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Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 10

I understand why Tamaki has been a divisive character, so I just want to say that I was totally right about her, and you doubters owe both of us an apology.
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Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 10

I found Scop the Talking Mole's return pretty enjoyable, even if the extended chronicles of his fanciful adventure to Tokyo are literally only here to waste everyone's time with a bunch of silly nonsense.
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 45

It’s hard to say which of the many disastrous decisions made by the Shi clan truly brought the army to their gates.
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Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 23

I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe this storyline should have gone on a little longer.
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Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 9

It was only a matter of time until we got an episode like this where we set some concrete rules about Satoko's powers.
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DAN DA DAN Evil Eye Anime Theatrical Cut Review

Fun as it is, Evil Eye isn't really a movie. You will find plenty of exposition, a rising action, and a falling action—but nothing resembling a satisfactory conclusion. ― Fans of DAN DA DAN have nothing to fear but the Evil Eye as we head into the second season of the supernatural action series. Evil Eye is the theatrical cut of the anime's first three episodes, a now tried-and-true promotional avenu...
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Your Forma ‒ Episode 10

The moment supposed protagonist Echika Hieda appears, any sense of engagement in this show dissipates for me.
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom ‒ Episode 10

Philia’s entrance in Girtonia is her most triumphant moment in the series.
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The ANN Aftershow - I Totally Called the Gundam GQuuuuuux Twist

Lynzee and James weigh in on CG Chopper from the second season of live-action One Piece. Also, who is hyped up for The Summer Hikaru Died anime series? Plus: I called the Gundam GQuuuuuux twist. You heard it here first. ― I Totally Called the Gundam GQuuuuuux Twist Lynzee and James weigh in on CG Chopper from the second season of live-action One Piece. Also, who is hyped up for The...
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Apocalypse Hotel ‒ Episode 9

In what might end up the series' greatest accomplishment, the combination wedding & funeral is beautiful, macabre, funny, sad, and a fitting synthesis of its cosmic themes.
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

It’s refreshing to see an anime reminding us that it's okay to have hobbies—including hobbies that have little or no connection to your larger goals.
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ‒ Episode 9

Is this a Universal Century sequel or an alternate universe or some fanfiction? YES, all of the above!
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 9

This is probably the best episode of Vigilantes that we've gotten to date.
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1131

Kuma and Ginny are adorable and tragic in equal measure.
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ‒ Episode 9

This week's adventure hinges on problem-solving that does not require Beryl’s swordsmanship, which helps make him feel like a more complex character and adds variety for the audience.
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Gorilla God's Go-To Girl ‒ Episode 9

It’s a good thing that the gorilla god is such a fun character, because by this point it feels clear that The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl is less about Sophia becoming a knight and more about how everyone loves her.
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The Remarried Empress Volumes 1-6 K-Comic Review

With a drama adaptation announced, now is the perfect time to see why The Remarried Empress is worth the hype. ― It's good that we know how this story ends because it is one hell of a ride to get there. The Remarried Empress, originally written by Alphatart and adapted to manhwa by writer HereLee and artist SUMPUL, opens with heroine Navier being granted a divorce from her emperor husband and immedia...
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This Week in Anime - Manga, Translation, and the Rise of Machines

Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. ― Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are available at Viz/Shonen Jump App. Ka...
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The ANN Aftershow - Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?

James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. ― Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be? James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep. The awards have continued to have "sweeps," where a single show takes home nine or more awards. We'll discuss this year's nominees, our picks to win, and whether thi...
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Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? ‒ Episode 9

Will this be the final plot of the season?
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Witch Watch ‒ Episode 9

While Witch Watch’s bread and butter is still comedy, episodes like this do a great job of showcasing that it has more range than just good jokes.
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Kowloon Generic Romance ‒ Episode 9

Who knew French toast could be such a relationship deal-breaker?
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Lazarus ‒ Episode 9

For most of its runtime, “Death on Two Legs” makes it feel like Lazarus is just actively screwing with its audience.
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To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 9

Now that Cyan is free, it looks like the Orphanage Director is trying to make Luo into her villain archrival.
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Production +h Want Dark Machine To Be For Gaming What Slam Dunk Was For Basketball

Producer Fuminori Honda and director Tomoyuki Kurokawa discuss working on Dead Dead Demon’s Dedede Destruction and what viewers can look forward to with Production +h’s video game anime Dark Machine. ― Despite being newer on the scene, Production +h is an anime studio already making waves with animated films like Netflix's The Orbital Children and the anime adaptation of Inio Asano's post-apocalypti...
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

