This Week in Anime - How to Watch Anime on a Budget

Chris and Lucas find their pockets stretched by the multitude of anime streaming services; let's see how far we can get using legal, free streaming!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2024-06-25/.212341

The Worst Anime of Spring 2024

You've already seen the editorial team's picks for the best of the season, so now it's time for the opposite. From the painful to watch to the largely forgettable, here are our picks for the worst anime of spring 2024.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-06-25/the-worst-anime-of-spring-2024/.211864

Kaijū Sekai Seifuku Project Gets TV Anime Next Spring

Kotobukiya's Character Creation Lab initiative launched short net anime in April 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-25/kaiju-sekai-seifuku-project-gets-tv-anime-next-spring/.212390

Live-Action Tengu no Daidokoro Series Gets 2nd Season in October

New 10-episode season features returning cast, staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-24/live-action-tengu-no-daidokoro-series-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.212333

27th Detective Conan Film Surpasses Suzume to Become 15th Highest-Earning Film in Japan

Film sells 10.52 million tickets, earns 15.05 billion yen after 73 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-24/27th-detective-conan-film-surpasses-suzume-to-become-15th-highest-earning-film-in-japan/.212334

White Owls' Death Game Hotel VR Game Launches on July 11

Online multiplayer tabletop game features concept design by Swery65

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-23/white-owls-death-game-hotel-vr-game-launches-on-july-11/.212310

Anonymous Noise's Ryoko Fukuyama Launches New Manga on July 5

Manga centers on no-name actress in high school

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-23/anonymous-noise-ryoko-fukuyama-launches-new-manga-on-july-5/.212308

Blood Blade's Oma Sei Nominated for Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award at Eisner Awards

Winner to be announced at Comic-Con in San Diego on July 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-23/blood-blade-oma-sei-nominated-for-russ-manning-promising-newcomer-award-at-eisner-awards/.212305

Seven Seas Adds Leave the Sacrifice at the Gate, Yonoi Tsukihiko's Happy Hell Manga

Both manga to debut in English in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-22/seven-seas-adds-leave-the-sacrifice-at-the-gate-yonoi-tsukihiko-happy-hell-manga/.212285

KLab Resumes Development on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Online Mobile Game With New Partner

KLab first announced game in in 2020 but stopped development due to circumstances surrounding original development partner

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-22/klab-resumes-development-on-jojo-bizarre-adventure-online-mobile-game-with-new-partner/.212283

Yona of the Dawn Manga Has 15 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide

Manga is in final arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-22/yona-of-the-dawn-manga-has-15-million-copies-in-circulation-worldwide/.212281

Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler Manga Resumes on July 22 With New Arc

Manga went on hiatus in December to "prepare, recharge" for story's new development

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-22/kakegurui-compulsive-gambler-manga-resumes-on-july-22-with-new-arc/.212279

Live-Action Koi o Shiranai Boku-tachi wa Film Casts Rio Komiya

Komiya plays Takahiro Kamijo in August 23 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-21/live-action-koi-o-shiranai-boku-tachi-wa-film-casts-rio-komiya/.212203

Lunny-chan to Tanjōbiya-san Picture Books Get Short Anime

New short is part of Kodansha's "Animehon" project adapting picture books into commercials, short anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-21/lunny-chan-to-tanjobiya-san-picture-books-get-short-anime/.212204

Koei Tecmo Affiliate Begins Building Game Theme Park in Yokohama

Theme park plans to open in July 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-20/koei-tecmo-affiliate-begins-building-game-theme-park-in-yokohama/.212115

Elden Ring Gag Manga Author Announces Hiatus to Play Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Manga's editorial team confirms hiatus is so author can "conduct research"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-20/elden-ring-gag-manga-author-announces-hiatus-to-play-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc/.212155

Legendary's Live-Action Street Fighter Film Loses Directors

Conflicting schedule cited as reason; brothers Danny, Michael Philippou to focus on directing Bring Her Back film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-20/legendary-live-action-street-fighter-film-loses-directors/.212173

Cheering for Gunma: Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime Producer Hayato Kanno

We spoke with producer Hayato Kanno about the upcoming cheerleader-focused series and why Gunma prefecture was the perfect setting for the show.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2024-06-19/cheering-for-gunma-narenare-cheer-for-you-anime-producer-hayato-kanno/.211038

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Anime Casts Subaru Kimura

Kimura's character Chibi Titano to appear in anime's next episode on June 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-19/chibi-godzilla-raids-again-anime-casts-subaru-kimura/.212144

Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation 3D CG Anime's New Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 19 Netflix Debut

kobasolo feat. KOPI perform opening song 'Kokoro Makase,' Riko Tanaka performs ending song 'Myr'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-19/chi-sweet-summer-vacation-3d-cg-anime-new-video-reveals-theme-songs-july-19-netflix-debut/.212143

Tasūketsu Anime Reveals More Cast, Half-Year Run

Toshiki Kumagai, Satoshi Niwa, Sayumi Suzushiro, more join cast for 2nd part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-18/tasuketsu-anime-reveals-more-cast-half-year-run/.212078

Exclusive: Titan to Release French UFO Robot Grendizer Comic in English in September

Xavier Dorison's comic based on Gō Nagai's UFO Robo Grendizer debuted in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-18/exclusive-titan-to-release-french-ufo-robot-grendizer-comic-in-english-in-september/.212050

Failure Frame Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast

Hitomi Ueda, Misaki Watada, Asuka Shioiri, Junichi Suwabe join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-18/failure-frame-anime-2nd-video-unveils-more-cast/.212076

Tokyo Revengers: A Letter from Keisuke Baji Manga Ends in 6th Volume

Spinoff manga launched in July 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/tokyo-revengers-a-letter-from-keisuke-baji-manga-ends-in-6th-volume/.212024

Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail Manga Gets New 1-Shot on July 3

Manga ended in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/hiro-mashima-fairy-tail-manga-gets-new-1-shot-on-july-3/.212023

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Game Delayed to Spring 2025

Game was originally slated to launch in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/shadowverse-worlds-beyond-game-delayed-to-spring-2025/.212020

The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme

KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Maya Akechi performs ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/the-strongest-magician-in-the-demon-lord-army-was-a-human-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-ending-theme/.211969

Voice Actor Keisuke Yamashita Dies at 83

Yamashita voiced roles in such anime as Reideen the Brave, Tico and Friends, UFO Senshi Daiapolon, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/voice-actor-keisuke-yamashita-dies-at-83/.211996

Moriarty's Perfect Crime Novels Get 'Light Anime' Debuting on July 19

Ryōta Suzuki, Yuri Noguchi star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/moriarty-perfect-crime-novels-get-light-anime-debuting-on-july-19/.211995

The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Anime Delays Last 3 Episodes

Episode 22 airs on June 28, episode 23 airs on July 3, episode 24 does not have air date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-ii-anime-delays-last-3-episodes/.211993

New Mirage Queen Anime Is Film Opening Next Spring

Mirage Queen vacances élégantes film's 'super teaser visual' also presented

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-15/new-mirage-queen-anime-is-film-opening-next-spring/.211979

Trillion Game Manga Goes on Hiatus Until August Due to Ryoichi Ikegami's Health

Manga will resume on August 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-15/trillion-game-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-august-due-to-ryoichi-ikegami-health/.211971

The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga entered final arc in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-15/the-idaten-deities-know-only-peace-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.211970

AnimeFesta's Yoasobi Gurashi! Anime Debuts on Coolmic Website on Friday

Anime's stream on Coolmic is uncensored

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-14/animefesta-yoasobi-gurashi-anime-debuts-on-coolmic-website-on-friday/.211935

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv 999 Manga Extends Hiatus Indefinitely

Manga went on hiatus in February due to author's health

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-14/my-love-story-with-yamada-kun-at-lv-999-manga-extends-hiatus-indefinitely/.211929

Bocchi the Rock! Compilation Film Debuts at #1, 2nd Part of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Opens at #7

27th Detective Conan film back at #2, Ikoku Nikki live-action film debuts at #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-13/bocchi-the-rock-compilation-film-debuts-at-no.1-2nd-part-of-code-geass-roze-of-the-recapture-anime-/.211754

