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06 Apr 12:33

"Squid Girl" Author Draws Another "Splatoon" Tribute

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

As soon as Splatoon was announced, it grabbed the attention and affection of Squid Girl author Masahiro Anbe. This week, motivated by the Amiibo and especially the "too cute" uniform costume, he posted his latest tribute to Twitter. 

 

Anbe also mentions marathoning Breaking Bad, so, hold out hope for some tributes to that too!

 

 

 

Previously...

 

 

 

 

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

04 Apr 11:33

VIDEO: "Persona 4: Dancing All Night" Trailer Puts Kanji Tatsumi on the Dance Floor

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

Atlus is back for more rhythm of the night action with another Persona 4: Dancing All Night character trailer. This week's star is none other than Kanji Tatsumi, so be sure to study his moves well in the trailer below. 

 

 

Once  again, bobossfreak is here with an English-subtitled version:

 

Persona 4: Dancing All Night hits PS Vita in Japan on June 25.

 

Via Gematsu

 

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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. His first mini-comic, SLIME, is now available. His blog can be found at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox.

04 Apr 00:23

James Recommends - Rocksmith 2014 - Learn Guitar from a Game

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02 Apr 17:42

【TYPE-MOON】2015年エイプリルフール企画「みこーん知恵袋」まとめ

by めれむ
Alainmendez

Who is this totally-original-never-seen-before Type-Moon character?

;)

【2015年】「TYPE-MOONエイプリルフール」 (26)

み、みこっときた!
そうよね、こういう時こそ知恵袋に相談よ!

- tmtt15_medeia (@メディア)2015/4/1
02 Apr 17:04

Evangelion Creator Hideaki Anno To Co-Direct Japan's New Godzilla Movie

by Rob Bricken

Although this news dropped in Japan yesterday, it does not appear to be any sort of April Fool’s Day nonsense. Variety is reporting that Toho Studios’ new Godzilla movie will be co-directed by anime legend Hideaki Anno, along with the art above. But it’s Godzilla’s other director that has us really excited.

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02 Apr 14:00

How Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Got Its Persona-Like Style

by Sato

Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem producer Shinjiro Takada talks about how Atlus and Nintendo settled on the game's visual style.

Read How Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Got Its Persona-Like Style on Siliconera!

02 Apr 13:46

Big "Chihayafuru" Announcement Coming Soon

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com
Alainmendez

I assume Ink is dancing in the streets.

Good news for karuta fans may be on the horizon as josei manga magazine Be Love is teasing an announcement concerning Chihayafuru for its 9th 2015 issue, on sale April 15th. Yuki Suetsugu's 26 volume, award-winning ongoing was adapted into 2011 and 2013 TV series, leading to speculation that the news might be a third anime series. 

 

 

Issue cover

Volume 27, due out April 13th

 

via @Animeland_mag and @otakomu

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

02 Apr 13:32

Ness Amiibo Exclusive To GameStop In U.S.

by Ishaan
02 Apr 12:59

Nintendo Are Asking You To Vote For Super Smash Bros. DLC Characters

by Ishaan

Additionally, the Mewtwo DLC has been dated, and Lucas announced as a DLC character.

Read Nintendo Are Asking You To Vote For Super Smash Bros. DLC Characters on Siliconera!

02 Apr 12:59

New Fire Emblem For 3DS Will Offer Two Completely Different Story Paths [Update: Trailer]

by Ishaan

The game features two warring factions—Hoshido and Nohr.

Read New Fire Emblem For 3DS Will Offer Two Completely Different Story Paths [Update: Trailer] on Siliconera!

02 Apr 12:58

More Details On The Differences Between The Two Version Of Fire Emblem If

by Sato

The story for Fire Emblem If: White Kingdom and Black Kingdom is the same until chapter 6. After chapter 6, the storyline splits.

Read More Details On The Differences Between The Two Version Of Fire Emblem If on Siliconera!

02 Apr 12:52

Strong Bad Returns To Emailing After Years of Silence

by Meredith Woerner

Last October, the Homestar Runner gang emerged from obscurity , and now it's the moment we have all been waiting for! Strong Bad is back to answerin' emails. Sort of. Kind of. Hey, at least he hates April Fools' Day too. Bless the return of Homestar Runner!

