Wonderful Precure! Episodes 25-36 Anime Series Review
The Cures need Niko and their transformations to fight, but their true strength comes from themselves and their relationships.
― While this season of Pretty Cure is unique in several ways, there are two that stand out, at least among legally available series in the west. The first is the overt romantic subplot that truly gets off the ground in episode thirty-six; while Delicious Party Pretty Cure did…
Goblin Slayer Author Kumo Kagyu’s Blade & Bastard Light Novels Get Anime
Light novel series launched in 2022
― DRECOM Media revealed that writer Kumo Kagyu and illustrator so-bin’s Blade & Bastard light novel series will get an anime adaptation, and revealed a teaser promotional video and visual, on Sunday. The light novel’s manga adaptation author Makoto Fugetsu drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement: J-Novel Club publishes the novel simultaneously with the J…
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Novels Get 2025 TV Anime
Yui Ishikawa stars in Troyca anime
― The live-streamed “5th Overlap Bunko All-Star Roundup Special” debuted a promotional video that announced a 2025 television anime of Kōki Fuyutsuki’s The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom (Kanpeki Sugite Kawaigeganai to Konyaku Haki Sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru) light novel series. Seven Seas licensed the novel series a…
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Light Novels Get TV Anime Next April
Natsuki Hanae, Reina Ueda, Takehito Koyasu star in Quad anime
― The live-streamed “5th Overlap Bunko All-Star Roundup Special” debuted a teaser promotional video that announced that the television anime adaptation of Yomu Mishima’s I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryōshu!) light novel series will premiere next April. The anime stars: Natsuki Hanae as Liam …
Kujira Tokiwa’s The Holy Grail of Eris Light Novels Gets Anime
Kana Ichinose, Sayumi Suzushiro reprise roles from previous drama CD
― Drecom announced on Sunday that Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi’s The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series will get an anime adaptation, and revealed a teaser promotional video and visual. The artist of the light novel’s manga adaptation Hinase Momoyama drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement: S.Kosu…
San-x’s Rilakkuma Character Gets New Anime by Production I.G
Announcement video reunites The Concierge team, reveals Yoasobi vocalist Lilas Ikuta’s theme ‘stay with me’
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for San-X’s Rilakkuma character revealed on Sunday that the character will get an anime by Production I.G. Yoshimi Itazu (The Concierge anime film) directed and storyboarded the promotional video announcing the anime below, and the video’s staff inclu…
Fist of the North Star Volume 13 Manga Review
Fist of the North Star Volume 13 is a strong package, but at the same time I wouldn’t blame someone for feeling like there are diminishing returns in this latter era of the run.
― Volume 13 is an odd mixture of elements and novel concepts that dazzle visually while being all right otherwise. I hate to sound like a broken record, but many of the same strengths and weaknesses seen here have been with t…
Interview: Bridging Dungeon Fighter Online and Dark Souls with The First Berserker: Khazan
We got hands-on with the the big upcoming Souls-like games: The First Berserker: Khazan.
― One of the big upcoming souls-like games is The First Berserker: Khazan. I got some hands-on time with the title at the Tokyo Game Show 2024. I also got to sit down with the game’s creative director, Junho Lee, and art director, Kyuchul Lee, to discuss the game’s connection to the nearly 20-year-running Dungeon…
Look Back: Director Oshiyama’s Inherent Need to Draw
Oshiyama spent the last week of the film’s production drawing “1,000 key animations.”
― Studio Durian’s movie adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot, Look Back, has been the talk of the town. Following critical acclaim from some of the most influential Japanese moviegoers, US fans had the chance to see the movie with Director Oshiyama. GKIDS hosted three public screenings, which included a live Q&…
Newtype exclusive interview: Tower of God Season 2 Series Composition/Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida
Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida shares the most important theme of season two and how the series’ characters have changed.
― Everyone climbs the tower with something different in their hearts…
Tower of God Season 2 is here at last!
The view from the top is… Series Composition/Script: Erika Yoshida
A depiction of real-life problems in our world today ーSeason 2 is finally here after four years. How do you …
The ANN Aftershow – I’m Sorry, They Stole His What?!
DAN DA DAN is wild! We’re also checking in on Orb after that big episode three plot twist. Plus, news on the Pokemon leak and impressions of Silent Hill 2!
― I’m Sorry, They Stole His What?! DAN DA DAN is wild! The animation is top-tier, and the story is truly original. It is living up to the hype! We’re also checking in on Orb after that big episode three plot twist. Plus, news on the Pokemon leak …
This Week in Games – Game Freak’s Teraleak
The huge leak of alleged info is already showing some holes in its authenticity, plus video game legend Nobuo Uematsu isn’t retiring YET, and more of the latest gaming news.
