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Macross Zero Anime Series Review
Zero relies heavily on CGI, not just for its mech battles, but also for some backgrounds and scene transitions. Sometimes this works, and sometimes it looks horribly dated.
― A five-episode OVA released over the space of almost two years (2002-2004), in
release order, Macross Zero sits between 1997's Macross Dynamite 7 and 2008's Macross
Frontier. Chronologically, its events occur before every other ...
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Gaslighting girlfriends aside, this is an instance where I really, really, really, really shouldn't have doubted the standards of this anime's staff.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
What will happen to Nene? Are we back at square one?
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ SEASON FINALE
With this final episode of Solo Leveling’s second season, Jinwoo let’s his penultimate big secret out of the bag.
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ SEASON FINALE
This hasn’t been a perfect series. I don’t think it worked as well as the previous adult PreCure show, but it did pull it mostly together in the end.
Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 Anime Series Review
It all means that for an extra-special, extra-long helping of Arifureta, this season feels mostly obligatory. Perfunctory.
― Given the unenviable circumstances of its rocky start, it will always be generally impressive how far Arifureta has come. The anime has soldiered on for multiple seasons and extra ONAs, and even carved out a solid story identity for itself beyond the "dark vengeful power fantas...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 36
The frog is well and truly out of the pants now.
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ SEASON FINALE
This was an excellent finale for Ms. Elf, and that is mostly on account of the show doubling down on everything it does well.
Übel Blatt ‒ SEASON FINALE
Übel Blatt will be remembered as a crushing disappointment.
Momentary Lily ‒ SEASON FINALE
In which Momentary Lily ends, and another story begins...
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Bureaucrat to Villainess has been one of the better “villainess isekai” shows with a fairly unique premise, a wholesome vibe, very consistent quality, and a genuinely funny sense of humor.
Blue Box ‒ SEASON FINALE
I'd like to reflect on the parts of this finale that worked the best, which actually have nothing to do with either of Blue Box's ostensible main characters.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ SEASON FINALE
When it comes down to it, this final episode of the season is all about the biggest weakness of Dr. Xeno's dictatorial ambitions.
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ SEASON FINALE
Now and forever, "Ave Mujica does not undersell."
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Everything has turned out far better than anyone could have expected—and it feels so wrong.
Demon Lord 2099 Anime Review
Hung around the skeleton of established genre tropes is an engaging cyberpunk mystery.
― The greatest praise I can come up with for Demon Lord 2099 is that it's solid. Every aspect of it is competently executed, without any one part that really stands out from the others for better or for worse. The peaks are more like gently sloping knolls, and the valleys are slight dips. It is, to be honest, like ...
Flower and Asura ‒ Episode 12
This is a pretty underwhelming ending to an otherwise excellent anime.
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ Episode 11
Maybe it’s because I know the end is drawing ever nearer, but more than usual, I just had the most difficult time finding it in myself to care about anything going on.
This Week in Anime - Reading Rainbow
Chris and Coop flip through the pages of western literary anime adaptations.
― Chris and Coop flip through the pages of western literary anime adaptations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Romeo x Juliet, Gankutsuo, and Lupin Zero are available streaming on Crunchyroll. Heidi - A ...
Honey Lemon Soda ‒ SEASON FINALE
Whether or not you wanted romance, there’s a lot about Honey Lemon Soda that’s remarkably relatable if you were bullied in school.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through Volume 1 Manga Review
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through isn’t for everyone, but if it’s in your area of interest, I think it does a good enough job.
― Yes, this is a furry romance manga, and yes, it fits the criteria for young adult fiction. But those two things don't need to be either mutually exclusive or a terrible warning, and to be perfectly honest, any reservations I have about this story don't arise from the ...
ZENSHU. ‒ SEASON FINALE
As thematically satisfying as it was, I found myself wanting more narratively.
The Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2025
Each new season brings with it a sense of anticipation. What new shows will wow us? Which ones will sound great on paper and then crumble under their own weight? Which will surprise us?
