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[Wallpaper] Smile!

kitsy

4 Jul 2009 | 3:04 am

Just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend! 1920 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1024 x 768 320 x 480 (iPhone) [Just right-click the appropriate link and choose "save as" to save the image to your desktop!] ... and if so inclined, you can check our previous wallpaper, "On the Grass" and our wallpaper archive! Enjoy!
Pups in da Mail!

kitsy

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

We usually do all the pup handling and shipping, but it's not often that pups come back to us in the mail! ^O^! Meet amigurumi Anpan & Nemu! Handmade amigurumi pups by erikochan~! Sankies so much erikochan! :D
News Flash!

kitsy

3 Jul 2009 | 7:03 pm

Hey all! It's a quick news flash of stuff that's been up over the past week that I missed mentioning! 1) nemu*nemu was mentioned on Vic F.'s new webcomic reporting site, "Koi Koi Eleven"! As an added bonus, Vic does his own webcomic, "Dubmarine", as well~ 2) I was featured as a guest on the Art & Story EXTREME!!! podcast! For those not familiar, the "Extreme!" podcast is a shorter, more casual take on the Art & Story podcasts and Alive talkcasts. I get to talk story about my new computer, some of my woes with Painter, automatic personality overdrive, and my ball-jointed doll collection...
Rare Birds

KimonoStereo

3 Jul 2009 | 3:01 am

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Promoted

KimonoStereo

1 Jul 2009 | 3:01 am

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Viz to Publish One Piece #24-53 in January-June 2010 (Update 2)

3 Jul 2009 | 5:23 pm

Also: Rosario + Vampire II manga, more Yun Kouga, Rinko Ueda, Tsutomu Nihei, others
AIKa Zero Cute Manga Posted for Free Online

3 Jul 2009 | 12:33 pm

Rion Senju's manga shares heroine with anime; 90-second promo streamed
SPJA Industry Award Winners Announced at Anime Expo (Updated)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:28 am

Death Note, Gurren Lagann, Naruto, Bleach, CLAMP, Lucky Star, TokiKake, more
Eva:1.0 in N. American Theaters, Eva:1.01 on DVD in Fall

3 Jul 2009 | 10:22 am

Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone version on DVD, Blu-ray Disc next spring
Bandai Entertainment Adds Eureka 7 Film, Streams TV Series (Updated)

3 Jul 2009 | 9:40 am

Film in 300-400 theaters on September 24; Eureka 7 TV series to stream on ANN

ZOMG Anime
Sora Kake Girl - Episode 26

Veritias

4 Jul 2009 | 2:12 am
Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou - Episode 14

Veritias

4 Jul 2009 | 1:47 am
Genji Monogatari Senneki - Episode 9

Veritias

4 Jul 2009 | 1:29 am
Shugo Chara! Doki - Episode 90

Veritias

4 Jul 2009 | 1:24 am
Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen - Episode 13

Veritias

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Absolute Anime News & Updates
Friday, July 3, 2009

3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Posted the character profiles of Towa (from D.N.Angel), Naomi Misora (from Death Note). Added a new Site-wide Image Gallery which automatically creates galleries from the images contained in this site.
Thursday, July 2, 2009

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Posted the anime profile of Resident Evil: Degeneration.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

1 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Posted the character profiles of Eliade (from D.Gray-Man), High Priest Yukito Tsukishiro (from Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle), King Touya (from Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle), Princess Tomoyo Daidouji (from Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle), Rex Goodwin (from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's). Put a new, darker background image for the page header area.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

30 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

Posted the character profiles of Shinku (from Rozen Maiden), Jun Sakurada (from Rozen Maiden), Suiseiseki (from Rozen Maiden).
Monday, June 29, 2009

29 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

Posted the character profiles of Piplup (from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness), Kimihiro Watanuki (from Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle), Maka Albarn (from Soul Eaters), Elc (from Arc the Lad), Yue Kato (from Angel Sanctuary), Diana the Acrobat (from Dungeons & Dragons), Presto the Magician (from Dungeons & Dragons), Bobby the Barbarian (from Dungeons & Dragons), Sheila the Thief (from Dungeons & Dragons), Eric the Cavalier (from Dungeons & Dragons), Yako Katsuragi (from Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro).

dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan
Transparent Umbrellas

3 Jul 2009 | 6:07 pm

Tis the rainy season in Japan right now meaning that many house and shop entrances across Japan start to fill up with transparent umbrellas. And why transparent umbrellas? Mainly because most of them cost 100 yen and can usually be picked up from a convenience store. Folks caught out in the rain would go and pick one up for temporary use and leave it for others to use later. They are quite durable and can last a long time as long as you don't stick it up your bottom. Akihabara News - Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe)Kirainet.com - A geek in…
Anime Shower Curtain

3 Jul 2009 | 4:52 am

The Mirai Suenaga Merchandise project has changed gears and is back on the project timeline. I've been told that they can make shower curtains too. Had no idea about character shower curtains and after a google came across this lovely one of Miyako from ef. Check out detailed non-mirai marked photos at Green Chips and UDK. Not sure how popular these would be but if the price is right, would you be interested in these? And unlike dakimakura and bed sheets, the shower curtains are *water* proof... They told me that the shower curtain will be 515 x 728 mm. I guess I should ask them to make some…
kotobukiya x dannychoo

2 Jul 2009 | 9:26 pm

Kotobukiya liked the photos of the rooms that you submitted so much that they want to publish a book filled with your photos called Otacool! -Book is due out in October-ish in Japan and Kotobukiya are looking at distribution channels to get it to folks overseas. -Will feature rooms of dannychoo.com readers. -Kotobukiya will need your consent to use your photos. -We need high res photos. If you do not want your room in the book then don't submit the photo when I open submissions at figure.fm - will be sometime next week. We already have your current photos but they are not high res which mean…
Shabu Shabu

2 Jul 2009 | 5:07 pm

Shabu Shabu is a dish where thin slices of beef and other meats n veggies are dipped in hot pots that contain soup or sauces. When all the meat n veggies have been eaten, the soup that remains in the hot pots can be poured on rice to finish off the meal. An example of Shabu Shabu below. Have seen similar dished in China and Malaysia. Anything similar in your neck of the woods? Akihabara News - Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe)Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe)View the full sized images/comments for this item at dannychoo.com >>Feel…
Future of dannychoo.com

1 Jul 2009 | 7:56 pm

Since the year 2000, there have been many changes to dannychoo.com. If you have a look at the article History of dannychoo.com that I wrote back in the beginning of 2008, you will see from the screenshots just how much progress there has been. DC started off as a place for me to learn and experiment with web technologies. It then evolved into a blog and then a community and somewhere in between unexpectedly became not only a modest sauce of income, but a sauce of media attention with features on CNN, BBC, G4TV. Another thing I've been proud of is the community we have here. Many of us have…

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New Anime Releases 06/07/09

3 Jul 2009 | 8:46 am

New Releases for monday: Bleach The Movie 1: Memories of Nobody RRP: £17.99 Bleach: Complete Series 2 (Limited Edition Tin) RRP: £34.99 *This maybe a play.com exclusive Gurren Lagann: Part 1 RRP: £34.99 Gurren Lagann: Part 1 Limited Edition RRP: £54.99 Panda! Go, Panda! RRP: £14.99
London Film & Comic Con press release

2 Jul 2009 | 7:05 am

More about the upcoming show: "Animania shall be hitting the London Film & Comic Con this year! Our 30,000 person event at Earl's Court on 18th/19th July continues to move into anime, manga and video gaming in a big way with a string of fresh announcements! - LFCC now has over FIFTY guests attending including Vic Mignogna (Full Metal Alchemist), Spike Spencer (Evangelion), Transformer's Bumble Bee and many MANY more! See the spectacular guest line-up at http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/ - A £100 top prize for the winner of the cosplay masquerade! Secure your place for this event…
Ocean waves UK premiere

27 Jun 2009 | 2:25 am

The Japanese Art Festival will be hosting the UK premiere of the Studio Ghibli anime Ocean Waves. "Never before released outside Japan, Ocean Waves centres around the life of Taku, an average high school student. But soon his quiet life will be turned upside down with the arrival of Rikako: a beautiful exchange student from Tokyo. By the end of term Taku will have learnt a valuable lesson in love and friendship." Where: Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot Richmond TW9 2RE Entry to the festival is FREE. No further information if the screening will be charged at the moment.
New Anime Releases 29/06/2009

26 Jun 2009 | 5:23 pm

New Releases for monday: Naruto Unleashed: Complete Series 5 (6 Disc) RRP £39.99 Naruto Unleashed: Series 6 - Part 2 RRP: £24.99
Schedule Update: 5 New MVM Titles for 5th October

23 Jun 2009 | 3:35 pm

All to be released on the 5th October 2009: Desert Punk Volume 5 £15.99 Disgaea Volume 3 £15.99 Gunparade March Volume 2 £15.99 Witchblade Complete Series Box Set £49.99 X Volume 1 £15.99

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Anime Credits – Kannzuki no Miko OP

Josh

3 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pm

Another one I’m shocked that I’ve never gotten around to posting
Bandai Entertainment licenses Eureka Seven movie

Josh

3 Jul 2009 | 9:45 am

Bandai Entertainment announced that they have licensed the movie Eureka seveN: Good night, Sleep tight, Young lovers at their Anime Expo panel. It is apparently getting a Fathom Theater release. Viz has recently used Fathom events to release several of their movies, most notably the live action Death Note movies. The Eureka Seven movie was released April 25, 2009. Update: Anime Vice reports that the Fathom Events screening will happen on September 24th in 300 to 400 theaters. Tickets go on sale August 21st. Update 2: Fathom Events has their Eureka Seven movie page up now. Showtimes…
Right Stuf / Nozomi picks up Aria the Origination + Arietta OVA, Junjo Romantica, and Antique Bakery

Josh

2 Jul 2009 | 5:32 pm

Right Stuf International / Nozomi has announced simultaneously online and at their Anime Expo panel that they have licensed three new anime series and a new OVA: First up is Aria the OVA ~Arietta~ and Aria the Origination, the 3rd and 4th parts of the Aria series to add on to the first two seasons that Right Stuf already owns. Arietta is a single half hour long OVA episode released in September 2007 while Aria the Origination is a 13 episode (edit: +1) series which aired between January and March 2008. Right Stuf also picked up Junjo Romantica, which Kadokawa USA had announced at least…
Funimation licenses Sands of Destruction Anime Series

Josh

2 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

Looks like we have our first Anime Expo related licensing announcement. Funimation has announced that they have licensed the Sands of Destruction anime series (also known as World Destruction). Sands of Destruction is an anime based off of the SEGA game of the same name. It is 13 episodes long and was produced by Production I.G. and directed by Shunsuke Tada. It aired on TV Tokyo between July 7 and September 30, 2008.
Cardcaptor Sakura – Episode 13

Josh

2 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

It’s Cardcaptor Sakura episode 13 and Sakura’s class takes a trip to the zoo, but she soon has to face off against a Clow Card that likes tossing around elephants for fun. Sakura’s class takes a trip to the zoo. However, Toya tells Sakura to be careful on the way to school due to the ruckus caused by the King Penguin slide being mysteriously flipped upside down. Sakura ponders if it’s a Clow Card, but decides to ask Kero later. At the zoo, Sakura is teamed with Tomoyo, Naoko, Chiharu, and Rika to draw the elephants, where she soon finds Kero stowed away in her…

