New Spice & Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Anime Streams 2nd Promo Video

Anime premieres in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-31/new-spice-and-wolf-merchant-meets-the-wise-wolf-anime-streams-2nd-promo-video/.207047

Unnamed Memory Anime Unveils 3rd 'Scenery Visual,' Ayako Kawasumi in Cast

Kawasumi plays 'Witch of the Forbidden Forest' Lucrezia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-31/unnamed-memory-anime-unveils-3rd-scenery-visual-ayako-kawasumi-in-cast/.207045

Acro Trip Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Cast, More Staff

Miku Itō confirmed as protagonist Chizuko Date, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Inori Minase, Kengo Kawanishi also star in 2024 Voil anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-31/acro-trip-anime-teaser-video-reveals-cast-more-staff/.207011

Given: Hiiragi mix Film Opens in Taiwan on April 3

1st of 2 franchise sequel films opened in Japan last week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-31/given-hiiragi-mix-film-opens-in-taiwan-on-april-3/.207043

This Week in Anime - Do Game Mechanics Make or Break Anime?

Chris and Nicky discuss the gamification of anime narratives from Solo Leveling to BOFURI. What's the best way to integrate familiar game elements into a story (hint: it's not stat screens).

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2024-01-30/.206986

One Piece ‒ Episode 1092

The gang runs around getting into silly, childish things as if they had been transported to a mall or shopping center.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1092/.207005

Sexy Tanaka-san, Sand Chronicles Manga Creator Hinako Ashihara Dies in Apparent Suicide

Manga creator had been reported missing on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/sexy-tanaka-san-sand-chronicles-manga-creator-hinako-ashihara-dies-in-apparent-suicide/.206978

The Boy and the Heron Surpasses Pokémon the Movie 2000 to Become 3rd Highest-Earning Anime Film in N. America

Film's total U.S. earnings estimated at US$44,237,878 as of Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/the-boy-and-the-heron-surpasses-pokemon-the-movie-2000-to-become-3rd-highest-earning-anime-film-in-/.206967

Dragon Ball Daima Anime's Trailer Highlights Goku

Series premieres in fall 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/dragon-ball-daima-anime-trailer-highlights-goku/.206961

Wonderful Precure! Anime Casts Satsumi Matsuda, Reina Ueda

Matsuda, Ueda to voice Cure Nyamii, Cure Lilian in February 4 Precure anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-28/wonderful-precure-anime-casts-satsumi-matsuda-reina-ueda/.206946

Acquire Reveals March 8 Release for Ancient Weapon Holly Dungeon-Crawler Game in New Video

Demo available now on Steam; game launches for PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-28/acquire-reveals-march-8-release-for-ancient-weapon-holly-dungeon-crawler-game-in-new-video/.206944

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Film Earns 770 Million Yen in 1st 2 Days

Film is planned to open in 56 countries, territories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-28/gundam-seed-freedom-anime-film-earns-770-million-yen-in-1st-2-days/.206943

Omdia Analyst: Nintendo Switch Successor to Launch This Year With 8-Inch LCD Screen

BNN Bloomberg reported on Thursday that according to analyst Hiroshi Hayase from the technology research and advisory group Omdia, Nintendo will launch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-27/omdia-analyst-nintendo-switch-successor-to-launch-this-year-with-8-inch-lcd-screen/.206923

Expelled From Paradise Gets Rakuen Tsuihō: Liberated from Paradise Sequel Anime Film

Director Seiji Mizushima, scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi return for new film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-27/expelled-from-paradise-gets-rakuen-tsuiho-liberated-from-paradise-sequel-anime-film/.206925

Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig Novels End in Next Volume on March 8

Light novel series inspired TV anime that premiered in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-26/butareba-the-story-of-a-man-turned-into-a-pig-novels-end-in-next-volume-on-march-8/.206919

