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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

IDOLM@STER Million Live! Blooming Clover Encore Sequel Manga Launches in December

1st Blooming Clover manga ended on October 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/idolm@ster-million-live-blooming-clover-encore-sequel-manga-launches-in-december/.204864

The 1960s Graphic Designer Who Inspired Your Favorite Anime OPs

SPY x FAMILY, Cowboy Bebop', Great Pretender, and more anime openings use a specific visual style. But where did that aesthetic come from, and how did it become so iconic?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-11-29/the-1960s-graphic-designer-who-inspired-your-favorite-anime-ops/.204797

Level-5 Schedules Megaton Musashi W, Fantasy Life i, Decapolice Games

Videos also streamed for Inazuma Eleven:: Victory Road, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/level-5-schedules-megaton-musashi-w-fantasy-life-i-decapolice-games/.204933

Tonari no Yōkai-san Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April 2024 Debut

Asaki Yuikawa, Ryosuke Higa, Yuuki Kaji star in Liden Films anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/tonari-no-yokai-san-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff-april-2024-debut/.204929

Villainess Level 99 Anime Unveils 2nd Video, More Cast & Staff, Songs, January 9 Debut

Mayu Maeshima performs "LOVE or HATE?" opening; Rina Hidaka, Fairouz Ai perform "Suki ga Rebechi" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-29/villainess-level-99-anime-unveils-2nd-video-more-cast-and-staff-songs-january-9-debut/.204928

Monday, November 27, 2023

22/7 Project's Mina Kiyoi Ceases Activities With Franchise Due to Health

Kiyoi plays Kaede Nagamine in project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-28/22-7-project-mina-kiyoi-ceases-activities-with-franchise-due-to-health/.204874

Dark Gathering Manga Goes on 1-Month Hiatus

Manga goes on hiatus starting December 4 for "schedule restructuring"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/dark-gathering-manga-goes-on-1-month-hiatus/.204850

The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors Anime Posts Trailer for 3rd Theatrical Film

Anime's 3rd theatrical screening opens on January 5 prior to spring 2024 TV premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/the-idolm@ster-shiny-colors-anime-posts-trailer-for-3rd-theatrical-film/.204845

Shangri-La Frontier Anime's Video Unveils More Cast for New Arc

Asami Seto, Sho Hayami join cast for anime's new arc "Shigan Yori Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-27/shangri-la-frontier-anime-video-unveils-more-cast-for-new-arc/.204841

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Chained Soldier Anime Reveals January 4 Debut

The official Twitter account for the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-26/chained-soldier-anime-reveals-january-4-debut/.204822

Mari Okada, MAPPA's Original Anime Film Maboroshi Streams on Netflix Starting on January 15

Film about residents trapped in a town frozen in time opened in Japan on September 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/mari-okada-mappa-original-anime-film-maboroshi-streams-on-netflix-starting-on-january-15/.204820

BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals April 19 Debut

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/bluelock-episode-nagi-anime-film-trailer-reveals-april-19-debut/.204819

One Piece Anime Enters Egg Head Arc on January 7

Show's current "Wano Kuni" arc started airing in July 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-26/one-piece-anime-enters-egg-head-arc-on-january-7/.204816

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Street Fighter 6 Game Showcases 18 New Costumes in Outfit 3 Trailer

Game launched on June 2 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-21/street-fighter-6-game-showcases-18-new-costumes-in-outfit-3-trailer/.204706

Trillion Game Anime Reveals Main Cast, Production at Madhouse Studio

Takeo Ōtsuka, Shōya Ishige star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/trillion-game-anime-reveals-main-cast-production-at-madhouse-studio/.204763

My Next Life as a Villainess -Pirates of the Disturbance- Game Previews Gameplay in New Trailer

Visual novel launches on Switch in N. America, Europe on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-pirates-of-the-disturbance-game-previews-gameplay-in-new-trailer/.204664

Atelier Resleriana Mobile Game Launches Global Pre-Registration

Game launched in Japan on September 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/atelier-resleriana-mobile-game-launches-global-pre-registration/.204663

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Sound! Euphonium 3 Anime Reveals New Visual, Haruka Tomatsu as Mayu

Anime premieres on NHK Educational in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-23/sound-euphonium-3-anime-reveals-new-visual-haruka-tomatsu-as-mayu/.204761

Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2 Unveils More Cast, Key Visual

Yumiri Hanamori, Ai Kakuma, Satoshi Mikami, Aya Uchida join new season in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/banished-from-the-heroes-party-season-2-unveils-more-cast-key-visual/.204727

Drawn & Quarterly Licenses Sanpei Shirato's The Legend of Kamuy Manga for 1st English Release

1964-1971 manga is predecessor to Kamui Gaiden manga published by Viz

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/drawn-and-quarterly-licenses-sanpei-shirato-the-legend-of-kamuy-manga-for-1st-english-release/.204723

Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime Is TV Anime Premiering in 2024

Anime originally announced in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-22/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-anime-is-tv-anime-premiering-in-2024/.204716

Sunday, November 19, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Comes to Netflix on January 31

Anime debuted in Japan on October 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-20/the-seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-anime-comes-to-netflix-on-january-31/.204621

Yen Press Opens Job Listing for Freelance Light Novel Translators

Yen Press revealed on Tuesday it is looking to hire freelance Japanese-to-English translators for light novels. Those interested can submit an application...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-19/yen-press-opens-job-listing-for-freelance-light-novel-translators/.204604

Power of Hope: Precure Full Bloom ‒ Episode 7

Overthinking is, in my experience, one of the hardest habits to break.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/power-of-hope-precure-full-bloom/episode-7/.204575

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film's 4th Video Unveils Takanori Nishikawa, Tetsuya Komuro's Theme Song

January 26 sequel features 'Freedom' song by T.M.Revolution, TM Network member

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-19/gundam-seed-freedom-film-4th-video-unveils-takanori-nishikawa-tetsuya-komuro-theme-song/.204612

Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru Anime Reveals Main Cast, April 2024 Debut

Character designs also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-19/jiisan-baasan-wakagaeru-anime-reveals-main-cast-april-2024-debut/.204599

Friday, November 17, 2023

All the Announcements from Anime NYC 2023

Here's all the announcements from Anime NYC, all in one place! We'll be updating this throughout the weekend. Our coverage of #ANYC2023 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/all-the-announcements-from-anime-nyc/.204403

Fluffy Paradise Anime's Promo Video Reveals January 7 Debut

7 new cast members also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-18/fluffy-paradise-anime-promo-video-reveals-january-7-debut/.204571

Tower of God Season 2 Anime Premieres in July 2024

Trailer, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-18/tower-of-god-season-2-anime-premieres-in-july-2024/.204572

Polygon Pictures' Bloody Escape Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Main Cast, January 5 Debut

More staff, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-17/polygon-pictures-bloody-escape-anime-film-trailer-reveals-main-cast-january-5-debut/.204551

The Summer You Were There Manga Ends on December 18

Manga launched in May 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-17/the-summer-you-were-there-manga-ends-on-december-18/.204542

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

'Like the Clouds, Like the Wind' Novelist Kenichi Sakemi Passes Away

Sakemi's debut novel Kōkyū Shōsetsu inspired Studio Pierrot's 1990 TV anime film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-16/like-the-clouds-like-the-wind-novelist-kenichi-sakemi-passes-away/.204500

Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Shadows of Kyoto Manga

1st volume ships in English on August 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/exclusive-titan-manga-licenses-shadows-of-kyoto-manga/.204483

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Film's Pre-Feature Recap Streamed

Film opens in Japan on December 8; world premiere on November 19 at Anime NYC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-film-pre-feature-recap-streamed/.204481

Doctor Elise Anime Streams Character Video for Linden

Yōhei Azakami voices Elise's fiance in her first life from January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/doctor-elise-anime-streams-character-video-for-linden/.204478

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The Kingdoms of Ruin Anime Casts Anri Katsu to Replace Junya Ikeda

Production to release new version of episode 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-15/the-kingdoms-of-ruin-anime-casts-anri-katsu-to-replace-junya-ikeda/.204473

Announcing the limited edition ANN 25th Anniversary Shirt

We're proud to announce the first of two 25th Anniversary Shirts that ANN will be producing, the ANN 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Shirt featuring ANN's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2023-11-14/announcing-the-limited-edition-ann-25th-anniversary-shirt/.204408

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals Main Visual, Returning & New Cast

Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Hirakawa return as Ri Boku, Kei Sha; Kōji Ishii voices new character Ki Sui

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-14/kingdom-anime-5th-series-reveals-main-visual-returning-and-new-cast/.204430

Shaman King Flowers Anime's Ad Reveals Opening Song, January 9 Debut

Nana Mizuki performs "Turn the World" opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-14/shaman-king-flowers-anime-ad-reveals-opening-song-january-9-debut/.204429

Saturday, November 11, 2023

2PM's Chansung, AK-69, 2AM's Changmin Perform Re:Monster Anime's Opening Song

"Into the Fire" theme for anime based on Kogitsune Kanekiru's light novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/2pm-chansung-ak-69-2am-changmin-perform-re-monster-anime-opening-song/.204343

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2's Teaser Reveals Divine Visionaries' Cast

New visual also revealed for season premiering in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/mashle-magic-and-muscles-season-2-teaser-reveals-divine-visionaries-cast/.204341

Crunchyroll Ends Digital Manga App on Mobile, Web on December 11

Company launched its Crunchyroll Game Vault mobile games service on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/crunchyroll-ends-digital-manga-app-on-mobile-web-on-december-11/.204339

X Japan Releases Statement Confirming Passing of Band Member Heath

Heath died of colorectal cancer on October 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-11/x-japan-releases-statement-confirming-passing-of-band-member-heath/.204340

Thursday, November 9, 2023

AnimeFesta Reveals 'Modaete yo, Adam-kun' Anime

'Harem x near-future sci-if' story by Backwasher's Toyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-10/animefesta-reveals-modaete-yo-adam-kun-anime/.204305

This Week in Anime - Key, The Landmark Visual Novel Studio

The visual novel studio Key created some of the most heartwrenching stories adapted to anime. Christopher and Steve look back on CLANNAD, Kanon, Planetarian, and more to see if the emotional beats are still devastating.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-11-09/.204237

Shinogi Kazanami's The New Gate Isekai Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2024

Kensho Ono, Asami Seto, Kaede Hondo star in anime from Yokohama Animation Lab, Cloud Hearts

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-09/shinogi-kazanami-the-new-gate-isekai-light-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2024/.204274

P.A. Works, DMM.com Unveil Original TV Anime Nanare Hananare for 2024

BanG Dream's Koudai Kakimoto helms coming-of-age story about 6 girls & how they get through life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-09/p.a-works-dmm.com-unveil-original-tv-anime-nanare-hananare-for-2024/.204273

Sengoku Youko TV Anime Premieres on January 10

The official website for the television anime of Satoshi Mizukami's Sengoku Youko manga announced on Thursday that the anime will premiere on the Tokyo...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-09/sengoku-youko-tv-anime-premieres-on-january-10/.204270

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Making Things That Others Wouldn't: An Interview with Studio TRIGGER President Masahiko Otsuka

Coop Bicknell talks shop with TRIGGER president Masahiko Otsuka about returning to the world of Panty & Stocking over a decade later.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-11-08/making-things-that-others-wouldnt-an-with-studio-trigger-president-masahiko-otsuka/.200952

OK, This Stage Play Nezuko Looks Like Legit Nightmare Fuel

Or daydreams, hey, we don't judge

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-08/ok-this-stage-play-nezuko-looks-like-legit-nightmare-fuel/.203528

The Kingdoms of Ruin ‒ Episode 5

I think this anime lacks heart.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-kingdoms-of-ruin/episode-5/.204223

A Condition Called Love Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Spring 2024 Debut

Kana Hanazawa, Chiaki Kobayashi star in East Fish Studio anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-08/a-condition-called-love-anime-reveals-main-cast-staff-spring-2024-debut/.204240

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Berserk: The Black Swordsman Fan Animation Aspires to be Everything the 2016 Anime Wasn't

Project includes "adaptation of the stories that have been neglected of this medium"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-07/berserk-the-black-swordsman-fan-animation-aspires-to-be-everything-the-2016-anime-wasnt/.203955

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 6

Rae introduces the horrors of mayonnaise to this world (Why is it always mayo?)

