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Crunchyroll Announces Its Simulcast Lineup for FallIn a recent press release, Cruncyroll announced its new fall lineup, including both fan-favorites and some new titles as well. In the mix are Naruto Shippuden, Reborn!, Gintama and Beast Player Erin among several others. More titles are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. All fans can watch content on Crunchyroll for free however paid members can enjoy extra benefits such as higher quality streams without ads and early access to new shows. For more on the new lineup, visit the Crunchyroll website.Crunchyroll Announces Its Simulcast Lineup for Fall originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, September 28th, 2009 at 02:15:59.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Monday, October 12, 2009New Anime Coming from VIZ MediaWord around the water cooler is that there's lots of new anime and manga in the works. So, let's start with VIZ Media: Bleach, Volume 22 - November 17th Part 4 of the Bleach Uncut Box Set - November 3rd Naruto Shippuden The Movie - November 10th Naruto Shippuden Volume 3 - November 24th Naruto Uncut Season1, Volume 2 Box Set - November 24th Pokemon: Elements Volumes 5 and 6 - November 24th NANA Box set, Volume 2 - November 24th Also worth noting is that VIZ has acquired the North American rights to the Vampire Knight anime series. VIZ already produces the manga for this title so picking up the anime series is a natural addition to their lineup. If you haven't already checked out the anime adaptation of VK, watch this AMV featuring clips from the original Japanese anime. New Anime Coming from VIZ Media originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 03:00:02.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Monday, October 12, 2009Anime Music Video: Anime Angels to ''Arms of the Angel''I don't usually post anime slideshows in my AMV library but this one is going to be the exception because the images are beautiful and it holds some special meaning. So, dedicated to Susan and Alyssa, here's a collection of anime angels to Sarah McLachlan's 'Arms of the Angel'.Anime
music video: Anime Angels to "Arms of the Angel" originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 03:20:29.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Monday, October 12, 2009Astro Boy is Here!If you've been eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation of Astro Boy, your wait is almost over. Due to hit the big screens on October 23, 2009, the CGI remake of the anime classic, Astro Boy, looks as cool as ever. Set in a futuristic city, Astro Boy is the story of a young robot with mega super-strength, x-ray vision, amazing speed and the ability to fly. He sets off to "find his place" in the world and in the process, learns self-acceptance. When he discovers that his friends are in danger, Astro Boy discovers that he's a hero after all. Want a sneak peek? Check out the trailer at the official Astro Boy website.Astro Boy is Here! originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 03:28:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Monday, October 12, 2009New Voltron Series Coming Your WayAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, UTA is "this close" to etching a deal with World Events Productions that will put an animated cable series for Voltron high on the list of priorities. The agency is also looking at
video games and toys based on the lion-robot anime property. The Voltron movie which had been sitting in limbo has also gotten some new life, with Atlas Entertainment, Wanted's Jason Netter and World Events Productions' Ted Koplar teaming up to produce. No word yet on when any of these projects will make their debut but they are definitely in the works. New Voltron Series Coming Your Way originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 02:03:24.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Monday, October 12, 2009Dragon Ball Graphic Novel PulledThe Wicomico City Council will soon decide whether the graphic novel, Dragon Ball Volume 1, is allowed to stay on the school shelves or find its way to the trash. The graphic novel was checked out by a fourth grade student at Pittsville Elementary school. The student's mother saw the book - and the questionable content inside - and complained to the City Council. What's so objectionable you ask? Well, let's remember that it's not unusual for Japanese manga to depict mild nudity and sexual content, even in storylines written for younger crowds. This is due to the Japanese's more relaxed view of sex, something that has frequently been the root of Western parents' concern over their child's desire to watch anime. In Dragon Ball Volume 1, Son Goku is seen patting "the covered crotch area of a sleeping teenage girl (Bulma) before removing her panties. The same boy later appears naked in the bathtub and is naked when he performs flying jump kicks." I've seen this issue and I know the im
About Monday, October 12, 2009Conan and Andy Do Anime... AgainBack in July, 2009 Conan and Andy from The Tonight Show tried their hand at doing voice-overs for Ghost in the Shell at Manga Entertainment. The two had so much fun, they decided to do it again, this time with Blood: The Last Vampire. Funny? Oh yeah!Conan and Andy Do Anime... Again originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 02:40:16.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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