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Horror Manga Creator Minetaro Mochizuki Prefers the Darkness
"When I wrote Dragon Head, the financial bubble had just burst. Money had become this worthless piece of paper in the span of a night. That feeling of depression or uneasiness kind of seeped into me, I guess."
Grand Blue Dreaming Season Two Anime Series Review
Grand Blue Dreaming is back with a fiery, if not incredibly idiotic, vengeance. And I’m all for it.
This Week in Anime - Who Would Buy Angel's Eggs in This Economy?
Chris and Steve crack the shell ofAngel's Egg.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Nov 12-18
Spy×Family hits the mark once again with a #1 this week, climbing two steps higher in the cumulative. Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes.
Answerman - The Woes That BefallOne Punch Man Season 3
One Punch Man is a classic example of what happens when good anime goes bad.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Game Review
It’s a very differentPokémon experience, for better or for worse.
HowKamen Rider Helped Me Recover from Trauma
When faced with a life-changing accident, Jean-Karlo turned to Hiroshi Fujioka's performance as Kamen Rider and the series' enduring story of hope.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volumes 2-8 Manga Review
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk feels like the sort of series I ought to be enjoying more than I am, which is an awkward position to be in.
Detective Conan: Rivals Of The Great Detective Anime Series Review
I'm not sure if this was always the intention or if these episodes were a direct response to the first batch of episodes that TMS put out, but it looks like more episodes ofDetective Conan have been adapted that now add some much-needed context.
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 8
This is a very "what you see is what you get" type of episode, and what you get is a whole lot of boozin' and barbecuein'.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 8
This episode isn't quite a comedic standout, but it's a decent way to spend 20 minutes, and sometimes that's all you can really ask for.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 7
This week gives me the perfect opportunity to talk about the unsung hero of this season ofIsekai Quartet: Lalatina Ford Dustiness.
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
There are blobby Caps, yoked Caps, silly little starfish Caps—a virtual visual gallery showcasing all the sides of this, God's perfect creature.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 8
All in all, this episode, despite its fanservice trappings, gives us a lot to think about when it comes to the Demon Lord and Demons in general.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 11
Somehow Alpheus doesn’t factor in how much Claude still mourns Diana – something pretty much everyone else seems to be aware of.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 167
Things are broken, and there were at least a few sacrifices along the way, but for the first time in a long while, the sky is finally clear again.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ SEASON FINALE
One of the best moments of this episode, and possibly of the season, is when Kaoruko says that they aren’t a Chidori student and a Kikyo student: they’re Kaoruko and Rintaro. That’s it.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 8
This week is, visually, by far the worst yet we’ve seen forMonster Meat.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 20
The minute Zodyl compared Rudo's friends to expendable trash, it was all over for the guy, and I immediately began shouting for our boy to start cleaning the bastard's clock but good.
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 8
I wondered if this was the episode whereTouring After the Apocalypse would getgritty.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 8
I guess we’ve had it too good the last few weeks.
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 8
It’s this kind of nuttiness that makes me adore this flawed, but cute show.
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 7
I feel so bad for the people who will forever have their names attached to what they know is a lackluster project, while being powerless to meaningfully address the issues at the core of this production.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 8
Of everything I would have expected to get out ofDigimonBeatbreak this week, an episode ofDigimon Ghost Game wasn't one of them.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 8
Welp, that's a lot of bloody, brutal murder...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 7
Whoever said that one needs to be careful of what they wish for can go ahead and shove it, because this week'sGnosia gave exactly what I wished for, and the results are pretty darned delightful.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 5
On an emotional level,Yuko's Treasure works fine. It's when you look at the details that things start to fall apart.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 8
I appreciate the way thatTYE is using the genre trappings of this new modern setting to investigate this literally ancient conflict from a new perspective.
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 9
I have to giveMay I Ask for One Final Thing? credit where it's due. This is a pretty good twist.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 45
Billy believes that in hijacking the Eden College buses, he’s both getting revenge for Biddy and standing up for what she believed in…until Anya, all unaware, tells him that all he’s doing is the same thing that was done to him.
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episodes 6-7
Sometimes, refusing to give the female self-insert and homosocial relationships is a kind of subconscious avoidance of one’s desire for homosexual relationships.
SANDA ‒ Episode 8
For a series as weird and exaggerated asSanda, setting the correct tone is of vital importance and episode eight absolutely nails that. I’ve never been more excited for what’s to come.
A Special Evening with Ultraman
Anime News Network was allowed to check out the tour as it stopped by the Japan Society in New York City, where I was able to enjoy a lot of the strong enthusiasm for this franchise firsthand.― Sixty years is a long time. Even if you've never actually sat down and watched a piece ofUltraman media, no doubt you have come across something that has been either directly or indirectly inspired by this ...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 8
Sae's self-esteem is so low that she can’t imagine Koki’d pick her over Subaru, not recognizing that some of what she finds admirable about the older girl are traits that she herself shares.
