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Underland Online has published its review of AN Entertainment’s Haré+Guu DVD volume 5.

Originally scheduled to premier in America this month, the five part Afro Samurai anime series is now scheduled to premier on the Spike TV network on Thursday, January 4, 2007. Ron Perlman has joined the voice cast as antagonist Justice, and actress Kelly Hu will also play a voice role in the series.

Source: ICv2

Anime Gamers, COSMODE Magazine, and Cosplay.com will host their second annual cosplay photo shoot at the Anime Gamers store in Los Angeles, California on November 4th. Cosplayers will be photographed by Kyle Johnsen of Cosplay.com, and photos taken at the event will be showcased in the Cosplay.com photo gallery. Photos of the best cosplayers will appear in the January 2007 issue of COSMODE Magazine.

Question:
Why do the animated version of manga have so many edits? I’ve seen things that are so small that I see no reason to change them, such as swapping the two sisters at one point in Bleach, to changes so drastic that I was appalled, for example, the ending of the Gantz anime and the ending of Tenjou Tenge. I understand that some things can be very difficult to animate, but some of these things I just can’t understand the reason for these changes.

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The official homepage for the upcoming Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora anime television series now hosts a 3 minute long streaming trailer. The show is scheduled to premier on Japanese television next year.

Source: Moon Phase

The official Keroro Gunso movie homepage now hosts a short teaser trailer for the second Keroro Gunso movie, which will open in Japan next March.

Source: Livedoor

Digital Manga has scheduled release dates for several new manga titles.

Love Recipe volume 1 will retail at $12.95 beginning on June 18, 2007
In the Walnut volume 1 will retail at $12.95 beginning July 11, 2007
Othello volume 1 and Picnic volume 1 will retail at $12.95 each beginning July 18, 2007
Sweet Whisper volume 1 will retail at $12.95 beginning July 28, 2007
Lover’s Flat volume 1 and Little Crybaby volume 1 will retail at $12.95 each beginning August 1, 2007
Can’t Win With You volume 1 and Words of Devotion volume 1 will retail at $12.95 each beginning August 15, 2007
Ordinary Crush volume 1 will retail at $12.95 beginning August 22, 2007

Source: Anime on DVD

CMX has scheduled release dates for several new manga titles.

Empty Empire volume 1 will go on sale February 28, 2007
Go Go Heaven!! volume 1 will go on sale March 31, 2007
Time Guardian volume 1 will go on sale March 31, 2007
CANON volume 1 will go on sale April 30, 2007

Source: Anime on DVD

Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom have announced plans to produce a new live action Street Fighter movie for American theatrical release in 2008, to coincide with the fighting game franchise’s 20th anniversary. Screenwriter Justin Marks has been hired to draft a script focusing on character Chun Li.

Source: Ain’t It Cool News

Question:
I’m a big fan of the One Piece anime, and I recently heard some rumors floating around that the anime may actually be concluded after the current (Enies Lobby) arc. As far as I know, the anime is still getting consistently high ratings in Japan and is very popular, so I really don’t see a reason why it would be ended. I am aware of a timeslot/TV station change for the show, but that’s about it. From what I understand, these rumors are ungrounded in fact. But they do have me a little worried. Has Toei made any mention of the One Piece anime ending after the current arc, or anything to that effect, or are these nothing more than rumors?

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Anime on DVD has published its review of AN Entertainment’s latest release, Haré+Guu DVD volume 5.

The second full length episode of the internet anime series Ayumayu Theater is now available for free online viewing. The second episode will be available until November 9th.

Source: Moon Phase

The “Special” section of the Soukou no Strain homepage now hosts a new streaming 30 second commercial for the upcoming mecha action anime TV series. The show is scheduled to premier on November 1st.

Source: Moon Phase

Broccoli has scheduled release dates for two new manga titles.

Galaxy Angel II volume 1 will retail at $9.99 beginning January 24, 2007.
Disgaea 2 volume 1 will retail at $9.99 beginning February 28, 2007.

Source: Anime on DVD

The official Japanese homepage for the 3 episode To Heart 2 OVA series is now online. The series will debut in Japan next year.

Source: Moon Phase