We\'ll be getting back into the DVD side of the year in review process some more this week but the manga reviewers will be taking a stab here and there at looking at the various manga publishers in how they performed in 2005. First up is Ed\'s look at AW ...
Ed\'s continuing to work his way through several of the smaller publishers at the moment as we look back at how 2005 has been and today he has a look at Broccoli Books.
HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...
Right Stuf\'s updated with some January and February 2005 releases from ADVManga this morning:First King Adventures Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 02/22/2005Full Metal Panic! Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 01/25/2005Gamerz Heaven Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 02/22/2005GATE Vol. #01 - $9....
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1
FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005
LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...
London Expo " May 2006
On Saturday 27 May 2006, I had the experience of attending one of the country's biggest conventions " the London Expo. The event takes place on long weekends twice a year, and attracts some huge audiences. This one alone was expec...
Continuing to show some very minor signs of life, Right Stuf has another new solicitation from ADVManga for this fall:Orphen Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 09/06/2005
LANCASTER, MA, FEBRUARY 13, 2006: Readers at the website AnimeOnDVD.com were given the opportunity in late January to vote upon the numerous titles released during the calendar year of 2005 from all publishers of Japanese manga and Korean manhua in order...
Right Stuf has a few new titles up and ready from ADVManga today:Mythical Detective LOKI RAGNAROK Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 06/06/2005Mythical Detective LOKI RAGNAROK Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 08/01/2005
In what should be seen as a good sign for getting things back in gear, a number of new ADVManga solicitations showed up via Right Stuf this afternoon for June release plus a few extended volumes into the fall for some series:Cromartie High School Vol. #0...
It\'s been a bit since we\'ve seen new titles announced from ADVManga but Right Stuf has the information:angel/dust Vol. #1 - $10.99 - 11/22/2005Lagoon Engine Einsatz Vol. #1 - $10.99 - 11/22/2005
Will manga ever fall away from mainstream American culture? Elder members of the human race are fond of rattling off every fad that's come and gone throughout their lives; hula hoops, Slinkies, Cabbage Patch dolls. It's tempting to heap the likes of Pokem...
According to a report at Comic Book Resources, the nominations are out for the 2006 Eisner\'s and ADVManga secured a position on it. In the category of Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material, Eiji Nonaka\'s Cromartie High School landed the slot.
Anime Boston has come and gone and the one convention that I ensure that I make every year has by all appearances been just as successful as the previous years have been. Anime Boston is rather special to me since it was something I saw forming from the s...
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,...
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
...
Ed Chavez is up with a double set of reviews today, both of the first volumes and single volume releases at that. First, he\'s got a look at the March 2005 release of Gate Vol. #1 (of 1) from ADVManga. He\'s also got a look at the Editor\'s Choice releas...
Billed as the tell-all of Gainax and many things behind Evangelion, Jarred is checking out the August 2005 release of the Notenki Memoirs from ADVManga.
Right Stuf has gotten in the first round of details regarding the March releases from ADVManga:Chrono Crusade Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 03/07/2005Cromartie High School Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 03/07/2005Gunslinger Girl Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 03/07/2005Kids Joker Vol. #01...
Ed Chavez is catching up on a few outstanding reviews and one of them brings us up to date on this series from ADVManga with the March 2005 release of Mythical Detective LOKI RAGNAROK Vol. #2 (of 5).
A few new titles up on Right Stuf today for upcoming releases from ADVManga:Maburaho Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 04/26/2005More Starlight To Your Heart Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 04/26/2005Ray Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 04/26/2005Tactics Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 05/24/2005
Mike Dungan\'s catching up on his releases today with another manga review, this time of the February 2005 release of Gamerz Heaven Vol. #2 (of 4) from ADVManga. Hopefully this series will get new volumes solicited soon like several others have.
Ed is checking in this morning with a look at the January 2005 release of Full Metal Panic Vol. #7 (of 8) from ADVManga and isn\'t liking what he\'s seeing.
On cold Saturday, in late December I was invited down to the International Manga & Anime Festival, to look over their public exhibition. The IMAF is located in the very prestigious London County Hall building, which is located next to Westminster Bridge, ...
Probably falling into one of the more overlooked titles of recent months to come out that should be checked out and talked about more, Ed Chavez has a review up of the February 2005 release of First King Adventures Vol. #2 (of 6) from ADVManga.
