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Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima Launches Dead Rock Manga
๐ฐ Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima to launch DEAD ROCK manga on July 6! ๐
Hiro Mashima, the creator of Fairy Tail and Edens Zero, is launching a new dark fantasy manga titled DEAD ROCK. The first chapter will be published in the August issue of Monthly Shonen Magazine on July 6th. Mashima announced on Twitter that it will be a short-term serialization.
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AnimEigo to Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Macross II Anime Release
๐โจ AnimEigo is launching a Kickstarter campaign to release the "Macross II" anime on BD. Get ready to support this project and experience this classic anime in high definition! ๐๐คฉ
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Let's celebrate Pride Month with anime&manga recommendations!
Are you interested in LGBTQIA+ stories? We got you covered.
It's a great genre to discover yourself or to find something relatable so make sure to check these series
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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare
school student Tasuku Kaname is thrown into despair at the possibility that he may have been outed for being gay. Convinced his life is over, his despair turns into shock when he sees a woman jump out of a window of a nearby house. To his shook, said woman is unharmed and she invites him to the lounge to meet others with similar troubles.
Comment: It's a great story where most of the cast are LGBTQIA+ characters, you will find here those who are trans, gay, bi, lesbian and more, it's a good read!
Hanayome wa Motodanshi autobiographic story of a trans woman! It's both adorable, educational and easy to read. It covers many topics such as issues in the world, HRT, self discovery and relationship.
It's really relatable as it covers life of the author in unique style!
Comment: Very recommended story, many of you may find it relatable so check it out!
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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Anisphia defies the aristocracyโs expectations by developing โmagicology,โ a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdomโs next monarch. Thatโs when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic!
Comment: Truly heartwarming story for all fans of wlw! It's adorable and art is wonderful, very recommended.
Yuuri!!! on ICE you a fan of sports?
Yuri Katsuki makes his way to the Grand Prix ice skating competition as Japanโs top representative with his eyes on the prize. However, instead of celebrating, Yuri walks away defeated and ready to retire for good. But a run-in with champion Viktor Nikiforov and rising star Yuri Plisetsky ignites a new fire within him. With the two of them close by his side, Yuri will take to the ice once more.
Comment: Great art and beautiful animation make this anime a must-watch for those interested in witnessing the growth of the relationship between Viktor and Yuri.
Stay tuned for more recommendations! 
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Hayao Miyazaki's How Do You Live? Film Will Get No Trailers Before Release
๐ฆ๐ซ Studio Ghibli's upcoming movie, Hayao Miyazaki's "How Do You Live?" will be releasing in Japan on July 14, 2023, but it won't be receiving any trailers or teasers before its release. Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki revealed that they wanted to try something new and are tired of the typical marketing cycle. Suzuki gave various reasons for foregoing marketing, stating that audiences do not need trailers to be convinced to watch a movie they're interested in.
๐ฅ๐ฃ The studio has yet to reveal any information about the movie, such as the plot or voice cast, only previously released a poster. Suzuki also said that the minimalist approach for the movie was influenced by Miyazaki himself, who praised the poster, and they will not have any television spots or newspaper ads.
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One Piece Manga Goes on 4-Week Hiatus for Eiichiro Oda's Surgery
๐ข Breaking news for One Piece fans: ๐จ One Piece manga will be on hiatus for four weeks from June 19 to July 10 as Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, will undergo surgery for astigmatism.
According to the announcement from the official One Piece site, Oda needs to take a break to undergo surgery and rest to recover from his health concerns.
This means that we need to wait a bit longer for the next chapter to be released. We hope Oda has a smooth and speedy recovery, and his health remains in good condition!
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This Week in Anime - Top Reasons to Watch Skip and Loafer
๐ Nick and Steve praise Skip and Loafer as an excellent romantic comedy with fully-realized characters, expertly-timed comedy, and positive trans representation.
๐ฅ You can watch Skip and Loafer on Crunchyroll. Spoiler Warning for discussion ahead.
๐ฌ According to Steve, the animation screenshot captures his quintessence every weekday at 6:21 am.
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Anime Expo Screens U.S. Premieres for New Rurouni Kenshin Anime, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out Anime Film
๐ Anime Expo presents U.S. premieres of new Rurouni Kenshin anime and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out anime film!
๐ฅ Other exciting events include the premiere of Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Don't miss the chance to be among the first to see these amazing anime series and films at Anime Expo!
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The Anime You Should Have Watched in Spring 2013
๐ฌ๐ธ In Spring 2013, anime fans were treated with unforgettable series like "Attack on Titan," "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU," and "The Devil is a Part-Timer!" But why stop there? Let's revisit some of the best anime of that season!
๐ธ๐๏ธ While some series may have been overlooked, there are still hidden gems to discover. The psychological thriller "Flowers of Evil," for example, had a unique rotoscoping animation style that may have turned off some viewers, but it remains a haunting and thought-provoking watch. ๐ธ๐ Another series that deserves more attention is "Henneko: The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat." This tongue-in-cheek comedy about making wishes had an unexpected plot and charming characters that made it a delightful addition to the season.
๐ธ๐๏ธ While some series may have been overlooked, there are still hidden gems to discover. The psychological thriller "Flowers of Evil," for example, had a unique rotoscoping animation style that may have turned off some viewers, but it remains a haunting and thought-provoking watch. ๐ธ๐ Another series that deserves more attention is "Henneko: The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat." This tongue-in-cheek comedy about making wishes had an unexpected plot and charming characters that made it a delightful addition to the season.
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Nisekoi - False Love Manga Gets New Epilogue Set 10 Years After Main Story
๐๐ The popular manga series, Nisekoi - False Love, will receive a new epilogue set 10 years after the main story. The epilogue will appear in the manga's 16-volume bunko reprint, which will begin on June 16.
