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- Tuesday June 18, 2013
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Happy Birthday, Kise Ryota of Kuroko's Basketball!
Fans of popular model in Kuroko's Basketball celebrate their idol's birthday
The yellow one of the Kiseki Seven, a.k.a. Generation of Miracles, Kise Ryota from Kuroko's Basketball celebrates his birthday today. Celebration posts flooded Japanese Twitter yesterday in anticipation of the second season set to start in October. See more images and birthday wishes after the jump!
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Tokyo Toy Show 2013 – Japanese Toys are Serious Business
Hatsune Miku, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Sushi Racers and more!
Our pals at YATTAR NEWS went to the Tokyo Toy Show over the weekend and brought back a metric ton of pics and info about upcoming toys soon to delight and entertain the land of the rising sun. Get a look at a selection of good that would put Santa’s workshop to shame after the jump!
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Crunchyroll to Stream "OreImo 2" OVA Episodes This August
Limited streaming engagement simultaneously running with Japanese streaming campaign
OreImo fans, if you're wondering whether Crunchyroll will stream the OVA episodes that follow the second season of the TV series and are being included on the home video release, wonder no more. Crunchyroll and Aniplex USA will be working together to bring the 3 episodes simultaneously with the Japanese streaming campaign this August! Hit the jump for all of the details.
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VIDEO: Anime Bancho Spoofs Moe in New Short Series
"tonight, the girls face yet another sour battle against the turning point of their lives"
CoMix Wave Film's (5 Centimeters Per Second) original content Anime Bancho youtube channel is back with the first short in a new series. Trigger (Little Witch Academia) cofounder Masahiko Otsuka and Ren Shimorenjaku bring us Turning Girls, as in "tonight, the girls face yet another sour battle against the turning point of their lives." Get a look after the jump.
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Japanese Company Applies for Establishment of Top Level .Moe Domain
(ICANN is asked to accommodate niche subculture with a .mode top-level domain
If Interlink gets their way, you may be able to locate your website or email under .moe In an application filed June 13th, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is asked to accommodate niche subculture with a .mode top-level domain. More after the jump.
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Latest Shots From Live-Action "Black Butler"
Site profiles Ayame Goriki's efforts playing crossdressing lead
Cinema Today recently profiled actress Ayame Goriki's efforts playing the lead in the live-action Black Butler. Goriki plays the heir of the Phantomhive family legacy, who, in the year 2020, must assume a male identity to maintain the position and extract revenge. Goriki discusses adopting male speech patterns and mannerisms, as well as making sure that the portrayal satisfies manga fans. See some still of the results, after the jump.
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VIDEO: "Danganronpa: The Animation" End Theme Preview
Single for "Zetsubousei: Hero Chiryouyaku" by Suzumu and soraru will be released August 7th
Rondo Robe has posted a new promo for the end theme to this summer's adaptation of bizarre murder mystery game Danganronpa. The single for "Zetsubousei: Hero Chiryouyaku" by Suzumu (known for his vocaloid work) and soraru (best known his his utaite cover singing work) will be released August 7th. The release will be packaged with a short story by Suzumu. Get a preview after the jump.
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"Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies" Could Get a Physical Release with Your Help
Capcom USA's Christian Svensson outlines a potential plan for the west
When Ace Attorney 5—now known in the west as Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies—was announced for release outside of Japan, it was revealed it would be available as a digital title in the 3DS eShop only. According to Capcom USA senior vice president, Christian Svensson, that doesn't have to be the case. Read on for more.
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Tetsuya Komuro Composes A Song for Voice Actress Yoko Hikasa's Upcoming Album
The voice actress of Mio Akiyama (K-ON!) and Saki Nagatsuka (Ro-Kyu-Bu!)
Popular voice actress Yoko Hikasa will release her first full album "Glamorous Songs" as the finale to her solo singer project on July 17th. It is revealed today that "Through the Looking-Glass", one of the songs in the album is composed by famous music producer Komuro Tetsuya. Hit the jump for more details.
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Banpresto's "Ansatsu Kyoushitsu" Ichiban Kuji Prizes Revealed
Koro-sensei's cushion, Koro-sensei's key holders, and more Koro-sensei!
In commemoration of the release of the fifth volume of Ansatsu Kyoushitsu, Banpresto will start a new session of its popular lottery series Ichiban Kuji featuring the manga characters, mainly the invincible alien teacher Koro-sensei, in Japan on July 4th. Check the Koro-sensei prizes after the jump.
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"Tsuritama" English Voice Cast Announced
Sci-fi fishing anime to be released in August
With sci-fi fishing anime Tsuritama set to be distributed by Section23 on DVD and Blu-ray this August, Sentai Filmworks has announced the English dub cast for the upcoming release. See who's who after the jump.
- Monday June 17, 2013
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"Pokémon Scramble U" Figures Get Legendary in Third Wave
Wii U Scramble/Rumble game arrived in Japan in April
Remember the sets of interactive figures that can be inserted into Pokémon Scramble U (Pokémon Rumble in the west)? They're back with a third batch, and this one's full of Legendaries. Check out the lineup after the jump.
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FEATURE: "The Last of Us" Review
Nate Ming and Joseph Luster take a terrifying trip through Naughty Dog's new masterpiece
For the first time since Metal Gear Rising: Revengance, CRN's HOTT GAME BOYZ, Joseph Luster and Nate Ming, team up again to take a look at Naughty Dog's harrowing survival-horror adventure The Last of Us. Hear their thoughts on what it does right, what it does wrong, and Joel's manly musk after the jump!
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"J-Music Live Viewing 2013" Movie Theater Event Being Held During Anime Expo
J-Music extravaganza at Regal Cinema at LA Live during Anime Expo 2013
Special event broadcasting service Live Viewing Japan will host a series of live-viewing events featuring J-Rock artists, including the live broadcast of a VAMPS concert in Tokyo at Regal Cinema L.A. during Anime Expo 2013. The event is titled J-Music Live Viewing 2013 and it will showcase 7 popular J-rock artists including VAMPS, JAM Project and BREAKERZ. More about the event plus the result of the HYDE 48 poll after the jump!
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Eat Like the Science Patrol with “Ultraman” Curry
Packaged with a replica “Beta Capsule” for 6,300 yen
YATTAR NEWS brings us pics and info on an instant curry inspired by Japan's legendary superhero Ultraman featuring a recipe created by one of the show's stars! Read on for full details!
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