The Anime Beat

Reviews, news, interviews, events: The Anime Beat covers the anime world. But even a little feature film and gaming will appear from time to time. Subjected to far too much education, James Brusuelas is a scholar and writer at large. Raised on an iconic diet of Voltron, Robotech, Megazone, and Bubblegum Crisis (amongst many others) he spends most days dodging the piles of anime and books engulfing his room, or just plotting the next venture to Caesar's for dinner at the Palm and a little roulette. You can reach him at theanimebeat@gmail.com.

FUNimation Streaming Update

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Here is the latest on FUNimation titles currently being streamed.

Tokyo Anime Fair: A Teasing Glance

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Tokyo Anime Fair
Tokyo Anime Fair

 

When you see a never ending line of Otaku marching toward an exhibition gate, a press pass is priceless. But even after bypassing this dragon's tail, I was immediately submerged in a wave of anime fans as I waded into the exhibition hall.   

Notes from under the Otaku

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I'm in Tokyo and getting ready to head over to the Tokyo International Anime Fair!

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.

 

Viz Anime: A New Web Community

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Viz Anime
Viz Anime

 

This week Viz announced the launch of Viz Anime, a new web destination that will stream your favorite Viz titles for free! That’s right: Bleach, Death Note, Naruto, Honey & Clover, etc.  And with new episodes being added each week, they indeed have the answer to your Otaku lust! 

Bleach (Manga) Volumes 29 & 30

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Bleach 29
Bleach 29

 

Two thoughts emerged upon reading these volumes. First, as a part of the Arrancar story arc, their bindings are bursting at the seams with the epic, heroic combat that has made Bleach so famous. In their search for Orihime, Ichigo and friends have clandestinely entered Hueco Mundo . . . 

Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple 2

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Kenichi
Kenichi

 

Now, tougher and more skilled, Kenichi's troubles aren’t over. The word is, he can fight. And the goons in Ragnarok can’t wait to get a piece of him. Whether it be kung fu, jiu-jitsu, or even muay thai, he’ll have to train even harder. And that’s not too difficult when you’re trying to impress a hottie that can kick your ass!

The Anime Beat Tokyo & San Francisco

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Yes, the Con season is already underway. And while I’m always running around AX L.A. and Comic-Con San Diego, I do have other venues in my sights. First up: Tokyo and San Francisco.

 

Evangelion 1.11.

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Evangelion 1.11
Evangelion 1.11

 

Eva fans, don’t get too excited. Well, not just yet anyway. In Evangelion 1.11, the Second Impact has already happened, and Tokyo-3, a last bastion of humanity, still stands on shaky ground. And yes, the fourth, fifth, and sixth angel are about to descend in yet another bid to destroy human civilization. So, Shinji Ikari is summoned to NERV, the secret organization charged with defeating these otherworldly creatures. As the “third child,” he must pilot the advanced bio-mecha unit Eva-01. The problem is, Shinji is reclusive, passive, and utterly despondent.

Nozomi Announces Release of Ninja Nonsense DVD Collection

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Ninja Nonsense
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.