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  • Currently up on KickStarter (and having far surpassed its goal with over US$170,000 pledged), check out the comic adaptation Rebecca Silverman calls a "successful adaptation" of Kikuchi's original work.

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    Vampire Hunter D: Message from Mars GN

  • I've been reading Frieren weekly in Japanese for over a year now—and it's stunning how often I find myself on the edge of tears while reading it.

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    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is the Best Manga I Have Ever Read

  • It feels more like the book is interested in gratuitous girl-on-girl groping than in exploring or creating a relationship.

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    Semelparous GN 1

  • Official manga service MANGA Plus by Shueisha is giving fans the chance to read all chapters of its serialized English titles for free!

    Exclusive to the MANGA Plus app for iOS and Android, the offer applies to over 30 series, including popular titles like One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as more recent hits like Spy x Family.

    While it's now easy to binge read your favorite series or dive into a new one, be sure to savor it, as each chapter can only be read once. The offer is available until January 2023, giving everyone plenty of time to take advantage of the free chapters.

    Titled "First Read Free," the campaign was launched to commemorate the third anniversary of MANGA Plus, which launched in January 2019. First released in English, the current version also supports French, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Russian, and Indonesian.

    For more info, check the app or visit the official website.

    Source: Press release



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    MANGA Plus Releases All Chapters of English Series For Free!

  • it was only a matter of time before some enterprising storyteller took the phrase "God, I want her to kill me" to its ultimately literal conclusion.

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    Kiruru Kill Me GN 1

  • Despite all of the narrative and organizational twists and turns thrown into these first three episodes, Sabikui Bisco closes out its prologue in an expected, yet satisfying way.

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    Sabikui Bisco ‒ Episode 3

  • Naturally one of the most entertaining parts is the fact that everyone is aware that the “dog” is anything but. Psst, it's a tanuki.

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    With You and the Rain GN 1 & 2

  • Ultraman's legacy in Japanese popular culture runs deep and wide. With the 1979 The Ultraman anime installment finally streaming in the U.S., it's time to tackle the kaiju in the room. How well does this series hold up in anime form?

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    This Week in Anime - Does The Ultraman Hold Up In Anime Form?

  • Even though the same rough patches mentioned before are still here, it really feels like Black Lotus is finally getting started after all this time.

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    Blade Runner: Black Lotus ‒ Episode 11

  • The Girl I Want Is So Handsome! maintains a sense of light playfulness throughout, and it doesn't dip too hard into melodrama for most of the run.

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    The Girl I Want Is So Handsome! GN

  • This week's episode of Love of Kill definitely leaned more towards its dark and edgy side while developing the mystery that was only hinted at before.

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    Love of Kill ‒ Episode 2

  • If the rest of the season can keep up this balance of delivering equal parts character development and cozy comfort food, then it might just prove to be Teasing Master Takagi-san's finest hour.

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    Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 3 ‒ Episodes 1-3

  • The Vampire Dies in No Time is precisely what you'd expect from a series that ends with a dance-off. It's silly, features an inexplicably furry armadillo, and involves vampiric veggies that are scarier to cook than live lobster

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    Vampire Dies in No Time 1-12 Streaming

  • Maybe I'll change my tune if/when I see Doi evolve into an absurd gigachad sex machine, but at this moment, his introduction is a huge step back for World’s End Harem.

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    World's End Harem ‒ Episode 3

  • BELLE's English dub impressed us with its casting of the 19-year-old Kylie McNeill in her first voice acting role. Lauren Orsini spoke to the voice team about the casting and performances in NYAV's dub.

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    Interview: BELLE English Dub Cast

  • Ahead of its opening in North American theaters, find out why Kim Morrissy calls the new film by Time of Eve director Yasuhiro Yoshiura a "breezy family-friendly film that's easy to recommend to pretty much anyone."

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    Sing a Bit of Harmony

  • Even if the content isn't an issue for you, the book is firmly mediocre, something you'd pick up if you ran out of other things in the genre to read, because it's better than nothing – more or less.

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    I'm Looking for Serious Love! GN

  • From the creator of Dorohedoro comes a new series about a man, his supposedly magic bones, and the out-of-this-world characters who try to obtain them.

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    Dai Dark GN 1

  • If you wrote off Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2 based on its galaxy-brain premise, you may have missed out on one of the most emotionally compelling sports series in years.

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    This Week in Anime - Horse Girls Are Easy

  • The Duke of Death And His Maid had a lot more meat to it than I originally gave it credit for. I was surprised at how much love, wholesomeness, and affection could be squeezed out from such a dreary and at times lewd premise.

