Personal Review: Spice & Wolf vol.1

Review By Jong Chung

Spice & Wolf is Isuna Hasekura's debut work, which was first published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in Feb 10, 2006. Since then, there have been a total of 13 volumes in print . We are able to enjoy the Spice & Wolf series in English thanks to Yen Press' ever-impressive efforts.

Personal Review: Faust 2

Review By Jong Chung

It was after classes that I had found myself browsing through random manga and light novels at my local Japanese book store. It was then that my eyes met with a book sporting one of the most colorful (and distinctly Japanese) covers that I've seen on the shelves. Of course, curiosity kicked in. Picking the rather small volume up, its caption line drew me in from the get-go: “Fiction and Manga from the cutting edge of Japanese Pop Culture.”

Naruto is Number 6

According to Yahoo!, Naruto got the sixth spot for the top ten searches of 2009. The anime is right behind Britney Spears, but beat the reality show American Idol. The following is the list of top ten searches:

1- Michael Jackson
2- The Twilight Saga
3- WWE
4- Megan Fox
5- Britney Spears
6- Naruto
7- American Idol
8- Kim Kardashian
9- NASCAR
8- RuneScape

Here is the link to Naruto on "Yahoo! Year in Review 2009." All the winners for in a manual sideshow format.

All I got to say is that it is awesome to see an anime get into the top ten!

Congratulations to everyone!
© 2009 Linda Thai

FUNimation Hires Director of Original Entertainment

Flower Mound, Texas - November 23, 2009 – FUNimation Entertainment has appointed animation industry executive Chris Moujaes to the position of Director of Original Entertainment.

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires “Tetsuwan Birdy Decode”

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES
“TETSUWAN BIRDY DECODE”
FROM ANIPLEX

Flower Mound, TX (November 21, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast and digital rights to the 26 episode sci-fi action anime series “Testuwan Birdy Decode” from Aniplex.

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires “Sekirei”

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES
“SEKIREI”
FROM ANIPLEX

Flower Mound, TX (November 21, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast and digital rights to the 12 episode action anime series “Sekirei” from Aniplex.

FUNimation Acquires “Full Metal Panic” AND “Full Metal Panic Fumoffu

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES
“FULL METAL PANIC!” AND “FULL METAL PANIC? FUMOFFU”
FROM KADOKAWA

Flower Mound, TX (November 21, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast, digital and merchandise rights to the 24 episode sci-fi action anime series “Full Metal Panic!” and the 12 episode “Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu” sequel from Kadokawa Pictures, Inc.

Majestic Star Dragon Review

Review By Justin Moravian

Stardust Overdrive is the latest booster to come out this year. The set brings forth a few new strategies to the game, but one card in particular brings forth new capabilities to an ever popular synchro monster.

Soul Eater Coming Feb 9, 2010 with Extras

FUNimation® Entertainment will release the first 13 episodes of the soul-hunting action series Soul Eater on February 9, 2010. This will be the first of four half-season sets.

EVANGELION 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone on 11-17-2009

EVANGELION 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone is coming 11/17!

Until then, you can see the first nine minutes of this animated sci-fi action-thriller by Hideaki Anno here: http://www.funimation.com/evangelion/.

OR here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YFIAVsMNws - in HD!

Soul Eater episodes 1-4 go live on 11-13-2009

Tomorrow at 11:00 am Central Standard Time, FUNimation will stream the first four English track episodes of the anime series Soul Eater at http://www.funimation.com/video.

Here are the episode summaries for 1-4:

Spellcaster’s Command: An Inside Look

Review By Justin Moravian

Dark Magic Attack!! If you're familiar with the Yu-Gi-Oh! series, you probably remember when the protagonist Yugi would say this while delivering the final blow to his adversaries with his favorite card the Dark Magician. Since then, spellcaster types like the Dark Magician have gained a few new abilities allowing them to "focus" their magical abilities so to speak. The structure deck Spellcaster's Command gives players a whole new experience to spellcaster type monsters. If you've never heard of the term spell counters, this deck will provide you with a crash course on the ways of gathering and utilizing them to the fullest in order to make you victorious. So, if you've always been a fan of the spellcaster type or you're just curious and would like to try something new, then this deck is a must buy. Wondering what's inside? No problem, let's take a look at the deck list shall we?