Taiga Miyakawa's Tasūketsu Manga Gets TV Anime This Year

Martian Successor Nadesico's Tatsuo Satō directs anime at Satelight

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-26/taiga-miyakawa-tasuketsu-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.206893

Vampire Dormitory TV Anime's New Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast

Kana Ichinose, Shunichi Toki, Yuichiro Umehara star in April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-26/vampire-dormitory-tv-anime-new-teaser-video-reveals-main-cast/.206892

'Party kara Tsuihō Sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsuwa Saikyō ni Tsuki' Novels Get TV Anime This Year

Kensho Ono, Kaori Maeda star in "isekai buddy fantasy" story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-26/party-kara-tsuiho-sareta-sono-chiyushi-jitsuwa-saikyo-ni-tsuki-novels-get-tv-anime-this-year/.206891

Koji Kondo Enters Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame

27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony to be held on February 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-25/koji-kondo-enters-academy-of-interactive-arts-and-sciences-hall-of-fame/.206832

P.A. Works, DMM.com's Nanare Hananare Original TV Anime Reveals Main Cast in Video

Visual, more staff also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-25/p.a-works-dmm.com-nanare-hananare-original-tv-anime-reveals-main-cast-in-video/.206850

Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! Game's Japanese Version Ends Service on March 31; Global Version Launches in February but Also Ends Service on May 31

Game launched in April 2023 after nearly decade-long run of original Love Live! School Idol Festival game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-25/love-live-school-idol-festival-2-miracle-live-game-japanese-version-ends-service-on-march-31-global-/.206848

The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla Minus One, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine, Blue Giant Nominated for Japan Academy Film Prizes

Also: Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window, Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-24/the-boy-and-the-heron-godzilla-minus-one-detective-conan-kurogane-no-submarine-blue-giant-nominated-/.206822

Death Stranding: Director's Cut Game Comes to Mac, iOS, iPad on January 30

Original Death Stranding game shipped for PS4 in November 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-24/death-stranding-director-cut-game-comes-to-mac-ios-ipad-on-january-30/.206802

Manhwa: What Korean Comics to Start Reading

Rebecca Silverman dives into the ever-expanding world of manhwa to find some of the best series to dive into.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-01-24/manhwa-what-korean-comics-to-start-reading/.205772

The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla Minus One Nominated for Oscars

Perfect Days, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse also nominated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-23/the-boy-and-the-heron-godzilla-minus-one-nominated-for-oscars/.206788

Solo Leveling ‒ Episodes 1-3

He has every reason in the world to live and is the sole reason any of them escaped. Yet he's the one who has to die.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/solo-leveling/episodes-1-3/.206770

Singer Akira Kushida Hospitalized for Acute Pancreatitis

'THE KING 2024' concert with other artists on January 28 has been postponed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-23/singer-akira-kushida-hospitalized-for-acute-pancreatitis/.206781

A Condition Called Love Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Yurika Kubo, Maaya Sakamoto, Ryohei Kimura, Ryota Ohsaka join East Fish Studio's April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-23/a-condition-called-love-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.206780

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts for Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-, 'Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!,' 3 More Anime

Also: The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil, The Demon Prince of Momochi House anime, Banished From The Heroes' Party season 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-22/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-casts-for-tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy-hokkaido-gals-are-super-/.206686

Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episodes 1-3

It'll make the trials and tribulations that they've all got in store ahead that much more exciting to witness.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-exorcist-shimane-illuminati-saga/episodes-1-3/.206726

The Rising of the Shield Hero Anime Gets 4th Season

Kadokawa announced on Monday that production on the fourth season of The Rising of the Shield Hero anime has been green-lit. The announcement did not specify...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-22/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-anime-gets-4th-season/.206739

Loner Life in Another World Light Novels Get 2024 TV Anime

Shūichirō Umeda stars as protagonist Haruka in Shoji Goji's story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-21/loner-life-in-another-world-light-novels-get-2024-tv-anime/.206714

Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits Light Novels Get TV Anime