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Moebius - 40 Days Dans Le Desert

yonghow

3 Jul 2009 | 4:47 am

I was first introduced to legendary French comic artist Jean Giraud (or Moebius as he is more commonly known) a good many years ago when he did a guest illustration for Miyazaki Hayao’s manga Nausicaa, and I think I speak for many when I say Moebius’s work is something you don’t easily forget once you’ve seen it. I’ve never followed his comics closely but I do know that he has been a great source of inspiration for many other brilliant artists like Miyazaki Hayao, Katsuhiro Otomo, Yukito Kishiro ( Gunnm, Battle Angel Alita) just to name a few. Drawings shown…
Ultra Cider - The preferred drink for Ultraman

yonghow

29 Jun 2009 | 1:40 am

Was in Akihabara over the weekend with some friends from Singapore and spotted these “Ultra Cider” - Ultraman themed carbonated soft drinks by Japanese beverage maker Dydo. And what better designs to use for the cans than the familiar red and grey patterns of Ultraman’s costume ? I stole a taste from my friend who bought a can and it didn’t taste too bad ( better at least, than the Final Fantasy Potion or Green Tea Coke. ), and at 100 yen (about USD 1.50) its actually cheaper than most soft drinks one can find in vending machines here. ( usually in the range of…
Anime’s Love Affair with Railway Tracks

yonghow

25 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pm

Its probably not too much of a stretch to describe Japan’s railway tracks as the life-lines of its major cities, especially Tokyo - everyday millions of passengers are transported by trains that run along these tracks, spread over the city not unlike giant blood vessels that instead of Hemoglobin, carry human inhabitants that sustain the hulking metropolis. Train stations ( and therefore railway tracks ) are so ubiquitous and form such an integral part of Tokyo’s unique urban landscape its little wonder they’ve come serve as the backdrop of many an anime film. (above) Poster…
Range Murata Illustrations - Kikan S Magazine

yonghow

22 Jun 2009 | 2:46 am

Warning : The following post contains Adult Content. Something of an illustration superstar here in Japan, Range Murata ( first name pronounced “rain-ji” ) is the brilliant concept/character designer behind anime series like “Blue Submarine”, “Last Exile”, the canned “Mardock Scramble”, and more recently “Shangri-La”. Besides anime concept design work, Murata-san is also prolific in published illustration, having released several solo artbooks and commissioned artwork/covers/posters for many more magazines, graphic novels and other…
Studio Ghibli Matchbox Collection

yonghow

16 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am

Stumbled upon these two little babies in my room when I was doing some house keeping; Studio Ghibli “matchboxes”. They came as bonus items with some Ghibli dvds I bought in the past and I must have stashed them away somewhere still shrinkwrapped and completely forgotten about their existence…until now. What treasures lay hidden inside these nifty matchboxes ? A diorama ! Packed snugly inside the matchbox is a beautifully sculpted replica of Totoro’s cave, the lush green vegetation bringing to mind Kazuo Oga’s amazing background art - read more about “The…

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When the Ride Stops

Gerent

3 Jul 2009 | 11:31 am

That’s never a really question you ever think to ask yourself. It’s perfectly normal to assume the ride will last forever, and it does until . . . Well, I’m not quite sure which show it was, but I just remember the ride ending. “I’m done.” Call it an awakening or a revelation, even an epiphany. Really, all I knew was I hit wall and just burnt out. Though what struck me was I didn’t know why it happened. Now, I’ll tell ya, anime was good – heck! It was like a drug I didn’t wanna quit! Every episode was a rush and as soon as it was over I loaded up another hit.
Girl of the Month (July): Yui Hirasawa

Noirsword

30 Jun 2009 | 10:59 pm

July’s Girl of the Month is the delightfully huggable airhead of K-ON, Yui Hirasawa. To be frank, Yui is dumb, but she grew on me with all of her silly antics in every episode. Maybe I do have a slight bias for ditzy moeblobs, but how can any K-ON fan in their right mind not like Yui? She’s too funny not to like, and her earnest spunk just makes you want to cheer her on. I painstakingly selected this batch of Yui images from Danbooru a magical place on the interweb, so I hope you guys enjoy this month’s gallery. DOSUKOI DOSUKOI!
My Meager Summer Watch List

Noirsword

26 Jun 2009 | 1:16 pm

As is customary for new seasons, I finally got off my lazy ass to write a little ditty on what summer shows I’ll be watching. I’m usually an advocate for the oft bashed summer and winter seasons, but even I have to admit this summer’s lineup doesn’t look particularly great. Nevertheless, I have to add something to the ol’ watch list though. To do otherwise would be… Uncivilized. This post has no pictures, no frills, and most importantly, no out of place images of lolis in compromising positions — It’s just boring text. Hit the jump for an…
Suzumiya Haruhi 2 gets a shiny new OP

Diego

18 Jun 2009 | 2:05 pm

I’d like to say that I fell in love with this new opening sequence from the first frame – but truth be told, I didn’t. It’s not a bad song by any means; I just don’t think it’s an improvement on the first. Ah, well – since when have we been obsessed with OPs and EDs anyway? (The first smart arse to throw in a pithy comment on that clearly rhetorical question will receive a shiny new triple-stack bump on the head, Ritsu-style.) The real deal is the new episode itself, and if it’s anything like the original material it’s going to be a real…
Stella – Kozue Amano Illustration Works II (artbook review)

Diego

14 Jun 2009 | 3:04 pm

Today, we’re throwing the spotlight on Stella – a hardbound artbook featuring the work of ARIA manga author and illustrator Amano Kozue. CONTENTS Note to readers: Click on the images to enlarge. Requests for larger, high-quality reproductions/scans will not be entertained. If these low-quality samples succeed in piquing your interest, please support Amano-sensei and the publishers by purchasing the artbook. Stella’s first course consists of scenes set in the world of Amano-sensei’s popular manga series ARIA. There are sixteen pages of art in this section, several of which…

AnimeLife
My Blog is Back, My Blog is Back

scottfrye

3 Jul 2009 | 12:19 am

Well, I have returned to the blogging scene. Man, its good to be back. So, do you wanna know what I did while I was away? Sure you do. Let see. Honestly, I didn’t do much. It pretty much the same old same old: watch anime, read, watch tv, etc. But a few things have [...]
Increasing Manga Interest

scottfrye

22 Nov 2008 | 9:18 am

Lately, it seems that my interest in manga is increasing. I’m not entirely sure why this is occuring. It’s just that I’m starting to read more manga blogs, which is increasing my knowledge of manga. And I think I would like to take part of more manga. I also like to see...
Marimite DVD news

scottfrye

15 Nov 2008 | 9:43 am

I know this is a bit late and some people may have heard about this already. I don’t write many news posts. I typically report news only when it’s interesting to me. Usually I don’t waste my time on news. But maybe I should write more just to give me something to write here. So...
Anime Streaming on Hulu

scottfrye

8 Nov 2008 | 9:02 am

Has Hulu opened the door to free streaming anime online? Apparently, it seems they may have started something. I know other streaming site have started in the past but I don’t think it has been on the same scale that Hulu is doing now. Hulu is really beginning to include more TV shows than...
Fall Season

scottfrye

6 Nov 2008 | 1:08 pm

I’d like to take a few minutes out my lazy and no-life schedule to talk about the fall season. Currently, I’m watching about 7 series but there are a few that I’m not sure if I want to continue with. I really just couldn’t make up my mind. Some I dropped but then I [...]

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Anime Expo in LA Begins!!!

Ms.G

2 Jul 2009 | 9:23 pm

Anime Expo 2009 opened today! Many people joined, and I saw many hot cosplayers! I took some photos of them, so I’m gonna share with you. I couldn’t take other hot cosplayers, but I also saw Miku Hatsune & Rin Kagamine cosplayers, Naruto cosplayers, huge Totoro (from My Neighbor Totoro), Umineko cosplayers, and so on… I also saw many T-shirts with Japanese words! They were funny^^ read more...
Anime Expo 2009 coming soon!

Ms.G

2 Jul 2009 | 1:49 am

Hello guys! Good news! From tomorrow, Anime Expo will be held in LA, and I’m going to sneak into the event! So, I’ll report about the event!!! And today, I got its pamphlet, so I’ll show you little bit ^^ read more...
Notice of Holiday

AkibaBlog

29 Jun 2009 | 7:40 am

In order to gather some materials, we are gonna go on a journey! Therefore, English version of AkibaBlog will not be updated from June 30th to July 7th. During the time, Japanese version of AkibaBlog will be updated, therefore, we will post articles written in the period after we come back! Thank you for your understanding.
"Maid Yome" by Aruchu Kizuki: "Will be Sold Out Before Its Release in Akiba?"

AkibaBlog

27 Jun 2009 | 12:18 pm

The first adult comic of Aruchu Kizuki, "Maid Yome" (Maid-Bride) re-arrived on the 27th in Akiba, and Autumn Leaf still had it in stock, but at Melon Akihabara, it was sold out again on the 27th. Daryuu-san said "an official announcement said it will be released on the 30th but… scary, huh. In Akiba, it will be sold out before its release?" read more...
Doujinshi "Ore no Aniki ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai" --Doujinshi Ranking June 27th, 2009

AkibaBlog

27 Jun 2009 | 11:17 am

The No.1 doujinshi on Doujinshi Ranking at Tora 1st Branch, Messe 3rd Branch, and Melon Akihabara on this week were doujinshi of K-On!, Sekirei, and Toho. The illustration on the left is a cross-dressing doujinshi, "Ore no Aniki ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai" (My Brother Can't be That Cute) by Circle popularplus. Melonbooks Akihabara showed a sample of the doujinshi: After Oniichan held in his mouth and being poured, a younger brother said while being inserted, "doing such things with Aniki (an older brother)… well, that's ok…" read more...

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Will be at Anime Expo

EvoSpace

29 Jun 2009 | 8:20 am

I’ll be flying down to Los Angeles starting tommorow for Anime Expo. I’ll be helping people at booth #212, so say hi if you see me. I’m gonna be like the only English speaking staff there so you can’t miss me, lol. Anime Expo 2009
Blaz Blue, Kizuato, & Evangelion 2nd Movie

EvoSpace

26 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am

It’s end of June and stuffs I was looking forward to came out one after another. The console port of Blaz Blue, the remake of Kizuato, and the 2nd movie of the renewed Neon Genesis Evangelion. I don’t even know where to start because they are all awesome! The PS3 port of Blaz Blue seems perfect to me, without any lags. There’s a lot to look forward to in the story mode because much more is told than the Arcade version, though I’m thinking some things will still remain a mystery. There’s even a cute comic strip of Big Boob Sensei (Litchi) explaining the world…
Fate Unlimited Codes Cafe

EvoSpace

11 Jun 2009 | 9:44 am

Since the PSP version is coming out next weekend, Cure Maid Cafe is doing a collaboration campaign featuring special menus and gifts! The cafe was decorated with posters and such, while serving food and drinks themed after the characters in Fate. The dishes I had today were “Kotomine Priest’s hot mabo bowl” and “Lancer’s drink (Coke w/ Blue Hawaii syrup)” Kotomine’s mabo bowl was… HOT. The executioners in church must all have a broken sense of taste to eat such hot things. Even the pretty maid at the cafe was concerned when I ordered it, warning…
Got into Comic Market 76!!

