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Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 3
It shows the idea of her going too far and becoming what she hates most – the signs that marked where she inflicted pain are now weapons used against her.
Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 4
The first three were great, but this fourth episode is where Train to the End of the World takes off the kid gloves and puts on the weird fiction brass knuckles.
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 4
Despite the age and divinity gap between them, Holo and Lawrence have a lot in common, and that includes their insecurities.
Kaiju No. 8 ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
I think the two halves work well in conjunction with one another, and it helps the series occupy a rather unique place in the greater swath of kaiju media.
Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 3
Was it traumatic for Oscar to have to snap her neck in his dreams? Absolutely. Does anything explain what appears to be Tinasha's romantic feelings for him? Not really.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1101
The fight is thrilling, full of so many wonderful moments with the usual flair and comedy the Toei team has put out with astonishing regularity.
A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 3
What makes this episode stronger than the previous two is how I finally understand what story A Condition Called Love is trying to tell. It's not perfect but it has won me over on a few things.
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 3
After all, it's important that a band has everyone capable of working in concert.
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
This show scratches the primal itch that has existed at the deepest recesses of my consciousness ever since Tiny James first discovered Power Rangers.
Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
I'm happy to enjoy this toon as nothing more than an exciting spy adventure with just a dash of cheesy romance thrown in to keep things interesting.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
If there is a running theme for these three episodes, it's the fact that Rudeus is no longer alone.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 11
While this episode has many moving parts, none connect the way they need to, and the results feel pretty messy.
Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Watching this show every week is like taking a vacation to visit the worlds of your favorite childhood storybooks, all combined into one.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 16
This episode brings a number of long-simmering tensions to a full boil and the pot nearly bubbles over.
Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
If it were strictly up to Yori, she and Himari would be dating and doing all the “normal” girlfriend things…but Himari’s definition of “love” isn’t in line with that.
Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
In Ciel's day-to-day life, he's the master of demon butler Sebastian and his own earldom. But no one cares about all of that at Weston.
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 3
The most important lesson that an artist of any discipline must learn is that you cannot fear the cringe.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
These first three episodes showcase what I love most about this series and how too much of a good thing can hurt your story.
Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Although this third season arrives bearing change behind and in front of the scenes, these girls and their camping escapades still entice the audience to touch the grass.
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 11
This whole episode is a showcase of the trust the entire cast has for Rao—as a friend, general, or former enemy.
The ANN Aftershow - What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)
Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season!
― What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024) Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to ...
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime Series Review
However, for all the good to be found in the season, there is a notable flaw: its pacing.
― On most levels, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 falls into the category of being "more of the same." After all, the usual story pattern remains intact: Some new threat comes for Ayanakoji's class, and he pulls strings from behind the scenes, eventually coming out on top. That said, this season does its best to...
This Week in Games - Nintendo Indies Showcase 2024
Jean-Karlo looks at some of the most promising titles from Nintendo's latest showcases, explains why a big player heading over to Nintendo is worth watching, and more!
― Welcome back, folks! Does anybody know what to do when a snack you like isn't in production anymore? I used to look forward to Russel Stover's pectin jellybeans every Spring, but apparently, those aren't in production anymore. I've e...
The Best Weapons in BLUELOCK to Build The Perfect Team
We're taking Fantasy Football to the soccer field to build the perfect team of egoists.
― Unlike other sports anime, Bluelock's central theme doesn't revolve around teamwork and self-sacrifice. This, nevertheless, is to be expected considering the series' plot. For instance, when Jinpachi Ego introduces himself to the 300 personally curated prospects meant to participate in his battle royal-esque ex...
INTERVIEW: Small-Town Horror Comes to Life in Masaaki Ninomiya's GANNIBAL Manga
The manga creator shares the horror films that influenced his series set in rural Japan, where humans are on the menu.
―
Is Masaaki Ninomiya's horror manga Gannibal folk horror? It certainly fits a lot of the subgenre's definition. Set in a strange, isolated mountain village, it touches on how ritual can influence insular communities and how that looks to outsiders – and even more importantly, how o...
Wind Breaker ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
So here's hoping that the third time's the charm when it comes to anime boys beating the ever-loving hell out of each other.
