Lost Lad London GN 2
If the threat of racism was simmering beneath the surface of the first volume of Shima Shinya’s mystery series Lost Lad London, it’s definitely bubbled to the top in the second, as Detective Ellis struggles to keep Al safe.
― It’s a terrible truth, but a truth nonetheless: people are often judged by the ignorant based on their race. If that fact was simmering beneath the surface of the first volume o…
See Ghibli Park’s Grand Opening
Catch a glimpse of the Catbus for grown-ups, Laputa’s robot soldier, more
― Welcome to Totoroland! Well, not exactly … First things first: The Ghibli Park opened on November 1 as the only theme park dedicated to Studio Ghibli’s movies, but don’t expect it to be Ghibliland or the Magic Kingdom at Hayao Miyazaki World. Ghibli Park’s head Goro Miyazaki — the son of studio founder Hayao Miyazaki and an a…
My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered Light Novels Get TV Anime
Tsuyoshi Fujitaka’s story of boy abandoned in another world, but with Instant Death ability
― Earth Star Entertainment announced on Thursday that a television anime of Tsuyoshi Fujitaka’s My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered (Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyōsugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga marude Aite ni Naranain Desu ga.) light novel series has been green-lit. J-Novel Club offers the light novel series in …
Crunchyroll to Stream Bofuri Season 2, Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, A Galaxy Next Door, The Fire Hunter, My Clueless First Friend, More Anime
Also: Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army, My Home Hero, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Season 3
― Crunchyroll announced at its panel at this year’s CCXP event on Thursday that it will stream the BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense Season 2, Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army, …
Saint Seiya Manga’s Live-Action Knights of the Zodiac Film Previews Action in Longer Teaser
Mackenyu stars in 2023 film
― The official website for Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action film of Masami Kurumada’s Saint Seiya manga, unveiled a new teaser trailer for the film on Thursday. The new teaser is a longer version of the teaser from Wednesday. The film will open in 2023. The film’s tagline is “Pegasus will rise.” Toei Animation producer Yoshi Ikezawa told the news website Variety that…
Kizuna Ai’s Kizuna no Allele Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Visuals, 1st Promo Video
Seires premieres in 2023
― Entertainment planning company Isaribi Inc. revealed the first promotional video, key visual, main cast and characters, story introduction, and staff on Friday for Kizuna no Allele, the upcoming anime project for virtual YouTuber (VTuber) Kizuna Ai. (The below video has English subtitles that can be toggled on.) Isaribi Inc. describes the story: This is a story about the bo…
Kodansha USA Licenses The Shape-Shifting Witch’s Kiss, Beast #6 Manga
Both manga debut digitally in December
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced on Thursday that it will publish The Shape-Shifting Witch’s Kiss and Beast #6 manga digitally in December. Title: The Shape-Shifting Witch’s Kiss (Toshi to Mahō wa Kiss Shidai) Author: Maho Funeno Debut Date: December 6 Summary: Tohru has a superpower – he manages to be invisible without any magic at all! In fact, the only one…
Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie
Now in U.S. theaters! If you’ve somehow managed to remain unspoiled about the ending of The Quintessential Quintuplets, then this movie will finally resolve your burning questions…but it could have looked better while doing it.
― If you’ve somehow managed to remain unspoiled about the ending of The Quintessential Quintuplets, then this movie will finally resolve your burning questions. It does an i…
Interview: Denji, Aki, Power, and Makima Dub Actors Discuss Smash-Hit Anime Chainsaw Man
We talked to Ryan Colt Levy, Reagan Murdock, Sarah Wiedenheft, and Suzie Yeung about starring in the smash-hit anime Chainsaw Man, what makes it special, and their experiences working on the show.
― Anime News Network’s James Beckett was able to talk to Ryan Colt Levy (Denji), Reagan Murdock (Aki), Sarah Wiedenheft (Power), and Suzie Yeung (Makima) about starring in the smash-hit anime Chainsaw Man, …
This Week in Games – Chris Pratt Meets The Banana Slamma
The new Mario Bros. movie trailer reignites discussion about Chris Pratt’s casting, Balan Wonderland’s Yuji Naka is arrested, and Team Ninja teases a return to their classics.
― Welcome back, everyone! Apologies for the sudden absence last week; with Thanksgiving being when it was, it wasn’t quite possible to get a column out. So I’m hoping folks had a fun time with people they love. And I’m also hop…
Mahjong Parlor of Love GN
A better-than-usual translation from Media Do isn’t enough to sell this middle-of-the-road BL title.
― It’s best to say this first: Mahjong Parlor of Love, another BL title licensed by Media Do, has a substantially better translation than previous titles from the same line that I have reviewed. The translation is fluid and natural, and if the cover shows the usual English title confusion, that’s in n…
This Week in Anime – Grown-Up Rin and Co. Get Cozy in Laid-Back Camp the Movie
Camping with your friends gets harder when you add adult responsibilities like a full-time job. The Laid-Back Camp movie brings the gang back together as they try to revitalize a camp site.
― Camping with friends gets harder when you add adult responsibilities like a full-time job. The Laid-Back Camp movie brings the gang back together as they try to revitalize a campsite. This movie is streaming on…
The ANN Aftershow – Chainsaw Man Takes It Up to Eleven
Lynzee and James discuss the wild rollercoaster that is Chainsaw Man episode 8. Does Denji do the deed with Himeno? Will Denji ever get the taste of vomit out of his mouth? Are all the Devil Hunters’ lives in danger?
― Chainsaw Man Adds Barf to the Menu Lynzee and James discuss the wild rollercoaster that is Chainsaw Man episode 8. Does Denji do the deed with Himeno? Will Denji ever get the taste of…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
The new mainline title has sold over 10 million copies and is the fastest-selling game in Nintendo history. It has a boatload of innovative and call-back features for fans but…it also runs like garbage.
― Have you heard of the fable of the Monkey’s Paw? Or the idea of having one’s wishes granted but not in a desired form or manner? That is probably the best way that I can describe my feelings towar…
Attack on Titan Creator Hajime Isayama at Anime NYC
The manga’s controversial ending loomed heavily over the hit manga creator’s appearance in NYC, culminating in an apology and cheers of reassurance from fans.
― It’s no exaggeration that Hajime Isayama was a huge draw at Anime NYC. The event marked the Attack on Titan manga creator’s first-ever appearance in the United States and while enthusiasm for the anime is still going strong, it was hinted bef…
Shin Ultraman at Anime Frontier Give-Away ?
Thinking of going to Anime Frontier? Well, here’s your chance to go FOR FREE, SEE the SPECIAL PREVIEW of SHIN ULTRAMAN from VIP SEATS, and get a Shin Ultraman poster. Image Courtesy Left Field Media From Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, SHIN ULTRAMAN is a rebirth of the classic Japanese hero, and Anime Frontier is honored to present a preview screening in cooperation with Fathom Events, Tsuburaya …
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