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“A problem” is, in some ways, a good way to define the storytelling here on the whole. It's not a bad book, and the development of the desert nation is interesting, as are the new races who are introduced. But the interlude chapters in the first person feel disjointed and detached from the rest of the novel.― Female Merchant, who first was introduced as Noble Fencer, the sole survivor of her party w...
Jujutsu Kaisen episode director Ryū Nakayama helms MAPPA anime with music by DEVILMAN crybaby's Kensuke Ushio― Animation studio MAPPA revealed the first teaser promotional video for the television anime of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga at its 10th anniversary livestream event on Sunday. The video reveals the main staff. Ryū Nakayama (Black Clover, Jujutsu Kaisen episode director) is directin...
Maquia animators reunite with music by Her Blue Sky's Masaru Yokoyama― The "MAPPA STAGE 2021 -10th Anniversary-" event debuted a teaser trailer on Sunday to announce that Mari Okada is writing and directing an original anime film called Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kōjō (Alice and Therese's Illusory Factory). Okada describes the "first-love fantasia story" of youths struggling in an uncertain world...
Singer told viewers during a livestream, "I'm non-binary. Happy pride month!"― Singer Hikaru Utada announced on Instagram on Friday that they are nonbinary. Utada and Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno both appeared in a livestream on the social media platform. Before Anno appeared on the stream, Utada said, "I'm non-binary. Happy pride month!" Utada previously shared their feelings about...
Maesetsu! is a really enjoyable show… if comedy is your thing. If it's not, then it can be a bit of a drag, especially in its early episodes.― Maesetsu! Opening Act was a Fall 2020 series co-produced by AXsiZ and Studio Gokumi. The former, AXsiZ, is probably most known for Ms. Koizumi loves ramen noodles as well as its work on upcoming anime World's End Harem. The latter, Studio Gokumi, has loads of...
Pompo: The Cinéphile is the perfect showcase of anime cinema – with equal emphasis on both words. Every single frame is packed with vibrant colors and flavors, with snappy transitions between animation-like and cinematic expression.― What a delightful, exhilarating film to watch. Pompo: The Cinéphile is the perfect showcase of anime cinema – with equal emphasis on both words. Every single frame is p...
Heidi's favorite Nintendo DS game is getting a remaster, the Demon Slayer fighter game is coming stateside, and Falcom announced a boatload of new Trails titles! Find out about here in This Week in Games!― Hey friends! How are you all doing? I'm currently trying to not die from heat, but other than that, I'm pretty OK! If you missed it, check out my Tales of Arise preview here on ANN! Also, by the t...
Seven Samurai is one of the most influential movies ever made, yet its anime adaptation continues to languish in relative obscurity. We take a look back at both the 1954 film by Akira Kurosawa, and the 2004 anime series by Studio Gonzo.― The year is 1954. Akira Kurosawa, one of Japan's most prolific filmmakers releases his ronin masterwork, Seven Samurai. It quickly became one of the most criticall...
Scarlet Nexus (the game) drops today! Here's your chance to win it! Alternatively, we've got a code for 10% off Scarlet Nexus, or any other game in the 2Game store. This give-away is open world-wide!― In partnership with Anime News Network, 2Game is giving away 5 copies of SCARLET NEXUS (PC version), the just released Bandai Namco Entertainment action role playing game tied into the highly anticipa...
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ODDTAXI is the tightly-written noir we didn't know we needed. Nicky and Steve look into why this walrus-starring mystery cannot be missed.― One of the most intriguing series from the last season is a slowburn mystery starring a walrus, an alpaca, and a mobster porcupine. ODDTAXI is the tightly-written noir we didn't know we needed. Nicky and Steve look into why ODDTAXI cannot be missed. This series...
Record of Ragnarok is a show of extremes. Both within the text and beyond it, this is an anime that rapidly oscillates between highs and lows in every respect. I feel that in so many ways it says a lot about the state of the industry.― To err is human, but to survive is divine. Record of Ragnarok is a show of extremes. Both within the text and beyond it, this is an anime that rapidly oscillates betw...