Matsuura, keepout's story launched in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-21/reincarnated-as-the-daughter-of-the-legendary-hero-and-the-queen-of-spirits-light-novels-get-tv-/.206710

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Casts Yuji Murai, Tomoyo Kurosawa

Murai as Scharf, Kurosawa as Edel appeared in episode 19 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-21/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-casts-yuji-murai-tomoyo-kurosawa/.206706

Re:Monster Anime Announces Ending Theme Artists EverdreaM

Rock vocal duo to perform "Sadame" ending for April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-21/re-monster-anime-announces-ending-theme-artists-everdream/.206703

Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 3

The Delicious in Dungeon twist is quite brilliant in creating a believable explanation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/delicious-in-dungeon/episode-3/.206677

Shigenobu Matsumoto Reveals Duel Masters LOST Project with New Manga, Card Pack

Yō Kanebayashi draws Duel Masters LOST Tsuioku no Suishō manga for project; manga launches on February 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-20/shigenobu-matsumoto-reveals-duel-masters-lost-project-with-new-manga-card-pack/.206498

Blue Archive Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, April Debut

Yumiri Hanamori, Ayaka Ohashi, more reprise cast from smartphone game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-20/blue-archive-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-april-debut/.206685

GDC Survey Shows 35% of Developers Were Impacted by Layoffs in the Last Year

32% of developers say platform that most interests them right now is Switch successor

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-20/gdc-survey-shows-35-percent-of-developers-were-impacted-by-layoffs-in-the-last-year/.206682

Hitoshi Iwaaki's Tanabata no Kuni Manga Gets Live-Action Series on Disney+

Series stars Kanata Hosoda, premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-19/hitoshi-iwaaki-tanabata-no-kuni-manga-gets-live-action-series-on-disney/.206651

Godzilla Minus One, The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nominated for VES Awards, Golden Reel Awards

Godzilla Minus One nominated for Outstanding Animated Character, Mario for Outstanding Effects Animations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-19/godzilla-minus-one-the-super-mario-bros-movie-nominated-for-ves-awards-golden-reel-awards/.206637

Oi! Tonbo Golf Anime Posts Promo Video

Anime starring Rika Hayashi, Hiroki Tōchi premieres in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-19/oi-tonbo-golf-anime-posts-promo-video/.206645

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Game Gets Nintendo Switch Release on July 11

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition includes 6 DLC packs, special bonuses released for original game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-game-gets-nintendo-switch-release-on-july-11/.206606

One-Punch Man's ONE, Kiyoto Shitara Publish 2nd Chapter of Bugego Manga

1st chapter published in April 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/one-punch-man-one-kiyoto-shitara-publish-2nd-chapter-of-bugego-manga/.206593

The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime Unveils Teaser Visual, Main Cast, July Debut

Yūki Ono, Mai Nakahara to reprise roles as Mira, Byakuya Mimori from drama CD

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/the-magical-girl-and-the-evil-lieutenant-used-to-be-archenemies-anime-unveils-teaser-visual-main-/.206609

Monogatari Series' Off Season, Monster Season Novels Get Anime

Returning staff includes Akiyuki Simbo, Akio Watanabe, more at SHAFT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/monogatari-series-off-season-monster-season-novels-get-anime/.206608

Manga Creator/Animator Haruo Takahashi Dies at 76

Storyboard artist of 1971 Tensai Bakabon, Lupin the 3rd television anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-17/manga-creator-animator-haruo-takahashi-dies-at-76/.206559

Yoshiki Gives Heartfelt Performance at Hollywood Unveiling Ceremony

Rock star and X Japan member is the first Japanese artist in almost 100 years to add handprints to Chinese Theatre.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-01-11/yoshiki-gives-heartfelt-performance-at-hollywood-unveiling-ceremony/.206351

Square Enix's Foamstars Multiplayer Shooter Game Launches on February 6

Multiplayer third-person 4v4 shooter debuts on PS5, PS4 with some AI-generated assets

