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'Futurama' gets two more seasons on TV

"Futurama" has, well, a future. Whew. Executive producer David X. Cohen told a packed Comic-Con ballroom that the Emmy-nominated animated series was just renewed for another two full seasons by Comedy Central. "The mood is [...]

Posted On : Jul, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Supernatural: The Anime Series (Blu-ray)

Veteran anime studio Madhouse has turned their attention to Supernatural: the first time a Western TV series has been adapted into anime. When that news broke last summer at Comic Con, I had two kneejerk reactions as a rabid fan of the li [...]

Posted On : Jul, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Film, anime export firm to be set up?

A public-private joint investment fund will set up a new company as early as this summer to deal with planning, production and international distribution of Japanese movies and anime, it has been learned. The new company is designed to [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

A journey through the world of manga and anime

Ever wondered what Japanese cartoons and comics were popular in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s? There's Astro Boy, Ultraman, Chibi Maruko Chan, Pokemon and Hello Kitty, but if you want to know more, a recently opened exhibit in [...]

Posted On : Jul, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

WELCOME TO THE NHK ANIME ON DVD REVIEW

An hikikomori (stay at home shut-in) and a NEET (not educated, employed or trained) are both social statuses that go hand in hand, and although this complex is an increasing trend in Japan it is handled with black humour and at times deft [...]

Posted On : Jul, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Gia's List: 8 Anime Parents You'd Call Child Services On

Mommy and daddy issues are a staple of fiction across the world, but sometimes it seems hardly an anime parent passes who isn't somewhere on the scale between "bumbling" and "abusive." The following are seven anime [...]

Posted On : Jul, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Anime Update: Mawaru Penguindrum (Video)

In this Anime Update we bring you news and an Episode One review of the soon-to-be hugely successful Mawaru Penguindrum. The show is already gaining momentum in Tokyo and (hopefully) will get picked up for U.S. distribution very soon. [...]

Posted On : Jul, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Anime Take-Over: Anime Expo and AM2

Japan Pop devotees stomped all over Southern California this past Independence Day weekend with two anime conventions that delivered manga, music, mechs, and masquerades creating more fireworks than any seen in the sky. Anime Expo bega [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

2011 Anime Expo: More costumes per capita than Halloween Tow...

For a novice, an event like the Anime Expo — which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center over the weekend — can be overwhelming. First, the range of anime TV programs and movies is incredibly diverse — there are [...]

Posted On : Jul, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

20th annual Anime Expo comes to Los Angeles

A convention that celebrates Japanese animation drew quite a crowd to downtown Los Angeles. Monday was the final day of the 20th annual Anime Expo. "It is geek culture," said self-proclaimed geek specialist Melinda Gray. "W [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Free Rusty Hearts Beta Codes

UPDATE: OK, we've given out as many codes as we got entries for. Check back on Tuesday, and we'll be handing out even more codes. Also, a note to our Facebook users -- make sure you can receive messages from non-friends, or we can [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Anime for Beginners

Originating in Japan, ‘anime’ refers to Japanese animation films. In Japanese culture, animation and manga are enjoyed by people of all ages and considered a high form of art. Manga are comics and cartoons which are often publ [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Anime Afternoon

Kids in grades 6-12 can animate their afternoon at Central Library where they can enjoy some anime from Operation Anime and talk about their favorites. There’ll be snacks, too---Japanese, of course. Contact the Central Library at 43 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Davenport hosts Quad Cities Anime-zing! Convention, Stars of...

Fans of the Japanese art of anime will be flocking to Davenport this weekend. Anime-zing!, a three-day anime expo, will be returning to the Quad Cities Friday through Sunday. Organizers of this convention hope to duplicate the success of [...]