YuGiOh TCG Warriors’ Strike Structure Deck

STRIKE HARD, STRIKE FIRST,
SHOW NO MERCY WITH
KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.’S
WARRIORS’ STRIKE STRUCTURE DECK

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – (October 27, 2009) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., the global publisher of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME is calling all Duelists with its new Structure Deck, Warriors’ Strike. The Warriors’ Strike Structure Deck is a ready‐to‐play Deck that combine three themes: Warriors; Equip Cards; and Gemini monsters, which were first introduced in Tactical Evolution. The Warriors’ Strike Structure Deck (MSRP $9.99) is available now at hobby and retail locations nationwide.

'Manga' Library "an Archive for Serious Study"

Yes, Library and Archival Students and Professionals, and to all those who are fond of manga. There is a plan to have a Manga Library in Japan at Meiji University. The opening is suppose to be early 2015 and will "be available to researchers and fans from Japan and abroad." Of course, as an archival and preservation student, I have a few questions. However, it is too early to ask, more like 6 years too early. I will wait to see what the University will present in regards to their protocols, research, conservation and preservation standards, and all the good stuff related to the world of library and archives. (^_^) Til then, enjoy the articles and their coverage. Thank you Professors for letting me know :)

YuGiOh Ancient Prophecy Special Edition Box

Find Great Value in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
Ancient Prophecy Special Edition
from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – October 16, 2009 – Ancient Prophecy Special Edition gives Duelists another chance to collect all of their favorite cards from the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME booster release from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Featuring an additional card never before released in North America, Ancient Prophecy Special Edition is one of the most anticipated releases this quarter.

Legal Times: Old and New, Alaska Aaron Sperbeck and Anime

Introduction to Legal Times: Old and New

The state prosecutor of Alaska, Aaron Sperbeck, wants to ban anime that involves children in sexual situations. According to The Anchorage Daily News, "The fight needs to happen," said Aaron Sperbeck, the crimes-against-children prosecutor in the Anchorage District Attorney's Office who is behind the idea. "(The images) are almost as graphic and disturbing as real children. We need to get the conversation going." His idea of making it as illegal as actual photographs is supported by the House Judiciary Chair Representative Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks. However, the idea is not well supported by free speech advocates. According to The Anchorage Daily News, Joan Bertin, who is the executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship in New York said"That represents someone's fantasy life...When you start regulating that kind of matter, you are getting into thought control and that is very dangerous."

New York Comic Con 2010 First Guest of Honors

JOHN ROMITA AND JOHN ROMITA JR. TO APPEAR AT
NEW YORK COMIC CON IN 2010

First Guests of Honor are Revealed at Party
Celebrating New Dates and Expanded Venue

Norwalk, CT, October 8, 2009: Organizers of New York Comic Con (NYCC) have revealed that celebrated father/son artists and creators John Romita and John Romita, Jr. will both be Keystone Guests of Honor at the next NYCC. The Romitas are the first guests to be announced for the 2010 convention which will now be co-located with the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) and will occupy the entire Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The two shows, both of which are organized by the Reed Exhibitions Pop Culture Group, will take place October 8 – 10, 2010. The announcement about the Romitas was made public at a special “One Year Out” bowling party at Bowlmor Lanes in New York City in honor of the fans, exhibitors, press, artists, creators and other loyal participants of NYCC who have helped make the convention a success since its debut in 2006. The announcement of their role as Keystone Guests of Honor comes exactly one year to the day before NYCC is set to open its doors on the occasion of its 5th Anniversary in 2010.

10/17-18/2009 YuGiOh TCG Championship in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TX NEXT CITY TO HOST THE PRESTIGIOUS
Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME SHONEN JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP
ON OCTOBER 17-18
22 Billion Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Sold Making it the
World’s Best Selling TRADING CARD GAME of All Time!

El Segundo, CA – (October 8, 2009) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.’s (KDE) Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) SHONEN JUMP Championship (SJC) - the largest and most prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournament series in North America - will be held in “The Live Music Capital of the World”*, Austin, TX. The top three finalists will receive the highly sought-after “Dark End Dragon” SHONEN JUMP Championship Prize Card.

