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Anime Word of the Day: Tank?bon
Ready to learn a little Japanese anime lingo? Today's anime word of the day is "tank?bon", as in, "The first Code Geass manga was released as a tank?bon in December,...
Source : about.com | 27-Aug-2008 16:48

Otaku Alert: Ramen Noodles Turns 50
According to an interesting post at THAT Anime Blog, the instant Ramen Noodle turned 50 yesterday (August 25th). In 1958, creator Momofuku Ando had the pleasure of watching his treat...
Source : about.com | 27-Aug-2008 01:55

2nd Death Note Live-Action to Hit U.S. in October 2008
In a recent press release, VIZ Pictures announced that the second Death Note live-action film - Death Note II: The Last Name - will be featured at almost 400 theaters...
Source : about.com | 26-Aug-2008 03:59

Marvel Goes Anime
Oooh... this ought to be fun :) According to a New York Times article, Marvel Entertainment has cut a deal with Madhouse (Vampire Hunter D, Death Note) to give four traditionally...
Source : about.com | 25-Aug-2008 03:13

Are You An Anime Collector?
If you're like most anime fans, you just simply can't resist building a diversely interesting collection of anime goodies. From Limited Edition DVD's to action figures, plushies and yes, even...
Source : about.com | 25-Aug-2008 03:02

Fullmetal Alchemist Part 2?
According to a post at ANN, the 20th volume of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga contains confirmation that a second series is in the works. This rumor had previously been essentially...
Source : about.com | 24-Aug-2008 22:29

Anime Flashback: Cowboy Bebop
Let's go back to 1998. Aerosmith sang I Don't Want to Miss a Thing while Celine Dion's Heart Will Go On brought tears to our eyes. We listened to Iris...
Source : about.com | 18-Aug-2008 02:43

Anime News - 8/17/08
Lots of good stuff going on this week, so let's get to it, shall we? :) If you're a Dragonaut fan, check out the official Japanese website - they've added a...
Source : about.com | 18-Aug-2008 02:08

Bang Zoom! Needs Interns
Looking to get your foot in the door in the anime and manga industry? Well, here's your chance. Bang Zoom! Entertainment needs several interns and who knows? Maybe one of...
Source : about.com | 18-Aug-2008 01:40

Anime Music Video Pick: A Mix of Anime to "4 Minutes to Save The World"
Okay, now THIS is an AMV! Love the song - Madonna and Mr. Timberlake singing 4 Minutes to Save the World and the anime shots are great. You'll notice clips...
Source : about.com | 11-Aug-2008 04:23

Back to School? Go Anime Style!
For those of you who are gearing up for another school year, I thought it might be fun to put together a collection of anime gear to get you back...
Source : about.com | 11-Aug-2008 03:47

Are You A Super Saiyan Yet?
One of my most popular posts of all time is "How To Become A Super Saiyan". Although I wrote it quite some time back, it just keeps popping up on...
Source : about.com | 11-Aug-2008 00:20

Anime News - 8/3/08
Ready for your weekly dose of anime news? Here's what's happening :) As previously mentioned, Geneon Entertainment recently cut a distribution deal with FUNimation after they stopped in-house production of their...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 03:31

Adventures in Voice Acting - Volume 1
So, you think you'd like to be a voice actor do you? Well, contrary to popular belief, becoming a voice actor requires much more than a "nice voice" and isn't...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 01:50

Anime and Manga On A Downturn?
As the demand for anime and manga increases here in the West, the question becomes are we sacrificing quality in order to satisfy quantity? In her article at IGN -...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 01:48

Anime News - 7/27/08
Well, the weekend's over and its back to the grind... Here's some anime news to help get your blood pumping :) GDH K.K. presented an exclusive trailer premier of the sequel...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:58

Supernatural Animes
Okay, I know its a bit early to start promoting the spookier stuff - after all, Halloween's still a few months away, but since there's soooo... many great titles in...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:25

Anime Flashback: Princess Mononoke
The year was 1997. We listened to Barbie Girl, Jock Jams and MMMBop on the radio. Titanic took the Oscar for Best Picture and we lost Chris Farley, Princess Di,...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 04:14

New Voice Acting Workshop
Those of you planning to attend the 2008 Comic-Con in San Diego, take note: Bang Zoom! Entertainment is offering Adventures in Voice Acting, a workshop dedicated exclusively to aspiring VA's. Adventures...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 02:53

Anime Music Video - Trigun to "Wild, Wild West"
Here's a fun one for you - Trigun clips to Will Smith's Wild, Wild West. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 01:36

Anime News - 7/20/08
Ready for your weekly dose of anime news? Well here you go :) More on the on-going Dragonball live-action drama - the Sankei Shimbun newspaper has posted what is being called...
Source : about.com | 21-Jul-2008 01:02

Dragon Ball Z Live Action Movie Update
Okay, there's been tons of buzz about the speculation of the upcoming DBZ Live Action Movie. There's even been a few protests organized by fans who just really think its...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 04:24

