Shindou-kun's Tight Squeeze may not be the most creative romance manga out there, explicit or otherwise, but if you're looking for a spicy good time, it more than fits the bill.| Anime News Network
I’m just amazed by how much you could squeeze out of this bizarre premise.| Anime News Network
Who will find the blue-eyed white sauvignon blanc?| Anime News Network
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is hands-down the best racing game in the entire franchise.| Anime News Network
This continuation of Netflix's live-action version of Haro Aso's death game manga stretches the patience more than the previous seasons, but it's still ultimately worthwhile.| Anime News Network
Like the longest (but enjoyable) roller coaster you've ever been on, the eight episodes based on the creator of Chainsaw Man's early works are a wild ride from start to finish.| Anime News Network
Nyaight of the Living Cat likely would have achieved more success as tightly-edited, punchier shorts.| Anime News Network
Color me pleasantly surprised then that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto is actually an earnest and enjoyable attempt at a crossover story.| Anime News Network
The Village Beyond the Mist is a beautiful example of late twentieth-century children’s fantasy, pulling readers into a strange but familiar world alongside its heroine.| Anime News Network
Thunderbolt Fantasy is more so going out with some sparks than a full-blown BANG.| Anime News Network
While I wouldn't call this a villainess story, Francesca does seem to view it as such by the end of the second volume.| Anime News Network
For a series that’s supposed to be about cooking, almost everything here feels half-baked.| Anime News Network
Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question.| Anime News Network
There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch.| Anime News Network
Emotionally resonant and visually stunning, this is simply one of the must-watch anime films of the year.| Anime News Network
What even is a Digimon, anyway? You're sure to learn as you play Time Stranger - and you'll have fun doing it!| Anime News Network
This is a series about how the innocence of children has become so coveted to the point of becoming perverse, so what better person to set things on the right path then Santa Claus himself.| Anime News Network
mono is an anime where the slice of life is done right, and makes for a worthy successor of its sibling series Yuru Camp.| Anime News Network
If you’re looking for true love, it’s in short supply in this series – in a healthy way, at least.| Anime News Network
Mayuzuki’s sheer unpredictability and gleefully ribald storytelling are a breath of fresh air.| Anime News Network
If you've never played a farm sim before, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar might be a great place to start.| Anime News Network
This a must-play game for both existing Shinobi fans and newcomers alike.| Anime News Network
Whether you read the old English editions or missed them, it's worth picking this up, because you don't have to be an isekai fan (modern or otherwise) to appreciate a book this good.| Anime News Network
This is an anime defined by its crazy tonal dissonance that vacillates between light-hearted/sexual comedy and over-the-top grimdark tragedy.| Anime News Network
In its first volume, Ichino's series is a lot of silly fun, utilizing familiar genre beats and making them enjoyable, even if they're nothing new.| Anime News Network
Mitsuru Adachi’s short and sweet baseball anthology is an absolute home run!| Anime News Network
Minor Myths and Legends’ second volume may not be quite as fascinating as the first, but it’s still a good read.| Anime News Network
This anime had me eating good in more ways than one.| Anime News Network
The story continues strong in the second half of the series, and central to that is the idea that being a team is a major facet of the way these Cures function.| Anime News Network
Nihei’s eye for composition shapes many scenes with bizarre yet effective angles that truly conjure an air of terrifying verticality.| Anime News Network
If you have a little Sanrio fan in your home who wants to watch this, I’d suggest watching it with them, because there are some genuinely scary elements to what at first looks sickly-sweet.| Anime News Network
Thematically, this story asks the question: Does the world need the likes of Lupin III and the gang? Would things be better without them?| Anime News Network
Raging Clouds is a story about how women can find their way out of a world that seems desperate to tie them down.| Anime News Network
There is no such thing as a perfect work of art, but Donkey Kong Bananza gets about as close to perfection as possible.| Anime News Network
This is a show where the first half definitely stands out more to me because of its found family theme and the fact that the character dynamics were put more front and center. But unfortunately, we began to lose steam by the second half.| Anime News Network
Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure.| Anime News Network
While the anime is great looking enough that I imagine it'll be most people's preference for experiencing this series, the manga has just enough of its own strengths to be worth checking out on its own.| Anime News Network
7th Prince has some cool ideas that I desperately wish it pursued to any meaningful extent. But instead, we got a royal snooze fest.| Anime News Network
The first season of the story of Oguri Cap stands apart from its previous Uma Musume brethren—and arguably stands above many of them.| Anime News Network
The problem with this film is not the story being told but rather how that story is being told| Anime News Network
On its most basic level, this first arc of episodes is a story of the rich exploiting the poor, and the poor accepting it.| Anime News Network
After an impressive start, this period supernatural show is hampered by terrible action scenes and squandered potential, but it's still watchable and interesting.| Anime News Network
Don’t pick up I Tamed My Ex-Husband’s Mad Dog if you’re looking for a light, romantic read.| Anime News Network
I would put this in my top three Detective Conan movies.| Anime News Network
Virgin Punk is the most gorgeously animated 35 minutes of ultraviolent anime I've ever seen.| Anime News Network
Shirohiyo manages to glide to a stop, like a sled on a hill that’s not quite steep enough for good sledding.| Anime News Network
I found the original Persona 5’s story to be particularly resonant and engaging, so this is an unbelievably disappointing downgrade so far.| Anime News Network
There’s the potential for a stronger story if the rest of it can continue leaning into the exploration of social expectations that this first volume presents, and it’s planted enough seeds that I think it could get there.| Anime News Network
This story is like a child's imagination come to life.| Anime News Network
Leviathan is a poignant and moving war story in a time when we need tales that shine bright through the darkness.| Anime News Network
Nue’s Exorcist is the sort of book that’s more fun the less you think about it.| Anime News Network
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2 is perfectly “fine” at what it sets out to do.| Anime News Network
This American Manga Awards nominee is an unflinchingly honest and compassionate look into the lives of two neurodivergent teens just trying to get through life.| Anime News Network
CITY revels in the casual charms of our lives, delights in our mundanity, and provides more than a few chuckles along the way.| Anime News Network
The show may not be perfect and we may not get another Hajime no Ippo anime but this is a great note to end it on.| Anime News Network
This film is worth watching for the new episode alone. As for the compilation film attached to it...| Anime News Network
Macross Dynamite 7’s aesthetic is of its time, and it looks great.| Anime News Network
While the central couple of Hayate and Freyja are easy to root for, Macross Delta's muddled, unfocused story hampers the overall viewing experience.| Anime News Network
The late Cocoa Fujiwara never got to finish this story. Even if you don’t love the series, that’s a tragedy, and for readers, it means knowing that you’re embarking on a journey without a finish.| Anime News Network
The Cures need Niko and their transformations to fight, but their true strength comes from themselves and their relationships.| Anime News Network
