Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Episodes 13-24 Anime Series Review

Oct 22, 12:00

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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers is such a hurricane of sacrificial swerves that it's virtually impossible to talk about without addressing its shallow fixation on offing its cast. ― A structural struggle of any "legacy" series is always going to be that it has to succeed, follow on from something that finished in one way or another in order to provide a place for a legacy. The previous characters or m...

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Capcom Confirms Data Breach of Over 11 Million User Accounts

Oct 22, 10:51 industry

Third party had unauthorized access to Capcom ID service starting on October 19 ― Capcom revealed on Thursday that there was a data breach of its online membership account service Capcom ID. The company stated that a third party had unauthorized access to the service, which affected the email address records and system-specific identifier information (such as date/time of logins and account creation)...

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This Week in Anime - The Legacy of Sayo Yamamoto

Oct 22, 10:00

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Now that Coop has finally watched Yuri!!! on Ice, they and Sylvia dive into Sayo Yamamoto 's series. ― Now that Coop has finally watched Yuri on Ice, they and Sylvia dive into Sayo Yamamoto's series. The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Michiko & Hatchin, Lu...

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One Piece Grand Gourmet: A Simulated Feast Game Review

Oct 21, 13:17

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When you hear One Piece, I bet you think “retro-themed restaurant simulator RPG,” right? No? Well, maybe you should! ― One Piece is the series that led me to the person I am today; back in college, I discovered the broader world of manga beyond what was being limitedly published in English at the time, and One Piece instantly sucked me in. I've met so many people, attended conventions, pursued my own...

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Interview: Adding a New Ending to STEINS;GATE

Oct 21, 13:00 games

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Producer Tatsuya Matsubara and Scenario Writer Naotaka Hayashi speak on the game's new ending, it's origins, and other potential additions they decided not to pursue. ― There are few bigger names in the world of visual novels than the time-traveling adventure STEINS;GATE. With the release of the new remake, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, ANN was able to pick the brains of two of its creator...

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Reborn as a Space Mercenary Volume 1-2 Light Novel Review

Oct 21, 12:00

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Reborn as a Space Mercenary consistently assumes that ticking boxes off the generic power fantasy checklist without craft or care is enough to spin something worth savoring. ― In theory, Reborn as a Space Mercenary is the tale of an ordinary man who finds himself leading a life less ordinary. In practice, Reborn as a Space Mercenary is the tale of a cipher whose grandest, most indulgent dreams are pr...

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Steins;Gate and Beyond: The Complete Science Adventure Series Anime Timeline

Oct 21, 09:00

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It can be confusing figuring out when all these anime take place—especially once time travel is brought into the equation. ― Steins;Gate is one of the big names in 2010s anime. It's had sequels, midquels, movies, and special episodes. But that's only one small part of the story. Steins;Gate itself is just one piece of something greater: the Science Adventure Series. Connected in name only by questio...

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This Week in Anime - Romance Beneath the Autumn Skies

Oct 20, 10:00

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There's not quite as much love in the air this fall, but Chris and Lucas do their best to find it. ― There's not quite as much love in the air this fall, but Chris and Lucas do their best to find it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. OceanVeil streams My Girlfriend's Friend, The Lonely Snow Widow and the Cursed R...

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The Fall 2026 Anime Preview Guide

Oct 20, 09:32

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We're not quite done - Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 is here! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Fall 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it works: our team of critics writes up their impressions instantly, and we post them here as they go. Each critic will cover as many shows as they can handle, giving you alternate takes on almost every show. The guide is ongoing, organized by series, and updated multip...

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Final Fantasy Resonance Game Review

Oct 20, 09:00

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I enjoyed every second of my time with it, and for me, Final Fantasy Resonance really is an adventure for the ages. ― For a franchise that has spent much of its recent history embracing more action-oriented combat, Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a return to its roots, bringing back traditional turn-based combat alongside a gorgeous 2D pixel art style. As someone relatively new to the Final Fantas...

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Screen, Voice Actor Hiroshi Tsuchida Dies at 54

Oct 20, 03:38

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Tsuchida died on October 11 due to heart failure ― Talent agency 81 Produce announced on Tuesday that screen and voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida died on October 11 due to heart failure. He was 54. A private funeral service was held with only close relatives in attendance, in accordance with the family's wishes.Tsuchida was born in Tokyo on February 8, 1972. He is known for his role as Ninja Blue/Saizō i...

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Exploring Studio ENGI, the Anime Studio Behind Medalist

Oct 19, 17:07

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During the PacSet “ANN in Japan 2025” tour, anime fans from around the globe were granted the exceedingly rare privilege to see how and where the sausage gets made. ― This past autumn, as part of the PacSet “ANN in Japan 2025” tour, about a dozen other anime fans from around the globe were granted the exceedingly rare privilege to tour a brick-and-mortar anime studio. It was a chance to see how the s...

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Actor Michael Forest Dies at 97

Oct 19, 14:00

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Forest had roles in Star Trek, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, The Big O ― Actor Michael Forest died on October 14. He was 97. Forest had numerous roles in live-action television series and anime. His television roles include Apollo in Star Trek, Father Joe Coogan in The Dick Van Dyke Show, Anastacio in Zorro, Steve in the "Black Leather Jackets" episode of The Twilight Zone, and Olympius in...

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Silent Hill: Townfall Game Review

Oct 19, 12:00

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What makes Townfall such an excellent Silent Hill game is the way that it blends the mundane tragedies of small-town life with the otherworldly trauma that is choking St. Amelia to death. ― The real star of Silent Hill: Townfall is St. Amelia itself. Given its recent resurgence thanks to Bloober Team's masterful Silent Hill 2 remake and the genuinely transcendent Silent Hill f from Neobards Entertain...

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This Week in Mobile Games - Our Notes to the Polls

Oct 19, 09:00

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Josh digs into BanG Dream! Our Notes, the latest mobile game franchise spinoff. Is it worth it, or is it too obviously avaricious? ― This Week in Mobile Games is sponsored this week by action-packed mobile JRPG Grand Summoners and their crossover with fan favorite Studio TRIGGER title Kill la Kill. Find out more about the limited time in-game event further down in this week's column! Hello again, and...

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Interview: Princess Jellyfish Manga Artist Akiko Higashimura Celebrates 25 Years

Oct 19, 09:00

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Shojo icon Akiko Higashimura sat down with ANN to talk about her most famous works, her storytelling style, directing live-action projects, business ventures, and BL!? ― Shojo icon Akiko Higashimura, known for acclaimed titles such as Princess Jellyfish, Tokyo Tarareba Girls, and Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey, has had a massive impact on the manga world, with stories ranging from romant...

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Kanon, Air, Clannad, Heaven Burns Red's Jun Maeda in Palliative Care for Pharyngeal Cancer

Oct 19, 04:38

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Maeda has completed work on 1st 6 chapters of Heaven Burns Red, working on original music project ― Visual Arts/Key announced on Monday that writer and composer Jun Maeda (Kanon, Air, Clannad, Angel Beats!) has been diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer, and has chosen to focus on palliative care, after considering his condition and the outlook for possible treatment.The announcement also included an e-ma...

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It's time to start planning your next trip to Japan

Oct 16, 11:44