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

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

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

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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.