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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a bit deceptive in its title. What we actually get is, for lack of a better phrase, weirder than that. Melon Journey is far more irreverent and yet bizarrely touching, all at once. Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a bit deceptive in its title. With a title like that, players expect a much more emotional journey about reminiscing on their past and maybe e...
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The Spring 2023 Anime Preview Guide

It's season's biggest day for new premieres. Check back regularly for updates. First up, the wizarding world is getting a punch to the gut with MASHLE! Also:: Too Cute Crisis, My One-Hit Kill Sister, The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2, Dr. Stone, Yuri Is My Job!, Konosuba, and more! ― Adblock+ breaks this page, consider whitelisting ANN Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2023 Anime Preview Guide!...
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Dr. Stone: Ryusui

While it's not the most exciting or climactic that the series has ever been, Dr. Stone: Ryusui is a solid continuation of the Dr. Stone story that should allow us to jump into some newfound adventure at the start of the third season. ― When it comes down to it, Dr. Stone: Ryusui serves as an epilogue to the second season while laying the groundwork for the third. Without Tsukasa, his people have been...
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Vinland Saga Season 2 ‒ Episode 13

The peace that Thorfinn and Einar have been reveling in cannot possibly last, not in this world that they've been chained to, especially when so many storm clouds are converging over their heads.
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The Spring 2023 Anime Preview Guide

Megumin's explosive spin-off is here! Does it hold up to the original Konosuba? See our reviews of Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World, Skip and Loafer, I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World, Tokyo Mew Mew New Season 2, and more! ― Adblock+ breaks this page, consider whitelisting ANN Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2023 Anime Preview G...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2023

Despite Danmachi dominating the second half of the season, Vinland Saga keeps its lead by a hair. Come and see the final results for the Winter 2023 season! ― 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 based...
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Tista GN 1

From the creator of SpyxFamily comes a difficult story, replete with themes of what we owe those who "save" us and just how much power any one person (or organization) should have. ― Before there was Spy x Family there was Tista. Tatsuya Endo's first serialized work shares some themes with his latest – heroine Tista Lone is an orphan who became an assassin after the Catholic Church experimented on he...
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1056

This episode is about fighting, and whew Lord it's the good stuff.
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"Ippon" Again! ‒ SEASON FINALE

Thus ends "Ippon" Again!, a thoroughly charming sports series all the way through.
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Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown ‒ SEASON FINALE

Truth be told, I'm happy to say goodbye to the previous story arc and move on to (hopefully) greener pastures.
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Spy Classroom ‒ SEASON FINALE

It is only fitting that this season of Spy Classroom would end with its favorite kind of episode: a mostly tangential flashback to a one-off story that happened before the big mission.
game review

Resident Evil 4 (2023)

RE4 was hailed as one of the greatest games ever made for a damned good reason. This remake takes everything that worked about that original game and makes all of it even better. ― For any of the youngsters or new fans that have only just recently been welcomed into the Resident Evil fold, it might be hard to believe that it wasn't even all that long ago that the entire Resident Evil brand was seen a...
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This Week in Games - Aren't You Tired Of Being The Hero Of The Wilds? Don't You Just Want To Go Ape-Mode?

Jean-Karlo gets hyped for the upcoming Zelda release, discusses Congress' foray into the Sony-Microsoft spat, and spotlights game preservation efforts after the shuttering of the 3DS store. ― Welcome back, everyone! It looks like we're all having fun with the Resident Evil 4 remake! I must be honest; I didn't think Capcom could pull it off—but they did. It's entirely debatable and ultimately down to ...
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Tsurune: The Linking Shot ‒ SEASON FINALE

Ultimately, it's not really about what happens but who's making it happen: “Practicing kyudo has introduced me to so many people,” Minato tells Masa. Now that it's time to say goodbye, I realize that I will miss these people quite a lot.
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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ‒ SEASON FINALE

The underlying plot with Tomo's dad being this random last-minute obstacle in the way of these two progressing in their relationship felt a little bit unneeded but I'd be lying if I said the buildup to the end of this episode left me unsatisfied.
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High Card ‒ SEASON FINALE

There are a lot of motives and ideas that are introduced in this episode that feel like they were foreshadowed or brought up earlier but I for the life of me cannot remember them being elaborated on.
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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

