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New Tokyo Xanadu Game Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/new-tokyo-xanadu-game-celebrates-10-year-anniversary/.208533 Original Tokyo Xanadu game shipped in September 2015

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Granblue Fantasy: Relink Games Reveal New Playable Characters https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising-granblue-fantasy-relink-games-reveal-new-playable-characters/.208530 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising adds Vane, Beatrix; Granblue Fantasy: Relink adds Seofon, Tweyen, Sandalphon

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Battle-Strategy Game Streams Gameplay Trailers https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess-battle-strategy-game-streams-gameplay-trailers/.208453 "Kagura action strategy" game launches for Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PS5, Steam this year

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 26-March 3 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/japan-video-game-rankings-february-26-march-3/.208434 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth debuts at #1

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 26-March 3 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-26-march-3/.208436 2023 Doraemon film earns 4.6% rating; The Apothecary Diaries earns 2.8% rating

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime's New Video Unveils May 12 TV Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/demon-slayer-hashira-training-arc-anime-new-video-unveils-may-12-tv-debut/.208525 2 Swordsmith Village compilation specials to air on May 4, 5

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Unveils Title, Revamped Staff, 2025 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/ive-been-killing-slimes-for-300-years-and-maxed-out-my-level-season-2-unveils-title-revamped-staff-/.208523 Studio Teddy replaces Revoroot with new director, head writer, character designer

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V Anime Reveals Title, Fall Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-v-anime-reveals-title-fall-debut/.208508 Character visuals revealed for Bell, Hestia, Syr

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Novels Gets TV Anime, Webtoon https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/the-brilliant-healer-new-life-in-the-shadows-novels-gets-tv-anime-webtoon/.208522 Sakaku Hishikawa's story already inspired manga

Kana Ichinose, Kazuki Ura Win 18th Annual Seiyū Awards https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/kana-ichinose-kazuki-ura-win-18th-annual-seiyu-awards/.208519 Yōhei Azakami, Manaka Iwami, Mamiko Noto, Bocchi the Rock, The First Slam Dunk honored

Sakuna: Rice and Ruin Game Gets TV Anime by P.A. Works in 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/sakuna-rice-and-ruin-game-gets-tv-anime-by-p.a-works-in-2024/.208518 Edelweiss' 2020 side-scrolling action RPG already inspired manga

Mayonaka Punch Original Anime Casts Hitomi Ueda, Ai Kayano https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-09/mayonaka-punch-original-anime-casts-hitomi-ueda-ai-kayano/.208511 Ueda, Kayano play Tokage, Yuki

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Anime Gets Sequel https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/chibi-godzilla-raids-again-anime-gets-sequel/.208476 Cast, staff return for sequel anime on April 3

Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's Lead Voice Actress TARAKO Dies at 63 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/chibi-maruko-chan-anime-lead-voice-actress-tarako-dies-at-63/.208467 TARAKO voiced Maruko in ongoing anime for 35 years

Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Somali and the Forest Spirit Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/exclusive-titan-manga-licenses-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-manga/.208053 1st print volume of manga in English launches on October 22

Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron Win Japan Academy Film Prizes https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/godzilla-minus-one-the-boy-and-the-heron-win-japan-academy-film-prizes/.208454 Blue Giant, Nanoka Hara, Yuki Yamada, Tokyo Laboratory also win awards

'The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?!' Anime Debuts Early on March 15 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/the-perfect-prince-loves-me-the-side-character-anime-debuts-early-on-march-15/.208253 Santa Hiiragi, Haru Danji star in boys love anime

Ya Boy Kongming! Anime Compilation Film's Music Video Streamed https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/ya-boy-kongming-anime-compilation-film-music-video-streamed/.208451 Film opens in Japan on March 1

Vampire Dormitory TV Anime Debuts on April 7 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/vampire-dormitory-tv-anime-debuts-on-april-7/.208447 Anime's key visual also revealed

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Releases for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/hunter-x-hunter-nen-x-impact-fighting-game-releases-for-ps5-switch-pc-via-steam/.208450 Game will have demo at EVO Japan 2024 event in April

Where Does the Doomsday Train Go? Anime's 'Together With Friends' Short Promo Video Streamed https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/where-does-the-doomsday-train-go-anime-together-with-friends-short-promo-video-streamed/.208449 Original anime premieres on April 1

Mayonaka Punch Original Anime Casts Hitomi Ueda https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/mayonaka-punch-original-anime-casts-hitomi-ueda/.208433 Hitomi Ueda voices Tokage in July anime

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Casts Mamiko Noto, Chō https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-casts-mamiko-noto-cho/.208448 Both characters appear in 22nd episode on Sunday

Astro Note Original Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme, April 5 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/astro-note-original-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-ending-theme-april-5-debut/.208441 Maaya Uchida, Sōma Saitō perform ending theme

The New Gate Anime Reveals April 13 Debut, More Cast, New Visual https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/the-new-gate-anime-reveals-april-13-debut-more-cast-new-visual/.208438 Lynn, Yūki Hoshi join cast

gumi to Distribute New JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Online Mobile Game https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/gumi-to-distribute-new-jojo-bizarre-adventure-online-mobile-game/.208435 Game planned for release in 2025

