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Mecha-NARUTO to Appear in Anime Series
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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