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  • Q-Pot tried to tickle our taste buds last year with enticing Pikachu and Eevee cookie and chocolate accessories. The brand is introducing new delicious...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UwQncO

    Q-Pot's Eevee Cupcake Charms Look Delicious

  • Nintendo revealed in a consolidated financial highlights report on Thursday that the Mario Kart Tour game app has been delayed to summer 2019. The game...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HQWWpk

    Mario Kart Tour Game App Delayed to Summer 2019

  • Manga artist Namori celebrated 10 years of Yuruyuri with the release of a new art book Namori Art Collection 2: Namori Exhibition on January 31. The book...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Be5HE2

    Namori's Yuruyuri Manga Gets 10th Anniversary Art Book

  • "This episode doesn't have quite the emotional impact that it clearly wanted to make, but it works well enough to keep things more interesting than annoying this week."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2G0SnqG

    The Rising of The Shield Hero ‒ Episode 4

  • The cast of Matsuri Hino's gothic romantic drama Vampire Knight will return in a new drama CD bundled with the fourth volume of the Vampire Knight memories...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2G26vQq

    Vampire Knight Ending Gets 'Rewrite' in New Drama CD

  • This film brings Polygon Pictures and Gen Urobuchi's lizard king trilogy to a somewhat baffling end. Nick and Andy find out if this convoluted journey was worth the payoff.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2GjqNV1

    This Week in Anime - What the Hell Happened in Godzilla: The Planet Eater?

  • This fighting manga adaptation comes from an era of much more blood and insanity than the current shonen landscape, and now it's available uncensored on Netflix. Daryl Surat has the lowdown on what you can expect from Baki the Grappler.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DNgKFV

    Baki—Episodes 1-13 Streaming

  • Metroid Prime 4 is starting over from scratch and there are more Dragon Ball games coming, but most importantly, Callum May has been reunited with his pals Sora, Donald and Goofy and he's here to tell you all about it.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WuIMgB

    This Week in Games - Kingdom Hearts III

  • Just in case you're new to the Gundam franchise, or just want a bit of a refresher, here's what you should know to get the most out of the Gundam NT film.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2GcKRbh

    What You Need to Know Before Watching Gundam NT

  • On January 30, 2004, Type-Moon and Kinoko Nasu's Fate/Stay Night visual novel was released, spawning what would become a huge multimedia franchise. The...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FXAmJD

    Celebrating 15 Years—Happy Anniversary Fate/Stay Night!

  • "The show casts aside its usual character-driven drama to put on a show for the cameras that follows more traditional sports anime narratives."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HTwsDF

    Run with the Wind ‒ Episode 15

  • Japan will enter a new era soon, marking the end of the Heisei era that began in 1989. The anime and manga industry and its fans are looking back on the...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MFThJu

    Pick the Anime Theme That Best Represents the Last 30 Years

  • The third volume of the popular web manga Uramichi Oniisan by Gaku Kuze went on sale in Japan on January 29. Publisher Ichijinsha commemorated the release...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RWuGWO

    Mamoru Miyano, Hiroshi Kamiya, Tomokazu Sugita Star in Umamichi Oniisan Manga PV

  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime joins a rich history of Robinsonade adventures, but what does it really mean to build a society from the ground up? Marco Oliveros explores the themes underlying this hit isekai story.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2CYPwL0

    Rimuru Tempest and Robinson Crusoe: How to Build a Civilization

  • Artist Rei Wataru launched the manga series Fate/Grand Order -Epic of Remnant- Ashu Tokuiten III Shizenketsuga Butai Shimōsa Kuni: Eirei Kengō Nanaban...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DKsEjM

    Watch Fate/Grand Order Epic Remnant Manga Artist Draw for Series Launch

  • The first film in this extravagant trilogy covering Sakura's route is finally available to own in a fancy limited edition set. Rebecca Silverman digs into this release's surprises.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S0fGr0

    Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower Limited Edition Blu-ray

  • Restoring and rereleasing old anime can be a whole lot of work, and shaky preservation practices by anime studios can make it a whole lot harder. Justin gets into the fun details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UpYpEg

    Answerman - How Are Old Releases of Anime Preserved, And Why Aren't Manga Preserved Too?

