Japanese publisher Gentosha Comics has officially confirmed plans for the production of a second Rozen Maiden anime TV series, titled “Rozen Maiden~träumend~” (pronounced “troiment”).
Source: Moon Phase
Question:
Regarding Saikano, why has this anime been so highly regarded among certain critical circles? Apparently enough to influence it’s producers to commission an OVA attached to it. I am a fan of the series, however, I felt that it would not achieve such a level of popularity, dealing with the amount of death and rather depressing subject matter [that it does].
TV Tokyo has opened its official site for the new Glass Mask (Glass no Kamen) anime TV series, scheduled to premier on April 5th. The website hosts a streaming Real Media trailer. (Click the yellow button near the bottom of the page.)
The official preview page for the anime TV series Onegai My Melody is now online. The series will debut on April 3rd.
Source: Moon Phase
Japanese publisher Hakusensha has announced that the second Pataliro anime series, titled “Pataliro Saiyuki,” will debut in June. The first Pataliro anime TV series aired in 1982.
Source: Moon Phase
According to the Anime on DVD Forum, a Viz representative has confirmed that the upcoming English language release of Masakazu Katsura’s I”s volume 1 manga has been censored in at least one panel to obscure graphic, frontal female nudity. In particular, “On page 65 (In chapter 2) There is a shot of a nude girl. There are stars over the nipples.” At this time, it’s unknown if there are any other edits in the first volume.
Source: Jagged Team
According to ICv2 News, a year-to-date comparison of Nielsen Videoscan reports confirms that 2005 anime DVD sales are up 7.6% over the same time period last year. The increase is attributed to strong 2005 releases including Chrono Crusade, Gantz, DNAngel, and Disney’s second round of Studio Ghibli releases.
Videoscan reports nationwide home video sales as reported by participating retailers. Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest video retailer, and specialty retailers including comic book and game shops, are not included in Videoscan reporting.
The Dear Friends Final Fantasy Concert series has added four new performances, including its first two East Coast appearances:
May 20 in Hartford, CT at The Bushnell, performance by the Local Symphony Orchestra
June 24-25 in Atlanta, GA at Symphony Hall, performance by the Atlanta Symphony
July 14 in San Diego, CA at Embarcadero Marina Park South, performance by the San Diego Symphony
July 23-24 in Detroit, MI at Orchestra Hall, performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Article provided by Galaxy Anime
The Magic Box has published four pages of screenshots of the upcoming Sousei no Aquarion game for the Japanese PS2.
The Aquarion story summary happens to seem remarkably similar to a certain other well known giant robot anime series from 1995…
Question:
Is Tsukuyomi ~Moon Phase~ a clear example of GothLoli? Why are its main female protagonists so appealing to the viewers & what were your thoughts about this show? I’ve heard different discussions coming from anime fans that this show is GothLoli. I watched more than half of its running episodes, and I must comment that some of the girls, particularly Luna/Hazuki, look moe. I’m deeply enthralled watching Luna/Hazuki wearing elaborate, fashionable dresses along with nekomimi and also paying close attention to her mannerisms.
FUNimation announced at last weekend’s Kamikazecon convention that most of the English language cast from Pioneer’s original dub of the Tenchi Muyo OAVs will be employed to dub FUNimation’s American release of Tenchi Muyo OAV series 3.
AD Vision announced that, as a response to reduced mainstream retail support for certain titles, some AD Vision anime series will become available for purchase exclusively from AD Vision directly. Titles scheduled for discount priced, “web exclusive” sales include Princess Tutu, Petite Princess Yucie, and Wedding Peach.
Source: Anime News Network
Adult Swim has announced plans for the broadcast of several new anime titles, including:
May
Samurai Champloo (Saturday, May 14)
Inuyasha movie 1 (Saturday, May 14)
Metropolis (Saturday, May 21)
Paranoia Agent (Saturday, May 28)
s-CRY-ed (Saturday, May 28)
June
New episodes of Inuyasha
July
Escaflowne movie
August
Inuyasha movie 2
September
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig
Cowboy Bebop movie
Source: Anime News Network
The first domestic DVD volume of the Galaxy Railways anime TV series will be released on July 19th in a $29.98 disc only edition and $34.98 disc with series collector’s box edition.
Source: Anime on DVD
The official Japanese website for the 13 episode Comic Party Revolution anime TV series is now open. The series will debut on Japanese television on April 4th. According to Moon Phase, the new TV series will consist of the 4 episode Comic Party Revolution OAV series plus nine new made for television broadcast episodes.
Source: Moon Phase
Japan’s Monthly Comic Birz and the latest chapter of the Rozen Maiden manga both contain announcements that a second Rozen Maiden anime series will debut later this year.
Source: Anime News Network
The official Japanese website for the Petopeto-san anime TV series is now online. And Japanese distributor Vap has opened a page for Studio Deen’s 12 episode long anime TV series Amaenaideyo!! The series is scheduled to premier on the AT-X network in July.
Source: Moon Phase
