FUNimation

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

Princess Jellyfish

Tsukimi Kurashita’s obsession with jellyfish began at an aquarium. Upon hearing her mother describe their filaments as the lacy frills of a princess’ dress, they soon became not only a signifier of beauty, but also solitude. This obsession led her down the path of the introvert; it was all she could think about or draw as a kid. And now, living in Tokyo and trying to make it as an illustrator, our awkward heroine has found comfort in a group of otaku girls. But when a stylish, Tokyo chick befriends her, all hell breaks loose! Oh, and there’s just one other problem, this chick is a dude!

The new Con on the block, brought to us by Chase Wang, continues to grow. July is shaping up to be a good month for anime and manga fans.

VIZ manga

It was only a matter of time before manga and anime apps appeared on the iPad. Fortunately, VIZ waited and definitely got it right. Check it out.

FUNimation

As you can see from the pr release below, the simulcast of both anime titles has already begun. And while I haven’t seen Princess Jellyfish yet, the story of Tsukimi Kurashita and her obsession with jellyfish has officially grabbed my attention. 

Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment has teamed up with Tezuka Productions to bring Urasawa’s PLUTO to the big screen as a live-action/CG hybrid.

Hetalia

Adapted from the webcomic of Hidekaz Himaruya, World War II Europe never looked so…cute??? No, there are no geographical boarders, or armies, or even the dogs of war. Instead, countries such as Italy, France, England, Japan, Germany, and America appear as personified characters.  And the politics and conflicts of the 40’s are revised through the lens of comedy and innuendo.  

Here is the latest from BANDAI concerning Gundam Unicorn.