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

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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?

To discuss the AnimeNation Podcast with other fans and the AnimeNation crew, visit the AnimeNation Forum.