July 2007
Monthly Archive
Tue 31 Jul 2007
CMX Gets The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Manga, More Anime News Network
CMX has announced at its Sunday panel at Comic Con International 2007 that it will release Gaku Tsugano s two volume manga version of A Girl Who Runs Through Time starting September 2008. Tsuganos manga is based on an updated version of the original 1965 novel about a time traveling Japanese girl it predates both the 2006 movie and Ranmaru Kotone s 2006 manga adaptation of the movie.
Policy Watch: Japans Cultural Power UPI
If you have a teenager in your house, then chances are you know something about Japanese anime manga, whether in the form of paperback comics, television series, movies, electronic games, or as teenagers like to say whatever. If indeed your teenager
Del Rey Gets Fairy Tale , Phoenix Wright Manga, Genshiken Fan Guide Anime News Network
Del Rey Mangas new Comic Con International 2007 acquisitions, scheduled for release starting in January 2008, are Fairy Tail , Hell Girl , a manga adaptation of CAPCOM s Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Nintendo DS game, and a manga version of the life story of legendary blue musician Robert Johnson, entitled Me and the Devil Blues .
Dark Horse Signs CLAMP To 2009 Shjo Manga Title Anime News Network
Publishers Weekly reports that Dark Horse has signed the manga artist quartet CLAMP Tsubasa, Chobits, X on a new manga series that will release simultaneously in North America, South Korea, and Japan in 2009. The title will be published in North America in 80 page, monthly novellas which Dark Horse calls mangettes.
ComicCon Bonanza IGN Music
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Comic Con Bonanza All the biggest comics, movies, TV, DVD, anime, manga and toy news revealed.
The Complete Guide Anime News Network
Its hard to imagine a reference book being highly addictive, but Manga: The Complete Guide accomplishes just that. In one bumper volume, Jason Thompson and his crack team of writers present synopses and reviews of every manga ever translated into English, as well as a number of informative articles.
Yen Press Picks Up New Manga From Akita Shoten, Mediaworks Anime News Network
Yen Press, Americas newest manga publisher announced three new licenses at its Comic Con panel. Starting in January, Yen will begin releasing Kazuto Okatas sex comedy Sundome, published in Japan by Akita Shoten . This will be followed in April by the first volumes of Akita Shoten s Kieli and MediaWorks Kaze no Hana.
Mon 30 Jul 2007
Etales: Manga Harry, Says The Mutant Frog Computerworld New Zealand
E tales: Manga Harry, says the mutant frog Computerworld New Zealand, New Zealand Jul 29, 2007 Checking it all out online, E tales came across a bunch of Asian copycats, mostly rubbish, but one Manga version caught our eye.
DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MANGA LINE IN 2008 Active Anime Press Release
DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MANGA LINE IN 2008 Active Anime press release Jul 28, 2007 SAN DIEGO, CA July 28, 2007 Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced an exciting new manga lineup DEL REY MANGA ACQUIRES SERIES BASED ON VIDEO GAME, PHOENIX WRIGHT Active Anime press release DEL REY MANGA ACQUIRES BESTSELLING MANGA FAIRY TAIL Active Anime press release all 3 news articles
Young Achievers/AYA: Tan Makes A Name In Manga New Straits Times
Young Achievers/AYA: Tan makes a name in manga New Straits Times, Malaysia Jul 28, 2007 Though popular on the Net for her manga art pieces, she feels she has a long way to go, writes DAVID YEOW. WHILE Manga Japanese comic has only recently
Cel Shaded Honolulu StarBulletin
Honolulu Star BulletinCel Shaded Honolulu Star Bulletin, HI 3 hours ago IT SEEMS as if opportunities for local anime and manga inspired artists to show off their talents and win cool swag pop up quite often in this column.
Alive And In Color INQ7.net
Alive and in color INQ7.net, Philippines 20 hours ago And then there is Pinoy Manga which is inspired by Japanese anime and manga the Japanese word for comics. It reportedly has a cult following. Comics for OFWs INQ7.net all 2 news articles
NODAME CANTABILE VOL. 10 ADVNACE REVIEW Active Anime Press Release
Active Anime press releaseNODAME CANTABILE VOL. 10 ADVNACE REVIEW Active Anime press release 17 hours ago Winner of the Kondansha Manga of the Year Award in 2004, Tomoko Ninomiyas NODAME CANTABILE is a wonderful manga for readers seeking love in their stories
Mentally Ill Labourer Kills 3 Times Of India
39Mentally ill39 labourer kills 3 Times of India, India 15 hours ago The accused Manga Jadiya Baria, native of Dindoli village Dahod district, working at a construction site in the area, attacked five persons who were fast a
VOICE BANK DELIVERS MANGA FOR IPHONE USERS IN THE US Active Anime Press Release
VOICE BANK DELIVERS MANGA FOR iPHONE USERS IN THE US Active Anime press release Jul 27, 2007 Manga on your iPhone. Voice Bank, and with support from the Digital Manga Association of Japan, will enable US iPhone users to view manga on their device.
