The Japanese Moon Phase Diary reports the unconfirmed, uncited news that a survey from NetMile Research has inadvertently confirmed that AIC is developing an anime adaptation of Satoko
Animate.tv now hosts a streaming trailer for next summer’s Utawarerumono OVA. The trailer is available for narrowband and broadband connections. The first OVA is scheduled for release on
The official website for the upcoming Eiga! Tamagotchi Uchu Ichi Happy na Monogatari!? motion picture now hosts two new streaming trailers. The film is scheduled to open in
Dengeki Online now hosts character images and screenshots of the upcoming Ichigo Marshmallow Encore OVA series. The first of two episodes is scheduled for Japanese release on January
The WOWOW television network reports that a “new version” 12 episode Detroit Metal City anime from studio 4°C will air beginning February 6th. It’s not clear, to me,
The official website for the Saki anime television series, based on Ritz Kobayashi’s manga series, is now open. Development of the series by animation studio Gonzo was first
Japan’s branch of online retailer Amazon now reports that the 13th collected volume of Saki Hasemi & Kentaro Yabuki’s sci-fi romanctic comedy manga To LOVEru -Trouble- will be
The official Koihime Musou anime homepage has formally announced that the Koihime Musou OVA will be released on April 1, 2009 as the 7th volume of the Koihime
Japanese retail chain Sofmap has formally revised its retail listing for the June 2009 release of Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka DVD volume 7 to report both limited edition
The November entry in Studio Ghibli’s “Itsumo no Ghibli Nikki” (Habitual Ghibli Diary) blog reveals that director Hayao Miyazaki addressed the Ghibli staff last month in a speech
Batman: Gotham Knight has become the first Japanese animated work since 2005 to be nominated for the Annie Awards. The Annie Awards recognize outstanding achievement in animation screened
Reconfirming its status as one of anime’s finest productions ever, the 2007 Denno Coil television series has won this year’s 29th annual Nihon SF Taisho Award, a recognition
The Yomiuri Sports Hochi Newspaper reports that a live action film adaptation of Rieko Saibara’s 2005 manga “Onnanoko Monogatari.” Actress Eri Fukatsu will portray a failed manga artist
The Yomiuri Sports Hochi Newspaper reports that George Akiyama’s 1970 manga series “Zeni Geba” (Money Crazy) is being adapted into a live-action drama for broadcast on the NTV
Dengeki Online now hosts character & mecha images, and screenshots of Madhouse’s upcoming 12 episode sci-fi adventure television series Rideback. The show is scheduled to premiere on January