If the last episode of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! had me feeling like we were suddenly skipping whole episodes in between important scenes, this week, we may as well be leapfrogging over the top of entire seasons.
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Review

Series fans will definitely appreciate the evolution of long-time mechanics, and newcomers will enjoy the cast and building mechanics. ― The Rune Factory series has firmly established itself as more than just a mere "Fantasy Story of Seasons. However, with every series—and every season—there must come a time of growth and experimentation. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma notably avoids counting itsel...
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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 9

There’s a sort of tragedy about Wolfram.
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Lost in Starlight Movie Review

This is a movie drenched in color, from the verdant greenery of Seoul’s parkland to the warm reds and browns of its older buildings, not to mention the vibrant, sparkling starscapes and sunsets, many of which would make Makoto Shinkai proud. ― While Korean animation director Han Ji-won's fame has steadily grown in her homeland, Netflix's worldwide release of her latest, most substantial movie, is the...
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Yaiba: Samurai Legend ‒ Episode 9

While this isn’t the most exciting episode, it provides the show with a much-needed opportunity to slow down before the big showdown.
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Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 9

Matthew has always made sure that Anne feels loved and wanted. It’s the greatest gift that anyone could give her, and ultimately more important than any scholarship or academic honor.
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Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 9

In Fire Force, it is impossible to separate the actions of a fate-ordained hero of legend from the barely coherent ramblings of a deeply traumatized idiot. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 44

Almost everyone in this story is wearing a mask of one sort or another, and it's only now that some of those masks are being taken off – or in the case of Loulan, put back on.
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New Saga Volume 1 Manga Review

If you had the ability to go back in time and relive one of the most difficult journeys of your life, what would you do differently? ― If you had the ability to go back in time and relive one of the most difficult journeys of your life, what would you do differently? If you sacrificed everything for the sake of taking down an ultimate evil, do you think it's possible to accomplish the same goal witho...
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Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 9

The arresting visuals bring out the best of this battle. The adaptation turns the theatrics up to 11 with a slew of symbolism and a sizzling splash of color.
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Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 8

While everything about the tone of this screams that it is a gag anime with your typical magic reset button—it's clear by now that it's anything but.
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2025, May 20-26

The top 5 cumulative is nigh undefeatable, with those same series forming this week's top 5 as well. See how all your favorites fared in our weekly 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 mind that these rankings are...
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Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 22

It's an odd miss for a series that's otherwise done pretty well with doling out drama in the previous few episodes, even more so given that rhythm is a key element of this episode!
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Dear Hongrang K-Comic Review

Dark, bitter, and intermittently hopeful, Dokjin and Hottu's adaptation of Jang Dahye's original novel pulls you in, even if none of those flavors are your preferred reading, making it nearly impossible to put down. ― Complete at sixty episodes (chapters), Dear Hongrang is a journey. Apart from flashbacks, the prologue, and the epilogue, the entire story takes place over one brief summer during the J...
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This Week in Games - Theatrical Rings, Dragon Kin, and An Excuse To Talk About Banana Hair

Jean-Karlo discusses the give-and-take of video game IP movies, the latest news on the Dragon Quest remakes, and Capcom's latest contest! ― Welcome back, folks! People who've kept up with my column know about the Mage: The Ascension campaign I've been running for some Discord friends. Because my players need a breather (and I think it's a good enough spot for a minor recap), I'm going ahead with a "s...
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An Easy, Step-by-Step Guide to “Getting Gud” at Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign is not an easy game—not even for experienced “Sloulsborne” players. So here’s a simple guide to make your runs through the land of Limveld much more fruitful. ― The key to playing Elden Ring Nightreign is not memorizing boss patterns and learning attack windows (though let's not pretend those aren't still important). Rather, it's a game about getting as strong as possible as fas...
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Edo Era's Brave Firefighters: Interview with Oedo Fire Slayer Novelist Shogo Imamura & Mangaka Shinobu Seguchi

Discover the history behind Oedo Fire Slayer in our interview with author Shōgo Imamura and manga creator Shinobu Seguchi. ― Japan's history is teeming with everyday heroes, and there may not be a stronger example than the Edo period's firefighters. Known as hikeshigumi, community firefighters rose to meet a 17th-century challenge: protecting the fragile wooden and paper homes in what would become th...
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DAN DA DAN Evil Eye World Premiere Packs the House

The compilation's recap will get you up to speed, but you'll have to wait until the television premiere for any sort of conclusion. ― GKIDS premiered the highly anticipated continuation of Science SARU's adaptation of DAN DA DAN on Thursday. Ahead of its debut in Japan, fans in North America were the first in the world to watch DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye, a compilation movie featuring the first three episo...
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This Week in Anime - Who the GQuuuuuuX is That?

