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Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Series Review

Jul 27, 12:00

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This show might be the strongest example of a romantic comedy where I think the best ending would be for there to be a throuple. ― I know everyone is going to look at both the title and poster for this show thinking, “oh great, another wish fulfillment fantasy where a shy introverted guy ends up getting romantically involved with the gorgeous outgoing girls in his class.” I know that's exactly how th...

Comparing the Character Designs of MewType In and Out of Virtual Reality

Jul 27, 10:00

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Appearances aren't everything, but in a visual medium like anime, they're still pretty important. A design can tell audiences a lot about a character, giving them an idea or an expectation before their personality is expressed. This is why character designs for anime are often revealed quite in advance of the series itself premiering, and the girls of MewType from BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA are no exception.

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The Camphorwood Custodian, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Author Keigo Higashino Dies

Jul 27, 09:59

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Author died on July 23 due to colon cancer ― The Asahi Shimbun news website reported on Monday that author Keigo Higashino has died on July 23 due to colon cancer. He was 68. Higashino's family held a private funeral. Higashino was born in Osaka in 1958. He debuted as a writer in 1985 with his Hōkago (After School) mystery novel, which won the Edogawa Rampo Prize. Other award-winning novels by Higash...

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This Week in Mobile Games - Once More Unto the Bleach, My Friends

Jul 27, 09:00 games

Josh takes a look at the closed beta of Mirror High, the new Bleach mobile game! ― Hello, and welcome once again to the latest column. Amidst the many and varied anniversaries, summer showdowns, and big-time limited-time events going on right now, I've been at something of a loss as to what to put my finite focus on besides work-related stuff. Luckily, sometimes an opportunity comes up that lets me c...

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True to the Source Material: An Interview with Suikoden: The Anime's Producers

Jul 27, 09:00

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Learn more about what inspired KONAMI to return to the beloved RPG for this new anime series! ― KONAMI announced the anime adaptation of its longtime franchise, Suikoden, during the "Suikoden Live" broadcast on YouTube earlier last year. The upcoming series will debut in October 2026 and will cover the story of Suikoden II. Longtime fans were shocked but welcomed the news of KONAMI Animation's take o...

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Yuzu Soft's Senren * Banka Visual Novel Gets Anime in 2027

Jul 26, 20:56

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Main cast members reprise roles with KOTOKO performing opening song ― Visual novel developer Yuzu Soft announced during its "Yuzu Soft Songfes 2026" event on Sunday that its Senren * Banka visual novel will have an anime adaptation that will premiere in 2027. The software's cast members Sora Haruka (Eri Sendai), Yūki Kotorii (Natsumi Takamori), Mikan Satō (Nozomi Yamamoto), and Sawa Sawasawa (Atsumi ...

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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Volumes 1-10 Light Novel Review

Jul 26, 12:00

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Abused and despised, one Maiden plots to take over the life of the Prince’s favorite, only to find that “the grass is greener on the other side of the fence” can have deadly consequences for them both. ― Let's start with the content warning: If you are chronically ill and/or disabled, you may find these novels way too real, despite the magic and silliness. Depictions of chronic illness and the emotio...

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Nene Azuki's Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Manga Gets Anime in 2027

Jul 25, 22:03

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Series centers on 2 women who work in host club in Shinjuku ― Flag Pictures announced on Sunday that Nene Azuki's Mii-chan and Miss Yamada (Mii-chan and Yamada-san) manga is getting an anime adaptation that will debut in 2027. Azuki drew a celebration illustration for the announcement. Seven Seas will publish the series in English starting with the first volume on December 8, and it describes the sto...

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Disgaea Mayhem Game Review

Jul 25, 12:00

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The real Achilles' heel of this title is the lack of a true party dynamic. ― Disgaea Mayhem manages to bring the Disgaea formula into the action RPG format successfully, but by the slimmest margin and missing many of the key features that make Disgaea soar. For background's sake, I'm a long-time Disgaea enjoyer. Not to age myself too much, but I bought a physical copy of the first Disgaea on PS2 from...

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CyberConnect2 VP Discusses Self-Publishing, the .hack series, and the Status of Upcoming Games

Jul 25, 09:00

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― CyberConnect2 has mainly been known for creating licensed anime games such as Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, the Naruto Ultimate Ninja series, and several Dragon Ball games, including Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. However, the studio has been branching out to create new original IP, as well as dipping its toes into self-publishing. CyberConnect2 recently wrapped up the Fuga: Melodies of Steel tr...

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The Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide

Jul 25, 07:57

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The Preview Guide's not done yet - check out the second episode of The Elusive Samurai! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, to be posted here as they go along. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you alternate takes on almost every show. The guide is ongoing, orga...

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New Galaxy Express 999 Theatrical Anime Announced With Story by Rintarō

Jul 25, 05:30