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Pony Canyon Launches New Brand 'Ponycan USA'

Japanese entertainment distributor Pony Canyon has launched a new brand called Ponycan USA, aimed at the U.S. anime market. The official website for the company was unveiled today. Ponycan USA currently features the upcoming TV series Denki-gai no Honya-san and Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuu...

12 years ago

Japan's Weekly Manga & Light Novel Rankings for Sept 15 - 21

Here are the weekly Manga & Light Novel rankings for September 15th - 21st Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Manga *1. 251,434 *,585,581 Kimi ni Todoke Vol.22 *2. 245,113 *,245,113 Fairy Tail Vol.45 *3. 178,181 2,419,024 One Piece Vol.75 *4. 156,896 *...

12 years ago

'Saki' 4-Koma Spin-off 'Saki Biyori' to Get OVA

The Saki 4-koma spinoff manga Saki Biyori by Saya Kiyoshi is to receive an OVA adaptation, which will be bundled with the 14th volume of the Saki manga on July 25, 2015. The OVA is being officially announced in the October issue of Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine, relea...

12 years ago

Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & CD Rankings for Sept 15 - 21

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & CD rankings for September 15th - 21st Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1. 11,197 11,197 Free!: Eternal Summer Vol.1 *2. *9,500 *9,500 Haikyuu!! Vol.3 *3. *5,364 *5,364 Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren Vol.7 *4...

12 years ago

News Briefs for Sept 15 - 21

Here is a collection of news briefs for the last week in anime/manga news. These briefs include announcements that would not normally receive their own news thread. Please check the News Board for previous major announcements. Last week's News Briefs can be found here. Upcoming A...

12 years ago

'Baby Steps' Second Season to Air Spring 2015

At the end of Baby Steps's final episode that aired today, it was announced that a second season will start in Spring 2015. Source: Screenshot Baby Steps 2nd Season on MAL

12 years ago

'Aldnoah.Zero' Second Season to Air Winter 2015

At the end of Aldnoah.Zero's final episode that aired today, it was announced that a second season will start in Winter 2015. Source: Screenshot, Preview Aldnoah.Zero 2nd Season on MAL

12 years ago

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New 'Nisekoi' OVA Announced

The 16th volume of the Nisekoi manga will bundle an OVA adaptation of the 65th and 71st chapters from the manga's eighth volume. The 25-minute long OVA will feature the original staff and cast from the TV anime series. The bundled OVA and manga volume will go on sale on February...

12 years ago

New 'Tantei Opera Milky Holmes' TV Anime Green-Lit

A new TV anime series based on the Tantei Opera Milky Holmes franchise has been announced by Bushiroad and KLab's Bushimo, titled Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD. The anime is set to debut in January 2015. The theme song for the anime "OverDrive!" was also mentioned as a part of t...

12 years ago

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RPG Game 'God Eater' Anime Adaptation Announced

It was announced on Thursday that the action role-playing game God Eater will be receiving an anime adaptation by studio ufotable. The announcement was made at an event held by Bandai Namco Games at the Tokyo Game Show 2014. Screenshot of announcement: https://pbs.twimg.com/media...

12 years ago

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