Utena, Revolutionary Girl: The Movie - 11/13/2001 - 80 minutes - 29.99$
Beast City 1-2 - 11/13/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Strange Love - 10/09/2001 - 80 minutes - 29.99$
Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings: Under Fire - 11/13/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Sins of the Sisters - 11/13/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Ping Pong Club 5: Goes for Broke - 11/13/2001 - 180 minutes - 29.99$
Night on the Galactic Railroad - 10/09/2001 - 108 minutes - 29.99$
My My Mai (1-2) - 10/09/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Battle Skipper: The Movie (1-3) - 11/13/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Teacher's Pet - 10/09/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Spaceship Agga Ruter 1-2 - 10/09/2001 - 120 minutes - 29.99$
Masquerade 1-2 - 09/11/2001 - 120 minutes - 29.99$
Fencer of Minerva 2: The Tempest - 08/14/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Demon Beast Invasion 3/4 - 08/14/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Demon Beast Invasion 5/6 - 10/09/2001 - 90 minutes - 29.99$
Demon Beast Invasion Box Set - 10/09/2001 - 270 minutes - 79.99$
Anime On DVD is reporting Matt Greenfield of ADV reportedly listed both the Sakura Wars TV series and Sakura Wars OVA 2 as licensed by their company in a Sakura Con panel followup.
...with the writers strike looming, I am madly trying to finish writing some additional material for a very cool Polish/Japanese film called AVALON, so am spending all my time in my hotel room playing and replaying the video of the film and making notes and writing bits.
Irwin’s new 12” figures, Future Trunks and Tien, are now available at toy stores nationwide. Both figures are ultra-posable, and have real cloth outfits.The figures come in window boxes, and retail for $19.99-$27.99.
Takara has announced three more sets of show-exclusive G1 Transformer reissues. The additional sets include: Ramjet, Thrust and Dirge Inferno and Grapple Trailbreaker and Hoist Unfortunately, since these are Japanese toy show exclusives, they will be extremely hard and expensive for US residents to obtain.
Optimus Prime, leader of the heroic Autobots, is now immortalized in this new 1/8 scale cold-cast resin bust, designed and sculpted by Raven Hood! The bust itself is 6”, and is approximately 8.75” tall with the base. This is the first in a series of statues and busts, with a bust of Megatron, the leader of the evil Decepticons, planned as the next release. The bust is available through the May 2001 issue of Previews and carries a price tag of $49.99.
A manga series based on the j-pop idol group, Morning Musume, is going to start in the June 2001 issue of Nakayoshi (Kodansha). The manga title will be called "Musume. Monogatari," and it will be drawn by Kamisaki Yutaka. The Mini-Moni (a sub-group of Morning Musume) already has a manga series running in the magazine Shogaku 2-nensei (2nd Grader).
Kaiyodo's new Trigun figure, Money The Gail can be viewed at the link.
Figures.com Gainax's popular anime series has been keeping oversea toy company Kaiyodo very busy. Not only has the public received accurately detailed figures of the bio-mechanical Evangelions Eva-00, Eva-01, Eva-02, Eva-03, Eva-04 and the shy, red-eyed Rei Ayanami, but exceptionally unpainted, clear variants. And if that were not enough, Kaiyodo repeated their run of Evangelions, only this time applying metallic paint and also released a massive Box Set of EVA 01. As the saying goes, their can't be enough a good thing. Later this year (Fall), Kaiyodo will be releasing two new Eva Units: Eva-01 Test Type Full Action Figure: Matsumura Version and Eva-05 Mass Production Model Full Action Figure. Click below for a better look at our exclusive Eva-01 prototype pic- on display at Tokyo Toy Show 2001!
In regards to the Evangelion movies, "It is looking like a two disc set including both movies, set for around the end of October. The disc will also feature lots of extras including voice director commentary (English), VA interviews, director interview. He said that there will about 2 hours of extras included. He also confirmed that there will be no edits." Once the Evangelion movies are done, "Virus Buster Surge, Ghost Sweeper and Astro Boy. Virus Buster Surge might also include a commentary track. Back catalog titles up next for DVD include Gunbuster (possibly with a dub track), Black Jack, Giant Robo and X. Both Giant Robo and X had to wait for the region 2 release. It was also mentioned that most of the extras on the Giant Robo R2 discs will not be on the Manga R1 due to Manga's contract with the licensor. They will try to get these out by Christmas. When asked about Wings of Honneamise, Keith insisted that it was a print quality issue rather than an encoding problem and thus no recall for the disc is planned.
