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Anime & Manga Japan / The Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら)

Published on 2012-09-01 17:50:01

The Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら Berusaiyu no Bara?), also known as Lady Oscar or La Rose de Versailles, is one of the best-known titles in shōjo manga and a media franchise created by Riyoko Ikeda. It has been adapted into several Takarazuka Revue musicals, as well an anime television series, produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and broadcast by the anime television network Animax and Nippon T

Anime & MAnga Japan / Angelic Layer (エンジェリックレイヤー)

Published on 2012-08-31 17:50:01

Angelic Layer (エンジェリックレイヤー) is a manga series released by Clamp. The manga is published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten, and in English originally by Tokyopop, but has since been re-licensed by Dark Horse Comics. The manga was adapted into a 26-episode anime series produced by Bones titled Battle Doll Angelic Layer (機動天使エンジェリックレイヤー) which aired on TV Tokyo from April 1, 2001-

Anime & Manga Japan / Hero's mag launches English site, seeks contest entries

Published on 2012-08-30 17:50:01

Comic magazine Hero's launched its official English website with the announcement that it is now accepting submissions for the second Hero's Comic Award competition. The website is accepting manuscripts for the summer round of the four-round Comic Award until Sept. 5. With fans all over the world creating Japanese-style manga, the Hero's Comic Award competition could open doors for aspiring overse

Anime & Manga Japan / Dog Days (ドッグデイズ)

Published on 2012-08-29 17:50:01

Dog Days (ドッグデイズ) is a 2011 Japanese fantasy anime television series created by Masaki Tsuzuki and produced by Seven Arcs and Aniplex under the direction of Keizo Kusakawa.

Anime & Manga Japan / The Ambition of Nobuna Oda (織田信奈の野望)

Published on 2012-08-28 17:50:01

Oda Nobuna's ambition anime trailer The Ambition of Nobuna Oda (織田信奈の野望) is a Japanese light novel series written by Mikage Kasuga and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. It was adapted into an anime television series that premiered on July 8, 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Humanity Has Declined (人類は衰退しました)

Published on 2012-08-27 17:50:01

Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita Opening - Real World by nano.RIPE Jinrui wa Suitaishimashita (人類は衰退しました, lit. Humanity Has Declined), or Jintai (人退) for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Romeo Tanaka. The novels originally featured illustrations by Toru Yamasaki for the first six volumes, but Yamasaki was replaced by Sunaho Tobe in 2011. The first volume was published in Ma

Anime & Manga Japan / YuruYuri (ゆるゆり lit. Easygoing Yuri)

Published on 2012-08-26 17:50:01

Yuru Yuri OP / ゆるゆり OP by YouTube YuruYuri (ゆるゆり lit. Easygoing Yuri) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Namori. The series began serialization in Comic Yuri Hime S from June 12, 2008, before being moved over to Comic Yuri Hime in September 2010. An anime adaptation by Dogakobo aired in Japan between July and September 2011; a second season began airing from July 2, 2012

Anime & Manga Japan / Tari Tari

Published on 2012-08-25 17:50:01

Tari Tari OP Tari Tari is a Japanese television anime series produced by P.A. Works and directed by Masakazu Hashimoto. The series began airing in Japan from July 1, 2012 and is also being simulcast by Crunchyroll. The series is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks. A manga adaptation illustrated by Tomiyaki Kagisora began serialization in Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine from May 2012

Anime & Manga Japan / Kokoro Connect (ココロコネクト)

Published on 2012-08-24 17:50:01

"Mind-connect" Anime! PV / 『ココロコネクト』アニメ化決定！記念ＰＶ Kokoro Connect (ココロコネクト) is a Japanese light novel series written by Sadanatsu Anda, with illustrations by Shiromizakana. The first volume was published in January 2010, and seven volumes have been released by Enterbrain as of February 2012. A manga adaptation titled Kokoro Connect Hito Random illustrated by Cuteg began ser

Anime & Manga Japan / GKids to Release Ghibli's From Up On Poppy Hill Film in N. America

Published on 2012-08-23 17:50:02

REEL ANIME 2012: FROM UP ON POPPY HILL TRAILER (English Subtitles) The entertainment trade magazine Variety reported on Tuesday that GKids has acquired the North American rights to Goro Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's From Up On Poppy Hill film. GKids confirmed the news at France's Annecy film festival.

Anime &Manga Japan / Monsuno (モンスーノ)

Published on 2012-08-22 17:50:01

Monsuno - Intro Song (English version) Monsuno (モンスーノ), also known as Monsuno: World Master　and Beast Rotation Battle Monsuno (獣旋バトル モンスーノ) in Japan, is an American-Japanese action/adventure TV animated series that premiered in the United States on February 23, 2012 on Nickelodeon's sister channel, Nicktoons (and will start airing on TV Tokyo in Japan in October 2012), with global

Anime & Manga Japan / Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン)

Published on 2012-08-21 17:50:01

ソードアート・オンライン Sword Art Online Trailer Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン) is a Japanese light novel series by Reki Kawahara, with illustrations by Abec. It has been adapted into three manga, an anime and a video game.

Anime & Manga Japan / The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan by Nagaru Tanigawa

Published on 2012-08-20 17:50:01

If you love the adventures of Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade, you'll love this intriguing spin-off that puts the focus squarely on a slightly different version of Yuki Nagato and her romance with Kyon.

Anime & Manga Japan / Otakon 2012 brings anime fans, business to Baltimore

Published on 2012-08-19 17:50:01

Otakon 2012 brings anime fans, business to Baltimore Washington Times - Aug 14, 2012 BALTIMORE, August 13, 2012 – Otakon, the convention concentrating on Anime and comics, took place at the convention center on July 27 – 29 to celebrate all things anime and manga. Over 30,000 fans descended on Baltimore City for three days to pay tribute to all things Japanese, cosplay (costume play), and buy from

Anime & Manga Japan / Jormungand (ヨルムンガンド)

Published on 2012-08-18 17:50:01

Jormungand / ヨルムンガンド OP HD Jormungand (ヨルムンガンド) is a manga series by Keitarō Takahashi, serialized in Monthly Sunday Gene-X magazine and published in North America by Viz Media. A television anime series produced by White Fox and divided into two seasons. The first season was broadcasted between April and June 2012, and the second season is scheduled to start airing on October 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Shonan Junai Gumi (湘南純愛組!)

Published on 2012-08-17 17:50:01

Shonan Junai Gumi anime opening Shonan Junai Gumi (湘南純愛組! lit. "The Pure Love Gang from Shōnan") is a manga by Tohru Fujisawa which was published from March 1990 to December 1996, and initially released in 31 volumes. It has subsequently been released in a deluxe edition of 15 volumes, from May to December 2000, and the pocket-size print run, which began in May 2005, is currently at the 10th

Anime & Manga Japan / JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険)

Published on 2012-08-16 17:50:01

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle - Teaser JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1987 to 2002, before being transferred to the monthly seinen magazine Ultra Jump in 2004. The current story arc, JoJolion, started in 2011. It is currently Shueisha's second l

Anime & Manga Japan / Kuroko's Basketball (黒子のバスケ)

Published on 2012-08-15 17:50:01

Kuroko's Basketball (黒子のバスケ) is a Japanese manga about basketball written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki (藤巻 忠俊). Started in December 2008, Kuroko's Basketball tells the story of a high school basketball team trying to make it to nationals. An anime adaptation by Production I.G began airing on April 7, 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Interview With the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Anne Rice

Published on 2012-08-14 17:50:01

Following on the heels of their best-selling adaptation of the first Twilight novel, Yen Press is going back a little further in vampire pop-lit land by adapting Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire novel.

Anime & Manga Japan / Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!)

Published on 2012-08-13 17:50:01

Hayate the Combat Butler「ハヤテのごとく！ CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU」 PV Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) is a Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata, about a boy who starts a new job as a butler and the events he experiences with his employer. Shogakukan have released 29 volumes in Japan. The English edition of the series has been licensed by Viz Media for dist

Anime & Manga Japan / First 'JoJo' TV anime series to premiere in October

Published on 2012-08-12 17:50:01

ANIME NEWS: First 'JoJo' TV anime series to premiere in October Asahi Anime News - Aug 11, 2012 Hirohiko Araki's "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" manga will premiere as an animated TV series in October as part of 25th anniversary celebrations of the manga's first serialization. Link: http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201208100327.html

Anime & Manga Japan / GTO: 14 Days in Shonan by Tohru Fujisawa

Published on 2012-08-11 17:50:01

The original GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka series was released by TokyoPop -- and now the irrepressible Eikichi Onizuka, former biker-punk turned high school teacher is back, thanks to Vertical. Vertical is also picking up where TokyoPop left off, by publishing the rest of the 31-volume series GTO: The Early Years from Volume 11 onwards beginning in February 2012. In addition to publishing GTO: The E

Anime & Manga Japan / Soulless: The Manga by Gail Carriger

Published on 2012-08-10 17:50:01

In the Victorian era, young women like Alexia Tarabotti are expected to behave a certain way. But it's awfully hard to be prim, proper and polite when you live in a world where humans co-exist with vampires and werewolves. This is all troubling enough, but when one is 'soulless' like Alexia is, one also has the ability to negate supernatural powers -- and that has made her the target of some unsav

Anime & Manga Japan / The Strange Tale of Panorama Island by Suehiro Maruo

Published on 2012-08-09 17:50:01

Originally scheduled for 2011, Suehiro Maruo's horrifying tale of decadence is now on track for a 2012 release. The Strange Tale of Panorama Island is based on a novella by mystery author Edogawa Rampo.

Anime & Manga Japan / 5 Centimeters Per Second by Makoto Shinkai

Published on 2012-08-08 17:50:02

Makoto Shinkai's acclaimed anime feature 5 Centimeters Per Second has been adapted into a 2-volume graphic novel that Vertical will be releasing as a double-sized volume.

Anime & Manga Japan / A Devil and Her Love Song by Miyoshi Tomori

Published on 2012-08-07 17:50:01

Maria Kawai is smart and pretty -- but her people skills? They need some work. You see, Maria is very observant and perceptive, which gives her a knack for seeing right through other people's facades.

Anime & Manga Japan: Acer funds anime series featuring five women athletes

Published on 2012-08-06 17:50:01

Anime & Manga Japan / Acer funds anime series featuring five women athletes Asahi - Aug 4, 2012 Leading anime studio Production I.G Inc. created an animated short series featuring top Japanese women athletes for electronics company Japan Acer Corp., the Japanese arm of Taiwan-based Acer Inc. Via Link: http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201208030370.html

Anime & Manga Japan / Blackjack Manga/Anime Gets Live Action TV Series From Studio eOne

Published on 2012-08-05 17:50:01

Blackjack Manga/Anime Gets Live Action TV Series From Studio eOne examiner.com - Aug 2, 2012 Announced earlier today, Studio eOne, the independent studio that distributes The Walking Dead tv series as well as produces Rookie Blue, will be tackling the much beloved manga/anime character, Black Jack. Studio eOne has charged Doug Davison and Taka Ichise with developing the show as executive producers

Anime & Manga Japan / Three Wolves Mountain by Naono Bohra

Published on 2012-08-04 17:50:01

VIZ Media's partnership with Libre, Japan's leading boys' love manga publisher will be ramping up in 2012, as the first digital/print editions begin appearing in stores in June 2012. One of the first print titles out of the gate is one that was on many yaoi manga fans' wish lists: Three Wolves Mountain by Naono Bohra, the creator of Yokai's Hunger.

Anime & Manga Japan / Puella Magi Madoka Magica by Magica Quartet

Published on 2012-08-03 17:50:01

A young girl is offered an opportunity to have her dearest wish fulfilled if she agrees to battle evil as a magical girl. But she finds that the job is not just sparkles and fun.

Anime & Manga Japan / A Message to Adolf by Osamu Tezuka

Published on 2012-08-02 17:50:01

Once published as five volumes by VIZ under the title Adolf: A Tale of the Twentieth Century, A Message to Adolf tells a story of three young men named Adolf, and how their lives intersect against the backdrop of World War II. One Adolf is a Jewish boy living in Japan. The other Adolf is a boy of German and Japanese descent. The third Adolf is the most infamous Adolf of them all: the dictator who

Anime & Manga Japan / Digital Frontier teams up with France's Forge Animation to co-produce 'Windwalkers'

Published on 2012-08-01 17:50:01

Digital Frontier Inc., Japan's leading CG production studio, has joined hands with the French cross-media animation company Forge Animation to co-produce a full-length stereoscopic CG animated film titled "Windwalkers: Chronicles of the 34th Horde." Shibuya International Co., a media consulting company, serves as a bridge between the two.

Anime & Manga Japan / Fallen Words by Yoshihiro Tatsumi

Published on 2012-07-31 17:50:01

When gekiga pioneer Yoshihiro Tatsumi came to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival to promote the release of A Drifting Life in 2009, he mentioned that his current project was a series of stories based on Japan's rakugo oral storytelling tradition. Now these stories will be available to his English-speaking fans in Fallen Words, a new collection of short stories about love, betrayal, jealousy, and huma

Anime & Manga Japan / Alice in the Country of Clover by QuinRose

Published on 2012-07-30 17:50:01

When TokyoPop closed their North American publishing operations in mid-2011, many fans bemoaned the loss of several popular ongoing series. One such series was Alice in the Country of Hearts, a retelling of Lewis Carroll's tale, except Alice is a spunky teen girl who is the object of desire of almost every denizen of Wonderland.

Anime & Manga Japan / Hatsune Miku concerts planned for Hong Kong, Taiwan

Published on 2012-07-29 17:50:01

Concerts to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the debut of the virtual "idol" Hatsune Miku will be held in Hong Kong and Taiwan in October. Hatsune Miku is the computer-generated singing character for Crypton Future Media Inc.'s Vocaloid song synthesizer software, a program that allows users create vocals on a personal computer.

