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Japan's Weekly Manga and Light Novel Rankings for Feb 17 - 23

Here are the weekly Manga and Light Novel rankings for February 17th - 23rd Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Manga *1. 299,947 *,299,947 Terra Formars Vol.8 *2. 179,590 *,180,407 Nanatsu no Taizai Vol.7 *3. 132,851 *,132,851 Hoozuki no Reitetsu Vol.1...

12 years ago

NY Times Manga Best Seller List for Feb 9 -15

Graphic books best seller list (Manga & OEL) for February 9th - 15th *1. Bleach Vol.59 *2. Naruto Vol.64 *3. Toradora! Vol.6 *4. Attack on Titan Vol.11 *5. Black Butler Vol.16 *6. Soul Eater Vol.18 *7. Durarara: Saika Arc Vol.3 *8. Attack on Titan Vol.1 *9. Kamisama Kiss Vol.14 1...

12 years ago

Animated CM 'Cross Road' for Z-Kai by Makoto Shinkai Revealed

Makoto Shinkai has created another animated commercial titled Cross Road for Z-Kai, a correspondence education service. The CM and included song, which is sung by Nagi Yanagi, was released in 15-, 30-, and 120-second versions on YouTube, NicoNico, and two selective TV channels (o...

12 years ago

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Seiyuu Management Companies File for Bankruptcy

According to a news report on Yahoo! Japan, two companies which manage seiyuus have closed on February 23, 2014. The parent company has filed for bankruptcy in the Tokyo District Court. All contracts with seiyuus had already expired in January and were not renewed. The two compan...

12 years ago

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Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & CD Rankings for Feb 17 - 23

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & CD rankings for February 17th - 23rd Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1. 38,573 38,573 Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Limited Edition *2. 22,737 22,737 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.8 *3. *7,617 *7,617 Takanashi Rikka K...

12 years ago

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News Briefs for Feb 17 - 23

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

Aikatsu! Anime Film Announced

An anime film adaptation of Aikatsu! has been green-lit and will premiere in December 2014. This news is being announced in Shogakukan's Ciao magazine's April issue (out on March 3, 2014). The Aikatsu! franchise is owned by Bandai and consists of an original idol-themed card game...

12 years ago

Composer, Music Designer Satoru Kosaki Announces Hiatus

Earlier today, composer and music designer Satoru Kosaki announced via his official Twitter account that he will be going on an indefinite hiatus. He cited health problems and illnesses as the causes. This information was also posted on his group, MONACA's, website. The post incl...

12 years ago

Manga 'Shinryaku! Ika Musume' Gets OVA in September

According to a scan from the upcoming issue of Shounen Champion, to be released on Thursday, the limited edition of Shinryaku! Ika Musume's 17th volume will bundle a Blu-ray disc containing three new anime episodes. The volume will be released on September 8, 2014. Source: Scan v...

12 years ago

Crossdressing Manga 'Himegoto' Gets Anime Adaption

A scan from the upcoming issue of WAaI! magazine reveals that Norio Tsukudani's 4-koma genderbending manga series Himegoto will be receiving an anime adaption. Synopsis Hime Arikawa is a high-school boy with a huge debt, and he is saved by the girls of his school's student counci...

12 years ago