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Scriptwriter Mamoru Sasaki passed away on February 24 after suffering with pancreatic cancer. He was 69. Sasaki’s credits include writing for the Heidi, Girl of the Alps anime

Animate now hosts a 1:30 streaming teaser trailer for the Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, which is scheduled to premier this April. The trailer, available in narrowband and

The Cartoon Network has announced that Toonami will broadcast Spirited Away at 7:30 PM on March 18, Princess Mononoke at 7:30 PM on March 25, Castle in the

Question: Do you think the anime series Kamichu will ever be liscensed? It being a moe series, I don’t know if it would have much of an American

Geneon representative Kevin Chu has announced Geneon’s acquisition of American translation and distribution rights to the Ichigo Marshmallow and Kamichu! anime television series. Source: Anime on DVD Forum

The official Japanese websites for several upcoming anime television series have just opened. The homepage for “Humanoid Monster Bem” (Yokai Ningen Bem) is now open. This remake/revival of

Ain’t It Cool News has reported that director James Cameron personally admitted that he’s still undecided whether his next film project will be Battle Angel Alita or his

Animate has announced that confirmation of the production of new Maho Sensei Negima anime will be formally made at the “Mahora Gakuen Chutou-bu 3-A Ichigaki Shigyoshiki” (Mahora School

Question: I’m a fan of a few different manga and artists that I’ve noticed don’t get very much exposure in the states. Two manga I really enjoy are

Media Blasters has informed retailers that due to “licensing issues,” the American release of Riki-Oh the Animation, originally scheduled for April 11th, has been delayed indefinitely.

Media Blasters has reportedly confirmed its possession of translation and distribution rights to the 30 minute long Bible Black Only adult anime OAV. Source: Anime on DVD

FUNimation has acquired the home video, master toy, and merchandising rights to Gonzo’s forthcoming 5 episode anime series Afro Samurai. The series will premier on Spike TV in

Corus Entertainment has announced that Case Closed will premier on Canada’s YTV television network on Friday, April 7 at 10:30 p.m. Fan site Zannen Canada reports that YTV

Question: Anime News Network recently broke the news that 4kids will be releasing Pretty Cure on TV. You are a fan of the show. From your columns with

At this past weekend’s New York Comic Con, AD Vision announced its acquisition of distribution rights to the Gainax produced Kono Minikuku mo Utsukushii Sekai (“This Ugly and