This Week in CRNews: Chinese New Year 2012 Edition
The last time I did the recap it was the week of plain New Year's and that was a thing. Now it's the week of Chinese New Year's—this is also a thing! In fact, it is the handy summary of what happened on CRNews this week! Get caught up after the break!
FEATURE: Fanart Friday, Turn-Based Edition
Fans of RPGs, unite! No, not you gun nuts brandishing your rocket-propelled grenades (sit tight, the cops are on their way), but fans of role-playing games of all shapes and sizes! Hit the jump for fanart from Lunar , Grandia , Persona and plenty more non-Square fare in this week's Fanart Friday!
FUNimation Cancels Remastered "Dragon Ball Z" Blu-Ray Release
Funimation's latest Dragon Ball Z release has gotten the axe after 1 volume and now it's raising questions on whether the company was wise in its decision to release the series again on Blu-Ray. Hit the jump for all the details and the news that Kai is also getting the axe.
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Manga Madness on The Live Show
Whats up guys,
For those who missed the last episode of The Live Show we had an amazing time with About.com's manga expert and editor: Deb Aoki!
We learned about what you should read and,...
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K-drama: Gye Baek Updated!
Hey guys,
We've just added some more episodes for Gye Baek!
Gye Baek # 33 - 36
Enjoy!
This period drama was produced to shed light on how noble values...
Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 245
The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. Nine Tails!!
With Killer Bee as his new master, Naruto begins his training to control the power of a Tailed Beast. In order to do so, one must fight the Tailed Beast head on and absorb its chakra, converting it into one’s own power.
Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 246
The Orange Spark
Inside his mind, Naruto continues his battle against Nine Tails to take control of its immense power.
Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 247
Bleach Season 15 Episode 356
Ichigo, with Orihime standing by as his healer, enters his training with Ginjo.
Bleach Season 15 Episode 357
Orihime and Chad exchange what information they have about Tsukishima to figure out what he has done to the both of them.
Bleach Season 15 Episode 358
Gintama Season 5 Episode 242
Girls like Vegeta, guys like Piccolo
The Madame's arrival is imminent. Kyoshiro, Gintoki, and friends attempt to scout some help, but they end up with a bunch of oddballs. And it turns out that Otae has invited guests from all over town who go wild and leave the bar and Kyoshiro...
Gintama Season 5 Episode 243
Draw your life on the canvas we call manga
Jellybeans Vanguard Honda is on his fifth year as a Jump editor. However, he's been assigned to the manga Gintaman, which has driven multiple editors insane. In order to save himself, Honda must find a new talented artist so he can be...
Gintama Season 5 Episode 244
Nisemonogatari Episode 2
Karen Bee, Part 2
Temptation haunts Koyomi, while visiting Sengoku he is presented with several tempting offers. After surviving each one, his visit to Kanbaru continues to put him in compromising situations.
Nisemonogatari Episode 3
Karen Bee, Part 3
Araragi leaves Kanbaru's house and meets a dangerous man named Kaiki. While following him, he runs into Senjougahara, who berates him for skipping his studies.
Nisemonogatari Episode 4
Hunter x Hunter Episode 15
Explosion X Of x Deception
Gon is relying on Bloodcrazy Butterflies to find his target, Hisoka, before waiting for the perfect time to use his skill with the fishing rod to snatch Hisoka's tag. Meanwhile, Leorio is tricked by Tonpa and loses his own tag, but Kurapika helps...
Hunter x Hunter Episode 16
Defeat X And X Disgrace
Kurapika and Leorio are being stalked by Hisoka, but they managed to negotiate their way out of a fight. However, the encounter leaves Hisoka aroused, so he leaves in search of a new target. Gon is able to use his fishing rod to snatch Hisoka's...
Hunter x Hunter Episode 17
Chihayafuru Episode 15
As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain
Chihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards. But this match has taken her one step closer to understanding what true strength is. Meanwhile, Taichi has advanced to the Class B final. The Mizusawa High School...