Sony Pictures Buys Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain With Plans for Crunchyroll

Theater chain's acquisition includes Fantastic Fest film festival

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-13/sony-pictures-buys-alamo-drafthouse-cinema-chain-with-plans-for-crunchyroll/.211872

Sengoku Youko Anime Reveals 2nd Part's Additional Cast, July 17 Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Wataru Hatano, Shizuka Itō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-12/sengoku-youko-anime-reveals-2nd-part-additional-cast-july-17-debut/.211836

Giji Harem Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Ending Song, July 4 Debut

Junichi Suwabe, Kōji Yusa, Maria Abo, Minako Satō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-12/giji-harem-anime-new-video-unveils-more-cast-ending-song-july-4-debut/.211834

Mifumi Inaba's 1st Teasing Master Takagi-san Manga Spinoff Ends in 5 Chapters

Karakai Jōzu no (Moto) Takagi-san spinoff launched in 2017, will end in 314th chapter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-12/mifumi-inaba-1st-teasing-master-takagi-san-manga-spinoff-ends-in-5-chapters/.211827

New Live-Action Minami's Lover Series Unveils More Cast, July 16 Debut

Rena Takeda, Nao Yamato, Yōji Iwase join cast of July series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-12/new-live-action-minami-lover-series-unveils-more-cast-july-16-debut/.211825

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episode 21

This episode is entirely about the reunion of Rudeus and Roxy―and how they idolize each other more than see each other as who they truly are.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-ii/episode-21/.211780

Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils More Cast & July 7 Debut; Previews Theme Songs

Azusa Tadokoro, Yūna Kitahara, Rikako Aida, Yū Serizawa join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-11/narenare-cheer-for-you-anime-full-promo-video-unveils-more-cast-and-july-7-debut-previews-theme-/.211790

Dance Dance Revolution WORLD Game Launches in Arcades on Wednesday

New version to roll out worldwide

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-11/dance-dance-revolution-world-game-launches-in-arcades-on-wednesday/.211783

Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Anime 2nd Season Unveils New Visual, July 6 Premiere

1st season premiered on January 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-10/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-anime-2nd-season-unveils-new-visual-july-6-premiere/.211746

Egumi Legacy Anime Reveals July 9 Global Debut, Theme Song Artists

Boy group Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. performs "P-P-P-PERO" theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-10/egumi-legacy-anime-reveals-july-9-global-debut-theme-song-artists/.211717

Kadokawa Posts Statement After Suspected Cyber Attack

Nico Nico, Kadokawa Game Linkage's ebten online shopping website also affected

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-09/kadokawa-posts-statement-after-suspected-cyber-attack/.211713

HBO Max Increases Monthly Subscriber Price from US$15.99 to US$16.99

New ad-free plan pricing starts on June 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-09/hbo-max-increases-monthly-subscriber-price-from-usd15.99-to-usd16.99/.211704

Days With My Stepsister Anime Reveals July 4 Debut, More Staff, Theme Songs in Main Promo Video

fhána, Kitri perform themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-09/days-with-my-stepsister-anime-reveals-july-4-debut-more-staff-theme-songs-in-main-promo-video/.211712

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Previews 3rd Part in Trailer, Visual

3rd part opens in Japanese theaters on July 5 after anime premieres on Disney+ worldwide

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-08/code-geass-roze-of-the-recapture-anime-previews-3rd-part-in-trailer-visual/.211693

Woman Charged for Posting Ensemble Stars!! Images With Cockroaches Edited Into Them

She allegedly didn't like how her favorite character was being treated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-06-07/woman-charged-for-posting-ensemble-stars-images-with-cockroaches-edited-into-them/.211635

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II Anime Reveals More Cast, July 10 Premiere

Shō Hayami, Tomokazu Sugita, Kazuyuki Okitsu join anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-07/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-season-ii-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-10-premiere/.211644

Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Anime Reveals July 10 Premiere, 6 Character Videos

Shōgo Sakata, Moeha Nochimoto, Maaya Uchida star in twin sister romantic comedy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-07/koi-wa-futago-de-warikirenai-anime-reveals-july-10-premiere-6-character-videos/.211637

No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Reveals July 9 Debut, New Visual, Theme Song Artists

Kashitaro Ito, Mayu Maeshima perform theme songs; anime's world premiere to be held at AX

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-07/no-longer-allowed-in-another-world-anime-reveals-july-9-debut-new-visual-theme-song-artists/.211639

Grant Sputore to Direct Sequel to Godzilla x Kong Film

Sputore previously directed I Am Mother

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-07/grant-sputore-to-direct-sequel-to-godzilla-x-kong-film/.211638

Re:Zero Anime's 3rd Season Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists, 90-Minute 1st Episode With Theatrical Run

Shōya Ishige, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Kenjirō Tsuda, Chika Anzai cast in October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-06/re-zero-anime-3rd-season-unveils-more-cast-theme-song-artists-90-minute-1st-episode-with-theatrical-/.211597

The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Premieres on July 3

Happinet announced on Thursday that the television anime of Ryousuke Hata, original character designer Kuma, and manga artist Anajiro's Maō-gun Saikyō...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-06-06/the-strongest-magician-in-the-demon-lord-army-was-a-human-anime-premieres-on-july-3/.211559

Live-Action Densetsu no Head Shō Series Casts Nagisa Sekimizu

Sekimizu plays delinquent-themed idol group ace member Aya Fujitani in July show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-06/live-action-densetsu-no-head-sho-series-casts-nagisa-sekimizu/.211577

Live-Action No Domestic Work for Ms. Saionji Series Casts Kenjirō Tsuda

Tsuda plays intimidating but jolly cooking YouTuber Kazuto Yokoi in July series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-06/live-action-no-domestic-work-for-ms-saionji-series-casts-kenjiro-tsuda/.211578

Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime Delayed From Summer 2024 to 2025

Production delays cited for anime slated for continuous half-year run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-05/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-anime-delayed-from-summer-2024-to-2025/.211557

Why Nobody Remembers My World? Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Composer, July 13 Premiere

Unlucky Morpheus, SUSU, Urbangarde, Elfensjón perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-05/why-nobody-remembers-my-world-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-composer-july-13-premiere/.211526

Neofilms Opens Crayon Shin-chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki Film in Hong Kong on August 9

Ffilm opens in Hong Kong on same day as Japan opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-05/neofilms-opens-crayon-shin-chan-ora-tachi-no-kyoryu-nikki-film-in-hong-kong-on-august-9/.211550

Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Casts More of Infernal Four

Fuminori Komatsu, Mamiko Noto, Jun Fukushima to appear in episode 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-05/chillin-in-another-world-with-level-2-super-cheat-powers-anime-casts-more-of-infernal-four/.211547

Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 8

This is classic superheroic storytelling, where one character has diametrically opposed opinions about another character’s hero identity and mundane identity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaiju-no-8/episode-8/.211504

ATRI -My Dear Moments- Anime Reveals 2nd Video, Theme Songs, July 13 Debut

Video previews Nogizaka46's 'Ano Hikari' opening theme; 22/7 performs 'YES to NO no Ma ni' ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-04/atri-my-dear-moments-anime-reveals-2nd-video-theme-songs-july-13-debut/.211517

Yukari Tamura Delays 3 Concerts Due to Pneumonia, Vocal Cord Inflammation

Tamura ordered by doctor to rest her voice for 10 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-04/yukari-tamura-delays-3-concerts-due-to-pneumonia-vocal-cord-inflammation/.211510

Berserk of Gluttony, Dungeon People, Oblivion Battery Manga Win 2nd Rakuten Kobo e-Book Awards 2024

Also: Space Brothers, Detective Conan, more manga win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-03/berserk-of-gluttony-dungeon-people-oblivion-battery-manga-win-2nd-rakuten-kobo-e-book-awards-2024/.211464

Osomatsu-kun Director Akira Shigino Dies at 70 Due to Bile Duct Cancer

Shigino also helmed Sei Jūshi Bismarck (Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs) anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-03/osomatsu-kun-director-akira-shigino-dies-at-70-due-to-bile-duct-cancer/.211466