How hard is it for newbies to get into GQuuuuuuX? Chris and Coop investigate. ― How hard is it for newbies to get into GQuuuuuuX? Chris and Coop investigate. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Amazon streams Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Hulu streams 08th MS Team....
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Observation Records of My Fiancée Light Novel Series Review

Although it isn’t as deep as I’m perhaps making it sound, the story is a look at both the metafictional qualities of game-based isekai and an exploration of how an inability to distinguish between reality and fiction can be harmful. ― When a genre, or subgenre in this case, becomes as entrenched as villainess isekai is, you need a twist to make your story stand out. Shiki has hit on a good one for th...
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Your Forma ‒ Episode 9

I did not expect this tonal – and qualitative – heel-turn, in what is undoubtedly Your Forma’s best episode to date, by a large margin.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X Makes Smart Changes to the Traditional Persona Formula

The free-to-play spin-off brings smaller-scaled crimes to your mobile device. Persona 5 was released almost a decade ago in Japan. Since then, we've had many spin-offs: Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, and Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth. I'm surprised we haven't had a Persona 5 spin-off fighting game. While the whole world is waiting for even the slightest ...
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Best New K-Comics to Read in May

Before May ends, come find your new K-Comic reads in our rundown of the most interesting new titles of the month. From classic Regency romance to lady gangsters selling smuggled cigarettes, there's a little bit of everything to be found. ― Welcome back to our rundown of the best, or at least most interesting, K-Comics released in a given month! April didn't happen because of the Spring K-Comics Guide...
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

Raido is anime boyfriend royalty. Bring this king his crown.
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Apocalypse Hotel ‒ Episode 8

A few weeks ago, Yachiyo said that she ired the ability to change. This week, massive upheavals for both the Gingarou and herself create far more complicated feelings.
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ‒ Episode 8

Nyaan stone-cold vaporizes a dude and everything else is set-up to get to that pivotal moment.
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Elden Ring Nightreign Video Game Review

Rather than being a game about “getting gud”—slamming headlong into a big boss over and over again till you learn every tell and attack pattern, Nightreign is a game about “getting fast”. ― In Elden Ring Nightreign, you pick one of eight unique characters and are dropped into the land of Limveld along with two other players with the nebulous goal of defeating the Nightlord. The map is full of locati...
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Anime Director Shinichirō Watanabe's Corporate Dystopias

Kambole Campbell looks at the political throughline of Watanabe's work, from Cowboy Bebop's destroyed moon to Lazarus' healthcare crisis. ― Whether it's the sprawling mix of frontier towns and multicultural urban mazes of Cowboy Bebop, or the more clearcut contrast seen in Carole & Tuesday's Martian landscape or “Babylonia City” in Lazarus—familiarity bleeds through the various futurescapes in the wo...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 8

Captain Celebrity is the antithesis and also a shining example of what we commonly expect from heroes who act in a public service capacity.
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BET Live-Action Streaming Series Review

Bet is not a real show, not one worth watching as a curiosity for Kakegurui fans, nor for people just looking for entertaining TV, trashy or otherwise. ― Westernized takes on Japanese media are hardly anything new. They've been around from The Magnificent Seven to The Ring—go ask what the original Star Wars was based on sometime. So something that might seem so profoundly anime in its iteration as Ka...
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ‒ Episode 8

Allucia may have had other plans, but Beryl manages to deflect them both in and out of the ring.
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Answerman - Why is Anime from the '80s so Nihilistic?

