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 Kekkaishi set 2

Original Story: Yellow Tanabe (Shogakukan)

Director: Kodama Kenji (Sunrise)

American Publisher: Viz Media

American Release Date: September 13, 2011

Format and length: DVD, 13 episodes

Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Shonen, Supernatural

Overall Personal Rating: B

Titles in the Radius: Naruto, One Piece and Ranma ½

Childhood friends who grow up to fall in love is a classic romantic plot line, anime and manga use this convention a lot, probably a bit too much. In most of these, a love triangle usually comes about to make things more interesting. Kekkaishi is not much different except that the love triangle is all in Yoshimori’s head, making for some interesting comedic moments.

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Moon Phase: The Complete Series S.A.V.E.

Director: Akiyuki Shinbo

Studio: Shaft

Writer: Keitaro Arima

U. S. Distributor: FUNimation

Re-Release Date: Oct. 25th, 2011

Format: DVD/ 26 Episodes/ 650 minutes

Genre: Seinen, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Age Rating: TV PG

Overall Personal Grade: B+

Similar Series: Karin, Chibi Vampire

Never trust a pretty girl wearing cat ears who is trapped in a dark mysterious castle. It can only mean that you will have a very sore head by the end of the story.

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The Long-Awaited Adventure Is Almost Here – Coming Tuesday, October 25!

Seoul, Korea, October 20, 2011— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today that Digimon Masters is officially launching for gamers next week on Tuesday, October 25.  In just a matter of days, players will be able to delve into the Digital universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined.  Players who want to join in on the fun can sign up at the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal

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Name: Dragon Box Z Vol. 7

Director: Minoru Okazaki, and Daisuke Nishio

Studio: Toei Animation

U.S. Distributor: FUNimation

American Release Date: Oct 11 2011

Format: DVD/ 1050 minutes

Age Rating: TV PG

Overall Personal  Ratting: A -

Similar Titles: Dragon Ball, Naruto

Majin Buu is the strongest enemy that the Z fighters have ever faced before. Despite being a fat, pink thing, Majin Buu is incredibly powerful and has the power to regenerate. He is so powerful that he defeated Gohan, and Vegeta. With Goku already being dead, does the world have any hope for survival?

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Ai Ore! volume 3

Author: Mayu Shuijo (Shogakukan)

American Publisher: Viz Media

American Release Date: Nov. 1st, 2011

Age Rating: T+

Format and length: Manga, 6 chapters

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shojo

Overall Personal Rating: C

Titles in the Radius: Ottomen and Ouran Highschool Host Club

Three words, “I love you,” have been the center points of any number of romance stories. Ususually its the girl trying to get the guy to say it. However, Ai Ore! takes a twist on it with the guy wanting the girl to admit it.

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The Treasure Hunter Blu-ray and DVD

Director: Chu Yin-Ping

Actors: Jay Chou, Chiling Lin and Eric Tsang

U.S. Distributor: FUNimation

U.S. Release Date: Nov. 15th, 2011

Format: Blu-ray / DVD / 106 Minutes

Genre: Action / Adventure, Supernatural

Age Rating: TV 14

Overall Personal Rating: B

Similar Titles: Indiana Jones films, The Mummy and National Treasure

Some things you just shouldn’t mess with and hidden cities with ancient cursed treasures are at the top of the list.

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Fans of the soon-to-be-released-in-America Madoka Magica series can get into character early at TinierMe!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -October 18th TinierMe, the virtual world and gaming site that focuses on Japanese animation, released a Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration campaign and avatar item set licensed from Aniplex America on October 11th, 2011. This collaboration will give international Madoka Magica fans an opportunity to “become” their favorite characters by purchasing authentic avatar items at www.TinierMe.com. The collaboration also includes an event that will award free virtual Madoka Magica posters to participants. TinierMe, known for bringing authentic Japanese pop culture experiences to the world through collaborations made possible by TinierMe’s close ties to Japan, is adding Madoka Magica to a growing lineup that includes, Hatsune Miku, Durarara, and Black Butler.

HOUSTON, October 18, 2011 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its January slate of releases; including THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS, The devilishly fun anime will be released on both DVD & Blu-Ray by Section23 client, Sentai Filmworks.

Product details follow, in order of release

Coming January 2012

Title:                 AND YET THE TOWN MOVES COMPLETE COLLECTION
Published by:    Sentai Filmworks
Distributed by:  Section23 Films
Run Time:         300 min.
Street Date:      1/3/2012
Format:             DVD
Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles
SRP:                $49.98

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HOUSTON, October 17, 2011— Sentai Filmworks.has formally confirmed the acquisition for the eagerly anticipated anime series THE WORLD GOD ONLY KNOWS, which was first revealed to massive applause at the 2011 Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on September 30, 2011.  Based on the super-hit manga by Tamiki Wakaki, the 24 episode series is helmed by Trigun and Flame of Recca vet Shigehito Takayanagi, who is directing from scripts supervised by Read Or Die creator Hideyuki Kurata (Excel Saga, Kamichu) and character designs adapted from Wakaki’s originals by Akio Watanabe (SoulTaker, Nurse Witch Komugi-chan.)  Original music is provided by Transformers Armada composer Hayato Matsuo (Hellsing Ultimate, Streetfighter Alpha.)

