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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Overlord x Eminence in Shadow SD Crossover Anime Is Now a Thing That Exists

Halloween special about protagonists swapping bodies streams on YouTube

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-31/the-overlord-x-eminence-in-shadow-sd-crossover-anime-is-now-a-thing-that-exists/.203975

One Piece ‒ Episode 1081

Yamato shows up and uses his big bat to bonk Aramaki into taking the island seriously.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1081/.203943

See the Best Anime and Video Game Costumes at Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes.

Happy Halloween! Check out our cosplay gallery of some of the best anime and video game costumes from Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes.!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-10-31/see-the-best-anime-and-video-game-costumes-at-ikebukuro-halloween-cosplay-fes/.203937

The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain ‒ Episode 4

We rarely see a depiction of a relatively inexperienced dwarf, and it's minor but it is a fun twist on an old formula.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-faraway-paladin-the-lord-of-rust-mountain/episode-4/.203944

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Films Reveal Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki, Miyuri Shimabukuro, Saeko Ooki, Azumi Waki, Ryoko Shiraishi, more join spring 2024 films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-30/dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-anime-films-reveal-cast/.203916

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage Anime Reveals Key Visual, Dialogue+ Theme Song Info

Dialogue+ performs "Easy? Hard? Shikashite Susume!" opening, "Dareka Janai Kara" ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-2nd-stage-anime-reveals-key-visual-dialogue-theme-song-info/.203896

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 16-22

Firefighter Daigo earns 3.2%, Frieren earns 3.0%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-october-16-22/.203891

Chinese-Animated Series 'A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized' Gets 2nd Season

Japanese-dubbed version premiered in Japan on January 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/chinese-animated-series-a-herbivorous-dragon-of-5000-years-gets-unfairly-villainized-gets-2nd-season/.203890

Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Dr. Stone: New World Part 2 Anime to Run on Toonami

Both anime to premiere on November 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-29/demon-slayer-mugen-train-arc-dr-stone-new-world-part-2-anime-to-run-on-toonami/.203888

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Ishura Anime's Character Promo Video Reveals 2 More Cast, Opening, Ending Theme Songs

Shinichiro Miki, Yui Horie joins cast of January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/ishura-anime-character-promo-video-reveals-2-more-cast-opening-ending-theme-songs/.203819

Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Spring

Manga last went on hiatus from December 2020-June 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/haruko-ichikawa-land-of-the-lustrous-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-spring/.203817

Hana-Kimi Creator Hisaya Nakajo Passes Away at 50

Author's defining romance work Hana-Kimi inspired 2 Japanese live-action series, Taiwanese series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-26/hana-kimi-creator-hisaya-nakajo-passes-away-at-50/.203814

Pluto ‒ Episode 1

Pluto is one part sci-fi detective fiction and one part treatise on what it means to be "human.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pluto/episode-1/.203788

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Detective Pikachu Franchise Gets Anime Short by Polygon Pictures

"Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan" debuted on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/detective-pikachu-franchise-gets-anime-short-by-polygon-pictures/.203776

Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai?

Kevin Cormack looks over Shinkai's array of work to find the threads that tie She and Her Cat to Suzume and beyond.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-10-25/yearning-teens-frustrated-romance-pretty-skies-is-there-anything-else-to-makoto-shinkai/.201088

Voice Actor Daisuke Hirakawa Goes on Brief Hiatus to Treat Sudden Hearing Loss

Diabolik Lovers, Free! voice actor to get treatment for sudden hearing loss

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/voice-actor-daisuke-hirakawa-goes-on-brief-hiatus-to-treat-sudden-hearing-loss/.203775

An Archdemon's Dilemma - How to Love Your Elf Bride Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, 2024 Airing

Yūsuke Kobayashi, Kana Ichinose star in Brain's Base anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-25/an-archdemon-dilemma-how-to-love-your-elf-bride-anime-teaser-unveils-cast-staff-2024-airing/.203772

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 4

If you've played any RPG with elemental magic, or just have a basic understanding of how water reacts to fire, you could skip nearly the entire first half of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-4/.203729

