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Remembering the Life and Work of Isao Takahata
On April the 5th the anime world lost a big name and a bright mind and imagination in Isao Takahata. While the name might not ring an immediate bell, the work and creations he helped bring to life certainly are. Not just for anime fans, but fans of film in general as well for generations. […] More
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The Part of Dragon Ball Anime Fans Don't Talk About
With Dragonball Super ending it’s run, it looks like fans of Japanese Animation are saying so long to Goku and his group of friends. The story of the simple-minded bumpkin who would turn out to be an alien, father, and the savior of the Earth and the universe has been around in some form or […] More
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What is Manga and How Do You Find It?
Most people know what Anime is, it’s Japanese Animation that can be either a television series or it can be movies. Naturally, those in Japan are interested in this genre, both men and woman. Those based in the United States like it too. What if you’re looking for something that you can actually read though, […] More
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Shishūgoku Horror Manga Inspires 2 Live-Action Films
Masane Muroi’s horror manga Shishūgoku (Corpse Prison) is inspiring two live-action films that will open this June in Tokyo and Osaka. The first film, Gekijōban Shishūgoku Okori no Hen (Movie Shishōroku Beginning Chapter), will open on June 3 and the second film, Gekijōban Shishūgoku Okori no Hen (Movie Shishōroku End Chapter) will open on June […] More
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Toukiden 2’s Free-to-Play Version Launches This Month in N. America, Europe
KOEI Tecmo America and KOEI Tecmo Europe announced on Tuesday that they will release Toukiden 2: Free Alliances Version (Toukiden 2: Kyōtō-ban), the free-to-play version of Toukiden 2, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on May 30 in North America and May 31 in Europe. Players of the free version are able to take on […] More
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Tiger & Bunny, Madoka Magica, Love Live! Top NHK’s Best 100 Ranking
NHK posted the final results for its Best Anime 100 fan poll on Wednesday. The poll collected votes from January 8 to March 31 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of anime. People could choose from the approximately 10,000 Japanese anime produced so far and vote for three works per day. The poll received about […] More
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Funimation Announces English Dub for The Silver Guardian, Alice & Zoroku Anime
Funimation revealed the English dub cast lists for The Silver Guardian and Alice & Zoroku on Wednesday. The English dubs will premiere on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. EDT and 10:00 p.m. EDT, respectively. The cast for The Silver Guardian — under ADR director Jad Saxton, ADR engineer Deryk Elkins, mixing engineer Neal Malley, and writer […] More
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Reborn! Gets Tie-In Events, Blu-ray Box Sets, Compilation CD
Approximately 10 years ago the anime adaptation of Akira Amano‘s Katekyo Hitman Reborn! premiered on Japanese television. The series’ production companies are taking note by planning a series of collaborations and new merchandise to celebrate the milestone. One of the first collaboration is the return of “Vongola Festa” at the Jump Shop within the Tokyo […] More
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Thermae Romae’s Mari Yamazaki Draws Manga About Bulgari Founder for Vogue Japan
The official website of Condé Nast Japan’s Vogue Japan magazine revealed last Friday that Mari Yamazaki is drawing a new manga titled BVLGARI o Tsukutta Otoko – Sotirios Voulgaris (The Man Who Made BVLGARI – Sotirios Voulgaris). The manga’s two-page preview chapter is already available on the website, and three chapters will serialize in the […] More
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Akiko Higashimura’s Princess Jellyfish Manga Resumes in June
The June issue of Kodansha‘s Kiss magazine revealed on April 25 that Akiko Higashimura‘s Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) manga will resume in the August issue on June 25. The manga went on hiatus in January 2016, after having just resumed in July 2015 from a separate hiatus. Kodansha Comics describes the story: Tsukimi, who has […] More