I've been given the ok to post my plan so here it is, the release plan for the City Hunter 2 TV series. Next week I'll be putting up a pre-order page on the website to begin taking orders for the first of two 5 disc box sets to cover the entire 63 episode series. These discs will be subtitle only. The sets will come in fold out boxes similar to those used for the X-Files and other releases with a slip case. We'll take pre-orders and when we reach 2000 orders we'll begin production. Each box will start out with a $124.98 SRP but the price will drop depending on how many pre-orders we have when the set is complete. This will still be under the ADV Fansubs label and will be the first ADV Fansubs DVDs. I'll post more details, such as the link to the page, later this week as I get things ready.
First off, Bandai Entertainment, represented by Jerry Chu: For May, look for Angel Links #1, Dark Solider D (Bandai's first live action title), and Escaflowne # 5 & 6. Crest of The Stars DVD was delayed due to source issues, but will come out in June and will be bi-monthly there after. Bandai and Viz will release the Jin-Roh movie in theaters starting 25 May in New York, San Fransisco and LA. It'll open in Seattle on 29 June. They are hoping to get the Escaflowne movie in theaters by the end of the year. Just a confirmation that Bandai does have Love Hina, but not certain if it'll be just the TV series or if the specials, etc. are included. They are also looking into the possiblity of bringing out related goods, similar to what they have done with Gundam. Titles in production now: Better Man, Fancy LaLa (DVD will have dub), Saber Marionette J to X, Silent Mobius and Brain Powerd. All titles will come out some time in 2002 and bandaient.com will hold voting on which title the fans want to come out first. Gundam 0079, 0080, 0083 and MS08 Team will start showing on Cartoon Network starting in June (tentatively). Pilot Canidate (Canidate for Goddess) is slated for October. MS08 Team DVD will be out starting July (but Jerry did have a finished DVD to give away, so the first disc is ready to go) Gundam TV (original) will be out starting in August Gundam movies DVD box, with sub/dub and DD5.1 will be out in November More "value" DVD sets like Haunted Junction and Don't Leave Me Alone Daisy will be probably released in the future by Bandai, not in the near future. Cowboy Bebop box set is slated for fall or winter 2001. It will include a box, and they are considering throwing in a figure or a DVD of extras (interviews, etc.), but noting has been finalized yet. Bandai Ent. does not yet have the rights to the Bebop movie Bandai is also working on getting Canadian distribution set up and is considering a soundtrack line. ADV Films: ADV will work on next the Martian Successor Nadesico movie and You're Under Arrest movie. ADV has an option on the Gekkiganger 3 OVA. Other titles in the works: Princess 9 (5 ep/DVD), Shin Getter Robo, Soul Hunter. Fans of Marmalade Boy were urged to pick up Princess 9. ADV movies in theaters: Parasite Eve, Gamera 2 (both live action), Spriggan (slated for September). Gamera and Gamera 3 will be out on DVD. ADV is hoping to get its entire backcatalog on DVD by either the end of 2001 or sometime in 2002. Bubblegum Crisis 2040 will be broadcast on TV this year as possibly will be Nadia on the Blue Water. Nadia might include a Spanish language track on the DVDs ADV is negotiations with DiC to get Sailor Moon/Sailor Moon R on DVD. Fans are urged to contact ADV so that they can go to DiC to show them how much support the show has. Future ADV DVDs will include more extras and possibly alternate angles, now that they've figured out the DVD authoring process. ADV is working on a recall for the inverted audio on the Sakura Wars DVDs; contact DLW for details. By 2002, ADV Fansub line will switch over DVDs, since the sub VHS market is nearly non-existant. They hope that this imprint will be able to concentrate on older titles (i.e. pre-1994) where dubbing would be difficult or nearly impossible. We might see the Nuku Nuku DVDs by the end of the year. Simliar to Bandai, ADV is looking into getting titles distributed in Canada, but is having problems with Canadian requirement to include a French track.
The May 4th Entertainment Weekly had an item on Hello Kitty as part of their "The Scout: EW's Guide to the Next New Things" The feature was about how stars such as Brandy, Christina Aquilera, Tyra Banks, and Parker Possey are sporting Hello Kitty merchandise in the media. Sanrio has opened 12 new Kitty boutiques in the US over the last 18 months. Peter Cheung, a spokesperson for Sotheby's auction hose who follows the toy market has credits the recent revival in adults as "reliving their childhood."
