While the main plot of this cour is largely wrapped up in finding Cure Éclair, it also has time to discuss the role of partners and friends. ― Did you figure out who Cure Éclair is before the reveal in episode twenty-five? Whether you did or not, there's no denying that the publicized hunt for her identity was a very smart marketing move on the part of Toei. It recognized that for many mystery fans –...

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New Digimon Anime Project to Air in 2027

Aug 1, 11:16 anime

Franchise celebrates 30th anniversary next year ― The staff for the Digimon franchise's anime series announced on Saturday that a new anime project is launching for broadcast next year. Also as part of the 30th anniversary celebration, Fuji TV will begin airing the favorite episodes from the first four Digimon anime, as voted by fans from around the world, on October 4 at 9:00 a.m. (October 3 at 7:...

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Summer 2026 Manga Guide

Aug 1, 09:00

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Is Puniru as cute in her original manga form as she was in the anime? Find out in Puniru is a Kawaii Slime! Plus the manga version of Shiboyugi! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing something like th...

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Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk Anime Series Review

Jul 31, 12:00

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More than just alcohol, this anime indulges in a cinematic style that makes for an absolutely sublime watch. ― On paper, Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk sounds like a very tired concept: another round of cute girls going to tourist destinations together, with globs of yuri mixed in for some additional flavoring. And let's 80 proof it by making alcohol a gimmick here. In the wrong hands, this ...

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This Week in Games - Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold's New Stuff Is Pretty Cool

Jul 31, 10:00

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Updates! Updates for everyone - as long as "everyone" is FFXIV and Xenoblade 2, at least. ― Welcome back, folks! Like many people, I've been keeping my ears open regarding the new Project R.E.D. series, Kakusei Hunter Omegahorn. It's very unique as a tokusatsu series; our protagonist summons giant kaiju to fight each other, while summoning other kaiju (and his spaceship) to serve as extra weapons. It...

Exploring the Character Dynamics Between Ritsu and the Band in BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA

Jul 31, 10:00 anime

It's official! As of the sixth episode of BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA, Ritsu will be joining her childhood friend Arale and the other members of MewType in the band. Ritsu is leaving behind an extremely dangerous dynamic with her previous group Fairy Bouquet and chief series antagonist Viola, which can and will spell conflict going forward, but it also means that Ritsu now has a whole new group of decidedly more accommodating associates.

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Even After Four Seasons, Reincarnated as a Slime VAs Miho Okasaki, Megumi Toyoguchi Still Find Their Roles Challenging

Jul 31, 09:00 anime people

Voice actors Miho Okasaki (Rimuru) and Megumi Toyoguchi (Raphael) spoke to Anime News Network about their time together (so far) as the duo, and even shared a behind-the-scenes look into their own chemistry. ― Beloved isekai series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, approaches its eighth year on air. The anime adaptation of Fuse's web novel started in 2018 and still welcomed a full house of ea...

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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Light Novel Review

Jul 30, 12:00 novels

A blind woman lives life to the fullest with the help of the people around her. ― Love Unseen Beneath The Radiant Night Sky is a slice-of-life story about a blind woman who is surrounded by people who love her enough to make her world sparkle. I, jaded reader that I am, kept waiting for a boot to drop, a conflict to arise, a tragedy to occur. It quickly becomes clear that the tragedy has occurred bef...

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Tsuihо̄ Sareta Shо̄nin wa Kin no Chikara de Sekai wo Sukū Novels Get TV Anime, Manga Adaptations

Jul 30, 11:56

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Character visuals unveiled for Daken, Kasane Bench's novel series ― Author Daken and illustrator Kasane Bench's Tsuihо̄ Sareta Shо̄nin wa Kin no Chikara de Sekai wo Sukū (Exiled merchant saves the world with the power of money) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The staff shared character visuals for Torao and members of the party Garnet. Torao Rio Lilith Dominic The story f...

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This Week in Anime - I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts

Jul 30, 10:00

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Will the real Ghost in the Shell please stand up? ― Will the real Ghost in the Shell please stand up? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Amazon streams The Ghost in the Shell (2026). Tubi streams Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Netflix streams Ghost in the Shell SAC 2045 and One Piece live-action. Crunchy...

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Kill Blue Anime Series Review

Jul 29, 12:00

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What starts as promising, explosive fun fizzles out very quickly due to smudgy art, lackluster action, and stretched-out middle school hijinks that amount to nothing. ― Although I wasn't in love with it, I'll admit that Kill Blue's opening five-volume suite still made for an enjoyable read. Throwing in middle school sports with a hitman story made for an awkward clash at times, but what else could ha...

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Light and Ryuk Sing in Death Note: The Musical

Jul 29, 09:00 live-action

ANN sat down with the stars of Death Note: The Musical to talk about their experiences with the show, the story, and Ryuk's makeup. ― On July 30, Death Note: The Musical comes to the stage at London's Barbican Centre, due to run for 50 performances until September 12. In the last days before curtains up, I could interview two of the main performers. Xander Pang plays Light Yagami, the student who's g...

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Blue Reflection Quartet Game Review

Jul 29, 08:00

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Both upgraded versions of Blue Reflection and Blue Reflection: Second Light themselves are worth getting Blue Reflection Quartet for. ― The first Blue Reflection game follows a young girl named Hinako Shirai. After suffering from a leg injury, she's forced to quit dancing, but two magical girls named Yuzu and Lime give her powers, making her a “Reflector.” Hinako then travels to an otherworldly area ...

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