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Arknights: Rise from Ember TV Anime Announced

Yostar reveals teaser, key visual, official website ― The staff for the Arknights mobile game and its tie-in franchise announced on Saturday in a new teaser trailer that the Arknights: Rise from Ember anime is now in production. The staff also launched an official website for the anime and released a key visual. The game is set in a fantasy world called Terra with modern science-fiction motifs. Terra...
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 15-21

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine earns 10.4% rating Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine), the 26th film in the Detective Conan franchise, aired on NTV on Friday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 10.4% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV April 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 9.3 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV April 21 ...
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Bandai Namco Filmworks Reveals English Dub Cast for Gundam Seed Freedom Film

Film screens in U.S., Canada on May 7-8 ― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the English dub cast on Friday for the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM film. The company and Fathom Events will screen the film in the U.S. and Canada on May 7-8. The film will screen in Japanese with English subtitles on May 7 in both countries, and it will screen with an English dub on May 8 in the U.S. Tickets went on sale o...
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A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Series debuts in July with Crunchyroll streaming ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Shizuru Minazuki's A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring (Isekai Yururi Kikō: Kosodate Shinagara Bōkensha Shimasu) light novel series began streaming the show's second promotional video on Saturday. The video reveals and previews Tebasaki Sensation's opening theme song "Yururi...
ep. review

Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 4

The featured stations, forests, restaurants, roads, mountains, rivers, dams, and bridges are all as lively as any of the girls—and that goes double for the bridges on a windy day.
ep. review

A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 4

Who is the character of Hananoi, and why should I care about him based strictly on what the show has highlighted in these first four episodes?
ep. review

Wind Breaker ‒ Episode 4

The Shishitoren roll up with all the grace of a fighting game roster.
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Black Butler: Public School Arc Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Premiere

J. Michael Tatum, Brina Palencia return in starring roles ― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the English dub for Black Butler: Public School Arc, the new television anime of Yana Toboso's Black Butler manga, on Saturday. The dub will feature the reprisals of J. Michael Tatum as Sebastian and Brina Palencia as Ciel. The English cast includes: Reagan Murdock as Redmond Brand...
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The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 Anime Reveals Trailer, Visual for 'Steeple Chase Arc'

New arc begins on May 3 ― The official Twitter account for the third television season of the The irregular at magic high school anime began streaming on Saturday a promotional video for the "Steeple Chase Arc," which will begin on May 3. The video previews the arc's new ending theme song "Snow Noir" by Sangatsu no Phantasia. The account also unveiled a visual for the "Steeple Chase Arc." The series ...
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2.5 Dimensional Seduction TV Anime Reveals Half-Year Run, More Cast

Sayumi Suzushiro, Sayumi Watabe join cast ― The official website for the television anime of Yū Hashimoto's 2.5 Dimensional Seduction (2.5 Jigen no Lilysa) manga announced on Friday that the anime will air for two consecutive cours (quarters of a year) for a half-year run. The website also revealed more cast members. The new cast members include Sayumi Suzushiro as Nonoa and Sayumi Watabe as Aria. Th...
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Tsukiuta Franchise's Rabbits Kingdom the Movie Anime's Trailer Streamed

Film opens in Japan on June 14 ― The official YouTube channel for the Tsukiuta. franchise began streaming a trailer for the Rabbits Kingdom the Movie anime film on Friday. The video previews the theme song "Rabbits Kingdom -Versus-" from the in-franchise units Six Gravity and Procellarum. The film will open in Japan on June 14. The anime stars: Yuuki Kaji as Kakeru Shiwasu Kōsuke Toriumi as Hajime Mu...
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Idol Groups Nogizaka46, 22/7 Perform Themes for ATRI -My Dear Moments- Anime

Anime adaptation of visual novel to premiere this summer ― Sony announced on Friday that idol groups Nogizaka46 and 22/7 will perform the theme songs for the television anime of Aniplex.exe's ATRI: My Dear Moments visual novel. Nogizaka 46 will perform the opening theme, and 22/7 will perform the ending theme. The anime's cast includes: Kensho Ono as Ikaruga Natsuki Hikaru Akao as Atri Minami Takahas...
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KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Our favorite adventuring party is back together again after a few years and they continue to bring the stability and charisma of a sleep-deprived DND campaign.
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GKIDS, Anime Ltd. License Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's The Colors Within Anime Film

