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

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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

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

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

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:

• 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?

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:

• 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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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:

• 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

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

New DVD Releases:

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