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- Wednesday May 16, 2012
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Column: "Natestalgia!" -- Favorite Opening and Ending Themes, Pre-2000 Edition Part 2
Unfortunately, some of your favorites might be missing, but there's still plenty to celebrate here
All an opening (or ending!) has to do is show who worked on the show you're watching, but a great opening or ending does so much more. Hit the jump for Part 2 of Nate Ming's look at classic and not-so-classic anime openings and endings from before 2000!
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Viz Media Announces First "Tiger & Bunny" English Dub Cast Member
Distributor to make more dub cast announcements in the future
Viz Media had its own announcement to make today, and it did so by announcing the first English dub cast member for its long-planned Tiger & Bunny home video release planned later this year. Hit the jump for who it is and chime in with your guesses on the rest of the cast.
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Toonami Anime Block Returns to Adult Swim on May 26 [UPDATED]
Everyone's nostalgic dreams finally come true
If you were around for Adult Swim's grand, unforgettable April Fools' night, during which they ran a classic block of Toonami anime, then this shouldn't be too big of a surprise: Toonami is coming back. Adult Swim has made the big announcement, setting the block's return for May 26. Read on for more!
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Breakfast Made Adorable with Japanese Toast Art
Bring a little extra kawaii to the morning carbs
You've probably seen bento art, but say you don't want to wait for lunch. A group of Japanese bloggers have been photographing ways to bring a little extra kawaii to their morning carbs. Get a look after the jump.
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VIDEO: A Burst of "Little Battlers eXperience: Explosive Boost"
See a quick commercial for the 3DS update to Level-5's PSP game
Earlier this month we posted a trailer for Level-5's Little Battlers eXperience: Explosive Boost, which is headed to Nintendo 3DS in Japan on July 5. Now you can see a little more action in a commercial for the RPG after the break.
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VIDEO: "The Last of Us" Survives Track Ambush Trailer
PlayStation 3-exclusive survival game planned for later 2012/early 2013 release
Sony and Naughty Dog's latest look at The Last of Us offers a glimpse at post-apocalyptic surivors Joel and Ellie dealing with their environment's nastier, more human threats. Check it out after the jump.
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Detective Conan's Shinichi Kudo and Magic Kaito Adorn Bed Sheets
Polyester suede sheets feature Conan's teenage incarnation and his rival this summer
If it's what you're into, you'll soon be able to sleep with Shinichi Kudo, the teen incarnation of Detective Conan's age-reduced hero, or his gentleman thief rival, Magic Kaito. Check out the bed sheets after the jump.
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Teaser Site Launches for "Girls & Panzer" Anime - UPDATED
The "military series that'll tickle your heart"
Move over Upotte! Or, maybe it's more Soranowoto. A teaser site has launched for an upcoming TV anime adaptation of the "military series that'll tickle your heart," Girls & Panzer. More after the jump.
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Mark Your Mastery with "Kingdom Hearts 3D" Special Edition
Special box, AR cards, and more included in North American package
Square Enix is ready to show off the special edition of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, dubbed the "Mark of Mastery Edition." Check out the contents after the break!
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"Devil's Third" in Limbo According to Game Publisher THQ
Tomonobu Itagaki's game risks not being released at all without outside help
After first being announced at E3 2010, Devil's Third from Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive producer Tomonobu Itagaki faces an uncertain future after comments made during a THQ investor conference earlier today. Hit the jump for all of the details.
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VIDEO: "Project Zero 2: Wii Edition" Story Trailer
"Fatal Frame 2" survival horror remake hits Japan and Europe in June
A new Japanese trailer offers a look at what to expect from the story in survival horror game Project Zero 2: Wii Edition, Nintendo and Tecmo’s remake of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly. Video past the jump.
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Good Smile Company Releases "Madoka Magica" Mami and Kyouko Figures
1/8th scale Mami and SD Nendoroid of Kyouko released this week
Good Smile Company has been keeping the witches busy with plenty of magical girls to contend with. This week, the figures maker will be releasing an 1/8th scale painted figure of Madoka Magica's Mami Tomoe and a new super deformed Nendoroid of Kyouko Sakura. Get a look after the jump.
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VIDEO: Jammin' Promo for New Rhythm-Puzzle Game "Magical Beat"
Drop blocks to the beat in Arc System Works' new arcade title; "BlazBlue" characters to cameo
Most gamers have strummed a plastic guitar and tapped buttons or touch screens to a beat; probably even more have spent countless hours dropping blocks. Now introducing Magical Beat from Arc System Works, which tasks players with dropping blocks in a way that matches the background music's rhythm. It's pretty cute to boot. Check out the intro trailer after the break!
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Big "Project X Zone" Reveals Including New Characters, Gameplay Details
Famous faces from "Darkstalkers," "Super Robot Wars" and more join the cast
A new look at Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega crossover Project X Zone gives up gameplay details, new character reveals, and more! Check 'em all out, after the jump!
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Tetsuya Nomura Feels New Titles Take Priority Over "Final Fantasy VII" Remake
Square-Enix will not be celebrating landmark title's 10th anniversary with fan-requested remake
Final Fantasy producer and character designer Tetsuya Nomura speaks up about the oft-requested modern-day remake of Final Fantasy VII--and fans may not like what he has to say! Hit the jump for more!
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