― Each new season brings with it a sense of anticipation. What new shows will wow us? Which ones will sound great on paper and then crumble under their own weight? Which will surprise us? Our review team gets into wh...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 49
There's something very funny about Sunraku's ability to come up with ideas so crazy that even the AI in the game will be caught off guard.
I'm the Strongest in This Zombie World, But I Can't Beat This Girl! Volume 1 Novel Review
If you’re in the mood for an equal parts horny and canned romcom light novel with a zombie flavor, you might have fun with this one. But as for me, I’m not exactly dying to read more of it.
― On paper, the idea at the center of I'm the Strongest in This Zombie World, But I Can't Beat This Girl! sounds like it might have something fresh to offer: a zombie apocalypse has broken out and our ordinary hig...
This Week in Anime - Crunch(y) Time
Lucas and Steve reminisce about Crunchyroll Originals and ponder what the future holds for them under their shiny new name.
― Lucas and Steve reminisce about Crunchyroll Originals and ponder what the future holds for them under their shiny new name. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available stream...
One Piece's Time Change Gets Stage Show
Four One Piece cast members made a grand entrance at AnimeJapan with a 10-minute skit about the planned time slot change.
― Four One Piece cast members made a grand entrance at AnimeJapan with a 10-minute skit about the planned time slot change - and Mayumi Tanaka went all out in her role as a father. AnimeJapan 2025 Day 1 stage shows ended with a bang with One Piece's debut at the event. Where many ...
The Worst Anime of Winter 2025
Not every show can be a winner, and sadly there was no shortage of stinkers in the Winter 2025 season.
― Not every show can be a winner, and sadly there was no shortage of stinkers in the Winter 2025 season. From an elf sexually attracted to her pet to shows that squandered their potential, these are the series our reviewers were underwhelmed by this past season. For our long-time readers, the seaso...
All Three All For One Voice Actors Appear On Stage for AnimeJapan 2025
Voice actors Akio Ōtsuka , Hiroshi Kamiya , and Kōki Uchiyama talk about their All For One experiences.
― Voice actors Akio Otsuka, Hiroshi Kamiya, and Koki Uchiyama talk about their All For One experiences. With the final season of the popular anime series My Hero Academia steadily approaching its final season, five cast members of the anime appeared at the annual AnimeJapan event for a talk show. W...
Tasokare Hotel ‒ SEASON FINALE
Tasokare Hotel ends up feeling like a liminal space, but probably not in the way its creators intended.
The Spring 2025 Trailer Anime Watch Party
The Anime Trailer Watch Party returns on Tuesday, March 25, for another season, and Geoff Thew from Mother's Basement is back onboard!
― The Anime Trailer Watch Party returns on Tuesday, March 25, for another season, and Geoff Thew from Mother's Basement is back onboard! Find your next must-watch anime with Anime News Network executive editor Lynzee Loveridge, ANN video producer Jacki Jing, and Geoff...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 11
School Wonder Shijima's motives were previously inscrutable, but her alter-ego Mei is finally giving us a peek behind the curtain.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 24
This episode is the action climax the entire series has been building to but what truly interests me are the stakes in this fight—and what they say about how Jinwoo sees Cha.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 11
The fantasy genre is replete with people making deals with ancient evil powers to achieve certain ends and they don’t always make the most sense, but here at least it’s easy for the audience to understand and empathize with Glen.
Hereditary Triangle Manga Review
Despite a middle act that flirts with melodrama, there’s a thoughtful maturity to much of this short series as its cast explores complex emotions and questions about grief, change, and regret.
― Hereditary Triangle is technically a two-volume series, but the Yen Press edition politely collects them into a single volume, allowing readers to sink fully into the world of this quiet but compelling drama....
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
What's a tsundere without the tsun or the dere?
The First Berserker: Khazan Game Review
There's a new soulslike on the block. But does its lore-filled world and fluid combat system offset the crazy difficulty spikes?