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Rom-anime Moments – Hopefully your hearing has come back after the latest Hatsune Miku concert, because we have more musical magic for you to blow out your eardrums to. I LOVE TOKYO~FOR ANIME MUSIC LOVERS hits Japanese stores this October, featuring classic anime tunes from Evangelion, Slayers and Revolutionary Girl Utena. All songs are covered by today’s hottest J-poppers including Mika Arisaka.

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Title: Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland

Platform: Playstation 3

Developer: Nippon Ichi Software

Publisher: NIS America

Release date: September 30, 2011

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy

Format: Turn-based RPG

Age Rating: Teen

Replay Rating: A

Overall Personal Rating: B+

Similar games: Grandia, Harvest Moon (series), Persona 3 and 4 and Rune Factory (series)

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Naruto Shippuden Movie: Bonds

Director: Masahiko Murata

Writer: Junki Takegami

U. S. Distributor: Viz Media

U. S. Release Date: Oct. 25th, 2011

Format: DVD / 90 minutes

Genre: Shonen, action, adventure, supernatural

Age Rating: T+ for older teens

Overall Personal Rating: B+

Similar Titles: Any of the Naruto series, Bleach, Blue Exorcist.

The real enemy is not always the one right in front of you. The really smart and evil ones often tend to look like the hero or good guys. Watch out for those who are too good to be true.

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Title: Negima !? Magister Negi Magi The Complete Series

Artist/Author: Ken Akamatsu

Distributor: FUNimation

American release date: October 4, 2011

Format, and length: 4 DVDs, 26 episodes

Genre: Shojo, Harem, action comedy

Publisher/Industry Age Rating: TV MA

Overall Personal Rating:A-

A young wizard has finished his schooling in England and is sent to Japan to finish his training as he works toward becoming a Master Wizard. His post is teaching English at an all girl middle school, one minor inconvenience is that he is only 10 years old.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has revealed another set of details about the fascinating areas, items and game play in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda^™: Skyward Sword game, which will launch exclusively for the Wii^™ system on Nov. 20. Following last week’s unveiling of new information about the Faron Woods area of the game, fans can now glimpse additional details about this and other areas, plus a sneak peek at how players can maneuver Link^™ through watery environments and help him wield a whip using the Wii Remote^™ Plus controller. Newly revealed game elements include the following:

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Title: Saturn Apartments vol 4

Author/Artist: Hisae Iwaka

Distributor: Viz Media

American Release Date: November 15, 2011

Format: Manga

Genre: Slice of life, science fiction

Publisher Age Rating: T+ for teen

Overall Personal Rating: B

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AND NICONICO, INC. FORGE U.S. PARTNERSHIP

Both to Announce Fall Slate of Simulcast Series on October 14, 2011

Flower Mound, TX (October 14, 2011) – North America’s anime leader, FUNimation^® Entertainment and the world’s premier video networking website, niconico.com, announced today that they are forming a partnership that will begin with the simulcast of several of the newest anime series debuting in Japan this fall. All simulcast episodes will be available at  HYPERLINK “http://www.niconico.com/anime” www.niconico.com/anime .

The companies are forming a joint effort where both companies will be contributing to the acquisition of new anime titles from Japan.

(LOS ANGELES, October 14, 2011) – Seven Seas Entertainment is delighted to announce two hot new licenses: Angel Para Bellum, a new manga series about sexy angels vs. demons by the artist of New York Times bestseller Dance in the Vampire Bund, and Alice in the Country of Clover, the follow-up manga series to New York Times bestseller Alice in the Country of Hearts.

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Todd Haberkorn might as well be considered an anime character himself. He’s got it all, right down to the bubbly personality and perfectly styled hair. TOKYOPOP took the time to chat with Todd, the voice behind many beloved anime characters, to talk about his new project Fairy Tail, NYCC and how YOU can help get him a rad anime-related tattoo.

TOKYOPOP: Fairy Tail is going to be featured heavily this weekend at NYCC. What is the show about and who do you bring to life with your vocal cords?

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Witchblade: The Complete Series Anime Classics

Director: Yoshimitsu Ohashi

Studio: Gonzo

Creators: Top Cow

American Distributor: FUNimation

American Release Date: October 25th, 2011

Format: DVD / 600 minutes

Genre: Action,  Adventure, Sci Fi,

Age Rating: TV MA

Overall Personal Rating: A

Similar Titles: D. Gray-man and Heroic Age.