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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “JManga Adds Ryo Aduchi's Softenni Manga” plus 20 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “JManga Adds Ryo Aduchi's Softenni Manga” plus 20 more


JManga Adds Ryo Aduchi's Softenni Manga

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:15 PM PDT

Also: Kaili Sorano's Mother Keeper, Isami Nakagawa's Poguri added

Berserk New Releases- Art of War Releasing Guts Statues

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:38 PM PDT

19th May 2012, Tokyo, Japan –ART OF WAR has released the "Guts: The Battle for Doldrey/ 1:10 scale". "Guts: The Battle for Doldrey" was one of the most...

Vividred Operation Anime's TV Ad Aired

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:30 PM PDT

Strike Witches' Kazuhiro Takamura to direct, design for collaboration between Aniplex, Dengeki G's mag

Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends 3DS Game Announced

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Also: Sanrio releases Hello Kitty World iOS game in Japan

Daily Briefs

Posted: 31 May 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Animate's Ikebukuro Café to Serve Hetalia Menu

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Italy's chicken pasta, America's cheese hamburg steak, Russia's pork stroganoff, more offered

Anime Expo 2012 Welcomes Top Lolita Model Misako Aoki As An Official Fashion Guest Of Honor

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:29 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2012) – Spotlighting the best in Japanese street fashion, Anime Expo (AX), North America's largest anime, manga, and Japanese pop...

Otakon is Proud to Announce Illustrator Gashicon of Hangry&Angry

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:29 AM PDT

Baltimore, MD (May 31, 2012) – We are proud to announce that illustrator GASHICON of HANGRY&ANGRY is coming to Otakon 2012! In 2004, GASHICON entered the...

Higashimura's Omo ni Naitemasu Gets Live-Action Show

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Princess Jellyfish creator Akiko Higashimura's comedy about woman cursed by her beauty

Director Mamoru Oshii Writes Zombie Diary Novel

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:22 AM PDT

Story follows lone zombie hunter who searches for human survivors in Tokyo

Crunchyroll Announces Major Update to Windows Phone App

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT

The leader in streaming Anime and Asian content opens Windows Phone App to all viewers San Francisco, Calif. (May 30, 2012) – Crunchyroll, Inc., the leading...

Crunchyroll Launches Ambassador Program

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT

100 passionate fans to receive exclusive benefits, access, and exposure to the world-wide Anime community San Francisco, Calif. (May 30, 2012) - Crunchyroll...

Yoshiki, Leader of X Japan, Unveils His Wax Figure In Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT

HONG KONG (26 May 2012) Yoshiki, leader of legendary visual rock band X Japan, attended the unveiling ceremony of his wax figure in Madame Tussauds Hong...

New Guests And More Announcements For Florida Supercon

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT

MAJOR UPDATES FOR FLORIDA SUPERCON 2012 South Florida's Largest Geek Entertainment Festival Returns June 29 – July 2, 2012 To Miami, FL. Featuring Comic...

Sengoku Basara HD Collection's Promo Streamed

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:15 PM PDT

August 30 HD-graphics makover features abingdon boys school's "We Are" song

New Toonami Anime Ranks #1 in Young Adult Demographics

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:20 PM PDT

Deadman Wonderland's ratings are up 14% from last year; Adult Swim VP: "We need to do better"

Drops of God Manga Creator Agi Writes DEEN's New Song

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:19 PM PDT

Single by long-running band due out in late June

Neko Ramen's Kenji Sonishi Begins Neko Tantei Manga

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:24 PM PDT

4-panel manga strip tells story of cat detective

Teaser Image for New Aquaplus PSP Game Posted

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:25 PM PDT

Key staff for game, Winter 2012 release announced

Medabots 7: Kabuto Ver./Kuwagata Ver. Announced for 3DS

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:36 PM PDT

Screenshots from new robot battling RPG posted

Japanese Comic Ranking, May 21-27

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:30 PM PDT

New Kuroshitsuji, new Kinō Nani Tabeta?, new Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu in top 3

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Man Arrested Over Modified, Risqué One Piece Figures” plus 20 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Man Arrested Over Modified, Risqué One Piece Figures” plus 20 more


