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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Angel's Drop's Chizuna Nakajima Launches New 'Toilet Fantasy Comedy' Manga

Elf-Sensei no Toire wa Doko Desu ka? serializes on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/angel-drop-chizuna-nakajima-launches-new-toilet-fantasy-comedy-manga/.206067

The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace Manga Ends With 9th Volume

Final volume publishes in fall/winter 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-30/the-idaten-deities-know-only-peace-manga-ends-with-9th-volume/.206068

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nominated for CBS Family Film and TV Awards

26th annual Family Film and TV Awards nominates title for Best Animated Family Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/the-super-mario-bros-movie-nominated-for-cbs-family-film-and-tv-awards/.206072

Comic Market 103 Draws 270,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Event sees 10,000 more attendees than Comiket 102 in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-31/comic-market-103-draws-270000-attendees-across-2-days/.206073

Friday, December 29, 2023

Dress as Ranma in New Felissimo x Ranma 1/2 Collaboration

Have you ever wanted your daily clothes to be like Ranma's?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-29/dress-as-ranma-in-new-felissimo-x-ranma-1-2-collaboration/.205945

The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons Anime Series Review

If poor subtitles sent you screaming away from this series, it's worth taking a second look, because this story is heartwarming in all of the right ways.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-yuzuki-family-four-sons/anime-series/.205831

The Best Anime of 2023 - Rebecca Silverman, James Beckett, Christopher Farris + The Best Moments of 2023

What were the anime moments that made us cry, cheer, or took our breath away? Plus, more of the very best anime series of the year!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-12-29/the-best-anime-of-2023-rebecca-silverman-james-beckett-christopher-farris-the-best-moments-of-2023/.205680

Overwatch 2 Gets Manga 1-Shot About Kiriko

Sugimitsu launched a manga one-shot based on Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch 2 first-person shooter game titled Overwatch 2 -Kanezaka no Moribito- (Overwatch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-29/overwatch-2-gets-manga-1-shot-about-kiriko/.206028

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Akuyaku Reijo Tensei Oji-san Manga Listed With Anime

Michiro Ueyama launched manga about middle-aged man reincarnating as fantasy villainess in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/akuyaku-reijo-tensei-oji-san-manga-listed-with-anime/.206007

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Franchise Gets Anime Film in May 2024

Trailer, visual unveiled for Beginning of a New Era starring Yuri Fujimoto as Jungle Pocket

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/uma-musume-pretty-derby-franchise-gets-anime-film-in-may-2024/.205986

Sound! Euphonium 3 Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer

3rd season premieres in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/sound-euphonium-3-anime-reveals-teaser-trailer/.205984

Kaitō's Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyūtan Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Light novel series launched in 2019; manga adaptation's 1st volume free online until January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/kaito-mob-kara-hajimaru-tansaku-eiyutan-light-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.205983

Friday, December 22, 2023

Bucchigiri?! Original Anime Reveals Team Theme Songs, Visuals, New Video

Anime from director Hiroko Utsumi, studio MAPPA debuts on January 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-23/bucchigiri-original-anime-reveals-team-theme-songs-visuals-new-video/.205844

Yuki Shin, Keisuke Koumoto, Shunsuke Takeuchi Join Cast of Kaiju No. 8 Anime

3 new cast play Defense Force members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/yuki-shin-keisuke-koumoto-shunsuke-takeuchi-join-cast-of-kaiju-no-8-anime/.205821

Crunchyroll Adds Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage Anime Film

Film opened in Japan on October 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/crunchyroll-adds-kaina-of-the-great-snow-sea-star-sage-anime-film/.205819

Hanashi Media Licenses The Dark Guildmaster's Smile Would Fit Best, My Pet is a Saintess Novels

Company debuts both series in English on January 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/hanashi-media-licenses-the-dark-guildmaster-smile-would-fit-best-my-pet-is-a-saintess-novels/.205817

Thursday, December 21, 2023

BlazBlue Entropy Effect Game Launches on January 31

Game launched with early access version on August 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-22/blazblue-entropy-effect-game-launches-on-january-31/.205806

The Fire Hunter 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Artists in New Promo Video

Artist Cocco performs "Hikarakka" opening theme, Maaya Sakamoto performs "Dakishimete" ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/the-fire-hunter-2nd-season-anime-reveals-theme-songs-artists-in-new-promo-video/.205770

Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Series Debuts at #1 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV Rankings

Series had 7.7 million total views, with 32.1 million hours viewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/live-action-yu-yu-hakusho-series-debuts-at-no.1-on-netflix-global-non-english-tv-rankings/.205753

Godzilla Minus One Producer Shuji Abe Passes Away at 74

Founder of Robot, Shūji Abe Office; producer of Always: Sunset on Third Street, Lupin III THE FIRST

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-21/godzilla-minus-one-producer-shuji-abe-passes-away-at-74/.205766

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

God's Game We Play Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Staff, Theme Songs & Artists, April 2024 Debut

Hina Tachibana, Kanna Nakamura, Ami Koshimizu join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-20/god-game-we-play-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-more-cast-staff-theme-songs-and-artists-april-2024-/.205724

The Moment That Undead Unluck's Yoshifumi Tozuka Decided to Create Manga

Yoshifumi Tozuka met someone early in his life who believed in his artistic ability. The rest is manga history.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-12-20/the-moment-that-undead-unluck-yoshifumi-tozuka-decided-to-create-manga/.204986

Shy ‒ Episode 12

Teru eventually lets her guard down.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shy/episode-12/.205718

Kyoto Animation Works on Hagureboshi no Uta Picture Book, Music Project With Evan Call

Taichi Ishidate directs project with illustrations by Shiori Yamazaki, story by Ayano Sato

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-12-20/kyoto-animation-works-on-hagureboshi-no-uta-picture-book-music-project-with-evan-call/.205720

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Maedakun's Puniru wa Kawaii Slime Web Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Romantic comedy manga about boy and slime girl launched in March 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-13/maedakun-puniru-wa-kawaii-slime-web-manga-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.205450

All I Want For Christmas Is More Classic Shōjo Anime!

Discotek's Lady Georgie anime release gets Dawn dreaming of other classic shojo titles that deserve a spot on our shelves.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2023-12-13/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-more-classic-shojo-anime/.205348

The Kingdoms of Ruin ‒ Episode 10

As if the stiff, rigid, lifeless animation wasn't bad enough.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-kingdoms-of-ruin/episode-10/.205441

Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, July 2024 Premiere

Shōgo Sakata, Moeha Nochimoto, Maaya Uchida star in anime by ROLL2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-13/koi-wa-futago-de-warikirenai-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-staff-july-2024-premiere/.205445

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Mamoru Aoi's My Girlfriend's Child Manga Enters Last Arc

Teen drama manga launched in May 2021; Seven Seas publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-12/mamoru-aoi-my-girlfriend-child-manga-enters-last-arc/.205400

Shaman King Flowers Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals New, Returning Cast Members

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Nobuyuki Hiyama join cast; Saki Endō, Kei Shindou, Wakana Minami return for January 9 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-12/shaman-king-flowers-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-new-returning-cast-members/.205414

This Week in Anime - An Anime Night at the Movies

Chris and Nick head to the cinema to see Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron and discuss why seeing an anime film in theaters is the preferred viewing experience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2023-12-11/.205390

One Piece ‒ Episode 1087

I am rooting for Hancock to win.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1087/.205404

Monday, December 11, 2023

Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Game Reveals Ending Theme in Video

Game launches on February 29 for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/goblin-slayer-another-adventurer-nightmare-feast-game-reveals-ending-theme-in-video/.205324

Puyo Launches The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: after the rain Spinoff Manga

Spinoff manga launched on Manga UP! on December 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/puyo-launches-the-angel-next-door-spoils-me-rotten-after-the-rain-spinoff-manga/.205345

Tomoya Harikawa's Stage S Manga Resumes on December 17

Manga went on hiatus in July 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/tomoya-harikawa-stage-s-manga-resumes-on-december-17/.205343

Shadowverse Franchise Gets New Smartphone, PC Game

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond launches for PC, iOS, Android in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/shadowverse-franchise-gets-new-smartphone-pc-game/.205351

Saturday, December 9, 2023

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Casts Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono plays scholar in series premiering on January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-10/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-casts-daisuke-ono/.205335

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 27-December 3

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japan-video-game-rankings-november-27-december-3/.205266

