Hello all, sorry for the site’s down time this past week. There’s been changes going on with the web host that we use and somehow some things got tangled up and Animesou.com, the domain name, didn’t connect to the web site. Anyways, 2009 was great for anime, a lot of new shows and some a little different than others so let us look forward to a great year of anime for 2010!

The year is reaching it’s end. Everyone at Animesou would like to extend best wishes. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a grand New Year 2010!

A.D. VISION, INC. (”ADV” or the “Company”) announced today that June 1, 2009, the Company concluded a series of transactions that are expected to result in seamless delivery of home video products and television programming to customers. Read the rest of this entry »

Here it is! Complete BlizzCon 2009 coverage!

Ok so it may not be anime related but I’m personally taking credit for this. Months back when I saw the commercial for the Slim Clip, I immediately submitted it on their “Suggest Stuff To Blend” page. Sure enough Tom Dickson did. Here it is for your enjoyment:
http://www.willitblend.com/videos.aspx?type=unsafe&video=moneyclip

CNN posted an interesting video recently, which touches on the effect of the recession and internet piracy on anime.

VIZ Media invites fans with discerning tastes to explore the four new manga series that launch today on its innovative new IKKI website. Located at www.sigikki.com, this groundbreaking online manga destination debuts the opening chapters of KINGYO USED BOOKS, HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES, AFTERSCHOOL CHARISMA, and TOKYO FLOW CHART ??? for free. Read the rest of this entry »

New York Int???l Children???s Film Festival is absolutely thrilled to announce the most anticipated event of the summer: the Special Pre-Release Screening of Ponyo, the latest tour de force from animation master Hayao Miyazaki and his Academy Award?? winning Studio Ghibli. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Ponyo is a return to the innocent pleasures of My Neighbor Totoro, with dazzling and entirely hand-drawn visuals that start simply and build into fluid, cascading symphonies of color. Event takes place Sunday, August 9 at Symphony Space. Tickets available at www.gkids.com and 212-349-0330. Read the rest of this entry »

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced today at 2009 Comic-Con International the exclusive download-to-own debut of NARUTO Shippuden on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) in the US and the iTunes Store in Canada (www.iTunes.ca) Read the rest of this entry »

From the newsletter that I have just received. AnimeNation announced, “Well, after importing literally tons of cool stuff from Japan for over a decade, we’ve finally decided to call it quits on direct-from-Japan books and CDs. Due to changing consumer trends, economic downturns, yen conversion, online downloads, etc etc etc., it’s time to move on. Like many of our import customers, we’re sorry to see it go too. The good news is, this means that in-stock import items are being marked down 10-50% and more! Take advantage of some great pricing while supplies last!”

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced today the exclusive availability of its popular INUYASHA animated series on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) in the US and the iTunes Store (www.itunes.ca) in Canada. iTunes is launching with episodes 1-13 for $1.99 per episode or $22.99 for one full season. More episodes will be added at future dates. Find out more at www.itunes.com/tv/inuyasha. Read the rest of this entry »

VIZ Media, LLC., one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies has announced the availability of the latest in great shojo anime from VIZ Media ??? NANA and HONEY & CLOVER on Hulu in the US beginning on 7/21/2009. Hulu is an online video service that offers hit TV shows, movies and clips at Hulu.com and other online destination sites, anytime in the U.S. The first 11 episodes of NANA and the first 12 episodes of HONEY & CLOVER will be included in the Hulu debut. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW PEOPLE, a dynamic entertainment destination bringing the latest examples of Japanese popular culture to North American shores, adds a new dimension to San Francisco???s contemporary art scene with the opening of the SUPERFROG Gallery.

The bright and spacious 2,000 square foot exhibit space is located on the 3rd floor of NEW PEOPLE???s striking contemporary building in the heart of the city???s historic Japantown. Grand Opening celebrations for NEW PEOPLE and the SUPERFROG Gallery will commence on August 15th. Read the rest of this entry »

VIZ Pictures, a Japanese live-action film distributor and producer of the J-Pop Center Project, welcomes four edgy fashion labels to San Francisco???s newest permanent Japanese pop culture attraction ??? NEW PEOPLE ??? opening August 15th in the city???s historic Japantown. Read the rest of this entry »

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry???s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, is launching as a VIZ Media channel in the new Anime category on the PlayStation Networks video delivery service. VIZ Media is launching with three of the most popular and successful anime series in North America ??? BLEACH, DEATH NOTE and NARUTO and is available on the PlayStation Network, which is accessible for download via PLAYSTATION??3 (PS3???) and PSP?? (PlayStation Portable??) systems in the United States. The episodes are available for $1.99 each via the Network???s new VIZ Media Channel page. Read the rest of this entry »

Check them out here: www.vampsxxx.com

On 4th of July weekend, Anime Expo, the nation’s largest anime convention is back at the Los Angeles Convention Center. If you haven’t had a chance a check it out, here is your opportunity to experience something that is considered a once in a life time event: http://www.youtube.com/v/hcEd_T34lUo&hl=en&fs=1

Fanimecon 2009 came just as fast as it left. What exactly did you miss? Check it out here at Fanimecon 2009.

Is anime everything there is? Outside The Realm of Anime is ???Fairly??¦ Cute, Fuzzy and Interesting??�?.

From the land of the rising sun comes this amazing technological feat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf7Sytl2-EE Details here.