Storm of Ragnarok Booster Set

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT’S
NEW Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME BOOSTER SET
STORM OF RAGNAROK INVOKES ANCIENT NORSE MYTHOLOGY
Latest Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME

Booster Bursting with Powerful Cards!

El Segundo, CA (January 27, 2011) – Ragnarok, an ancient word passed down through the ages, tells of a time when the end of civilization is thought to be near. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) channels this ancient belief to inspire a new age in Dueling for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) with the highly-anticipated release of the Storm of Ragnarok booster set.

Media Report: Holiday Anime and Manga Party 2010

Even though it was raining, fans of anime and manga came out to celebrate the holidays.

Tony Yao the host for the event introducing the panelist for the Unofficial One Piece Podcast. The attendees learned things that one may not have noticed before in the series.

Happenings: Panels, Signing and Fashion

October 8, 2010

Panels –

This panel, Lolita Fashion, was from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in room 1E12. It covered the basic guidelines and understandings of the style. This is good for those who are starting in the fashion or just want to learn about the styles’ general aspect. Because I knew most of the materials being covered, I left the panel early to conduct something else.

What People Were Wearing – Costumes and Lolita

Because of the crowd, it was extremely difficult to spot people and take pictures of them. So here are a few that I was able to take.

I took this picture at the St. Mark’s Comics booth 3116, and I believe that this young lady happens to work for it. :-) I asked her if she was cold, and she said nope!

The Exhibitors of NYCC/NYAF

Located at booth 1643 is the Bluefin Distribution company. On display were many awesome looking Gundams. Pictured here are the adorable and cute Gundam SDs! One can fit easily in the palm of your hand. To learn more about model kits, check out Ninja101’s article, Nothing Beats the Smell of Gunpla in the Morning.

Yen Press iPad app

It's official! The Yen Press app that was demonstrated at the New York Comic Con 2010 is available for readers to download from iTunes. It provides signal page views and allows one to auto save one's place. Some of the books available are Daniel X, Maximum Ride, Gossip Girl, Nightschool, and World of Quest. The app will include "special bonus features" and "some of the short stories" that was in the YEN PLUS magazine.

The Organization of the Artist Alley

I went to the artist alley to look for a friend and few others. There was a sign in front of the artist alley telling one where the respective artist is located. It was great that it had the layout of the alley, but it would have been better if there was also a list of the artists’ names in alphabetical order. The names were listed on the layout as to where the artist was located; however, one has to realize that the letters identifying the sections in the alley do not necessarily correspond to the letters of the artist’s first and/or last name. For example: the person I was looking for had a “K” for the first name and “O” for the last name, but he was in section J. Eventually, I found the name of the person listed, but it would have made more sense to have an alphabetical name list and a corresponding layout of the alley.

In General NYCC/NYAF + the Crowd

Let’s begin with Thursday, October 7, 2010. It was pretty sunny outside, but I still had to wear a jacket. Nearing the Jacob Javits Center, I looked up and spotted a banner on a lamp post. It was for New York Comic Con, and it had Marvel versus Capcom 3 characters on it. I have seen banners hanging off the building and the promotions on the big screen television outside the building. However, I was surprise to see this, because ever since I have been attending the conventions, I have never seen this form of advertising before. Also, the banners were on several lamp posts behind the big screen. It reminded me of how colleges have banners on poles around or near the campus. This is how one knows that one is getting closer to the college or in this case, the convention.

FUNimation To Simulcast “Fractale”

Flower Mound, Texas (January 12, 2010) – Fuji Television’s popular noitaminaA block continues in the U.S. as FUNimation Entertainment, the leading distributor of Japanese animation in North America, announced today it will partner with Fuji for the exclusive online simulcast of its new series “Fractale.”

Postcards: First Time Experience

As mentioned in the title, this is the first time that I was promoting my site in this fashion. The reasons why I wanted to do this now is because I felt ready and wanted to try it out. Since the convention was coming up, it was the perfect timing to test the ground. It was a learning experience.

Media Report: Ciné Dramatíque and NYAF 2010 PreParty

During the opening reception, there was a pre-show buffet, which included sushi, mini sandwiches and cookies. Pictured here is Peter Tatara, on the right, introducing John Arzayus, on the left, who is the artistic photographer behind Ciné Dramatíque.

Gundam Unicorn Episode 2: The Red Comet

By Chet Royer


Gundam Unicorn episode 2: The Red Comet, what else is there to say!? Well, since this is suppose to be a review, I must say something. The second installment in the 6 part OVA (original video animation) known as Mobile Suit Gundam UniCorn, brings fans deeper into the storyline with more action, new characters and story development.

Personal Review: Spice & Wolf vol.2

Review By Jong Chung

The spicy wolf and merchant return in the second volume of Spice & Wolf. While this review may be dated yet, I hope it provides enough information and incentive to those that still have not invested in the series. I gave myself away there, didn't I? Well, no matter – onwards!

Kodansha Comics Launch Event 2010

Hello Readers!

Here is a “partial” transcription of the Kodansha Comics panel that happened at the Kinokunya Bookstore in New York City during the Holiday Anime and Manga Day event. I am not a professional transcriber, however, I have done transcriptions for an Oral History class. Even though the panel was about 30 minutes in length, it took me a while to do the transcription. Unfortunately, I can not hear everything in the audio, so “?” are placed in certain areas with brackets.

Vertical Summer 2011 Catalog

I usually do not read editorial letters, because 1) do not have much of an interest and 2) the ones I read were not entertaining. In the past, I read a few from magazines and probably newspapers. Most are just plain ol' information about the contents in the medium, but nothing noteworthy. I read one that was informative, but that's about it. However, the one in the Vertical Summer 2011 catalog was different.

Crimson Dragon Double Deck Case

DOUBLE DECKER FUN INSIDE
KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT’S
NEW Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
CRIMSON DRAGON DOUBLE DECK CASE

Double Deck Case Emblazoned with the Full Mark of the
Crimson Dragon from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s

El Segundo, CA (January 4, 2010) – Protect your cards in style! Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami), the manufacturer of the legendary Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), is helping to safeguard and protect Duelists’ cards with the new Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Double Deck Case. The Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Crimson Dragon Double Deck Case will land on store shelves nationwide, January 18, 2011.

Live Action ‘GANTZ’ One Night World Premiere!

ACTION-PACKED ‘GANTZ’ HITS BIG SCREENS
NATIONWIDE IN ONE-NIGHT WORLD PREMIERE
NCM Fathom, NEW PEOPLE and Dark Horse Comics Bring

Exclusive Event Featuring Two of Japan’s Biggest Stars
to 325 Select Movie Theaters LIVE on January 20

Centennial, Colo. – December 13, 2010 – GANTZ, a live-action Japanese feature event, is making its world premiere in 325 movie theaters in an exclusive one-night Fathom event on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. PT (tape delayed). Following the feature, GANTZ’s two leading actors, Kazunari Ninomiya (Letters from Iwo Jima) and Kenichi Matsuyama (Death Note, Detroit Metal City) will participate in an exclusive live interview that can only be seen at this event.

Online Streaming of Dragon Ball Z

FUNimation Entertainment and Toei Animation
Announce Online Streaming of Dragon Ball Z
Anime Leaders to Stream Episodes of Iconic Anime Series

Flower Mound, Texas – January 3, 2011 -- FUNimation® Entertainment and Toei Animation Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement giving the American anime leader exclusive rights to the U.S. and Canadian online streaming of the studios’ signature animated series “Dragon Ball Z.”