One has to wonder how much the admins of New World Online were taking Maple's all-loving teamwork approach into account in designing this event's mechanics.
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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 readers can find something to enjoy here. ― Hi Score Girl provides a light-hearted romantic comedy with a specific sort of appeal. Yet despite its particular main nuances, the general emotional throughlines ar...
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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 horizon, Nick and Nicky discuss the director's thematic fixations. ― 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 S...
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Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 ‒ SEASON FINALE

Reality is much more subjective than you'd think because it comes down to perspective.
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AnimeJapan 2023 Cosplay Gallery

Characters new and old turned out for the big convention last weekend! ― To change the opening line of Edgar Allan Poe's poem The Raven a bit, "Once upon a midday dreary" anime fans from across the world gathered at the Tokyo Big Site to enjoy the offerings of AnimeJapan 2023. Many come for the booth, stage shows, and merch. But there are those who come for the cosplay. Here are some of the cosplay w...
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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 AnimeJapan! 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 AnimeJapan! The ANN After Show stream...
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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 it all together? ― Most of us have probably tried it at some point. What “it” means varies, but the definition is always “something that works in my favorite story.” Whether that was strapping brushes to your feet and skating a...
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In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE

While this dinner date lacks the likable characters and grandiose plotting of the prior arcs, it more than makes up for that by alternating between droll hilarity and steely justice.
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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." ― International companies are increasingly involved in producing and commissioning new anime projects, with international talent playing a progressively integral role in bringing them to life. Outsourcing production to foreign studios and companies ha...
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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! ― Welcome to our Most Anticipated Anime feature for the Spring 2023 season. Below you'll find our editorial team's (tentative) top picks from the shows slated to premiere in April. There's a wide variety of shows to choose from and little cross-over for our team's ...
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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 audience, our editorial team still managed to uncover some worthwhile entertainment this season. ― 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 audience,...
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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. ― 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 thes...
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill ‒ SERIES FINALE

Like nearly every episode before it, this final episode relies on the series' familiar formula to such a degree that, if it weren't for the somewhat schmaltzy end-credits sequence, you'd barely even recognize that it was the finale to anything.
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Vinland Saga Season 2 ‒ Episode 12

This entire episode stands as a kind of manifesto against the sort of violent spectacle that so many stories, including the previous season of Vinland Saga, will romanticize and exploit for cheap thrills.
ep. review

Buddy Daddies ‒ Episode 11

If you strip away all the fantastical elements of their job, this episode is about two men losing custody of their daughter and trying to decide whether to continue their lives without her.
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1055

If you can't enjoy a cyborg dinosaur pew-pewing the place up with laser beams, then what can you enjoy?
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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. ― From the genius Junji Ito himself, we have another anthology book filled with a majority of short stories drawn and executed in his classic style. When you've read and reviewed enough of Ito's stories, there's always this worry of t...
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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 means to a transgressive creator. ― Masaaki Yuasa's latest (and possibly last) anime film is a culmination of his artistic career. Steve and Chris discuss the film's approach to art (and art criticism) and what it means to a transgr...
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Tsurune: The Linking Shot ‒ Episode 12

“The Linking Shot” may have been the penultimate episode of Tsurune: The Linking Shot, but it felt in many ways like a finale.
ep. review

Handyman Saitō in Another World ‒ SEASON FINALE

The craftsmanship wasn't always perfect, but like a reliable local handyman, you could always count on it to show up and get the job done.
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"Ippon" Again! ‒ Episode 12

Michi might be full of spirit, but she's also been performing well above her usual skill level for this tournament, and eventually, she was going to hit a wall.
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BLUELOCK ‒ SEASON FINALE

We're finally going to get out of Blue Lock and have Ego put his money where his mouth is.
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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? ― At some point we've probably all done something inspired by the fiction we've read that was, in hindsight, not a brilliant plan. Whether it was testing the theory of gravity or cooking and eating periwinkles, antics brought on by a good book aren't all th...
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Trigun Stampede ‒ SEASON FINALE

If there's one thing this finale made me realize, it's that STAMPEDE desperately needed to have more episodes in order for me to feel the full impact.
ep. review

Giant Beasts of Ars ‒ SEASON FINALE

Giant Beasts of Ars manages to stick the landing in the final episode, though it can't quite escape the issues that have plagued it for the whole season.
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Revenger ‒ SEASON FINALE

“So beautiful, yet so melancholic.” A fitting line for the show and its finale. Revenger ends its great season on a terrific note in episode 12.
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Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown ‒ Episode 12

This standalone episode was good, ramping up the tension and drama with reveals just as big as season one's finale. But I can't trust Tokyo Revengers to not make the same mistakes over and over.
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Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 11

