The Story of Saiunkoku – Volume 6
The Story of Saiunkoku
Author: Sai Yukino (Kadokawa Shoten)
Illustrator: Kairi Yura
American Publisher: Viz Media
American Release Date: February 7, 2012
Age Rating: T
Format and length: Manga, 4 chapters
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shojo
Overall Personal Rating: B
Titles in the Radius: Cross Game, Honey & Clover, kimi ni todoke: From Me to You and Ouran Highschool Host Club
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Fairy Tail Part 3
The Radius
Title: Fairy Tail Part 3
Original Story: Hiro Mashima
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: January 31,, 2012
Format: 4 DVD/Blu-Ray combo box set, 13 half hour episodes (300 minutes)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Rating: TV14
Overall Personal Rating: A-
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News: FUNimation Suspends Production of Dragon Ball Z Blu-rays
Flower Mound, TX – January 26, 2012- FUNimation Entertainment, has officially confirmed they have suspended production of all future planned Blu-ray releases of Dragon Ball Z including Level 2.1 scheduled to be released on March 27, 2012.
Blu-ray editions of Dragon Ball Z went into production based on fan demand, however due to technical challenges of restoring from the original film frame by frame, we are unable to continue these releases by way of this process. FUNimation will be re-evaluating the current process and researching more efficient methods of restoration.
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News: Aniplex to Host Puella Magi Madoka Magica Special Meet and Greet Event at Anime Jungle in Los Angeles
SANTA MONICA, CA (January 26, 2012) – Celebrating the Release of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Vol. 1 in North America, Aniplex of America is having a special Meet and Greet Event with the English Voice Cast of the series. Fans will get to share the excitement of Madoka Magica with the English Cast just days after the release of the First Volume (February 14th). This Meet and Greet event will be held on Friday February 17th at 8:30 PM at Anime Jungle #1 in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo.
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Blue Exorcist Volume 6 (manga review)
“The Radius”
Blue Exorcist Volume 6
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Feb. 7th. 2012
Format: Manga
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B-
Similar Series: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
Synopsis:
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News: VIZ MEDIA BRINGS THE WONDROUS MINIATURE ADVENTURES OF STUDIO GHIBLI’S THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY TO READERS IN A NEW SERIES OF BOOKS
Releases Based On The New The Film By Hayao Miyazaki’s Famed Animation Studio Include Film Comics, Art And Picture Books
San Francisco, CA, January 26, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, brings the miniaturized adventure of famed Studio Ghibli’s newest animated creation – THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – to readers everywhere with a collection of ARRIETTY film comics, art and picture books set to debut on February 7th, 2012. THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY is scheduled for North American theatrical release on February 17th, 2012.
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News: Famed Evangelion Director Anno does the Storyboards for Yamato 2199
news provided by yamatocrew.info
Hideaki Anno, director of Evangelion, is providing the storyboards for the opening of the highly anticipated Space Battleship Yamato 2199. When asked about it Anno responded “If there was no Yamato. I would not be me now”. More details will be announced later.
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Bakuman Volume 9 manga review
“The Radius”
Bakuman Volume 9
Authors: Story By Tsugumi Ohba
Art By Takeshi Obata
Distributor: Viz/Shonen Jump
American Release Date: Feb. 7th, 2012
Format: Traditional Manga/ 192 pages
Genre: Shonen, Comedy, Slice-of-life
Publisher Age Rating: T (for Teen)
Personal Review Rating: B+
Similar Series: Kingyo Used Books, Solanin, Yawara!
Synopsis:
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News: PANDORAHEARTS, PERSONA -TRINITY SOUL-, AND OUR HOME’S FOX DEITY ARE AVAILABLE IN STANDARD EDITION PACKAGES!
Santa Ana, CA (January 24, 2012) – NIS America announced today that their popular anime titles, PandoraHearts, PERSONA -trinity soul-, and Our Home’s Fox Deity, are now shipping to select online retailers. Each standard edition set will come with the same bonus tracks and features as the premium edition, and a story guide leaflet for a quick overview of each episode. These standard editions are being made available to give our fans even more affordable options! Pandorahearts, PERSONA -trinity soul-, and Our Home’s Fox Deity Standard Editions (Volumes 1 and 2) are being shipped to select online retailers, Right Stuf, The Anime Corner Store, Anime Pavilion, Anime Castle, and NIS America Online Store.
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News: DAILY LIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ACQUIRED BY NIS AMERICA FOR A NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL RELEASE!
Santa Ana, CA (January 24, 2012) – NIS America is proud to announce the acquisition of Daily Lives of High School Boys (working title; Japanese title: Danshi Kokosei no Nichijo), a slice-of-life comedy detailing, literally, the daily lives of high school boys, for a North American retail release. The title was originally created by Yasunobu Yamauchi and is currently available on SQUARE ENIX ?GANGAN ONLINE? in Japan. The anime version of Daily Lives of High School Boys is produced by SUNRISE. NIS America will release the retail version of Daily Lives of High School Boys in its fan-favorite sturdy premium packaging.
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News: Broken Blade Airing Throughout January ?Exclusively on Comcast Xfinity
HOUSTON, TX — Dec. 30, 2011 — Broadcast and digital distributor Anime Network and Comcast Cable are starting 2012 off with a bang, coming together to bring our fans a tale of war, magic, and ancient mecha: Broken Blade!