Peach-Pit Launch Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker Sequel Manga on August 2

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-02/peach-pit-launch-shugo-chara-jewel-joker-sequel-manga-on-august-2/.211414

Strawberry Prince Group's Strawberry School Festival!!!! Film Debuts Full Trailer, Key Visual

LIDEN FILMS. animates July 19 origin story with members voicing themselves

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-02/strawberry-prince-group-strawberry-school-festival-film-debuts-full-trailer-key-visual/.211458

Mayonaka Punch Anime's 2nd Video Reveals Theme Songs, More Staff, July 8 Debut

Series' 6 cast members perform opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-02/mayonaka-punch-anime-2nd-video-reveals-theme-songs-more-staff-july-8-debut/.211451

The Apothecary Diaries Manga Artist Nekokurage Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Author pleads guilty to evading about 47 million yen in taxes from 2019-2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-02/the-apothecary-diaries-manga-artist-nekokurage-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion/.211446

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Casts Kenta Miyake as Kaiju No. 10

The official website for the anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga announced on Saturday that Kenta Miyake voices Kaiju No. 10. The anime premiered...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-01/kaiju-no-8-anime-casts-kenta-miyake-as-kaiju-no-10/.211440

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 20-26

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc episode earns 6.3% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-20-26/.211358

Netflix Adds Godzilla Minus One Film Worldwide

Film also available to rent, purchase digitally on several major outlets in N. America

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-01/netflix-adds-godzilla-minus-one-film-worldwide/.211433

Viz Media Licenses Beyblade X, Mujina Into the Deep, Firefly Wedding, The Climber, More Manga

One Piece: Heroines novel also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-01/viz-media-licenses-beyblade-x-mujina-into-the-deep-firefly-wedding-the-climber-more-manga/.211428

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Reveals Masachika Character Video, July 3 Debut

Event report video also streamed from Sunsunsun, Sumire Uesaka's appearance at Bangkok Book Fair 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-31/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-anime-reveals-masachika-character-video-july-3-debut/.211405

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Game Ends Service in July

Game that inspired multiple anime launched in August 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-31/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-game-ends-service-in-july/.211403

Ikoku Nikki Live-Action Film's Clips Highlight Asa Moving Into Makio's House

Film about novelist, niece opens on June 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-31/ikoku-nikki-live-action-film-clips-highlight-asa-moving-into-makio-house/.211400

Netflix Reveals English Live-Action Series BET Based on Kakegurui Manga

Series starring Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, more starts production in Toronto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-31/netflix-reveals-english-live-action-series-bet-based-on-kakegurui-manga/.211395

4 Manga from Young Magazine Kakehiki Get Serializations This Year

Includes new manga from Homura Kawamoto, Nadainishi, Tsukasa Monma, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/4-manga-from-young-magazine-kakehiki-get-serializations-this-year/.211340

Live-Action Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyōshi Sequel Series' Trailer Reveals Ending Song

osage performs ending song "Nokorika"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/live-action-tsuiraku-jk-to-haijin-kyoshi-sequel-series-trailer-reveals-ending-song/.211341

AnimeFesta's Yoasobi Gurashi! Anime Casts Yuka Hanyu as Kaoru

Hanyu plays Yayoi's big sister in July 7 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-29/animefesta-yoasobi-gurashi-anime-casts-yuka-hanyu-as-kaoru/.211315

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, 2025 Debut

Haruka Shiraishi, Jun Fukuyama star in EMT Squared anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-29/i-want-to-escape-from-princess-lessons-anime-unveils-cast-staff-2025-debut/.211320

Palette's 9-nine- Bishōjo Game Gets TV Anime

Game also inspires 2nd symphonic concert 'with animation'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-29/palette-9-nine-bishojo-game-gets-tv-anime/.211322

Let's Make a Mug Too TV Anime Gets Compilation Film in March 2025

Nippon Animation to produce compilation of season 1, with aim to screen 2nd compilation after

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-29/let-make-a-mug-too-tv-anime-gets-compilation-film-in-march-2025/.211318

Zegapain STA Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast, August 16 Debut

Yui Ishikawa, Natsuki Hanae, Tomokazu Sugita, Takuma Terashima cast in sequel

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-28/zegapain-sta-film-trailer-unveils-more-cast-august-16-debut/.211254

JOCHUM TV Anime Announces Main Cast With Teaser Video

Anime of Sanrio, boy band JO1's characters starts airing in summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-28/jochum-tv-anime-announces-main-cast-with-teaser-video/.211256

Date A Live V Anime's New Promo Video Focuses on Mio Takamiya

Anime premiered on April 10, streams on Crunchyroll

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-27/date-a-live-v-anime-new-promo-video-focuses-on-mio-takamiya/.211232

Tekken 8 Game's Trailer Shows Lidia Gameplay

Game's 2nd DLC character debuts in the game this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-27/tekken-8-game-trailer-shows-lidia-gameplay/.211228

27th Detective Conan Film Earns 14.01 Billion Yen in 45 Days, Becomes Franchise's New Highest-Grossing Film

Film surpasses Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine film's 13.83 billion yen earnings last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-27/27th-detective-conan-film-earns-14.01-billion-yen-in-45-days-becomes-franchise-new-highest-grossing-/.211223

Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again Anime Casts Takahashi Family Members

Shōhei Kajikawa, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Yū Kobayashi join cast in Sunday's episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-27/grandpa-and-grandma-turn-young-again-anime-casts-takahashi-family-members/.211218

Kodansha Acquires Wani Books

Book publisher best known for distributing photo collections, instructional books

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-26/kodansha-acquires-wani-books/.211172

Hookah Haze Visual Novel's New Trailer Reveals July 11 Release

Demo with original story launches on Steam on June 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-26/hookah-haze-visual-novel-new-trailer-reveals-july-11-release/.211173

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Part 2 Anime Film Review

This is a movie I never want to watch again. However, this is not because it's bad. Rather, it's a testament to just how incredible this film is.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-part-2/anime-film/.211130

Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 13-19

Stellar Blade stays at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-25/japan-video-game-rankings-may-13-19/.211145

Suda51, Swery65's Hotel Barcelona Game Posts New Trailer

Game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-25/suda51-swery65-hotel-barcelona-game-posts-new-trailer/.211169

Ghost in The Shell Gets New TV Anime Series in 2026 by Science Saru

Teaser video streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-25/ghost-in-the-shell-gets-new-tv-anime-series-in-2026-by-science-saru/.211152

Tokyopop Publishes Novels, Manga of Yū Nagira's My Beautiful Man BL Series

1st volume of novel, Megumi Kitano's manga debut on July 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-24/tokyopop-publishes-novels-manga-of-yu-nagira-my-beautiful-man-bl-series/.211125

Annecy Reveals 'ON-GAKU: Our Sound' Director Kenji Iwaisawa's New Film Hyakuemu

Festival previews film as part of Work in Progress lineup

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-24/annecy-reveals-on-gaku-our-sound-director-kenji-iwaisawa-new-film-hyakuemu/.211127

'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime Reveals More Cast, July 12 Debut in New Video

Miyuki Sawashiro, Kenjiro Tsuda, Setsuji Satoh join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-23/bye-bye-earth-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-12-debut-in-new-video/.211110

Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's The Colors Within Anime Film's Trailer Highlights New Characters

Yasuko, Aoi Yūki, Minako Kotobuki, Keiko Toda voice characters featured in trailer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-23/naoko-yamada-science-saru-the-colors-within-anime-film-trailer-highlights-new-characters/.211104

Voice Actor Tōru Furuya No Longer Appearing at MomoCon 2024 Following News of His 4-Year Affair With Fan

Furuya acknowledged threatening to hurt fan in argument, causing her to have abortion

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-22/voice-actor-toru-furuya-no-longer-appearing-at-momocon-2024-following-of-his-4-year-affair-with-fan/.211069

Najimi's Girls' Fist!!!! GT Rock Band Manga Gets Short Anime on YouTube

Episode 1 premieres on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-22/najimi-girls-fist-gt-rock-band-manga-gets-short-anime-on-youtube/.211064

