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Anime News - 8/3/08Ready for your weekly dose of anime news? Here's what's happening :) As previously mentioned, Geneon Entertainment recently cut a distribution deal with FUNimation after they stopped in-house production of their...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 03:31
Adventures in Voice Acting - Volume 1
So, you think you'd like to be a voice actor do you? Well, contrary to popular belief, becoming a voice actor requires much more than a "nice voice" and isn't...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 01:50
Anime and Manga On A Downturn?
As the demand for anime and manga increases here in the West, the question becomes are we sacrificing quality in order to satisfy quantity? In her article at IGN -...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 01:48
Anime News - 7/27/08
Well, the weekend's over and its back to the grind... Here's some anime news to help get your blood pumping :) GDH K.K. presented an exclusive trailer premier of the sequel...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:58
Supernatural Animes
Okay, I know its a bit early to start promoting the spookier stuff - after all, Halloween's still a few months away, but since there's soooo... many great titles in...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:25
Anime Flashback: Princess Mononoke
The year was 1997. We listened to Barbie Girl, Jock Jams and MMMBop on the radio. Titanic took the Oscar for Best Picture and we lost Chris Farley, Princess Di,...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:14
New Voice Acting Workshop
Those of you planning to attend the 2008 Comic-Con in San Diego, take note: Bang Zoom! Entertainment is offering Adventures in Voice Acting, a workshop dedicated exclusively to aspiring VA's. Adventures...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 02:53
Anime Music Video - Trigun to "Wild, Wild West"
Here's a fun one for you - Trigun clips to Will Smith's Wild, Wild West. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 01:36
Anime News - 7/20/08
Ready for your weekly dose of anime news? Well here you go :) More on the on-going Dragonball live-action drama - the Sankei Shimbun newspaper has posted what is being called...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 01:02
Dragon Ball Z Live Action Movie Update
Okay, there's been tons of buzz about the speculation of the upcoming DBZ Live Action Movie. There's even been a few protests organized by fans who just really think its...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 04:24
Anime Music Video Pick: The Animatrix to "Somewhere I Belong"
Aaack! This one is so good I couldn't wait to blog it! Clips from The Animatrix to Linkin Park's "Somewhere I Belong". Love it, love it, love it!...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 03:35
Black Blood Brothers Primer
Okay, here you go. Next up on my "hub" list, a complete primer to FUNimation's Black Blood Brothers. What will you find here? Links to a character image gallery, cast...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 03:31
A Basic Primer to Dragon Ball Z
In keeping with About.com's new look, I thought it might be fun to give you guys some anime "hubs" on your favorite titles. Just imagine... one central page where you...
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 06:05
Anime Music Video Pick: Dragon Ball Z to "Stronger"
Okay, I know everyone and their dog has made a DBZ AMV but I luuuv this one! Cool song - Kayne West's Stronger and nice assimilation of clips. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 06:02
Anime News - 7/7/08
Happy Monday everyone. Here's what's happening this week in anime :) FUNimation has announced a partnership with Geneon Entertainment to distribute some choice Geneon titles in North American later this summer....
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 05:48
Vexille Screen Shots
Want more Vexille? I've added some nice images to the screenshot gallery for your enjoyment! :)...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:50
Black Blood Brothers
Not so long ago, a new breed of vampires arose. Known as the Kowloon Children, these vamps declared war on humans and the result was a brutal showdown. Today, vampires...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:49
Anime Music Video Pick: Gravitation to "Who Knew"
Okay, I LIKE this one! Excellent song - Who Knew by Pink and the anime is Gravitation. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:47
School Rumble - Extra Class OVA
What do you get when you mix high school drama with not one, but two secret crushes? That's the story behind School Rumble, one of the new anime series coming...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 02:44
Wake Up, Ultraman!
Now you can get your little ones off to a good start everyday by turning them into Ultraman when they wake up. The "Wake Up! First Sun Warrior of the...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 02:11
Anime News - 6/21/08
In a recent press releaes, VIZ Media announced that it will partner with Konami Digital Entertainment (KDE) to manufacture and distribute the Blue Dragon Trading Card Game. Based on the...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 01:51
Anime Music Video Pick: Code Geass to "MIB"
Finally, a Code Geass AMV and to Will Smith's Men In Black no less! :)...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 05:00
Anime Avenue at Gen Con Indy 2008
For those of you in need of a good anime con, here's a nice twist: Gen Con Indy is one of the biggest gaming conventions around and because anime has...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 03:18
New Stuff For Your Anime Shopping List
Knowing how much I enjoy a good shopping spree, I thought it was time to update the anime shopping guide. So, in addition to all the cool stuff I've already...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 02:55
.hack Contest From TOKYOPOP
TOKYOPOP is celebrating the release of .hack XXXX Volume 1 and .hack//g.u.+ Volume 2 with a seriously cool contest. Just submit your entry before 11:59pm on June 22, 2008 and...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 05:01
Should My Kids Watch Anime?
