Announced in the July 9 issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution‘s Mecha-Naruto will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the anime as well. The short piece […]![]()
Mecha-NARUTO to Appear in Anime Series
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WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE Final Theatrical Trailer Released
On July 16, When Marnie Was There, the latest film from Studio Ghibli, released the final theatrical trailer before its highly anticipated release. When Marnie Was There tells the story […]![]()
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Comic-Con: Day 1 In Photos
I’m currently at the Mecca of nerds, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). I’m sharing a bunch of new photos each day of cosplayers, toys, statues and anything else I can find! Here are all the photos I saw on Thursday, July 25. All photo credit belongs to me. Thanks to all the awesome people and cosplayers […]![]()
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Music Monday: SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Opening Theme
In case you’ve missed it, Sailor Moon Crystal is available to watch on Hulu and Crunchyroll! On July 30th a CD containing the theme by Momoiro Clover Z, an additional song with vocals, and instrumental versions of both is set to release. Additionally, the CD will be accompanied by a Blu-ray with this opening music video! Source: […]![]()
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ISSHUUKAN FRIENDS Review: A Refreshing Perspective on the Power of Friendship
A premise of a boy befriending a girl who can only retain her memories for a week held potential. The natural train of thought concluded that it might be through the power of friendship that the girl could conquer her memory problem. Written with a shōnen demographic in mind, it was possible that Isshuukan Friends could present […]![]()
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Rumor: STUDIO GHIBLI Closing Their Doors
Update: STUDIO GHIBLI Taking a Break for “Housecleaning,” Not Closing According to a post made by Kotaku on July 21, 2014, a Studio Ghibli “insider” reported that the iconic film studio responsible for such classics as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki’s Delivery Service were considering to quit the movie business. As of August 3, […]![]()
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Confirmed: STUDIO GHIBLI Considering a Break For ‘Housecleaning,’ Not Closing
After an emotionally turbulent day for fans, reliable reports have been released confirming that Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke) will be doing “housecleaning” and temporarily stopping production, not closing their studio doors permanently. On August 3, 2014, Ghibli’s co-founder and director Toshio Suzuki was interviewed on the TBS — Tokyo Broadcasting Station — show Jōnetsu Tairiku to […]![]()
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Music Monday: SDCC Cosplay Music Video
What is Comic-Con with no Cosplay? If you have not seen what SDCC Cosplayers had to offer, check out this music video covering some of the best! Source: Youtube, Sneaky Zebra Cover image source: FlickerMyth.comFiled under: Music Monday Tagged: Anime, Comics, Cosplay, costume, DC, Marvel, Music, San Diego Comic Con, SDCC 2014![]()
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NO GAME NO LIFE Review: Vibrant and Creative Fun
Based on a series of ongoing light novels, No Game No Life is a spring 2014 anime and one of the latest productions of studio Madhouse. No Game No Life revolves around a pair of genius NEET siblings, named Sora and Shiro, whose online persona, denoted only by a blank space, is both famed and feared […]![]()
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AKIBA’S TRIP: UNDEAD & UNDRESSED Review: Otaku Fan Service Galore
If ever there was an epitome of otaku culture, one would only need to look as far as XSEED’s latest open-world adventure Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed. From gameplay, cityscape, and the incessant barrage of pseudo-nudity and advertisements, there has never been a game that so perfectly exemplifies otaku culture than this. Suited with a zany […]![]()
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5 Manga Series That Deserve Better Anime
Manga and anime fans tend to be spoiled for quality these days. With the huge, immensely profitable otaku audience in both America and Japan demanding it, studios and publishers are more careful than ever to have an anime line-up exactly with the manga it’s adapting. But it wasn’t always that way. Before the Internet, you […]![]()
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Uncut SAILOR MOON Dub To Premiere With Hulu Live-Stream Event
Viz Media has announced that it will premiere the first four episodes of its uncut, remastered dub of the original Sailor Moon anime on Hulu with a live-stream event at 11 PM EST/8 PM PDT on September 5. As reported by io9, he event — which also includes Q&A’s with the new cast and a […]![]()
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SAKASAMA NO PATEMA Review: Adventure in a Unique and Deftly Crafted Setting
The trademark styling of writer / director Yasuhiro Yoshiura typically evokes a unique, immersing, and unmistakable timbre that captures the viewers’ attention. From the quietly popular Eve no Jikan to the critically acclaimed Pale Cocoon, the varied settings and plots of Yoshiura’s films are tied together by his stylistic nuance. Each of his films express emotional experience both powerful and poignant. One […]![]()
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31 Days of Horror: ANOTHER
Nearly every school in Eastern Asia hosts their own tragic tale and ghost story. Every student knows the story, and every variation is just the slightest bit different, carrying these stories throughout their lives and down through the generations. But that’s all they are: stories. That is until one middle school class learns that these […]![]()
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Shinichiro Watanabe and his Impact in Western Culture
Synonymous with the Western success of his first TV anime Cowboy Bebop in the early 2000’s, Shinichiro Watanabe has become a household name for Western anime fans. Similar to the Western success as that of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli), Ozamu Tezuka (Astro Boy) and Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers), Watanabe has garnered a great deal of attention for […]![]()
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5 Most Memorable Slice of Life Anime of 2014
Slice-of-life is not typically the most heated genre discussion topic about anime for any given year. Regardless, it remains an undeniably captivating genre for many viewers for the emotions and feelings evoked or sometimes for the relaxed nature of the shows themselves. The year of 2014 has been fairly kind to the slice-of-life genre so […]![]()
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31 Days of Horror: BLOOD-C
You want Blood? Well, you got it and tagging along the ride with Production I.G. is mangaka group CLAMP for this 2011 iteration of the Blood: The Last Vampire franchise. Premiering in the 2011 Summer Season and licensed by FUNimation Entertainment, Blood-C is the second anime series of the franchise — following Blood+ only with […]![]()
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31 Days of Horror: PET SHOP OF HORRORS
It’s been said that a pet can cheer you up whenever you’re feeling depressed or down. If you happen upon one of Count D’s pets from Pet Shop of Horrors, though, just make sure you don’t get too attached. Originally aired in March 1999, Pet Shop of Horrors is an anime miniseries based on the manga series by Matsuri […]![]()
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31 Days Of Horror: PERFECT BLUE
Anime director Satoshi Kon only directed four films and one television show (Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers, Paranoia Agent) during his lifetime, but everything he put out was met with critical acclaim, both in Japan and in the West. The overriding theme of Kon’s career was exploring what happens when the lines between fantasy and reality are blurred. […]![]()
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Hayao Miyazaki Receives an Honorary Oscar, Acceptance Speech Streamed
On the eve of November 9, 2014, during the Governor’s Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Hayao Miyazaki, the creative mind behind such gems like Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle and the co-founder of the venerable Studio Ghibli, was awarded an honorary Oscar Award for his work within the movie and film industry presented to him by […]![]()
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