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02 Apr 12:49

How Does Steven Universe Expand Our Ideas of Family? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios

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01 Apr 23:19

Awesome Per Second - Don't Waste Time - Extra Credits

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01 Apr 23:19

What Does The Chunnel Say About European Diplomacy? | Idea Chunnel | PBS Digital Studios

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01 Apr 19:10

Crunchyroll to Stream Second Season of "Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works" Anime

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

The quest for the Holy Grail (and new streaming anime) continues at Crunchyroll today with word that the second cour of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works will begin simulcasting soon!

 

The second part of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works is set to broadcast every Saturday starting on April 4th, 2015 at 10:30am Pacific Time for premium members, with free members able to watch one week later. More information can be found on www.crunchyroll.com/fatestaynight.

 

 

Background and story 

 

The highly anticipated second half of the famed visual novel-based anime, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works continues where the plot left off in the first half of the series, focusing on a group of masters fighting to obtain the holy grail with the help of their mystical servants, heroic sprits with great power from the ages past.

 

“Fuyuki City—a city surrounded by the ocean and the mountains becomes the setting for an age old ritual. To realize the mythical Holy Grail, which is said to grant any wish from its possessor, seven masters are given seven heroic spirits chosen by the Grail. These heroic spirits or servants are: Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin and Berserker. Each master will enter into a contract with their assigned servants and battle the other masters and servants to the death until only one pair remains…This is the ―Holy Grail War.”

 

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works will be available to audiences in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Asia excluding China, Korea, India.

 

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Patrick Macias is editor in chief of Crunchyroll News and Otaku USA magazine. He is also the author of the HYPERSONIC music club webcomic.

01 Apr 19:00

10 Authors Who Wrote Gritty, Realistic Fantasy Before George R.R. Martin

by Charlie Jane Anders
Alainmendez

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant was the series I was talking about.


When George R.R. Martin released A Game of Thrones in 1996, he helped to change the game with his grounded approach to fantasy tropes. At the same time, people sometimes talk as though Martin was the first to bring realism to epic fantasy. So here are 10 other authors who were doing "gritty" fantasy before Martin.

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01 Apr 17:46

"Durarara!!" Celty, "Infinite Stratos" Laura Bodewig and "Touken Ranbu" Mikazuki Munechika Nendoroids Go On Sale

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com
Alainmendez

Of course it is gold.

This week, Good Smile Company has launched pre-orders for a trio of Nendoroid super-deformed figures of popular characters. Previously released and coming soon Infinite Stratos figures of Houki Shinonono, Cecilia Alcott and Lingyin Huang will be joined by Laura Bodewig in August. Also, Durarara!! gets some representation in August with the release of Celty, with Mikazuki Munechika introducing sword-as-cute-boys Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-.'

 

Nendoroid Laura Bodewig

The German IS representative candidate born to be a soldier.

From the popular anime series 'IS -Infinite Stratos-' comes the fourth Nendoroid from the series, Laura Bodewig! She comes with three expressions including her standard face, a shouting expression for combat scenes as well as a more ladylike embarrassed expression. Her eye patch is made as a separate part that can be attached and removed from any of the expressions!

Optional parts include weapons such as a combat knife and pistol allowing for combat scenes suited to her militaristic personality. She also comes with a blueberry crêpe as well as a 'IS' activated left arm part! Special parts to recreate the running pose in the ending theme are also included. Be sure to display her with the previously released Nendoroids of Houki Shinonono, Cecilia Alcott and Lingyin Huang!

 

 

Product Details

Product Name
   Nendoroid Laura Bodewig (ねんどろいど らうら・ぼーでゔぃっひ)
Series
   IS -Infinite Stratos-
Manufacturer
   Good Smile Company
Category
   Nendoroid
Price
   ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date
   2015/08
Specifications
   Painted ABS & non-phthalate PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor
   Kazuyoshi Udono
Cooperation
   Nendoron

Preorders of Nendoroid Laura Bodewig from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Mixed Berry Crêpe as a bonus

 

 

 

 

Nendoroid Celty Sturluson

"I am right here. I definitely exist."

From the anime series 'DuRaRaRa!! x2' comes a Nendoroid of the 'Headless Rider' also known as Celty Sturluson! She comes wearing her trademark helmet with a cat ear design, and the visor on the helmet can even be opened and closed! The scythe as well as various effect parts formed from the shadows that come from Celty are included with the Nendoroid.

Nendoroid-sized versions of the mobile device she uses to communicate, as well as her jet-black motorcycle are both included - she can even be posed riding the bike! Recreate the 'Headless Rider' urban legends in Nendoroid size!

