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Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 11
Yumiella found herself stumbling around a confession of love for Patrick, attempting to figure out how he felt about her and managing to nearly botch the entire thing.
Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 12
The aftermath of any big scene has to include time for some comedown and aftercare, and that's exactly what the girls of the Gushing world are working towards this week.
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 11
You'd think undergoing supernatural training, multiple new power-ups, and losing an appendage last week would prompt our heroes to chill out for a bit and collect themselves, but nope.
SAND LAND: THE SERIES ‒ Episode 7
With episode 7, Sand Land moves beyond what both the manga and film covered. However, this means there is a major issue to overcome right off the bat.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 23
Hey, remember when there was a massive in-game world-changing event that happened just a few episodes ago that was set to change the entire trajectory of how our players would interact with the world moving forward? Those were good times, right?
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 27
Serie offers Fern all she has to become her apprentice—limitless knowledge and power. And Fern's immediate response? “What? No.”
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 10
Jinwoo's life along with his current lifestyle is on the chopping block.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 11
The way Arnold refers to Rishe as “my future wife” indicates his disbelief that the future will ever come to pass.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1097
One Piece episode 1097 is a solid entry, though it is almost entirely exposition with mixed levels of engagement.
The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 23
Lakan's history is wholly tragic, from his father's rejection to the de facto loss of his would-be wife and daughter.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
If Kyotaro is supposed to be the insecure teenage boy who tries to hide behind a veneer of dark complexity, then Adachi is the type who tries to hide his insecurities with bravado.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 6
It's one thing for the show to fridge Higan's family for motivation but it's another thing to do the same to Emma.
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 9
Arajin has distanced himself from his Matakara so much that he has to be pushed into even speaking to his friend again.
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ‒ Episode 11
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic is the right way to defeat the Black Knight!
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 11
The party's plan to take down the dragon is a pretty smart one.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 11
Rin's attempt to “bring Renzo back” by impersonating him was the highlight of the episode.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novels 17-18 Review
The conclusion of the "Fertility Arc" drags in places, but it's bittersweet and remarkably fulfilling, and that makes up for many of its deficiencies.
― Spoiler Warning: This review will contain spoilers for volumes sixteen and seventeen of the light novel series. Freya is tired of waiting. She's decided that if she can't have Bell through fair means (or at least "fair" in her mind), she'll resort to...
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
It's not just about the strong protecting the weak, it's about accepting and respecting others and using your power for them.
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 11
This week transitions through several different plot points without changing or resolving much of anything and winds up feeling pretty aimless.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 10
We get a preview of the bad ending so to speak, a vision of things going awry should Lulu, Bravern, and Isami fail.
Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 23
As with every other Negator in Undead Unluck, Akira's powers manifested in the exactly perfect way to ruin his life forever.
Bocchi the Rock! Anime Series Blu-ray Disc Review
One of "the most unorthodox and innovative" anime is out on Blu-ray in this subtitled-only release. We'd like more extras, but you can't say no to Bocchi.
― Unless you're a brand-new anime fan, you probably have heard of Bocchi the Rock!. If you are a new fan, welcome! When it came onto the scene in the fall of 2023, it was an easy crowd-pleaser with the way it combined cute girl hobby anime aestheti...
This Week in Games - The Gaming World Says Good-Bye to Akira Toriyama
Jean-Karlo invites us to take a look at Akira Toriyama's influence and legacy in the gaming industry. There are also good/bad news for Puyo Puyo and The Super Mario Bros.
― Welcome back, folks! I didn't get a chance to plug it last week, but my column on monster-collecting games came out last week! The timing on that column was... something. That weekend turned out to be the 25th anniversary of the D...
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 9
Unfortunately, the smartest writing in the world can't salvage this episode's “climactic” battle scenes.
The Spring 2024 Anime Trailer Watch Party Will Be Live from Japan!
Join Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge and Richard Eisenbeis, and Trash Taste Pod's Gigguk as they watch over fifty anime trailers from the Spring 2024 anime season!