At 25:00 in Akasaka BL Drama Cast Discuss Kiss Scene, Personal Hobbies at Live Event
Kiita Komagine and Taisuke Niihara show how they perfected the right angle for their on-screen kiss.
― The cast members of the new BL drama At 25:00, in Akasaka showed off what they do at 25 o'clock (1:00 am) at night. And it's nothing like what happens in the drama. While somewhat underrepresented in the anime industry, boys' love (BL) has a strong presence in the manga and TV drama world. With at l...
Mysterious Disappearances ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Both Ren and Oto can see the warning signs that a Curiosity has taken a victim, but they don't appear to be hunting Curiosities because that's their job.
This Week in Anime - Are This Season's Isekai Anime Any Good?
Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food?
― Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
For as enjoyable as the premise and the leads powering it are, the fact is that the production of Voice Actor Radio is letting it down thus far.
Unnamed Memory ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Both Oscar and Tinasha have to learn to let go a little in order to move forward, and I don't think either of them are particularly good at it
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
While I'm not fully convinced this project was necessary, Holo and Lawrence's chemistry and banter still draw me inexorably into the world of Spice & Wolf.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
The late premieres are coming in, including GRIMM VARIATIONS. Also: Touken Ranbu Kai Kyoden, YATAGARASU, Kaiju No. 8, Black Butler: Public School Arc, The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, KONOSUBA Season 3, Viral Hit, Mysterious Disappearances, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, Mission: Yozakura Family, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guid...
Fans Say Farewell to Yokohama's Life-Size Moving Gundam
Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, singer T.M. Revolution, and LUNA SEA's Sugizo appeared for the spectacular send-off.
― The Gundam Factory Yokohama held its “Grand Finale ～To the Next Stage～” event on March 31. And to be honest, grand is an understatement. It was epic. Since December 2020, Gundam fans from around the world have visited the Yamashita Pier area in Yokohama to see the 18-meter-tall RX-7...
Train to the End of the World ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
With its blend of various elements, this trip to Ikebukuro is a collection of demented parables bearing cute facades and sheathed claws.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 36
This episode felt like a catharsis for me because Shutaro's suffering is pretty much the punchline for every single joke and I love it!
A Condition Called Love ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
At best, Hananoi comes off as incredibly codependent and unable to recognize someone setting a clear set of boundaries. At worst, this guy has all the charisma of a potential serial killer.
This Week in Anime - What Do You Do When Your Fav Anime Isn't Simulcast?
In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over.
― In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expre...
Ragna Crimson Manga Volume 11 Review
Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far.
― Ragna Crimson Volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. The volume is essentially broken into three pieces: the battle, a flashback with Ultimatia and Wolteka...
Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Of course, the anime's tenor of interaction sings any time we see Kumiko and Reina together with their co-conspirator chemistry.
Gundam SEED FREEDOM's Rie Tanaka, Sōichiro Hoshi Share Memories at Los Angeles Premiere
― This past week has been busy for the two leads of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM as they've been promoting the U.S. premiere of the movie on the West Coast. Immediately after they attended the festivities in Seattle, they joined Michael Sinterniklaas (Gundam SEED dub producer) and Stephanie Sheh (English voice of Lacus Clyne) at the Los Angeles film premiere. As attendees eagerly awaited the scr...
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is especially focused on artists defining themselves, and how the persona of performance can be both transformative and restrictive.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 10
As far as motivations go, it’s far from terrible but Zai’s story felt pretty predictable, and the execution wasn't strong enough since he ultimately comes off as more edgy than sympathetic.
Kurayukaba and Kuramerukagari Anime Movies Review
These tenously-linked films sport impressive world-building and mechanical designs but suffer from undercooked plots.
― Streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll on the day of their Japanese theatrical release, does the distribution pattern of these one-hour-long thematically-linked movies mark a new strategy for the Sony-owned service? I can't see anything similar happening with massive properties like Dem...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 15
The larger macro-plot fades into the background as we get back to the meat and potatoes of adventuring and eating monsters.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
It's the most monstrous premiere of the season! KAIJU NO. 8 reviews join the guide! Also: Black Butler: Public School Arc, The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, KONOSUBA Season 3, Viral Hit, Mysterious Disappearances, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, Mission: Yozakura Family, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our t...