 

Product Details

Product Name
   Nendoroid Celty Sturluson (ねんどろいど せるてぃ・すとぅるるそん)
Series
   DuRaRaRa!! x2
Manufacturer
   Good Smile Company
Category
   Nendoroid
Price
   ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date
   2015/08
Specifications
   Painted ABS & non-phthalate PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor
   Shichibee
Cooperation
   Nendoron

Preorders of Nendoroid Celty Sturluson from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will include Heart-shaped Effect Parts as a bonus!

 

Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika

"Hahaha! Go ahead, go ahead! Feel free to touch!"

From the popular PC browser game 'Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-' comes a Nendoroid of the most beautiful of the Five Great Swords, Mikazuki Munechika! He comes with three expressions including a standard face with a charming smile, an expression for combat as well as a nonchalant expression made in the image of his 'ojiichan' nickname!

His sword is included and can be displayed both sheathed and drawn, and the scabbard faithfully shows off the phases of the moon! Other optional parts include a traditional Japanese teacup for more relaxed scenes, as well as an 'uchiko' which is needed to keep your swordsmen ready for battle! Be sure to add him to your collection!

Product Details

Product Name
   Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika (ねんどろいど みかづきむねちか)
Series
   Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-
Manufacturer
   Good Smile Company
Category
   Nendoroid
Price
   ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date
   2015/08
Specifications
   Painted non-phthalate PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor
   Kai Sasaki / Katanashi
Cooperation
   Nendoron

 

Product Details

Product Name
   Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika (ねんどろいど みかづきむねちか)
Series
   Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-
Manufacturer
   Good Smile Company
Category
   Nendoroid
Price
   ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date
   2015/08
Specifications
   Painted non-phthalate PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor
   Kai Sasaki / Katanashi
Cooperation
   Nendoron

 

First Edition Bonus: Original Background Serial Code

A serial code that unlocks a special background featuring Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika in game will be included as a first edition bonus. Clicking the Nendoroid on the background will also make him speak!

 

Preorders of Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Mikazuki Munechika Content Ver. as a bonus!

 

GSC has also posted some manservice April Fools' fun... namely the introduction of some Co-de figure costume series fundoshi (loin cloths) for their male figures.

 

Check out the special site and blog review

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

01 Apr 15:22

The Best April Fools' Day Role-Playing Game Gags, Ever

by Ed Grabianowski

The tabletop gaming industry has a rich history of releasing joke products and silly articles for April Fools' Day, and this year is no different. Here are some of best, including Katanas & Trenchcoats, the brooding '90s throwback RPG you never knew you always wanted.

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01 Apr 14:48

AnimeSols.Com Ceases Operation

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

It's a sad day for fans of many classic anime, as AnimeSols.com has announced that they will be ceasing operation effective May 01, 2015.

 

Their final message to their supporters was posted on their website today. It reads:

 

This week we have shipped out the final packages from Creamy Mami 3-4 and Black Jack 2 to supporters. As you may have noticed, Anime Sols has not added any new projects for quite a while, focusing only on completing the goods which had already been funded. It saddens me to say that animesols.com will be shutting down on May 1st, 2015. The videos will remain up until for the next month if you would like to watch them. Thanks to everyone who pledged!

 

Although the timing is unfortunate, this is unlikely to be an April Fool's Day prank, as the official AnimeSols Twitter feed confirms:

 

 

Thanks everyone for all your support! http://t.co/ibYExtBrJp will be closing down on May 1st. All the videos will remain up until then.

— Anime Sols (@AnimeSols) April 1, 2015

 

Some of you may be wondering: “Who the heck are AnimeSols?” Likely, this lack of exposure was part of the problem.

 

 

AnimeSols was a Japanese business venture that combined catalog material from several high-profile animation studios (Tatsunoko Productions, Tezuka Productions, Studio Pierrot) as well as the Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and several of its subsidiaries.

 

Their goal was to use crowd-funding initiatives to produce English-subtitled DVD home video releases of various anime TV shows that have proved popular in Japan, but had little exposure in North America. The AnimeSols web-site would also stream episodes of these shows, and for a while it was a literal treasure trove of classic animation, including such titles as:

 

 

Space Ace.

 

 

Yatterman.

 

 

Magical Angel Creamy Mami.

 

 

Black Jack TV.

 

And numerous others.

 

Sadly, it seems that their reach has exceeded their grasp, as several of the more ambitious projects failed to meet their funding goals. That, combined with a dwindling demand for physical media and the inability to carve out a niche in the extremely competitive market of streaming video, seems to have spelled the end for AnimeSols.

 

Sayonara, AnimeSols. You will be missed.