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    Duke of Death and His Maid

  • Even with limited character designs and plots that don't quite hit as hard as they need to in the end, it's hard to fault Rumiko Takahashi's shorter work.

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    Came the Mirror & Other Tales GN

  • Getting something that was a walking, talking love letter to a medium I adore while also being a pretty funny little comedy was a rather pleasant surprise.

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    Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department ‒ Episodes 1-2

  • Red or white, French or English, what side you're on is really what makes all the difference in how people see you, and heaven help you if you somehow fall in the middle, like Richard does with his body.

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    Requiem of the Rose King ‒ Episode 1-2

  • As a fan, it pains me to see an entry to one of my favorite franchises fall to such low lows. But what exactly are the decisions that got us here?

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    Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

  • When it's not bogging itself down with tonal filler, Selection Project is filling the central character conflict of its reality-show story with some of the wildest plot twists I've encountered in a series like this recently.

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    Selection Project

  • Comedy anime Rent-A-Girlfriend will be back this July with Season 2!

    Fans can get a peek at Kazuya and the girls in a new trailer and visual. Reiji Miyajima, the original manga's author, has also penned a special illustration to celebrate the upcoming season.

    Rent-A-Girlfriend follows Kazuya, a college student who rents a girl named Chizuru as his girlfriend after being dumped. However, things get complicated when he's forced to keep up the charade, even after realizing that they're neighbors who go to the same college.

    The first season aired from July to September 2020 with twelve episodes. It can be streamed outside Asia at Crunchyroll.

    Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 will air from July 2022.

    ©Reiji Miyajima, Kodansha / Rent-A-Girlfriend Production Committee 2022

    Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!



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    Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 to Air in July!

  • As far as what it's playing with in terms of influence and genre stylings, Shikizakura is tokusatsu as all heck.

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    Shikizakura

  • Voice actress Cristina Valenzuela announced on her Twitter account on Friday that she is engaged to be married. She posted photos of her partner's marriage...

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    English Voice Actress Cristina Valenzuela Announces Her Engagement

  • With the release of the long-awaited Halo: Infinite, along with the 20th anniversary of the franchise, it's a pretty great time to be a Halo fan.

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    Is Halo Legends Still Legendary?

  • H2 Interactive, which publishes InnerSloth's Among Us video game in Japan, announced on its Twitter account on December 28 that a manga one-shot based...

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    Among Us Video Game Gets 1-Shot Manga In February

  • Poor Bidoof. The adorable, bumbling beaver Pokémon has become the go-to "HM slave" for many a Pokémon trainer during the halcyon days of Pokémon Diamond...

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    Bidoof Gets Time To Shine In Pokémon Web Animation Short

  • The latest arc of Demon Slayer has introduced some great new characters and villains, but the newest episodes proves that keeping Nezuko in the box is a missed opportunity.

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    This Week in Anime - Why Demon Slayer Needs More Nezuko

  • But this episode just rips that line out of the ground and skips rope with it because our opening scene is literally a Digimon getting stabbed between the eyes.

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    Digimon Ghost Game ‒ Episode 13

  • The February issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine revealed on Wednesday that Daisuke Hagiwara will draw a new one-shot manga in the magazine's...

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    Horimiya's Daisuke Hagiwara Pens New 1-Shot in February

  • This one seems it'll be detailing some new corner of Lupin's past. The distinction this time is just how personal that part of his past seems to be.

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    Lupin the 3rd Part 6 ‒ Episode 13

  • I think the season ended how it should've; with everybody just enjoying their time together—which is exactly what Komi was trying so hard to get since episode one.

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    Komi Can't Communicate ‒ Episode 12

  • Moroha finally gets to reunite with her parents. In some ways this is a more significant development than the twins getting to see their mother.

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    Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act ‒ Episode 14

  • Source: Toho Animation official YouTube channel

    Hit anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 has released a heart-wrenching new trailer!

    Beginning with Yuta thanking Rika for all she's done for him, the trailer also features an original battle scene created for the film.

    Inspired by Gege Akutami's dark fantasy manga Jujutsu Kaisen, the film adapts prequel manga Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School, also published as Volume 0. The story follows Yuta, a boy haunted by his childhood sweetheart Rika ever since he saw her die in a car accident.

    The film premiered at midnight on December 24 and went on to officially become a "big hit," having sold over 4.3 million tickets and raked in more than 5.8 billion yen just 11 days after its debut, according to its official Twitter account.

    Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is currently screening at theaters in Japan. Information on an international release is yet to come.

    ©2021 Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Production Committee ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha

    Source: Toho Animation official YouTube channel



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    Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Unveils Heart-wrenching New Trailer!

  • Ghostlight announced on Friday that it will release Compile Heart's Mary Skelter 2 (Kangokutō Mary Skelter 2) on PC via Steam on January 13. The release...

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    Mary Skelter 2 Game's PC Version Launches on January 13

  • Even if we get the technical aspects down, because the ground we walk with Guts is so traumatizing and depraved, in its uncompromised form, Berserk would be banned outright in numerous countries. The main issue is Kentaro Miura's Berserk.

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    Does it Hold Up? Berserk '97-'98

  • It was a close race for the #1 spot in the final user rankings of the Fall 2021 season. Find out where your favorites stand in the end!

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    The Best and Worst of Fall 2021

  • Farewell, My Dear Cramer, with its themes of how neglected women's soccer has become compared to its male equivalent, ironically received such a poor production that it actively hampered its ability to tell its story for much of its run.

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    Farewell, My Dear Cramer

  • Blue Period has been a rewarding, enjoyable experience. Oscar Wilde may have ended his preface by saying that “all art is quite useless,” but he might have agreed that there is joy and beauty in the useless things.

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    Blue Period ‒ Episode 12

  • The official Twitter account for Rayark Games' Deemo game revealed in December that it will launch the rhythm game sequel Deemo II for iOS and Android...

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    Deemo II Game Launches for iOS, Android on January 13

  • When it comes down to it, Reminiscence Arc is a direct telling of all the backstory that's been hinted at across the various The Irregular at Magic High School anime so far.

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    The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc

  • The other interesting part of this episode is that, despite all that “Lord El-Melloi II” has achieved—the magical mysteries he has solved and the exceptional mages he has nurtured—there is one person out there who actually preferred the young “Waver Velvet” to his now famous alter ego.

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    Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note Special

  • In its final three episodes, Super Crooks has done a very surprising and welcome thing: It has become the fun, endearing, and occasionally even thrilling heist story.

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    Super Crooks ‒ Episodes 11-13

  • 2021 may have come to a close, but next season of anime is right around the corner. ANN's editorial team pick the most promising series from the January 2022 season!

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    Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Winter 2022

  • Hello and welcome to our first figure roundup of 2022! We hope the end of 2021 treated you kindly and that you’re well rested for all of the amazing anime, manga, games, and figures that are coming your way!

    We know it’s a bit of a cliché, but do you have any big resolutions or dreams for the new year? In Japanese, we’d ask you 今年の抱負はなんですか? You can read that as “*Kotoshi no houfu wa nan desu ka?*”

    Even if you’ve never studied Japanese formally before, there are probably a few words in there that are recognizable to anime fans. Sorry to spring a language lesson on you, but if any of you out there are thinking of learning more Japanese as one of your goals, consider this as a sign ;)

    Not that it’s a new thing, but we’re definitely looking forward to bringing you a lot more awesome figures, including these 9 new ones now up for preorder! Enjoy, and we’ll see you next week.

    ※ Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions.

    Super Sonico: Taimanin Ni Narimausu Ver. Action Figure

    Super Sonico: Taimanin Ni Narimausu Ver. Action Figure

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 9, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    *Taimanin Ni Narimausu* and Super Sonico team up to treat you to a very spicy action figure! Sculpted by Takao Kinoshita and measuring 5.7" tall, Sonico-chan is decked out in a flashy, sleek purple and yellow Taimanin suit! Fully articulated, she's capable of all kinds of cute and sexy poses. Which is great, because that thicc body of hers is screaming to be displayed in fun ways on your shelf! And the set comes with plenty of accessories. There's Sonico's guitar with a real fabric guitar strap, a fake katana (aren't all action figure katanas fake?) and four other different face types based on sketches by Santa Tsuji-san!

    Fighting Armor Marvel Black Panther

    Fighting Armor Marvel Black Panther

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 9, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    The jaw-dropping Fighting Armor figure series brought to you by Sentinel and Marvel does it again! For a seventh addition, the collaboration sets its eyes on one of the greatest Avengers, the ruler of Wakanda - Black Panther! Sculpted by Hiroyuki Komatsubara and featuring weighty die-cast parts, Black Panther has been produced with a wide range of body articulation, pursuing movement suited to the hero's well-known athletic abilities! A touch of blue has been added throughout Black Panther's iconic black and silver design. And the set also includes an incredible-looking black spear much taller than the Panther himself!