Manga Comes To IPhone O39Grady39s Power Page
Manga Comes to iPhone OGradys Power Page, PA Jul 27, 2007 The iPhone could get even geekier as Japanese telecom software manufacturer Voice Bank announced that it had inked a deal with the Digital Manga Association
DARK HORSE JOINS WITH WORLDRENOWED CREATORS CLAMP TO WELCOME FANS Active Anime Press Release
DARK HORSE JOINS WITH WORLD RENOWED CREATORS CLAMP TO WELCOME FANS Active Anime press release Jul 28, 2007 Dark Horse announces at Comic Con International that is has team up with world renowed all female group, CLAMP, to introduced new manga format dubbed as Magettes From Dark Horse Comic Book Bin all 2 news articles
Fri 27 Jul 2007
Manga Comes To IPhone O39Grady39s Power Page
Manga Comes to iPhone OGradys Power Page, PA 6 hours ago The iPhone could get even geekier as Japanese telecom software manufacturer Voice Bank announced that it had inked a deal with the Digital Manga Association Apple iPhone to get Japanese manga delivery Tech Voice Bank Delivers MANGA for iPhone Users in the US Business Wire press release VOICE BANK DELIVERS MANGA FOR iPHONE USERS IN THE US Active Anime press release all 5 news articles
Educators Use Actionheavy Manga Books As Teaching Tool NorthJersey.com
Educators use action heavy Manga books as teaching tool NorthJersey.com, NJ Jul 26, 2007 By PATRICIA ALEX Navil Gomez is crazy for Manga. quotThis stuff is full of drama,quot says the high school student. If you haven39t heard of Manga, you39re probably
Naruto: Shippuden Asian Week
39Naruto: Shippuden39 Asian Week, CA 3 hours ago Often Japanese anime are based on already successful graphic novel manga the highly successful Naruto anime follows in this tradition.
TOKYOPOP ANNOUCNES STAR TREK: THE MANGA KAKAN NI SHINKOU Active Anime Press Release
TOKYOPOP ANNOUCNES STAR TREK: THE MANGA KAKAN NI SHINKOU Active Anime press release Jul 25, 2007 TOKYOPOP announces the second Star Trek anthology manga, Star Trek: The Manga Kakan Ni Shinkou, arriving in bookstores on September 5, 2007. TOKYOPOP to Publish Second Star Trek Manga Comic Book Bin all 2 news articles
Madman Official Local Distributor For Tokyopop Manga Bookseller Publisher Online
Madman official local distributor for Tokyopop manga Bookseller Publisher Online, Australia Jul 24, 2007 Madman Entertainment has announced it is now the official local distributor of Tokyopop manga comics. Madman spokesperson Ben Pollock told WBN the deal was
MY HIME VOL. 3 Active Anime Press Release
Active Anime press releaseMY HIME VOL. 3 Active Anime press release 16 hours ago The manga takes a big turn to the more serious in these chapters and its well done and building up a very interesting alternative take on the story of HiME
AwardWinning Hollow Fields Manga Goes Back To Press PressZoom Press Release
Award Winning Hollow Fields Manga Goes Back to Press PressZoom press release, Netherlands Jul 24, 2007 LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2007 Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce that Madeleine Rosca39s award winning manga Hollow Fields is going back to
Planetwide Media Launches TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator Interactive
Planetwide Media Launches TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator Interactive , WA Jul 24, 2007 TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator software offers manga and anime fans the opportunity to create, share and interact with TOKYOPOP MANGA characters, backgrounds,
Taiwan Quicker To Turn Manga Into TV The Daily Yomiuri
Taiwan quicker to turn manga into TV The Daily Yomiuri, Japan Jul 20, 2007 Taiwanese broadcasters are now adapting manga popular among girls for use as TV dramas even more quickly than their Japanese TV counterparts.
