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Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 11
In this episode alone, the anime breaks new ground by featuring giant nun feet and characters getting swallowed up by giant slime monsters.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 33
While it doesn't feel like any development is carrying over from one episode to the next, I do find myself respecting Ataru more as a character from episode to episode.
Chained Soldier ‒ Episode 11
I have to give the segment props for one of the most idiotic and absurd power-ups I've ever seen. It involves Himari unleashing her fury and might with what I can only describe as An Afro Made of Guns.
Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 10
Watching a Metallic Rouge episode with an intelligible thematic and emotional core is a welcome surprise.
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ‒ Episodes 9-10
I've been saying it all season: Too little, too late.
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 10
This episode does a lot to make up for the faults of the previous episode—putting our main characters back in the driver's seat while providing some solid spectacle.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 22
There's some nice setup and some cute moments but this feels like nothing more than a transitional episode overall.
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Episodes 16-30 Anime Review
With this second batch of episodes released for Western audiences, Fairy Princess Minky Momo feels like it really hits its stride.
― With this second batch of episodes released for Western audiences, Fairy Princess Minky Momo feels like it really hits its stride. By this point, the formula is well-established: Momo, in her guise as the daughter of an Earth couple in an unnamed European country, finds...
Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 10
Unlike other villainess/otome isekai stories, the game's plot is alive and well in this one, and it's forcing Alicia's hand.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 5
Despite a warning from his mysterious benefactor that this is a trap, Higan is so juiced up on revenge that he rushes in and starts carving up ninja mooks left and right.
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 9
With this new inner calmness, Jinwoo questions his humanity.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 32
There's a surprising amount of guilt swirling around Ataru throughout this episode.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
"Are we dating?" I nearly fell out of my seat from pure cuteness overload just hearing that line because those three simple words perfectly sum up this entire episode.
Marginal Prince Anime Series Review
It's far from groundbreaking, and every episode is filled with so much cheese that you risk getting indigestion, but I think if you take your time digesting it like I did, there's a lot of fun here.
― Crunchyroll recently added Marginal Prince to their streaming service. It's an adaptation of a love simulation game of the same name from the early 2000s. Boy, does it feel like it! It's always interest...
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 8
This is the beating heart and personal tragedy the show has needed for a long time.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Where to Start and What's Worth Watching [2024 Edition]
Lauren Orsini is back with an update to our Gundam guide. If you're not sure where to start in this mecha franchise, start here.
― Forty-five years ago, Mobile Suit Gundam was a cartoon designed to sell robot toys to kids, and it initially received such low viewership ratings that it ended up being canceled. It was only later that the anime's hardcore fans, many of whom were teens and young adults a...
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 10
She has been forcibly reminded of Michel's dangerous discovery – black powder.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 10
Izumo gets one final, emotional opportunity to connect with her mother.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 8
Helga gets her first kiss, and Guideau prepares to step out of the coffin for the first time since the premiere.
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 10
When Itsuomi just casually brought the phone to Yuki without playing interference, it was genuinely a shock.
Tokyo These Days Volume 1 Manga Review
Taiyo Matsumoto turns his talents to exploring the manga field from various creative angles and the inescapable hold creative work (and manga, in particular) has on us.
― Many authors and illustrators have tried to write about what it means to work in a creative field. For my money, John Kendrick Bangs' 1896 novel A Rebellious Heroine best captures the writing life, and that's illustrious company for...
Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 22
This episode takes a more abstract route by focusing on a duel between psychic incarnations of Andy and Victor.
The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 22
The most important reveal this week is that Lakan has prosopagnosia or face blindness.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
His simple-minded reaction to the reveal, even in the face of the superpowered opponent he's staring down, maintains the series' approach to flippant comedy.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 26
Rather than an endless stream of zoltraak magic, we see spells unlike anything we have seen before.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 10
The party meticulously plans an attack on graph paper that will inevitably go sideways the second they step into the room.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 9
A giant mecha robot lady experiences human emotions for the first time and has a magical space climax.
