The recently broadcast final episode of the Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk anime television series included an announcement that a sequel series titled “The Tower of
Actress and singer Miyuki Kanbe passed away on June 18th at a Kawasaki City hospital following a sudden heart failure. She was 24. Kanbe had been in poor
The official homepage for the Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel multimedia franchise now hosts a new 30 second trailer for the upcoming Twin Angel anime OVA series. The first
Japanese genre news site Hobby Channel has confirmed the planned production of an anime television series adaptation of Yoshiki Nakamura’s shoujo manga series Skip Beat! The anime will
The Japanese Moon Phase Diary website reports that Bessatsu Young Magazine has announced plans for an anime adaptation of Ditama Bow’s 2007 romantic incest comedy manga series KissxSis.
Big Tent Entertainment, the American brand manager for Japanese television network’s mascot character Domo-kun, has announced that a series of 20 original Domo animated shorts will premier online
A live action feature film adaptation of Akira Saso’s 2004 manga series Kodomo no Kodomo (Child of a Child) is scheduled to premier in Japanese theatrical release in
The interconnection of Japanese publishers Shogakukan and Shueisha continues as Shueisha has formally invested in Shogakukan’s 41 year old licensing and merchandising division ShoPro. As a result of
Question: Why is Rozen Maiden so successful? More directly, why does Rozen Maiden have such a strong fanbase, and what exactly about the show inspires these adoring fans?
Bandai of Japan has announced plans to develop a multimedia franchise titled “Battle Spirits.” The Battle Spirits collectable card game, described as a “new generation of trading card
The advertising “obi” wrappers on the two latest volumes of Hobby Japan’s popular series of Queen’s Blade role playing game books reveal plans for a Queen’s Blade anime
Ten years after the release of Leaf’s 1998 adult dating simulation game White Album, the franchise is reportedly being revived for an anime television series adaptation and a
Time Magazine has published a, er, informative introductory article on Japan’s booming market for pornographic movies staring senior citizens. It’s quite a unique look at a distinct facet
