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What the Heck Happened to Berserk?

Jul 7, 11:31

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Thanks to its truly bizarre CGI animation efforts, fans often came away from Berserk's recent TV series revival disappointed, but what went wrong with this production behind the scenes? Callum May has the answers. ― “I want to see what will happen if we make a Berserk TV anime mainly with 3DCG animation.” - Tetsuro Satomi (LIDEN Films) To call Berserk's new adaptation “divisive” would be an understat...

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Little Witch Academia Episodes 1-13 Streaming

Jul 7, 10:28

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Little Witch Academia's first TV season is finally available on Netflix, and it's definitely worth the wait. Rebecca Silverman digs into the details. ― After the usual gap that comes of Netflix licensing a series for streaming, Little Witch Academia's TV series is at last legally available to North American audiences – and it's worth the wait. Loosely based on the two short films of the same name, Li...

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Anime Spotlight - In Another World With My Smartphone

Jul 6, 23:10

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15-year-old Mochizuki Touya ends up dying due to a mistake by God, and starts his new life in another world. All he has in this new world is his body that God powered up for him and his smartphone. ― In Another World With My Smartphone Official Website: http://isesuma-anime.jp/ Twitter: @isesumaofficial Story Characters Cast & Staff Gallery On air starting July 11th, 2017 Key Staff Director: Takeyuk...

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Tokyo Ghoul (Live-Action)

Jul 6, 12:09

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The live-action version of Tokyo Ghoul premiered in the U.S. at Anime Expo, and Gabriella Ekens has the scoop on whether it's worth watching for newcomers and Ghoul fans alike. ― Tokyo Ghoul has been one of the biggest manga hits of the past few years. As these big hits often do, the franchise recently received a live action film adaptation. These types of movies have been a mixed bag in the past, so...

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This Week in Games - Breath of the Wild: The Master Trials

Jul 6, 12:00

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The first DLC pack for Breath of the Wild is out - is it just filler material, or is it worth the price of admission? PLUS: Code Vein, Gundam and much more! ― Fun personal fact about me, the guy who runs a column about Japanese games: last week's coverage of Tokyo Xanadu was my very first experience with a Nihon Falcom game. Given its regard as one of the weaker games in their catalog and how much I ...

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The Best and Worst of the Spring 2017 Season

Jul 6, 11:00

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The final chart of the Spring 2017 season is here - find out which of your favorite spring anime made it to the top of the charts in our weekly user rankings! ― Our team of reviewers are following 27 anime series of the Spring 2017 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 worst) of the season. Keep in mind that t...

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Mobile Suit Gundam MS Igloo Blu-Ray Collection

Jul 6, 10:00

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Lauren Orsini finds out if the Gundam franchise's first foray into full CGI is worth checking out for casual or hardcore Gundam fans and comes away with two very different answers. ― You won't see any dwellings made of ice blocks in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO, but it turns out that's not the only meaning of the word. In military terms, an “igloo space” is a structure for storing ammunition and explo...

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Interview: Sally Forth Creative Team Talk Anime, Kaiju in Latest Arc

Jul 5, 14:45

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Francesco Marciuliano and Jim Keefe rundown their favorite anime series, the best kaiju films, and putting pop into newspaper serials ― Last month, the long-running newspaper comic serial Sally Forth caught anime fans' attention when Cowboy Bebop character Spike Spiegel appeared in character Hilary Forth's anxiety dream. The appearance wasn't a one-off occasion for artists Francesco Marciuliano and J...

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Anime Expo 2017 Cosplay Gallery

Jul 5, 13:00

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Four days' worth of incredible cosplay photos from the biggest anime convention in the United States. ― IMG dscn0492.jpg IMG dscn0493.jpg IMG dscn0494.jpg IMG dscn0499.jpg IMG dscn0501.jpg IMG dscn0502.jpg IMG dscn0503.jpg IMG dscn0505.jpg IMG dscn0506.jpg IMG dscn0508.jpg IMG dscn0509.jpg IMG dscn0510.jpg IMG dscn0512.jpg IMG dscn0514.jpg IMG dscn0516.jpg IMG dscn0517.jpg IMG dscn0520.jpg IMG dscn0...

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How to Get Into Fate/Grand Order

Jul 5, 12:30

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The Fate universe expands to the world of free-to-play mobile games, and Gabriella Ekens is here to shepherd you through this strange - and fun - new world. ― From a business perspective, cell phones are the future of gaming. Mobage (short for “mobile games”) is the Japanese term for this genre of video games that can fit in your pocket. While its usage there is pretty expansive, in the West it refer...

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Anime Expo 2017: Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Film Panel + Q&A

Jul 5, 10:50

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The Elric Brothers are coming to the silver screen this December, and Anime Expo 2017 had the goods (and some exclusive footage!) Our full report, plus Q&A with the stars! ― Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist franchise remains one of, if not the most popular anime series in the last 15 years alongside Death Note and Shōnen Jump staples. The last anime film, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of ...

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Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn BD+DVD

Jul 5, 10:00

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This odd combination of Ghost in the Shell and Excel Saga finds itself torn between two flavors that just don't mix. Theron Martin explains what went wrong. ― Ever imagine what a series would look like if it combined cyberpunk trend-setter Ghost in the Shell with wacky comedy series Excel Saga? This Winter 2016 series is the answer in both figurative and literal senses, as it is based on a concept by...

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Anime Expo 2017 News Complete Roundup

Jul 4, 11:04

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Did you miss any of the massive headlines from Anime Expo 2017? Don't worry, we've got you covered - here's everything in one place. ― July 1-4 2017, Los Angeles, California Click here for live photos from our correspondents on the show floor! Day Four Headlines NIS America Licenses Penny Punching Princess, Demon Gaze II Games Day Three Headlines ISLAND Visual Novel's TV Anime, English Release Revea...

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Anime Expo 2017: World Premiere of The Ancient Magus' Bride TV

Jul 4, 10:46

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The first three episodes of this breathtaking fantasy, based on the smash manga, premiered at Anime Expo 2017 - we've got the full report, plus comments from legendary producer George Wada! ― Studio Wit brought out the red carpet for the three episode premiere of its enchanting adaptation of Kore Yamazaki's The Ancient Magus Bride. It isn't the studio's first foray into the hidden corners of Pagan E...

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Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto

Jul 4, 10:38