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  • "Enta's emotional vulnerability gives viewers a far more direct path to his heart than we've gotten for Kazuki or Toi, but that might also make him the biggest liability for the trio."

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    Sarazanmai ‒ Episode 3

  • Kappas and otters and butts, oh my! Kunihiko Ikuhara's latest surrealist dramedy has arrived. Micchy and Steve share their interpretations of this confoundingly queer urban fantasy so far.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2PFta6S

    This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Happening in Sarazanmai?

  • This CG anime based on Niantic's first hit augmented reality game is arriving on Netflix soon. Theron Martin has our early review of this supernatural mystery series.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ZKW8XN

    Ingress—Episodes 1-3

  • Live-action Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! show sells 10,714, followed by Kamen Rider Cross-Z, Yamato 2202, Touken Ranbu musical, AD-Live

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

    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, April 22-28

  • Game distributor Limited Run Games revealed on its Twitter account on April 23 that it will hold its press conference for the E3 trade show event on June...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WdtaO1

    Limited Run Games to Update on Final PS Vita Plans on June 10

  • "If Fairy Gone doesn't shake off the doldrums soon, this continued lack of inertia runs the risk of severely limiting the show's long-term success."

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

    Fairy gone ‒ Episode 4

  • "I worry that the Reverie is going to be a tough arc to review, because even when it isn't just a bunch of clip shows, it's all exposition and setup with nary an idea of how it's all going to tie together and pay off."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2LbwGr4

    One Piece ‒ Episodes 881-882

  • "We don't know who's going to make it out alive or even who's going to end this series happy, but there's a truth and a poetry to their journeys regardless."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DDOdC1

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind ‒ Episode 28

  • "It's a step up from just being a recap episode, but this is not how I want to see a major battle with a powerful wizard."

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    Fairy Tail: Final Season ‒ Episode 306

  • "Despite the story's predictable trajectory, its steady dedication to character development ensures that it still has much to offer."

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    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life ‒ Episode 4

  • "I find myself in a parallel position to Nariyuki with his pupils: I believe these characters can be better at what they want to do, but we're still stuck in the early stages of learning how to do it."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WdCD8b

    We Never Learn: BOKUBEN ‒ Episode 4

  • Gabriella reviews the final chapter of this wild gothic horror road trip on blu-ray, while Paul breaks down all this week's new anime releases!

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

    Shelf Life - Garo: Vanishing Line part 2

  • This lighthearted parody of reverse harem fantasy tropes offers a pleasant balance of story and silliness that will please the genre's diehard fans. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2PDUti3

    Dame×Prince Anime Caravan Blu-ray

  • "This returning episode may have gotten bogged down in how much table-setting is necessary to pick the story back up in the middle of the action, but now that the engines are revving again, I can't wait to see where the ride takes us."

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    Attack on Titan ‒ Episode 50

  • In the popular Dragon Zakura manga series, lawyer and ex-motorcycle gang member Kenji Sakuragi sets up a special class to help high school students pass...

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    Dragon Zakura Manga Character Teaches Elementary School Class

  • Menstruating sucks. For many, the usually monthly visit includes bloating, cramps that range from uncomfortable to debilitating, and the inevitability...

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

    Beat Your Period with Little Miss P Manga Plush

  • Two Precure mega fans announced their engagement on Twitter on April 20. Twitter user Yui Asai (@yui_a) wrote that is now engaged to Q&B (@qandb507). They...

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

    Precure Voice Actor Youko Honna Congratulates Two Mega Fans on Their Engagement

  • "Whether you like these flashback sequences or not, they do a lot to establish the story's world and give the main plot a more firm foundation."

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    Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 28

  • "Finral vs. Langris is the last of our sibling rivalries for this tournament, and it might be the most compelling one yet."

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    Black Clover ‒ Episode 80

  • This new film from the director of Miss Hokusai delivers a coming-of-age take on Alice in Wonderland, but is it too lackadaisical to hold its intended audience's attention? Kim Morrissy has the answers straight from Japan.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DCDtE7

    Birthday Wonderland

  • Welcome to Your Score, a new feature here on Anime News Network! Each season, our team of critics reviews around 20 new and continuing anime. The community...

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    New Feature: Your Score

  • Over the last few years ComicFesta's Anime Zone has streamed adult anime based on Suiseisha's Clair TL Comics imprint. Censored versions air on television...

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    ComicFesta Contest Looking for Next Adult Manga Hit, Promises Anime Adaptation

  • A biweekly television program will follow two comedians as they set out to follow Jotaro Kujo and company's footsteps from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2XHdkM2

    TV Program Tracks Comedians on JoJo: Stardust Crusaders Pilgrimage

  • "While this episode isn't quite as cozy as the first two, the scope of its world and themes is expanding, and I still think it holds plenty of potential as long as it doesn't keep leaning on the crutch of stale jokes and off-putting behavior."

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

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san ‒ Episode 3

  • Two of the key characters from Detective Pikachu are coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop as online exclusives on Friday. The company will add snugly versions...

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    Pokémon Psyduck and Snubbull to Launch at Build-A-Bear

  • Cats get a lot of the attention as the official mascot of the internet, but their barky brothers aren't short on charm. The marketing staff of The Sword...

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    Sword Art Online Goes to the Dogs in 2 Game Ads

  • Fans of Splatoon 2 idols Pearl and Marina got to experience a one-of-a-kind undersea concert at Tokaigi 2019 (Game Party 2019) in Japan. The two-day gaming...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2XCyZF0

    Watch Splatoon 2's Pearl and Marina Go 'Off the Hook' at Tokaigi 2019

  • This slice-of-life series uses its unique style of stop-motion animation to explore feelings of loneliness and ennui in warm and fuzzy ways. Andy and Steve break down what makes this Netflix short stand out from the crowd.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2GJ2H5S

    This Week in Anime - Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru Worth Watching?

  • Mobile Suit Gundam director Yoshiyuki Tomino held a press conference on Tuesday for the upcoming "World of Yoshiyuki Tomino" exhibit. Shōzō Yabu, one of...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2IFCk2U

    Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Exhibit

  • Stop-motion animator Shigeru Okada earned recognition in 2009 when he was nominated for the YouTube Video Awards Japan. His short "Kamisumou" was recognized...

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

    Rilakkuma and Kaoru Stop-Motion Animator Shigeru Okada Seeks Crowdfunding for Horror Project

  • Anime production studio TMS Entertainment Animation opened an official YouTube channel to celebrate its 55th anniversary. The channel is offering over...

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    TMS Entertainment Opens Anniversary YouTube Channel with Over 100 Classic Anime Episodes

  • Yūma Uchida and Yuko Sanpei won this year's Annual Seiyū Awards for best performance but which voice actors were fans' top choices? The website Charapedia...

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    Charapedia Poll Reveals Most Popular Anime Voice Actors

  • "The balance of the four series is nearly perfect, the irony of their interactions is deliciously rampant, and the anticipation for future events is great."

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    Isekai Quartet ‒ Episode 3

  • Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa talks about his new film, the problem of overworking in the anime industry, and the possibility of a Devilman Crybaby sequel.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UUF0jp

    Interview: Devilman Crybaby Director Maasaki Yuasa

  • "While the narrative of this episode is interesting and nuanced, the choppy scenes and ugly animation make its finer points difficult to appreciate."

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    Dororo ‒ Episode 15

  • This steamy shojo romance might be enticing to fans of certain kinks, but its lack of character development will make it a dud for most readers. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Dw5w85

    My Sadistic Boyfriend GN 1

  • "For its third-episode twist, this club drama certainly isn't breaking any new ground. But a steady pace, new character development, and a budding romance keep the result interesting, if entirely predictable."

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

    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life ‒ Episode 3

  • When it comes to Gintama merchandise, you never know what you're going to get. It could be weird doodles masquerading as fashion or an Elizabeth incense...

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

    Gintama's Lewd Snow Sculpture Immortalized as Flower Vase

  • JJBA Part 5 has started to shine in all its gory glory now that King Crimson is after Giorno and his friends. Nick and Micchy steel their stomachs for a deep dive into the show's escalating brutality.

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

    This Week in Anime - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Gets (Even More) Gruesome

  • Haikyu stage production sells 4,247, followed by Funassyi, Yarichin Bitch-bu, Sanrio Boys play, Quintessential Quintuplets

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

    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, April 15-21

  • This diving manga suffers slightly when compared to its contemporaries in Free! and Haikyu!, but there's still enough thoughtful character drama to merit a look for genre fans. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2GxF7r4

    DIVE!! GNs 1-2

  • In the midst of news that animation studio Madhouse worked a production assistant to collapse, members of the anime industry are discussing their thoughts...