Osamu Tezuka Day at Kinokuniya on 10/18/2009

Viz Media is Asking for Submission

Hey Guys!

According to Viz Media's website:
VIZ Media is currently accepting submissions and pitches for original comics. Keep in mind that all submissions must be accompanied by a signed release form.

Also on the website there is a "Pitch Submission Release Document" in pdf.

Original Comics Pitch Guidelines

Good luck!

NYTimes discovers NYAF 2009

Listen to the reporter in the video, because he speaks like he made a discovery! Like "Oh My God!" discovery (^_^)

On the Street | Animated New York Times Video report by Bill Cunningham and produced by Simone S. Oliver

Other: Cosplay in the News

NYCC 2010 Registration Opens on Oct 8, 2009

NEW YORK COMIC-CON CELEBRATES NEW DATES
AND EXPANDED VENUE WITH “ONE YEAR OUT” PARTY ON OCTOBER 8!

Evening Festivities Include Free Bowling, Charity “Bowl Off” Contest, Special Announcements and Giveaways

Norwalk, CT, October 1, 2009: New York Comic Con (NYCC) organizers have announced that they will hold a special “One Year Out” Bowling Party on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:00pm – 10:00pm at Bowlmor Lanes, 110 University Place, just South of Union Square in New York City. The party, which officially kicks off the biggest NYCC ever, is an expression of thanks and gratitude to the many fans, exhibitors, press, artists, creators and other loyal participants of NYCC who have helped to make the show such a success since its debut in 2006.

Tokyopop Trailers: Chibi Vampire Vol. 14

Chibi Vampire Vol. 14

Check out the manga preview

Tokyopop Trailers: Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn Vol. 2

Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn Vol. 2 Trailer

Check out the manga preview

Yu-Gi-Oh! Stardust Overdrive Booster Set

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Details Plans
for Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
Stardust Overdrive Retailer Sneak Peek
Sneak Peeks to be Held at Official Tournament Stores

El Segundo, CA – (September 30, 2009) – Continuing its commitment of year-round support to hobby stores nationally, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE) today announced its fourth Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) Sneak Peek event featuring the soon-to-be released Stardust Overdrive booster set. Stardust Overdrive (MSRP $3.99 per nine-card pack) will first be released at Official Tournament Stores participating in KDE’s Sneak Peek on either October 31 and/or November 1, depending on the store’s preference. The Stardust Overdrive booster set will be available nationwide at those hobby stores not participating in the Sneak Peek event and at retailers on November 17.

FUNImation Entertainment Acquires “Initial D”

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES
“INITIAL D” FIRST THROUGH FOURTH STAGES

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast, digital, and merchandise rights to “Initial D First Stage,” Initial D Second Stage, “Initial D Extra Stage”, “Initial D Third Stage” and “Initial D Fourth Stage” from Kodansha..

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires “X”

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES
“X”
THE POST-APOCALYPTIC SCFI ANIME SERIES FROM D-RIGHTS

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment rights to the 24 episode apocalyptic drama anime series “X” (TV) from D-Rights Inc.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Track Directors and Cast

FUNimation Entertainment has announced the English track directors and cast of the megahit anime series “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”.

“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” is produced by the acclaimed Japanese studio Bones and set in a fictional world where alchemy – the transmutation of raw materials into objects – is science and the way of life. The series follows the Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse on their perilous journey in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. They set forth in the hope that the magical artifact can restore their bodies after a failed attempt to revive their dead mother cost Edward's left leg and right arm; as well as Alphonse's entire body, leaving his soul affixed to a suit of armor.

Getting to Know: National CineMedia Fathom and Anime Part 2

Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2

Anime and NCM Fathom

So how did the relationship with anime begin? What are their origins? Think back, about several years ago, it all started with Cartoon Network, which was “grown into a series of anime programs with terrific content partners like Viz Media and Bandai.” For Diamond, on a personally level, he has “always enjoyed this art form,” and he is very happy to see that anime is “being so well received in theatres” through NCM Fathom Events.