  • Years of rumored whispers came to a head in the past weeks as fans described unsolicited intimate displays from the Fullmetal Alchemist voice actor.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2G8Mqak

    'Far From Perfect': Fans Recount Unwanted Affection from Voice Actor Vic Mignogna

  • The "Talk About Spirits Agency" from Mob Psycho 100 II is coming to Shibuya for an exhibition at Gallery X by Parco next month. The event will recreate...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WslTdE

    Mob Psycho II Exhibition Brings Reigen's Office to Shibuya

  • Game retailer GameStop announced on Tuesday that it is no longer aiming to sell the company because of a “lack of available financing on terms that would...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ScEXgY

    GameStop Ends Talks for Potential Buyout

  • The life-size Gundam Unicorn mobile suit from the Mobile Suit Gundam UC anime has a new friend for the next month. The Transformer's own Bumblebee will...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HDIXTx

    Life-Size Transformer Bumblebee Erected Near Life-Size Gundam in Odaiba

  • In a column posted on Web Anime Style on January 17, Berserk (2016-7) and Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight director Shin Itagaki wrote about...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MJqqEo

    Berserk 2016 Anime Director Says Industry Has Shortage of Animation Directors

  • The Promised Neverland is the latest hit Shonen Jump manga to get the anime treatment. Micchy and Steve break down what makes this mystery-horror adventure so engrossing.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ScFUpr

    This Week in Anime - Why You Should Be Watching The Promised Neverland

  • The official website for Capcom's remake of the Resident Evil 2 survival horror game revealed on Tuesday that the game has shipped more than 3 million...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DH3LWj

    Resident Evil 2 Remake Game Ships 3 Million Copies Worldwide

  • "Between the frequent reuse of the diplomacy scenario and the needlessly convoluted storyline, this is the first time I've been genuinely bored while watching this show."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DIMyvL

    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ‒ Episode 17

  • This epilogue to the Sunshine saga sends the girls to Italy for one final tour as Aqours. Kim Morrissy has the details from the film's theatrical run in Japan.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Uxa0Sf

    Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow

  • Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts announced on Tuesday that the A Silent Voice film will ship on home video in N. America on April 2. The release will be...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RZLmwN

    A Silent Voice Film Ships on BD/DVD in N. America on April 2

  • **Jump Force**, an upcoming video game set for release on PS4 and Xbox One, has released a new trailer showcasing the game’s story element! <ifram...



    from "Tokyo Otaku Mode News" http://bit.ly/2RSeF40

    Heroes and Villains Ready to Clash in Jump Force Story Trailer!

  • Paru Itagaki BEASTARS manga has taken home numerous prizes.The series ranked #2 on the 2018 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list for male readers in 2017, won the...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DElYUq

    Watch Award-Winning BEASTARS Manga Creator Draw Her Characters

  • "Dororo continues to be a visual masterpiece that's curiously further removed from its source material each week."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Hz991D

    Dororo ‒ Episode 4

  • At a loss about how the whole Kingdom Hearts game franchise's timeline fits together? You're not alone. The official Kingdom Hearts YouTube channel wants...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RRroEd

    Get Up to Speed on Kingdom Hearts' Story Through 5 Cute Timeline Videos

  • "As Boruto's longest story arc to date winds down, there are some real consequences Team 7 will have to deal with going forward."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UmptEk

    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 91

  • Idea Factory International announced on Monday that its release of Compile Heart, Red Entertainment, and Felistella's Record of Agarest War Mariage game...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DGiFfn

    Record of Agarest War Mariage PC Release Moved Up to January 31

  • Fortnite has all the kids flossing but Type-Moon's 120.4 billion yen (US$1.1 billion) megalith Fate/Grand Order is the center of the gaming conversation...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Rk63y1