Touring After the Apocalypse Volume 2-3 Manga Review
Even after destruction, Japan’s tourist destinations are worth visiting.― Upon readingTouring After The Apocalypse manga, I was immediately struck with a sense of familiarity. We've probably all read a few manga in which two girls scavenge for food and shelter after the end of the world, so my initial thought was that it felt likeGirls Last Tour, with the same melancholy inevitability. More than t...
This Week in Games - Chuuni Corpses
The Corpse Party Tetralogy is dead in the water, and Yoko Taro's projects keep getting cancelled! Jean-Karlo looks into both plus live-action Zelda, a new Dark Souls book, and more.― Welcome back, folks! By the time you read this, I'll have watched Mamoru Oshii'sAngel's Egg at a local theater. I first heard of the movie 15 years ago (thank you, Grumpy Jii-san, I miss you), and was thoroughly convin...
REDLINE,Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Director Takeshi Koike
Acclaimed director professes his love for Chainsaw Man, closing the door on Lupin.― Takeshi Koike is best known in the West for directing 2009's high-octane sci-fi car-racing action epicREDLINE. Since then, he's mostly worked within the long-runningLupin III franchise, first as character designer and animation director for 2012's acclaimed TV animeLupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, be...
This Week in Anime - Bring Out the Big (Girls with) Guns
Was Jean-Luc Godard right when he said all you need to make a movie is a girl with a gun? Coop and Steve discuss― Was Jean-Luc Godard right when he said all you need to make a movie is a girl with a gun? Coop and Steve discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. ...
The Red Spectacles Film Review
Mamoru Oshii’s first live action film, opening at NYC’s Metrograph theater on November 21, takes place in the same universe withJin-Roh but couldn’t be more different.― The Red Spectacles flopped in its original 1987 Japanese release, but the merchandisable design of the Kerberos armor somehow led to the creation of a whole franchise. The best-known film in said franchise is the animated installmen...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 4
You just know that the gym teacher’s egg budget is through the roof.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 7
I hope by the end of the season, Nana can give herself a little bit more grace.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 6
This episode can be boiled down to Mari and Tsunagu being very horny for each other.
Painting The Worlds Of Studio Ghibli Book Review
This is a book for people who love Studio Ghibli's movies, and who also love huge books as physical artifacts in their own right.― This is a book for people who love Studio Ghibli's movies, and who also love huge books as physical artifacts in their own right. There is, of course, no shortage of Ghibli art books already. You can find individual ones in English for all of the Ghibli films directed by...
Angel's Egg Anime Film Review
Surreal and beautiful, Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano'sAngel's Egg anime film remains an enigmatic entry in both creators' careers.― Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's Angel's Egg remains an enigmatic entry in both creators' careers. Years out from his iconic directorial turn with Ghost in the Shell, Oshii wrote the film's story with Amano before the artist touchedFinal Fantasy. Just a hair's br...
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 7
Thankfully,Mechanical Marie has a bit more going on beneath the surface than your average sports-themed episode.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Special Game Preview
Overall I am fairly optimistic about this remake. It does seem a bit redundant to remake this game for a second time, but this seems like a great opportunity to update a beloved game in an established franchise for more modern audiences.―Dragon Quest is one of the most established and recognizable RPG franchises in the world. Not only are there over a dozen games, but a few of those games have eve...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 7
Is the Yoko that leaves the facility the same Yoko, and what about Airi?
Kodansha House Returned to New York withGhost in the Shell, BLUE LOCK, More Manga
Visitors could experience the iconic building-leap scene from theGhost in the Shell movie in first-person perspective.― Kodansha returned once again to New York City to present a fun, casual experience for manga fans. Despite renting out a different building from last year, Kodansha House still brings the same chill, laid-back vibes with a few noticeable additions. Admission was still free, and de...
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
This is an episode that’s unexciting and undramatic in every possible way, and I am so here for it.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 7
This isn't totally devoid of laughs, but after seeing the show start to pick back up, it's immensely disappointing.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 7
It's not the tropes that are the issue, it's how you use them.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 19
There have been more anime than I can count that have indulged in massive info-dump episodes that land smack in the middle of an extended battle arc. But to have one of those indulgent info-dump episodes be genuinely good is praiseworthy.
This Week in Anime - OOPs, There it Goes
Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss some really buried treasure.― Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss somereally buried treasure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this c...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 6
Unlike Class 2, Shadow Garden hasn’t yet learned that they need to question their instincts and assumptions as this school world plays by entirely different rules than what they’re used to.
