The official Japanese website for the upcoming Yatterman anime series, a revival of the original 1977 television series, has been extensively redesigned in anticipation of the series’ January
The Japanese Moon Phase message board reports an unconfirmed and uncited announcement that author Kagami Takaya and illustrator Toyota Saori’s long running fantasy novel series “Densetsu no Yuusha
The Anime Network has officially launched its web counterpart. The Anime Network Online offers up to 20 full length anime episodes for free online viewing. The Anime Network
Question: There are many anime genres that don’t sell well or are not popular in America. They include harem, magical girl, mecha, and slice-of-life, among others. Do you
FUNimation has issued a recall to retailers for the recently released Itsudatte My Santa! DVD. The DVD was issued with a “TV-PG” (parental guidance suggested) rating printed on
Nominees for the 31st annual Japan Academy Prize awards were announced yesterday. The five anime films nominated for recognition as 2007 best anime feature are: Evangelion Shin Gekijouban:
Japanese anime magazine Newtype now hosts a streaming trailer for the upcoming anime television series H2O ~Footprints in the Sand~. The series is scheduled to premier on January
IGN now hosts a new, second English language trailer for the Appleseed: Ex Machina motion picture. The film is scheduled for American home video release on March 11,
Question: What is the reason behind the large popularity of anime characters who are just emotionless jerks? As basic examples, Sesshomaru from Inuyasha, Itachi of Naruto, and Bleach’s
The Japanese Moon Phase message board reports an unconfirmed, uncited report that plans for a third Zero no Tsukaima anime series have been publicly revealed.
Japanese anime store chain Animate has revealed news that a third Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni anime television series is now planned for production. No further details are
Japanese manga publisher Ohzora’s American branch, Aurora Publishing, has announced plans for English language releases of a half dozen new manga titles. The “Luv Luv” line of “josei”
The official Japanese homepages for the upcoming Kurogane no Linebarrels and Nibari no Ou anime television series are now online. The official Japanese homepage for the ToHeart2ad OVA
Question: Do you believe that the demographic shift Japan is undergoing will further the disconnect between the types of anime popular in Japan and the US? The birth
Capcom has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming full CG motion picture Resident Evil: Degeneration. The film is planned for release next year. Source: Twitch