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-17/square-enix-foamstars-multiplayer-shooter-game-launches-on-february-6/.206537

Kuzushiro's Egao no Taenai Shokuba Desu Workplace Manga Listed With TV Anime in 2025

Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san creator's story of life in manga industry launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-17/kuzushiro-egao-no-taenai-shokuba-desu-workplace-manga-listed-with-tv-anime-in-2025/.206554

Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime Series Review

It's hard to decide what to focus on in this tonally inconsistent anime series starring a young vampire constantly bombarded by her horny maid.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/vexations-of-a-shut-in-vampire-princess/episode-1-12/.206102

Nintendo Offers Free Repairs in Areas Hit by January 1 Quake

Nintendo of Japan also announces donation for those affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-01-16/nintendo-offers-free-repairs-in-areas-hit-by-january-1-quake/.206527

Aniplex Teases New Anime with 'M'

More details to come on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-16/aniplex-teases-new-anime-with-m/.206528

86 War Drama Light Novels Enter Final Arc with Next Volume

13th volume shipped in Japan on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/86-war-drama-light-novels-enter-final-arc-with-next-volume/.206468

Karin Suzuragi Launches New Monster-Eating Manga

Monster no Niku wo Kutteitara Ōi ni Tsuita Ken debuted on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/karin-suzuragi-launches-new-monster-eating-manga/.206465

Tekken 8 Game Reveals Opening Movie, Season 1 DLC, Zafina as Playable Character

Eddy revealed as 1st playable DLC character for season 1; game launches on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/tekken-8-game-reveals-opening-movie-season-1-dlc-zafina-as-playable-character/.206456

Video That Announced Rascal Does Not Dream Anime's 'University Student Arc' Streamed

Arc's anime adaptation first announced in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-14/video-that-announced-rascal-does-not-dream-anime-university-student-arc-streamed/.206457

Godzilla Minus One Tops Demon Slayer as #2 Japanese Film in the U.S. of All Time

Film also surpasses US$50 million in total U.S. earnings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-14/godzilla-minus-one-tops-demon-slayer-as-no.2-japanese-film-in-the-u.s-of-all-time/.206450

The Boy and the Heron, The Super Mario Bros. Movie Receive Nominations at Producers Guild Awards, More

Also: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts nominated at Artios Awards, Godzilla Minus One nominated at Asian Film Awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-14/the-boy-and-the-heron-the-super-mario-bros-movie-receive-nominations-at-producers-guild-awards-more/.206444

Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, Unity Each Lay Off Hundreds of Employees

Prime Video lays off "several hundred" employees, Twitch lays off 500, Unity Software lays off 1,800

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-14/amazon-prime-video-twitch-unity-each-lay-off-hundreds-of-employees/.206434

Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Franchise Gets New TV Anime Mashin Sōzōden Wataru

Video teases new protagonist, new Mashin

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/mashin-eiyuden-wataru-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime-mashin-sozoden-wataru/.206431

Persona 3 Reload Game's Latest Video Highlights Mall, Shopping Arcade

Game launches for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on February 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/persona-3-reload-game-latest-video-highlights-mall-shopping-arcade/.206425

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Game's Trailer Reveals New Worlds

New version of GBA game also features local co-op

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/mario-vs-donkey-kong-game-trailer-reveals-new-worlds/.206424

Vinland Saga Manga Gets 2 Stage Plays in April

Both stage plays to run concurrently; to center on Thorfinn, Canute

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/vinland-saga-manga-gets-2-stage-plays-in-april/.206422

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Casts Kouki Uchiyama

Uchiyama plays Lakan's subordinate Rikuson

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-12/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-casts-kouki-uchiyama/.206391

Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin Mystery Novel Series Gets TV Anime in July

Anime reunites several staff members from The Promised Neverland

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-12/honobu-yonezawa-shoshimin-mystery-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.206390

Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Casts Arata Iura as Asirpa's Father