Thu 26 Jul 2007
Animation Collective And Fatkat Studios Announce CoVenture For Earthtimes.org
Earthtimes.orgAnimation Collective and Fatkat Studios Announce Co Venture for Earthtimes.org 2 hours ago quotThree Deliveryquot was created by Larry Schwarz, Animation Collective39s founder and CEO The series, about a group of teenage delivery kids/super heroes,
Simpsons Movie Earns Plenty Of Laughs On Big Screen Daily Times
CanMagSimpsons Movie earns plenty of laughs on big screen Daily Times, Pakistan 19 hours ago The animation is still stiff TV animation but why mess with a familiar look By the way, Tom Hanks puts in a good natured cartoon appearance, Underachieving Overachievers: The Simpsons Movie Artvoice Simpsons hits the big screen The Corner News Where to watch Homer screwing up again Tribune de Genve all 72 news articles
WoW Bug: Wrong Animation In Gladiator S Touch Of Defeat MMORPG Blog
WoW Bug: Wrong animation in Gladiator39s Touch of Defeat MMORPG blog 1 hour ago Be advised though that the wand still works perfectly in spite of the animation and can still be considered a viable option in raids or PvP.
Wed 25 Jul 2007
UK Tokonatsu Anime Festival Combines Con With Camping Anime News Network
August 3 5s Tokonatsu Anime Festival in Woburn, England is one of the few anime conventions, if not the only one, that combines the usual attractions such as a cosplay masquerade and a Dance Dance Revolution machine with outdoor camping in tents.
MyselfYourself Anime Airs In October With KAORI Song Anime News Network
The website for restratosphere , the first album from voice actress/singer KAORI NANA s Hachi, reports that she will sing the opening theme for Octobers television anime version of the Myself Yourself romance adventure game for the PlayStation 2. The websites news entry effectively makes the first announcement of the existence of the anime project.
Anime Networks 24/7 Service Adds Two Kansas Providers Anime News Network
A.D. Vision s Anime Network has signed the Kansas television providers Eagle Communications and Sunflower Broadband to its 24 hour linear channel. Sunflower had already signed onto Anime Networks video on demand service.
Anime Network Inks Five SVOD Deals Anime News Network
The Anime Network announced they have signed subscription video on demand SVOD deals with BendBroadband, Click Network, Massillon Cable TV, PrairieWave Communications and Sunflower Broadband.
Bandai Visual Starts English Version Of DotAnime Site Anime News Network
Bandai Visual USA launched the North American version of the dot anime website for fans. The original Japanese version allows fans to download 400 different titles, as well as purchase anime DVDs and CDs from several distributors the English version sells Bandai Visual USA and Broccoli DVDs, books, and merchandise for now.
Anime Network Expands Kansas Carriage MultiChannel News
TODD SPANGLER Todd Spangler , Technology Editor, Multichannel News July 23, 2007 NBCU Fox JV: Help Wanted The NBC Universal News Corp. joint venturen
Bandai Visual USA Launches DotAnime Web Site For Anime Fans In North America Anime News Network
TORRANCE, Calif., July 20, 2007 Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it has launched dot anime www.dot anime.us, a site dedicated to bringing anime directly to fans via the Internet.
Tue 24 Jul 2007
Planetwide Media Launches TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator Interactive Software At The 2007 San Diego ComicCon July 2529, 2007 Anime News Network
Innovative Software Combines Authentic TOKYOPOP Art and MANGA Ka Tools with Drag and Drop Technology San Diego, CA Comic Con International San Diego Booth 5554 July 24, 2007 Planetwide Media, a pioneer in interactive personalized media software, and TOKYOPOP , the leader of the Global Manga Revolution, announced the launch of TOKYOPOP MANGA CreatorTM software and TOKYOPOP packs of digital
Japanese Volunteers Transcribe Manga For Blind People Anime News Network
Volunteers in the Illustrated Braille Club located in the town of Kitajima in the Japanese prefecture of Tokushima have started transcribing the new Chibi Maruko chan manga into Braille this month.
Planetwide Media Launches TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator Interactive Software At The 2007 San Diego ComicCon July 2529, 2007 PRWeb
Innovative Software Combines Authentic TOKYOPOP Art and MANGA Ka Tools with Drag and Drop Technology PRWeb Jul 24, 2007 Post Comment:
Planetwide Media Launches TOKYOPOP MANGA Creator Interactive Software At The 2007 San Diego ComicCon July 2529, 2007 PRWeb Via Yahoo News
Innovative Software Combines Authentic TOKYOPOP Art and MANGA Ka Tools with Drag and Drop Technology
AwardWinning Hollow Fields Manga Goes Back To Press Anime News Network
LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2007 Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce that Madeleine Roscas award winning manga Hollow Fields is going back to press.
