Anime News

The Tower of Druaga Trailer

The official website for The Tower of Druag: the Aegis of Uruk anime has posted a suspenseful sounding trailer. Unfortunately there is not much else on the site at this moment but the trailer is worth a glance. The series is set to air in Japan in spring 2008.

19 years ago

Afro Samurai Season Two

During an interview with the Associated Press, the creator of Afro Samurai, Takashi Okazaki, confirmed a sequel to the 5 episode series is in production now. According to Okazaki, the storyline of the new series will closely follow the end of the first series. Having finally slay...

19 years ago

Japan asks USA to help stop illegal anime releases

The Japanese government has sent a request to the United States to help stop illegal anime releases. The Japanese government claims that the downloads have been affecting their profits. Currently, there are many websites that allow people to watch anime illegally, one being YouTu...

19 years ago

Code-E Season Two Confirmed

Posted yesterday on Code-E's blog was a confirmation of a second season of the show; however, no date has been issued (or an estimation of when). Fans of the series will more then likely be happy to hear this considering season one left on a rather unsettling cliffhanger. Sources...

19 years ago

Aurora publishing to introduce "Ladie Comics" in the U.S.

This is the press release in its original form. AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. INTRODUCES LADIES COMICS IN AMERICA WITH ITS NEW LUV LUV IMPRINT The First Three Titles of Luv Luv¹s Romantic and Sexy 2008 Line Up Announced! Torrance, California (October 22, 2007) Aurora Publishing, Inc. b...

19 years ago

New .Hack anime images

The website Goo now has some new nifty screenshots from the upcoming .hack//G.U. TRILOGY. Plus you can check out the website here. This is a full CG OVA. The scheduled released in Japan is January 25th. source:AnimeNation News

19 years ago

Gundam 00 Opening Tops Japanese Singles Chart

Daybreak's Bell by L'Arc-en-Ciel, which is the opening to Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is now the fourth Gundam song to reach the number one spot on the Oricon weekly singles chart in Japan, selling just under 116,000 copies. The three earlier opening songs were from Mobile Suit Gundam...

19 years ago

Failed robbery at manga cafe

There was a failed attempt at a robbery at a manga cafe. A young man named Makoto Kawai who had visited the cafe before attempted to rob the place. Kawai used a razer blade and demanded the desk worker give him ¥1000000 (One million). Kawai was arrested at the scene. Source: ANN...

19 years ago

Live action still of Blood: The Last Vampire

A live action movie of vampire-like anime Blood: The Last Vampire is being produced. A still has been posted on a French movie website showing Saya, the lead role. Saya is being portrayed by Korean actress, Jeon Ji-Hyun. Source: ANN | Twitch | Films Actu (Still is here)

19 years ago

First episode of Pumpkin Scissors stream for free

ADV is working with IGN Entertainment to stream the first episode of Pumpkin Scissors for free. The first DVD of Pumpkin Scissors will go on sale October 23rd. Source: ANN | IGN (Steaming Site)

19 years ago