EvoSpace

8 Jun 2009 | 6:18 am

My application result for Comic Market 76 finally came in, and yes! I got in!! This means I have to work 200% harder because I’ve been slacking off for the past 6 months. >.< 8 month feels very far away, but not 2 months, lol. I wonder if all doujin creators feel this way... 2nd Day, East Hall R-03a Here are some samples on what me and my team HAS been working on though. Kohaku by me Ryogi by Katake Our main CG colorist, Katake finished his first CG… after a year! XD Rough sketch by Depletion Garden I hope his stuffs get into the game because he has some great ideas! Sprite by…
Melty Blood Actress Again for PS2 Preview

EvoSpace

3 Jun 2009 | 8:18 am

I guess I need to summarize the release info of the MBAA PS2 version properly because not enough sites are doing so. The game’s set to release on August 20th, with the major addition being Ryogi Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai! The Limited Edition comes with a 2 disc soundtrack. First of all, for everyone who’s living outside Japan, this will be the first time playing Actress Again so I’ll start from the basics. - 2 new characters Michael Roa Valdamjong and Riesbyfe Stridberg were added. Roa is the infinite incarnating vampire who is the original boss of the Tsukihime novel while…

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Kuniko Isn’t Funny

super rats

2 Jul 2009 | 12:35 pm

As much as I’m enjoying the slow unfold of details in Shangri-la, the attempts at humor bug me way more than its issues in plot and pacing. Anime directors love sudden inserts of humor in dramatic scenes and I’m usually down with it, I mean these shows are supposed to be amusing, but the humor in Shangri-la makes Kuniko and Metal Age less credible. So after feeling the weight of a prison full of dead comrades, Kuniko becomes leader of Metal Age and declares they will assault Atlas. Kuniko’s battle plan is a crayon drawing. It just feels like a letdown to see Kuniko be so…
Battle Athletes Victory Revisited

super rats

29 Jun 2009 | 3:42 pm

Whenever I start feeling a little blah towards anime, I rewatch a favorite from years past instead of trying to find something new. Being in the mood for something fluffy and ridiculous, it felt like a good time to revisit Battle Athletes Victory. It probably would sit next to all of the shows from over ten years ago that nobody remembers, but I think Battle Athletes Victory hangs around fan memory since it’s one of the few sports series out there on dvd. Sports shows have a weird emotional investment thing, so even when it’s really corny and predictable (it usually is), it sticks…
Haruhi Lands Twin Reverb

super rats

25 Jun 2009 | 11:37 am

A space heater that nobody was going to buy anyway was one thing. I could see an old shopkeeper parting with one for no apparent reason other than Haruhi wanting one, but this? Nobody gives away a Fender Twin Reverb. It’s expensive. I don’t know how she does it, but there it is in our club room the re-issue of the ‘65 twin. I feel sorry for the girl who lugged it from the train station. She had these thick eyebrows, that somehow were cute. Anyway, it’s better not to think about how Haruhi gets these things, just be happy she gets them. Review of Haruhi Gekisou Version…
Shigurui: Death Frenzy

super rats

24 Jun 2009 | 5:51 am

On a bleached out courtyard at Sunpu Castle, two men disfigured by a life of perpetual violence face off to bring sweet destruction to the other man. Shigurui: Death Frenzy then takes the viewer back to the beginning of the story in order to explain this moment. It is blood, guts, and brutality. Shigurui: Death Frenzy is interesting to watch, but not as cool as samurai swords sound in that it isn’t Samurai Champloo or Kenshin. This is an unromantic presentation of swordsman and samurai as scumbags and not as the badass/cool scumbag of Afro Samurai. Swordsmanship as far as it is…
Nanjou Ran

super rats

18 Jun 2009 | 11:42 am

I’m the forgotten one. The one lost in the forest. The one who goes to what everyone else wants to do, but always winds up going alone to something that I care about. Maybe I don’t ask well enough, or what interests me nobody else cares about, or I just gave up asking. I’m insulating myself, I know, but at some point I know it will be no or that’s boring or something came up or, most often, they “forget” that there was something I wanted to do. My name is Nanjou Ran. Don’t ask what I want; you don’t mean anything by it. Review of Nanjou Ran from…

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“Dance in the Vampire Bund” — TV Anime Announced

pKjd

3 Jul 2009 | 4:16 am

The August issue of Comic Flapper magazine has revealed news of an anime adaptation for Tamaki Nozomu’s supernatural romance manga series 「Dance in the Vampire Bund」. No word yet on a premiere date. *Description courtesy of Wikipedia: This story revolves around Mina Tepes, princess-ruler of vampires, and her recently inducted “servant,” Akira. Mina is a vampire, and as a result has been in hiding with her people for many years. However, she wants change for vampires, so she gains permission to create a “special district” for vampires to live in off the coast…
“Dhurarara!!” — TV Anime Green-lit

pKjd

3 Jul 2009 | 4:08 am

According to the wraparound jacket band found below, Narita Ryohgo’s light novel series 「Dhurarara!!」 will be receiving a TV anime adaptation. The official website will be open at a later date. *Staff Credits: Director: Ohmori Takahiro Series Composition: Takagi Noboru Original Novel Illustrator: Yasuda Suzuhito Character Designer: Kishida Takahiro Producer: Aniplex Animation Production: Brains Base *Cast: Toyonaga Toshiyuki Hanazawa Kana [Source] Related posts:Shugo Chara! Green-lit for Another Year“Arad Senki” Anime Announced *UPDATE“GA – Geijutsuka Art…
New “To-LOVE-Ru” OAD Series Announced

pKjd

1 Jul 2009 | 1:21 am

Original artist: M.H@pixiv The latest issue of Weekly Shounen Jump has announced a new 「To-LOVE-Ru」 OAD series. The project will consist of 3-episodes. Upcoming manga volumes 16, 17, and 18 will carry one episode each. The first episode bundled with vol.16 is scheduled for release November 4th. *Release schedule: “Episode 1″ (Manga Vol.16) – November 4th, 2009 “Episode 2″ (Manga Vol.17) – February 4th, 2010 “Episode 3″ (Manga Vol.18) – April 2nd, 2010 Source(s): [1], [2], [3] Related posts:“Negima!” – OAD Series 2…
New “Kanokon” Anime Series Announced

pKjd

28 Jun 2009 | 9:35 pm

Artist homepage: TEDDY-PLAZA According to the August issue of Megami magazine, a new 「Kanokon / かのこん」 animated project is in the works. It is tentatively titled, Kanokon R. Much of the staff and cast will remain the same from the first TV series. No word yet on whether this new one will be a TV or OVA series. [Source] Related posts:Kanokon — Free Streaming Service PulledSky Girls TV Series in Development?Higurashi 3rd Series – OVA Release
“Natsu no Arashi!” — 2nd Season Announced

pKjd

28 Jun 2009 | 8:10 pm

Original artist: yusorate@pixiv According to the official website, a second season of 「Natsu no Arashi!」 will air this Fall. [Source] Related posts:“Natsu no Arashi!” Anime Announced“White Album” – Season 2 Announced“Hetalia Axis Powers” – 2nd Season Announced

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Not the greatest song in the world, and is this even a tribute?

TheBigN

26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

You’ve seen this video before on the blog, but it was one of the first things I remembered when I first heard of the news yesterday. For better or for worse (better in my opinion): I’m not sure many people on earth now are as influential as Michael Jackson was. Or if not that, I’m not sure there’s someone else who could somehow bridge various gaps between different groups of people like he could with his music, despite all of the other eccentricities and controversies surrounding the man. I mean, lol anime even. Life goes on. Rest in peace Michael Jackson. By TheBigN
Eden of the West

dm00

25 Jun 2009 | 2:37 pm

Aaron Copland’s Rodeo animated by Eleanor Stewart
Zetsubou Sensei GN v2

dm00

17 Jun 2009 | 7:53 pm

More Zetsubou-sensei? Yorokobusu shita! (I sure hope I got that caption right.) Volume two of Del Rey’s translation of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei arrived a couple of weeks ago, and, if anything, it’s better than the first volume. Del Rey’s designers have done a good job paying respect to Koji Kumeta’s color work with their simple cover designs (which contrasts with the busy-ness of Kumeta’s pages — see below). This volume, like the last, comes with many pages (10 this time) of notes at the end, including a few in which the translator admits defeat…
You’re going to have to carry all that weight, Yui.

TheBigN

13 Jun 2009 | 12:55 pm

By TheBigN I’m definitely not the first to find and link to this K-On! MAD (yes, I know some of you are probably saying “Not another one.”, but meh), but I think it’s an awesome combo enough that it needs more exposure. Coming off the recent episode, I’ve also found that whenever KyoAni tries to add in some melodrama to the show, like in this previous episode with Ritsu and two episodes ago when Azusa was wondering if the club was where she really belonged and stuff, it comes off as awkward to me. Not bad, but awkward. Some of it is probably due to me reading the…
Bamboo Blade manga v1

dm00

5 Jun 2009 | 3:09 pm

More proof that "it's all about Tamaki" Volume one of the Bamboo Blade manga arrived in the mail the other day. Despite sharing this blog-space with TheBigN, I was a late-comer to Bamboo Blade, but I’m intent on making up for lost time. Kendo comes to life on the still page It may be because I watched the anime first, but the manga is…merely okay. I think the series truly benefited from being adapted into anime: I like the anime character designs more (especially Tamaki and Kirino), and, while the manga artist does a good job conveying the action of the kendo…

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More DaiCon Updates – Events

Neko Kyou

1 Jul 2009 | 12:03 am

Some updates for the upcoming Daicon 09 event: We’re proud to announce a few new additions to our growing list of DaiCon attractions! Seiyuu Exhibition – Ever wondered what exactly a ’seiyuu’ is? Interested to know more about them? Then come to our seiyuu exhibition to know more about them! Gundam Caravan – During DaiCon, we’ll be giving out FREE Gundam model kits from our very own Gundam Caravan! Only limited units available on both days, so better be quick! Great Wall of Gashapon – Also, in DaiCon, we’ll be having a wall-ful of gashapon…
Haruhi 69?

Neko Kyou

23 Jun 2009 | 2:58 am

Either Haruhi is really supposed to wear that in the novel, or KyoAni decided to use Aya’s choice of wardrobe during the gekisou as an inspiration: Or… I just have a very dirty mind… Share This | StumbleUpon It! Featured: d3Diablo: Your Favourite Diablo 3 Blog Â» Idlelogy: Being idle one slack at a timeÂ» Check out more top featured articles here. © Neko Kyou for OSiRiS ANiMe, 2009. | Permalink | Leave a comment Add to del.icio.us Want more on these topics ? Browse the archive of posts filed under Suzumiya Haruhi. Related posts:Haruhi-chan no Yuutsu & Nyoron~…
2nd Year Yay!

Neko Kyou

21 Jun 2009 | 6:12 am

Can’t believe I almost missed this by a day, I kept thinking it’s tomorrow when it’s actually today that this blog was first started 2 years ago. You can easily see how often I used to post back then compared to now. It was probably the fresh excitement of having a blog, which has obviously died out by now. But that doesn’t mean I’m getting tired of anime or blogging. I just have less time now and I’m really a lazy person by nature which is why I setup a Twitter account to accompany this blog so I can tweet short thoughts rather than doing a full post.
K-On, I Misjudged You…

Neko Kyou

20 Jun 2009 | 8:11 pm

My first impression of K-On wasn’t very good… I enjoyed the first few episodes, but had a few doubts. I thought the animation quality was poor for a KyoAni production and that the show was only held up thanks to Mio. I was naive… K-On turned now turns out to be one of the best the season had to offer and is my favourite this season. In the end the animation style turned out to fit the show almost perfectly and while Mio is still the darling of K-On, the rest of the cast had proved their worth too. I can’t really decide whether this is a good thing or not because they…
So Many Questions: Eden of the East!

Neko Kyou

19 Jun 2009 | 11:53 pm

I knew from the start that Eden of the East will end hanging. I thought I was ready for it, but I was wrong! Damn it. Did Takizawa wiped his memory again? The sound from the phone and the way his mouth gaped was the same as in the first episode when he wiped his memory the first time. It’s safe to assume that’s what he did and then pre-programmed himself to slip his phone into Saki’s pocket. What does he hope to achieve as King? So all the hints about Takizawa being a Prince was referring to this moment. He became the King of Japan, or would it be more accurate to say the…

Azure Flame Reloaded
Final Thoughts: Chaos;Head

Karura

28 Jun 2009 | 12:07 pm

Unable to tell his delusions from reality, high school student Nishijou Takumi has become a recluse, attending school as little as possible so that he can devote his time to anime and video games. Whilst he may seem like just another hikikomori, however, Takumi is something more- for a great power lurks within his delusions, and that power will draw him into a power struggle that will decide the fate of Tokyo itself. Although not familiar with any Nitroplus games firsthand, ever since I first ‘met’ Ignis I have loved their character designs, and so both curiosity and visual appeal drove…
Final Fantasy IV DS

Karura

15 Jun 2009 | 1:39 pm

As a Dark Knight and the leader of the fabled Red Wings, Cecil has dedicated his entire life to serving the King of Baron- but when the king begins pursuing a policy of aggression against other nations, he begins to reconsider. Greater forces are at work in the world, and Cecil must reflect on both his loyalties and his true allies if he is to save the world itself from peril. Back in the old days, I had tried to get on with Final Fantasy in its previous incarnations; first I had a go at the US SNES version and its laughably sanitised translation, and in due course I tried the PSOne remake,…
Final Thoughts: Sisters of Wellber Zwei

