AD Vision affiliated licensor Sentai Filmworks has announced its acquisition of the Daphne in the Brilliant Blue, Kannazuki no Miko, and Dokkoida?! anime television series formerly distributed in
First the TBS television network reported that Japan’s Ethics Organization of Computer Software (EOCS) would institute a ban on adult computer games revolving around rape themes beginning June
FUNimation has confirmed plans to reactivate streaming distribution of the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood anime series after implementation of new security measures preventing unauthorized public access to unreleased video
The Sports Hochi newspaper reports that 20th Century Boys trilogy director Yukihiko Tsutsumi will helm a feature film adaptation of Harold Sakuishi’s coming-of-age rock & roll manga series
Crunchyroll has added streaming of four more live action films from Kadokawa Pictures A Lustful Man, the 1961 film adaptation of Saikaku Ihara’s lighthearted drama novel Koshoku Ichidai
Crunchyroll has announced a distribution partnership with Tai Seng Entertainment, North America¹s largest Asian entertainment distributor and content provider. Crunchyroll will provide online streaming for a variety of
This past Saturday, the day FUNimation was scheduled to begin simulcasting Japanese One Piece TV episodes, FUNimation instead announced an indefinite hiatus on One Piece streaming in response
The official website for Key & Aniplex’s recently announced bishoujo action TV anime production Angel Beats! has added a second and third streaming teaser trailers announcing the production.
Question: Does “-maru” have some kind of special meaning? Why is it so common in characters’ name, such as “Shikamaru,” “Orochimaru,” “Zabimaru,” and “Yadoumaru” to name the few