Anime & Manga Japan / Durarara!! by Ryohgo Narita

Published on 2012-07-28 17:50:01

Maybe you saw Durarara!! on Crunchyroll.com or on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, or maybe you heard the buzz from other anime fans. Now the much-talked about action/suspense anime series will be found at a book/comics shop near you when the Durarara!! manga hits the shelves in January 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Sakuran by Moyoco Anno

Published on 2012-07-27 17:50:01

From the manipulative makeover artists in Flowers and Bees and the manic/selfish single girl in Happy Mania to the competitive young witches in Sugar Sugar Rune, Moyoco Anno has shown that she has a knack for creating strong, complex and memorable female characters who are anything but boring. In Sakuran, Anno focuses on the world of the Kyoto's high-end courtesans.

Anime & Manga Japan / Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama

Published on 2012-07-26 17:50:01

In a world dominated by man-eating giants, what remains of humanity hides from these powerful beings in a city surrounded by 100-meter-high walls. But things start going horribly wrong when an even larger-than-usual giant appears and is poised to breach the walls.

Anime & Manga Japan / Soul Eater NOT! by Atsushi Ohkubo

Published on 2012-07-25 17:50:01

Speaking of breaking new ground in the digital publishing realm, Yen Press is upping the ante by publishing the latest chapters of Soul Eater NOT! online in the pages of Yen Plus Magazine the same time as it appears in Japan AND is making it available to readers all over the world. That's right. Not just North America -- the WORLD. (Well, okay. As long as you have a computer and you subscribe to Y

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Magi' manga series gets TV anime adaptation in October

Published on 2012-07-24 17:50:01

"Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic," an Arabian-themed manga series currently running in Shogakukan Inc.'s weekly Shonen Sunday comic magazine, will be adapted into an animated TV series starting in October. The official website launched in June is currently streaming a promotional video clip.

Anime & Manga Japan / 'The Wolf Children, Ame and Yuki' makes grand premiere in City of Light

Published on 2012-07-23 17:50:01

The anime "The Wolf Children, Ame and Yuki" made its world premiere late last month at a packed Paris theater to a standing ovation. The new film, by critically acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, was screened at the UGC Cine Cite Les Halles, the largest cinema complex in the French capital. Hosoda and Aoi Miyazaki, an actress who provided the voice of one of the film's characters, made a stage appe

Anime & Manga Japan / SJ ALPHA Now on Android Phones!

Published on 2012-07-22 17:50:01

SJ Alpha announced as follows:FINALLY! As promised, we are fulfilling our goal of getting SJ Alpha on as many platforms as possible! Now you'll be able to read your favorite manga on Android phones.

Anime & Manga Japan / Shonen Jump Alpha

Published on 2012-07-21 17:50:01

After over over 10 years in print, the English language version of Shonen Jump Magazine is making a quantum leap into the future by going from a print monthly to an all-digital weekly magazine starting in January 2012. Now fans will be able to read the latest chapters of Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, Bakuman and Toriko only two weeks after they hit the newsstands in Japa

Anime & Manga Japan / NonNonBa by Shigeru Mizuki

Published on 2012-07-20 17:50:01

Before he created GeGeGe no Kitaro, one of the most beloved and influential manga series about yokai (Japanese spirits and demons), Shigeru Mizuki was introduced to the supernatural world by NonNonBa, an elderly woman who had a very special relationship with the creatures that go bump in the night.

Anime & Manga Japan / Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio

Published on 2012-07-19 17:50:01

Originally published in 1974, Heart of Thomas is considered to be one of the earliest examples of boys love manga, a genre that has since evolved into a hugely popular and diverse part of Japanese comics.

Anime & Manga Japan / One Piece Grand Arena Tour to kick off in August

Published on 2012-07-18 17:50:01

((c) Eiichiro Oda/ Shueisha Inc./ Fuji Television Network Inc./ Toei Animation Co.)The One Piece Grand Arena Tour, dedicated to the popular pirate manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda, will travel to Saitama, Ehime, Fukui and Miyagi prefectures from Aug. 9. The tour, featuring life-sized models of Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat Pirates and memorable scenes from the stories, is an example of a re

Anime & Manga Japan / Kindaichi Case Files

Published on 2012-07-17 17:50:01

Kindaichi Case Files Ep 1 Part 1(Academy's Seven Mysteries Murder Case) Kindaichi Case Files (金田一少年の事件簿) is a serialized Japanese mystery manga series based on the crime solving adventures of a high school student, Hajime Kindaichi, the supposed grandson of the famous (fictional) private detective Kosuke Kindaichi. They are written by Yozaburo Kanari or Seimaru Amagi (depending on series

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Happiness' Station gets 2 mascot goddesses

Published on 2012-07-16 17:50:01

Even though no train has stopped at the old Kofuku (happiness) Station on the now-defunct Hiroo Line in 25 years, two new mascot "station goddessess" characters have been designated to welcome fans. The station, in Obihiro, Hokkaido, has continued to attract visitors who hope for some luck from the happy name, even after the railway line ended operations in 1987. To further promote the ever-popula

Anime & Manga Japan / New anime theater opens in Tokyo's Asagaya district

Published on 2012-07-15 17:50:02

A new theater dedicated to anime opened June 29 in Tokyo's Asagaya district, home to an art cinema, animation studios and art schools. The Chiisana Gakko Gekijo is operated by Laputa Art Animation School, which turned its 45-seat screening room into a mini theater open to the public. Chiisana Gakko Gekijo will screen 52 works of animation created by Laputa Art Animation School students under the t

Anime & Manga Japan / Kobe to host Kobe Pop Culture Festival in July

Published on 2012-07-14 17:50:00

(A giant statue of Tetsujin 28-go (aka "Gigantor") robot in Shin-Nagata district, Kobe city)The Kobe city government will host the Kobe Pop Culture Festival on July 14-16 at various venues in the city's Shin-Nagata district, known as one of the most severely devastated areas in the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. Today, the district has recovered and has increasingly become more anime and manga-ori

Anime & Manga Japan / New Sailormoon Anime Coming Summer 2013

Published on 2012-07-13 17:50:02

Sailor Moon Opening (English) According to Comic Natalie, a new 「Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon」 anime is currently in production by Toei Animation — slated to premiere in Summer 2013. The announcement was originally made at a streamed live event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the series. Idol group Momoiro Clover Z has been assigned to perform the opening theme. Voice actress Mitsuishi K

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Mazinger Z (マジンガーＺ)

Published on 2012-07-12 17:50:01

Mazinger z cap. 1 ''El nacimiento de un Robot milagroso'' Mazinger Z (マジンガーＺ), known briefly as Tranzor Z in the United States, is a Super Robot manga and anime series created by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later continued in Kodansha TV Magazine from October 1973 to September 1974. In December 1972

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Bandai's new Mazinger Z robot to hit Paris, then world

Published on 2012-07-11 17:50:01

Toymaker Bandai Co. said it will present its new Mazinger Z die-cast metal figure at various events across the globe, starting at the Japan Expo to be held in Paris on July 5-8. The "DX Soul of Chogokin Mazinger Z" set, which includes a 30-centimeter-tall figure of the Mazinger Z robot, will then be showcased at the San Diego Comic-Con International convention on July 12-15, before moving to a Hon

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Gifu hosts All-Japan 'yuruchara' assembly

Published on 2012-07-10 17:50:01

To celebrate the 123rd anniversary of the naming of Yanagase district in Gifu, the Yanagase shopping district hosted the All-Japan "yuruchara" assembly on June 30-July 1. Yuruchara are mascots created by local governments based on animals or local specialty products to promote tourism. Their continued popularity has resulted in a yuruchara boom

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Konami's armed princesses to feature in new TV anime

Published on 2012-07-09 17:50:02

Konami Digital Entertainment Co.’s Buso Shinki (armed divine princess) action figures will star in a new television animation series. Yasuhito Kikuchi, who has worked on hit anime series such as "Macross Frontier" and "Infinite Stratos," will direct the series, which is being produced by animation studio Eight Bit.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / 'Harbor Tale' wins big at Czech film fest

Published on 2012-07-08 17:50:02

"Harbor Tale," an animated short directed by Yuichi Ito and produced by Japanese animation studio I.Toon Ltd., won the Golden Slipper award for best animated film at the 52nd annual Zlin Film Festival held in the Czech Republic. The short also received the Golden Apple audience award for best animated film from one of the world's oldest film festivals, which was held May 27-June 3.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Kyou no Asuka Show (今日のあすかショー / Today’s Asuka show)

Published on 2012-07-07 17:50:03

According to Comic Natalie, an anime adaptation of Mori Taishi’s ecchi-comedy manga series, "Kyou no Asuka Show" (Today’s Asuka show) has been green-lit for production. Additional details regarding the format — TV or OVA — will be revealed in the September issue of Monthly Spirits magazine — on sale July 27th.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Maoyu Mao Yusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)

Published on 2012-07-06 17:50:02

Maoyu Mao Yusha (まおゆう魔王勇者 lit. Archenemy and Hero) is a light novel series by Mamare Touno that was initially posted in a play format on the textboard 2channel in 2009. Enterbrain began publishing the light novel in 2010 and has so far released five volumes, selling over 450,000 copies in total. It has received several manga adaptations. In June 2012, Pony Canyon announced that it will pro

Anime & Manga Japan Net / 'Cyborg 009' and other classic manga get reboot

Published on 2012-07-05 17:50:01

Cyborg 009 -tagatameni-　サイボーグ009 ～誰がために～ A nostalgic mood seems to have taken hold of the manga world recently, with a slew of revivals of long-dead series getting prominent billing in Japan’s top manga magazines. Whether the trend is a sign of manga entering a more reflective middle-age or just a passing fad is unclear, but comic readers are getting the chance to revive old loves or

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Ninja Hattori-kun (忍者ハットリくん)

Published on 2012-07-04 17:50:02

Ninja Hattori-kun (忍者ハットリくん) is a manga series by Fujiko Fujio, later adapted into a TV drama, an anime series, a video game, a live-action movie, a 2009 revival of the show along with a 2012 anime series currently on air.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Official 'JoJo' site launched

Published on 2012-07-03 17:50:01

The official fan site for the long-running manga "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" was launched on the Google+ social networking service on June 7, the birthday of its creator, Hirohiko Araki. The manga’s innovative character designs and stories brought instant popularity when it first appeared in Shueisha Inc.’s Shonen Jump weekly comic magazine in 1987. Its eighth series, "JoJolion," is currently runni

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Odaiba to host science manga exhibition

Published on 2012-07-02 17:50:01

(Astro Boy)An exhibition at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo's Odaiba district will explore whether the technologies presented in manga like “Astro Boy” and “Doraemon” are possible with current technologies. The "Kagaku de Taiken suru Manga-ten" (Manga exhibition for scientific experience), which is being held to celebrate the 90th anniversary of publisher Shogakukan

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Museum of Contemporary Art to hold 'Tokusatsu' exhibition with Ghibli

Published on 2012-07-01 17:50:01

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo said it will join hands with Studio Ghibli Inc. to hold the Tokusatsu--Special Effects Exhibition, highlighting live-action special effects involving scaled-down models and puppetry. Hideaki Anno, creator of anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion," serves as director of the special exhibition, which will run from July 10 through Oct. 8, the museum said.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Wandering Son (放浪息子)

Published on 2012-06-30 17:50:01

Wandering Son (放浪息子) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura. It began serialization in the December 2002 issue of the monthly seinen manga magazine Comic Beam. The first tankobon volume was released by Enterbrain in July 2003 in Japan; as of May 2012, 13 volumes have been released. The series is licensed in English by Fantagraphics Books, which is scheduled to rel

Anime & Manga Japan Net / L.A. pop culture expo reveals star-studded guest list

Published on 2012-06-29 17:50:01

(Ei Aoki)Anime Expo, the largest fan convention dedicated to Japanese pop culture in North America, will feature "Fate/Zero" and "Wandering Son" anime series director Ei Aoki as a guest of honor. The event, to be hosted by the Los Angeles Convention Center between June 29 and July 2, normally attracts around 100,000 visitors, offering fans a rare chance to interact with artists, creators, director

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Ah! My Goddess

Published on 2012-06-27 17:50:01

Ah My Goddess Opening Theme (Open Your Mind) Oh! My Goddess! (ああっ女神さま), or Ah! My Goddess! in some releases, is a Japanese seinen manga series written and illustrated by Kōsuke Fujishima. It premiered in the November 1988 issue of Afternoon where it is still being serialized. Every few months, the most recent chapters are published in tankōbon volumes by Kodansha (43 exist as of

Anime & Manga Japan Net / You're Under Arrest (逮捕しちゃうぞ)

Published on 2012-06-26 17:50:02

【AMV】You're Under Arrest / 逮捕しちゃうぞ the MOVIE [ED] CALLING (フル) 歌詞付き You're Under Arrest (逮捕しちゃうぞ) is the title of a manga and anime franchise created by Kōsuke Fujishima, which was his first manga before he was later known for Oh My Goddess!. It centers on a fictional police station in Sumida, Tokyo as its officers tackle everyday criminals while keeping people safe. It

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Kyoto manga fair asks fans to name mascot

Published on 2012-06-25 17:50:01

((c) Kosuke Fujishima / Chronogear Creative Ltd.)The official website of the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2012 is appealing to manga fans to come up with a name for its mascot. Entrants can submit one suggestion each through an online form on the fair’s website until June 29. The winner, to be be announced in mid-July, will receive an autograph of the designer of the mascot, Kosuke Fujishi

Anime & Manga Japan Net / The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki

Published on 2012-06-24 17:50:01

Film "The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki" Trailer 2 / 映画「おおかみこどもの雨と雪」予告2 The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki (おおかみこどもの雨と雪) is an upcoming 2012 Japanese animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The film stars the voices of Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Haru Kuroki and Yukito Nishii. In Ame and Yuki, Hana falls in love with a Wolf Man. After the Wolf Man's death, Hana decides to mov

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ)

Published on 2012-06-23 17:50:02

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes 探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ Opening HD RAW Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ) is a media franchise owned by the Japanese trading card game company Bushiroad. It consists of an Internet radio drama, released in December 2009; an anime adaptation by J.C.Staff, the first season of which aired between October 7, 2010 and December 23, 2010 with a special

Anime & Manga Japan Net / “Busou Shinki” – TV Anime Series Announced

Published on 2012-06-22 17:50:01

(A collection of Busou Shinki figures)According to the official website, a TV anime adaptation of Konami’s line of mecha-musume style action figures, known as 「Busou Shinki」, has been green-lit for production. It is due out this fall. The project will be under a new staff different from the ONA series that premiered in September of last year.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Yurumates (ゆるめいつ)

Published on 2012-06-21 17:50:01

Yurumates 3D - 10 RAW Yurumates (ゆるめいつ) is a Japanese yonkoma manga series written and illustrated by saxyun. The series revolve around four university students living together in a cheap apartment building. It has been adapted into two OVAs and it will be adapted into an anime series that will premiere in April 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Evangelion Store in Tokyo featuring Shinji Ikari in June

Published on 2012-06-20 17:50:01

(The Evangelion Store Tokyo-01 in Tokyo's Harajuku district)The Evangelion Store Tokyo-01 in Tokyo's Harajuku district, a must-visit shop for fans of the "Evangelion" animated series, is focusing on Evangelion Unit 01 robot pilot Shinji Ikari until June 30. A 2-meter high statue of the Unit 01 is on display at the shop through June 24. There is also a gallery of key frames and other materials used

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Yokohama plans month-long 'From Up On Poppy Hills' promotion

Published on 2012-06-19 17:50:01

The Yokohama city government will launch a month-long campaign starting from June 16 to mark the release of Studio Ghibli Inc.'s "From Up On Poppy Hills" on DVD and Blu-ray disc. The animated feature, based on a screenplay written by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and directed by his son, Goro, was theatrically released last year and was the highest grossing film in Japan, raking in about 4.6 billio

Anime & Manga Japan Net / 'One Piece' manga takes grand prize in Japan Cartoonist Awards

Published on 2012-06-18 17:50:02

The Japan Cartoonists Association has announced that it has given pirate-themed manga "One Piece" a grand prize in the Japan Cartoonist Awards. The JCA is an organization run by manga artists in Japan. The JCA awards are different from other manga honors in Japan because winners are chosen by their fellow manga artists. This year, "Anpanman" creator Takashi Yanase served as head of the jury commit

Anime & Manga Japan / May'n to perform in Los Angeles

Published on 2012-06-17 17:50:01

J-pop singer May'n will kick off a nine-day world tour at Key Club in Los Angeles on June 21. She will also perform on Sept. 23 at Rotunda 3 on the sixth floor of the Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong. More international dates may be added later. The announcement of the world tour coincided with the May 9 release of her new single, "Chase the World, the opening them

Anime & Manga Japan / “Btooom!” – Manga to TV Anime Adaptation

Published on 2012-06-16 17:50:01

According to Earlbox, a TV anime adaptation of Inoue Junya’s sci-fi action manga series, 「Btooom!」, has been green-lit for production. Btooom! is a Japanese manga series written by Junya Inoue and serialized in Weekly Comic Bunch and later in Monthly Comics Bunch.

Anime & Manga Japan / Yama no Susume TV Anime Announced

Published on 2012-06-15 17:50:01

The website for the Comic Earth Star manga magazine has revealed that the upcoming first collected volume of Shiro's Yama no Susume manga announces that the title will be receiving a television anime adaptation in 2013. 8-Bit (Aquarion Evol, Infinite Stratos) will be responsible for animation production.

Anime & Manga Japan / 'One Piece Film Z' to hit cinemas Dec. 15

Published on 2012-06-14 17:50:01

[Teaser] One Piece Film Z "One Piece Film Z," the latest feature film adaptation of the popular manga series by Eiichiro Oda about a group of pirates led by a young boy, will hit cinemas nationwide on Dec. 15, its official website announced.As has been revealed, Oda serves as executive producer for the latest feature, just as he did on the previous feature, "One Piece Film: Strong World." That mo

Anime & Manga Japan / Hello Kitty / Character

Published on 2012-06-13 17:50:02

(The first Hello Kitty theme park for China)Hello Kitty (ハローキティ) (full name Kitty White) is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu. She is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow. The character's first appearance on an item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974 and brought to the United States in 19

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Rurouni Kenshin' reboot series debuted in Jump Square magazine

Published on 2012-06-12 17:50:01

Rurouni Kenshin OFFICIAL Movie Teaser 2012 - HD❣ "Rurouni Kenshin: Kinema-ban" (Rurouni Kenshin: cinema version), a reboot of the swashbuckling manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki, debuted in the June issue of Shueisha Inc.'s Jump Square comic magazine that is now on sale.

Anime & Manga Japan / Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ)

Published on 2012-06-11 17:50:01

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (TV) [ 探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ ] PV Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ) is a media franchise owned by the Japanese trading card game company Bushiroad. It consists of an Internet radio drama, released in December 2009; an anime adaptation by J.C.Staff, the first season of which aired between October 7, 2010 and December 23, 2010 with a special epis

Anime & Manga Japan / Shorts film fest comes to Tokyo, Yokohama in June

Published on 2012-06-10 17:50:01

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom -津波、そして桜 More than 100 select films will be showcased June 15-30 at the Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia 2012, one of Asia's largest festivals dedicated to short films, in Tokyo and Yokohama, the organizer has announced.This year, more than 4,400 works from 112 countries and regions were submitted for the festival.The Best Short Award will be given to

Anime & Manga Japan / Hanasaku Iroha (花咲くいろは lit. "The ABCs of Blooming" or "The Colors of Blooming")

Published on 2012-06-09 17:50:01

Hanasaku Iroha (花咲くいろは lit. "The ABCs of Blooming" or "The Colors of Blooming"), or Hanairo for short, is a Japanese 26-episode anime television series produced by P.A. Works and directed by Masahiro Ando. The screenplay was written by Mari Okada, with original character design by Mel Kishida. P.A. Works produced the project as the studio's tenth anniversary work. The anime aired between Apr

Anime & Manga Japan / Busou Shinki Moon Angel (武装神姫ムーンエンジェル)

Published on 2012-06-08 17:50:02

Busou Shinki - Moon Angel - 01 - English subs Busou Shinki Moon Angel is an original anime produced by Team Kinema Citrus based on the figure line to coincide with the Mk. 2 game. The series was released in ten downloadable episodes beginning from September 7, 2011 before receiving a Bluray and DVD release on March 15, 2012. The first opening theme is "Labrynth" (ラビリンス) by MIQ, the second op

Anime & Manga Japan / Ikkyu-san (一休さん)

Published on 2012-06-07 17:50:02

Ikkyu-san (一休さん) is an anime based on the historical Zen Buddhist monk Ikkyu that follows his mischievous adventures as a child during his stay at Ankoku Temple. In each episode, Ikkyu relies on his intelligence and wit to solve all types of problems, from distraught farmers to greedy merchants.

Anime & Manga Japan / Hello Kitty / History

Published on 2012-06-06 17:50:02

Hello Kitty sold well immediately after the 1974 launch, and Sanrio's sales increased seven times up until 1978 when they slumped temporarily. New series with Hello Kitty in different themed designs are released regularly, following current trends. Yuko Yamaguchi, the main designer for most of Hello Kitty's history, has said that she is inspired by fashion, movies and TV in creating new designs.

Anime & Manga Japan / 'A Letter to Momo' wins big at Czech AniFest

Published on 2012-06-05 17:50:01

(Hiroyuki Okiura)Hiroyuki Okiura's animated feature "A Letter to Momo" won the main prize in the "Feature film" category at the 11th AniFest animation film festival in the Czech city of Teplice this month. In addition, Atsushi Wada's "The Mechanism of Spring" won the main prize in the "Short film up to 5 minutes" category, with Mirai Mizue's "And And" receiving the same prize in the "Music videos"

Anime & Manga Japan / Vinland Saga (ヴィンランド･サガ)

Published on 2012-06-04 17:50:01

Vinland Saga (ヴィンランド･サガ) is a Japanese historical manga series written and drawn by award-winning manga author Makoto Yukimura. The series is published by Kodansha, and was first serialized in the youth-targeted Weekly Shōnen Magazine before moving to the monthly manga magazine Afternoon, aimed at younger adult men. As of January 2012, 80 chapters have been published, 78 of which have

Anime & Manga Japan / New York Anime Festival - October 11-14, 2012

Published on 2012-06-03 17:50:01

New York Anime Festival - October 11-14, 2012 What is the New York Anime Festival? The New York Anime Festival is a celebration of Japanese popular culture from the creators of New York Comic Con. NYAF conducts, promotes and is involved in anime and Japanese cultural activities year-round in New York City, including events at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Japan Society and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Sa

Anime & Manga Japan / Hello Kitty souvenir shop opens in Odaiba

Published on 2012-06-02 17:50:01

Character goods maker Sanrio Co. has opened the third branch of its Hello Kitty Japan souvenir shop dedicated to the ubiquitous Japanese bobtail cat in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront district.

Anime & Manga Japan / Honey and Clover (ハチミツとクローバー)

Published on 2012-06-01 17:50:01

Honey and Clover (ハチミツとクローバー) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chika Umino. It is also known as HachiKuro (ハチクロ) and H&C. It is published by Shueisha, initially serialized from June 2000 to July 2006 in the magazines CUTiEcomic, Young YOU, and Chorus, and collected in ten bound volumes. The series depicts the lives and relationships of a group of art school s

Anime & Manga Japan / Fuji TV to stream content on YouTube

Published on 2012-05-31 17:50:01

Fuji Television started streaming its content on YouTube starting in April, the company said. The Japanese broadcaster has set up its official channel on the video-sharing website, offering six programs--three news programs, two variety shows and one anime.

Anime & Manga Japan / Crunchyroll streams anime in Latin America

Published on 2012-05-30 17:50:02

The U.S.-based anime distributor Chrunchyroll Inc. expanded its streaming services aimed at Latin American countries in April. The company says it is now simultaneously broadcasting Japanese-speaking anime titles with Spanish subtitles in such countries as Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia.

Anime & Manga Japan / Hello Kitty / Background

Published on 2012-05-29 17:50:02

(Yuko Shimizu, creator of Hello Kitty, in 2010)Hello Kitty was designed by Yuko Shimizu and was added to the lineup of early Sanrio characters in 1974. The character's first appearance on an item was a vinyl coin purse in Japan where she was pictured sitting between a bottle of milk and a goldfish bowl. She first appeared in the United States in 1976.

Anime & Manga Japan / Freedom Project

Published on 2012-05-28 17:50:02

【FREEDOM×GRENADECREW】(オリジナルアニメPV) Freedom Project is a Japanese promotional project by Nissin Cup Noodles for their 35th anniversary in 2006. As part of the project, the 7-part OVA series, titled Freedom, was commissioned with and designed by Katsuhiro Otomo (of the anime film Steamboy and the manga Akira and its film adaptation) serving as the character and mecha designer. The series is

Anime & Manga Japan / Anime Expo 2012 - Los Angeles Conventions Center

Published on 2012-05-27 17:50:02

Acclaimed Composer Yuki Kajiura Returns to Anime Expo for a Live Concert May 17, 2012 Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, will feature a live concert by acclaimed composer and producer Yuki Kajiura when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. Kajiura brings her unique fusion of Japanese and European

Anime & Manga Japan / Tiger & Bunny

Published on 2012-05-26 17:50:02

Tiger & Bunny (タイガー＆バニー) is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise under the direction of Keiichi Satou. The screenplay was written by Masafumi Nishida, with original character design by Masakazu Katsura. A one-shot manga drawn by Masakazu Katsura was published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine on August 4, 2011 and the production of two films based on the s

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Fairy Tail' takes top award at Paris grand prix

Published on 2012-05-25 17:50:02

As you might know, the animated adaptation of the "Fairy Tail" manga written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima won the best Japanese anime award at the 19th Anime & Manga Grand Prix. Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. It has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since August 23, 2006, and has been published by Kodansha in 30 tank

Animne & Manga Japanb / Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys

Published on 2012-05-24 17:50:01

20th Century Boys (20世紀少年) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. It was originally serialized in Big Comic Spirits from 1999 to 2006, with the 249 chapters published into 22 tankobon volumes by Shogakukan. In January 2007, a "sequel" titled 21st Century Boys (21世紀少年) ran until July for 16 chapters, which were gathered into 2 tankoban. It tells the story of Ke

Anime & Manga Japan / Daredevil (Marvel Comics)

Published on 2012-05-23 17:50:01

Daredevil (Matthew Michael "Matt" Murdock) is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 (April 1964). Although Daredevil had been home to the work of many legendary comic-book artists — Everett

Anime & Manga Japan / Sakura-so no Pet na Kanojo (さくら荘のペットな彼女)

Published on 2012-05-22 17:50:01

Sakura-so no Pet na Kanojo (さくら荘のペットな彼女) is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida, with illustrations by Keeji Mizoguchi. The first volume was published in January 2010, and eight volumes have been released by ASCII Media Works as of April 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Steamboy (スチームボーイ)

Published on 2012-05-21 17:50:01

Steamboy trailer (【大友克洋】スチームボーイ予告編) Steamboy (スチームボーイ) is a 2004 Japanese steampunk animated film produced by Sunrise, directed and co-written by Katsuhiro Otomo, his second major anime release, following Akira. The film was released in Japan on July 17, 2004. Steamboy is one of the most expensive full length Japanese animated movies made to date. Additionally, the film was

Anime & Manga Japan / London MCM Expo, May 25-27

Published on 2012-05-20 17:50:01

More Games, More TV Shows, More Comics and a Very Special Guest at MCM London Comic Con! We've already announced a spectacular line-up of movie, videogame, sci-fi, comics, anime and cosplay content for this month's MCM London Comic Con, but Britain's biggest pop culture festival has just got even bigger! Here are some of the highlights from our latest wave of announcements, including a very specia

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Starship Troopers: Invasion' to hit theaters in July

Published on 2012-05-19 17:50:02

Starship Troopers: Invasion - Trailer 2012 [HD] Animated Movie "Starship Troopers: Invasion," a full-CG animated film and sequel to the 1997 live-action sci-fi action epic "Starship Troopers," will hit cinemas nationwide on July 21, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc. said.