This Week in Games - Ask Yourself, "What Would Shadow Do?"
The Year of Shadow is upon us! What sort of festivities can we expect for a resident Edgehog? Also: Jean-Karlo salutes the Miiverse community and more in This Week in Games!
― Welcome back, folks! Last week, I saw a bit of consternation from folks with regards to SaGa Emerald Beyond, specifically since SaGa games can be rather impenetrable. It's a tall order, but I still vouch for the SaGa games. Mis...
The ANN Aftershow - What New Anime Should You Watch? (Spring 2024 Edition)
James and Lynzee are back after a hiatus to help YOU decide which of the best (and strangest) new anime premieres is worth watching. Also, James tries to explain how the omegaverse works in this one.
― What New Anime Should You Watch? (Spring 2024 Edition) James and Lynzee are back after a hiatus to help YOU decide which of the best (and strangest) new anime premieres is worth watching. Also, check ...
SPY×FAMILY Code: White Anime Film Review
The anime dub premieres tonight in Los Angeles, but is the Spy x Family film a must-see or an easy skip?
― Let's start this review with a bit of a litmus test to see whether you'll enjoy this film or not. Does the idea of an extended sequence about a little girl trying desperately not to poop—to the point where she starts having surreal hallucinations—sound like the height of comedy? If yes, you've f...
This Week in Anime - What Is An 'Anime Game,' Anyway?
Chris and Lucas try to quantify the 'vibe' that makes something an anime game; is it point of origin, art style, or something else?
― Chris and Lucas try to quantify the 'vibe' that makes something an anime game; is it point of origin, art style, or something else? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning...
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 10
This week's episode of Sand Land has one main purpose: backstory.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
Your favorite fantasy disaster children are back in KONOSUBA Season 3! Check here for all the newest anime reviews, including: Mysterious Disappearances, The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio, Oblivion Battery, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, Mission: Yozakura Family, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of c...
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 1 Manhwa Review
This is for the ones who knew the Red Wedding was coming, gleefully chuckled when the film Bridge to Terabithia grossly misled parents, and always read the book before seeing the movie.
― This one's for the smug readers, the ones who knew the Red Wedding was coming, who gleefully chuckled when the film for Bridge to Terabithia grossly misled parents as to what it was about, and who always read the bo...
Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons Graphic Novel Review
It's kaiju and pirates in this ahistorical take on the dragons found on old treasure maps—but it doesn't quite deliver on its fantastic elevator pitch.
― The elevator pitch for Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons is fantastic—a voyage of Sir Francis Drake to find the Dead Bishop's treasure, only to find forbidden seas filled with the kaiju of the Godzilla franchise, presented as a pirate's tall tale by a...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1100
Vegapunk reveals the origin of Devil Fruit's powers.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 9
We learn that Mike has started to view Emma as a surrogate daughter after he lost his own, but as solid as these emotional gut punches are, her death still feels pretty unnecessary.
Canine Detective Chris: The Shiba Inu Detective Tracks Down the Stolen Jewels! Novel Review
Canine Detective Chris, one of the four launch titles for Yen Press' middle-grade light novel imprint, digs into several of the trends in middle-grade mystery that make it so appealing, chief among them the intelligent animal of its title.
― Mystery is one of the staples of middle-grade fiction, alongside fantasy and school stories. From The Westing Game and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. F...
Chained Soldier Producer, Voice Actor Discuss Bringing Sexy Anime Series to Screen
We sat down with producer Yuki Watanabe and leading actor Yūya Hirose (Yuuki), to discuss bringing this unique combination of epic action and sexy comedy to the screen.
― Ever since author Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takamura first began publishing Chained Soldier on Shonen Jump+ in 2019, their manga has been a smash hit. The story tells of how humanity has been enlisting soldiers who use the magical ...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 14
Kabru and his crew don't leave the most lasting impact either as individuals or as a crew, but they aren't offputting to watch.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
The Omegaverse makes its jump into the world of anime with BL title Tadaima, Okaeri! Plus Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, The Duke of Death and His Maid, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, and more! Keep checking back for more new anime updates and reviews.
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it...
Banished from the Hero's Party Season 2 Anime Series Review
A new, compelling villain and a pleasant romantic backdrop makes for a deeply satisfying show.
― Despite the off-putting, typical-for-light-novels word salad of its full 15-word title, the first season of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside was one of my highlights of the Fall 2021 season. For one, it wasn't an isekai, and it mixed low-stakes slice-of-lif...
Bucchigiri?! ‒ SERIES FINALE
Suffice it to say, Bucchigiri?! did not justify the exclamation point in its title, but it earned that question mark pretty well.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ SEASON FINALE
Although Guideau would never openly admit it, they like experiencing humanity.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
It's time for a brand-new caper with Mission: Yozakura Family! Plus Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, Tonari no Yokai-san, Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night, Tonbo!, The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, and more! Keep checking back for more new anime updates and reviews.
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: ...
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage Anime Series Review
As before, Second Stage's biggest strength is in its complex, nuanced character development and dynamics.
― I was a little surprised when Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage failed to win enough ANN reader votes for weekly streaming reviews of its second season, as I'd been under the impression the first season was pretty popular. I guess I was wrong. To several of my internet buddies, each succ...
Metallic Rouge ‒ SERIES FINALE
A wholly realized version of Naomi and Rouge's arc would have been wonderful, with this desperate act of soul-binding providing the tart yet tantalizing cherry on top.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
Tatsuya and friends are back for more sci-fi magical action in the third season of Irregular at Magic High School. Plus, we have reviews for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Astro Note, Highspeed Étoile, and more! Keep checking back for more new anime updates and reviews.
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics write...
This Week in Games - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Preview
This is the Suikoden game fans have been waiting for. It might have a new title, but the heart is there.
― Welcome back, folks! Another April Fool's Day has come and gone, another chance for unfunny people at gaming studios to make another "Hey, wouldn't it be funny if we made a dating sim for our game!?" gag for the pile of joke-visual novels we've seen over the years. As an aside, while I haven't h...
Ya Boy Kongming! Road to Summer Sonia Anime Film Review
Some of the best-looking musical sequences are so heavily improved upon their original versions that they alone justify watching this film, even if you know the original by heart.
― Compilation films are such a weird thing in anime, are they not? We accept their existence because there are a million of them. If American TV shows started cutting up full seasons into 2 hours and throwing five minutes o...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2024
It's showdown time for the last episodes of Winter 2024, and Solo Leveling triumphs over Mashle. Come see the last-minute surprises at the end of the 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 base...
High Card Season 2 Anime Series Review
High Card is a show that seems to live by the rule of cool, but the problem is that the lore of High Card isn't always that interesting at best and downright perplexing at worst.
― The first half of High Card had an issue with establishing an identity. My biggest problem with the first handful of episodes was that it felt like the show couldn't decide what kind of story it wanted to tell. Did it want...
Studio Ghibli President Toshio Suzuki Sees His Anime Come to Life at Ghibli Park
Suzuki shared that famed director Hayao Miyazaki is currently making something for the theme park—in secret.
― At a press event last month, ANN, along with other members of the press, was able to talk with Studio Ghibli President Toshio Suzuki about the new "Valley of Witches" area at Ghibli Park, his recent Academy Award win, and legendary director Hayao Miyazaki. Ghibli Park, located in Aichi Prefe...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ‒ SEASON FINALE
This episode is as cute and cuddly as the series has always been and wraps things up nicely.
This Week in Anime - Are We Experiencing a Retro Anime Gold Rush?
With shows like the original Urusei Yatsura and GTO coming to Netflix, Chris and Lucas take a deep dive into the retro anime world to answer the question: "Are we getting more releases and re-releases of older anime than ever before?"
― With shows like the original Urusei Yatsura and GTO coming to Netflix, Chris and Lucas take a deep dive into the retro anime world to answer the question: "Are we ge...
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 9
The big revelation for this episode is that our heroes walked into a perfect trap.
Sengoku Youko ‒ SEASON FINALE
His final, lung-tearing scream is both terrifying and heartbreaking, signaling that Jinka – or at least the part of him that can still reason – realizes just how much he's lost and hurt in his pursuit of power.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
The new season continues with another return - it's time for Bartender Glass of God! Also get our reviewers' takes on Laid-Back Camp's third season, Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included,Train to the End of the World, Gods' Games We Play, RE:MONSTER, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases and Spice & Wolf: the merchant meets the wise wolf!