― The Trailer Watch Party is growing up with a live stream from Trash Taste Pod's After Dark studio. Join Anime News Network executive editor Lynzee Loveridge, ANN Japan correspondent Richard Eisenbeis, and Trash Taste Pod's Gigguk a...
Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 11
In this episode alone, the anime breaks new ground by featuring giant nun feet and characters getting swallowed up by giant slime monsters.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 33
While it doesn't feel like any development is carrying over from one episode to the next, I do find myself respecting Ataru more as a character from episode to episode.
Chained Soldier ‒ Episode 11
I have to give the segment props for one of the most idiotic and absurd power-ups I've ever seen. It involves Himari unleashing her fury and might with what I can only describe as An Afro Made of Guns.
Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 10
Watching a Metallic Rouge episode with an intelligible thematic and emotional core is a welcome surprise.
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Volumes 1-3 Manhwa Review
Despite hitting a lot of very familiar beats, there's something about A Returner's Magic Should Be Special that's incredibly readable.
― Despite hitting a lot of very familiar beats, there's something about A Returner's Magic Should Be Special that's incredibly readable. Yes, our hero Desir Herrman is the typical overpowered protagonist seen in so many isekai and time loop stories, and yes, he's faci...
Sex Work, Kink, and Consent: Here's How the Anime Community Can be Better With Adult Content and Its Creators
"I'll spit on you for $5!" Lucas DeRuyter spoke to pro adult content creators about con attendees LARPing as sex workers, and how a more consensual experience is better for everyone.
― Note: The images in this article are likely NSFW. Cosplay model, panel host, and sex worker Ronnie/Bunni Black described the anime community as having "cognitive dissonance" towards adult content. As sex workers in th...
The ANN Aftershow - And the Anime Oscar Goes To..
Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more!
― And the Anime Oscar Goes To.. Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more! The ANN After Show streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can l...
This Week in Anime - How Would You Like Your Fantasy Anime Served?
Chris and Steve discuss all the ways a fantasy anime can get it right and the shoddy mimics that catch viewers in their traps.
― Chris and Steve discuss all the ways a fantasy anime can get it right and the shoddy mimics that catch viewers in their traps. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Delicious in Dungeon and...
Love, a Kitten, and a Salty Dog Manga Review
Love, a Kitten, and a Salty Dog is, by and large, a pleasant read, but it feels like a story that was shoved into a one-volume format when it might have benefitted from having two.
― BL series about veterinarians seems to be a budding, if not booming, subgenre. Alongside Therapy Game and Honey Darling we now have Seven Seas' release of Love, a Kitten, and a Salty Dog. Like Honey Darling (released by ...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ‒ Episodes 9-10
I've been saying it all season: Too little, too late.
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 10
This episode does a lot to make up for the faults of the previous episode—putting our main characters back in the driver's seat while providing some solid spectacle.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 22
There's some nice setup and some cute moments but this feels like nothing more than a transitional episode overall.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2024, Mar 4-10
Villainess Level 99 has been doing consistently great for the past few weeks, and climbed the cumulative up to #10 as a result. Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes.
― 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 Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts.
...
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Episodes 16-30 Anime Review
With this second batch of episodes released for Western audiences, Fairy Princess Minky Momo feels like it really hits its stride.
― With this second batch of episodes released for Western audiences, Fairy Princess Minky Momo feels like it really hits its stride. By this point, the formula is well-established: Momo, in her guise as the daughter of an Earth couple in an unnamed European country, finds...
Who Can Beat Goku? The Monumental Legacy of Akira Toriyama
When we shout Kamehameha, we speak the same tongue.
― On March 1, 2024, Akira Toriyama passed away. He was a husband, a father, and a friend to many. Those closest to him – including many of his industry peers – have shared fond memories of their interactions and deep sadness at his passing. To be loved in life and mourned in death by those nearest us is often the greatest legacy many can hope for, a...
Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 10
Unlike other villainess/otome isekai stories, the game's plot is alive and well in this one, and it's forcing Alicia's hand.
This Week in Anime - The Rise and Fall of Rooster Teeth
Lucas and Nick reflect on Rooster Teeth's legacy, from RWBY to gen:LOCK to Red vs. Blue following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to dissolve the production company.
― Lucas and Nick reflect on Rooster Teeth's legacy, from RWBY to gen:LOCK to Red vs. Blue following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to dissolve the production company. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants...
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Anime Episodes 1-12
With Ash's story done and its focus on new adventures and characters, can Pokémon Horizons live up to its legendary predecessor?
― With the end of one era comes the beginning of another. We saw the original Pokémon anime officially come to an end with the wrap up of Ash Ketchum's journey. None of us thought for a second this would be the end of Pokémon anime as a whole because the Pokémon Company had...
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 5
Despite a warning from his mysterious benefactor that this is a trap, Higan is so juiced up on revenge that he rushes in and starts carving up ninja mooks left and right.
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 9
With this new inner calmness, Jinwoo questions his humanity.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 32
There's a surprising amount of guilt swirling around Ataru throughout this episode.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
"Are we dating?" I nearly fell out of my seat from pure cuteness overload just hearing that line because those three simple words perfectly sum up this entire episode.
Marginal Prince Anime Series Review
It's far from groundbreaking, and every episode is filled with so much cheese that you risk getting indigestion, but I think if you take your time digesting it like I did, there's a lot of fun here.
― Crunchyroll recently added Marginal Prince to their streaming service. It's an adaptation of a love simulation game of the same name from the early 2000s. Boy, does it feel like it! It's always interest...
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 8
This is the beating heart and personal tragedy the show has needed for a long time.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Where to Start and What's Worth Watching [2024 Edition]
Lauren Orsini is back with an update to our Gundam guide. If you're not sure where to start in this mecha franchise, start here.
― Forty-five years ago, Mobile Suit Gundam was a cartoon designed to sell robot toys to kids, and it initially received such low viewership ratings that it ended up being canceled. It was only later that the anime's hardcore fans, many of whom were teens and young adults a...
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 10
She has been forcibly reminded of Michel's dangerous discovery – black powder.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 10
Izumo gets one final, emotional opportunity to connect with her mother.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 8
Helga gets her first kiss, and Guideau prepares to step out of the coffin for the first time since the premiere.
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 10
When Itsuomi just casually brought the phone to Yuki without playing interference, it was genuinely a shock.
Tokyo These Days Volume 1 Manga Review
Taiyo Matsumoto turns his talents to exploring the manga field from various creative angles and the inescapable hold creative work (and manga, in particular) has on us.
― Many authors and illustrators have tried to write about what it means to work in a creative field. For my money, John Kendrick Bangs' 1896 novel A Rebellious Heroine best captures the writing life, and that's illustrious company for...
Undead Unluck ‒ Episode 22
This episode takes a more abstract route by focusing on a duel between psychic incarnations of Andy and Victor.
The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 22
The most important reveal this week is that Lakan has prosopagnosia or face blindness.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
His simple-minded reaction to the reveal, even in the face of the superpowered opponent he's staring down, maintains the series' approach to flippant comedy.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 26
Rather than an endless stream of zoltraak magic, we see spells unlike anything we have seen before.
Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 10
The party meticulously plans an attack on graph paper that will inevitably go sideways the second they step into the room.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 9
A giant mecha robot lady experiences human emotions for the first time and has a magical space climax.
SAND LAND: THE SERIES Anime Episodes 1-6 Review
This visually stunning action-adventure is another reminder of why Toriyama was a world-builder with boundless creativity.
― Coming straight out of the mind of the beloved Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama, the original Sand Land manga is a short, one-volume work published all the way back in the year 2000. This past year, it was adapted into a feature film. Sand Land: The Series takes the 106-minute movi...
