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Courtesy Yukio in Yokohama, comes a set of 12 exclusive hands on images of the limited reservation Region 2 Neon Genesis Evangelion DVD BOX, released yesterday (6-25) in Japan. The craftsmanship put into the actual construction of box itself rivals that of anything we've seen on either side of pacific to date. Carrying a hefty 41,790 Yen price tag, it's clear this set will be talked about in fan and collectors circles for some time. The remastered audio video contents are almost as impressive a draw, could it poissible this material could be licensed outside of Japan eventually?Also it seems the highest tiers of Japanese government are indeed aware of the global success of it's pop culture. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Strategic Council on Intellectual Property Prime plans to promote intellectual property, proposing legislation in May of this year which would require the Patent Office to screen applications in a speedy fashion. The government could also prepare a bill to promote the information distribution business on the Web, covering animation, games and music.
Anime Network On Demand is Cablevision's latest addition to iO's industry-leading on demand offering, which features more than 700 titles available at any time and existing SVOD services from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Fox, Disney Channel and Playboy. iO customers also enjoy access to hundreds of a la carte movies and on demand content that is included at no additional cost including Mag Rack's original collection of niche lifestyle video magazines and the best of public television from Thirteen On Demand.
"We are committed to enhancing the level of control our iO customers have over the television viewing experience, and continuing to build upon our industry-leading on demand offering is the cornerstone of that effort," said Kristin Dolan, senior vice president of digital product management. "Anime Network On Demand is a unique and compelling SVOD service that we expect will be very popular with the growing universe of iO customers."
"America's growing fascination with anime tells us that this is the ideal time to launch Anime Network, a channel dedicated to this popular style of animation programming," said John Ledford president, CEO and co-founder of A.D. Vision, Inc., parent company of the Anime Network. "We're excited to be bringing the Anime Network to Cablevision subscribers," added Anime Network President Kevin Corcoran. "We're confident that they will enjoy the Anime Network's exclusive anime series and feature films in four genres -- action, science fiction, martial arts and comedy."
Initial programming will include more than 20 hours of regularly refreshed fan-favorite feature films and multi-episode series. Over the next few months, the amount of programming available to iO customers through Anime Network On Demand will nearly double. Titles include "NOIR," "Spriggan," "Full Metal Panic!," "Gunsmith Cats," "You're Under Arrest: Mini Specials," "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "RahXephon," "Zone of the Enders: IDOLO," "Excel Saga," "Golden Boy," "Colorful!," "Samurai X: The Motion Picture," "Tekken," "Ninja Resurrection" and "Blue Seed." The Anime Network SVOD package will be available on July 1 to Cablevision's more than 500,000 iO customers for an additional $6.95 per month on channel 507. Cablevision's iO service is currently available to more than 3.8 million homes across the New York metropolitan area. For more information or to order the Anime Network On Demand, customers can visit http://www.io.tv or contact their local Cablevision office.
About iO Cablevision's suite of digital television services, iO: Interactive Optimum, is among the industry's most robust and sophisticated digital television offerings. With iO, customers have access to more than 700 titles on demand, more than 200 channels with access to 50 premium movie channels as well as 45 commercial-free digital music channels. No other cable or satellite provider exceeds the breadth and depth of the iO service or gives customers more control over their television experience.
"This truly is a momentous occasion for the Dragon Ball franchise. It shows the incredible popularity of this franchise in North America," exclaims Gen Fukunaga, president of FUNimation Productions, Ltd., the U.S. producers of Dragon Ball(r), Dragon Ball Z(r) and Dragon Ball GT(r). "Not only is this the 200th week that 'Dragonball' has been in the Top 10 on The Lycos 50, but Dragon Ball is also the only franchise with this kind of stamina and proven popularity on the Internet, TV, home video, video games, action figures, collectible card games, apparel and much more."
"The popularity of 'Dragonball' has really shown remarkable consistency over the past four years," said Aaron Schatz, writer of The Lycos 50. "Trends have changed, other animated programs have moved up and down in popularity, and short-term fads have faded away, but 'Dragonball' continues to be one of the Web's most-searched terms week after week."
The Lycos 50 is a weekly list of the top search terms from the Lycos search engine. Each day, more than 12 million search queries are entered into this popular search engine and every Tuesday, the searches are tallied to create The Lycos 50. The Lycos 50 just celebrated its 200th week of counting search terms and 'Dragonball' has been there since its inception in August 1999. "Dragonball" has been described by Lycos as the topic that "may be the most popular item in the history of The Lycos 50."