Jerome gives us a history lesson in '80s economics, student protest, post-war sentiment, and how it gave us some of anime's most dire storytelling plots. ― guyzer9x asks: “Having watched a ton of '80s to early 90's OVAs and movies over the decades, I've come to an interesting conclusion: many of them were quite nihilistic in nature. I wonder what was the particular reason for this? I know some examp...
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This Week in Anime - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em

This week, Lucas and Steve take a look at the history of smoking in anime, how it is used as a story telling device, and gush about their favorite anime smokers. ― This week, Lucas and Steve take a look at the history of smoking in anime, how it is used as a story telling device, and gush about their favorite anime smokers. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this cha...
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Yaiba: Samurai Legend ‒ Episode 8

Despite my complaints, I am still having a generally good time here, but the speed at which this show is burning through material isn't doing it any favors
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1130

We know infinitely more about the God Valley incident than ever before, but not all of our questions are answered nor is everything shown on camera.
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Bravely Default Switch 2 Remaster Game Preview

From 3DS to Switch 2, George Yang checks out this RPG's graphical and interface updates to see if it's worth the double-dip or a first-time playthrough. Bravely Default was a gem on the Nintendo 3DS back in 2012. Its turn-based combat and sense of adventure invoked old-school Final Fantasy vibes during a time where so many other games were incorporating open-worlds and more action-oriented gameplay...
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Witch Watch ‒ Episode 8

Even when Witch Watch isn't at its absolute funniest, there's so much going on in how it executes its jokes that I can't help but respect the craft.
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Gorilla God's Go-To Girl ‒ Episode 8

Bomb threats? Insurgents? Potential war? Who cares! This week The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl tosses all of that out the window in favor of three vignettes about how everyone loves Sophia!
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Kowloon Generic Romance ‒ Episode 8

Who does Kudo see when he looks into Kujirai’s eyes? Who is he thinking of as he caresses her bare skin?
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To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 8

Cyan's existence forces us to rethink the very nature of superpowers in the world of To Be Hero X.
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Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? ‒ Episode 8

This episode isn't about resolving the business side of things as much as it is about getting more clarity on Yu's resolution as a creator.
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Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 8

Fire Force has always had fun playing up how genuinely out of touch with reality Arthur is, and this just might be the show's crowning achievement in that regard.
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A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Light Novel Volume 1 Review

I was on board with the gender bender premise, but I found it lacking when it came down to the execution. ― The biggest shocker of A Wild Last Boss Appeared! is that it won a major award. In the author's note, Firehead expresses their surprise that this story they serialized on an amateur web novel site got a book deal—and a manga and anime after that. Believe me, I'm just as surprised. In such a cro...
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Lazarus ‒ Episode 8

This is a shiny but empty bauble of an anime that is going to need to pull off a hell of a last-minute surprise to make up for all of its wasted potential.
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Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 8

Episode eight has, without a doubt, the most unhinged recitation of Hilaire Belloc’s poem “The Frog” I have ever heard.
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 ‒ Episode 19

Maybe the titles for the previous chapter and this one should have been swapped, because I was seriously lost in confusion.
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Bringing Utaite to the World: Singer Ado on Tour

The chart-topping singer is in the midst of her Hibana world tour, with a special concert film opening in U.S. theaters this week. We spoke with Ado about her performances and the special place Hatsune Miku holds in her heart. ― Since her debut in October 2020, Ado has taken the music world by storm. She released her first single, "Usseewa," at only 17 years old, topping the Billboard Japan charts. ...
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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 8

It wasn’t hard to guess that whatever was coming this week was going to be awful. The episode isn’t called “His Butler, Joyous” or “His Butler, Elated.”
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Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 7

In which our heroine starts to wonder if killing people might be bad.
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Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Volume 1 Manga Review

This manga asks and answers the question “What if the loveable loser in a sexbot comedy was a woman?” The answer won’t surprise you. ― If you've been reading manga for any length of time, you've probably encountered some version of the hapless, yet relatable, loser protagonist. He's a guy with no friends and a weird hobby, or the woman who looks super cool and together on the outside, but when she st...
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Nasu: Summer in Andalusia Anime Film Blu-Ray Review

Nasu: Summer in Adalusia finally makes its way to English speaking audiences, and it was well worth the wait. ― Chances are, relatively few people reading this have heard of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia before. Despite being the first anime film ever accepted to Cannes and its stylistic resemblance to world-famous Ghibli films, which were finally receiving wider international recognition when it came ou...
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 43

Jokes about how Maomao can’t bring herself to eat a frog and the way she constantly has to talk herself out of giving away or selling Jinshi’s hair stick can’t quite hide the menace bubbling to the surface this week.
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Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 8

Their foursome is not yet a proper band, but they're only a few steps away from making sweaty and ionate music together.
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Night of the Living Cat Volume 1 Manga Review

