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Fantasy Fiction: Unsuitable for Adults?
by Andrew Osmond (Wed 06-07-2000)
`The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was, buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter...`So opens Clive Barker`s 1996 chi... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Editing Anime: Why all anime fans should be concerned
by Jim Lazar (-)
Editing.
One simple word, but a word that speaks volumes. Some accept it, some curse it, some profit by it. It can be simple and innocuous as calling a rice cake a cookie to extreme and detestable as cutting large portions of video out and changing the ... 
Birds of Prey Ratings Soar
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-11-2002)
The WB network
has announced that the new superhero show Birds of Prey is a
ratings hit. The 70-minute premiere was the highest bow for a new show on the
network this season.
Birds
attracted 7.6 million viewers and served as the network's second-be... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Dokkoida!? Preview
by Way Jeng (Thu 07-08-2004)
Welcome once again to an early look at an anime dub. Today's subject is the comedy entitled Dokkoida!? (Hereafter just Dokkoida), being released by Geneon Entertainment. I'd like to thank animeondvd.com for providing me with their screener disc, which inc... Comicscape May 7, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-07-2003)
OPINIONSo, another Free Comic Book Day has come and gone, bringing the promise of new comics readers (and for retailers, the hope for new comic store customers). Or is it? Just to satisfy my curiosity (and to get some freebies myself), I went to More Fun ... Harry Pottermania in Vancouver, with J.K. Rowling
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-16-2000)
At a J.K. Rowling press conference, its the adults who take a backseat to the children sitting in the front row. Almost half a dozen boys and girls who are playing reporter clutch their pens and pads, asking questions to their favorite childrens author ... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at anime in English. This time the topic of discussion is centered on Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (hereafter simply Hello Kitty), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Though this show isn't everybody's cu... JAST USA Announces Adult PC Game Absolute Obedience is Golden Master (Thu 09-28-2006)
San Diego, California, Thursday, September 28, 2006. JAST USA, the leading publisher of PC dating-sim games in English, announced that the upcoming title Absolute Obedience had been declared "golden master" and would begin shipping in the coming weeks. Th..."Battlestar Galactica" renewed for 4th season
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-14-2007)
The Sci Fi Channel has announced that the sci fi show, Battlestar Galactica, has been renewed for a 4th season. A total of 13 episodes have been ordered with an eye toward a January 2008 premiere.The decision comes after the series' successful move ... G-Collections Adult PC RPG Lightning Warrior Raidy On Sale and Shipping, Official Site Launched (Wed 04-09-2008)
San Diego, California, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC "dating-sim" games in English, today announced that the new 3D fantasy RPG for adults, LIGHTNING WARRIOR RAIDY, is shipping. In the game, the player takes on the...Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... TOY STORY 2 (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 11-27-1999)
TOY STORY was one of the best overrated movies ever made. To be honest, the screenplay wasn`t all that wonderful: the plot mechanics were loose; the lead character, Woody, was really a selfish, unsympathetic protagonist, and the film didn`t really kick in... THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 08-04-2005)
While watching that mind-numbing I LOVE THE '80s show you might have seen a segment on a mid-1980s cultural phenomenon known as the Cabbage Patch Kids. These were cute, slightly moronic looking baby dolls that were marketed in such a way that children an... Directors Who Matter - Tim Burton
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Sun 01-01-2006)
Age: 47 Most Recent Film: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Best Film: Edward Scissorhands Most Underrated Film: Big Fish Did You Know: Designed winning anti-litter poster for a garbage company when he was in ninth grade, and all the company's trucks spor... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... The Alphabet Soup Game
by Janet Houck (Wed 11-15-2006)
Yes, boys and girls, today’s topic is the quagmire known as manga ratings. This hasn’t been much of an issue for me until recently, as the only folks reading manga in my immediate environment are my husband and me, with the occasional loan ... Gals! Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujii MihonaTranslated by:Sheldon DrazkaAdapted by:Jonathan TarboxWhat They SayRan and her Gal-pals ring in the New Year, a year that will prove to be full of fun and games as well as change and pain. After Miyu\'s mother refu... Beta Research Study - Anime Network (Mon 07-26-2004)
ANIME NETWORK VIEWERS' APPETITE STRONGEST FOR DIGITAL CABLE, VOD, HDTV AND DVRS ACCORDING TO NEW STUDY FROM BETA RESEARCH CORPORATION HOUSTON, Texas July 22, 2004 - According to the recently published 2004 Beta Research Cable Subscriber Study, which gau...FRINGE Picked Up for Full Season
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)
Kevin Reilly, President of 20th Century Fox, has announced today that the network is picking up an additional nine episodes of the critically acclaimed thriller "Fringe," bringing the new genre series to a full season order. "We're having a... Fafner Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-30-2005)
What They SayTHEIR PARADISE WAS A DECEPTION...
