The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Paradigm to Make US Peremiere at Anime Boston
Aniplex announced today that they will premiere The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Paradigm at Anime Boston. This is the fifth movie in the series (both numerically and chronologically). The movie is adapted from the cult novels written by Konoko Nasu, who later went on to create Tsukihime: Lunar Legend, and Fate Stay Night. The movie [...]
HearJapan to Release Sadie's New Album MATSTER OF ROMANCE
HearJapan announced yesterday that Sadie will be releasing their new album “MASTER OF ROMANCE” February 25 in Japan. The album consists with 11 tracks and will be sold exclusively outside of Japan through HearJapan.com. Although they have never toured outside their homeland, the group has acquired a large international fanbase. To appease those fans, HearJapan [...]
Miyazaki's Ponyo Takes Five Home at the Tokyo Anime Awards
Earlier today, Variety reported that Hayao Miyazaki animated feature “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea” took home five awards at the 8th Annual Tokyo Anime Awards. The awards included Best Director and original story (Miyazaki), and art direction (Noboru Yoshida). Source: Variety
HearJapan Releases Japan Nite 2009 Sampler for Free
HearJapan.com released today a handful of songs from some of the groups that will be touring with Japan Nite this year. The songs are free for everyone to download, whether or not you are able to go. Having gone last year all I can say is, Japan Nite = The Awesome. The sample contains one [...]
Funimation to Distribute My Bride is a Mermaid
Funimation announced this morning that they have acquired the rights to the anime series My Bride is a Mermaid. It will be releasing the series in two half season sets later this year.
G4 to Film Fewer Episodes of Attack of the Show and X-Play
Variety posted last night that G4 will be filming fewer episodes of their hit shows Attack of the Show and X-Play. The changes will take effect on March 2. According to the article, Attack of the show will only be filmed four times a week. Filming X-Play will be cut from five to three times [...]
CURE Magazine to begin American Run
CURE Magazine announced on Sunday that they will be distributing an English version of their magazine here in the US called CURE USA. Just like their counterpart, CURE USA plans to feature the latest Visual-Kei rock groups along with fashion and styling tips. The first edition is set to feature an interview with YOSHIKI from [...]
Kappei Yamaguchi to Appear at Sakura-con 2009
While my budget defers me from going outside Southern California for a convention, the recent news from Seattle made me rethink my method of transportation. Sakura-Con announced earlier today that their Guest of Honor list will now include Kappei Yamaguchi, Peter Fernandez, and Wendy Powell. And suddenly the idea of walking wasn’t so bad. While [...]
Silent Möbius: Complete Edition to be Released by Udon
Undon annouced yesterday that they will be releasing a special edition of Silent Möbius called Möbius: Complete Edition. The manga’s format and translation will be updated, and will have extra bonus material. Each volume will have a full color illustration gallery, extras such as character designs, data files, interviews, and color story pages. The Complete [...]
Pacific Media Expo February Raffle
Pacific Media Expo announced its monthly raffle last week. This time they will be raffling off an autographed and framed postcard of Kaya. The raffle will close on February 28, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). For more details and to enter go to pacificmediaexpo.info.