    Fate/Grand Order Tops Fortnite as Twitter's Most Talked About Video Game

  • "This episode asks viewers to think about a culture where items are disposable and there's more hunger for new and improved things than old and venerable ones."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WpR5dD

    GeGeGe no Kitarō ‒ Episode 41

  • "There's less than an hour left before Luffy's supposed to exit the mirror world and reunite with his friends, so it's time for him to pull out all the stops and finish this stupidly long fight once and for all."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RUjUAu

    One Piece ‒ Episode 870

  • "ENDRO! is clearly not content to be mere fluffy frivolity—a series can be fun and relaxing and still smart."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MD8c7k

    ENDRO! ‒ Episode 3

  • Japanese singer Eve posted the music video of his single "We're Still Underground" on his YouTube channel on Thursday. The single is from his latest album...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MBgSuR

    WIT Studio Animates Eve Music Video 'We're Still Underground'

  • "W'z isn't just directly following up Hand Shakers – it treats nearly every plot thread and returning character from that first season with a mystifying kind of reverence."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sR2Zj7

    W'z ‒ Episode 4

  • Paul discovers the world's most heartwarming apocalypse anime and breaks down all this week's new anime Blu-ray releases!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Bimki3

    Shelf Life - Girls' Last Tour

  • Crunchyroll sits on a number of production committees, the organizations that collectively produce an anime series - what advantages does this model have over simple licensing? Justin digs in.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DEHhVC

    Answerman - Why Is Crunchyroll On So Many Production Committees?

  • This understated slice of life series from Kyoto Animation tells a rich coming-of-age story about archery rather than the usual high-octane sports drama. Nick Creamer has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RUDcFT

    Tsurune: Kazemai Kōkō Kyūdō-bu

  • Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Winter 2019 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DF3kvI

    The Best and Worst of Winter 2019, Jan 1-21

  • The Pokémon Company opened a collaboration website with custom shirt maker Original Stitch last Thursday to announce a new lineup of business shirts with...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WnvB15

    Pokémon Company Releases Custom Design Shirts with Original 151 Pokémon

  • "Kaguya-sama delivers another reliably hilarious installment this week, while also finding room for a little bit of heart."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RUqlmO

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War ‒ Episode 3

  • Shueisha is launching a new global manga service that provides nearly the entire Jump lineup for free all over the world, the same day as Japan! Get the inside story straight from the editor of Shonen Jump+, plus commentary from Dragon Ball Super's Toyotaro and Naruto's Masashi Kishimoto!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RUqkPM

    Everything You Need to Know about MANGA Plus by Shueisha

  • Masaya Tsunamoto and Tsujitomo's Giant Killing soccer manga reached 50 compiled volumes on Thursday and the series is celebrating by reissuing the previous...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HA6eWy

    Giant Killing Soccer Manga Celebrates 50 Volumes with J-Leaguer Covers

  • "This week's short and sweet story reminds us to take pleasure in our time with those we care about while we still have it."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2G3coMn

    The Morose Mononokean II ‒ Episode 4

  • The BanG Dream! series announced in a press conference on Thursday the details about its first ever "Animate World Fair", which is slated to hit all 125...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UlVH2B

    BanG Dream! Holds First Ever 'Animate World Fair' in All 125 Animate Stores

  • "This is a really fun episode that took its villains as far as it possibly could, giving Bruno a plethora of new zipper-tastic challenges ranging from absurd to punchy to straightforward."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2G5ez1O

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind ‒ Episode 16

  • In Detective Conan, Kaitō Kid uses his Card Gun to shoot out decks of cards instead of bullets. It is the phantom thief's most iconic gadget, and he is...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S8ENHq

    Detective Conan's Kaitō Kid's Card Gun Inspires Glow Sticks

  • "Despite all the confusing supernatural twists, the show remains grounded in deep sympathy for relatable human emotions."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FSP2tM

    Boogiepop and Others ‒ Episode 5

  • The magical girl franchise PreCure all started in 2004 with just two heroines, Nagisa Misumi and Honoka Yukishiro, in the original Futari wa Precure anime....