The youth of Tatsumiya Island believed that they had ordinary lives ... until the advent of the Festum, extraterrestrial intelligent life forms intent on assimilating all humans. Abruptly, their once peaceful... MATHILDA #3
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 11-18-2004)
In the interest of full disclosure, Tedd Walley is a personal friend of mine. That said, on with the show.Apparently, Lucifer's daughter was none-too-happy lording over the armies of Hell in preparation for the final assault on Heaven's gates that would ... POKEMON 4EVER
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 10-11-2002)
As legions of annoyed adults have no doubt already heard (and heard again, and again, and again...) everybody's favorite "Pocket Monsters," the Pokemon, are back on the big screen thanks to the new Miramax release POKEMON 4EVER. In many ways you already k... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... Be a Friend
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 09-17-2006)
So you walked in on your friend while he was watching some of that Japanimation stuff. You asked him if it was Pokemon, and you probably would have received a kinder reaction if you'd killed his mother.It's an awful lot of drama for a simple mistake. Wh... JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 07-29-2002)
The feature film JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS was the beginning of something that Hollywood executives love: a franchise. The CGI animated filmwhich was perhaps one of the most unlikely nominees at this year's Oscars (for the new category Best Animated Featu... CATS & DOGS
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-04-2001)
Entering the ranks of such live action talking animal fare as BABE, STUART LITTLE and this summer's DR. DOLITTLE 2, Warner Bros. "unleashes" CATS & DOGS with the hopes of offering something that its prestigious competition visibly lacked: thrills. Tre... The Mumbling Kitsune: Growing Out of Anime
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-31-2008)
Growing up doesn't happen all at once. It's not as if someone wakes up and decides it's time to trade in his kite and baseball bat for a business suit and briefcase. It's a gradual process. One summer, all the cool kids are swinging as high as possible an... JERICHO gets picked up for full season
by Karl Schneider (Fri 10-13-2006)
CBS has picked up it's new drama JERICHO for a full season order.The show's story deals with the aftermath of a nuclear explosion on a small, peaceful Kansas town.JERICHO is averaging 11.3 million viewers, 3.4/10 in adults 18-49 and 4.6/12 in adults 25-54... "Kino no Tabi: Vol. 1"
by Janet Houck (Tue 01-02-2007)
I have always wanted to check out Kino’s Journey, an anime series about a girl riding a sentient motorcycle around the world. It sounded... cute. Oh, how wrong I was. This story is so much more than just cute.
One of the first books in TOK... WB Trumpets Smallville, Birds of Prey Ratings (Mon 11-11-2002)
Last Thursday The WB issued a press release touting the success of two of it's comic based properties, Smallville and Birds of Prey. The November sweeps are here, and The WB continues to best it's last year ratings for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tu...Gaiman's Endless Inspiration
by Cindy White (Mon 05-27-2002)
Most writers spend their entire careers honing their talents in just one medium, be it novels or screenplays or comic books. Neil Gaiman is not like most writers. After achieving rare critical and commercial success with his DC comic book series SANDMAN,... Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu... UNDERDOG: COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 08-10-2001)
Back in the early 1990s, I happened to catch a performance by a very serious artist. Swirling classical music played over a bare stage with a painted backdrop showing a cloudy sky. A woman walked out on stage dressed in red tights and a loose red tunic wi... Class is in Session
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 03-14-2007)
I have horror on the brain these days, which is kind of whacked. All around me are signs of spring and heavy drinking, but I'm checking over my shoulder for vampires, werewolves and giant bugs from Hell.
I already know I'm good at quaffing... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Smoke and Mirrors: The Magic of Harry Potter
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-30-1999)
To discuss J. K. Rowling`s Harry Potter books is to do more than just review them; it`s a job that also encompasses explicating a phenomenon. Because the Harry Potter books--three of a planned series of seven have now been published--comprise a publishing... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... JAST USA Announces Adult PC Game Yin-Yang! X-Change Alternative (Thu 12-14-2006)
San Diego, California, Friday, December 15, 2006. JAST USA, the leading publisher of PC dating-sim games in English, announced that the upcoming title Yin-Yang! X-Change Alternative had shipped. Their newest interactive dating-sim for adults, Yin-Yang! is...Halloween 2002: Dress for Superhero Success! (Tue 10-22-2002)
Every year when Halloween rolls around, there's a hot costume or theme that every kid (young and old) just has to have. Last year it was understandably Firemen and Policemen. This year could be called the year of the Superhero! With the blockbuster ...Journey to Planet Weird: An Conversation with Author Francess Lantz
by Denise Dumars (Fri 08-11-2000)
Many authors of young people`s books dream of having their works adapted into moviesbut if their character is not named `Harry Potter,` the chances are slim. In 1997 Francess Lantz wrote a comedic science fiction book, STEPSISTER FROM THE PLANET WEIRD, i... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... VIZ Participates in Jump to Japan Exhibit (Thu 01-22-2004)
Dynamic, interactive exhibit on Japanese pop art and culture to tour children's museums and feature VIZ anime and manga content. San Francisco, Calif, January 22, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for Nort...Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... My Neighbor Totoro (-)
What They SayTotoro\' on DVD at last! Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Although it\'s set in the mid 1950\'s in Japan\'s rural area, the sceneries with l...Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #16
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2003)
What They SayMeilin is Back! Li decides to confess his feelings to Sakura- but only after he tells Meilin!
Then, Sakura uses the Mirror Card to do her Christmas shopping, but realizes she’s neglected something important... Later, during the New Yea... Chance Pop Session Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2003)
What They SayWith their new single \"Pure Blue,\" R3 race to the top of the charts. Photo shoots, public appearances, and interviews with top magazines become routine for Akari, Yuki, and Nozomi. Caught in a whirlwind of publicity and fan adoration, the g... Kowaremono Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-13-2002)
What They SayAki, an Andmaid (Android-maid) made for the purpose of collecting high-quality sperm from all over the world. Thanks to a mad-scientist, she can now transform into a super-heroine!? A plot more twisted than the last...
Aki was supposed to be... Pokemon 4 Ever
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayMeet the newest Pokemon, Celebi, who has the power to travel through time. Vicious, the future descendant of James and Jessie of Team Rocket, travels back in time to wreak havoc, and it\'s up to young Ash, Pikachu, and friends to stop him. Al... Project Arms Vol. #2
by Luis Cruz (Wed 07-16-2003)
What They SayThe ARMS boys are back... and this time they\'re on home turf. The Egrigori will stop at nothing to get their hands on ARMS, and now they\'re pulling out the big guns. Meet the Chapel Twins - young, intelligent, deadly. With the help of their... Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #12
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-09-2002)
What They SayMysteries Revealed! Kero confronts Sakura’s teacher, Kaho Mizuki, to discover that the final judgement is upon them and the fate of the world is in balance!
Then the earth splits open introducing the final card, the Earth Card. If Sak... Genma Wars Collection Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-14-2007)
What They SayIn a world beyond time, a demoniac race called \"Genmas\" control the degenerated humans. Now the fates of Rufu and Jin, twins separated at birth, ultimately intertwine as each learns of the legacy of their birthright and the supernatural pow... Yukikaze Vol. #1 Limited Ediiton
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-23-2004)
What They SayUnbeknownst to the general population, an alien force opened an inter-dimensional gate in Antarctica over 30 years ago in an attempt to invade the Earth. The unified forces of Earth formed an elite military unit under command of the United Na... Karakuri Ninja Girl Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-15-2002)
What They SayContains both volumes! Ninja they may be, but they\'re still human after all. They wish for ordinary lives in the city. Dream of a beautiful life together.
When the two shadows of Fawn Bell (Trisha Uptown) and Moon Shadow leave the Ninja Co... Boogiepop Phantom Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-18-2003)
What They SayEPISODE 10: POOM POOM
Poom Poom came down the heaven. He holds a balloon and travels floating around… to the flower country…. And the doll country… and the dinosaur country.
And, in the world of Poom Poom where everything i... Kino's Journey Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-18-2004)
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bear witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler. ... Sugar Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-11-2003)
What They SayDid you know fairies make the clouds? Saga\'s friendship with Sugar grows stronger every day. When a storm makes Sugar late coming home from a field trip, Saga begins to realize how much Sugar actually means to her. Together, they enjoy the M... GTO Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-15-2003)
What They SayIn this shocking series finale, the students end their school trip with high spirits and open hearts. Onizuka makes sure things stay that way by coming to the aid of the emotionally troubled Miyabi. The outcome is a test of wills that can eit... EL Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-18-2002)
What They SayIn 2030, nuclear war broke out over the environmental pollution issue. Many people lost their lives due to radioactivity. The people, who survived the barren Earth, started the Megaro Earth Project to save human existence. In a last hope for ... Welcome to Pia Carrot Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-20-2002)
What They SayKoji is late for his interview at Pia Carrot, but gets hired because he\'s very persistent. Azusa (Devon) who caused him to be late for his interview, hates him with a passion. It seems like the beginning of a pleasurable summer with all the ... Castle of Cagliostro
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2000)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin III, a.k.a. \"The Wolf\", and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter. But when their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro, they find far more than they bargained for.... Welcome to Pia Carrot Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-20-2002)
What They SayFeaturing the voices of adult film stars Inari Vachs & Gina Ryder. Yusuke starts working at his father\'s restaurant, \"Pia Carrot\", for the summer. Shouko, who has feelings for Yusuke, asks Satomi (Gina Ryder) for advice. Satomi lends her a... NYC Take Note: Tokyo Festa (Fri 01-27-2006)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding a day of free events throughout NYC on February 7, 2006 aimed at increasing awareness of Japan\'s customs, culture, and cartoons titled Tokyo Festa. Visit www.TokyoFesta.com for a full list of events, but some ...Master Keaton Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-22-2004)
What They SayKeaton starts by rescuing an East German Olympian from depression and skin-heads before interfering in a KGB hit on a Russian attending an air show in the UK. Later, after a trip to Spain?s islands where he learns about passion and betrayal ... Anime on DVD Recommends (Sun 05-12-2002)
We\'ve got our first entry into the Anime on DVD Recommends for Adults section. Written by Paul Grisham, we\'ve now got Koihime from NuTech Entertainment in there. Check it out if you\'re interested in seeing something really good!Hellsing Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-05-2002)
What They SayA secret war is brewing in the night - a war in which humanity is only a pawn. The mysterious Hellsing Organization deploys within the shadows to protect ordinary mortals from the undead legions that would prey upon us. Now, as the ghouls and... Mission of Darkness
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-10-2001)
What They SayAt the same time a mysterious meteorite drops from space, women are found murdered all over Japan with holes in them and containing alien semen. The government uses passion-filled hormones to lure the monster into a trap, but the monster beco... My Neighbor Totoro
by Bryan Morton (Thu 03-30-2006)
What They SayWhile their mother recovers from an illness, Satsuki and her little sister Mei get away from it all in an idyllic rural retreat. Far from the bustle of the city, they discover a mysterious place of spirits and magic, and the friendship of the... FLCL Vol. #1 (-)
What They SayThe Review!In the first volume of studio GAINAX\'s latest Japanese release, we are introduced to the make believe town of Masabe where twelve-year-old Nandaba Naota lives. This is a town where the scenery is dominated by the imposing shape of...Kiki's Delivery Service
by Chris Beveridge (-)
What They SayOne of Maestro Hayao Miyazaki\'s most internationally beloved films comes out at last on DVD! Kiki turns thriteen, and it\'s time for her to fly away from home to find a city to settle in and to learn what to do with her witches abilities, an... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #19: Dreams of Youth
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-03-2002)
