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The celebration of the 30^th anniversary of the Macross anime franchise continues apace! Even before the buzz surrounding a Macross-themed exhibition in the Shibuya ward has died down, Ikebukuro’s Shunshine City shopping complex has unveiled a Macross celebration of their own the centerpiece of which is a 1/1 scale (18 meter long) mockup of the famed transforming VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie fighter jet.

While the 30th Anniversary Macross Super Dimension Exhibition – Valkyrie de Sasotte! attraction formally openes later today in Japan (and runs until May 6), advance pictures have appeared are starting to pop up. Here’s a selection of photos from MANTANWEB.

“The Radius”:

Title: The Earl & the Fairy Volume 1

Distributor:Viz Media

American release date: March 6, 2012

Story and Art by: Ayuko

Original Concept by: Mizue Tani

Genre, Format and length: Shojo manga, 184 pages

Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T

Overall Personal Rating: A-

Mystery and danger seeped into Lydia’s life the minute she met Edgar.

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Bleach Anime Ending on March 27th in Japan.

A recent television program listing in Japan reports that the Bleach television anime series will end its run in TV Tokyo’s 6:00 p.m. Tuesday timeslot on March 27. When a Twitter follower of Bleach animation director Hiroki Takagi sent him an image of the listings, Takagi responded by saying, “So quick. I was going to paste.”

Shueisha, the publisher of Tite Kubo’s original manga, had already announced that the weekly Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden anime will premiere on TV Tokyo on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m.

“The Radius”:

Title: Skip Beat 3 in 1 Volume

Artist/Author: Yoshiki Nakamura

Distributor: Viz Media

American release date: 3-6-12

Format and length: Shojo Beat manga

Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T

Overall Personal Rating: B+

Suppose the guy you devoted your life to was really only using you as a housekeeper, what would your reaction be? How about revenge?

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Volume 1:

“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.

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January 10, 2012  NIS America Releases kimi ni todoke -From Me to You- Volume 1 Premium Edition

Santa Ana, CA (January 10, 2012) – NIS America is excited to announce that the highly anticipated high school romance anime, kimi ni todoke -From Me to You- Volume 1 Premium Edition, is available in a Blu-ray and DVD combo package for North America today, January 10. Previously, kimi ni todoke was scheduled for release in October, 2011 on DVD only. The decision to release a Blu-ray/DVD combo has altered the release date to January, 2012 in order to maximize our fans’ viewing experience and offer the highest quality product for fans of kimi ni todoke. In kimi ni todoke, you will experience the first friendships and crush of a high school girl across 12 episodes on 2 Blu-ray discs and 2 DVDs. The Premium Edition comes in a highly collectible sturdy slipcase with a hardcover art book, My Memories, which flashes back through the roller-coaster of emotions experienced by the main character, Sawako Kuronuma. Available at select online retailers: Right Stuf, The Anime Corner Store, Anime Pavilion, Anime Castle, and The NIS America Online Store.

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Here’s one Special Edition everybody can get behind.

Darth Vader may be dividing some fans by saying “NOOOOOO” on the new Star Wars Blu-ray set, but we’re thinking everyone can say yes to a cool free collectible statue of the Dark Lord by Kotobukiya. Because even if he has been compromised as a character by post-production effects, there is still good in him. He would be honored if he could join you – but first you must win our Darth Vader ARTFX Statue giveaway from our friends at Kotobukiya. It’s free to enter and summon bonus entries on our Facebook and Twitter, but hurry. The contest ends Sept. 23, 2011, and even the Emperor will be less unforgiving than your crushing disappointment if you miss the entry window.

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On its still operational Facebook page, Tokyopop CEO Stu Levy has posted an inquiry asking fans of the currently in limbo Axis Powers Hetalia manga has asked fans whether or not they would be interested in a limited run of the cancelled third print volume of the manga. Tokyopop CEO Stu Levy previously announced that it would shut down publishing operations in the US by May 31st.

Ostensibly, this has created quite a stir with fans of the manga and detractors of the flamboyant and flashy CEO.

San Francisco, CA, August 10, 2011 – NEW PEOPLE, San Francisco’s dynamic entertainment destination showcasing the latest examples of Japanese popular culture, and the San Francisco Japantown Merchants Association have announced the winning banner design inspired by Hatsune Miku and carrying the theme of “Hope for Japan’s Recovery,” to be displayed in the city’s Japantown and throughout the upcoming J-Pop Summit Festival. The design contest was a special collaboration with Crypton Future Media, Inc., the creators of Hatsune Miku.

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced Vocaloid songwriter Onyx Kobayashi as its latest Guest of Honor, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. In addition, Anime Expo has added Toshihiro Fukuoka, the editor of two popular Japanese anime publications, and J-Pop dance group DANCEROID as Industry Guests.