Barely Glancing Ahead: Searching for the Future in Inio Asano's Works

Ahead of the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction TV anime premiere, Rebecca Silverman looks at its creator's stark, and sometimes depressing, manga work.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-05-22/barely-glancing-ahead-searching-for-the-future-in-inio-asano-works/.209051

Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68

Umezu voiced Diamante in One Piece, Ian Vashti in Gundam 00 2nd Season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-21/voice-actor-hideyuki-umezu-dies-at-68/.211022

Ayaka Matsumoto's Unexpectedly Naught Fukami BL Manga Gets Anime Adaptation by AnimeFesta

Manga about narcissist guy, otaku launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-21/ayaka-matsumoto-unexpectedly-naught-fukami-bl-manga-gets-anime-adaptation-by-animefesta/.211019

Baki Manga Franchise Tops 100 Million Copies in Circulation

Franchise streams video featuring famous scenes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-21/baki-manga-franchise-tops-100-million-copies-in-circulation/.211016

Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon Visual Novel Launches for Switch, PC on October 3

Switch package version pre-order starts on May 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-20/meiji-tokyo-renka-full-moon-visual-novel-launches-for-switch-pc-on-october-3/.210985

HERO, Imaru Adachi to Release New Short Manga; Miyako Hiruzuka Launches New Series in June

HERO, Adachi to launch Terasu Hikari wa Ani no Omokage, Hiruzuka to launch Sayonara Diamond series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-20/hero-imaru-adachi-to-release-new-short-manga-miyako-hiruzuka-launches-new-series-in-june/.210963

Ketsugō Danshi: Elements with Emotions -Commitments to Dawn- Manga Ends in June

Series launched in March 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-19/ketsugo-danshi-elements-with-emotions-commitments-to-dawn-manga-ends-in-june/.210954

Taito Milestones 3 Game Gets November, Winter 2024 Releases in Japan, West

Game collection's 3rd installment includes Bubble Bobble, Rastan Saga, Cadash, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-19/taito-milestones-3-game-gets-november-winter-2024-releases-in-japan-west/.210959

Through the Lens Ent. Establishes Manga Development, Publishing Company Hoshi Studios With Offices in Singapore, Japan

Company enters distribution deal with Shogakukan Asia, plans to create manga with goal of turning them into TV anime, films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-19/through-the-lens-ent-establishes-manga-development-publishing-company-hoshi-studios-with-offices-in-/.210942

Ace of Diamond Act II TV Anime Gets Sequel

2019-20 anime was itself a follow-up to first 2013-16 Ace of Diamond anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-18/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-tv-anime-gets-sequel/.210944

Demon Slayer Stage Play Cast Descend on NYC

The cast of the Demon Slayer stage play gave a memorable performance during the Japan Day Parade.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-05-18/demon-slayer-stage-play-cast-descend-on-nyc/.210820

Comic Girls, I'dol Be Back! Creator Kaori Hanzawa Takes 3-Month Hiatus for Maternity Leave

Hanzawa launched I'dol Be Back! in July 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-18/comic-girls-idol-be-back-creator-kaori-hanzawa-takes-3-month-hiatus-for-maternity-leave/.210937

Square Enix's Towa Tsugai Game Ends Service on July 23

New "Towa Tsugai Fans" fan community to launch with new story on day main game ends service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-18/square-enix-towa-tsugai-game-ends-service-on-july-23/.210934

Magical Girls holoWitches! Multimedia Project for Hololive Announced With Animated Promo Video

Multimedia project includes anime, manga, livestreams

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-17/magical-girls-holowitches-multimedia-project-for-hololive-announced-with-animated-promo-video/.210905

Live-Action Tanabata no Kuni Series Reveals Teaser Video, More Cast

Ryoko Fujino, Hiroshi Mikami, Takayuki Yamada join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-17/live-action-tanabata-no-kuni-series-reveals-teaser-video-more-cast/.210901

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime's Video Previews Opening Song

Sumire Uesaka performs opening song, also performs covers of famous songs for each episode's ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-17/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-anime-video-previews-opening-song/.210899

Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura to Take Break Due to Poor Health

Suzumura to concentrate on recovering from deteriorating health condition

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-16/voice-actor-kenichi-suzumura-to-take-break-due-to-poor-health/.210874

Yowamushi Pedal Stage Play Reveals 'Final' Stage Play's Title, August 31-September 8 Run

Final stage play titled Butai Yowamushi Pedal Over the sweat and tears

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-16/yowamushi-pedal-stage-play-reveals-final-stage-play-title-august-31-september-8-run/.210871

FuRyu Announces New Beyblade X: XONE for Switch, PC

1st online battle game for franchise launches on November 14 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-15/furyu-announces-new-beyblade-x-xone-for-switch-pc/.210835

Netflix Reveals Terminator Zero Anime to Premiere Worldwide on August 29

Showrunner/executive producer Mattson Tomlin writes story, Masashi Kudo directs at Production I.G

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-15/netflix-reveals-terminator-zero-anime-to-premiere-worldwide-on-august-29/.210825

Roguelike RPG “Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-” Dungeon- Dives onto on PC Today

Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-, the turn-based RPG Touhou Project fan game, launches on PC via Steam today

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2024-05-15/roguelike-rpg-touhou-genso-wanderer-foresight-dungeon-dives-onto-on-pc-today/.210817

VTuber Legend Anime Casts Yōko Hikasa; Launches 'Live-On!' YouTube Channel

Key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-15/vtuber-legend-anime-casts-yoko-hikasa-launches-live-on-youtube-channel/.210832

This Week in Anime - The Anatomy of an Anime Waifu

What's the perfect recipe for waifu supremacy? Lucas and Nick look at fan-favorites from Yu Yu Hakusho to Spice & Wolf.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2024-05-14/.210765

I Parry Everything Anime Reveals More Cast & Staff, Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut

Ayumu Murase, Shunsuke Takeuchi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-14/i-parry-everything-anime-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-theme-song-artists-july-4-debut/.210795

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ Episode 5

D's new frenemy is a Sexy Skellington Murder Freak—and so far as I'm concerned, literally any show would benefit from including at least one of those in their cast.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/go-go-loser-ranger/episode-5/.210789

Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 6

Ayaka Kirisaki is, in many ways, the perfect ingredient to add to the already eclectic stew of the cast of Mission: Yozakura Family.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mission-yozakura-family/episode-6/.210788

Cagaster of an Insect Cage's Kachō Hashimoto Launches New Manga on June 4

Hashimoto to launch Rukiora to Makyō no Shōkan-in manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-13/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage-kacho-hashimoto-launches-new-manga-on-june-4/.210739

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ‒ Episode 1

Let there be no doubt, friends and neighbors: Demon Slayer is most definitely back on its BS.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-hashira-training-arc/episode-1/.210753

Gorillaman 40 Family Arc Spinoff Manga Ends

5th volume of overall Gorillaman 40 manga to ship in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-12/gorillaman-40-family-arc-spinoff-manga-ends/.210726

Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard Anime's 1st Video Reveals January 2025 Debut

Early teaser visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-12/maho-tsukai-no-yakusoku-promise-of-wizard-anime-1st-video-reveals-january-2025-debut/.210745

Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise Reaches Sales Record of 145.7 Billion Yen in 2024 Fiscal Year

Franchise hit 100-billion yen mark in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-12/mobile-suit-gundam-franchise-reaches-sales-record-of-145.7-billion-yen-in-2024-fiscal-year/.210738

Moyoco Anno's Hataraki Man Manga Gets 5th Volume on June 27

Manga's 4th volume shipped in 2007

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-12/moyoco-anno-hataraki-man-manga-gets-5th-volume-on-june-27/.210725

The Rubik's Cube Now Transforms Into a Robot, Thanks to Bandai Spirits

The toy that everyone wants to solve takes on a new form

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-05-11/the-rubik-cube-now-transforms-into-a-robot-thanks-to-bandai-spirits/.210683

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Previews 2nd Part in Trailer, Visual

2nd part opens in Japanese theaters on June 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-11/code-geass-roze-of-the-recapture-anime-previews-2nd-part-in-trailer-visual/.210723