Anime & Manga Japan / The People Who Never Stop

Published on 2012-05-18 17:50:02

Taking up herewith "The People Who Never Stop" which is one of fourteen works from Japan will be featured at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, one of the world's largest events of its kind. "The People Who Never Stop," which is included in the short film category, was created in Japan by French animation artist Florian Piento.

Anime & Manga Japan / Last Exile: Fam The Silver Wing

Published on 2012-05-17 17:50:02

Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing - 【Official OP】 - Extreme HD Taking place two years after the events of Last Exile, Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing is set on Earth, the original home world of the colonists of Prester. The new story focuses on Fam Fan Fan and Giselle Collette, two vespa vanship pilots who work as Sky Pirates, capturing and selling battleships for a living.

Anime & Manga Japan / Shakugan no Shana (灼眼のシャナ, lit. Burning-Eyed Shana)

Published on 2012-05-16 17:50:02

Shakugan no Shana opening theme(FULL) Shakugan no Shana (灼眼のシャナ, lit. Burning-Eyed Shana), also known simply as Shana, is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi, with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 25 novels from November 2002 to October 2011 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The story focuses on Yuji Sakai, a high school boy who inadvertentl

Anime & Manga Japan / Carnival Phantasm (カーニバル・ファンタズム)

Published on 2012-05-15 17:50:02

carnival phantasm episode 5 Carnival Phantasm (カーニバル・ファンタズム) is a comedy OVA series based on the Type-Moon Gag manga, Take-Moon (テイク・ムーン) by Eri Takenashi, the author of Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens. The OVA series was created by Type-Moon to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary. The series focuses on funny and absurd situations happening to the various characters of the T

Anime & Manga Japan / 14 Japanese films to be showcased at Annecy festival

Published on 2012-05-14 17:50:02

(Katsuhiro Otomo)Fourteen works from Japan will be featured at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, one of the world's largest events of its kind. The festival in France will run from June 4 to 9. This year, 2,374 titles, not including feature films, were submitted for competition in seven categories, and 164 works were selected.

Anime & Manga Japan / 2nd Tiger & Bunny Film to Open in 2013

Published on 2012-05-13 17:50:01

The animeanime.jp website reported this weekend that the second Tiger & Bunny film will open in Japan next year. On Thursday, the anime's official website confirmed the September 22 opening date for the first film, Gekijō-ban Tiger & Bunny -The Beginning-, that was leaked by theaters.

Anime & Manga Japan / Ninja Scroll (獣兵衛忍風帖)

Published on 2012-05-12 17:50:02

Ninja Scroll (獣兵衛忍風帖) Full Film | Japanese Dub [ENG subs] | Part 1/6 Ninja Scroll (獣兵衛忍風帖) is a 1993 action thriller anime film set in feudal Japan, written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. The character designs were done by Yutaka Minowa. The movie is in homage to the Ninpōchō series of ninja novels by Futaro Yamada. The main character, Kibagami Jubei, is an homage to the

Anime & Manga Japan / Senki Zessho Symphogear (戦姫絶唱シンフォギア / Swan song of the Valkyries: Symphogear)

Published on 2012-05-11 17:50:03

Senhime Zesshou Symphogear PV / 戦姫絶唱シンフォギア PV Senki Zessho Symphogear (戦姫絶唱シンフォギア, lit. Swan song of the Valkyries: Symphogear) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Encourage Films, with production assistance from Satelight, which aired on Tokyo MX between January 6, 2012 and March 30, 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / Inu × Boku SS (妖狐×僕SS, lit. The Dog and I Secret Service)

Published on 2012-05-10 17:50:01

Inu x Boku SS - Scenes Inu × Boku SS (妖狐×僕SS, lit. The Dog and I Secret Service), also known as Youko x Boku, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Cocoa Fujiwara. An anime adaptation by David Production began airing from January 12, 2012. The anime has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks for streaming, and home video release in North America.

Anime & Manga Japan / Daily Lives of High School Boys (男子高校生の日常)

Published on 2012-05-09 17:50:02

Daily Lives of High School Boys (Insert Song Episode 3) - Capsule Subbed 720p Daily Lives of High School Boys (男子高校生の日常) is an on-going Japanese manga series written by Yasunobu Yamauchi. The manga was first published on the online magazine GANGAN ONLINE on May 21, 2009, and was adapted into an anime series in 2011.

Anime & Manga Japan / Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!

Published on 2012-05-08 17:50:01

Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! パパのいうことを聞きなさい! Blu-Ray Vol 1 UNBOXING Listen to Me, Girls, I Am Your Father! (パパのいうことを聞きなさい!), also known as PapaKiki! (パパ聞き!) for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Tomohiro Matsu and illustrated by Yuka Nakajima. The first volume was published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko imprint December 2009. As of February

Anime & Manga Japan / Another (Anime)

Published on 2012-05-07 17:50:02

Another Opening Full 高音質 画像95枚付き Another (アナザー) is a mystery horror novel by Yukito Ayatsuji, published on October 29, 2009 by Kadokawa Shoten. The story focuses on a boy named Koichi Sakakibara who, upon transferring into Yomomiya Middle School and meeting the curious Mei Misaki, finds himself in a mystery revolving around students and people related to his class facing gruesome, sens

Anime & Manga Japan / Usagi Yojimbo

Published on 2012-05-06 17:50:02

Usagi Yojimbo (兎用心棒, lit. "rabbit bodyguard") is a comic book series created by Stan Sakai in 1987. In 2011 IGN ranked Miyamoto Usagi 92nd in the top 100 comic books heroes. Set primarily at the beginning of Edo period of Japan (early 17th century), with anthropomorphic animals replacing humans, the series features a rabbit ronin, Miyamoto Usagi, whom Stan Sakai based partially on the famous s

Anime & Manga Japan / Natsuyuki Rendezvous (夏雪ランデブー)

Published on 2012-05-05 17:50:02

Natsuyuki Rendezvous /「夏雪ランデブー」第１弾PV According to the official website, a TV anime adaptation of Kawachi Haruka’s romance-drama manga series, "Natsuyuki Rendezvous", has been green-lit for production. It will begin its broadcast this July on the popular noitaminA programming block. The first trailer can be found after the cut.

Anime & Manga Japan / Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture

Published on 2012-05-04 17:50:01

Moyashimon Returns anime trailer Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture, known in Japan as Moyashimon (もやしもん), is a manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa. It has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen magazine Evening since August 2004. It won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga.

Anime & Manga Japan / Nominees Announced for 2012 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

Published on 2012-05-03 17:50:02

SAN DIEGO - Comic-Con International (Comic-Con) is proud to announce the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2012. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, reflect the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from nursery rhymes and World War II battles to high school angst and pulp fiction. Visit the Link: http://www.comic-con.

Anime & Manga Japan / Oreimo (俺妹 / There's No Way My Little Sister is This Cute)

Published on 2012-05-02 17:50:02

There's No Way My Little Sister is This Cute / 俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがないＯＰ Ore no Imoto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない / There's No Way My Little Sister is This Cute), also known as Ore no Imoto (俺の妹) or Oreimo (俺妹) for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi, with illustrations provided by Hiro Kanzaki. Nine volumes have b

Anime & Manga Japan Net / Angelic Layer

Published on 2012-05-01 17:50:01

Angelic Layer Ep1 (P1) Angelic Layer (エンジェリックレイヤー) is a manga series released by Clamp. The manga is published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten, and in English originally by Tokyopop, but has since been re-licensed by Dark Horse Comics. It is the group's first work to use a quite different art style unseen in any other CLAMP series, which uses a more distinctly pared down style. There is les

Anime & Manga Japan / Dragon Ball (Anime)

Published on 2012-04-30 17:50:02

Dragon Ball Kai Opening 2 Dragon Soul (HD) Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995; later the 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankobon volumes by Shueisha. Dragon Ball was inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West. The series follows

Anime & Manga Japan / Accel World (アクセル・ワールド)

Published on 2012-04-29 17:50:02

【HD】Accel World - OP / TVアニメ アクセル・ワールド Accel World (アクセル・ワールド) is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by HiMA. It has been adapted into two manga series, both published in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko Magazine. A 24-episode anime adaptation by Sunrise began airing on April 6, 2012. It will also be adapted into two video games for the P

Anime & Manga Japan / Vagabond (バガボンド / Manga)

Published on 2012-04-28 17:50:02

Vagabond - Numb/Encore [Takehiko Inoue] Vagabond (バガボンド) is an ongoing manga by Takehiko Inoue, portraying a fictionalized account of Miyamoto Musashi's life, on a loose adaptation of Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Musashi. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen Weekly Morning magazine since 1998 in Japan, with translations to English by VIZ Media. As of February 2011, 33 tankōbon

Anime & Manga Japan / Yotsuba&! (よつばと!)

Published on 2012-04-27 16:50:01

yotsuba&! "new soul"- yael naim Yotsuba&! (よつばと!) is an ongoing Japanese comedy manga series by Kiyohiko Azuma, the creator of Azumanga Daioh. It is published in Japan by ASCII Media Works, formerly MediaWorks, in the monthly magazine Dengeki Daioh and collected in ten tankobon volumes as of November 2010. It depicts the everyday adventures of a young girl named Yotsuba as she learns abou

Anime & Manga Japan / New Junjō Romantica Anime to be DVD with 16th Manga Volume

Published on 2012-04-26 17:50:01

Junjou Romantica 2 capi. 05 3/3 sub. espa

Anime & Manga Japan / Akira (film)

Published on 2012-04-25 17:50:02

Akira Full Movie DVDRip English Dubbed Akira (アキラ) is a 1988 Japanese animated cyberpunk science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, written by Otomo and Izo Hashimoto, and starring the voices of Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama and Taro Ishida. The screenplay is based on Otomo's manga Akira.The film depicts a dystopian Neo-Tokyo in 2019. The plot focuses on biker Tetsuo

Anime & Manga Japan / Robotics; Notes

Published on 2012-04-24 17:50:01

【三部作MAD FULL版】CHAOS;HEAD-Steins;Gate-Robotics;Notes 宇宙エンジニア Robotics; Notes (ロボティクス・ノーツ) is an upcoming Japanese visual novel developed and published by 5pb.. The game will be released on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 video game consoles on June 28, 2012. It is the third game in 5pb.'s Science Adventure series following Chaos;Head and Steins; Gate and is des

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Ninja Scroll' to be released on Blu-ray in May

Published on 2012-04-23 17:50:02

((c)Yoshiaki Kawajiri / Madhouse / FlyingDog / TOHO CO., LTD. / MOVIC INC.)Legendary ninja action anime "Ninja Scroll" will be released May 23 on Blu-ray Disc. Priced at 8,190 yen ($100), "Ninja Scroll" will be distributed by FlyingDog Inc. The high-definition remastered Blu-ray Discs will include the original Japanese audio, as well as an audio track dubbed in English.

Anime & Manga Japan / Cannon Fodder

Published on 2012-04-22 17:50:01

Cannon Fodder Game In a walled city perpetually at war, everyone's livelihood depends upon maintaining and firing the enormous cannons that make up most of the city. Nearly every building in the city is equipped with a cannon of varying size, able to fire huge artillery shells over the city walls. The story is centered on a young boy and his father, who works as a lowly cannon-loader.

Anime & Manga Japan / Tomorrow's Joe

Published on 2012-04-21 17:50:02

Ashita no Joe Movie 2-Joe vs Rikishi_The Final.avi Tomorrow's Joe (あしたのジョー Ashita no Jo) is a critically acclaimed boxing manga written by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba in 1968 that was later adapted into an anime series and movie. It is most commonly referred to as Ashita no Joe. Outside Japan it is also referred to as Rocky Joe or Joe. It was adapted into a live-action f

Anime & Manga Japan / Haruka Ayase stars “Himitsu no Akko-chan”live-action movie

Published on 2012-04-20 17:50:02

(Actress Haruka Ayase (綾瀬はるか) & Himitsu no Akko-chan (ひみつのアッコちゃん))A classic magical girl manga “Himitsu no Akko-chan (ひみつのアッコちゃん）” has a live-action movie in the works. Actress Haruka Ayase (綾瀬はるか）,26, will take on the starring role, while Masaki Okada (岡田将生),22, will play the male lead.