SAND LAND: THE SERIES Anime Episodes 1-6 Review
This visually stunning action-adventure is another reminder of why Toriyama was a world-builder with boundless creativity.
― Coming straight out of the mind of the beloved Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama, the original Sand Land manga is a short, one-volume work published all the way back in the year 2000. This past year, it was adapted into a feature film. Sand Land: The Series takes the 106-minute movi...
Chained Soldier ‒ Episode 10
This week's “reward” was maybe the least sexy bit of fan service that Chained Soldier has ever delivered.
Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 10
Utena's going to get someone together canonically in this show, and if that includes a full-on lesbian sex scene, well, at least she's taking care of all of you in the audience as well.
Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 9
The plot moves, but it moves too fast to find footing. The characters are all here, but they're flattened. The themes and social commentary are apparent but neutered, simplified, and frequently contradictory.
This Week in Games - Nintendo Stamps Out Emulator Yuzu Devs
Jean-Karlo discusses the recent emulator debacle, some of the most interesting games from the Microsoft Partner Stream, and KOS-MOS creator Monolith's 25th anniversary!
― Welcome back, folks! Over the weekend, I saw Dune Part 2. It was really fun, but it reminded me of how disappointing it is that we haven't gotten a new Dune real-time strategy game to tie in with it. Dune II: The Building of a Dynas...
My Boss Is a Giant: He Manages My Every Need With Enormous Skill! Manga Review
Unfortunately, the steamy story is undermined by abandoned plot threads leaving fairly non-graphic sex scenes to entice readers.
― The title says it all as far as major content warnings go with this one: it's a romance manga about a woman who becomes involved with her boss. It's hardly novel in the genre, but it's also one of those tropes that doesn't work for all readers, so the good news is that yo...
Collect 'Em All: Other Video Games About Catching Monsters
On the heels of Pokémon and Palworld, Jean-Karlo looks back on years of monster collecting, from Megami Tensei to Dragon Quest Monsters.
― Pokémon is undoubtedly the king of the mountain when it comes to the collectible monsters subgenre of RPG—or "Mons" games, as fans call them. And while it's also currently the world's leading multimedia franchise, there's still something to be said about the many ...
Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition Manga Review
Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkikreet is a powerful manga, one unique and beautiful in its off-beat presentation and heartbreaking/warming in its characters and themes.
― I knew next to nothing about Taiyō Matsumoto or his work before reading Tekkonkikreet, and with the manga in question, I only knew of Treasure Town, coming across it when looking up cool anime cities. I'm glad I ended up going in blind to...
This Week in Anime - AI Is Here, But Who Is It Helping?
If this tech is making things worse for the people who work on this material and those who want to enjoy it, then who exactly is it for?
― Following Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini's confirmation that the company is already testing generative A.I. uses on subtitling and closed captioning, Chris and Lucas discuss where the technology could benefit more broadly and management's misjudgment on how t...
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 9
This should be a pivotal, emotionally compelling sequence for the audience as all the disparate parts of Jinka's arc come to fruition, but it falls terribly flat.
The ANN Aftershow - Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition)
Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!
― Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition) Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in...
Pokemon Adventures: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Volume 1 Manga Review
This manga is best read with prior knowledge of the characters and the base games, but inside is a worthwhile, fast-paced adventure.
― I will always take advantage of any opportunity to talk about the Pokémon Adventures manga because I genuinely think it is fantastic. Composed of dozens of volumes, the Pokémon Adventures manga series is the closest thing that fans have to a dedicated expansion of the...
Why Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is One of the Greatest Shonen Anime
Now streaming on Netflix, Jairus Taylor makes his case for Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai and why it deserves a moment in the shonen spotlight.
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The landscape of shonen anime has changed a lot over the years, and largely for the better. In the past, anime adaptations of hallmark shonen titles like Naruto or Bleach were notorious for suffering from slow pacing, inconsistent animation quality, an...
Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 9
Patrick's not her only friend, which may be confusing to her, mostly because she's reluctant to see Eleonora as a friend.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2024, Feb 26-Mar 3
While the rankings have been on an unplanned hiatus over the past few weeks, our top 3 has remained unchanged with Dangers in My Heart ruling the season. Check out our latest user rankings!
― 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 m...
This Week in Anime - Are the Anime Awards Broken?
What were the biggest snubs of the Anime Awards, and did what earned their rightful place as one of the best? Or is the whole thing a cover for marketing and business relationships?
― Nick and Steve are here with your after-awards banter. What were the biggest snubs of the Anime Awards, and did they earn their rightful place as one of the best? Or is the whole thing a cover for marketing and busines...
Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Episodes 1-11 Anime Review
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse's first cour is a bit of a mixed bag that doesn't yet live up to its popular predecessor.
― Welcome back to the Arthurian-inspired shounen world of The Seven Deadly Sins. In this adaptation of the Nakaba Suzuki's sequel manga, it's been sixteen years since the Sins' final battle, and the focus shifts to their children – or at least to a random kid...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1096
Just 10/10 stuff all around.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 21
From the little that we've seen, Katzo is a professional gamer, and it would be cool if we could see that expertise play a part in the game, comparing them to Sunraku's game exploit intuition and Arthur's trickery.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Love can be dangerous, as Kyotaro and Anna have to face a stalker.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 31
My favorite joke in the episode is the game of spot-the-difference, where it just became a case of "Hey, look at this," and most of it wasn't very funny.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 4
Without the dazzle of cool ninja fights to distract from it, all of the issues with the show's writing are laid bare.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 25
It's not the planning or magic slinging that is the highlight of the episode. Rather, it's the flashback to the last meeting of Frieren and Serie.
Anime to Watch on Funimation Before They Disappear from Streaming
Crunchyroll is sunsetting the Funimation streaming service on April 2, and with it, these anime will disappear from streaming services. Watch these before they're gone!
― Funimation's days as an anime streaming service are numbered! And while much of their catalog is available on Crunchyroll or other anime streaming sites, a surprising number are not. With April 2 looming, here are our editorial team...
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 8
The episode also looks back at the characters who went with Jinwoo into the double dungeon to see how their goals have changed—or haven't—due to their harrowing experience.
The White and Blue Between Us Manga Review
This is only a one-volume story, and it simply doesn't have the space to give us the needed depth of emotion, especially for lead character Mishima.
― So many love stories in fiction begin or end with a lie. That's not surprising when you think about the genre; its very nature means that any antagonistic actions need to be either ridiculously huge (kidnapping, war, etc.) or small enough to be a fixtu...
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 7
Instead of advancing any of our characters' arcs after the climactic fight, it returns to the same holding pattern as before.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 9
To Kyle, Arnold is the embodiment of shadow, cloaking any potential help under a dark surface that adds a chill to the air.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
As roughly 50% of tournament stories in shonen anime do, the one in Mashle has been forcibly formatted into an open battle against a terrorist attack.
The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 21
There's something lovable about Lihakuand, and part of that is down to his overgrown puppy energy.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 9
This story hasn't been without its flaws, and some of those flaws remain present this week, too. The direction remains just a little too flat and sterile for the nature of the material.
Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Manga Review
From one the creators behind Horimiya, an up-and-coming writer meets a ghost haunting his new apartment, but there are still mysteries lingering behind her death.
― You may recognize HERO as one of the creators behind Horimiya, and for some readers, that will be enough to merit picking this up. But Ako and Bambi's first volume stands on its own two feet even without that endorsement, and it is striki...
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 9
I'm pretty sure if he sees Yuki at Itsuomi's apartment wearing his clothes, my dude is going to rupture an organ.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 7
Despite her goofiness, she takes her duty as ward of the sword seriously.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 8
What if you had to make love to a giant sentient robot villainess to save your friends?
