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Friday, December 18th, 2009
Daily Briefs
• Eva 2.0 to Premiere in UK on February 15• Google to Launch Digital Book Distribution Service
5 hours, 49 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 23:43 EST
Manga from author of Twelve Kingdoms, Ghost Hunt & artist of Hoshin Engi
8 hours, 7 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 21:26 EST
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French college student, U.K. high schooler join Beckii in "Cruel Angels" for CD
10 hours, 15 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 19:17 EST
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The Psychogun streams now, followed by Time Drive, then TV show in January
17 hours, 57 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 11:36 EST
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The winners for our Case Closed - The Last Wizard of the Century Give-Away have been posted.
20 hours, 20 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 09:13 EST
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Bleach, Vampire Knight, Naruto, 2 Maximum Ride books, Death Note novel, D.N.Angel, FMA, Soul Eater, One Piece
20 hours, 54 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 08:39 EST
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Shueisha's Jump site now streams on multiple platforms without special installs
21 hours, 11 minutes ago - 2009-12-18 08:22 EST
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Studio cites current trends, future prospects for manga-based Japanese Windows game
1 day, 2 hours ago - 2009-12-18 02:50 EST
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Premium content to be streamed for free during Xmas, New Year's holidays
1 day, 3 hours ago - 2009-12-18 02:20 EST
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Daily Briefs
• Mazinger/Cutey Honey/Devilman's Go Nagai Interviewed• Ponyo Song is 1 of 63 Submitted for Oscar Nomination
1 day, 5 hours ago - 2009-12-17 23:58 EST
Distributor to announce new acquisitions before year's end
1 day, 6 hours ago - 2009-12-17 22:54 EST
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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya to open in Japan on February 6
1 day, 12 hours ago - 2009-12-17 16:35 EST
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Ponyo sells 9,000+; Macross F, JAM Project, Bakemonogatari in top 20
1 day, 13 hours ago - 2009-12-17 16:29 EST
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2 other students from elementary school listed in notebook's writing
1 day, 16 hours ago - 2009-12-17 13:27 EST
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Novel from Ursuper of the Sun's Housuke Nojiri inspired Rocket Girls anime
1 day, 16 hours ago - 2009-12-17 12:44 EST
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Hayato Ichihara reprises teen lock-picker role in February 27 film
1 day, 17 hours ago - 2009-12-17 11:59 EST
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Spice and Wolf - Win it Before you can Buy it Winners
The winners for our Spice and Wolf - Win it Before you can Buy it give-away have been announced here.
1 day, 18 hours ago - 2009-12-17 11:31 EST
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1/2 hour added to 1-hour TV show; Limited Edition also adds 10 character endings
1 day, 21 hours ago - 2009-12-17 07:42 EST
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Don't forget, the deadline for entries into our Holiday Logo Contest is Midnight Sunday night.
2 days, 5 hours ago - 2009-12-17 00:00 EST
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Bleach slated for next winter, Naruto Shippūden slated for next summer
2 days, 8 hours ago - 2009-12-16 20:47 EST
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Design ANN's 2009 holiday logo. Win cool stuff.
Hey
, Answerman!
This time on Hey, Answerman! Brian gives you his thoughts on Studio Ghibli, deciphers the difference between a Director, an Episode Director, and a Series Director, and singlehandedly "saves" anime. Plus a very rude new Flake and Hey Answerfans!
2009-12-18
This time on Hey, Answerman! Brian gives you his thoughts on Studio Ghibli, deciphers the difference between a Director, an Episode Director, and a Series Director, and singlehandedly "saves" anime. Plus a very rude new Flake and Hey Answerfans!
2009-12-18
Interview
: Shiro Sasaki
You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work. Meet the Music Producer behind some of the biggest anime soundtracks in history, and the supervisor of luminaries Yoko Kanno, Yuki Kajiura, and many more.
2009-12-18
You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work. Meet the Music Producer behind some of the biggest anime soundtracks in history, and the supervisor of luminaries Yoko Kanno, Yuki Kajiura, and many more.
2009-12-18
ANNCast
- Hey, man, there's a Beveridge here!
Chris Beveridge from AnimeonDVD.com stops by to chat about life, the universe, and his insane anime watching schedule. Plus: the baffling popularity of Spice and Wolf, and James Cameron's Battle Angel.
