VIZ Media has announced the launch of THE PRINCE OF TENNIS anime series available for Download-to-Rent/Download-to-Own from iTunes® in the U.S. and Canada. Seasons 1-4 contain 50 episodes (dubbed) of the venerable sports drama that will be available in their entirety starting April 18th. As a special promotion, THE PRINCE OF TENNIS Episode 1 will be available for free download from April 18th to May 17th. (more…)
According to the June issue of Shonen Jump, the production of a new Rurouni Kenshin series has been green lighted! Along with that news, Blu-Ray versions of the Kenshin OVAs will be available in the coming months.
Source: ANN
NIS America announced today that Katanagatari Volume 1 Premium Edition will be released this summer, July 5, 2011, and the second volume will complete fans’ collections in September. The fans of its gorgeous and distinguished art style will have a chance to enjoy the high quality artistry on Blu-ray. Katanagatari Volume 1 Premium Edition will come packaged with 6 quests (episodes, approximately 50 minutes per episode) on 2 Blu-ray discs and 2 DVDs with a hard cover art book titled “Togame’s Travelogue.†(more…)
VIZ Media has announced the launch of the shojo-inspired anime series FULL MOON today on VIZAnime.com, the company’s premiere website for anime, as well as through the streaming content provider HULU. VIZAnime and HULU will stream episodes 1-5 (subtitled) of the series for FREE. Two new FULL MOON episodes will be uploaded and also available to stream for FREE each Friday! (more…)
According to the official site, the manga adopted anime series, Itsuka Tenma no Kuro-Usagi will debut in July 2011 in Japanese television. More anime with “vampire” elements? Wonder how this one will turn out. From looking at it, it feels like a series that will contain a loose atmosphere and probably similar to Dance In The Vampire Bund. Since I have yet to read the manga, I’m assuming from pictures and reviews of the manga.
Source: Moonphase
Head over to beta.FUNimation.com and check out the new site! We’re currently hosting on an alternate web address for you all to explore and enjoy so you don’t feel rushed with the new site before we switch things over. Take a look around and have some fun with all the new features and content. (more…)
FUNimation’s Ga Rei Zero: Complete Series Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack limited edition is now available in stores, such as, Amazon. If you are a fan of the series and haven’t gotten a chance to own it, now is the time.
If any of you have played the Playstation 2 game, then you will know that Atlus’ Persona 4 had the style and feel of an anime that would work. The official website for Persona 4: The Animation has launched! CAN’T WAIT!
Source: Moonphase
Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce an encore presentation of JUNJO ROMANTICA will be streamed at Nozomi Ent.’s YouTube page, to celebrate the upcoming release of the JUNJO ROMANTICA 2 DVD Collection (Season 2) on May 3, 2011. (more…)
VIZ Media, the largest distributor of anime and manga in the United States, announced a full slate of acquisitions for its kids imprint, VIZ Kids. The acquisitions include DVD, Download-To-Own, and graphic novel licenses for a wide range of well-established global franchises. “VIZ Media is excited to expand our kids imprint to include a variety of fun new properties,†said Elizabeth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director of VIZ Media. “These new titles use strong storytelling, eye-popping graphics and empowering themes to engage a younger generation of fans.†(more…)