― Welcome back, folks! I’m not much of a MiHoYo fan. It’s nothing personal; I just don’t gel with their games—the gacha rates are too unfair, in my opinion, and the games straddle that uncomfortable zone where they’re too sophist…
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is Still in Production, But it Looks Fantastic
Batman takes on a corrupt Justice League with a fresh aesthetic as two worlds collide.
― One of the most popular superhero characters continues to find himself in unconventional situations. The best example is Batman Ninja, a CG animated film that transported Batman and many of his villains to feudal Japan. Right off the film’s success, there’s the much-anticipated sequel, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza Lea…
See You in My 19th Life Volumes 1-3 K-Comic Review
The K-Comic series See You in My 19th Life is a love story that is as much about the tragic past as the hopeful present.
― Tragedy and romance have been linked almost since the dawn of literature. Why else would stories of doomed lovers like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or historical tales of Cleopatra and her lovers be so lionized? For many readers, the fine line between the potential for a happy …
The Real Yokai of DAN DA DAN
We asked yokai expert Zack Davisson to give us a lesson in the real origins of Turbo Granny, Serpos aliens, and more from the hit series DAN DA DAN!
― I was just at AnimeNYC, and as usual, after my yokai panel I had people curious about their favorite series, asking “Is this a real yokai?” I get that question all the time and the answer is always “Yes.” Because all yokai are real to the same extent …
The Unaware Atelier Master Novels Get TV Anime in April 2025
Mikako Komatsu, Asami Seto, Minami Tanaka star in fantasy series
― Alphapolis announced on Friday that Yousuke Tokino’s The Unaware Atelier Master (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation that will premiere in April 2025. Hisashi Ishii (Rainy Cocoa in Hawaii, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear) is directing the anime at EMT Squared. Deko Akao (Higehiro, Komi Can’t C…
The Late Akira Toriyama Planted Mysteries in the New Demon Realm Just For Dragon Ball Daima
NYCC panel showed original Toriyama artwork, new mecha designs.
― While the New York Comic Con Dragon Ball Daima panel launched with whoops and cheers, it must have also packed an emotional gutpunch for the Dragon Ball fans. The passing of mangaka Akira Toriyama on March 1 has left a hole in the hearts of the franchise’s acolytes. On Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary, many of them assembled at New York…
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Anime Film Review
Now streaming on Crunchyroll, the BLUE LOCK movie makes Nagi an even more interesting and nuanced character, but the last 10 minutes almost upends the film’s otherwise interesting plot.
― BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is a retelling of the early events of BLUE LOCK through the eyes of Nagi and Mikage. However, that’s not to say this is a recap or compilation film. Rather, a good 70% of the film …
This Week in Anime – Reincarnated in Another Column
Another season, another glut of isekai. Chris and Lucas do their best to tackle the unending pile.
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New season, new glut of isekai! Chris and Lucas hold their noses and jump into this season’s pool, looking for new species as the genre evolves. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of t…
Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade Reaches 5 Million Pre-registrations as November 7 Launch Approaches
New PV Released and Community Event Announced
― Shanghai, China – October 17, 2024 – BILIBILI GAME proudly announces that Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade has surpassed 5 million pre-registrations worldwide. To celebrate this significant milestone, a new promotional video (PV) has been released, offering fans an exciting glimpse into the game’s dynamic combat and beloved characters. Additionally, the o…
Yama Wayama’s Let’s Go Karaoke!, ‘Captivated, by You‘ Manga Both Get TV Anime
Asami Nakatani directs anime at Doga Kobo
― Manga creator Yama Wayama announced on Thursday that both her Captivated, by You (Muchū sa, Kimi ni.) manga and her Let’s Go Karaoke! (Karaoke Iko!) manga will get a television anime adaptation. The announcement stated both works are getting a TV anime “at the same time.” Asami Nakatani (Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR) is directing the anime a…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Art Director Yukihiro Shibutani Dies at 63
Shibutani also worked on Patlabor, Detective Conan, Kamichu, To Your Eternity, Archdemon’s Dilemma, more
― Anime background artist, art director, and the GAKIproAstudio art studio’s board director Yukihiro Shibutani died in a Tokyo hospital on September 15 due to a worsening chronic illness. He was 63. His close relatives held a private funeral. GAKIproAstudio’s parent company Y.A.P. Ishigaki Product…
