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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.
Rest in peace
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part II
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Rest in peace
Voice actors from Dragon Ball, One Piece, and more remember their beloved colleague Kōzō Shioya:
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
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January 30, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Voice actors from Dragon Ball, One Piece, and more remember their beloved colleague Kōzō Shioya:
Ghost in the Shell makes its Major return this July!
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, July Debut, More Staff
Taisei Iwasaki, Ryō Konishi, Yuki Kanesaka compose music
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Ghost in the Shell makes its Major return this July!
~Reminds me of childhood memories!~
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film's Ending Song Is Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child o' Mine'
Rock band's iconic 1988 song plays in film opening today
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January 30, 2026 at 3:41 AM
~Reminds me of childhood memories!~
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January 30, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Here's your anime rankings from Jan 21. Vote now: 4nn.cx/your-score #AnimeRankings
Check out a trailer for the 3rd Girls und Panzer spinoff film!
3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Reveals Teaser Visual, Promo Video
3rd film opens in Japan on March 6
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Check out a trailer for the 3rd Girls und Panzer spinoff film!
Meet the live-action Order assassins!
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's New Video Unveils Order Assassins' Cast
Takumi Kitamura, Yūsei Yagi, Meru Nukumi join cast
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January 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Meet the live-action Order assassins!
Now with Bonkers and Goof Troop!
Disney Afternoon Collection Heads to Switch/Switch 2 With 2 More Games
SNES games Bonkers, Goof Troop added on February 26 digitally, May physically
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January 30, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Now with Bonkers and Goof Troop!
Familiar voices return for the journey in the English dub of Frieren Season 2 this Friday!
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 2nd Season Anime's English Dub Debuts on January 30
Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris, Jordan Dash Cruz return for dub on Friday
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January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Familiar voices return for the journey in the English dub of Frieren Season 2 this Friday!
[Review] Cecilia has fallen into the same mistake that most people seem to when it comes to Constance: she interprets the famous Grail sincerity as being synonymous with “foolishly innocent.”
The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episode 4
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January 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM
[Review] Cecilia has fallen into the same mistake that most people seem to when it comes to Constance: she interprets the famous Grail sincerity as being synonymous with “foolishly innocent.”
[Review] The game moves at lightning speed, and this next-generation update helps oil up the gears to keep them chugging along with the action.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Next Gen Update Review
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
[Review] The game moves at lightning speed, and this next-generation update helps oil up the gears to keep them chugging along with the action.