FUNimation has announced that Dragon Ball Super is on their FUNimationNOW video service. Currently available are episodes 47-64. Episodes 1-46 will be released in 10 episode blocks every week until they catch up to the latest episode.
VIZ Media announces the next home media installment of SAILOR MOON with the release of SAILOR MOON S Set 1 on November 15th. Season 3 of the legendary magical girl anime series will be offered in a Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD edition. Pre-orders are available now from authorized VIZ Media retailers and also from a variety of leading online outlets. (more…)
VIZ Media winds down summer and welcomes the Fall reading season with a brand new digital manga update for October as well as ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM promotions celebrating series creator Yusei Matsui’s New York Comic Con appearance.
This month, readers can dive into a wide range of noteworthy new releases that includes TOKYO GHOUL: DAYS, the first in a new line of novels inspired by the smash hit manga series created by Sui Ishida, the digital exclusive release of the shojo drama, BOYS OVER FLOWERS SEASON 2, Vol. 4, as well as 7THGARDEN Vol. 2, KUROKO’S BASKETBALL 2-in-1 Vol. 2, and ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM Vol. 12. (more…)
VIZ Media delivers a fresh round of anime adventure and ninja action with the home media release of NARUTO SHIPPIDEN Set 28 on October 4th. The latest DVD edition of the fan-loved anime series contains the “Shadow of the Anbu story arc,†spanning Episodes 349 to 361, and features dubbed English as well as subtitled audio tracks. MSRP for the 2-disc set will be $39.99 US / $51.99 CAN. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is rated ‘TV-14.†(more…)
Passing this on for the folks at the Designer Toy Awards:
We know you all have been patiently waiting for us to announce the host of the 6th Annual Designer Toy Awards, so hold on to your socks as we reveal this year’s big news…
Stella Chuu to host the 6th Annual Designer Toy Awards!
This year, our special host is renown cosplayer, Stella Chuu! Being an award winning cosplayer and advocate for nerd culture and self-confidence, Stella is a match made in geek heaven for the Designer Toy Awards!
For those who do not enjoy reading subtitles, FUNimation will be introducing SimulDubs for the Fall season. What is it? Speed English dubbing. FUNimation will now release dubs as soon as two weeks after the show is aired in Japan. For more information, check out FUNimation’s website.
Dropping a few lines for The Designer Toy Award:
The finalists for the 6th Annual Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) have been announced and Public Voting has begun! We’d like to thank the nomination committees, who have worked tirelessly to whittle down the 100’s of nominees. (more…)
From September 8 to October 5, gumi Inc. will be bringing characters from Atlus’s latest upcoming release, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse to Brave Frontier for a month of limited-time content. Collaboration Exclusive Vortex dungeons will be opened on September 8. Players can enter new and exciting dungeons for a chance to recruit Lucifer, Merkabah, and Krishna to their party. (more…)
VIZ Media announces the return of SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES as the long out-of-print graphic novel receives an October 11th release. Fans in New York can join in the celebration by attending the Launch Party at Nintendo NY, located in Rockefeller Center on Friday, October 7th from 6PM - 8PM. The festivities will kick off with themed cupcakes for attendees, a photo-op with MarioTM and LuigiTM, an autograph and Q & A session with VIP guests from VIZ Media and more! Attendees who purchase a copy of SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES at the event will receive an exclusive poster as a gift with purchase, while supplies last. Visit: www.Nintendonyc.com and @NintendoNYC on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for details. (more…)
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet has launched this week! Dive into a variety of modes, from Story to Arcade to Boss Rush, and learn about all your favorite Touhou girls living in Gensokyo! If you’d like a quick rundown of the game, check out the latest Playstation blog post.