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New FUNimation Live-Action Acquisitions

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FUNimation
FUNimation

 

FUNimation continues to provide not just anime, but great live-action flicks from the East! Here are the latest acquisitions. 

FUNimation to Distribute Guardians of Luna

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Guardians of Luna
Guardians of Luna

 

In an agreement with Cybergraphix Animation, FUNimation is now the official distributor for the Guardians of Luna animated series.

 

Viz Manga Releases for 2010

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Arata
Arata

 

I just got the list of Viz’s manga releases for the first half of 2010, and it’s a long list. So, rather than give you my fun, yet abridged synopses of these undoubtedly great titles, especially since I have yet to read any, here’s the initial installment straight from the mouth of PR:

 

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment Giveaway

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Vandal Hearts
Vandal Hearts

 

RPG fans listen up! Are you ready to join Tobias Martin and his comrades for free? That’s right, I’ve got ten pass codes for Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment to give away. And let’s make this simple. From February 17th until February 28th drop me an email with Vandal Hearts Giveaway in the subject line. Winners will be selected randomly. Also, these codes are divided in half: five for the PlayStation Network and five for Xbox Live. So, in your email specify the platform you desire. 

Ikkitousen Xtreme Xecutor Preview

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Ikkitousen
Ikkitousen

 

In case you haven’t heard, a promotional video (108 seconds) for Ikkitousen Xtreme Xecutor is currently being streamed on the anime’s Japanese website. The actual premiere is set for April 11.

 

Reborn! 15

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Reborn! 15
Reborn! 15

 

As the remaining heir to the Vongola crime family, Tsuna has an unwanted destiny. He will be the next Family boss. Reborn, an infant assassin from Italy, is thus sent to train this unwilling, Mafia neophyte. Using the method of the “Deathperation bullet,” Tsuna will have the chance to transform himself into a stronger and more focused teenager.

Right Stuff & Nozomi Announce License and Release of El-Hazard: The Wanderers

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El-Hazard
El-Hazard

 

Set to be released on September 7, 2010, this 26-episode series chronicles the adventures of a group of teenagers cast into another dimension after a high school science experiment goes wrong. 

 

VIZ Announces Second Season of VAMPIRE KNIGHT GUILTY

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Vampire Knight
Vampire Knight

 

VIZ Media announces the debut today of VAMPIRE KNIGHT GUILTY, the second season of hit VAMPIRE KNIGHT animated series (both rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) available now from VIZAnime.com, the company’s premier website for anime, as well as the streaming content provider HULU (www.Hulu.com).

FUNimation Premieres Four New Shows

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FUNimation
FUNimation

 

FUNimation Channel, the only 24/7 HD Anime Network, has added four more series to its line up: Oh! Edo Rocket, Corpse Princess, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, and Spice and Wolf.

Ikki Tousen: The Complete Series

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Ikki Tousen
Ikki Tousen

2009 TV Series (episodes 1-13). Director: Takashi Watanabe. 325 minutes. DVD, bilingual, $49.98. Distributor: Funimation

Hakufu isn’t just any street fighter. She’s one badass cutie in a short skirt that would make Paris Hilton blush. Her goal: to become king of the hill as she unites seven rival schools. Her inspiration: a jewel infused with the spirit of an ancient warrior. Oh yes, Hakufu has a destiny. And she’s ready to fight for it, even if her skirt and top gets torn away in the process!