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  • "The primary focus this week is the tepid romance plot between Shin and Sizilien, and I think even “tepid” may be too strong a word for the lack of care and chemistry that's gone into this particular relationship."

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    Wise Man's Grandchild ‒ Episode 8

  • "As the summer months approach, Senko-san provides a nice taste to whet its viewers' appetites for some beach trips of their own."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2XmHy7e

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san ‒ Episode 8

  • "With the conclusion of the Royal Knights exams, Black Clover is taking yet another chance to chill with a low-stakes filler episode."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Mj7Shu

    Black Clover ‒ Episode 85

  • As a special treat for ANN Readers, Anime Midwest is giving away weekend passes to 20 lucky winners, and 1 platinum pass to one lucky winner!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Xh8XY9

    Win Backstage Tickets to Anime Midwest - Chicago's July Anime Convention

  • 23-year-old animator Hitomi Kariya will hold her first ever exhibition from May 30 to August 19 at Sasayuri Cafe in Nishiogikita, Tokyo. Kariya is notable...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Wx87tg

    Natsuzora Animator's 1st Solo Exhibition Opens May 30

  • The Furuba remake continues its nostalgic trip down memory lane on a river of tears. Micchy and Andy discuss the themes explored in this bittersweet character drama so far.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2VY1USV

    This Week in Anime - Break Out the Big Box of Tissues for Fruits Basket

  • Godzilla and Unit-01 are currently facing off in a joint attraction at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka. The attraction started on May 31...

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

    Universal Studios Japan Unveils 'Godzilla vs Evangelion the Real 4-D' Video

  • "This series doesn't miss a single opportunity to make deep references or take advantage of the weirdness that spins out of this group trying to do normal things."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2KbDd33

    Isekai Quartet ‒ Episode 8

  • The Manga exhibition at the British Museum in London opened on May 23 but if you can't make it to England before it closes, Viz Media's Urian Brown has...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Mhr8fd

    Take a Private Video Tour of the British Museum's Manga Exhibition

  • Figure producer Good Smile Company shared its newly announced and soon to be released character figures at the Wonderful Hobby Life for You (WonHobby)...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Qx7F8S

    Good Smile Reveals New Nendoroids, Scale Figures at WonHobby Spring 2019

  • Legendary Pictures' Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to open in U.S. and Japan theaters on May 31. The gargantuan Godzilla may be the work of computer...

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

    Godzilla Suit Actor Haruo Nakajima is the Real Boss of Monsters in Coffee Collaboration

  • It's time once again for the Spring Manga Guide, covering this season's premiere manga! Now Available: Komi Can't Communicate - Witch Hat Atelier

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2wqq1iF

    The Spring 2019 Manga Guide

  • The official Twitter account for MyDearest's Tokyo Chronos VR visual novel project revealed on Wedesday that the game will launch physically and digitally...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2QtBPK6

    Tokyo Chronos Game Launches for PS VR on August 22

  • Asuna steps back into the spotlight as war rages with Kirito unable to join the fight, in this dense volume of Alicization. Theron Martin has the details.

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

    Sword Art Online Novel 16

  • One Piece's 11th straight time at #1 with 2 books, followed by 2 Attack on Titan, 2 Kingdom, 3 My Hero Academia, 3 Promised Neverland

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HK9VXO

    Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2019 (First Half)

  • The official website for For Whom The Alchemist Exists, the theatrical film of The Alchemist Code (Ta ga Tame no Alchemist or For Whom the Alchemist) smartphone...

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

    For Whom The Alchemist Exists Anime Film Unveils New Visual

  • Publisher Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine launched another dream project campaign on its its 50th anniversary website on May 23. The project...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2I3vmC4

    Shonen Champion Opens Votes for More Manga Creations

  • Anime director Yutaka Yamamoto (otherwise known as Yamakan) announced on his blog last week that he will no longer work in the anime industry after finishing...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2EEz3Nw

    Yamakan Shares His Reasoning for Leaving the Anime Industry

  • If you couldn't get enough of the fluffy Pikachu in the live-action Pokémon Detective Pikachu film, pre-orders are open for a life-size version that moves...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2I10fqC

    Life-Size Detective Pikachu Doll Moves, Maybe Solves Mysteries

  • "This masterful episode tackles the painful moment in which cruel circumstances can disfigure people into a state that seems beyond humanity."

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

    Dororo ‒ Episode 20

  • This second season hasn't exactly come out of the gate swinging. Nick and Steve weigh the few strengths of this filler arc's story against the disappointment of its production values.

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

    This Week in Anime - One Punch Man Ain't What He Used to Be

  • The Universal Animation Inc. Board of Directors of Atlantic City's AnimeNEXT convention issued a statement via Facebook on May 24 that former convention...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2JIMiB2

    AnimeNEXT: Former Con Chair Suspended From Staff Pending Investigation

  • Gundam NT sells 7,685, followed by TeniPuri, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, One Piece, Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER

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

    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, May 20-26

  • Gundam NT sells 41,536, followed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, WATATEN, Maaya Uchida, Godzilla: The Planet Eater

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

    Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, May 20-26

  • Japanese anisong singers Lia, Zwei, Fuki, as well as FEMM, Ladybeard, and Reika Saiki will all be appearing at Anime Midwest 2019 in Rosemont, Illinois in July!

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

    FEMM, Ladybeard, Reika, Zwei, Fuki, and Lia to perform at Anime Midwest in Chicago

  • The official website for the second stage play adaptation of Akira Amano's Reborn! manga revealed a new visual for the play on Tuesday. The cast are reprising...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2KaCj6H

    2nd Reborn! Stage Play Unveils New Visual

  • The biggest names in the Japanese pop music scene take over Los Angeles for a music festival of epic proportions! As a treat for ANN readers, we will be giving away 1 GA Floor ticket each to 5 lucky winners!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HFFzW0

    Win a ticket to OTAQUEST LIVE in LA!

  • "As far as climaxes go, this episode technically works as it should, but it's a shame that it's all executed with so little life or energy."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2JE2aEI

    Fairy gone ‒ Episode 8

  • "A barrage of pure cathartic spectacle and a pair of hard-earned victories that overcome some shaky visuals and occasionally obtuse direction to rival anything Attack on Titan has ever produced."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2YUr6LT

    Attack on Titan ‒ Episode 54

  • "This bookend episode pays tribute to the koto club's past success and acknowledges its future challenges, without following through on any major narrative advancements."

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

    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life ‒ Episode 8

  • "This is the best kind of table-setting episode, one that manages to expand the scope of Demon Slayer's world while still providing stylish entertainment in its own right."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2I3oRii

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ‒ Episode 8

  • Wrestler Kenny Omega made his entrance to the AEW Double or Nothing event on Saturday while sporting Kirito's iconic black outfit from Sword Art Online....

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2JGv0Ez

    Wrestler Kenny Omega Makes Entrance in Sword Art Online Kirito's Outfit

  • In an interview with fashion magazine anan, Sarazanmai director Kunihiko Ikuhara discussed the social and cultural context in which he had developed the...

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

    Director Kunihiko Ikuhara Discusses Link Between Sarazanmai and Tohoku Earthquake

  • Paul runs down all this week's new blu-ray, manga, and video game releases, from Maquia to Darling in the FRANXX!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2I2vGRi

    Shelf Life - May 27, 2019

  • This fantasy thriller offers tactics and spectacle in equal measure in its most action-packed volume yet. Nick Creamer has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2wkq8ML

    The Promised Neverland GN 9

  • The Marugame Castle in Kagawa Prefecture is famous for having the tallest stone walls in Japan. Unfortunately, they suffered damage last year from heavy...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HDm1l6

    Touken Ranbu Throws Support Behind Marugame Castle Wall Reconstruction Efforts

  • The Kobe-based wedding venue deuxzero opened registration on Wednesday for the "world first" official Final Fantasy XIV-themed wedding reception. duexzero...

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

    Kobe Wedding Hall Opens Registrations for Final Fantasy XIV Wedding Ceremonies

  • "While the show has so far been notorious for toeing the line between tasteful and trashy, I wouldn't be too surprised if this episode spurs some people to dig their heels in and refuse to take a step further."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2QsV7zw

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san ‒ Episode 7

  • "Once this episode finally shakes its doldrums, we get some respectable doses of action and drama, along with a startling new extension of Naofumi's shield powers."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2K5dyc9

    The Rising of The Shield Hero ‒ Episode 20

  • Pony Canyon released the prologue and first episode of the Dogo Onsen hot spring bath house collaboration anime with Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix on Thursday....

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30Naac7

    Bath House PR Anime Collaboration with Osamu Tezuka's Phoneix Streams Prologue, Episode 1

  • The hashtag #あなたのCLAMPはどこから ("Which CLAMP series did you start with") has been trending on Twitter since its creation on Thursday. It has even come to...

