MAX

The inaugural MAX event in Los Angeles is almost here. Set to take place at Club Nokia, I think I can smell the success brewing. Now, if you're still not sure what MAX is, here is a few minutes with the man responsible for it all: Chase Wang.  

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.

Anime Expo Los Angeles and the new - maybe even controversial - MAX event are coming soon. This should be an interesting July.

Gundemonium

I previously gave you the blurb on PSN’s forthcoming release of Doujin games. Well, the Gundemonium Collection is now available!

Maoh

Corrupt businessmen, profiteers, and criminals plague the ailing city of Nekota, the new target of modernization. But between the desires for a quick buck and techy shopping centers, an uncanny force is overtaking the streets: Grasshopper. This vigilante militia, led by Inukai, opposes all progress and claims to protect Nekota from this emerging wave of pillaging forces.  Nevertheless, for teenage Ando, something is not right about Inukai and Grasshopper. Using his ability to make others say what he’s thinking, he’s intent on uncovering Inukai’s true motive.

FUNimation

Rainbow was another anime with a high profile at this year’s Tokyo Anime Fair. Following the lives of seven boys from reform school to their later release, this post-World War II series has all the makings of a good war drama. From what I’ve seen, this show is worthy of laudation.

Attention aspiring film makers and writers. Here is your chance to put your creative talents to work. The grand prize: your work will be debuted at the world premiere of Kai-Ki: Tales of Terror From Tokyo at Club Nokia on July 1, 2010. 

Initial D

In the world of illegal street racing, Takumi is an expert in downhill courses, and his skills are only getting better. Upon joining the project D racing crew, who travel Japan challenging other teams and posting results online, Takumi’s reputation is growing. With each new course, new techniques are born, for Takumi believes he was born to race!

Mano Erina

The J-Pop/J-Rock presence at the Los Angeles Anime Expo continues to grow. Yes, Mano Erina will be attending the world premiere screening of her first film Kai-Ki: Tales of Terror from Tokyo. She will also be performing.

FUNimation

Here is the latest streaming schedule from FUNimation.