    Also Available: Fighting Armor Marvel Captain America (Re-run)

    Riobot Super Robot Wars Combine R-Gun Powered

    Riobot Super Robot Wars Combine R-Gun Powered

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 9, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    Just looking at this figure, you hear "BOOM!" That's because it's the RW-1 “R-GUN Powered” from Super Robot Wars OG! Just like in the series Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation, this figure can transform from R-Gun Powered to Metal Genocider. And included in this set are R-GUN Powered's trusty Twin Magna Rifle Beam, Katar Sword, and Slash Boomerang! Have fun presenting this articulated wonder in dozens of awe-inspiring action poses!

    Fighting Armor Marvel Captain America (Re-run)

    Fighting Armor Marvel Captain America (Re-run)

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 9, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    Imagine if Tony Stark made armors based on each of the Avengers. Sentinel has done just that with the marvelous "Fighting Armor" series! The series has been so popular that we've now been blessed with a re-run of the Captain America Fighting Armor!

    This figure of Captain America made with die-cast parts is the third hero to be released in the line, and it's an absolutely stunning creation. The human-like articulation is superb, allowing for you to produce Captain America's signature fighting poses, especially with the assistance of the included adjustable stand. Best of all, the shield can accurately be held by the figure's hands or on its back!

    Also Available: Fighting Armor Marvel Black Panther

    En Morikura Illustration Santa Girl Non-Scale Figure

    En Morikura Illustration Santa Girl Non-Scale Figure

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    **Santa baby, come hurry down the chimney tonight!**
    Union Creative and sculptor Design COCO are bringing us a festive treat with this non-scale figure based on original artwork by illustrator En Morikura! Measuring 11", this bright-eyed, blonde-haired santa girl is hurrying to deliver gifts to all the good girls and boys with a sack over her shoulder and a cheerful smile on her face that is sure to warm up even the coldest winter nights. Don’t miss out on adding this festive cutie to your collection!

    Blue Archive Tsubaki Kasuga 1/7 Scale Figure

    Blue Archive Tsubaki Kasuga 1/7 Scale Figure

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)

    Azur Lane Graf Zeppelin 1/7 Scale Figure

    Azur Lane Graf Zeppelin 1/7 Scale Figure

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    From Alter and sculptor Amato Motomiya comes a 1/7 scale figure of Graf Zeppelin from the popular smartphone game Azur Lane in her “Beachside Urd” outfit from the game! Measuring 9.8” tall, the merciless Iron Blood aircraft carrier is captured in a sultry swimsuit with a coat hanging off her shoulders as she lifts a leg to put on her heel. Beautifully sculpted and painted, she also comes with an alternate face part to display her wearing her hat, and the cute mascot from the original artwork is included as well and can be displayed together with her. Don’t miss out on adding her to your fleet, Commander!

    Fate/Extella Link Scathach: Sergeant of the Shadow Lands Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure

    Fate/Extella Link Scathach: Sergeant of the Shadow Lands Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure

    [+10% TOM Points!] Premium members can earn an extra 10% cash back on this item by pre-ordering by Jan. 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (PST)


    Amiami and Amakuni have collaborated to bring fans a 1/7 scale figure of Top Servant Scathach from Fate/Extella Link in her “Sergeant of the Shadow Lands” outfit from the game! Measuring 9.8" tall, her dignified military look has been faithfully recreated, and she stands commandingly with a hand on her hip as she holds her Gáe Bolg Alternative spear in her other hand and glances over her shoulder giving a confident smile with her hair blowing in the breeze. Summon her to your collection!

    The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Fumika Sagisawa 1/7 Scale Figure

    The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Fumika Sagisawa 1/7 Scale Figure

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    The shy bookworm idol from The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls looks bright and cheerful as she puts on a show for her fans! This 1/7 scale figure from Alter with sculpting by Takaku & Takeshi captures Fumika Sagisawa based on her “A Page of the Sea Breeze” card artwork from the game as she poses energetically with a big smile on her face, and it features wonderful sculpting and details down to the frilly layers of her outfit, the stars in her hair, and the bracelets on her wrist. Let her perform for you as part of your collection, Producer!



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    TOM Weekly Figure Roundup: December 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022

  • The story of the Great Pretender is one of a good person trying desperately to be a bad guy in a world where everyone is out for themselves.

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    Great Pretender GN 1

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