2009-12-17
Chris Beveridge from AnimeonDVD.com stops by to chat about life, the universe, and his insane anime watching schedule. Plus: the baffling popularity of Spice and Wolf, and James Cameron's Battle Angel.
2009-12-17
Buried
Treasure - Cosmo Police JUSTY
This 80s ESPer space opera could have been one of the seminal works of 80s anime. It's not. In fact, it's pretty flawed. But that doesn't mean there's nothing here to enjoy.
2009-12-17
This 80s ESPer space opera could have been one of the seminal works of 80s anime. It's not. In fact, it's pretty flawed. But that doesn't mean there's nothing here to enjoy.
2009-12-17
Colors
Trilogy Give-Away
Win all three volumes of this trilogy exploring love and life for a girl on the cusp of adulthood.
2009-12-16
2009-12-16
Interview
: Tsuguhiko Kadokawa
Kadokawa Pictures is one of the biggest names in anime production, and its chairman and CEO Tsuguhiko Kadokawa is paying close attention to the changing market worldwide. He also talks about Haruhi Suzumiya.
2009-12-16
Kadokawa Pictures is one of the biggest names in anime production, and its chairman and CEO Tsuguhiko Kadokawa is paying close attention to the changing market worldwide. He also talks about Haruhi Suzumiya.
2009-12-16
The
X Button - Counting Down
This week: the best games that went unnoticed this year! Plus Mega Man 10, this season's major Final Fantasy, changes afoot in Sakura Wars, and Todd's tale of how Fist of the North Star almost wrecked his childhood.
2009-12-16
This week: the best games that went unnoticed this year! Plus Mega Man 10, this season's major Final Fantasy, changes afoot in Sakura Wars, and Todd's tale of how Fist of the North Star almost wrecked his childhood.
2009-12-16
Clannad
After Story Sub.DVD 2
Tomoya and Nagisa start formally building their lives and family together, but tragedy awaits, as this Key/Visual Art's title concludes. Though generally well-written and very emotionally powerful, the series pushes its drama too far and too hard, requiring a cop-out ending that will disappoint some.
2009-12-16
Tomoya and Nagisa start formally building their lives and family together, but tragedy awaits, as this Key/
2009-12-16
Tomoya and Nagisa start formally building their lives and family together, but tragedy awaits, as this Key/
Gets the ball moving again after the filler of the first series, returning to the machinations of the Akatsuki and pushing its characters up a couple of levels power-
Here the series is in balance: an action-
In the long run, Asano says, we are what we choose to make of ourselves—and it is that idea, more than any particular character or storyline, that permeates this entire series.
Yes, it is exactly about a boy who must use his amazing powers to save the world, but such a clichéd description doesn't begin to explain the surprising layers of depth in this historical adventure.
Sgt. Frog DVD part 1
Froglike aliens attempt to invade Earth, only to wind up attached to its inhabitants, hobbies, and conveniences, in this parody-laden, family-friendly comedy series. Few series peak higher with their humor or more consistently offer healthy laughs in this highly accessible endeavor.
Froglike aliens attempt to invade Earth, only to wind up attached to its inhabitants, hobbies, and conveniences, in this parody-
You're Under Arrest Second Season DVD Collection 1
Regardless of relative storytelling quality, it's always a pleasure to hang with the hep cats of the Bokutou Police Station.
Regardless of relative storytelling quality, it's always a pleasure to hang with the hep cats of the Bokutou Police Station.
Honey and Clover DVD part 1
Five art college students and one of their professors share the trials and tribulations of art, school, life, and love in this long-awaited adaptation of a popular josei manga. Despite its flaws, it shows potential, and those who survive a seemingly directionless start should find it involving.
Five art college students and one of their professors share the trials and tribulations of art, school, life, and love in this long-
Tears To Tiara Sub.DVD part 1
A resurrected Demon King turns out to be anything but that in this timely, good-looking 2009 adaptation of fantasy RPG console and ero games. Though most of its components are very typical for series of its type, quality lies in the cracks amidst the more mundane content.
A resurrected Demon King turns out to be anything but that in this timely, good-
Ikigami GN 3
"What would you do if you had 24 hours left to live?" One of the answers ends up being the series' most emotionally challenging story yet, a showdown between two flawed personalities that can only end in tragedy.
"What would you do if you had 24 hours left to live?" One of the answers ends up being the series' most emotionally challenging story yet, a showdown between two flawed personalities that can only end in tragedy.