Creative Focus :: Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Part 1

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A re-birth not to be missed, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is anime!

Dragon Ball Z Kai, Part 1

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But for all you die-hard Dragon Ball fans, Z Kai is unquestionably a must-have for your collection.

Right Stuff & Nozomi To Release The Irresponsible Captain Tylor L.E. Lithograph

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Measuring 16 by 20 inches, and printed on archival quality paper, this print will be priced at $49.99 and include a certificate of authenticity.

FUNimation Streaming Schedule 5/7/10

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Here is the latest streaming schedule from FUNimation as of 5/7/10, including YouTube and Hulu!

Sony Online and Rockin’ Android Announce Doujin Games for PSNetwork

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The doujin genre itself is quite interesting. As fan-made, amateur products they normally incorporate famous anime characters – the actual copyright holders normally ignore such infringement, perhaps viewing it as both a source of free marketing and a means to create a stronger fan base. So, it doesn’t get more otaku than this.

Bleach 27

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High school antics, subtle fan service, and classic Bleach heroism: this is Bleach V. 27. In that difficult and often crucial transition period between story arcs, these four episodes get it right. Simply put, there’s nothing but fun and intrigue. That’s right, no filler!!!!

San Diego's New Move to Keep Comic-Con

VARIETY reports that San Diego's Tourism Marketing District board is offering Comic-Con hotel tax revenue as an incentive to stay in the city.

A Few Minutes with Radical Axis

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If you haven’t experienced the Radical Axis vision, you’re falling behind. From the deviant fast-food characters of Aqua Teen Hunger Force to the alcoholic mouse of 12 oz. Mouse, Radical Axis continues to push the boundaries of animation’s familiar aesthetic and to joyously exercise the freedom of speech intrinsic to comedy’s carnival.

Sgt. Frog, Season Two Part 2

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If you’re down for a little humility, maybe even to poke fun at your cherished anime world, then these little frogs are just what you need.

More Anime from the Tokyo Anime Fair

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So, here is a simple list of anime whose content and artwork represent not just the expected, but also chase the slippery beast that is originality and re-invention.

Strike Witches, Complete 1st Season

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Strike Witches gets an A for creativity. This series is utterly original! Not only do we have a re-imagined World War II era Earth, but also biotechnology that complements rather than consumes the human form.

FUNimation Streaming Update 4/09/10

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On Friday, FUNimation sent me their most recent streaming info. So, here it is. Go get your anime!

Comic-Con Closer to Staying in San Diego

Every year fans and industry insiders alike wonder whether Comic-Con’s days in San Diego are numbered. VARIETY reports that San Diego has made a big move to keep the Con right where it is.

Mecha Mania at Viz Cinema

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On Friday, April 9 at 7:00pm, a meeting aptly titled Mecha Mania: Four Decades of Slam-Bang Sci-Fi Robot Anime will take place at Viz Cinema.

Soul Eater, Part 2

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Download it. Buy the DVD. I don’t care. Just get it! This is by far the coolest series I’ve seen in a long time.

FUNimation Acquires Eden of the East and Chobits

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All three Eden of the East movies (The King of Eden, Paradise Lost, and Air Communication) penned and directed by Kenji Kamiyama are now in the hands of FUNimation. The release date is set for 2011.

Tokyo Anime Fair

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Overall, I like it. I like it a lot. On a sunny day, the monorail ride across the bay to the Tokyo Big Site is worth it alone. During my ride, I not only witnessed a cutesy pop concert, but also some Tokyo drifting.

Inuyasha The Final Act Reaches Series Finale On VIZAnime.com

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VIZ Media invites fans to catch the last episode of INUYASHA THE FINAL ACT scheduled to air on VIZAnime.com today!

Pokemon Arrives on Boomerang

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When Pokémon first arrived in the United States in 1998, little did anyone know it would be one of the most enduring animated series of all time.

Tokyo Anime Fair: Heroman

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Stan Lee’s heroic fingerprints are all over this project, and studio Bones is rapidly emerging as the preeminent anime filter for video game and western content (e.g. the HALO anime series). For everyone, this cultural hybrid is arguably something new.