Anime & Manga Japan / Saint Seiya Omega

Published on 2012-04-19 17:50:02

Saint Seiya Omega (Ω) Trailer 4 HD (聖闘士星矢Ω) Teaser 4 [HD 1080p] Saint Seiya Omega (聖闘士星矢・オメガ, stylized as Saint Seiya Ω) is an upcoming anime series produced by Toei Animation. It is a spin-off inspired by the classic manga series Saint Seiya, which was created, written and illustrated by Japanese author Masami Kurumada. The series is scheduled to begin airing on TV Asahi on April 1,

Anime & Manga Japan / Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens

Published on 2012-04-18 17:50:02

KANNAGI Trailer Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens (かんなぎ lit. Shrine maiden), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eri Takenashi. The manga began serialization in the January 2006 issue of Ichijinsha's shōnen manga magazine Comic Rex. Six tankobon volumes have been released in Japan. A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures aired between October and December 200

Anime & Manga Japan / Minami-ke (みなみけ / lit. The Minami Family)

Published on 2012-04-17 17:50:02

Minamike Okawari OP Minami-ke (みなみけ / lit. The Minami Family) is a Japanese manga series by Koharu Sakuraba, who also authored Kyo no Go no Ni. It was first serialized in the weekly Japanese manga magazine Young Magazine in 2004.

Anime & Manga Japan / Anime Expo Presents U.S. Debut Concert of Japanese Pop Star LiSA

Published on 2012-04-16 17:50:02

LiSA - oath sign (Live) @ AFA11 Anime Expo 2012 will be hold from Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2012 at Los Angeles Convention Center. According to official site, the site announced "Anime Expo Presents U.S. Debut Concert of Japanese Pop Star LiSA".

Anime & Manga Japan / Stink Bomb

Published on 2012-04-15 17:50:02

Holy Crap, Memories (Stink Bomb) AMV The comical "Stink Bomb" is about a lab technician, Nobuo Tanaka, battling the flu. He mistakes some experimental pills for cold pills and swallows them. The pills are part of a biological weapon program, reacting to the flu shot already in his body. Tanaka soon develops a deadly body odor and becomes a walking weapon of mass destruction. While taking a nap, th

Anime & Manga Japan / Eternal Family

Published on 2012-04-14 17:50:02

Eternal Family (永久家族) is a 1997 OVA directed by Koji Morimoto and released by Japanese animation studio, Studio 4°C. The film is about the daily life of a group of six very different strangers who, for scientific purposes, are brainwashed into believing that they are a family. The family is filmed and to recoup scientific expenses the distribution rights for the footage are sold to a televisio

Anime & Manga Japan / The Animatrix

Published on 2012-04-13 17:50:03

Animatrix the Second Renaissance Part 2 The Animatrix (アニマトリックス) is a 2003 direct-to-video anthology film based on The Matrix trilogy. The film is a compilation of nine animated short films.The plot-summaries of the shorts are listed below in the order that they run in the DVD release, which is not the chronological order. Chronologically, the order would be:

Anime & Manga Japan / Princess Arete

Published on 2012-04-12 17:50:01

Princess Arete song Princess Arete (アリーテ姫) (also Princess Arite) is a 2001 animated film released by Japanese animation studio Studio 4°C. The film is a non-traditional approach to the standard tales of fairy tale princesses, and it is known in Japan as one of the most successful animated feminist works.

Anime & Manga Japan / Magnetic Rose

Published on 2012-04-11 17:50:02

Memories: Magnetic Rose - Apotheosis - Phantom of the Opera (center> The Corona, a deep space salvage freighter, while out on a salvage mission encounters a distress signal and decides to follow it. They soon come upon a spaceship graveyard orbiting a giant space station. The crew's two engineers, Heintz and Miguel, enter it to get a closer look.

Anime & Manga Japan / The World God Only Knows

Published on 2012-04-10 17:50:02

The World God Only Knows x To LOVE-Ru OP MAD The World God Only Knows (神のみぞ知るセカイ), abbreviated as Kaminomi (神のみ), is a manga series written and illustrated by Tamiki Wakaki. The manga has been serialized in the Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine by Shogakukan since April 9, 2008, with individual chapters collected in fourteen tankōbon volumes as of September 2011.

Anime & Manga Japan / From up on Poppy Hill (コクリコ坂から)

Published on 2012-04-09 17:50:02

From Up On Poppy Hill (Kokuriko-zaka kara) --SECOND TRAILER-- From up on Poppy Hill (コクリコ坂から lit. "From Kokuriko Hill") is a 2011 Japanese animated drama film directed by Goro Miyazaki, written by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa and produced by Studio Ghibli.The film is based on the manga series of the same name by Tetsuo Sayama and Chizuru Takahashi. It was released by Toho in Japan on July

Anime & Manga Japan / Nico Nico, Inc. Announces the Live Broadcast of Stereopony's Concert at Sakura-con

Published on 2012-04-08 17:50:02

Nico Nico, Inc. Announces the Live Broadcast of Stereopony's Concert at Sakura-con PRWeb - Apr 05, 2012 Stereopony, a popular all-girl Japanese band with a global fan base will be performing at Sakura-con - the Northwest's oldest and largest anime, manga (comics), games and Asian culture convention. Nico Nico is the only online network to broadcast Stereopony's concert live to web audiences.Seattl

Anime & Manga Japan / Accel World

Published on 2012-04-07 17:50:01

Accel World (アクセル・ワールド) is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by HiMA. It has been adapted into two manga series and it will be adapted into an anime and video game.

Anime & Manga Japan / Macross Plus

Published on 2012-04-06 17:50:02

MACROSS PLUS YF-19VSYF-21 HQ Macross Plus (マクロスプラス) is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the Macross series. It was the first sequel to the original Macross television series that took place in the official timeline (Macross II was quickly retconned by series creator Shoji Kawamori as a parallel world story in the Macross universe). Plus was a groundbreaking combination of t

Anime & Manga Japan / The hardcore world of Japanese tattoos will make you stronger

Published on 2012-04-05 17:50:02

"I used to be into video games during the PS2 era," Benny Her says, as he buys a green tea espresso at convenience store in Osaka's fashionable youth district, Americamura. "But then I started apprenticing and didn't have any free time." That apprenticeship was a huge gamble.

Anime & Manga Japan / Neo Tokyo (film)

Published on 2012-04-04 17:50:02

NEOTOKYO Official Trailer Neo Tokyo (迷宮物語 Meikyu Monogatari, literally "Labyrinth Tales"), also titled Manie-Manie on its title card, is a 1987 anime science fiction anthology film produced by Project Team Argos and Madhouse. Conceived and produced by Madhouse founders Masao Maruyama and Rintaro, it adapts short stories by Taku Mayumura featured in the 1986 collection of the same Japanese tit

Anime & Manga Japan / NitroPlus’ Robotics;Notes To See Anime Adaptation This Year

Published on 2012-04-03 17:50:02

Robotics;Notes TGS 2011 In an interview with Siliconera last year, Mages president, Chiyomaru Shikura, said that upcoming sci-fi visual novel adventure, Robotics;Notes, was being developed like an anime series. “We’re aiming to make it close to anime [in the way the story unfolds, or in the way it plays out],” Shikura said to us at the time. “It’s a game where, if you split it into anime episodes,

Anime & Manga Japan / Koji Morimoto (森本晃司) / Animater

Published on 2012-04-02 17:50:01

(Koji Morimoto (森本晃司) / Animater)Born in Wakayama, Japan, he graduated from the Osaka School of Design in 1979 and a couple years later joined the studio Annapuru as an animator for the TV series “Tomorrow's Joe”. While working there, he saw some animation by Takashi Nakamura in ‘Gold Lightan’, an otherwise standard mecha TV series by a rival studio. He was impressed, and it inspired him to qu

Anime & Manga Japan / Shokotan to Star in, Sing Theme of Saint Seiya Omega

Published on 2012-04-01 17:50:02

Nakagawa Shoko - Sailor Star Song (Prism Tour 2010) Shoko Nakagawa ("Shokotan") will be starring in the upcoming Saint Seiya Omega television anime series, both playing the role of Saori Kido, the personification of the goddess Athena, and singing its theme song, "Pegasus Fantasy Omega." The theme song, a remake of the original anime's theme, will be officially performed by "Make-Up feat. Shoko Na

Anime & Manga Japan / 'Library War' adaptation to hit theaters in early summer

Published on 2012-03-31 17:50:02

Toshokan Sensou cap 5 (Library Wars-Sub Esp) (1/3)HD The feature film adaptation of the "Library War" novel, manga and anime series titled "Kakumei no Tsubasa" (the wings of revolution) will hit cinemas in early summer, Kadokawa Pictures Inc. said. In an aggressive foray into the animated feature market, the film company also unveiled its 2012 film lineup. A feature film adaptation of "Strike Wit

Anime & Manga Japan / Yokohama city to promote 'Precure' movie

Published on 2012-03-30 17:50:02

The Yokohama city government will launch a joint promotional campaign for "Precure All Stars New Stage: Mirai no Tomodachi" (Precure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future), the latest movie adaptation of the "Precure" animated TV series.

Anime & Manga Japan / Suginami Animation Museum presents Madhouse retrospective

Published on 2012-03-29 17:50:02

(Suginami Animation Museum)An exhibition in Tokyo's Suginami Ward is offering an intimate insight into the creative process at Madhouse Inc., one of Japan's leading anime studios.

Anime & Manga Japan / Moribito series

Published on 2012-03-28 17:50:01

Seirei no Moribito Ep. 7 - 2/3 The Moribito series (守り人シリーズ / "Guardian series") is an eleven volume series of Japanese fantasy novels, written by Nahoko Uehashi. The first novel in the series, Guardian of the Spirit, has been adapted into numerous media, including a radio drama, manga series, and an anime adaption.

Anime & Manga Japan / Eden of the East (東のエデン)

Published on 2012-03-27 17:50:01

Eden of the east Futuristic Imagination Eden of the East (東のエデン / Higashi no Eden) is a Japanese anime television series, which premiered on Fuji TV's noitaminA timeslot on April 9, 2009. Created, directed and written by Kenji Kamiyama, it features character designs by Chika Umino and animation production by Production I.G. Based on an original story by Kamiyama, it is the first original noi

Anime & Manga Japan / Rideback

Published on 2012-03-26 17:50:01

RIDEBACK REMIX 　-ライドバック　リミックス- Rideback (ライドバック), stylized as RIDEBACK or RideBack, is a Japanese manga series created by Tetsurō Kasahara. It was serialized in Shogakukan's monthly Ikki magazine from March 2003 to January 2009, spanning a total of ten volumes. Set in Japan in 2020, it follows the story of female student Rin Ogata as she comes across a two-wheeled automobi

Anime & Manga Japan / May'n, KOTOKO to sing theme songs for 'Accel World'

Published on 2012-03-25 17:50:01

[ Accel World ] アクセル・ワールド PV J-pop singers May'n and KOTOKO will perform the opening and closing theme songs for "Accel World," an anime TV series slated to start in April. "Accel World" is based on an award-winning illustrated novel of the same name by Reki Kawahara. Spanning 10 volumes and published by Ascii Media Works Inc.'s Dengeki Bunko imprint, the novel series has sold 1.6 million

Anime & Manga Japan / Shibuya exhibition celebrates Gundam box art

Published on 2012-03-24 17:50:01

((c) Parco / (c) Sotsu/Sunrise/Bandai)An exhibition devoted to the packaging of plastic models of characters in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series is being held at the Shibuya Parco Part 1 department store until March 26. Original illustrations used on the boxes of the "Gundam" models, which were first released by toymaker Bandai Co. in 1980, are on display at the Gunpla Boxart Exhibition in th

Anime & Manga Japan / Spice and Wolf

Published on 2012-03-23 17:50:02

Spice and Wolf OP ( IN HD!! ) Spice and Wolf (狼と香辛料 / Ōkami to Kōshinryō) is a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. ASCII Media Works published 17 novels between February 2006 and July 2011 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. ASCII Media Works reported that as of October 2008, over 2.2 million copies of the first nine nove

Anime & Manga Japan / She's Gon

Published on 2012-03-22 17:50:01

One day while playing videogames, a strange creature called Didi approaches Yu Yong Gi and claims he has a chance of becoming a Hero of 0.05%. And as such she has to aid him in becoming one.

Anime & Manga Japan / Heaven's Lost Property

Published on 2012-03-21 17:50:01

Sora no Otoshimono (そらのおとしもの), also known as Heaven's Lost Property, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Suu Minazuki. The plot revolves around Tomoki Sakurai, a highly perverted young man struggling to live a peaceful life. His already-difficult life worsens when he encounters a fallen Angeloid named Ikaros, who soon becomes his servant.

Anime & Manga Japan / 'One Piece' thrives by staying loyal to manga principles

Published on 2012-03-20 17:50:01

One Piece- the crew of the Pirate King! To say Eiichiro Oda’s manga series “One Piece” is big business is a bit of an understatement. In 2010, its 57th volume's first print run reached 3 million copies, breaking the record held by J.K. Rowling’s novel “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” for the most copies for a first edition in Japan. But J.K. Rowling wrote just seven Harry Potter books,

Anime & Manga Japan / Top manga talents contribute to collection themed on March 11

Published on 2012-03-19 17:50:01

(Koji Morimoto's "Zero Range")Drawing an animation on a disaster on the scale of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake is no easy task, even for a seasoned anime director such as Koji Morimoto.

Anime & Manga Japan / Nobunaga Kyousoukyoku (Nobunaga Concerto)

Published on 2012-03-18 12:06:01

A history manga starring a high school student who time slips into the Warring States period and switches place with Oda Nobunaga, and struggles through the politics and battles of the era.

Anime & Manga Japan / Original 'Tsuritama' anime series to premiere in April

Published on 2012-03-13 16:36:54

Tsuritama anime trailer Anime fans eagerly awaiting the April premiere of "Tsuritama" can get a sneak preview at its official website. "Tsuritama" will air on Fuji Television Network Inc.'s "noitaminA" midnight animation slot. Directed by Kenji Nakamura, the series will be produced by anime studio A-1 Pictures Inc.

