Funimation has announced that it has entered into an agreement giving them exclusive rights to the U.S. online simulcast of the networks newest animated series “Rainbow“. This collaboration will allow the simulcast and streaming of already aired episodes and the remaining episodes of the 26 part series. Starting June 1, 2010, Funimation will air episode 9 one hour after its premier in Japan.
Looking forward to seeing the series. The storyline seems pretty good.
Source: AnimeNewsNetwork
Anime Expo has announced that host voice actresses Yui Horie and Eri Kitamura at the July 1 – 4 convention in Las Angeles. Both actresses will be promoting their work in the Toradora! anime, which will be released through NIS America in July.
Other characters that these actresses have voiced include:
Sounds like Anime Expo will be an exiting one this year. Does not appear I will get to make it so if you manage to get there, let me know how it was. I wouldn’t mind getting an autographed photo either of either or both of these actresses. (hint)
Source: AnimeNewsNetwork
Here she is! We were first teased about her existence with photos from Winter Fest. Now reservations are being taken. Are you getting one? I wanted the first Black Rock Shooter myself but waited to long. I plan to click the magical reserve button on this one as soon as I finish this post. So without further ado, here she is…
Black Rock Shooter Animation Version
Spotted moments ago on Hobby Search, retail priced at ¥9,331. Expected out in October.
You can see that Good Smile Company hit the nail on the head again with this release.
If you are a fan of Toradora, then you may well like these items that are up for reservation. First up, by Wave, a 1/10 scale figurine of Taiga, ready to hit the beach with all her tsundra attitude.
Aisaka Taiga, Beach Queens Version
Available for reservation now at Hobby Search, retail price of ¥3,800.
Next up is a nice version of Taiga where she is sporting a Chinese Dress, posing as she sits. Presumably waiting for Ryuji to show up for their date. Nicely done by Dengeki, would like to add it to my collection. This item is exclusive to Otacute so make sure you don’t miss out.
Aisaka Taiga Dengeki Limited Edition
This version sells for $104 at Otacute.
I really need more shelf space soon. Both appear to be keepers.
What a busy year this has been! Hard to believe it has almost been 6 months. Wow! I have not had much time to post here and I regret that because the anime world has not shown signs of slowing down. Sure, they are hitting some rough spots. We can all help by buying copies of the shows we like. Also, let the companies know what you like, see something you think would be good here, let them know. So, with that, what would I like to see distributed here? Here are some of my favorites:
Kaichou wa Maid-sama
Durarara!!
Kimi ni Todeke
I was going to add Baka to Test Shokanju to my list but to my joy Funimation has picked this one up.
Aside from the brief list above, I have a few others that I have been enjoying…
RAINBOW – while a bit violent, the story line seems to be off to an interesting start.
K-On!! – So far so good. I actually like this a bet more than last season.
Winter Sonata – Deep story. Very soap opera like but I’ve enjoyed it nonetheless.
Working! – Funny… you can see hints of other anime that this company has worked on in the style of characters.
Special A – Watching this on Video on Demand (VOD). Cracks me up. Similar humor to Ouran Host Club.
The Skull Man – Mystery adventure type. Seen the first 4 thus far and enjoyed each one. (VOD)
Mazinkaiser – Ahh, nothing like a flash back to old school style. Felt as though I was watching something from the days of Voltron, etc.
I’ve also pulled a few out of the collection as well…
Code Geass
Gundam Wing
So I’ve been watching a few, only just getting into the Spring releases… figures as the Summer ones I’m sure are about to come out. So what do I do when I’m not watching? Aside from work and family, I have been reading the occasional Manga as well.
Negima
Blood+ (the novels)
Onidere – not sure why I’m reading this one…
Cross Over – interesting how the characters look to be right out of Suzuka. (yeah, same author, I know)
Still collecting figures, thats a hard habit to break. Thanks to some other bloggers <cough>zen<cough> for poisoning me. Also watching the sales racks so I can increase my anime collection as well… Now I just need a bigger house.
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