Voice Actress Miyuki Ichijou Passes Away at 76

Detective Conan's Jodie Starling voice actress was 76

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/voice-actress-miyuki-ichijou-passes-away-at-76/.203747

Shaman King Flowers Anime Reveals Key Visual, More Returning Cast

Megumi Hayashibara, Minami Takayama return; Yōko Hikasa to also voice Yoh Asakura in winter anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/shaman-king-flowers-anime-reveals-key-visual-more-returning-cast/.203744

BUCK-TICK Vocalist Atsushi Sakurai Passes Away Due to Brainstem Hemorrhage at 57

Visual kei band's singer passed away on October 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-24/buck-tick-vocalist-atsushi-sakurai-passes-away-due-to-brainstem-hemorrhage-at-57/.203740

Monday, October 23, 2023

BookWalker Global Exclusively Releases 'Why Does Nobody Remember Me in this World?,' Sentenced to Be a Hero Manga

Titles released digitally 3 months ahead of other stores

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/bookwalker-global-exclusively-releases-why-does-nobody-remember-me-in-this-world-sentenced-to-be-a-/.203609

Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Premieres in 2025

Kadokawa revealed on Monday that the television anime adaptation of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-23/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime-premieres-in-2025/.203613

Mao Ningen's Ageo to Tim Web Manga Gets TV Anime Next April

Manga about finding own happiness launched on February 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/mao-ningen-ageo-to-tim-web-manga-gets-tv-anime-next-april/.203707

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Also Inspires Mini-Anime

1st 3 Maomao no Hitorigoto episodes streamed with ties to main anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-23/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-also-inspires-mini-anime/.203705

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Mobile Game Gets New Manga Adaptation

Manga stars Gold Ship as protagonist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-22/uma-musume-pretty-derby-mobile-game-gets-new-manga-adaptation/.203672

This Week in Games - Trust The Fungus. Touch The Fungus.

Nostalgia wave hits us this week with Gigabash x Ultraman collab, Super Mario Bros. Movie 30th anniversary, and Touch Detective coming back to the US!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-10-21/trust-the-fungus-touch-the-fungus/.203472

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ‒ Episode 37

This entire episode is about one thing, and one thing only: Having Yuji square off against the vengeful curse-spawn, Choso.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2/episode-37/.203622

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 9-15

Detective Pikachu Returns tops chart for 2nd week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-21/japan-video-game-rankings-october-9-15/.203626

Toei Develops Virtual Girl Lisa Using AI Tech

Project also uses Unreal Engine 5, facial motion capture

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-21/toei-develops-virtual-girl-lisa-using-ai-tech/.203448

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Medalist Anime Unveils Main Cast, New Visual

Natsumi Haruse plays Inori, Takeo Ōtsuka plays Tsukasa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/medalist-anime-unveils-main-cast-new-visual/.203606

Johnny's West Idol Group Changes Name to 'WEST.'

Johnny's Jr. stable also changes name to "Jr."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/johnny-west-idol-group-changes-name-to-west/.203605

The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 2nd Part's English Dub Debuts on Thursday

Cast revealed for dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/the-ancient-magus-bride-season-2-2nd-part-english-dub-debuts-on-thursday/.203586

Netflix Raises Price on Some Plans in U.S., U.K., France

Premium plan now US$22.99, Basic ad-free plan now US$11.99 in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-19/netflix-raises-price-on-some-plans-in-u.s-u.k-france/.203588

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Monday, October 16, 2023

'Let's Play' Web Romance Comic Gets Anime by OLM

Leeanne M. "Mongie" Krecic launched comic on Webtoon service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-17/let-play-web-romance-comic-gets-anime-by-olm/.203515

Ray Yūki's Ginga Haisō: Starlight Express Manga Ends on November 16

Manga about galaxy couriers launched in March 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/ray-yuki-ginga-haiso-starlight-express-manga-ends-on-november-16/.203476

Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Next Year

Creator is not sick, but wants to take time drawing manga in "satisfactory" way

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/keigo-shinzo-hirayasumi-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-next-year/.203474

