In the coming months, AZONE International's 1/6 scale doll series will be expanded to include Mami from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Anaru from Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai, Hideyoshi Kinoshita from Baka and Test, and Kuroneko from Oreimo. Check them out after the jump!
It's time for another mid-week video look into the future of FUNimation anime releases. Beyond your regular dose of Hetalia, FUNimation has provided previews of upcoming comedy B Gata H Kei and the second series of Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings 2. Check it all out after the jump.
Vocaloid producer 40meter-P has debuted the charming new Hatsune Miku video, "DoReMiFa Rondo." Miku otaku should be able to spot plenty of references to previous videos, but also keep an eye out for the cameo by 40meter-P, his wife, and their baby after the jump.
Sunrise's site for puzzle anime Phi Brain: Puzzle of God has confirmed that the series will be returning for a second season on NHK-Educational on April 8th. The first season was directed by Sailor Moon's Junichi Sato, with writing by Sunrise staff under the pseudonym Hajime Yatate. More after the jump.
VIZ Media gives manga (graphic novel) readers an added reason to explore the digital manga experience with a special promotion for new users of the VIZ Manga App for Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch devices. From now until January 30th, download the FREE VIZ Manga App to your iOS device, register for a new account, and get a free volume 1 of your choice.
San Diego, CA (January 18, 2012) – IDW Publishing proudly announces a new digital comics event five million years in the making: TRANSFORMERS: Autocracy. Released exclusively on digital platforms, this 12-part series will be released on multiple digital platforms as 8-page chapters every two weeks starting January 18th and running through June. Each episode will be priced at 99¢.
January 13, MILWAUKIE, OR—What was rumored as an April Fools’ joke has turned into a full-blown miniseries sure to bring laughs and excitement. Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce Groo vs. Conan!
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 17, 2012 – Crackle, Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment’s multi-platform video entertainment network, has announced Animax, the world’s largest anime channel, will now appear on its multi-platform network in the U.S. and Canada.This launch brings some of the most beloved franchises, sought-after series and titles not previously available in the U.S. or Canada to Crackle users. Offering an extensive collection of anime content with curated updates, the Animax channel on Crackle will be available via the Crackle site as well as on tablets, mobile and OTT devices.
Discotek Media has announced spring release dates for Panda! Go Panda! (directed by Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata, with concept, script and animation by the renowned Hayao Miyazaki), Unico, and Lupin the 3rd: The Complete First Series. Check out the details after the jump.
In honor of Redline—one of the most critically acclaimed anime releases in recent years—hitting North America, we've taken a look at the impressive fan art on Japan's online artist community Pixiv. Massive gallery after the jump!
Figures maker Alter has revealed the final Tsuyoshi Takahashi sculpt of the second character in its planned Durarara!! trio. Pre-orders for the 1/8 scale Celty open on January 18th. She'll join Orihara Izaya, who is planned for a February release, with Shizuo Heiwajima trailing at later date. Detailed pics after the jump.
Sentai Filmworks has expanded its slate of new licenses with this season's anime twist on a domestic sitcom, Listen To Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! The series will be available digitally through multiple outlets, with a home video release on subtitled DVD scheduled for later this year. More after the jump.
Yuusuke Murata, artist on the football series Eyeshield 21, has teased what he's describing as a "magical girl thing," despite the fact that the girl in question sports "ultra-hydraulic cylinder" cyborg arms. In his new work, Murata will be teaming up with the pseudonymous ONE. More after the jump.
NYICFF is thrilled to present a special preview screening of The Secret World of Arrietty, based on Mary Norton's classic children's book "The Borrowers." Co-written by Hayao Miyazaki and directed by Miyazaki protégé Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the film is a gorgeous and entertaining treat - a beautiful story, sumptuously animated with all the loving detail, warmth, and humanity we have come to expect from Studio Ghibli's finest works.
This week, ufotable's Fate/zero cafes will be running a special promotion dedicated to everyone's favorite stuck-up magus, Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald, and his conflicted servant Lancer. In addition to special items on the menu, the cafes will offer limited merchandise. See it all after the jump.