Ufouria: The Saga 2 Game Review
Ufouria: The Saga 2 delivers a long-overdue comeback for a cult classic from the NES era, but can it live up to a legacy?
― Ufouria: The Saga 2 delivers a long-overdue comeback for a cult classic from the NES era, but can it live up to a legacy? The original Ufouria: The Saga was one that got away. Its North American release was canceled back in 1991, and even though the game made it out in Japan an...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 9
He doesn't place importance in weaponry, he places it in cookware.
Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 21
Hundreds of years ago, Andy (who didn't even go by “Andy”, then) ran with a gang of vigilantes across the United States as they tried to clean up the chaos left behind in the wake of the Civil War.
Chained Soldier ‒ Episode 9
Yuuki's reunion with his long-lost sister is going to test his bond with his Master back in the 7th Squadron.
Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 8
Metallic Rouge spends most of this episode teetering into stupidity.
Mario vs Donkey Kong Game Review
The most interesting part of Mario vs Donkey Kong is trying to figure out why Nintendo released this title, in this way, at this time.
― Mario vs Donkey Kong is fine. I should probably open this review by talking about the mechanics of the game, how much should or should not change in a remake, or if this title is worth its $50 price point; but, several hours after seeing the credits roll, I remain f...
This Week in Games - How Zygarde Got His Game
Jean-Karlo goes over all the good news from this year's Pokémon Day and worrying developments in the world of emulation.
― Welcome back, folks! It's been a fun week on my end; some good stuff came in the mail (I finally have a nice copy of the Valis collection). I still really want that one LGR physical edition of VA-11 Hall-A; it sure would be nice to find one at not-price-gouge-y prices. I also nee...
Roleplaying in Re:Zero, the Dark Souls of Isekai
How I engage with games like Dark Souls, and how Subaru approaches his ordeals in Re:Zero are similar: they both hinge on roleplay.
― As someone who used to play games more actively, watching Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World dredged up old memories of playing Dark Souls. Fans of both franchises could probably draw some easy comparisons. They're both dark and often bleak fantasy series known f...
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 8
With last week's sudden loss, it would only be natural for some or all of our party to want to repay their enemies, but there's a lot more nuance than simple bloodlust.
Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 9
Even some standby gags like Sayo's struggles with her emergent masochism feel a bit funnier and more clever with their setup now.
This Week in Anime - Previously On Final Fantasy VII
Before you boot up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, let's remember Squaresoft's foray into feature films, including Spirits Within and the divisive Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
― Before you boot up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, let's remember Squaresoft's foray into feature films, including Spirits Within and the divisive Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed...
The Klutzy Witch: Fukka and the Witch of Darkness Anime Movie Review
There are some fun moments of slapstick, but the humor fades as the film goes on, and the action is never particularly impressive or memorable.
― The Klutzy Witch: Fukka and the Witch of Darkness screened at the 2024 New York International Children's Film Festival as a double bill with the short film Magic Candies. Despite the festival's name, many of the anime movies screened there have also held st...
The ANN Aftershow - Best, Worst, and Weirdest Pokémon
James, Jacki, and Lynzee pick their favorite Pokémon from every type to celebrate Pokémon Day 2024!
― Best, Worst, and Weirdest Pokémon Jacki, Lynzee, and James share their Pokémon memories for Pokémon Day 2024. What Pokémon gave them nightmares, what was their first starter, and what is their trainer persona? The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6p...
Lovely Complex Anime Blu-Ray Review
Fans of romantic comedies with human characters, people who love and relate to weirdo protagonists, and long-time Lovely Complex admirers, pick up this Blu-ray.
― Lovely Complex seems like an unlikely candidate for a dubbed Blu-ray release, even from a company that specializes in releasing older anime like Discotek. It first came out in 2007, natively animated in 480p, and the simple, frequently off-...
