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February 15, 2009 2:49 pm

co·no·mi·chi by Buono!

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by    in Anime,Announcements & Updates,Music,Out Now,Trailers

If you waited until Friday to see episode 69 of Shugo Chara (present company included) you may have noticed that there was a new ending sequence featuring Amu’s little sister. The music was once again provided by the group Buono!

The group actually released a music video early January (the single came out on the 21st). YouTube user bball910sk found the video, which I’m now posting here. So here is the second ending sequence to Shugo Chara Doki, co·no·mi·chi (This Road), by Buono!

Extra: I’ve also added (after the jump) the making of the music video co·no·mi·chi, and the previous ending sequence Rottara Rottara – Lotta, Lotta (Love).
More: Read the rest of this entry…

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11:33 am

Samsung's Gives Specs on New Eco-Friendly Phone

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by    in Apparel & Swag

Blue Earth

If Captain Planet ever had a cell phone… Back on Thursday Samsung revealed their new phone currently dubbed Blue Earth. After reading the specs, the phone’s features, manufacturing, and packaging process scream out eco-friendly.

While you are provided with a 0.3 Watt charger, the touch screen phone main energy source is from solar panel on the back. The phone also features a pedometer, which also calculates how much CO2 emissions you’ve saved by walking over driving. The phone is also made out of recycled plastic bottles, reducing the carbon emissions in making them. Finally the packaging is made out of recycled paper.

The Blue Earth phone will be revealed at the Mobile World Congress 2009 this week.

Source: Mobledia

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February 14, 2009 11:20 pm

Funimation Acquires the Rights to Four Anime Titles

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by    in Anime,Announcements & Updates,General

Funimation announced today that they have acquired multiple rights to four different anime titles. Three of them are from Gonzo, and two of them are appearing on CrunchyRoll.

The titles include The Tower of Druaga, Bamboo Blade, Dragonaut, and Blassreiter. According to the press release, Druaga will consist of 25 episodes, which could mean both Aegis and Sword of URUK. What also makes the deal interesting is that while Funimation has internet rights to the other Gonzo titles, they only have “limited digital rights” to Druaga. Other unique deals include mobile rights to just Dragonaut and Blassreiter.

No release dates were announced with any of the titles.

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12:18 pm

For Your Consideration… Fanboys

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by    in Announcements & Updates,For Your Consideration,Omoshiroi Originals,Trailers

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I first found the trailer on Apple a few days after it began playing in theaters. The billboard scene always cracks me up.

I’ve posted one of their ads which not only features their trailer, but three clips from the movie, and locations where the movie is (and will be) playing.

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February 13, 2009 11:07 pm

Holy Night With Rie Kugimiya & Eri Kitamura

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by    in Anime,Music

This week Toradora finished the Christmas arc with their third ending sequence. It features the characters Aisaka Taiga and Kawashima Ami singing together.

Although I can’t find a longer version of the song, I’ve posted the ending credits above. So here is Rie Kugimiya (Tora) and Eri Kitamura (Ami) singing Holy Night.

Source: YouTube (ansdweq)

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12:55 pm

Devparade to Release Bacchikoi!!! on Major DSP on February 17

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by    in Announcements & Updates,Music,Official Date Set

Devparade announced yesterday that they will be releasing their new single Bacchikoi!!! on February 17. It will be distributed through major DSP such as Napster, and iTunes. The song is the eighth ending theme to Naruto Shippuden.

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12:26 pm

Right Stuf to Release Fourth Season of Maria Watches Over Us

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by    in Anime,Announcements & Updates,In Production

Right Stuf announced yesterday that they will be releasing the fourth season box set of Maria Watches Over Us. The official date has yet to be announced.

The fourth season is currently airing in Japan and its seventh episode will be airing on February 14. Like the previous box sets, this one will feature Japanese audio, two English subtitle tracks, and comedic shorts.

For more information about the series visit maria-sama.rightstuf.com.

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February 12, 2009 10:50 pm

Morning Musume to Perform at Anime Expo 2009

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by    in Announcements & Updates,Concerts,Conventions & Expositions,Festivals,General,J-Pop,Music

Anime Expo announced today that all-girl music group Morning Musume will be appearing at the convention as their first Guest of Honors. This will be their first appearance at the convention.

The group consists of nine young women and initially began in 1997. Known for “graduating” their members, this upbeat band is currently in its eighth generation. I’ve posted a music video of their newest single Naichau Kamo. Anime Expo will be taking place from July 2 – 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information go to anime-expo.org

Source (Video): YouTube (jojolife45)

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4:29 pm

Escaflowne Abridged

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by    in Anime,Fan Work,Video

The YouTube user known as hbi2k is at it again. This time he is abridging the classic anime series The Vision of Escaflowne. I found it interesting that he payed “homage” to Fox Kids by playing the second episode first.

For those of you that need their Amano fix, I’ve posted his second episode (episode one) after the jump.

More: Read the rest of this entry…

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February 11, 2009 3:51 pm

Funimation Announces American Cast and Crew for Romeo X Juliet

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by    in Anime,Announcements & Updates,General,In Production

Funimation announced today the list of directors and cast members for the English dubbed version of Romeo X Juliet. Christopher Bevins will be the Line producer for the series, and the ADR Directors will consist of J. Michael Tatum and R Bruce Elliott. Script Adaptations will be done by Taliesin Jaffe (and team).

The English voice cast will be as follows:

Romeo: Chris Burnett (My Santa)
Juliet: Brina Palencia (Negima)
Antonio: Maxey Whitehead (Baccano!)
Cordelia: Colleen Clinkenbeard (Shuffle!)
Benvolio: Sean Michael Teague (Yu Yu Hakuso)
Conrad: R Bruce Elliott (Case Closed)
Francisco: Eric Vale (Fruits Basket)
Curio: Robert McCollum (Baki the Grappler)
Mercutio: Christopher Bevins (Spiral)
Amelia: Larissa Wolcott (Comic Party Revolution)
William: J. Michael Tatum (XXXHOLiC)
Hermione: Carrie Savage (Haibane Renmei)
Tybalt: Mike McFarland (Diamond Daydreams)
Lord Montague: Sean Hennigan (One Piece)

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