Month: February 2004

The Japan Today newspaper has published an exclusive interview with TOKYOPOP chairman Stuart Levy. Source: Anime News Network

Geneon has officially opened its Japanese homepage for the upcoming romantic drama anime TV series Koikaze. Source: Natsume Goushin Ryu Dojo

Manga Entertainment UK has confirmed that Manga Entertainment will be manufacturing and distributing the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series DVDs worldwide (excluding Asia) beginning

Geneon has officially announced the May 11th release of three new anime soundtracks. Each will retail at $14.98. Arjuna Original Soundrack – Into the Another World, composed by

Hitoshi Takagi, the voice behind Totoro and Father in the 1969-1970 and 1972 Moomin TV series, and the narrator for Galaxy Express 999 died February 11th at the

The Japanese For Gamer website now hosts a promotional image, character designs and background sketch art for the upcoming Gonzo Studios produced Ragnarok Online anime TV series. Source:

Troma Pictures is now selling its remaining supply of original My Neighbor Totoro theatrical one-sheet movie posters from the film’s limited American theatrical release in 1993. The rare

Question: I’ve noticed something. Last year at JAFAX, I saw at least a dozen people dressed up as Chii (from Chobits). I also saw a few people who

Bandai Entertainment and Manga Entertainment have officially announced a partnership to distribute the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime TV series worldwide, excluding Asia, beginning this

Gainax has opened its official Japanese homepage for Neppuu Kairiku Bushilord, one of two Gainax produced anime series scheduled to debut on Japanese television this April. (The other

Newsarama has seemingly confirmed reports that DC Comics is developing a line of English translated manga under the imprint “CMX.” Newsarama continues to speculate that the entry of

Question: I was wondering, in anime it seems they make American girls have huge breats, while Japanese girls have medium sized. Is there a reason behind this?

Viz has officially announced that the first volume of English translated Prince of Tennis manga will be available in stores this May. The 192 page graphic novel will

TOKYOPOP has officially announced the August release of six new English translated manga titles: Tramps Like Us (Comedy/Romance/Drama, Volume 1 Release: 8/10/04) Inspiration for a successful Tokyo Broadcasting

Question: Sailor Moon, Evangelion, Witch Hunter Robin, Cutey Honey, Dragon Ball. What’s up with all the live action? Any reason for what seems to be a boom in