I find it difficult to care about the conflicts and triumphs of these characters when the show keeps reminding me that this is all a ridiculous cartoon world that occasionally demands to be treated like a real story with real stakes.
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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 never feels like one version negates experiencing the other. ― If you watched the 2022 anime adaptation of Kouko Shirakawa's Raven of the Inner Palace light novels and wondered how faithful it was to the source material, the answer turns out to...
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My Hero Academia Season 6 ‒ SEASON FINALE

I think we're in a very good spot to start an explosive finale as we enter the (possibly) last stretch of this story.
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ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! ‒ SEASON FINALE

This was the perfect finale for Onimai because it exemplifies everything the show has ever been about.
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Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ‒ SEASON FINALE

If we didn't have an announcement for a second season, this ending would have ruined the series for me.
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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 TV show is also the source of the film's main problem. ― Shin Kamen Rider is both a retelling of and an homage to the original 1971 Kamen Rider TV series. There are many recognizable characters and numerous shot-for-shot r...
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Kaina of the Great Snow Sea ‒ SEASON FINALE

It's our last dip in the Snow Sea for now, and Kaina closes out the winter with a bang—and a giant laser cannon.
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Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte ‒ SEASON FINALE

I enjoyed the ending that Endo and Kobayashi Live arrived at here. It's an ultimately tidy, earnestly goofy resolution that feels appropriate for the story It's telling.
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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!l We start live at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT tonight! ― 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 anime series set to premiere in April. Will we survive the entire ...
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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ‒ Episode 12

They did it, everyone! These two have done in 12 episodes what usually takes other anime a lifetime.
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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess ‒ SEASON FINALE

It's cute, endearing, and pretty much the happiest ending we could have hoped for.
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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. Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix is probably one of the most “ok” games I have ever played. It is perfectly functional and achieves everything it sets out to do. It is stable, runs at a consistent frame rate on the Switch, and has everyt...
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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 modder and the push for a new American McGee's Alice game. ― Welcome back, everyone! It's been an emotional week. Between the death of Lance Reddick, whose presence in Destiny 2 was beloved by many of its fans, and the release of Atelier Ryza 3, we've had ...
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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. ― Over the years, Japanese media has earned a distinguished place on the stage of contemporary horror. Some may even consider them a forerunner, with works such as Ringu and Ju-On setting the bar for the genre. That said, the boom of J-horror in the 90s' was perha...
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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 anime series set to premiere in April. Will we survive the entire stream? Will we unlock the hidden power of friendship and find our magical girl alter-egos? See for yourselves, live on Friday March 24 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern! ― Watc...
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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. ― Note: You can read our review of the first volume here. Kasuga and Nomoto are still at it—Nomoto enjoys putting her culinary talents to use in ways she's never been able to before, while Kasuga is happy to eat what she provides, and the two genuinely enjoy spending ti...
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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. 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. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed...
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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 the world with her and her friends. ― In the grand tradition of the Atelier games, the series is divvied up into subseries connected by protagonists. With Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, we not only see the end of the unpreced...
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Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 ‒ Episode 49

Dostoyevsky is a very smart man, and that is, of course, what makes him such a dangerous one.
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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

After what feels like weeks of working up to it, BOFURI finally arrives at the actual, real, formal beginning of the eighth in-game event. And so, in finally getting underway, the results are…honestly a bit underwhelming at first.
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Vinland Saga Season 2 ‒ Episode 11

Sometimes, you have to take twenty minutes to chill with a grumpy king while he figures out how to bolster his kingdoms' GDPs or spend some time with some old dads as they bond over how stupid their sons are.
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill ‒ Episode 11

I can also report that Campfire Cooking succeeded in making me chuckle out loud at least one time. It was a tiny chuckle, admittedly, the barely audible chuff that could be mistaken for a hiccup or the clearing of one's throat, but still!
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High Card ‒ Episode 11

I want to give High Card some credit because I wasn't expecting the show to tie in past events to Chris' motivation.
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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. ― If the ending to the second volume of Crazy Food Truck had you thinking it would lead into some lengthy, epic story arc that would carry the third volume to the foretold finish for the series, you'd end up surprised. We're still in the opening chapter of this...
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In/Spectre Season 2 ‒ Episode 23

Kotoko's cool confidence carries the arc to a satisfying conclusion.
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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 in the 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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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. ― “History does not repeat, but it often rhymes.” One of the best anime franchises to depict this concept is Mobile Suit Gundam. Since the first TV anime aired in 1979, this franchise has shown that for all the technological or p...
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Spy Classroom ‒ Episode 10