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    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Character Designer Expresses Disappointment in Anime Industry

  • I'm not sure this is what they meant when they said Shonen Jump and Shonen Magazine carry some of the biggest manga titles. Publishers Shueisha and Kodansha...

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    Shonen Jump, Shonen Magazine Fuse Into Single 2,264-page, 13cm-wide Issue

  • "The subject matter might be entirely different, but Fairy Gone is still two for two on delivering completely middle-of-the-road table-setting episodes that don't do much beyond dish out new plot beats."

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    Fairy gone ‒ Episode 3

  • "An eventful finale to a fun mini-arc, Boruto's latest adventure offers plenty of action, a steady dose of heart, and a sprinkling of laughter."

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

    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 103

  • The real-life Asta and Noelle are getting hitched! English dub voice actors Jill Harris and Dallas Reid announced their engagement on social media on April...

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    Voice Actors Jill Harris, Dallas Reid Announce Engagement

  • "The themes of this episode do nominally raise the stakes for the story, but the plot is so rigidly boxed into a pattern of character vignettes that it ultimately feels like the series at its most average."

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

    We Never Learn: BOKUBEN ‒ Episode 3

  • Paul finds out if this disappointing anime adaptation of Capcom's exciting game series has anything to offer Phoenix Wright fans, plus our full breakdown of all this week's new blu-ray releases!

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    Shelf Life - Ace Attorney

  • "The bones of this plot may not be anything special so far, but Demon Slayer knows how to make every shot and scrap of character count."

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    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ‒ Episode 3

  • Mike stays up past his bedtime to appreciate Fuji TV's legendary late-night animation block, home to an eclectic array of anime ranging from Psycho-Pass to The Promised Neverland!

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

    The Mike Toole Show - noitaminA ekiL I

  • "By momentarily focusing on the villains, this episode cuts to the heart of what makes Golden Wind stand out compared to its predecessors."

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    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind ‒ Episode 27

  • The pieces of Okina Baba's mysterious world begin falling into place in this momentous volume. Theron Martin has the details.

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    So I'm a Spider, So What? Novel 5

  • Japanese singer Eve posted the music video of his single "This World to You" (Kimi ni Sekai) on Saturday. The single is from his latest album Otogi that...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Uw78ED

    WIT Studio Animates Eve Music Video 'This World to You'

  • "Once you get past all the misdirection, fast-scrolling text, and obnoxious double entendres, Sarazanmai is surprisingly straightforward as a magical boy story with sharp edges masked by a fluffy aesthetic."

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    Sarazanmai

  • "As with all of these extra episodes, your enjoyment will largely hinge on how endeared you were to the cast of Double Decker."

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    Double Decker! Doug & Kirill ‒ Episode 16

  • "These two episodes focus on Osamu Dazai when he was a teenager with the Port Mafia, with an emphasis on his relationship with Chuuya Nakahara."

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

    Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episodes 26-27

  • This tense volume finds new ways to circle round to Neverland's original premise, while also embracing some classic shounen tricks and twists. Nick Creamer has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ILm6EC

    The Promised Neverland GN 8

  • The horse girls of Uma Musume Pretty Derby are said to possess the spirits of (and share names with) famed racehorses. Unfortunately, many of those racehorses...

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    Another Racehorse That Inspired Uma Musume Pretty Derby Character Passes Away

  • Singer and actress Rita Ora (Fifty Shades Freed) is not only appearing in the live-action film adaptation of Detective Pikachu but she's also performing...

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    Rita Ora Dances in Rime City in Detective Pikachu Music Video

  • Aniplex of America announced on Friday that it will release the Monogatari Series Second Season anime on Blu-ray Disc for the first time on June 25. The...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2VWUdx4

    Aniplex USA Releases Monogatari Series Second Season Anime on Blu-ray in June

  • The helpful fox girl Senko-san is being rewarded with her own instant udon cups to celebrate the premiere of The Helpful Fox Senko-san television anime....

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

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san Gets Its Own Cup Udon Campaign

  • Industry veteran and former Funimation Director of Marketing Lance Heiskell takes a magical and occasionally terrifying journey through his storied career during the American anime DVD bubble of the mid-2000s. Strap in!