To celebrate this outstanding achievement and to show appreciation to fans, FUNimation will be giving away 200 videos from the Dragon Ball franchise. Check any of the Dragon Ball Websites (www.dragonball.com, www.dragonballz.com or www.dragonballgt.com) for details on the "200 Weeks of Dragon Ball Sweepstakes."
Other highlights from Dragonball's history on The Lycos 50:
- Web's Most Wanted in 2001 - Web's Most Wanted in 2002 (becoming the only topic to repeat as the most-searched-for term on Lycos) - The only television series that has been in the charts for 200 weeks, not to mention the Top 10. - Dragonball is one of only six topics that have appeared on The Lycos 50 since its inception in August of 1999 (In order of appearance on the chart) Britney Spears, Dragonball, Pamela Anderson, Las Vegas, WWE, and Jennifer Lopez.
The Dragon Ball franchise is tremendously popular in North America. It has top-rated shows on Cartoon Network, over 15 million home videos have been sold, its home videos are consistently in the Top 20 sales charts and the Dragon Ball brand is a merchandising gold mine with over $3 billion in sales worldwide. And, this powerful brand is not done yet. Dragon Ball GT(r) is tearing up sales charts and BROLY(r): The Legendary Super Saiyan (the eighth feature film for Dragon Ball Z(r)) is scheduled to hit the streets on August 26.
June 26, 2003 Comics One has recently announced new
additions to their popular Onegai Teacher series. On store shelves this
fall, Onegai Teacher fans will be exited to find the Please Teacher
Anime Fanbook and Onegai Teacher translated novel.
First, the month of September heats up with the sultry full-sized Please Teacher Anime Fanbook. This jewel is filled with many beautiful digital images from the stellar anime series, as well as many gorgeous original images and sketches only found in this special collection. This particular compilation is complete with creator commentary and loads of other extras. A must-have for any true anime fan! The “Onegai Teacher” anime produced by Bandai was a best-selling animated video in Japan. ComicsOne’s own Onegai Teacher graphic novel shared similar success here in the US as it spent many months as one of the top 50 graphic novels on the notarized Bookscan List.
Following the Fanbook, brings an engrossing literary treat. You've seen the hit anime, and read the enthralling manga, but even still, you don't know the full story behind 18-year old Kei and his ambiguous affair with his homeroom teacher from another planet. What's missing? You can only find out in the translated full-length novel adaptation of Onegai Teacher from ComicsOne.
Onegai Teacher is a tale that appeals to both adolescents and adults with its touching sensibility and laugh-out-loud comedy. The reader can easily sympathize with each character’s internal growth and social bravery. “After all, most of us know how difficult it can be to express one’s feelings to the one you care for most;” says ComicsOne’s Marketing Editor - Shawn Sanders.
Availability The Please Teacher Fanbook will be available September 2003 with the Onegai Teacher Novel shortly following in October 2003. The full color Anime Fanbook will be priced at $17.95. The Onegai Teacher Novel will be priced at $7.95. Visit www.comicsone.com for more detailed series information.
Thanks to Daniel-san for the info.
Source: Leon of Aniway Magazine
Source: Leon of Aniway Magazine
Hobby Link Japan will be making appearances at two major events this summer! First is the IPMS Nationals in Oklahoma City, July 2-5; and second, Anime Expo 2003 in Anaheim, July 3-6. We'll be bringing lots of great stuff to the dealers' rooms of both shows -- and we hope to see you there!
Source: Leon of Aniway Magazine
Source: Leon of Aniway Magazine
Dynamic recently also formed a club to increase its link with fans. Members of the 'Dynamic Batsu' receive a newsletter, are eligible for discounts, special offers and entry to a yet to be announced members-only advance screenings of their new titles.
“The Anime Expo is the largest consumer convention for anime fans in the world,” said John Ledford, President, CEO and Co-Founder of A. D. Vision, Inc., parent company of the Anime Network, in making the announcement. “We’re going to capitalize on those crowds to kick our ‘Demand the Anime Network’ campaign into high gear.”
Added Kevin Corcoran, President of Anime Network, “Anime Expo invites true anime fans to strut their stuff with costume, karaoke, art, and music contests. This is the perfect venue to spread the word about Anime Network and validate the growing popularity of this distinct programming to cable operators everywhere.”