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HwVYOJ

    Original Pretty Cure Duo Look Positively Bridal for 15th Anniversary Figure

  • In anticipation of the second Trinity Seven film, Yumi Hara, the voice actor of Lilith, explained the plot of the first film in a video posted on avex...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WpPGnB

    Trinity Seven Voice Actress Yumi Hara Explains Plot of 1st Film

  • The Dragon Ball Super: Broly film is holding a digital stamp rally from January 26 to February 24 in collaboration with the Nankai Electric Railway. The...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2B8WmNF

    Dragon Ball Super: Broly Stamp Rally Takes You to Graveyard of Japan's Famous Warlords

  • This new story from the creator of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid keeps its ambitions low and its charm level high. Rebecca Silverman nestles into this cuddly comedy.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2METjBy

    Ojojojo Omnibus 1

  • Psycho-Pass Sinners of the System Case.1 Tsumi to Batsu (Crime and Punishment), the first film in the three-film Psycho-Pass SS or Psycho-Pass Sinners...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HzV5F8

    Find Your Crime Coefficient With Psycho-Pass SS Film's Promo Campaign

  • "This episode might not have given us Domestic Girlfriend at its best, but I haven't looked away from the wreckage yet, so the show is clearly doing something right."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2My7jNf

    Domestic Girlfriend ‒ Episode 3

  • In an interview on Excite News posted on Tuesday, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse shared the circumstances in which the novel was initially...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Hy42P3

    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Author Says He Only Discovered Story's Theme in Volume 2

  • "I'm hoping that after putting us and Yuki through the wringer like this, the story's on its way to developing her leadership skills so we can get an idea of how this war might be able to resolve."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Ugq62g

    The Price of Smiles ‒ Episode 4

  • "There's something to be said for having characters the protagonists have helped out show up again to solidify their impact on the story, but this series is taking that to ridiculous levels."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DAVtPs

    A Certain Magical Index III ‒ Episode 16

  • The world can never have too many strong women. The folks at the image creator service Picrew evidently agree with that, because they've recently created...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2B78L4E

    Anime Voice Actors Endorse 'Strong Woman Maker' Service

  • If you felt bad for poor infant Hiei from Yu Yu Hakusho, you can now adopt him and treat him to the better parental care he always deserved. The Ensky...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S7w885

    Cuddle the Life-Size Hiei Baby Plush from Yu Yu Hakusho

  • This new mystery from the creator of ERASED is a page-turner where the story keeps evolving in unexpected ways. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UgHKD5

    For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams GN 1

  • "This episode proves capable of upending the audience's expectations with humorous results, which adds another weapon to the show's comedic arsenal."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HykT4w

    The Quintessential Quintuplets ‒ Episode 3

  • "Maybe this narrative choice will prove worth it in the coming episodes, but for now, this last section of turbulence has really slowed down a flight that was only getting by okay until now."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FNsD0N

    Girly Air Force ‒ Episode 3

  • Note: Some of the images below are NOT safe for work The crowdfunded 1/1-scale statue of gag manga creator Man-gatarō's (Gatarō Man) Babā (Old Woman) is...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Uf0liT

    Life-Size Statue of Man-gatarō's Wrinkly Baba Let's It All Hang Out (NSFW)

  • "With the all-important third episode down, Kemurikusa asserts itself as a story that's content to let its mysteries unfold naturally while it focuses more on the relationships between its characters."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2CMlAl6

    Kemurikusa ‒ Episode 3

  • "This part of the manga threatens to get a little too up in its own head at times, but I won't be worried so long as the anime continues to make confident choices to bring out the best this story has to offer."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2CKGq4a

    The Promised Neverland ‒ Episode 3

  • Director Yasuhito Kikuchi and character designer Ryouma Ebata discuss their history creating this hit isekai series at Anime NYC. How do you animate a slime's walk cycle anyway?