What They SayKenshin and the others meet Daigoro, a young man with a western education. Daigoro has been rejected by Kaishu, a famous teacher, who has been active since the times of the Revolution. Kaoru steps in, and the Kamiya Dojo gets a new student.... Immoral Sisters Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-02-2002)
What They SayOne day, a housewife named Yukie has a traffic accident. She is ordered to pay a large settlement to the other party, Taketo, the son of the owner/president of Nowgawa Industries. Unable to make the settlement payment, Yuki allows Taketo to h... Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)
What They SayMars 2046: The murder of a celebrity reveals the existence of a secret ?Third Type? robot so intelligent and sophisticated that they can pass as humans. The continuing pubic slaughter of these ?Thirds? by the hate-spewing D?anclaude fan the a... Naruto Unleashed Set 1.1
by Dani Moure (Fri 09-01-2006)
What They SayUzumaki Naruto is a lonesome young boy from the Hidden Leaf Village, a town with several young ninjas-in-training who aspire to reach the village\'s one-of-a-kind highest ninja rank, the Hokage. Naruto is treated as an outcast by the rest of ... Michel Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-18-2006)
What They SayUnderneath the dazzling Sun; far across the sparkling, blue ocean; and beyond lush forests, you will find a beautiful island called Sitel Island. On that mythical island stands the Tree of Life. This magnificent tree is the guardian of natur... Legend of the Mystical Ninja Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 04-16-2007)
What They SayA god of unparalleled evil lurks at the edge of the Game World. This vile creature, Makuamuuge, declares a revolt against the Game World and sends his loyal and steadfast foot soldiers into the Human World to unleash his master plan. Not if ... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #01: The Investigation Is Afoot (Second Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-16-2006)
What They SayJimmy Kudo is a cocky teenage detective, known far and wide for his crime solving skills. While working a particularly gruesome case, Kudo is attacked in the darkness by two strange men and force-fed an experimental drug. The strong poison re... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-07-2006)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings... Fafner Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-24-2006)
What They SayBefore Kazuki\'s very eyes, Soshi is kidnapped by a Festum along with the Siegfried System. In order to rescue Soshi, the remaning pilots of the Tatsumiya Island join forces with the Human Force in an all out battle against the North Pole Mir... Cromartie High School: The Movie (Live Action)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-31-2006)
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... Gaogaigar Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-28-2006)
What They SayThe AI Robot brothers Houryu and Enryu have successfully completed System Change and sortied alongside GaoGaiGar. The fiery, brash Houryu and the cold, cautious Enryu have opposite personalities. Will they be able to unite their purpose long ... Speedgrapher Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-11-2006)
What They SayThe stink of corruption permeates every brick in the city, and Saiga\'s eyesight continues to grow worse by the day. As the truth is revealed through the lens of a microscope, the photographer is left to wonder which battlefield from his past... Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-09-2006)
What They SayIt is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric\'s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed\'s continued research into rocketry as allied him with ... Astro Boy (1980) Greatest Astro Adventures (-)
What They SayThe first ever Astro Boy series created in full color takes viewers on an amazing journey showcasing the true meaning of being a hero. Astro Boy learns the importance of kindness, compassion and selflessness in the face of life\'s obstacles. ...Zipang Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-20-2006)
What They SayScheduled for routine military exercises, Kadomatsu and the crew of Japan\'\'s newest and most modern battlecruiser, Mirai, are ready to test out the ship\'s state-of-the-art AEGIS systems. Instead, they find themselves transported back to Ju... RUNAWAYS #30
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 07-13-2008)
This 30th issue of Runaways concludes a couple of things—Joss Whedon’s habitually late, but fantastic arc Dead End Kids and, indeed, this second volume of the series itself. Don’t worry, though, Maniacs, because another series will ... Cardcaptor Sakura: Clow Book Set 1
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 04-02-2007)
What They SayCuriosity is part of any 10-year old\'s life, but Sakura just broke the seal on a magical book and released all of the mischievous spirits imprisoned on the cards inside! Kero, the \"Guardian of the Clow Cards\" is horrified to find all of ... Diamond Daydreams Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 07-03-2007)
What They SayThe bitter-cold winter of Hokkaido meets the warmth of the human heart as six women suffer through their own tragic love stories before fate brings them all together. We begin with Atsuko, whose arranged marriage collapses in the face of a lo... Project Arms: Second Chapter Vol. #2
by Luis Cruz (Tue 11-16-2004)
What They SayThe Chapel Children are just an average bunch of kids – except that they\'re not. A hundred times smarter than normal adults and a thousand times more vicious, they\'ve decided it\'s time to run away from their \"Egregori Lab\" home and... Paranoia Agent Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-10-2004)
What They SayAfter the first victim\'s story, the police felt the overly stressed woman was having a breakdown and lied to cover-up for some crime. However, after the third and fourth attacks upon unrelated victims led to the same description of a young ... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-13-2004)
What They SayCosmic Era 71. A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals. The Natural-dominated Earth Alliance, struggling to catch up with the Coordinators\' superior technology, has secretly developed its own Gund... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #01: The Secret Life Of Jimmy Kudo
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-23-2004)
What They SayWithin the high stakes world of police work exists a surplus of capable detectives. These detectives work with police to uncover the clues needed to track down and apprehend the most vile criminals. Jimmy Kudo is just such a detective. But th... Saiyuki Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-15-2004)
What They SayFree from the restrictions of Heaven, Homura and his team of dissenters have indulged in a little fun at the expense of Sanzo and crew. Now they\'ve decided to get serious about stealing the founding scriptures of Heaven and Earth. Homura pro... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #03: Like Old Times
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-22-2004)
What They SayContains episodes 59-61!
