Experiencing Anime Boston 2011

Through out the convention season, there were activity specific rooms and areas that were open everyday with a daily schedule: registration; karaoke; artist alley; information desk; manga library; art show; dealers room; video gaming, and live gaming. There were certain things that were generally the same: crowds; cosplayers; panels, for the general public, 18+ or 21+; concerts; video screening, and other random non-anime activities, such as the informal dance/rave. Even though the general type of activities were available, there was a variety of it. However, there were specific events that were unique in its nature that happened on certain days. So, let me tell you about my adventures and impressions of Anime Boston.

Preparing for Anime Boston 2011

Before I begin to tell you about my preparation for the trip, I want to tell you why I decided to go. My first Anime Boston was back in 2007 with a group of college friends. I did not know anything about conventions and what goes on during this time. I did not know about panels, artist alley or anything that was involved in it. The only room that I encountered, which I did not even know the name at the time, was the Dealers Room.

What's Up with the TOKYOPOP titles?

People on the TOYKOPOP page on Facebook has been asking and wondering about the series that are under the company's belt. What's going to happen to them? Will it still be available in the US? Well, they have a response, but it seems that we all, including TOKYOPOP, has to wait and see what the "original Japanese creators" wants to do with the licenses.
© 2011 Linda Thai

FUNimation Acquires Is This A Zombie?

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Is This A Zombie?

Flower Mound, TX (May 21, 2011) - FUNimation(R) Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast, digital, online and merchandise rights for the fantasy anime series “Is This A Zombie?” ( or "Kore Wa Zombie Desu Ka?") from Kadokawa.

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

FUNimation Entertainment to Release the Film
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOS

Flower Mound, TX (May 21, 2011) – FUNimation ® Entertainment has acquired the second film based on the popular Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOS (also known as Fullmetal Alchemist: Milos no Sei naru Hoshi), which is set to premiere in Japan on July 2nd, 2011.

2011 Yugi & Slifer Card Sleeves

YUGI & SLIFER TEAM UP ON KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT’S
LATEST Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME CARD SLEEVES

El Segundo, CA (April 20, 2011) – Duelists have been clamoring for Konami Digital Entertainment (Konami) to release its next set of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) accessories and the time has now arrived. Konami is set to release its next accessory for Duelists, featuring legendary Duelist Yugi Muto and his first Egyptian God Card: Slifer the Sky Dragon. The Yugi & Slifer Card Sleeves hit store shelves nationwide on May 24.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Make Triumphant Return to Comics

The Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Make a Triumphant Return to Comics
New “Heroes on a Half-Shell” Series Debuts in August
with TMNT Co-Creator, Kevin Eastman

San Diego, CA (May 20, 2011)—IDW Publishing and Nickelodeon today announced that the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic series, featuring the beloved “Heroes in a Half-shell,” will premiere in August 2011. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be back in action and ready to fight off evil once again, with an impressive creative team led by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series in Orlando, Florida

THE SIZZLING HOT Yu-Gi-Oh! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
LANDS IN ORLANDO MAY 21st – 22nd

EL SEGUNDO, CA (May 18, 2011) – Hundreds of Duelists are strategizing, planning and plotting, eagerly awaiting the day when the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) touches down in Orlando, Florida. They can finally put their fine-tuned game plans into motion May 21st – May 22nd when Konami Digital Entertainment’s (Konami) premier-level Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) event is held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

Personal Review: The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Review by Jong Chung

In an effort to catch up to recent volumes, here is another review featuring the Haruhi Suzumiya series! The fourth installment, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya features the stoic Nagato at the center of its events. The universe is turned on its heels when the world Kyon knew it as is no longer. As if the past had been changed, Kyon finds the SOS brigade nonexistent, and even Haruhi to be a stranger to him in this new world. Even more disturbing to Kyon (ironically) is that there are no Aliens, Time Travelers or Espers around! Despite having met up with his past acquaintances of the SOS Brigade, none seem to remember nor recognize him.

FUNimation Fan Survey Leads to Additonal Rights for “Princess Jellyfish”

FUNimation Fan Survey Leads to Additonal Rights for “Princess Jellyfish”

Fans Agree with Critics: Romantic-Comedy One
of the Best Anime Series of 2010

Flower Mound, Texas (May 12, 2011) – Following the end of the exclusive U.S. simulcast of the Fall 2010 noitaminA block series “Princess Jellyfish” (“Kuragehime’) in February, FUNimation Entertainment asked fans on its Facebook page what they thought of the series and whether they would purchase the series should it be offered on DVD or Blu-ray.

Natsume Ono Live at Kinokuniya NYC May 10, 2011

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Japanese Girlie Pop Rock Band, Scandal, Coming to AM²

IT¹S ³SCANDAL-ICIOUS²! AM² PROUDLY WELCOMES THE LADIES OF SCANDAL
AS OFFICIAL MUSICAL GUESTS OF HONOR

This Summer¹s Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California Partners with Cure Magazine to Bring the Best in Japanese Musical Talent to the U.S. Passport Holders Receive Premier Seating! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 6, 2011) The ³most powerful Japanese Girlie Pop Rock² band, Scandal, is scheduled to appear and perform at AM² - this summer¹s most anticipated anime, manga and music convention this coming 4th of July weekend. More info can be found at www.am2con.org

The Cowboy Bebop Florida Tour starts THIS WEEKEND!

Are you a fan of Cowboy Bebop? Would you like a chance to meet the voice actors behind this legendary anime? Do you live in/near Florida?

WE HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS FOR YOU!

Visual Kei Juggernauts, SADIE, at AM²

AM² PROUDLY WELCOMES VISUAL KEI JUGGERNAUTS, SADIE, AS OFFICIAL MUSICAL GUESTS OF HONOR

This Summer¹s Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California Partners with Cure Magazine to Bring the Best in Japanese Musical Talent to the U.S. Passport Holders Receive Premier Seating! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 6, 2011) Fans get ready to rock out as AM² proudly welcomes one of the most hottest and biggest visual kei bands from Japan Š Sadie to this summer¹s most anticipated anime, manga and music convention this coming 4th of July weekend. More info and rules can be found at www.am2con.org

Robert Kirkman at New York Comic Con 2011

AWARD-WINNING CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN IS FIRST GUEST ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 NEW YORK COMIC CON

Acclaimed Writer to be Guest of Honor at Expanded Show

Norwalk, CT, May 5, 2011: Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator of The Walking Dead and Invincible, will be a Guest of Honor at this year’s New York Comic Con, which will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, Thursday, October 13 – Sunday October 16, 2011. Mr. Kirkman is the first guest to be announced for this year’s convention. Show organizers note that Mr. Kirkman will have a prominent role and will participate in panels as well as appear at the Image Comics booth. Further details about his participation will be posted on the NYCC website as soon as they become available.

Summer Wars – Makes You Love Your Family

Article by Chet Royer


Being an anime and manga fan for over a decade, I have seen many different kinds of stories being told over and over again. So much to the point that originality is hard to come by. However, the thing I appreciate about anime and manga, in present time, is that authors add or re-imagine concepts that have been done to make it interesting and refreshing once again. This is what Summer Wars has accomplished. This is Chet a.k.a. Ninja101 and here is my review on the movie.

Viz Media App on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

The World’s Best Manga is now available on your iPad™, iPhone™ and iPod touch™

We’re happy to announce that the VIZ Manga app is now available on the iPhone and iPod touch! We’re hitting the ground running by offering the hundreds of volumes now available on the iPad to your iPhone and iPod touch.