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RO746E

    Interview: The Staff of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

  • The long in development Moomin theme park will officially open its doors on March 16 in Hannō, Saitama. Ahead of the grand opening, staff announced the...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FRbSla

    Japan's Moomin Theme Park Reveals Attractions' Voice Cast

  • This combination harem-comedy and elimination-game from the creator of the Higurashi series takes a potentially trashy premise and imbues it with surprisingly clever twists. Theron Martin has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sO2Jl0

    Harem Royale -When the Game Ends- GN 1

  • Deb and two experts from the field weigh in on an old stereotype: are traditional comic book stores in North America still reluctant to stock manga?

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2B3D4ZX

    Manga Answerman - Do Comic Book Stores Still Hesitate To Stock Manga?

  • "It's always good to have some downtime between major arcs, so before things get crazy and action-packed again, we're following the Black Bulls through the famous Star Festival."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S5fxBF

    Black Clover ‒ Episodes 66-67

  • Achoo! Laguna Ten Bosch theme park visitors' cells will be hard at work at the Cells at Work! in Laguna Ten Bosch event. The hands-on collaboration hopes...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S1udC1

    Cells at Work! Anime Brings Influenza Event to Laguna Ten Bosch Theme Park

  • What does Disney's most iconic character look like when drawn at the hands of Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama or Chihayafuru's Yuki Suetsugu? Readers...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2CE9biQ

    Manga Artists Hajime Isayama, Yuki Suetsugu, Oh! Great, More Draw Mickey Mouse

  • Last December, the movie company Shochiku,Tokyo's Water City Creative Partners, and Movic announced the Hashidashi, a boat transit PR project that reimagines...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Ua3Fvu

    Tokyo's Bridges Reimagined as Pretty Boys in Hashidanshi PR Project

  • This series puts its own spin on vampire action by throwing its bloodsuckers back in time to the 1930s, but is this twist enough to make the show stand out in a crowded genre? Micchy and Steve check out this ambitious action-adventure romp on Netflix.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2TbmG0I

    This Week in Anime - Is Sirius the Jaeger Worth Watching?

  • "Overall, the series seems like it's angling to build Naofumi up more as a folk hero than the famously brazen heroes we're used to seeing in fantasy stories."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2B4XSQO

    The Rising of The Shield Hero ‒ Episode 3

  • Mobile Suit Gundam creator and author of the Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash novels Yoshiyuki Tomino shared an official comment regarding the recent...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S43apD

    Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Comments on Upcoming Gundam: Hathaway's Flash Film Trilogy

  • If you're hankering for an adorable romcom with a heaping helping of early '90s arcade game trivia on the side, Hi-Score Girl is well worth checking out on Netflix. James Beckett has our full review.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RYxT7B

    Hi Score Girl

  • "The goofier side of this story ties seamlessly into its more heartrending portion, as episode 3 focuses on Subaru's grief and guilt over his late parents."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Hs9iDW

    My Roommate is a Cat ‒ Episode 3

  • Black Panther film star Michael B. Jordan has made it no secret that he's a fan of anime, declaring that the medium is "the best" in a video interview...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2AWmOdp

    Michael B. Jordan Says Anime Inspired His Creed II Film Performance

  • Heidi breaks down the week, from a Trails of Cold Steel III controversy to the Street Fighter League's bizarre decisions, plus the return of Leon Kennedy and pals in Resident Evil 2!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sK478f

    This Week in Games - Biohazard Battle

  • "This supernatural action series continues to be a nexus of delight and creativity, buoying its sharp and compassionate writing with a tour de force of uniquely strong animation and direction."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ThxZEo

    Mob Psycho 100 II

  • NTT Solmare Corporation's Comic Solmare e-book site site announced the winners of its "Minna ga Erabu!! Denshi Comic Taishō 2019" (Everyone Picks!! Online...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FLpXAP

    Comic Solmare's Grand Prize Awarded to The Villager of Level 999 Manga

  • Escape rooms and puzzle-solving events for popular franchises are a hot trend in recent years in Japan. The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is now getting on board...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MqjsUB