Japanese Manga FileSharer Sentenced To One Year Term Anime News Network
A Kyoto court sentenced a 29 year old Osaka man that uploaded unauthorized images of manga magazines online to a one year prison term and three years of probation. Judge Atsushi Miwa cited the importance of maintaining the creative basis for which copyright owners put in their expense and effort.
Prosecutor Requests 1Year Term On Manga FileSharing Anime News Network
The prosecution has requested a one year prison sentence today for one of the Japanese defendants charged with the unauthorized online distribution of manga.
Labyrinth Detective Manga Animated By Deen For TV Anime News Network
The Click July 21 27 This week on The Click, Brian admits to something truly shocking that will literally leave your jaws dangling on the floor: Astro Boy is way cool. That, plus rhyming
Manga Offers New Take On Shakespeare The Charleston Gazette
Sonia Leong, illustrator of Manga Shakespeare, has captured Shakespeares creative genius with the illustrations in her interpretation of one of his most renowned works, Romeo and Juliet.
Otakon 2007 Two More Videos And Del Rey Panel Report Anime News Network
The final panel report from Otakon 2007, Del Rey , has been posted. Additionally, the complete videos of the Manga Entertainment panel and the second of ADVs two panels, have been posted.
Fri 20 Jul 2007
Bandai Visual USA Launches Dotanime Web Site For Anime Fans In North America Marketwire Via Yahoo Finance
Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it has launched dot anime www.dot anime.us, a site dedicated to bringing anime directly to fans via the Internet.
Anime Supercon Adds Superstar Comic Book Artist Gene Ha To The Nov.30Dec.2, 2007 Show Anime News Network
Fort Lauderdale, FL Anime Supercon is proud to announce the addition of four new guests for the upcoming Nov. 30 Dec. 2, 2007 event, including: Gene Ha, Wendy Lo, Heather Scott and George Moss.
Canadas YTV To Premiere Death Note Anime In September Anime News Network
The Canadian website Zannen reports that the media company Corus has confirmed YTV channels premiere of Death Note on Friday, September 7 at 10:00 p.m. The anime series, based on the popular supernatural suspense manga, will appear in YTV s Bionix late night programming block.
801 Media: Anime Expo WrapUp Anime News Network
Summer is almost over, but the fun is just about to begin Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 2007 Anime Expo is over and the ladies and gentlemen of 801 Media Inc. are happy to announce new titles for 2008.
BackOn To Perform At Virginias Anime USA 2007 Anime News Network
Back On , the J Rock band that performed the opening themes to Air Gear and Murder Princess , as well as opening and ending themes for Eyeshield 21 , will return to the US later this year as guests of the Anime USA convention.
Tokyo Anime Fair: Award Winners Anime News Network
Anime Expo 2007 ORESKABAND Interview The ska sextet from Sakai City took a break from lunch to reflect on their Anime Expo performance and drop some hints about their upcoming Hollywood movie.
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Paprika Is Visually Ravishing Anime For Adults Tallahassee Democrat
The Japanese animated sci fi detective story Paprika is drunk.
Project Sylpheed Review Slashdot
Space shooters are beyond a dying breed. Theyre dead. When a member of this now rarefied genre comes lurching at you from the darkness, its always a good idea to be wary. And a shooter with an anime flavour, evoking the memory of the Macross and Robotech series It has to be bad, right Yet, somehow, Square/Enix has delivered a thrill ride of a space plane game Ace Combat with blue hair. The
Silver On HeMan And Speed Racer Comics2Film
Producer Joel Silver has several projects in the works, like an adaptation of Masters of the Universe : Were working on that now too. Im in the middle of six movies now, so I have my hands full. Silvers live action film adaptation of the Japanese anime series Speed Racer is currently shooting in Germany under the direction of the Wachowski brothers the Matrix films, with Emile
Wed 4 Jul 2007
Manga Comics Can Warm Asia Ties, Award Winner Says Reuters
South Asian Women39s ForumManga comics can warm Asia ties, award winner says Reuters Jul 2, 2007 Foreign Minister Taro Aso, an avid manga fan, presented Hong Kong39s Lee Chi Ching with a trophy for first place. quotI strongly hope that through the works of Foreign Ministry hands out non Japanese 39manga39 award The Japan Times Hong Kong quotmangaquot artist delivers anti war message South Asian Womens Forum Chinese bags Japanese award Times of India NEWS.com.auall 17 news articles
Fans Given A Chance To Act Out A Fantasy Asahi Shimbun
Fans given a chance to act out a fantasy Asahi Shimbun, Japan 10 hours ago quotGarasu no Kamenquot Glass Mask, a hugely popular manga for girls, has already been remade into anime, a TV drama and even a traditional Noh drama.
