Earlier this summer, Seiko released a pair of limited Golgo 13 active Matrix EPD watches for ¥57,750 ($725) and ¥63,000 ($792). Kind of like how a media company will double dip later with the super-deluxe Blu-ray of a favorite movie, fans of manga's top assassin from the 1% are now being offered a new watch that's twice as expensive. Get a look after the jump.
Air gun maker Western Arms (aka Wa/Gunnet), who previously produced a Madoka Magica Homura Beretta M9 and a pair of Strike Witches side arms, in addition to a host of non anime-affiliated air gun replica weapons, will be making an M16 inspired by the weapon used by manga's classic gun for hire Duke Togo, aka Golgo 13. More after the jump.
This summer, businessmen will just have to look at their wrist to be reminded of the escapist fantasy manga that's been serving them for four decades. Seiko has revealed a pair of Limited Golgo 13 active Matrix EPD watches, set to be released July 7th. More after the jump.
Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its April slate of releases; including Infinite Stratos, the third set of Golgo 13, along with a selection of Sentai Filmworks' recent licenses. Check out the full schedule after the jump.
"Antisocial" seems to be a more proper description for Duke Togo, aka Golgo 13, the titular globe-trotting assassin of the 161+ volume manga series. Nevertheless, DeNA has announced a Golgo 13 social game for its Mobage smart phone game platform. More after the jump.
The legendary assassin Duke Togo is no stranger to live-action films, in Japan at least. But now Samuel Hadida's Davis Film has picked up the Golgo 13 film rights from LEED Publishing Co. Ltd., with plans to bring mangaka Takao Saito's legend to life. More after the jump.
When asked at Kawaii Kon if Sentai Filmworks planned to release more of the 2008 Golgo 13 TV series in North America, company representative David Williams explained that while materials have been delayed by the March earth quake, more Golgo 13 is coming from Sentai.