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