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-6/.204178

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Slated for April 2024

Birthday visual, 1st key visual, character visuals, 'Alya's birthday video' also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-anime-slated-for-april-2024/.204204

Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G App's Urðr-Hunt Animation Gets Standalone Anime Release

Animated spinoff launched in app last November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/gundam-iron-blooded-orphans-g-app-ur-r-hunt-animation-gets-standalone-anime-release/.204201

Monday, November 6, 2023

The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 5

With all of the emphasis put on beauty, Maomao wanting to dress down isn't something that has crossed anyone's mind.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-apothecary-diaries/episode-5/.204140

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Reveals December 25 Debut for Final 3 Episodes

Episodes 10-12 to air consecutively

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-anime-reveals-december-25-debut-for-final-3-episodes/.204159

One Piece Film Red Ties With Princess Mononoke as #7 All-Time Film in Japan

Also ties as #4 highest-earning anime film ever in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/one-piece-film-red-ties-with-princess-mononoke-as-no.7-all-time-film-in-japan/.204158

Godzilla Minus One Film Earns 1.04 Billion Yen in 1st 3 Days

Film opens stronger than Shin Godzilla

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-06/godzilla-minus-one-film-earns-1.04-billion-yen-in-1st-3-days/.204152

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Anime Gets Sequel

Announced at 5th anniversary event on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-anime-gets-sequel/.204138

Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 5

Most importantly, “United We Negate” is simply a good time, through and through.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/undead-unluck/episode-5/.204125

The Shibuya Ward Mayor All But Banned Halloween This Year, But Did It Work?

Due to events in other areas and the holiday being on a weekday, less people showed up in costume in Shibuya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-11-05/the-shibuya-ward-mayor-all-but-banned-halloween-this-year-but-did-it-work/.204080

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Slated for January 7

"Loop 7 Weeks" campaign launched to highlight different character every week until premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-05/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-slated-for-january-7/.204127

Friday, November 3, 2023

Attack on Titan Anime's Finale to Differ 'a Little' From Original Manga's

Creator Hajime Isayama asked to redraw storyboard thumbnails for final scenes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-04/attack-on-titan-anime-finale-to-differ-a-little-from-original-manga/.204113

The Imaginary Anime Film's Trailers Reveal, Preview Theme Song

A Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten perform song "Nothing's Impossible"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-03/the-imaginary-anime-film-trailers-reveal-preview-theme-song/.204099

Exiting Grief: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes' Novelist Mei Hachimoku

ANN spoke to the all-star team behind the new anime film, including original novelist Mei Hachimoku about processing grief head-on.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-08-28/exiting-grief-the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbyes-novelist-mei-hachimoku/.201720

Lain Title Song Gets New Video, New Fans and a Reformed Band

The British band Bôa has reformed thanks to the huge popularity of its single "Duvet"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-19/lain-title-song-gets-new-video-new-fans-and-a-reformed-band/.203589

Godzilla Minus One Film Posts 2nd English-Subtitled Trailer

Film opens in U.S. theaters on December 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-03/godzilla-minus-one-film-posts-2nd-english-subtitled-trailer/.204095

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Mitsuba Takanashi Resumes Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai Manga on November 28

Takanashi returns from hiatus after breast cancer surgery, treatment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-02/mitsuba-takanashi-resumes-otome-tsubaki-wa-warawanai-manga-on-november-28/.203919

Doctor Elise Anime Unveils Character Video, Theme Song Artists

Character Elise performs "believer" opening, singer Maju Arai performs "Listen" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/doctor-elise-anime-unveils-character-video-theme-song-artists/.204012

Doga Kobo's Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime Reveals Cast, More Staff, April Debut in 1st Promo Video

Miku Itō, Rie Takahashi, Miyu Tomita, Miyuri Shimabukuro star in original anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/doga-kobo-jellyfish-cant-swim-in-the-night-anime-reveals-cast-more-staff-april-debut-in-1st-promo-/.204011

Shi ga Utsukushii Nante Dare ga Itta CG Zombie Film Posts Teaser

December 22 film uses motion capture, generative AI

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/shi-ga-utsukushii-nante-dare-ga-itta-cg-zombie-film-posts-teaser/.204002

Megumi Hayashibara Steps Down as Voice of Hello Kitty After 33 Years

Hayashibara announces 'graduation' on character's birthday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-01/megumi-hayashibara-steps-down-as-voice-of-hello-kitty-after-33-years/.204004