AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Tonari no 801-chan OAD Scheduled (Tonari no Yaoi-chan)

Queen’s Blade & Sengoku Basara Sequels Announced

Two Higashi no Eden Movies Announced

Tatakau Shisho Anime Announced

New Symphonia Anime Announced

Japan to Criminalize Downloading Copyrighted Material

Last Gasp Acquires Suehiro Maruo Manga

American Akira Movies Canceled

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Baccano vol. 4

Black Cat Complete Series Viridian Collection

Kenichi - The Mightiest Disciple Season 1 Part 2

Venus Versus Virus Complete Series Collection

Bleach vol. 17

Death Note Re-Light vol. 1

Sword of the Stranger DVD

Sword of the Stranger Blu-ray

Eureka Seven Anime Legends Collection 1

Simoun Complete Collection

Ask John:

Will the American Popularity of CG Animated Movies Generate Interest in Anime?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden, & Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Media Blasters Acquires Blade of the Immortal

Metal Fight Beyblade is Coming to America

Symphony in August Anime Movie to Open in August

Yumeiro Patissiere Anime in Development

Kazuyoshi Katayama to direct King of Thorn Movie

Madhouse to Produce Tibetan Dog Movie

Basquash Staff Benched

Live Action Inubaka Movie Announced

Summer Season '09 Anime List

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Aquarion Complete Collection

Law of Ueki Complete Collection

King of Bandits Jing: Seventh Heaven

Ask John:

Will More Baseball Anime Reach America?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden, & Daphne(!) report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Japan to Ban Rape Themed PC Games

Angel Beats! Anime in Development

Gainax Developing Two New Anime

Yumeta & Hal Film Maker to Merge

Live Action Kochikame in Development

Shoujo Manga Drama Announced

Otomen Drama Announced

Kaoru Kurimoto Has Passed Away

FUNi Acquires Spice and Wolf

English Language Nagi-sama Fanclub Site Launched

New Domo Ad Blitz & First DVD Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Gad Guard Complete Collection

Ikki Tousen Complete Collection

Naruto Box Set 14

Naruto Box Set 14 Special Edition

Sky Crawlers

Sky Crawlers Blu-ray

Ask John:

Do Americans Hate Ugly Anime Characters?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden, Daphne & guest Jackie report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Letter Bee TV Anime Announced

Kawa no Hikari Anime in Development

Weiss Survive Anime Announced

Third AIKa Series Scheduled

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Announced

Second Sunred Anime Series Announced

Eve no Jikan to Get Theatrical Release

Gundam Unicorn to be Released Worldwide Simultaneously

Live Action Wangan Midnight Theatrical Film Announced

Warner to Produce the American Death Note Movie

Live Action Blood Movie in America This Summer

Central Park Media Officially Closed

FUNi License Rescues Heat Guy J

Discotek Acquires New Titles

Drawn & Quarterly Acquires New Manga

Last Gasp Acquires New Junko Mizuno Manga

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Project Blue Earth SOS Box Set

Beck Box Set (Viridian Collection)

Gankutsuou Box Set

Kanon Box Set

Inuyasha Season 7 Box Set

Inuyasha Season 7 Box Set (Limited Edition)

The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye Complete Collection

UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Seasons 1 & 2 Collection

Ask John:

Why Aren’t Many Manhwa Turned Into Anime?

Will There Be More Shigurui & Berserk Anime?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Bungaku Shoujo Anime Announced

Production I.G Animates Oasis Music Video

Gundam Unicorn Anime Announced

Fourth Zetsubou Sensei Anime Series Announced

Mouryou no Hako OVA Announced

Ken to Maho to Gakuen Mono OVA Announced

Superflat Monogram Sequel to Debut Next Week

New Tezuka Anime in Development

Kozure Okami Anime Possible?

New Matsumoto Anime in Development

Cackling Wife TV & Movie Adaptations Announced

More Live Action Liar Game Announced

FUNimation Acquires Phantom TV

FUNimation Reveals New Acquisition Possibilities

Nozomi Acquires Rental Magica

Crunchyroll to Host Anime from Marvelous Entertainment

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Ah My Buddha 2

AIR Movie

AIR TV Box Set

Moonlight Mile Box Set

Princess Tutu Complete Collection

Puni Puni Poemy / Kekko Kamen Double Pack

Pokemon All Stars 19 'Torchic'

Pokemon All Stars 20 'Onix'

Ask John:

What Are John’s Favorite School Comedies?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

New Takahashi Manga Published Simultaneously in Japan & America

Crunchyroll Streaming 2005 Glass Mask Anime

Rockin’ Android to Distribute Doujin Games

Meja-Maji March Anime Next Week

Baka to Test to Shokanju Anime Announced

Second Hetalia Anime Series Announced

New Kyo no Go no Ni OVA Announced

Clannad After Story OVA Announced

HanTsuki Movie Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Black Lagoon: Second Barrage Box Set

Death Note Box Set 2

Ask John:

What Defines Harem Anime?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Miracle Train Anime Announced
• Omamori Himari TV Anime Announced
• More Hidamari Sketch Anime Announced
• Velvet Underworld Anime in May
• Solanin Movie Announced
• Ooku Live Action Movie Announced
• American Shadow of the Colossus Film in Development
• Mandalay to Film Live Action Full Metal Panic!
• FUNimation Channel to Broadcast Viz Anime
• FUNimation Confirms Strike Witches & Linebarrels

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

• Hunter x Hunter Boxset 2
• Naruto Uncut Boxset 13
• Night Head Genesis vol. 4
• Tweeny Witches Collection
• Vandread Boxset
• Mysterious Cities of Gold

Ask John:

Is American Interest in Anime Dropping?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Mini-skirt Space Pirates Anime Announced

Dankai Curry Chu-Kara TV Anime Announced

Second Stitch Series Announced

Akikan! OVA Announced

Gundam OO Movie Announced

Bandai to Distribute Gundam Online

Docomo to Distro New Cel Phone Anime

Live Action Twin Spica Drama Announced

GDH to Sell Gonzo Rosso

FUNimation Aquires Fullmetal Alchemist 2

DMP Acquires Two More Kikuchi Titles

Yen Press Acquires AzuDai

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

D.Gray-man Season 1 Part 1
Dragon Ball Z Broly Triple Feature (Movies 8, 10 & 11)
Dragon Ball Z Broly Triple Feature (Movies 8, 10 & 11) Blu-ray
Negima!? Re-imagined (Season 2) Part 2
One Piece Season 1 Part 4
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (Movie 11)
Shigurui: Death Frenzy Complete Collection
Shigurui: Death Frenzy Complete Collection Blu-ray
Shuffle! Complete Collection
Tokyo Majin Part 2
The Wallflower Complete Collection Part 2

Ask John:

What Are Japan’s Best Anime Studios?

What Anime Character Would John Marry?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden & Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation to Become Gonzo’s American Distributor

• FUNimation Acquires Ichi Movie

• Critical Mass Acquires New Titles

• American Release Date for Ponyo Announced

• Anime Insider to End Publication

• Romanov Higa Announces New Project

• CoMix Wave Announces New Film

• Cat Shit One Anime Announced

• Colorful Movie Announced

• Kurogane no Linebarrel OVA Announced

• Samayoi Zakura Drama Announced

• Shonen Jump Gets TV Series

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Ask John:

What is it about anime that specifically appeals to Japanese & American viewers?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden & Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• CR Acquires New Titles

• CR to Distro Katekyo Hitman Reborn

• Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Trailer Released

• Toei Announces New Anime Projects

• Aoi Hana TV Anime Announced

• New Shirow Anime Project Announced

• Lucent Pictures & 4°C to Partner

• Kampfer Anime Adaptation Announced

• Princess Lover! Anime Announced

• Enka Odo Dai Shogun Multimedia Project Announced

• Toaru Majutsu Spin-off Anime in Development?