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Puzzle-Solving Event Lets Fans Become Duel King

  • After an initial apology earlier this week, Nissin has pulled its animated Cup Noodle ads featuring tennis player Naomi Osaka. The company had received...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sIR7j5

    Nissin Pulls Cup Noodle/Prince of Tennis Ads After White-Washing Controversy

  • "This supernatural slice-of-life has a winning formula: a fun dynamic between its two leads, a colorful cast of supporting characters, and a vibrant fantasy world to explore."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S9mS3q

    The Morose Mononokean II

  • With the phenomenon of fanservice being so common in anime, does this mean that Japan is more relaxed about sexual content than the USA, or is it actually the other way around? Justin Sevakis has the answers.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2AZkS3H

    Answerman - Is Japan Or America More Prudish About Sexual Content?

  • Despite hearing positive reviews, I was not planning to see I want to eat your pancreas, but then the film teamed up with National Pancreas Foundation and that changed.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2S2CtRZ

    Why I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Film's Disease Awareness Promotion is Important

  • Given the iron-fisted control Disney wields over their intellectual property, how did Tetsuya Nomura get away with something so crazy? Callum May runs down the history of this franchise's creative development from the earliest days to this year's greatly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 3!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HqIR1C

    How Square Enix Convinced Disney to Make Kingdom Hearts

  • The website for the 40th anniversary of Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga and anime franchise revealed a new visual for the Ginga Tetsudo 999...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2U9bEsL

    New Galaxy Express 999 Stage Play Unveils New Visual

  • Jouji Nakata's inaugural Seiyū Red and White Singing Contest has found its first line-up of performers. Nakata tapped popular voice actors from the 90s...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2CBHlE5

    Jouji Nakata's Seiyu Red and White Contest Announces 1st Performers

  • Event includes scheduled appearances by voice actors Minoru Shiraishi, Minori Chihara, singers Yozuca*, Faylan, director Ei Aoki, more staff

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sHfwG0

    Ga-Rei: Zero 10th Anniversary Event Includes Live Concert, Talk Show

  • A third Japanese convenience store chain announced it will stop stocking shelves with adult magazines. FamilyMart announced on Tuesday that it is joining...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2sGhoyL

    FamilyMart Joins 7-Eleven, Lawson in Dropping Adult Magazine Sales

  • Boogiepop was one of the first hit light novels on the market, but it's never been adapted to anime from the beginning before. Nick and Andy find out if this decades-old supernatural mystery series still pops in 2019.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2R2gS7T

    This Week in Anime - Boogiepop and Others is a Spooky Mind-Bending Thriller

  • Citrus, Land of the Lustrous anime; 10 Dance, DIVE!!, For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams, Hitorijime My Hero, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, Monster Wrestling, Nyankees, Yuri is my Job! manga ship

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Dre8x3

    North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 20-26

  • A spokesperson for Nissin Foods apologized in response to backlash over the company's "Hungry to Win" Cup Noodle ads featuring tennis player Naomi Osaka...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2FGURub

    Nissin Apologizes for White-Washed Tennis Champ Osaka in Cup Noodle/Prince of Tennis Ads

  • This zodiac-themed battle royale pits twelve animal-themed warriors against each other for the right to win one all-powerful wish. Theron Martin discovers how this tournament shakes out on Blu-ray.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2RWVuFC

    Jūni Taisen: Zodiac War BD/DVD

  • Online manga publisher Comic Ishin Reala announced in a Twitter post on Monday that the fujoshi-themed essay manga Fujoshi Cast Teihen Dōshi no Maunto...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2T8mD5V

    Fujoshi Cast Teihen Dōshi no Maunto Kassen Essay Manga Cancelled After Online Backlash

  • Free!-Dive to the Future- sells 1,869, followed by Eromanga Sensei OVA, Show by Rock!! musical, Dempagumi.inc, Yowapeda event

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    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, January 14-20

  • SSSS.GRIDMAN sells 7,890, followed by Eromanga Sensei, Free!-Dive to the Future-, Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I., RELEASE THE SPYCE

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    Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, January 14-20

  • "It's a promising beginning to this highly anticipated adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's classic story."

