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Akane-banashi	Akane-banashi	Episode 8
Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku.	An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess	Episode 9
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo	Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke	Episode 8
Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana	Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk	Episode 8
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen Ichi Gakki	Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester	Episode 12
Yomi no Tsugai	Daemons of the Shadow Realm	Episode 8
Dorohedoro Season 2	Dorohedoro Season 2	Episode 11
Replica Datte, Koi wo Suru.	Even a Replica Can Fall in Love	Episode 8
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2	Farming Life in Another World 2	Episode 8
Ganso! Bandori-chan	GANSO! BanG Dream Chan	Episode 34
Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!?	Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?	Episode 8
Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai	I Want to End this Love Game	Episode 7
Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yuusha no Rokkotsu de"	Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yuusha no Rokkotsu de"	Episode 8
Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi	Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy	Episode 8
Nippon Sangoku	NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun	Episode 8
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Season	Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Season	Episode 9
Reincarnation no Kaben	Petals of Reincarnation	Episode 9
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season	Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4	Episode 8
Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai	Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai	Episode 9
Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!	Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!	Episode 8
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th Season	That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4	Episode 8
Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu	The Classroom of the Black Cat and a Witch	Episode 7
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi	The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt	Episode 8
Koori no Jouheki	The Ramparts of Ice	Episode 9
Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome	The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King	Episode 8
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4	Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4	Episode 9
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2	Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2	Episode 7
Tongari Boushi no Atelier	Witch Hat Atelier	Episode 9

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[Episode] Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke • Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo, episode 8

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Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4, Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 4th Season, 本好きの下剋上司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません第4期

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[Episode] Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 • Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4 - Episode 9 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4, episode 9

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Use of Japanese anime and manga for AI training is a "serious issue that undermines creators' rights," CODA warns tech companies (automaton-media.com)

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[News] Gundam Writer Hiroyuki Kawasaki Has Died at 60 (www.cbr.com)

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Hiroyuki Kawasaki, a veteran anime writer behind many franchises, such as Mobile Suit Gundam, has passed away at the age of 60.

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, it was confirmed that Hiroyuki Kawasaki had recently passed away this year. His official time of death was Jan. 23, 2026, and it was publicly announced for the first time today.

An official cause of death for Kawasaki has yet to be announced. His death was revealed by fellow anime screenwriter Takao Koyama (Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball Z) on X (formerly Twitter). ……

[Episode] Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk • Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana, episode 8

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[Episode] Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Season - Episode 9 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Season, episode 9

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Aku Dimanjakan Tetanggaku yang Seperti Malaikat, Chouchouté par l’ange d’à côté saison 2, Meu Anjo de Vizinha Me Mima Demais, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, Ангел по соседству меня балует 2, ขาดคุณนางฟ้าข้างห้องไป ผมคงมีชีวิตต่อไปไม่ได้อีกแล้ว, 關於我在無意間被隔壁的天使變成廢柴這件事

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[Episode] That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 • Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th Season - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th Season, episode 8

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Tensura 4, 転スラ 4

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[Episode] An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess • Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. - Episode 9 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku., episode 9

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Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess

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[News] Toho Greenlights Third Season of Cult Anime ‘Dorohedoro’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)

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GKIDS Acquires NA Theatrical Rights for ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA. In Theatres for Two Nights Only on June 21 + 22 (thelemmy.club)

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[Episode] The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King • Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome, episode 8

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The Barbarian’s Bride, The Bride of Babaroi

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[Episode] The Ramparts of Ice • Koori no Jouheki - Episode 9 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Koori no Jouheki, episode 9

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Parede de Gelo

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[Episode] GANSO! BanG Dream Chan • Ganso! Bandori-chan - Episode 34 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Ganso! Bandori-chan, episode 34

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[Episode] Petals of Reincarnation • Reincarnation no Kaben - Episode 9 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Reincarnation no Kaben, episode 9

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リンネ

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[Episode] Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? • Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!?, episode 8

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OtaGal, オタギャル

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[Episode] Dorohedoro Season 2 - Episode 11 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Dorohedoro Season 2, episode 11

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[Clip] Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Second Main PV | Premieres July 4th 11:00pm JST featuring episodes 1&2 (www.youtube.com)

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[Episode] Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 • Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season, episode 8

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Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film's Cantonese Dub Trailer Posted (www.animenewsnetwork.com)

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Canto dub

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[Episode] Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester • Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen Ichi Gakki - Episode 12 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen Ichi Gakki, episode 12

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Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen, Classroom of the Elite 2nd Year, Classroom of the Elite Season 4, Classroom of the Elite: Year 2, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 4th Season 2年生1学期, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ２年生編*

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Director Masaaki Yuasa Curates TIFF's Marquee Series of Anime This Fall - Anime News Network (www.animenewsnetwork.com)

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[Episode] NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun • Nippon Sangoku - Episode 8 discussion (thelemmy.club)

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Nippon Sangoku, episode 8

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NIPPON SANGOKU: Trzy narody Wschodzącego Słońca

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THE RIBBON HERO | Official Teaser | Netflix Anime (www.youtube.com)

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Inspired by Osamu Tezuka's classic "Princess Knight," THE RIBBON HERO follows Sapphire as she overcomes loss and trauma to protect those she holds dear. Brought to life by a powerhouse team of creators, this new anime film arrives August 8, 2026, only on Netflix.
https://www.netflix.com/theribbonhero

Production Information
● Director: Yuki Igarashi
● Inspired by “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka
● Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
● Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
● Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
● Artistic Direction: Cedric Herole
● Production: TWIN ENGINE
● Animation: OUTLINE

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