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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 Manga Releases for the Week of June 23, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and Yen Press. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Yen Press’ release of the first volume of the Chaika: The Coffin Princess manga series. Chaika: The Coffin Princess Volume 1 by Ichirou Sakaki Yen Press – MSRP: […]
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, […]
VIZ Media Presents the Creators of the New Ultraman Manga at San Diego Comic-Con
VIZ Media presents the first-ever U.S. appearance by the creators of the new Ultraman manga series at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, which is taking place Jul. 8-12 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2813. Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi created the new Ultraman […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crunchyroll Announces Miki Yoshikawa as a Guest at the 2015 Anime Expo
Crunchyroll has announced that it is bringing Miki Yoshikawa, the creator of the successful Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches manga, to Anime Expo. Yoshikawa made her pro manga debut in 2003 with Glory Days, a one-shot in Kodansha’s Magazine Special. After a stint as an assistant for Hiro Mashima, the author of Fairy Tail, she […]
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 […]
VIZ Media Celebrates Sailor Moon Day at the 2015 Anime Expo
VIZ Media brings the excitement of Sailor Moon to Southern California as it announces a variety of activities and special cast appearances for Sailor Moon Day, taking place Friday, Jul. 3, during the 2015 Anime Expo. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime convention held in North America and will take place July 2–5, 2015 […]
VIZ Media Announces Julietta Suzuki as a Guest at the 2015 Anime Expo
VIZ Media is partnering with the 2015 Anime Expo to present manga creator Julietta Suzuki for her first-ever professional appearance outside of Japan. The 2015 Anime Expo will be taking place July 2-5, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Julietta Suzuki is the creator of the shojo manga series, Kamisama […]
VIZ Media Announces New Bleach and Naruto Manga Box Sets
VIZ Media prepares to thrill fans of the Bleach and Naruto manga series as it announces the forthcoming release of the latest box set editions for both titles. Scheduled for release on July 7, 2015, the Bleach Manga Box Set 2 and Naruto Manga Box Set 2 each contain over 20 individual manga volumes at […]
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 […]
