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Answerman - What Does The Deal Between Crunchyroll And Kadokawa Mean?
industry
Kadokawa and Crunchyroll announced a very significant partnership this week, but what does it mean for those companies and for the industry? Justin gets into it.
― Notorious2122 asks: I'm a little confused by the recently-announced deal between Crunchyroll and Kadokawa. Does this mean that CR will get all of the anime that Kadokawa publishes in Japan? Do publishing companies in Japan make the deals ...
Which Shonen Jump Series Hooked You?
anime
Weekly Shonen Jump has been the most potent gateway drug for anime since 1968 - most anime fans have a story about the one Shonen Jump title that won their heart. We asked our critics - and now we're asking you!
― Weekly Shonen Jump has been acting as the world's most potent gateway drug for anime & manga since 1968, offering up undeniably addicting, globe-conquering action-adventure epics like Drago...
Library Wars: Love & War GN 15
anime
In its final volume, Library Wars: Love & War finally achieves a balance between romance and action, making this a happy ending all around.
― As the fluffier, more romantic cousin of the Library War TV anime, Library Wars: Love & War has tried to balance the budding romance between protagonist Iku and her gruff commanding officer Dojo with the anti-censorship action of a military story. It hasn't alw...
The Spring 2016 Anime Preview Guide
anime
The Spring 2016 Anime Preview Guide has begun! Check back daily for fresh takes on all of this season's hottest new shows.
Available Now: Spring 2016 Shorts - Three Leaves, Three Colors - Flying Witch - Haifuri - Kiznaiver - Tanaka-kun is Always Listless - Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto - Shonen Maid - Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song - Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - And you think there is never a girl online? - Anne-Happy - Super Lovers - Bungo Stray Dogs - Twin Star Exorcists - and much more!
Available Now: Spring 2016 Shorts - Three Leaves, Three Colors - Flying Witch - Haifuri - Kiznaiver - Tanaka-kun is Always Listless - Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto - Shonen Maid - Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song - Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - And you think there is never a girl online? - Anne-Happy - Super Lovers - Bungo Stray Dogs - Twin Star Exorcists - and much more!
Psycho-Pass 2 BD+DVD
anime
Nick Creamer details the many, many, many ways that this grim 'n gritty cyberpunk action sequel let down fans of the smash hit original series.
― The original Psycho-Pass was a real hit back when it premiered in 2012, one of the first hits in a long time for the once-renowned noitaminA anime block. The show was composed and partially written by Gen Urobuchi, a man who'd gained significant fame both i...
Answerman - What Happened With Anime Sols?
industry
A few years back, a new anime crowdfunding platform emerged, promising to stream classic unreleased anime while raising money for DVD releases - and then it folded. Justin gets in to what happened.
― Sam J. asks: My question is the following (though whether it's an appropriate question for this column, I'll have to let you judge): What happened to Anime Sols? Did it have to happen? What lessons are ...
Shelf Life - Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
anime
The Woman Called Fujiko Mine gets one more shot at glory with Jigen's Gravestone, a spinoff movie set in the same Lupin universe. Paul gets grim 'n gritty with it. PLUS: all of this week's new anime releases!
― So many new seasons have been starting up in the last week or so. New anime season! New baseball season! OK, those are the only two I can think of off the top of my head, but it still feels l...
Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū
anime
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is one of the finest anime in years, though its personal drama may leave you a little cold.
― We don't often get shows like Rakugo Shinju. The show is a period drama inside a period drama, introducing us to Yotaro, a hopeful student of rakugo in the 1970s, before cutting back to tell the story of his master Yakumo, when he was a mere student known as Kikuhiko. It's a drama...
Your Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule: Spring 2016
anime
The results are in, and here is your Daily Streaming Reviews schedule for Spring 2016!
― This season's poll results have been tallied and we've put together the schedule for the Spring 2016 Daily Streaming Reviews! Gabriella Ekens will be taking a sabbatical this season for a study abroad opportunity, so please welcome Shelf Life contributor James Beckett to the daily streaming reviews team, along wi...
Evergreen GN 4
manga
Evergreen falters in its final volume in its handling of the "twist" that may have been one of the most poorly hidden secrets in recent manga.
― I'm fairly sure most of us saw this coming, whether we wanted to or not. The truth about Niki and Hotaka's relationship feels like it might have been the worst kept secret in the history of manga, though in truth that may simply be because it wasn't as well ...
Full Time Managing Editor Wanted in Tokyo
For a project we are developing with one of our partners, Anime News Network is looking for a full time managing editor for a new website. The candidate must possess the following: Experience with online journalism publishing, preferably in anime or a similar niche market (e.g. videogames); Native, professional English language writing skills; Familiarity with the anime industry, market and fandom...