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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Stage Play Reveals Visual, Cast

May 6, 18:48

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Stage play runs in Osaka, Tokyo in August ― The official website for the stage play of Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series revealed a new visual and the cast for the stage play on Friday. The franchise's official website announced the stage play on February 19. The cast includes: ≠ME idol group member Hana Ogi as Rimuru Tempe...

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Takuma Morishige's Tonari no Seki-kun Junior Manga Ends

May 6, 18:48

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Manga based on My Neighbor Seki launched in 2020 ― The June issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Flapper magazine published the 31st and final chapter of Takuma Morishige's Tonari no Seki-kun Junior (My Neighbor Seki-kun Junior) manga on Tuesday. Morishige launched the manga in Monthly Comic Flapper in July 2020. Kadokawa published the manga's second compiled book volume in June 2022, and it will publis...

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Final Fantasy XVI Game Banned in Saudi Arabia

May 6, 18:47

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Game launches for PS5 on June 22 ― Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Audiovisual Media announced on Wednesday that the government's Ministry of Media has not approved Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI role-playing game for release in Saudi Arabia. The government agency did not provide a reason for the ban, but added that Square Enix was "unwilling to make the necessary modifications." The ESRB has ...

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Suzume Anime Film Earns US$10 Million at U.S. Box Office

May 6, 18:46 anime

Makoto Shinkai's latest film opened in U.S. on April 14 ― Crunchyroll revealed on Friday that Makoto Shinkai's Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari) film has earned over US$10 million at the U.S. box office. Suzume opened in North America on April 14. Crunchyroll is screening the film in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub. The film earned US$5,001,705 in its opening weekend in the U.S. The...

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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion GN 1-3

May 6, 12:00

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The mystery elements, which are developed further in each successive volume, blend well with the standard romance plot and the humor aspects, forming a series that is hard to put down. ― While otome games are the norm in most Japanese reincarnated-as-a-fictional-character forms of isekai, in most South Korean and Chinese takes on the genre that I've read, characters are much more likely to find thems...

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Princess Principal: Crown Handler - Chapter 3

May 5, 12:00 anime

While the animation sequences are nothing to write home about, the third installment in the Crown Handler film series is the best yet. ― The second Princess Principal film concluded with the major revelation that Prince Richard and his forces from the re-conquered New World were the mysterious third power that entered the spy game between the Kingdom and Commonwealth. This revelation has left Charlot...

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Answerman - Why is Yuri Anime So Popular Now?

May 5, 11:00

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With recent hits like Lycoris Recoil and G-Witch, what explains the zeitgeist for yuri anime these days? Answerman delves into it. ― Chris asked: We've got a lot of new Yuri/ Shoujo Ai anime coming out in 2023 and others, like Birdie Wing and G Witch, are getting continuations. I'm wondering why it's happening now. I've read the source novels/manga for about 80% of the new anime, so I know that the ...

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This Week in Games - The True Secret of the Dragon is Guns

May 5, 10:00

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It's a quieter week as we wait for Tears of the Kingdom, but Double Dragon is getting a new game! Also, RIP, Waypoint. ― Welcome back, everyone! With everything having calmed down slightly, I finally got some time to play Xenoblade 3! We also received a delightful surprise earlier this week! Back in late March, I was lucky enough to review Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. And ju...

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Thorfinn Is Me, I Am Him

May 5, 09:00

anime

As you progress through life, you meet some amazing people with magnetic personalities and incredible intellect. You think to yourself, “These people are the real deal. They're going to make it.” The Askeladds and Canutes in your story begin to take over your narrative. ― Four. That's the number of times we hear Thorfinn's inner thoughts in the entirety of Vinland Saga's first season. Considering th...

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Tephlon Funk GN 1

May 4, 12:00 manga

Inspired by Cowboy Bebop and Spike Lee films, Tephlon Funk is a lot, but I think that ultimately that's a good thing. ― Drugs. F-bombs. Street-wise kids, bitter undercover cops, and angels. Welcome to the world of Tephlon Funk, a collaboration between an American writer/creator and two French illustrators. It's an interesting piece, wearing its influences proudly – there's a real grounding in Cowboy ...

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This Week in Anime - The YAS-ification of Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island

May 4, 09:00

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The recent Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island film gave Mobile Suit Gundam animation director Yasuhiko "YAS" Yoshikazu the opportunity to redo an infamous chapter in the anime's history. How does the episode hold up with a modern coat of paint? ― The recent Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island film gave Mobile Suit Gundam animation director Yasuhiko "YAS" Yoshikazu the opportunity to red...

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The ANN Aftershow - Lovable Anime Dirtbags

May 3, 17:00

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This week is all about controversial opinions as we discuss G-Witch's conniving mommy, Prospera! ― Lovable Anime Dirtbags This week is all about controversial opinions as we discuss G-Witch's conniving mommy, Prospera! The various Benerit Group factions are vying for the open presidency as Prospera pays a visit and Miorine discovers how deep Suletta's dedication to her mom goes. Also: Our top five "...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023, Apr 1-28

May 3, 13:45