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VIZ Media Announces Activities and Convention Exclusives for Otakon 2015
VIZ Media returns to Otakon with a roster of informative panel discussions, interactive booth activities, promotional giveaways, anime screening premieres, and a special selection of retail products available exclusively at the event. Otakon 2015 takes place Jul. 24-26, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Full details are available at: www.otakon.com. VIZ Media […]
Anime Review: Ranma 1/2 Set 6
Ranma 1/2 Set 6 includes episodes 116-138 of the series in their original Japanese airing order. Like with most of the sets released so far, there are significant differences between the episode order in this set and in the sixth DVD box set that was released earlier. This release uses the original Japanese title cards […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 21, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Aniplex of America, FUNimation Entertainment, Maiden Japan, and Sentai Filmworks. My “Pick of the Week” is FUNimation’s release of Tokyo Ravens Season 1 Part 2. Tokyo Ravens Season 1 Part 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo FUNimation Entertainment – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $64.98 As Harutora and Natsume navigate the […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit and JFFSF Announce Guests of Honor
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only fully-dedicated Japanese film celebration for the San Francisco Bay Area together with the 2015 J-Pop Summit proudly present actor Tadanobu Asano, anime director Koji Morimoto and techno DJ Legend Ken Ishii as official Guests of Honor for San Francisco’s annual Japanese pop […]
VIZ Media Announces Home Video Release of Sailor Moon R Set 1
VIZ Media delivers Sailor Moon R Set 1 to home video audiences as a Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack as well as a multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Set. The sets are available now at retailers. The magical girl anime series continues in the second season of the original Sailor Moon. Fans can expand their home […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Day Two Programming
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, has announced key live programming and artists that highlight Day Two of the festival. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9, 2015 at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district. Tickets and […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Augments Its Interactive Pavilion
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, augments its just-announced “Interactive Pavilion,” with a special series of technology-focused keynotes, panel discussions, “idea-thons,” and pitch events focusing on the burgeoning “Maker Movement” and the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) to be led by several notable technology luminaries from San […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 14, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, NIS America, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is VIZ Media’s release of Sailor Moon R Set 1. Sailor Moon R Set 1 DVD | Blu-ray/DVD Combo VIZ Media – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $44.82 | $69.99 After their epic battle, […]
Anime Review: Bleach Set 25
Bleach Set 25 includes episodes 343-354 of the series on two DVDs. Audio options include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub. Bleach Set 25 English Publisher: VIZ Media Format: DVD Release Date: June 23, 2015 Set 25 picks the canon storyline back up after a 17-month time skip. In the […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, Lucky Penny, New Video, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is Sentai Filmworks’ release of One Week Friends Complete Collection. One Week Friends Complete Collection DVD | Blu-ray Sentai Filmworks – Sub – MSRP: $49.98 | $59.98 Every lifetime is composed of […]
VIZ Media and Partners Announce Multi-Territory Media Rights for One-Punch Man Anime
VIZ Media has teamed with VIZ Media Europe and Anime Consortium Japan to jointly announce the acquisition of the multi-territory distribution rights for the anime series, One-Punch Man. Announced earlier this year, the One-Punch Man anime is based on a bestselling manga series, created by writer ONE and artist Yusuke Murata, about an average-guy-turned-superhero who […]
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco Announces Films for the 2015 J-Pop Summit
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF) has announced a schedule of screenings and special guest appearances taking place during the weekend of the 2015 J-Pop Summit. Opening in conjunction with the 2015 J-Pop Summit on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 and running thru Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, the 2015 Japan Film Festival of […]
FUNimation Announces Summer 2015 Simulcast Lineup
FUNimation Entertainment has announced the details of its Summer 2015 simulcast season. It has assembled a lineup for 20 titles – a mix of fan favorites as well as brand new titles. Each and every week, subscribers will be able to enjoy new episodes of each series in commercial-free 1080p. “Fans are in for the […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Introduces Interactive Pavilion
The 2015 J-Pop Summit presents a brand new addition to the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, CA with the “Interactive Pavilion,” a first-of-its-kind showcase of cutting edge Japanese technology, consumer product design and innovation. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9, 2015 at the historic […]
PONY CANYON Announces Anime Expo Plans
Audio-visual entertainment company PONY CANYON will be making an appearance at Anime Expo and selling AX exclusive goods this year at Booth #201. Con goers will also receive an AX exclusive special present with select purchases at the PONY CANYON booth. AX exclusive gifts include: Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Blu-ray and DVD Combo Set: […]
