Netflix has decided to keep the DVD rentals at Netflix.com instead of moving them to a new domain name name, Qwikster. In their blog entry, linked above, Netflix notes that expanding into 2 websites would make things more difficult for its members.
Makes me happy as an Otaku not having to update 2 sites for those anime series I wish to watch.
Read some interesting news today. Funimation and NicoNico have joined forces to provide streaming services. The combination of these two can prove to be a win win for fans and providers alike. Being powerhouse in distribution, Funimation can gain possible first dibs to shows for simulcast. (more…)
Japan has announced that it plans to invite 10,000 people to visit Japan on them. Well not completely, you would need to cover food, lodging, etc. The cost of the plane tickets would be covered. The catch is, you will need to publicize about your visit. (more…)
Break Blade Anime
Sentai Filmworks has licensed the Broken Blade series of anime Films. (Also known as Break Blade after one of the Golumns in the series) Sentai also released Clanaad, Allison & Lillia and Guin Saga. (more…)
Like its approach of employing Hatsune Miku in the US, Toyota is using Evangelion to sell in Japan. I wonder if I can get my car done like this…
Source: Kotoku
Recently released, this intriguing teaser video may have a number of people scratching their heads as to just which new show it relates to. (more…)
According to a tweet released by Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) a FLCL manga omnibus is to be released in 2012. Me, I enjoyed how the anime went in seemingly many directions at once. I’m curious to see how the handle that style story telling in the manga form.
“FLCL follows an ordinary Japanese sixth-grader named Naota as he struggles with adolescent issues like his big brother leaving home and his brother’s girlfriend Mamimi making advances on him. His life gets turned upside down when a hyperkinetic woman named Haruko runs him down with her Vespa scooter — and then settles into Naota’s home. Life only gets more surreal as robots and aliens run amuck in Naota’s formerly tranquil town. ” – AnimeNewsNetwork
His new movie Shark Night 3D opened yesterday, and despite not expecting huge box office returns director David R. Ellis has inked his next deal with the studio Distant Horizon. Variety reports, Ellis will helm a live action remake of the Japanese anime movie Kite, which was originally released in 1998 by filmmaker Yasuomi Umetsu. (more…)
Ok, since I don’t have access to some of the cool games that I’d like to try, I enjoy playing Pokemon TCG and video in my League and with the kids. That being said, I get excited when I see there is a new movie coming out or a new series. Pokemon has gotten better, at least in the past few years it seems. Even Team Rocket has a bit of a darker feel to them. (more…)
Many fellow figuring collectors are probably aware of this special figure being made available. For those of you who don’t, read on to see what Good Smile Company has cooked up. (more…)
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