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Hi Score Girl GNs 1-4
Hi Score Girl provides a light-hearted romantic comedy grounded in '90s video game culture. Yet despite its particular nuances, the general emotional throughlines are relatable enough that most…


This Week in Anime - Can Makoto Shinkai Only Make One Movie?
Director Makoto Shinkai reached worldwide recognition with his film your name., one of the biggest box office successes in Japan's history. With his new movie Suzume on the…


AnimeJapan 2023 Cosplay Gallery
Characters new and old turned out for the big convention last weekend!


The ANN Aftershow - Trigun Stampede's Dimension-Shattering Finale!
Studio Orange's reimagining of Trigun comes to a close but this isn't the end of Vash's story! PLUS a rundown of someone of the biggest anime news from…


Ayashimon GN 1
This volume is packed with everything from yakuza action to twisted backstories to humans against monsters. Does this manga from the creator of Hell’s Paradise manage to bring…


Could Taisu Be the Ideal International Anime Collaboration?
Producer Chirying Culture gave Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe the chance to fulfill his dream of creating "an animation like a picture book."


Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023, Mar 19-25
As the Winter season is gradually wrapping up, spots #8-13 in the cumulative remain furiously undecided! Find out how your favorite shows performed in our weekly user rankings.


Tombs: Junji Ito Story Collection GN
The manga creator's grotesque artwork is in full force here, but unfortunately, there are a good number of stories in this anthology that feel a little bit undercooked.


This Week in Anime - How Inu-Oh Perfectly Captures Masaaki Yuasa's Work
Masaaki Yuasa's latest anime film is the beautiful culmination of his artistic career. Steve and Chris discuss the film's approach to art (and art criticism) and what it…


Our Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2023
What series are you most looking forward to watching? Here are the ANN Editorial Staff's picks for the most promising series for spring!


The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2023
Winter was a far quieter season compared to its loud, bombastic brother (aka Fall 2022). While media can live and die by its ability to hype up an…


I Fell for a Fujoshi GN 1
Ichiro's in love with Tae, who's in love with BL, and decides to just go with her misconception about him...will this eventually lead to romance?


Raven of the Inner Palace Novel 1
Raven of the Inner Palace's first novel should please fans of its adaptation. It's easy to see what changes were made and understand why they happened, and it…


Shin Kamen Rider
Despite its loving connection to the original, you don't need to know anything about the 50-year-running franchise to enjoy and understand this film. However, its reverence for the…


Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix
Despite it's huge roster and customization options, Alice Gear Aegis CS remains threadbare in the story department and is hindered by repetitive combat.


This Week in Games - A Farewell To Legs
We might be saying goodbye to Ryza as a game protagonist, but she'll be back in her own anime! Also, some good news for a well-known Resident Evil…


A Glance into Junji Ito's Horror: Uzumaki, Black Bird, and Enigma at Amigara Fault
In the context of pop culture, Ito's style has come to stand out from the norms with unique characters and stories that leap off the page.


The Spring 2023 Trailer Watch Party!
Watch all of this season's trailers with Lynzee Loveridge, Jacki Jing, James Beckett, and Geoff Thew from Mother's Basement! Find out your next "must-watch" in the 48…


She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat GN 2
It's difficult to overstate both how good a chapter this is and how important it is, both for readers and for Nomoto as a character.


This Week in Anime - Is There More to Onimai Than Fanservice?
Onimai might have had a controversial first episode, but it's a surprisingly sweet and nuanced story at heart. Steve and Chris give the series a second look.


Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Ryza is and always will be that charming, winsome alchemist with an eager smile and boundless joy for seeing the world. And it just feels good to explore…


Crazy Food Truck GN 3
In its final volume, Crazy Food Truck hones in on a 'live fast, die young' approach that seems at odds with the mood of the previous volumes.


Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023, Mar 12-18
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague has been getting better week after week, and it's now paying off in the cumulative. Discover what else is moving…


What 'Witch' Means in Gundam: Witch From Mercury
“History does not repeat, but it often rhymes.” Brian Stremick uncovers the parallels between the latest Gundam series and the European witch hunts of the 15-17th centuries.


Insomniacs After School GN 1
With an anime coming in April, Rebecca Silverman describes Insomniacs After School as a story less about its teen protagonists getting rest and more about how they are…


This Week in Anime - Which Recent Anime Announcements Are Most Hype-Worthy?
What's the most exciting new anime announcement? And what's the guarantee that your favorite series will get a good adaptation—or any adaptation at all?


