CLANNAD

A limited-edition lithograph from the anime series CLANNAD will be available on April 6, 2010. Depicting the characters Nagisa, Fuko, Tomoyo, Kotomi and Kyou, this artwork was chosen by fans via public vote.

Sgt. Frog

Conquering a planet takes time, especially when you’re a Gundam-loving, manga-reading, hardcore party animal like Sgt. Keroro. But fear not, he and his crack platoon of frog-like aliens are on the job. Soon all humanity will croak in obedience to these slippery little creatures. 

Gundemonium

Yes, Sony and Rockin’ Android are collaborating as we speak to bring you doujin, or Japanese-style indie games, for the PlayStation®Network. Up first, Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa.

Ninja Nonsense

On June 1, 2010 Nozomi will release Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu DVD Collection, which includes video extras and a 32-page booklet with production journals.

Nana 3

The anime adaptation of Ai Yazawa’s manga continues to pluck the dramatic notes of love, youth, and the J-Pop rock scene in Tokyo. However, the two girls that previously met on a Tokyo-bound train, both called Nana, have moved beyond the newfangled thrills of electric Shinjuku, wired Akihabara, and the beats of Roppongi. For better or worse, relationships and the gravity of time begin to weigh on our girls having fun in the city. Nana K. has miraculously landed a “thing” with dreamy Takumi, the genius behind the music of the influential band Trapnest. And Nana O. has rekindled her “thing” with Trapnest’s legendary guitarist Ren. Yes, things seem perfect. Fantasies are coming true. But when Nana O’s band Blast nabs a record deal, and her guitarist Nobu makes a play for Nana K., the exhilaration of youth collides with the ancient wall of biology and culture. No matter how cutting edge you think you are, bands of gold and accidental diapers unravel your “unique” life.

Alright Naruto fans, get ready to put your jutsu to work. TOMY is due to release two titles that you cannot miss: Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 (Wii) and Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 (DS).

At this year’s Comic-Con I had a chance to preview these games at the TOMY booth. Let’s just say I’m elated that I scheduled a brief appointment.

Prior to Comic-Con TOMY hooked me up with a copy of Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 for the DS. Admittedly, I haven’t been much of a fan of the DS system. I never found the small screen and 2D visuals very attractive. As a Naruto fan, however, this title began to alter my opinion of DS gaming.

Ninja Council 4

J-Pop Center

Viz Cinema, the nation's first theater devoted exclusively to Japanese film and anime. If you're in town, here is the list of events for February.

FUNimation Entertainment officially announced the acquisition of four new titles: Tetsuwan Birdy Decode, Sekirei, Full Metal Panic!, and Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU.