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New Mega Man Television Series in Development
A new cartoon TV series for the video game franchise Mega Man has been announced and is undergoing development. The show is being produced by American companies, so it is safe to assume the show is English. How much of the subject matter will stay faithful and how much might be Westernised still remains to be seen, as little else is known about the development at this point. … [Read more...] about New Mega Man Television Series in Development
How to Get Ready for Anime Conventions
With the summer now upon us, a slew of conventions will be heading our way. Whether it’s the small anime con held at your local university or the day-long journey to Comic Con, everyone tries to make it out to at least one. But while cons may be the highlight of the summer to some, there are always those who find it an unpleasant experience. I’ve certainly heard my fair share … [Read more...] about How to Get Ready for Anime Conventions
Final Fantasy Agito Coming to Windows 10
Square Enix, manufacturers of the popular video game franchise Final Fantasy, have recently announced that their smartphone game “Final Fantasy Agito” will be available on Windows 10. The original mobile game allows players, acting as cadets trying to become an Agito, going through their school life. Players interact with a variety of NPCs, non-player characters, fighting … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy Agito Coming to Windows 10
Viz Manga Hires Dreamworks’ Brad Woods
Manga distribution company Viz Media announced on Monday that they will be making a big staff change. Brad Woods, previously the Senior Vice President of Dreamworks Animation, has been named as the Chief Marketing Officer at Viz. What this means is Woods will be in charge of marketing all the titles Viz holds. Woods has had experience marketing successful film franchises, … [Read more...] about Viz Manga Hires Dreamworks’ Brad Woods
Fairy Tail Getting Second Movie
This past weekend, the staff of Fairy Tail held a fan event called the Dragon King Festival. Named after an event in the manga, this gathering included fan merchandise, guest appearances by voice actors and series creator Hiro Mashima himself, and a few very exciting announcements for Fairy Tail fans. It has been confirmed that Fairy Tail is getting another movie. This will … [Read more...] about Fairy Tail Getting Second Movie
Are Some Anime Overrated?
You hear of it, time and time again. Everyone is talking about this anime, everyone is demanding you see it. It’s the greatest thing ever, you hear. It’s a classic, you hear. It will revolutionize the way we watch anime, you hear. Yet, upon watching, you find the anime isn’t all that. You might think it’s a little dull. You might not even like it, at all. It’s a case of … [Read more...] about Are Some Anime Overrated?
Winners of the Kodansha Manga Awards Announced
If you’re looking for recommendations for a new manga to start, look no further. Manga distribution company Kodansha has released its winners for the 39th Kodansha Manga Awards. The annual award has been handed out since 1977. The categories for winners have changed around a bit over the years, but usually include awards for best shonen, shojo, children’s, and general. This … [Read more...] about Winners of the Kodansha Manga Awards Announced
Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Coming to Comic Con
Every year, San Diego Comic Con is a spectacle – the biggest convention in North America, with guest speakers, panels, and cosplayers from every corner of nerddom. Although every year brings noteworthy guests, this year will have all anime fans jumping for joy, as Yu-Gi-Oh!’s creator and author Kazuki Takahashi will be a guest. This year the con will run from July 9 to July … [Read more...] about Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Coming to Comic Con
Sentai Filmworks Acquires Two New Anime
Sentai Filmworks, a North American film distribution company, has recently announced that they will be distributing two new anime to be shipped soon, My Love Story and Triage X. My Love Story, known in Japan as Ore Monogatari, is a surprise hit shoujo about a fairly unattractive gentle giant who suddenly gains a love life when he rescues a girl from a harasser on a train. … [Read more...] about Sentai Filmworks Acquires Two New Anime
What is the Source Material for Anime?
Anime, as a form of entertainment, has become so popular over the decades that the world collectively refers to this one country’s animated content by name, rather than simply calling them Japanese cartoons the way we would any other country. Perhaps this comes from the uniquely stylised art, or perhaps from the sheer number of anime series produced over the years, or perhaps a … [Read more...] about What is the Source Material for Anime?