Say one thing about anime, it rarely lets a good idea go to waste. If something worked once, there's a good chance you'll see it again. A new Japanese fan MAD video, titled "←←↑↑↓↓→→²," collects a whole lot of examples of anime's habitual reuse. Check it out after the jump.
Say one thing about anime, it rarely lets a good idea go to waste. If something worked once, there's a good chance you'll see it again. A new Japanese fan MAD video, titled "←←↑↑↓↓→→²," collects a whole lot of examples of anime's habitual reuse. Check it out after the jump.
The "osamu moet moso" exhibit toured Japan in 2010, with an art book at Comic Market 79. A new 1.5 version, featuring yuri/yaoi artist Lily Hoshino, has been produced for next week's Comiket 81. More after the jump.
ArtePiazza, the game developer behind the 2007 Nintendo Wii RPG Opoona, is either having fun with its fans, or planning something new for the series. If this is the future of April Fools' gags, ArtePiazza is way ahead of the curve. See what they have to say about a 3DS version after the jump!
Scenarist, lyricist, composer Jun Maeda, from visual novel studio Key, and upcoming singer yanaginagi are collaborating on a concept album called Owari no Hoshi no Love Song ("Love Songs of an Ended Planet"). Hit the jump to check out the music video for "Killer Song!"
One of these things is not like the others... Manga anthology Sunday GX is bringing some special goods to next week's Comiket based on mercenary action series famous for its heavily armed women, Black Lagoon; arms merchant action series famous for its heavily armed women, Jormungand, and supernatural drama Kamisama Dolls. Check them out after the jump.
With the latest update to the official site for Thermae Romae, we now have a look at the anime's cast. FROGMAN leads the charge as Lucius in the 3-episode flash-animated adaptation, set to premiere on January 12, 2012. Full details past the jump!
To finish the Christmas celebration centering around Time of Eve creator Yasuhiro Yoshiura's next project, the production and distribution companies behind Time of Eve have released the feature film version of the OVA series outside of Japan on iTunes. Hit the jump for all of the details
Spiderweb is continuing its RDF line of PVC statues based on fighters of Keisuke Itagaki's cult fight manga Grappler Baki with the ridiculously powerful, ridiculously ugly series antagonist/father of the hero, Yujiro Hanma. Check out the "Ogre" after the jump.
Along with the fascinating, expansive cast, setting is a key element of the appeal of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels. In a new featurette, Location Manager Robert Boake explains how Northern Ireland takes on the important role of the continent of Westeros in HBO's Game of Thrones adaptation. Check it out after the jump.