• Second Pénélope Anime Series Announced

• Inuwari-san Anime Announced

• Tokyo MX to Air Otenba Lulu Animation

• Iljimae Animation to Air in Japan

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

Ask John:

What is it about anime that specifically appeals to Japanese & American viewers?

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Strike Witches 2 Confirmed

• Charady no Joke na Mainichi Anime Announced

• Cooking Idol Anime Announced

• Kigurumikku Anime Announced

• Kiddy Grade Sequel Announced

• Umi Monogatari Anime Announced

• Soten Koro Anime Announced

• Sora no Manimani Anime in Development

• Mazinger Z Remake in Development

• New Street Fighter Anime Movie Announced

• Second Koihime Musou Anime Confirmed

• New UC Gundam Series in Development

• Tatsunoko Meets Marvel

• FUNimation Acquires Mnemosyne

• Yaoi Generation Acquires New Titles

• Viz Confirms Layoffs

• Square Enix Slashes Unlicensed Sword Sales

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New DVD Releases:

Ask John:

What’s Up With Anime Characters and Licking?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden & Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Announces New Acquisitions

• FUNimation Acquires Seto no Hanayome & El Cazador

• Digimon: Data Squad to Hit US DVD

• Best Buy Anime Reductions Confirmed

• Udon Acquires Silent Möbius

• Dark Horse Acquires POP Wonderland Series

• Minky Momo Revival Announced

• Third Sugar Bunnies Series Announced

• New Evangelion Anime Releases Scheduled

• Revised DBZ Gets New Title

• God Hand Teru TV Drama in Development

• GDH to Become Gonzo

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New DVD Releases:

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• More Negima Anime Announced

• Penguin no Mondai Movie Announced

• Tales of Vesperia Anime Movie Announced

• Eden of the East Anime Movie Announced

• Kimi ni Todoke Anime Announced

• Japan to Get a Remastered Dragon Ball Z in April

• Needless Anime in Development?

• Bandai Announcements from NY Comic Con

• Del Rey Announcements from NY Comic Con

• Vertical Announcements from NY Comic Con

• Viz Announcements from NY Comic Con

• Yen Press Announcements from NY Comic Con

•  Nozomi Entertainment Acquires MariMite Season 4

• Dentsu to Produce Chub City Animation

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New DVD Releases:

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AnimeNation's John, Daphne & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNi Confirms Fullmetal Alchemist Premium Collection Acquisition

• Cartoon Network Closes Toonami Jetstream

• Joost Adds Koi Koi Seven

• Queen’s Blade to be Distributed Through YouTube

• Spice & Wolf Second Season Episode Zero Scheduled

• Second Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu TV Series in Development

• Second Chi's Sweet Home TV in April

• Kuuki Ningyou Movie in Production

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New DVD Releases:

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AnimeNation's John & Alden report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Toei to Produce More Mari & Gali Anime

• Higepiyo Anime Announced

• New Jungle Emperor Anime Announced

  Conan to Catch Lupin

• Ryuhei Kitamura to Direct Animated Film

• Ani Kaeru Live Action Adaptation Announced

• Three Manga in YALSA’s 2008 List of Best Graphic Novels for Teens

• Digital Manga Aquires Itazura na Kiss

• Viz Launches Genre Novel Imprint

• Ponyo Officially Japan’s Highest Grossing Film of 2008

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New DVD Releases:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Crunchyroll to Distribute Harlock and Three-Nine

• Viz to Distribute I”s Anime

• FUNimation Cuts More Staff

• Cross Game Anime in Development?

• Hayate no Gotoku OVA Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Announces Evangelion 1.0 & Soul Eater

• FUNimation Acquires Samurai Champloo

• FUNimation Acquires Gungrave

• FUNimation Announces New Acquisitions (Oh! Edo Rocket, Slayers Revolution & Gankutsuou)
  

• FUNimation Announces Last Exile & Nabari no Ou

• FUNimation Acquires Vandread

• FUNimation Acquires Gad Guard

• FUNimation Acquires Ikki Tousen

• Anime Midstream Acquires Raijin-Oh

• Discotek Acquires 1986 Hokuto no Ken Movie

• Crunchyroll Announces New Titles

• Crunchyroll to Distribute Eyeshield 21

• Crunchyroll Adds Two Comix Wave Titles

• Crunchyroll Reveals New Anime Acquisitions

• Crunchyroll to Deliver Detective Office 5

• Gokujo!! Mecha Mote Iincho Anime Announced

• Seitokaicho ni Chukoku Anime Announced

• New Ai no Kusabi Anime Adaptation Announced

• New Sangokushi Anime Announced

• Crazy Cat Lady Anime Announced

• Yurumeitsu to be an OVA

• New Prince of Tennis OVA Announced

• Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka OVA Confirmed

• American City Hunter TV Series in Development

• Live Action Kimi ni Todoke Drama Revealed?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bandai Acquires Kurokami

• Pony Canyon Partners With Crunchyroll

• YTV to Broadcast Pretty Cure

• Universal to Produce Bakugan Movie

• Niche Entertainment Industry Getting Smaller

• TOKYOPOP Confirms Additional Layoffs

• MangaNovel No More

• Keanu Talks Cowboy Bebop

• Tayutama Anime Announced

• Minami-ke OVA Announced?

• Second KissxSis OAD Announced

• Denpa Teki na Kanojo Release Scheduled

• Second Dual Masters Movie Announced

• Sex Pistols OVA Announced

• Japanese Anime Film Academy Award Nominees Announced

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class Anime in Development

• Hanasakeru Seishonen Anime Announced

• New St. Seiya Prequel Anime in Development

• Katanagatari Anime Announced

• Second Kiniro no Corda TV Series in Development?

• Trouble OVA Announced

• Batman: Gotham Knight Nominated for Annie Awards

• Mainichi Kaasan Anime Announced

• Onnanoko Monogatari Live Action Film Announced

• Zeni Geba Drama Announced

• Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu Live Action Film Announced

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bubblegum Crisis Revival Announced

• New Kenji Kamiyama Anime Production Announced

• Natsu no Arashi! Anime Announced

• Hoshi ni Negai wo Anime Announced

• 07-Ghost Anime Confirmed

  Third Mangatarou OVA Revealed

• MariMite Comin’ At Ya

• Ponyo English Voice Cast Revealed

• Seiyu Awards to Accept Foreign Votes

• Udon Announces Manga For Kids Line

• Viz Reveals New Manga Acquisitions

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Crunchyroll Partners With TV Tokyo & Pierrot

• Viz Announces Online Naruto Shippuden Distribution

• NTV to Deliver Programming on Joost

• Sony to Distribute Marvel Anime Internationally

• Second Mangatarou Anime Production Announced

• Ad Lib Ouji OVA Announced

• Dogs Anime Announced

• Pandora Hearts TV Anime Announced

• Ristorante Paradiso Anime Announced

• Precure All Stars Movie Website Launched

• Title of Sixth Pretty Cure Series Uncovered?

• Heart no Kuni no Alice OVA Delayed Indefinitely

• Gonzo to Produce Saki Anime?

• Seitokai no Ichizon Anime in Development?

• Live Action Mei-chan no Shitsuji Drama Announced

• Live Action Reset Adaptation Announced

• Spielberg & Smith Considering Adaptation of Oldboy Manga

• World Event Productions To Sue Toei Over Voltron Rights

• Broccoli International USA Closing

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Valkyria Chronicles Anime Announced

• New Polyphonica TV Anime Confirmed

• POP Announces Doujin Anime Project

• The 3 Mei-sama Anime OVA Announced

• Asakiyumemishi Anime Evolves

• Kami no Shizuku Drama Announced

• Geneon to Merge with Universal

• Gonzo to Downsize

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

Show notes coming soon.

AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Sengoku Basara Anime Announced

• 428 Anime Announced

• Asura Cryin’ Anime Announced

• Kurokami Anime Announced

• Production I.G. Reveals New CG Anime Film

• Second Wolf & Spice Series Announced

• Evangelion 2.0 Release Scheduled

• New American Co-Production Announced

• Go! Comi Acquires Additional Ryo Takagi Titles

• Digital Manga Updates

• Deux Press Announces New Acquisitions

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AnimeNation's Alden, Daphne, and John report their thoughts on some of the 2008 fall season TV anime premieres beginning this week.

September:

• Penguin Musume Heart Second Club
  
• Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
• Mach Girl
• Bonen no Xamdou (Xam'd: Lost Memories)
• Hakushaku to Yousei (Count and Fairy)
  

October 1st:

• ToraDora!
  
• Noramimi 2
  
• Casshern Sins
  
• Rosario to Vampire CAPU2
  
• Hyakko

October 2nd:

• Shikabane Hime: Aka
  
• Dolly Variety
  
• Akane Iro no Somaru Saka
  
• Kuroshitsuji
  
• Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden: Ten no Haoh (Fist of the North Star - Raoh's Story: Heavenly King)
  
• Yozakura Quartet
• CLANNAD ～AFTER STORY～

October 3rd:

• Initial D Extra Stage: Tabidachi no Green
• Tales of the Abyss
  
• Tentai Senshi Sunred
• Kurogane no Linebarrel (Linebarrels of Iron)

October 4th:

• Nessou! KAME-1 GRAND PRIX (Fight Tension)
  
• Kaiun Daibenkozou (Fight Tension)
  
• Shugo-Chara!! Doki (2)
  
• Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae (Hell Girl Third Season)
  
• Kannagi - Crazy Shrine Maidens
  
• Zettai Yareru Grecia Shinwa (partial live action)
  
• To Aru Majutsu no Index
  
• Kemeko Deluxe!

October 5th:

• Inazuma Eleven
  
• LIVE ON CARDLIVER Kakeru
  
• Mobile Suit Gundam OO 2nd Season
  
• GA-REI -ZERO-
  
• Macademi Wasshoi!
  
• Kyo no Go no Ni (Today in Class 5-2)
  
• Skip Beat!

October 6th:

• Vampire Knight Guilty
  
• Bihada Ichizoku (LoveLab)
• ef - a tale of melodies.

October 7th:

• Kurozuka
• ONE OUTS
• Mouryou no Hako

October 8th:

• Stitch!

October 9th:

• CHAOS;HEAD
• TYTANIA
• Nodame Cantabile: Paris Story

Mid-October:

• 10/10 - Tetsudou Musume ~Girls be Ambitious~ (live action)
• 10/11 - Junjou Romantica 2
• 10/12 - Negibouzo no Asataro
• 10/15 - Michiko to Hatchin

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Crunchyroll Delivers Catblue Dynamite

• ADV Acquires Clannad Anime

• Bandai Announcements from NYAF

• Del Rey Announcements from NYAF

• FUNimation Acquires Mushishi Movie

• Yen Press Announcements from NYAF

• Yaoi Generation Announces its First Title

• Professor Layton Anime Film Announced

• Studio Ghibli Working on NDS Game

• Mugen Koro Anime Announced

• Macross Frontier Movie Announced

• Second Bakugan Season Announced

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Crunchyroll to Deliver Time of Eve

• Joost Adds Anime

• Hulu.com Adds Anime

• Cartoon Network Ends Toonami

• 4Kids Drops Pretty Cure

• Second Tales of Symphonia OVA Series Announced

• Koihime Musou OVA Announced

• Second Natsume Yujinchou Season in January

• Sunrise Announces SoreKake Girl Project

• Kurosawa’s Final Script to be Animated

• Live Action Adaptation of Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo Announced

• 13th Animation Kobe Awards Winners Announced

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Sammy’s Hard Boiled to be Expanded into Anime & Manga

• New Mameshiba Anime Announced

• New Hajime no Ippo TV Anime Planned

• Second Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar Anime Series Announced

• Iwakaze Capital Acquires Gonzo

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Acquires Kaze no Stigma

• Zettai Yareu Grecia Shinwa Anime Announced

• Shangri-la TV Anime Announced

• Chocolate Underground Movie Announced

• Fifth Slayers TV Series Confirmed

• Da Capo OVA Release Scheduled

• Sony Acquires International Distribution Rights to Sky Crawlers

• Gokudo no Shokutaku Movie Announced

• FUNimation Claims Nearly One-Third of American Anime Market

• Gonzo Announces New Financial Partnerships

• Adult Swim Reduces Anime Broadcasts

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Denpa Teki na Kanojo Anime Announced

• Negibozu no Asataro Anime Announced

• Third Minami-ke Series Announced

• Next Noitamina Series Announced

• Kite Liberator Sequel in Development

• Penguin Musume Heart Second Season Scheduled

• Tonari no 801-chan Anime Officially Canceled

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Hatsukoi Limited Anime Announced

• New Initial D Anime Announced

• Gonzo to Animate Dungeon & Fighter

• Votoms Movie Announced

• Suzumiya Haruhi Parody Anime Series Announced

• Madhouse to Animate Marvel Super Heroes

• Tonari no 801-chan Anime Production Canceled?

• Tetsudou Musume TV Drama Announced

• Death Note II to Receive Limited Theatrical Screenings

• Next Mamoru Oshii Work Revealed

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Taisho Yakyuu Musume Anime Announced

• Second Tetsuwan Birdy TV Series Announced

• Second Full Metal Alchemist TV Series Announced

• Yo Nimo Kimyo na Mangataro Adaptation Announced

• Takashi Yanase Creates Public Safety Anime

• iaTV Partners With TOKYOPOP

• NY Anime Fest to Debut Vampire Hunter D Short Story

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Kevin report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Macoto Tezka to Complete Legend of the Forest

• Vertical to Publish Limited Edition Black Jack Manga

• Digital Manga Introduces Digital Manga

• RoboDz Coming to America

• Ultimo Anime Announced

• Stan Lee to Work With Gonzo

• Inazuma Eleven Anime TV Series Announced

• Production IG Announces Abunai Sisters Anime

• AD Vision Announcements from Otakon

• Bandai Acquires .hack//G.U. Trilogy

• Crunchyroll Announcements from Otakon

• Non-chan Noriben Movie in Production

• Real Clothes Drama to Air Next Month

• Viz Pictures Acquires Happily Ever After

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Guin Saga TV Anime Announced

• Tentai Senshi Sunred TV Anime Announced

• Maria Holic TV Anime Announced

• One Outs TV Anime Announced

• New Yamato Anime Project Announced

• Kamen no Maid Guy OAD Announced

• Format of Kiss x Sis Anime Revealed

• Fujio Akatsuka Dead at 72

• Singer-Songwriter Eri Kawai Passes Away

• Live Action Kogyoaika Volleyboys Movie Announced

• Fujiko F. Fujio’s Unique Short Stories TV Drama Announced

• Second Salaryman Kintaro Drama Announced

• Global Anime Sales Down 7.4% in 2007

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Dentsu Opens American Office

• TOKYOPOP Partners With Gentosha

• Media Blasters Acquires Dai Mahou Touge

• New Details on Afro Samurai Sequel Revealed

• New American Manga Licenses

• Dark Horse Acquires World Embryo Manga

• Bandai Acquires Lucky Star Manga

• CMX Announces New Acquisitions

• Del Rey Announces New Acquisitions

• Viz Announces New Acquisitions

• Yen Press Announces New Acquisitions

• Chaos;Head Anime Announced

• Hetalia Axis Powers Anime Announced

• Lyrical Nanoha Movie Announced

• Second Junjo Romantica Anime Series Announced

• Asu no Yoichi! Anime Announced

• Live Action Bloody Monday Drama Announced

• Live-Action Higanjima Film Announced

• Heibon Punch Movie Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Tonari no 801-chan Anime Announced

• Umineko no Naku Koro ni Anime Announced

• Third Black Lagoon Anime Series Announced

• Kyou no Go no Ni TV Anime Announced

• New Anime Movie premiers Scheduled

• TsubaHoli Project Formally Announced

• Youka Nitta Ends Manga Career

• PlayStation Network Offers Commercial Anime Rentals

• Kiba on Toonami Jetstream

• First Mach Girl Episode Online

• Manganovel Hosts Flash Anime

• One Piece Is World’s Most Downloaded TV Series

• ADV Discontinues Additional Titles

• ADV Revives Two Titles

• ADV Films to Rerelease Battle Angel

• Viz Media Interview Online

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New Inuyasha Anime Announced?