Foreign Ministry Awards Prize For NonJapanese Manga Artists Kyodo News
Foreign Ministry awards prize for non Japanese manga artists Kyodo News, Japan Jul 2, 2007 Foreign Minister Taro Aso L hands a trophy to Lee Chi ching, a veteran cartoonist from Hong Kong who won the International Manga Award for his work 3939Sun
Aussie Wins Manga Runnerup Prize In Japan ABC Online
Aussie wins manga runner up prize in Japan ABC Online, Australia Jun 29, 2007 Australian Madeleine Rosca, 26, has won a runner up award in Japan39s first international manga comic awards. The creation of the International Manga Award
Hong Kong Artist Wins Japan S 1st Nobel Prize For Overseas Manga International Herald Tribune
Hong Kong artist wins Japan39s 1st 39Nobel Prize39 for overseas manga International Herald Tribune, France Jun 29, 2007 AP TOKYO: A Hong Kong artist has won Japan39s first quotNobel Prize of Mangaquot for artists working in the comic book genre abroad, Japan39s Foreign Ministry said
HIGH SCHOOL LOVE: DENSON TALKS AmpquotTOUGH LOVEampquot Comic Book Resources
HIGH SCHOOL LOVE: DENSON TALKS quotTOUGH LOVEquot comic Book Resources Jul 2, 2007 AD: I was interested in doing a romance comic and saw some Shounen ai anime and manga, back in the mid 3990s before it was so readily available in English.
Iceland Ready For Their Chance Uefa.com
uefa.comIceland ready for their chance uefa.com, Switzerland 4 hours ago The warm ups began in La Manga in March when Gudbjrnsson39s team recorded draws against fellow finalists England and Denmark, teams they had lost to in Iceland prepares warm welcome uefa.com all 2 news articles
OParts Hunter: Volume 4 Comic Book Bin
O Parts Hunter: Volume 4 Comic Book Bin, Canada 19 hours ago By Leroy Douresseaux The manga series O Parts known as 666 Satan in Japan is a shounen manga for older teens. Drawing from Judeo Christian angelic and
Tue 3 Jul 2007
Manga Comics Can Warm Asia Ties, Award Winner Says Reuters
South Asian Women39s ForumManga comics can warm Asia ties, award winner says Reuters 21 hours ago Foreign Minister Taro Aso, an avid manga fan, presented Hong Kong39s Lee Chi Ching with a trophy for first place. quotI strongly hope that through the works of Foreign Ministry hands out non Japanese 39manga39 award The Japan Times Hong Kong quotmangaquot artist delivers anti war message South Asian Womens Forum Chinese bags Japanese award Times of India Sioux City Journal NEWS.com.auall 18 news articles
Foreign Ministry Awards Prize For NonJapanese Manga Artists Kyodo News
Foreign Ministry awards prize for non Japanese manga artists Kyodo News, Japan 18 hours ago Foreign Minister Taro Aso L hands a trophy to Lee Chi ching, a veteran cartoonist from Hong Kong who won the International Manga Award for his work 3939Sun
Chinese Artist Wins Japan S 1st Nobel Prize For Overseas Manga Houston Chronicle
Chinese artist wins Japan39s 1st 39Nobel Prize39 for overseas manga Houston Chronicle, United States Jun 29, 2007 AP TOKYO A Hong Kong Chinese artist has won Japan39s first quotNobel Prize of Mangaquot for artists working in the comic book genre abroad.
HIGH SCHOOL LOVE: DENSON TALKS AmpquotTOUGH LOVEampquot Comic Book Resources
HIGH SCHOOL LOVE: DENSON TALKS quotTOUGH LOVEquot comic Book Resources 14 hours ago AD: I was interested in doing a romance comic and saw some Shounen ai anime and manga, back in the mid 3990s before it was so readily available in English.