“A Must-See Title†– Anime News Network
ADV Films is pleased to announce that the sixth volume in the smash hit mecha series, Godannar: Deep Penetration, is set to hit store shelves everywhere July 11. “The combination of frantic action, manic humor and delicious fanservice is near perfection†(Anime On DVD).
“One of the Best Series of All Time.†– Anime Frontier
ADV is proud to announce a July 11 street date for Macross: Fallen Angels, the fourth of seven DVDs re-presenting the classic series in its entirety – and for the first time ever with an English dub! This deluxe package, featuring digitally-restored video and a brand-new 5.1 soundtrack, includes so many episodes, interviews, commentaries, and other extras that it’s become a must-have for every anime fan! “Macross has never looked or sounded this good! This is the edition to own my friends!†(Japan Hero)
WEP finally gave in! We will soon get to see Golion and Dairugger uncut on DVD
From VoltronDVD.com:
In addition to Voltron: Defender of the Universe, we are planning to release Hundred Beast King GoLion and Armored Squadron Dairugger XV on DVD starting next year. These releases will be completely uncut and in their original Japanese with English Subtitles.
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Samurai 7 premiers on IFC on April 1 at 10:30 ET.
Shamefully, I must admit that I’ve never seen the original Seven Samurai or the Samurai 7 anime series, but I look forward to checking them out soon. I haven’t had a good samurai fix since Rouruni Kenshin/Samurai X. I’m really curious to see how they work Sci-Fi elements into a samurai series.
Media Magic announced that they have created an Evangelion bicycle, the “EVA 01 BIKE,” jointly developed with Gainax. It will be announced at the Tokyo International Anime Fair to take place from March 23rd, and orders will be taken. The price is 47,000 yen.
Read more at Tech Japan
Don’t miss the end to a wonderful series. I often went to Yuyu when I needed my anime fight fix and Dragon Ball Z wasn’t available. I’ll miss watch the Spirit Detective grow from a punk teen with a spirit gun he could barely control, to a warrior with an awesome array of fighting moves. The show actually parallels DBZ on several levels: (1) Enemies becoming friends, (2) Evolving power-levels and new techniques, (3) Coming back from the dead, and my favorite (4) martial arts tournaments.
I’m looking for any recommendations on shows that can fill my fighting fix.
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Image Entertainment Announces April 25th Release of Limited Collector’s Edition DVD of Japanese Animation Classic “Patlabor The Movie” from Acclaimed Director Mamoru Oshii
CHATSWORTH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 21, 2006–Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced the April 25 release of the Limited Collector’s Edition DVD of the Japanese animation classic “Patlabor The Movie,” from acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii (“Ghost In The Shell,” “Jin-Roh,” “Avalon”). Also being released on April 25th is a single DVD of the newly remastered “Patlabor The Movie.” This is the first title to be released by Bandai Visual USA under its new Honneamise label in an effort by the trendsetter in Japanese animation to provide high-quality products internationally.
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 20, 2006–Adult Swim, the late night sister service of Cartoon Network featuring edgy animated comedy and action/adventure programming, will add an additional half-hour of programming four nights per week, kicking off at 10:30 p.m. (ET, PT) Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, March 27. Adult Swim currently begins its programming at 11 p.m. (ET, PT) Monday-Thursday and Saturday and 10 p.m. (ET, PT) on Sundays.
HOUSTON, March 20, 2006 —ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on May 16 – the third installment of Macross, the fifth volume of Godannar, and volume three of Kaleido Star: New Wings!
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