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Best Young Seiyu Rankings Selected by 30 Veteran Seiyu

In a TV program aired on November 12th, TV Asahi has announced the most notable young seiyu rankings based on the poll of 30 veteran seiyu. The definition of "young" in the rankings was under 40. *1, 71 pts Paku Romi *2, 66 pts Sawashiro Miyuki *3, 47 pts Seki Tomokazu *4, 40 pts...

15 years ago

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Episode 5 of Gundam Unicorn Due in May 2012

According to the official brochure, episode 5 of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn will be released in May 2012. The title is "Black Unicorn". According to Famitsu.com, the original author Fukui Harutoshi announced at the premiere stage event that "I know everyone is worrying if we can...

15 years ago

TV Tokyo Bans Airing of Gintama' Ep 232 on AT-X

According to AT-X channel, the airing of Gintama' episode 232 on the channel was canceled in response to the request by TV Tokyo, one of the producers of the anime. The episode was aired on TV Tokyo on October 31st. Director Takamatsu Shinji tweeted that the episode was repeatedl...

15 years ago

Blu-ray Release Date of Sora no Otoshimono Movie

According to the official twitter, the Blu-ray and the DVD of Sora no Otoshimono: Tokeijikake no Angeloid was announced to be released on February 24th 2012. The limited edition will carry a 1.4meter x 2.1meter bed sheets of Ikaros and Hiyori, and a life-size sticker of Nymph's f...

15 years ago

Japan's Weekly Manga Rankings for Oct 31 - Nov 6

Here are the weekly manga and light novels rankings for October 31st - November 6th. ranks/ this week's sales by copies/ cumulative sales/ titles Manga *1, 2,018,336 2,018,336 One Piece vol.64 *2, *,704,610 *,704,610 Naruto vol.58 *3, *,202,976 *,202,976 Gintama vol.42 *4, *,189,...

15 years ago

New Anime Movie and TV Series of Star Blazers Announced [Update Nov 12]

According to Nikkan Sports, a new anime movie of Uchuu Senkan Yamato (Star Blazers) was announced to be premiered on April 7th 2012. The tile is "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199" and the director is Izubuchi Yutaka. The story is based on the first TV series aired in 1974. Source: Nikkan...

15 years ago

VA Yamaguchi Ken Passes Away

According to seiyu Yamaguchi Kiyohiro's blog, his father Yamaguchi Ken passed away on October 24th. He was 55 years old. Yamaguchi Ken's roles Black Dragon ("Saint Seiya") Wizard Frey ("Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken") Razuberi ("Dragon Ball Z" and "GT") Sì Xīng Lóng ("Dragon Bal...

15 years ago

Japan's Weekly DVD & CD Rankings for Oct 31 - Nov 6

Here are the weekly DVD and CD sales rankings for October 31st - November 6th. DVD *1, 5,410 *,**5,410 Working'!! vol.1 Limited Edition *2, 3,357 *,*13,813 Hakuouki Sekkaroku vol.4 Limited Edition *3, 2,720 *,*36,574 Macross Frontier: Sayonara no Tsubasa *4, 2,468 *,**2.468 One P...

15 years ago

Three Movies of Madoka Magica Announced [Confirmed]

According to the cover art of Newtype magazine December issue, a film adaptation project of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica was revealed to be launched. There will be three movies; two recaps of the original TV series and one brand new movie. Sources: Scan of Newtype cover, Another sc...

15 years ago

[Update Nov. 9th] Sentai Filmworks Licenses A-Channel and UN-GO

According to The Anime Network's Tweet, Sentai Filmworks has licensed A-Channel and UN-GO. No release details have been announced at this time. Update, Nov. 8th, UN-GO is to be available digitally soon and released on DVD and Blu-ray next year. Update, Nov. 9th, A-Channel will be...

15 years ago

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