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 27-December 3

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Firefighter Daigo both earn 3.7% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-27-december-3/.205268

Crayon Shin-chan Franchise Reveals 31st Anime Film Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki

Film about friendship between Shiro, "small dinosaur" opens in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/crayon-shin-chan-franchise-reveals-31st-anime-film-crayon-shin-chan-ora-tachi-no-kyoryu-nikki/.205307

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals January 5 Debut

Series stars Ryōta Suzuki, Mikako Komatsu, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-january-5-debut/.205306

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Johnny & Associates Agency Changes Name to Starto Entertainment

Atsushi Fukuda named new president

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/johnny-and-associates-agency-changes-name-to-starto-entertainment/.205263

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Kyoto Animation Arson Case

Kyoto District Court scheduled to announce verdict on January 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-in-kyoto-animation-arson-case/.205200

The World's Fastest Level Up Light Novels Get English Audiobooks

Pierce Cravens narrates audiobooks with 1st volume debuting on January 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/the-world-fastest-level-up-light-novels-get-english-audiobooks/.205192

Persona 3 Reload Game's New Trailer Highlights Shinjiro

Remake launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on February 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/persona-3-reload-game-new-trailer-highlights-shinjiro/.205191

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

'Modaete yo, Adam-kun' AnimeFesta Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, December 8 Debut

Harumichi Shidō, Musubi Aono, Rina Misaki, Kirika Waō, Kaho Shibuya, Kōtei star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/modaete-yo-adam-kun-animefesta-anime-video-reveals-cast-staff-december-8-debut/.205155

I'm in Love with the Villainess ‒ Episode 10

My god, they finally made Lesbian Tomoda. What will science come up with next?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-in-love-with-the-villainess/episode-10/.205110

Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna II Arcade Game Ends Online Service on March 28

Sequel game launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/gundam-senjo-no-kizuna-ii-arcade-game-ends-online-service-on-march-28/.205128

Disney's Live-Action/Anime Dragons of Wonderhatch Series Reveals More Anime Cast in Video

Yu Shimamura, Kenta Miyake, Jun Fukuyama, Shimba Tsuchiya join hybrid series debuting on December 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/disney-live-action-anime-dragons-of-wonderhatch-series-reveals-more-anime-cast-in-video/.205130

Yusuke Chiba, Singer-Songwriter of Rock Band The Birthday, Passes Away at 55

Zombie-Loan, The First Slam Dunk singer announced esophageal cancer diagnosis in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-05/yusuke-chiba-singer-songwriter-of-rock-band-the-birthday-passes-away-at-55/.205127

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Switch Game Launches on April 25

Game to launch in America, Europe also in 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-sweep-the-board-switch-game-launches-on-april-25/.205073

Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime's New Video Unveils Mulasaki-Ima's Ending Song, January 6 Debut

Mulasaki-Ima created "Gakkyū Nisshi" song just for upcoming anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/blue-exorcist-shimane-illuminati-saga-anime-new-video-unveils-mulasaki-ima-ending-song-january-6-/.205054

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Casts Shinnosuke Tachibana

Tachibana plays Kaine Tully

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/7th-time-loop-the-villainess-enjoys-a-carefree-life-anime-casts-shinnosuke-tachibana/.205047

Ishura Anime Reveals 2 Main Visuals, January 3 Premiere

Anime also streams on Kadokawa's YouTube channel, Abema starting on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/ishura-anime-reveals-2-main-visuals-january-3-premiere/.205044

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Goblin Slayer II ‒ Episode 9

Sword Maiden cheekily uses her influence to assign the Slayer as her bodyguard for a mission.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goblin-slayer-ii/episode-9/.205021

Raon Performs Ending Theme for High Card Anime's 2nd Season

Series debuts on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/raon-performs-ending-theme-for-high-card-anime-2nd-season/.205026

Delusional Monthly Magazine Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 11 Debut

Rie Kugimiya, Tomokazu Sugita, more join cast for original anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/delusional-monthly-magazine-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-january-11-debut/.205027

Final Fantasy XVI, Resident Evil 4 Remake, More Games Win PlayStation Partner Awards

Armored Core VI, Street Fighter 6, Wo Long, Sonic Frontier also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-02/final-fantasy-xvi-resident-evil-4-remake-more-games-win-playstation-partner-awards/.205024