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New Review: Pumpkin Scissors

Josh — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:43:57 +0000

I’ve -finally- gotten around to posting up shi-neko’s Pumpkin Scissors review! If you’d like to submit your own review, you can do so here.

Hunter X Hunter Returns … Again!

Josh — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:36:53 +0000

ANN has reported that the Weekly Shounen Jump manga magazine will once again publish new chapters of Hunter X Hunter, a cult favorite shounen series by Yoshihiro Togashi. Hunter X Hunter is expected to return in the October 6th issue (#45). This will be the first weekly publication of the series since the end of [...]

Anime Forum Updated, Revived

Josh — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:33:32 +0000

Just a quick note, we’ve updated our anime forum to prevent spambots, and have revamped the arrangement, including the addition of a review forum for users to comment on their favorite anime, manga, or games! Register and participate in great conversation and games!

Stranger Anime Film Licensed

Josh — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:54:43 +0000

Bandai Entertainment announced they will be distributing the Stranger -Mukou Hadan- anime movie in North America, under the title Sword of the Stranger. The film will debut at the ImaginAsian theaters in New York and Los Angeles (subtitled) on July 18. Sword of the Stranger will also later be released dubbed and subtitled on DVD [...]

Shikabane Hime Anime

Josh — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:51:11 +0000

Gainax has announced they are currently producing an anime adaptation of Yoshiichi Akahito’s Shikabane Hime manga.

Gundam MS Igloo 2 Trailer

Josh — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:39:58 +0000

Bandai has posted a promotional trailer for the October release of Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Igloo 2 Juuryoku Sensen OVA, which will be distributed on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Possible New Negima Series and Film

Josh — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:21 +0000

Ken Akamatsu, creator of Mahou Sensei Negima, has revealed a third Negima series or a Negima anime film will be greenlit if the Negima Ala Alba OVA DVDs sell well enough. Reportedly, if 50,000 copies of the DVDs are sols, a Negima film would become possible, and if 100,000 copies are sold, a third Negima [...]

Xpress Train

Josh — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:10:22 +0000

Xpress Train, also known as Chikan Densha, Groper Train, and Lovely Train, is a two episode erotic (adult only) OVA based off of Kazuma Kawasumi’s works and produced by Digital Works in 2003. Central Park Media licensed Xpress Train and has released it on DVD.

X Anime

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:44:02 +0000

The X anime series consists of a 24 episode season, a movie, and an OVA, produced by Bandai Visual and Madhouse Studios; all are adaptations of CLAMP’s X/1999 manga. The story portrays the young psychic Kamui Shiro as he attempts to protect his childhood friends and inevitably himself. Geneon Entertainment licensed and released the television [...]

Yun Yun Paradise

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:56:58 +0000

Yun Yun Paradise is a single episode erotic (adults only!) OVA from Go Zappa and produced by Pink Pineapple. All the characters in Yun Yun Paradise are chibi, or child looking, so it has of course never been licensed for North American distribution.

Yumeria

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:45:08 +0000

Yumeria is a 2004 televised series, 12 episodes long and directed by Keitaro Motonaga. The story follows Tomokazu Mikuri as he travels to and from a dream world. ADV Films licensed Yumeria and has released it in a DVD box set.

Thursday Sponsors

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:36:51 +0000

Today’s sponsors include Home Security System Wireless, Home Security System Video, GE Home Security Wireless, Home Security Atlanta and Home Security Computer.

Fairy Air Force Yukikaze

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:28:02 +0000

Fairy Air Force Yukikaze, also known as Battle Fairy Yukikaze, Sentou Yousei Yukikaze, and simply Yukikaze, is a 5 episode OVA from Bandai Visual, released in 2002. Bandai Entertainment released Yukikaze on DVD in English.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:52:18 +0000

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster GX, is a 180 episode spinoff of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster series, airing from 2004 to 2008 and directed by Hatsuki Tsuji. The series has been licensed by 4Kids and FUNimation, broadcasted on Cartoon Network and Fox’s 4Kids TV, both of which have yet to finish airing [...]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:43:04 +0000

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie, also known as The King of Games Movie, is a half hour film from 1999, directed by Atsuji Shimizu and a direct sequel to the original Yu-Gi-Oh series. The film was aired on HBO Family Latin America, but has not been officially licensed for English release.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:35:56 +0000

Yu-Gi-Oh!, also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! The Shadow Games and King of Games, is a 27 episode anime adaptation of Kazuki Takahashi’s manga that aired in 1998. This is the original series of Yu-Gi-Oh that was not licensed or aired in English, despite being released in a dozen other languages. The Yu-Gi-Oh that was released and aired [...]

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:25:40 +0000

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie is a short film sequel to the Yu Yu Hakusho anime, produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe in 1993. Media Blasters licensed the film, releasing it dubbed on VHS.

Yu Yu Hakusho

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:20:41 +0000

Yu Yu Hakusho, also known as Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files and Ghost Detectives, is a 112 anime adaptation of Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga, directed by both Akiyuki Arafusa and Noriyuki Abe. The television series originally aired from 1992 to 1995 in Japan and 2002 to 2006 on Cartoon Network in the USA. Yu Yu Hakusho [...]

Your Choice!

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:13:39 +0000

Your Choice!, also known as Dottinisuru, is a 10 minute anime movie produced by Dentsu and broadcasted on NHK. Koji Yamamura directed the short film, which has never been released in English.

You’re Under Arrest

Josh — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:06:06 +0000

You’re Under Arrest, also known as Taiho Shichauzo, is the 52 episode sequel to the You’re Under Arrest OVA; airing from 1996 to 1997, this television series was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. AnimEigo licensed the series, broadcasting it on AXN-Asia and releasing it in a DVD boxed set.