As the series gets closer to the end it figures that the opinions will sway once more as Ed Chavez is on deck today with a review of the July 2005 release of Full Metal Panic Vol. #8 (of 9) from ADVManga.
Hard to find as many retailers haven\'t even listed it as being available, Ed scored a copy in a bookstore of the September 2005 release of Ray Vol. #3 (of 7) from ADVManga.
Ed\'s got a look at a series that should be doing better over here since it\'s currently being animated in Japan with the April 2005 release of Ray Vol. #2 (of 7) from ADVManga. Volume three has apparently come out recently though several online retailer...
New fantasy role-play title and witty comedic manga will be offered in English for the first time in the U.S.
San Francisco, CA, December 16, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audi...
HOUSTON, January 17, 2005 -- ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce the latest batch of new titles to add to its extensive list of home video releases.
PEACEMAKER: GUNNING FOR TROUBLE
CHAS...
HOUSTON, January 18, 2005—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., is pleased to announce the release of several exciting titles in its expanding library on February 8, 2005.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM: 05
The titanic...
Red Garden, Welcome to the N.H.K., Pumpkin Scissors, Magikano
All to Launch Late 2007
HOUSTON, May 11, 2007 " At 9pm this evening ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield will formally announce that ADV has acquired four of the hottest new titles to co...
"Neo Cold War Espionage With A Science-Fiction Twist." " Anime Insider
HOUSTON, December 8, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North Ame...
HOUSTON, November 2, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce a slew of titles, including the second volume of Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, the final volume of Jinki: Extend, the complete sec...
HOUSTON, July 21, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 19, including the first volume of Comic Party: Revolution TV, the fifth vol...
ADV ANNOUNCES JANUARY 10 RELEASES
Featuring Launch of Deluxe New Macross
HOUSTON, December 9, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce six hot titles for January 10, beginning with the ...
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...
Bringing the ADVManga series release to a close with the final volume, Jarred\'s checking in this morning with a look at the February 2005 release of Gunparade March Vol. #3 (of 3).
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin...
Top U.S. Anime Company Opens Digital Store
HOUSTON, September 25, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the launch of the ADV Universeâ„¢ Digital Download Store.
ADV Universe opens to t...
HOUSTON, December 27, 2006 "ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced today it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the second season of Ah! My Goddess.
It is based on one of the best...
HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...
HOUSTON, June 13, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you a bevy of new titles, including the first volume of the fan-favorite Air TV, the third volume of the sci-fi adventure Kurau Phantom ...
Partnership Yields Strongest Catalog in Anime Category
HOUSTON, August 29, 2007 " Today ADV Films and Geneon Entertainment (USA) announced a new distribution agreement. From October 1st on, ADV Films will be Geneon Entertainment USA's sole distributor...
ADV Acquires "Le Chevalier D'Eon" For North America, UK & Australia
Also North American Theatrical, Video & TV Rights to Shochiku's
"Ghost Train" and "Synesthesia"
Houston, TX " November 2, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer/distributor of Ja...
ADV ANNOUNCES NINTH AND FINAL GATCHAMAN COLLECTION OCTOBER 17
"The One That Really Started It All." " MTV.com
HOUSTON, September 7, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce an Oc...
HOUSTON, July 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three new and exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 12, including the fifth volume of the classic Macros...
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...
It\'s not often we get in an early manga review but today Mike Dungan has a look at one of the more anticipated releases coming out from ADVManga, particularly for fans of Azumangadaioh, with a review of their 06/06/2005 release of Yotsuba! Vol. #1.
Announcement Made At Tribute to Series Director
HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 " Last night acclaimed anime director Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe (Excel Saga, Nerima Daikon Brothers) and ADV Films President John Ledford announced that ADV Films had acquired ri...
HOUSTON, January 5, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two exciting titles scheduled to arrive in stores on March 6, including the third volume of Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor and the f...
Getting an early look at the March 2005 release of Orphen Vol. #1 (of 6) from ADVManga, Ed Chavez has sent in his thoughts on the preview copy we received.
HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the futuristic sci-fi thriller 009-1 as well as the third volume of this year's premiere title, Le Chevalier D'...
HOUSTON, December 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you three exciting titles, including the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon, the second volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, and the co...
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus
HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...
Latest From "The New Miyazaki"
HOUSTON, June 22, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive theatrical, home video, and broadcast rights in North America to 5 Centi...