Karura

9 May 2009 | 2:40 pm

Rita’s name has been cleared and her country saved, but she isn’t quite ready to settle down just yet. Instead, the intrepid princess decides to accompany her friends on a quest to track down the man who killed Tina’s parents- but along the way they will run into conspiracies, a love triangle and any number of trials that will test their friendship to the limit. With the first season of Sisters of Wellber proving to be entirely average, I was expecting the second to offer more of the same bland inoffensiveness. Unfortunately, what I hadn’t counted on was that the series was now so…
Final Thoughts: Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino

Karura

7 May 2009 | 1:45 pm

With terrorist attacks continuing to plague Italy, the cyborg girls of Section 2 are needed more than ever- and through a mixture of conditioning and adolescent, they are more than willing to fight alongside their handlers. But even the enhanced abilities of a cyborg may not be enough to combat the likes of naturally gifted killer Pinocchio- especially as some of the older girls must confront their own mortality as their life spans run short. As someone who ranks both the Gunslinger Girl manga and the first season of the anime amongst my all-time favourites, a continuation of the animated…
Final Thoughts: Someday’s Dreamers ~Natsu no Sora~

Karura

3 May 2009 | 2:14 pm

Suzuki Sora is an apprentice mage who has come to Tokyo to finish her training. Together with her fellow apprentices, she must learn to hone her skills, deal with clients and provide all the services that are expected of a licensed mage. Becoming a professional is no easy task, however, and Sora has many lessons to learn- without ever losing her pure heart and idealistic outlook. Having thoroughly enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the original Someday’s Dreamers and its manga-only sequel Spellbound, I was very much looking forward to Natsu no Sora- especially as the first chapter of the manga…

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AnimeNEXT 2009 – Preaching to the Choir

moyism

14 Jun 2009 | 8:47 pm

Alternate titles I was thinking for this post included “we’re all one big family” and “breaking through time and space”, all of which I will explain shortly. Another con has come and gone. More money has been spent than necessary. New bonds have been created. Good times were had. But with everything said and done, how was the experience this time around? Well, it’s definitely no Otakon, I will say that much! On AnimeNEXT as a con, my feelings for it has not changed at all. Since my priorities are different from like 90% of the targeted audience, AnimeNEXT…
AnimeNEXT 2009 – Saturday

moyism

13 Jun 2009 | 8:30 pm

No, I did not buy everything shown at AnimeNEXT. It’s actually a tease of all the semi-recent goods I’ve gotten but haven’t had the chance to review and thrown in to spice up the post a little. In any case, today was my first time at AnimeNEXT and overall it was exactly what I expected from a “local” small con. Basically if it wasn’t for the people I was hanging out with, I would have shot myself by now. This is nothing against AnimeNEXT per se, since my main priorities for any con I go to is to see the (Japanese) guests they bring in, but honestly it felt…
The Poorman’s Nana Mizuki Room

moyism

31 May 2009 | 9:33 pm

Nowhere as awesome as danie’s, I still figured it about time I did the quarterly “otaku room” update that I’ve completely forgotten about these past few months. And really, it’s more like “a progression in Anime/Manga/Seiyuu fandom” than anything else as one can see the different stages I’ve been in via the amount of merchandise I’ve purchased through the years ^^;; The IKEA Detolf any figure collector will most likely have in his/her place. Besides the crazy amount of figures littered throughout my room (which I’m thankfully cutting…
AnimeNEXT – Blogging Panel

moyism

30 May 2009 | 7:06 am

Omo is probably going to kill me for letting the cat out of the bag early but believe it or not, we have a blogging panel at AnimeNEXT this year! Ripping off Following in the steps of Hinano’s/JP’s blogging panel last year at NYAF, we’re trying our shot at spreading the word of (anime) blogging and what it can do for you, your interest, and even career ^^;; I believe currently, it’s just Omo and myself manning the panel but there may be one or two others dropping by, depending on their availability. In any case, if you’re planning on going to AnimeNEXT and…
New Scanner, Less Complaining?

moyism

14 May 2009 | 9:16 pm

So I went out and picked up a Epson Perfection v500 photo flatbed scanner ’cause folks complained too much about my crappy scanning (and scanner) abilities. Put down a bit more dough than I wanted but overall looks to be a good investment. Just doing auto scanning already gives way better colors and less “scan lines” than my old Canon LIDE 100 scanner did. Obviously still not image perfect but I think the epson will serve me well for now ^^ Three more scans after the break; check my other post to see the difference in scan quality if you’re bored and have cable or…

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Ayumi Hamasaki: 46th Single (12/08/2009): Sunrise / Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~

peter

30 Jun 2009 | 1:17 am

Ayu's latest summer single will be release on August 12th 2009, with a title that is typical of Ayu ;p The title of the single is a double A-side: Sunrise / Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~. As an extra track, there will be a special megamix of previous summer singles: July 1st, Greatful days, fairyland, BLUE BIRD and glitter. Apparently there will be just 2 versions this time: a CD and a CD+DVD version, which will probably have 2 different covers. The DVD will contain a PV for both songs and a making of video of the first song. Both(?) PV have apparently been shot in Bali! Sunrise / Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~…
Perfume: 3rd album (08/07/2009): ⊿ [Triangle]

peter

9 Jun 2009 | 5:00 am

New info (June 9th): Covers have been released on the official site. I'm a little screwed though... I pre-ordered the CD+DVD limited edition, and it just has a triangle on the cover, while the CD-only version has a picture of the girls... I hope there's a fat booklet with pictures in there! New Info (June 4th): Just like I thought, the official site has now stated that the official title is indeed the triangle, and that it is pronounced in english: "Triangle". Also the full track listing has been made official! And one of the new songs will have a Special Video Clip (PV?) which will be on the…
Green Tea-flavored Coca Cola!

peter

4 Jun 2009 | 12:08 pm

Green Tea flavor zero calorie Coca-Cola Plus, Japan’s newest weird soft drink. The new flavor will hit the stores across Japan on Monday, June 8th. Judging from Coke’s press release, the target demographic is women in their 20’s and 30’s who are concerned about health and beauty. Expect a bitter battle to take place this month between this cola and Pepsi’s new shiso-flavored drink. I'd sure like to taste it! I loved the green tea-flavored Kit-Kat, and green tea tastes good, so let's see how green tea coke goes ^^ Source: Japan ProbePowered by b2evolution.
New Pino Airlines CM: Perfume - Night Flight

peter

2 Jun 2009 | 12:22 pm

A new and longer version of the Pino Airlines CM featuring the new song Night Flight from Perfume's upcoming 3rd album was released. I must say it really brings back memories from the concert. Can't wait until the new album "Triangle?" gets released in a month. (Is it really only a month? time goes fast ;p I hope it has a poster with it, pre-ordered the limited edition CD+DVD version ^^) Night Flight is an awesome song and I think it's starting to become one of the most sought after leaks at this moment ;p (IF it gets leaked, that is ^^) Here is the new 60sec CM: And here is a 2 minute…
Day 7 (03/05): Day off (More Kyoto)

peter

23 May 2009 | 4:37 pm

Changed bit of my schedule today. I will not be going to Koyasan today, but I will do that tomorrow, that also means that I will not be doing an overnight sleep in a Buddhist temple. I decided to fit in a resting day (and it's Sunday anyway and the 7th full day) as I need it. I did do something today, as I went to see some more stuff in Kyoto itself (there is a lot to see in Kyoto just like Tokyo but more old stuff). Came by the smaller Honganji temple (of the 2 Honganji temples) and by accident also came by the Nishiki Market (which I wanted to visit anyway). It's a long street with a roof…

Sankaku Complex
Evangelion DVD vs TV: TV Re-Remastered?

Artefact

4 Jul 2009 | 4:17 am

Fans have been surprised to note yet another remaster of Evangelion, with the newly airing HD TV version of Evangelion You Are (Not) Alone 1.** differing both from the theatrical and DVD versions, with some saying it looks to be the definitive version. The comparison is visible above, with the DVD on the left and the TV on the right. Just when will the remasters end for this series? For those wondering, the TV version also leaves Rei’s oppai well alone…
Ukraine Bans “Non-Medicinal” Pornography

Artefact

4 Jul 2009 | 1:33 am

The Ukrainian government has passed a law banning all possession of pornography, “except for medicinal purposes,” with possession of identical images taken as evidence of the even more egregious offence of trafficking in pornography. Just what is considered pornography and what constitutes medical necessity are not clear… The bill passed into law on June 11th, after being submitted by the ruling party, comprised of supposedly liberal pro-western elements. The Ukrainian President, Viktor Yushenko, famously disfigured by poison in a probable assassination attempt by pro-Russian political…
Win2k OS-tan Sexy Cosplay by Ayaka

Artefact

4 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Cosplayer Ayaka here portrays 2k-tan, the moe anthropomorphisation of relatively beloved operating system Windows 2000, in erotic fashion, complete with cleavage, T-back and gravure pouting… Visit the article to see the rest of the images in this gallery post
AV Idol Sex Gallery

Artefact

3 Jul 2009 | 9:24 pm

A gallery of AV-inclined idols having sex in a wide variety of positions, perhaps one of the few opportunities on offer for their enthusiastic copulation to be seen without the affected squealing which is apparently obligatory in Japanese AV, or the arousing concealment offered by overly enthusiastic mosaicing… Visit the article to see the rest of the images in this gallery post
Nitroplus Partners with JAST for English Eroge

Artefact

3 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

Top eroge maker Nitroplus has announced it will be making its properties available in English in partner with English language localiser JAST, in a move which is likely to finally put an end to the notion that English language localisations consist chiefly of B-rank titles. Visit the article to see the rest of the images in this gallery post

Hunting the Elusive
Review: Gelatin Color Comic 2009 Summer Issue

icie

30 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am

For all intents and purposes, this is Gelatin Volume 2, following on from the Gelatin Spring Issue. It’s the same format and size, but has different artists featured, and the front jacket cover by Hirotaka Maeda is further enhanced by the fact that the publishers used shimmering silver and fold ink for parts of the picture. Gelatin Color Comic 2009 Summer Issue has ISBN 9784862690920, costs 1429 yen, and was released 11 June 2009 by Wani Magazine. It consists of 224 pages, featuring 18 artists. 33 pages are monochrome, while a few more are semi-monochrome (a strange thing). The rest are…
Sydney Supanova 2009: Report

icie

29 Jun 2009 | 7:15 am

Well, all the photos for the 2009 Sydney Supanova convention are now online at Pixels on Pireze [Day One] [Day Two] [Gundam 00: Day Two]. I must say I took much less photos on Day Two (which was a bit less crowded/intense compared to Day One), but still managed to catch quite a few great cosplayers. Overall, I thought Supanova was a great success. Organisers were able to efficiently manage the crowds, and the interests of all the pop culture groups (anime, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.) were catered to in nicely separated areas. Due to my focus on taking photos, I did not really go to many of the…
Quick notification: Sydney Supanova Day One Photos

icie

27 Jun 2009 | 7:27 am

The photos are up. It’s a bit late in the night now to do a detailed write-up and analysis of the event (and there’s day two to…day as well). Pardon the snap-shotty looks of the photos – that’s just my skill level showing me up. I’ll update this post (or make another post) with more details probably tomorrow or the day after. I would like to take this time to urge readers who might be interested in such content to subscribe to the Pixels on Pireze RSS feed for near-instantaneous updates when new stuff is added to that side of the site. [Associated post to gallery]
Range Murata Anime Works 1998-2006: possibly cancelled

icie

27 Jun 2009 | 1:26 am

Just returned home, and got an email from Amazon Japan telling me “When we contacted our supplier we learned that the above item (Range Murata Anime Works 1996-2006) is no longer available. This unavailable item has been cancelled from your order and you have not been charged for it. We apologize for this inconvenience.” Checking bk1, ordering the book is no longer possible. Amazon has even deleted the page for it. It seems that this artbook (ISBN: 978-4-86269-093-7 which I had been looking forward to) has been cancelled. Unbelievable. Anyone with more information?
Artbook Review: Yamato Yamamoto’s Aurora Gem

icie

26 Jun 2009 | 11:44 am

It has (once again) been some time since I did a scan-related post, but since I created Photon, it was time to start putting the new system through its paces doing my primary task of picture processing. More details on the technicalities after the jump. But basically, “Aurora Gem” is a 96 page artbook retailing for 3000 yen. Release vintage June 9, 2009, ISBN 978-4-08-782237-3. The style could be considered unusual, IMO anyway. The artist’s arguably most well-known work is Kure-nai, which has been made into an anime. Artworks from Kure-nai and other works are collected in this volume.