This manga has an amusing idea that could make for a funny one-shot manga or a spoof trailer, but feels ludicrously overstretched here. Night of the Living Cat will soon hit the screens as an anime series in July, with at least one huge name attached: Takashi Miike, on board as the “Chief Director.” You may know Miike from the live-action films of Ichi The Killer and other manga. I'll always rememb...
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Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 21

At the risk of sounding like a simpleton, I am happy to have the fights back in Wind Breaker.
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This Week in Games - Fate-ful games, Dolphin Wings, and T-Posing

An obscure shoot-em-up gets a new lease on life, the Fate franchise gets another console release, and new details on Keita Takahashi's latest game! ― Welcome back, folks! This isn't gaming-related, but a crow almost stole my dinner last weekend. I had ordered some fried plantains to be delivered, and when I went to the door to pick them up, I caught a crow trying to drag away the take-out box with it...
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Rock is a Lady's Modesty Director Shinya Watada and the Rise of Girl Bands

The hit series' director Shinya Watada discusses working with real-life group BAND-MAID, the inescapable appeal of female rockers, and how they reflect the times we live in. ― Inside the walls of Oshin Girls' Academy, an unexpected story is forming. Lilisa, the new step-daughter of a rich father, is determined to cement her status and become the school's next Noble Maiden. However, deep in her heart ...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2025, May 13-19

This week while The Apothecary Diaries is taking a break, Apocalypse Hotel grabs the first place! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly 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 mind that these ranki...
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This Week in Anime - Is There A Need for Tenchi?

In light of the recently successful Kickstarter campaign, Steve and Coop take a trip down memory lane with Tenchi Muyo! ― Steve and Coop take a trip down memory lane with Tenchi Muyo. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Ai Tenchi Muyo!, Tenchi M...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 7

There was a lot to like here and a lot of nice set up for the future, but it feels like every episode, I still find something that pokes me the wrong way.
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Your Forma ‒ Episode 8

I feel like I keep harping on about the director's insane decision to skip adapting the first novel, but every episode has hinged on important plot details from that missing story arc.
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Ado SPECIAL LIVE "Shinzou" in Cinema Concert Film Review

There's no auto-tune or post-production magic here. For over two hours, Ado belts out one high-energy song after another, showing off her range and power without somehow destroying her voice in the process. ― While this may be shown on the big screen, Ado SPECIAL LIVE "Shinzou" in Cinema is, for all intents and purposes, your typical concert recording. There's no attempt at weaving a story around the...
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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom ‒ Episode 8

If I were Mia, I’d just pack up and go to Parnacorta and leave Girtonia to rot.
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Apocalypse Hotel ‒ Episode 7

This episode is equal parts political satire and Apollo 13 pastiche, with Ponko prevailing as the cutest demagogue/rocket engineer on the planet.
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ‒ Episode 7

This story is better when it allows its characters to take action, and that’s exactly what happened this week.
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I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Anime Series Reeview

This is a rom-com without any fancy frills, yet doesn’t come off as too cliche or trite for its own good either. I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class gives you exactly what you expect, but honestly? What you get is something that for the most part delivers. Its premise is simple and to the point, and it's filled with rom-com tropes that are put to good use, even if they never amount to ...
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 ‒ Episode 7

Maybe Aharen is just really into Disn—oh, sorry, I nearly misspoke. I obviously meant Denisy. As in, Tokyo DenisySea.
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Returning to Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube After 30 Years: Voice Actor Ryōtarō Okiayu

Voice actor Ryōtarō Okiayu returns as Meisuke “Nube” Nueno this summer, and his Demon's Hand is fired up! ― In 1996, a modern action-horror series graced the airwaves of Japan. That series was none other than Jigoku Sensei Nube. Following the clumsy elementary school teacher Meisuke “Nube” Nueno, he fights off spirits who would harm his students with his Demon's Hand. The series was massively popular...
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Dra-Q Volumes 1-2 Manga Review

Dra-Q is a hard series to recommend with its skin-deep characters and a plot that sometimes feels like the creator was just flying by the seat of their pants. ― Kodansha's copy for Dra-q, Chiyo's dark comedy/romance/horror manga series, says that it's perfect for fans of Dandadan and Call of the Night. While I wouldn't necessarily agree with the latter – the only real commonality they share is vampir...
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1129

It’s the kind of long-term payoff few creators ever get the chance to even attempt, let alone execute on.

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