokawa revealed a new visual for the planned sequel work to Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA - Licht Nameless Girl (Gekijōban Fate/kaleid liner Prisma...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-08-05/sequel-work-to-fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-licht-nameless-girl-film-reveals-visual/.201022

Grendizer U TV Anime Revealed for Debut in 2024

Gundam Seed's Mitsuo Fukuda directs anime at GAINA with scripts from Code Geass' Ichiro Okouchi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-05/grendizer-u-tv-anime-revealed-for-debut-in-2024/.201024

Chi: On the Movements of the Earth Manga, Shin Ultraman Film Win Seiun Awards

Artists Kenji Tsuruta, Naoyuki Katō also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-05/chi-on-the-movements-of-the-earth-manga-shin-ultraman-film-win-seiun-awards/.201019

Friday, August 4, 2023

Sound! Euphonium Anime's 3rd Season Premieres in April 2024

New visual revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-04/sound-euphonium-anime-3rd-season-premieres-in-april-2024/.200981

A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast

Shiori Izawa, Chitose Morinaga, more join cast for October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-04/a-playthrough-of-a-certain-dude-vrmmo-life-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast/.200975

The Kingdoms of Ruin Anime Reveals 3 Cast Members

Satoshi Hino, Hikaru Tohno, Kishō Taniyama join cast of October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-04/the-kingdoms-of-ruin-anime-reveals-3-cast-members/.200960

The Fable TV Anime Unveils 1st Teaser Video

Ryousuke Takahashi directs series about infamous hitman at Tezuka Productions

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-04/the-fable-tv-anime-unveils-1st-teaser-video/.200968

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Risae Matsuda Replaces Late Sayaka Kanda as Yuna in Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game

Kanda's vocal songs remain unchanged

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-02/risae-matsuda-replaces-late-sayaka-kanda-as-yuna-in-sword-art-online-last-recollection-game/.200912

Bōkyaku Battery Baseball Manga Gets TV Anime

Toshiki Masuda, Mamoru Miyano star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-02/bokyaku-battery-baseball-manga-gets-tv-anime/.200911

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime's 5th Episode Delayed to August 13

Anime's special program airs on its timeslot on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-02/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime-5th-episode-delayed-to-august-13/.200910

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members for 'Ranoa Magic Academy Arc'

New arc begins in anime's 5th episode on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-02/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-season-2-anime-reveals-2-new-cast-members-for-ranoa-magic-/.200909

Patrick Macias' TokyoScope Unveils Unreleased Osamu Kobayashi Anime Short

Kobayashi directed short based on Macias, Hiroyuki Takahashi's HYPERSONIC Music Club comic in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-02/patrick-macias-tokyoscope-unveils-unreleased-osamu-kobayashi-anime-short/.200894

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Manga Up! Launches The Emperor's Caretaker, Doubt Manga in English

The Emperor's Caretaker: I'm Too Happy Living as a Lady-in-Waiting to Leave the Palace debuted in English on July 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-01/manga-up-launches-the-emperor-caretaker-doubt-manga-in-english/.200797

High Card Anime's 2nd Season Reveals January 2024 Premiere, Promo Video, Cast, Staff

Project gets stage play in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-01/high-card-anime-2nd-season-reveals-january-2024-premiere-promo-video-cast-staff/.200869

Resident Evil: Death Island Cast Jokes About Getting Weird in the Recording Booth

"I want to feel that character. It matters to me what happens with that. If something's happening, I need to get my body into that state so that, emotion-wise, it's going to come out in a certain way."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-01/resident-evil-death-island-cast-jokes-about-getting-weird-in-the-recording-booth/.200825

Resident Evil: Death Island Creatives Share Thoughts on Assembling the Team

Director Eiichirō Hasumi pairs up with returning writer Makoto Fukami, and longtime Resident Evil producer Masachika Kawata to build an exciting mission for the five characters on San Francisco's Alcatraz Island. The three filmmakers spoke to ANN on July 12th prior to the screening.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-08-01/resident-evil-death-island-creatives-share-thoughts-on-assembling-the-team/.200824

Undead Murder Farce Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast for 2nd Part

"Diamond Sōdatsu-hen" starts in episode 5 on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-01/undead-murder-farce-anime-new-video-reveals-more-cast-for-2nd-part/.200868

Hinako Ashihara's Sexy Tanaka-san Manga Gets Live-Action Series in October

Manga about office worker in her 40s leading double life as belly dancer stars Haruka Kinami

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