Gou Tanabe Launches Manga About H.P. Lovecraft's Randolph Carter Character in June

Tanabe ended manga based on Lovecraft's Dream Cycle stories on April 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-11/gou-tanabe-launches-manga-about-h.p-lovecraft-randolph-carter-character-in-june/.210722

Gebeka Int'l Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to 4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg Anime

Remaster celebrates 40th anniversary with new scan of 35mm film print

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-10/gebeka-intl-acquires-worldwide-sales-rights-to-4k-remaster-of-mamoru-oshii-angel-egg-anime/.210692

Dungeon People Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff

Naomi Kusumi, Nobuo Tobita, Hōchū Ohtsuka, M.A.O join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-10/dungeon-people-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff/.210686

Live-Action Stardust Telepath Show Reveals AKB48 Cast

Momoka Itō, Airi Satō, Sora Yamazaki, Maho Ōmori play main 4 cast members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-09/live-action-stardust-telepath-show-reveals-akb48-cast/.210629

Blue Archive Anime to Release in North America in 'Near Future'

The official English Twitter account for Yostar and Nexon Games' Blue Archive smartphone role-playing game announced on Thursday that Blue Archive The...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-05-09/blue-archive-anime-to-release-in-north-america-in-near-future/.210631

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Speedrun Challenge Game Announced for Switch

Game featuring 13 NES titles launches on July 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-08/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition-speedrun-challenge-game-announced-for-switch/.210609

Crunchyroll Adds English Dub for Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Anime

Season 5 originally aired in October 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-08/crunchyroll-adds-english-dub-for-natsume-book-of-friends-season-5-anime/.210583

Mamoru Oshii, Yoshitaka Amano's Angel's Egg Anime Gets 4K Remaster

Remaster celebrates 40th anniversary with new scan of 35mm film print

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-08/mamoru-oshii-yoshitaka-amano-angel-egg-anime-gets-4k-remaster/.210588

Why Nobody Remembers My World? Anime Reveals More Cast, Key Visual, 1st Character Video

Lynn, Hana Hishikawa join cast of July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-08/why-nobody-remembers-my-world-anime-reveals-more-cast-key-visual-1st-character-video/.210574

This Week in Anime - Will We Ever Know Why Anime Get Cancelled?

Nick and Chris recount some of the most frustrating anime cancellations, from the Yuri on Ice movie to the second half of Stars Align.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2024-05-07/.210533

Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025

Anime will star Hiroshi Kamiya, Kotaro Nishiyama, Kotaro Nishiyama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-07/yura-urushibara-tougen-anki-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2025/.210490

Kadokawa Establishes New Anime Studio Bellnox Films

New studio starts operations on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-07/kadokawa-establishes-new-anime-studio-bellnox-films/.210570

Nintendo to Announce Switch Successor by March 2025

Switch has sold 141.32 million units

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-07/nintendo-to-announce-switch-successor-by-march-2025/.210569

Crunchyroll to Stream Re:Zero's 3rd Season, Nina the Starry Bride, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime

All 3 anime stream in N. America, C. America, S. America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, CIS

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-06/crunchyroll-to-stream-re-zero-3rd-season-nina-the-starry-bride-tying-the-knot-with-an-amagami-/.210513

Happy Children's Day From the Anime World! Part I

Won't someone please think of the children

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-05-06/happy-children-day-from-the-anime-world-part-i/.210518

Senpai wa Otokonoko Anime Unveils Theme Song Artist, More Staff, July 4 Debut

Artist Kujira performs opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-05/senpai-wa-otokonoko-anime-unveils-theme-song-artist-more-staff-july-4-debut/.210512

Phoenix: Reminiscence of a Flower Anime Film Competes at Animafest Zagreb

Film festival takes place in Zagreb, Croatia from June 3-8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-05/phoenix-reminiscence-of-a-flower-anime-film-competes-at-animafest-zagreb/.210492

Eku Takeshima's Whisper Me a Love Song Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation

Stage play to run from July 26-August 2 in Tokyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-05/eku-takeshima-whisper-me-a-love-song-manga-gets-stage-play-adaptation/.210506

Ride Kamens Smartphone Game in Kamen Rider Franchise Releases in Late May

"Training adventure" game will be free to play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-04/ride-kamens-smartphone-game-in-kamen-rider-franchise-releases-in-late-may/.210486

Quality Assurance in Another World Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 5 Premiere

Nobuhiko Okamoto, Natsumi Murakami, Kentarō Kumagai, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-04/quality-assurance-in-another-world-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-songs-july-5-premiere/.210463

27th Detective Conan Film Becomes 2nd in Franchise to Pass 10 Billion Yen

Film sells 7.32 million tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-04/27th-detective-conan-film-becomes-2nd-in-franchise-to-pass-10-billion-yen/.210485

Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki Manga Gets TV Anime

Manga about novelist, niece also has live-action film opening on June 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-03/tomoko-yamashita-ikoku-nikki-manga-gets-tv-anime/.210467

Tsukihime Remake's English PS4 Artbook to Ship With Alterations

Switch version's artbook releases without alterations; no alterations to actual game for both versions

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-03/tsukihime-remake-english-ps4-artbook-to-ship-with-alterations/.210451

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Opens at #2 in Japan

27th Detective Conan film has earned 9.291 billion yen as of Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-03/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-opens-at-no.2-in-japan/.210459

Rakuten Shopping Mascot Okaimono Panda Gets 1st TV Anime This Fall

Gintama's Shinji Takamatsu helms Shin-Ei Animation series starring Ikue Ōtani

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-02/rakuten-shopping-mascot-okaimono-panda-gets-1st-tv-anime-this-fall/.210426

Singer, Voice Actress Suzuko Mimori Moves to the U.S.

Mimori intends to continue voice roles, singing career

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-02/singer-voice-actress-suzuko-mimori-moves-to-the-u.s/.210425

Mononoke Anime Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast, Aina The End's Theme Song

Kana Hanazawa, Haruka Tomatsu, Yōko Hikasa, Yūko Kaida, Yukana, Yūki Kaji, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-01/mononoke-anime-film-trailer-unveils-more-cast-aina-the-end-theme-song/.210400

Monogatari Series Anime Teases Thursday Countdown With Letter 'Y'

The official website for the Monogatari Series anime opened a page with a countdown and the letter "Y" on Wednesday. The countdown will end on Thursday...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-05-01/monogatari-series-anime-teases-thursday-countdown-with-letter-y/.210399

1st Haikyu!! Final Film Tops 10 Billion Yen After 75 Days

Film sold over 6.99 million tickets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-01/1st-haikyu-final-film-tops-10-billion-yen-after-75-days/.210396

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Anime Gets 2nd Season in Fall 2025

Anime's first season premiered in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-01/kakuriyo-bed-and-breakfast-for-spirits-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-fall-2025/.210391

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Master/Apprentice Trailer Reveals New Characters

Gohan, Trunks, Videl, Beerus, Whis, Master Roshi, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-30/dragon-ball-sparking-zero-game-master-apprentice-trailer-reveals-new-characters/.210370

Grendizer U Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, July Premiere

Shinya Takashi, Riho Sugiyama, Hironori Kondō, Sora Tokui join cast; new mechanic visuals also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-30/grendizer-u-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-july-premiere/.210362

Yuruyuri Spinoff Ōmuro-ke Anime Films' Trailer Reveals 2nd Film's Songs

Cast members perform both insert song, ending theme for film opening on June 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-30/yuruyuri-spinoff-omuro-ke-anime-films-trailer-reveals-2nd-film-songs/.210267

Rinkai! Women's Cycling Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Hikaru Tohno, Makoto Koichi, Kazuya Ichijō, Yasushi Iwaki join cast in episode 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-30/rinkai-women-cycling-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.210358

Live-Action Acma:Game Series Streams in U.S. on Prime Video

Series premiered in Japan on April 7, began streaming in more than 150 countries on April 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-29/live-action-acma-game-series-streams-in-u.s-on-prime-video/.210295

GKIDS Details The Boy and the Heron Film's Home Video, Digital Release

Film offered in 4K UHD, BD, DVD on July 9; digitally on June 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-29/gkids-details-the-boy-and-the-heron-film-home-video-digital-release/.210266

Anime to Watch if You Liked Shogun

The critically-acclaimed historical drama captivated audiences, but if you're craving more battle tactics and court intrigue, these anime will scratch your Shogun itch.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-04-29/anime-to-watch-if-you-liked-shogun/.210079

pixiv Japanese Art Platform Blocks Adult Content in U.S., U.K.