Radio Storm Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review
It’s hard to truly fight zombies, after all, when you aren’t sure that the people in charge are any less bloodthirsty.― How do you know you're living through an apocalypse? Zombies are a pretty good clue, as well as pervasive humanitarian crises and endless war. But one major indicator is rarely explicitly discussed, possibly because it feels too alarmingly real: the constant use of misinformation o...
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 19
While I can’t say this storyline shows the characters at their worst, considering there’s no attempted murder, everyone does act like a manipulative jackass.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 10
Uh-oh, Athy. It looks like you’ve found yourself smack in the middle of an unexpected romance plot!
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 7
This whole episode, I was waiting for Spider Man to come out of nowhere to murder Nakao and his motley crew of yakuza thugs for knowing too much.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 12
Kaoruko has been the lead instigator of Subaru’s relationship with the boys, so having her shove her into the sea is a natural extension of that, and that Subaru can embrace it rather than getting mad is a mark of how far she’s come.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 4
The Bounty Hunters is a story about freedom and control.
Edge of Time Anime Film Review
WhileEdge of Time fails as a cohesive anthology film, that doesn't mean the short films within aren't without promise—well, some of them anyway.―Edge of Time's greatest flaw becomes more obvious with each minute that passes while watching it. Despite the film's claims to the contrary, this is not a cohesive anthology. Rather, the connections between the four short films are superficial at best—and...
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 7
I liked it enough at first, but the flavor of this series is one that seems to be getting worse the longer it lingers.
Pursuing a Unified Vision at FLAT STUDIO: Director loundraw and Producer Ryu Ishii
Founding a new studio is never easy - loundraw , an illustrator and the founder of FLAT STUDIO , and FLAT STUDIO producer Ryū Ishii sat down with ANN to share how they managed during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.― Founding a new studio is never easy—even without all of the logistics involved, there's pressure to prove that a new venture is worthwhile, that it can produce quality work, and that...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 7
You’d be shocked at the gargantuan amount of history we’ve lost to fires. They’re the real history-destroying deal.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 7
Although there's still a lot we don't know about Kyo, what we do learn paints a better picture of what kind of person he is, and gives us one of the show's best episodes yet.
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 6
With the limited animation, lack of detailed visuals, and poor composition of still images; this entire endeavor is beginning to feel entirely unnecessary.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1150
It’s fun seeing the mundane actions of combat - sword swinging, axe chopper, arrow shooting - have such incredible force behind them that a single blow is enough to sink an entire warship.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Nov 5-11
This week,a Hero, a Spirit and a Reincarnator are beaten only by aFated Magical Princess. See how all your favorites fared in our weekly user rankings.― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviewsand on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on...
Tougen Anki Episodes 1-12 Anime Series Review
The problem withTougen Anki is that it presents tropes without showing why they work or why I should care about them.― There unfortunately comes a certain point where you watch enough media in a specific genre, where it becomes hard to get invested in a show that isn't doing anything more than what is expected. A show could be doing everything “right," like having high production values, great voic...
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 8
This week,May I Ask for One Final Thing? is on Plot Stuff™ overdrive, cramming as many revelations, conflicts, and heaping gobs of lore as it can fit into a single episode.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 44
Becky, Anya, and Damian feed off of each other’s bravado, with Anya leading the charge.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 7
“The Attack” is an absolutely deranged episode ofTo Your Eternity, and I mean that as a compliment.
Gnosia ‒ Episode 6
I would be lying if I said thatGnosia isn't beginning to test my patience for all of its endless tutorializing.
Wandance Volume 2-3 Manga Review
Wandance is a high-energy, competitive activity manga utilizing the world of dance in an effective and mesmerizing way.― If everyone is always questioning themselves, then why do they feel bad for doing it? Crippling anxiety is totally relatable for pretty much everyone I know. Which is why it is both so common as a manga plot driver and weird that it's a real thing that we feel bad about in life. I...
SANDA ‒ Episode 7
Even in an episode that doesn’t shift that status quo too much, it's fun to see this world get built up a bit more and these characters come closer together.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 7
The soundtrack and voice acting work in tandem as Shiori pulls Hinako in for a hug. It feels vulnerable, tender, and romantic.
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint 1-2 Novel Review
When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong’s novel seriesOmniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books of the source material, I stand by that assessment.― When I reviewed the webtoon adaptation of SingNSong's novel seriesOmniscient Reader's Viewpoint, I said that it was for the smug readers. Having now read the first two books...
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Game Review
Longtime fans can look forward to all of the improvements expanding the little island of Kurken like never before, while newcomers get to experience one of the sweetest coming-of-age stories you'll ever find.― TheAtelier series has long been beloved for its charming characters, down-to-earth tone, and engaging systems. While the other games and casts are beloved in their own right, it was the adve...