HOUSTON, October 2, 2006 "ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced today it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Best Student Council, a new series by J.C. Staff (Excel Saga, Maburaho). ...
HOUSTON, March 27, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased announce the release dates of three titles! The Gilgamesh Complete Collection will be available on May 22. The Misaki Chronicles Complete Coll...
HOUSTON, November 30, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the first volume of Moeyo Ken TV, scheduled to arrive on January 30!
MOEYO KEN TV: SHINSENGUMI ON THE PROWL
Three Girls Protec...
HOUSTON, May 2, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you both seasons one and two of the sci-fi hit Gravion, as well as the season three, volume two release of UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie: Bride...
"Fun Songs, Fun Characters, Fun Show." " Anime News Network
HOUSTON, February 26, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the final volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, a title that has otaku...
"Warning: Hottie Harem Sci-Fi Comedic Frolics Contained Herein!" " theOtaku.com
HOUSTON, March 5, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the third season of UFO Ultram...
Teens Defend Tokyo in Fast-Paced Action Series
HOUSTON June 26, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for th...
Retro Design Meets Modern Movie Magic
HOUSTON, "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the science fiction OVA s...
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...
The RPG Classic Comes To Anime!
HOUSTON, June 20, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, confirmed today that it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Xenosaga, the sci-f...
HOUSTON, January 5, 2005— ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S, is pleased to announce a January 11, 2005 street date for three additional titles in their wide assortment of anime hits.
BURN UP!
When the crime fighting...
Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Features Slick Animation, Lightning Mech Action
HOUSTON, April 20, 2007 " Today at Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest anime event, ADV Films representative David Williams announced that the company has acquired exclusive No...
SAKURA CON, Seattle, April 28, 2004 - ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., made several major announcements from the Sakura CON show in Seattle on Saturday, April 24, 2004.
Acquisitions
ADV Films announced two acquisitions. Th...
"Engrossing Interplay Between Vastly Different Beings In A Fantastic World The Likes Of Which You've Never Seen." " NewtypeUSA
HOUSTON, December 11, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announ...
RE: Recent NewType review of Evangelion: Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion
Dear Editor;
On behalf of GAINAX Studios and Production I.G., I feel compelled to respond to what I feel is a biased and disrespectful review of th...
In an effort to hit a few more conventions in 2005 than I did in 2004, I opted to check out the relatively new one down in Connecticut this past weekend. This is their third year I believe and they took advantage of their overall growth to do two things. ...
Deal Includes Broadcast, Home Video and Merchandising Rights for English-Speaking World
HOUSTON, November 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, announced today it has acquired exclusive broadcast, home video...
HOUSTON, November 28, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of the final volume of Comic Party Revolution TV. This retelling of the original Comic Party TV series offers an ins...
HOUSTON, April 2, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the third volume of Air Gear and the thin-packed Diamond Daydreams Complete Collection. Both of these exciting titles will be avail...
Fan-Favorite TV Series Launches in August, Movie to Follow
HOUSTON, April 27, 2007 " Today ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield announced that ADV has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the anime series Air an...
ADV ANNOUNCES MORE MACROSS FOR OCTOBER 24
"One of the Most Important Anime Ever"
- Anime News Network
HOUSTON, September 8, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce an October 24 street da...
HOUSTON, September 21, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the second installment of Jinki: Extend, and the final volumes of Kaleido Star: New Wings and T...
HOUSTON, September 21, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, today confirmed that it has withdrawn plans to distribute Geneon Entertainment's DVDs, CDs, and other product in North America.
"We regret that we c...
Venus Versus Virus, Moonlight Mile and Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven
OTAKON (Baltimore), July 20, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, today announced it has acquired the exclusive home video and broa...
HOUSTON, October 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three thin-packed collections. The Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU, Shinobi, and E's Otherwise collections are all set to hit the stree...
HOUSTON, October 5, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the thin-pack release of the Saiyuki Complete Collection set to hit the streets on October 31!
SAIYUKI COMPLETE COLLECTION
"If you...
HOUSTON, February 12, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the long-awaited release of the first volume of Kurau Pahntom Memory along with the fifth volume of Papuwa. Both titles are set...
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Oh dear GOD this line is long. We finally made it inside O_o..... we'd given up hope. So here we are tired (Rei faaar more than me - he was in the AMV line this morning) and hungry and seriously lacking caffeiene. Here's the Q&am...