Getting to Know: National CineMedia Fathom and Anime Part 1

Introduction

Yes, anime, the Japanese animation art form that has been in the United States for quite a while. I have been a fan for a long time, but when I heard of the name Fathom, I was like “who is this?” I got curious and decided to learn more about the company and their involvement in anime. So keep reading to find out what this company has to offer us anime fans and the anime industry. National CineMedia (NCM) LLC is a company that operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America through the three largest theatre operators in the United States, who are AMC Entertainment, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group. Since its establishment the company has been involved in the activities of music, art, sports and the entertainment world. They have “reinvented how music, arts & entertainment and sports fans see their favorite artists, performers and sporting events.”

Sept 20, 2009 is Eureka Seven Day! Win Tickets To See AKB48!

Sunday is Eureka Seven Day!
And Wanna Win Tickets To See AKB48?

This is NYAF Programming Director Peter Tatara. NYAF is just a week away. You can feel it, can't you? We've got three days of awesomeness in the Javits Center, a pre-party the night before at Dave & Buster's including a cake by Charm City Cakes, and -- leading it all off -- Eureka Seven Day is September 20 at Kinokuniya Bookstore in NYC.

FYE and DC Anime Club Present: Animania

FYE and DC Anime Club Present: Animania

FYE in Collaboration with DC Anime Club present Animania on Sunday September 27,2009 11am-4pm at FYE in Ballston Mall 4238 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203.Activities such as Anime Trivia, Cosplay (Japanese term meaning costume play) contest and anime screenings will take place during Animania.

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG SHONEN JUMP Championship September 26-27 in Orlando

Hundreds of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Players
to Flock to Central Florida (Orlando) for the SHONEN JUMP Championship September 26-27

22 Billion Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Sold Making it the World’s Best Selling TRADING CARD GAME of All Time!

El Segundo, CA – (September16, 2009) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.’s (KDE) Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) SHONEN JUMP Championship (SJC) is on the road again after being in Indianapolis in August. This time, The SHONEN JUMP Championship - the largest and most prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournament series in North America - will be held in Central Florida’s largest city, Orlando, September 26-27. The top three finalists will receive the highly sought-after “Dark End Dragon” Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s SHONEN JUMP Championship Prize Card.

Getting to Know: Robert Tonner and Comic Book Collectible Dolls Part 4

Please read Part 3 of the interview before reading Part 4

Other Doll/Company Questions

I checked out the calendar on the website and there are comic conventions listed. Plus I saw them at New York Comic Con 2009. So, I got curious. Since I have never seen dolls, such as Tonner, at a convention, I decided to ask him a question about the company’s participation. What is the goal or purpose of Tonner Dolls Company at these conventions other then promoting the comic book dolls? “I’m a big believer in going where the action is. The Comic book conventions are fun and exciting—it’s very stimulating to go to one. I’m able to meet the collectors and hear what they’re interested in. It’s great research. Plus, it’s a fantastic way for the collector to get to know my Company.”

Getting to Know: Robert Tonner and Comic Book Collectible Dolls Part 3

Please read Part 2 of the interview before reading Part 3

Experiencing the Doll Making Process

So what was it like for Tonner to work and design the dolls with DC Comics and Marvel? The man loves working with DC and Marvel. “They have amazing characters and they’re fun to work with. I do know the people at DC better, but I really think they like how we handle their characters—it’s a real partnership.” When it comes to doing the work itself, there is “no set schedule.” Why you might ask? “Seems like we are always working on some part of character, but we’ve never had the luxury of working on just one at a time. Plus we do many more dolls, and they have to get done too!” Even though there is work to be done for projects at Tonner Doll Company, there is a challenge in the doll making process. “I think the hardest part of working on the dolls is the sculpting. Everyone “reads” the look of a character a bit differently—so that can be frustrating.”

Getting to Know: Robert Tonner and Comic Book Collectible Dolls Part 2

Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2

Tonner Doll Company, Inc. and Comic Dolls continuation

Before any project, Marvel and DC Comics, can begin, the first step Tonner had to “build the relationship.” In the words of Robert Tonner, here is his explanation on the step by step process: “We would contact the licensing department of each company and explain what we wanted to do. In some cases, a licensor may not want their name on a product that you make, but in our case, both companies were very receptive. I believe they both knew of our work. We then discussed the terms of an agreement (usually the length of time for the agreement and the royalty rate). Once we came to terms, we would start the development process. We submit prototypes to the licensor along the way and at the time when everything is approved, we would start production.”