Film screens subbed/dubbed in multiple territories this winter ― GKIDS announced on Thursday that it and Anime Ltd. have licensed The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro), a new anime feature film by Science SARU and director Naoko Yamada (K-ON!, The Heike Story, A Silent Voice). GKIDS has acquired the film for North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. Anime Ltd. has acquired the film for Euro...
ep. review

The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ Episode 3

This shared-bath session between Yuhi and Yasumi is, I think, meant to be endearingly awkward, but instead just comes off as regular awkward.
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Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi Manga Gets 'Light Anime'

Sora Tokui, Atsushi Tamaru star in anime based on Izumi Hayama, Yachiyo Okamura's web manga ― Izumi Hayama and illustrator Yachiyo Okamura's Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi web manga is getting a "light anime" in June. Illustrator Okamura shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: The anime stars Sora Tokui as Mariko Hosoi and Atsushi Tamaru as Nagi Kirigaya. Dai Nippon Printing and I...
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SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 12

This entire episode is one giant action set piece as Beelzebub deals with Muniel while the others fight Mecha-Bred with the tank. One of these fights is excellent. The other… not so much.
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Crunchyroll Adds Megaton Musashi Anime (Updated)

1st season streams weekly on Thursdays ― Crunchyroll announced that it has begun streaming the television anime for Level 5's Megaton-kyū Musashi multimedia project on Thursday. Episodes from the first season will stream weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The anime's first season premiered on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji in October 2021 and aired its final episode in December 2021. The anime's second seas...

GoHands Reveals Original Anime Project Momentary Lily With January 2025 Premiere

Anime's teaser visual also revealed ― A website opened on Thursday to reveal the original anime project of animation studio GoHands titled Momentary Lily, which will premiere in January 2025. The website also revealed a teaser visual and promotional video. The visual above teases: "Our daily life is always fun." GoRA and GoHands' K television anime series premiered in October 2013, and had a TV serie...
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Oblivion Battery Anime Casts Tetsuo Kanao, Tomokazu Sugita, Rikako Aikawa

3 voice actors debut in 3rd episode on Wednesday ― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Eko Mikawa's Oblivion Battery (Bōkyaku Battery) baseball manga revealed three new cast members for three new characters in the third episode of the anime on Wednesday. The cast members include Tetsuo Kanao as the Teitoku baseball team manager, Tomokazu Sugita as the Teitoku baseball coach, and ...
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Nintama Rantaro Anime Film's Teaser Hints at Doi's Disappearance

1st film in franchise in 13 years opens in December ― The official website for Gekijо̄-ban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyо̄ no Gunshi (Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Team's Strongest Strategist), the first anime film in the Nintama Rantaro anime franchise in 13 years, began streaming a teaser trailer for the film on Thursday. The teaser hints at Doi's disappearance, and a new...
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Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation 3DCG Anime Season's Teaser Video Reveals More Cast, July Netflix Debut

Yū Serizawa, Aimi Tanaka, Kanae Kuninaka, Rikako Aikawa, more join cast ― The official website of Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi (Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation), the new 3DCG anime season of Kanata Konami's Chi's Sweet Home and Chi's Sweet Adventure (Koneko no Chi Ponponra Daibōken) series, revealed on Thursday the new season's teaser promotional video, key visual, additional cast, and July premier...
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King of Prism Franchise's New Film Reveals Title, Teaser Video, August 16 Debut

Film reorganizes King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars anime with new parts, new CG concert ― The staff of the King of Prism anime franchise revealed more details on Thursday for the new theatrical anime that was announced last month. The film is titled King of Prism: Dramatic Prism.1 and it will open in Japan on August 16. The film will reorganize the King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars theatrical film seri...
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Acro Trip Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals October Premiere

Miku Itō, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Inori Minase, Kengo Kawanishi star in Voil anime ― Happinet started streaming the main promotional video and revealed the October premiere for the television anime of Yone Sawata's Acro Trip manga on Thursday. The anime stars: Miku Itō as Chizuko Date Nobunaga Shimazaki as Chrome Inori Minase as Berry Blossom/Kaju Noichigo Kengo Kawanishi as Mashirou Ayumu Kotake (Pet as...
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Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Anime Film Premieres on Netflix on July 5