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How to Spot a Fake Nendoroid

3 Jul 2009 | 7:35 am

Ok, a big, big pet peeve of mine as both an anime figure collector and as an anime figure store owner has been the slew of cheap, fake and inferior Good Smile Company Nendoroid figures. As somebody who both collects and sells the real deal, just thought I'd give some examples of what to look out for. I will be using the most commonly bootlegged figure, Miku Hatsune, as my example.Here, is the real one:Here's an image I took from my stock of the back of the figure.Here is a list of ways to almost be certain a figure is a fake.Very cheap price. Explore the web and places like eBay with caution.
Saber Lily Nendoroid

26 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am

I had a bunch of items not yet listed in my store for pre-order, so I went and got the store up to date. I also got the clearance today to set up pre-orders for the very cute and lovely Saber Lily Nendoroid figure. Saber is the background to my dual PC set-up at home still so I'll probably snag one for myself to add to my collection ^^. With my listings mainly up to date, I'll be sure to post the newest figures first now. Every single day there are new and amazing anime figures that get on the pre-order list and if I'm to be up there with the other anime stores...I gotta keep up ^^;;Check out…
Anime Pic of the Day 6/24/09

24 Jun 2009 | 3:34 pm

Been one of those busy weeks. So while I get some more posts ready for all of you, here's an anime girl picture that you'd might like. I'm also in the process of setting up a test/beta version of this blog so you can get a glimpse of any upgrades to the blog. Been looking all over for coding that will put up relevant posts as well as automatically thumbnailed posts...but Blogger is not friendly to customizations outside of the .blogspot.com site setup -_-. I'm a programmer, so I'll work my way around their errors somehow.On the production block:More member blog visibility and functions (don't…
Yoshiyuki Tomino Will Be At NY Anime Fest 2009

22 Jun 2009 | 10:17 am

More good news for Gundam fans, it seems that the creator of the Gundam series, Yoshiyuki Tomino will be attending the 2009 New York Anime Fest to further commermorate the 30th anniversary of Gundam. I'll be attending NYAF 2009 as well and it'll be great to meet up with the man responsible for all Gunpla. chances are he'll be showing off video and other tidbits about the 1/1 RX-78 that we all so badly want to see. (Would love for one to be built here in NYC -_-) New York Anime Fest will be September 25-27 in the city (at the Javits center).(ps: yes, I will eventually sell gunpla in my…
Fate/Unlimited Codes: Saber Lily 1/8 Scale Figure

19 Jun 2009 | 8:47 am

Alter's new gem of a figure has already become a big hit. I'm a fan of Saber thanks to my fandom of Cloche (Chroche) from Ar Tonelico 2..being that they share the same English voice actress and lets not forget just the sheer cool factor of the Fate series. With requests coming in for this figure the day I got the rights to pre-order her for my store, I just had to reserve some for my fellow Saber fans. The Good Smile company figure as well as this one by Alter are indeed very well made Saber figures. The production figure isn't out to review yet as the release date for them is around the…

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AMV: Hellsing to "Thriller"

28 Jun 2009 | 6:31 pm

In honor of Michael Jackson's passing and because I'm just such a big Hellsing fan, I simply couldn't pass this one up. Here is my anime music video pick - Hellsing to Jackson's "Thriller".
Afro Samurai Resurrection Tops Sales

28 Jun 2009 | 5:46 pm

According to an article written in the latest issue of ICv2's Insider's Guide, Afro Samurai Resurrection tops the list for best selling anime properties for the 2009 Spring Quarter. Following in second place is VIZ Media's Naruto and surprise, surprise... Dragon Ball Z is still on the list, holding the #3 spot. For the complete top 10, you can check out the post at ICv2's website.
Right Stuf Releasing Astro Boy & Kimba Sets

28 Jun 2009 | 5:39 pm

Right Stuf has announced it is partnering up with Nozomi Entertainment to release Astro Boy Mini Sets 1 and 2 and Kimba: The White Lion Mini Set on October 6, 2009. The release will coincide with the October 23rd cgi-movie based on the Astro Boy series. The two Astro Boy mini sets will include 26 original episodes from Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy anime series, all done up in classic black and white.
Dragonaut Cast Confirmed

21 Jun 2009 | 6:39 pm

FUNimation has announced the English language cast for the Dragonaut series, planned for release in November of 2009. Toa- Colleen Clickenbeard Jin- Justin Pate Gio- Christopher R. Sabat Akira- Brina Palencia Machina- Caitlin Glass Seiglinde- Cherami Leigh Amadeus- Mark Stoddard Raina- J. Michael Tatum Howlingstar- Brad Hawkins Kazuki- Todd Haberkorn Widow- Jamie Marchi Asim- Jerry Jewell Garnet- Lydia Mackay
'Gundam 00' Season 2 Coming to Sci-Fi

21 Jun 2009 | 6:24 pm

In a recent press release, Bandai Entertainment announced that the entire second season of Gundam 00 will begin airing on the Sci-Fi channel starting on Monday, June 29, 2009. Joining Sci-Fi's Ani-Monday programming block, two episodes of Gundam 00 Season 2 will show each Monday night for 13 weeks. The series will be presented in widescreen and high def so for those of you with HD capabilities, you'll be able to get the most from your Gundam experience.

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Queen's Blade: Rurou no Senshi 2 (Blu-Ray 720p) [Aasasubs]

3 Jul 2009 | 7:25 pm

Queen's Blade: Rurou no Senshi 2 (Blu-Ray 720p)By AasasubsFilesize: 279.9 Mb.Show all torrents for Queen's Blade: Rurou no Senshi
Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen 13 [Gattai]

3 Jul 2009 | 7:24 pm

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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) 4 [P-Bfs]

3 Jul 2009 | 6:54 pm

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) 4By P-BfsFilesize: 236.3 Mb.Show all torrents for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo 26 (h264) [gleam]

3 Jul 2009 | 6:52 pm

Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo 26 (h264)By gleamFilesize: 375.0 Mb.Show all torrents for Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo
Fight Ippatsu! Juuden chan!! Preview (DVD) [AKFDP]

3 Jul 2009 | 6:52 pm

Fight Ippatsu! Juuden chan!! Preview (DVD)By AKFDPFilesize: 112.8 Mb.Show all torrents for Fight Ippatsu! Juuden chan!!

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Back in Action

28 Jun 2009 | 4:56 pm

The server changes are complete, and the new Fullmetal Alchemist 2 galleries are up! That's 400+ new images being added, they're pretty awesome screenshots taken from HD vids. I am also planning on a few more things being added to the website, maybe a design overhaul. Also the Anime Expo 2009 is coming up! I will be there and maybe do a writeup for it, expect lots of cosplay photos soon! :D Also looks like Naruto Shipppuden fillers are over and I am starting up again. It's good to see Suigetsu making a debut and soon Karin will too :P Fullmetal Alchemist 2 New Gallery! Naruto Shipuuden…
Ya I Know

19 Apr 2009 | 4:29 pm

I've been bugging my coder for past like 2 weeks, I know I know. The site is now up but the gallery doesn't work -.- We're putting the gallery on a separate server so we need some stuff recoded. I know, you don't understand the process nor care. But I figured I owed you some kind of an explanation. Will continue trying to get this place back to normal. Oh ya I'm watching the New Fullmetal Alchemist 2, so expect that very soon!!
No Updates

15 Mar 2009 | 8:06 pm

I haven't made a real update in a month already. Sorry, I really run this website as a hobby, I don't find an obligation or should feel remotely guilty about not updating. But I do appreciate you guys caring. Life is, well it's more priority for me than being here. Can't really bribe or pay me to update this site, well actually I may be persuaded by money LoL since I'm so low on it these days. :P Who isn't right? Well I have continually been watching Soul Eater, so check those new images I added. I'll update the Bleach and Naruto sections as soon as Spring Break starts, which is very soon! So…
Everything is Back to Normal!

10 Feb 2009 | 7:38 am

So hopefully things are all working correctly again lol :P thank you coder XD shaunn. Uhmmm I have most the gallery all uploaded, tell me if anything is missing or not working correctly :) But ya a week being down I thikn I lost a chunk of visitors :/ So if you could, go spread the word how awesome AnimeStocks is! post in your profile, go spam forums haha XD Don't tell them I sent you tho :) Oh ya the Soul Eater and Xam'd galleries have been updated with new stuff. More to come soon, maybe.
Hello Two Thousand and Nine!

3 Jan 2009 | 6:48 pm

I finally finished the last four episode of Code Geass and WOW, it was amazing, I loved the ending. If you haven't watched this series, you need to, highly recommended. I also caught up on 20 chapters of Naruto! I don't think that's a horribly bad way to start off the new year. The new semester is starting up soon and I hope everyone is ready to go back and ready to start a new once again. Naruto Shipuuden Episode 88 Screenshots Naruto Shipuuden Episode 90 Screenshots Code Geass Anime Gallery Updated

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Naruto Shippuden 116

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07 Ghost - Episode 12

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07 Ghost - Episode 11

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Naruto Chapter 454 is available on the site now using the following link : http://naruto-tv.com/naruto-manga/ Enjoy it…..
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4 Jul 2009 | 1:49 am
Sora Kake Girl episode

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Hatsukoi Limited episode

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Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity- episode

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Souten Kouro episode 12

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Naruto Shippuden - Episode 114

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Naruto Shippuden - Episode 113

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Naruto Shippuden - Episode 116

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2 Jul 2009 | 7:21 pm

Hey Naruto Fans, this week Naruto Shippuuden episode 116 “Guardian of the Iron Wall” is ready for viewing with English subbed. Next Shippuuden episode 117 “Jugo of the North Hideout” will be release on July 9. Enjoy.
Naruto Shippuden - Episode 115

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27 Jun 2009 | 11:19 pm

Hey guys, sorry for the late post again. This week Naruto Shippuuden episode 115 “Zabuza’s Blade” is ready with english subbed for viewing. The next Shippuuden episode 116 “Guardian of the Iron Wall” will be release next week on 2nd July. enjoy your weekend.
Naruto Shippuden - Episode 114

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19 Jun 2009 | 5:06 pm

Hey guys, this week Naruto Shippuuden episode 114 “Eye of the Hawk” is ready with english subbed for viewing. Next week Shippuuden episode 115 “Zabuza’s Blade” will be release on the 25th June. Enjoy.
Naruto Shippuden - Episode 113

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12 Jun 2009 | 7:55 am

Hey Naruto Fans, this week Naruto Shippuuden episode 113 “The Serpent’s Pupil” with english subbed is ready for viewing. Next week Shippuuden episode 114 “Eye of the Hawk” will be first release on June 18th and subbed version will be available on the next day. Enjoy the video and have a good weekend.
Naruto Shippuden - Episode 112

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6 Jun 2009 | 6:33 pm

Hey guys, this week Naruto Shippuuden episode 112 “A Place to Return To” is ready with English subbed for viewing. The next Shippuuden episode 113 “The Serpent’s Pupil” will be release on the 11th June. Enjoy.