Chihayafuru Episode 16
The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
Chihayafuru Episode 17
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 3
Friendly Fire
After picking a partner, the campers are informed they will have to play against each other. This causes strife as Seigaku’s golden pair are going to play for who gets to stay at camp.
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 4
The Captain's Choice
Tezuka is dominating in his match against Kaidoh, but continues to draw the game out. On the next court, Atobe is teaching Hiyoshi what it means to be number one.
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 5
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 3
The Little Ones
After Natsume returned Amana’s name, she accused him of stealing her ring. He has three days to find and return it before she burns down his house. To make matters worse, the ring is trapped in the hair of a migratory youkai, and Nyanko-sensei...
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 4
Stand-In
Natsume is at home early one evening when he hears a knock on the door. He sees Tohko outside, asking to be let in. But when he opens the door, there's nobody there, and a gust of wind rushes past. Another Youkai is after the book of friends!
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 5
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 2
Together with Senpai...
After explaining the situation to Nanani, she suddenly invites Ichika to stay at their hose while she is on her trip. Kanna is floored, and informs the group about this new development.
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 3
Senpai says...
Kaito keeps imagining bad things about what happened with him an Ichika the night before, so he decides to skip school because he's so embarrased. Ichika doesn't understand why he's staying home so she starts to worry. Meanwhile, Kanna starts to...
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 4
Another Episode 2
Blueprint
Fascinated Kouichi speaks to Mei whenever he sees her, but she never answers his questions and only responds with words of caution such as "You should be careful." His classmates can't hide their bewilderment at Kouichi's behavior. Still, wanting...
Another Episode 3
Bone work
When Kouichi meets Mei in a studio full of old dolls, she tells him the story of a 9th grade class 3 student's mysterious death 26 years ago, but Kouichi's classmates only clam up when he asks them for more information. His aunt Reiko then tells...
Another Episode 4
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 2
A Lonely Dog
Ririchiyo is out shopping and Sorinozuka goal is to keep her out the complex until 6. Upon their return, Karuta is missing, as they set out to find Ririchiyo is forced to show her true side.
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 3
The Real Contract
After dealing with the stress of making a good impression at her new school, Ririchiyo notices Soushi turning down an admirer. After questioning him about it, her emotions get the best of her and this time, the contract has been terminated.
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 4
SKET Dance Episode 41
Vs. Student Council! The Rare Man who Needlessly Fears the Battle Q!
Enigman and Quettion are back, and their next victims are the Student Council! With the super-genius Agata stuck in a staff meeting, can the other
SKET Dance Episode 42
Momoka's Sudden Road to Stage Actress
Momoka is the lead actress of a stage play, but she's having trouble with the bland script. Can the Sket-dan teach her how to spice it up?! And then another Sket friend has a success story: Roman, who's just made her manga debut! She shows her...
SKET Dance Episode 43
Beelzebub Episode 50
Today I'm Different on the Inside
It's time to start the Pudding-Pudding Exercises!
Beelzebub Episode 51
Komainu-sama is Watching You
Aoi is still flustered from her encounter with Hilda and Baby Beel in Oga's body, and the other Red Tails are worried about her. In order to get her to rejoin the Red Tails, they gather at her family's shrine for a meeting, but a rival gang from...
Beelzebub Episode 52
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 2
Come to My House
What was supposed to be a week-long vacation has turned to a time of mourning. The plane that the Takansahi’s were riding on has crashed, all passengers are missing. Shingo’s relatives agree that splitting the girls among them is the best...
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 3
I Won't Cry
The trip back to Yuuta’s apartment is filled with mix emotions. How will the four of them live in a one room apartment? And how will they explain the situation to Hina?
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 4
Fairy Tail Episode 114
Erza vs. Azuma!
Azuma has felled the giant Tenrou Tree, and is stealing the magic power from all the Fairy Tail wizards on the island! He challenges Erza to a one-on-one duel, with the lives of all her fellow guild members hanging in the balance. Can Erza muster...