Film premiered in Japan on December 15 ― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Wednesday that Studio Ponoc's anime film of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's The Imaginary novel wiil premiere worldwide on Netflix on July 5. Variety also reported that the film will compete at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and added the film will have an Oscar-qualifying run. Netflix ...
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Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 3

It shows the idea of her going too far and becoming what she hates most – the signs that marked where she inflicted pain are now weapons used against her.
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 21-27

Monogatari Final Season, Otaku Elf anime; A Brief Moment of Ichika, Soseki Natsume's Kokoro manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Monogatari Series - Final Season Complete Set BDCite Aniplex of America US$429.98 April 23 Otaku Elf BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$59.98 April 23 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Ancient Magus' ...
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Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 4

The first three were great, but this fourth episode is where Train to the End of the World takes off the kid gloves and puts on the weird fiction brass knuckles.
ep. review

Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 4

Despite the age and divinity gap between them, Holo and Lawrence have a lot in common, and that includes their insecurities.
ep. review

Kaiju No. 8 ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

I think the two halves work well in conjunction with one another, and it helps the series occupy a rather unique place in the greater swath of kaiju media.
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Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 3

Was it traumatic for Oscar to have to snap her neck in his dreams? Absolutely. Does anything explain what appears to be Tinasha's romantic feelings for him? Not really.
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Crunchyroll Unveils Viral Hit, Date A Live V, Konosuba 3 Anime's English Dub Casts, April 24 Release

All 3 anime's English dubs premiere on Wednesday ― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday the English dub casts for Viral Hit, Date A Live V, and KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 — the third television season of the main KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world!! series — along with their Wednesday release dates. The English dub cast for Viral Hit includes: Brandon Acosta as Ko...
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Netflix Streams New Episodes for Pokémon Horizons Anime on May 10

Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that the second part of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime will begin streaming on May 10. The Pokémon Company had originally announced that the anime would debut on Netflix in the U.S. on February 23, but the series debuted instead on March 7. The anime premiered in Japan in April 2023 with a one-hour first-episode special. The show airs on Fridays at 6:55 p.m. ...
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Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard Anime Reveals Cast, Staff

Voice actors reprise roles from smartphone game ― The official website for the anime adaptation of the Mahō Tsukai no Yakusoku - Promise of Wizard smartphone game revealed the cast and staff on Wednesday. Yumiri Hanamori will play the protagonist Akira Masaki. The cast, which features returning members from the game, also includes: Central Country Takashi Kondō as Oz Atsushi Tamaru as Arthur Daichi K...
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Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Film's English-Subtitled Trailer Streamed

Crunchyroll screens film in N. America on May 31 ― Crunchyroll started streaming the English-subtitled trailer of HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (Gekijōban Haikyu!! Gomi Suteba no Kessen), the first film in the two-part Haikyu!! Final sequel film project, on Wednesday. The film will screen in North American theaters on May 31. The film will screen in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English ...
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My Oni Girl Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Song Artists

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. (ZUTOMAYO) performs insert song 'Blues in the Closet,' theme song 'Uso Janai' ― The official website for Studio Colorido's fourth anime feature film My Oni Girl (Suki Demo Kirai na Amanojaku) posted the film's trailer and poster visual on Wednesday. The trailer reveals more cast and the insert song "Blues in the Closet," and it previews the film's theme song "Uso Janai" (It'...
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The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Reveals More Cast Members

Manatsu Murakami, Yumi Uchiyama, Chō join cast of July anime ― Happinet revealed three more cast members for the television anime of Ryousuke Hata, original character designer Kuma, and manga artist Anajiro's Maō-gun Saikyō no Majutsushi wa Ningen Datta (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human) manga on Wednesday. The new cast members are (character name romanizations not confirme...
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trapezium Idol Anime Film's 1st 4 Minutes Streamed

Footage showcases theme song performed by Hoshimachi Suisei ― Aniplex is streaming the first three minutes and 44 seconds from the anime film of Kazumi Takayama's trapezium novel on Wednesday. The footage features the theme song "Nanmonai feat. Hoshimachi Suisei, sakuma." (It's Nothing featuring Hoshimachi Suisei, sakuma.) VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei performs the vocals, and MAISONdes is credited with t...
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27th Detective Conan Film Stays at #1, BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Opens at #2

Onmyoji 0 live-action film opens at #3 ― The Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube (Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram) film stayed at #1 in its second weekend. The film sold 1.327 million tickets and earned 1,920,641,940 yen (about US$12.41 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 4.47 million tickets, and earned a cumulative total of 6,517,347,330 yen (about US$4...
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This Week in Anime - So, Is Sound Euphonium Queerbaiting or Not?

