| Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 |
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![•]() Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime's 2nd Promo Video Posted
TV anime with original story based on Compile Heart's game franchise premieres on July 12
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![•]() Anime Expo to Host Good Smile, Sanzigen, Max Factory Heads
Takanori Aki, Hiroaki Matsuura, Max Watanabe to appear on panel with huke
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![•]() Ricotta's Adult Game Walkure Romanze Gets TV Anime
Boy helps one of several aspring maiden knights win tournaments in academy
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![•]() Mania Interview: Dan Scanlon
Dan Scanlon is a comparative babe in the Pixar woods, having helmed a pair of shorts and worked on various creative teams. The top brass have been impressed, however, because this summer, they have entrusted him with directing Monsters University, the highly anticipated sequel to Monsters Inc. During the press day at Pixar’s Emeryville headquarters...
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| Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 |
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![•]() Oldest TV Anime's Color Screenshots Posted
"Mole's Adventure" to air again after 55 years on July 21
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![•]() Crime Suspense Manga Montage Gets Screen Adaptation
Jun Watanabe's mystery manga about young man searching for truth about father
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![•]() Daily Briefs
• Oreimo 2 Episodes 14-16 Slated for August
• New Pac-Man 3D CG Series to Run for 39 Episodes
• Bandai to Make Toys for Warner Godzilla Film's 'Spectacular Creatures'
• Capcom Polls Fan Support for Physical Ace Attorney 5 Release
• Nintendo's 1st Free-to-Play Is Steel Diver, Not Mario or Pokémon
• Square Enix Files Rise of Mana, Slimeshot Trademarks
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![•]() Shippū Nijimarugumi Gangster Manga Gets Live-Action Show, Film
Munpei Takagi stars in story by Warriors of Tao & R-16's Shinya Kuwahara
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![•]() North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 16-22
Kill Me Baby, Saiyuki anime; Utsubora, final Children of the Sea manga; Dissociation of Haruhi novel to ship
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![•]() Sentai Filmworks Reveals tsuritama, 'Another' Anime Dub Casts
Adam Gibbs, Clint Bickham lead tsuritama dub cast; Monica Rial, Greg Ayres lead 'Another' dub cast
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![•]() Android Angels Collection Now Available
GEN Manga has released the complete 156-page collected edition of Kosuke Kabaya’s mixture of charming and morose speculative romantic sci-fi manga Android Angels. The “doujin” manga depicts a future world in which consumers can easily rent android companions, but only for a three-year span, leading to questions about the morality of erasing the memories of [...]
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![•]() Funimation Acquires GitS: Arise
FUNimation has announced its acquisition of domestic distribution rights to the upcoming four-part Ghost in the Shell: Arise OVA series. FUNimation will initially release the series in a [presumably series of] limited-edition of 2,500 imported copies of the English subtitled Japanese Blu-ray, with an English translated booklet, before later producing a conventional domestic home video [...]
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![•]() Nelvana to Produce More Additional BeyBlade Series
Canadian animation producer/distributor Nelvana has announced plans to sponsor the production of an additional two made-for-North-America Beyblade television series. The 13-episode “BeyRaiderz Shogun” will tentatively premiere next spring. “BeyWarriors Cyborg” will follow in fall 2014 with 26-episodes and two hour-long specials. Production of the new series will be supervised in Japan by d-rights. The new [...]
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![•]() Oldest Surviving Anime TV Production Recovered
A film print of the nearly nine-minute-long color anime TV special Mogura no Aventure (Mole’s Adventure) was discovered last February in a warehouse in NTV’s Ikuta Studio in Kawasaki City. The short anime was originally broadcast on the NTV network on October 15, 1958. The first ever color anime feature film, Toei’s Hakujaden, also premiered [...]
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![•]() Noragami Anime Announced
The advertising obi found on new copies of the seventh collected volume of Adachitoka’s supernatural romantic adventure manga Noragami reveals that the series will be getting an anime television series adaptation. The manga that premiered in 2011 revolves around a lowly, insignificant god who rescues a human high-school girl, thereby indebting her to become his [...]
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![•]() Love Live! Second Season Announced
During last weekend’s “Love Live! μ’s 3rd Anniversary Love Live!” publicity event, a second season of the Love Live! television anime was announced for broadcast next spring. The 13-episode high-school-girl-idol-singers series aired from January to April of this year. Source: Anime News Network
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![•]() Full Captain Harlock Movie Trailer Released
The homepage for the Space Pirate Captain Harlock feature film has released a full trailer. Toei Animation & director Shinji (Appleseed) Aramaki’s CG feature adaptation of Leiji Matsumoto’s 1978 anime television series is scheduled to hit Japanese theaters on September 7.