Kunihiko Ikuhara Sues Woman Who Claims Plagiarism of Illustrations

Woman allegedly harassed Ikuhara, claiming anime director plagiarized her work and demanded apology

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-16/kunihiko-ikuhara-sues-woman-who-claims-plagiarism-of-illustrations/.203475

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Toei Animation Announces New Dragon Ball Daima Anime (Updated)

Akira Toriyama is "deeply involved" in new fall 2024 anime featuring younger characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/toei-animation-announces-new-dragon-ball-daima-anime/.203355

HIDIVE to Stream My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered Anime

Series premieres in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/hidive-to-stream-my-instant-death-ability-is-so-overpowered-anime/.203353

Edens Zero Season 2 Anime Series Review

Edens Zero finds its footing in its second season, turning toward a darker world than previously expected.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/edens-zero-season-2/episodes-26-50/.203265

Earth Defense Force 6 Game Heads West Next Spring

Game to launch on PS5, PC via Steam, with Epic Games Store later

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/earth-defense-force-6-game-heads-west-next-spring/.203327

Ensemble Stars!! Music Game Launches PC Version in English

PC version's pre-registration exceeds 200,000 users

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/ensemble-stars-music-game-launches-pc-version-in-english/.203347

4th Girls & Panzer das Finale Film Opens at #4

Don't Call It Mystery stays at #1 for 4th week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/4th-girls-and-panzer-das-finale-film-opens-at-no.4/.203296

Yuruyuri Spinoff Anime Ōmuro-ke Unveils 3 New Cast Members

Sumire Uesaka, Nao Tōyama, Aoi Yūki join cast of 2024 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-12/yuruyuri-spinoff-anime-omuro-ke-unveils-3-new-cast-members/.203345

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

'When Will Ayumu Make His Move?' Manga to End in 5 Chapters

Manga launched in Weekly SHonen Magazine in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-manga-to-end-in-5-chapters/.203287

Dr. Stone: New World Anime's 2nd Part Gets Same-Day English Dub

2nd part premieres dubbed/subbed on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/dr-stone-new-world-anime-2nd-part-gets-same-day-english-dub/.203314

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Game's Trailer Confirms February 2 Release

Video previews gameplay, characters, modes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/jujutsu-kaisen-cursed-clash-game-trailer-confirms-february-2-release/.203312

Crunchyroll Launches New 24/7 Linear Channel

Channel launches on Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+ on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/crunchyroll-launches-new-24-7-linear-channel/.203311

Voice Actress Masako Nozawa Wins Kan Kikuchi Prize for Cultural Contributions

Voice of Dragon Ball's Son Goku, Kitarō won as one of Japan's voice-acting trailblazers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/voice-actress-masako-nozawa-wins-kan-kikuchi-prize-for-cultural-contributions/.203310

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Streams Original Mini-Anime

Illustrator Mebachi designs official deformed characters for mini-anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-11/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-streams-original-mini-anime/.203298

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Anime Film's English Trailer Reveals November 8-9 Screenings in U.S.

Film screens dubbed on November 8, subbed on November 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/digimon-adventure-02-the-beginning-anime-film-english-trailer-reveals-november-8-9-screenings-in-u.s/.203280

Voice Actors Atsumi Tanezaki, Yū Miyazaki Announce Marriage

Both actors have worked in numerous anime together

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-10/voice-actors-atsumi-tanezaki-yu-miyazaki-announce-marriage/.203271

HIDIVE to Stream Chained Soldier Anime

N. American premiere of 1st 2 episodes screen on November 17 at Anime NYC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/hidive-to-stream-chained-soldier-anime/.203278

My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List

16 manga including One Piece, SPY x FAMILY, Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, more make list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.203258

Akissa Saiké Gives Update on Ghost Reaper Girl Manga Hiatus

Latest manga from author of Rosario + Vampire launched in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-10/akissa-saike-gives-update-on-ghost-reaper-girl-manga-hiatus/.203259

Crunchyroll Adds The IDOLM@STER Million Live! Anime to Fall 2023 Season Lineup

First episode streamed on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/crunchyroll-adds-the-idolm@ster-million-live-anime-to-fall-2023-season-lineup/.203272