Getting to Know: Robert Tonner and Comic Book Collectible Dolls Part 1

Introduction

I present to you the founder of Tonner Doll Company, Robert Tonner. He was born in 1952 and in 1957 he received his first fashion doll, Horsman Cindy. Then in 1973, Tonner enrolls into Parsons School of Design and after graduation he joined Bill Blass in the fashion field. Later, he became one of the company’s top designers. However, he had a long time interest in dolls that led him to be a doll collector, sculptor and designer and became the founder of his company in 1991. Today, the company is still flourishing and has moved into other areas of doll making, namely comic book characters.

Details on the combining of NYCC and NYAF for 2010

On Friday, September 11, 2009, Lance Fensterman, one of the big guys of New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival, gives an explanation on the decision about combining New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con for 2010.

Even though the shows will be grouped together, Fensterman states that "Anime will have it’s own distinct place in this new mega con...The most important thing to us, and what I've always maintained, is that the Otaku at NYAF needed their own place, their own community so we started brainstorming on what was the best way to do that." In regards to having two shows 2 weeks apart and with all the ideas and brainstorming, it was decided to "run both events at the same time but give NYAF and its fans it’s distinct space and flavor. So that’s just what we plan to do."

Legal Panels at NYAF 2009

Hey Guys!

For those of you who are interested in learning more about the industry or just interested in legal mumble jumble stuff, there are two panels at New York Anime Festival 2009 that you might want to check out. If you have been to the legal panels at New York Comic Con 2009, you can expect a great deal of educational legal information from these awesome lawyers. (^_^)

NYAF 2009 - Baby, The Stars Shine Bright and Brooklyn Book Festival

The Brooklyn Book Festival Is Sunday!
And NYAF Presents The Return Of The Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Boutique!

Ahoy!

NYAF's just a few weeks away, but do you know what's right around the corner? The Brooklyn Book Festival. Taking place September 13 -- that's this Sunday -- the BBF is a free convention right outside Brooklyn Borough Hall. It's a day celebrating literacy in all its forms, and, for the first time, NYAF is part of the festivities. The New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con are joining together with the Brooklyn Book Festival to host comics publishers, dealers, and guests, and we'd love to have you come on by, too! Start off your NYAF celebration a few weeks early by joining us this Sunday in Brooklyn!

Tokyopop Trailers: Deadman Wonderland Manga

Deadman Wonderland

The manga preview will be available on September 30, 2009 in Chibi Vampire Volume 14

Tokyopop Trailers: Future Diary Manga

Future Diary

Check out the manga preview

Tokyopop Trailers: Domo The Manga

Domo The Manga

Check out the manga preview

Tokyopop Trailers: Crime Scene Investigation Manga

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Intern at Your Own Risk

Check out the manga preview

Tokyopop Out of Print List and Other News

Hey Guys,

I got some bad news for you Tokyopop fans out there. Tokyopop has released a two page list of "772 ISBNs and titles out of print effective August 31, 2009." From my counting there is more than 80 series going out of print, including incomplete series, like Beck. Unfortunately, from looking at the list, the title ranges literally from A to Z, A Midnight Opera 1 to ZYWORD.

Tokyopop, I wish you much luck and success for the future!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game’s Ancient Prophecy

Discover Never-Before-Seen Treasures with
the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME’s Ancient Prophecy
from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Release Includes Exclusive Cards Available for the First Time Ever!

El Segundo, CA (September 3, 2009) – Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) fans will be racing to hobby and retail stores nationwide to be the first to uncover many hidden gems in Ancient Prophecy, the latest booster set from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE). Ten never before seen exclusive cards making their world premiere are the cornerstone of this celebrated release.

ADV: Four Parts Sold

Read the article for the details on the areas that are sold and to whom, and what will happen to ADV Films as a result of this action.

ADV Dismantled Transition 'Seamless' ICv2 Published: 09/01/2009, Last Updated: 09/02/2009 03:06am

*Updated with Article 09/03/09*

What's Happening with ADV Films by Christopher Macdonald, Anime News Network, Sep 1st 2009

*Updated with Article 09/08/09*

ADV Shuts Down; Assets, Staff Shift to New Companies By Kai-Ming Cha, Publishers Weekly, 9/8/2009 6:19:00 AM

Disney Buys Marvel

Holy Cow! For $4 billion dollars Marvel characters will be part of the Mickey Mouse family, meaning Disney. According to CBS 2, in the deal Disney will "acquire the rights" to five thousand Marvel characters, which some are created by the legendary Stan Lee. The deal is suppose to close by the end of the year.

