Anime

animereview 1 sources · May 31

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Review Calls It a Major Leap in Production and Theme

The review argues that season 2 succeeds by expanding the series' thematic scope beyond what the manga had fully developed at the time of the first season, using expanded depictions of in-universe fiction and diverse otaku subcultures to make its message of acceptance feel more concrete.

Sakuga Blog
animereview 1 sources · May 31

The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Built Around Director's Enshutsu Concept

The analysis frames the adaptation's creative choices-from the director's enshutsu-first philosophy to the author's unusually deep involvement-as a case study in how a clear, early vision can produce a distinctive horror anime even under modest production circumstances.

Sakuga Blog
animerelease 1 sources · May 31

The Art of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Art Book Gets In-Store Release

This release marks the first time the production materials for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners have been collected in a single physical volume, giving fans access to the design process behind Trigger's acclaimed Netflix series.

Studio Trigger
animeannouncement 1 sources · May 31

Trigger to Screen Complete The Lenticulars a/b in Theaters

The release marks the first time the complete 16-episode cut of a Trigger YouTube channel experiment will reach a physical audience, bridging the studio's online-first content with traditional theatrical distribution.

Studio Trigger
animeannouncement 6 sources · May 31

Wasted Chef Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Manga Adaptation

The manga adaptation launching before the film's 2027 release gives audiences early access to the story, a strategy that builds anticipation and tests the concept's appeal ahead of the theatrical debut.

Anime News Network, Comic Natalie, Anime Anime, and 3 more
animeannouncement 1 sources · May 31

Perfect Addiction Light Anime Reveals Promo Video, July Premiere

The light anime format, designed for lower cost and faster turnaround, is being tested with a second BL title as the BALLOON label works toward a production pipeline of ten-plus projects per year by 2028.

Anime News Network
animereview 1 sources · May 31

Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! Episode 1 Review: A Tired Throwback

The review suggests that Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! may struggle to find an audience in a season where viewers have many slice-of-life options, as its reliance on dated tropes and repetitive fan service could alienate both newcomers and fans of the genre.

Anime Feminist
animereview 1 sources · May 31

Fist of the North Star Premiere Draws Mixed Reactions on Gore and CGI

The review suggests that the new adaptation's reliance on gore and shadowing may be a deliberate strategy to compensate for limited animation resources, a trade-off that could define how longtime fans and newcomers receive the series.

Anime Feminist
animereview 1 sources · May 31

The Drops of God Episode 1 Review: A Serviceable New Vintage

The review frames the new anime as a competent but visually uneven adaptation that may struggle to find its audience in a wine market that has changed significantly since the manga's 2004 debut.

Anime Feminist