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FEATURE: Newest Japanese Independent Anime Shorts: Part 4
Find a great anime director in future!
Following Part 1 in October, Part 2 in November, and Part 3 in December 2011, here is the newest monthly collection of Japanese Independent anime short films. Find new anime artists after the jump.
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FEATURE: Fanart Friday, Fresh Off the Assembly Line Mecha Edition
Apparently 1995 is now Fanart Friday's arbitrary cut-off point between "old-school" and "current"
Wrapping up another two-week theme, this time focused on mecha anime, Fanart Friday revisits "new classics" with great fanart from Code Geass, Full Metal Panic, Rebuild of Evangelion, Star Driver and lots more! Hit the jump to get started!
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Column: OH!Victoria - "Cosplayer Spotlight"
Victoria interviews cosplayer and Captain Harlock fangirl Don Kanonji!
In her third pulse-punding column for Crunchy News, Victoria interviews cosplayer Don Kanonji who says, "I definitely look up to the people who put their lives into perfecting their cosplay. Those are the type of people that I aspire to join." Pics of impressive cosplay from Captain Harlock and Galaxy Express 999 after the jump!
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FEATURE: Newest Anime Voice Actresses PV&CM Collection: Part 4
Yui Horie, Minori Chihara, Ayahi Takagaki, and more!
Here's the fourth collection of the popular Japanese anime voice actresses' promotion videos/CMs for their latest songs. Some are original songs, some are tie-ups for the shows they are in. Check the fun and cute videos after the jump!
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AUDIO: A3K Network Presents Vol. 01
Anime3000.com Presents a Collection of New Season Previews, Reviews and Discussions
Our current lineup includes: A3K Panel, Speakeasy Podcast, A3K Podcast, Method to Madness, 2 Guys and a Mic, The Other Side, The Bonus Round, Anime World Order, Anime Pulse, Anime Addicts Anonymous, 20 Questions, Manga Corner and A3K Radio. Warning, some of our podcasts contain foul language and controversial subject matter.
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FEATURE: Fanart Friday, Classic-Model Mecha Edition
Because saying "Vintage" sounds far too hipster for Fanart Friday
With a combination of great characters and exciting action, mecha anime hold a special place in many fans' hearts. Suit up and hit the jump to get started on Fanart Friday's two-week mecha celebration, starting with old-school classics like GoLion, Macross, Evangelion, and the original Mobile Suit Gundam!
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CRN Interview: Brian Fukushima x "Pokémon"
A "Pokémon" n00b on the nature of fanart, social media living, why he doesn't play "Pokémon" much, and how he ended up drawing the creatures anyway
Plenty of people draw Pokémon fanart, but can you classify a work as fanart when it is not drawn by a fan? Brian Fukushima's sketches are based on general ideas of some of the original monsters, but rely much more on his friends' descriptions of the characters via Google+ Hangouts. Bump the jump to check out his art and read our full interview!
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FEATURE: "Final Fantasy" Composer Goes Dancin' Mad at MAGFest X!
Nobuo Uematsu's band, Earthbound Papas, set the stage ablaze
Nobuo Uematsu, legendary Final Fantasy series composer, headlined the Saturday night MAGFest X festivities with his band, Earthbound Papas. The energy was electric, so hit the jump to see what got thousands of pulses pumping in our photo gallery and report!
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FEATURE: Japanese Junior High Student's Otaku Room Video Report
Surrounding by the anime posters, sleeping with the anime character pillow
A Japanese person named "Shinkaisoku" has posted a 9 minute video to introduce his "Itabeya (痛部屋)" room filled with a huge amount of otaku goods. He claims that he has spent more than 250,000 yen (approximately US$3,252) for the hobby in seven months. Take look at his otaku dream room after the jump.
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FEATURE: Fanart Friday, Home Library Edition
Unfortunately, you're stuck with me instead of the stereotypical hot librarian
There's a lot coming out in the new season, and even more in CR's vault of anime. Hit the jump to see fanart from CR's top series, as well as from some of the newer additions, like Another and The Prince of Tennis II!
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FEATURE: TOP 5 MikuMikuDance Videos of the Year 2011
MMD Cup champion is also the most popular MMD video of 2011
Mikudan, a Japanese blog which have been following the news about MMD (MikuMikuDance) in the net, posted the 2011 yearly ranking report for MMD videos. MMD is a free tool for choreography of 3D character model (mainly vocaloids). Check the astonishing Top 5 videos from the ranking after the jump!
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FEATURE: Crunchyroll News' Best of 2011, Part 2!
CRN weighs in on their must-play games of the year
Our "Best of 2011" feature continues, with CRN's writers and editors listing off their favorite video games of the past year. Hit the jump to see if your favorites made the cut!
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FEATURE: Crunchyroll News' Best Anime and Manga of 2011!
The must-see titles of the past year, according to Crunchyroll News’ writers
It’s been a busy, exciting year to be a fan, with a lot of great new titles in anime, manga, and games--hit the jump to see CRN’s picks for 2011's best anime and manga!
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FEATURE: The Hottest Crunchyroll News Stories of 2011
See what got everyone's attention during CRNews' inaugural year!
Normally we end each week with a recap of the previous seven days in Crunchyroll News, but this isn't just any week. With 2011 coming to a close, we're taking the opportunity to tally the numbers—with rankings based on page views—and look back at the biggest news stories of the year! Did your favorite stories make the cut? Top 15 after the jump!
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FEATURE: Fanart Friday, Recap Episode Edition
You don't even get a new OP/ED for this
Fanart Friday has presented fan-made art from around the world and from countless different series. Hit the jump to see the best art of the year from Silent Hill, Eyeshield 21, Scott Pilgrim, and much more!
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