Samus' New Psychic Abilities inMetroid Prime 4 Adds Fresh Gameplay
The Morph Ball Bomb is forever changed.― I already got to try out the first 15 minutes ofMetroid Prime 4: Beyond at the Nintendo Holiday Showcase in September and liked what I saw. Now I've had the chance to play an additional hour of the long-awaited first-person adventure game, and the more I get to play of this, the longer the wait feels for its December 4 release on the Switch and Switch 2. Ni...
This Week in Games - Bowser Is Mr...
Jean-Karlo reacts to the newThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reveal, Sony's new game line-up, and an unexpected collaboration coming toMonster Hunter.― Welcome back, folks! So, I actually triedPeak with some online buddies of mine over the weekend. And I didn't really enjoy myself tons. Now, maybe it's because of the massive multiplayer mod my friends used (there are a lot of us, like 20+ at ...
A Mini-Interview with Creator Yasuhiro Nightow onTrigun Stargaze and His Way of Writing
With Trigun Stargaze firmly on the horizon, we had the opportunity to speak with Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow about how the previous anime, Trigun Stampede, came to be and how he develops both his characters and story.― WithTrigun Stargaze firmly on the horizon, we were recently able to talk withTrigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow at New York Comic Con 2025 about how the previous anime,Trigun Stam...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 7
Koki and Sae both breaking character during the school play is emblematic of both who they are as people and their relationship.
This Week in Anime - A Magical, Musical Anime Column
Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime.― Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams...
Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl Anime Series Review
Very few times have I seen an anime where the cuteness felt this forced and contrived.― By all means, this should have really been my thing. Cute girls doing arcade things? A chillaxed environment where not a thing goes wrong? A lead whose design has shades of Sakura and Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura, albeit color-swapped? All of these screamed “yes” to me. It took me just several episodes in to rea...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 3
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to the enchanted mine we go!
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 3
It's not too hard to see why, of all the Star Wars: Visions episodes, The Ninth Jedi is the episode that not only gets a sequel here but also an entire forthcoming anime series.
Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Anime Series Review
KAMITSUBAKI wears its ambition on its sleeve, and with a clearer vision of what it wanted to accomplish and how it would do that, it could’ve been something really special.―Kamitsubaki City Under Construction (henceforthKamitsubaki) is one of the worst types of disappointing anime: the type that gets your hopes up because it actually started out being pretty cool.Kamitsubaki opens up in a city, v...
How the Staff Tackled Trauma inTakopi's Original Sin Anime
We spoke with director Shinya Iino and producer Kotaro Sudo about the emotionally difficult developments and what they hope audiences take away from theTakopi's Original Sin.― Taizan 5'sTakopi's Original Sin manga is not for the faint of heart. The single-volume manga series depicts the difficult, and often times torturous existence of three different elementary school children. Shizuka is neglect...
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 5
The school setting is a great escape for our trio, but I want to get more into the hurdles they are going to face as those complicated feelings grow.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 6
You can't get more obvious yuri undertones than literally having a workplace situation be compared to having an affair.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
When you’ve got a cooking anime that’s low on thrills and high on grills, an episode where nary anything of significance happens is inevitable.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1149
If you’re enjoying all that, then boy howdy are you served well by this week’sOne Piece - and if you were hoping for something else for a change, then you’re plum outta luck, partner.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 6
This episode is a good example of how lovableGintama's cast of goofballs can be when they aren't busy being despicable.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 6
If the Human King is evil, the demons must be, if not good, then at least misunderstood, right?
This Week in Anime - Kodansha's Live-Action Anime Adaptation Venture
Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative.― Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Netflix streams Hana-Kimi, Cinderella Closet, Death Note (U.S...
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 165
Deku has inadvertently allowed Nana to directly confront the sins of her past.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 5
Like many of the extended jokes inIsekai Quartet, the gags centered around Motoyasu's way of viewing women go beyond the surface layer and, in the process, get deeper into what’s going on with the character.
The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 1-7 Manga Review
This fun slice of life manga offers us a blueprint for a more inclusive world.― In Volume 1 ofThe Moon On A Rainy Night, Saki meets Kanon. She's instantly intrigued by this apparently aloof beauty in what appears to be a pretty standard Yuri romance story. Saki is the traditional cheerful girl whose energy will change the intense loneliness of the traditional Japanese beauty, in what is still one o...
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 18
It'sGachiakuta's capacity to surprise by elevating otherwise standard story beats and characters that have made it such a delight this season.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 9
Claude has done a lot of calming down since he embraced fatherhood, but that might make him even more of a threat to potential partners.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 18
A violation is a violation is a violation, and we're supposed to be chuckling at teenage girls being terrorized by an old man.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 11
It’s not just a cake from Plain, it’s a manifestation of her relationship with Rintaro thus far.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 6
It’s hard to make food look good when, well, the show itself doesn’t really look that good in general.
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