The third season of Sound Euphonium reignites the fandom controversy over Reina and Kumiko's relationship. Chris and Steve delve into it and why 'queerbaiting' is such a loaded term. ― The third season of Sound Euphonium reignites the fandom controversy over Reina and Kumiko's relationship. Chris and Steve delve into it and why 'queerbaiting' is such a loaded term. Disclaimer: The views and opinions...
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1101

The fight is thrilling, full of so many wonderful moments with the usual flair and comedy the Toei team has put out with astonishing regularity.
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Wonderful Precure! Episodes 1-12 Anime Review

You can't accuse the Pretty Cure franchise of resting on its laurels. Wonderful Precure! could move too slowly for some viewers. But these episodes are full of unmitigated joy. ― You can't accuse the Pretty Cure franchise of resting on its laurels. While there are distinct similarities between all iterations of the long-running Magical Girl franchise, recent years have done their best to maintain the...
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Yoshitoshi Shinomiya to Direct New Film A New Dawn for 2025

Asmik Ace, France's Miyu Productions to produce film about fireworks factory ― Illustrator and director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya is directing a new anime film tentatively titled A New Dawn that is scheduled to open in theaters in Japan in 2025. The film is a joint production between Asmik Ace and French studio Miyu Productions (Ghost Cat Anzu). Shinomiya's first feature-length directorial work centers on...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Dips to #3 in 4th Weekend, SPY×FAMILY Film Debuts at #5 at U.S. Box Office

SPY×FAMILY Code: White earns US$4,875,000 in 1st weekend ― The Box Office Mojo reports that the Godzilla vs. Kong film sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dropped again from #2 to #3 in its fourth weekend, and the SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film ranked at #5 in its opening weekend in the U.S. box office. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire earned an estimated US$2,330,000 on Friday, an estimated US$...
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Rinkai! Women's Cycling Anime Adds 5 More Cast Members

Hinako Takahashi, Misato Murai, Minami Shinoda, Rena Maeda, Hiromi Kawakami join cast ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Rinkai! project revealed five more cast members for its anime series. These cast members will all start performing in the anime's third episode on Tuesday. The five cast members are (from the top of the first image above to the bottom of the second image): Hinako T...
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HundredBurger's Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi Comedy Manga Gets Anime by Shaft

Manga about female ninja, high school girl assassin living together launched in 2021 ― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday that HundredBurger's Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi (A Ninja and Assassin Living Together) manga will get an anime adaptation by Shaft, and revealed a teaser visual. The announcement did not reveal the anime adaptation's format. HundredBurger also drew an illustration to commemora...
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A Few Moments of Cheers Film to Donate Part of Earnings to Ishikawa's Post-Quake Reconstruction

Writer Jukki Hanada, music video production group Hurray!, 100Studio's original film opens on June 14 ― Nothing shows appreciation to one's hometown more than lending a helping hand to the place you call home, especially after it is struck by disaster. This is exactly what the upcoming original anime film A Few Moments of Cheers (Sūfunkan no Yell o) decided to do: the film's staff announced on Februa...
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Failure Frame Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, July Debut, Opening Song

Ryōta Suzuki, Saki Miyashita, Ayami Tsukui, Ami Koshimizu star ― The staff for the anime of Kaoru Shinozaki's Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells (Hazure Waku no "Jōtai Ijō Skill" de Saikyō ni Natta Ore ga Subete o Jūrin Suru made) light novel series revealed on Sunday the cast and the July premiere for the upcoming series in a new promotional video,...
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Crunchyroll Announces Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime's English Dub Cast, Release Date

English dub premieres on Monday ― Crunchyroll revealed that it is streaming the English dub for the television anime of Miya Kinojo's Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Lv2 kara Cheat datta Moto Yūsha Kōho no Mattari Isekai Life) light novel series on Monday. The English dub cast includes: Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Flio Megan Shipman as Fenrys Jessica Peterson as Balirossa Mon...
ep. review

