Reviews - December 2002

manga

Dara-san of Reiwa feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character. ― How should readers approach Dara-san of Reiwa, a story that feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character? Creator Haruomi Tomotsuka shared at the end of volume one that the story originated as a web manga and was, at least at first, an outlet for his own fetish...

your score

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 3-9

Jun 12, 23:30

anime

Akane-banashi finally has its turn in the weekly limelight, and Needy Girl Overdose catches up in the cumulative chart thanks to steady high marks since week 3. Check out 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. Ke...

review

Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi Volume 1 Manga Review

Jun 12, 12:00

manga

When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. ― When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. And let me tell you, Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi's first volume is a hell of a ride. My initial thought was, “Why bother with using real people?” but after reading this volume, I've come to understand why it was a much more e...

column

26 comments

This Week in Games - Summer Showcase Slamfest - Save Room For Aincrad

Jun 12, 10:00

26 comments

games

It's a smorgasbord of new announcements from a variety of showcases! Jean-Karlo's got the details from the Japanese side of gaming. ― Welcome back, folks! I took up the challenge of playing Kirby: Return to Dream Land Deluxe over the weekend. It is as charming as you'd expect. Also deeper than I expected. I'm used to the Copy abilities in a Kirby game having varied move lists; they've done that since...

interview

Creating Visual Spectacle in Nippon Sangoku with Director Kazuaki Terasawa

Jun 12, 09:00

anime

It's easy to miss a true seasonal anime highlight, but you'll regret leaving the beautiful Nippon Sangoku on your "watch later" list. ― With more anime than ever to choose from and high-profile series split among several streaming services, it's easy to miss a true seasonal highlight. Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun first caught my attention while preparing for the Spring 2026 Ani...

news

Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Has Animated Film Project in the Works

Jun 11, 23:35 anime

Kasagi Labo has overseas plans for film of indie music video ― Illustrator Akiwashi and Euluca Lab's self-produced music video "Living in a World Without Magic" ("Mahō no Nai Sekai de Ikiru to Iu Koto" or Mahoseka for short) has an animated feature-length film project in the works. The original music video is below: Akiwashi served as the director, scriptwriter, character designer, animator, backgrou...

news

6 comments

Monster's Naoki Urasawa to Launch New Manga Series on August 12

Jun 11, 22:28

6 comments

manga

Creator of Yawara, Master Keaton, 20th Century Boys, Pluto, Billy Bat starts Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu ― The July issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Original Special (Big Comic Original Zōkan) magazine announced on Friday that Naoki Urasawa will launch the new manga series Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu (The Final Manga Classroom) in the September issue on August 12. The announcement teased, "What's Urasawa tr...

review

3 comments

Dandelion Anime Series Review

Jun 11, 12:00

3 comments

anime

Traces of Gintama's heart and hilarity are definitely here, but each episode goes on five minutes too long in service of a tacked-on climax. ― Gintama is one of the most celebrated comedy manga of all time. Hideaki Sorachi smashing aliens into the tail-end of the Sengoku era was every bit as bold as when Akira Toriyama dropped dinosaurs and mechs (and eventually aliens) into Journey to the West. What...

news

'Fall in Love, You False Angels' Manga Gets TV Anime

Jun 11, 11:10

anime

Creator Coco Uzuki drew commemorative illustrations for anime debuting in 2027 ― A new official X/Twitter account opened on Friday to announce that Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels (Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) manga is getting a television anime in 2027. Uzuki shared illustration to commemorate the announcement: The official X/Twitter account for the Kashiwa branch of the Cybex cafe cha...

news

Nobunaga Concerto Manga Resumes in July, Ends in 3 Chapters

Jun 11, 11:00 manga

Manga last published chapter in March 2023 ― The July issue of Shogakukan's Gessan (Gekkan Shōnen Sunday) magazine revealed on Friday that Ayumi Ishii's historical manga Nobunaga Concerto will resume in the magazine's next issue on July 10, and will also end in three chapters. This will be the first new chapter for the manga since March 2023.The manga's 22nd compiled book volume shipped in February 2...

column

14 comments

This Week in Anime - Movie Night Madness

Jun 11, 10:00

14 comments

anime

Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. ― Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. RetroCrush streams Adolescence of Utena and Aim for the Ace! Pluto streams Space...

feature

Hands-On Preview: You Can't Play Stranger Than Heaven Like a Yakuza Game

Jun 11, 10:00 games

Stranger Than Heaven's combat requires a more methodical approach. You can't just spam a button or two continuously like you could in the brawler-centric Yakuza games. ― Despite not having the title “Yakuza” or “Like a Dragon” in its title, Stranger Than Heaven takes place in the same universe as those games. It's actually a prequel, detailing the origins of the Tojo Clan, which is prominently featur...

review

A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Anime Series Review

Jun 10, 12:00

anime

This noble’s vacation might be gentle on the eyes and ears, but recommending it is another story. ― A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation centers around a young duke, Lizel, who is magically transported into a kingdom he does not recognize. He gets by through becoming an adventurer, hiring a bodyguard, Gil, and together they wander the kingdom as part of a vacation where serendipity holds the rein...

interview

Interview: What's New and Different in Resident Evil Veronica

Jun 10, 11:00

games

Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi talked about the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original's title, and what the team would add. ― At Summer Game Fest 2026, Anime News Network got a chance to sit down in a group Q&A with Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi to discuss the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original...

news

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2027

Jun 10, 06:50