New change to terms of use came into effect on April 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/pixiv-japanese-art-platform-blocks-adult-content-in-u.s-u.k/.210285

The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime Casts Mai Nakahara

Nakahara voices Duke of Death's grandmother Liz

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-28/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-season-3-anime-casts-mai-nakahara/.210291

Live-Action Horror Film Sayuri Reveals Teaser Video, Additional Cast

Summer film adapts manga by Hi Score Girl's Rensuke Oshikiri

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-28/live-action-horror-film-sayuri-reveals-teaser-video-additional-cast/.210287

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 15-21

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine earns 10.4% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-15-21/.210227

Bandai Namco Filmworks Reveals English Dub Cast for Gundam Seed Freedom Film

Film screens in U.S., Canada on May 7-8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/bandai-namco-filmworks-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-gundam-seed-freedom-film/.210271

A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Series debuts in July with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/a-journey-through-another-world-raising-kids-while-adventuring-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-/.210265

Viz Media's VP of Publishing Sales Kevin Hamric Leaves Company After Viz Eliminates Position

Hamric joined Viz Media in 2011 as director of sales and marketing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/viz-media-vp-of-publishing-sales-kevin-hamric-leaves-company-after-viz-eliminates-position/.210268

Idol Groups Nogizaka46, 22/7 Perform Themes for ATRI -My Dear Moments- Anime

Anime adaptation of visual novel to premiere this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-26/idol-groups-nogizaka46-22-7-perform-themes-for-atri-my-dear-moments-anime/.210234

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game's 1st Video Reveals Gameplay

Game release for PS5, Switch, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-26/hunter-x-hunter-nen-x-impact-fighting-game-1st-video-reveals-gameplay/.210233

Live-Action TV Series Inspired by Anpanman Creator, Wife's Life Story Reveals Main Cast

Live-action Tokyo Revengers stars Takumi Kitamura, Mio Imada star in series premiering in spring 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-26/live-action-tv-series-inspired-by-anpanman-creator-wife-life-story-reveals-main-cast/.210229

Stardust Pictures Establishes Manga Imprint for Eventual Live-Action Adaptations

BeSTAR Comics imprint publishes Kara-chan to Shito-san to, Yadokari manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-26/stardust-pictures-establishes-manga-imprint-for-eventual-live-action-adaptations/.210220

Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation 3DCG Anime Season's Teaser Video Reveals More Cast, July Netflix Debut

Yū Serizawa, Aimi Tanaka, Kanae Kuninaka, Rikako Aikawa, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-25/chi-sweet-summer-vacation-3dcg-anime-season-teaser-video-reveals-more-cast-july-netflix-debut/.210192

King of Prism Franchise's New Film Reveals Title, Teaser Video, August 16 Debut

Film reorganizes King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars anime with new parts, new CG concert

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-25/king-of-prism-franchise-new-film-reveals-title-teaser-video-august-16-debut/.210193

Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Anime Film Premieres on Netflix on July 5

Film premiered in Japan on December 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-25/studio-ponoc-the-imaginary-anime-film-premieres-on-netflix-on-july-5/.210191

Interview: Voice Actors Rika Hayashi and Hiroki Tōchi Talk About Their New Golf Anime, Tonbo!

Hayashi and Tōchi play mentee/mentor in heart-warming golf anime series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2024-04-22/voice-actors-rika-hayashi-and-hiroki-tochi-talk-about-their-new-golf-anime-tonbo/.210000

JoJo's Araki Draws Napoleon for New Educational Manga Edition Featuring Major Artists

See what Stand Napoleon used, plus art by creators of My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, Ao Haru Ride, Kingdom, Promised Neverland, & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-04-24/jojo-araki-draws-napoleon-for-new-educational-manga-edition-featuring-major-artists/.210145

The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Reveals More Cast Members

Manatsu Murakami, Yumi Uchiyama, Chō join cast of July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-24/the-strongest-magician-in-the-demon-lord-army-was-a-human-anime-reveals-more-cast-members/.210125

Rinkai! Women's Cycling Anime Adds 5 More Cast Members

Hinako Takahashi, Misato Murai, Minami Shinoda, Rena Maeda, Hiromi Kawakami join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-23/rinkai-women-cycling-anime-adds-5-more-cast-members/.210122

HundredBurger's Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi Comedy Manga Gets Anime by Shaft

Manga about female ninja, high school girl assassin living together launched in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-23/hundredburger-ninja-to-koroshiya-no-futarigurashi-comedy-manga-gets-anime-by-shaft/.210119

Japanese TV Special Ranks Top Anime Songs, as Chosen by Foreign Fans

What are non-Japanese anime fans' top choices?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-04-23/japanese-tv-special-ranks-top-anime-songs-as-chosen-by-foreign-fans/.210108

Baku Yumemakura's Garoden Novels Get Netflix Anime on May 23

Ryōta Takeuchi stars as Jūzō Fujimaki in NAZ anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-22/baku-yumemakura-garoden-novels-get-netflix-anime-on-may-23/.210086

Takako Shimura Launches New Manga in Weekly Big Comic Spirits

Sōiu Ie no Ko no Hanashi marks 4th new title from Wandering Son artist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-22/takako-shimura-launches-new-manga-in-weekly-big-comic-spirits/.210045

Embracer Group Reveals Plans to Split into 3 Companies

New "Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends" company to own Dark Horse, PLAION Pictures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-22/embracer-group-reveals-plans-to-split-into-3-companies/.210088

Loner Life in Another World Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast, Main Staff, October Debut

Haruka Shiraishi, Hina Suguta, Kyohei Natsume, Hiromu Mineta, Tomohiro Yamaguchi cast in Hayabusa Film × Passione anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-21/loner-life-in-another-world-anime-teaser-unveils-more-cast-main-staff-october-debut/.210063

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Franchise Teases New App Game

Game to be revealed on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-21/puella-magi-madoka-magica-franchise-teases-new-app-game/.210061

Crunchyroll Reveals The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II 2nd Half English Dub Cast, Staff

Both English dubs premiere on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-21/crunchyroll-reveals-the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-season-3-mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-ii-/.210055

Dempagumi.inc Idol Group to Disband in Early 2025

Group to hold last tour from October 8 to early next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-20/dempagumi.inc-idol-group-to-disband-in-early-2025/.210042

Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 8-14

Utakata no Uchronia visual novel debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-20/japan-video-game-rankings-april-8-14/.210038

Hypnosis Mic -Dream Rap Battle- Game's 2nd Teaser Video Previews 3D Models of 18 MCs

Game taking place in virtual world launches for iOS, Android in summer 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-20/hypnosis-mic-dream-rap-battle-game-2nd-teaser-video-previews-3d-models-of-18-mcs/.210039

Netflix Adds 9.3 Million Subscribers in 1st Quarter 2024, Co-CEO States Password-Sharing Policy Has Not Harmed Viewership

Company to stop reporting on subscriber totals in 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-19/netflix-adds-9.3-million-subscribers-in-1st-quarter-2024-co-ceo-states-password-sharing-policy-has-/.210006

Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon Visual Novel Gets Switch, PC Release in English This Year

Visual novel franchise inspired 2 anime films, TV anime series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-19/meiji-tokyo-renka-full-moon-visual-novel-gets-switch-pc-release-in-english-this-year/.210003

Iryū - Team Medical Dragon Artist Tarō Nogizaka's Natsume Arata no Kekkon Suspense Manga Gets Live-Action Show

Yukihiko Tsutsumi directs film opening on September 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-19/iryu-team-medical-dragon-artist-taro-nogizaka-natsume-arata-no-kekkon-suspense-manga-gets-live-/.210002

