Creative Focus :: Anime

Verizon Launches Anime Network on FiOS TV VOD

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Verizon’s FiOS TV customers now have on-demand access to the cultural phenomenon of Japanese animation known as “anime,” with the launch of the Anime Network on FiOS TV Video on Demand.

BeyBlade Spinning To The Top In Germany

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The comeback of the brand “BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion” marketed by the brand management and media company m4e AG and toy manufacturer Hasbro is in full swing.

Aniplex Announces Durarara English Cast

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Here is the latest from Aniplex on Durarara.

Eden of the East

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Arguably one of the best anime of the 21st century thus far, Eden of the East spirals like a good William Gibson novel.

Imira Entertainment Signs Deal With Sunwoo For Mix Master Final Force

Posted In | News Categories: Anime, Business, Television | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe | Site Categories: Anime, Business, Television
Imira Entertainment, Spain’s leading production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, has signed its first third party representation deal with Sunwoo Entertainment.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) ON Zune® / Xbox LIVE®

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That’s right. Bandai continues to bring you anime on demand! Here are the details.

FUNimation Premieres Four New Shows

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FUNimation Channel, the only 24/7 HD Anime Network, has added four more series to its line up: Oh! Edo Rocket, Corpse Princess, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, and Spice and Wolf.

New FUNimation Live-Action Acquisitions

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

Starz To Adapt Anime Noir

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Starz is teaming with Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert to create a live-action remake of the anime NOIR, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Anime Summer Wars Making Oscar Run

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GKids, which helped THE SECRET OF KELLS earn an Oscar nod, will release Mamoru Hosoda's SUMMER WARS for an Oscar qualifying run, reports Variety.

Beyblade: Metal Fusion Vol. 1 Descends on DVD

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The fate of the universe will be in the hands of a hero when the wildly popular anime series BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion Vol. 1, unleashes its power onto DVD November 9th from Nelvana Enterprises and Vivendi Entertainment.

Princess Jellyfish

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After watching the first two episodes of Princess Jellyfish, I have to say, my hunch was correct. This is a refreshing bit of anime!

Club 2 The Max Announces Matsuri Fest 2011

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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 Launches Manga iPad App

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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 and TinierMe Team Up

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So, here is another means of escape and virtual rebirth. And if you like Black Butler, even better.

FUNimation Announces Princess Jellyfish and Heaven’s Lost Property

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This tale of an anti-social girl that bonds with a stylish, outgoing Tokyo chick might be a refreshing departure from the usual anime dish.

Naoki Urasawa’s PLUTO In Production

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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: Axis Powers, Season 1

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All right, I’ll keep this short. I love a good comedy. But despite its addictive theme song, Hetalia: Axis Powers is hardly noteworthy.

BANDAI Announces Release of Gundam Unicorn

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Here is the latest from BANDAI concerning Gundam Unicorn.

Club 2 The Max Wants Artists

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The new venue for celebrating anime in So Cal has a location for 2011 and is now seeking artists for its alley