Man Arrested Over Modified, Risqué One Piece Figures

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:30 PM PDT

33-year-old man allegedly sold 3 custom Nami figures for US$500

Paris to Host World Premiere of Mamoru Hosoda's Ame & Yuki Film

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:15 PM PDT

Paris screening nearly 1 month before Japanese premiere on July 21

Viz Media Europe Acquires Rights For Wolf Children

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:46 PM PDT

WOLF CHILDREN The new film by Mamoru Hosoda (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars). VIZ MEDIA EUROPE is pleased to announce the acquisition of...

Aya Hirano to Sing Fairy Tail Film's Ending Theme

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:15 PM PDT

Nobuo Uematsu to compose song; Korean actor/singer Jang Geun-suk to sing opening theme

Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy Dimensions Mobile Game

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:15 AM PDT

Game to get iOS, Android release this summer; Square Enix to display game at E3

Tara Strong to Join Guest List of Anime Festival Orlando 13

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Orlando, FL (May 29, 2012) – Anime Festival Orlando (AFO) is proud to announce the addition of Tara Strong to their guest list for their 13th show. Though...

Fruitbat Factory Brings The Popular Japanese Indie Game Series, ‘Human Tanks’ To English Speaking Players Worldwide

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

May 29th, 2012 – Independent game localization company Fruitbat Factory is proud to unveil a first look at War of the Human Tanks, the beloved Japanese...

Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up Complete Series Premium Edition Releases In September

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Santa Ana, CA (May 26, 2012) – NIS America is thrilled to announce the September release of Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up Complete Series Premium Edition,...

Namco Bandai Launch ‘Your Tales of’, a Community Inspired Project to Reward Fan Creativity

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

The Tales of community are amongst the most passionate and creative gaming communities in the world and here at Namco Bandai, we thought it was high time...

Majesco Entertainment Brings Global Icon Hello Kitty® to Nintendo 3DS™ in Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio® Friends Coming Holiday 2012

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Find Hidden Goodies, Solve Puzzles, and Unlock Treasures on a Picnic Adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends EDISON, N.J., – May 30, 2012 – Majesco Entertainment...

Saboten Con 2012 Welcomes Cosplay Guests Pikman Link, Vampy Bit Me, and Chris Tang

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Saboten Con is proud to announce cosplay guests Pikman Link, Vampy Bit me, and Chris Tang who will attend this year. Saboten Con will be held from September...

Variety: Live-Action Mardock Scramble Film Rights Licensed

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:30 AM PDT

Shoot 'Em Up's Davis to direct/produce MS; Transformers' Murphy to develop The Lord of the Sands of Time

Shin Megami Tensei IV 3DS Game Revealed (Updated)

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:55 AM PDT

Main Shin Megami Tensei RPG series' last numbered title shipped in 2003

Tokyo's Youth Healthy Development Council Looks at Yosuga no Sora

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:01 AM PDT

Youth Affairs chief: anime's incest depictions do not violate new regulations

Danny DeVito Wows Fans at MCM London Comic Con

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:55 AM PDT

MCM EXPO LONDON COMIC CON – EXCEL LONDON – 25-27 MAY Hollywood legend Danny DeVito was a smash hit at last weekend's MCM London Comic Con, personally hosting...

Anime Midwest Announces Greg Ayres

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:55 AM PDT

Lisle, IL - May 28, 2012- Anime Midwest is extremely excited to announce that popular anime voice actor Greg Ayres will be attending Anime Midwest 2012...

Hemenway's New Single 'Escape' Now Available, Playing Japan Expo 2012 With Naoki Urasawa

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:55 AM PDT

4-piece rock band Hemenway's new single Escape (new opening theme for TV anime series Eureka Seven AO is now available via iTunes and Amazon The band also...

