Monthly Archives: August 2011

Brave10 Anime's Promotional Video StreamedAnime News NetworkThe official YouTube channel for the anime adaptation of Kairi Shimotsuki 's Brave10 S ( Spiral ) manga began streaming a 54-second promotional video on Tuesday. (The video does not contain any actual animation). … Continue reading →

Watch the Supernatural Anime Online, for FreeTV.comBut when Japanese animation studio Madhouse first announced that it would extend the bros' adventures through anime, I was cautious. The Winchesters? Animated? But then the trailer came out, and it was clear that … Continue reading →

Otakuthon welcomes the wacky and devotedMontreal GazetteAt first glance, the steampunk weaponry, acrobatic hairstyles and colourful sci-fi costumes worn by some at Otakuthon might suggest that this weekend's anime convention is being held at a carnival …Cos and effectMontreal Mirrorall … Continue reading →

As anime evolves, take a page from comic booksWashington PostThe medium of anime will probably undergo the same transition of public opinion as it gains popularity in the United States. Like all mediums, anime, along with its printed form, manga, … Continue reading →

The Fandom PostHeaven's Memo Pad Episode #01-04 Anime ReviewThe Fandom PostBased on a light novel series which started publication in 2007 and has sold over 530000 copies to date the Heaven's Memo Pad anime series is the latest addition to … Continue reading →

San Japan booms with anime, colorful costumesSan Antonio ExpressAllison Bass, 25, (left) autographs a "Mugetsu" that she made for anime voice actor J. Michael Tatum while attending the San Japan 4TW convention Saturday Aug. 6, 2011 at the Marriott Rivercenter. … Continue reading →

SLIDESHOW: Anime fans suit up for serious fun at San Japan 4TWKENS 5 TVEvery bit the characters they play, anime fans inhabited three floors of the Rivercenter Marriott Hotel for the San Japan 4TW convention. Panels (Airsoft for Cosplay, Ocarinas: … Continue reading →

Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 5 DVD ReviewExaminer.comFrom FUNimation Entertainment, the publisher behind series such as Yu Yu Hakusho, Burst Angel and Rideback comes the fifth and final volume of the hugely popular anime series, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood which … Continue reading →

Big Shiny Robot!Amazon Gives up to 58% off 200 Anime TitlesBig Shiny Robot!Amazon has been running a 58% off sale on more than 200 anime titles for the past couple of weeks (this includes full series). If you haven't had … Continue reading →

Animator And Director Makoto Shinkai Comes to The New York Anime FestivalAnime News Network (press release)Norwalk, CT, August 4, 2011: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) and Crunchyroll today announced auteur Japanese animator and director Makoto Shinkai will participate in … Continue reading →