This episode had me invested in both the characters and the spycraft for the first time in…maybe ever?
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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 able to form a bond over their shared disorder. ― Insomnia – real insomnia and not just the occasional inability to fall asleep – is among the most debilitating conditions you can have. A lack of sleep takes a toll on you both physical...
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1054

One Piece returns after a multi-week break, and it has a bit of a mixed impact for me.
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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? ― 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? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the v...
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Buddy Daddies ‒ Episode 10

I don't think this is the end for Kazuki, Rei, and Miri by a long shot. They think they're being considerate of Miri's safety and emotional well-being but there's no way this is the last time we've seen Ogino and Rei's dad.
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BLUELOCK ‒ Episode 23

I love how this show can simultaneously make Isagi look like this unstoppable badass while also humbling him at every turn.
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The Fire Hunter ‒ SEASON FINALE

I'll give the series credit for one thing only; I would read the novels. If I had developed any investment in the characters, I could see myself riding out the second season. Instead, I'll probably never think about this series again.
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NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a ‒ Episode 8

What I love about this episode is how it captures the whole theme of “so-called unnecessary diversions are actually an integral part of the human experience.”
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Trigun Stampede ‒ Episode 11

The show has me intrigued and curious, but it doesn't really grip my attention beyond that.
ep. review

Handyman Saitō in Another World ‒ Episode 11

We once again arrive at Morlock of all people being the anchor of both the emotional and action-oriented segments.
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"Ippon" Again! ‒ Episode 11

Tournaments like the one in "Ippon" Again! mean that even the most dominant contender is just one bad night from going home early.
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Giant Beasts of Ars ‒ Episode 11

This week's episode was certainly an improvement over last week, yet I can't help but think there is still a lot more wasted potential with this series.
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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. ― Is it even possible to develop twists to the villainess isekai formula anymore? Probably, but the majority of series are more than content to tweak it rather than attempting to make something new. That's both perfectly okay and comp...
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Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte ‒ Episode 11

It's storytelling past and present, within and without the game world, all coming together for the "Aww" moment to end all "Aww" moments.
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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 be a good story on the horizon. ― Team-based hero shooters have to do a lot of work to get out from under Overwatch's massive shadow. Capcom is looking forward to establishing a contender with their upcoming Exoprimal, with a bonus: it's not just...
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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ‒ Episode 11

Half of the episode is a straightforward comedy with the girls getting a part-time job, and hilarity ensues. However, there were moments throughout this skit that emphasized how Jun has changed.
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My Hero Academia Season 6 ‒ Episode 137

It's a strong culmination of elements MHA has been juggling for years; it fully earns its place as the final climax of this arc.
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Revenger ‒ Episode 11

The final act tees up, and the crew is ready to roll: who will be alive when the dust finally settles?
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Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ‒ Episode 11

This episode of Sugar Apple Fairy Tale hits all the right notes after struggling with some of its thematic elements in earlier episodes.
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Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown ‒ Episode 11

Much of the larger ramifications in the future storyline are left up in the air. Despite that, there's more charm and heart here compared to episode 10.
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Kaina of the Great Snow Sea ‒ Episode 10

This week, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea solves the age-old debate of which would win in a fight: a giant mech excavated from the bowels of an ancient civilization or one tall blobby boy.
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ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! ‒ Episode 11

This episode tackles makeup, an inevitable topic for a series about female gender presentation—and it genuinely is a witty snapshot into the lives of early teen girls.
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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. ― The first episode of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn absolutely shook me with its slick direction, ambitious cinematic vision, and gritty storytelling. I'd never played a single minute of the Arknights mobile game and had no idea what to expect, but after jus...
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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 Taiyo Takara transfers into Nishimura's class, and everything changes. ― It's a story that's all too familiar: Akane Nishimura is the focus of bullying in her fifth-grade class. The other kids, led by mean girl Kasahara and her male equivalent Kita...
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Arc System Works World Tour Crowns Two New Champions

Players credit netcode use for helping level the playing field internationally. ― Last weekend, DNF Duel and Guilty Gear -Strive- (GGS) awarded winners, Mocchii and GO1, for coming out on top after a grueling day of hard-fought battles. The sold-out event featured the chance to experience the World Tour finals in person alongside the top qualifying players. While living out the excitement alongside ...
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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 and the society we have built. ― 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 and the society we have built. On one level, it is about the c...

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