Precure All Stars F Anime Film Earns Franchise's Highest-Ever Box Office

Film has sold 978,000 tickets for 1.19 billion yen to overtake 2018 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/precure-all-stars-f-anime-film-earns-franchise-highest-ever-box-office/.203269

The Ancient Magus' Bride: Wizard's Blue Spinoff Manga Ends With 10th Volume

Volume 10 ships next March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/the-ancient-magus-bride-wizard-blue-spinoff-manga-ends-with-10th-volume/.203264

Monday, October 9, 2023

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories Life Sim Game's Trailer Previews Activities

Game launches for Switch in Japan on December 21 with PS5, PS4, PC versions launching in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/spyxanya-operation-memories-life-sim-game-trailer-previews-activities/.203253

Quality Assurance in Another World Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals 2 Cast Members

Reiji Kawashima, Rie Takahashi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/quality-assurance-in-another-world-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-2-cast-members/.203252

Hiroshi Noda, Masayasu Fukushima's Maō ga Zutto Miteiru Manga Ends

Manga about demon lord cheering on hero attempting to defeat him launched in February 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/hiroshi-noda-masayasu-fukushima-mao-ga-zutto-miteiru-manga-ends/.203233

Solo Leveling Manhwa Has Planned Live-Action Korean Adaptation

D&C creative director Heaeun Kwak revealed in interview with L'Internaute

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/solo-leveling-manhwa-has-planned-live-action-korean-adaptation/.203251

Bandai Namco Reveals Concept Art, Visual for 2025 World Expo's 'Gundam Next Future Pavilion'

Bandai Namco's pavilion designed with image of "future space airport" in mind

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-09/bandai-namco-reveals-concept-art-visual-for-2025-world-expo-gundam-next-future-pavilion/.203237

Dark Gathering ‒ Episode 14

After her reaction to the events of last week's episode was "Scared and loving it", I am curious as to how Eiko will feel about this instance when all is said and done.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dark-gathering/episode-14/.203228

Live-Action Gannibal's Yuya Yagira Wins at Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards

Actor wins "Asian Excellence Award" for role in horror series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/live-action-gannibal-yuya-yagira-wins-at-asia-contents-awards-and-global-ott-awards/.203240

Toryumon Takeda Launches New Doga Manga on October 20

Adventure manga centers on cyborg, street urchin on road-trip adventure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/toryumon-takeda-launches-new-doga-manga-on-october-20/.203231

Crunchyroll Settles in Class Action Suit Regarding User Information Privacy

Crunchyroll users in U.S. are entitled to payment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-09/crunchyroll-settles-in-class-action-suit-regarding-user-information-privacy/.203230

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Worst to First: A Teen Baseball Miracle Live-Action Show Gets Animated Sequences by Cloverworks

Sports series premieres on October 15; Masashi Ishihama oversees animated sequences

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-08/worst-to-first-a-teen-baseball-miracle-live-action-show-gets-animated-sequences-by-cloverworks/.203225

4th Girls & Panzer das Finale Film's 1st 9 Minutes Streamed

4th film in 6-film series opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-07/4th-girls-and-panzer-das-finale-film-1st-9-minutes-streamed/.203224

Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 25-October 1

Fate/Samurai Remnant's Switch version debuts at #1, PS5 version at #3, PS4 version at #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-07/japan-video-game-rankings-september-25-october-1/.203192

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 25-October 1

Frieren 2-hour premiere ranks #3 with 6.8%, Firefighter Daigo at #5 with 3.8%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-07/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-25-october-1/.203195

Adult Swim's Jason DeMarco: 'We Won't Be Making Any More' FLCL

Jason DeMarco — senior vice president in the anime and action series/longform department at Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) and Cartoon Network Studios (CNS)...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-10-07/adult-swim-jason-demarco-we-wont-be-making-any-more-flcl/.203223

Crunchyroll to Stream Power of Hope ~Precure Full Bloom~ Anime Starting on Saturday

