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The Mike Toole Show - Dark Side of the Moomin
anime
If you've been an anime fan for a long time, odds are you've seen these weird creatures called Moomin at some point. If you've ever been curious what they are and where they came from, Mike's got the full report.
― I'm jetting off to Japan in a couple of weeks, the better to cover Anime Japan for this here website. This isn't purely a work trip, though—my wife is joining me, and we're building a vaca...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Novel 3
manga
The third volume of this fantasy series really picks up the slack as it gives us more information about the world and political system Naofumi has landed in. Suddenly, things are making a lot more sense.
― Sometimes a series needs a few volumes to hit its stride. Aneko Yusagi's The Rising of the Shield Hero is clearly one of them. While volume one did a reasonable job of introducing the premise – fou...
Winners Announced: Win Tickets to See WagakkiBand in New York
music
WagakkiBand is playing Irving Plaza in New York City this March 14th, and two lucky winners have been selected to see the show! Tickets are still available for purchase - details inside!
― The organizers of the WagakkiBand Live concert in New York City have given ANN two pairs of tickets to give-away to readers. Concert Details March 14th, 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) NY Irving Plaza, New York City Our w...
The List - 7 Highly Questionable Videogame Adaptations
anime
There are plenty of decent anime based on videogames, but the genre has kind of a crummy reputation for a reason: there are plenty of not-so-great game anime out there. Here are seven of 'em!
― Anime productions pull from a lot of places; in addition to manga and light novels, anime also routinely adapts storylines from popular videogames. While there are plenty of decent anime based on videogames, ...
Umineko When They Cry Episode 5: End of the Golden Witch Volume 3 GN 12
manga
The series gets back on track with this volume, although it still relies a bit heavily on a discussion of mystery as a genre rather than the mystery itself.
― Ryukishi07 has established an authorial habit in this fifth arc of his Umineko: When They Cry mystery series that has the unfortunate side effect of taking away from his own story's efficacy and enjoyability: trolling the reader. This really ca...
ANNCast - Criticproof
anime
Zac and Jacob discuss the Psycho-Pass movie before gabbin' about anime criticism - what makes a good review, mistakes they've made, and much more.
― ANNCast Episode 253: Criticproof Zac and Jacob discuss the Psycho-Pass movie before gabbin' about anime criticism - what makes a good review, the mistakes they've made, and much more. You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP...
Psycho-Pass The Movie
anime
Production I.G.'s hit franchise finally hits the big screen this March, with Gen Urobuchi back in the writer's seat. Jacob Hope Chapman delves into the Psycho-Pass movie to see what it has to offer returning fans.
― If you were hoping to see the Sibyl system shaken by the events of this theatrical Psycho-Pass adventure, you may want to curb your enthusiasm. Production I.G. clearly knows when they hav...
Gundam Front Tokyo: The Ultimate Tour
anime
Step inside the ultimate Gundam fan experience at Gundam Front! Explore enormous replicas of famous mobile suits and locations from the show, learn how Gunpla gets made and more in this exhaustive photo tour.
― In 1979 the All-Nippon News Network affiliate in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, aired an anime series that changed the face of the anime industry. That series was Mobil...
Goodnight Punpun Omnibus 1
manga
Inio Asano's story is part slice-of-life and part coming-of-age as it follows a little boy named Punpun while he tries to navigate a life that isn't quite what he was expecting.
― It's almost too easy to call Goodnight Punpun a slice-of-life story or a coming of age manga. Although it is both of those things, it's also a bit of a fantasy, albeit a fairly mundane one. Inio Asano's story follows fifth-...
The X Button - Interview: Return to PopoloCrois
games
This week, we talk with XSEED’s Tom Lipschultz about the wonders of Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairy Tale! Plus Black Rose Valkyrie, Bravely Second, and a retro-gaming debacle.
― A new Nintendo Direct airs later today, well after this column regularly shows its face. So I'll do what any proper pundit does: I'll make predictions. And when the Nintendo Direct actually broadcasts and con...
Win a 1-Year Loot Crate Subscription
merch
We're giving away 6 subscriptions to Loot Crates new anime crate: Loot Anime.
― Loot Crate does anime! And you can win a 1-year subscription to Loot Anime. A Monthly Crate of Anime & Manga Gear Loot Anime is a monthly mystery bundle of figures, collectibles, manga, apparel, accessories and more from some of your favorite anime and manga series with a new theme every month! $60+ value in every crate! ...
What's The Best (And Worst) Anime Ending You've Ever Seen?
anime
Simple question, tough answer: what's the very best anime ending you've ever seen, and which one let you down the most? Our critics discuss their favorites, and we can't wait to hear yours!
― It's a simple question with a deceptively difficult answer: what's the single best anime ending you've ever seen, and which one is the worst? A good ending can redeem an otherwise mediocre show, or bring somethi...
My Hero Academia GN 3
manga
My Hero Academia takes a few chapters to catch its breath before charging towards the next arc in this relatively low-key third volume.
― My Hero Academia's second volume was a whirlwind of challenges and cliffhangers and punches, cramming a full day of two-on-two hero battles and an unexpected attack by actual villains into a few action-packed chapters. The manga's third volume unsurprisingly can't ...