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One of the main appeals of anime series and manga among international audiences — especially American fans — is that Japan's most popular forms of entertainment often don't need to conform to the stricter ratings and rules of countries that aren't Japan. However, there are still times when a manga goes too far and Japan's own censors or even the anime studios themselves bring the hammer down.

For one reason or another, these anime had to edit, rewrite or outright delete certain dark scenes from the manga that they adapted. As frustrating as this may be to perfectionists and purists, it's not difficult to see why the animators, writers and directors found these manga scenes impossible to adapt. They could be restored in a future adaptation, but this isn't happening any time soon.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream transports players straight into the vivid realm of the popular anime franchise. As longtime fans of the series know, Kirito once again finds himself logged into a mysterious new game with real-world stakes. This time, he awakens in the fanciful flying forest of Alfheim Online, only to make some unexpected encounters. Characters from various Sao adventures across different games now converge in this one, with no memory of how they arrived. Only by teaming up can Kirito and his allies across timelines hope to discover what strange phenomenon is unfolding and how to escape unharmed.

Developer Bandai Namco has nurtured the Sao experience with care. Stepping into the role of Kirito or choosing another favorite like Asuna or Sinon immerses you deeply in their world. The familiar characters look and act just as seasoned viewers remember, down to the subtlest animation details. Revisiting iconic...

Quick Links Erebus Attacks & Weaknesses In Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis How To Beat Erebus In Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis

In true Persona fashion, Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis culminates in an all-out boss fight against a negative entity known as Erebus. According to Fuuka, your foe is an amalgamation of humanity's worst qualities. Its attacks and various forms reflect this, regularly inflicting status ailments on your party to whittle morale and deal devastating blows.

It's no secret P3R's Episode Aigis Dlc is chock-full of tough bosses to take down. In the Abyss of Time alone, you'll also find yourself in a double battle against the Avenger Knight and Death Castle, who make much beefier opponents than their common counterparts. However, Erebus reigns king in this realm with no distinct weaknesses and a host of resistances to withstand even your most powerful moves and Personas. You'll need heavy-handed party members and...

In Persona 3 Reload, Theurgy Attacks are another way to damage enemies, but they will only be unlocked after Fuuka joins the team. There are only seven different Theurgy Attacks available for the protagonist, but each party member will also unlock their own specialized Theurgy Attacks.

Each of the protagonist's Theurgy Attacks requires two specific personas in Persona 3 Reload that team up to perform a special attack. While there were significantly more Theurgy Attacks, or Fusion Skills, in Persona 3 Portable, many were removed from the original game as part of the changes for Persona 3 Reload. However, the ones that remain are worth unlocking.

How To Unlock All Protagonist Theurgy Attacks In Persona 3 Reload Unlocking & What Personas Can Use Them

These Fusion Skill attacks depend solely on the protagonist's equipped Personas in Persona 3 Reload. Even if a Theurgy Attack has been unlocked previously, it can only be used if you are currently...

One of the few customization options players have in Persona 3 Reload is their outfit and the outfits of their party members, all of which can be changed freely. However, only some outfits are available from the start, and several require a Dlc purchase to unlock them.

To see which outfits you have already acquired or to change your current one, open up the menu and find the Equip option. From there, you will be able to see a list of all the available party members on the left and your options on the right. Scroll down to the outfit option, and you can select from a list of available choices.

Related All Persona 3 Reload Playable Characters, Ranked Worst To Best Persona 3 Reload includes nine playable characters. Here are all the party members players can recruit to Sees, ranked in order of strength. How To Get All Outfits In Persona 3 Reload...

Quick Links How To Find Missing Persons Where To Find All Missing Persons & Every Deadline

As you play Persona 3 Reload, you will occasionally get requests to track down a missing person trapped somewhere in Tartarus. Once you get to June, as the days pass, you will get more and more missing person reports. If you wait until all the missing persons disappear in a given month, you can swoop them all up before their shared deadlines.

If you do not rescue a missing person by their given deadline, they will disappear forever. Two characters who also have Social Links with the protagonist go missing. You must rescue them in time to complete their Social Link. While there is no grand reward for rescuing every missing person, each request gives you some excellent rewards.

Related All Persona 3 Reload Playable Characters, Ranked Worst To Best Persona 3 Reload includes nine playable characters. Here...

San Francisco, CA—Digital manga subscription service Azuki is adding over 300 volumes from 77 manga series published by Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC to its library, now available to purchase on Azuki's website. The Kodansha additions on Azuki's website will continue in batches that will be announced in the coming weeks. With thousands of chapters already available with an Azuki Premium subscription, the addition of individual volume purchases on the website allows many of the manga series that were previously partially available to be read to completion.

The 77 manga series in the current batch, including Fire Force; A Silent Voice; Kiss Him, Not Me!; Princess Jellyfish; Attack on Titan; and Edens Zero, are available now for purchase on the Azuki website and readable via Azuki's web, iOS and Android apps. The full list is below:

Air Gear Ajin Demi-Human Aoba-kun's Confessions Arisa Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-Be Attack on Titan Basilisk Battle Angel Alita Beauty Bunny Beware the Kamiki Brothers!

New York, NY (4/7/23) – Yen Press, LLC held a panel at Sakura-Con 2023, at which they announced twenty-three new acquisitions being published under its Yen Press and Yen On imprints. This Fall 2023 lineup of titles includes sixteen manga titles.

The Deer King (novel)

By Nahoko Uehashi

Van, a former soldier made slave, toils away endlessly in a salt mine. An unexpected chance at liberation drops in his lap when a pack of infected dogs pass through, killing everyone but him and a young girl called Yuna. Van hopes to make a peaceful life for himself now that he's escaped. However, the disease that cleared out the mine is rapidly spreading, placing him and his ward at the center of a conflict greater than any the world has ever seen.

The Deer King (manga)

Story Nahoko Uehashi

Art by Taro Sekiguchi

Van resolves to fight the Zol Empire and save his homeland, only...

Fuuka Yamagishi acts as a main character throughout the events of Persona 3, and players may form a deeper bond with her by maxing out her Social Link connected to the Priestess Arcana for a rare item that allows a new fusion of a powerful Persona. Players will have to plan accordingly around each day of the week to interact with Fuuka often enough to deepen their bond, hanging out with the character often enough to trigger events that upgrade their Social Link Rank. Giving proper responses to dialogue prompts given during these events bolster the player's chances of reaching the max Rank with Fuuka quickly as they learn more about the character's background and motivations.

Following the updates and changes made in Persona 3 Portable to Fuuka's Social Link, players must have Rank 2 (Ordinary) Courage before speaking to this character outside the bathroom of Gekkoukan High's second floor. Once acquainted with...