Check out these articles for more information:
Spiderman, Mickey Team Up As Disney Buys Marvel WCBSTV Aug 31, 2009 4:00 pm US/Eastern
DISNEY BUYS MARVEL! In $4 Billion Deal ICv2 Published: 08/31/2009 09:58am
Disney to Acquire Marvel Comics for $4 Billion By Calvin Reid -- Publishers Weekly, 8/31/2009 8:08:00 AM

New York Comic Con Feb 7, 2009

Instead of browsing around, I decided to check out some panels and cruise through the artist alley again. Maybe I will find something that will catch my eye…so guess who I found? Cliff Chiang! When I was an undergraduate, I invited Chiang, along with Alex Simmons, founder of Kids Comic Con, and William Foster III, comic book historian, to my school as a speaker for Asian Heritage Month. I was wondering what happened to Chiang and it looks like he is doing pretty well.

Collectible Ponyo Bookmark

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Trading Card Game 2009 Collectible Tins

Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME FANS See Double with the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME 2009 COLLECTIBLE TINS from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Twin Releases Guarantee Twice the Dueling Action

El Segundo, CA (August 25, 2009) – Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) enthusiasts can expect double the fun with the first installment of this year’s marquis product, the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME 2009 Collectible Tins, from industry leader Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE). In total, eight Collectible Tins will be released in 2009, including 4 limited distribution exclusive tins. The first two Tins feature “Power Tool Dragon” and “Ancient Fairy Dragon” – the dragons of the Dueling twins, Leo and Luna. Now fans of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s can have a sturdy collector’s item featuring these two beloved monsters featured in the animated series.

DC Anime Club and Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present: Evangelion 1.0

Evangelion1.0 to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Evangelion 1.0 Wednesday September 9, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga (Japanese Comics).

DC Anime Club and Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present: Death Note 2: The Last Name

Death Note 2: The Last Name to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Death Note 2: The Last Name on August 28, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga (Japanese Comics).

Media Report: Lolita Fashion Day 2009

OOooo Yummy cake! The cake was very pretty and nicely decorated. It was one of the props for the photo shoot. I wonder who ate it in the end?

Getting to Know: SelfMadeHero and Manga Shakespeare Part 5

Please read Part 4 of the interview before reading Part 5

Manga in the United Kingdom

Getting to Know: SelfMadeHero and Manga Shakespeare Part 4

Please read Part 3 of the interview before reading Part 4

What is it like Working at SelfMadeHero

Getting to Know: SelfMadeHero and Manga Shakespeare Part 3

Please read Part 2 of the interview before reading Part 3

SelfMadeHero + Manga Shakespeare continuation

Getting to Know: SelfMadeHero and Manga Shakespeare Part 2

Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2

SelfMadeHero + Manga Shakespeare continuation

Getting to Know: SelfMadeHero and Manga Shakespeare Part 1

Introduction

I present to you, Emma Hayley! Now what makes this lady special? Well, one, she works at a United Kingdom company called SelfMadeHero and two, she is the lovely founder of the company. She has been working in the publishing industry “for a number of years now.” She edited a book titled “Learn to Draw Manga” about seven years ago, which is how she became interested in manga. Having years of publishing work under her belt, it has provided her with “very broad experience in all aspects of book publishing from the creational side to the business side.”

Getting to Know: ABRAMS Books and Manga Shakespeare Part 2

Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2

ABRAMS Books + Manga

Getting to Know: ABRAMS Books and Manga Shakespeare Part 1

Introduction

I would like to introduce to you Ms. Maggie Lehrman! (Applause) She was an English major at Harvard University and previously, for one year, worked for HarperCollins. Currently, she is the editor of Manga Shakespeare and has been working at Abrams for four years. Her responsibilities as editor are acquiring “novels and picture books for Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet and edit them for publication.”