A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 3

What makes this episode stronger than the previous two is how I finally understand what story A Condition Called Love is trying to tell. It's not perfect but it has won me over on a few things.
ep. review

Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 3

After all, it's important that a band has everyone capable of working in concert.
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Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Part 1 Anime Film Review

Part District 9 meets O Maidens in Your Savage Season, part grimdark deconstruction of Doraemon. ― Many anime films are adapted from manga and Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction is no exception. Usually, a film will cover a single arc of the greater plot—giving the story on screen a solid beginning, middle, and end. However, this is not the case with the first Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destructi...
ep. review

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

This show scratches the primal itch that has existed at the deepest recesses of my consciousness ever since Tiny James first discovered Power Rangers.
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Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

I'm happy to enjoy this toon as nothing more than an exciting spy adventure with just a dash of cheesy romance thrown in to keep things interesting.
ep. review

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

If there is a running theme for these three episodes, it's the fact that Rudeus is no longer alone.
ep. review

Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 11

While this episode has many moving parts, none connect the way they need to, and the results feel pretty messy.
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BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Film Earns 463 Million Yen in 1st 3 Days, Ranks at #2

Film sold 337,000 tickets ― The anime film of Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- spinoff of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga sold 337,000 tickets to earn 463 million yen (about US$2.99 million) in its first three days, and ranked at #2 in the Japanese box office. The BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- film opened in Japan on Friday. The film will have four mini-anime titled "B...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Drops Again to #3 in 4th Weekend, SPY×FAMILY Code: White Film Debuts at #5 in U.S. Box Office

SPY×FAMILY Code: White earns US$4,875,000 in 1st weekend ― The Box Office Mojo reports that the Godzilla vs. Kong film sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dropped again from #2 to #3 in its fourth weekend, and the SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film ranked at #5 in its opening weekend in the U.S. box office. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire earned an estimated US$2,330,000 on Friday, an estimated US$...
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Baku Yumemakura's Garoden Novels Get Netflix Anime on May 23

Ryōta Takeuchi stars as Jūzō Fujimaki in NAZ anime ― Netflix Japan revealed on Monday a trailer to announce the anime adaptation of Baku Yumemakura's Garoden novels titled Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf, which will premiere worldwide on the streaming service on May 23. Netflix Anime's YouTube channel is also streaming the anime's trailer with English subtitles. The anime stars: Ryōta Takeuchi as ...
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Embracer Group Reveals Plans to Split into 3 Companies

New "Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends" company to own Dark Horse, PLAION Pictures ― Gaming conglomerate Embracer Group announced on Monday it is planning to split into three companies: Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends. The companies will be separate, publicly listed companies. Embracer Group stated the change will "[enable] each entity to better focus on...

Yuri!!! on Ice: Ice Adolescence Film Canceled

Production committee, MAPPA cite 'various circumstances' ― The official website for Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence (Yuri!!! on Ice Gekijō-ban: Ice Adolescence), the anime film in the Yuri!!! on Ice franchise, confirmed on Friday that production on the film has been canceled. The film's production committee and the anime studio MAPPA explained that the committee and staff decided on this ca...

"The Most Notorious 'Talker' Runs the World's Greatest Clan" Novels Get TV Anime in October

Daiki Yamashita, Yu Serizawa, Yousuke Omomo star in Felix Flim×GA-CREW anime ― Jaki's The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan (Saikyō no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" dearu Ore wa Sekai Saikyō Clan o Shitagaeru) novel series is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in October. Gree Entertainment is streaming an English-subtitled teaser video that announces the anime's cast and ...
ep. review

Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Watching this show every week is like taking a vacation to visit the worlds of your favorite childhood storybooks, all combined into one.
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Strawberry Prince Group's Strawberry School Festival!!!! Film Reveals July 19 Debut in Teaser

LIDEN FILMS. animates origin story with members voicing themselves ― The staff for the boy band Strawberry Prince's Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~Strawberry School Festival!!!! (STPR Origin Story the Movie: Strawberry School Festival!!!!) film revealed on Sunday that the film will debut on July 19 via a new teaser video, along with the second teaser visual. The group members are also sta...
ep. review

Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 16

This episode brings a number of long-simmering tensions to a full boil and the pot nearly bubbles over.
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Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 Streams 1st Promo Video

