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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates

Weekly Book Buzz: The Slayers Team Up in Unbound

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

On the racks this week, surely to garner a lot of attention is Unbound. Unbound collects the talents of Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, Jocelynn Drake...

New This Week in Anime for 08/25/2009

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

It's a fairly busy week for releases, though there are a number of rescues mixed into all of it, but there are some new titles which includes, at last, the first volume of Genshiken 2. Add in some hentai...

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN 1.15 - "Code of Conduct" Review

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Wolverine's stand-alone adventures often struggle for traction on this show. The hope going into "Code of Conduct" was that an exploration of his Japanese links would change that. Beyond the comics themselves, few X-Men incarnations have paid the Nippon connection much mind (a couple of episodes of the 90s animated series ...

BASTERDS Scalp the Competition

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

With Inglourious Basterds collecting Nazi scalps and the Jew Hunter (Christoph Waltz) chasing after them, it was a weekend where a lot of parents took a breather from last-minute school shopping for their young ones and chose to partake in some blood & bullets via Quentin Tarantino’s WWII opus...

Win a Silfietta Luashia Figure

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Through the kind generosity of AAAanime...

Vexille Special Edition (Viridian Collection)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


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Familiar of Zero Complete Collection

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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The Review!


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FUNimation Adds More November Titles

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

FUNimation's initial slate for November was pretty good already, but they've compounded it with a lot more recently that's new as well as a few more Viridian releases. What's interesting is that we get the first formal Blu-ray Viridian release with Vexille hitting the market. There likely won't be any real packaging changes outside of an additional banner, but it's still a first for the company. Add in lots of new shows...

Lyrical Nanoha A's Complete Collection

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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The Review!


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Lyrical Nanoha Complete Collection

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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The Review!


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Utawarerumono Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Vexille Special Edition (Viridian Collection)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Manga Jouhou - News Updates

Manga Jouhou - News Updates

Review of the Day: Ninja Baseball Kyuma! Volume One

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 01:01 AM PDT

Review of the Day


Check Out This Book!
  • Ninja Baseball Kyuma! Volume One
Mangaka: Shunshin Maeda
Genre: Kodomo, Sports
Licensed by: Udon
Reviewed by: Snow Wildsmith

Kaoru’s baseball team is in need of a miracle. They’re facing a rematch with a tough group of sixth graders, and if they don’t win this time, then they’ll forfeit their right to the practice field. Luckily, teammate Yohko’s crystal ball shows them that their savoir lives in the mountains that surround their town. When Kaoru makes the journey to the mountains, he discovers a young ninja named Kyuma, who lives alone and trains with his ninja dog, Inui. With Kyuma’s skills, the team might have a chance to win, but only if Kaoru can teach Kyuma the basics of baseball, and fast!

Go read the full review!

X-Men: Misfits authors to hold live chat Monday

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 04:42 AM PDT

The husband-and-wife writing team behind Del Ray's X-Men: Misfits will be holding a live chat Monday to answer fans' questions.

The chat will begin at 2 p.m. (EST) at www.suvudu.com as Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman answer your questions about what it took to write X-Men: Misfits, the new original English-language shôjo manga featuring Marvel's favorite mutants. The book debuted this week at number six on The New York Time's Paperback Graphic Books bestseller list.

Those who can’t make it for the live chat are asked to send their questions in advance to delreymanga@randomhouse.com.

In addition to the chat, the X-Men: Misfits authors will also be at the following events in the near future:

NYC Japan Street Fair
Signing
Sunday, Aug. 23 (Fair opens at 11 a.m.)
Madison Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets.
New York, N.Y.

X-Men: Misfits Launch Party
Talk & Signing
Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.
Rocketship
208 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Brooklyn Book Festival
Panel & Signing (Raina Telgemeier)
Sunday, Sept. 13 (Festival begins at 10 a.m.)
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201

VIZ takes 9 of 10 on NYT's Best Seller list

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 04:19 AM PDT

The New York Times has published its list of the top 10 selling manga books for the week.

The list includes:

1. Vampire Knight, Volume 7, by Matsuri Hino (VIZ Media)

2. Naruto, Volume 45, by Masashi Kishimoto (VIZ Media)

3. Rosario Vampire, Volume 8, by Akihisa Ikeda (VIZ Media)

4. Fruits Basket, Volume 23, by Natsuki Takaya (TokyoPop)

5. D. N. Angel, Volume 12, by Yukiru Sugisaki (TokyoPop)

6. Black Bird, Volume 1, by Kanoko Sakurakoji (VIZ Media)

7. D. Gray-Man, Volume 14, by Katsura Hoshino (VIZ Media)

8. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 19, by Hiromu Arakawa (VIZ Media)

9. Otomen 3, by Aya Kanno (VIZ Media)

10. Dogs: Bullets and Carnage, Volume 1, by Shirow Miw (VIZ Media)

In addition, Del Ray's X-Men: Misfits, Volume 1, the shojo retelling of the Marvel series, debuted on the Paperback Graphic Books list this week at number six.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates

Aoihana - Sweet Blue Flowers Episode #08

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

When it rains, it pours, and it seems like the world is pouring down on poor Fumi. News of the breakup is matched by news of an engagement. Where now...

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 1 Part 3 (also w/Special Edition)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
For months, the Gundam Meisters have been carrying out armed interventions in an attempt to eradicate war from the world. Now a new group known as Team Trinity has appeared, claiming that it is also part of Celestial Being and that it can do the job better...

Hayate the Combat Butler Part 3

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
It's Hayate's first day of class at Hakuou Academy and he's already been challenged to a duel. He soon learns that he is no match for the other butlers attending Hakuo and in need of more training to find his own ultimate attack...

Hayate the Combat Butler Season 2 Episode #21

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Looks like a feline-centered installment this week.

