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Japanese composer Yuki Kajiura to perform at Anime Expo 2012
3 days ago
Anime Expo has announced that Yuki Kajiura will be returning to perform live at Anime Expo 2012 (June 29 – July 2, 2012) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Her blend of Japanese and European style has helped her create some truly unique tracks.
The first time I heard of Japanese composer Yuki More >
Bring Back Toonami gets an anthem
1 week ago
When Cartoon Network aired Toonami as an April Fools joke, many fans were left with excitement and disappointment. Fans were excited because for one day they were able to watch their favorite anime shows, just like the old days. Fans were disappointed because it was a big tease. Ever since then More >
Diablo 3 animated short
1 week ago
With Diablo’s hordes set to be released in less than a week, Blizzard has released an animated short. The animated short is made by Titmouse Inc., the company who brought us the Afro Samurai opening, Metalocalypse, GI Joe: Resolution, Black Panther, and soon the Grimm Fairy Tales animated series. More >
Disney XD – ‘TRON Uprising’ animated series, ‘Clu’ to next film?
2 weeks ago
The new animated series by Disney XD looks jaw-dropping amazing. Inspired mostly by TRON: Legacy, the second film in the TRON franchise, this new animated series has Tron, Clu, Programs, Argon City, and the Grid. The animation looks kick-ass, light cycles, fight scenes, and disc battles to boot! More >
4Kids will soon lose hold over the Yu-Gi-Oh! series
1 month ago
by Benson Chen
in Anime
Following their recent bankruptcy, some papers filed to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday has revealed some interesting insight. Famous North American anime distributor 4Kids is planning on selling all of their Yu-Gi-Oh! related assets to KidsCo Media More >
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge Premium Edition Review
The wacky antics of the Arakawa residents return in Nippon Ichi’s second Premium Edition with Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge. In the previous installment, Ko ichinomiya (or Recruit as designated by his fellow river denizens) is chosen by Nino, an odd, innocent, yet charming young lass, to be her More >
Is Toonami more than an April Fools’ Day Joke?
1 month ago
On April 1st, 2012 Cartoon Network and Adult Swim did something that took fans by storm. For the first time in almost four years, Toonami was back on the air. Steve Blum reprised his role of T.O.M. 3.0 with new voice acting for introductions, commercials, and he even reviewed Mass Effect 3. Anime More >
New Berserk anime this Fall 2012
1 month ago
VIZ Media has announced that they have acquired the U.S. rights to release the new Berserk anime trilogy, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc. The first film of the trilogy, The Egg of the King, will be released in Fall of 2012. What I’m not sure is whether this will be a theatrical or home video release. More >
Android-based Evangelion phone to be released
1 month ago
Japan is set to release an Android phone based on the Evangelion anime. Sharp, Gainax (anime studio for Evangelion) and NTT DoCoMo (Japans leading mobile phone operator) have come together to release a Japan-only exclusive Evangelion phone called the SH-06D NERV, to coincide with the new upcoming More >
Fans rally to get Toonami back on Cartoon Network for good
1 month ago
If you haven’t been living under a rock, every one of your nerdy friends has told you by now that Toonami returned last night on Cartoon Network. Steve Blum returned to once again voice TOM, and numerous classic Toonami anime were shown during the Adult Swim block.
While this was a great nostalgic More >
Cartoon Network re-airs Toonami as April Fool’s joke
1 month ago
This is probably the best news you’ll hear all day. Last night, Cartoon Network viewers were treated to a very special April Fool’s joke. Cartoon Network’s normal Adult Swim programming was replaced by the return of Toonami.
Voice actor Steve Blum returned to once again voice the Toonami MC, Tom. More >
Anime: House of Five Leaves Review
1 month ago
Comes with 2 DVD's and an Artbook featuring and episode guide
While there are many video games coming out from Nippon Ichi Software America (NISA) this year, plenty of animes are being released too. Last month was the odd comedy Bridge X Bridge, which is an odd slice-of-life anime about aliens. Now More >
Mass Effect anime Paragon Lost to star James Vega
1 month ago
If you love the Mass Effect universe and anime, then you might be interested in checking out the upcoming Mass Effect anime, Paragon Lost. The story revolves around James Vega as he and his squad must defend a colony against The Collectors, aliens that have been turned by The Reapers to collect More >
Cosplayers of WonderCon 2012
2 months ago
WonderCon 2012 is finally over, and its temporary visit is as well. It was fun having it here in the OC, but it is time to say goodbye as it goes back to Northern California. I am glad that I was able to go to WonderCon this year, especially with all the stories I kept hearing. I just hoped the More >
The only thing missing in this Rurouni Kenshin trailer is Tom Cruise
2 months ago
We previously posted the new trailer for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie. The problem was that is wasn’t the best in quality. Well, here’s the trailer in better quality and without it being stuck to a Japanese talk show. Oh, and it has subtitles.
I highly enjoyed the dark and violent setting More >
Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin trailer looks very promising
2 months ago
I haven’t caught up with that many Rurouni Kenshin manga and anime, but the one that I did get to check out, Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal, had me craving for a live-action adapted movie featuring Kenshin. Judging from the trailer, the film is shaping up to be all kinds of awesome. A little More >
Puella Magi Madoka Magica review – Magical Girls have never been so fun
2 months ago
Originally I was going to watch the anime. All of my friends kept recommending it to me, not because it was a magical girl anime, but because it wasn’t your normal, super and sweet, hero girl anime. It added a twist. When it was announced back in 2011 by Aniplex for a US release, I held back from More >
Photos from Puella Magi Madoka Magica Meet and Greet Event in LA
Last week, Nerd Reactor had its wish granted by attending the “Voice Cast Meet and Greet” of the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica at Anime Jungle in Downtown Los Angeles. Fans of the anime had an opportunity to speak with the english voice cast of Madoka in a Q&A session. Afterwards, it was jam More >
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Vol.1 Premium Edition Review
Remember that time in school when you would talk to a girl and the two of you would unknowingly play “hard to get” to each other? That’s Kimi ni Todoke in a nutshell. NIS America recently brought this award-winning shoujo series to Western shores in a form of a premium box set. The first volume More >
Phoenix Wright live-action movie to premiere at AM2 Convention in the United States
3 months ago
Objection!! We all knew the live-action Pheonix Wright(Gyakuten Saiban) movie was being made in Japan, and with mixed thoughts, fans eventually rallied behind the movie worldwide. It was released in theaters in Japan four days ago, but we finally get to see some light in the States.
It was More >
Bleach: Fade to Black – Blu-ray review
3 months ago
Swords, Shinigami, Baddies and Bankai ring a bell? Well if you’re already a fan of the Bleach series than none of these should be new to you except maybe the baddies, but we need those too. But first let me explain the series a bit in a familiar rap.
Now this is a story all about how His life got More >
Photos from Shonen Jump Alpha Sneak Peek
Last week, Nerd Reactor headed out to the West Hollywood Library to catch a sneak peak at the launch of Shonen Jump Alpha, a new weekly digital manga app that lets users read their favorite JUMP series only two weeks after their Japanese debut. There were several laptops scattered where fans can More >
Blazblue x GodsGarden Stream Tonight
3 months ago
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 More >
Aniplex to Host Puella Magi Madoka Magica Special Meet and Greet Event at Anime Jungle with the English Cast
3 months ago
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, More >
L’Arc-en-Ciel to Be the First Japanese Artist to Headline at Madison Square Garden in NYC
3 months ago
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 , Go!
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