During the Anime Expo gathering, the Anime Network will be showcasing its new High-Definition anime content through regularly scheduled special screenings all day during the convention. Each screening provides anime fans attending the event with a sneak preview of the latest High-Definition anime programming carried on Anime Network, including such popular anime programs as NOIR; Spriggan; You’re Under Arrest: The Movie; Magical Shopping Street Abenobashi and Samurai X. Consumers attending Anime Expo may obtain tickets for the special High-Definition screenings by visiting A.D. Vision, Inc.’s exhibition space on the convention floor: booth 607.
Consumers may also pick up entry forms for the Anime Network “Demand The Anime Network” sweepstakes, qualifying for the grand prize drawing of a new 2004 Honda Civic Si. The sweepstakes runs from July 3, 2003 through December 4, 2003. Entrants may also register online at the network’s website, accessible at www.theanimenetwork.com.
Live, in-concert showmanship is the focus of the event, which is sponsored in part by “J Pop CD” and “Japan For Sale 3,” as solo and group contestants attempt to recreate favorite performances by Japanese pop and rock stars – from musical ability to costuming and presentation. (For example: Lip synching during a performance will result in the contestant(s) being automatically disqualified.)
A limited number of spots are still available in the competition. Full contest rules may be found at the METROCON site, www.metroconventions.com.
Admission to the METROCON J-Pop/J-Rock Contest is included with both weekend and Saturday’s single-day admission passes to the convention.
METROCON 2003 – a weekend-long event running from 12 noon on Friday, July 18 through 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 20 – celebrates numerous facets of Japanese popular entertainment, from anime (Japanese animation), manga (Japanese comics), J-pop and J-Rock (Japanese pop and rock music, performed by “idols”) to cosplay (costume design and performance) and video games. Planned activities include:
- An art show and Artists’ Alley; - A cosplay and skit competition and a runway-style costume contest; - A dealers’/exhibition room with licensed, domestic and imported merchandise available for purchase from an assortment of retailers; - Three “DDR Extreme” Tournaments where top “Dance Dance Revolution” video game players show off energetic dance moves on an authentic DDR Extreme 8th Mix arcade machine (sponsored by RedOctane); - Musical competitions, including an Anime Music Video contest and the first-ever “Anime Idol” J-Pop/J-Rock Competition; - Official convention screenings of new North American releases; - Panels with North American anime industry guests; - Yu-Gi-Oh, Hero Clix and Mech Warrior tournaments; - Live, role-playing games, in conjunction with ConGames; - Special evening events, including the second edition of the Final Fantasy Ball, karaoke and a Saturday night dance with an exclusive J-pop, J-rock and anime music soundtrack; - The METROCADE video game room, stocked with an SNK Neo Geo MVS arcade machine and the DDR Extreme arcade machine, plus domestic and import home console games; - and 212 continuous hours of Japanese anime and related programming in four rooms!
Tickets are available in advance at the METROCON site, www.metroconventions.com, and may also be purchased “at-the-door.”
Three-Day Ticket (Friday, Saturday and Sunday):
- Adults: $25 advance | $30 at-the-door;
- Children, under 10: $10 advance | $15 at-the-door, with paid adult admission;
- Children, under 5: Free, with paid adult admission.
One-Day Ticket
- Adults: $12 per day, advance | $15 per day, at-the-door;
- Children, under 10: $5 per day, advance | $8 per day, at-the-door, with paid adult admission;
- Children, under 5: Free, with paid adult admission.
The Crowne Plaza - Tampa at Sabal Park is located at 10221 Princess Palm Avenue in Tampa. (Just west of I-75, off of the SR-60 exit.)
Visit www.metroconventions.com for more information.
First up, school is back in session! J. Torres and Takeshi Miyazawa’s SIDEKICKS return in a new edition of the first trade paperback with expanded content and now in the new Oni graphic novel size. Then, we have a new edition of Jen Van Meter’s Eisner-nominated first HOPELESS SAVAGES trade paperback in the Oni graphic novel size with a brand new cover.
Reprinted in the new SIDEKICKS volume is the original TRANSFER STUDENT material, as well as last summer’s THE SUBSTITUTE one-shot and a long lost treasure pulled from the Oni vaults – the original eight-page short story featured in Torres’ own anthology series LOVE IN TIGHTS, which introduced Terry Highland! This new edition will be in stores on October 8, 2003.
