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Jul 01 – Anime - Posted By Hisaishi
Anime News of the Week (6/24 - 6/30)
First Kaze Tanichu Trailer Revealed
Kaze Tanichu is the newest work by legendary director Hayao Miyazaki and, at long last, we see some evidence of its existence. According to Miyazaki, it is "the first time I cried for one of my films." It premieres July 20.
A New Adventure Awaits
According to TV Tokyo, the newest Pokémon series begins on October 17. Based on the new X and Y video game titles in the franchise, the fifth series joins Ash in the new region of Kalos. Link
Kill or Be Killed
The official website for Studio Trigger began streaming the second trailer for their first full-length anime. From the team that created Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill is the struggle for high school supremacy between a despotic council president and a transfer student wielding a giant sword.
Otakon Snags Some Wolves
Anime convention Otakon has won the exclusive right to premiere the English dub of Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children. The ADR/dub director Mike McFarland will attend the Baltimore convention, where he will announce FUNimation's plans to release the film in American theaters and on DVD and Blu-Ray. Link
Before Pain, There Was A Legacy
Over the past 25 years, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has left an indelible mark on the video game industry. Before Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain is released, prepare to relive it all. Hideo Kojima has announced the release of Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy, a collector's pack of all eight MGS games, from 1987's Metal Gear Solid to 2012's Blu-Ray release Metal Gear Solid: Bande Dessinée. The pack will be exclusive to the PS3.
The Deadman Has Come to The Grave
Kadokawa Shoten has announced the end of Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou’s highly acclaimed manga Deadman Wonderland on July 26. The manga tells of one Ganta Igarashi’s fight for survival and clarity in a maximum security prison after the mysterious death of his entire classroom. Link
How To Manga
Dark Horse Comics, in association with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, has revealed a book detailing the world of manga. Titled CBLDF Presents Manga, the guide looks to educate librarians, teachers, and parents on the history, genres, creators and challenges of manga. Several dozen experts in the field contributed to the work. Link
Gargantia’s Newest Denizens
The official blog for the ongoing anime Gargantia of the Venderous Planet has revealed twelve characters that are to be inserted into the series finale, thanks in part to lucky fans sending in artwork. Production I.G. decided to expand the amount of winners to twelve following an influx of high quality work. Link
Thermae Romae Rides Again
The cult manga Thermae Romae may have ended in March, but creator Mari Yamazaki has promised a spinoff will begin in the October issue of Monthly Comic Beam. The spinoff will follow the exploits of Hanako, a horse that befriended the first protagonist Lucius. Link
Niconico Reaches The Two Million Mark
Japanese streaming service Niconico has announced the registration of their two millionth premium subscriber. The lucky user, masadola, was honored with an announcement on the popular site. Niconico also revealed a new mascot by the name of Nihyakkuman for the occasion. The popular site claims 13.5 million regular users. Link
This Guy Is Ready For The Titans
A user from Niconico and YouTube going by the name Jacqueline has revealed his design for fully functional three-dimension maneuver gear from the anime Attack On Titan. Using a series of magnets, CO2 canisters, and steel blades, he even shows a step-by-step building process, for those crafty enough to try.
…And So Are Gamers
Not ready to build a real version of Attack on Titan's maneuver gear? Modders have outfitted their avatars in MineCraft and Second Life with virtual giant-killing equipment.
Anime Releases
- Gurren Lagann Complete Import Box Set Blu-Ray (English)
- Heaven's Lost Property Forte Season 2 Part 1 Blu-Ray (English)
- Momo The Girl God of Death Complete Collection DVD (English)
- Juden-Chan Complete Series DVD (Japanese)
- Saint Seiya Movies 1 and 2 DVD (Japanese)
- Saint Seiya Movies 3 and 4 DVD (Japanese)
- Tari Tari Complete Collection DVD (Japanese)
Manga Releases
- Aron's Absurd Armada [Ominbus] Volume 2
- Fairy Tail Volume 27
- GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class Volume 4
- HeroMan Volume 5
- Higurashi: When They Cry - Festival Accompanying Arc Volume 25-26
- Kingdom Heart: Chain of Memories Volume 1
- Nabari No Ou Volume 14
- Negima! Magister Negi Magi [Omnibus] Volume 7
- Oreimo Volume 3
- Pandora Heart Volume 16
- Puella Magi Kazumi Magica - The Innocent Malice Volume 1
- Spice & Wolf Volume 8
- Triage X Volume 3
- Wandering Son Volume 5
