Seven Seas Licenses Chasing Spica, I’ll Never Be Your Crown Princess – Betrothed, Gravitation, & More Manga, Light Novels
Also: The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles, ‘Yes, No, Or Maybe?’, Noss and Zakuro
― Seven Seas announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the Chasing Spica, I’ll Never Be Your Crown Princess – Betrothed manga, The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles light novels, the manga and two more light novel volumes for Yes, No, Or Maybe?, as well as the Noss and Zakuro and Gravitation: Collector’s Edition man…
Sanrio Conjures Up Ikemen Knights for Hello Kitty & Co.
New project teases 18 characters who serve franchise mascots
― Sanrio launched on September 26 “Fragaria Memories,” a new project that imagines ikemen (exceedingly handsome men) who serve the company’s beloved mascots as their knights. The project aims to present a “new generation of authentic fantasy with human characters.” The company rolled out an official Twitter account, a website, a teaser vide…
This Week in Anime -Narou-ing Down Your Anime Watchlist
This season is bigger than ever, but surprisingly, there isn’t much isekai to sift through. Instead, Nick and Steve look at web novel adaptations and which are worth your time.
― During the last few anime seasons, TWIA alums have taken up the mantle to wade through the seasonal isekai to find the cream of the crop. This season is bigger than ever, but surprisingly, there isn’t much isekai to sift th…
Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Episodes 25-36 Anime Review
The introduction of a new Cure adds mixes up the status quo of who needs saved and who does the saving in a series that firmly on its own two feet.
― As of this writing, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure is airing concurrently with Power of Hope ~Precure Full Bloom~. While that’s doubly exciting for franchise fans (and this is an excellent time to be one in the English-speaking world, at long last), it’s also…
Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon DLC Game Review
New playable characters, a new ending, and expansive lore all make Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon DLC worth it, but players will have to overlook unsatisfying controls and grinding.
― This review contains spoilers for the base game of SONIC FRONTIERS. Sonic Frontiers was a pleasant surprise. In the world where SEGA seems to constantly struggle with what it wants to do with the spiky blue hedgehog…
Developing a Diverse Cast in Kia Asamiya’s Silent Möbius
Kia Asamiya has been writing manga for nearly 40 years. His most famous work, Silent Möbius, is an explosive mashup of genres: taking place in a cyberpunk Blade Runner-esque dystopia, it depicts the plight of AMP, an all-woman team of sorcerers, psychics, and even cyborgs.
― Kia Asamiya has been writing manga for nearly 40 years. His most famous work, Silent Möbius, is an explosive mashup of genres:…
Resident Evil 4 (2023) DLC: Separate Ways Game Review
Let’s be honest here—the original “Separate Ways” mode was more of a fun novelty. What could CAPCOM possibly do with a $10 DLC to justify the double-dip? As it turns out, the answer is, “A hell of a lot.”
― 2023 has been stuffed to the brim with incredible video games, so it may well warrant reminding you all that, even though it’s been nearly twelve months since it released, the Resident Evil 4 rem…
This Week in Anime – What’s the Deal with Extra-Long Anime Premieres?
Chris and Nicky examine the recent spat of feature-length anime premieres, whether the story calls for it, or if it’s all in pursuit of the elusive “prestige” designation.
― Chris and Nicky examine the recent spat of feature-length anime premieres, whether the story calls for it, or if it’s all in pursuit of the elusive “prestige” designation. This series is streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and ot…
Exploring Manga: Publishers Picks For Must-Read Titles
Publishers recommend manga from slice-of-life to horror to romance at the NYCC panel!
― At New York Comic Con 2023, New York City librarian and Manga in Libraries author Jillian Rudes brought together some of the most prominent manga publishers in the industry to give their best manga recommendations. Anime News Network had the opportunity to hear from Ben Applegate (director of publishing services …
First 2 Minutes of Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Teases Franchise Change-Up
What if the first DigiDestined was a lonely child, with no friends and a poor home life?
― With Digimon Adventure 02 movie just on the horizon, New York Comic Con 2023 and TOEI Animation hosted a panel with long-time Digimon franchise producer Hiromi Seki. Seki answered questions and shared some insight on what it was like working on the franchise, what fans can expect from the movie, and what she h…
My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle OVA is a Well-Animated Trading Card Game Commercial
There’s fun to be had in this My Hero Academia: Jet Burn tie-in, as cooped-up UA students try to entertain each other.
― At New York Comic Con 2023, Crunchyroll premiered the latest My Hero Academia OVA, “My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle.” Convention attendees were the first in the world to lay eyes on the OVA. Shown dubbed in English, the story revolves around an exclusive My Hero Academia card ga…
Tokyo Aliens Manga Vol. 3-4 Review
This marked a turning point for Tokyo Aliens; things are starting to pick up. Everything feels greatly expanded: the cast, the mystery, the scenes, the emotional texture, and the action as well.
― I think these volumes marked a turning point for me in terms of my enjoyment of Tokyo Aliens. With the first two volumes, I found myself just sort of passively reading without much interest, but now things …
