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Staff Changes in New Seitokai no Ichizon Anime

According to Monthly Dragon Magazine May issue, the staff of the new Seitokai no Ichizon anime was announced. Director: Imaizumi Kenichi ("Katekyo Hitman Reborn!") Series Composition: Yoshida Reiko Production Studio: AIC As one of the collaboration projects of Seitokai no Ichizon...

14 years ago

OVA of Manga 'Usogui' Announced

According to the cover note of the 24th volume, manga "Usogui" was announced to get an OVA adaptation. It will be released in Autumn. Usogui Vomic official website Source: Scan of the cover Usogui on MAL

14 years ago

NY Times Manga Best Seller List for March 4th - 10th

Graphic books best seller list (Manga & OEL) for March 4th - 10th *1. Naruto, Vol. 55 *2. One Piece, Vol. 61 *3. Black Bird Vol. 13 *4. Chi's Sweet Home, Vol. 8 *5. Air Gear, Vol. 22 *6. Psyren, Vol. 3 *7. Naruto, Vol. 54 *8. Pokémon: Black and White, Vol. 5 *9. Soulless: The Man...

14 years ago

1st Movie of Madoka Magica Due in Autumn

According to Chunichi Newspaper, the first movie of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica will be premiered in autumn. In the article, director Shinbo Akiyuki said he was worried that anime has been out of mainstream entertainment and hoped Madoka will attract the attention of the general p...

14 years ago

Sato Junichi's OVA 'One Off' Announced

According to the official website, director Sato Junichi's new OVA "One off" was announced to be released this year. Car manufacturer HONDA has been cooperating with the production. HONDA will display a wrapped motorcycle featuring the anime at Osaka and Tokyo Motor Cycle Show. O...

14 years ago

Japan's Weekly Manga Rankings for Mar 5 - 11

Here are the weekly manga & light novels rankings for March 5th - 11th. Ranks/ This week's sales by copies/ Cumulative sales/ Titles Manga *1, 204,333 *,474,084 Bleach vol.54 *2, 172,847 *,393,284 Bakuman vol.17 *3, 142,458 *,284,046 One Piece Blue Deep Characters World *4, 124,3...

14 years ago

Anime Movie of Hunter x Hunter Announced

According to Mainichi News, an anime movie of Hunter x Hunter was announced. It will be a brand new story. The release date hasn't been revealed yet. According to Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, the serialization of Hunter x Hunter manga will be suspended for the time being after th...

14 years ago

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Japan's Weekly DVD & CD Rankings for Mar 5 - 11

Here are the weekly DVD & CD rankings for March 5th - 11th. DVD *1, 2,806 *,**2,806 One Piece 14th Season vol.6 *2, 1,166 *,**1,166 Naruto: Shippuuden Senjyo no Paradise Life vol.1 *3, *,791 1,126,070 My Neighbor Totoro *4, *,554 *,***,554 Jewelpet Sunshine DVD Box vol.2 *5, *,48...

14 years ago

OVA of Shinryaku! Ika Musume Announced

According to Weekly Shonen Champion, an OVA of "Shinryaku! Ika Musume" was announced to be released on August 8th. It will be bundled with the 12th volume of the comic book. Source: Scan of Weekly Shonen Champion Shinryaku! Ika Musume OVA on MAL

14 years ago

Manga 'Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei' To End in Chapter 301

According to Weekly Shonen Magazine, manga "Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei" was announced to end in Chapter 301. The final chapter will be released in June or later. Source: Scan of WSM

14 years ago