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Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies to premiere in US theaters next month
Madoka fans rejoice! Aniplex USA has announced that the Madoka Magica movies will premiere in the US shortly after its Japanese premiere. The screenings will begin in Los Angeles and slowly make it way across major cities across the States. Tickets will include both movies plus a poster to all Los More >
Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch coming to the iPhone
8 months ago
One of my favorite RPGs is making its way to the iPhone later this week. I am pretty surprised, since Game Arts’ Lunar: Silver Story never got the porting treatment and there were hardly any news about the game..until today. Lunar: The Silver Star started on the MegaCD (Sega CD) and since ten has More >
Tales of Xillia coming stateside early 2013
8 months ago
Tales of Graces F finally made its way to North America and Europe earlier this year, and now we finally have confirmation that Xillia will be doing the same sometime in early 2013.
Earlier today Namco Bandai released a few English screens to tide fans over until its eventual release in 2013, but More >
Project X Zone: 15-minute trailer of awesomeness
8 months ago
Back in 2005, Capcom and Namco (before it merged with Bandai games) teamed up together to release a Tactics RPG title that featured characters from both Namco and Capcom’s vast library of characters called Namco X Capcom. The game was developed by Monolith Soft, the team that had released the More >
Persona 4 Artbook: Inside Look at Facing Your True Self
8 months ago
My oh my Persona. It seems these days you’re on a huge roll. Persona 4 Arena has been doing very well for itself, Persona 4 The Animation has just about wrapped up in Japan, a Persona 3 movie has been hinted at, Persona 4 The Golden is coming out soon for the PlayStation Vita, and Persona 4 Arena’s More >
Genndy Tartakovsky still working on a Samurai Jack Movie
8 months ago
Genndy Tartakovsky. That name alone brings back great memories in the late 90s and early 2000s on Cartoon Network. Genndy Tartakovsky is responsible for keeping myself and millions of others on our couches with cartoons like Dexter’s Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, and Star Wars: Clone Wars just More >
Hyperdimension Neptunia gets an Android app titled, God App Neptunia in Japan
8 months ago
Compile Heart has been busy working on Hyperdimension Neptunia V, the next title in the Neptunia series which releases in Japan today for Android users.
The app features Neptune and Noire, allowing you to improve your relationship with them by visiting them and talking to them similar to a dating More >
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Review – Love, Friendship and a Promise can even surpass Death
9 months ago
Growing up has its challenges, especially when a normal day turns tragic when one of your friends who everyone loves dies do to a misunderstanding, it’s something Jinta Yadomi and his friends have had to live with for over 10 years and tore them apart. The group known as the Super Peace Busters More >
Aniplex USA releasing Durarara Blu-Ray Lunch box set October 30
9 months ago
by Chris Del Castillo
in Anime
At Otokan, Aniplex of America announced that Durarara!! would be getting the Blu-Ray treatment in a “Limited-Edition Blu-Ray Lunch Box Set.” The set will include the series in 3 Blu-ray discs, a double sided poster and a deluxe booklet all inside a Durarara!! themed lunch box and will be a limited More >
NR Contest: Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai Mascot figures
9 months ago
When Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai first aired, I became a huge fan by the end of the series. It’s a comedy series about the perfect sister who turns out to be a complete Otaku. I missed out on the original Limited Edition release, but got lucky when Aniplex re-released the series, More >
Persona 3 Artbook review
9 months ago
Persona is enjoying a recent explosion lately with the games getting updates and new exciting titles coming out like Persona 4 Arena. Not to be left out, Persona 3 has an art book that is sure to please any fan of the game. Detailing many aspects of the game such as the characters, their personas, More >
Zakuro Review – Can co-existence really happen between humans and spirits?
9 months ago
Don’t be fooled by all the pink and pretty artworks, because you’ll miss out on some comedy and action (romance is already a given).