Series to stream in N. America, L. America, Europe, AU, NZ, S. Africa, CIS, Middle East, Africa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-07/crunchyroll-to-stream-power-of-hope-~precure-full-bloom~-anime-starting-on-saturday/.203220

Friday, October 6, 2023

This Week in Games - Not So Epic

Layoffs continue in the gaming industry, and the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend reveals he's been stiffed by Epic on his royalties. Plus, new Digimon devices and Square Enix goes all in on its "Cait Sith" pronunciation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-10-06/not-so-epic/.203043

Bringing Jazz to the Big Screen with Blue Giant Director Yuzuru Tachikawa

We spoke with director Yuzuru Tachikawa (Mob Psycho 100, Deca-Dence) about crafting the film's music, working with virtuoso Hiromi Uehara on the film's soundtrack, and the importance of talent and hard work.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-10-06/bringing-jazz-to-the-big-screen-with-blue-giant-director-yuzuru-tachikawa/.203175

Manga UP! Adds The Prince's Keeper Manga in English

Oto Nagatsuki, Himako Neko's manga about prince who can turn into cat launched in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-06/manga-up-adds-the-prince-keeper-manga-in-english/.203200

Pon no Michi TV Anime Reveals New Visual, Nashiko Character Video

Original mahjong anime premieres in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-06/pon-no-michi-tv-anime-reveals-new-visual-nashiko-character-video/.203196

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime Reveals 9 More Cast Members

Kikuko Inoue, Megumi Han, Kenjiro Tsuda, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-06/ron-kamonohashi-forbidden-deductions-anime-reveals-9-more-cast-members/.203194

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominate The First Slam Dunk, Suzume

Both nominated for Best Animated Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-06/asia-pacific-screen-awards-nominate-the-first-slam-dunk-suzume/.203181

Thursday, October 5, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to Castlevania: Nocturne Song 'My Sister'

Composers Trevor Morris and composer Trey Toy worked on the soundtrack, available digitally on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-05/exclusive-listen-to-castlevania-nocturne-song-my-sister/.203114

Yo-Kai Watch's Noriyuki Konishi Launches New Manga Abikore

Yo-Kai Watch manga ended on April 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/yo-kai-watch-noriyuki-konishi-launches-new-manga-abikore/.203069

Compile Heart Announces 5 Games Including New Death end re;Quest, Touhou Project, Madō Monogatari

New shooting game, new "delivery" RPG also announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/compile-heart-announces-5-games-including-new-death-end-re-quest-touhou-project-mado-monogatari/.203162

Spike Chunsoft Reveals Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Roguelike Game

Roguelike game launches for Nintendo Switch on February 27 in N. America, Europe

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/spike-chunsoft-reveals-shiren-the-wanderer-the-mystery-dungeon-of-serpentcoil-island-roguelike-game/.203161

Gungrave G.O.R.E Game's Switch Version Launches in N. America on October 18

Game launched in Europe on October 4; will launch in Japan, Asia in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/gungrave-g.o.r.e-game-switch-version-launches-in-n-america-on-october-18/.203160

CyberAgent Also Establishes Animation AI Lab

"Animation AI Lab" to explore using AI for generating backgrounds, characters, sound, music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/cyberagent-also-establishes-animation-ai-lab/.203155

Shōta Aoi Performs Live-Action One Room Angel Series' Theme Song

Aoi previously voiced angel character in manga's drama CD

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/shota-aoi-performs-live-action-one-room-angel-series-theme-song/.203151

Asahi Broadcasting Moves SILVER LINK. Animation Studio Under ABC Animation Subsidiary

Asahi Broadcasting also moves merchandise company Zero G Act under ABC Animation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-05/asahi-broadcasting-moves-silver-link-animation-studio-under-abc-animation-subsidiary/.203153

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Manga Plus Launches New Subscription Service

Manga Plus Max features Standard/Deluxe Plans with different prices, included manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-04/manga-plus-launches-new-subscription-service/.203091

Anime News Network is on Bluesky

Like all the other cool kids, Anime News Network is now on Bluesky.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2023-10-03/anime-news-network-is-on-bluesky/.203102

