With seven full routes and one mini-route with a character from the previous game, if you enjoyed Cupid Paradise, Sweet & Spicy Darling is worth playing. ― The first order of business is this: if you haven't played the original Cupid Parasite otome game, there isn't much point in picking up Sweet & Spicy Darling. There is one new route for this sequel, but even that relies on you knowing the backgrou...

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This Week in Anime - Are Some Manga Truly "Unadaptable"?

May 28, 15:00

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manga

With the release of Dead Dead Demon's Dededededestruction, Nick and Steve take a look at it and some other manga that were thought to be "unadaptable"—and see if that was truly the case. ― With the release of Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, Nick and Steve take a look at it and some other manga that were thought to be "unadaptable"—and see if that was truly the case. Disclaimer: The views and...

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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Astrea Record Novel One Review

May 27, 17:00

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novels

When even the author says this story will hurt, you know it will be bad. ― When even the author says this story will hurt, you know it will be bad. That's assuming, of course, that you weren't prepared for it going in. The fate of Astrea Familia is well-known to readers and viewers (and players) of the various Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon iterations, and the most recent season of ...

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6 Interesting Things I Learned About Anime From the Legendary Producer Maruyama Masao Documentary

May 27, 14:00

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anime industry people

The documentary was full of cool tidbits about the 82-year-old producer and the anime he's worked on—including Ninja Scroll, Pluto, and In This Corner of the World. ― Late last month, Japanese television network NHK put out a documentary on anime producer Masao Maruyama as part of their Anime Manga Explosion series. In it, the show delves into the now 82-year-old producer's life, philosophies, and so...

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Sakamoto Days TV Anime Confirmed for January 2025 Starring Tomokazu Sugita

May 27, 12:30

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anime

Masaki Watanabe directs anime at TMS Entertainment ― Shueisha announced on Monday in its first "Jump Press" video that Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga will get a television anime series in January 2025 starring Tomokazu Sugita as Taro Sakamoto. The video also revealed the main staff. Masaki Watanabe (KADO - The Right Answer, Bartender, several Battle Spirits anime) is directing the anime at TMS En...

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Fairy Princess Minky Momo Episodes 31-46 Anime Series Review

May 26, 17:00

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anime

This is where the series earns its place in anime history, setting a precedent that other magical girl shows will follow. ― It's a moment of magical girl history, right there on the screen: in episode forty-six of Fairy Princess Minky Momo's original 1982-83 television series, Momo is hit by a truck and dies. Even putting aside the question of whether or not this is Truck-kun's first victim, this is ...

news

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Oshi no Ko Season 2 Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Song, July 3 Debut, AX Preview

May 26, 11:21

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anime

Ayane Sakura, Daisuke Ono join cast as Tokyo Blade play's creative team ― A Sunday live-streamed program for the second Oshi no Ko anime season debuted the first main promotional video, a new main visual, and new character visuals for the season. The program and the video both revealed two more cast members, the opening theme song, and the July 3 premiere for the season. Sunday's program also announc...

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Ghost in The Shell Gets New TV Anime Series in 2026 by Science Saru

May 26, 00:29

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anime

Teaser video streamed ― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Saturday that the Ghost in the Shell franchise is getting a new television anime series in 2026. Science Saru will produce the anime, which is tentatively titled Kōkaku Kidōtai (The Ghost in the Shell). Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, Science Saru, and Production I.G are on the production committee for the series. Bandai Namco Filmworks al...

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Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Part 2 Anime Film Review

May 25, 17:00

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anime

This is a movie I never want to watch again. However, this is not because it's bad. Rather, it's a testament to just how incredible this film is. ― Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Part 2 is a film I never want to watch again. However, this is not because it's bad. Rather, it's a testament to just how incredible this film is. The film is full of well-developed and memorable characters—especiall...

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TOHO to Acquire Anime Studio Science SARU as Its Subsidiary

May 25, 15:00

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industry

Company acquires studio behind Lu over the wall, Inu-Oh, Scott Pilgrim anime, Tatami Time Machine Blues ― The entertainment company Toho announced on Thursday that its board of directors has decided to acquire all shares of the anime studio Science Saru, effective on June 19. Toho will then make Science Saru its consolidated subsidiary from the second quarter (June-August) of the fiscal year ending i...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, May 13-19

May 24, 21:00

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anime

Chillin' in Another World pulls off a major dramatic spike and goes from trawling the bottom to #2 this week! 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 Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these ran...

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