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Jul 7, 13:00

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Tsukihime is returning with a brand-new route! Also, an interesting article by Art-Eater points out the similarities between Final Fantasy IV and the Terry Gilliam film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. ― Welcome back, folks! We've got AX and Independence Day behind us; hopefully, the rest of the summer is smoother from here. Anime Expo looks like a ton of fun, but every year you hear about the ho...

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Anime Expo 2023 - Rurouni Kenshin U.S. Premiere Was Lackluster

Jul 7, 12:30

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For anime fans suffering from a strong case of FOMO, don't worry. You're not missing anything. ― Aniplex brought special guests—voice actors Soma Saito and Rie Takahashi, as well as producer Masami Niwa—to kick off the 2023 adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin at Anime Expo. Coming twenty-seven years later, the second TV anime series comes at a controversial time in light of Nobuhiro Watsuki's criminal rec...

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Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire Episode 1-12

Jul 7, 12:00

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While Chris is by far the most interesting and enjoyable aspect of the anime, the show's complex world and interesting supporting cast bring out the best in her character. ― When it comes down to it, Reborn to Master the Blade is a fish-out-of-water tale—and not just thanks to Inglis' new body. Despite being reincarnated in the same world, Inglis—or "Chris" as she is commonly known in her second life...

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Crunchyroll Streams Rurouni Kenshin, Shadowverse Flame: Seven Shadows Arc, The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2, More Anime

Jul 7, 08:09

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Also: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 11 ― Crunchyroll revealed on Wednesday that it is streaming the Rurouni Kenshin, Shadowverse Flame: Seven Shadows Arc, The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2, and Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 11 anime for the summer 2023 anime season: The new television anime of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin manga premiered on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block and ot...

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2024 Doraemon Film Reveals Title, Staff, March 2024 Opening

Jul 7, 08:04 anime

Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Chikyū Symphony to have music theme ― The staff for the Doraemon anime series revealed the title, staff, and visual for the 2024 Doraemon film on Thursday. The 43rd film in the franchise is titled Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Chikyū Symphony (Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony), and it will open in March 2024. The new film will have a music theme, as Doraemon and friends...

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The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs

Jul 7, 07:56

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fripSide performs opening "Red Liberation," MIMiNARI performs ending "Nemurenai feat. Kusunoki Tomori" ― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kotei Kobayashi's The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon) light novels unveiled the first promotional video and visual for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals and previews the anime's ending them...

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Black Butler Gets New Anime Season in 2024

Jul 7, 07:56

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Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto reprise roles as Sebastian, Ciel in new anime by Kenjirō Okada, CloverWorks ― Crunchyroll announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Monday that Aniplex is producing a new television anime adaptation of Yana Tobos's Black Butler manga. Crunchyroll emphasized that the anime is not a remake, but a new season of the anime. The anime will premiere in 2024, and Crunchyroll ha...

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Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2024

Jul 7, 07:55

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Sumire Morohoshi, Yū Miyazaki star in anime from Ajia-do. ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) manga. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual and promotional video, main cast and staff, and January 2024 premiere. Morishita also drew an illustration to commemorate the announcement. The anime'...

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Fans Show VTubing is Here to Stay at hololive's 1st North American Concert

Jul 6, 16:30

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Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, Gawr Gura, Watson Amelia, IRyS, Ceres Fauna, Ouro Kronii, Nanashi Mumei, and Hakos Baelz came together for a live show at AX ― I've only recently started exploring VTubing for my projects, but I was well aware of hololive. Even if you didn't know the name, if you're a nerd well-versed in streaming or anime culture, chances are you've come across one o...

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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Jul 6, 15:00

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The central theme of cynicism vs. optimism and a memorable villain makes this film a step above most tie-in anime films. ― I should be clear about this upfront: I am not a hardcore Black Clover fan. So while I know the basics of the setting, the main characters, and what drives them, that's the extent of my knowledge. That said, this film is an enjoyable watch regardless for one reason: its villain. ...

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Anime Expo 2023 - Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Discusses Next Big Projects

Jul 6, 13:32 anime games

The acclaimed artist is working on his next anime work, ZAN, described as "Ocean's Eleven meets Dante's Inferno." ― Yoshitaka Amano is a man with a seemingly endless drive. He is in high demand, so there's no shortage of ambitious projects to take on. Such a packed slate takes hard work and focus, so you'd be forgiven for thinking such hardened resolve would be paired with a serious, no-nonsense att...

