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Jul 08 – Anime - Posted By Hisaishi
Anime News of the Week (7/1 - 7/7)
Shonen Jump Celebrates 45 Years
The magazine Shonen Jump Weekly, which introduced the Western world to many manga like DragonBall, Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, and Death Note, celebrates its forty-fifth anniversary on July 13. In celebration, legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama will launch a new manga, while One Piece and Naruto will have "super color" versions. Link
Miku’s American Tour
In 2010, the Vocaloid line revealed the development of an English version of the Hatsune Miku synthesis software. According to a new website, Hatsune Miku English will get her groove on this summer. Link
Silver Spoon’s First Trailer
The first trailer for the anime Silver Spoon has been posted. Based on the manga by Hiromu Arakawa (Full Metal Alchemist), the story tells of Yūgo Hachiken and his thirst for education. When regular high school bores him, he decides to challenge himself and enroll in an unorthodox agriculture school.
Miyazaki Shall Not Leave Film Industry
Despite a quote from Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki that Kaze Tanichu will be Hayao Miyazaki’s "last testament," the 72 year-old director denied such rumors with a smile. At a press conference on Monday, he was quoted saying, "A last testament is what you leave when you are dying, but I think I’ll live a bit longer." Link
Wolf Children Dub Cast Announced
FUNimation has announced the official dub cast for Mamoru Hosoda’s acclaimed film Wolf Children. The dub premieres at Otakon in August and features Colleen Clinkenbeard, Allison Viktorin, Lara Woodhull and David Mantranga. A theatrical release and home release is expected later this year.
Blood-C: The Last Dark Dub Announced
FUNimation also announced the dub cast for the Blood-C film, The Last Dark. Based on the CLAMP/Production I.G. anime, the cast includes Jad Saxton, Mike McFarland, Justin Cook, and Josh Grelle. A release date has yet to be announced.
Trigger Wants Sequel For Magical Anime
At Anime Expo, Studio Trigger announced that their recent work, Little Witch Academia, has been quite popular on YouTube. They now want to create a sequel, funded by a forthcoming Kickstarter. Link
To Catch A Killer
In preparation for the release of the new Ace Attorney video game, the Tokyo Joypolis amusement park in Yokohama is giving attendees the chance to be just like Phoenix Wright. A temporary attraction asks attendees to solve the murder of a famous musician while defending the main suspect by finding clues and solving puzzles. Link
Anime Premieres (Summer Season!)
- Brothers Conflict
- Chronicles of the Going Home Club
- Danganronpa Kibō no Gakuen to Zetsubō no Kōkōsei
- Dog & Scissors
- Fantasia Doll
- Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya
- Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
- Genshiken Season 2
- Gifū Dōdō!! Kanetsugu to Keiji
- Kin-iro Mosaic
- Love Lab
- Monogatari Series Season 2
- Recorder and Randsell Mi
- Rozen Maiden Zurückspulen
- Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS
- Senki Zesshō Symphogear G
- Senyu. Dai Ki
- Servant x Service
- sole penetra li illusioni
- Sunday Without God
- Stella Women’s Academy, High School Division Class 3
- Tamayura: More Aggressive
Anime Releases
- Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Season Two DVD/Blu-Ray (English)
- Ruin Explorers Complete Collection DVD (English)
Manga Releases
- Alice in the Country of Clover: Ace of Hearts Volume 1
- Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Volume 18
- Blue Exorcist Volume 10
- D.Gray-man [3-in-1 Edition] Volume 1
- Gunslinger Girl Volume 15
- Jiu Jiu Volume 5
- Kanokon [Omnibus] Volume 3 and 4
- Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU Volume 2
- Mayo Chiki! Volume 3
- Natsume’s Book of Friends Volume 14
- Oresama Teacher Volume 14
- Pokémon Adventures Ruby & Sapphire Volume 17
- Pokémon Adventure Black & White Volume 1
- Psyren Volume 11
- Sailor Moon Volume 12
- Skip Beat! [Omnibus] Volume 5
- The Strange Tale of Panorama Island [Paperback]
- Strobe Edge Volume 5
- Vampire Knight Volume 17
- Wolfsmund Volume 1
- World War Blue Volume 1