Anime & Manga Japan / Muv-Luv

Published on 2012-03-12 17:50:03

Muv-Luv has also made the transition to other media. Three manga series based on the games were published by MediaWorks and later ASCII Media Works and serialized in the manga magazine Dengeki Daioh.

Anime & Manga Japan / First Middle East Film and Comic Con is Back On

Published on 2012-03-11 17:50:01

(Who's a Shinken Red Samurai Ranger? Expect fan boy poses like this one when Comic Con hits Dubai)The first Middle East Film and Comic Con is back on track after a year of “trials and tribulations”, organising company ExtraCake PRA has just announced. The pop culture and entertainment event will be held in Dubai on the weekend beginning 20 April 2012.

Anime & Manga Japan / 'The Secret World of Arrietty': Will Japan's Pixar Have Its Big US ...

Published on 2012-03-10 16:50:02

The Secret World of Arrietty Trailer 2012 English - Official [HD] 'The Secret World of Arrietty': Will Japan's Pixar Have Its Big US ... The Atlantic - Feb 17, 2012 The beloved studio behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro makes its most ambitious play for American audiences yet with this gentle, well-made adaptation of The Borrowers. As the projectors warm up in U.S. theaters today, 1300 of

Thank you from Japan / Anime & Manga Japan

Published on 2012-03-10 14:55:05

Forergners with tears-tears-tears, for "Thank you" having been sent from the affected areas as a result of Tohoku Earthquake on Mar 11, 2011被災地から送られた『ありがとう』に外国人涙・涙・涙 - VNN.jp.mp4 Thank you for all the people in the world.All of you presented us "Great Assistance" for the "Reconstruction from the disaster, Earthquake and Tsunami of Mar 11, 2011.

Anime & Manga Japan / Uta no Prince-sama

Published on 2012-03-09 16:50:05

Uta no Prince-sama (うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪) is a 2010 Otome game series targeted towards female gamers published by Broccoli. The game has been adapted into manga and anime series. The anime has been green-lit for production on a second season coming later in the year.

Anime & Manga Japan / Aoki Lapis – “Think the Future” by Taishi

Published on 2012-03-08 16:50:05

(Aoki Lapis (蒼姫ラピス) Vocaloid 3)Aoki Lapis (蒼姫ラピス) is an upcoming Vocaloid. On the 5th of August 2011, it was confirmed I-Style Project had a vocaloid known as "Aoki" and will be released for Vocaloid 3.

Anime & Manga Japan / Kyoto museum is a paradise for manga mavens

Published on 2012-03-07 16:50:03

("The Wall of Manga" of the Kyoto International Manga Museum)"The Wall of Manga" of the Kyoto International Manga Museum in Nakagyo Ward. Comic books displayed on the lower shelves with their spines out are available for reading. The comics on the upper shelves are for display only. Visit the English Site of the Museum. Museum also have a site of French, Chinese and Korean. http://www.kyotomm.jp/e

Anime & Manga Japan / Smile Pretty Cure!

Published on 2012-03-06 16:50:02

Smile Pretty Cure! (スマイルプリキュア！) is a Japanese anime series and the upcoming ninth Pretty Cure installment by Izumi Todo. Produced by Toei Animation, the series is written by Shoji Yonemura, who is best known as the series writer of both Kamen Rider OOO and Kamen Rider Kabuto. It will begin airing on TV Asahi on February 5, 2012, replacing Suite Pretty Cure♪ in its initial timeslot. The n

Anime & Manga Japan / Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto

Published on 2012-03-05 16:50:05

(The main characters of Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto in front of Takuto's cybody, "Tauburn". Clockwise from the center, Takuto, Wako, Kanako, Simone, Sugata, Reiji, Benio, Keito and Sarina.)Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto (STAR DRIVER 輝きのタクト lit. STAR DRIVER: Takuto of the Radiance) is a 2010 Japanese anime television series created and animated by Bones. The series is directed by Takuya

Anime & Manga Japan / Pin to Kona

Published on 2012-03-04 16:50:02

In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyonosuke is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with

Anime & MangaJapan / Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar

Published on 2012-03-03 16:50:01

Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar (ピューと吹く! ジャガー Pyū to Fuku! Jagā, lit. "Blow, 'Pyū'! Jaguar") is a Japanese gag manga written and illustrated by Usuta Kyosuke, about recorders, musicians, and their bizarre daily lives. It has a vague overall plot, but is mainly episodic. Although it is about aspiring musicians, a series of Drama CDs and video games have been released, as well as an OVA

Anime & Manga Japan / A Bride's Story

Published on 2012-03-02 16:50:01

A Bride's Story (乙嫁語り Otoyomegatari) is a historical romance manga by Kaoru Mori. It was published by Enterbrain in the magazine fellows! and is so far collected in 2 tankōbon volumes. The manga is licensed in English in North America by YenPress. Volume 1 was released in a hardcover format in May 2011.

Anime & Manga Japan / A Drifting Life

Published on 2012-03-01 16:50:02

A Drifting Life (劇画漂流 / Gekiga Hyoryu) is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Tatsumi. It was released in Japan as two bound volumes on November 20, 2008. It is licensed in North America by Drawn and Quarterly and was released as a wide-ban volume in April 2009. The work has been adapted into an animated feature film, Tatsumi, directed by Eric Khoo and released in 2011.

Anime & Manga Japan / Last Exile (ラストエグザイル) 2-Ginyoku no Fam

Published on 2012-02-29 16:50:02

Last Exile (ラストエグザイル) is a Japanese animated television series created by Gonzo. It featured a production team led by director Koichi Chigira, character designer Range Murata, and production designer Mahiro Maeda. The three had previously worked together in Blue Submarine No. 6, one of the first CG anime series. Last Exile premiered on TV Tokyo on April 7, 2003 and ran for twenty-six episo

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Published on 2012-02-27 16:50:01

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, known in Japan as Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist, is the second independent anime adaptation developed by Bones from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series by Hiromu Arakawa.

Anime & Manga Japan / JAM Project, Animetal USA unite for Japan tour

Published on 2012-02-26 16:50:02

(JAM Project perform in Taipei in December (Provided by Lantis))JAM Project, a five-member group specializing in "anison" (anime songs), will embark on a joint tour with Japan-based U.S. heavy metal band Animetal USA, the group announced. The "Animetal USA x JAM Project: Japan-U.S. ANI-SON Yuko Summit Tour 2012," will kick off June 12 with a two-day residence at the Zepp DiverCity concert hall in

Anime & Manga Japan / Otaku band AKB48 morphs into $200M business

Published on 2012-02-25 16:50:02

(Idolatry: With a reported $212 million in record sales in 2011, AKB48 is one of the highest-earning pop groups in the world.What if the vice president of your university were a genius producer who had put together an insanely successful pop group of 90 singers and then approved the creation of identical doll versions of them? Weird? Not for Kyoto University of Art and Design and Yasushi Akimoto,

Anime & Manga Japan / Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland Video Anime Revealed

Published on 2012-02-24 16:50:03

The official website for the Code Geass franchise revealed that a Nunnally in Wonderland original video anime (OVA) will be released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD this year. Each edition will include a 40-page picture book that recounts the same story as the anime.

Anime & Manga Japan / Inazuma Eleven, Apollon Win Shogakukan Manga Awards

Published on 2012-02-23 16:50:02

(Inazuma Eleven)The judging committee of the 57th Shogakukan Manga Awards announced this year's winners on Monday. Each winning title will be honored with a bronze statuette and a prize of 1 million yen (about US$13,000) at a March 2 ceremony at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Although manga from other publishers have won this award in previous years, every winner this year comes from Shogakukan itse

Anime & Manga Japan / Multi-label anime song album to hit stores in February

Published on 2012-02-22 16:50:01

(The cover artwork by Noizi Ito ((c) 2011 Sony Music Associated Records Inc.))A multi-label compilation album featuring top anime song artists and their biggest hits was released by Sony Music Associated Records Inc. on Feb. 8. Titled "J-Anison Kamikyoku Matsuri: DJ Kazu in No. 1 Muneatsu-Mix," the CD includes 42 anime songs performed by Nana Mizuki, Yukari Tamura and many other popular artists. T

Anime & Manga Japan / AKB48 thanks China for 3/11 aid with Beijing concert

Published on 2012-02-21 16:50:02

AKB48, reconstruction appeal in Beijing / ＡＫＢ４８、北京で復興アピールSix members of pop idol group AKB48 staged a special show in Beijing to thank the Chinese public for its support after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Anime & Manga Japan / Most episodes ever? ‘Simpsons’ to air No. 500

Published on 2012-02-20 16:50:02

(THE SIMPSONS: The Simpsons are evicted from Springfield and join an off-the-grid community in "At Long Last Leave," the milestone 500th episode of THE SIMPSONS, airing Sunday, Feb. 19 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.)If 300 episodes gets a “Woo-hoo!” and 400 an “Ay caramba!,” then 500 is worthy of a full-on Homer drool. With Sunday’s episode, “The Simpsons,” in its 23rd season, will hit 500, a nearly

Anime & Manga Japan / Now playing: Everything is more than all right in 'Arrietty'

Published on 2012-02-19 16:50:01

(Disney’s release of the Studio Ghibli animated feature, “The Secret World of Arrietty.”)It’s been a very, very long time since I’ve seen a film as beautiful as “The Secret World of Arrietty.” Beautiful, in this instance, isn’t just a matter of aesthetics, but one of heart and soul too, as underneath the wonderful wrapping is a mix of melancholy and sunshine that’s difficult to find in the genre a

Anime & Manga Japan / Kermit and Miss Piggy Added to 2012 Academy Awards Presenter List

Published on 2012-02-18 16:50:02

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy from "The Muppets" have been tapped for the presenting duty at the 2012 Academy Awards. On Friday, February 17, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the two iconic Hollywood puppets are set to make their fifth appearance as the presenters at the Oscars.

Anime & Manga Japan / Tottori to host manga summit in November

Published on 2012-02-17 16:50:02

(Anime and manga industry officials have vowed to support the 13th International Manga Summit to be held in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, in November. Second from right is Tottori Prefecture Governor Shinji Hirai while at right is Yonago Mayor Yasuo Nozaka.)Tottori prefectural government officials said they will host the 13th International Manga Summit on Nov. 7-11 at the Yonago Convention Center in

Anime & Manga Japan / Disney's 'The Secret World of Arrietty': movie review (+trailer)

Published on 2012-02-17 15:39:50

Disney's 'The Secret World of Arrietty': movie review (+trailer) WickedLocalArts - Posted Feb 17, 2012 � (The film 'The Secret World of Arrietty' is a captivating coming-of-age story about Arrietty, the daughter of tiny people who encounters a big world.)... "Arrietty" was co-written by Miyazaki and directed by his prot�g� Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Gary Rydstrom directed the English

Anime / FLCL (フリクリ) / Fooly Cooly

Published on 2012-02-16 16:50:02

FLCL (フリクリ, pronounced in English as Fooly Cooly) is an original video animation series written by Yōji Enokido, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and produced by the FLCL Production Committee, which included Gainax, Production I.G, and Starchild Records.

Anime & Manga Japan / “Usagi Drop” TV series, the anime and Puffy’s official websites announced.

Published on 2012-02-15 16:50:02

Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura, who make up the girl pop duo Puffy, or Puffy AmiYumi, will guest star on the popular “Usagi Drop” (Bunny Drop) animated TV series, the anime and Puffy’s official websites announced. They will make an appearance in the form of anime characters in the ninth episode, which will air on Sept. 1, the websites said.

Anime & Manga Japan / VIZ Media, Autodesk form Art for Hope project to help disaster-stricken Japan

Published on 2012-02-14 16:50:05

VIZ Media, LLC, the largest Japanese manga publisher in North America, and Autodesk Inc., a leading developer and distributor in 3-D design, engineering and entertainment software, have joined hands to assist quake-recovery efforts for Japan, the companies said. Under their collaboration called Art for Hope, artists are invited to create illustrations using the Autodesk SketchBook application to c

Anime & Manga Japan / Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal

Published on 2012-02-13 16:50:03

Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal, known in Japan as Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen (追憶編 Recollection or Reminiscence), is an OVA series that serves as a prequel to the Rurouni Kenshin anime television series. It was released in Japan in 1999, and was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and written by Masashi Sogo.

Anime & Manga Japan / Kinema Junpo releases customizable personal film database Kinenote

Published on 2012-02-12 16:50:03

Kinema Junposha Co., publisher of long-established film magazine Kinema Junpo, said it set up a website on Jan. 20 that offers a customizable personal and interactive film database called Kinenote. The Kinenote works with one of the nation's largest film databases that contains data for about 50,000 Japanese and foreign films and more than 200,000 tips of information on film-related personnel.

Anime & Manga Japan / Ghibli's 'The Secret World of Arrietty' to hit U.S. cinemas Feb. 17

Published on 2012-02-11 16:50:02

Studio Ghibli's The Secret World Of Arrietty - adapted from Mary Norton's novel The Borrowers - arrives on US screens February 17th and local distributors Disney have just released a handful of new clips from the film.

Anime & Manga Japan / Oscar-nominated animated, live action and documentary short films screen tonight

Published on 2012-02-10 17:02:25

Academy Award purists; those who insist on actually watching all of the nominees, even in the obscure categories, before submitting their ballots — should check out these programs of Oscar-nominated short films opening Friday. Among the roster of mini-movies are ones likely to make you laugh and others likely to make you cry. But either way, they’re also likely to increase your odds of winni

Anime & Manga Japan / Bambino! (バンビーノ!)