• Kuro Shitsuji Anime Announced

• Mouryou no Hako Anime Announced

• New Zetsubou Sensei Anime Announced

• Before Green Gables Anime Announced

• Zettai Shogeki Anime Announced

• Elite Yankee Saburo Movie Announced

• Anime Expo Summary

• AD Vision News From Anime Expo

• Aurora Acquires Red Blinds The Foolish Manga

• Aurora Schedules New Titles

• Bandai Announcements From Anime Expo

• CMX Announcements From Anime Expo

• Dark Horse Acquires New Evangelion Manga

• Digital Manga Announcements From Anime Expo

• FUNimation Announcements From Anime Expo

• Go! Comi Announcements From Anime Expo

• Kadokawa USA Hopes For Future US Releases

• Nozomi Entertainment Announcements From Anime Expo

• Production I.G. Announcements From Anime Expo

• TOKYOPOP Announcements From Anime Expo

• Viz Media News From Anime Expo

• Production I.G. Announcements From Anime Expo

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Toon Radio to Broadcast AnimeNation News Podcast

• FUNimation Acquires Heroic Age

• Kodansha Establishes American Publishing Subsidiary

• Manga Gamer Open

• Bandai Reveals Initial Plans for Honneamise Line

• American Vampire Hunter D Comic Series Announced

• Gatchaman OVA Series on Crunchyroll

• BOST TV to Distribute Strike Witches TV Online

• Nico Video to Strictly Enforce Copyrights

• Second Neko Rahmen Anime Series Announced

• Sequel Anime Series Announced

• Second ef TV Anime Announced

• Third Tamagotchi Movie Announced

• Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka TV Anime Announced

• Seventh Sensou Douwa Movie to Air in August

• Gonzo in the Red

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Media Blasters Reveals New Acquisitions

• Digital Manga Acquires New Yaoi Titles

• 4Kids Acquires Kamen Rider Ryuki

• Strike Witches TV Series to be Distributed Online

• Gunslinger Girl OVA Announced

• Anime Series Sequels Announced

• Skip Beat! Anime Series Announced

• KissxSis Anime Announced

• ADV Manga Not Dead Yet

• Live Action Dosei Mansion Movie Announced

• Live Action Kodomo no Kodomo Movie in September

• Shueisha Invests in ShoPro

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Acquires Ookiku Furikabutte

• Live Action Manga Adaptations Coming to American DVD

• PiQ Magazine Reaches Its Peak

• Shigofumi OVA Announced

• Alive Anime Announced

• Queen’s Blade Anime Announced

• Battle Spirits Card Game to Get Anime & Manga

• White Album Anime Announced

• Korean Gon Animation Announced

• Live Action Walkin’ Butterfly Series Announced

• Anime Short Wins At Annecy

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Media Blasters Acquires Dokuro-chan

• Crunchyroll to Feature Egg Man

• New American Manga Publisher Launched

• Ghost in the Shell 2.0 to Debut Next Month

• Third Bleach Movie Announced

• Heart no Kuni no Alice Anime Announced

• Neo Angelique Abyss Sequel Series Announced

• Akiba Chan Series to Air Next Month

• Inuyasha to End?

• He is My Master Manga to End?

• Mike Mizuno Dead at 76

• Saeko Himuro Dead at 51

• Massacre in Akihabara

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• TOKYOPOP to Restructure

• Toei to Offer Anime Online

• Bandai Acquires 2007 Tamagochi Movie

• New Children’s Anime Announced

• Scarecrowman CG Anime Announced

• To Aru Majutsu no Index Anime Announced

• Bihada Ichizoku Anime Announced

• New My Hime Project Announced

• More Live Action Manga Adaptations Revealed

• Yasuko to Kenji Live Action Adaptation Announced

• MW Live Action Film in Production

• American Death Note Movie In Development

• American Release for Gake no Ue no Ponyo Confirmed

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Aika R-16 Virgin Mission
  
• Zegapain 5
  
• Kanon 5
  
• Simoun 4
  
• Study-a-Broad (ADULTS ONLY!)
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bandai Now Less Visual

• Bandai Acquires Stranger

• Shirokuma Oyako Anime Online

• Gainax to Animate Shikabane Hime

• Kadokawa to Legitimize Some Japanese Online Video Sharing

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Beast King Go-Lion Collection 1
  
• Embracing Love: Cherished Spring
  
• Strawberry Panic 2
  
• Dragon Ball Z Season 5 Collection (Cell Saga)
  
• One Piece Season 1 Part 1
  
• Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time 2
  
• Naruto 24
  
• Pumpkin Scissors 4
  
• The Wallflower 3
  
• The Third: Girl with the Blue Eye 6
  
• Variable Geo Neo 3 (Adults Only!)
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Reveals New Acquisitions (D.Gray-man and Romeo x Juliet)
  

• Details on Domestic D.Gray-man Release

• FUNimation Announces New Titles (Shigurui and Soukou no Strain)
  

• Kitty Acquires Jiburiru II

• Ganbare! Memeko-chan Anime Announced

• Cause for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Withdrawal Revealed

• Live Action Adaptation of Andou Natsu Manga Announced

• Here is Greenwood TV Drama Announced

• Distant Neighbourhood Movie Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Moonlight Mile 3
  
• Parasite Dolls/AD Police Double Feature
  
• Shattered Angels 1
• Joe vs. Joe 1
  
• Di Gi Charat Nyo! 7
  
• Flag 4
• My-Otome 6
  
• Superior Defender Gundam Force Season 2 Complete Collection
  
• Baldr Force EXE
  
• Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Box Set
  
• Hell Girl 6
  
• Vexille
• Mirage of Blaze, World of Collection
  
• Bleach 10
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Jojo Withdrawn From American Distribution

• FUNimation Acquires Mamotte! Lollipop

• FUNimation Acquires Kenichi

• FUNimation Acquires Second Gunslinger Girl Anime Series

• Alternate Versions of 2008 Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro Anime Movie Planned

• Second Nodame Cantible Anime Series Announced

• New Amano Anime Announced

• Shibatora Drama Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Kanon 4
  
• Project Blue ~ Earth SOS 3
  
• Welcome to the NHK 4
  
• Shin-chan Season 1 Part 1
  
• Super Robot Wars: OG Divine Wars 6
  
• Teknoman Complete Collection
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Dark Horse Acquires Clover Manga

• Go! Comi Acquires 07-Ghost

• Deux Press Acquires New Titles

• Siberian Express Anime Announced

• Lucky Star OVA Announced?

