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New Anime Releases for the Week of June 30, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Aniplex of America, Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, NIS America, Sentai Filmworks, and Sunrise Inc. My “Pick of the Week” is Sentai Filmworks’ release of Space Brothers Collection 3. Space Brothers Collection 3 DVD | Blu-ray Sentai Filmworks – Sub – MSRP: $49.98 | $59.98 Contrary to popular belief, […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of June 23, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Eastern Star’s Blu-ray release of Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, a film from the Lupin III franchise that was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro Blu-ray Eastern […]
VIZ Media Announces Its Plans for the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
VIZ Media announces its return to San Diego Comic-Con with a roster of manga creator personal appearances, panel discussions, interactive activities, promotional giveaways, and a selection of retail products available exclusively at the event. San Diego Comic-Con is taking place July 9-12, 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center. Located on the main show floor, […]
Anime Review: Naruto Shippuden Set 22
Naruto Shippuden Set 22 includes episodes 271-283 of the series on two DVDs. Audio options include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub. Naruto Shippuden Set 22 Publisher: VIZ Media Format: DVD Release Date: April 21, 2015 Buy it here for $27.99 Set 22 opens with the episode, “Road to Sakura,” […]
FUNimation Entertainment and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Sign Distribution Deal
FUNimation Entertainment and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment have reached an exclusive multi-year distribution services agreement. Under the agreement, Universal will manage distribution of FUNimation’s entire DVD and Blu-ray portfolio, as well as sales to many national retailers in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, the agreement allows FUNimation to continue delivering on its commitment to […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Its First Day of Programming
The 2015 J-Pop Summit has announced its first day of programming. This year’s festival is highlighted by live music from a wide range of pop, ani-pop, electronica, punk/alternative, and a cappella artists, as well as live comedy and other acts to complement an extensive roster of attractions, participants and exhibits, and other live programming. The […]
Five Best Fathers in Anime
With June being the month of Father’s Day, I thought it would be a great idea to do a list about fathers in anime. But unlike the mothers, you can easily find men who can be considered the best fathers and men who can be considered the worst fathers. The fathers will be split into […]
Special Opening Night Event for the 2015 J-Pop Summit and 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, and the 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the Bay Area’s first and only fully-dedicated Japanese film celebration, announce a special Opening Night Event on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at The Castro Theatre. Advance tickets to the 2015 J-Pop […]
FUNimation Announces World Dub Premiere of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’
FUNimation Entertainment has announced that the world premiere for the English dub of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ will be held on Thursday, Jul. 2, 2015 at 8pm at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles, CA. The premiere coincides with opening night of Anime Expo 2015 — the largest anime and manga […]
VIZ Media Announces Plans and Activities for the 2015 Anime Expo
VIZ Media prepares for Anime Expo with special guest appearances, panel discussions, autograph sessions, promotional giveaways and exclusive and pre-street items that will be available for purchase. The 2015 Anime Expo takes place Jul. 2–5, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of June 16, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Buena Vista, FUNimation Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks. Starting with this week’s new releases, I will be featuring a “Pick of the Week.” My choice this week is the re-issue of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Spirited Away Blu-ray/DVD Combo Buena Vista – Sub and […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Interactive Pop Travel Attractions
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, offers a fun and interactive experience of what it’s like to travel to Japan as it announces the Pop Travel Area. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes places August 8 and 9, 2015 at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of June 9, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, PONYCAN USA, and Sentai Filmworks. CLAMP Double Feature: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHOLiC Movies S.A.V.E. Edition DVD FUNimation Entertainment – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $9.98 Get it for $11.27 From the sweeping universe of CLAMP, two journeys run parallel yet intersect. As two souls seek […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Presents San Francisco’s First Ever Sake Summit Festival
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, is proud to announce the city’s very first Sake Summit, a festival to celebrate Japan’s national spirit taking place in the city’s downtown Union Square Park on the weekend of August 8 and 9, 2015. Organized by the J-Pop Summit Festival […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of June 2, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, Lucky Penny, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. 5 Centimeters per Second DVD Eastern Star – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $24.95 Takaki is a young man on a journey from Tokyo to reunite with his childhood best friend, Akari. This film travels through three […]
