Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 22-28

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Game Review

The beginning of the end of the Trails saga sets off for the only worthy setting: space! ― Falcom's Trails series represents a truly massive epic in the making: twelve RPGs produced over the course of 20 years that tell the ongoing story of personal, political, and industrial change in a fictional world. After 20 years, the series is making the jump to its final frontier: space. Being a Trails neophy...

Hana-Kimi Omnibus Vols. 1-3 Review

The beloved shoujo manga still maintains its charm after thirty years, even if the narrative reveals a few old cracks here and there. ― Towards the end of Hana-Kimi's second volume, Hisaya Nakajo wrote that before Hana-Kimi's success, she never penned a story that went beyond six chapters. She might not have expected her manga to achieve such international popularity either, even as she hastily drew ...

The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead Novels Get Anime

Fantasy about ageless guardian of underworld facing man with striking resemblance to her first love ― TO Books announced on Wednesday that Mizuki Nagano's The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead (Koishita Hito wa, Imōto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta) light novel series is inspiring an anime adaptation. The announcement did not specify the anime's format or other details.Tokyopop pub...

Sega Co-Founder David Rosen Dies at 95

Rosen founded Rosen Enterprises game company, was head of Sega for nearly 2 decades ― Sega Enterprises co-founder Dave Rosen died on December 25. He was 95.Rosen founded Rosen Enterprises Ltd in Japan in 1950, and began importing coin-operated game machines from the United States into Japan later in the 1950s. In 1965, the company was acquired by Nihon Goraku Bussan, which used Sega as a trade name. ...

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Volumes 2-4 Manga Review

It’s not quite as good as its most obvious sibling, Mieruko-chan, but it’s still a fascinating take on the ghost story. ― When I reviewed the first volume of Yuritaro's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary manga for the Manga Guide, I said that it was basically Mieruko-chan but in kindergarten. That holds true for the next three books, as the milder elements are gradually overshadowed by the horror, only deepening ...

This Week in Anime - Uncomfortable and Uncompromising: the Works of Shuzo Oshimi

Sylvia and Coop explore the works of Shuzo Oshimi in all their glory. ― Sylvia and Coop explore the works of Shuzo Oshimi in all their glory. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Sylvia Hey, Coop! Let me poke my head in...

Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Visual Novel Review

Temirana is a light, sweet game that’s easy to pick up, put down, and play when you have the time and it’s long enough to feel worthwhile while also being short enough to feel like you can play to completion. ― How much time do you have to sink into an otome game? If the answer is “not tons,” consider picking up Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. It's not a short game by any means, ...

Black Jack - The Complete OVA Series Blu-ray Review

Before Ameku, M.D., before House, there was only one name to call when medicine got weird – the infamous unlicensed surgeon, Black Jack. ― Osamu Tezuka, often called “The God of Manga” (in many cases by himself), has certainly given us many iconic characters—Astro Boy, Sapphire the princess with two hearts, and his epic Phoenix. Among these is the instantly recognizable Black Jack, a man with mismatc...

The Winter 2026 Anime Preview Guide

The Samurai Troopers are back! Check out our reviewers' thoughts on Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers! Also Tune Into the Midnight Heart, There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her, The Case Book of Arne, The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Winter 2026 Anime Preview Guide! Here's how it goes: our team of critics w...

What to Watch to Get the Most Out of Fate/strange Fake

While perfectly watchable even for those with only passing knowledge of Fate, there is a lot beneath the surface that enriches the story for those willing to dig a bit deeper into the lore. ― This upcoming winter season will see the long-awaited release of the newest entry in the Fate franchise, Fate/strange Fake. While perfectly watchable even for those with only passing knowledge of Fate, thanks t...

Shabake Anime Series Review

Shabake may have flown under a few radars as it was airing, but it's a solid show that deserves more attention. ― If you've been watching anime and reading manga for a while, you're probably familiar with the basic ayakashi, or spirits and supernatural beings, that crop up frequently. The kappa, the kitsune, the tanuki, the nopperabo…it'd be easy to assume that these and a few others make up the bulk...

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