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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, […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 14, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to VIZ Media’s release of Case Closed Volume 55. Case Closed Volume 55 by Gosho Aoyama VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 A man is found beaten senseless in a parking lot, […]
Kodansha Comics Announces Three New Licenses at Anime Expo
Kodansha Comics announced three new series launches at its Anime Expo panel: Magatsuki, Princess Jellyfish, and Real Account. The publisher also announced accelerating the release of Noragami: Stray God to a monthly schedule. Beginning in February 2016, Kodansha will release the anticipated fan favorite Princess Jellyfish, from creator Akiko Higashimura. The company will publish the […]
VIZ Media Announces New Manga and Novel Acquisitions
VIZ Media has detailed an array of brand new manga and prose novel acquisitions that include several notable titles to be launched during the Winter and Spring 2016 seasons. The acquisitions were announced at the 2015 Anime Expo, the largest dedicated anime convention in the U.S. New shojo manga titles include Shuriken and Pleats, 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 […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to VIZ Media’s release of My Love Story!! Volume 5. My Love Story!! Volume 5 by Kazune Kawahara VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 Takeo and Mariya are chosen to participate in the […]
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 […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of June 30, 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 Seven Seas Entertainment’s release of Alice in the Country of Hearts: Junk Box. Alice in the Country of Hearts: Junk Box by QuinRose Seven Seas Entertainment – MSRP: $13.99 Alice […]
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: […]