Conan is walking on air when an invite to an elite mystery tour arrives that has him rubbing elbows with fellow mystery fans. What should be a weekend of mystery nirvana becomes a nightmare of survival when the conte... Leave it to Piyoko Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayPiyoko and the Black Gema Gema Gang are settled down in the city of Akihabara, waiting for the chance to kidnap Dejiko. But they keep getting distracted by things like drawing contests and a tent that leads to the fifth-dimension - until they... Shusaku the Letch: Liberty
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-03-2005)
What They SayJust when you thought that no one could drive harder, move faster and hang lower than Kisaku, here comes the continued adventures of the original Letch. Thanks to Shusaku\'s position at an all girls\' school, his story is packed with more gir... DNAngel Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-13-2005)
What They SayDaisuke Niwa is not a normal junior high student. However, for the next 6 days he gets to act like one! Daisuke and his classmates head to the seaside for a week of fun and studying. While there, Daisuke finally realizes his true feelings and... Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-21-2005)
What They SayThe whole school’s buzzing – it’s time for Misumaru Middle School’s annual Athletic Festival! When Kyoichi discovers that Muryou has volunteered to be the White Team’s captain, he immediately volunteers to be cap... Saiyuki Reload Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-23-2005)
What They SayOne day, Lirin meets two brothers who leave offerings at a small shrine hoping to see their late mother. That night, their mother appears before them and tells the overjoyed brothers to obtain Sanzo’s scripture, which will bring her bac... Popotan Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-12-2005)
What They SayThere appears to be more to this journey than just their trials. It seems that the sisters are not the only ones to have made this quest! All travelers end up seeking out Shizuka, the mysterious young lady who dances among the popotan, for s... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... TEEN TITANS on the Move
by News Editor (Thu 05-31-2007)
Warner Bros. Pictures has hired Mark Verheiden (SMALLVILLE and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) to write the big-screen adaptation of DC Comic's TEEN TITANS.
The sort of junior Justice League, comprised of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl and Speedy firs... Hand-Eye Coordination
by Damon Brown (Fri 12-29-2006)
The uploaded homemade photos started coming in right after Thanksgiving. Black eyes. Warped plasma screens. Wrecked windows. Two weeks earlier, people were peacefully waiting for the Nintendo Wii. News reports called the Wii crowd damn near angels com... Wii’re Not Ready
by Damon Brown (Tue 01-09-2007)
Two thousand and six began with a bang, at least within some households. On New Year’s Day the smart sex blog Fleshbot <www.fleshbot.com> found an interesting trend: significant pornography websites started posting the label “Wii Frie... "Pan’s Labyrinth"
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-29-2006)
One of the best films of 2006, director/writer Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth takes the form of a child’s fairytale but goes back and forth from a truly scary storybook world to a searingly harsh reality.
Ivana Baquero s... Anime Goes Bump in the Night
by Janet Houck (Thu 12-21-2006)
Now that Christmas is almost upon us, it’s the perfect time to look at some horror titles in the anime section!
First one on the list is a classic, for many US otaku their first title on VHS. Vampire Hunter D (distributed by Urban Vision)... We Are The World
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 11-12-2006)
It's hard to create art, music, a piece of writing or otherwise without being influenced by outside sources. In fact, unless you're an eccentric genius who just so happened to spend his growing years inside an opaque box, it's impossible to truly... "Pokemon Ranger"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-15-2006)
The Pokemon series has been around for many years, and was a driving force in the success of the Gameboy systems. The original games, Blue and Red, spawned many sequels allowing people to collect more than the original 151 creatures. It has inspired a ... "Fate/Stay Night Vol. 1: Advent of the Magi"
by Janet Houck (Wed 02-07-2007)
Based on TYPE-MOON’s best-selling visual novel/H-game, Fate/Stay Night tells the story of the Holy Grail War, fought between seven Magi and their summoned Servants, the spirits of heroes of mythology. It has the potential for becoming a solid sto... Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)
I did intend to talk about something serious and factual this week, you know, with technical information and such. Very researched and educational, I assure you. But when I sat down to actually write all this pile of anime goodness, all seriousness fl... "Please Release: 1"
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 04-17-2007)
Nate Powell’s Please Release showcases a few scenarios from the author’s life over three years, as he tries to live up to his own ideals and make sense of his world. He works at a job helping adults with developmental disabilities, do... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape. This week, I feel woefully short of ideas. I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column. In lieu of ... "The Host"
by Brian Thomas (Sun 03-11-2007)
It’s been a while since there has been a traditional, old fashioned monster movie, the kind where an aberration is produced or awakened by mankind’s science can only be destroyed by the heroic actions of a few individuals making use of the ... "Speed Racer" coming May 9, 2008.
