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Japan's Weekly DVD & CD Rankings for Feb 27 - Mar 4

Here are the weekly DVD & CD rankings for February 27th - March 4th. DVD *1, 1,607 *,**1,607 Ro-Kyu-Bu! vol.6 Limited Edition *2, 1,594 *,**1,594 Hayate no Gotoku! Heaven Is a Place on Earth Limited Edition *3, 1,531 *,*17,767 Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000% vol.6 *4, 1,201 *...

14 years ago

Live Action Film Project of Tezuka Osamu's Manga 'Dororo' Surfaced

According to Cinema Today, Tezuka Productions have made an option contract with film director Justin Lin regarding the live action film rights of Tezuka Osamu's manga "Dororo". Another director Ernesto Foronda has also revealed on Indiewire.com that he has been involved in the pr...

14 years ago

Director Yamamoto Yutaka's Charity Anime Announced

According to Tokyo Anime Fair 2012 official website, director Yamamoto Yutaka will announce his charity anime for the victims of Tohoku Earthquake at the event. The production studio is Ordet. Source: TAF official website Blossom on MAL

14 years ago

Sequel to Kyousou Giga Announced

According to the official twitter, a sequel anime to Kyousou Giga was announced. The details of the new anime will be revealed later. Kyousou Giga official website Source: Kyousou Giga official twitter Kyousou Giga (2012) on MAL

14 years ago

The Secret World of Arriety Sets New Boxoffice Record For Studio Ghibli's Films Shown in North America

According to Cinema Today, the two-week boxoffice income of Karigurashi no Arrietty (The Secret World of Arriety) in North America reached $15.2 million on March 3rd. It surpassed Ponyo's record of $15 million in 2009 and established the new boxoffice record for Studio Ghibli's f...

14 years ago

NY Times Manga Best Seller List for February 19th - 25th

Graphic books best seller list (Manga & OEL) for February 19th - 25th 1. 20th Century Boys, Vol. 19 2. xxxHolic, Vol. 19 3. Tenjou Tenge: Full Contact Edition 2-in-1, Vol. 5 4. Pokémon: Black and White, Vol. 5 5. Durarara!!, Vol. 1 6. Negima! Magister Negi Magi!, Vol. 33 7. Ai Or...

14 years ago

Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2012 Simulcasts

Crunchyroll has announced their new simulcast titles for Spring 2012. The new series so far include:Hiiro no Kakera - Mondays at 11AM starting March 5. Available in: U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Nether...

14 years ago

Nakamura Shungiku's New Anime Announced

According to CIEL Tres Tres magazine April issue, the production of Nakamura, Shungiku's new anime was announced to get underway. Details of the anime hasn't been revealed. Source: Amazon Japan

14 years ago

TV Anime 'Kuromajo-san ga Toru!!' Announced

According to the official website, Ishizaki Hiroshi's juvenile novel "Kuromajo-san ga Toru!!" was announced to get a TV anime adaptation. It will be aired from April 4th. Kuromajo-san TV anime official website Staff Director: Yasumi Tetsuo ("Stitch!: Zutto Saikou no Tomodachi") C...

14 years ago

Winners of the 6th Seiyuu Awards

The winners of the 6th Seiyuu Awards are as follows: Best Actor Hiroaki Hirata (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi in Tiger & Bunny) Best Actress Aoi Yuuki (Madoka Kaname in Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica, Victorique de Blois in Gosick) Best Supporting Actor Ryohei Kimura (Kodaka Hasegawa in Boku w...

14 years ago