With attractive art, a couple of good moments of humor, and a decent take on vampire lore, this is a series that's worth checking out – especially if it keeps getting stronger as it goes on.― There are vampires, and there are vampires, something most lore agrees on. That means there are two distinct types of bloodsucker in plenty of vampire mythos: the original ones, who may well have been born that...
This week, Lucas and Nick sit down to talk about the surprisingly vast number of romance anime this season—and struggle to decide which are actually worth watching.― This week, Lucas and Nick sit down to talk about the surprisingly vast number of romance anime this season—and struggle to decide which are actually worth watching. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in th...
This week, we're going to dive into the best premieres of the new anime season, give you a hefty news update from Anime Expo, and probably go on at least two (2) side tangents!― The BEST Anime Premieres of Summer 2024 Welcome back to the ANN After Show! This week, we're going to dive into the best premieres of the new anime season, give you a hefty news update from Anime Expo, and probably go on at...
This rollercoaster of a horror manga is a genuinely exciting page-turner by the last stretch of the volume― A gruesome horror series whose English release was originally funded via Kickstarter, Gannibal is the definition of "niche." That's the sort of specially targeted appeal that's looked forward to by fans of any good gore. However, the pacing of horror is also paramount to paying it off in execu...
Artist ano to perform opening theme song― A live stream on the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the new anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga revealed the anime's new and returning cast, staff, and October 5 premiere in its first trailer on Wednesday. The live stream also revealed that artist Ano will perform the anime's opening theme song. The anime's staff also revealed the key visu...
From paid-up Your Lie in April fans to complete outsiders to anime, judging by the noisy goodwill on press night, the crossover audience may come.― It's a trend now; no fewer than three major stage productions in London are based on anime or manga. But the newest, Your Lie in April: The Musical at the Harold Pinter Theatre (sic) off Leicester Square, is different. That's partly because it is a music...
Chris and Steve do the seasonal isekai anime gauntlet and find that summer's is looking exceptionally good in another world.― Chris and Steve do the seasonal isekai anime gauntlet and find that summer's is looking exceptionally good in another world. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussio...
The con was easier to navigate this year, but at least one security concern raised alarms. Volunteers and security kept the press and guests out of high-demand panels.― Another year, another period where Anime News Network's team spends the July 4 weekend running around the Los Angeles Convention Center for Anime Expo. Speaking from personal experience, the organizational nightmare of preparing and...
Creators were given near 'total freedom' to bring anime's story to life in NEN×IMPACT.― Hunter × Hunter is a massively popular series, with passionate – and patient – fans. The series has continued in fits and starts, as its creator Yoshihiro Togashi has been plagued with health issues. But the quality has proven to be worth the wait for millions in Japan and internationally. When Bushiroad announc...
Amidst the expectant, and excited chatter of the packed Main Events Hall at Anime Expo, threezero's SPYxFAMILY FigZero action figures took center stage and ANN is giving away three to lucky readers!― Amidst the expectant, and excited chatter of the packed Main Events Hall at Anime Expo, threezero's SPYxFAMILY FigZero action figures took center stage. The SPYxFAMILY panel that was about to happen fe...
Now streaming on Netflix, it's never too late to appreciate the underdog classic anime, Hajime no Ippo.― Hajime no Ippo is a classic in the sports anime world. I cannot think of a show that perfectly embodies what we now consider the iconic underdog story more than Hajime no Ippo. Years ago, I watched this show on a whim as I was interested in learning about boxing at the time, and it quickly rose t...