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![•]() 4th Eagle Talon Movie Revealed
A teaser trailer has revealed that the fourth Himitsu Kessha Taka no Tsume (Secret Society Eagle Talon) feature film will premiere this fall. Flash animation studio DLE Inc. is animating Taka no Tsume GO ~Yoshida, Himitsu Kessha Yameru tte yo~ (Eagle Talon GO ~Yoshida Said He’s Going to Quit the Secret Society~). The “Eagle Talon” [...]
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![•]() Future Card Buddyfight Anime Announced
Card game developer Bushiroad has announced that an anime based on its upcoming Future Card Buddyfight trading card game will premiere next spring. The CCG will be released simultaneously in Japan and North America next January. Source: Anime News Network
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![•]() New Pachinko-Exclusive Higurashi Anime
Amusement machine company Daiichi has announced that its new Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Itadaki pachinko machine will display the original “Matsuri Bayashi” and “Yoigoshi” anime stories. The “Yoigoshi” (Beyond Midnight) story in particular will be the first Higurashi no Naku Koro ni anime to be set in the Heisei era. The anime, based on [...]
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![•]() 009-1 Live-Action Movie Revealed
009-1: The End of the Beginning, a live-action adaptation of the late Shotaro Ishinomori’s 1967 sci-fi espionage action manga, will hit Japanese theaters on September 7. Koichi Sakamoto (Daikaiju Battle: Ultra Ginga Densetsu the Movie) directs Mayuko Iwasa (Detective Conan, Nodame Cantabile) playing Mylene Hoffman, the cyborg secret agent 009-1. The manga was previously adapted [...]
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![•]() Ask John: Should Viewers Have High Expectations for Ghost in the Shell: Arise?
Question: I know it’s probably not wise to speculate, but what are your hopes or expectations, if any, for the upcoming Ghost in the Shell: Arise prequel/reboot? As a franchise that set both Japanese and international fans on edge before achieving new greats when it expanded to become a two-season TV series and with the [...]
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![•]() Anime Revolution Presents Voice Actress and ADR Director Caitlin Glass
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![•]() Crunchyroll to Add Oreimo Second Season OVAs This Summer
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![•]() Anime Expo 2013 - The Brands Boutique Launches POP UP SHOP at Anime Expo
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![•]() Otakon 20 Welcomes Voice Actor Kyle Hebert
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![•]() Indie Rock Sensation Ling tosite sigure Release First Album Outside of Japan
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![•]() Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, June 10-16
Initial D, Evangelion: 3.33, Maaya Sakamoto, documentary with Girls & Panzer tie-in, Genki Genki Nontan rank
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![•]() Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, June 10-16
AKB48, Maaya Sakamoto, Mamoru Miyano, Evangelion 3:33, Yamato 2199 top charts
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![•]() Mania Interview: Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal was a stand-up comic in New York when he scored his first big break, playing Jodie Dallas in the hit TV sit-com Soap. The role was truly ground-breaking – the first openly gay recurring character in television &ndash...
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![•]() Frozen Trailer
Walt Disney has released the official trailer for their new animated feature Frozen. The film features the voice talents of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff. Check out the details and trailer below.
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| Monday, June 17th, 2013 |
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![•]() Daily Briefs
• Lagrange's Suzuki Directs Toaru Hikushi e no Koiuta Anime
• 'Final' Gintama Movie-Goers to Get 'Vol. 0' Notepad
• No Anime Wins Awards at 2013 Annecy
• Square Enix: High Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Sales Could Pave Way for More
• Nintendo Considers 3DS Tomodachi Collection for the West
• U.S. Physical Game Sales Drop, Digital Sales Rise in 1st Quarter
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![•]() Viz Media Showcases Popular Anime Titles at 2013 Licensing Expo
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![•]() The 2013 J-Pop Summit Festival to Showcase Japanese Harajuku Fashion Culture with "Harajuku Kawaii!! in S.F." Event
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![•]() PORNOGRAFFITTI's First-Ever Overseas Show
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![•]() Il Sole Penetra le Illusioni Anime's Ad Aired
Mai Kadowaki, Eri Kitamura, Sora Tokui, Yuiko Tatsumi star in Gen'ei o Kakeru Taiyō
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![•]() Monterrey, Mexico to Host the 2013 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Central American World Championship Qualifier
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![•]() STGCC 2013 Returns to Galvanise Singapore's Pop Culture Sphere
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![•]() Anime Revolution Brings The Nostalgia Critic Back to Canada
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![•]() Anime Revolution Announces Improv Comedy Group 'The 404's
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![•]() exist†trace - JUST LIKE A VIRGIN Live Screening in L.A.