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-10-2007)
According to Warner Bros, the live action film, Speed Racer, will head to theaters on May 9, 2008, two weeks earlier than previously announced.The film, written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski, will follow the adventures of the young race car dri... Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Or as they say in China, “Happy New Year!’ I’m celebrating the Year of the Pig by ordering a lot of pork dishes from our favorite delivery place (China Ling!) and settling in to watch some of the thou... "The Omega Factor"
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-10-2006)
There has been a lot of mystique surrounding the late 70's BBC show The Omega Factor. Hatched from an idea by producer George Gallaccio (who was associate producer on Doctor Who during part of Tom Baker's tenure), the show was an early version o... Dragon Ball Z and more!
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-09-2006)
This has been a crazy week for me, and a crazy week gaming news. With the release of two consoles still around the corner, the clock continues to tick down to their release. I just love this mad rush of games coming out just before Christmas, as they ... Super Ninja Spies
by Matt Kamen (Wed 07-26-2006)
Wow. You reader-types actually left feedback on the last column. Thank you it's nice to know people are actually reading! Following on a bit from last week, Superman Returns took 4.3m in it's opening weekend here in the UK, a touch over two-thirds of Pi... Ant Bully
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 08-02-2006)
Lately we have seen a lot of movies come out, all of them involving CGI in some major manor. This summer alone, so far we have had Monster House, Cars, Barnyard, and now Ant Bully. I must confess that a lot of the games that come out based on movies, gene... WB toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-22-2006)
ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm... Comicscape - July 5th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-05-2006)
I probably can't write anything new about SUPERMAN RETURNS. Most of you have seen it already and probably love it or hate it. For those in search of a quick answer, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It elevates the source material to mature heights never ... Pikachu panic revisited
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-24-2006)
In December of 1997, more than 700 people in Japan suffered mysterious seizures while watching an episode of POKMON. In an adventure entitled "Computer Warrior Polygon" (Episode 38) set inside a computer, Pikachu sets off a "vaccine bomb" with his electr... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Surface: The Complete Series
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-08-2006)
The programming on TV goes in cycles. One year hospital shows will be all the rage, a few years later it will be reality programming, only to be replaced with cop shows a few years later. With the success of LOST, it looked like mysterious SF shows woul... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... WE KEEP YOU SAFE
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-08-2006)
America was founded on several undeniable truths penned by our forefathers or Optimus Prime, depending on which generation you were born into. All men are equal. Freedom is all. Humans have the right to speak and worship as they choose ... unless there... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... Plush Politics
by John Denning (Sat 09-30-2006)
Political action figures have become a recurring phenomenon in modern life. As we continue to grow as a post-literate society centered on the moving picture, icons take on greater influence as our attention spans demand more information packed into shorte... Of Dogs and Princes
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 09-24-2006)
Think back. Way back, if you need to. When was the first time you set eyes on televised anime? The answer might surprise you.I've spent a lot of time over the past couple of weeks yelling about Pokemon being the Great Catalyst, the animated phenomeno... Disturbia wins but not by much
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
Did you think Disturbia winning 1st place last week with only 13 mil in receipts was something hardly worth talking about? Well, it’s worse this week. The winner, Disturbia, doesn’t even in pull in 10 mil. Yep, you heard me. In a box office... Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Evil Dead #1
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
I almost didn’t pick up the first issue of Dark Horse’s adaptation of Evil Dead. The film has seen an insane number of DVD releases from Anchor Bay, a musical adaptation, sequels, and any other treatment you can imagine. Granted, no ... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... GHOSTBUSTERS Sequel Hits Consoles Next Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-15-2007)
A GHOSTBUSTERS sequel is on the way but it won't be in the traditional medium, reports Variety.. All the principal stars and writers are coming together for another story, this time as a video game series. The trade reports that Sony Pictures and Vivendi ... MEET THE ROBINSONS
by Tim Janson (Tue 11-13-2007)
Meet the Robinson’s didn’t seem to generate the usual buzz that a Disney film does when it was release last Spring and I’ve been trying to put my finger on why. I’ve come up with a couple of possible reasons…First, the ... Anime's Best, Sort Of (Part One)
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
First, it would be appropriate to warn all you good readers that there are various spoilers afoot in today's column. Second, it's vital to warn everyone to take this list with a grain of salt.
I was commissioned elsewhere to put together a video list of... Talking Torchwood
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
I think I have a unique perspective on this show by not watching Doctor Who. Torchwood and Doctor Who are of course attached at the hip but they should exist as separate series to be successful. Angel and Buffy were similarly attached but you ne... THQ Captures SUPER HERO
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
Vidgame publisher THQ has secured the rights to Marvel's new animated series SUPER HERO SQUAD. The show features stylized versions of Marvel characters like Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine aimed at tots.