Film premieres in Japan on January 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-12/live-action-golden-kamuy-film-casts-arata-iura-as-asirpa-father/.206385

Sand Land Game's Trailer Reveals April 26 Release Date

Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-12/sand-land-game-trailer-reveals-april-26-release-date/.206382

Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Streams 'Special Movie,' Character Promo Videos

Film premieres in Japan on January 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-11/live-action-golden-kamuy-film-streams-special-movie-character-promo-videos/.206349

Kōji Megumi, Meebu's Acma:Game Manga Gets Live-Action Show in April

Manga ran from 2013 to 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-11/koji-megumi-meebu-acma-game-manga-gets-live-action-show-in-april/.206338

Saku Sakamoto Starts Production of New Short Animated Film Calabi-Yau no Sukima

Teaser visual released

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-10/saku-sakamoto-starts-production-of-new-short-animated-film-calabi-yau-no-sukima/.206318

Go Nagai, His Studio Issue Statements on Museum Fire After January 1 Quake

Dynamic Production confirms fire, but no information yet about damages

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-10/go-nagai-his-studio-issue-statements-on-museum-fire-after-january-1-quake/.206317

The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Casts Yoshimasa Hosoya

Hosoya plays Anna Yamada's father

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-10/the-dangers-in-my-heart-season-2-casts-yoshimasa-hosoya/.206316

Manga Creator Tarō Nami Dies at 79

Tetsuya Chiba's youngest brother died on December 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-09/manga-creator-taro-nami-dies-at-79/.206272

1st Great Game Collab of 2024 Has Started with Street Fighter 6 & Spy x Family Code: White

Customize your Yor and Loid avatars, get special items when you log in during the collaboration period!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-01-09/1st-great-game-collab-of-2024-has-started-with-street-fighter-6-and-spy-x-family-code-white/.206268

One Piece ‒ Episode 1089

Even characters who don't normally excite me much like Sabo get intriguing side stories that leave me wanting more.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1089/.206227

Meitō 'Isekai no Yu' Kaitaku-ki Anime Shorts' Trailer Previews GuilDrops' Theme Song

Shorts about isekai hot springs premiere on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-08/meito-isekai-no-yu-kaitaku-ki-anime-shorts-trailer-previews-guildrops-theme-song/.206242

Chainsaw Man Director Ryū Nakayama Establishes Anime Production Unit

New unit's 1st project is VSPO!, Cardfight!! Vanguard collaboration video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-08/chainsaw-man-director-ryu-nakayama-establishes-anime-production-unit/.206223

Metallic Rouge Anime Posts 7 More Cast Members, Clean Opening & Ending Sequences

Hiroshi Yanaka, Mariya Ise, Minami Tsuda, Hiroki Yasumoto, more join BONES anime premiering on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-07/metallic-rouge-anime-posts-7-more-cast-members-clean-opening-and-ending-sequences/.206219

Wonderful Precure! Anime Reveals February 4 Premiere in Promo Video, Cast, Staff, Theme Songs & Artists

Maria Naganawa, Atsumi Tanezaki star in Precure franchise's 21st series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-07/wonderful-precure-anime-reveals-february-4-premiere-in-promo-video-cast-staff-theme-songs-and-/.206215

World of Demons Smartphone Game Gets Delisted on Apple Arcade on January 18

Existing downloads of game will no longer be available to play from February 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-07/world-of-demons-smartphone-game-gets-delisted-on-apple-arcade-on-january-18/.206206

The Boy and the Heron, The Super Mario Bros. Movie Makes BAFTA Award Longlist

Both films make longlist for Best Animation; The Boy and the Heron makes longlist for Film Not in English Language

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-07/the-boy-and-the-heron-the-super-mario-bros-movie-makes-bafta-award-longlist/.206203

Bushiroad Reveals New Danmachi Console Game

Light novel author Fujino Ōmori is credited with story scenario for game with original story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-06/bushiroad-reveals-new-danmachi-console-game/.206202