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    Dororo

  • "Tsurune didn't tell your usual amped-up sports story. But when it whispers its message through music and visuals alone, it can be poetry."

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    Tsurune ‒ Episode 13

  • "I like how these two fighters are now so in tune with their futures that they're finishing each other's sentences, but ultimately this episode is yet another buffer before we get to the real meat of the story."

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    One Piece ‒ Episode 869

  • "This week gives us a level of scariness from Kitaro we haven't really seen since the Ghost Train episode, and you know that can't be a good sign for the human he meets."

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    GeGeGe no Kitarō ‒ Episode 40

  • While things seemed tame in Ikebukuro last year, Shibuya's annual Halloween party went off the rails. At one point during the revelry, a small truck was...

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    10 from Japan, Europe Charged With Overturning Truck in Shibuya on Halloween

  • "Fortunately, ENDRO has shown enough flashes of ambition that I have hopes for the ways it might be able to surprise me, while also enjoying spending more low-stakes time with these characters."

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    ENDRO!

  • "This sequel to Hand Shakers isn't the anime that we wanted or needed, but maybe it's the anime we deserve."

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    W'z

  • "The second spectacular battle of this Cathedral run goes even more all-out than the fight against Deuselbort last episode, creating quite the spectacle."

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    Sword Art Online: Alicization ‒ Episode 15

  • Things got heated in Osaka after a fight broke out between BanG Dream! fans at the Animax Musix event on Saturday. What started as a group of fans gathering...

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    Police Step In Amid Fight Between BanG Dream! Fans in Osaka

  • "As a deliciously dark romantic comedy with an excellent hook, this is a great weekend watch for anyone who appreciates the rougher edges of teenage love."

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    Kaguya-sama: Love is War

  • "Asuka's emotional issues and the consequences of war on the soldiers is a big part of what sets this series apart from other dark magical girl shows."

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    Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka

  • "The script is more compelling than expected, and I'm becoming invested in seeing all of the doubtlessly terrible decisions our three leads will make over the course of the season."

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    Domestic Girlfriend

  • Paul takes a look at Madhouse's avant-garde movie about the underworld with a dub produced by Youtubers, plus a brand-new Shelf Obsessed submission and all this week's new anime releases!

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    Shelf Life - Hells

  • The infamous Slayer's story extends beyond the anime in these two action-packed volumes. How will these new challenges affect these unconventional adventurers?

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    Goblin Slayer Novels 5-6

  • As it turns out, "you've been transported to another world!" has been a storytelling device since the dawn of time. Mike takes a fascinating trip through the history of the genre.

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    The Mike Toole Show - Old School Isekai

  • When you really think about it, Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel is a perfect match for Pizza Hut. The purple logo of the former contrasts with the red logo...

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    Win a Signed Heaven's Feel Pizza Tray in Fate/Pizza Hut Collaboration

  • "It's mind-boggling how many different characters and sub-storylines Boogiepop and Others packs into just these first few episodes."

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    Boogiepop and Others

  • Voice actor Yuuki Kaji shared his thoughts on Kaori Tsurutani's Metamorphose no Engawa manga, which topped the list of manga for female readers in the...

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    Voice Actor Yuuki Kaji Says Metamorphose no Engawa Manga is About the Meaning of Life

  • This fantasy adventure indulges some familiar tropes but strays just far enough from the beaten path to keep things interesting. Rebecca Silverman dives in.

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    Tia La Cherla GN 1

  • "After sixteen episodes, Radiant still hadn't done anything to truly set itself apart from other entries in the genre."

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    Radiant ‒ Episode 16

  • "While I don't expect this series to rewrite the rules of the genre any time soon, I've had a surprising amount of fun with it so far."

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    The Quintessential Quintuplets

  • "I hope the show works better at following up on the interesting parts of its premise and backs off on the blandness evident in its second episode."