If your kids are talking about cosplay and watching shows with names such as Bleach, Naruto and Peach Girl, you're not alone. Anime is one of the most popular forms...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 04:50
Anime News - 6/8/08
Happy Monday everyone! Let's see what's happening this week in anime! :) Ghost in the Shell will be making a second appearance at select theaters in Japan on July 12th. The...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 03:53
Shuffle! DVD 2 - Anime Review
I had been excited about reviewing the second DVD in the Shuffle! series simply because the first one was so unique. The story of Rin, Shuffle! centers around a boy...
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 03:47
Anime News - 6/1/08
Lots and lots happening in anime this week, so let's just get to it.. shall we? Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai is out on DVD, hitting the shelves on May 27th....
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 02:20
New Vampire Knight Website And Trailer
Talk about timing... I posted the Vampire Knight AMV last week and now the official Vampire Knight anime website has posted a promotional trailer for the new anime series. Vampire...
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 01:53
Anime Music Video Pick: Vampire Knight's Zero and Yuuki to "Bleeding Love"
Okay, here's one for you: Vampire Knight to Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. For those of you that are thinking VK sounds familiar but you can't quite place the anime, that's...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 04:30
Subbed or Dubbed: Which Is Better?
It has long been the unofficial accepted practice for fans to sub or dub new Japanese anime shows until they're picked up by a domestic distributor. These fan-subbed or dubbed...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 03:36
Students Disciplined Over "Death Note"
According to The News Tribune, four middle school students were disciplined for authoring their own "Death Note". The students at Kopachuck Middle School in Gig Harbor, Washington apparently had about...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 03:14
Anime Music Video: D. Gray-Man to "Icky Vicky"
Okay, now this one is really fun. Tyki and scenes from D. Gray-man to "Icky Vicky" from the Fairly Oddparents cartoon. Enjoy! :) ...
Source : about.com | 19-May-2008 05:14
DVD Review: Vexille
Japan has been hiding behind an electronic veil of secrecy for the last decade. Now, the United Nations can no longer ignore its blatant defiance of anti-robotic laws and sends...
Source : about.com | 19-May-2008 05:07
Anime News - 5/18/08
Happy Sunday everyone... hope you enjoyed your weekend! Here's what's happening in anime this week: The World Cosplay Summit has scheduled the final round of competition for August 3, 2008 at...
Source : about.com | 19-May-2008 04:42
Anime Flashback: Ronin Warriors
The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon?...
Source : about.com | 12-May-2008 04:11
Get Manga on Your Cell Phone!
TOKYOPOP has announced a new partnership with GoComics that will put new manga right on your cell phone. GoComics has expanded their mobile content to include popular TOKYOPOP manga titles. To...
Source : about.com | 12-May-2008 03:07
Anime News - 5/11/08
Happy Mother's Day to all you anime mommies out there - hope you had a great one! :) Here's what's happening in anime this week: Lots of new anime and manga...
Source : about.com | 12-May-2008 02:45
Code Geass: Anime Series Profile
After Japan is invaded by the Britannia Empire, its rights and honor are stripped away. Renamed "Area 11", the land is ruled by Britannia's military using robot weapons called "Knightmares"....
Source : about.com | 05-May-2008 04:02
Sneak Preview of Speed Racer Movie
If you're counting the days until the live-action Speed Racer movie hits your local theater, then this post is for you: IGN Entertainment is streaming a 3 minute sneak peek...
Source : about.com | 05-May-2008 03:15
Live Action Death Note Movie Comes to the Big Screen For Two Nights
In a recent press release, VIZ Media announced that it has teamed up with NCM Fathom to present a special two-night event in over 300 theaters at multiple cities around...
Source : about.com | 28-Apr-2008 22:00
Anime News - 4/28/08
If you haven't checked out Bandai's website lately, then you may not know that they're apparently revamping things. But even more interesting is the cryptic placeholder that they've put up...
Source : about.com | 28-Apr-2008 02:58
Get Your Anime Downloads Here
Wondering where you can grab the latest anime episodes for download? Wish you had a sharp new anime wallpaper to spruce up your desktop? Well here you go. I've collected...
Source : about.com | 28-Apr-2008 02:39
Anime Music Video Collection
My collection of Anime Music Video Picks has grown substantially and it occurred to me that it would be great if we could go back and revisit our favorites without...
Source : about.com | 28-Apr-2008 00:14
Getting the Most From Your Anime Experience
There's more to finding great anime than just grabbing the latest DVD of the shelf. Get tips and resources to help you find the right shows, the right collectibles and...
Source : about.com | 21-Apr-2008 03:21