Ima Kore Ga Hoshiin Da
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Special - A Piece of Controversy (Dec 9)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Return to Greatness (Nov 26)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - What's Next to Love? (Jun 10)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Convention Chaos (May 30)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - The Best Stuff in Life is Free (Apr 10)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Cosplay Crazy (Apr 2)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Military Mania (Mar 17)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Prequels & Sequels (Feb 28)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - This time with style (Feb 20)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Sports Festival (Feb 13)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Ninjas and Clubs (Jan 23)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - I Want It, Manga Style! (Dec 31)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - KOR Redux (Dec 11)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Info is the key (Nov 13)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Maids and Cat-girls - It's an Android Smorgasbord (Oct 21)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - The Next Big Gundam - Gundam Seed (Oct 7)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Witch Hunting for fun and profit (Sep 20)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Magical Girls Need Love, Too! (Aug 10)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Superstitious Voodoo - A look back (Jul 31)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Environmental Hoopla! (Jul 19)
- Ima, kore ga hoshiin da! - Anime Expo Tease (Jul 12)
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Answerman - When Did Cosplay Start?
anime
There's some confusion about when and where cosplay actually got its start; Justin details the origins of this social phenomena and the unexpected place it began!
― Anonymous asks: I've heard it said that cosplay originated in America in the 90s, but that doesn't seem like it's true. Is it? Cosplay definitely started far, far earlier than the 1990s. Whether or not it started in America really depend...
Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Just An Attack On Titan Clone?
anime
These two post-apocalyptic action series sure do look and sound a lot alike, and they even share a director - but there's a lot more to Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress than that. Jacob Chapman argues his case.
― The countryside has been devastated by undead humanoid monsters, forcing humanity into packed walled cities ruled by fear and a rigid class structure. Then disaster strikes when those monsters ...
After War Gundam X Sub.DVD
anime
Gundam X has never been highly regarded, and yet it features a sentient dolphin. Lauren Orsini discovers what's holding this show back from true greatness.
― A full twenty years after its release in Japan, After War Gundam X has finally made it to English speaking audiences. This show came out in 1996, just a year after Gundam Wing, and has continued to live in its shadow. Gundam Wing was not only su...
The Best and Worst of the Season So Far: Week of May 20-26
just for fun
It's an action-packed week with real winners and losers on the charts - Kiznaiver shoots up as a sudden rival for the top spot, while Kabaneri sinks like a stone! See how your favorite shows placed!
― Our team of reviewers are following 25 anime series of the Spring 2016 season and readers are rating each episode as the reviews go up. So let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and w...
Requiem of the Rose King (GN 4)
manga
Aya Kanno's take on Richard III continues with more conflict for Richard as he struggles to decide whether it is better to have emotions or to simple strike them down as Warwick continues to take his role as "kingmaker" a little too seriously.
― There's always a question when reading historical fiction and something that says that it's “based on” previous well-known works: how close will the author s...
Interview: The World's Biggest Visual Novels with Visual Art's
games
Visual Art's CEO Takahiro Baba, character designer Na-Ga and music composer Shinji Orito discuss the incredible success and behind-the-scenes details of some of their biggest games, including Air and Angel Beats!
― Three members of Japanese visual novel company Visual Art's – CEO Takahiro Baba (left in picture), character designer Na-Ga (not pictured by request), and music composer Shinji Orito (rig...
Answerman - How Do Publishers Decide Whether To Release A Blu-ray Remaster?
anime
Justin breaks down how exactly your favorite old shows get selected for big fancy high definition remasters on bluray, and why some classics get left in the dust.
― It's a holiday weekend, so we'll take an easy one this time. Nadeem asks: I buy physical media as I am a collector. With that said, I've been trying to improve my collection by purchasing Blu-rays instead of DVDs or upgrading my older DV...
Shelf Life - Wake Up, Girls! The Movie
anime
Yutaka Yamamoto's idol singers get their very own prequel movie, out now on bluray from Sentai Filmworks. PLUS: all of this week's new anime releases!
― With all the craziness that's been going on in the last few days regarding anime on Hulu (see this Answerman article for the details), I'm reminded of why it's nice to own stuff on disc. Forget all that stuff about video quality and dependence on a ...
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace Blu-Ray
anime
This 2014 follow-up to the 2012 TV series retains the series' storytelling feel and features strong technical merits, but those expecting a continuation of established plot lines may be disappointed.
― Abyss of Hyperspace is the 2014 movie follow-up to the 2012 TV series, at least in the sense that it continues the timeline of the animated part of the franchise; its events are set during a break befo...
Product Spotlight: Fullmetal Alchemist Collector's Edition
anime
Fullmetal Alchemist The Complete Series - Collectors Edition is the ultimate celebration of Fullmetal Alchemist and an essential addition to any anime collection. But time is running out...
― Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the most legendary anime of all time. The adventures of the Elric brothers have resonated with fans all over the world. This Fullmetal Alchemist The Complete Series - Collectors Ed...
The Mike Toole Show - Youth in Re-Voltes
anime
Netflix's brand-new Voltron series has Mike remembering Voltes V, another giant robot show with an incredible and bizarre production and release history!
― In a couple of weeks, we'll see a brand new version of Voltron hit Netflix, bringing forth yet another iteration of World Events Productions' localization of Toei Animation's super robot series Golion. This latest version has caught my interest fo...
blanc et noir: Takeshi Obata Illustrations Artbook
anime
Takeshi Obata's illustrations from 2001-2006 get the deluxe treatment in this gorgeous artbook.
― Even if you aren't a fan of the series he has illustrated, it is hard to deny that his artwork is impressive. Showing a firmer grasp of human anatomy than many other mainstream mangaka along with beautiful composition skills, Obata's artwork isn't just good manga art, it's good art. While I recognize tha...