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime Gets Novelization

Show's writer Yūki Yaku pens novelization, with 1st novel adapting 1st 4 episodes launching on May 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-18/jellyfish-cant-swim-in-the-night-anime-gets-novelization/.209961

Mangamura Pirate Site Owner Ordered to Pay 1.7 Billion Yen to Shueisha, Shogakukan, Kadokawa

3 publishers had sued owner of Japanese-language pirate site in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-18/mangamura-pirate-site-owner-ordered-to-pay-1.7-billion-yen-to-shueisha-shogakukan-kadokawa/.209970

Undead Unluck TV Anime Adds 3 to English Dub Cast

Anne Yatco, Suzie Yeung, Risa Mei join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-17/undead-unluck-tv-anime-adds-3-to-english-dub-cast/.209919

Train to the End of the World ‒ Episodes 1-3

With its blend of various elements, this trip to Ikebukuro is a collection of demented parables bearing cute facades and sheathed claws.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/train-to-the-end-of-the-world/episodes-1-3/.209925

No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Casts Aoi Yūki, Mai Nakahara

Yūki, Nakahara play Warderia, Isha in July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-17/no-longer-allowed-in-another-world-anime-casts-aoi-yuki-mai-nakahara/.209938

Akira Hizuki, Minmi Tachibana Launch New Full-Color, Vertical-Scrolling Queens Blade Spinoff Manga

Nanashi no Tensei manga launches on Fire CROSS manga website on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-16/akira-hizuki-minmi-tachibana-launch-new-full-color-vertical-scrolling-queens-blade-spinoff-manga/.209876

Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episodes 1-2

Of course, the anime's tenor of interaction sings any time we see Kumiko and Reina together with their co-conspirator chemistry.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sound-euphonium-3/episodes-1-2/.209895

Seven Days War Novelist Osamu Sōda Dies at 95

Sōda's 1985 novel inspired live-action film in 1988, anime film in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-16/seven-days-war-novelist-osamu-soda-dies-at-95/.209900

Rinkai! Women's Cycling Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Yukari Anzai, Miho Morisaki, Yuka Ozaki join cast after April 9 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-16/rinkai-women-cycling-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.209897

27th Detective Conan Film Earns 3.3 Billion Yen, Sets New Record for Franchise's Highest Opening Weekend

Film sells 2,274,333 tickets for 3,352,494,500 yen in 1st 3 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-15/27th-detective-conan-film-earns-3.3-billion-yen-sets-new-record-for-franchise-highest-opening-/.209864

Manga Up! Adds Porter of Heroes Manga in English

Kakegurui writer Homura Kawamoto, artist Ryo Yajima launched manga in October 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-15/manga-up-adds-porter-of-heroes-manga-in-english/.209819

Seiichi Shirato, Syuhei Kamo's Watch Dogs Tokyo Manga Ends

Manga based on Watch Dogs game launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-14/seiichi-shirato-syuhei-kamo-watch-dogs-tokyo-manga-ends/.209813

Tsukuyomi-kun no Kindan Oyashoku Manga Ends in 6th Volume

Series launched in December 2021, inspired live-action series last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-14/tsukuyomi-kun-no-kindan-oyashoku-manga-ends-in-6th-volume/.209808

A Girl & Her Guard Dog Manga Continues Hiatus to Prepare for New Arc, Cites Author's Poor Health

Series entered hiatus in December 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-14/a-girl-and-her-guard-dog-manga-continues-hiatus-to-prepare-for-new-arc-cites-author-poor-health/.209806

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 1-8

Suzume, Sound! Euphonium films, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3, My Hero Academia season 7 all make rankings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-13/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-1-8/.209767

CyberAgent Reveals Guidelines for Using In-House Creators Using Generative AI for Art

Guidelines aim to avoid copyright violations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-13/cyberagent-reveals-guidelines-for-using-in-house-creators-using-generative-ai-for-art/.209758

Omoinotake Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia Anime's 7th Season

7th season debuts on May 4 after 4-episode My Hero Academia Memories compilation special

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-13/omoinotake-performs-ending-theme-for-my-hero-academia-anime-7th-season/.209795

27th Detective Conan Film Sells 630,000 Tickets, Earns 960 Million Yen on Opening Day

Film beats opening-day earnings of last year's record-breaking film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-13/27th-detective-conan-film-sells-630000-tickets-earns-960-million-yen-on-opening-day/.209793

Ghibli Art Director Youichi Nishikawa, Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo Attend Anime Expo

One Piece Symphony concert to also take place on July 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-12/ghibli-art-director-youichi-nishikawa-nihon-falcom-president-toshihiro-kondo-attend-anime-expo/.209782

This Week in Games - Ask Yourself, "What Would Shadow Do?"

The Year of Shadow is upon us! What sort of festivities can we expect for a resident Edgehog? Also: Jean-Karlo salutes the Miiverse community and more in This Week in Games!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2024-04-12/ask-yourself-what-would-shadow-do/.209645

Kotono Mitsuishi Joins Cast of Pokémon Horizons Anime as Katy

Anime previews creditless opening, ending sequences for new arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-12/kotono-mitsuishi-joins-cast-of-pokemon-horizons-anime-as-katy/.209778

Calorie's Love Affair Manga Wins Japan Cartoonists Association Award

Takupedia, Chiikawa, Dragon and Chameleon, more also win awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-12/calorie-love-affair-manga-wins-japan-cartoonists-association-award/.209760

Zoku Thermae Romae Sequel Manga Goes on Break Until Summer

Manga launched on Shonen Jump+ on February 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-11/zoku-thermae-romae-sequel-manga-goes-on-break-until-summer/.209694

Coppelion's Tomonori Inoue Launches New Manga on April 20

Kūzoku Hack to Jōki no Hime set in high-flying fantasy world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-11/coppelion-tomonori-inoue-launches-new-manga-on-april-20/.209728

Live-Action Hen na Ie Stays at #1, 2024 Doraemon Film Back at #2

1st Haikyu!! Final film drops to #3, Godzilla Minus One stays at #7, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM drops to #9, live-action Lovesick Ellie to #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-11/live-action-hen-na-ie-stays-at-no.1-2024-doraemon-film-back-at-no.2/.209651

Crunchyroll Streams Mysterious Disappearances Anime

Anime premiered on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-10/crunchyroll-streams-mysterious-disappearances-anime/.209712

The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Ami Koshimizu, Misato Fukuen, Miyuri Shimabukuro join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-10/the-many-sides-of-voice-actor-radio-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.209711

San Francisco Int'l Film Festival Screens World Premiere of Tonko House, dwarf, Akihiro Nishino's 'Bottle George' Animated Short

Trailer, poster unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-10/san-francisco-intl-film-festival-screens-world-premiere-of-tonko-house-dwarf-akihiro-nishino-bottle-/.209710

One Piece ‒ Episode 1100

Vegapunk reveals the origin of Devil Fruit's powers.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1100/.209660

Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 9

We learn that Mike has started to view Emma as a surrogate daughter after he lost his own, but as solid as these emotional gut punches are, her death still feels pretty unnecessary.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ninja-kamui/episode-9/.209657

Mama Yūyū Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

Series launched on September 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-08/mama-yuyu-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump/.209618

27th Detective Conan Film Gets Midnight Screenings, Reveals New Trailer

Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube premieres on April 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-08/27th-detective-conan-film-gets-midnight-screenings-reveals-new-trailer/.209628

The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 12

Although Guideau would never openly admit it, they like experiencing humanity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-witch-and-the-beast/episode-12/.209613

New Character Teased for G Gundam Anime's 30th Anniversary

The streamed "Gundam Franchise 45th Anniversary Special" teased a "special project" for the 30th anniversary of the Mobile Fighter G Gundam anime on Sunday....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-04-07/new-character-teased-for-g-gundam-anime-30th-anniversary/.209626

SaGa Emerald Beyond Game Streams Trailers Highlighting Character Diva, Game Demo

Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam, iOS, Android on April 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-07/saga-emerald-beyond-game-streams-trailers-highlighting-character-diva-game-demo/.209622