My Manga Shakespeare Event

Well, not an event like a party, but a week long of posts dedicated to Manga Shakespeare, one post a day. I had the pleasure of interviewing two lovely young ladies that dealt with the responsibilities related to the series. However, I will keep who they are as a surprise. :) I can give you a hint though. One is from ABRAMS books, the famous company that publishes art books. The other interviewee is from SelfMadeHero, the publisher of the series. So tune in on Sunday August 16, 2009 for day one of Manga Shakespeare week!!! Enjoy!

Media Report: Super Para Natural Manga Day 2009

The first event of the day was the Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody screening at 11am. I did not go, because I already saw it and here is my review of the movie.

Next was the Vampires in Manga Presentation by performance group Alone Together NYC. They did a good job with their small stage production. Old fashion style theatre works. Unfortunately, I do not know what the theatre style or type is called…Sorry!!! Here, they are setting up their props for their performance.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Trading Card Game “Turbo Packs”

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Adds Duelist’s Picks to New
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME “Turbo Packs”
Turbo Packs to be given to Duelists for Participating in
Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Tournament Events

El Segundo, CA – (August 11, 2009) – The Duelists have spoken loud and clear. After conducting an online poll at www.yugioh-card.com earlier this year on what Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) enthusiasts wanted to see in the new Turbo Pack, the successor to the former Tournament and Champion Packs, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE) has responded. The excitement will begin in August when Duelists open the first packs and see which cards made the final cut.

New York Comic Con Feb 6, 2009

This is day one of the convention and the time is way before public hours. I was there at 9:00am and spotted people on the professional line. It was a lengthy line that went as far back as the bridge in the lobby, but everyone was calm and waiting patiently. Others, who just came into the lobby, went on the line and, like everyone else, waited to get their badges and entrance ability into the convention hall.

Otakon 2009

Brooklyn College Anime and Manga Corps Photo Gallery Note: Not all photographs are appropriate for all ages.

Otakon's Craziest Deaths Cosplay photos from the floor and more By Erin Finnegan, Otaku USA Magazine, 7/21/2009

Otakon ‘09: Good Attendance and Sales; Some Complaints by Ada Price and Erin Finnegan, Publishers Weekly, 7/21/2009

A Day in Life at Tokyopop

Hey Guys!

There is an article at the Tokyopop website by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber, an Editorial Intern at the company, who interviewed Marco Pavia, Production Manager, and Lillian Diaz-Przybyl, Senior Editor, on what it is like to work at Tokyopop.

Day in the Life of a TOKYOPOP Employee!

Check out the article! Enjoy!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in the Guinness World Records

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.’s Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Is One for the Record Books
with more than 22 Billion Cards Sold Around the World

Global Sensation Created In 1999 Enters Guinness World RecordsTM

And Named Best Selling Trading Card Game of All Time!

El Segundo, CA (August 7, 2009) – One trading card game stands out as the leader and has been named as the best selling of all time, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME from global gaming powerhouse Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME reached this lofty achievement in April 2009 as sales exceeded 22,587,728,173 cards and proudly entered the Guinness World Records™ on July 7th, 2009.

In September 2009, Eureka Seven – Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers

NCM FATHOM TEAMS AGAIN WITH BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT ANIME EVENT TO THE BIG SCREEN THIS FALL

Eureka Seven – Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers Highly Anticipated U.S. Debut Hits Select Movie Theaters Nationwide this September

Los Angeles & Centennial, Colo. – July 3, 2009 – NCM Fathom, the alternative entertainment division of National CineMedia, announced today an agreement with Bandai Entertainment to present the English-dubbed version of Eureka Seven – Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers exclusively in select movie theaters nationwide on September 24th. Through this agreement, Eureka Seven – Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers will be shown in a one-night event featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the animation production and the making of the English version of Eureka Seven.

All Day Anime August 8, 2009

Directions to event.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Trading Card Game Retro Pack 2

Step Back in Time with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME
Retro Pack 2 from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Release Includes Unique Cards Not Available in Years

El Segundo, CA (July 28, 2009) – Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) fans will be happy to “step back in time” to get their hands on Retro Pack 2 – the newest dynamic release from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE). This latest Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG release allows players to get popular, out-of-print cards from older booster sets, as well as previously released magazine, movie and video game promotional cards. Retro Pack 2 is available now at hobby stores nationwide.

In General New York Comic Con 2009

Overview