Question: In several columns you have mentioned increasing licensing costs as a key factor in the decreased size of the American anime market. Do you see a shift
The new action series IGPX, a co-production between Cartoon Network, acclaimed Japanese animation studio Production I.G, licensing partner Bandai Entertainment and renowned anime recording studio Bang Zoom! Entertainment,
Media Blasters has announced its acquisition of translation rights to the recent anime television series Loveless. The entire 12 episode series, including the Japanese DVD “Extra” short animation
Game Watch hosts the first images of Bandai Korea’s currently in development action/fighting computer game tentatively titled “SD Gundam Online.” Source: Rakuga Kidou
The full 3D-CG anime television series Funny Pets is scheduled to premier in January 2006. The series will consist of twelve 6 minute episodes. The series official website
Question: What are John’s thoughts about independent animators/creators such as Makoto Shinkai, Yamato Works and US’ own Terrence Walker – advocates of indie anime production not bound by
At the recent Yaoi-Con, Central Park Media’s Be Beautiful manga line announced its acquisition of four new yaoi manga titles: Midaresomenishi, by Kazuma Kodaka Boku No Koe, by
Tecmo has announced that the Monster Farm 5: Circus Caravan Playstation 2 game will include a bonus anime OAV. In America, “Monster Farm” is known as “Monster Rancher.”
The Studio Ghibli Museum has officially revealed three new short anime movies that will screen exclusively at the museum beginning January 3, 2006. Nausicaa.net hosts an extended translation
The official Japanese website for Production I.G. and director Mamoru Oshii’s latest live action film Tachiguishi Retsuden is now online. Source: Twitch
The December 2005 issue of Shonen Jump USA Magazine reports that the January 2006 issue will include a preview of Hideaki Sorachi’s comic adventure manga series Gintama, causing
Question: I’ve noticed throughout lots of anime that many characters run without using their arms, such as in Inuyusha, Naruto, and Bleach, for example. Is there a reason
The Daily Yomiuri Newspaper has reported the findings of Japanese entertainment industry representation organization “Geidankyo” regarding the working conditions of average Japanese animators. Based on survey responses from
