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"Persona 4" Anime Theatrical Edit to Screen in Japan
26 episodes crunched into 90 minutes
A re-edited version of the Persona 4 anime will see limited theatrical release in Japan starting June 9th. PERSONA4 the Animation -the Factor of Hope- is a new cut of the 25 TV episodes of the show, plus the unaired episode that was included on the 10th DVD and Blu-ray, "True End Story." More details after the break!
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VIDEO: See the "Steins;Gate" Gel Banana Toy in Action
We unbox the "Steins;Gate" double pack for PS3
The Steins;Gate double pack for PS3 came out on May 24th in Japan and I finally picked up my preorder. Bump the jump for pix of the unboxing, but more importantly, original video evidence of how nasty the gel banana bonus is!
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Voice Actress Eri Kitamura's First Album Announced
Nine new Kitaeri tracks on the way this summer
Fans know voice actress Eri Kitamura as Karen Araragi from Bake/Nisemonogatari, Kirie Kanoe from Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, and Mahiro Yasaka from Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos, among other anime characters, but did you know she's also a singer? Her first full album has just been announced. More info past the break!
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Japan Flavor Report: Kimchi Ramune
And an introduction to dungeon RPG developers, Experience Inc.
This time on Japan Flavor Report, we're forcing ourselves to drink Kimchi Ramune so you don't have to! RPG fans may also want to bump this jump, though, as we introduce developer Experience Inc. in addition to relating taste bud terrors.
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This Week in CRNews: Dub Appreciation Edition
Hot news, big features, and stories you may have missed!
Between the appearance of Deadman Wonderland and its English cast on Toonami and the English voices for the Gintama movie being revealed, it seems like a decent time to express our appreciation for dubs. It's also Friday, so it's a great time to catch up on all the most exciting happenings on CRNews. Recap after the break!
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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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Pretend You're Eating at "Polar Bear's Cafe" with Anime Tie-In Menu
Can't really imagine a show about a cafe NOT having a food promotion!
The currently airing anime Polar Bear's Cafe is getting its shot at food tie-ins at Ikebukuro's Namco Namja Town theme park in Tokyo. It only makes sense that a show about a cafe would get a special menu. Check out all the items after the break!
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Japanese Salaryman Transforms into DJ Mister PreCure
"PreCure" helped him see women in a more positive light
Hiroshi Takada*, 38 years old, a near shut-in on non-work days due to his previous girlfriend's abusive monitoring of his social activities, even with 'the guys.' On the brink of writing off women, period, he discovered PreCure. Now he's moonlighting as a popular DJ spinning exclusively PreCure songs. Pics and more after the break!
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Sanrio's "My Melody" x "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Goods Coming This July
Plushies, phone straps, cups, and more!
Starting mid-July, a Sanrio collaboration that does not involve Hello Kitty but is super cute comes in the form of My Melody x Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Bump the jump for pics and details!
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SKE48 Member Thinks Venus Eclipsed the Sun
Let's do a little elementary school astronomy...
SKE48 team S member Rena Matsui posted on her blog today about how emotional it was to see an eclipse for the first time. Only problem is, she mistook the moon for Venus. Quotes after the break! [Updated]
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"Natsume Yujin-Cho" Goods Lottery Coming to Japanese Bookstores
Nyanko-Sensei seems to be feeling lucky
Ichiban Kuji is doing a special Natsume Yujin-Cho event, limited to bookstores only, starting at in June. Hit the jump to see what kind of merchandise will be available for people willing to try their luck for 500 yen!
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10 Manga Masterpieces That Teach The Ways Of Love
Picks from creative Japanese people for Switch magazine
The June issue of Switch features a special segment about what manga teaches us about love and passion. In addition to a photo session with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and interviews/essays from manga creators, ten masterpieces of romance manga were chosen by a battery of Japanese actors, artists, musicians, and more. Find out if your favorite manga love story got selected after the jump!
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VIDEO: "Pokémon Best Wishes!" Continues in Season 2
Starting June 21st on TV Tokyo
After almost two years on air, Pokémon Best Wishes is getting an official "Season 2." New pokémon and new adventures await Satoshi and co. in East Unova. Bump the jump to check out the preview! [Updated]
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First Stills of French "Mysterious Cities of Gold" Anime Sequel
Continues right where the 80s Japanese-French co-production left off
We've been covering a certain nostalgic 90s-00s reboot lately, but how about some love for the 80s? Does anyone remember The Mysterious Cities of Gold? Bump the jump to see the first screencaps from the upcoming sequel series!
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