― In recent years, the long-running Dungeon & Fighter franchise has been breaking into new genres—first with the fighting game DnF Duel and now with The First Berserker: Khazan. The First Berserker is an action-heavy soulslike. Expect labyrinthine dungeons, massive castles...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episodes 19-20
There's a lot here to ruminate on: blood as a sign of violence and how it all ends up the same regardless of who is being harmed, blood as a sign of life and mercy, as well as a means of connectivity that bonds us all.
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ Episode 11
I’m not one hundred percent sure that Mirai Days can pull off what it wants to. But if there’s one thing Precure always reminds us, it’s that you have to hope.
The Best Anime of Winter 2025
The first anime season of 2025 has wrapped! What shook out as some of the best series of the season?
― The first anime season of 2025 has wrapped! What shook out as some of the best series of the season? Our reviewers piled on the love for the second season of Apothecary Diaries, but one series stood above the rest. For our long-time readers, the seasonal Best Anime, Worst Anime, and Most Anticipate...
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ‒ Episode 10
The use of giant super attacks and powerful artifacts look terrific and have a lot of creativity behind them.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Mar 12-18
Zenshu narrowly beats Solo Leveling to the top spot this week, and the cumulative is quiet as we enter the final two weeks of the season. Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― 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 th...
Be My Worst Nightmare! Volume 1 Manga Review
This wouldn’t be my first recommendation for high school-set, moderately explicit BL, but I also wouldn’t universally tell you to steer clear.
― Don't you just hate it when your dreams might be telling you something you don't want to hear? That's what Sayo Hoshikawa is afraid is happening to him. Despite his surface-level anger at his classmate Mashiba for things like “being tall” and “girls confessi...
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ SEASON FINALE
If this is the end of Blue Exorcist in anime, then it would be a respectable defeat, with the this-is-how-we-started flashbacks giving at least a tinge of closure.
Chainsaw Man Voice Actors Reveal Their Favorite Scenes
At Anime Japan this past weekend, three Chainsaw Man voice actors showed off their favorite scenes from the first season—and Power didn't show up in a single one!
― At the “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Japan 2025 Special Stage” this past weekend, Chainsaw Man voice actors Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), and Maaya Uchida (Angel Devil) each showed off their favorite scene...
Sakamoto Days ‒ SEASON FINALE
This season has mostly proven that the show can get by without a lot of bells and whistles and as long as that holds true, I'll happily come back for more.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 35
Jinshi’s reached the point where it’s simply no longer feasible to keep the truth(s) hidden.
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episode 11
I was able to come to terms with any disappointment I felt at the resounding lack of Mewi on account of this being an incredibly good episode, maybe the best so far.
Hikaru in the Light! Manga Review
Even if you can see where Hikaru's plot is going five miles away, none feels hackneyed.
― At times, Hikaru in the Light felt like a season of American Idol to me. We feel the intensity of the competition through its characters' hopes and aspirations, the glow of the stage, and the harsh rules laid down by the competition's judges and producers. It requires the winning idols an extraordinary cut above...
Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 11
Barestar pleads and Köinzell cries, I feel nothing.
Blue Box ‒ Episode 24
If only Taiki had figured feelings out sooner; he could have spared Hina and himself both a lot of sadness and regret.
Momentary Lily ‒ Episode 12
In which James writes a completely normal review for Momentary Lily's penultimate episode.
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 11
No wonder returning character Francette explodes with copious nosebleeds at all of this terribly exciting performative gender-nonconformity!
Under the Oak Tree Volume 1 Novel Review
Under the Oak Tree is the sort of series that can consume you, and this hardcover edition allows that to be on full display.
― First things first: this book is gorgeous. There has been a recent surge in decorative volumes, typically bestselling romantic fantasies. While they can't quite compare to the lavishly illustrated decorative books of the early 20th century, they're still a book collector's dr...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ Episode 65
So, now with the rules figured out, it's up to our heroes to figure out how to defeat the gluttonous pair—or maybe they'll just die. This is Re:Zero after all.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 11
If there is one thing that holds this episode back, it's the episode's main focus—or rather the fact that the aerial dogfighting action is constantly being interrupted by the peanut gallery.
