Video Games Battles
If you’re going to be in the Los Angeles Area on August 28th, there is an upcoming video game tournament in Burbank (East-side of the San Fernando Valley). Here’s how it breaks down. There will be five different video games throughout the day, with an entry fee of $5 per tournament. All matches are double [...]
Aniplex of America to Hold Gurren Lagann Cosplay Contest
Animeplex of America announced today that they will be hosting a Gurren Lagann cosplay contest. Prizes include bages to Anime Expo and VIP seating to the screening of Gurren Lagann the Movie – Childhood’s End. The contest consists of two categories. The first category is for Kamina and the second category is for any other [...]
Pacific Media Expo Announces Two Events and a Raffle
For those of you who are going to be free in the LA area this coming weekend, PMX, and the Kyodo Japanese Language School System would like you to take part in the Anime Swap Meet and Cosplay Contest. It will be taking place at the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival will be [...]
New Single from LM.C and Short Video Regarding A-Kon 20
Japan Files sent out a press release regarding LM.C’s new single and the canceled show at the upcoming A-Kon. First off, their single PUNKY HEART was just released on their site. It consists of two songs and is available for $1.98 US. The song Days is the opening theme song for the video game KATEKYO [...]
PMX Monthly Raffle for April
Last week, Pacific Media Expo began their raffle for the month of April. This time they are raffling off a framed postcard autographed by Kaya. The deadline for the raffle is April 30th at 11:59 p.m. (PST). To enter go to PacificMediaExpo.info and follow the link in the news column.
PMX to Participate in Local Cherry Blossom Festival
For those of you who are going to be in the Monterey Park area mid-April, Pacific Media Expo would like to invite you in being part of the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival. The invitation goes double if you would like to be part of their PMX Collectors’ Swap Meet. The event will be taking [...]
Kanako Itou to Perform at Sana 9
Sana 9 announced today that Kanako Itou will be performing her first concert in Brazil at their upcoming convention in July. She will be sharing the stage with Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endou, and Hiroshi Kitadani. Ms. Itou’s has performed in various anime titles including Onegai Twins!, and Myself; Yourself. I’ve posted a music video of [...]
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
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.
Viz Pictures Annouces Street Date for DEATH NOTE II DVD
Last night Viz Pictures announced that the DVD of DEATH NOTE II is expected to hit the shelves on February 10, 2009. The movie is a direct sequel to the first live adaptation of DEATH NOTE. The movie begins with Light Yagami assisting in hunt of a serial killer known as ‘Kira’. In the mean [...]