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Blazblue x GodsGarden Stream Tonight
Jan 27th
Well, technically it’s tomorrow. Blazblue will be at GodsGarden and will feature some extremely high level play that a Blazblue fan or plain old fashioned competitive gaming enthusiast shouldn’t miss. Featuring some of the best players in Japan, it will be quite the spectacle. Mitsurugi Hazama, I’m rooting for you!
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Aniplex to Host Puella Magi Madoka Magica Special Meet and Greet Event at Anime Jungle with the English Cast
Jan 27th
Fans who follow Aniplex’s Twitter will recognize this picture showing off the heavily anticipated Magic Girl anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, aka Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika, out on Valentine’s day. Ever since the surprise announcement at Anime Expo 2011, tons fans have been anxious for a US Release, which is on February 14th, More >
L’Arc-en-Ciel to Be the First Japanese Artist to Headline at Madison Square Garden in NYC
Jan 25th
L’Arc-en-Ciel, a Japanese rock band with music featured in many animes and Japanese video games, will be the first Japanese artist to headline at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’s been a while since they’ve performed in the States, but on March 25th, they’ll be Ready, Steady , More >
Winners Announced for ‘Redline’ and ‘First Squad: The Moment of Truth’ Blu-rays
Jan 17th
We have decided on the winners for the Redline and First Squad: The Moment of Truth Blu-rays Giveaway. Scroll to the bottom to see if you’re the winner!
REDLINE is a racing film created by studio Madhouse (Paprika, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars). REDLINE is about the biggest and most More >
Anime LA 2012 Con Report: Cosplaying as Scorpion, Videos and Reminiscing About Tentacle Monsters
Jan 13th
Blu-ray Giveaways: ‘Redline’ and ‘First Squad: The Moment of Truth’
Jan 10th
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Anchor Bay Entertainment’s Manga brand is set to release two of the most highly anticipated animated films. On January 17, 2012, Katsuhito Ishii’s REDLINE and award-winner FIRST SQUAD: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH will be released on Blu-ray and DVD. ANCHOR BAY and Nerd Reactor have teamed More >
Akira Movie Production Gets Shut Down…Again
Jan 9th
Oh Warner Bros., when will you learn that some things just shouldn’t be done? Supposedly, the production for the live-action Akira movie was going to begin in late February, early March. That’s not so much anymore. Due to budget problems, script issues and “other concerns,” pre-production in Vancouver has been More >
‘Cobra: The Space Pirate’ Fan Film Teaser Gets Me All Excited for the Official Movie
Jan 5th
With Alexandre Aja’s Cobra: The Space Pirate coming soon to theaters in 2013, fan Michael Paris has gone ahead to create a fan film teaser that’s based on the upcoming movie and the old-school manga by Buichi Terasawa.
Cobra: The Space Pirate stars a rogue space pirate who surgically alters his face and More >
A New Year for Anime – 2012 Full Lineup
Jan 2nd
Happy New Year everyone! Didn’t get many presents this year? Not to worry, because we’ve got the full 2012 jam-packed anime lineup for the next few months from a large selection from different genres. While most are original, a few fan favorites make their return in second seasons. Here we More >
Bandai Entertainment Will Stop Releasing New DVDs, Blu-rays and Mangas Next Month
Jan 2nd
Last month, Bandai Entertainment closed its online store and only has a select few anime series for sale. Today it was announced that Bandai would stop releasing any new anime series on DVD or Blu-ray.
Bandai Entertainment announced they will be changing their focus from releasing series to licensing all their rights More >
‘Dragon Age’ Anime Trailer: At Least the Dragon Looks Cool
Dec 29th
The idea of having a Western game be turned into an anime project isn’t new. Halo did it with Halo Legends. I’m a fan of anime and video games, so this very idea should be a winner, yet it’s not. Instead of having traditional 2D animation, the Dragon Age anime More >
Dragon Age Anime Doesn’t Look Like Anime
Dec 13th
When I heard the news that we’re getting a Dragon Age anime, I was excited…until I saw actual clips. Sure, this can be considered anime, because it’s made by a Japanese animation studio, and anime is pretty much just Japanese animation, but it looks really bad. It looks like pre-rendered More >
Cowboy Bebop and Ninja Scroll Live Action? Well, Close Enough
Dec 6th
This is what happens when we get two stunt groups joining forces, anime-influenced fight scenes from Cowboy Bebop, Ninja Scroll and Samurai Champloo. LBP Stunts Chicago and Thousand Pounds Action Company have collaborated together to give us Boogie Woogie Feng Shui No. 5.
Also check out Thousand Pounds’ Catwoman/Arkham City video. More >
Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Bonds Blu-ray Review
Dec 5th
For the first time ever the Naruto anime series appears on Blu-ray (also available on DVD) with this recently released Naruto movie (it’s the 2nd movie in the Shippuden series). Now that the holiday season has already started, it’s a great time to catch up on the series if you More >
First Pic of Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Film
Nov 30th
Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin is getting a live-action adaptation with Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, Beck) starring as Kenshin, the wandering assassin who helps the people of Japan.
Here’s the first image of Takeru Satoh as the famed samurai warrior Kenshin that was featured in the January 2012 issue of Jump More >
Redline Trailer Is Like Speed Racer on Acid
Nov 18th
Here’s a trailer for Redline from director Katsuhito Ishii (Animatrix) and animation studio Madhouse (Paprika, Summer Wars, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust). It is looking weird and trippy, which is our cup of tea. Check out our glowing Redline review.
Redline will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on January 17, 2012. More >
Comikaze Day 1
Nov 14th
Today marks the opening of a new convention in L.A., Comikaze Expo. Comikaze Expo is not just dedicated to the hardcore and industry folks, it also caters to the masses. Day 1 line was a sight to see; it was a long winding line, but it kept moving so the More >
Comikaze 2011 Day 2 Gallery and My Bad Experience
Nov 14th
Before I get to the con gripe, I’ll post up the gallery first before detailing on why my con trip was a disaster.
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Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ Trailer and Release Date
Oct 27th
Disney has released a new trailer for Studio Ghibli’s The Secret World of Arrietty. It’s being directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and will mark his debut as a director. He’s also the youngest director for a Studio Ghibli film.
Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her More >
Madoka Magica Gets Its US Release Information
Oct 23rd
The cover “Art is Subject to change” but still looks awesome anyway.
During New York Comic Con, Aniplex of America announced it would be releasing Puella Magic Madoka Magica in 3 parts. The first will release on February 14th, 2012, (so it’ll be a great Valentine’s Day gift for fans) with the More >
Akira Movie Has Been Greenlit
Oct 20th
Even before the movie can get off the ground, fans have shown their hatred towards Hollywood’s plan to bring the cult anime movie, Akira, to the big screens. The main reason for much of the criticism is because the characters are going to be white instead of Japanese. Then again, More >
‘Star Driver’ Website Is Now Live – New Anime from Bones Studios
Oct 7th
Bandai Entertainment has announced that the Star Driver English site is now up. Star Driver is an upcoming new anime release from BONES studio (Cowboy Bebop the Movie, Eureka Seven, Soul Eater), and if you’re attending New York Comic Con next week, Bandai will be in attendance to debut the screening More >
A Night of Persona News: P4 VITA, P4 Fighting Game and P5
Aug 31st
Atlus is known for giving fans exactly what they want, but normally they do it in very small doses at a time. A few months ago, it was announced that Persona 4 would be getting an anime series in Japan next season and that was great news. Today, Famitsu made More >
Geek Spotlight: Anime Fans turned Store Owners
Aug 31st
Ever liked something so much you took it to next level? Despite our economy in shambles, that hasn’t stopped one fan from pursuing his dreams. Meet the owner of Desu-Nation, Terry Chan, a humble otaku (japanese slang for geeks) from Los Angeles, California. Terry’s been an anime fanatic for as More >
Kotobukiya Shows off Love for Cats with Little Busters
Aug 8th
Kotobukiya’s import figures always impress. While there are a few I plan on ordering and reviewing in the very near future, there are some that just have to be shown. This one is just very well detailed.
Rin Natsume from Little Busters! is seen here with a few cats and enjoying herself. While in More >
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