The Villainess Stans the Heroes GN 1
There's enough potential that it may be worth a second volume, but this isn't likely to hold your interest unless you're deeply invested in the villainess isekai genre.


Suiting Up to Battle Dinos in Exoprimal
So far, Exoprimal has a fantastic foundation to work with. The game looks amazing, the matches are hectic and fun (if a bit long-winded), and there seems to…


Arknights: Prelude to Dawn
The first episode of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn absolutely shook me with its slick direction, ambitious cinematic vision, and gritty storytelling.


My Clueless First Friend GN 1
Soon to be an anime, Taku Kawamura's My Clueless First Friend manga offers a ray of sunshine to break through Nishimura's cloudy life. One day a boy named…


Arc System Works World Tour Crowns Two New Champions
Players credit netcode use for helping level the playing field internationally.


Downfall
Downfall, adapted from the Inio Asano manga of the same name, is a film that uses one man's midlife crisis to explore the hypocritical nature of both man…


This Week in Games - Pikachu Didn't Like That
Jean-Karlo weighs in on The Pokémon Company International's job listing related to Web3, a slimy new beat-'em-up straight from the '80s, and a new entry in the Touhou…


Everything You Need to Know Before Going to Super Nintendo World
Let's-a-go to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios! The lines might have you saying "Mamma Mia!" but we've got the cheat codes you need to make the most…


This Week in Anime - Does Gen Urobuchi's Name Mean Anything Anymore?
Madoka Magica and Psycho-Pass creator Gen Urobuchi's name was synonymous with a certain quality of anime, bu fan expectations became diluted and his name is no longer synonymous…


Helck GN 2
What started as an over-the-top comedy with great face reactions slowly revealed itself to be much more of a suspenseful and dark story.


The ANN Aftershow - What If Knives is Right?
This week's ANN Aftershow returns to Trigun Stampede as we approach the season finale and it's a no-holds-barred philosophical match!


Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023, Mar 5-11
The weekly ups and downs are interesting, but Vinland Saga rules all with supreme stability. See how your favorite shows stack up this week!


Monster Episodes 31-52 Streaming
Monster having so many different plates to balance as it tells its story is an inherent draw of mystery melodramas like these, and pretty much all of these…


No, You Can't Make Anime with AI
Mimicking the recognizable work of skilled animators does not mean AI or its users understand the artistic decisions behind anime production.


The Disowned Queen's Consulting Detective Agency Novel 1
Octavia de Reine is a stellar heroine is this gaslamp mystery but its many elements might be overwhelming to readers jumping in.


This Week in Anime - Hey, Yoko Taro, What's With All the Puppets?
Steve and Nicky take on the impossible task of trying to decipher what exactly is going on in the NieR creator's moon-sized head and his fascination with puppets.


Lost Lad London GN 3
Lost Lad London closes out with a finale that may feel abrupt but ultimately sticks to the heart of its storytelling: racism blinds us, and to be young,…
Top 10(ish) Games To Look Out For On Nintendo Switch Online
Need some help deciding which classic games to try on Nintendo Switch Online? We're here to tell you about the best games available and which upcoming titles to…


Beauty and the Feast GN 4-6
Food is still centerstage as Shuko and Yamato become more forthcoming about their feelings for one another.


Doomsday With My Dog GN 1
This is a joyously bizarre story of a high school girl and her dog roaming Japan after the end of humanity. It's full-color, four-panel weirdness, and there's something…


Blue Thermal
There's nothing that's actively bad about the movie, and a likable protagonist goes a long way towards keeping things breezy and enjoyable, but its pleasures are mild, and…


This Week in Games - Welcome To The Next Saiyan Level
It's Ángel's birthday, so Jean-Karlo takes the opportunity to gush about the beloved KOF character and SNK games's unique history in Mexico. Also, Twitch cracks down on deepfakes,…


The Double Writer's Guide to Kamen Rider
With Hideaki Anno's Shin Kamen Rider hitting Japanese theaters, now's a good time to sink into the series. Here's a guide on the best films and shows available…


Blue Box GN 3
Regardless of where the romantic component of the story goes, if it continues to develop its theme of straightforward dedication with believably emotional moments, I definitely will find…