― Welc...
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp Anime Series Review
In many ways, watching this show is at least mildly annoying.
― In case you missed it, Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp is making a very real attempt to align its heroine with real-life nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale. Her last name, Clorence, is meant to rhyme with "Florence" (and the manhwa translation spells it "Clarence," so the subtitles are trying to play this link up), her count...
Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash Anime Series Review
Unfairly overshadowed during the Winter 2024 season by heavyweight titles The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is a surprisingly high-quality fantasy.
― Unfairly overshadowed during the Winter 2024 season by heavyweight titles Frieren and Delicious in Dungeon, The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is a surprisingly high-quality fantasy anime from Studio Massket – it's their...
This Week in Anime - Anime Adaptations That Aren't As Good As They Should Be
This week, Nick and Steve talk about sub-par anime adaptations of great books and manga—and end up dunking on The Witch and the Beast, Berserk, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer (just to name a few).
― This week, Nick and Steve talk about sub-par anime adaptations of great books and manga—and end up dunking on The Witch and the Beast, Berserk, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer (just to name a few)...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1099
Episode 1099 does a good job reviving the audience's fear of Rob Lucci and co while also raising the stakes enough to keep things interesting.
The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide
The new season continues with another return - it's time for Bartender Glass of God! Also get our reviewers' takes on Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included,Train to the End of the World, Gods' Games We Play, RE:MONSTER, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases and Spice & Wolf: the merchant meets the wise wolf!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Sp...
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 35
I would like to see more episodes focusing on Lum's perspective or seeing her go on adventures with the crazy gadgets that she develops.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ SEASON FINALE
My favorite part of the finale of this anime was when Bilac was explaining to Sunraku that he needs to be more conscious that he is the main character and that his actions have consequences.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
If I haven't made it abundantly clear already, The Dangers in My Heart is now one of my favorite anime of all time.
First Look at Crunchyroll's Spring Anime Series Slate
Gearing up for the Spring 2024 anime season, Crunchyroll held a press-only event at their office and on-site theater in Los Angeles.
― Shaking up their usual rollup to a new season of anime for Spring 2024, Crunchyroll held a press-only event at their office and on-site theater in Los Angeles. MC'd by Crunchyroll News' Global Editor-in-Chief, Kyle Cardine, this event offered an early showing of some ...
Sasaki and Peeps Season One Anime Series Review
In its animated incarnation, Sasaki and Peeps is Overstuffed Smörgåsbord – The Anime.
― Sasaki and Peeps surely represent the end stage of the Japanese light novel explosion. We've run out of endlessly iterative and overcomplicated isekai power fantasy concepts, flashy and violent psychic battling's getting old, and magical girls have been deconstructed over and over until there's nothing left but ru...
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 12 (SEASON FINALE)
Do we ever really change? That's the question at the core of this, the final episode of season one
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 8
It leads to Mike drunkenly serenading Emma at karaoke about the importance of trust which is probably the single funniest thing the show has done and is the biggest highlight of the episode.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 11
Even without Guideau as his official companion, Ashaf is an engaging protagonist.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Anime Series Review
It could look better, but don't let that stop you from watching this kind, mature romance.
― Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: it's like My New Boss is Goofy, but actually gay. It would be easy to glibly write this series off that way, and there are distinct similarities between the two, not the least of which is that both series explore the bonds between men who work a...
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Mash has to succeed at classwork and tests if he wants to avoid expulsion.
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 11
Zabu's relationship with Matakara is simple, but it's sincere and presented with just enough heart to get you to feel something.
Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Anime Series Review
Despite its best efforts, Torture Princess' humor is mostly one-note and has little to leave audiences wanting more.
― The more jaded fans among us would be forgiven for fearing the worst for this anime that prominently features the loaded word “torture” in its title. After all, the series composer is Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, the same screenwriter who composed such infamous anime adaptations as Redo of Hea...
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 13
The silhouetted sequence of Falin bubbling on the floor beneath the elf's magical power was terrific.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Smith, Isami, and Lulu end up buck naked, crying, happy, and hugging at the end, in what is somehow the least sexual scene in the entire series thus far.
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