Bandai Visual USA has formally announced plans for a line of American anime DVDs titled “Honneamise.” The “Honneamise” line will parallel the “Criterion” line of archival DVDs in
The Japanese web version of Wired Magazine has published an analysis of Japan’s dilemma regarding low paid animators. The article mentions that a proposal to establish a minimum
Manga Entertainment first revealed its acquisition of the Karas OAV series last July; however, Manga has now formally announced plans to release the six episode series on two
Bishoujo game production studio Alchemist has announced that respected animator Makoto Shinkai (Voices Of A Distant Star, Place Promised In Our Early Days) will animate original opening and
The Fuji Television network has announced its third “NOITAMINA” series, a horror anime in the style of traditional Japanese ghost stories titled “Ayakashi.” Ayakashi will feature character design
The American branch of Japan’s Bandai Visual (not directly affiliated with established American anime distributor Bandai Entertainment) has reportedly decided to produce and release anime DVDs in North
Japanese news site Livedoor has reported that the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo is beginning to turn into the destination of choice for female anime and manga otaku because
The 4Kids TV website has launched a Mega Games section, featuring over 100 exciting downloadable games, such as Monopoly™, Shrek 2 Ogre Bowl™ and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2™. These
Nemesis Records has announced that vocalist Kristine Sa’s AnimeToonz 3 CD is now available for purchase in Lemon & Lime editions. The official KristineSa.net homepage hosts streaming song
Hollywood based Mali Finn Casting has issued an open call for an aspiring young actress to play the lead in director James Cameron’ new picture. Although the film
The Anime Network is hosting five different contests during the month of December. The best fan created Anime Network TV commercial will win 100 anime DVDs. The best
Right Stuf International now hosts downloadable trailers for its DVD titles. The trailers are in Quicktime format, optimized for the video iPod, but also viewable on a home
Robotech.com now hosts the first half of an exclusive interview with Mari Iijima, the voice of Lynn Minmay from Superdimensional Fortress Macross. Source: Anime on DVD
Bandai has announced that the first DVD volume of Gundam Seed Destiny (the sequel to Gundam Seed) will be released on March 14, 2006. The DVD will contain
Urban Vision has formally announced a new distribution label called “AsiaVision,” which will, “specialize in the theatrical and direct-to-video distribution of live-action Asian films.” The first title on