Though the series do... Mumbling Kitsune: Go Speed Racer
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-11-2008)
Let's say a representative for anime put on a nice suit and went door-to-door to poll opinions on what series should receive live action treatment. What kind of results would he come away with?
There'd be a lot of votes for Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh &nbs... Iron Man Arrives at Sideshow Collectibles
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 05-02-2008)
Iron Man arrives in theaters this weekend. Prepare for the onslaught of Iron Man products. Toys, video games, comics and soundtracks will, of course, be on our collective radars. Let’s face it guys (and gals), the days of little action fi... Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
After nearly four years of courtroom drama and a $100,000 spent by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, embattled comic retailer Gordon Lee has been cleared of all charges. On Friday at the New York Comic Con, at “The CBLDF Presents An Evening wi... Prison Break Confirmed for Season 4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Fox has greenlit a fourth season for "Prison Break," while the network confirmed that "The Return of Jezebel James" wouldn't be back, reports Variety Fox has ordered 22 more "Prison Break" episodes from 20th Century Fox TV. T... Reynolds Penning NIGHTMARE ACADEMY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-01-2007)
The first novel of NIGHTMARE ACADEMY, a planned trilogy, may have just hit book shelves in August but Universal is still prepping the big screen adaptation, says Hollywood Reporter. After shelling out a high six figures for the rights to this se... THE PUNISHER ANNUAL #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-28-2007)
I review this first annual of Marvel’s adults-only MAX series, The Punisher, because the rumor mill suggests that this issue’s writer, Mike Benson, might take over the title when Garth Ennis leaves. Again, take that only as a rumor. ... Clockwork Fighters Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-03-2007)
What They SayKarakuri, or \"mechancial puppets,\" are appearing at festivals throughout the country. Most take delight in these mysterious and magical contrivances of a new age, but one day, all that changes when the Wind Gang, a group of steam punks who ... SHREK THE THIRD
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 06-04-2007)
With the plethora of movie sequels this summer we have been treated to plenty of franchise videogames. Some of them are like Spiderman 3, or Pirates of the Caribbean, but you should not forget about Shrek the Third. Each of the movies has their childish q... The Plain Janes
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 05-22-2007)
The Plain Janes, published by DC Comics, opens with a bomb going off near a sidewalk café. The cataclysmic event doesn't bestow ironic superpowers on the protagonist, Jane, but she's inspired to save mankind, nonetheless … from the cultural ... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... "Warriors: The Lost Warrior, Volume One"
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 04-30-2007)
If you believe manga should stick to the strictest sense of its definition--Japanese comics by Japanese writers and artists--now would be the time to jump off the bandwagon. Make sure to tuck in your chin and roll as you hit the ground.
If you'... Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)
Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.
... Next Gen Consoles Nix MANHUNT 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-21-2007)
Rockstar Games and Take Two productions just cannot catch a break, it seems. Yesterday, I let you Maniacs know how their latest game was banned from the UK for too violent themes. Corresponding with new title being banned from the UK, the ESRB handed down... Harry Potter and the Japanese Experience
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 08-02-2007)
Before reading what our columnist, Nadia Oxford, has to say, I'm warning everyone here at Mania that there is a Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince Spoiler in this article. You are now warned. Now, let's get back to Nadia's thoughts... --J... Manga Burnout?
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-13-2007)
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... THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... Pulp Pop Fiction
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-05-2007)
Manga fans have some pretty simple requirements for their hobby. They want a cool story and they want some awesome pictures to go with that story. There's no question manga delivers those exact specifications; it's a perfect merge of pictures and words. T... Summer Camp!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-26-2007)
Has the DVD marketplace reached a saturation point? With the two Hi-Def DVD formats struggling to make their way into your homes, it’s no wonder they’re having trouble making progress. We’re already swimming in product! Labels are p... Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
Leadership stands as a thankless role, in which those in charge must accept the blame for everyone or redistribute accolades equally. Fanboys across the Internet have been buzzing for the past week or so about Dan Didio—the Senior Vice Presiden... Case Closed Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoyama GoshoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayGhastly beheadings, bloody murders, and cold-hearted child abductions-
Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intu... Anime Network Licenses Ninja Nonsense from the Right Stuf International (Fri 06-15-2007)
Hit Japanese Series to Make U.S. Television Debut HOUSTON, TX " June 14, 2007 " Bringing American television audiences the first look at a hot, new animated series from Japan, Anime Network announced today it has licensed The Right Stuf International...MAMORU OSHII'S NEW ANIMATION FILM "THE SKY CRAWLERS" TO BE RELEASED IN 2008 (Wed 06-20-2007)
Somewhere, in a country similar to ours There are children who do not became adult They are very similar to us Mamoru Oshii, the world-famous Japanese filmmaker, whose works include "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) and "Innocence" (2004), will direct a new fe...Akimbo s Fast-Growing Anime On Demand a Must-See for Fans (Wed 06-06-2007)