Daily Briefs

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:35 PM PDT

Khronos Gear Video Anime's Additional Cast Listed

Posted: 29 May 2012 08:05 PM PDT

Katayoku no Khronos Gear mobile game's promo also streamed

Himizu/Ping Pong Club's Furuya Starts New Manga

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:45 PM PDT

Saruchinesu manga starts in latest issue of Young Magazine

Shirokuma Cafe Manga Goes on Indefinite Hiatus

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:12 PM PDT

Manga creator Aloha Higa previously voiced problems with anime adaptation

Anime News Network - Column Updates

Anime News Network - Column Updates


The X Button - Anthology Apology

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:48 AM PDT

This week: teenage presidents, tabletop games, and other import curiosities! Plus Yakuza 5, a new Zone of the Enders, and some Castlevania thing.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 27-June 2” plus 18 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 27-June 2” plus 18 more


North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 27-June 2

Posted: 29 May 2012 03:00 PM PDT

Dragon Age, Gintama films; Shiki anime; 1st Madoka Magica, Until Death Do Us Part manga to ship

Biglobe Poll: Prettiest Voice Actress

Posted: 29 May 2012 01:45 PM PDT

Marina Inoue, Yōko Hikasa, Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Ueda top list

North American Stream List: May 21-27

Posted: 29 May 2012 12:45 PM PDT

Shakugan no Shana, Air Gear, Tenchi Muyo! GXP streamed

ASCII Media Works Celebrates 20 Years With 20 Super-Deformed Girls

Posted: 29 May 2012 12:05 PM PDT

Figures for Azumanga Daioh's Ayumu, Toradora's Taiga, Railgun's Misaka, more offered

New York Anime Fest to Be Combined With New York Comic Con

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:25 AM PDT

October event to still have anime guests, exhibitors, panels; Masquerade to turn into daily contests

Jojo's Bizarre Adventures Ice Cream, Snacks Offered

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:08 AM PDT

Manga's 25th anniversary campaign to also give away stamps, cards, pins, more

See Me After Class/Asa Made Jugyou Chu's New Promo Streamed

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Digital Manga to publish school romantic comedy's original manga in 2013

Natsume to Release Harvest Moon: A New Beginning in N. America

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:03 AM PDT

Farm simulation series' latest 3DS game to debut at E3 in June

Toriko Chiya to Launch Clover trèfle Manga Sequel

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:01 AM PDT

Office worker romance story to continue in Cocohana in June

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin's Theme Performed by ONE OK ROCK

Posted: 29 May 2012 12:45 AM PDT

Japanese rock band wrote "The Beginning" for August 25 film

Blood-C: The Last Dark Film's 1st 8 Minutes Streamed

Posted: 28 May 2012 11:45 PM PDT

Theatrical follow-up to Blood-C TV anime to open in Japan on Saturday

Piece Sci-Fi Mystery Film Announced as 1st 'Toei Hero Next' Title

Posted: 28 May 2012 10:30 PM PDT

New live-action Toei brand features actors from tokusatsu hero, Kamen Rider series

Strike Witches' Takamura Launches Vividred Operation Anime (Update 2)

Posted: 28 May 2012 09:33 PM PDT

Director/designer Kazuhiro Takamura, Macross F writer Hiroyuki Yoshino, Aniplex, A-1 Pictures

Voice Actress Nana Mizuki Dresses as Sailor Lolita, Gothic Vampire

Posted: 28 May 2012 09:15 PM PDT

Voice actress/singer posts photos from Gothic & Lolita Bible photoshoot

Mushi Production Makes Suminokura Ryōi Anime Film

Posted: 28 May 2012 08:00 PM PDT

Mushi Production to animate film on famous 16th and 17th-century Kyoto figure

Steins;Gate's Kurisu Makise Gets 1/3-Scale Figure

Posted: 28 May 2012 06:30 PM PDT

50-centimeter-tall doll to be released in September for 52,500 yen

'K' Anime Gets Manga Adaptation

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:05 PM PDT

Title began serialization in Kodansha's Aria on May 28

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 14-20

Posted: 28 May 2012 04:00 PM PDT

One Piece Special Edition, Smile Precure! on top 10 charts

Japanese Box Office, May 12-13

Posted: 28 May 2012 03:30 PM PDT

Live-action Thermae Romae film stays at #1 in 3rd weekend