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Aria of the Beech Forest Volume 1 Manga Review

It's clear that Yugiri Aika researched traditional Irish culture or cuisine – if you've ever wanted a very simple recipe for colcannon, this book has it. ― Witches, who practice herbal magic and wear pointed black hats, are often relegated to the realms of folklore, trotted out once a year on Halloween. Then they ride their broomsticks across the sky, cavort with black cat familiars, and lay traps fo...

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Go for It, Nakamura! BL Manga Gets TV Anime

Syundei debuted manga in 2014, sequel in 2017 ― A new official website and X/Twitter account opened on Friday to reveal that Syundei's Go For It, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!) boys-love manga is getting a television anime. Syundei shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: Syundei first published the original Go For It, Nakamura! manga as a short in Opera in December 2014, but bega...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Aug 5-11

A large number of episodes are skipping this week due to the Olympics, making it hard to pin down what's really happening. But one thing is sure: Plus-Sized Elf wins the "Chaos Dragon" award hands-down. ― 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 simulcas...

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The ANN Aftershow - Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime is INSANE

Everyone, you're sleeping on this anime! Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction is totally wild, shocking, and eye-opening! ― Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime is INSANE Everyone, you're sleeping on this anime! Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction is totally wild, shocking, and eye-opening! James and Lynzee are here to tell you why you need to watch it right now! The ANN After Show stre...

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Rising Impact Season 2 Anime Series Review

Despite some problems, I enjoyed this second season more than the first, but the lack of an actual conclusion lets down much of that. ― While I wasn't too big on the first season of Rising Impact and thought it took a while to get going, I had a decent enough time with it that I was hopeful the second season could improve on it. Unfortunately, while I did end up enjoying it more, this season wound up...

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Cosplay and Freebies as Webzen Announces New RPG TERBIS at Comiket

This year's Summer Comiket saw legendary game company Webzen revealing its latest game - the character collecting RPG TERBIS. Why should you be excited? Read on to find out. ― Very characterful Comiket is one of Japan's most prestigious and popular anime and manga expos, and this year's Summer Comiket saw legendary game company Webzen revealing its latest game - the character collecting RPG TERBIS. ...

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Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Final chapter coincides with series' 5th anniversary on September 10 ― Shueisha's Manga Plus announced on Tuesday that Kai Ikada's Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Dosanko Gal wa Namaramenkoi) manga will end in two chapters. Shueisha will publish the next chapter on August 27, and the final chapter on September 10, which coincides with the series' fifth annivesary. Shueisha's MANGA Plus website is ...

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This Week in Anime - The Anime Community's Leak Culture

Nick and Steve discuss the recent episode leaks and how they connect to the anime community's larger culture of speedscans and other leaked announcements. ― Over the last week, a major leak seemed to stem from compromised files at Iyuno, which led to the first season of the Ranma 1/2 reboot and Terminator Zero, as well as multiple episodes of DAN DA DAN and the Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa movie app...

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Video Game Review

Tasked with re-starting the story—becoming the foundation for the next decade-spanning epic, from the very moment of its conception, Dawntrail was in a tough spot. ― From the very moment of its conception, Dawntrail was in a tough spot. With Endwalker, Final Fantasy XIV reached the narrative conclusion to the story it had been telling for 11 years. This left Dawntrail tasked with re-starting the stor...

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Rick and Morty: The Anime Explores New Dimensions

If you're a diehard Rick and Morty fan, think of this as a dedicated season of Interdimensional Cable. ― Tower of God director Takashi Sano takes on the behemoth of Rick and Morty and reinterprets its universe in Rick and Morty: The Anime. Based on the first two episodes, the anime series is a refreshing new take on the decade-old series. Director Takashi Sano's charming designs and fluid animation s...

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What is Your Most Favorite Sports Anime Series?

This year's Paris Olympics 2024 is finally over and there were definitely memorable players to memeable poses and moments! But hey, since we're talking about the Olympics and sports, we would like to know...

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Father, I Don't Want This Marriage Volume 1 Manhwa Review

If you enjoy a villainess-good tale filled with lovely art of a royal fantasy world, try this. ― Like Not Sew Wicked Stepmother's release before it, Father, I Don't Want This Marriage's source novels were translated and previously published by WordExcerpt. For unexplained reasons, this Korean novel translation outfit has ceased to make its books available outside of the serialized format available on...

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Pokémon Voice Actress Rachael Lillis Dies (Updated)

Voice of Pokémon's Misty/Jessie had been battling breast cancer ― Voice actress Veronica Taylor (Ash from Pokémon) revealed on Monday that voice actress Rachael Lillis died on the evening of August 10. She had been battling breast cancer. Taylor wrote that Lillis' family would like to thank fans as they take this time to grieve privately. There will be a memorial for Lillis at a future date. Both Tay...

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Making Monsters Delicious with Delicious in Dungeon Manga Creator Ryoko Kui

We spoke with Delicious in Dungeon manga creator Ryōko Kui to discuss the community of food, why Senshi is so sexy, seeing neurodivergence in Laios, and more. ― Hot off the heels of its season one finale, Delicious in Dungeon captivated audiences with its ensemble cast's humorous chemistry, appetizing meals, and impressive world-building. It's impressive to imagine everything from the series' magica...

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Which is your favorite Yakuza game installment?

Nearly 20 years ago, this game made its debut and now in a few months, we will finally watch a live-action of it! But before that, ANN community, we would like to know...