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Retail News Site Names Top Manga Properties of 2011

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ICV2 has named its top 25 manga properties of the year for 2011. Its charts for top manga, top shonen, and top shojo were compiled based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. See the lists after the jump.

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VIDEO: Mystery Explodes in "Detective Conan: The 11th Striker" Anime Film Trailer

Posted by Joseph Luster one hour ago

It's been a while since we got a look at the 16th Detective Conan flick, The 11th Striker, but a 90-second trailer has made its way online to ask the usual Conan question: whodunnit? Let us know if you have any leads after watching the clip after the jump.

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Hang Your Keys on the Sexy, Strange "One Piece" H.O.O.K. Figures

Posted by Scott Green 2 hours ago

The One Piece H.O.O.K. series are trading figures with small pegs, suitable for hanging keys and such, that sell in blind box packaging for ¥760 each ($9.50). Two more sets of the odd, semi-functional figures have been revealed, and you can check them out after the jump.

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VIDEO: Team Jinchuriki Strikes in Latest "Naruto Shippuden" Fighting Game Clip

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In the second quarter finals of the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations tournament preview, team 'Jinchuriki,' including three of the terrible Bijuu hosts, faces the team 'Leaf Higher-Ups,' formed with the three first Hokage. This, plus Jump's reveal that Kabutomaru will be a playable character, after the jump.

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11443 Puella Magi Madoka Magica Comes to Crunchyroll

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Whats up guys, Yesterday we launched Danny Choo's Culture Japan Season 2. Today we're giving away tickets to "Jiro Dreams of Sushi". On Wednesday 2/15, we're going to deliver more of what...

4034 FREE Tickets to "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" screening

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Hey guys, We are giving away "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" advanced screening tickets for the San Francisco show! There will be ten winners, each winner will receive 2 tickets! Please respond to...

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Whats up guys, Hope you all are enjoying all the amazing titles we're featuring here this season! To sweeten things a bit more, we've got another series for you to check out! Danny Choo's...

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Winter 2012 Simulcasts

Naruto Shippuden

Thursdays 3:00am PST

Episode 249 Episode 250 Ep 251 in 15 hrs
Bleach

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Gintama

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Nisemonogatari

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Hunter x Hunter

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Chihayafuru

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The Prince of Tennis II

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Natsume Yujin-cho Shi

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Ano Natsu de Matteru

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Another

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Inu X Boku Secret Service

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SKET Dance

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Beelzebub

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Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father!

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Fairy Tail

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Kaasan Mom's Life

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Cardfight Vanguard

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Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time

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Deka Kurokawa Suzuki

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Bodacious Space Pirates

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Brave 10

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The Knight in the Area

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Familiar of Zero F

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Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 249Thank YouMinato uses his Transportation Technique to move Nine Tails away from the Hidden Leaf Village.

Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 250Battle in Paradise! The Odd Beast vs. The Monster!Guy arrives at the Waterfall of Truth to help Naruto with his training. Instead he encounters Kisame, who has infiltrated the island to locate Naruto and Killer Bee.

Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 251

Bleach Season 15 Episode 360Ichigo is shocked to learn that Chad and Orihime have now sided with Tsukishima and are even willing to fight Ichigo to protect their precious “friend.” Meanwhile, Ginjo races to help Ichigo, but the remaining members of Xcution halt his attempt.

Bleach Season 15 Episode 361Ginjo reveals his true colors by attacking Ichigo and stripping him of his Fullbring powers. Ichigo lies in despair from losing his powers yet again, when his father Isshin and Kisuke Urahara arrive.

Bleach Season 15 Episode 362

Gintama Season 5 Episode 246Festival of ThornysTetsunosuke has been ordered to deliver a letter for Hijikata. However, he's captured by the radical Joi Check It Out gang in the process. Tetsunosuke had concealed his identity to join the gang, but now they know that he has connections to the...

Gintama Season 5 Episode 247Letter From ThornyThe Shinsengumi attempt to save Tetsunosuke from the Check It Out gang, but the Mimawarigumi stands in the way. Neither side is willing to back down, but Gintoki, who had infiltrated the gang as a Mimawarigumi spy, manages to save Tetsunosuke!...

Gintama Season 5 Episode 248

Nisemonogatari Episode 6Karen Bee, Part 6Koyomi leaves Karen behind at home to talk with Senjougahara. Senjougahara seems to be planning on confronting and murdering Kaiki. When he comes back home, Karen is missing. She's wandered off, while still sick.

Nisemonogatari Episode 7Karen Bee, Part 7 Araragi goes to confront Kaiki, but first he has to deal with his sister. When he finally gets her to go home and get some rest, he now has to stop Kaiki from leaving the city. But Kaiki is wiley and smart, and not easily dissuaded when there's...