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Bandai Acquires Eureka Seven Movie

John

3 Jul 2009 | 10:43 am

Bandai Entertainment has announced domestic distribution plans for the Eureka Seven: Pocket Full of Rainbows motion picture. The movie will get a limited one-night theatrical release nationwide on September 24 followed by a home video release. Source: Anime News Network
Nozomi Announces New Acquisitions

John

3 Jul 2009 | 10:19 am

Nozomi Entertainment has announced its acquisition of Antique Bakery, both seasons of Junjo Romantica, and the remaining Aria anime. Specifically, Nozomi has acquired translation and distribution rights to Aria the OVA ~Arietta~, and the third Aria television series, Aria the Origination, the 12 episode Seiyo Kotto Yogashiten ~Antique~ television series from 2008, better known to [...]
FUNi Acquires World Destruction

John

3 Jul 2009 | 10:18 am

FUNimation has announced its acquisition of distribution rights to last year’s 13 episode fantasy adventure comedy television series World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin. The series will be released in English next spring under the American title Sands of Destruction. Source: Anime News Network
English Dubbed Evangelion 1.0 Trailer Online

John

3 Jul 2009 | 10:18 am

FUNimation’s official homepage for the Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone motion picture has added a streaming English dubbed trailer. The movie is currently in limited American theatrical release. Article provided by Daniel Zelter
Denpa Teki 2 Trailer Online

John

3 Jul 2009 | 10:18 am

The official web page for the Denpa Teki na Kanojo OAD series is now streaming a trailer for its second anime episode. The 40 minute long Denpa Teki na Kanojo ~Koufuku Game~ (Electro-magnetic Girlfriend ~Happiness Game~) anime will be packaged with limited edition copies of the fourth Kurenai manga, which goes on sale September 30. The [...]

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Thanks to our music contributors

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27 Jun 2009 | 1:21 pm

We would like to thank the following members for contributing to our anime music archive: -EP- afiq_safardi Airdawg Ali Garama asuka56 asuka76 avalyn ayahimitsu Ayu Ohseki beefymint bhc034 biiisti bread6 c1p8 calfn cheeaun crybaby07 dragonchild1987 dreamforeternity EmmaHarrow454 fangedfaeire Firekitsune furax hellm helloki Hisagi-Chan howl_calciferfire if7084 jacfalcon jing42 Jyangx Koma kowaishoujo kuro-okami Kyuukurochan Leala103 Leix Leosss Little snow lostMarblesENNUI Madosu Man on a Mission MauHau megasean3000 Microq milenna87 Mota neocow nintendoagekid Okami_Raen Ota-kun ParagonSinner…
Regular email address works again

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21 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

Our regular contact email address (listed on the contact page) works again.
New RP moderators replace old ones

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19 Jun 2009 | 9:49 pm

We have appointed three new moderators for our roleplaying forums. The new moderators are MoaM, Koanashi, and Platinum Trickster Negi-kun. The previous roleplaying moderators were Oriana, ebacusta, Mina-chan, and Frostburn.
Anime Night 5 this Saturday

sk89q

18 Jun 2009 | 3:43 pm

We’re be having another KAF Anime Night this Saturday, where we watch anime together! For more information… Currently planned: K-ON ep. 1 Gurren Lagann ep. 2 FLCL ep. 2 Sword of the Stranger (movie) Ikki Tousen ep. 1
New anime music track preview

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18 Jun 2009 | 3:05 pm

If you’re hard pressed to find which song in an album you are looking for, you can use our new “preview” function to listen to thirty-second samples of each song. If you’re looking to see if an album is worth your money, or you’re trying to find the name of a particular song, the preview should come quite in handy! Each clip starts at thirty seconds past the beginning, and each one lasts up to 30 seconds. Songs that are shorter than 30 seconds do not have a preview. Each sample is reduced in quality from the original too, so that they will load faster. You also…

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Eureka Seven Movie

kerobear

3 Jul 2009 | 11:13 pm

Good news! Eureka Seven Movie will be coming out! Bandai Entertainment has announced domestic distribution plans for the Eureka Seven: Pocket Full of Rainbows motion picture. The movie will get a limited one-night theatrical release nationwide on September 24 followed by a home video release. Source: Anime News Network Link to the trailer with subs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqRjT5Zw9L0
Anime Songs in N. America Downloadable on Itunes

kerobear

3 Jul 2009 | 11:09 pm

Lantis, the music label subsidiary of the Bandai NAMCO Group company Bandai Visual, has announcedon Friday that it will sell anime songs in North America via Apple’s iTunes Store starting this summer. The first release will be from JAM Project, followed by additional songs every two to three weeks.Lantis will offer songs from The Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaLucky Star, and other anime by Aya HiranoAli Project and other artists. The online North American initiative already has a MySpace webpage for promotion. Geneon Entertainment had begun distributing anime songs on the iTunes Store in…
AX 2009 News - Bandai Entertainment Panel: Anime

psfrontline

3 Jul 2009 | 8:59 pm

Written by: Clive Owen Bandai kicked off their panel by announcing a number of upcoming releases for their anime line that even includes the Blu-ray format. Sure, we loved the idea that Bandai has teamed up with Lantis, a music company with such amazing Japanese talents like Aya Hirano and CooRie among others to release said music here on our shores as well as via iTunes next month. Yes, we even loved the news that Bandai will also stream some anime via YouTube (they’re currently streaming Kurokami episodes). What we loved more, however, is the fact that there are some amazing titles…
Phantom Requiem For the Phantom ~Ep14 Eren is alive!

kerobear

3 Jul 2009 | 12:36 am

This is not a review,but it’s news for all Eren and Reiji fans! Eren is alive ! If i’m wrong: then it’s false alarms guys! Correct me if it actually isn’t her, but i doubt it i mean IT IS EREN!!! But at the same time when Reiji goes back to the warehouse to train Cal, he goes back to Eren’s room, and picks up the bullet which he took out of Eren. A flashback came to of ErenXReiji hug moments came to him, >_< kyaaa !! Though to my dissapointment he threw the bullet away without hesitating as if he didn’t care. I guess he found a new partner ,…
AX 2009: Right Stuf/Nozomi Entertainment Panel

psfrontline

2 Jul 2009 | 10:43 pm

Written by Clive Owen Right Stuf CEO, Shawne Kleckner would like for you to buy more anime. Thanks to an unstable economy, anime sales have slowed down considerably for the good folks at Right Stuf. Still, all news on the Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment front is not all bad. There are a number of releases coming up including the return of an anime classic. Klechner showcased a few of the upcoming titles including the possibility of releasing a very few of them in the Blu-ray format (although nothing is confirmed yet for the next year or so but the possibility has fans excited). Aria…

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[News] Square Enix Goes Shion-Mode Against Piracy

4 Jul 2009 | 2:08 am

Square Enix decided to unleash a bunch of angry Sephiroths against SAKURA, a French merchandising company that is, apparently, involved in production and sales of counterfeit stuff related to Full Metal Alchemist and Final Fantasy all over (...)
[News] FUNmination Gets Social

4 Jul 2009 | 1:56 am

The ladies at FUNmination are getting into the social networking business with their recently announced Shodojo.com, a place that, besides being a social online community, will also host free anime, fan art, galleries, and various other things. (...)
[News] Dance In The Vampire Mund Anime Incoming

4 Jul 2009 | 1:46 am

Media Factory's latest Comic Flapper holds great news regarding the anime adaptation of Dance In The Vampire Mund manga (of Nozomu Tamaki renown), which has been green lit recently. Also, fans of the manga should know that the forth volume is (...)
[News] 2009 SPJA Awards

3 Jul 2009 | 10:11 pm

The winners of 2009 SPJA Awards were finally announced on Thursday evening, with all the commotion such an event usually involves. The hotshots of the Anime Expo convention, The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation made sure, once (...)
[Trailer] Negima! Another World OVA trailer

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 am

A trailer for the second Negima! OAD anime, titled Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai (Magical Teacher Negima!: Another World). Its story will cover the Magic World (Mahou Sekai) arc, and the production staff will remain the same: (...)

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Podcast 33: Gun-damn you, Hallelujiah Haptism.

thegirlnerd

29 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

This week’s show brings you yet more proof that we need to invest in pop filters. We’ve reviewed the recently-released-on-DVD anime Gundam 00, which we have decided is best pronounced “double aught,” as an old person would. I still say I should have won the debate, but in the end The Guy Nerd was convinced TO watch the show. Someday I’ll be on ze winning team! Bit Ratings: The Girl Nerd: 2 bits The Gay Nerd: 3 bits Download The Girl Nerd’s Podcast 33 (063009) RSS Feed Follow me on Twitter!
Beginnings of a news post

thegirlnerd

24 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am

Good morning darlings! Sorry no update yesterday. The Guy Nerd is doing the news this week, but he is at a conference so he hasn’t been able to post it yet. I found a couple of interviews today and just had to post them. Sorry Guy Nerd! You can still post yours! Interview with Mamoru Oshii about his new Musashi movie (I’m excited about the movie) Interview with Peter Craig, writer for the Cowboy Bebop live action. The writer might be good, but I still weep for all the other variables that could go horribly wrong (Keanu as Spike…please kill me). The Guy Nerd will update later…
Podcast 32: D. Gray Fullmetal Bleach

thegirlnerd

15 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Happy podcast day everybody. This episode is brought to you by my back pain! Hoorayyyy back pain! This week, the Gay Nerd teaches you the days of the week, Japanese style. If you can come up with a good mnemonic device to remember them, we will give you a prize! For the review this week, the boys try to convince me to watch/not watch D. Gray Man. And the verdict iiiiis? Sorry Gay Nerd… the Guy Nerd wins this one! Bit Ratings The Gay Nerd: 6 bits The Guy Nerd: 2 bits Download The Girl Nerd’s Podcast 23 (061609) RSS Feed Follow on Twitter!
News Tuesday Post Sans Mini-Rant

thegirlnerd

9 Jun 2009 | 7:35 am

There were quite a few newsbits in the last couple of weeks which, if you haven’t already gleaned them from ANN, might be interesting! Nothing particularly urgent or anything, but here you go just the same: Moribito back on Adult Swim. I seem to recall liking Seirei no Moribito I think maybe kind of? I’m too lazy to go look at my own review page. News of the new Gurren Lagann movie dub being shown at Anime Expo is thus far the only reason I’m sad I won’t be going. Hey GuyNerd? Kiss it! I liked the dub! All I’m going to say about this is that my eyes rolled so…
Podcast 31: We have to STR.A.IN to stay awake

thegirlnerd

1 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Happy Podcast Day guys and gals! Another exciting episode has come and gone. This week, we’ve introduced a new member of our ragtag band of anime reviewers, The Guy Nerd! Welcome aboard, you smarmy bastard! <3! This week, we’ve reviewed Str.A.In. Don’t try to think about that; you’ll just hurt yourself. Ratings: The Girl Nerd: 1 bit The Guy Nerd: -4 bits Download The Girl Nerd’s Podcast 31 (060209)

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Poll: Are You Going to Anime Expo 2009?

David

1 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

Anime Expo, the largest anime con in North America starts tomorrow, July 2 – July 5, 2009. Even though we won’t be able to make it (T_T), there’s going to be a lot of great anime and manga announcements, cosplayers, panels, parties and more. I decided to create a poll to see if you’re going or not. Take the poll! Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Be sure to send in your reports from Anime Expo! Related Posts:How have your anime and manga spending habits changed during the economic crisis?ANIME…
Anime Conventions for July/August 2009

Mochi

30 Jun 2009 | 7:35 am

July 2 – 5, 2009 Anime Expo – Los Angeles, California (USA) CONvergence 2009 – Bloomington, Minnesota (USA) (Primarily a Science Fiction Con) Japan Expo – Paris, France (Site languages are French, Japanese, & English) July 3 – 5, 2009 Anime Overload – Austin, Texas (USA) AniMex 2009 – Monterrey, Mexico (Site language is Spanish) G-Fest – Des Plaines, Illinois (USA) (This is a Godzilla and Japanese Monster Convention) Otaku Omaha – Council Bluffs, Iowa (USA) Supanova Pop Culture Expo – Perth, Western Australia (Australia) July 4, 2009 Bristol Cosplay Night 6 –…
Loli Music Playlist

David

30 Jun 2009 | 6:33 am

Are you interested in Lolita Fashion? If so, you might want to check out The Anime Blog reader and contributor Liz Ohanesian’s great article ‘Loli-Pop: Songs to Inspire Your Inner Lolita‘ at LAWeekly.com. Here’s an excerpt: Loli-Pop: Songs to Inspire Your Inner Lolita …But Lolita is more than labels like Baby the Stars Shine Bright and Angelic Pretty, more than just pulling curls off your face with a pretty bow. Lolita is a state of mind, an appreciation of cute, whimsical and sometimes old-fashioned sensibilities. With that in mind, we compiled a list of tunes to…
Los Angeles Times Teaches You to Make Tofu at Home

David

26 Jun 2009 | 1:25 pm

Los Angeles Times has a great article on making your own tofu at home. Here’s a quick look: Do-it-yourself fresh tofu: Two ingredients and a steamer, and you’re on your way to amazing tofu at home. Traditional tofu makers start with the beans, and coax them through a long, involved process to create tofu. But with just soy milk and a brine called nigari (a coagulant derived from seawater), it’s easy to make kinugoshi (soft, silken) tofu at home, at least in theory. It isn’t that easy to get the exact-right consistency, but for anyone who loves tofu, it’s worth…
Exclusive ‘9′ Photo: ‘2′

David

25 Jun 2009 | 12:22 pm

We’ve have another great exclusive image from 9 – the upcoming (9/9/09) animated film produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Shane Acker. Here’s the exclusive image: About 2 Voiced by Academy Award Winner Martin Landau, 2 is a kind but now frail inventor and explorer who embodies the Scientist’s strong creative spirit. An inquisitive personality, 2 is fearless. Director Shane Acker affectionately describes him as a “salty old dog.” Insider Trivia Focus Features’ last animated movie was the hit “Coraline.” Can’t get enough of 9?