A multifaceted artist, Onyx Kobayashi is responsible for the lyrics, music, illustrations and video for the Vocaloid songs including his hit “Saihate,” which has been played more than 2 million times online.  He will participate in a meet-and-greet, autograph session and a focus panel where he will discuss his work as a composer, designer and writer.

Publisher closing in 5 days; classified ads posted on Craigslist

The classified ad service Craigslist is hosting two ads from the international manga publisher Tokyopop, which is in the process of shutting down its North American publishing division in Los Angeles. Tokyopop has confirmed with ANN that the posts are legitimate.

The ads are for the sale of two lighted signs, both featuring Tokypop’s name and “robofish” logo on metal. One sign is four inches deep and 2.5 feet by 3.5 feet (10 by 80 by 100 centimeters), and the other (pictured) is much larger: 11 feet by 8.5 feet (3.4 by 2.6 meters).

One Year Old Today

Animeradius is having it’s 1st birthday today and everyone here would like to thank everyone out there for coming to visiting us. We hope that you have enjoyed the news and reviews that we bring to you and found it to be of some use in your world of fandom.

Flower Mound, Texas (May 11,  2011) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced it will be distributing the 2010 prequel to the successful IP MAN franchise, THE LEGEND IS BORN – IP MAN, in the U.S.

The studio has acquired the theatrical, home entertainment, broadcast, digital and merchandising rights to the live action martial arts drama from Atrium Productions.

A semi-biographical film based on the early life events of Wing Chun master Yip Man, famous for mentoring Bruce Lee, is helmed by director Herman Yau and stars Dennis To in the title role.

Well, I don’t know about all of you, but I sure was disappointed in the closing of Tokyopop in the USA. Being so involved with manga reading and the people who read them, I was totally surprised. And a lot of us are lost in the middle of a series. Here’s something that might help, a link to Tokyopop Germany.

http://www.tokyopop.de/

An Editorial Comment:

The series was animated by Bones, the studio responsible for Cowboy Bebop The Movie, Eureka Seven, Wolf’s Rain, Sword of the Stranger, and many other series. The story focuses on a remote island where a secret organization plans to reactive giant mobile suits known as Cybodies that can be controlled by pilots known as StarDrivers. A young outsider, Takuto, vows to stop them. The series is directed by Takuya Igarashi, with character designs by Yoshiyuki Ito and Hiroka and Misa Mizuya.

© BONES / STAR DRIVER COMMITTEE, MBS

Release Details: TBD

LOS ANGELES, CA – (April 11, 2011) – Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, today announced that the proceeds of its annual Charity Auction held July 4, 2011 will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.  The fundraiser will give the tens of thousands of anime fans who attend AX a special way to come together as a community and support the survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March.

I am involved in lots of discussions about Japanese snacks and products because I work at an Anime store in St. Louis. I thought this one was cool enough to investigate. It began for me when a couple came into the store.  They were drawn in by the Japanese products in the window because their grown child, and their child’s spouse, had taught for several years  in Japan, although they are now back in the United States. Having a nice, general conversation about Lucky Cats (I’m quite found of them myself, we’ve had one for years –  they are cat figurines, small to giant, that have a raised paw), I was intrigued when the wife mentioned that there was an  American candy that the kids always wanted to eat before they took a test, whose name was a play on the Lucky Cat. Luckily, her husband quickly  came up with the Kit Kat brand name. Cool.

Contributing Authors: Aric, Cam,  Sarah, EAV, Andy, L

As 2010 quickly speeds towards the end, the staff at Anime Radius has compiled a list of what they believe to be the best, the worst, the surprises and the guilty little pleasures. There were no real guidelines as to how each person chose and everyone was free to express them in their own way. So, if you are wondering about the thoughts behind the choices, check out the detail/explanations after the “Radius” list.  The listing is in alphabetical order, authors will be included in the explanation section. Thank You all for a great year! Check out the next article where I’ll give you year end stats of our site!

This December 20th there is a fundraiser and toy drop off  for Toys for Tots at Crestwood Court, in the St. Louis, Missouri area. It will be located on the east end of the mall, close to the movie theater and the post office.  A local radio station will be there, as well as food tasting.

Crestwood Court, (Crestwood Mall) is located on the corner of  Watson Road and Sappington. There is plenty of parking, ground level and in the garage. This mall is unique because much of the space is now “Art Space” and is occupied by artist, dance groups, theaters and small, family owned stores that you won’t find anywhere else.

Written by Bob-omb, Sarah, Julie and EAV

We have been quite busy this year with reviews, and with the Holidays quickly rushing towards us, some of the staff writers have compiled  their Black Friday gift pick list. We are all individuals, so opinions and criteria vary, but that’s what makes us unique. First, we have ” In  the Radius” lists, then for more details, see the author’s comments at the end of the article. Enjoy!

“In the Radius”

Bob-omb’s List:

Kirby’s Epic Yarn (Wii)

Super Mario All Stars (Wii)

Fable III (360, PC)