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

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

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

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

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

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

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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