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High hopes for Bakemonogatari

Kurogane Shiroikaze

3 Jul 2009 | 7:35 pm

Fuck yeah, tsundere stationary war girl! It’s so refreshing to hear Chiwa Saitou to be voicing Senjogahara. I never knew she can put this much malice and terror in her voice. That was a pretty awesome first episode of Bakemonogatari and the SHAFT-style, although a bit distracting at times, was quite complementary overall to the story and action at hand. Let’s just hope they don’t overdo it and go for a more acid-trip style later on. ©2009 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
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Kurogane Shiroikaze

3 Jul 2009 | 1:28 pm

Now taking bets on whether the next episode of Suzumiya Haruhi will end with another closed loop or not. Odds are at eight to one for closed! ©2009 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
Feeling of Freedom

Kurogane Shiroikaze

27 Jun 2009 | 1:00 pm

I can’t ask for a more perfect adaptation. J.C. Staff is doing good work in this season of Hayate no Gotoku. In fact, they even animated one of the manga’s tankouban omake about Kotetsu-kun! Impressive, really. Makes for a real nice change in the trend of anime studios screwing up the adaptations. ©2009 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
The Medaka Box of Eyecandy and Eyecancer

Kurogane Shiroikaze

27 Jun 2009 | 7:25 am

Eyecandy: Eyecancer: Oh god what?! Is every chapter of Medaka from now on going to be like this? It’s gonna get a bit unbearable you know. Plus I want more overbearing Medaka slave-driving Hitoyoshi. This somewhat reminds me of Bakuman. The current arc in there is talking about how the Ashirogi pair is worried about their ratings dropping radically after the first few chapters and they try to do some crazy things to improve it. Is this what they were talking about? ©2009 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
EVA 2.0 opens a.k.a WTF ANNO WTF?!

Kurogane Shiroikaze

27 Jun 2009 | 12:26 am

Warning: Spoilers ahead. Show ▼ Asuka does in her usual way tsundere way express feelings for Shinji, for example feeling lonely and coming to sleep in his room (this is not sleep walking as in the TV series) and confronting Ayanami about her feelings for him (this is after she calls Ayanami a doll in the infamous elevator scene, and it is masterfully played here). She is a compelling character here, maybe even more so than in the original series, and her drive to excel, lack of social skills and loneliness really shine through. She also has some great fan service moments in shimapan…

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Bakemonogatari - 01

Omni

3 Jul 2009 | 11:31 pm

Summary: At school one day, Araragi Koyomi sees a girl falling down the staircase and manages to catch her.
Ristorante Paradiso - Short and Sweet

divine

3 Jul 2009 | 10:44 pm

Nicoletta is officially part of the casetta dell'orso family! In my ongoing attempt to finish up the shows I've been watching and get into the new summer ones, I finally got around to watching the last episode of Ristorante Paradiso. And with that, I have to say that it was a lot better than I was expecting. Omni blogged the first couple of episodes awhile back and as I sort of expected, the series didn't appeal to a lot of people. As strange as it may sound, that alone made me more inclined to check it out for myself because, well, I like to be a trendsetter. Well not really (because…
Took Them Long Enough

Omni

3 Jul 2009 | 1:54 am

I was asked to comment on the latest manga chapter of Bleach, so here goes: It's about freaking time. There's been a year's worth of chapters since we last saw Shinji and company, and it figures that they don't appear until things look the bleakest for the Shinigami side (of course Harribel and Barragan are still alive). I'm glad that they did decide to show up though because it obviously makes things more interesting, especially now that Aizen's free too. Assuming they side with the Shinigami - and I concede that there's a small possibility that they side with Aizen - the Visored will…
Basquash! - 14

Omni

3 Jul 2009 | 12:45 am

Summary: After a nightmare about a sword being swung at him, Iceman wakes up screaming on the morning of the championship game.
NEEDLESS ED - Get Your Kleenex Ready

jaalin

2 Jul 2009 | 9:53 pm

"For when you blow your wad, man."

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Phantom -Requiem for the Phantom- 13

Kabitzin

3 Jul 2009 | 10:34 pm

Summary: Cal thinks Reiji looks like a wimp, so Reiji arranges to have Lizzie pose as Phantom and meet Cal. Cal plans to stay with Reiji until then, but while Lizzie is chuckling on her cell phone about Reiji being bossed around by his own little lolita, Isaac and his muscle get the drop on Lizzie (who was investigating on Isaac’s turf). Isaac then heads straight to Reiji’s place to make Cal talk. This leads to a pretty tense stand-off between Isaac and Reiji, and Reiji goes so far as to pull a gun on Isaac to make Isaac back off. Reiji knew all along that Cal was bluffing…
Lightbox Added

Kabitzin

2 Jul 2009 | 4:59 pm

I installed the Lightbox 2 plugin so that images that you click on SS!AB are overlaid right on the page itself. I felt like some of the extra images that I included in posts would be better viewed this way, especially since you can easily browse all the pics in the post without hunting for links. All I had to do was install and activate the plugin, and everything else worked right away. Let me know if you have problems with this feature and/or hate it. ©2009 Sea Slugs! Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved.. Related posts:Wordpress 2.7 PreviewBurn the Hand that Feeds You
Phantom -Requiem for the Phantom- 12

Kabitzin

1 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

Summary: It’s 6 months later, and a pimped out Reiji been sent off to a CG New York to kill Belacruz, the #2 guy in the Gambino family. With them out of the way, Inferno now has control of the East Coast. Claudia’s next plan is to meet up (again) with the Godo family to sell 25 kg of discounted cocaine to Godo Daisuke as a friendly gift. Isaac taunts Claudia for using her huge rack to secure Reiji’s loyalty, and she pays him back by arranging the exchange on Bloodies turf, putting the onus of security on Isaac’s shoulders. Naturally, when Claudia and Reiji arrive…
Hatsukoi Limited 12 (Final)

Kabitzin

30 Jun 2009 | 2:34 pm

Summary: The girls are worried the boys may have gotten eaten by wild animals, but not worried enough to call off the onsen fanservice. Having already read the manga, the girls know the boys are heading to the beach, and decide to catch some rays while they wait. Meanwhile, the boys are pedaling fast and yelling out their frustration as they near the water. It’s a beautiful sunset, and Etsu thinks about how he went on this trip to build confidence. It’s not easy been a short ugly guy who’s had his eye on Kei ever since she was a tween. All that’s left for…
Eden of the East Review

Kabitzin

29 Jun 2009 | 4:40 pm

Ja ne! Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Oedipus had not (spoiler alert!) been an arrogant father-killing, mother-banging, eye-gouging, emo prick? Me neither, but if you could create a bizarro-Oedipus story, this would be it. Story Eden of the East’s main strength is its story. The basic gist of the story is that Akira finds himself naked and partially amnesiac only to discover that he might possibly be a terrorist. We’re thrown right into a seemingly random situation, but we gradually find how all the little pieces fit together. Although the overuse of…

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Suzumiya Haruhi 2, Episode 14- And Various Things Happened

Calawain

3 Jul 2009 | 9:58 am

We got some new swimsuits and summer outfits, and then same stuff happened as before. I think this was the first time I’ve ever been bored watching an episode of Haruhi. Not even joking, I’m completely out of interesting things to say about the same events we’ve experienced multiple times already…
Shin Mazinger Z - 12: The Best Day of Baron Ashura’s Life

Crusader

30 Jun 2009 | 11:47 pm

Baron Ashura you are one of the lucky few… I’ll keep this short simple (doing reconnaissance, transport, and support for a friend’s AX shindig), Baron Ashura is one lucky bastard, thus far that was the funniest moment yet in the series beating out Sayako’s wardrobe malfunction. Lastly alas for Gamia Q5, five there were yet only one might remain, but at least she went out fighting. Show your true colors… Let’s not forget armament and elegant controls! Baron Ashura likes to talk dirty… I bet it is… Or does he/she…? Pilder the Ride! The Baron is not…
Hayate no Gotoku 2, Episode 13- The Heady Feeling of Freedom

Calawain

29 Jun 2009 | 1:22 pm

I’ve been waiting quite a long time for them to animate the scenes shown in this episode, and I will say I was quite pleased with the results. I still don’t plan on blogging this regularly, but as I said in the last season preview, I did mention the possibility of making some noise whenever some Hina
Umi Monogatari - 01: Baby Got Back

Crusader

28 Jun 2009 | 2:32 am

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. As a sailor I cannot help but listen to sea stories, and given that this sea story is by a big shot director I will give it a chance even if the habits of Marin and Urin are strange. So yeah they are woefully under dressed and…
K-ON 13 (END): So it was Written…

Crusader

27 Jun 2009 | 7:39 pm

It seems that Ritsu got the best plot thread this time around. So it’s finally over and it seems this time the atmosphere was suitably muted, though not much music was made, but instead I suppose that they did gel a bit more as friends. Yui being Yui was pretty standard with her antics and wanting weird food for a hot pot. Mugi-chan got a job, Azu-nyan baby sat a kitten, and Mio went off to write another song, but it seems that Ritsu was the special one this time around who thought that she had a love letter on her hands…though it turns out that they were “lyrics” sent to Ritsu by…

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Cosplay Corner [Issue #4]

Sanjo-chan

3 Jul 2009 | 3:53 pm

It’s been a long while since I wrote anything relating to my personal Cosplay plans, usually labeled as as CEN.TAKU.ME Cosplay Corner, now renamed to simply Cosplay Corner for the time being. It’s been a year since I decided on my choices for Anime Weekend Atlanta ‘08 (and originally for MTAC if I hadn’t ran out of money and a driver to attend). As of 2009, I still plan on going as Toshirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. My attendance of AWA is very likely this year thanks to the Boogie BAM Anime Jam Club. (And this will probably be the last time I will mention attending AWA…
Gundam 0079 Lost Episode

Sanjo-chan

24 Jun 2009 | 4:24 pm

I recently found out about an episode of the original Mobile Suit Gundam that has never aired in US…not even in the Japan. But it apparently aired in China from the video below. Episode 15, entitled “Kukurus Doan’s Island” didn’t air because Tomino-sensei wasn’t happy with it. (It seems that he’s an perfectionist like Kojima-san). The episode is about a guy named Doan who is an ex-Zeon pilot who went AWOL after witnessing 3 children guarding their mother from being “hurt” further… Besides Tomino’s decision, there is nothing…
100+ Subscribers, Policies, and About Changes

Sanjo-chan

24 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am

I’m back, everyone! I apologize for the lack of updates aside from the huge Gundam 101 feature that wrapped up last month. (The biggest article ever written! ). Taking time off from posting articles, I’ve decided to update vital parts of the websites-most importantly the Comment Rules. But first, the exciting news! On Saturday, May 30th, CEN.TAKU.ME hit the 100+ subscribers mark! 105 subscribers to be exact in the picture above, and the highest count recorded so far. This is also a momentous occasion as July 17th will mark the 2nd year anniversary of CTM. Back in December, the…
Twelve Sky 2 [Review]

