Question: There are many anime genres that don’t sell well or are not popular in America. They include harem, magical girl, mecha, and slice-of-life, among others. Do you
IGN now hosts a new, second English language trailer for the Appleseed: Ex Machina motion picture. The film is scheduled for American home video release on March 11,
Japanese anime magazine Newtype now hosts a streaming trailer for the upcoming anime television series H2O ~Footprints in the Sand~. The series is scheduled to premier on January
Nominees for the 31st annual Japan Academy Prize awards were announced yesterday. The five anime films nominated for recognition as 2007 best anime feature are: Evangelion Shin Gekijouban:
FUNimation has issued a recall to retailers for the recently released Itsudatte My Santa! DVD. The DVD was issued with a “TV-PG” (parental guidance suggested) rating printed on
Question: What is the reason behind the large popularity of anime characters who are just emotionless jerks? As basic examples, Sesshomaru from Inuyasha, Itachi of Naruto, and Bleach’s
Japanese manga publisher Ohzora’s American branch, Aurora Publishing, has announced plans for English language releases of a half dozen new manga titles. The “Luv Luv” line of “josei”
Japanese anime store chain Animate has revealed news that a third Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni anime television series is now planned for production. No further details are
The Japanese Moon Phase message board reports an unconfirmed, uncited report that plans for a third Zero no Tsukaima anime series have been publicly revealed.
The official Japanese homepages for the upcoming Kurogane no Linebarrels and Nibari no Ou anime television series are now online. The official Japanese homepage for the ToHeart2ad OVA
Question: Do you believe that the demographic shift Japan is undergoing will further the disconnect between the types of anime popular in Japan and the US? The birth
Gekkan G-Fantasy Magazine has announced that Yuhki Kamatani’s supernatural ninja adventure manga story Nabari no Ou will be adapted into an anime television series. Source: Moon Phase
Nagoya TV has formally announced that “Kodai Ouja Kyouryu King D Kids Adventure Yokuryuu Densetsu,” the second Kyouryu King anime television series, will debut on February 3, 2008.
An uncited, anonymous report on the Japanese Moon Phase message board reports that XEBEC, the studio behind titles including Love Hina, Outlaw Star, and Zombie-Loan, will produce an
Capcom has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming full CG motion picture Resident Evil: Degeneration. The film is planned for release next year. Source: Twitch
