Anime News

Japan's Weekly DVD Ranking for Nov 23 - 29

Here is the weekly DVD sales ranking for November 23rd - 29th. DVD *1, 18,607 18,607 Bakemonogatari vol.3 Limited Edition DVD *2, 13,511 13,511 Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser chaser Special Edition DVD *3, 12,278 12,278 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) Endless...

16 years ago

New Author To Succeed to Crayon Shin-chan Manga

According to Nikkan Sports, the serialization of manga Crayon Shin-chan will be resumed next summer. Futabasha will assign the series to a new author. The 18th movie of Crayon Shin-chan anime will be premiered on April 17th. The title is "Crayon Shin-chan: Chojiku! Arashi wo Yobu...

16 years ago

Nationwide Roundup of Illegal Uploaders In Japan

According to NHK, Japanese Police conducted a wholesale arrest of the internet users who uploaded illegal files through a software called "Share". Ten people ranging from 23 to 57 years old were arrested and one is under investigation the last one was arrested (Dec 1st) by Kyoto...

16 years ago

Manga Mitsudomoe To Be Animated

According to Weekly Shonen Champion, Sakurai Norio's manga "Mitsudomoe" was announced to get a TV anime adaptation. Mitsudomoe is a comedy manga about a slice of life of 11 year old triplets Marui Mitsuba, Futaba and Hitoha. Cover of Mitsudomoe vol.1 Source: Scan of WSC

16 years ago

Anime Singer HIMEKA Apologizes For Her Runaway from a Live Stage

In the official blog, anime song singer HIMEKA apologized to the fans and the staff for her behavior at ANIMAX live concert held on November 22nd in Osaka. While she was singing "Asu eno Kizuna" (the OP song of Valkyria Chronicles), she forgot the lyrics and quit the stage in the...

16 years ago

GONZO Dropped From the Production Studio of Strike Witches 2

According to Nyan Type magazine January issue, the production studio of Strike Witches 2 was announced to be changed from GONZO to AIC. They are planning to air the series at the beginning of 2010. GONZO remains to be involved in the anime as a member of the production committee....

16 years ago

Japan's Weekly Manga Ranking for Nov 16 - 22

Here is the weekly manga sales ranking for November 16th - 22nd. *1, 333,541 333,541 Detective Conan vol.66 *2, 211,669 211,669 Fairy Tail vol.18 *3, 195,137 195,137 Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE vol.28 *4, 190,426 190,426 Cross Game vol.16 *5, 156,063 156,063 Ace of Diamond vol.18...

16 years ago

Fourth Season of Ikkitousen Announced

According to Monthly Comic GUM January issue, the fourth season of Ikkitousen was announced. The title is "Ikkitousen XX (XTREME XECUTOR)" and Endo Aya will voice the new character Ma Chao. Staff Director & Series Organizer: Ohata Koichi ("Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny", "You're Und...

16 years ago

Japan's Weekly DVD Ranking for Nov 16 - 22

Here is the weekly DVD sales ranking for November 16th - 22nd. DVD *1, 5,240 5,240 K-ON! vol.5 **, 5,071 5,071 (Monsters vs. Aliens) **, 5,048 5,048 (Terminator Salvation) **, 4,131 4,131 (Star Wars: Clone Wars First Series Complete Box) *2, *,*** *,*** Doraemon Time Machine Box...

16 years ago

Higashi no Eden Movie II Postponed

According to the official website, Production I.G announced that they postponed the premiere of Higashi no Eden - Movie II: Paradise Lost until March, 2010. It was originally scheduled to be shown on January 9th, 2010. Production I.G was first planning to produce two 60 minutes m...

16 years ago