Chained Soldier ‒ Episode 10
This week's “reward” was maybe the least sexy bit of fan service that Chained Soldier has ever delivered.
Gushing Over Magical Girls ‒ Episode 10
Utena's going to get someone together canonically in this show, and if that includes a full-on lesbian sex scene, well, at least she's taking care of all of you in the audience as well.
Metallic Rouge ‒ Episode 9
The plot moves, but it moves too fast to find footing. The characters are all here, but they're flattened. The themes and social commentary are apparent but neutered, simplified, and frequently contradictory.
This Week in Games - Nintendo Stamps Out Emulator Yuzu Devs
Jean-Karlo discusses the recent emulator debacle, some of the most interesting games from the Microsoft Partner Stream, and KOS-MOS creator Monolith's 25th anniversary!
― Welcome back, folks! Over the weekend, I saw Dune Part 2. It was really fun, but it reminded me of how disappointing it is that we haven't gotten a new Dune real-time strategy game to tie in with it. Dune II: The Building of a Dynas...
My Boss Is a Giant: He Manages My Every Need With Enormous Skill! Manga Review
Unfortunately, the steamy story is undermined by abandoned plot threads leaving fairly non-graphic sex scenes to entice readers.
― The title says it all as far as major content warnings go with this one: it's a romance manga about a woman who becomes involved with her boss. It's hardly novel in the genre, but it's also one of those tropes that doesn't work for all readers, so the good news is that yo...
Collect 'Em All: Other Video Games About Catching Monsters
On the heels of Pokémon and Palworld, Jean-Karlo looks back on years of monster collecting, from Megami Tensei to Dragon Quest Monsters.
― Pokémon is undoubtedly the king of the mountain when it comes to the collectible monsters subgenre of RPG—or "Mons" games, as fans call them. And while it's also currently the world's leading multimedia franchise, there's still something to be said about the many ...
Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition Manga Review
Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkikreet is a powerful manga, one unique and beautiful in its off-beat presentation and heartbreaking/warming in its characters and themes.
― I knew next to nothing about Taiyō Matsumoto or his work before reading Tekkonkikreet, and with the manga in question, I only knew of Treasure Town, coming across it when looking up cool anime cities. I'm glad I ended up going in blind to...
This Week in Anime - AI Is Here, But Who Is It Helping?
If this tech is making things worse for the people who work on this material and those who want to enjoy it, then who exactly is it for?
― Following Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini's confirmation that the company is already testing generative A.I. uses on subtitling and closed captioning, Chris and Lucas discuss where the technology could benefit more broadly and management's misjudgment on how t...
Sengoku Youko ‒ Episode 9
This should be a pivotal, emotionally compelling sequence for the audience as all the disparate parts of Jinka's arc come to fruition, but it falls terribly flat.
The ANN Aftershow - Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition)
Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!
― Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition) Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in...
Pokemon Adventures: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Volume 1 Manga Review
This manga is best read with prior knowledge of the characters and the base games, but inside is a worthwhile, fast-paced adventure.
― I will always take advantage of any opportunity to talk about the Pokémon Adventures manga because I genuinely think it is fantastic. Composed of dozens of volumes, the Pokémon Adventures manga series is the closest thing that fans have to a dedicated expansion of the...
Why Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is One of the Greatest Shonen Anime
Now streaming on Netflix, Jairus Taylor makes his case for Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai and why it deserves a moment in the shonen spotlight.
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The landscape of shonen anime has changed a lot over the years, and largely for the better. In the past, anime adaptations of hallmark shonen titles like Naruto or Bleach were notorious for suffering from slow pacing, inconsistent animation quality, an...
Villainess Level 99 ‒ Episode 9
Patrick's not her only friend, which may be confusing to her, mostly because she's reluctant to see Eleonora as a friend.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2024, Feb 26-Mar 3
While the rankings have been on an unplanned hiatus over the past few weeks, our top 3 has remained unchanged with Dangers in My Heart ruling the season. Check out our latest 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 Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in m...
This Week in Anime - Are the Anime Awards Broken?