Anime Music Video Pick: The Animatrix to "Somewhere I Belong"
Aaack! This one is so good I couldn't wait to blog it! Clips from The Animatrix to Linkin Park's "Somewhere I Belong". Love it, love it, love it!...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 03:35

Black Blood Brothers Primer
Okay, here you go. Next up on my "hub" list, a complete primer to FUNimation's Black Blood Brothers. What will you find here? Links to a character image gallery, cast...
Source : about.com | 14-Jul-2008 03:31

A Basic Primer to Dragon Ball Z
In keeping with About.com's new look, I thought it might be fun to give you guys some anime "hubs" on your favorite titles. Just imagine... one central page where you...
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 06:05

Anime Music Video Pick: Dragon Ball Z to "Stronger"
Okay, I know everyone and their dog has made a DBZ AMV but I luuuv this one! Cool song - Kayne West's Stronger and nice assimilation of clips. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 06:02

Anime News - 7/7/08
Happy Monday everyone. Here's what's happening this week in anime :) FUNimation has announced a partnership with Geneon Entertainment to distribute some choice Geneon titles in North American later this summer....
Source : about.com | 07-Jul-2008 05:48

Vexille Screen Shots
Want more Vexille? I've added some nice images to the screenshot gallery for your enjoyment! :)...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:50

Black Blood Brothers
Not so long ago, a new breed of vampires arose. Known as the Kowloon Children, these vamps declared war on humans and the result was a brutal showdown. Today, vampires...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:49

Anime Music Video Pick: Gravitation to "Who Knew"
Okay, I LIKE this one! Excellent song - Who Knew by Pink and the anime is Gravitation. Enjoy! :)...
Source : about.com | 30-Jun-2008 04:47

School Rumble - Extra Class OVA
What do you get when you mix high school drama with not one, but two secret crushes? That's the story behind School Rumble, one of the new anime series coming...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 02:44

Wake Up, Ultraman!
Now you can get your little ones off to a good start everyday by turning them into Ultraman when they wake up. The "Wake Up! First Sun Warrior of the...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 02:11

Anime News - 6/21/08
In a recent press releaes, VIZ Media announced that it will partner with Konami Digital Entertainment (KDE) to manufacture and distribute the Blue Dragon Trading Card Game. Based on the...
Source : about.com | 23-Jun-2008 01:51

Anime Music Video Pick: Code Geass to "MIB"
Finally, a Code Geass AMV and to Will Smith's Men In Black no less! :)...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 05:00

Anime Avenue at Gen Con Indy 2008
For those of you in need of a good anime con, here's a nice twist: Gen Con Indy is one of the biggest gaming conventions around and because anime has...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 03:18

New Stuff For Your Anime Shopping List
Knowing how much I enjoy a good shopping spree, I thought it was time to update the anime shopping guide. So, in addition to all the cool stuff I've already...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 02:55

.hack Contest From TOKYOPOP
TOKYOPOP is celebrating the release of .hack XXXX Volume 1 and .hack//g.u.+ Volume 2 with a seriously cool contest. Just submit your entry before 11:59pm on June 22, 2008 and...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 05:01

Should My Kids Watch Anime?
If your kids are talking about cosplay and watching shows with names such as Bleach, Naruto and Peach Girl, you're not alone. Anime is one of the most popular forms...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 04:50

Anime News - 6/8/08
Happy Monday everyone! Let's see what's happening this week in anime! :) Ghost in the Shell will be making a second appearance at select theaters in Japan on July 12th. The...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 03:53

Shuffle! DVD 2 - Anime Review
I had been excited about reviewing the second DVD in the Shuffle! series simply because the first one was so unique. The story of Rin, Shuffle! centers around a boy...
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 03:47

Anime News - 6/1/08
Lots and lots happening in anime this week, so let's just get to it.. shall we? Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai is out on DVD, hitting the shelves on May 27th....
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 02:20

New Vampire Knight Website And Trailer
Talk about timing... I posted the Vampire Knight AMV last week and now the official Vampire Knight anime website has posted a promotional trailer for the new anime series. Vampire...
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 01:53

Anime Music Video Pick: Vampire Knight's Zero and Yuuki to "Bleeding Love"
Okay, here's one for you: Vampire Knight to Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. For those of you that are thinking VK sounds familiar but you can't quite place the anime, that's...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 04:30

Subbed or Dubbed: Which Is Better?
It has long been the unofficial accepted practice for fans to sub or dub new Japanese anime shows until they're picked up by a domestic distributor. These fan-subbed or dubbed...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 03:36

Students Disciplined Over "Death Note"
According to The News Tribune, four middle school students were disciplined for authoring their own "Death Note". The students at Kopachuck Middle School in Gig Harbor, Washington apparently had about...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 03:14

Anime Music Video: D. Gray-Man to "Icky Vicky"
Okay, now this one is really fun. Tyki and scenes from D. Gray-man to "Icky Vicky" from the Fairly Oddparents cartoon. Enjoy! :) ...
Source : about.com | 19-May-2008 05:14