HOUSTON, October 5, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of the wacky and exciting new series Paniponi Dash!, along with the third volume of the insane Papuwa. These hilarious...
HOUSTON, January 14, 2005 -- ADV Films is pleased to announce the January 25, 2005 DVD release of Martian Successor Nadesico: Essential Anime Collection, Volume 3, the final volume of the fan-centric animation series that is perfect for aficionados of bot...
HOUSTON, July 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on August 8, including the first volume in the new series Papuwa, a new Farscape St...
HOUSTON, September 26, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce two exciting titles hitting the streets on November 21, including the second installment of Comic Party Revolution and the Samura...
HOUSTON, January 15, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two great titles set to arrive on streets on March 13. Keep you eyes open for the second volume of Best Student Council and the ...
Anime Takes On Terrorism
HOUSTON, April 14, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, has acquired the rights to Yugo the Negotiator, a critically-acclaimed anime series. ADV will be releasing the home video DV...
Street Dates Set for Saiyuki: Requiem, The Motion Picture and Saiyuki: Double Barrel Collection Volume One
HOUSTON, January 10, 2005— ADV Films is proud to announce that the hottest demon hunters in anime are back where they belong, fighting the ev...
Chicago, IL- Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment are proud to release the fourth volume of "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" in both Standard and Limited Editions versions on January 25th, 2005. The DVDs contain four exciting half-hour ep...
A more full report will be forthcoming later, but some of the initial word from Anime Central about Manga Entertainment is interesting as heard by our convention reporter Justin Richardson:Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex (first season) boxset will ...
HOUSTON, January 5, 2005— The blazing samurai babes of the Mobile Shinsengumi prepare to do battle on January 11, 2005 with release of the action/adventure story Moeyo Ken: A Clash From the Past.
Created by Ouji Hiroi (Sakura Wars) and featuring ch...
Where every nightmare is only one dream away….
HOUSTON, January 12, 2005— ADV Films invites you to experience a unique kind of fairy tale with the January 25, 2005 release for the first volume of the magical and mysterious series Princess Tut...
HOUSTON, January 7, 2005 – The game of death begins February 8, 2005 as the shocking thriller too hot for Japanese television makes it way to America with the volume one DVD release of the uncut and unedited Gantz.
Gantz is a mega-violent mind ben...
2004’s “Best Animated Film” In Theaters May, On DVD This Summer
HOUSTON, May 4, 2005 – ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Place Promised in Our Ea...
The panel was led by Matt Greenfield. Tiffany Grant and Chris Ayers were also present, though not as panelists.
A DVD with a mysterious menu listing the numbers 1 through 6 was used to present the titles. First was a trailer for Innocent Venus, followed...
Ed Chavez: Well, thanks for joining me today, Dallas. I have to say, at least for Anime on DVD and for my own podcast, Mangacast, it’s just been the general consensus that, over the past year, Del Rey has basically been the best publisher for, rea...
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to...
Hosts: David Williams, Mariela Ortiz, Lauren Goodnight, Jessica Williams
The panel started out with host introductions and an explanation of the ADVocates program for anime clubs. Then David, the primary host, opened the floor to questions. The following ...
At the \"Weekend with Tomino\" event at the University of Houston today, a mini-con sprung up around it (Kamikaze Con\'s first year is actually 2005) and some new announcements were made from ADV Films. New titles acquired at Get Backers, Mezzo TV and Hel...
Opening Ceremonies
The cell phone rings....I glance at the clock and see its 8:30, who dares
disturb my slumber. Its wolve, he\'s arrived at the convention and decided to
wake me up. I know who I\'m gonna lock today. After getting prepped for the...
By Mariela Ortiz
Maybe it’s a sign you’ve been to too many cons, when each con you go to you
seem to be doing less and less “con” things. Or maybe I was just feeling sick.
Because while A-kon was enjoyable, I was truly s...
By Mariela Ortiz
The theme of this con "We have so much COOL stuff and we WANT to tell you
about it but we CAN\'T" <sigh> So many hints.
ADV panel
Matt & David presided over this one, mentioning that ADV was quickly...
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the
problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not,
dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority
of the problems ...
Interviewer: Way Jeng
Recorded: Kamikazecon '05
From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released...
The Review!Excel Saga has been perhaps the single-most controversial and eagerly-anticipated title on the Anime on DVD forums since the original announcement of its licensing. Fan demands got so bad that representatives of ADV threatened to delay the dis...