Throughout January and February, Anime Network is inviting Broken Blade viewers to enter to win ten limited edition DVD/Blu-ray and English cast autographed poster sets. For more information, visit www.theanimenetwork.com/brokenbladecontest.
Broken Blade, published by Sentai Filmworks and distributed by Section 23 Films is the story of Rygart Arrow who defends Cruzon by piloting an ancient and powerful Golem.
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News: RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces DIRTY PAIR: The Original Features DVD Collection
Project Eden film, plus Affair of Nolandia & Flight 005 Conspiracy OVAs, scheduled for May 2012, with remastered video & three audio options.
GRIMES, Iowa, January 25, 2012 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce DIRTY PAIR: The Original Features DVD Collection will be available on May 1, 2012.
This value-priced Dirty Pair DVD collection will contain the PROJECT EDEN theatrical film, plus the direct-to-video (OVA) features AFFAIR OF NOLANDIA and FLIGHT 005 CONSPIRACY. In addition to remastered video from the Japanese DVD release, the set will offer two English audio options (the Streamline Pictures dub, directed by Carl Macek, and the ADV Films dub), Japanese audio, and English-language subtitles and on-screen translations.
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News: THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS ON SALE TODAY
HOUSTON, January 24th, 2012 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce the release of the devilishly fun anime THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS. Out today on both DVD & Blu-Ray by Section23 client, Sentai Filmworks
Title: THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS
Running Time: 300 min.
Age Rating: TV 14 (D)
Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles
CAT: SF-WGK100
UPC: 814131018311
Published by: Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by: Section23 Films
Street Date: 1/24/2012
Format: DVD
SRP: $59.98
Title: THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS BLU-RAY EDITION
CAT: SFB-WGK100
UPC: 814131018410
Format: BD
SRP: $69.98
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Dawn of the Arcana volume 2 Manga Review
“The Radius”:
Title: Dawn of the Arcana volume 2
Artist/Author: Rei Toma
Distributor: Viz Media
American release date: Feb. 7, 2012
Format and length: Shojo manga, 192 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T for Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar series or titles to check out: Sakura Hime
Keep your friend close and your enemies even closer.
Synopsis:
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News: AnimeFest 2012 Announces Japanese Guest of Honor: Koji Morimoto
AnimeFest is proud to announce our first Japanese Guest of Honor for AnimeFest 2012.
Koji Morimoto (born on December 26, 1959) is a prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. His works include: Akira, City Hunter, Dirty Pair: Project Eden, Fist of the North Star, .hack//Legend of the Twilight, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Lensman, Macross Plus, Robot Carnival, Roujin Z, Tekkonkinkreet, and so many more!
This will by Mr. Morimoto’s first time at AnimeFest!
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Ai Ore! – Volume 4
“The Radius”
Ai Ore! volume 4
Author: Mayu Shuijo (Shogakukan)
American Publisher: Viz Media
American Release Date: 2-7-12
Age Rating: T+
Format and length: Manga, 6 chapters
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shojo
Overall Personal Rating:
Titles in the Radius: Ottomen and Ouran Highschool Host Club
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News: Top 10 Selling Manga from Jan. 8 thru 14
New York Times Best Sellers List Manga thru January 14th
Here is the list of the New York Times top 10 bet selling Manga for the week of January 8th thru the 14th.
1 NEON GENESIS: EVANGELION, VOL. 10, by Osamu Takahashi. (Dark Horse Comics, $9.99.) From the publisher: “The campus culture festival is coming up for the students of Class 2-A.” That means starting an all-girl band, despite the keyboardist being a boy.
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Gantz II: Perfect Answer (movie review)
“The Radius”
Gantz II: Perfect Answer
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Hiroya Oku (manga)
U.S. Distributor: NEW PEOPLE Entertainment Films
Release Date: Jan. 14th, 2012
Genre: Sci Fi, Action, Psychological Thriller
Age Rating: R
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Series: Gantz 1, Death Note and 20th Century Boys
How does a true hero solve a no win situation?
Synopsis:
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News: HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA MK2 SHIPS OUT ON FEBRUARY 28, 2012!
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 19, 2012) – NIS America announced today that Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 for the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System will be shipped out on February 28, 2012 in the North American market, and February 24, 2012 in the European market. Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 is the sequel to the popular RPG Hyperdimension Neptunia, in which you control personifications (humanoids) of videogame consoles with the objective of protecting the world of Gamindustri. In Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, the four heroines are the younger sisters of the CPUs (Console Patron Units) from Hyperdimension Neptunia. Once again, fans can indulge in the mysteries and adventures found within Gamindustri!
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Sword of Desperation (movie review)
“The Radius”
Sword of Desperation
Directed By: Hideyuki Hirayama
Written By: Based on Novel by Shuhei Fujisawa
Staring: Etsuhi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki and Koji Kikkawa
U. S. Distributor: AnimEigo
U. S. release date: Feb. 14th, 2012
Format: DVD / 114 minutes
Genre: Edo Period, Drama
Age Rating
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Titles: The Samurai I Loved
Synopsis:
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