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Black Blood Brothers 3
  
• Glass Fleet 6
  
• Shuffle 3
  
• xxxHOLIC 2
  
• Devil May Cry 2
  
• Devil May Cry 2 + Box
  
• Magikano 3
  
• Tokyo Majin 3
• Galaxy Angel S
  
• Lucky Star 1
  
• Lucky Star 1 Limited Edition
  
• Tweeny Witches 2
  
• Sexual Pursuit (18+ ONLY)
  
• Naruto 23
• Night Shift Nurses: Karte 5.5 (18+ ONLY)
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Nozomi Entertainment Aqcuires Aria
  

• Viz Schedules Second Naruto Movie Release

• Aurora Publishing Reveals New Acquisitions

• Kurozuka Anime Announced

• Japanese Community Produces Independent Anime

• New EXILE Anime Announced

• Third Higurashi Anime Series to be OVA

• Bandai Visual Announces Simultaneous Worldwide Anime Release Plans

• Live-Action Neko Ramen Movie Announced

• Second Live Action Higurashi Movie Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Buso Renkin Set 1
• Death Note 4
• Death Note 4 Special Edition
• Kujibiki Unbalance 1
• Kujibiki Unbalance 1 + Box
• Champion Joe (Ashita no Joe) Movie
• Witchblade 6
• The Sleazy Family
• Variable Geo Neo 2
  

Ask John:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bandai’s New York Comic Con Announcements

• Viz Media’s New York Comic Con Announcements

• CMX Reveals New Acquisitions

• Yen Press Announces New Acquisitions

• Del Rey Announces New Acquisitions

• Tokyopop Acquires Maru-Ma Novels

• Last Gasp Acquires Tokyo Zombie

• Digital Manga Acquires Tezuka’s Swallowing the Earth

• Suzumiya Haruhi Novels Licensed

• Goth's Cage Announced

• Domestic Manga Sales Slowing?

• Animation Co-Op Defense League Makes Progress

• Bleach Movie to Get Limited Nationwide Theatrical Screenings

• Kissdum to be Remade

• New Dragon Ball Anime Announced

• Akikan! Anime Adaptation Planned

• New Type-Moon Anime Confirmed?

• Ga-Rai Anime Announced

• Bakemono Gatari Anime Announced

• World Destruction Anime Announced

• Gonzo to Stream Partially Animated Hennako-chan Manga

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week:

• Freedom 5 HD/DVD combo
  
• Haruka 1
  

Ask John:

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• DreamWorks to Make 3D Live-Action Ghost in the Shell Movie

• Yen Press Acquires Haruhi Suzumiya Manga

• Death Note Movie to Have Limited American Theatrical Screenings

• Second Cobra OVA Series Announced

• Shoujo Sect Anime Announced

• Gackt’s Dog to Star in Anime

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Blog!

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Eureka Seven 12
  
• Eureka Seven 12 Special Edition
  
• Eureka Seven Complete Best CD + Music DVD
  
• Zegapain 4
  
• Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus OVA

Plus Daphne talks about her recent trip to Japan!

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Kevin report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Gonzo Announces Open Pricing for Anime Downloads

• Noramimi, Hayate no Gotoku, and Kojika to Get Second Series

• Additional Negima OVAs Announced

• Life of Guskou Budori Anime Film Announced

• Seirei no Moribito to Hit Cartoon Network

• Cartoon Network Schedules Second Season of Shin-chan

• Seirei no Moribito Novel Coming to America

• Madhouse to Create Otakon Opening Animation

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Cutey Honey / Kekko Kamen (Double Feature)
• Dan Doh!! Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Collection 1 (Anime Legends)
• Panda Z, Robonimal Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
• Taruto, Magical Meow Meow Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
• Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. 1 Bundle (DVD and CDs)

Ask John

• What Anime Titles Are Available For Adults?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Kevin report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary.

Notes Coming soon!

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New DVD Releases This Week!

• Kite Liberator
  
• Red Garden 4
  

Ask John

• Where Have the Serious and Violent Anime Gone?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Kokaku no Regios Anime Announced
• Anime About Kidnapped Japanese Girl to Produced
• 10th Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro Anime Movie Announced
• Fist of the North Star 25th Anniversary Projects Announced
• Title for New Slayers Anime Revealed
• Jigoku Shoujo Third Series Title Announced
• Kids Acquires Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
• Code Geass to Premier on Adult Swim on April 26th
• Bandai Visual USA Delays Titles
• Digital Manga Acquires Five Yaoi Novels
• TOKYOPOP Secures Director for Lament of the Lamb Movie
• Shakariki! Live Action Adaptation Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Black Cat Complete Collection
  
• Moon Phase Complete Collection
  
• Solty Rei Complete Collection
  
• Bleach 09
  
• FLAG 3
  
• Tweeny Witches 1
  

Ask John

• Should Product Placement Appear in Anime?
• What is "Killer Loli"?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Nozomi Acquires MariMite
• TOKYOPOP Acquires Castlevania Manga
• TOKYOPOP Acquires Phantom Dream
  
• DrMaster Acquires New Titles
• Viz Reveals New Acquisitions
• TOKYOPOP Offers Fruits Basket Free Online
• Second Blue Dragon Anime Series Announced
• Manglobe Announces New Production
• Second Yasai no Yousei Series Scheduled
• Fourth Onegai My Melody Series Scheduled
• New Shimajiro TV Series Scheduled
• Second Sugar Bunnies Anime Series Announced
• Live Action Adaptation of Cat Street Announced
• Moyoco Anno Halts Work

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Ah! My Goddess 2 v.6
  
• 5 Centimeters Per Second
  
• Kanon 3
  
• Appleseed EX Machina
• Appleseed EX Machina Limited Edition
• Appleseed EX Machina HD-DVD / DVD
• Appleseed EX Machina Blu-ray
• Aquarion Season 1 Part 1 Collection
  
• Fullmetal Alchemist Season 2 Part 2 Collection
  
• Speed Grapher Complete Collection
  
• Witchblade 5
  
• Boys Be... Complete Collection
  

Ask John

• Podcast Exclusive Ask John - What is your take on the recent stunning announcement that Crunchyroll, a site known for offering a subscription service to view fansubs, has received a sizable venture capital investment? Listen to find out John's answer!
  

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Appleseed TV Series Announced
• Titania Anime Announced
• Gurren Lagann Movie Announced
• Hakushaku to Yosei Anime Announced
• AnimeWho Announces Ashita no Joe OVA Release
• Stan Lee to Co-Create New Manga
• Cartoon Network To Air Blue Dragon
• Antique Bakery Anime to Premier in July
• Live Action Osen Adaptation Announced
• Bandai Visual USA to Release Sola
• Bandai Visual to Offer Free Episodes Online
• Infinity Studios Switching to Ebooks

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Blood+ 1
  
• Blood+ Season 1 Set
  
• Blue Gender Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)
  
• Origin: Spirits of the Past (Special Edition)
  
• Peach Girl Complete Collection
• Di-Gi-Charat Nyo 6
• Fantastic Children Collection
• Gundam Seed Collection 2
  
• My-Otome 5
  
• Kanon 2
• Kanon 2 + Box
• Kurau Phantom Memory 6
• Moonlight Mile 1
• Project Blue ~ Earth SOS 1
• Pumpkin Scissors 3
• Tokyo Majin 2
• Tokyo Majin 2 + Box
• The Wallflower 2
  
• The Wallflower 2 + Box
• Welcome to the NHK 3
• Naruto 21
  

Ask John

• HDoes the Anime Industry Deserve Some Blame for the Popularity of Fansubs?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New Slayers Anime Announced
• Trigun Movie Planned for 2009
• Koihime Musou Anime Announced
• New School Rumble Anime Announced
• Third Ikkitousen Anime Series Announced
• Natsume Yujin-Cho Anime Announced
• Net Ghost PIPOPA Anime Announced
• Antique Bakery Anime to Premier in July
• Live Action Osen Adaptation Announced
• Bandai Visual USA to Release Sola
• Bandai Visual to Offer Free Episodes Online
• Infinity Studios Switching to Ebooks

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Black Blood Brothers 1
  
• Black Blood Brothers 1 + Box
• Galaxy Railways Complete (Viridian Collection)
  
• Hell Girl 4
  
• Mushishi 6
• Shuffle 1
• Kanon 2
• Kanon 2 + Box
• Kurau Phantom Memory 6
• Moonlight Mile 1
• Project Blue Earth SOS 1
• Pumpkin Scissors 3
• Tokyo Majin 2
• Tokyo Majin 2 + Box
• The Wallflower 2
  
• The Wallflower 2 + Box
• Welcome to the NHK 3
• Death Note 3
• Death Note 3 Special Edition
  
• Freedom 4 (DVD/HD-DVD combo)
• Simoun 2
  
• Invisible Stud (18+ ONLY!)
  