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
6/9/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Yes, yes.. I know. You're in shock. Gonna be a long week at this rate.
Important News
System Update: 4 Line .sig limit
Simple reminder. No more than 4 lines to...
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...
Saturday\'s the big day for panels at Otakon, and this Saturday
was no exception. Unlike yesterdays multi-hour stint in the dealers line,
today we spent time from 9 AM to 6 PM in one panel room, with a short break in
the one next door from noon t...
The TOKYOPOP panel was hosted by Louis Reyes and Lilian, both editors.
They started off listing their current hot
manga: Beck and Sakura Taisen.
Then came a list of upcoming titles they wanted to mention like Blame!,
Saiyuki Reload, Girls Bravo, Kamich...
BOSTON, Mass. - March 7, 2005 - The New England Anime Society is proud to announce that the creator of Chrno Crusade, Daisuke Moriyama, as well as voice actors Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal will be Guests of Honor at Anime Boston 2005 from...
On July 2nd, 2006 CLAMP made an appearance at Anime Expo in Anaheim as part of their first tour of the United States. CLAMP, the four person team consisting of Igarashi Satsuki, Mokona (who looked very cute in her flowery kimono), Nekoi Tsubaki, and Ohka...
I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ...
Usually our convention year is limited to one convention down in Baltimore. This year, due to a new local one in our area, we bumped up to two. And then due to some events in the region, we ended up with three.
Anime Next, normally in New Jersey, shifted...
Bandai\'s panel was led by Jerry Chu, marketing mangaer, and Robert
Napton, who Jerry didn\'t introduce. Jerry started off with a trailer
reel
featuring Dear Boys, OVerman King Gainer, Digi Charat Nyo, PLease
Twins, Dan Doh, Scrapped Princess.
The big ...
Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ...
New imprint to offer cutting-edge manga titles
San Francisco, CA, December 15, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has announced the launch of SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED, a new...
What They SayKantaro Ichinomiya studies folklore, and he takes his knowledge of ghouls and goblins to the streets of Japan, in hopes of bringing the worlds of beasts and humans together. This is no smooth transition, but with the help of the powerful demo...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayAll is revealed in this look behind the scenes Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE! This book includes details on the characters, worlds, and mysteries of Tsubasa spanning th...
HOUSTON, June 8, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce that the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon has been awarded the "Best DVD Release of February 2007" on AnimeOnDVD.com, one of the to...
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai...
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT AND MANGA TO PREMIERE 'GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX – 2nd GIG’
AT THE TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR IN HOLLYWOOD ON FEBRUARY 7th, 2005
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE PRODUCTION I.G. PRESIDENT, MITSUHISA ISHIKAWA (GH...
What They SayYukari, a beautiful high school student, is studying for her college entrance exam. Her entire life is based on the education formula, which means the most important objectives are to get good test scores and get into a good college. As a res...
Creative Games and Competitive Play are Key Aspects of Fan Experience
Norwalk, CT, August 24, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today revealed details regarding a series of high-profile contests it will stage to invite participation by the many ...
By Peter Svensson
ADV\'s big report never manifested, the ADV staff seemed to be in a meeting
that spanned several days.
And Tokyopop posted their report to this board, so you know what happened.
And thanks to Comic-con.com having omitted...
NARUTO and HIKARU NO GO Coming to Home Video!
San Francisco, CA, October 12, 2005– VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing companies, announced ...
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What They SayA classic tale of love, war and tragedy comes to life in the original fast-paced, emotionally charged thrill ride, Area 88. In a cruel twist of fate, talented young pilot Shin Kazama is tricked into serving as a mercenary for Area 88: a hell...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kang-Woo LeeTranslated by:Lauren NaAdapted by:Taliesen JaffeWhat They SayThree hundred years ago the Dark Magician Deshwitat Lived Rudbich, a vampire, was sealed in limbo by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the pres...
Random Tracks is a column/editorial and email answering piece that sort of lets me just hit various subjects and just go with it. We've had columns similar to this in the past, but they were mostly done by other people. I figured it's finally time to get ...
I’m closing off 2006 with a tribute to the anime genre that has been for many their first experience: magical girls (maho shoujo) who transform, use magical powers, and fight evil to save the world. And sometimes, they have an animal sidekick as...