 

Source: Official AnimeSols home page

 

Paul Chapman is the host of The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast and GME! Anime Fun Time.

01 Apr 11:17

VIDEO: Capcom Lets "The Great Dog Attorney" Out for April Fools' Day

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com
Alainmendez

I assume you were behind this Kate.

Forget The Great Ace Attorney, Capcom has something way more amazing up their sleeves… as an April Fools gag. Behold, The Great Dog Attorney, sadly coming to no system near you ever, but we can dream.

 

 

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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. His first mini-comic, SLIME, is now available. His blog can be found at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox.

31 Mar 18:31

FUNimation Licenses "Ninja Slayer" Anime

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

FUNimation has announced the acquisition of the streaming and home video license for Ninja Slayer, with the series form the makers of Little Witch Academia, Inferno Cop, and Kill la Kill joining their spring simulcast line-up.

 

The describe the show:

Ninja Slayer’s origin is shrouded in mystery; although it originally appeared as a novel series posted on Twitter in Japan, legend has it that it was actually translated from an original English series from two enigmatic American creators, Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez, who are totally on the run from actual ninjas. Who knows? All we can say is that with this origin story and this studio, Ninja Slayeris going to be way over-the-top and frickin’ awesome.

 

Ninjas. Karate. Sushi. The dystopian cyber underworld of Neo-Saitama is ruled from the shadows by an intricate web of drugs, yakuza gangs, and evil syndicate ninjas wielding fearsome “karate.” In a sea of the blood of his enemies, a lone maverick stands. NINJA SLAYER is a ninja who kills other ninjas in the name of ninja vengeance. A former salaryman whose family was killed by evil ninjas, Ninja Slayer cheats death and casts away his past to embrace the dark, mystical NINJA SOUL, a mysterious spirit that grants him great power in his quest for revenge. But will this bloodthirsty spirit consume Ninja Slayer before his enemies are all “dead on departure?” Domo. I’m Ninja Slayer.

 

And here’s your Japanese voice cast:

 

CHARACTER VOICE ACTOR PREVIOUS ROLES
Ninja Slayer/
Kenji Fujikido
Toshiyuki Morikawa Isshin Kurosaki (Bleach), Naraku (Inuyasha),
Shishiwakamaru (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Dark Ninja/
Fujio Katakura
Sho Hayami Sosuke Aizen (Bleach), Nicholas D. Wolfwood (Trigun)
Nancy Lee Chiwa Saito Homura Akemi (Puella Magi Madoka Magica),
Hitagi Senjyogahara (Bakemonogatari)
Yamoto Koki Sora Amamiya Akame (Akame ga Kill!), Touka Kirishima (Tokyo Ghoul),
Asseylum Vers Allusia (Aldnoah.Zero)
Dragon Yukano Risa Taneda Xenovia (High School DxD New),
Kaori Miyazono (Your Lie in April),
Mirai Kuriyama (Beyond the Boundary)
Laomoto Khan Masane Tsukayama Zoken Mato (Fate.Zero)
Clone Yakuza Tessho Genda Kurama (Naruto)

 

Simulcast launch date and time are still TBD.

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

31 Mar 11:18

Dark Horse to Collect Omnibus of Award Winning "Planetes" Sci-Fi Manga

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

Makoto Yukimura's (Vinland Saga) hard sci-fi manga Planetes will be returning to North America in a new omnibus edition from Dark Horse, manga hitting specialty comic shops December 23nd, 2015, and bookstores on the 22nd. This series about orbital debris collectors (think the stuff that caused all the havoc in Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity) won Japan's prestigious Seiun speculative fiction award in 2002 for Best Manga, then its anime adaptation won in 2005 for Best Dramatic Presentation.

 

Tokyopop previously released the series between 2003 and 2005, with the final Japanese collection split for a total of five volumes.

 

Speaking about the release, editor Brendan Wright says

 
"Planetes is one of the series that made me a manga fan, at once startlingly realistic in its scientific detail, moving in its relateable human drama, and hilarious in the personailities of its diverse cast of astronauts. I was saddened to think it might fade from American comics shops after TokyoPop’s demise, so it’s a joy and an honor to reintroduce it at Dark Horse in the edition I’d want as a fan, with superior source materials and all the color pages included.”
 

