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Kodansha Advanced Media Announces Kodansha Comics Manga Gallery
Kodansha Advanced Media, a subsidiary of Kodansha Ltd. specializing in digital content delivery, invites manga and Japanese pop culture fans to celebrate the launch of a unique digital content venture with a special open house event – The Kodansha Comics Manga Gallery – at the company’s new San Francisco offices located at Digital Garage. The Kodansha […]
Gacharic Spin to Perform at the 2015 J-Pop Summit
Japanese record label Victor Entertainment Corp. has announced the first-ever West Coast U.S. live show by recording artist Gacharic Spin. The frenetic all-girl rock band comes to San Francisco on Saturday Aug. 8, 2015 for a special one-night-only concert at the 2015 J-Pop Summit. Taking its name from the word, “Gacha,” derived from the Japanese […]
VIZ Media Announces New Manga Series Acquisitions
VIZ Media continues to expand its manga catalog and gives fans and readers a sneak peek at a trio of notable new releases to launch during Spring 2016. The company’s newest publishing acquisitions were detailed at Otakon 2015, one of the biggest anime/pop culture conventions on the East Coast. The forthcoming releases include the Blanc […]
VIZ Media and Eleven Arts Present Boruto: Naruto the Movie
VIZ Media has partnered with film distribution company Eleven Arts to present Boruto: Naruto the Movie in a series of exclusive theatrical engagements around the United States starting on Oct. 10, 2015. Theatregoers will have a very special opportunity to catch the big-screen debut in over 80 cities, including New York, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, […]
2015 J-Pop Summit Announces MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON Events
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, partners with ASOBISYSTEM, the prominent entertainment company based in Harajuku, to present a brand new edition of the MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON Project for this year’s Festival. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9, 2015 […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 28, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is FUNimation’s release of Inari Kon Kon Complete Series + OVA. Inari Kon Kon Complete Series + OVA Blu-ray/DVD Combo FUNimation Entertainment – Sub – MSRP: $49.98 Inari is a sweet and shy middle […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 28, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Vertical Comics’ first omnibus volume of Chi’s Sweet Home. The Complete Chi’s Sweet Home Omnibus Volume 1 by Konami Kanata Vertical Comics – MSRP: $24.95 Chi is a mischievous newborn […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Fashion Programming
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco announces a colorful and exciting program of fashion shows, contests, celebrity meet-and-greet sessions and shopping opportunities that highlight the eclectic and edgy new sides of Japanese pop apparel. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and […]
PONY CANYON Announces Plans for Otakon 2015
PONY CANYON has announced its schedule for Otakon 2015. The company is located at Booth IND012, where it will be selling Otakon exclusive goods, and con goers will also receive an Otakon exclusive present with select purchases at the booth. In addition, attendees who come to any of the PONY CANYON panels or guest panels […]
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 […]
VIZ Media Launches the Maid-Sama! Shojo Manga Series
VIZ Media delivers a romantic comedy manga series with the launch of Maid-Sama! on Aug. 4, 2015. Creator Hiro Fujiwara’s energetic series is rated “T” for Teens. The first two complete volumes of Maid-Sama! will be bundled into a fresh 2-in-1 omnibus edition that will carry a print MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. […]
VIZ Media Launches The Demon Prince of Momochi House Manga Series
VIZ Media has announced the launch of Aya Shouoto’s The Demon Prince of Momochi House. This supernatural shojo manga series about a teenage girl who inherits a haunted house is rated “T” for Teens and carries a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series is also available digitally via VIZManga.com and the […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 21, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, and Yen Press. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Yen Press’ release of The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Volume 2. The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Volume 2 by Satoshi Wagahara Yen Press – MSRP: $12.99 In the […]
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 […]