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    Girly Air Force

  • "I can't say that this was an ideal end to the Midnight Circus arc for anyone involved, but at least it's an ending of some sort."

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    Karakuri Circus ‒ Episode 14

  • "For now, the series looks like it's gotten over its initial problematic hump and should hopefully slide into a more agreeable story flow."

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    The Rising of The Shield Hero

  • Do you have fond memories of classic anime from the cel era? Your interests will be well served this month. The Daimaru Shinsaibashi department store in...

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    Daimaru Shinsaibashi Department Store Holds Exhibit for 'Nostalgic' Anime

  • Earlier this month, Yuri!!! on Ice theme song singer Dean Fujioka finally released a music video for "History Maker" for his latest album just over two...

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    Yuri's Voice Actor Sings Duet of Yuri on ICE!!! Theme Song with Singer Dean Fujioka

  • There are a lot of variations on "healing" anime, but I'm beginning to really like these soft domestic ones that involve two lonely creatures coming together to help each other.

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    My Roommate is a Cat ‒ Episodes 1-2

  • A young woman gets spirited away to a world of ayakashi and discovers new passions in this charming romance manga. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

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    Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits GN 1

  • Universal Studios Japan streamed an ad for its new Detective Conan and Lupin III attractions that opened on January 18. In the ad, a theme park visitor...

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    Escape Zenigata, Stop Kaito Kid in Universal Studios Japan's New Ad

  • Shirou Emiya might be caught up in high-stakes magic war for the grail, but a high school guy still has to eat. In the net anime Today's Menu for Emiya...

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    Watch Today's Menu for Emiya Family Supervisor Make the Anime's Menu

  • Before Ken Sugimori and the Game Freak crew created the mega-popular Pokémon franchise, the team released the action platformer Pulseman for the Sega Genesis...

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    Pokémon's Ken Sugimori Revisits Pulseman in Illustration Video

  • Voice actress Haruhi Nanao announced on Twitter and her official website on Thursday that she married her now husband in December. Nanao didn't offer any...

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    Tenjho Tenge, Ai Tenchi Muyo! Voice Actress Haruhi Nanao Gets Married

  • In the anime series My Roommate is a Cat, character Subaru Mikazuki is an introverted writer who cares little about anything or anyone outside his stories....

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    My Roommate is a Cat Star Kensho Ono Tries Hanging Out With Real Felines

  • The city of Toshima began streaming the full-length version of its promotional anime short for the Ikebukuro district on Thursday. The fantastical 4-minute...

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    Studio Shaft's Ikebukuro Tourism Anime Premieres Online

  • Shoji Kawamori's latest fantasy mech adventure has finally come to an end on Netflix, leaving lots of crazy questions in its wake. Nick and Micchy share what they loved about the show and what left them scratching their heads.

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    This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Happening in Last Hope?

  • The Kemono Friends staff using the skills and prestige they garnered to resurrect an old passion project seems like the best way to move on, and so far this has been a pleasant and intriguing follow-up.

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    Kemurikusa

  • Lauren Orsini takes an in-depth look at this Perfect Grade model kit to determine if this beloved release is a good choice for newcoming or veteran Gundam builders.

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    Gundam Astray Red Frame

  • The manga version of NisiOisin's Bakemonogatari light novel is doing exceptionally well. In fact, the first three volumes of Oh! Great's adaptation already...

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    Kodansha Celebrates Bakemonogatari Manga Print Milestone with 13-Meter Banner

  • Bushiroad announced last year that it would add some male idols to its BanG Dream! multimedia franchise. The production company signed voice actors Shūta...

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    The BanG Dream! Boys Argonavis Release 1st Music Video

  • Singer Hikaru Utada is bringing her concert into PlayStation VR users homes on Friday. If you own a PlayStation VR set, you can watch Utada perform "Hikari"...

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    Get a Virtual Front Row Seat to Singer Hikaru Utada's Kingdom Hearts Theme Song Performance

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