Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU anime ended on Thursday― The official Twitter account for the Higurashi: When They Cry anime franchise announced on Friday that the Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU television anime will get a follow-up television anime titled Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU that will premiere in July. Kadokawa streamed the promotional video announcing the start of a new chapter: Upda...
Tsunako also draws new illustration for series' 10th anniversary― The official website for the Date A Live IV television anime series began streaming a teaser promotional video for the anime on Friday. The site also unveiled a "voice video" featuring Marina Inoue as Tohka Yatogami, as well as a new illustration by Tsunako, to launch the franchise's 10th anniversary celebration. The anime will premie...
If you liked the premise of Tearmoon Empire but found Mia to be obnoxious, or if you're just a hopeless romantic who wants to see two nice people get a second chance to do things right, Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance! is worth picking up.― If the synopsis of Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance sounds a bit like Tearmoon Empire, that's not surprising. Both...
In light of current violence against the Asian American community, Anime News Network wants to express its support for the victims and those affected by violence.― In light of current violence against the Asian American community, Anime News Network wants to express its support for the victims and those affected by violence. On March 16 in Atlanta, Georgia, six Asian women, among eight victims, died...
Did you miss the Trailer Party? Watch it now and see what our critics though of each trailer for the spring season. We watched 43 trailers for the new season, can you survive all 43? Which one are you most excited about ?― Welcome to Anime News Network Connect! A collaboration between ANN and Anime NYC, ANN Connect is a new way to bring anime fans, anime creators, and the anime industry together du...
In this article, I'm going to tell the story behind not just Mushoku Tensei but of the community of readers and writers that make up Narō, so that you can understand why I personally consider it "the ultimate Narō novel."― So, Mushoku Tensei. If you've heard of the series, you may also be familiar with its reputation as the "pioneer" or "progenitor" of the modern isekai ("other world") web/light nov...
S.H.Figuarts' new HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Dragon Ball figures are now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai USA.― S.H.Figuarts' new HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Dragon Ball figures are now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai USA. Check out the galleries below to see them in all their glory. S.H.Figuarts HIT - $60 IMG hit01.jpg IMG hit02.jpg IMG hit03.jpg IMG hit04.jpg IMG hit05.jpg IMG hit0...
Chugong seems to trust their readers to be able to read between the lines or at least to put the pieces together without overwriting and light novel fans will find what they like but it is substantially better written than the average similar book.― Light novel authors take note - Chugong's style proves that you don't have to infodump or over-explain your story's world or magic/combat systems. The p...
Since 2017, a life-size, transforming Unicorn Gundam has stood tall in Tokyo's Odaiba. Several times a day, it transforms in a flurry of light and sound, bringing the anime into the real world. While you can't exactly take something so massive home with you, this transforming Unicorn Gundam bust is a pretty good alternative. Now available at Premium Bandai USA, the REAL EXPERIENCE MODEL RX-0 UNICO...
Banana Fish and Free! director Hiroko Utsumi is back with a 100% original series about the wild world of skateboarding. Mix together bombastic WWE wrestling personas, gravity-defying tricks, and no adult supervision and you get Sk8 the Infinity!― Banana Fish and Free! director Hiroko Utsumi is back with a 100% original series about the wild world of skateboarding. Mix together bombastic WWE wrestli...
Bond the dog drastically increases the caper level of the book with his amazing doggy powers; not only is he able to rescue children and see the future, he also increases Anya's own adorableness factor a hundredfold.― Before you go running to doesthedogdie.com, let me reassure those of you who were as traumatized by Where the Red Fern Grows as a child as I was – no dogs are harmed in this volume of ...
Director team Goro Taniguchi and Riki Fukushima discuss creating a brand-new sport and a diverse cast of characters, including the very important "Skatelino."― Skate-Leading Stars tells a drama about a fictional sport called “Skate-Leading”, which is a team competition of figure skating. ANN spoke to chief director Goro Taniguchi and director Riki Fukushima regarding how this anime came to be and ho...
AnimeJapan 2021 is being run as an online event this year on March 27-28, including a livestream aimed at overseas viewers. AnimeJapan general producers Hiroshi Terada (Avex Pictures) and Shunsuke Nakajima (Tatsunoko Production) explain the overview of the event, as well as the limitations that overseas viewers should keep in mind such as the content and region restrictions.― AnimeJapan 2021 is bein...
With so much riding on their performances, as the film is largely an extended dialogue between Kunieda and Tsuzuki, it's important to note that both Atsushi Abe (Kunieda) and Yoshihisa Kawahara (Tsuzuki) do a remarkable job.― Based on the novel of the same name by Michi Ichiho (which is available in English translation from Seven Seas), Yes, No or Maybe follows the romance of Ushio Tsuzuki, a stop-m...
It's kind of rude, to be honest. ALSO: those Oscar snubs and Cowboy Bebop live-action update!― The ANN Aftershow: Why is Everyone in Jujutsu Kaisen So Hawt? This week's episode of Attack on Titan is delayed due to an earthquake in Japan, so Jacki, James, and Lynzee discuss the finer points of the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen including why all the characters are so attractive. It's kinda rude to be hone...
Containing the incomparable bombast of Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi, Back Arrow is a case of telling you exactly what it is on the label. Giant robots, political intrigue, plenty of nudity, and a villain that escaped from Dark Precure!― Containing the incomparable bombast of Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi, Back Arrow is a case of telling you exactly what it is on the label. Giant robots, political intrig...