Fairy Tail Episode 115
Frozen Spirit
With Azuma defeated, all the Fairy Tail wizards get their magic power back! It's comeback time on Tenroujima, and Gildarts, Fried, and Bickslow are going to show the remaining fighters from Grimoire Heart how stubborn Fairy Tail can be! Meanwhile,...
Fairy Tail Episode 116
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 132
Stomach
Mom is busy preparing for Bunji's birthday party. Bunji said that Ma, Chi, Daichi and the others will be coming. The usual friends have arrived, but for some reason the door bell keeps on ringing.
Moms
Bunji is...
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 133
To Kyushu
Mom and her family have gone to Kyushu for a family vacation. Dad takes them around and the first place they go is in Hakata to have the real Hakata ramen. "It's delicious!" While everyone is impressed, Dad has a slightly...
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 134
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 55
Caesar's Empress
The epic battle between Misaki and the "Empress" of Team Caesar concludes here! Misaki is great at memorizing cards, but Yuri seems intent on teaching her that there's more to winning a Vanguard fight than relying on probabilities.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 56
The Man They Call "The Emperor
Aichi is in the middle of the most challenging match of his life against Kenji Mitsusada, the "Emperor", a former national Vanguard champion! While Aichi is on the ropes, Ren tries to bring him back to the side of Psyqualia and a guaranteed win....
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 57
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 15
You Want Friends? Phelesmon, the Devil's Promise
The Digimon Phelesmon, has promised to make the new kid Makoto popular. Phelesmon is hypnotizing the students and it’s causing him to grow stronger. With Tagiru and Taiki the only ones not hypnotized, are they strong enough to stop him?!
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 16
A Thrilling Horror Experience! The Spirit Hunter's Shout!!
An old phone rings and voice on the other end is asking for help. Tagiru and Yuu go to check it out and run into the ghost hunter Kaoru. Is the disturbance caused by a Digimon or something from the other side?
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 17
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 3
Find The Potassium Cyanide
Yoko has spent her life savings to avoid her stalker, but again he found her. Kurokawa has to find evidence of the stalking before things turn deadlier.
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 4
The Puzzling Escape
Kurokawa has been taken hostage while buying a light bulb for his wife. The police force is unprepared for such an event, leaving Kurokawa to solve the case solo.
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 5
Secret Agent Erika Episode 12
The ongoing investigation of Totsuka has reached the boiling point. He is accused of murdering a contact he was meeting with. Erika doesn’t know if he is innocent or not, but she has to find him.
Secret Agent Erika Episode 13
Kill Totsuka, save Koutarou, disarm a bomb, fight baddies, and stop a traitor. This is the exciting conclusion of spy, turn housewife, turn spy, Erika!
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 2
My Power, the Power of a Pirate
Marika struggles with her decision to become captain of the Bentenmaru. Her mom takes her out to the countryside and gives her a gun that can shoot through tanks, and an even greater power.
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 3
The Odette II Leaves Port!
It's time for the practice cruise, as the Odette-II takes off for a journey around the solar system. But whoever tried to hack into them earlier is still out there, and ancient ship has mechanical problems of its own...
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 4
Brave 10 Episode 2
Dark and Light
A rumor of an uwabami has been circling around the land, while the people prepare for the harvest festival. Saizo decides to kill the beast, but what he discovers the kingdom is in far more danger…
Brave 10 Episode 3
Valley of Whirlwinds
Saizo, Isanami, and Kakei are ambushed by the thief, Kamanosuke. Enjoying the battle, Kamanosuke kidnaps and tortures Isanami, to draw out the cold killer within Saizo
Brave 10 Episode 4
Poyopoyo Episode 2
Forever With the Sphere
Moe continues her narrative about the Sato family and Poyo’s mysterious nature.
Poyopoyo Episode 3
The Sphere and Kuro
Poyo has a new cat friend, Kurobe, and shows Hide why he is so dashing.
