VTubers are a unique phenomenon in the online landscape. While VTubers experienced their big explosion into popularity in the summer of 2020, when many of us were trapped indoors from the pandemic, VTubers predate that by a longshot. The concept—at least, in a satyrical sense—has existed since at least the 80s when Max Headroom was introduced to audiences as a fast-talking virtual shill made by a...

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Until We're Together GN

Mar 2, 12:00 manga

Until We're Together warm and welcoming, and a scene near the end reminds readers that everyone needs to feel – and deserves to feel – like they belong. ― It may only be eighty-seven pages long, but schwinn's Until We're Together manages to tell a full story that at times is strikingly different than many other English-translated BL works. For one thing, a central element of the story is the televisi...

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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Print Giveaway WINNERS

Mar 2, 06:04

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anime

Giveaway has ended! Are you one of our lucky winners? ― Tomboy Tomo couldn't have picked a more awkward high school crush 'cause it's on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo's into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?! ANN is giving away on...

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The ANN Aftershow - More Like "Hash the Stampede," Amirite?

Mar 1, 19:14 anime

We're diving right into Vash and Knive's backstory this week! Also this week in Buddy Daddies, Rei has to choose between allegiance to his birth family and his chosen family. Plus all the anime news that you need, right here! ― More Like "Hash the Stampede," Amirite? We're diving right into Vash and Knive's backstory this week after the big reveal that Vash can communicate with plants! Also this wee...

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Singer Maon Kurosaki Passes Away

Mar 1, 18:39

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people

Singer passed away on February 16 after chronic illness became worse ― Agency Art One Entertainment announced on Tuesday that singer Maon Kurosaki passed away suddenly on February 16 after a worsening of her chronic illness. Kurosaki underwent emergency surgery for epidural hematoma (bleeding between the skull and the membrane surrounding the brain) in September 2021, after collapsing during the midd...

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Surgeon Elise Manwha Gets TV Anime

Mar 1, 18:39

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anime

Maho Film produces anime based on yuin, mini's novels/manwha about reincarnated surgeon ― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday a new television anime based on author yuin and illustrato mini's Surgeon Elise (Gekai Elise, or Oegwauisa Elise in Korean) medical reincarnation fantasy web novels and vertical-scrolling manwha. mini drew an illustration to commemorate the announcement: Kumiko Habara (I'm the Villa...

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New Urusei Yatsura Anime Apologizes for Using Pre-Existing Design in Background

Mar 1, 18:38

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anime

Anime will edit episode 17 in future releases ― The official website for the new television anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Urusei Yatsura manga issued a statement on Monday saying that the anime's 17th episode used a pre-existing design within a scene's background without permission. The staff apologized for the mistake, and added that the specific background will be edited for all streaming, broadcast,...

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Saint Seiya Manga's Live-Action Knights of the Zodiac Film Unveils Poster, Theme Song by P!nk

Mar 1, 18:37

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P!nk contributes 'Courage' song for April 28 film ― The official website for Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action film of Masami Kurumada's Saint Seiya manga, unveiled a new poster for the film as well as the theme song information on Tuesday. Pop singer P!nk contributes her song "Courage" as the film's theme song. The tagline on the poster reads, "Rise beyond destiny." P!nk released "Courage" on h...

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Voice Actor Shōzō Iizuka Passes Away

Mar 1, 18:34

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people

Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, Millennium Actress voice actor was 89 ― Talent agency Sigma7 announced on Tuesday that voice actor Shōzō Iizuka passed away on February 15 of acute heart failure. He was 89. Iizuka was born in May 1933 in Tokyo. Iizuka was known for such roles as Zenda-gorilla in Zendarman, Yoshio Marui in Mister Ajikko, Ryu Jose in Mobile Suit Gundam, Happosai Hieta in Nintama Rantaro, Kasumi ...

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Kitaro GN

Mar 1, 12:00 manga

This volume of Kitaro is a second edition of the one Drawn & Quarterly originally released in 2013, and for fans of the franchise – and especially the 2018-2020 anime adaptation – it's a treat to see back in print. ― Have you met Kitaro? He's the eternal boy born in a graveyard to a dead mother, the last member of his Ghost tribe. His father, Medama Oyaji (Eyeball Dad) helps his son, riding around in...

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Tonari Animation's CEO on Which Innovations Will Help the Anime Industry

Mar 1, 09:00

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anime

As the labor shortage in the anime industry deepens, global animation studios like Tonari Animation might be the answer. ― If there's one thing Tonari Animation CEO Jarrett Martin wants anime fans to know about the Japanese animation industry, it's how long it takes to make anime. “For one episode of anime, it takes about six months with a team of people, and they're all working from sun up to sun do...

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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023, Feb 19-25

Feb 28, 14:45

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anime

Danmachi is keeping up a high level of tension that is propelling it in the cumulative. 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. Keep in mind that these rankings are bas...

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Confessions of a Shy Baker GN 1

Feb 28, 12:00

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manga

If you're a fan of What Did You Eat Yesterday? and are looking for a new series about an established, adult couple in a committed relationship, Confessions of a Shy Baker will scratch that itch. ― If you're expecting Confessions of a Shy Baker to be a baking BL romance, you might be disappointed. The main character of the story is a gay man, and he does bake, but that's really just the window dressin...

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This Week in Anime - Does Buddy Daddies Live Up To Its Zany Title?

Feb 28, 09:00

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anime

More than just a SPY x FAMILY lookalike. Nicky and Steve break down the appeal of this anime about the challenges of parenting while being a mobster. ― More than just a Spy x Family lookalike. Nicky and Steve break down the appeal of this anime about the challenges of parenting while being a mobster. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the particip...

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Fan Meetup Celebrates Digimon's 25th Anniversary

Feb 27, 13:01 events

Check out the exhibit of over 140 artworks from the world of Digimon! ― Bandai Namco is hosting a free fan event at the L.A. Convention Center from February 23rd to 26th. The exhibition celebrates Digimon's 25-year legacy from its start as a virtual pet toy and provides fans with an update on the franchise in the present day. The event features a small art exhibit of over 140 artworks split into fou...

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Hirano and Kagiura Novel

Feb 27, 12:00

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novels

Spun off from the low-key and charming Sasaki and Miyano, Hirano and Kagiura's light novel adaptation is, well, low-key and charming. ― Spun off from the low-key and charming Sasaki and Miyano, Hirano and Kagiura's light novel adaptation is, well, low-key and charming. That's a good sign on several levels, not the least of which is that fans of Shou Harusono's cozy slow-burn storytelling can be assur...

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