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

    ANNCast - Bursting the Bubble with Lance Heiskell

  • "I'm concerned that what feels like isekai comfort food right now could just become dull and trope-laden down the line."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2vcFC4H

    Wise Man's Grandchild

  • Children of the Sea manga artist Daisuke Igarashi attended a talk show at Ueno's National Museum of Nature and Science on Wednesday along with film adaptation...

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

    Manga Artist Daisuke Igarashi Shares Inspirations Behind Children of the Sea

  • "This iyashikei series has the potential to be the spring season's gentle balm for a harsh world, combating the scourge of overwork with a soft mantra of self-care."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2PiJb2G

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san

  • Is there any truth to the perception that a manga series "needs" an anime adaptation in order to seriously catch on in the west? Deb digs in deep.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Ut13J5

    Manga Answerman - Does Manga Need An Anime Adaptation To Hit In The West?

  • There are times in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime when Joey Wheeler sports an unusually pointy chin and a "creepy" smile. This became a meme that even inspired anime...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DlR1nq

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Animation Director Confirms 'Joey Chin' is Inspired By Wrestler Antonio Inoki

  • "Despite some underlying problems, the show's execution was handled well enough to make for an engaging episode, but the underlying story definitely has some room for improvement."

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    The Rising of The Shield Hero ‒ Episode 15

  • Diehard tabletop RPG veteran Theron Martin takes a journey through the anime that do the best job capturing what it feels like to roll for initiative.

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    Rolling The Dice: The Very Best RPG Anime

  • "Maybe like so many of its visual-novel brethren, YU-NO will take off later in its run after everything is finally set up, but a show like this shouldn't make me wish I could time-travel past all that to get to the good stuff."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Do9Xlz

    YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world.

  • This wartime fantasy light novel explores issues of racial prejudice and government conspiracy in surprisingly engrossing ways. Theron Martin has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Pj479x

    Eighty-Six

  • Last year, Kumamoto native and One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda gifted the earthquake stricken Kumamoto prefecture 800 million yen (US$8 million). Kumamoto...

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    Statue Sites Picked for One Piece Charity Statues in Kumamoto

  • The Kanda Myōjin Shrine is an otaku hot spot. The Akihabara-area shrine was recently designated as a pilgrimage site due to its relationship to Steins;Gate...

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

    My Hero Academia, Bang Dream Promote Shrine's Kanda Festival

  • I hope you have high ceilings because you're going to need them to get this Gundam mecha in the house. A Craigslist ad in Santa Ana, California is offering...

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

    Otaku Thrifts: California CraigsList Ad Lists 20ft Tall Zaku Gundam

  • Almost 20 years after it was first adapted to anime, this shojo classic got a fresh start with a reboot that's set to recount the entire story. Nick and Micchy share their own perspectives as a newbie and a prior fan respectively.

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    This Week in Anime - What's So Great About Fruits Basket?

  • Persona 5's Joker gets Smashed, Capcom's alarming home arcade system, the future of home consoles and this week's big releases!

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    This Week in Games - Home Arcade Hell

  • Mobile Suit Gundam's 40th anniversary includes collaborations both big and small. The newest announced partnership will pair the mecha franchise with Georgia...

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    Gundam Gets Caffeine Fix for Latest Anniversary Collab

  • The characters of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga and anime are always on the forefront of avant garde fashion. They've appeared on fashion...

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    Suit Up to Become a Gang-Star with JoJo's Fashion Line

  • "This shojo classic is one of the most emotionally rewarding stories I've ever experienced, and I hope many more new fans can open their heart to Tohru and her animal friends this season."

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    Fruits Basket

  • The doll brand Ring Doll showed off images of its upcoming Victor Nikiforov collaboration model on Twitter on April 10. The ice skater looks lithe in his...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Go4JGO

    High-End Yuri on Ice's Victor Doll in the Works

  • "OPM is back, but it no longer possesses the pugnacious power to blow its audience away with the force of Saitama's fist."

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

    One Punch Man Season 2

  • The voice actors of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime attended a screening of the television anime's 24th episode “Black and the Mask” on March 17....

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    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Voice Actors Look Back on Favorite Anime Moments

  • One of manga's most iconic creators, Monkey Punch (real name: Kazuhiko Katō) , passed away on April 11 due to pneumonia at the age of 81. The Lupin the...