Ask John

• How Often is Japanese Live Action Released in the US?
• What Future Events Could Resurrect the American Anime Industry?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Plans for Live Action Akira in Motion Again
• Bandai to Release Blue Dragon Toys
• Toy Vault to Produce Plush Shin-chan Toys
• Quiz Magic Academy Anime Announced
• Penguin Musume Anime Announced
• Tekkon Kinkreet Wins Japanese Academy Award
• Hisyo no Kagami TV Drama Announced

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page.

New DVD Releases This Week!

• Dragon Ball Z 'Bardok/Trunks' Double Feature
  
• Dragon Ball Z Season 4 Uncut Set
• One Piece Movie 8
• Tsubasa / xxxHolic Movie
  
• Girl's High Complete Collection
• Zegapain 3
• Night Shift Nurses: Experiment 3 (18+ ONLY!)
  

Ask John

• What Would Convince Contemporary Fans to Watch Vintage Anime?
• How Are Anime Classified as Hentai and Not Hentai?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Kevin report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Acquires Claymore
• Media Blasters Acquires Night Head Genesis
• Anime DVD Releases & Sales Down by 20%
• Penguin's Troubles Anime Announced
• Second Himitsu Kessha Taka no Tsume Movie Announced
• Alternate Versions of Soul Eater to Air
• Chocolate Underground to be Web Anime
• Candy Boy Anime to Continue
• DrMaster Acquires Kage Kara Mamoru! Manga
• Bakugan to Air on Cartoon Network
• ImaginAsian to Air Kyo Kara Maoh Second Season Dubbed
• FUNimation Negotiating for Geneon Titles

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Ask John

• Will There Really Be Fewer Anime This Spring?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• ImaginAsian to Broadcast Kyo Kara Maoh! Second Season
• Kannagi Anime TV Series Confirmed
• Oneechanbara Movie Announced
• Ikuze! Gen-san Anime Announced
• Uchi no San Shimai Anime Announced
• Fifth Precure Movie Confirmed
• Live Action Rookies TV Series Announced

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New DVD Releases This Week!

• Devil May Cry 1
• Magikano 2
• .hack//ROOTS 6
  
• Clockwork Fighters 3
  
• Cowboy Bebop Remix Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
• Fullmetal Alchemist Season 2 Box Set 1
• Negima Complete Collection
• School Rumble 5
• Phoenix 3
• Shusaku The Letch (18+ only!)
  

Ask John

• Ask John - Are Video Games a Valid Source for Anime Adaptations?

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AnimeNation's John and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• AD Vision Makes Statement Regarding its Business Status
• ADV Announces Plans for Blu-ray Releases
• Bandai Visual Announces New Titles
• Ikuze! Gen-san Anime Announced
• Uchi no San Shimai Anime Announced
• Fifth Precure Movie Confirmed
• Live Action Rookies TV Series Announced

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New Releases This Week!

• Beck DVD 6
  
• Ragnarock the Animation DVD 2
• Witchblade DVD 4
  
• The Third: Girl with the Blue Eye DVD 4
  
• Imma Youjo DVD 5 (adult!)
• Naruto DVD 20
• Ranma 1/2 Season 5 DVD Box Set (2nd edition)
• Step Up Love Story DVD 2
  

Ask John

• Why Isn't One Piece as Popular in America as Bleach & Naruto?
• Why Don't American Manga Include Premiums?

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AnimeNation's John, Alden and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Chi's Sweet Home Anime Announced
• Another Genshiken Anime Spin-off Possible?
• Maria Holic Anime Planned?
• New Live Action Adaptations of Manga Announced
• X-Japan Reunion in March
• Viz to Solicit Monster & Hunter x Hunter Anime for American Release

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New Releases This Week!

• Angel Sanctuary DVD
  
• Comic Party Revolution Complete DVD Collection
• Erotic Adventures of Tom Thumb DVD (adult!)
  
• Noein Complete DVD Collection
• Red Garden DVD 3
  
• Tokko Complete DVD Collection

Ask John

• Why Do American Anime DVDs Use Original Covers?
• Can the Live Action Dragon Ball Movie be Any Good?

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AnimeNation's John and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bandai Visual Acquires HaruToki TV Series
• New Details on Cobra Anime Revealed
• Fifth Naruto Movie Announced
• Manga Named to Librarians' Great Graphic Novels List
• Yoshinori Natsume to Draw Batman Comic

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New Releases This Week!

• Bleach DVD 8
• Get Backers Perfect DVD Collection
• Hell Girl DVD 3
• Mushishi DVD 5
• Prince of Tennis DVD Box Set 4
• Sex Craft DVD (Adult)
  
• Venus Versus Virus DVD 2
  
• Venus Versus Virus DVD 2 + Box
• Xenosaga DVD 3
  

Ask John

• Will Kodomo no Jikan Ever Reach America?
• Why Do Americans Define Anime by Appearances?

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AnimeNation's John and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Itazura na Kiss Anime Adaptation Announced
• New Masaaki Yuasa Anime Announced
• New Kouji Masunari Movie Announced
• Zettai Karen Children Anime Announced?
• Newtype USA to Cease Publication
• AD Vision Announces Newtype USA Replacement
• Del Rey Acquires Kujibiki Unbalance Manga
• Seven Seas Acquires New Titles
• Japanese Artists to Work on Terminator Animation
• Could Japan's Most Popular Anime of 2007 be Released in America?
• Why Do Americans Hate Moe Anime?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Third Higurashi TV Series Announced
• Third Zero no Tsukaima Series Announced
• Second Kyouryu King Series Announced
• Nabari no Ou Anime Announced
• To Love-ru Anime Announced
• Ryoko's Case File Anime Announced
• Japanese Academy Prize Nominees Announced
• Live Action RH Plus Adaptation Announced
• Aurora Publishing Announces New Titles
• Toonami Jetstream to Host Eyeshield 21
• Anime Network Online Opens
• Ask John - Why are Emotionless Villains Popular?
• Ask John - Is Cowboy Bebop Still Relevant?
• Ask John - Would Editing Make Unpopular Anime Genres More Successful in America?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bandai Announcements from NY Anime Festival
• Del Rey Announcements from NY Anime Festival
• Go! Comi Announcements from NY Anime Festival
• TOKYOPOP Announcements from NY Anime Festival
• Viz Acquires Busou Renkin Anime
• Yen Press Announcements from NY Anime Festival
• Vuze Acquires Neko Ramen
• Japanese Studios to Produce Batman Animation
• Winter Sonata Anime Planned
• Iron Linebarrels Anime Announced
  