 

via @animeresearch

 


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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

30 Mar 17:54

"Durarara!!" Cast Put on Their T-shirts for STREEEEET!! Territory of Exhibition

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

May 2-6, the 10th anniversary of Ryohgo Narita's Durarara!! light novels (which launch in April 2004) and the x2 anime adaptations will be celebrated with a "STREEEEET !! Territory of Exhibition" at Ikebukuro Sunshine City World Import Mart 4F Exhibition Hall A, which later stops at Osaka Prefecture City Suminoe-ku Nanko Kita May 15-17 and 22-24.  

 

An assosicated menu will be offered at the Ikebukuro Animated Cafe May 1-June 29th, and goods will be offered at Animate Ikebukuro April 2-23-May 10th.

 

The exhibit will present a map the events of the series onto locations of Ikebukuro and feature creations of spots form the anime such as Raira Academy and Izaya's office.



Along with a visual featuring the characters in event t-shirts, the limited t-shirts will be sold at the event.

These will also be featured on clearfiles and the packaging for boxes of cookies.


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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.



イベントビジュアルで帝人達が着ているTシャツは実際に物販コーナーで販売致しますので、お揃いで着れるんですよ♪普段着にしても良し、コスプレしても良しです。 詳しくは→http://t.co/wxquIrgg4R #drrr_anime pic.twitter.com/0rKJCiKGlL

— デュラララ!!STREEEEET!! (@drrr_ev) March 13, 2015

物販のイベント記念商品からも追加で3点ご紹介します! まずはこちらイベント描き下しビジュアル仕様のクリアファイルです。 集合柄、分割柄と合わせて全6種類です! #drrr_anime pic.twitter.com/8sb5yy0OUG

— デュラララ!!STREEEEET!! (@drrr_ev) March 28, 2015

最後はこちら、キャラバッジコレクション全9種類です!BOX販売もありますので、ぜひコンプリートして下さい♪ 発信した商品は、イベント公式HPからもご覧頂けますよ→http://t.co/V94ASFPPdD #drrr_anime pic.twitter.com/Oes2ukEnxX

— デュラララ!!STREEEEET!! (@drrr_ev) March 28, 2015

次はこちら、イベント記念商品缶入りクッキーです! イベントに来た記念に買っても良し、お友達・ご家族へのお土産に買っても良しの商品です♪ #drrr_anime pic.twitter.com/2JSls5ftaf

— デュラララ!!STREEEEET!! (@drrr_ev) March 28, 2015

 

There's also limited psychedelic colored Kemomimi parker mini-figures

イベント記念!『カラコレ2体セット』。 臨也と静雄のけもみみパーカー姿が可愛くデフォルメされて“LIMITEDver.”で登場です! イベント仕様のサイケデリックな特別カラーとなっております。#drrr_anime pic.twitter.com/g4o0QDl97Z

— デュラララ!!STREEEEET!! (@drrr_ev) March 13, 2015

 

ACOS will be showcasing their cosplay outfits

 


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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

 

28 Mar 23:25

England: South Sea Bubble III - Buying Out Britain - Extra History

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28 Mar 23:25

"Squid Girl" Author Continues "Ranma 1/2" Tributes With Ukyo Kuonji

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

In addition to preparing for the August release of volume 20, Squid Girl author Masahiro Anbe has been watching more The IdolM@ster - Cinderella Girls, playing so much Far Cry that he's dreaming about being chased by bears, and drawing more Ranma 1/2 tributes. True to his earlier promises, he's followed the earlier Ran-chan pics with some Ucchan. 

 

似せるのを諦めた pic.twitter.com/lGSB0y875c

— 安部真弘 (@masahiro_lemon) March 25, 2015

うっちゃん難しい… pic.twitter.com/SqCNQTSueO

— 安部真弘 (@masahiro_lemon) March 27, 2015

 

 

Previously...

原稿8Pに上書きしちゃった絵 pic.twitter.com/zz1eMxL3Lm

— 安部真弘 (@masahiro_lemon) March 24, 2015

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

27 Mar 15:42

triple-q:IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW



triple-q:

IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW

27 Mar 02:54

Shops Offer "Death Parade" Bar Spoons and Muddler With Blu-ray Release

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

As Death Parade ends, the series site has previewed the store exclusive incentives for its Blu-ray release. Amazon will be offering a conventional cloth poster, Sofmap has a typical mousepad and Animate has a clear file, but Yodobashi Camera gets into the spirit of things with a Quindecim bar spoon and Joshin Denki has a muddler from the afterlife drinking hole.

 

A Blu-ray box will be released June 17th for 30,000yen (22,000yen for DVD). Bonuses include a soundtrack, drama cd, and cast interviews.

