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Interstella 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 4K "Remaster" Review

Do you remember that story about the fresco that was “restored” by an amateur who clearly had no idea what she was doing? That's exactly what this “remaster” is. ― To say this supposed 4K remaster of one of my favorite movies of all time leaves me with mixed feelings would be an understatement. My initial excitement at hearing this one-of-a-kind collaboration between Daft Punk and their childhood her...

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This Week in Anime - Is GQuuuuuuX Gundam's FLCL?

With the announcement of GQuuuuuuX and its creative team, Coop and Chris take a look at FLCL and ponder what the two series might have in common. ― With the announcement of GQuuuuuuX and its creative team, Coop and Chris take a look at FLCL and ponder what the two series might have in common. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...

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Cygames Reveals Original TV Anime Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Slated for 2025 Debut

Anime about young live streamers stars Riho Sugiyama, Nana Usumi, Manaka Iwami ― A website opened on Thursday and revealed Cygames' original television anime titled Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show, which will premiere in 2025. The website also revealed the anime's main staff, cast, teaser visual, and promotional video. The anime stars: Riho Sugiyama as Miko Kurono Nana Usumi as Kanna Kagurazak...

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Raccoon Rascal Anime Gets New Araiguma Calcal-dan TV Spinoff

2025 TV anime stars Junya Enoki, Taku Yashiro, Kenshō Ono, Yōhei Azakami, Kenjirō Tsuda ― Nippon Animation announced on Thursday that it is producing a new television anime spinoff of the Raccoon Rascal (Araiguma Rascal) franchise titled Araiguma Calcal-dan (Raccoon Calcal Force) that will premiere next year. The tagline on the teaser visual reads, "A half-century after the enduring masterpiece, they...

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Are You Crazy? Volumes 1-2 Novel Review

Are You Crazy? isn’t the most polished series Editio has published (although the translation quality remains excellent), but it is both one of the shorter ones and a good read. ― If you're feeling worn out from isekai novels, I can't blame you. Nearly every permutation of the genre has graced our reading and watching habits for quite some time now, and even the most steadfast fans could easily feel l...

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Video/visual unveiled ― The Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that it is collaborating with independent studio Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep) for a special project in 2027. The Pokémon Company International revealed a video and visual: The companies will reveal more information in the future. Pokémon Concierge, the latest stop-motion animated series for the Pokémon fra...

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Not Your Average Anime about Cute Girls Doing Cute Things

Of all the tropes and genres to repeat themselves over the years in anime, perhaps none have garnered as controversial a reputation yet passionate a following as Cute Girls Doing Cute Things. ― Of all the tropes and genres to repeat themselves over the years in anime, perhaps none have garnered as controversial a reputation yet passionate a following as Cute Girls Doing Cute Things (CGDCT). Well, bes...

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The ANN Aftershow - The DAN DA DAN Episode Where Everyone's Naked

Clothes are mostly optional as the DAN DA DAN crew fight aliens at school! What happens when they all merge into one super-evil entity?! ― The DAN DA DAN Episode Where Everyone's Naked Clothes are mostly optional as the Dan Da Dan crew fight aliens at school! What happens when they all merge into one super-evil entity?! The views and opinions expressed in the After Show belong solely to the show's p...

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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible Anime Series Review

This is one of those shows that feels like it's better than it has any right to be. It drags out overused plot contrivances but then uses them perfectly as tools to explore the characters on a deeper level. ― The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is split into two distinct arcs. The first follows Rick as he attempts to get his F-rank adventurer's license. This arc is all about introducing Rick, the world, and ...

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This Week in Anime - Middle Earth, Circa 1978

Before the new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version. ― Before the new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the particip...

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Newtype Exclusive: Delicious in Dungeon Director Yoshihiro Miyajima Reflects on Season 1

Miyajima lets us go behind the scenes about casting the Canaries, bringing Izutsumi's cat-like qualities to life, and more! ― Delicious in Dungeon's first adventure has come to an end However, the second season is already underway, meaning many more future opportunities to meet Laios's party and the rest of the Delicious in Dungeon characters! First of all, we must give thanks to Laios, his companion...

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The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Newest Alien is a One-Two Punch!

James and Lynzee go face-to-face with Nessie and mantis shrimp alien in this week's DAN DA DAN! Plus, the latest news about the Netflix anime leaks, Miyazaki's surprising award statement, and the Sonic 3 trailer! ― DAN DA DAN's Newest Alien is a One-Two Punch! James and Lynzee go face-to-face with Nessie and mantis shrimp alien in this week's Dan Da Dan! Plus, the latest news about the Netflix anime...

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ANN Reader's Choice Awards 2024: Nominations Now Open!

Head into the forums to nominate Best Villain, Best Anime OST, Leading Man, Leading Lady, and Most Underrated Anime Series of the Year! ― Welcome readers, to the first annual Anime News Network Reader's Choice Awards. As ANN's editorial team gears up for the Best Anime of 2024 later this month, we're opening a selection of unique categories for readers. The first round is the nomination period, takin...

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Takopi's Original Sin Manga Gets Anime

Taizan5 debuted manga in December 2021 ― A new official website opened on Tuesday to announce that Taizan5's Takopi's Original Sin (Takopii no Genzai) manga is getting an anime. The website unveiled a visual and a video: More information will be announced at the Jump Festa 2025 event on December 22. Viz Media licensed the manga, and it describes the story:Deceptively cute alien Takopi lands on earth...

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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Review

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is an insanely fun film. It's got the perfect mix of action and comedy while still providing a story that looks into what makes some of the world's most famous superheroes who they are. ― I was filled with more than a bit of trepidation heading into Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League's world premiere at Tokyo Comic Con 2024. Simply put, I felt that the first Batman Ninja fi...

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Brian Cox and Gaia Wise Share Their Voice-Acting Stories from LotR: The War of the Rohirrim Anime Film

The War of the Rohirrim film's leads, Wise and Cox, share their personal connections with the franchise, the difference between voice acting and live-action, and their characters' interiority. ― Actors Brian Cox and Gaia Wise lead the cast as Helm Hammerhand and Hera in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film. The War of the Rohirrim expands on a scant few pages from J....