Mahjong Soul Pon Anime Gets Mahjong Soul Kan!! Sequel in April

Sequel series features mostly new staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-06/mahjong-soul-pon-anime-gets-mahjong-soul-kan-sequel-in-april/.206198

HIDIVE Reveals English Dub Cast for The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Anime

Shannon Emerick, Luci Christian star in dub premiering on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-05/hidive-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-the-demon-sword-master-of-excalibur-academy-anime/.206175

Bookwalker Adds The Amazing Village Creator, The 6th Loop, 100+ More Titles From Square Enix

3,700+ chapters from titles added to store

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-05/bookwalker-adds-the-amazing-village-creator-the-6th-loop-100-more-titles-from-square-enix/.205916

Netmarble Appoints Byung Gyu Kim as New Co-CEO

South Korean game developer and publisher Netmarble announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Byung Gyu Kim as co-CEO alongside Young-sig Kwon. Kim...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-05/netmarble-appoints-byung-gyu-kim-as-new-co-ceo/.206170

SPY×FAMILY Code: White Film Stays at #1 in 2nd Weekend in Japan with 800 Million Yen

Godzilla Minus One climbs up to #6 from #8 in its 9th weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-04/spy-family-code-white-film-stays-at-no.1-in-2nd-weekend-in-japan-with-800-million-yen/.206157

New Urusei Yatsura Anime's 2nd Half Previews Theme Songs in 5th Promo Video

MAISONdes returns from 1st half to again perform opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-04/new-urusei-yatsura-anime-2nd-half-previews-theme-songs-in-5th-promo-video/.206158

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 18-24

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ranks at #4 at 4.6%, Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange at #5 with 4.5%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-04/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-december-18-24/.206151

The Winter 2024 Anime Preview Guide

New year, new anime and we've got some early looks of your most anticipated shows, including SOLO LEVELING and THE DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOICHI HOUSE!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/preview-guide/2024/winter/.205785

An Anime Insider's Take on the Netflix Engagement Report

Approximately 3 billion hours, or 3.3%, of the 93 billion hours of content consumed on Netflix from January to June 2023 was anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2024-01-03/an-anime-insider-take-on-the-netflix-engagement-report/.206122

The Irregular at Magic High School Anime's New Sequel Series Reveals Opening Song Artist LiSA

More news teased on Thursday for new TV series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-03/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-anime-new-sequel-series-reveals-opening-song-artist-lisa/.206135

Happy New Year From the Anime World: Enter the Dragon Part IX

From robots to fantasy, more New Year greetings from across the anime world!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-01-03/happy-new-year-from-the-anime-world-enter-the-dragon-part-ix/.206118

Osamu Tezuka's Jungle Emperor Leo Manga Gets Stage Musical on April 21

Warabiza produces 4th musical adaptation of Tezuka's works

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-02/osamu-tezuka-jungle-emperor-leo-manga-gets-stage-musical-on-april-21/.206111

Happy New Year From the Anime World: Enter the Dragon Part VII

Many legendary manga creators send their New Year greetings as well

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-01-02/happy-new-year-from-the-anime-world-enter-the-dragon-part-vii/.206105

Happy New Year From the Anime World: Enter the Dragon Part VI

Bleach & Burn the Witch, Hello Kitty, Nintendo, Gudetama, and more welcome the new year!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-01-02/happy-new-year-from-the-anime-world-enter-the-dragon-part-vi/.206100

Fate/Samurai Remnant Game Gets DLC in February

Game launched in Japan on September 28 for PS5, PS4, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-01/fate-samurai-remnant-game-gets-dlc-in-february/.206080

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Remains #2 Top-Earning Film Worldwide, in U.S. in 2023

Film earns US$1,361,367,353 wordwide, US$574,934,330 in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-01/the-super-mario-bros-movie-remains-no.2-top-earning-film-worldwide-in-u.s-in-2023/.206075