This Week in Games - Build Mode
Jean-Karlo shares his preview of the new Rune Factory game and an interview with its producer as well as looking at Iron Saga VS and Silent Hill f.
― Welcome back, folks! I can finally discuss what got in the way of writing the column last week: I was flown out for a preview for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma! I was still able to find time to write up a review for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Me...
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 12
The result is as dense, reflective, and referential as Ayana's stories are wont to become and, all things considered, probably the best possible way this situation could end.
PREVIEW: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Jean-Karlo explores the world of the latest Rune Factory game, Guardians of Azuma, to find out what's ahead for the franchise.
― Fans of Rune Factory can finally sigh in relief: we finally have word on the new Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma title! We were fortunate enough to be given a first-hand look at the game courtesy of Marvelous, who was excited for fans worldwide to experience this new take ...
Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Collection Anime Review
It's always the right time to discover, or rediscover Bubblegum Crisis, and this Perfect Collection from AnimEigo provides the ideal way to do so.
― A flagship title not just for AnimEigo, but for the anime medium itself, it's easy to see how Bubblegum Crisis caught on all those decades ago. It's arresting before you even know what it's about: a moody intro pans over grimy cyberpunk backdrops ripped ...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ Episode 10
I’m almost in awe. What manner of ancient curse has been laid upon the visuals this week?
This Week in Anime - The Weird World of Live-Action Adaptations
Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties.
― Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, Deat...
Flower and Asura ‒ Episode 11
Up until now, this anime has dropped hints with varying degrees of subtlety that there’s something going on between Mizuki and the rest of her family.
Honey Lemon Soda ‒ Episode 11
The real triumph of this episode is when Uka is able to stand up for herself in that karaoke room when no one has her back.
Him, the Smile, & Bloom Game Review
Although Him, the Smile, & Bloom wouldn't be the first otome game I'd recommend, it's still a good time.
― Although it's not unheard of (Norn9, anyone?), Him, the Smile, & Bloom isn't an otome game where you're forced to choose between romantic interests. Instead, when you pick which route you want to follow, you also pick which heroine you're playing – each love story unfolds between a specific coup...
Acclaimed Director Hideaki Anno Welcomes Fans to Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Exhibition
“I think this work deserves to be passed down for another half century or more. I hope young people will continue to talk about it, not just for the 50th anniversary, but for the 100th anniversary and beyond.”
― One of Japan's forefathers of the space opera genre of anime, Space Battleship Yamato, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. Created by the late Leiji Matsumoto and Yoshinobu Nishizaki in ...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Novels 1-2 Review
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans gets more right than you might expect.
― Light novels and their adjacent media forms don't have a great track record when it comes to stories about teachers and students. You're much more likely to find works that play out the teacher/student romance fantasy or the hot school nurse daydream than anything more realistic. Even works focused on just the teac...
This Week in Anime - In Defense of Carl Macek's Robotech
Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it.
― Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Robotech and Akira are streaming on Crunchyroll.
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My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 24
Miyo’s driven by her regret at not returning Kiyoka’s “I love you,” but also her determination not to lose the person who made her belong.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ SERIES FINALE
Orb begins and ends with questions that have no easy answers, and that's how it should be.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 48
The show has some of the weirdest pacing of any show I think I have watched in the past year.
Medalist ‒ Episode 11
As much as I love the relationship between Inori and Tsukasa, it's nice to see the show can get so much out of exploring other character dynamics.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 23
On one hand, our heroes get their big win. On the other, it's a pyrrhic victory.
Corpse Blade Volume 1 Manga Review
I desperately wanted to make a pun somewhere about how this volume just isn’t as fleshed out as it needs to be, but its problems run deeper than that.
― Do zombie apocalypse stories ever really go out of style? It's like a pendulum—usually spurred by one super-successful title, they'll go in full force for a while. Then maybe there's a brief lull when audiences start feeling sick of what's become an ...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
I’ve never seen another show pull it off quite the same way, swinging wildly between moods and still coming off as sincere.
