Creative Focus :: Anime

Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment to Release Aria The Origination

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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.

FUNimation to Distribute Guardians of Luna

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

Blood The Last Vampire on Blu-Ray

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At any rate, the Blu-Ray release of Blood The Last Vampire anime is a big win. If not for the reasons mentioned above, then the 3-D quality of the artwork. At 1080p, and without any visual aids, Saya’s murderous cuts might just make you flinch.

Sony Pictures Announces Mobile Voltron Game

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As a Voltron fan from way back ( I still have my original Bandai GoLion, which I made my parents drive all around Orange County to find one Christmas), I'll definitely be testing this game out.

Halo Legends Anime: An Interview with Frank O’Connor

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Here are a few reasons why you should be watching Halo Legends anime.

Halo Legends Anime Preview

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Boasting never-before-seen light attack vehicles and intense hand-to-hand combat, this episode should impress and satisfy both gamers and anime aficionados.

37th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation.

VIZ Media Releases New Shojo Manga Series

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VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies has announced the North American debut on December 1st of BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS, a new manga series that takes place against a backdrop of office romance and social class.

Nabari: The Complete Series, Part 2

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By far, Nabari is one of the best anime series released in 2009.

Ghost in The Shell 2.0

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Groundbreaking, seminal, visionary: these are the necessary adjectives to be predicated upon Ghost in The Shell.

Ikkitousen Returns

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As I’ve said before, this series is a masculine-fueled guilty pleasure. Yuji Shiozaki, creator of the original manga, had the seductive foresight to merge Tekken with schoolgirl outfits and maid uniforms. Pure genius.

FUNimation News

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New streaming and downloads available on the FUNimation website!

Bamboo Blade Part 1

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Let’s face it. This kendo team is the underdog we love to root for!

FUNimation News

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FUNimation Entertainment officially announced the acquisition of four new titles: Tetsuwan Birdy Decode, Sekirei, Full Metal Panic!, and Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU.

Blood The Last Vampire

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Unfortunately, if you’re a disciple of either the manga or anime, this movie will probably leave you in a state of blah.

NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3

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If you can’t tell by now, I like this game. It’s just fun. And, like I’ve said before about Wii games in general, it’s even better when fighting friends and family!

Dragonaut: The Resonance, Part 1

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Fan service. After adding up all the tight outfits and silicone pouring out of blouses, that’s all I can say. Unfortunately, there’s not much else here.

Evangelion: 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone

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Story, action, and failingly real love: Evangelion 1.01 is why we cherish anime. Between the artistry of a supposed cartoon and the drama worthy of a live action film, we find ourselves awkwardly both children and adults.

Right Stuff’s Nozomi Entertainment announces the release of Piano in early 2010

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Normally it’s the CW that conspires to persuade us that our high school years are indeed the most important time of our life. But don’t leave anime out! First loves and heartbreaks are just as common.

Bandai Namco: Dragon Ball Revenge of King Piccolo and Tekken 6

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The holiday season means one thing: family. Fortunately Namco Bandai has provided a great coping mechanism. No, not eggnog. With the release of Dragon Ball Revenge of Piccolo and Tekken 6, we've got fighting, fighting, and more fighting!