In the book’s leading story, THE TRANSFER STUDENT, Terry is the new kid at Shuster Academy, but this isn’t like any school that she has ever been to before! The kids and the teachers all have superpowers and the students are being trained to become superheroes! Terry arrives at school and quickly learns that the use of your powers outside of class can get you expelled. So, when three teenage vigilantes by the names of “Biff,” “Pow,” and “Bam,” burst onto the school scene, it sends the student body into an uproar. With Terry working on the school newspaper, she takes it upon herself to uncover the identities of these three mysterious students!
In THE SUBSTITUTE, it’s a new semester and Terry’s class has a new teacher – a former super villain fresh out of jail, now fulfilling her community service!
“SIDEKICKS is such a fun book,” says series editor James Lucas Jones. “It’s the perfect book for American comic book fans, plus it has all of the best elements of Manga, including amazing artwork by Japanese artist Takeshi Miyazawa. We really think that the Manga audience will dig SIDEKICKS. Plus, it includes the first appearance of Terry which has been out of print and hard to find for years.”
“I’m so excited that SIDEKICKS is getting the deluxe treatment for this second edition,” explained series creator and writer J. Torres. “It’s great that the fans can now get the bulk of the Sidekicks story in one volume. Last year’s THE SUBSTITUTE one-shot was one of my favorite Sidekicks stories that Takeshi and I have done and I’m glad that the fans will now be able to enjoy both major stories, plus more in one big, thick volume.”
Next up is the new Oni graphic novel-sized edition of the first HOPELESS SAVAGES trade paperback. Written by Jen Van Meter, with art chores handled by Christine Norrie, Chynna Clugston-Major, and Andi Watson, this book reprints the original series, as well as all of the short stories published prior to the series’ release (the short stories will be presented in black & white in this edition). Plus, the online strips that were presented in the original edition are being expanded to full-page size, adding a few extra pages to the book. This edition also sports a brand new cover illustrated by Christine Norrie with colors by Guy Major!
Dirk and Nikki Hopeless-Savage have been kidnapped by music industry colleagues from their past and its up to their children Zero, Twitch, and Arsenal to band together and find their estranged brother, Rat to help them find their parents and make Zero’s band’s concert on time! Action, adventure, and hilarity ensue!
“The cast of THE HOPELESS SAVAGES is just so unique,” says Oni Press editor in chief and series editor Jamie S. Rich. “Jen Van Meter really loves her characters and has given each one their own personality and attitude. The trouble these kids get in is amplified by their unique personality and I think that it makes the story all the more fun and exciting. Plus the three artists who worked with Jen on the project are three of the finest artists in the business. You can’t get much better than this!”
“I loved working with Jen on the first Hopeless Savages series and currently I am working with her again on their third escapade,” says illustrator Christine Norrie. “It is just so much fun drawing these characters and the adventures that they get mixed up in. It was one of my first major comic book works and it will always be something special to me. When I was asked to participate in the new edition, I absolutely jumped at the chance!”
Not only was the first volume of HOPELESS SAVAGES nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award for best mini-series, artist Christine Norrie received the Russ Manning nomination for best newcomer and she even earned the NYC Comic Book Museum’s best break-out artist award!
“We’re really trying to get in touch with both the comics audience and the Manga audience,” says Oni Press publisher Joe Nozemack “And we think that SIDEKICKS and HOPELESS SAVAGES are two of the perfect books for both.”
SIDEKICKS VOLUME 1: THE TRANSFER STUDENT NEW EDITION is a 144 page black & white trade paperback. It features a brand new color cover by Takeshi Miyazawa. It will retail for $11.95 and will arrive in stores on October 8, 2003.
HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 1 NEW EDITION is a 136 page black & white trade paperback. It features a brand new cover illustrated by Christine Norrie and colored by Guy Major. It retails for $11.95 and will arrive in stores on September 18, 2003.
Also via Animeigo, the KOR DVD Box swap is coming to an end soon at least at the current price. Those who have not swapped old KOR Box Set DVDs for the remastered DVDs will have until 10/31/03 to do so. After the date DVD's can still be swapped minus the $10 coupon, and plus a $5 processing fee.