Poyopoyo Episode 4
The Knight in the Area Episode 3
A Brother's Pulse
Kakeru has finally awoken and is recovering well. He is stronger, faster, and more energetic than before. He has come to terms with the loss of his older brother, but his friends and family seem to be keeping a secret from him.
The Knight in the Area Episode 4
Last Pass
Meeting Renaldo Silver, discovering the identity of the mysterious grey, and finding Suguru’s diary. It all leads to Kakeru making an important decision, but is his heart in the right place?
The Knight in the Area Episode 5
Familiar of Zero F Episode 2
Aquileia's Shrine Maiden
King Joseph has developed a weapon of mass destruction and needs the help of a void mage. With three mages to choose from, which one will become his unfortunate pawn?
Familiar of Zero F Episode 3
The Incompetent King Gone Mad
King Joseph new weapon is a bomb fueled with Louise’s Explosion spell. Will Saito, with the aid of a new “out of place relic”, reach Louise in time before she makes the ultimate sacrifice?
Familiar of Zero F Episode 4
Recorder and Randsell Episode 3
Sayo and Atsumi
Atsumi and Sayo discuss their age and ideal man.
Recorder and Randsell Episode 4
Atsushi and Grade School
The new teacher, Nukimura is uncomfortable with Atushi… size. But it’s not just Nukimura, the local P.T. doesn’t understand him.
Recorder and Randsell Episode 5
7 hours ago
Cardfight!! Vanguard
Caesar's Empress
Episode 55
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 55
Caesar's Empress
The epic battle between Misaki and the "Empress" of Team Caesar concludes here! Misaki is great at memorizing cards, but Yuri seems intent on teaching her that there's more to winning a Vanguard fight than relying on probabilities.
9 hours ago
The Knight in the Area
A Brother's Pulse
Episode 3
The Knight in the Area Episode 3
A Brother's Pulse
Kakeru has finally awoken and is recovering well. He is stronger, faster, and more energetic than before. He has come to terms with the loss of his older brother, but his friends and family seem to be keeping a secret from him.
one day ago
Inu X Boku Secret Service
A Lonely Dog
Episode 2
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 2
A Lonely Dog
Ririchiyo is out shopping and Sorinozuka goal is to keep her out the complex until 6. Upon their return, Karuta is missing, as they set out to find Ririchiyo is forced to show her true side.
one day ago
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time
A Thrilling Horror Experience! The Spirit Hunter's Shout!!
Episode 16
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 16
A Thrilling Horror Experience! The Spirit Hunter's Shout!!
An old phone rings and voice on the other end is asking for help. Tagiru and Yuu go to check it out and run into the ghost hunter Kaoru. Is the disturbance caused by a Digimon or something from the other side?
one day ago
Recorder and Randsell
Sayo and Atsumi
Episode 3
Recorder and Randsell Episode 3
Sayo and Atsumi
Atsumi and Sayo discuss their age and ideal man.
one day ago
Naruto Shippuden Season 10
The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. Nine Tails!!
Episode 245
Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 245
The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. Nine Tails!!
With Killer Bee as his new master, Naruto begins his training to control the power of a Tailed Beast. In order to do so, one must fight the Tailed Beast head on and absorb its chakra, converting it into one’s own power.
one day ago
SKET Dance
Vs. Student Council! The Rare Man who Needlessly Fears the Battle Q!
Episode 41
SKET Dance Episode 41
Vs. Student Council! The Rare Man who Needlessly Fears the Battle Q!
Enigman and Quettion are back, and their next victims are the Student Council! With the super-genius Agata stuck in a staff meeting, can the other
2 days ago
The Prince of Tennis II
Friendly Fire
Episode 3
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 3
Friendly Fire
After picking a partner, the campers are informed they will have to play against each other. This causes strife as Seigaku’s golden pair are going to play for who gets to stay at camp.
2 days ago
Ano Natsu de Matteru
Together with Senpai...
Episode 2
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 2
Together with Senpai...
After explaining the situation to Nanani, she suddenly invites Ichika to stay at their hose while she is on her trip. Kanna is floored, and informs the group about this new development.