• Ask John - Are Manga Sales Compromising DVD Sales?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Soul Eater Anime Announced
• Sixth Angelique Anime Series Announced?
• New Leaf Adaptations Announced
• Fourth Major Anime Series Announced
• Code Geass Sequel Confirmed
• Moegaku 5 Anime Announced
• 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival Award Winners Announced
• Ask John - Why is There So Much Comedy Manga and Anime?
• Ask John - Does the Anime Industry Realize that Anime Fans Have Limited Budgets?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Shina Dark Anime Announced
• Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Anime Announced
• Kemeko Deluxe Anime Announced
• Vampire Knight Anime Announced
• Fifth Precure Series Announced
• Sguy & The Family Stone Movie Announced
• On-chan Anime Announced
• Freedom Project Extended
• Aquarian Age Movie Announced
• Southern Island Shutters
• BOST TV Launches
• Ask John - Will the Japanese Anime Industry Innovate to Address Future Challenges?
• Ask John - Exactly How Popular is English Dubbing for Anime?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Daphne report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Hidamari Sketch Second Series Announced
• Kanokon Anime Announced
• Third Kyo Kara Maoh TV Series Announced
• Kyoran Kazoku Nikki Anime Announced
• Harukoi Otome Anime Announced
• Viz to Publish Real
• Broccoli Licenses New Yaoi Manga
• Media Blasters Acquires New Live Action Titles
• Orochi Movie Announced
• Subaru Live Action Movie in Production
• Ask John - Which Expired American Licenses Should Be Re-released?
• Ask John - Which Anime Setting or World Would John Like to Live In?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Live Action Dragonball Movie Production Greenlit
• Daisuki Drama Announced
• WildLife Drama Announced
• Media Blasters Acquires Doujin Work?
• Ask John - Could the School Days Anime be Released in America?
• Ask John - Why Do Series With Endless Potential Finish so Quickly?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Bus Gamer Anime Announced
• New World Masterpiece Theater Anime Announced
• Toshokan Senso Anime Announced
• Persona 3 Anime Announced
• Gonzo Announces New Production
• New Cobra Anime Announced
• New Production IG & Masamune Shirow Collaboration Announced
• New SF Action Anime Announced
• Zenryoku Usagi Anime Announced
• Detroit Metal City Adaptations Announced?
• Honey and Clover TV Drama Announced
• Live Action One-Pound Gospel Series Announced
• Viz Pictures Acquires Live Action Manga Films
• Ask John - How Would Suddenly Stopping All Unlicensed Distribution Affect Anime?
• Ask John - Would Monopolistic American Anime Distribution Result in Faster Releases?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Acquires Ghost Hunt
• Vertical Acquires Black Jack Manga
• Bandai Entertainment Acquires Lucky Star
• Yen Press Acquires Yaoi Manga
• School Days Parody Spin-Off OVA Announced
• Live Action Anmitsu Hime Drama Announced
• Ask John - Why Do Companies Selling Bootleg Anime Operate Unchecked?
• Ask John - Exactly How Vital is Dubbing for American Anime Releases?

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, and John report their thoughts on some of the new fall season TV anime premieres that recently hit the air.

• Bamboo Blade
  
• Blue Drop
• Clannad
• D.C. II ~Da Capo II~
  
• Dragonaut ~The Resonance~
  
• Duel Masters Zero
  
• ef - a tale of memories.
  
• Genshiken 2
  
• Goshyusosama Ninomiya-kun
  
• Hatarakids Myham-gumi
  
• Ichigo Ichihe - Koibana Tomobana
  
• Jump Ohji
• Jyushin Enbu - Hero Tales -
  
• Kawaii! JeNny
  
• Kimikiss pure rouge
  
• Kodomo no Jikan
  
• Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro
  
• Mameushi-kun
• Maple Story
  
• Minami-ke
• Mobile Suit Gundam OO
  
• Mokke
• Moyashimon
• Myself;Yourself
• Night Wizard - The Animation
  
• Prism Ark
  
• Pururun! Shizuku-chan Aha
  
• Rental Magica
  
• Shakugan no Shana II
  
• Shinrei Gari - Ghost Hound
  
• Shion no Ou
  
• Shugo Chara
  
• Sketchbook ~full color's~
  
• Suisui! Fizi!
  
• Suteki Tantei Labyrinth
  
• Tensai! Dr. Hamax
  
• Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji
  
• Yakkohan Shimai
  
• Yattokame Tanteidan
  
• You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle
  

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New Anime Distributor Announces First Title
• New Rockman Anime Announced
• Code-E Second Series Announced
• New Lupin Anime Announced
• Hatenkou Yugi Anime Formally Announced
• Amatsuki Anime Announced
• Afro Samurai Sequel Confirmed
• Media Blasters Moving into Online Card Gaming
• Sunadokei Live Action Movie Announced
• Live Action Someday's Dreamers Movie in Production
• TOKYOPOP To Produce Live Action Ikkitousen?
• Ask John - What Makes Clamp Works So Special?
• Ask John - Is American More Tolerant of Ecchi Boys than Lolitas?

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AnimeNation's Alden and John report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• American Anime Releases Continuing to Decline
• Tezuka Stage Play to Premier in D.C.
• Japanese Animators Form Union
• Pumpkin Scissors Episode 1 Available Online
• Recommendations:
• Flag
• Blade of the Phantom Master
• Simoun
• Death Note
• Paprika
• Ask John - Will Avatar be a hit in Japan?
• Ask John - Why Aren't Adult PC Games Adapted into Adult Anime?
• Ask John - Which Gundam Series Have Had the Most Impact on Anime?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Second Zetsubou-sensei Series Announced
• H2O Anime Announced
• Yatterman Remake Announced
• Third Aria TV Series Announced
• Japanese TV Station Explains Kodomo no Jikan Cancellation
• New Manga Licenses Announced
• Ask John - Please Recommend Some Unique & Original Anime
• Ask John - How Can Fans Support Geneon's Niche Titles if They're Not Released?

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AnimeNation's Alden and John report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Geneon Exits American Anime Industry
• ADV Acquires Kanon
• Media Blasters Acquires Mahou Shoujo Tai Alice
• Death Note to Air on Adult Swim
• Elec-King Anime Announced
• Afro Samurai Anime Movie Announced
• Suisui Fizi Anime Announced
• Ask John - Why Are There So Few Shoujo Mecha Anime?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New CG Anime Announced
• Monochrome Factor Anime Announced
• New .Hack Anime Announced
• Sensei no Chonmage Anime Announced
• CMX Announces New Titles
• Viz Pictures Acquires Live Action Death Note Films
• Ask John-Should There Be An American Anime Exam?
• Ask John-What are the Must-Watch Anime?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Live Action Robotech Film Rights Acquired
• New Anime Films Announced
• Junjo Romantica Anime Confirmed
• Ask John-What is the Biggest Threat to the Anime Industry?
• Ask John-What Are John's Favorite Contemporary Anime?
• Haré+Guu DVD Collection
• Risky Safety DVD Bundle
• AN Anime Passport

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AnimeNation's Alden, John(Coming Live From Japan), Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Live Action Dragonball Z To Begin Filming
• Vertical To Publish Dororo
• Ichigo Ichie Anime Announced
• Evangelion Movie Debuts at No. 1
• Ask John-Why Are There So Few Next Gen Anime Releases?
• Ask John-What Will the Next Big Trend in Anime Be?
• Densetsu Shonen A no Dai Bouken(John’s Trip Log)

 

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AnimeNation's Alden, John(Coming Live From Japan), Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Hakaba Kitaro Anime Announced
• Aria Third TV Series Announced
• Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel Anime Announced
• Junjo Romantica Anime in Production
• Ninth One Piece Movie Announced
• New My Otome Anime Announced
• Live Action City Hunter in Development
• Hataraki Man Live Action Adaptation Announced
• 4Kids Acquires Dinosaur King TV Series
• AnimeTV Available Through Comcast VOD Service
• Ask John-Will Lucky Star Explode in Popularity in America?
• Ask John-Will the Prince of Tennis Musicals Come to America?
• Ask John-Why Do Americans Classify Manga as Anything Resembling Manga?