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![•]() Usotsuki Paradox Live-Action Romance Film's Cast, Date Announced
Story of 2 lonely coworkers premieres in limited theaters on September 9
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![•]() One Piece's Going Merry Ship Gets Its Own TV Special
Episode of Merry: Mō Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari to have all-new animation
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![•]() Gundam 0083 Anime Inspires New Manga Adaptation
U.C. Hard Graph's Masato Natsumoto starts series in Gundam Ace this month
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![•]() Crayon Shin-chan's Action Kamen Hero Stars in His Own Manga
Superhero appears in costume at bookstores to promote new Monthly Action magazine
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![•]() Anime Revolution is Proud to Present Russian Vocalist Origa
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![•]() Infinite Stratos' Charlotte Gets Her Own Web Manga
Monthly romantic comedy IS Sugar & Honey to launch on June 25
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![•]() Kamisama no Inai Nichiyōbi Fantasy Anime's 2nd Promo Streamed
Anime of Kimihito Irie's light novels to premiere in July
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![•]() My Neighbor Totoro and Howls Moving Castle Blu-ray Review
I suppose it is fair to say that I will never turn down the opportunity to watch a Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Ponyo) animated film. They always consist of imaginative tales with bountiful heart and adventure. The problem is, almost all of these magical films never fail to lose me about halfway in. While the story lines and animation always captivate me initially, I always end up frustrated with what I feel is a wasted opportunity...
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| Sunday, June 16th, 2013 |
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![•]() Japanese Box Office, June 8-9
Detective Conan, Shin-chan stay in top 10
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![•]() Anime Revolution Proudly Announces Iconic Lolita Fashion Brand, Angelic Pretty
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![•]() Tekken Revolution™ and Tokyo Otaku Mode™ Collaboration Brings Special Featured Frames to Otaku Camera
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![•]() Nekocon Announces its First Musical Guest – The Chin Hamaya Taiko Drummers
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![•]() KANAME☆ Joins Anime Expo as the Official Cosplayer of Saruhiko Fushimi from the Anime Series K
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![•]() Anime Revolution Welcomes Jessica Nigri Back to Canada
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![•]() Japan's Animation TV Ranking, June 3-9
Space Brothers, Pokémon B&W 2 return to chart
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![•]() Bushiroad Announces Next Generation Licenses – “Future Card Buddyfight” & “Five Qross”
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![•]() Sentai Filmworks Hosts Makoto Shinkai
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![•]() Otome's Way Releases New Digital Manga and Hosts Free Boys' Love Comics and Novels Online
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![•]() The Blue Exorcist Movie is Set for Theatrical Release Across the US
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![•]() Aniplex of America Has Acquired the Monogatari Series Second Season and Nekomonogatari Black
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![•]() Natsume Ono to Launch ACCA 13-Ku Kansatsu-Ka Manga
House of Five Leaves creator's "ensemble drama about crafty men" to start next week
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![•]() FROGMAN's 4th Eagle Talon Movie to Open This Fall
Teaser for newest film from DLE Inc. hints that Yoshida will quit the secret society
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![•]() Kyō no Asuka Show Comedy Manga to End in 3 Chapters
Taishi Mori's story of beautiful middle school girl was adapted into web anime
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![•]() Fist of the North Star, Crying Freeman Creators Start New Manga
Rokumonsen Rock to depict early years of famous Sengoku warriors
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![•]() Daily Briefs
• Yuko Goto Updates Her Health Status on Blog
• Time of Eve Staff Holds Pale Cocoon/Aquatic Language Release Poll
• Bushiroad's Future Card Buddyfight Anime Slated for 2014
• Level-5 International America Opens Teaser Site
• 'Kamen Rider Gaimu' Trademark Filed by Toei
• E3 Draws 48,200 in 2013, Will Return June 10-12 in 2014
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![•]() One Piece Film Z's Blu-ray/DVD Ad Aired
Film with manga creator Eiichiro Oda as executive producer to ship on June 28
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![•]() Love Live! Gets 2nd TV Anime Season, PS Vita Game
New "Endless Parade!" event to be held on February 8-9, 2014 in Saitama Super Arena
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| Saturday, June 15th, 2013 |
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![•]() Oldest Surviving Japanese TV Anime's Film Discovered
1958 color work Mole's Adventure to air again on July 21
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![•]() Live-Action Kodoku no Gourmet Show Gets 3rd Season
Yutaka Matsushige returns as traveling diner; Yokohama's Hinodechō Station & Tokyo's Akabane Station featured in 3rd season
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![•]() Montreal's Fantasia to Show Live-Action Library Wars
Festival's film lineup still under wraps for 2013
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![•]() Live-Action Horror Film Fuan no Tane's 2nd Teaser Streamed
Manga-based story stars Anna Ishibana, Kenta Suga, Kōdai Asaka, Kanji Tsuda, Shimako Iwai
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![•]() 2D Boys in Girls' Clothing Magazine Oto Nyan Omega Goes on Hiatus
