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2 Tales of Haunted Investigators ANIMATIONWorld

The Dark Mysteries of Naoki Urasawa

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 intricate mystery-thriller anime serials on Netflix: the real-world drama ‘Monster,’ inspired by ‘The Fugitive,’ and the sci-fi ‘Pluto,’ about the humanity of robots.

The Witcher Returns ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Takes Geralt into New Emotional Waters

Actor Doug Cockle and director Kang Hei Chul discuss their work developing and voicing the lesser-known, more bashful side of Andrzej Sapkowski’s famed and fierce monster hunter for the new animated film, now streaming on Netflix.

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Adult Swim Reveals ‘Lazarus’ Trailer, Premiere Date

Shinichirō Watanabe’s globe-trotting thriller series, which follows a group of agents as they attempt to save humanity from a miracle drug, debuts April 5.

Kids and Their Smart Glasses ANIMATIONWorld

When Totoro Meets Old-School Cyberpunk: The Boggling 'Den-Noh Coil'

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond enthusiastically recommends an older anime title, set in a world with smart glasses, originally broadcast in 2007, currently streaming on Netflix.

Dare for Greatness ANIMATIONWorld

‘Medalist’: A Look at the World of Sports Anime

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the show – currently streaming on Hulu - about an 11-year-old girl determined to become a champion figure skater, and how it fits into the universe of sports anime.

When a Hitman Falls in Love Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Sakamoto Days’ Mid-Season Trailer

The anime series, which follows a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, falls out of shape, but must resume old fighting ways, is now streaming.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Free February Programming

20 drama and rom-com titles will be available to stream the entire month; the Lovestruck Loot sale will also be available on the Crunchyroll Store from February 5-14.

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GKIDS and Shout! Studios to Release Mamoru Hosoda Film Catalog in 4K

The set of films from the award-winning director kicks off with ‘Summer Wars’ and ‘Wolf Children,’ coming in 4K UHD SteelBook, standard Blu-ray, and on digital download-to-own platforms on April 1 and August 5.

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Anime Tokyo Station Announces ‘Oshi No Ko’ Anime Series Exhibition

The free program runs from February 8 - May 6, and will include key scenes from the anime, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, and a ‘live’ B-KOMACHI performance experience.

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GKIDS Acquires ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-’ Feature Rights

The first-ever collaboration between the ‘Evangelion’ series’ studio khara and Sunrise, home of the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ animated series, hits North American theaters on February 28.

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‘The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries’ Anime Coming in April

The prequel series to Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s renowned ‘Hyakki Yako’ novels, based on an original spin-off manga illustrated by Aki Shimizu, follows a student, her new literature teacher, and much supernatural drama.

Anime on Disk Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces April 2025 Blu-Ray Release Calendar

Launches include ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ Season 1 Part 2, ‘Berserk of Gluttony,’ ‘One Piece’ Collection 37 and ‘Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers.’

Watch Out for Expired Snacks ANIMATIONWorld

‘Zenshu’: The Superpower of Animation

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at MAPPA’s comedy fantasy, one of the best shows currently streaming, now on Crunchyroll; but first he discusses the often mis-identified universe of TV anime.

Love in Another Timeline Headline News

‘Unnamed Memory’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Crunchyroll

In the series, Tinasha, previously the ‘Witch of The Azure Moon,’ now reigns as the Queen of Tuldarr; a new love story will now unfold between her and Oscar, with new episodes every Tuesday.

A Trip to Remember Headline News

Trailer, Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Solo Camping for Two’ Anime Series

Adapted from the manga of the same name, the show follows a devoted solo camper’s accidental encounter with a total novice that evolves into an unusual partnership; debuts this July.

Who Are the Perfect Chojin? Headline News

‘Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc’ Season 2 Coming to Netflix January 12

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:43pm

Watch the trailer for the sequel series, based on the original manga ‘Kinnikuman’ and 1983 anime, about the galaxy's fragile peace under the Three-Faction Treaty that is jeopardized by the sudden rise of the Perfect Large Numbers Corps, an elite group intent on overturning the accord.

Worth the Run Time ANIMATIONWorld

‘In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World’: A Story Rethought

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the much-extended version of Sunao Katabuchi’s acclaimed 2016 war drama film, ‘In This Corner of the World,’ now available on Crunchyroll; but first he asks, ‘When did animated films get so long?’

When a Hitman Falls in Love Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Sakamoto Days’ Final Trailer, Names English Voice Cast

The upcoming anime series, which follows a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, falls out of shape, but must resume old fighting ways, streams January 11. 

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Masaki Watanabe Talks ‘Sakamoto Days’

The director breaks down the unique and challenging animation production on his new Netflix anime series about a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, and falls out of shape, but must resume old ways to ensure his peaceful new life, streaming January 11.  

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‘Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ Anime Series Coming to Crunchyroll in 2027

Takanobu Mizuno will helm the project, with animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA; the anime platform is teaming with Aniplex, Sony Music, Playstation Productions to produce.

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