 

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Live Action Grave of the Fireflies Movie Announced
• Live Action Hana Yori Dango Movie Announced
• Yaoi-chan Live Action Adaptation Announced
• Keitai Shoujo Drama Announced
• Ai no Kotodama Movie Announced
• Shigeshoshi Drama Announced
• Viz Acquires Live Action Love Com Movie
• Second Gunslinger Girl Series Announced
• Switch OVA Announced
• Details on New Macross Anime Revealed
• Ayakashi Anime Announced
• Ask John-Why Isn't There Any Survival Horror Anime?
• Ask John-Will Digimon Ever Reach American DVD?
• Ask John-Will the Cartoon Network Air All of the Naruto Episodes?
• Ask John-Why is the Bleach DVD Box Getting Released so Quickly?

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AnimeNation's John, Jimmy, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• TBS Anime Festa Announces New Anime
• Live Action Higurashi Movie Announced
• Live Action Mousou Shoujo Otaku Kei Adaptation Announced
• Yen Press Acquires New Titles
• Adult Source Media Reveals New Titles
• Ask John-Is Tsubasa Chronicle CLAMP's Masterwork?
• Ask John-Could Tenshi ni Narumon be Re-licensed?
• Ask John-Will the Popularity of Evangelion Ever Fade?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New Detail on Petit Eva?
• Ookami to Koshinryo Anime Announced
• New ToHeart Anime Announced
• Kyo Kara Maoh OVA series Announced
• New Live Action Manga Adaptations Announced
• Live Action Cutie Honey Announced
• Live Action Ninja Kamui Movie Announced
• Live Action Takumi-kun Movie Announced
• Pride Live Action Movie in Development
• Tak Sakaguchi Directing Live Action Otoko Juku Movie
• Ask John-Was Samurai Pizza Cats Successful in its Time?
• Ask John-Why Does Osamu Tezuka Seem To Receive Inordinate Acclaim?
• Ask John-Why Are Anime Girls in Suspended Animation Always Naked?
• Ask John-Why Are Anime Opening Sequences So Long?
• Ask John-Is America's Anime Industry in Recovery Right Now?

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AnimeNation's Alden, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New Anime Productions Announced
• FUNimation New Film Acquisitions
• Viz Media Announces New Acquisitions
• Dark Horse Commissions CLAMP
• Ask John - Why Do So Many Anime Have Post-Apocalyptic Settings?
• Ask John - Are Japanese Light Novels the Next Big Growth Genre?

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• FUNimation Reveals New Acquisitions
• AD Vision Reveals New Acquisitions
• Bandai Announcements from Otakon
• Media Blasters Announcements from Otakon
• 801 Media Announces New Titles
• FUNimation Announces Blu-ray Dragon Ball Z Movies
• Myself ; Yourself Anime Announced
• 2007 Shin-Ei Sensou Douwa Special Announced
• Suteki Tantei Labyrinth Anime Announced
• Bamboo Blade Anime Announced
• Ask John-Why Aren't There Any Anime About Japanese Sports?
• Ask John-Will There Ever Be A Harry Potter Anime?

 

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• 01:30 Baccano
• 02:02 Buzzer Beater
• 03:40 Code-E
• 05:56 Devil May Cry
• 08:50 Doujin Work
• 10:58 Fight Tension School
• 11:14 Happy Happy Clover
• 11:30 Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
• 13:15 Kenko Zenrakai Suieibu Umisho
• 15:20 Moetan
• 17:00 Mononoke
• 18:18 Mushi-Uta
• 19:43 Nanatsuiro Drops
• 20:36 Potemayo
• 23:03 Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei
• 24:49 School Days
• 26:32 Shigurui
• 28:03 Sky Girls
• 30:22 Tetsuko no Tabi
• 31:40 Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou
• 32:36 Treasure Gaust
• 32:58 Wangan Midnight
• 33:34 Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi
• 34:46 Zombie-Loan

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• New St. Seiya Anime Announced
• Ryofuko-chan OVA Announced
• Fourth MariMite Series Announced
• New US - Japanese Co-Production Announced
• ImaginAsian to Air Additional Anime
• Ask John - Why Is Lucky Star So Popular?
• Ask John - Why Has Japan Never Made a Live Action Dragon Ball Movie?
• Ask John - What Are the Most Under Appreciated Anime Studios?
• Ask John - What Are America's Favorite Anime Studios?

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Second Suzumiya Haruhi Series Confirmed
• Supernatural Detective Nogami Neuro Anime Announced
• Kure-nai Manga and Anime Announced
• Aquarion Movie Announced
• Del Rey Announces New Titles
• Ask John - What Contemporary Anime are Destined to be Classics?

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Media Blasters Announcements from Anime Expo
• Manga Entertainment Acquires Strait Jacket
• AD Vision Announcements from Anime Expo
• Bandai Entertainment Announcements from Anime Expo
• Bandai Visual Announcements from Anime Expo
• FUNimation Announcements from Anime Expo
• Geneon Announcements from Anime Expo
• Right Stuf Announcements from Anime Expo
• Tokyopop Acquires Jyu Oh Sei Manga
• Go! Comi Announcements from Anime Expo
• Dark Horse Announcements from Anime Expo
• Digital Manga Announcements from Anime Expo
• Ask John - Could a Foreign Investor Sponsor an Anime Sequel?
• Ask John - Why has Gundam but Not Other Sci-Fi Titles Become a Franchise?

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• AD Vision Acquires Project Blue Earth SOS
• AD Vision Acquires Tokyo Majin Gakuen
• Second Sisters of Wellber Series Announced
• Night Wizard Anime Announced
• Hero Tales Anime Announced
• Tachiguishi Retsuden Sequel Announced
• Ask John - Why Don't 'B' Titles Sell in America Anymore?
• Ask John - Why Don't Americans Like Sports Anime?

 

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Eyeshield 21 Anime Coming to America
• AD Vision Acquires Xenosaga
• Blue Drop Anime Announced
• Next Mamoru Oshii Anime Film Announced
• Live Action Barefoot Gen Announced
• 3-D Godzilla Movie Announced
• New American Speed Racer Cartoon Announced
• Ask John -Why Isn't There More Pirate Anime?
• Ask John - Why is the Afro Popular in Anime?

 

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Kodomo no Jikan OVA Announced
• Second Half of Karas Announced
• Second Fight Tension Series Announced
• Bandai Visual Licenses Kissdum
• Bandai Visual Announces Domestic High Definition Releases
• Buy Freedom
• Ask John - Will ImaginAsian's Anime Distribution Strategy Be Successful?
• Ask John - Why is Gaara Such a Polarizing Character?
• Ask John - Why do the Japanese Seem to Love Destroying Tokyo so Much?

 

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AnimeNation's Alden, Jimmy, John, and Sara report the interesting anime news of the past week and provide their commentary on the subjects of:

• Seven Seas Explains Nymphet Cancellation
• Highlander Anime Producer Interview Online
• Highlander Anime to Air on Sci-Fi
• Bandai Acquires More Galaxy Angel
• New Gundam Series Announced
• Kimikiss TV Anime Announced
• Shugo Chara Anime Announced
• ef TV Anime Announced
• Yotsunoha Anime Announced
• Rosario to Vampire Anime Announced
• Third Pico OVA Announced
• Second Bleach Movie Announced
• Ask John - Should Anime Remain An Underground American Phenomenon?
• Ask John - Are Very Long Anime Series Intrinsically Bad?
• Ask John - What's the Significance of the Pinky Finger in Anime?

For additional details and more news, visit the AnimeNation News Page

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