Archive for the 'News' Category

Right Stuf’s Affiliate Program Closing

Wednesday, April 29th, 2015

The Right Stuf’s affiliate program has been around since this site was created… the program will finally shut down on May 1, 2015 detailed in an email by Right Stuf president Shawne Kleckner. Honestly, I am surprised that the program has lasted this long. Mr. Kleckner also mentions that, Right Stuf hopes to bring the program back in some form in the future. Don’t hold your breath folks.

SCANDAL announces three American tour dates

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Fans of the all-girl Japanese rock band SCANDAL should be thrilled to learn that the group will be hitting the states coming up.  (more…)

Blood Lad & Others, Streaming On Neon Alley

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

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VIZ Media prepares to start March with a fresh update of new programming to be added throughout the month on its Neon Alley free anime streaming platform.

Join anime’s favorite otaku vampire as he tries to navigate the human world with hilarious results in BLOOD LAD. Fans can catch the complete series, episodes 1-10, English dubbed or subtitled of the supernatural action comedy series all month on Neon Alley. (more…)

Right Stuf Announces Distribution Deal With Pony Canyon

Sunday, January 11th, 2015

Right Stuf, Inc. is excited to announce an exclusive distribution deal with Japanese anime producer and distributor PONY CANYON INC. This new agreement will see high-end, collector-grade Blu-ray, DVD, and merchandise items from Pony Canyon distributed in the United States and Canada for the first time by Right Stuf. Pony Canyon has plans to release exclusive sets of new and catalog programming monthly. The first of these series sets are slated for release on April 10. (more…)

Viz Media Acquires Twin Star Exorcists

Tuesday, November 25th, 2014

VIZ Media expands its publishing roster as it announces the acquisition of the supernatural action manga (graphic novel) series, TWIN STAR EXORCISTS. Created by Yoshiaki Sukeno, TWIN STAR EXORCISTS is set to launch in the Summer of 2015 and will be published in print and offered digitally under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint. TWIN STAR EXORCISTS is rated ‘T’ for Teens. The series, which has released 3 volumes to-date, is ongoing in Japan. (more…)

Site Update: New York Comic Con 2014 Report

Monday, October 13th, 2014

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The New York Comic Con has come and gone, it certainly was a unique experience. Here are my thoughts on New York Comic Con 2014!

Sunrise & Right Stuf Expand Distribution Deal For M.S. Gundam Franchise

Saturday, October 11th, 2014

Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. is excited to announce a new expanded distribution deal with Sunrise Inc. to release the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise in North America.

The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is a space opera anime that redefined the mecha genre. The original Mobile Suit Gundam series focused on using giant combat robots as a tool to win a war. This plot line structure strongly influenced future mecha series in the anime industry. (more…)

Viz Media Announces Tokyo Ghoul And So Cute It Hurts Manga Acquisitions!! At New York Comic Con.

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announced the acquisition of a pair of exciting new manga (graphic novel) titles during panels held during the recent New York Comic Con 2014. Fans attending the East Coast’s biggest pop culture and comics event enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of the Summer 2015 launch of creator Sui Ishida’s horror action series, TOKYO GHOUL, which will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, as well as Go Ikeyamada’s cross-dressing comedy, SO CUTE IT HURTS!!, set to be published under the Shojo Beat imprint. Both titles will be released in print as well as digitally. (more…)

Hatsune Miku Playable Character In Brave Frontier!

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

Just received news that Hatsune Miku will be available to obtain in the new update for Brave Frontier. Also Luka will be a free toon for NYCC attendees to obtain with code from the Brave Frontier booth #542.

New York Comic Con Is Here!

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

Today begins the New York Comic Con. I’ll be attending the event and try to cover it as best as I can, but for those who can’t make it. NYCC has provided live streams of the events, which will be available once the event starts.

Watch live video from NYCC on www.twitch.tv

Watch live video from NYCC2 on www.twitch.tv

Watch live video from Twitch on www.twitch.tv