Stone Bridge Press anime authors Patrick Drazen, Helen McCarthy, and 2004 author Tomo Machiyama will be on San Francisco KQED radio's "Forum" on the morning of Wed/25 at 10 am Pacific time to talk about Hayao Miyazaki and anime in general. You can listen online at
http://www.kqed.org/programs/program-landing-local.jsp?progID=RD19
They will also be taking live questions and comments, if you'd like to join-in the discussion. calls: (866) SF-FORUM or (415) 863-2476 email: forum@kqed.org station: 88.5 FM in San Francisco
Patrick Drazen is author of ANIME EXPLOSION: THE WHAT? WHY? & WOW! OF JAPANESE ANIMATION; Helen McCarthy is author of HAYAO MIYAZAKI: MASTER OF JAPANESE ANIMATION and co-author of THE ANIME ENCYCLOPEDIA; and Tomo Machiyama is working with Patrick Macias on a SBP 2004 book that will focus on tourism in Japan for anime fans--he will be in-studio to give the native-Japanese perspective. In Japan, Tomo Machiyama is author of UNDERSTANDING CINEMA OF 1968-1978, INQUISITION INTO MOVIES, and OTAKU NO HON (Book of Otaku), which established the word "Otaku" (nerd) in Japanese. He is also founder of Eiga-Hi-Ho (Movie Treasure) magazine, which is the only cult movie magazine in Japan.
Patrick Macias
http://www.patrickmacias.com
"We're excited to expand the reach of the popular YU-GI-OH! brand to Hispanics, the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population," said Thomas J. Kenney, Executive Vice President of 4Kids Entertainment. "With more than one-third of the 38.8 million Hispanics in this country under the age of 18, our introduction of this property to the Spanish-speaking market is certain to attract a new viewing audience to YU-GI-OH!"
Volume 1: The Heart Of The Cards, Volume 2: Into The Hornet's Nest, Volume 3: Give Up The Ghost and Volume 4: Attack From The Deep will be available at retail and at the www.4KidsHomeVideo.com http://www.4KidsHomeVideo.com Web site in VHS format.
Based on a popular Japanese comic book series, YU-GI-OH! follows the adventures of Yugi and his buddies - Joey, Tristan and Tea, who spend most of their free time playing the coolest new game ever ... Duel Monsters. The game allows them to challenge their minds using logic and strategy while players pair up different mystical creatures against one another in wild, magical duels. When Yugi's grandfather gave Yugi an old Egyptian artifact called the "Millennium Puzzle," Yugi pieced the puzzle together and was infused with incredible mystical powers. With the help of his friends, his belief in the heart of the cards and the mysterious power of his Millennium Puzzle, Yugi sets out on the adventure of a lifetime!
VOLUME 1: The Heart Of The Cards Episode 1: The Heart Of The Cards Yugi and his friends are in awe over his grandpa's collection of Duel Monster cards, but when #1 ranked duelist and ruthless tycoon Kaiba kidnaps grandpa to get the rare Blue Eyes White Dragon card, Yugi must face Kaiba in the Ultimate Duel Monsters showdown and avenge his gramps!
Episode 2: The Gauntlet Is Thrown Yugi and friends take a break from honing their card-playing skills to watch Weevil and Rex Raptor compete in the Duel Monsters Regional Championship. When Yugi opens a package from Duel Monsters creator, Maximillion Pegasus, Yugi is forced to face him in the mysterious Shadow Realm where all the monsters and magic are real. Yugi loses, and Pegasus claims grandpa's soul as his prize. If he is ever to see his grandpa again, Yugi must travel to the Duelist Kingdom and Pegasus' tournament.
Episode 3: Journey To The Duelist Kingdom Yugi gives up one of his own star chips so Joey can board the boat bound for Duelist Kingdom and duel to save his sister's eyesight. Meanwhile, Tea and Tristan stowaway to join their friends. But when word spreads that Yugi was the one who defeated World Champion Kaiba, the cheat Weevil tries to cripple Yugi's deck by tossing his best cards overboard just as they reach the island.
VOLUME 2: Into The Hornet's Nest Episode 1: Into The Hornet's Nest Once Yugi and his friends reach Duelist Kingdom, Pegasus announces that there are many strange secrets on the island that will make this ultimate tournament unlike any they've ever had. But when Weevil begins to use mysterious new rules against Yugi in a duel, Yugi must not only figure them out, but master them if he's to survive.
Episode 2: The Ultimate Great Moth After Yugi defeats Weevil's first wave of Duel Monsters, he's shocked to discover that Weevil has one last trick up his sleeve - a ravenous great moth that grows in power with every turn! Can Yugi find a way to destroy this winged beast before it destroys him?
Episode 3: First Duel Joey searches for a dueling opponent he stands a chance of beating when he finds himself courageously accepting a challenge from veteran duelist, Mai. But when Mai begins to demonstrate an unnerving psychic-like ability, Joey becomes totally flustered, leaving him no choice but to figure out Mai's secret strategy before falling victim to it!
