According to the official twitter, light novel author & anime writer Ubukata Tow and his family escaped unhurt from the earthquake hit Tohoku area of Japan on March 11th. He said some of the furniture in his study fell down…
In the issue of Kodansha’s Nayayoshi magazine (out on August 2nd), it will be announced that Shugo Chara! has recieved the green light for a second year. The manga has been running since late 2005, and the anime series has…
It has been announced that Anno Hideaki, chief director of Evangelion TV and movie series, will voice the role of Horikoshi Jirou, the protagonist character, in “Kaze Tachinu”, the latest Ghibli film. According to Ghibli, Anno was picked because he…
Here is the weekly manga ranking for December 7th – 13th. *1, 398,550 1,762,418 One Piece vol.56 *2, 162,299 *,638,210 Bleach vol.42 *3, 156,739 *,400,788 D.Gray-man vol.19 *4, 149,210 *,403,076 Katekyo Hitman Reborn! vol.27 *5, 115,047 *,905,264 Nodame Cantabile vol.23…
As part of the growing interest in manga, noticed by librarians and school educators, a Korean publisher YoungJin has launched a series of educational manga targeted for kids at ages 9-12. The imprint is called Y.Kids and currently consists of…
Here are the weekly manga & light novels rankings for February 6th – 12th. Ranks/ This week’s sales by copies/ Cumulative sales/ Titles Manga *1, 617,760 2,552,721 One Piece vol.65 *2, 213,047 *,881,727 Naruto vol.59 *3, 121,006 *,318,060 Toriko vol.18…
Here is the Anime DVD sales rankings for March 16th – 22nd. *1, *8,248 33,735 La Maison en Petits Cubes *2, *5,036 *5,036 Eiga Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Okashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday Limited Edition *3, **,*** **,*** Katekyo…
According to Sneaker Bunko, Ryou Ikehata and Hagane Tsurugi’s light novel Aru Zombie Shoujo no Sainan was announced to get an anime adaptation. No further details about the series were announced as of yet. Synopsis: A violent survival comedy. One…
TBS announced a live action movie of Uchuu Senkan Yamato (Star Blazers). It will be premiered in December 2010. Some of the male characters (Sado Sakezo, Aihara Giichi) are changed to female. Director: Yamazaki Takashi (live action moive “Always Sanchome…
According to Weekly Shonen Rival, Matsumoto Hideyoshi’s occult comedy manga Hontoni Atta! Reibai Sensei was announced to be getting a TV anime adaptation. It will start this Spring. Synopsis: Kibayashi Juri is an eccentric teacher of a junior high school.…