What were the biggest snubs of the Anime Awards, and did what earned their rightful place as one of the best? Or is the whole thing a cover for marketing and business relationships?
― Nick and Steve are here with your after-awards banter. What were the biggest snubs of the Anime Awards, and did they earn their rightful place as one of the best? Or is the whole thing a cover for marketing and busines...
Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Episodes 1-11 Anime Review
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse's first cour is a bit of a mixed bag that doesn't yet live up to its popular predecessor.
― Welcome back to the Arthurian-inspired shounen world of The Seven Deadly Sins. In this adaptation of the Nakaba Suzuki's sequel manga, it's been sixteen years since the Sins' final battle, and the focus shifts to their children – or at least to a random kid...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1096
Just 10/10 stuff all around.
Shangri-La Frontier ‒ Episode 21
From the little that we've seen, Katzo is a professional gamer, and it would be cool if we could see that expertise play a part in the game, comparing them to Sunraku's game exploit intuition and Arthur's trickery.
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Love can be dangerous, as Kyotaro and Anna have to face a stalker.
Urusei Yatsura ‒ Episode 31
My favorite joke in the episode is the game of spot-the-difference, where it just became a case of "Hey, look at this," and most of it wasn't very funny.
Ninja Kamui ‒ Episode 4
Without the dazzle of cool ninja fights to distract from it, all of the issues with the show's writing are laid bare.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ‒ Episode 25
It's not the planning or magic slinging that is the highlight of the episode. Rather, it's the flashback to the last meeting of Frieren and Serie.
Anime to Watch on Funimation Before They Disappear from Streaming
Crunchyroll is sunsetting the Funimation streaming service on April 2, and with it, these anime will disappear from streaming services. Watch these before they're gone!
― Funimation's days as an anime streaming service are numbered! And while much of their catalog is available on Crunchyroll or other anime streaming sites, a surprising number are not. With April 2 looming, here are our editorial team...
Solo Leveling ‒ Episode 8
The episode also looks back at the characters who went with Jinwoo into the double dungeon to see how their goals have changed—or haven't—due to their harrowing experience.
The White and Blue Between Us Manga Review
This is only a one-volume story, and it simply doesn't have the space to give us the needed depth of emotion, especially for lead character Mishima.
― So many love stories in fiction begin or end with a lie. That's not surprising when you think about the genre; its very nature means that any antagonistic actions need to be either ridiculously huge (kidnapping, war, etc.) or small enough to be a fixtu...
Bucchigiri?! ‒ Episode 7
Instead of advancing any of our characters' arcs after the climactic fight, it returns to the same holding pattern as before.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life ‒ Episode 9
To Kyle, Arnold is the embodiment of shadow, cloaking any potential help under a dark surface that adds a chill to the air.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
As roughly 50% of tournament stories in shonen anime do, the one in Mashle has been forcibly formatted into an open battle against a terrorist attack.
The Apothecary Diaries ‒ Episode 21
There's something lovable about Lihakuand, and part of that is down to his overgrown puppy energy.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga ‒ Episode 9
This story hasn't been without its flaws, and some of those flaws remain present this week, too. The direction remains just a little too flat and sterile for the nature of the material.
Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Manga Review
From one the creators behind Horimiya, an up-and-coming writer meets a ghost haunting his new apartment, but there are still mysteries lingering behind her death.
― You may recognize HERO as one of the creators behind Horimiya, and for some readers, that will be enough to merit picking this up. But Ako and Bambi's first volume stands on its own two feet even without that endorsement, and it is striki...
A Sign of Affection ‒ Episode 9
I'm pretty sure if he sees Yuki at Itsuomi's apartment wearing his clothes, my dude is going to rupture an organ.
The Witch and the Beast ‒ Episode 7
Despite her goofiness, she takes her duty as ward of the sword seriously.
Brave Bang Bravern! ‒ Episode 8
What if you had to make love to a giant sentient robot villainess to save your friends?
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