Sanjo-chan

23 Jun 2009 | 9:29 pm

Today, I will review Twelve Sky 2, which is a Free-to-Play MMORPG currently in Open Beta (in North America) from the folks over at Aeria Games. The game was first released in Korea from Alt1 games. It’s the sequel to the first 12 Sky game, also hosted by Aeria. It’s a feudal Martial Arts game that takes place in China, along with Japanese and Korean themes. It’s one of the first free MMORPGs that I’ve really enjoyed over previous free MMOGs from other publishers. I will explain why this game has kept me busy over the course of a few weeks. Gameplay Upon starting Twelve…
Gundam Lives in Odaiba

Sanjo-chan

10 Jun 2009 | 10:44 pm

Just in time for Gundam’s 30th Anniversary, a 59-foot replica of everyone’s favorite mecha, the RX-78 from the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, was recently completed after half a year’s construction. Otaku blogger Danny Choo recently went to Odaiba to see for himself, along with other Japan/Otaku bloggers Lester Ho, Steven Nagata, and Ken Lee. Unfortunately, the replica will be around for two months before it is called back into space… It would have been nice if it stayed up until the Olympic games (if Tokyo wins the bid), as it would give me an excuse to visit…

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Seikai de Ichiban Daikirai, La Corda D'Oro, A Promise About Glass Shoe, Uzumajin, Tokkyu... Just see inside for the manga premieres (Elex upcoming July 2009 releases)

huamulan03

3 Jul 2009 | 2:39 am

Otomen © Kanno Aya/Hakusensha With that pleading expression and a big red bow (two, actually) tied around our favorite otomen, Asuka-chan on the cover of Otomen volume 6 was just too, too apropos to lead this upcoming Elex manga post. (Releases listed here came from the July Komikologi.) July 2009 "Executive Summary" Fifty-six manga, manhwa, manhua and makita and four monthly anthologies
Rainbow 12, Psychometrist Eiji 5, and Yoshimura Akemi's Bad Guy (Level Comics 7 July 2009 manga)

huamulan03

3 Jul 2009 | 2:31 am

Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin © Abe George and Kakizaki Masasumi/Shogakukan In the wicked cool (according to one of this blog's commenters) and Must-Have (so sez Level) Rainbow seinen manga world of Abe George- and Kakizaki Masasumi-sensei, the six minors have taken decisive steps into adulthood: Now a soldier, a pro wrestler, a "personal banker," a singer, a lawyer, and a professional
Venus Capriccio 1, The Magic in Me 5 of 5, Crossroad 6, Yokohama Shopping Blog 14 of 14, Dawn Aria 1, A Future Doctor 2 (m&c! 8 July 2009 manga)

huamulan03

2 Jul 2009 | 9:37 am

Venus Capriccio © Nishikata Mai/Hakusensha particularly lovable kids ... in love with each other Most likely GET! apparent after The Magic in Me wraps: Nishikata Mai-sensei's Venus Capriccio for these peculiar-personal reasons: (1) Hana to Yume-serialized: I love Hakusensha shoujo manga (The (he)art! The (he)art! Oh, the (he)art!) · (2) Stars childhood sweethearts (particularly lovable kids or
Shakugan no Shana II premieres on Animax 1 July 2009

huamulan03

1 Jul 2009 | 4:35 am

Airs every weekday thereafter at 630PM WIB (GMT+7) © Yashichiro Takahashi/Noizi Ito/ASCII Media Works/「Shakugan no ShanaⅡ」Committee/MBS Shakugan no Shana The Second premieres 1 July 2009, Wednesday, on Animax Asia at 630PM WIB or 730PM Singapore, which is just minutes, if not seconds from now. Based on a series of light novels by Takahashi Yashichiro-sensei and illustrated by Ito Noizi-sensei,
Nodame does what to Chiaki?! (You'll have to wait for Elex's Nodame Cantabile 21 manga this 8 July to find out)

huamulan03

30 Jun 2009 | 9:17 pm

WARNING: Treat as SPOILER!!! Also among the 8 July 2009 releases: Eyeshield 21 volume 27, C.M.B. 10, Dragon Drive 14 of 14, Touch 17, Golden Days 4, and exactly five others (including a monthly manga anthology). Eyeshield 21 © Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke/Shueisha Nodame regardless, Eyeshield 21 volume 27 cops the Most Popular Manga GET! of Elex's Election Day releases (Indonesia goes to

Ani-Gamers
Con Report: AnimeNEXT 2009

2 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm

Or click here for the Photo Gallery AnimeNEXT 2009 June 12-14, 2009 Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, NJ, USA There is little to say about AnimeNEXT for those who have never attended the New Jersey convention. That's not because there was nothing to do; in fact, quite the opposite. The reason is that AnimeNEXT is a fan-run convention that feels less like an organized series of events, and more like a giant, three-day party. It's an experience like no other. Those who have... /// This is only a preview. Read the full article (and much, much more) at AniGamers.com, your source for the…
This Month in Ani-Gamers ~ June 2009

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

To subscribe to these posts through our email newsletter, click here. Can you feel the summer air? Here in the state of New Jersey, things are finally looking "summer-y" after a few weeks of torrential rain and bad conditions. But don't fear, beloved readers! The beautiful sunshine will not keep this intrepid editor from his keyboard! (After all, everybody knows that otaku are like vampires in that we burn in sunlight. But we're also not sparkling pretty-boys, so I guess we're not vampires... /// This is only a preview. Read the full article (and much, much more) at AniGamers.com, your source…
Noboru Ishiguro, Yukio Kikukawa, Hidenori Matsubara to appear at Otakon

29 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pm

So the title of "largest anime convention on the East Coast" wasn't enough to convince you to attend Otakon? Its reputation as the premier fan-run con just didn't sway you? Well, the Baltimore convention, to be held on the weekend of July 17-19, just might change your mind with a triple-whammy of guests, all announced this evening. First up is Mr. Noboru Ishiguro, the celebrated anime director whose sparkling resume includes such science fiction classics as Space Battleship Yamato (season... /// This is only a preview. Read the full article (and much, much more) at AniGamers.com, your source…
Impressions: Cowboy Bebop vol.1&2

29 Jun 2009 | 2:30 pm

I'm finally watching Cowboy Bebop. I know, I know, it's been a long time coming, but I hadn't picked up the DVDs until a recent 50% off sale in the Best Buy anime department spurred me to grab the classic late-90's anime series. And so far, I love it. The first two volumes serve primarily to introduce viewers to the characters and standard situations that will presumably define much of the rest of the series, which revolves around a crew of misfits and bounty hunters on the spaceship... /// This is only a preview. Read the full article (and much, much more) at AniGamers.com, your source for…
FMA: The Brotherhood Diaries - Episode 12

29 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am

Ani-Gamers staff writer Ink contributes a weekly column in which he examines the differences between the original Fullmetal Alchemist and its re-telling, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. To read previous entries, click here. Watch Episode 12 - One is All, All is One A memory of dear ol’ dad starts us off while on the train to Dublith, but don’t expect any exposition other than Ed mentioning “a dream about him” ...yet. And of course, seeing as the Elric brothers were headed toward their... /// This is only a preview. Read the full article (and much, much more) at AniGamers.com, your…

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AMV: Hellsing to "Thriller"

28 Jun 2009 | 6:31 pm

In honor of Michael Jackson's passing and because I'm just such a big Hellsing fan, I simply couldn't pass this one up. Here is my anime music video pick - Hellsing to Jackson's "Thriller".
Afro Samurai Resurrection Tops Sales

28 Jun 2009 | 5:46 pm

According to an article written in the latest issue of ICv2's Insider's Guide, Afro Samurai Resurrection tops the list for best selling anime properties for the 2009 Spring Quarter. Following in second place is VIZ Media's Naruto and surprise, surprise... Dragon Ball Z is still on the list, holding the #3 spot. For the complete top 10, you can check out the post at ICv2's website.
Right Stuf Releasing Astro Boy & Kimba Sets

28 Jun 2009 | 5:39 pm

Right Stuf has announced it is partnering up with Nozomi Entertainment to release Astro Boy Mini Sets 1 and 2 and Kimba: The White Lion Mini Set on October 6, 2009. The release will coincide with the October 23rd cgi-movie based on the Astro Boy series. The two Astro Boy mini sets will include 26 original episodes from Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy anime series, all done up in classic black and white.
Dragonaut Cast Confirmed

21 Jun 2009 | 6:39 pm

FUNimation has announced the English language cast for the Dragonaut series, planned for release in November of 2009. Toa- Colleen Clickenbeard Jin- Justin Pate Gio- Christopher R. Sabat Akira- Brina Palencia Machina- Caitlin Glass Seiglinde- Cherami Leigh Amadeus- Mark Stoddard Raina- J. Michael Tatum Howlingstar- Brad Hawkins Kazuki- Todd Haberkorn Widow- Jamie Marchi Asim- Jerry Jewell Garnet- Lydia Mackay
'Gundam 00' Season 2 Coming to Sci-Fi

21 Jun 2009 | 6:24 pm

In a recent press release, Bandai Entertainment announced that the entire second season of Gundam 00 will begin airing on the Sci-Fi channel starting on Monday, June 29, 2009. Joining Sci-Fi's Ani-Monday programming block, two episodes of Gundam 00 Season 2 will show each Monday night for 13 weeks. The series will be presented in widescreen and high def so for those of you with HD capabilities, you'll be able to get the most from your Gundam experience.

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Haruhi Suzumiya, Endless Eight, Part 3 – Been there, done that

RP

3 Jul 2009 | 1:56 pm

Having waited a couple years, put up with incessant trolling and numerous false starts, before finally getting a second season of Haruhi, only to have it air with a random schedule, should we be surprised that KyoAni and co. (I don’t even know if the enemy is KyoAni or Kadokawa at this point) have decided to emphasize the "endless" in "Endless Eight? After sitting through an episode in which absolutely nothing new occurred, I decided to go back to the Baka-Tsuki translation to see if KyoAni was just being really faithful to the original. And lo-and-behold, I did not find…
K-ON! – Final Impressions

RP

2 Jul 2009 | 9:30 pm

So K-ON! came in like a lion, with the buzz, hype and moe moe that only KyoAni can provide. Then it seemed to hit a bump in the road (or many bumps in the road) as the blogger fandom turned on it for not aspiring to be anything more than a moeblob. But then it seemed to end on a high note as the reception to its "finale" seemed pretty solid (let’s forget that 13th episode ever happened). For a while, it seemed like K-ON was becoming a victim of its own hype. Obviously, it wasn’t a Key collaboration that blot out the sun with a thousand tears from a thousand otakus. It…
Gurren Lagann, Remembering love, Part 1

RP

30 Jun 2009 | 8:29 pm

Apologies to ghostlightning for ripping off the title, but it felt like the most appropriate choice of words. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Hopefully my post does the name some justice. Real life had been bringing me down. All around my I see people affected with "pussyfooting" disease. Decisions that should take a day, instead take a month – and for no reason but to fret over frivolous and insignificant details. Work that could be done in 5 days, instead takes 5 weeks for no good reason. And all I can do is get bogged down in the mire. It’s in…
Hinagiku no Gotoku, episode 13. This. This is it.

RP

29 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pm

Having selectively read bits and pieces of the Hayate manga in anticipation for the 2nd season, I would say for Hina fans, there’s been one scene that we’ve wanted to see animated. And thankfully, it did not disappoint. The grandiose scene of Hina and Hayate on the balcony, looking out into the city, as Hayate holds her to keep her from giving into her fear of heights and then Hina’s subsequent realization of her feelings… it should bring out the fanboy in even the hardest of hearts. My only qualm is I liked how the scene was drawn in the manga better – closer in, more…
Summer 2009 First Impressions: Umi Monogatari

RP

28 Jun 2009 | 6:29 pm

So the first episode sure lived up to its description – to a T. A ring falls into the sea, two mermaids find it, return it and then certain events lead to one of the mermaids accidentally releasing a demon seal (although it was actually not on the sea floor). That’s what they said the show was going to be about, and that’s what we got. Now to figure out whether there’s enough to like to keep watching over the next eleven episodes. Fansub group: Ayako Things I liked: The artwork looks very nice. The character designs are cute, and I love the bright color palette. Nice,…

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