Midori Amagaeru's Online! The Unbeatable Game Light Novel Ends in 27th Volume

Novel series' 26th volume releases on Wednesday; 27th, final volume to release on May 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-07/midori-amagaeru-online-the-unbeatable-game-light-novel-ends-in-27th-volume/.209619

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 25-31

Sazae-san 55th anniversary special earns 8.0% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-25-31/.209578

Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 13

A wholly realized version of Naomi and Rouge's arc would have been wonderful, with this desperate act of soul-binding providing the tart yet tantalizing cherry on top.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/metallic-rouge/episode-13/.209591

My Hero Academia You're Next Film's 2nd Teaser Video Introduces 'Dark Might' Villain

Kenta Miyake voices role in film opening on August 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-2nd-teaser-video-introduces-dark-might-villain/.209606

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Game's Switch Version Launches in Japan on July 25

Game released for PS4, PS5 in September 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-through-daybreak-ii-game-switch-version-launches-in-japan-on-july-25/.209599

Kurayukaba, Kuramerukagari Anime Films Reveal Final Trailers

Both films open on April 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-05/kurayukaba-kuramerukagari-anime-films-reveal-final-trailers/.209556

The Detective is Already Dead Gets Spinoff Novel About Charlotte

Spinoff novel ships on May 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-05/the-detective-is-already-dead-gets-spinoff-novel-about-charlotte/.209572

Rascal Does Not Dream Novel Series Enters Final Arc

14th, 15th novels ship in August, October with drama CDs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-05/rascal-does-not-dream-novel-series-enters-final-arc/.209575

Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows/Worst Manga Franchise Gets Smartphone Game

Game launches on iOS on April 10, features original story, characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-04/hiroshi-takahashi-crows-worst-manga-franchise-gets-smartphone-game/.209536

Shinkalion Change the World Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, Robots

Natsumi Fujiwara, Masumi Tazawa join cast of April 7 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-04/shinkalion-change-the-world-anime-reveals-2-more-cast-robots/.209550

Sci-fi Novelist Hiroshi Yamamoto Dies at 68

Yamamoto's works include Project Piano, The Stories of Ibis, MM9 novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-04/sci-fi-novelist-hiroshi-yamamoto-dies-at-68/.209547

Live-Action Hen na Ie Stays at #1, 1st Haikyu!! Final Film at #2

2024 Doraemon film stays at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-04/live-action-hen-na-ie-stays-at-no.1-1st-haikyu-final-film-at-no.2/.209454

Class of Heroes 1 & 2 Games Get HD Remaster Release on April 26

Remaster games available for PS5, Switch, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-03/class-of-heroes-1-and-2-games-get-hd-remaster-release-on-april-26/.209508

Mikito Chinen's Ameku Takao's Detective Karte Novels Get TV Anime

Haruhi's Noizi Ito illustrates novels of doctor solving murders, medical mysteries

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-03/mikito-chinen-ameku-takao-detective-karte-novels-get-tv-anime/.209511

A Few Moments of Cheers Anime Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast & Staff, Theme Song, June 14 Debut

Yūma Uchida, Fūka Izumi join cast; Frederic performs theme song 'Cyan'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-03/a-few-moments-of-cheers-anime-film-trailer-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-theme-song-june-14-debut/.209507

Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama, Voice Actor Yūki Kaji Create Manga 1-Shot

Isayama, Kaji seek artist to draw manga debuting this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-03/attack-on-titan-hajime-isayama-voice-actor-yuki-kaji-create-manga-1-shot/.209501

Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 35

I would like to see more episodes focusing on Lum's perspective or seeing her go on adventures with the crazy gadgets that she develops.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/urusei-yatsura/episode-35/.209386

The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 25

If I haven't made it abundantly clear already, The Dangers in My Heart is now one of my favorite anime of all time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-dangers-in-my-heart-season-2/episode-25/.209436

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Earns US$80 Million in U.S., US$114 Million in International Opening Weekend

Film's global earning at US$194 million

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-01/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-film-earns-usd80-million-in-u.s-usd114-million-in-international-/.209440

Glacier Bay Books Launches Kickstarter Campaign for To the Sea, Seaside Beta, More Manga's English Release

Kickstarter also aims to fund English releases for works by Byu Kijitori, Sayaka Mogi, Natsujikei Miyazaki, Yoruno Hitsujigumo's

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-01/glacier-bay-books-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-to-the-sea-seaside-beta-more-manga-english-/.209393

Keisuke Itagaki's 1st Baki-Dou Manga Gets Anime

Announced at screening for Baki Hanma season 2 finale

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-31/keisuke-itagaki-1st-baki-dou-manga-gets-anime/.209418

Shangri-La Frontier Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

New season to also air for half year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-31/shangri-la-frontier-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.209414

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Game Adds DLC Character Isshiki Otsutsuki

Bandai Namco Entertainment America streams trailer for character launching as part of DLC Pack 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-31/naruto-x-boruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-connections-game-adds-dlc-character-isshiki-otsutsuki/.209394

Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 12

Smith, Isami, and Lulu end up buck naked, crying, happy, and hugging at the end, in what is somehow the least sexual scene in the entire series thus far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/brave-bang-bravern/episode-12/.209383

27th Detective Conan Film Reveals English-Subtitled Trailer, English Title, Key Visual

Film releases under title Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-30/27th-detective-conan-film-reveals-english-subtitled-trailer-english-title-key-visual/.209368

'Isekai' Transported Into the Oxford English Dictionary

Ain't ain't a word, but isekai is? What's the world coming to?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-03-29/isekai-transported-into-the-oxford-english-dictionary/.209348

Blue Reflection Sun Game to End Service on May 30

Smartphone, PC game launched in February 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-29/blue-reflection-sun-game-to-end-service-on-may-30/.209355

New Urusei Yatsura Anime's 6th Promo Video Previews New Ending Theme

MAISONdes again performs new ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-29/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-6th-promo-video-previews-new-ending-theme/.209347

Seven Seas Adds The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, More Manga

Someone's Girlfriend manga, more also licensed for August-September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-28/seven-seas-adds-the-concierge-at-hokkyoku-department-store-more-manga/.209316

Train to the End of the World Anime Reveals New 'Let's Depart!' Short Promo Video

Original anime premieres on April 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-28/train-to-the-end-of-the-world-anime-reveals-new-let-depart-short-promo-video/.209315

Rensuke Oshikiri's Horror Manga Sayuri Gets Live-Action Film This Summer

Sadako vs. Kayako's Kōji Shiraishi directs film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-28/rensuke-oshikiri-horror-manga-sayuri-gets-live-action-film-this-summer/.209313

Terraformars Manga Resumes After 5-Year Hiatus on April 4

Manga went on hiatus in 2019 due to Yū Sasuga's health issues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-28/terraformars-manga-resumes-after-5-year-hiatus-on-april-4/.209299

SPY×FAMILY Code: White Anime Film Reveals New English Dub Trailer

Tickets for film's North American screenings now on sale

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-27/spy-family-code-white-anime-film-reveals-new-english-dub-trailer/.209273

Matsuki's Overlord [Shin] Sekai-hen Manga Starts Serialization in Comp Ace Magazine on April 26

Manga first launched on Comp Ace Comic Connect web manga magazine on February 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-27/matsuki-overlord-shin-sekai-hen-manga-starts-serialization-in-comp-ace-magazine-on-april-26/.209279

Live-Action At 25:00 in Akasaka Series Reveals Trailer, Main Visual, 7 More Cast Members

Takuma Usa, Shōma Nagumo, Atsushi Hashimoto, Moemi Katayama, more join cast of April 18 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-27/live-action-at-25-00-in-akasaka-series-reveals-trailer-main-visual-7-more-cast-members/.209277

The Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2024

As we look in despair to a future without new episodes of Frieren, you may be wondering what could possibly fill the hole in your heart (and watch schedule). We're here to help.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-03-27/the-most-anticipated-anime-of-spring-2024/.208642

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 28

If there is a single thing that ties this final episode of Frieren together, it is the theme of legacy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/frieren-beyond-journey-end/episode-28/.209229

2nd Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Unveils More Cast

Entertainer Naoto Takenaka makes special appearance in 2nd film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-26/2nd-dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-anime-film-unveils-more-cast/.209240