Month: December 2008

Yurumeitsu Anime Announced

Reportedly the February issue of Takeshobo’s Monthly Manga Club magazine, which goes on sale tomorrow, will formally announce the development of an anime adaptation of Yurumeitsu, the 2005
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Fresh Precure Sites Opened

Toei Animation has launched its official website for next year’s Fresh Precure television series. The sixth series in the Pretty Cure franchise is scheduled to premiere on February
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Ai Iijima Dead at 36

Retired Japanese celebrity Ai Iijima (real name Matsue Okubo) was found dead in her apartment on Sunday afternoon. Reportedly Iijima had already been dead for several days when
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FUNimation Acquires Vandread

FUNimation has formally announced its third consecutive Geneon “license rescue,” the 2000 Vandread television series. Geneon began North American distribution of both seasons of Vandread in 2002. FUNimation
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9 Trailer Available

The fantastic first theatrical trailer for director Shane Acker’s animated post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure film 9 is now online. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on September 9,
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FUNimation Acquires Ikki Tousen

FUNimation has formally announced its acquisition of distribution rights to the first Ikki Tousen anime television series, which was previously distributed in America by Geneon. FUNimation acquired the
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