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Manga Review: So Cute It Hurts!! Volume 1
So Cute It Hurts!! Volume 1 focuses on the Kobayashi twins, Megumu and Mitsuru, who were named after historical figures. Megumu grew up to have an interest in history, while her brother is more interested in athletics and hitting on girls. The twins attend different schools: Megumu goes to a regular high school, while Mitsuru […]
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 […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of June 2, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. Ajin: Demi-Human Volume 5 by Gamon Sakurai Vertical Comics – MSRP: $12.95 It’s all-out war. After demi-humans mobilize to overthrow the government of Japan – terror and immortality their prime tactics – young cynic Kei must decide if he’s on anyone’s […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Welcomes Illustrator Yusuke Nakamura
The 2015 J-Pop Summit proudly teams with Kinokuniya Book Stores of America to welcome contemporary illustrator Yusuke Nakamura as an official Guest of Honor for this year’s event. Yusuke Nakamura is one of Japan’s foremost illustrators and graphic artists and is renowned for bold, colorful designs that combine a provocative mix of Japanese pop culture […]
Manga Review: Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) Volume 21
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) Volume 21 focuses on Sawako Kuronuma, a high school girl who is a loner and has trouble fitting in. Due to her looks, she has acquired the nickname “Sadako” from a character in a horror movie. But her life changes when she meets Shota Kazehaya, the most popular […]
Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume 18
Kamisama Kiss Volume 18 focuses on Nanami Momozono, a high school student who is now the kami at the land god’s shrine. Nanami has two familiars serving her: Tomoe the fox demon and a snake incarnation named Mizuki. Kamisama Kiss Volume 18 Written by: Julietta Suzuki Publisher: Hakusensha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June […]
Manga Review: Toriko Volume 28
Toriko Volume 28 follows Toriko and the other Gourmet Hunters as they battle it out with Gourmet Corp. Toriko Volume 28 Written by: Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 2, 2015 Snap up Toriko, Vol. 28: The Tiger’s Tears on Amazon! Volume 28 sees someone who looks like Froese demanding […]
VIZ Media Announces the Release of Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror Manga
VIZ Media sends chills down the spines of readers as it debuts Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror manga on June 16, 2015. The volume is set to be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, and this new manga release is rated “T+” for Older Teens. The release will be offered in a deluxe, hardcover print […]
VIZ Media Announces Digital Manga Update for June 2015
VIZ Media heats up June 2015 with the announcement of a wide selection of brand new digital manga titles as part of its latest monthly update. Notable content of interest to fans and readers includes the launch of four new series as well as updates to scores of additional continuing VIZ Media digital manga titles. […]
VIZ Media’s June 2015 Update for Its Neon Alley Streaming Service
VIZ Media prepares for the beginning of summer with a brand new digital anime update for Neon Alley. June 2015 sees the premiere of Mega Man Star Force, an anime sci-fi series based on the Nintendo DS video game. English dubbed versions of the 13 episodes of the first season are now available for streaming. […]
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces the Release of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The Complete First Season
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces the DVD and digital release of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The Complete First Season on July 28, 2015. The release will include both the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and an English dub. Subtitles are available in both English and Spanish. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The Complete First Season (MSRP $49.45 […]
VIZ Media Announces Participation in 2015 Bay Area Book Festival
VIZ Media announces its support and participation in the first-ever Bay Area Book Festival, which is set to take place the weekend of June 6-7, 2015 in downtown Berkeley, California. VIZ Media will exhibit and offer for sale a wide selection of its published titles throughout the festival, including art books, graphic novels, manga and […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of May 26, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Aniplex of America, Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, Media Blasters, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. Ceres Celestial Legend Complete Series DVD Eastern Star – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $44.95 Get it for $29.99! For their sixteenth birthday, Aya and Aki Mikage were expecting to go out with friends […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of May 26, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. Air Gear Omnibus Volume 5 by Oh! Great Kodansha Comics – MSRP: $19.99 Get it for $15.31! Air Gear has a focus on inline skating. Itsuki Minami is a delinquent who becomes part of a Storm Riders team that competes […]
Five Mothers in Anime
Since Mother’s Day happened rather recently, I thought it’d be a nice idea to do an article about “Top 5 Mothers in Anime.” But as I started racking my brain over the various anime I’ve seen, I realized that I couldn’t truly make a Top 5 list, because anime mothers tend to not have a […]
