Thunder 3 is one of the most insane manga I’ve ever read, and it’s incredible. ― Thunder 3 is one of the most insane manga I've ever read, and it's incredible. It's a bizarre mash-up that I can only describe as “what if Crayon Shin-chan, but Gantz”. If that sounds like a wild combination, then it is. The first volume, which I reviewed for Manga Guide back in Fall 2024, certainly impressed me with its...

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Singapore Studio Kasagi Labo Announces New Casshan 2045 Project

Jun 24, 11:39

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anime

New tentatively titled project reimagines Tatsunoko Production's Shinzō Ningen Casshan anime ― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported that Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced during its panel at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday the new tenatively titled Casshan 2045 project, a reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's Shinzō Ningen...

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Singapore Studio Kasagi Labo Announces New Ninja Scroll Project

Jun 24, 11:00

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animation

Masuo Maruyama serves as special creative advisor ― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported that Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced during its panel at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday a new project connected to the Ninja Scroll (Jūbei Ninpūchō) franchise. Cartoon Brew lists it as a film. Madhouse and MAPPA co-founder Masao Mar...

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Classroom of the Elite TV Anime Gets 5th Season

Jun 24, 10:00

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anime

4th season ended with episode 16 on Wednesday ― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that production on a fifth Classroom of the Elite television anime season has been green-lit, and presented a new visual:Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 4th Season 2-nen Sei Hen 1 Gakki), the fourth season anime, ended with its 16th episode on Wednesday. The season covered the ...

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The Best Anime of Spring 2026

Jun 24, 09:00

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anime

Anime fans continue to eat well each season, and spring was no exception. ― This spring season ushered in more highly anticipated and visually stunning anime than I had seen since, well, maybe two seasons prior? Anime fans continue to eat well each season, and spring was no exception. Despite early trepidation due to its past project, Zom100, Bug Films' rendition of Kamome Shirahama's beloved Witch ...

news

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Fool Night Manga Gets TV Anime From Sunrise, Shaft on Netflix Worldwide This Year

Jun 24, 00:30

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anime

Trailer, visuals, cast, staff unveiled for anime of Kasumi Yasuda's manga ― Netflix announced during its Anime Studio Focus panel at this year's Annecy International Festival event on Wednesday that Kasumi Yasuda's Fool Night manga is getting a television anime. The anime will debut worldwide on Netflix in 2026. The new anime is the first ever collaboration between Sunrise and SHAFT. The companies un...

review

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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volumes 2-6 Manga Review

Jun 23, 12:00

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manga

Author Jinushi seems to have taken more than a few leaves out of the Rumiko Takahashi book of “one step forward, two steps back” style of storytelling. ― How important is relationship progression to you regarding your enjoyment of romantic comedy manga? Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You's author Jinushi seems to have taken more than a few leaves out of the Rumiko Takahashi book of “one step for...

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Answerman - Should Anime Fans go to Annecy?

Jun 22, 14:07

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events

Is Annecy worth your time as an anime fan? Jerome has the details. ― AnnecyOrBust26 asks: Dear Answerman! I know that you are a regular visitor to the Annecy International Animation Festival. What's it all about? Is it more important to the Japanese anime production industry for their overseas marketing and outreach than events like Anime Expo in LA and Japan Expo in Paris, which attract a much bigg...

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Read It First: Manga, Light Novel Sources for Summer 2026 Anime

Jun 22, 14:02

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manga novels

From A Witch in Mongolia to a kaiju-sized girl, read Anime News Network's reviews of the original manga and light novels behind the upcoming summer anime season. Sponsored by BookWalker! ― It's hardly a rule that you have to read the source material before you watch the adaptation, but what if you want to? A decade ago, anime fans who wanted to read the manga or light novel before the show debuted w...

review

Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm Volumes 1-8 Manga Review

Jun 22, 12:00 manga

Fujisaku’s work on Stand Alone Complex really shines through, as he absolutely nails the interpersonal banter between the lead characters in a way reminiscent of what made that series so iconic. ― For anyone new to legendary manga creator Masamune Shirow's expansive Ghost in the Shell (GitS) franchise, The Human Algorithm (THA) is absolutely not the correct place to start. First, go check out the abs...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 10-16

Jun 21, 22:45

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anime

As we near the end of the season, Needy Girl Overdose jumps 4 spots in the cumulative to reach #5! Another title coming from behind is Botan Kamiina, as it peaks ats #2 in our weekly 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. K...

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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set Manga Review

Jun 21, 12:00

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manga

This is a premium product for those who already know what they’re getting, and it’s absolutely the best way to acquire Ghost in the Shell. ― Does The Ghost in the Shell franchise even need to be introduced? For fans of my generation, after Akira, the 1995 movie adaptation was one of the main gateway drugs into the anime medium. Dark Horse comics brought the manga to English readers during the same pe...

news

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Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes Serialization on June 29

Jun 21, 11:03

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manga

Latest chapters 401-410 published in 2024; manga's 39th volume releases on July 3 ― This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on June 29. Shueisha will publish the manga's 39th compiled book volume, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha publishe...

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Higurashi: When They Cry Franchise Gets New TV Anime

Jun 21, 09:00

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anime

Announced on 20th anniversary of 1st TV anime of horror visual novel franchise ― Kadokawa announced during the live-streamed 20th anniversary special for the Higurashi When They Cry television anime on Sunday that production on a new television anime has been green-lit. The tagline on the visual above reads, "Welcome back, everyone." 07th Expansion launched the first chapter of the Higurashi no Naku ...

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