AnimEigo, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, The Right Stuf International and World Events Productions' VOLTRON round out Akimbo's already extensive library of anime titles SAN MATEO, Calif. " June 6, 2007 " Akimbo™ announced today that it has added a host o...GONZO Selection" to Start on "goo (Tue 03-20-2007)
NTT Group's websites as a new channel of online animation distribution GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that it will today launch its "GONZO Selection" ...American Library Association And Manga Artist You Higuri Collaborate On Poster (Wed 12-13-2006)
LOS ANGELES,12 December 2006: The American Library Association (ALA) and graphic novel publisher Go! Comi announced today that renowned manga artist You Higuri has created an exclusive poster for the ALA's popular poster series. The poster depicts C...So-net and GDH Announce Capital Tie-Up (Fri 01-19-2007)
Collaboration of Animation, Character and Online Games In Pursuit of a New Frontier in the Online Entertainment Industry 2007.01.19 So-net Entertainment Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenichiro Yoshida, hereafter So-net), ...GDH Announces GONZO Rosso's Newly Licensed Online Game from Korea (Tue 07-24-2007)
Popular Korean MMORPG "Shaiya" to be launched in Japan 2007.07.24 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that its group company GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head office...GDH Announces GONZO Rosso's Global Strategy (Tue 08-07-2007)
Japan-made original MMORPGs to be provided worldwide 2007.08.07 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that GONZO ROSSO K.K. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo...GDH and Leaguer Group Announce Business Partnership for Distribution of Anime in China (Mon 12-17-2007)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that it has concluded an agreement related to an establishment of a joint venture in Shanghai with Shenzhen Leaguer DTV Co...GDH Announces P2P Distribution of Animation Titles (Wed 12-26-2007)
Evaluating effectiveness of P2P system through charged distribution 2007.12.26 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that animation titles produced by its sub...EYESHIELD 21 ANIMATED SERIES TO DEBUT ON TOONAMI JETSTREAM (Thu 12-13-2007)
Acclaimed Series About Football Is The Latest Addition To Popular Joint Cartoon Network/VIZ Media Broadband Streaming Site San Francisco, CA, December 13, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and...Japan's Hottest Shojo Manga Series Since Fruits Basket Hits U.S. Stores December 2007 (Fri 11-02-2007)
Los Angeles, CA (November 2, 2007)―TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce the release of Japan's hugely popular shojo manga series, Gakuen Alice. From the same Japanese publisher that originally released TOKYOP...VIZ MEDIA LICENSES EDGY SHONEN JUMP DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES TO ADULT SWIM (Thu 09-27-2007)
Suspenseful Mystery To Debut On October 20 San Francisco, CA, September 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has licensed the Shonen...GDH Group Announces the Formation of New Content Fund (Mon 11-20-2006)
An investment fund aimed to support non-group media businesses 2006.11.21 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that one of its group companies, GDH Capital ....hack//ROOTS Premiering On Cartoon Network (Mon 11-06-2006)
.hack//ROOTS, NEXT INSTALLMENT IN THE HIT FRANCHISE, TO PREMIERE ON CARTOON NETWORK November 6, 2006 (Cypress, Ca) " Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that its anime series .hack//ROOTS will debut on Cartoon Network on November 10, at 5 a.m. (E...TOKYOPOP INC. TEAMS UP WITH THE NBA TO DELIVER FULL-COURT ACTION TO READERS WITH FAST-BREAKING NBA SPORTS MANGA (Tue 04-27-2004)
Exciting New Line to Feature NBA Greats Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Jason Kidd LOS ANGELES (April 26, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have given basketball a new way to transcend the court. The compa...VIZ Partners with RIF to Use Manga to Promote Literacy (Wed 06-02-2004)
Company will provide anime and manga products to RIF to prepare and motivate school children to read. San Francisco, Calif, June 2, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime content for North American audiences,...Rurouni Kenshin #1 Top Seller in N.A. (Tue 02-24-2004)
Samurai manga tops the list of best selling graphic novels and breaks into Top 100 Overall Adult Fiction according to Nielsen BookScan. San Francisco, Calif, February 24, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime f...Viz Talks Prince of Tennis, Bleach (Tue 02-10-2004)
Duo of popular manga titles to debut as SHONEN JUMP graphic novels beginning spring of 2004. San Francisco, Calif, February 10, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga comics and anime content for North American audiences...VIZ, LLC Announces LE Foil Covers (Tue 10-21-2003)
VIZ, LLC ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION FOIL COVERS FOR YU-GI-OH! Volume 1 and NARUTO Volume 1 To Be Released November 2003 Nationwide OCTOBER 21, 2001 -- SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- VIZ, LLC, North America's leading publisher of manga for English-speaking audience...Anime Network to air Gatchaman (Mon 06-07-2004)
ANIME NETWORK BRINGS ORIGINAL, UNCUT GATCHAMAN SERIES TO U.S. VIEWERS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Houston, TX, June 7, 2004-Anime Network, the first channel in North America dedicated to anime, has signed a deal with Sandy Frank Entertainment to bring all 10...VIZ's Inuyasha Turns in Impressive Sales on Multiple Fronts (Fri 10-15-2004)
Strong sales of feature film and manga combined with impressive ratings for televised series validates popularity of property in North America San Francisco, CA, October 14, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga...Animax Asia Signs New Output Deal with Gonzo (Wed 06-21-2006)
Animax seals new output deal with Japan's leading animation studio GONZO to bring latest edgy animation to Asia. SINGAPORE 21 June 2006 - Animax Asia announces today a new long term output deal with GONZO, Japan's leading animation studio. The output d...