After Class Lesson, also known as Houkago ~Nureta Seifuku~, is a 3 episode erotic OVA from 2005, directed by Masato Kitagawa. JapanAnime licensed After Class Lesson and released it on DVD (18+).
Anime Series: Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai is the 2007 five episode anime adaptation of Takashi Okazaki’s manga by the same name; the production cost is a reportedly over $1 million, incredibly high for such a short series. FUNimation licensed Afro Samurai and has released a variety of merchandise including a “Director’s Cut” DVD
Anime Series: Afro Ken
Afro Ken is a single episode OVA produced by Sunrise and directed by Takashi Imanishi in 2001; Afro Ken of course is a dog with a rainbow colored afro. Bandai Visual distributed the OVA, which was aired across the world on Animax. Afro Ken has not been released or distributed in English.
Anime Series: Aesop’s World
Aesop’s World is a 26 episode short series from Hajime Yatate airing in 1999, telling the story of Pico, Tocho, Fufu and the giant fish Aesop. Aesop’s World was canceled after 21 11-minute episodes, but the remaining five aired later in 1999. The series has not been licensed or released in Englished.
Anime Series: Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, also known as Tom Sawyer no Boken is a 49 episode anime series following the story of Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Saban Productions brought over Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but a home video release is not available.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
A trailer for the upcoming Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! O-Kashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday anime film has been posted; the movie will open in Japanese theaters on November 8.
A.P.P.P. and Shueisha have revealed they have both temporarily ceased distribution of the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures anime and manga from Hirohiko Araki due to Islamic protesters.
The Manga Club Original magazine has announced a Flash anime adaptation of the Ganbare! Memeko-chan manga by Munko.
A streaming trailer for the School Rumble San Gakki (Third Term) OVA has been posted; the two part OVA will be released on July 17 and September 17.
Toei Animation has posted a trailer for the upcoming RoboDz CG anime, which will begin airing in 5 minute episodes this June.
Anime Series: The Adventures of the Little Prince
The Adventures of the Little Prince, also known as The Little Prince and Hoshi no Ojisama Petit Prince, is a 39 episode anime series airing in 1978 to 1979. The story follows The Little Prince and his adventures on Earth and Asteroid B612; the series was licensed by Koch Vision and broadcasted by both Nickelodeon and TV Ontario.
The Adventures of the Little Prince is currently available in a DVD box set.
Anime Series: Adventures of the Little Koala
Adventures of the Little Koala, also known as Koala Boy Kocky, is a 51 episode series airing from 1984 to 1985, produced by TOHO. Adventures of the Little Koala was dubbed and broadcasted on Nickelodeon in the US from 1987 to 1993.
Anime Series: Adventures of Puss-in-Boots
Adventures of Puss-in-Boots, also known as Puss ‘n Boots and Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko no Boken, is a 26 episode anime series airing in 1992; based on Charles Perrault original story. Adventures of Puss-in-Boots has not been licensed for English distribution or release.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio, also known as The Adventures of Piccolino and Pinocchio yori Piccolino no Bouken, is a 52 episode anime adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio story; airing in 1976 and 1977. The Adventures of Pinocchio has of course not been licensed or aired in North America.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Mini-Goddess
The Adventures of Mini-Goddess, also known as Aa Megami-sama: Chicchai tte Koto wa Benri da ne, Ah! My Goddess: Being Small is Convenient, and Oh My Goddess!: Small is Useful, is a 48 episode spinoff of the Oh My Goddess! OVA. Each episode originally aired between 1998 and 1999 and were only 7 minutes long. After licensed by Geneon Entertainment (USA) for English distribution, The Adventures of Mini-Goddess aired in the Anime Complex omnibus broadcast on WOWOW and Kids Station.
This series has been released on DVD and in a DVD Box Special.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Anime Series: Adventures of Little El Cid
Adventures of Little El Cid, also known as Ritoru eru shido no boken and Little El Cid no Bouken, is a 26 episode anime series from Nippon Animation and directed by Fumio Kurokawa in ‘83-’84. The story follows the adventure of Rui Diaz De Vivar, or El Cid, as he travels to meet the king of Castilla. Adventures of Little El Cid has been distributed in five languages, but has yet to be licensed for English release.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Kotetsu
The Adventures of Kotetsu, also known as Kotetsu no Daibouken, is a two episode OVA released in 1996 and 1997, directed by Yuji Moriyama and adapted from Minoru Tachikawa’s manga of the same title. ADV Films licensed The Adventures of Kotetsu and released it on VHS in 1998, but has yet to distribute the title on DVD.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, also known as Honeybee Hutch and Insect Story: Honey Bee Hutch, is a 91 episode episode that aired from 1970 to 1971. Despite being translated into over half a dozen languages and made greatly popular in Taiwan, The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is one of those anime series that never really made it into the states other than for a few non mainstream releases due to the nature of the story.
Before A Bug’s Life, The Ant Bully, and Bee Movie, there was Hutch, the honeybee! And his search for the mother he lost in a wasp invasion; the struggles and breakthroughs with his friends.
Anime Series: Adventure Kid
Adventure Kid, also known as Adventure Duo and Adventure Trio, is a three part erotic OVA directed by Hideki Takamaya and adapted from Toshio Maeda’s manga of the same name. Adventure Kid was originally released from 1993 to 1997, then licensed by Central Park Media and released on DVD in 2002. With CPM’s recent business issues, this title can be rather difficult to find.
Anime Series: Advancer Tina
Advancer Tina is a 1997 erotic science-fiction OVA directed by Kan Fukumoto and produced by BEAM Entertainment. This single episode OVA was licensed by Media Blasters for English release and distributed by Kitty Media. Kitty Media has since released Advancer Tina in its first Best of Kitty DVD.
