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:

Change always accompanies the new year. And The Anime Beat is no different. That's right folks, I'm continuously expanding this little dog and pony show! 

Between Apple itself and Verizon’s latest mapping parody, we’re all familiar with the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Well, don’t leave anime out!

Halo Origins

This is your last chance to see the Halo Legends anime preview on Halo Waypoint and Xbox LIVE. On Saturday January 2^nd the final preview episode will run for 24-hours. Remember, DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital formats will be released on February 16^th 2010. 

Cobra The Animation

Already streaming on Crunchyroll, this pirate tale follows the rogue Cobra. With a gun for a left arm, a surgically altered face, and a cybernetic companion called Lady, he’s been trying to live the peaceful life. But with these attributes, how can trouble overlook you? Soon Cobra finds himself back on his favorite ship, cruising the universe and looking for adventure.

For those already tapped into the streaming vein of PlayStation Network, anime is definitely on its Christmas list. Here’s the latest post from my friends at PSN. And, evidently, this is only a small part of the 12-day promotion.  

As perhaps the worst decade in global economic history comes to a close, 2010 won't be so bad for Naruto and Bleach fans.

Aria

On March 2, 2010 Aria The Origination DVD collection, which includes the final third season and OVA, will drop into stores and cyber outlets everywhere.

Guardians of Luna

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

Okay, I just received word from Sony Picutres Home Entertainment that they're launching a mobile Voltron game on wireless carriers this month! Boasting characters and plot line from the retro series, we can apparently now get a taste of defending the universe from King Zarkon