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

    'Which CLAMP Series Did You Start With' Hashtag Trends on Twitter

  • P.A. Works posted a video on Friday showing Maquia - When the Promised Flower Blooms main animator Toshiyuki Inoue's commentary on one of the cuts from...

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

    Watch Animator Toshiyuki Inoue Dissect His Drawing Techniques on Maquia

  • Attack on Titan is a global phenomenon, but as with any giant media franchise that generates a ton of merchandise, there's bound to be some duds. Here are some fun ones!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2X7p3U3

    The List - 6 Pieces of Attack on Titan Merchandise That No One Asked For

  • The limited edition fifth volume of Kamome Shirahama's award-nominated manga Witch Hat Atelier bundles an original card game. The card game blends elements...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30KUUwm

    Witch Hat Atelier Manga's 5th Volume Bundles Original Card Game

  • The Japanese brewery Kirin Company shares its name with a legendary creature. The company mascot is a Chinese mythological beast ("qilin"), commonly described...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2wh4FEi

    Watch Fairy Tail Creator Hiro Mashima Draw Kirin Brewery's Beast Symbol

  • "What I initially liked about this show – its low-key approach to basic isekai tropes – has proven not to be particularly sustainable in the long run."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WlIUC6

    Wise Man's Grandchild ‒ Episode 7

  • Voice actress Megumi Ogata tweeted on Thursday about a sexual harassment experience she had recently experienced while walking through the Golden Gai district...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2M8Xrx5

    Voice Actress Megumi Ogata Describes Sexual Harassment Incident at Tokyo Bar District

  • "The most important story conflicts may have been dealt with already, but the Royal Knights exams still have one heck of a climactic battle up their sleeve with the final match."

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

    Black Clover ‒ Episode 84

  • Fans of the new Gegege no Kitaro reboot should be sure to check out this fascinating volume of stories that inspired many of the remake's best episodes. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

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

    Kitaro's Yokai Battles GN

  • The Ring's Sadako is not quite so scary in Aya Tsutsumi's comedy manga spin-off Sadako-san to Sadako-chan (Ms. Sadako and Little Sadako). The ComicWalker...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Es7eI0

    Sadako Becomes YouTube Celebrity in Sadako-san to Sadako-chan Manga

  • Heidi takes a deeper look at the latest Attack on Titan game - plus George RR Martin's Dark Souls, shooter news, and much more!

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

    This Week in Games - Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle

  • After the resounding success of Critical Role's Kickstarter campaign in March, its Dungeon Master and voice actor Matthew Mercer appeared alongside The...

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

    Critical Role's Matthew Mercer Plays D&D with Stephen Colbert in Charity Video

  • Character designer and animator Kenichi Yoshida provided the cover art and illustrations for the newly released Hoshi Furu Shima no Footballer (The Footballer's...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2VK51O7

    Eureka Seven Character Designer Kenichi Yoshida Illustrates Soccer Novel

  • Violet Evergarden and A Sister's All You Need's singer Aira Yuki and angela musical group member KATSU announced their marriage on social media on Wednesday....

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

    Singer Aira Yuki, angela Member KATSU Announce Marriage

  • Netflix delivers another CG mecha action series this season with Revisions. Nick and Andy find out if this time-warping sci fi adventure is worth checking out.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Wt9qtm

    This Week in Anime - Is Netflix's Revisions Worth Watching?

  • This controversial mecha series from A-1 Pictures and Studio Trigger has finally arrived in a special edition loaded with extras. Theron Martin has the details in our full review.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2JYT596

    DARLING in the FRANXX Part 1 Limited Edition BD+DVD

  • Firefighters are HOT right now. In the coming months there are three different firefighter anime heading to the small and big screen. The futuristic Fire...

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

    Firefighting Promare Anime Film Promotes Japan's Real Firefighters

  • "The good news is that this episode is able to focus on its clear through-lines in a way that feels like we're actually building to something in this new arc."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2YKo1xP

    YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world. ‒ Episode 8

  • The official Pokémon Centers in Japan released the original 151 Pokémon from the Red, Blue, Green and Yellow games as plushies late last year and are now...

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

    All 2nd Generation Pokémon Turned Into Plushies for 'My 251' Campaign

  • On May 17, Cup Noodle launched an animated ad for its "Hungry Days" campaign teasing the One Piece characters in school uniforms, leaving fans "hungry"...

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

    Witness Roronoa Zoro's High School Teenage Years in Cup Noodle Ad

  • "The difference between taking a half hour to watch an episode of Fairy Gone and simply reading its summary on Wikipedia is almost nonexistent."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30yZZaN

    Fairy gone ‒ Episode 7

  • "The overlong recaps are still a burden on this arc, but at least we're getting to the point where the table scraps of new material are uniformly juicy."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30wRInK

    One Piece ‒ Episodes 884-885

  • Would being a zombie be so bad if you got amazing word-slinging abilities? Web manga creator Inka Teikoku (lit. Inca Empire) doesn't think so. Their manga...

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

    Rapping Zombie Manga Gets Live-Action TV Special

  • A 26-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Suzuka city in Mie prefecture for allegedly shoplifting 80 volumes of the Detective Conan manga from a bookstore...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2MeTQ0z

    Man Shoplifts 80 Detective Conan Manga Volumes

  • Voice Actress Nao Tōyama (Yui Yuigahama from My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Karen Kujō from Kinmoza! Kiniro + Mosaic) was honored with the Golden Achievement...

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

    Voice Actress Nao Tōyama Awarded for 2011 Earthquake Charity Efforts

  • Be careful what you wish for, because this short series proves that having all your favorite waifu figurines come to life might not be a dream come true. Micchy and Steve dive headfirst into some truly amazing trash.

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

    This Week in Anime - Amazing Stranger is the Guilty Pleasure of the Season

  • Film maker Chris Tex released a 40-second trailer for a fan made Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind tribute film titled Wind Princess. The video was posted...

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

    Fan Made Brazilian Nausicaä Tribute Film Releases Teaser

  • This second film adapts Made in Abyss' most devastating material to beautiful effect while setting up new details for a continuation. Theron Martin has the details in our full review.

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

    Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight

  • The official website for the God Wars: The Complete Legend (God Wars: Nippon Shinwa Taisen) game revealed on Tuesday that the game will launch for PC via...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HBVdk0

    God Wars: The Complete Legend Game's PC Version Launches on June 14

  • LiSA sells 2,342, followed by Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER, live-action Uirabu film, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Cheer Boys!!

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Wfi5PW

    Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, May 13-19

  • LiSA sells 12,113, followed by Seishun Buta Yarō, Quintessential Quintuplets, Sukima Switch, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2LZzkk7

    Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, May 13-19

  • Author George R.R. Martin revealed in a blog post on Monday that he has consulted on a Japanese video game. Martin is best known for his A Song of Ice...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2JT11ss

    Game of Thrones' George R. R. Martin Has Consulted on Japanese Game

  • The morning news program "NEWS23" will get a new opening courtesy of your name. director Makoto Shinkai. Shinkai edited landscape footage from his previous...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2HA9Q7q

    Director Makoto Shinkai Creates Opening for News Program

  • "It's been a bumpy ride so far, but this episode finally manages to capture the near-perfect balance of grim spectacle and bloody horror that made the franchise famous in the first place."

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

    Attack on Titan ‒ Episode 53

  • The "Sailor Moon: The Miracle 4D" show at Universal Studios Japan is getting a new "chapter" this time with Sailor Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and...

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

    Sailor Moon Powers Up in Universal Studios Japan Ad

  • "This episode got me to finally come around on Fumino as a character, depicting her and Nariyuki's deep trust that transcends the boyfriend-girlfriend barrier."

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

    We Never Learn: BOKUBEN ‒ Episode 7

  • "The fight between Gray and Natsu may get top billing this week, but it's really the least important part of the episode."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30t48Nz

    Fairy Tail: Final Season ‒ Episode 309

  • In 2017, Cup Noodle launched its "Hungry Days" ad campaign, a series of commercials that starred famous anime characters at the precipice of their youth...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30t3UpH

    The Straw Hat Crew Try High School in New 'Hungry Days' Cup Noodle Ad

  • "Two ladies get their tragic backstories this week, making for an episode that aims to deliver twice the emotional impact as usual."

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

    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life ‒ Episode 7

  • "The Green Day/Oasis fight rages on, and I'm left unsure as to how I feel about most of what has been happening in JoJo's lately."

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

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind ‒ Episode 30

  • Our column covering all the newest anime releases of the week has expanded to include manga and video games. Check out the new and improved Shelf Life!

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

    Shelf Life - May 20th, 2019

  • This zombie-busting adventure continues the story where season one left off. Richard Eisenbeis has the details on this high-octane movie straight from its theatrical run in Japan.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Hrwf8d

    Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato

  • Attack on Titan started a collaboration with DiverCity Tokyo on April 19. The series has had many different collaborations with various IPs and public...