Crunchyroll Adds Gunbuster, GaoGaiGar, Mononoke, More Anime to Catalog

Also: Angel Cop, Black Rock Shooter, Cyber City Oedo 808

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-03/crunchyroll-adds-gunbuster-gaogaigar-mononoke-more-anime-to-catalog/.203085

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anime's 'Scene0' Prequel Launches in Smartphone Game

Saori Hayami voices new character Mabuya Aki in prequel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-03/puella-magi-madoka-magica-anime-scene0-prequel-launches-in-smartphone-game/.203093

The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2 Anime Series Review

Overall, season two feels more like a transition point than a standalone season.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-season-2/episodes-1-12/.203003

One-Punch Man: World Online Multiplayer Action Game Announces Closed Beta Test in U.S., Canada

Closed beta test registration starts today until October 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-03/one-punch-man-world-online-multiplayer-action-game-announces-closed-beta-test-in-u.s-canada/.202926

The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season Anime's Trailer Previews Ending Theme Song

Digest video recapping 1st season also streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-03/the-eminence-in-shadow-2nd-season-anime-trailer-previews-ending-theme-song/.203092

Monday, October 2, 2023

Live-Action Silent Service Film Opens at #2

Don't Call It Mystery stays at #1 for 3rd week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-03/live-action-silent-service-film-opens-at-no.2/.203076

Peach-Pit Launch Shugo Chara! Sequel Manga in Summer 2024

Original manga ran from 2006-2010, inspired 3 TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-02/peach-pit-launch-shugo-chara-sequel-manga-in-summer-2024/.203046

Dark Gathering ‒ Episode 13

Truth be told, I don't know how much I would want a show like Dark Gathering to dig into a subject as dense as World War II, especially in just one episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dark-gathering/episode-13/.203035

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Katsuyuki Konishi, Taku Yashiro, Takehiro Hasu join cast as members of Kan Ki Army

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-02/kingdom-anime-5th-series-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.203057

Yoshihiro Togashi Teases Return of Hunter x Hunter Manga

Manga went on hiatus in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-02/yoshihiro-togashi-teases-return-of-hunter-x-hunter-manga/.203032

Crunchyroll to Simulcast B-PROJECT Passion*Love Call Anime

1st episode debuts on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-02/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-b-project-passion-love-call-anime/.203039

Johnny & Associates Changes Name to Smile Up, Establishes New Entity to Oversee Talent

Smile Up will handle compensation measures to sexual abuse victims of late founder Johnny Kitagawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-02/johnny-and-associates-changes-name-to-smile-up-establishes-new-entity-to-oversee-talent/.203049

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin-Hen Anime Teased in Promo Video

New anime celebrates 40th anniversary of original TV series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/kinnikuman-perfect-origin-hen-anime-teased-in-promo-video/.203031

The Gene of AI ‒ Episode 12

After a season stuffed with timely thought experiments provoked by a wide swathe of artificial intelligence, Gene of AI concludes on an awkward and transitional note.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gene-of-ai/episode-12/.203022

Manga Plus Service Publishes Daisuke Miyata's Rugby Rumble Manga Using AI Company as Letterer

Service releases new version of manga's 1st chapter on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/manga-plus-service-publishes-daisuke-miyata-rugby-rumble-manga-using-ai-company-as-letterer/.203007

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Season 2 ‒ Episodes 25-26

This finale is, quite frankly, massively underwhelming. Perhaps that was always going to be the case.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-season-2/episodes-25-26/.203017

The Eminence in Shadow: Shadow Gaiden Manga Ends

Spinoff manga launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/the-eminence-in-shadow-shadow-gaiden-manga-ends/.203019

The Apothecary Diaries Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Katsuyuki Konishi, Yui Ishikawa, more join cast for series premiering on October 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.203024

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme

New season debuts on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-3-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-ending-theme/.203023

Blue Exorcist Manga Takes 1-Month Break After Author Gets COVID-19

Manga first launched Jump SQ. in 2009

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-01/blue-exorcist-manga-takes-1-month-break-after-author-gets-covid-19/.203018