Published on 2012-02-10 16:50:03

Bambino! (バンビーノ!, lit. Baby) is a Japanese cooking manga written and illustrated by Tetsuji Sekiya. The manga has been serialized in Shogakukan's seinen magazine (aimed at older men) Big Comic Spirits.

The artist of ‘One Piece’ sent the pirate flags to schools in stricken cities

Published on 2011-07-05 17:50:05

Children in Ofunato Elementary School gave shouts of joy to the flagPirate flags, appear in the popular serial comics ‘One Piece’, is given to 9 elementary and junior high schools in Rikuzen-takata and Ofunato cities. Students in these schools go

Anime Update: Anime Expo 2011 Edition

Published on 2011-07-04 17:50:03

Anime Update: Anime Expo 2011 Edition Big Shiny Robot! - ‎Jul 2, 2011 ... 1 of the Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan manga for a limited time through their digital device Manga App (for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch). Go download it now before it's to

Tezuka's 'The Phoenix' to be rereleased in original format

Published on 2011-07-03 17:50:07

The original magazine version of Osamu Tezuka's (1928-1989) "The Phoenix" comic series will be printed in book form for the first time this summer. The series is one of Tezuka's major works, dealing with grand themes including life, love, s

Chrono Crusade (クロノ クルセイド)

Published on 2011-07-02 17:50:01

Chrono Crusade (クロノ クルセイド Kurono Kuruseido), also known as Chrno Crusade due to a typo in the original logo, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Moriyama. It was originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in Dra

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Published on 2011-07-01 17:50:08

Revolutionary Girl Utena (少女革命ウテナ Shojo Kakumei Utena) is a manga by Chiho Saito and anime directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. The manga serial began in the June 1996 issue of Ciao and the anime was first broadcast in 1997. The anime and mang

Engage Planet Kiss Dum

Published on 2011-06-30 17:50:05

Engage Planet kiss dum (キスダム -ENGAGE planet) is a mecha anime series, directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka and Eiichi Satō, and produced by Aniplex and Satelight. It premiered in Japan from April 3, 2007 on TV Tokyo.

Ping Pong (film)

Published on 2011-06-29 17:50:01

Ping Pong (ピンポン Pin Pon) is a 2002 sports film directed by the Japanese filmmaker Fumihiko Sori. It is based on Taiyō Matsumoto's manga of the same name and is about the friendship between two high school table tennis players. The film c

Tekkonkinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート)

Published on 2011-06-28 17:50:08

Tekkonkinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート Tekkon Kinkurīto, a child's mispronunciation of "Tekkin Konkurito" (steel reinforced concrete) is a 2006 feature-length Japanese anime film, directed by Michael Arias and animated by Studio 4°C, adapted

'Suzumiya Haruhi' captures changes in society

Published on 2011-06-27 17:50:07

Since jumping into the limelight with the release as an animated TV series in 2006, fans cannot seem to get enough of the irresistible fictional high school girl Suzumiya Haruhi. The latest two-part volume of the light novel "Haruhi Suzumiya&quo

Bandai offers 12 Angels figurines from 'Evangelion'

Published on 2011-06-26 17:50:11

A series of 12 enemy Angels collectible figurines from the new "Evangelion" movie series packaged with chewing gum was released from Bandai Co. on May 30, the toymaker said. Each figurine costs 294 yen ($3.50). The products are available at

At Anime Expo pretending gets real

Published on 2011-06-25 17:36:08

At Anime Expo pretending gets real OCRegister - Jun 25, 2011 (Traci Hines, 22, dressed as "Misty" worked to get every detail of her costume correct down to the hair between the eyes. Hines plans to attend the 2011 Anime Expo in Los Angeles

Live-action 'Ouran High School Host Club' to air on TBS from July

Published on 2011-06-24 17:50:02

(Live-action 'Ouran High School Host Club' Cast)Starting in July, Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc. (TBS) will air a live-action version of the offbeat manga series "Ouran High School Host Club" by Bisco Hatori. The show will be bro

Ai Yori Aoshi (藍より青し)

Published on 2011-06-23 17:50:07

Ai Yori Aoshi (藍より青し) is a Japanese seinen manga written and illustrated by Kou Fumizuki and serialized from 1998 to 2005 in Hakusensha's Young Animal. It is a love story between two characters who haven't seen each other in years but were

Gamaran (我間乱)

Published on 2011-06-22 17:50:01

Gamaran (我間乱, Romanized as GAMARAN in Japan) is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Nakamaru Yousuke. Gamaran chronicles the adventures of Kurogane Gama as he competes in the Grand Tournament of Unabara. Facing many o

Hatsune Miku Partners with Toyota Corolla

Published on 2011-06-21 17:50:05

A new advertising campaign for the 2011 Toyota Corolla Asian American market that introduces Hatsune Miku to her growing fan base in the U.S. has been announced. A unique musical artist known for her long, blue pigtails, dance moves and songs, Hatsun

First episode of 'Appleseed XIII' streamed free, more to follow for a fee

Published on 2011-06-20 17:50:01

The first episode of "Appleseed XIII," an 13-episode animated series based on the manga by Masamune Shirow, was made available for online streaming June 3. The first of the two-part animated feature version is slated to hit cinemas June 13.

Ghibli Hangs Anti-Nuclear Power Banner on Rooftop

Published on 2011-06-19 17:50:05

What to Watch: DVD Picks of the WeekPatch.com - Jun 17, 2011 Family Pick, “Ponyo” (2008) – Initially titled in English as “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea,” this 2008 Japanese animated fantasy film was written and directed by Hayao Miyaza

Gaku: Minna no Yama

Published on 2011-06-18 17:50:02

Gaku: Minna no Yama (岳 みんなの山, lit. "Peak: Everyone's Mountain") is a Japanese mountaineering manga written and illustrated by Shin'ichi Ishizuka. It has been serialized by Shogakukan in Big Comic Original since 2003.

Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師)

Published on 2011-06-17 17:50:06

Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, literally "Alchemist of Steel"), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The world of Fullmetal Alchemist is styled after the European Industria

Kalafina to perform at Anime Expo

Published on 2011-06-16 17:50:07

J-pop band Kalafina will make a guest appearance at this year's Anime Expo, which will run July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, organizers said. The three-piece band, consisting of vocalists Keiko Kubota, Wakana Otaki and Hikaru Masai, will

Expanded 'Ultraman' to air on TV Tokyo network from July

Published on 2011-06-15 17:50:05

A new "Ultraman" returns to fight for freedom and justice this summer in a revamped weekly series of the superhero franchise, TV Tokyo Corp. announced. "Ultraman Retsuden" (Ultraman chronicles) will air at 6 p.m. Wednesdays from J

'Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere' series airs in October

Published on 2011-06-14 17:50:03

"Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere," an animated TV series based on Minoru Kawakami's light novel of the same name, is set for broadcast from October. At a live-streamed news conference April 9, a trailer for the show and the main production

Morita-san wa Mukuchi

Published on 2011-06-13 17:50:01

Morita-san wa Mukuchi (森田さんは無口, lit. Morita-san is Silent) is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga written and illustrated by Tae Sano. The manga was originally published in the March 2007 issue of Takeshobo's Manga Life magazine, an

Voice Actress Kawakami Tomoko Passes Away

Published on 2011-06-12 17:50:02

Tomoko Kawakami (川上 とも子 Kawakami Tomoko, born 川上 倫子, April 25, 1971 – June 9, 2011) was a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo. She was best known for her roles in Revolutionary Girl Utena (as Utena Tenjou), Hikaru no Go (as Hika

Ritsumeikan University students promote new interactive Sanrio character

Published on 2011-06-11 17:50:06

Sanrio Co. and Ritsumeikan University's College of Image Arts and Sciences have joined forces to promote Wish Me Mell, Sanrio's first Internet-based user interactive character. The student project, led by Akinori Nakamura, an associate professor at t

Fate/zero

Published on 2011-06-10 17:50:09

Fate/zero (フェイト/ゼロ Feito/zero) is a prequel to Type-Moon's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a light novel by Gen Urobuchi, illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. The first volume was released on December 29, 2006, and is a collaboration betw

Mad Love Chase (Harlem Beat wa Yoake Made)

Published on 2011-06-09 17:50:03

Harlem Beat wa Yoake Made: Mad Love Chase is a manga by Takashima Kazusa. In 2002, it began serialization in Asuka. In 2009, it was licensed by TokyoPop under the name Mad Love Chase, the subtitle of the series.

Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル)

Published on 2011-06-08 17:50:08

Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル) is a Japanese manga series by Hiro Mashima. It has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since August 23, 2006 where it is still ongoing. The individual chapters are being collected and published in tankō

Monochrome Factor

Published on 2011-06-07 17:50:05

Monochrome Factor (モノクローム�ファクター) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaili Sorano. It was first serialized in Mag Garden's bi-monthly manga magazine Comic Blade Masamune in May 2004. However, when the ma

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Published on 2011-06-06 17:50:09

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (ブレイブルー カラミティ トリガー) (pronounced /ˈbleɪz ˈbluː/) is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works. The game's name is a portmanteau of "blaze" and "blue," with the "z" sound

Aniplex Ships Rurouni Kenshin OVA/Film BDs in Japan, U.S. on Same Day

Published on 2011-06-05 17:50:07

Aniplex of America announced at its FanimeCon panel on Saturday that it will release the 1997-2001 Rurouni Kenshin original video anime (OVA) projects and 1997 Rurouni Kenshin film on Blu-ray Disc in North America — on the same days that they s

Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura

Published on 2011-06-04 17:50:02

Sakura Hime Kaden (桜姫華伝: The Flower Legend of Princess Sakura) is an ongoing shojo manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. It has been adopted in to 7 volumes of Shueisha and the chapters are published in Ribon magazine since

The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross

Published on 2011-06-03 19:57:14

The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross (紳士同盟†, Shinshi Dōmei Kurosu) is a shojo manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura, who also created the anime series called Full Moon o Sagashite which came out in April 06, 2002 and ended M

Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror

Published on 2011-06-02 17:50:09

Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror (ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡〜, Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahō no Kagami) is a 2009 Japanese CG animated film directed by Shinsuke Sato. It was nominated for the award f

Searching for the Full Moon (Full Moon o Sagashite / 満月をさがして)

Published on 2011-06-01 17:50:06

Searching for the Full Moon (Full Moon o Sagashite / 満月をさがして) is a Japanese shōjo manga by Arina Tanemura. According to the furigana, the kanji 満月 in the title are read furu mūn ("full moon") and not mangetsu or mitsuki, t

Time Stranger Kyoko (時空異邦人KYOKO)

Published on 2011-05-31 17:50:03

Time Stranger Kyoko (時空異邦人KYOKO, Jikuu Ihou Jin Kyoko) is a manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. Originally serialized in Ribon from the September 2000 issue to the September 2001 issue, the individual chapters were colle

Voice cast members of 'Usagi Drop' revealed

Published on 2011-05-30 17:50:01

The two main voices for the much-anticipated animated TV series "Usagi Drop" ("Bunny Drop" in the United States), have been announced: Hiroshi Tsuchida and Ayu Matsuura. The series is based on the comic of the same name by Yumi Un

Toyota gives virtual idol Hatsune Miku a lift in U.S. debut

Published on 2011-05-29 17:50:07

Toyota Motor Corp. is featuring virtual singing idol Hatsune Miku in a sales campaign aimed at the U.S. market, a move that is likely to raise the character's profile overseas, the company's U.S. sales arm said. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS)

Short-Tempered Melancholic

Published on 2011-05-28 17:50:03

Short-Tempered Melancholic (かんしゃく玉のゆううつ, Kanshakudama no Yuutsu) is a series of short stories written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. Originally serialized in Ribon, the five stories were collected and published in a single t

Niban Me no Koi no Katachi (manga)

Published on 2011-05-27 17:50:07

Niban Me no Koi no Katachi(2番目の恋のかたち) is a Japanese Manga by Arina Tanemura (種村 有菜, Tanemura Arina, born on March 12, 1978).Her debut work was a one-shot work titled "The Style of the Second Love" (2番目の恋の

Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi (世界一の初恋)

Published on 2011-05-26 17:50:02

Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Onodera Ritsu no Baai (世界一初恋 ～小野寺律の場合～) is a Japanese boys-love manga series written and illustrated by Shungiku Nakamura. In 2011, the manga was adapted into an anime television series under the title

We Were There (僕等がいた- Bokura ga Ita)

Published on 2011-05-25 17:50:03

We Were There (僕等がいた, Bokura ga Ita) is an on-going Japanese romance manga by Yuki Obata, centering around the high school life of freshman girl, Nanami Takahashi. It has been serialized in Betsucomi since 2002.

Sunshine Sketch (ひだまりスケッチ/Hidamari Sukecchi)

Published on 2011-05-24 17:50:02

Hidamari Sketch is a Japanese four-panel comic strip by Ume Aoki revolving around the daily lives of a group of young girls all living in the same apartment where artists gather. It was first serialized in the seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara

Barefoot Gen (はだしのゲン)

Published on 2011-05-23 17:50:09

Barefoot Gen (はだしのゲン, Hadashi no Gen) is a Japanese manga series by Keiji Nakazawa. Loosely based on Nakazawa's own experiences as a Hiroshima survivor, the series begins in 1945 in and around Hiroshima, Japan, where the six-year-old boy

Tatsumi: Cannes 2011 Review

Published on 2011-05-22 17:50:03

Tatsumi: Cannes 2011 Review Hollywood Reporter - May 21, 2011 While it evinces a mood that is unutterably sad, yet indescribably beautiful, the sinister and decidedly adult subject matter may scale down its widespread marketability, but “otakus”

Shigeru Mizuki Museum and Road

Published on 2011-05-21 17:50:10

(Sagari and other Yokais on Mizuki Road) Shigeru Mizuki (水木 しげる, Mizuki Shigeru, born March 8, 1922) is a Japanese manga author, most known for his Japanese horror manga GeGeGe no Kitaro (which was originally titled "Hakaba Kitaro"

NARUTO (3)

Published on 2011-05-20 17:50:01

Naruto ninja clash in the land of snow part 1 english The First Movie is titled "Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow". Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (大活劇! 雪姫忍法帖だってばよ!!) is a 2004 film directed by Tensai Okamura and w

Freezing (manga)

Published on 2011-05-19 17:50:07

Freezing (フリージング, Furījingu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Korean manhwa creators Dall-Young Lim and Kwang-Hyun Kim respectively. The manga started serialization in Kill Time Communication's male-oriented Japa

Sketchbook (manga)

Published on 2011-05-18 17:50:03

Sketchbook (スケッチブック, Suketchibukku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Totan Kobako. First serialized in the April 2002 issue of Comic Blade, the individual chapters are collected and published by Mag Garden.