Million Publishing company launched magazine in 2010
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![•]() Danganronpa's Kyōko Kirigiri Gets Her Own Novel
Story by mystery novelist Takekuni Kitauyama reveals enigmatic girl's past
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![•]() Chibi Vampire, AiON's Yuna Kagesaki to Start New Manga
Karin creator's AiON manga ended last year
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![•]() Vancouver's Anime Revolution to Host Ghost in The Shell: SAC Vocalist Origa
Russian vocalist also sang themes for Fantastic Children, Final Fantasy XIII-2
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![•]() 'The Comic Artist and His Assistants' Manga to Return
Doujin Work's Hiroyuki ended 1st series of 4-panel comedy last year
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![•]() Haganai's Hirasaka to Launch Sekigan no Shōnen Occult Maiden Manga
Sekigan no Shōnen Occult Maiden ~Kage Shō~ manga with artist Chado to start on July 5
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![•]() Eat-Man's Yoshitomi Launches Sakura Device Comedy Manga
Ningyo Hime's Ryu Shinonome also starts Tadashikunai Ren'ai no Susume
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![•]() Higurashi Pachinko Game to Include New Original Anime
New anime of Yoigoshi (Beyond Midnight) arc in Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Itadaki
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![•]() Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Blu-rays/DVDs Include Short Anime
Each volume to have 5-minute anime by Silver Link plus 2 TV episodes
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| Friday, June 14th, 2013 |
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![•]() Pokémon to Air Mewtwo ~Gakusei e no Prologue~ Anime Special
July prologue focuses on Mewtwo, Ash, & friends before events in 2013 film
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![•]() 009-1 Science-Fiction Action Manga Gets Live-Action Film
Power Rangers' Kōichi Sakamoto directs & Mayuko Iwasa plays female cyborg agent
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![•]() Noragami Manga About Lowly God & Schoolgirl Gets TV Anime
Alive - The Final Evolution artist Adachitoka serializes fantasy in Monthly Shonen Magazine
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![•]() New York Times Manga Best Seller List, June 2-8
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, Lone Wolf & Cub, One Piece, Pokémon B&W, Skip Beat!, Circus & Liar's Game, Pokémon Adventures, Naruto, Soul Eater, Sailor Moon
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![•]() Funimation Acquires Ghost in the Shell: Arise Anime
Imported Blu-ray with English subs, Japanese O-card, film strip, English booklet
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![•]() Nelvana Funds 2 Western-Exclusive Beyblade Sequel Series
Beyblade: Shogun Steel to air this fall followed by 2 new series
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![•]() Gatchaman's Katsuji Mori Joins Gatchaman Crowds Cast
Ryota Ohsaka, Daisuke Namikawa, Aya Hirano join cast for series premiering July 12
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![•]() New York Comic Con to Screen Evangelion 3.0 Film
3rd film in 4-part remake to screen on October 11
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![•]() Sentai Filmworks Hosts Makoto Shinkai & His Latest Film at AX
English-language premiere of Shinkai's latest anime, The Garden of Words
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![•]() Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Anime's 2nd Promo Streamed
Fate/stay night's Illya re-imagined as magical girl in July TV anime
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![•]() Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Adapation of Miki Yoshikawa's manga to premiere on August 10
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![•]() Ghost in the Shell Arise's 1st 8 Minutes Posted with English Subs
Ghost Pain's beginning also streamed in HD without subtitles
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![•]() KyoAni Streams Free! Anime's Promo with Actual Swimming
Original High Speed! novel to be published with 4 of the boys in elementary school
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![•]() Top 10 Superman Cartoon Episodes
In our timeline of Superman history in media we talked about the Man of Steel’s long run of success in animation dating back to the 1940s. Today we look at those animated series a little bit closer as we pick ten of the best Superman cartoons ever made. Rather than try to labor through ranking them I’ve listed them chronologically. All of these cartoons are available on DVD and even Blu-ray in some cases...
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| Thursday, June 13th, 2013 |
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![•]() Aniplex USA Streams Blue Exorcist Film's English-Subtitled Teaser
Film to screen with English dub in six U.S. cities on August 17
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![•]() Daily Briefs
• Dokidoki! Precure Film Listed on October 26
• Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Game Slated For September
• Nintendo to Offer 1st Free-to-Play Title by March 2014
• Nippon Ichi Software Planning PS4 Software
• Namco Bandai Opens Teaser Site for New PS3 Game
• Tecmo Koei Open to Making Hypothetical 'Atelier Warriors'
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![•]() Aniplex USA Adds Nekomonogatari (Black), Monogatari Series 2nd Season Anime
Company to stream both TV series this summer
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![•]() Aniplex USA to Screen Blue Exorcist Film 6 U.S. Cities
English dub cast from TV series to reprise roles for film
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![•]() Manga-Based Bad Boys J Live-Action Drama Gets Film
Kento Nakajima, Takashi Nikaidō, Ryōsuke Hashimoto return to star in film about bike gangs
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