I Watched It For The Story
We've all been there—you find a show with such a compelling, engaging story that you can't stop watching...but it looks like absolute garbage.
― We've all been there—you find a show with such a compelling, engaging story that you can't stop watching...but it looks like absolute garbage. Maybe the character designs are terrible, maybe the animation is intensely subpar, maybe baffling color choices we...
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
We can finally see Kakure Meme in all her glory. Or not see her, as it were.
Answerman - Do Cultural Differences Justify Watsuki's Punishment?
Jerome weighs in on the hot-topic debate: Was $1,900 a fair punishment for the Rurouni Kenshin creator's collection of CSAM?
― James J. asks: Dear Mr. Answerman, This may be a serious subject, but I have noticed that some American fans believe that Nobuhiro Watsuki's punishment was too lenient, and, as an American, myself, I can fully understand that sentiment, but Japan is a radically different cou...
Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 11
To this episode's credit, its title is “Handguns and Hell,” and that's exactly what it delivers.
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ SERIES FINALE
We did it! We made it past the finish line and I feel empty.
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ Episode 10
Joining forces with Yamoh may be risky, but it’s a chance that they have to take.
Men of the Harem Volume 1 K-Comic Review
Men of the Harem explores a female power fantasy that we don’t often see.
― You know what they say – what's good for the goose is good for the gander, although in the case of Men of the Harem (from the same writing-and-adaptation team as The Remarried Empress) we ought to reverse those genders. Latrasil, better known as Latil, never expected to ascend the throne of her nation, but after her father's ...
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 11
Last week felt like a great season finale; this episode is a sad deflation
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 10
While there's a few good laughs here, this is a bit of a step down from last week's theatrics
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episodes 9-10
Similar shows may live or die based on the chemistry of their leading pair, but they only thrive when the supporting cast is just as strong.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Mar 5-11
After a few weeks of great results in the weekly ranking, Dr. Stone is starting to see this reflect in the cumulative! Find out how your favorite shows 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...
I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 10
Alina and Laila get ambushed by giant stacks of paperwork, and hilariously are better able to deal with an impromptu exorcism than the backlog - two kinds of cleric-al work in one night, who could have guessed?
Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 10
Has Köinzell’s appearance suddenly driven them all mad, or were the seven “heroes” just really really good at hiding their true natures before?
Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage Anime Film Review
All in all, Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage delivers another philosophical and emotional look into the lives of feudal Japanese women in the imperial harem.
― The first Mononoke film was focused on the lower rank of concubines in the imperial harem. Thematically, it was about giving up one's individuality to serve a role—and how doing so brought misery to the human soul. However, this was a fat...
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 10
Does this mean that perhaps Anna’s mother is a secret noble? Did she run away from a privileged life to marry her baker husband?
Blue Box ‒ Episodes 22-23
I can only listen to so many ambivalent monologues from Taiki while he gazes longingly at Chinatsu as she sits open-mouthed and stares vacantly off into the distance.
Momentary Lily ‒ Episodes 10-11
In which questions are asked, and answers are given.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 34
The one real ghost at the party is also telling us an important story.
Welcome to Ghost Mansion Manga Volume 1 Review
Welcome to Ghost Mansion has a promisingly spooky premise that could develop later on, but its first steps don’t have it hit the ground running like it should.
― There exists an interesting premise within the initial volume of Nebukuro's debut manga. As a story about a landlord who rents an apartment out to the undead, there is potential in making this an enveloping, spooky story about the things th...
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Game Review
I can wholly vouch for The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land as a fun, breezy title perfect for ringing in the springtime.
― Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a competent RPG with fun characterization and mechanics that falters slightly in a few areas, but nevertheless makes up for its shortcomings with its charm--not unlike the many ditzy alchemists that sta...
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 11
Ave Mujica was always going to run the risk of going too far, too absurd, too soap opera, and I suspect this episode might be where that line is. Unless you are, like me, an indulgent sicko.
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