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OVA of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Announced

According to Kodansha, a two-volume OVA series of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo was announced to be released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series. The first volume and the second volume will be released on December 17, 2012 and March 15, 2013, respectively. The episod...

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NY Times Manga Best Seller List for June 3rd - 9th

Graphic books best seller list (Manga & OEL) for June 3rd - 9th 1. Bleach, Vol. 41 2. Bleach, Vol. 40 3. Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 18 4. Yu-Gi-Oh! ZeXal, Vol. 1 5. Alice in the Country of Clover: Bloody Twins, Vol. 1 6. Dance in the Vampire Bund, Vol. 12 7. Pokémon Advent...

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New Season of Minami-ke Confirmed [Update Sep 29]

According to Weekly Young Magazine No.29, the fourth season of Minami-ke was announced to be aired this winter (i.e. from January 2013). A new OVA will also be released on October 5th. The OVA will be bundled with the tenth volume of the original manga. Staff Director: Kawaguchi...

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Blu-ray Specials of Upcoming TV Series 'Hagure Yuusha no Estetica' Announced

According to Amazon Japan, the first volume of Hagure Yuusha no Estetica Blu-ray will be released on September 26th. Each of the six volumes of the Blu-rays will include a short OVA "Hajirai Ippai Original Video" (Original video with full of embarrassment). Hagure Yusha no Esteti...

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[Updated July 18th] Summer 2012 Simulcast List

CrunchyrollMuv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse Territories: Worldwide (except Japan). Streaming Dates: Sundays at 10:30am starting July 1. Oda Nobuna no Yabou (The Ambition of Oda Nobuna) Territories: Worldwide (except Japan). Streaming dates: Sundays at 10:00am starting July 8. Y...

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Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & CD Rankings for Jun 4 - 10

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & CD rankings for June 4th - 10th. Blu-ray *1, 99,162 99,162 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn vol.5 *2, *6,516 *6,516 Mouretsu Pirates vol.4 Limited Edition *3, *3,631 *3,631 Amagami SS+ plus vol.3 *4, *2,464 *2,464 Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! vol.4 *5, *1,...

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Art Author of Muv Luv Alternative: TE Gets Fired

Anime production studio Ixtl has announced on their official website that they fired illustrator Miyata So, the art author of Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse novel. Miyata is one of the key illustrators of adult game developer age and the original character designer of Total E...

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Anime Singer Fukuyama Yoshiki Gets Prescribed Absolute Bed Rest

According to the official website, anime song singer Fukuyama Yoshiki will suspend his activity for the time being due to an illness. His doctor prescribed complete rest for him and his attendance at JAM Project's upcoming concert tour "Japan & USA Ani-Son Summit" will be cancele...

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Music Producer of Nitro+ Killed by a Random Attacker

According to Mainichi News, Minamino Shingo, the music producer of Nitro+, was killed by a random slasher in Osaka. A 36 year old jobless man was arrested for killing Minamino and a woman. The killer deposed to the police that he was just released from the prison last month and w...

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Three Additional Episodes of Saki Achiga-hen Announced

According to Monthly Shonen GanGan magazine, three additional episodes of Saki: Achiga-hen - Episode of Side-A were announced to be aired following the main TV series. The semifinal will be concluded by the extra episodes. Source: Scan of GanGan Saki: Achiga-hen - Episode of Side...

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