New season to air this fall ― The staff for the third anime season of Ryo Shirakome's Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō) light novel series released the season's first promotional video on Sunday. The new season is set to premiere this fall. The returning cast includes: Toshinari Fukamachi as Hajime Nagumo Yūki Kuwahara as Yue Minami Takahashi as Sh...
ep. review

Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

If it were strictly up to Yori, she and Himari would be dating and doing all the “normal” girlfriend things…but Himari’s definition of “love” isn’t in line with that.
ep. review

Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

In Ciel's day-to-day life, he's the master of demon butler Sebastian and his own earldom. But no one cares about all of that at Weston.
ep. review

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 3

The most important lesson that an artist of any discipline must learn is that you cannot fear the cringe.
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Loner Life in Another World Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast, Main Staff, October Debut

Haruka Shiraishi, Hina Suguta, Kyohei Natsume, Hiromu Mineta, Tomohiro Yamaguchi cast in Hayabusa Film × Passione anime ― The staff for the television anime of Shoji Goji's Loner Life in Another World (Hitoribotchi no Isekai Kōryaku) light novel series revealed the anime's English-subtitled teaser video on Sunday. The video unveils more cast members, the main staff, and October premiere for the anime...
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Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Gets Puppet Musical on August 16-September 1

Musical adapts franchise's 1st anime film Sumikkogurashi – Good to be in the corner ― Nelke Planning announced on April 17 that Sumikkogurashi – Good to be in the corner (Eiga Sumikkogurashi: Tobidasu Ehon to Himitsu no Ko), the first anime film for San-X's Sumikko Gurashi franchise, will be adapted to a puppet musical titled Natsuyasumi! On Stage: Puppet Musical Sumikko Gurashi Tobidasu Ehon to Himi...
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Crunchyroll Reveals The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II 2nd Half English Dub Cast, Staff

Both English dubs premiere on Sunday ― Crunchyroll revealed on Saturday the cast and staff for the English dubs of the third season of The Duke of Death and His Maid, and the second half of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II. Both series' English dubs will premiere on Sunday. The returning dub cast for The Duke of Death and His Maid are: Clifford Chapin as The Duke Kristen McGuire as Alice Kent...
ep. review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

These first three episodes showcase what I love most about this series and how too much of a good thing can hurt your story.
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 8-14

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 earns 3.5% rating Detective Conan: Fist of Blue Sapphire (Meitantei Conan: Konjō no Fist), the 23rd Detective Conan anime film, aired on NTV on Friday, April 12 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 9.2% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV April 14 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.9 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV April 14 (Sun) 18:...
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Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE

Although this third season arrives bearing change behind and in front of the scenes, these girls and their camping escapades still entice the audience to touch the grass.
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Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Anime's 2nd Season Reveals July Debut in Video

1st season premiered in January, English dub to premiere on April 26 ― The Twitter account for the Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise revealed on Saturday that Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ, the latest season of the anime, will have a second season that will debut in July. ◤ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄◥ 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝟐  𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒   𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓◣_______◢TVアニメ「カードファイト!! ヴァンガード Divinez」Season22024年7月放送決定!アキナ達の新たな物語が幕を開ける!この夏も #ヴァンガード で...
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Godzilla, King Kong, Detective Conan, & Kaito Kid Join Forces for Crossover Video

Get ready for an (unofficial) double header in Golden Week ― The week-long late spring holiday season is almost upon Japan. That means families and friends will be getting together for all sorts of activities, including catching up on the movies they've been meaning to watch. Toho Cinemas is bringing out the big guns with a new collaboration video featuring Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram a...
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Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Anime Reveals English Dub Cast

Trailer streamed for dub premiering on YouTube on April 26 ― The Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise started streaming on Thursday a trailer for the English dub of Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ, the latest season of the anime, and it reveals the English cast: The English cast includes: Ethan Snowden as Akina Myodo Rocio Barahona as Nao Inabe Griffin Cork as Taizo Kiyokura Scott Roberts as Masanori Iseki Am...
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SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 11

This whole episode is a showcase of the trust the entire cast has for Rao—as a friend, general, or former enemy.
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The ANN Aftershow - What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)

Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024) Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to ...
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Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime Series Review