VOLUME 3: Attack From The Deep Episode 7: Attack From The Deep Fisherman duelist Mako, the master of the Sea Deck, baits Yugi into a duel on his own Sea playing field for a home-field advantage. Can Yugi adapt to these new settings to turn the tide of battle?
Episode 8: Everything's Relative If Yugi is eliminated from the tournament, Kaiba Corporation's crooked Board of Directors will transfer control of the company from Kaiba to Pegasus! Kaiba's younger brother, Mokuba, challenges Yugi to a duel not only to protect his brother's company but to regain their honor! Is Pegasus successfully manipulating possible allies against each other?
Episode 9: Duel With A Ghoul Yugi must duel a magical doppelganger of Kaiba created from the greed and power lust Yugi wiped from Kaiba's soul. But with his best cards resting at the bottom of the ocean, Yugi must discover a new strategy if he's to survive fake Kaiba's powerful Blue Eyes White Dragon!
VOLUME 4: Give Up The Ghost Episode 10: Give Up The Ghost Yugi defeats the Blue Eyes White Dragon, but there are two more waiting in the wings! Will the real Kaiba reach Yugi in time to beat this impersonator?
Episode 11: The Dueling Monkey Joey decides to battle Rex Raptor without his friend's help to prove that he is man enough to take care of Serenity on his own. But as Rex Raptor destroys Joey's best Duel Monsters, will Tristan's card remind him that with his friends he is never alone in battle?
Episode 12: Trial By Red Eyes Joey duels valiantly, but Rex Raptor has unleashed his secret weapon: The Red Eyes Black Dragon! Joey must figure out the secret card - Yugi's gift the Time Wizard card - without Yugi's help or he's taking the next boat out of the Duelist Kingdom.
TITLES: Volume 1: THE HEART OF THE CARDS, Volume 2: INTO THE HORNET'S NEST Volume 3: GIVE UP THE GHOST, Volume 4: ATTACK FROM THE DEEP RUNNING TIME: Approximately 60 minutes RATING: Not-rated SRP VHS: $12.95 PRE-BOOK: July 8, 2003 STREET DATE: August 12, 2003
"...allows customers to rent as many DVDs as they want for the monthly fee, with three movies out at a time. Customers can keep the DVDs as long as they like and they are delivered directly to the subscriber's address via first-class mail. "
Source: Screen Daily
"Set in a...Edo...(mid-19th century) Japanese brothel near Tokyo, this is the story of a young samurai, Fusanosuke...who seeks refuge there in the company of a young prostitute, Oshin..., after he accidentally wounded a powerful samurai during an argument whose colleagues are now seeking to kill Fusanosuke in return. Soon falling in love with Oshin, Fusanosuke hopes to be able to cleanse her from the sins of her occupation so that she may be his wife...."
Among the cast is Misa Shimizu, who according to IMDB was in Warm Water Under a Red Bridge and Shall We Dance? Also, there's Masatoshi Nagasae (who IMDB says was in Suicide Club), Renji Ishibashi (Renji in the Bebop movie, and actor in many Miike movies, one Lone Wolf and Cub movie (White Heaven in Hell, which is being subbed by Animeigo) and a Fukasaku movie, according to IMDB ), Michiko Kawai (who had a part in They Were 11, based on info at IMDB ), Yumiko Nogawa (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Nogawa,+Yumiko says she's in one of the Zatoichi specials) , Yukiya Kitamura (also in Warm Water, according to IMDB ), and Kumiko Tsuchiya, who had a part in Kizuna, based on information at IMDB. The Sea is Watching is rated R "for some sexuality".
Thanks to Daniel for the news
Thanks to Danile for the info.
The Website The new site is loaded with information, including release news, summary information, character details, artwork, mecha and weapon designs, downloadable content and a series of five different randomly-selected intro ("splash") pages, each of which contains numerous hidden omake.
Full Metal Panic! Mission 01 (SRP $29.98 disc only; $44.98 Special Edition) is a DVD-only release, including four complete episodes in both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include a reversible cover; a fold-out poster with in-depth background information printed on the reverse; clean opening and closing animations; production sketches, Japanese piracy warnings; and ADV Previews.
And almost as soon as it was announced on Friday, ADV's Go Nagai's Collector's Set has been indefinitely posteponed:
ADV Films today announced that the firm's planned release of the Go Nagai's Collector's Set, originally announced on June 20, 2003, has been postponed. The title has been removed from the current ADV Films release schedule.
No future release date was given; a formal announcement will be made in the event that the title is rescheduled.
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