Chatting About Food and Adventures with Delicious in Dungeon's Director and Voice Actors
We were able to chat with Delicious in Dungeon's director, Yoshihiro Miyajima, as well as two of its main leads, Kentarō Kumagai (Laios) and Sayaka Senbongi (Marcille).
― Recently, Anime News Network was able to chat with Delicious in Dungeon's director, Yoshihiro Miyajima, as well as two of its main leads, Kentaro Kumagai (Voice of Laios) and Sayaka Senbongi (Marcille). They talked about how they b...
Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 8
Yumiella gushing over her precious little dragon baby is hands-down her at her most relatable.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 20
Imagine my surprise when this episode screams in your face for ten minutes that Shangri-La Frontier is just a video game.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
We're still waiting in the wings for Anna and Kyosuke to cement their feelings for one another.
This Week in Anime - Off-Brands In My Anime
With the new, official WcDonald's campaign, Nick and Nicky revisit some of the off-brand appearances of real products in anime and other official campaigns that seem too weird to be true.
― With the new, official WcDonald's campaign, Nick and Nicky revisit some of the off-brand appearances of real products in anime and other official campaigns that seem too weird to be true. Disclaimer: The views an...
Sympathy Kiss Game Review
Sympathy Kiss is guaranteed happy escapism despite its workday setting and sometimes awkward writing. This is a nice low-key treat for otome game fans.
― Some otome games go all in on the escapism factor, putting their playable protagonists in various fantasy or dangerous situations where finding love and survival go hand in hand. That's not the kind of game Sympathy Kiss is. Otomate and Idea Factory...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1095
Watching them so compelled to observe and collect data regardless of danger or side effects or even the fear that they might poop their pants was good stuff!
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 24
If anyone knows Frieren's weaknesses, it would be the girl who has spent half her life traveling with the immortal elf: Fern.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 30
I'm glad that the show is experimenting with longer storylines to break up the more episodic nature of some of its skits.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 3
I believe in Ninja Kamui's vision, but it's going to need a shakeup to fully deliver on its promise of 90's OVA-style pulp, and hopefully, that comes sooner rather than later.
God Bless the Mistaken Volume 1 Manga Review
Bloom Into You's Nio Nakatani is no one-trick pony as she takes on a gentle slice of magic realism life tale in God Bless the Mistaken.
― Sometimes, a creator works on a series that is so good that it risks shadowing all of their other works. For Nio Nakatani, that series is Bloom into You, and fans of that one might find themselves a little dismayed that God Bless the Mistaken isn't a similar gentle...
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 8
Arnold has Rishe's number.
Reflecting on Aerith's Death on the Eve of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Release
“Did you hear that there is actually way to save Aerith from getting killed by Sephiroth?”
― Spoiler Alert! This piece is going to cover spoilers from pretty much every single Final Fantasy VII thing that's come out leading up to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, including the original game, Advent Children, Crisis Core, FFVII Remake and even Rebirth's trailers. “Did you hear that there is actually way to ...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ‒ Episode 8
We finally got some INCREDIBLE action -- in the last 5 minutes of this episode.
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 8
Itsuomi's been living in his complicated romantic drama for something like six seasons.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 8
This episode serves up one of the best meals for the mind we've had all season - and the food looks pretty good, too.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 7
“Don't do it, you'll get sucked dry!”
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
For the first time, Mash finds himself clashing with an opponent on direct physical terms.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 1 Manga Review
The award-winning manga hinges on the humorous rapport between an overworked salaryman and the biker-chic woman who smokes behind the supermarket.
― Let me start by admitting that I think cigarette smoking (in fact, any kind of nicotine inhalation, whether cigar smoking, e-cig vaping, or snuff… uh… snuffing?) is gross. It's not just the myriad of horrific health complications, nor the hideous stench ...
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 8
Each of our heroes has been separated into a container with a different zombie experiment to fight.
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