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:

Show notes coming soon!

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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