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    Collegues, Creatives, Fans Remember Lupin the Third Creator Monkey Punch

  • "This show is clearly targeted at genre superfans who are fully familiar with all four contributing anime series: Saga of Tanya the Evil, Konosuba, Re: Zero, and Overlord."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Uq2eZR

    Isekai Quartet

  • 1989 was a massive year for anime, with enduring classics like Ranma 1/2 and Dragon Ball Z taking shape. Daryl Surat leads a tour through the classics!

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    30 Years Ago: The Best Anime of 1989

  • Funimation announced a new 30th anniversary bluray box for Dragon Ball Z and the internet exploded over the picture quality - Justin explains why it looks the way it does.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2UHzX5W

    Answerman - Why Do Funimation's Dragon Ball Z Re-Releases Look Like That?

  • The official Twitter account for the virtual reality anime based on Isuna Hasekura's Spice & Wolf novels announced on Tuesday that the anime will debut...

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

    Spice & Wolf VR Anime Slated for June 3 on Oculus Rift & Go, HTC VIVE

  • The boys-love website Chil Chil announced the winners of its 10th annual BL Awards on April 12. The awards honor manga, novels, drama CDs, voice actors,...

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    Liquor & Cigarette, Blue Morning, Banana Fish Top 2019 BL Awards

  • After a one-year break, the KyoAni & Do Fan Days event returns for its fourth year with the subtitle "We're Here Now!!: It's the First Festival in Two...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2ZhY0H5

    Kyoto Animation & Animation Do's Fan Event Returns with 2 Events in Fall

  • The anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's classic martial arts comedy manga Ranma ½'s first aired in Japan on April 15, 1989. To celebrate the anime's...

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

    Ranma ½ Fans Celebrate Anime's 30th Anniversary

  • Kimetsu no Yaiba offers a gory take on the Shonen Jump formula with a gorgeous production effort from famed studio ufotable. Andy and Steve discuss their favorite parts of the premiere and their hopes for the story's future.

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

    This Week in Anime - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is the Breakout Spectacle of the Season

  • If you're heading out to the Anime Boston convention this weekend with the intention of picking up merchandise and art prints from the Dealer's Hall and...

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    Anime Boston Attendees Remember to BYOB: Bring Your Own Bags

  • Leiji Matsumoto's classic manga that eventually reached the English-speaking world as "Star Blazers" is now available in this hardcover collector's edition. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2V3mEfu

    Space Battleship Yamato: The Classic Collection GN

  • Live-action Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu ka? show sells 4,426, followed by Kemono Friends stage play, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Yu-Gi-Oh!, live-action Perfect World film

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2DhLFt9

    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, April 8-14

  • Live-action Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu ka? show sells 5,634, followed by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Kemurikusa, I want to eat your pancreas, Zoku Owarimonogatari

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

    Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, April 8-14

  • We're giving away 5 copies of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Play the first 14 episodes on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, XBOX ONE or Steam!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2VNJxR4

    Take That! - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Giveaway

  • I've seen all kinds of initiatives to try convince veggie-adverse folk to eat more greens, but Mameshiba might be the cutest. Dentsu's Mameshiba brand...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2VLuY0p

    Fairy Tail Characters Merge With Mameshiba In Anime Short

  • "In order to realize its potential fully, the story will need to dial back on its exposition and perfunctory plotting, and instead take the necessary time to ensure that its world and characters have emotional stakes worth getting invested in."

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

    Fairy gone

  • "Even though this anime is about one of Japan's oldest traditional instruments, its distinctly modern characters keep it fresh and vibrant, never stuffy or dry."

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    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life

  • "We're introduced to four new captains of the Revolutionaries this week as they show up in a port town being ransacked by pirates."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Go2c0T

    One Piece ‒ Episode 880

  • Karakuri Circus is getting a guided tour with the anime's voice acting cast in August. Kazuhiro Fujita's high-octane manga series about circus tricks and...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2KG0hJa

    Take a Guided Tour of Karakuri Circus French Locales With Anime Voice Cast

  • "The biggest detraction to this cozy harem romcom thus far is how lightly it treads in both its romance and comedy."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2IG2WA3

    We Never Learn: BOKUBEN

  • Our coverage of this delightfully ooky-spooky family show ends as a new arc begins. Rebecca Silverman sums up her thoughts on this underrated series.

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