 

【店舗特典】店舗別特典の画像を公開。Amazon co.jp限定、ソフマップは栗田新一さん描き下ろしイラスト。クイーンデキムエムブレム入りの特製マドラー、バースプーン、オリジナルデザインのクリアファイルもあります。 #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/KdJcwU9ncu

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 26, 2015

 

 Promo for the finale...

 

【原画】第11話「メメント・モリ」より原画をもう一つ掲載です。CUT261「涙と笑顔を見せるマユ」。最終話「スーサイド・ツアー」は日本テレビにて明日25:58~放送です。(※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります) #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/23ZlRBMSPM

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 26, 2015

【原画】第11話「メメント・モリ」より原画を掲載です。回想インサートCUT「ジャンプをきめる幼少期の知幸」です。(※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります) http://t.co/Uu3tHfMMFi #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/fdCl8YNiKA

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 25, 2015

【原画】ご視聴ありがとうございました。11話「メメント・モリ」より原画を掲載です。CUT137「ジャンプをきめる知幸」です。(※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります) http://t.co/Uu3tHfvbgI #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/og1BhC7CVp

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 21, 2015

【原画】第10話上映会ご視聴ありがとうございました。10話「ストーリー・テラー」より原画を掲載です。CUT290-291「顎の花を伸ばすオクルス」です。 (※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります。) #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/xOGugebVA6

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 14, 2015

【原画】第9話「デス・カウンター」より原画を掲載です。CUT130「スマッシャーを振りかぶる島田」です。(※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります。) http://t.co/Uu3tHfvbgI #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/gqOIV3H8G9

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 11, 2015

【原画】第8話「デス・ラリー」より原画を1つ掲載です。CUT209「煙草を吸う辰巳」です。明日は日本テレビにて第9話「デス・カウンター」が放送です。よろしくお願いします。(※原画の動きは本編と異なる場合があります) #dp_anime pic.twitter.com/WcbRmHDtF7

— デス・パレード (@dp_anime) March 5, 2015

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

27 Mar 02:54

Happy Birthday to Manga Author Moyocco Anno!

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

Award-winning manga author Moyocco Anno (Sugar Sugar Rune, Insufficient Direction, The Diary of Ochibi) turns 44 on March 26th, and she's celebrating online with a special SSR illustration on her personal site, an Insufficient Direction sketch of her gift from Hideaki "Director-kun" Anno, and plenty of social media well wishes.

 

March 26th is Moyoco Anno's #birthday! Feel free to tweet us birthday wishes!! We'll pass them on to her :D (Can't assure replies...Sorry!)

— Cork Agency (@cork_inter) March 25, 2015

お湯をプレゼントされました。モヨコ pic.twitter.com/FPo3NoqYPy

— 安野モヨコ (@anno_moyoco) March 26, 2015

安野モヨコ誕生日キャンペーン終了いたしました。 誕生日を祝って下さった方、本当にありがとうございました。 今後も楽しんで頂けるようなキャンペーンでご一緒できればと思っております♪ (スタッフY) pic.twitter.com/qwHr9ORU81

— 安野モヨコ (@anno_moyoco) March 26, 2015

安野モヨコの誕生日キャンペーンを実施中です! オフィシャルサイトやSNSのアイコンがお祝いモードに! 今日だけなのでチェックしてみてくださいね♪ → http://t.co/1vAQO1tLZZ (スタッフY) pic.twitter.com/g3mJirkSAj

— 安野モヨコ (@anno_moyoco) March 26, 2015

今日だけの購入者特典と無料待受画像がオフィシャルストアではゲットできますよ! 残り時間も後すこしなのでぜひチェックしてみて下さい! → http://t.co/Ts1TE7KKXp (スタッフY) pic.twitter.com/GKhNcqvpD4

— 安野モヨコ (@anno_moyoco) March 26, 2015

 

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

26 Mar 23:30

Kodansha Teases Update on "Vinland Saga" Release Plans

by news+feed@crunchyroll.com

Last December, Kodansha Comics indicated that the North American release of Makoto Yukimura's historical fiction manga Vinland Saga was being suspended as of its fifth omnibus. However, now it seems that good news about the publisher's plans may be coming as soon as next weekend's Anime Boston convention.

 

From their Tumblr

Yes. We’ll be making a formal announcement about the future of Vinland Saga at our panel at Anime Boston next week. If you’ve been waiting for Book Six, it’s good news.

 

via @to_aru_Oni

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.