What They Say
There was breaking news that a four meter anaconda that was being raised by someone got loose and ran away which created a lot of commotion. Nagi and Maria couldn’t believe that someone would have such a big and dangerous animal as a pet...

23.5 Degrees: The Secrets of Masonic Washington by James Wasserman

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

The literary theme for 23.5 Degrees this summer has been based around books that tie in with the subject of Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, due to be released on September 15th by Random House. Consequently, I've been happily immersing myself in books on Freemasonry and Washington DC where, conveniently...

Kasumi Vol. #02

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Take the number of students with powers but no personalities and the number of plot contrivances in the first volume of Kasumi, and triple it--and you've got the second volume of Kasumi...

Pete's Dragon High-Flying Edition Review

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

We can remember all the flame spitting action in films like Dragonslayer (1981), Dragonheart (1996)...

Lair of the Beasts: Monsters of the Deep

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Constructed in 1911 as Dallas, Texas's first reservoir, White Rock Lake, ...

Bandai Announces November Releases

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

November release months usually have a fair amount of titles in them as publishers want to get special editions, collections and more onto store shelves for retailers to have stocked for the holiday season. Long time fans will remember the various odd configurations Bandai has produced in the past for the holidays, which is why this month is a bit of a surprise even with all their problems recently as they only have two releases...

Bamboo Blade Part 1

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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One Piece Season 2 Part 4

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Sgt. Frog Season 1 Part 2

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Tower of Druaga Season 1

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Nabari no Ou Complete Series Part 2

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Fullmetal Alchemist Movie: The Conqueror of Shambala

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Case Closed Season 3 (Viridian Collection)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Tsubasa Season 1 Box Set (Viridian)

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Dragonaut Complete Series Part 1

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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El Cazador de la Bruja Season 1 Part 1

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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INCEPTION Site Goes Live

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Anyone who was around the online community back before The Dark Knight hit theaters will likely remember the massive online viral campaign for the Batman sequel. From faux websites of Gotham newspapers to sneak glimpses into the madness of the late Heath Ledger's Joker...
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Friday, August 21, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #20

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The revelations continue to trickle out as perceptions change.

What They Say
Hohenheim’s visit ends with a grave warning to Pinako, but Ed finds hope among the charred ruins of his childhood. Now more than ever...

Nat Geo Takes Us to ALIEN EARTHS

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Just a friendly reminder Maniacs that our friends over at the National Geographic Channel are preparing some treats for you space program-loving geeks out there. If like me, you love traveling through the stars on those fantastic information channels, you have two programs to look forward to this Sunday night...

Eigo Kudasai (English, please)

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Claymore Episodes 1-26

Dub Production by FUNimation Productions Ltd., Flower Mound, TX.
Line Producer: Colleen Clinkenbeard
ADR Directors: Todd Haberkorn, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Leslie Patrick, Vic Mignogna, Caitlin Glass, and Monica Rial

Voice Fit: A
Emotional Feel: B+/A-
Delivery Flow: A-

Recently, there has been a lively debate in the Anime/Manga Forums here over the question of adaptation...

Ghost Hunt Season 1 Part 2

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

While Mai's own latent powers become stronger, the jobs that Naru's taking on become ever more dangerous, to the point where you do wonder if our gang of intrepid investigators are going to make it through the series alive.  Let's find out&hellip...

Maximum Ride Vol. #01

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

A traditional adventure/rescue plotline doesn’t make this volume anything outstanding, but it does make for an entertaining read.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: James Patterson and NaRae Lee

What They Say
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world...

Naruto Box Set 15

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Simple stories sometimes expanded too far, populate another filler set alongside with a “best battles&rdquo...

PUNISHER NOIR #1 Review

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

After making it through World War I and settling down with his best girl Ruth only to see her die of cancer, Frank Castelione does his best to raise their son Frankie despite the myriad of bad influences a kid might encounter in the Bronx in the late 1920’s. Frank was Italian and Ruth was Jewish… “The hell with everybody...

6 War ScenesThat Make Inglourious Basterds Look Like a Peace March

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

             Quentin Tarantino has a new war movie out, Inglourious Basterds.
             As expected...

Toy Maniac: Artistry on Display at Comic Con

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Syfy Renews WAREHOUSE 13

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The Syfy channel's Executive Vice President, Mark Stern, has announced the network has ordered 13 episodes of its smash hit original series "Warehouse 13" for a second season, slated for a summer 2010 return.

Returning for the second season are "Warehouse 13" stars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly...

BOURNE 4 Has New Writer

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Whatever Jason Bourne has in store for him in the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise...

Singer Remaking EXCALIBUR

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Just a week after we've learned that Bryan Singer was announced as helming a theatrical version of Battlestar Galactica for Universal Pictures, HR is reporting the director is also taking on Warner Bros. Pictures' Excalibur...

Hardwicke Escorts RIDING HOOD

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Director Catherine Hardwicke is moving from a vampire tale on teenage love to a werewolf tale on teenage love. Variety reports the Twilight director has signed to helm Appian Way's The Girl With the Red Riding Hood, a gothic retelling of classic story.

The project is set up at Warner Bros....

Urban cast as PRIEST Nemesis

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

'Trek' actor Karl Urban cast as bad guy in 'Priest'. PLUS: Cheadle talks 'Iron Man 2'. Scarlett talks 'Avengers'. Pics and videos from the set of 'The Losers'. More! Open up and shouted out but never tried to sing...

SHERLOCK HOLMES Viral

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Warner Bros. Pictures is injecting some viral into Sherlock Holmes this weekend as they've launched a new website centered around the upcoming movie. To check it out, click here. When the box display comes up asking you to "Help Find Her", type in Sherlock's love-interest "IRENE"...
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