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Anime Expo 2023 - Production I.G, Studio Wit Share Psycho-Pass, Haikyū, More Project Details

Jul 6, 11:30

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Don't believe the rumors! Uzumaki is still happening! ― The Production I.G x WIT Studio panel took place on Sunday in the Main Events hall of the convention center, the largest room at the venue for panels. Even the sections in the back were well populated with fans waiting for it to start. At the top of the hour, the lights shined down on the three-panel guests on stage. On the left was Maki Terash...

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Anime Expo 2023

Jul 6, 09:23

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The anime, manga, and game announcements, premieres, and news from Anime Expo, all in one place! ― Saturday, July 1 Panels and Premieres Trigger's Delicious in Dungeon World Premiere Meet Kafka Asagiri: Creator of Bungo Stray Dogs Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Sneak Peek The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 World Premiere HELCK North American Premiere News Crunchyroll to Also Stream Zom 100: Bucket Li...

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The Summer 2023 Anime Preview Guide

Jul 6, 09:23

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They're back! Summer's biggest premiere sees the return of Gojo and Geto in JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON 2! Also check out our reviewers' takes on Happy Marriage, Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon, Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, Masamune-kun's Revenge R, Sweet Reincarnation, The Dreaming Boy is a Realist, and more! Sponsored by Yen Press! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer ...

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Anime Expo 2023 - YOSHIKI Talks About the Inspiration for His New Song and Writing Songs for Anime

Jul 4, 22:07 events people

Kicking off in October, the multi-city tour includes stops at famed concert venues around the world: the Garden Theater in Tokyo, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and finally Carnegie Hall in New York. ― Rock legend Yoshiki graced music fans with his ethereal presence on Sunday, timed to coincide with the promotion of his upcoming fall tour, "Yoshiki Classical 10th ...

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Anime Expo 2023 - Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 and MF Ghost Anime Premieres

Jul 4, 13:30

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If Shield Hero season two left you cold, season three could win anime fans over again. ― The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Premiere The Rising of the Shield Hero is still going on, apparently. I was given the pleasure of reviewing season two for this website, and I say "pleasure" with all the sarcasm I can muster. I don't know how we went from a relatively OK series with controversial elements ...

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Anime Expo 2023 - Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Premiere

Jul 4, 12:30

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There are no supernatural elements here, but the intensity of the characters' dangerous careers is more than enough to carry Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange. ― Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange is a show that does its best to highlight that you don't need to kill fire demons to make a firefighter's job seem interesting. When I initially sat down for the premiere, I thought I was in for a new...

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Gridman Universe

Jul 4, 12:00

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Did you catch the U.S. premiere of Gridman Universe at AX? Check out our review at Anime News Network! ― Gridman Universe is a direct sequel to both SSSS.Gridman. and SSSS.Dynazenon. It continues the plotlines and character arcs of both series, tying up loose ends for some and giving epilogues to others. However, if there is a single main character, it would be Yuuta. Of course, this Yuuta isn't the ...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023

Jul 4, 11:45

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Right at the finish line, Oshi no Ko overtakes Witch from Mercury for the 3rd place. Come and see the final results for the Spring 2023 season! ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how peopl...

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Anime Expo 2023 - SEGA Presents: Dragons of Japan – A Yakuza/Like a Dragon Panel

Jul 4, 11:30 games

A live performance of "Baka Mitai" was a major highlight, only dampened when fans rushed the stage for autographs. ― Legendary action, beat 'em up game franchise Like a Dragon drew in crowds of eager fans who waited in the hot sun for a chance to be the lucky few in the panel. Joining the stage were Hiroyuki Sakamoto (chief producer of Like a Dragon series), Takaya Kuroda (Japanese voice of Kazuma K...

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Anime Expo 2023 - BUNGO STRAY DOGS S5 World Premiere

Jul 4, 03:04 anime events people

The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. ― The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. It jumps straight into the tense ending of the Sky Casino arc, where the Armed Detective Agency has been cornered by various arms of the government. Longtime fans are ver...

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Anime Expo 2023 - One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere Mired by Poor Planning

Jul 4, 02:29