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

    Attack on Titan Gears Up For Series Conclusion With DiverCity Tokyo Invasion

  • "If finally losing everything is what it takes to force Kazuki to start making real connections with others, maybe this fate isn't as cruel as it seems on the surface."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30rYGu9

    Sarazanmai ‒ Episode 5

  • Light on action but heavy on drama, this sci fi classic is a must-see for diehard fans of the genre. Nick Creamer has the details.

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

    Crest of the Stars DVD

  • "It's circles within circles as Kazuki comes face to face with Haruka's dark alternate future in Toi, for an episode that combines the straightforwardness of Enta's story with the melodrama of Kazuki's."

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

    Sarazanmai ‒ Episode 4

  • "This is a great setup for the next stage of the story's conflict, and when you couple it with Muzan's slick and devious character design, you've got a recipe for an excellent villain."

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

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ‒ Episode 7

  • "Little as I enjoy Atsushi's Sad Orphan Flashbacks, I think that the second half of this episode would have benefited from a deeper exploration of them."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2LUM2Rn

    Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 31

  • "The show's not bad by any stretch, but it's disappointing to look at Senko-san and imagine a version that manages to be both fluffier in its aesthetic and meatier in its writing."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30xeGLJ

    The Helpful Fox Senko-san ‒ Episode 6

  • The Ring's Sadako is once again haunting the baseball fields of Japan. The ghostly figure appeared on the pitcher's mound at Sapporo Dome on May 12. She...

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

    Ghostly Sadako Appears on the Pitcher's Mound...Again

  • The currently running Detective Conan café in Shibuya got some high-profile visitors on Tuesday when the manga creator Gosho Aoyama and the voice cast,...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2w5RfLd

    Detective Conan Manga Artist, Voice Actors Visit Official Collab Cafe

  • This murder mystery heads into its final arc as the story's many indulgent threads threaten to become too much to handle. Rebecca Silverman has the details.

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2EiT6kB

    Umineko When They Cry Episode 8: Twilight of the Golden Witch GN 19

  • "This story has never been entirely certain what tone it wants to strike, and the biggest problems come back to Sizilien again this week."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/30pSYZQ

    Wise Man's Grandchild ‒ Episode 6

  • Organizers announced an event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha anime franchise. The "Lyrical Live" event is set for...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Eg8v5c

    Staff Announce Nanoha 15th Anniversary Event

  • "It's pretty sad when you can tell a mere third of the way through the episode that nothing much will be accomplished by the end."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2WNQSR7

    The Rising of The Shield Hero ‒ Episode 19

  • The Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho business complex is celebrating "Kioi Rose Week" with the classic manga The Rose of Versailles this month. The Akasaka...

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

    Tokyo Rose Garden Plans The Rose of Versailles Event

  • Police in the Sawara district of Fukuoka city are dumbfounded at the culprit or motive behind the recent mysteriously placed CDs in the area. A total of...

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2Qc1JSp

    AKB48, HKT48 CDs Mysteriously Left Around Fukuoka City

  • An animated commercial for Kao Biore Sarasara Powder Sheets focuses less on a personal hygiene routine, instead opting to tug at viewers' heartstrings....

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

    Biore Anime Ad Focuses on High School Friendships

  • This new anime adaptation of the classic fighting manga has returned to Netflix after a few months of hiatus, but this time our hero is more of a lover than a fighter. Micchy and Andy gawk at Baki's truly bizarre experiments in lovemaking.

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

    This Week in Anime - Baki the Grappler Gets Distressingly Sexy

  • "This tournament had to get bent completely out of shape in order for its best drama to happen, and what's left are a number of peripheral matches that are difficult to care about."

    from Anime News Network - Article http://bit.ly/2YA0Tls

    Black Clover ‒ Episodes 82-83

  • The fans of DMM's Tōken Ranbu game and anime franchise closed out the Campfire crowdfund campaign to restore the Ishikirimaru sword after raising a whopping...

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

    Tōken Ranbu Fans Raise US$726,500 for Sword Restoration Crowdfund

  • "Once again, One Punch Man spends an entire episode winding up a whirling dervish without actually following through with an impact."

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

    One Punch Man Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

  • The Japanese Twitter account for the Netflix streaming service shared promotional artwork for its Stranger Things horror series on Tuesday. The art, one...

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

    Tatami Galaxy's Yusuke Nakamura Draws Stranger Things Promo Art

  • "Though it doesn't have much for big laugh-out-loud moments, this episode does provide an excuse for the various characters to thoroughly mix and interact."

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    Isekai Quartet ‒ Episode 6

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