What They SayTakashi Kamiyama, normal high school student - completely normal, really - makes the not normal (unnormal?) decision to attend Cromartie High. It\'s known for having more violent thugs, prehensile mohawks, alien landings, and enrolled gorilla...
THIRD SEASON OF POPULAR FANTASY/ADVENTURE SERIES AVAILABLE ON DVD NOVEMBER 18, 2003
HOUSTON, October 3, 2003-ADV Films today announced a November 18, 2003 date for the DVD release of BeastMaster-Season Three: The Complete Collection. The final ADV Films...
What They SayTactics is the story of Ichinomiya Kantarou, a folk lorist with the special ability to communicate with youkai (goblins and assorted demons!). However, not only does he possess the ability to see them, he also befriends them! Haruka is his co...
Exclusive Premieres of Adventures in Voice Acting and One Piece;
As Previously Announced, CATBLUE Dynamite also Featured
Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will feature a selection of highly-antic...
What They SayThe Review!The popular 1994 comedy TV series has finally been remastered and released on DVD, and fans of the anime (and worshippers of Tsuru Hiromi and Kouda Mariko) Ghost Sweeper Mikami has never been better.
Audio: We are presented with ...
What a weird and fun ride this has been.
Tomorrow, March 3rd, is the 5th anniversary of the start of the site. Our first full real news posting was just a few days later on March 5th, 1998 where we mentioned some new Image titles coming out. Our next p...
What They SayA man-made island is located on the edge of Tokyo, well off the beaten path. And now, the time is drawing near when this island of cold concrete will be set afire with passion. People will gather here to draw manga, search for manga, and ge...
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"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre
using latest, state-of-the-art equipment
TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...
What They SayThe Relic has been destroyed and Sho is presumed dead. Apparently, the world now belongs to Chronos. A year has passed, and with both Guyvers missing in action, Chronos’ grip on society grows tighter. Fugitives Tetsuro and Miz...
By Andrew Tei
Ah, Anime Expo, the mother load of all cons. No US con has as much industry
presence, which I know a lot of people don’t like, a large number of Japanese
guests, and lots of film showings. For me, AX is all about the guests a...
Welcome back to the Book Buzz after a two week hiatus for “re-tooling”. So what’s the deal? Well, there will be a few changes in the content of the column to hopefully make it more appealing to book fans. Rather th...
What They SayA man-made island sits on the edge of Tokyo, well off the beaten path. The time is drawing near when this island of cold concrete will be set afire with passion. People will gather to draw manga, search for manga, and get passionate about man...
What They SayLurking under the facade of everyday life lies a dark world of pain and destruction. The world is controlled by a sinister brotherhood that hides their fangs behind masks of humanity. They are the Chronos Corporation. While investigating a ...
"GALAXY ANGEL RUNE" voice actress Yuuna Inamura, "FREEDOM" series planner Dai Sato and director Shuhei Morita all to appear in-person
TORRANCE, Calif., June 8, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced fu...
What They SayIzumi Sawatari and her little sister Mitsuki decide to run away from home. They look for part-time jobs, but no one is willing to hire them, until they happen upon a job posting for a live-in housekeeper. The master of the house is Yoshitaka ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Higuchi DaisukeTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayON YOUR MARKS
Sho Kazamatsuri and his pals finally hit the magic number 11 and that means they're ready for high-kicking, goal-to-goal soccer action.
Unfortunat...
March 11, 2005 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment announced today the release Scrapped Princess, a new fantasy adventure series from famed animation studio, BONES studios (Cowboy Bebop the Movie, Wolf’s Rain, Full Metal Alchemist). The first...
NYAF ANNOUNCES EVANGELION CO-DIRECTOR SHIZUNO AND AMERICAN ANIMATION DYNAMO STEINBERGER AS GUESTS OF HONOR
Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that Kobun Shizuno and Aimee Major Steinberger will appear as Gues...
Thursday
The alarm rings. 5:15 AM. I question my sanity and can’t come up with anything
positive. I have a 6:30 AM flight to get to though, as I head off for the Big
Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) and Anime Expo New York (AXNY)! The dub of the B...
What They SayComputer engineer Otaku is an average young man, dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. But as luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train and saves her from a lecherous molester, falling in love with h...
Random Tracks is a column/editorial and email answering piece that sort of lets me just hit various subjects and just go with it. We've had columns similar to this in the past, but they were mostly done by other people. I figured it's finally time to get ...