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"Jump Super Heroes Special Collection DVD" Series Re-Releases Nostalgic Anime Premieres
5 disk Japanese crash course in "Shonen Jump" anime history
Weekly Shonen Jump heroes from days gone by reappear this year in a new Japanese DVD series that collects episode 1s of classic anime adaptations. Five volumes will be released starting today through the end of the year at the bargain bin price of 1,200 yen each (about US $15). Hit the jump for the full list of shows included!
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Busou Shinki Action Figure Line Gets TV Anime
With character designs by the same artist from "Madoka Magica"
Busou Shinki, a line of action figures from Konami Digital Entertainment, is getting a TV anime series. Bump the jump for initial staff details and a peek at the previously released short-form anime!
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FEATURE: Newest Japanese Independent Anime Shorts: Part 9
Find a future anime director!
This is the newest collection of anime short films by Japanese independent artists. There are so many Japanese amateur creators who want to share their works with the world. Thanks to the Internet, we can watch them without time lag today. Check the new works from Japan after the jump!
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10 Anime Scenes Japanese Fans Hope Mom Won't Walk In On
Happy Mother's Day!
Mom, we love you, but sometimes we just wanna watch anime...alone. Japanese message board posters fondly remembered their mothers and how awkward it was to watch certain scenes, commercials, or even ending credits with them. We tried to avoid most specific spoilers, especially for recent shows, but here's a fair warning anyhow. Bump the jump to see the list!
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FEATURE: Anime/Game Street Ads in Akihabara: May 2012
Fate/Zero, STEINS;GATE, Nana Mizuki, Madoka, and more!
As you all know, Akihabara (aka Akihabara Electric Town) is a mecca for the lovers of anime, manga, game, and all kind of otaku goods in Japan. The town is also famous for giant street ads for the latest products often featuring cute bishoujo characters. Hit the jump to find out how the town looks like this month!
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"K" Anime Second Trailer and Cast Info Released
GoRA Project's new promo video features the scenery
In addition to a new scenery and background art-heavy trailer for GoRA Project's anime, K, the cast was unveiled today. Details after the break!
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"Zetsuen no Tempest" Manga Anime Green-Lit
A story of magic and revenge
The cover of the June issue of Monthly Shonen GanGan brings us the news that Zetsuen no Tempest will be animated. Hit the break for more info!
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FEATURE: Newest Anime Voice Actresses PV&CM Collection: Part 8
Yuruyuri duet song, Aya Hirano, Stylip, and Maaya Sakamoto!
Here's the eighth collection of the popular Japanese anime voice actresses' promotion videos/CMs for their latest songs, albums and live BDs which are scheduled to be released in May 2012. Check the latest videos from Japan after the jump!
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Man Arrested for Uploading Toei's Heartcatch PreCure and ONE PIECE
The suspect had uploaded 22,000 files illegally
Japanese police didn't want to give Golden Week, a collection of four national holidays, to anime criminals. On April 26, Cyber Crime Section of Fukuoka Prefectural Police arrested a 40-years-old pharmacist on suspicion of using Share file-sharing software to upload the episodes of Heartcatch PreCure! and ONE PIECE to the Internet. Check the details after the jump.
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VIDEO: Cosplay Fashion Show in Anime Festival Machi Asobi Vol. 8
Cosplay models catwalk on the red carpet!
The eighth "Machi✩Asobi", a biannual anime/manga/game event in Tokushima-city, was held on May 3-5. The highlight of the event was Cosplay Fashion Show on the second day, which cosplayers could enjoy catwalk on the over 100m long red carpet through a shopping arcade in the city. Check the video after the jump!
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"Steins;Gate" Anime Movie Coming To Japanese Theaters This Fall
Fans can't rest easy till the animation studio is announced
Japanese message board posters are citing the June issue of Shonen Ace to get reservedly excited about the release of the Steins;Gate anime movie. Hit the jump for more info!
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"Love, Election, and Chocolate" Anime Cast Announced
Same voices set for PSP game
The Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate ("Love, Election, and Chocolate") anime cast has been revealed! Yūichi Nakamura stars as Yūki Ōjima, but who else will we hear? Bump the jump to find out!
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"Another" Anime Art Book Limited to First Printing
Featuring art from Noizi Ito, Yuriko Ishii
A book about two centimeters thick is set to deepen fans' appreciation for the art and drama of high school horror anime, Another. Now we know what to expect inside the book set to ship next month. Bump the jump for details!
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FEATURE: Newest Japanese Independent Anime Shorts: Part 8
You may find a great anime director in future
This is the newest collection of Japanese Independent anime short films. There are so many Japanese amateur anime artists who want to share their works with the world. Thanks to the Internet, we can watch them without time lag today. Check the new talents from Japan after the jump!
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Korean Man Arrested for Selling Pirated Dragon Ball DVD
Earned 15 million yen (US$185,000) in five years
On April 18, Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested a 33-years-old unemployed Korean man in Utsunomiya-city, Tochigi, on suspicion of violating copyright laws. The man reportedly had sold 9,000 pirated DVDs to 500 people in Japan including the popular anime series Dragon Ball and the live-action adaptation of Satoru Hiura's manga Hotaru no Hikari. Check the details of the case after the jump.
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