The story is set in an alternate Japan during the time the country started westernization. Spirit creatures are on the loose and are starting to harass humans. Three More >
Kimi ni Todoke: From me to you Vol.2 Premium Edition
We return to shoujoville to bring you Kimi ni Todoke Vol.2 from NIS America. Covering the second half (episodes 13-25) of season 1, Kimi ni Todoke kicks into high gear with nasty rumors and unrequited affection. As always, NIS America graciously releases it in a generous premium edition of More >
SDCC 2012: Kotobukiya Goodies as East meets West
10 months ago
Kotobukiya, well known for a combination of releases that include the Marvel and DC Bishoujo statues (Western super heroines with Eastern animation designs to create sexy and beautiful figures), Model kits, and other East- and West-inspired statues and figures that collectors love.
At Comic-Con More >
Blue Fin – Asks which figures do you want released?
10 months ago
At many of the major conventions I’ve been to, I always find myself in a huge line going to buy model kits, statues or action figures. And at the same time I also like seeing what figures will be released in the near future. The main two booths I visited were Square Enix and Blue Fin. There is More >
Occult Academy Blu-ray review – Time travel, ghosts, magic and lots of comedy
10 months ago
in the future the world met with disaster as aliens invaded the Earth, killing millions and destroying nearly everything. There are not that many humans left, but those that are alive fight to change the future by stopping the events that was predicted by Nostradamus. The location is a school More >
SDCC: I want that Figure Edition with Square Enix’s Play Art Kai line
10 months ago
Comic-Con is the Mecca of all things nerdy. Anything you look for chances are you will find it at Comic-Con. How you’re going to spend your money is another different story. This year walking the floor I saw Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, and a vast amount of figures from TV shows, Movies and More >
SDCC: Yu-Gi-Oh! What to expect for the rest of 2012
10 months ago
At San Diego Comic-Con Konami had a huge booth that had it all including playable games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, Metal Gear Solid HD for Playstation Vita. They also had a shopping area that featured tons of Konami products and a few limited edition goods. Even Hideo More >
Capcom releases JoJo’s HD screenshots, online info
10 months ago
Despite the somewhat unnecessary higher pricetag that JoJo’s HD is asking consumers to pay for (a $20 digital download), Capcom is trying to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. A new batch of screenshots shows just how the game will look on your flat screen TV with the HD visuals turned More >
SDCC: Mass Effect: Paragon Lost anime trailer
10 months ago
Out of all the interesting characters to choose from in the Mass Effect universe, I’m glad they chose the one with the most interesting story. Tali…wait, this isn’t an anime featuring Tali? Okay, how about Garrus? No? Oh, they chose James Vega? Hmmm.
Here’s the debut trailer for the Mass Effect More >
Anime review: ‘My Little Sister Can’t Be that Cute’ leaves a mark
10 months ago
Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (Oreimo for short) translates to My Little Sister Can’t Be that Cute and was released back in October 2011 as a limited edition box set. It’s barely been a year but the Limited Edition has already been sold out almost instantly with prices going pretty More >
Anime Expo 2012 – NIS America anime panel
10 months ago
At Anime Expo 2012, NIS America, a publisher for video games and anime, was holding two panel; one discussing video games and the other about anime.
The panel moderator was Ryan Phillips (PR at NIS America) who introduced Mitsu Hiraoka and Eugene Chen. A few trailers showcasing many of NIS More >
Anime Expo 2012 Impressions
10 months ago
Anime Expo 2012 has officially drawn to a close and everyone has gone home after 4 days of cosplay, events, anime, gatherings, and artwork. We took a ton of pictures of great cosplay and of the many happenings that went down over the past weekend.
Day 0 and Day 1:
Day 0 was just standard More >
Anime Expo: Photo Barrage Cosplay edition Part 4
10 months ago
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
With Anime Expo now closed and we wait for it next year. We know that some couldn’t make it this year, so we have photos from this year’s Anime Expo. Without further ado, here is part 4.
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Anime Expo: Photo Barrage Cosplay edition Part 3
10 months ago
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
With Anime Expo now closed and we wait for it next year. We know that some couldn’t make it this year, so we have photos from this year’s Anime Expo. Without further ado, here is part 3.
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