Month: August 2009

Italy Has Sailor Moon

Italian licensor AnimeFun has revealed its recent acquisition of translation and distribution rights to all five seasons of the Sailor Moon TV anime. The show will reportedly air
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China Killing Blu-ray?

ZDNet reports that China Blue Hi-definition Disk (CBHD), the reincarnation of Toshiba’s ill-fated HD DVD technology, is gaining support quickly enough to surpass Blu-ray as the world’s leading
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New Uncut Yu-Gi-Oh Released

4Kids Entertainemnt has officially released uncut, subtitled Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters episodes 13 & 14 on YouTube. These episodes have never been previously available uncut and subtitled in America.
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New Lupin Anime Online

In anticipation of the August 26th release of the Lupin the Third Dance & Drive official covers & remixes CD, Japanese-Canadian rock group Monkey Majik has released an
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Cracked Covers Yokai

Cracked Magazine has unleashed a facetious yet informative introduction to Japanese monsters, including traditional spooks, daikaiju, tokusatsu villains, collectible monsters, and injuh. It’s a lengthy and educational article,
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4Kids For Sale?

Digital media news site PaidContent.org reports that children’s entertainment media licensor/distributor 4Kids Entertainment is now in the early stages of negotiating a buy-out with potential new owners. 4Kids,
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Bruce Campbell Goes Samurai

Brand new domestic cult film distributor Shinobi Splat! Entertainment has announced its first DVD/BD release, the 1987 low budget samurai action movie Ambush at Blood Trail Gate. Shinobi
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AICN Interviews Miyazaki

Ain’t It Cool News has published its exclusive, personal interview with Hayao Miyazaki, conducted at the recent San Diego Comic Con. Interesting to hear Miya-san explain where the
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FMD Muramasa Trailer Released

The two minute long anime trailer for Nitroplus’ 10th anniversary strategy adventure adult PC game Full Metal Daemon Muramasa (Soukou Akki Muramasa) is now on YouTube and available
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