At 25:00 in Akasaka Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/at-25-00-in-akasaka-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-series/.208429 Taisuke Niihara, Kiita Komagine star in April 18 series based on Hiroko Natsuno's manga

Shizuki Fujisawa's The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons Manga Gets Live-Action Adaptation https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-08/shizuki-fujisawa-the-yuzuki-family-four-sons-manga-gets-live-action-adaptation/.208397 Manga's anime adaptation premiered on October 5

Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Dies at 68 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-dies-at-68/.208430 Creator's long-running Dragon Ball franchise has inspired anime, sequels, spinoffs

Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Game's Trailer Previews Animation, Confirms Delay to July 11 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/princess-maker-2-regeneration-game-trailer-previews-animation-confirms-delay-to-july-11/.208428 Yonago Gainax, Takami Akai produce animated cutscenes for game

Live-Action My Home Hero Film's Clip Shows Shino Threatening Tetsuo https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/live-action-my-home-hero-film-clip-shows-shino-threatening-tetsuo/.208427 Film opened in Japan today

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out & Knapsack Kid Films' Early Screenings Set for March 14 in Los Angeles https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/rascal-does-not-dream-of-a-sister-venturing-out-and-knapsack-kid-films-early-screenings-set-for-/.208418 Films screen in U.S. theaters on March 24-25

Sand Land Game's Trailer Highlights Custom Motorcycle https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/sand-land-game-trailer-highlights-custom-motorcycle/.208415 Role-playing action game based on Akira Toriyama's manga launches on April 26

HIDIVE Launches Updated Website/Apps With Offline Viewing, New User Interface https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/hidive-launches-updated-website-apps-with-offline-viewing-new-user-interface/.208414 Update features simplified menu, enhancements for content discovery, curation, playback

RPG Maker WITH Software Heads West for Switch, PS4, PS5 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/rpg-maker-with-software-heads-west-for-switch-ps4-ps5/.208410 Announcement trailer streamed for game launching for Switch in fall

Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Streams Overview Trailer, Announces Start of Pre-Order https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/princess-peach-showtime-game-streams-overview-trailer-announces-start-of-pre-order/.208407 Pre-order starts on Wednesday; game's free demo available for download on Nintendo eShop

Ryūta Suzuki 'Aims' to Finish Worst Gaiden: Guriko Spinoff Manga in 33rd Volume https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/ryuta-suzuki-aims-to-finish-worst-gaiden-guriko-spinoff-manga-in-33rd-volume/.208396 Suzuki aims to end manga in same number of volumes as Worst original manga

Living With Him Live-Action Series Reveals Trailer Video https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/living-with-him-live-action-series-reveals-trailer-video/.208406 Series starring Ryūga Satō, Shō Sakai premieres on April 11

Mayonaka Punch Original Anime Casts Hina Yomiya https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/mayonaka-punch-original-anime-casts-hina-yomiya/.208403 Hina Yomiya plays streamer group member Fū in July anime

Sorairo Utility Anime Series Reveals Teaser Promo Video, More Staff https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/sorairo-utility-anime-series-reveals-teaser-promo-video-more-staff/.208401 Anime special's scriptwriter Kota Nozomi returns for original concept cooperation

The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, April 7 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-season-3-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs-april-7-debut/.208402 Nasuo☆, Ayumi Mano perform theme songs

Anonymous Noise's Ryoko Fukuyama to Release New 1-Shot Manga in April https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/anonymous-noise-ryoko-fukuyama-to-release-new-1-shot-manga-in-april/.208328 Fukuyama also teases about separate, new series

Persona 3 Reload Game Gets Expansion Pass DLC https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/persona-3-reload-game-gets-expansion-pass-dlc/.208381 DLC features 3 releases, including Episode Aigis -The Answer-

Seven Seas Licenses 'Hate Me, But Let Me Stay,' How My Daddies Became Mates, 3 More BL Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/seven-seas-licenses-hate-me-but-let-me-stay-how-my-daddies-became-mates-3-more-bl-manga/.208382 Also: Hatsukoi Note, Our Sweet One-Room Apartment, At 25:00 in Akasaka

Korean Live-Action Parasyte Series Posts New Teaser, Visual https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/korean-live-action-parasyte-series-posts-new-teaser-visual/.208388 Series debuts on Netflix worldwide on April 5

Shinkalion Change the World Anime's New Video Unveils GReeeeN's Theme Song, April 7 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/shinkalion-change-the-world-anime-new-video-unveils-greeeen-theme-song-april-7-debut/.208387 2nd main promo video previews 'Senkō Hayabusa' theme song

Ishura Novels' Manga Ends 1st Arc on May 7 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/ishura-novels-manga-ends-1st-arc-on-may-7/.208357 Manga launched in March 2021

North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 3-9 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-3-9/.208310 RWBY: Ice Queendom, Insomniacs After School anime; Medalist, A-DO manga ship

Live-Action Teasing Master Takagi-san Film Reveals More Cast Members, Theme Song by Aimer, New Visual https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/live-action-teasing-master-takagi-san-film-reveals-more-cast-members-theme-song-by-aimer-new-visual/.208380 Tamaki Shiratori, Jun Saito join cast

Hiroshi Motomiya's Mirai Banashi Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-06/hiroshi-motomiya-mirai-banashi-manga-ends/.208359 Manga launched in December 2023