Nisemonogatari Episode 8

Hunter x Hunter Episode 19Can't Win X And X Can't LoseGon and his friends have advanced to the final phase of the Hunter Exam. The final phase is a tournament where the winners are out and the losers advance. The rule is that if you kill your opponent, you'll be disqualified. The first mach is Gon...

Hunter x Hunter Episode 20Baffling X Turn Of X Events After breaking his arm in the fight against Hanzo, Gon wakes up in a bed and is immediately congratulated by Satotz for passing the Hunter Exam. He then informs Gon that Killua has failed. Gon is incredulous as Satotz tells him what happened...

Chihayafuru Episode 19As the Years PassThe finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun. The Class B final is between Taichi and Porky. Both finals pit Mizusawa players against each other. Chihaya watches and learns as teammates and rivals battle it...

Chihayafuru Episode 20The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the SkiesThe Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in tournaments. However, Chihaya's grades are so bad that she is no longer allowed to participate, leaving Taichi to attend the next tournament by himself. There, he...

Chihayafuru Episode 21

The Prince of Tennis II Episode 7

The Prince of Tennis II Episode 8

Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 7The Gap Between Humans and YoukaiNatsume’s greatest fear has come true. Someone not involved in the world of youkai is hurt because of him. Natori needs Natsume to regain his composure or they will be eaten by Omibashira!

Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 8When I Was Deceived Natsume is walking home one day when he's accosted by a flying Tengu, who lifts him up into the sky! Meanwhile, Nyanko-sensei is stuck in a well, where Nanase tells him a story about how she learned to never get close to a youkai.

Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 9

Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 6Senpai has a rivalThe group receives a free trip to Okinawa courtesy of Manami. While there, Kaito runs into a childhood friend who claims to be his fiancé. Tetsuro gains a stalker that stirs some jealous feelings in Mio.

Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 7

Another Episode 6Face to faceClass 3 has been enacting a charm for the past 26 years to counteract the "calamity." This was the reason behind everything that seemed odd to Kouichi since he joined the class. Kouichi accepts the circumstances of the charm, though he thinks it's...

Another Episode 7Sphere joint When blood flows in the class 3 homeroom, the students realize that the calamity has not stopped. The "charm" is called off, and the students begin to wonder who among them is actually dead. Meanwhile Kouichi learns that, 15 years ago, the...

Another Episode 8

Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 5Kagerou of the SpringRirichiyo has been getting disturbing text messages from a block number. Though she shrugs them off, the messages are becoming more frequent and threating. Ririchiyo, while being used to stalkers, might not be as lucky as this stalker knows her...

Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 6Don't Think Don't Think Roromiya spends a lot of her time in her own world. Watanuki believes people don’t understand to her. And Ririchiyo wants to get closer to her, but doesn’t know how.

Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 7

SKET Dance Episode 44DropsCaptain comes to the Sket-dan with another request: Search for a can of candy drops that was thrown into the bushes. The Sket-dan does everything they can to help her find it, but what's so important about some can of candy, anyway?

SKET Dance Episode 45Whispering Onee-san's Instruct-sonJ-son-sensei has another meeting with a prospective marriage partner, but this time the Sket-dan has a plan! Meanwhile, Onee-san is also asked out on a date! Everything goes completely smoothly with no mistakes or mishaps at all this week on Sket...

SKET Dance Episode 46

Beelzebub Episode 54Black Baby Beel Grows UpBlack Baby Beel disappears from the teacher's office, and the only clue they have is that some super-hot boy with beautiful hair was seen running off with it. Meanwhile, Himekawa is skipping school and... buying baby care supplies?

Beelzebub Episode 55I Have Lost My Pompadour. The Great Demon Lord Has Come.There's a new transfer student in the Special Class, and he's beautiful with silky smooth hair... Wait, it's just Himekawa. But what happened to his signature pompadour? Next, the Great Demon Lord pays the Oga household a visit, and Oga's dad has...

Beelzebub Episode 56

Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 6A Wonderful Family TripThe girls ask Yuuta if they can return to their old home to pick up a few things. While there, old friends, memories, and emotions hit the girls. And Shuntaru gets the chance to speak with Hina, the 2nd angel.

Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 7Thanks for Always Putting up With UsYuuta has invited the members of his club to dinner at his home to meet his nieces. Shuntarou is overwhelmed by Miu and Hina, while Raika is smitten with Sora. Life with Yuuta and the girls have become routine, and what to do about the upcoming...

Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 8

Fairy Tail Episode 117Thunder RoarIt's time for the final showdown, and Fairy Tail gathers all their forces to take on Master Hades face to face. But do even their combined powers have a chance of beating a wizard who's stronger than Master Makarov?

Fairy Tail Episode 118The Man Without the MarkLaxus joins the fight against Hades, and he's got a score to settle for his old man. Meanwhile the team remaining to defend the wounded gets a nasty surprise when it turns out Grimoire Heart still has some fight left in 'em! There's no rest for...

Fairy Tail Episode 119

Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 136Like A Stray Dog
Bunji has met Taiga, who is five years older than him, and whom he hasn't seen for a while. He was heavily influenced by his bad boy behavior. A stray dog lies around and he says that if it gets tamed, it's over, but...

Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 137

Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 138

Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 58Clash! OverlordKai's desperate battle with Ren continues! Kai has brought out his ultimate card, Dragonic Overlord The End, but Ren also has an ace in the hole!

Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 59Fighting for the Top SpotThe final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament begins at last! The first match is between Kamui and Tetsu "The General" Shinjou, but Tetsu seems distracted. Will Kamui be able to earn the attention, respect, and maybe even...

Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 60

Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 18The Great Gathering of UFOs and Dinosaurs! Ekakimon of DreamsAfter being teased by his classmates about his drawings of UFOs and UMAs, Shouta meets the Digimon Ekakimon that has the ability to turn drawings to reality. With Shouta’s powerful imagination, the school is in danger of being overrun by fearsome...

Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 19The Great Undersea Adventure! Find the Treasure Digimon of Dreams!Tagiru and company are enjoying a day of fishing at the beach when a Digimon Hunter, Mizuki, and her partner, Submarimon, appear. Mizuki, also a treasure hunter, tells them of a sunken treasure in a cave in DigiQuartz that she can't reach because...

Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 20

Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 6The 200 Million Yen Ruby Disappeared!Maruta has placed a 20 million yen reward for the return of his 200 million yen ruby. The town is going crazy and property damage complaints are going through the roof. But for 20 million yen, how long can the police avoid such a temptation.

Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 7The Case of the Missing Body A doctor was found dead in his practice, but when the police show up the body is gone! Was it the nurse, the reporter, the potter, or the sales rep? No body, no case. What are the detectives to do?

Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 8

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 6Marika's First Day at WorkMarika has decided to become a pirate captain. She fills out all the forms, but there's a clause she didn't know about: She has only 50 days to do an actual piracy mission, or her Letter is invalid.

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 7

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 8

Brave 10 Episode 6Taizan MeidoYukimura has invited his warriors to his private hot spring. While there Saizo, Kakei, Kamanosuke, and Sasuke get into a fight with the monk Seikai. The warriors are losing to this powerful monk and are currently unable to do anything, until an...

Brave 10 Episode 7Sword and FanA tea ceremony is being held at the palace and all lords are expected to show. Yukimura chooses to travel with Saizo, Isanami, and Rokuro. But an onslaught of traps on the mountain road might leave Yukimura wishing he brought more warriors.

Brave 10 Episode 8

Poyopoyo Episode 6When With a Sphere, Do as the Sphere Does!Poyo is acting as a surrogate mother for the orphaned kittens, while the Saito’s search for adopters. But spending time with Poyo, each kitten is developing a unique trait.

Poyopoyo Episode 7Snow Falling on Spheres Kurobe, the cat next door, is missing. The old lady next door has enlisted the Sato family and friends to help find him.

Poyopoyo Episode 8

The Knight in the Area Episode 6Clash! FC vs. SC!!The representation match, FC vs. SC has started and as predicted the Soccer Club is physically dominating. Down by 2 with only 25 minutes left in the second half, FC is going to need a King size miracle to turn the game around.

The Knight in the Area Episode 7Return of the KingThe King of FC Soccer has returned and is forcing SC players to break from their script. Araki’s trick style of play rejuvenates the tired FC players and Kakeru’s heart beats with a new determination.

The Knight in the Area Episode 8

Familiar of Zero F Episode 6Trouble at the Outdoor BathAfter the discovery of a hot spring on their land, Saito decides it is the perfect time to have a hot springs party. Though he invited everyone, an unforeseen guest appears and shocks the crowd.

Familiar of Zero F Episode 7

Familiar of Zero F Episode 8

Recorder and Randsell Episode 6Atsushi and ChocolateValentine day approaches and Atushi’s friends prep to help him eat his expected haul of chocolate.

Recorder and Randsell Episode 7Movies and Misunderstandings Movies and Misunderstandings Atsumi won tickets to the movies and Atushi begs her to go. Also going is Sayo; she is finally getting her chance to meet the little brother.