Higurashi When They Cry (ひぐらしのなく頃に)

Published on 2011-05-17 17:50:10

Higurashi No Naku KoroNi ~ Full Opening song Higurashi When They Cry (ひぐらしのなく頃に, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni), known simply as When They Cry for the North American release of the anime adaptation, is a Japanese murder mystery dō

Okinawa's homegrown hero 'Ryujin Mabuyer' hits big screen

Published on 2011-05-16 17:50:07

CHATAN, Okinawa Prefecture--"Ryujin Mabuyer," a live-action superhero TV series that has aired in the island prefecture since 2008, makes its big-screen debut this winter, its producers said April 19.The weekly show is aired by Ryukyu Broad

Monochrome Factor Manga to End in Japan in June

Published on 2011-05-15 17:50:08

Monochrome Factor Manga to End in Japan in June Anime News Network - May 13, 2011 Tokyopop published the first four of the 10 current volumes of the manga in North America. The manga inspired a 2008 television anime series from director ...

Ayako (manga)

Published on 2011-05-14 17:50:06

Ayako (奇子) is the name of a manga trilogy by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Big Comic, a manga magazine published by Shogakukan. It is licensed in North America by Vertical. It is also licensed in France by Delcourt/Akata and in Italy by Haza

“Upotte!!” – Anime Adaptation

Published on 2011-05-13 17:50:09

新連載 天王寺きつね「うぽって!!」PV According to the wraparound jacket band found on the manga, Tennouji Kitsune’s 4-panel comedy manga series, "Upotte!!", will be receiving an anime adaptation. The characters in the story are moe a

Bunny Drop (Usagi Drop)

Published on 2011-05-12 17:50:06

Bunny Drop (うさぎドロップ, Usagi Doroppu), also known as Usagi Drop, is an Japanese josei manga series by Yumi Unita. It has been serialized in the manga magazine Feel Young since October 2005, and collected by Shodensha in eight wide-ban vol

7 Billion Needles

Published on 2011-05-11 17:50:01

Shy and anti-social Hikaru is content to spend her high school years wearing her headphones and shutting herself off from her classmates. But all that changes when an alien takes up residence in her body, gives her strange powers, and puts her in the

20th Century Boys

Published on 2011-05-10 17:50:02

20th Century Boys (20世紀少年, Nijusseiki Shonen) is a science fiction-mystery manga created by Naoki Urasawa. It won the 2001 Kodansha Manga Award in the General category, an Excellence Prize at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival, and the 2003 S

Illustrations from "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" due out

Published on 2011-05-09 17:50:10

Evangelion 2.0 : You Can (Not) Advance (trailer) The first of a two-volume collection of illustrations from "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" is due in bookstores on May 28. The second volume will follow this summer.

Tokyo's Nerima Ward unveils its anime mascot, Nerimaru

Published on 2011-05-08 17:50:05

Tokyo's Nerima Ward unveils its anime mascot, Nerimaru Asahi - May 3, 2011 To raise its profile as the city of anime, Tokyo's Nerima Ward introduced its new official mascot, Nerimaru, which was produced by ward-based animation house Studio Comet. Ner

Last Inning

Published on 2011-05-07 17:50:06

Last Inning (ラストイニング, Rasutoiningu) is a baseball manga written by Ryu Kamio, supervised by Kiyosi Kato and illustrated by Yu Nakahara.The plot is as follows.

'Evangelion' saga inspires fashion and eyewear sales

Published on 2011-05-06 17:50:08

The "Evangelion" anime franchise has done extremely well at home and abroad, with feature films produced in the 2000s long after the original TV series wrapped in 1996.Much attention has been paid to the sexy-cool sci-fi outfits worn by its

How-to guide helps lure anime, manga fans to boost local economies

Published on 2011-05-05 17:50:02

Manga and anime fans love to explore the places that inspired stories in their favorite comic books and movies. Their interest has grown to such an extent that local economies are getting a welcome lift from the unexpected fan interest.The surge in s

“Mirai Nikki” – TV Series Fall Premiere

Published on 2011-05-04 17:50:08

According to Kadokawa, a TV anime series for "Mirai Nikki" is slated to premiere this Fall. It had previously received an 8-minute OAD in December 2010.In addition, the 12th and final volume to the manga series will be released on April 26t

Khoo's animated feature on Tatsumi selected for Cannes

Published on 2011-05-03 17:50:01

Eric Khoo's "Tatsumi," an animated feature about manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the father of the comic genre called "gekiga" (dramatic pictures), will be screened at the 64th Cannes International Film Festival, festival official

'Tofu Boy' anime premieres at Hong Kong filmfest

Published on 2011-05-02 17:50:07

The 3-D anime adventure "Little Ghostly Adventures of the Tofu Boy," which stars the vocal talents of familiar Japanese actors, premiered at the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 22 ahead of its Japan release on April 29.T

Urasawa's '20th Century Boys' nabs 3 nominations at Eisner Awards

Published on 2011-05-01 17:50:09

Often nominated but not yet a winner, manga artist Naoki Urasawa ("Monster") is again in the running at the 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. The well-known artist received three nominations, including a nod in the Best Continuing Ser

Miho Fukuhara's 'Starlight' theme for 'Onigamiden'

Published on 2011-04-30 17:50:12

"Starlight," the new song by Miho Fukuhara, was picked as the main theme for "Onigamiden," an epic anime adventure that opens nationwide on April 29, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc. said.The film follows Jun Tendo, a juni

'Phaethon' manga warning of nuclear risks now available free online

Published on 2011-04-29 17:50:05

A more than 20-year-old manga that warns against nuclear power generation has drawn hundreds of thousands of readers since being posted online soon after the crisis hit the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.Ryoko Yamagishi's "Phaethon" ma

Animations Festival back for encore in 4 Japan cities

Published on 2011-04-28 17:50:01

The Animations Festival, a showcase of animated shorts with modern themes that were featured at animation filmfests around the world, returns with encore screenings in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya and Kobe.Initially held in fall 2010, the festival generated

Hamamatsu cabs cozy up to Strawberry Marshmallow

Published on 2011-04-27 17:50:02

HAMAMATSU, Shizuoka Prefecture--Manga fans in Hamamatsu can now "take a ride" with Strawberry Marshmallow.A handful of taxi companies in the city are running cabs with characters from the popular manga "Ichigo Mashimaro (Strawberry Mar

One Piece Vol.4

Published on 2011-04-26 17:50:06

One Piece DVDs by Amazon Refer to "One Piece" in relation to "Manga" and "Films".

Pecha Kucha events go global to help quake-hit Japan

Published on 2011-04-25 17:50:26

Once English architect Mark Dytham starts talking so passionately about what he does, you fear he may never stop.So, you wonder how Dytham, who is based in Tokyo, dreamed up "Pecha Kucha," an event that gives young designers a chance to sho

George Takei Against Alleged Whitewashing of AKIRA

Published on 2011-04-24 17:50:05

Book Review: How to Pen & Ink: The Manga Start-up Guide Seattle Post Intelligencer - Apr 22, 2011 ORG Nowadays, if you spy some kid boredom doodling in class, chances are the images they're scratching on their lined notebook paper will be manga/a

NARUTO (2)

Published on 2011-04-23 17:50:02

Refer to "NARUTO Films". The series has also spawned five films; with the first three situated during the first anime series, the remaining from Naruto: Shippūden.

Honey and Clover

Published on 2011-04-22 17:50:07

Honey and Clover (ハチミツとクローバー, Hachimitsu to Kurōbā) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chika Umino. It is also known as HachiKuro (ハチクロ) and H&C. It is published by Shueisha, initially serializ

"Appleseed" vid features Citizen Eco-Drive watch

Published on 2011-04-21 17:50:02

A preview of "Appleseed XIII," the exciting new CG animated adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga, was unveiled March 24 at Baselworld 2011, the world's largest watch and jewelry show held annually in Basel, Switzerland.The video, a collabo

GE - Good Ending

Published on 2011-04-20 17:50:05

GE - Good Ending (ＧＥ〜グッドエンディング) is a is a Japanese manga series by Sasuga Kei. It was first serialized in the weekly Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine on August 2009. This school life romance follows the

Biggest 'One Piece' event ever coming to Tokyo Dome

Published on 2011-04-19 17:50:08

The "One Piece Dome Tour," a five-day event celebrating the "One Piece" manga and anime series, happens April 27-May 1 at the Tokyo Dome stadium. The popular manga about pirates searching for treasure has a combined circulation of

Japan takes step towards ordinary life as Disneyland reopens

Published on 2011-04-18 17:50:10

The popular resort shut its doors after the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami devastated a broad swathe of northeast Japan and damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant 240 km north of the capital, hit by rolling power cuts and ground liquefaction th

Ghibli's 'Arrietty' out on Blu-ray and DVD June 17

Published on 2011-04-17 17:50:06

Studio Ghibli Inc.'s "Karigurashi no Arrietty" (The Borrower Arrietty) animated feature film is due out on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17, Walt Disney Studios Japan said."Karigurashi no Arrietty" was based on British writer Mary Norto

One Piece Vol.3

Published on 2011-04-16 17:50:02

Refer to "One Piece" in relation to TV Anime. Produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece anime series debuted in Japan on Fuji Television on October 20, 1999. Since then, the still ongoing series has aired more than four hundred episodes.

'Puzzle Prince' airs on phones from April 7

Published on 2011-04-15 17:50:09

The brain-training anime series "Phi Brain: Kami no Pazuru" (Phi Brain: God's Puzzle), slated to start this fall, is already spawning a spinoff: "Puzzle Prince" will be broadcast for mobile devices from April 7."Phi Brain&quo

NARUTO (1)

Published on 2011-04-14 17:50:05

This time taking up "NARUTO", very popular Anime for Anime Fun in the world. Naruto (NARUTO -ナルト-, romanized as NARUTO in Japan) is an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.

Kumaki sings theme of 'Children Who Chase Lost Voices'

Published on 2011-04-13 17:50:01

Anri Kumaki's song "Hello Goodbye and Hello" was picked as the theme song for award-winning director Makoto Shinkai's upcoming anime feature, "Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below."The much-anticipated movie, slated for

'Gumism' CD features Vocaloid2 synthesized songs

Published on 2011-04-12 17:50:02

"Exit Tunes Presents Gumism from Megpoid," an album of songs made using Yamaha Corp.'s latest Vocaloid2 song synthesizer program, was released on the Exit Tunes label on March 16. The distributor is Pony Canyon Inc.Featuring 19 songs create

One Piece Vol.2

Published on 2011-04-11 17:50:05

Refer to "One Piece" again as Vol. 2. "One Piece" is also supposed to be widly known in the World.

Anime and manga creators band together for quake charity e-book

Published on 2011-04-10 17:50:07

"Pray for Japan from Japanese Creator Vol. 01," an e-book for Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad whose sales will go toward helping survivors of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, hit digital shelves on March 31.Contributing artists includ

Support Japan with Ganbare Japan! – Japan Expo has created a dedicated Facebook page

Published on 2011-04-09 17:50:02

To show your support to Japan, Japan Expo has created a dedicated Facebook page.As you well know, on March 11th, 2011, Japan has lived terrible hours.After a magnitude 9 earthquake, a tsunami has hit the Senda� area, leaving tens of thousands de

Asagaya animation school turns city into 'anime gallery'

Published on 2011-04-08 17:50:06

The Asagaya district in Tokyo's Suginami Ward, as well as nearby areas, has long been popular among writers and artists who enjoyed its comfortable lifestyle.Now, it is the focus of "Art Map Asagaya: Animation to Manga Ten" (Art Map Asagaya

Case Closed: Quarter of Silence

Published on 2011-04-07 17:50:02

Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence (名探偵コナン 沈黙の15分, Mētantē Konan Chinmoku no Kwōtā) is the 15th film installment of the manga and anime series Detective Conan. The film will be released on April 16, 2011. This

'Iron Man,' 'Wolverine' due out on Blu-ray, DVD

Published on 2011-04-06 17:50:05

"Iron Man" and "Wolverine," two animated TV series coproduced by anime studio Madhouse Inc. with Marvel Entertainment LLC, will hit retail stores June 22 on Blu-ray and DVD.American entertainment company Marvel is well-known for i

Yahoo Japan offers free software to buy manga for iPhones

Published on 2011-04-05 17:50:08

Yahoo Japan Corp. has started offering free software that enables iPhone users to buy electronic manga from "Yahoo! Comic."The offer, which started March 9, followed a similar move for iPad users.

New 'Valkyria Chronicles' DVD due in June

Published on 2011-04-04 17:50:07

The first of two home video DVDs of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) game "Valkyria Chronicles 3" is due for release on June 29."Senjo no Valkyria: Ta ga Tame no Juso" (Valkyria Chronicles: For whom the gunshot wounds were made) is