๐๐ On June 16, the new epilogue will be released with the reprint of Nisekoi - False Love. Fans will get to see what happened to their favorite characters ten years later.
๐๐๏ธ Nisekoi - False Love manga is written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi and was serialized in Weekly Shลnen Jump from 2011 to 2016.
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Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love Shลjo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2024
๐ธ The shojo manga "A Condition Called Love" is getting a television anime adaptation in 2024.
The manga produced by Megumi Morino in 2017 will be adapted into anime as announced on Wednesday on the anime's website. The anime release date is in 2024, and the website also published a teaser visual.
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angela Certified by Guinness World Records For Most Songs in Animated Franchise by Same Artist
๐ถ | angela has been certified by the Guinness World Records for singing the most theme songs in an animated franchise by the same artist! They have performed an amazing 31 theme songs for the Fafner franchise since 2004. ๐
This is a huge achievement, and it goes to show just how much talent and dedication angela has, being able to provide so many iconic songs for a long-running franchise like Fafner. ๐ค
Congratulations to angela for setting this incredible record! ๐
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The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! Anime's Sequel Series Unveils More Cast, Songs, July 13 Debut in 2nd Video
๐น๐๐ The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! sequel anime has revealed more cast members, including Tomokazu Sugita, Megumi Han, and Chikahiro Kobayashi. The second promotional video announces the opening and ending theme songs and the July 13 premiere date.
๐ค๐ถ The anime's website also released a key visual for the sequel. The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! is based on Satoshi Wagahara's light novels.
๐บ๐ฟ The Devil Is a Part-Timer!! anime sequel premieres on July 13, and fans can expect more intriguing characters in the series!
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BPO Watchdog Group Publishes Complaint About Toxic Subset of Oshi no Ko Fandom
๐จ BPO Watchdog Group Publishes Complaint About Toxic Subset of Oshi no Ko Fandom
A watchdog group released a complaint regarding the toxic behavior of some fans of the anime series Oshi no Ko. The relatives of Hana Kimura, one of the series' voice actresses, received harassment after expressing their discomfort with the series.
โน๏ธ The article contains descriptions of suicide and cyberbullying, but if you or someone you know needs help, suicide prevention organizations are available in many countries. For example, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available in the United States at 1-800-273-8255, the TELL LifeLine service in Japan is available at 03-5774-0992, and Crisis Services Canada is available at 1-833-456-4566.
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This Week in Anime - Yuri Is My Job! Is the Best Gayfabe We Could Ask For
๐ฐ This Week in Anime:
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ It's June (Pride Month) and anime fans have got a brand-new yuri anime to watch. A comedic yuri-themed cafe turned into a rollercoaster of emotions is everyone's new favorite. Our columnists have discussed the performance in this rom-com.
๐ป "Yuri Is My Job!" is streaming on Crunchyroll.
๐ฌ Spoiler Warning: The columnists have shared their views and opinions on the series.
Chris points out a cafe's new marketing gimmick of only employing private school lesbians.
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HIDIVE Streams Dark Gathering Horror Anime This Summer
๐ฌ๐ HIDIVE is set to stream the new dark horror anime series, Dark Gathering, this summer after premiering in Japan this July. Are you ready for a spooky adventure?
Get ready to face your fears as the Dark Gathering takes you through a sinister journey in a world ruled by fearsome creatures that hunt humans. Don't miss out on the chills and thrills that this anime promises to deliver.
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Serial Experiments Lain Anime Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Alternate Reality Game
๐พ Anime studios Kasagi and Anique announced they will launch an alternate reality game called Layer 3301: De-Cipher, based on the anime Serial Experiments Lain, to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
๐น๏ธ The immersive ARG will be supervised by the series' original producer Yasuyuki Ueda and players will unlock new aspects of the anime's storyline by using their digital collectible called Protocol Key to interact with digital elements.
๐ Players will receive rewards for clearing the game, including never-before-seen cel art and limited digital, physical, and "phygital" memorabilia. The release date of the game has yet to be announced.
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I'm Standing on a Million Lives Manga Enters 'Final Decisive Battle'
๐ฐ "I'm Standing on a Million Lives" manga enters 'Final Decisive Battle' ๐
The manga series, which was launched in June 2016, brings the story to a climactic moment as our protagonist battles for the fate of the world.
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The series has been ongoing for over five years and continues to be a fan favorite.
The series has been keeping fans engaged for over five years with its unique premise and exciting plot. Many have eagerly awaited this final battle, and with the end in sight, tensions are high.
๐ Fans are excited to see how the series ends.
As the series comes to an end, fans are excited to see how everything ties together and what fate awaits the characters. This series has been a rollercoaster of emotions and action, and many are anxious to see how it all concludes.
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Viz Reveals 18 New Releases for Spring 2024 Including Tokyo These Days, Gokurakugai, Snowball Earth Manga, More
Also: Stitches novel, Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide, The Complete Pokรฉmon Pocket Guide
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Atelier Ryza TV Anime Premieres With 1-Hour Special
๐ The television anime of Koei Tecmo Games' Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout RPG will have a one-hour special premier.
โจ A live-streamed program announced the news and debuted a new key visual by designer Tomoyuki Shitaya.
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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime's English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals More Cast
๐งโโ๏ธ๐ The English-subtitled trailer for the Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime has been released. The series will debut on July 9th on Hulu and Netflix in the US. The trailer features the opening and ending theme songs and new cast members Makoto Furukawa and Minami Takahashi with the website showcasing a new key visual.
ยฉHaro Aso, Kotaro Takata, Shogakukan/Zom100 Project
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