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Brazilian fan site Papo de Budega now hosts an exclusive interview with Madhouse president Jungo Maruta and Madhouse representative Alex Yeh.

Question: I’ve noticed that in the discussion about Geneon ceasing US DVD distribution, note is often made of how many niche shows Geneon licensed compared to other companies.

The official Strait Jacket OVA series homepage now hosts a new streaming trailer, the first trailer to include actual footage from the upcoming anime. The first Strait Jacket

The AZN TV network will air director Mamoru Oshii’s “super livemation” movie Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters on October 25 at 7:00 PM and

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the organizing body behind the annual Anime Expo convention, is seeking a professional office manager to maintain the SPJA

The official American homepage devoted to the Blue Dragon anime television series is now open. The site includes a story synopsis, character profiles, and streaming trailer, but does

Although there’s presently little content on it, the official Japanese homepage for the upcoming anime television series Shigofumi is now open. The anime adaptation of Amemiya Ryou’s Shigofumi

Question: What series would you consider original? Are there any series today that can be truly called original? I want something new and refreshing. Also, please say what

The October issue (volume 50) of Dengeki HP Magazine reportedly confirms plans for anime adaptations of three Dengeki Bunko light novel series: Alison and its sequel Lilia to

Hana to Yume Magazine has announced that Minami Maki’s shoujo romance manga series S-A (“Special A”) will be adapted into an anime television series. Source: Ultimatum

American comic book publisher IDW Publishing has scheduled its first English translated manga release. IDW will release Kazuo Umezu’s vintage horror manga “Reptilia” in a single 320 page

The Illusion On-Demand video-on-demand television service has launched in 20 states throughout the United States this week. Current free Illusion On-Demand offerings include Central Park Media translated anime

Question: Who decides the bands that are played on the openings/closings for anime and why haven’t any metal bands like Sigh been used for opening/closing themes?

A streaming trailer for the upcoming Goshusho-sama Ninomiya-kun romantic comedy anime television series is now available online. The series’ first episode is scheduled to air on Japanese television

Bandai Visual USA has formally announced domestic release plans for the 40 minute long 2007 anime film “Tokyo Metro Explorers” (Shin SOS Dai Tokyo Tankentai). The 2D &