Author: John

DVD Vision Japan has published a preview review of the English dubbed Samurai Champloo, and a full review of Super Milk-chan Show DVD volume 1.

Question: I’ve Been watching Duel Masters on Cartoon Network for a while now, and I really like the show and how it pokes fun at pop culture stuff.

The St. Petersburg Times Newspaper has published a lengthy feature article on AnimeNation and its international influence and status. The article appears in print as the cover story

Mobanimation has confirmed that the Binchou-tan anime will debut next year. According to Moon Phase, the series will be a television series which will debut on TV Saitama

The first DVD volumes of Magical Meow Meow Taruto and Overman King Gainer will retail at $29.98 each beginning February 22, 2005. The Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam limited

Central Park Media has announced its acquisition of translation rights to the Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) yaoi manga series. Source: Anime News Network

DVD Vision Japan has published an exclusive interview with voice actor Richard Epcar, who plays Bateu in the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex television series. DVD

Question: It is good to see that AN entertainment is in the licensing business. I was wondering what the chances were of AN picking up the rights to

Comics One has scheduled the debut releases of several new manga series. Each volume will retail at $9.99. Imperfect Hero (AKA: Okaten Hero) volume 1 available November 13,

The Cartoon Network has announced its acquisition of broadcast rights to the Bandai Entertainment produced TV series D.I.C.E., animated by Japan’s Xebec Studios. The “Zoids-esque” animated series, targeted

Director Takeshi Kitano’s official website has confirmed that the director will helm a sequel to his internationally successful 2003 samurai action movie Zatoichi. Source: Kung Fu Cult Cinema

Question: What do you think the chances are of ever seeing Lingerie Senshi Papillon Rose available for North American DVD? I know that to an extent it was

Stone Bridge Press has announced three new Japanese culture related books to be published next year: Stray Dogs & Lone Wolves: The Samurai Film Handbook will retail at

According to Variety Magazine, John Rogers, the screenwriter of Warner Bros.’ Catwoman, will write the DreamWorks/Paramount’s live-action Transformers movie. Steven Spielberg will executive produce. Rogers is also producing

Question: What are John’s thoughts about Elfen Lied, and if it was a good bet for ADV to license this title?