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Final Fantasy VII may have already been remade and reborn, but the original will soon get a re-release on PC!
Original Final Fantasy VII Game Gets Re-release on PC via Steam
Existing players of 2013 PC port will have access to both versions of game
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Final Fantasy VII may have already been remade and reborn, but the original will soon get a re-release on PC!
Check out this week's new anime, manga, and more!
North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 25-31
Castlevania: Nocturne, Project A-ko anime; Scavengers Another Sky, Battle Royale Deluxe Edition manga ship
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January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Check out this week's new anime, manga, and more!
[Review] The key difference between the “good” witches and the “bad” ones is whether or not they work specifically for the people in power. If you do, you’re “good.” If you don’t? Not so good.
Champignon Witch ‒ Episode 5
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January 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
[Review] The key difference between the “good” witches and the “bad” ones is whether or not they work specifically for the people in power. If you do, you’re “good.” If you don’t? Not so good.
Damon and Baby arrive on March 26!
Damon and Baby Action Game Debuts on March 26
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Damon and Baby arrive on March 26!
Yuzu Aoki eyes the part of Gurimu Igarashi in the live-action Blue Lock film!
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Yuzu Aoki
Aoki plays Gurimu Igarashi in summer 2026 film
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Yuzu Aoki eyes the part of Gurimu Igarashi in the live-action Blue Lock film!
Are you excited for more Ghost in the Shell?
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Are you excited for more Ghost in the Shell?
RIP Catherine O'Hara, actress in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek
Actress Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71
O'Hara played Kate in Home Alone, Delia in Beetlejuice, older Marnie in When Marnie Was There
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January 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
RIP Catherine O'Hara, actress in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek
Voice actor Yūji Mitsuya has been hospitalized after he had gotten drunk and injured last Tuesday
Voice Actor Yūji Mitsuya Hospitalized Following Injury
Mitsuya requires surgery on broken nose following incident while drunk
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January 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Voice actor Yūji Mitsuya has been hospitalized after he had gotten drunk and injured last Tuesday
Rest in Peace, Kozo Shioya. Majin Buu proved even a monster could be a cool friend.
January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Rest in Peace, Kozo Shioya. Majin Buu proved even a monster could be a cool friend.
[Review] If deep character explorations and interpersonal drama are your cup of tea, you'll get your fill. If you're just in it for giant robots fighting each other, you'll get that too.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Review
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
[Review] If deep character explorations and interpersonal drama are your cup of tea, you'll get your fill. If you're just in it for giant robots fighting each other, you'll get that too.
BAND-MAID are going on a world tour with performances in N. America in October!
BAND-MAID Go on World Tour, Followed by Hiatus With Return in 2028
World tour begins on March 20 in Hong Kong, ends in November at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan
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January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
BAND-MAID are going on a world tour with performances in N. America in October!
Take a look, Whoever Steals This Book will screen in N. American theaters!
Crunchyroll to Screen Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film in N. America
New York Int'l Children's Film Fest screens international premiere
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January 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Take a look, Whoever Steals This Book will screen in N. American theaters!
It's surprises all around this week with an unexpected character for the second Super Mario Bros. movie and a new otome game license.
This Week in Games - Birdo's Back, Tennis Rackets—and Comcept is Dead
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
It's surprises all around this week with an unexpected character for the second Super Mario Bros. movie and a new otome game license.
[Review] When it comes to engineering truly deranged sexcapades that will cross every boundary of taste and common decency, Chained Soldier, like life, always finds a way.
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
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January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
[Review] When it comes to engineering truly deranged sexcapades that will cross every boundary of taste and common decency, Chained Soldier, like life, always finds a way.
Kazumi Yamashita has been creating manga since 1980. Come find out what makes her work so enduring.
Manga Creation with Kazumi Yamashita
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January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kazumi Yamashita has been creating manga since 1980. Come find out what makes her work so enduring.
[Review] If nothing else, I’m excited to see all of the Hakari x Kirara couples-cosplay this episode is sure to inspire come convention season.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 ‒ Episode 52
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January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
[Review] If nothing else, I’m excited to see all of the Hakari x Kirara couples-cosplay this episode is sure to inspire come convention season.
Virtua Fighter 5 R․E․V․O. World Stage's Switch 2 version will launch on March 26, with a beta test to be held next month.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2 Release on March 26
New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30
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January 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Virtua Fighter 5 R․E․V․O. World Stage's Switch 2 version will launch on March 26, with a beta test to be held next month.
The 3rd season of To Your Eternity previews the final stage of the "This World" arc in a new video and visual.
To Your Eternity Season 3 Anime Reveals New Promo Video, Visual to Preview 'Final Stage' of 'This World' Arc
3rd season debuted on October 4
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January 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The 3rd season of To Your Eternity previews the final stage of the "This World" arc in a new video and visual.
The A Tale of the Secret Saint anime has been delayed from April to October.
A Tale of the Secret Saint TV Anime Delayed from April to October
Staff state delay is "in order to aim to provide a more enjoyable work for everyone"
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January 30, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The A Tale of the Secret Saint anime has been delayed from April to October.
The "Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?" anime has revealed 3 more cast members including Yōhei Azakami.
'Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?' TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
New visual also revealed
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January 30, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The "Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?" anime has revealed 3 more cast members including Yōhei Azakami.
The Rich Girl Caretaker anime will debut in July and will star Yūto Uemura and Konomi Kohara.
Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Confirms TV Format, July Debut in Promo Video
Staff, cast also revealed
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January 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The Rich Girl Caretaker anime will debut in July and will star Yūto Uemura and Konomi Kohara.
The "Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!" anime will debut in April.
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' TV Anime Debuts in April
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The "Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!" anime will debut in April.
Time for our annual reader survey. As a thank you for filling out this massive survey, we're giving away ANN subscriptions to 100 randomly selected people who fill it out.
ANN 2026 Reader Survey
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January 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Time for our annual reader survey. As a thank you for filling out this massive survey, we're giving away ANN subscriptions to 100 randomly selected people who fill it out.
The Fate/Grand Order Arcade game will end operation after 7․5 years on March 31.
Fate/Grand Order Arcade Game Ends Operation in March
Game launched in Japan in July 2018, will have Sega collaboration before end of operation
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January 30, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The Fate/Grand Order Arcade game will end operation after 7․5 years on March 31.
Boichi will draw a new manga for the Rokudenashi Blues franchise that will the story of a battle that wasn't depicted in the original manga.
Boichi Draws New Rokudenashi Blues Manga
Manga centering on battle between Onizuka, Kasai will launch this summer
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January 30, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Boichi will draw a new manga for the Rokudenashi Blues franchise that will the story of a battle that wasn't depicted in the original manga.