The supporting cast and writers have been revealed for the upcoming live action television series based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Ranma 1/2. More information can be found in ANN’s article.
Source: Anime News Network
Trigun: Badlands Rumble is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download. Check out the FUNimation release at Amazon.com.
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced the debut of the riveting action manga (graphic novel) series – PSYREN – on October 4th. The new series, by Toshiaki Iwashiro, will be published under the company’s SHONEN JUMP imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. PSYREN is also currently featured in VIZ Media’s monthly SHONEN JUMP magazine. (more…)
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has swept the latest Top 10 on the New York Times Manga Bestseller list for the week of September 10th. This is the second time the company has dominated the list in less than a month; VIZ Media previously swept all Top 10 spots for the week of August 20th. (more…)
The FUNimation channel is now available on Xfinity & Charter On Demand. To sneak a peek, just go to your On Demand menu and under the FREE menu; there will be some titles they will be featuring there.
NIS America is excited to announce that the highly anticipated high school romance anime, Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You - Volume 1 Premium Edition, will be available in a Blu-ray and DVD combo package for North America. It is scheduled to release in January, 2012. Previously, Kimi ni Todoke was scheduled for release in October, 2011 on DVD only. The decision to release a Blu-ray/DVD combo has altered the release date to January, 2012 in order to maximize our fans’ viewing experience and offer the highest quality product for fans of Kimi ni Todoke. In Kimi ni Todoke, you will experience the first friendships and crush of a high school girl across 12 episodes on 2 Blu-ray discs and 2 DVDs. The Premium Edition comes in a highly collectible sturdy slip-case with a hardcover art book, My Memories, which flashes back through the roller-coaster of emotions experienced by the main character, Sawako Kuronuma. (more…)
There’s only a short time until VIZ Media’s Heroes of Anime summer sweepstakes ends on September 15th, and fans are encouraged to enter for a chance to win passes to attend the exclusive U.S theatrical premiere of the latest NARUTO feature film – NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS – set to take place in New York City in October during the 2011 New York Comic Con. Entry details and complete information are available at: www.viz.com/25years. (more…)