However, for all the good to be found in the season, there is a notable flaw: its pacing. ― On most levels, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 falls into the category of being "more of the same." After all, the usual story pattern remains intact: Some new threat comes for Ayanakoji's class, and he pulls strings from behind the scenes, eventually coming out on top. That said, this season does its best to...
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Sanrio, JO1's JOCHUM Characters Get TV Anime

Anime based on boy band JO1's characters debuts this summer ― The official Twitter account for JOCHUM, characters created by Sanrio as a collaboration with Japanese boy band JO1, announced on Saturday that the characters are getting a television anime. The anime will begin airing this summer as part of the Mezamashi Doyо̄bi (Mezamashi Saturday) program, which airs in Japan from 6:30-8:00 a.m. Hazumu ...
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The Best Weapons in BLUELOCK to Build The Perfect Team

We're taking Fantasy Football to the soccer field to build the perfect team of egoists. ― Unlike other sports anime, Bluelock's central theme doesn't revolve around teamwork and self-sacrifice. This, nevertheless, is to be expected considering the series' plot. For instance, when Jinpachi Ego introduces himself to the 300 personally curated prospects meant to participate in his battle royal-esque ex...
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Voice Actor Takuya Eguchi's Egumi Legacy Card Game Gets Anime

Eguchi designed characters, established worldview for card game released in 2022 ― Happinet announced on Friday that TAKALAKA and voice actor Takuya Eguchi's Egumi Legacy card game is inspiring an anime. Masa Mori (Kaishain, Obey Me!, A Turtle's Shell Is a Human's Ribs) is directing and writing the anime. Katsuya Kitano is also writing the script along with Mori. Studio Outrigger is planning and prod...
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Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Anime Film Trilogy Reveals Teaser Video for 1st Film

Story for 1st film also revealed ― The website for the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai) franchise unveiled a new teaser video on Friday for the first film of Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen, the franchise's new anime film trilogy. The video highlights the first film's setting of Okinawa. The site also revealed...
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Twilight Out of Focus Boys-Love TV Anime Teases School Club Romance in Video

Studio DEEN animates Jyanome's BL manga ― The official website for the television anime of Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus) BL manga series began streaming a teaser promotional video on Friday. The video begins with the first meeting of the film club's second-year students ("No 3rd-years allowed!!") and the announcement of their latest film project's theme: BL. Kodansha USA descri...
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Crunchyroll Announces English Dub Cast, Release Dates for Wind Breaker, An Archdemon's Dilemma, A Condition Called Love Anime

English dubs debut on April 18 ― Crunchyroll revealed on Wednesday the English dub casts for the Wind Breaker, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride, and A Condition Called Love anime, as well as their release dates. The dub cast for Wind Breaker includes: Austin Tindle as Sakura Hollis Beck as Tachibana Nick Huber as Hiiragi Sean Letourneau as Sakaki Michael Stimac as Matsumoto Greg Du...
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Wind Breaker ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

So here's hoping that the third time's the charm when it comes to anime boys beating the ever-loving hell out of each other.
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Laid-Back Camp, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 3rd Seasons Reveal English Dub Casts, Premieres

Both feature returning cast members ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is streaming the English dubs for the third seasons of Laid-Back Camp and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Both casts feature returning members. The dub cast for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 includes: Celeste Perez as Rin Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko Katelyn Barr as Chiaki Hannah Alye...
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Wind Breaker Anime Reveals Cast, Visual for Shishitōren

Kikunosuke Toya, Yuichiro Umehara, Chiaki Kobayashi, Masaaki Mizunaka, Hiromu Mineta join cast ― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga revealed on Friday new cast members for the Shishitōren. The account also unveiled a visual of the group that can be paired with a previous visual of the Bōfūrin to make it appear like they are facing off: The newly a...
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Mysterious Disappearances ‒ SERIES PREMIERE

Both Ren and Oto can see the warning signs that a Curiosity has taken a victim, but they don't appear to be hunting Curiosities because that's their job.
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Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom Stop-Motion TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in Summer

Toy animal franchise reveals 3 new characters ― The official Twitter account for Takara Tomy's Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom (Adventure Continent Ania Kingdom) toy animals franchise announced on Thursday that the stop-motion television anime based on the toys is getting a second season this summer. The season will have the title Bōken Tairiku Ania Kingdom: Densetsu no Guardian-hen (Legendary Guardians A...

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