Anime Expo is proud to announce Mr. Kia Asamiya as a Guest of Honor for Anime Expo 2001. A prolific manga artist, Mr. Asamiya's first title debuted in 1986. In 1988, his most well-known manga, Silent Mobius, began publication. His other works include Dark Angel, Compiler, Steam Detectives, and Corrector Yui. Several of his works have been adapted into animated television series, video series, and movies. Mr. Asamiya is also a renowned illustrator and has published numerous artbooks. He is currently working on a special Batman™ story with D.C. Comics. KIA ASAMIYA ART EXHIBIT Anime Expo is also pleased to announce that once again, in collaboration with GoFA (The Gallery of Fantastic Art), that we will have an exclusive art exhibit of the works of one of our Guests of Honor. A special exhibit of Mr. Asamiya's works will be on display at this year's Anime Expo Art Show. This is the first time Mr. Asamiya's works have been exhibited outside of Japan; approximately 40 pieces will be on display at this year's special exhibit. Just as with last year's Akemi Takada Angels exhibit, this will be another once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the works of a famous anime artist close up and in person. Anime Expo would like to thank GoFA for their assistance in sponsoring this event at Anime Expo 2001.
Meet cute little Lina Inverse, the fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the rich and mostly keeps it for herself. On the road to fame, fortune and food, she befriends Gourry, a handsome swordsman who is as loyal as man's best friend, but not quite as smart. Together, along with princess Amelia and a chimaera named Zelgadiss, they star in their own 72-card adventure. Three levels of chase cards round out the series.
36 packs per box
Sample Card Images can be viewed here.
The economic downturn in the US is effecting Mexican speciality TV networks such as Televisa and TV Azteca because of cuts in local and American advertising budgets. A much smaller number of new shows will be shown in the coming season. Televisa announced a cut of more than 2500 people in its personal, and will be choosing to re-run old shows rather than introduce new ones. The only anime show it will be airing it St. Tail. The network has the rights to a large number of anime series, but they are shying away from airing them due to controversy. Anime has been labeled "satanic-high sexually-violent" by ultra-conservatory groups that are now in the Mexican federal government. TVC, an cable channel owned by PCTV, the company that sells the signals of TV Cable to operator companies in Mexico, has remove anime series "Tico y sus Amigos" (Nanatsu no Umi no Tico), "La Isla del Tesoro" (Treasure Island), and "Time Quest" (Time Travel Tondekeman!). The shows have been replaced by the TV children soap opera El Club de los 7. "Supercampeones" (Captain Tsubasa J) has been moved to Saturday morning where it is the only anime being show. Anime is being replaced by teen series like Hang Out!, California Dreams, Hardy Boys, and other similars from early 90's, and will run an animated series "El Reino de Kingsley" (Kinglsey kingdom), an animated religious show. Fox Kids still not confirm the premiere of Patlabor 2 the movie, but in some tv schedule indicate that it will premiere the Saturday 12th. The only new show confirmed by FK is Kong, a cartoon series by BKN. But, in its official page, FK announced the premiere of Digimon 02 in July. The movie of this series, named in US "Digimon the movie", is on sale on video in Mexico, season. Thanks to César De la luz for the information.
Fanboy Entertainment has 2 works from Yoshitoshi ABe,one of the creators of the hit anime series Serial Experiments LAIN, coming out this month and next. Essence, scheduled for this month is an artbook featuring art from his various anime and manga work. White Rain, scheduled for May is a one-shot manga. Fanboy has set up an ABe section on their website with info on these products. Excerpted from a post on the Fanboy forums: Hello all, just wanted to point out that we've created a section for ABe works, but we're still working on rearranging the layout a little to fit an ABe link. In the meantime, you can check it out at: http://www.fanboyinc.com/ABe There's some really nice cover art and info on the products there.
Hold on tight! Fox Kids Network (Fox Kids) is preparing to take viewers on an outrageous high-powered robot adventure with the new animated series Medabot. Produced by Nelvana, in association with NAS/Kodansha, the series joins the Fox Kids line up this Fall, it was announced today by Maureen Smith, President, Fox Kids Network and Fox Family Channel. The action-packed anime series takes place in the technologically advanced year 2122 A.D. In the dynamic world of the future, every kid owns a high performance Medabot, a pet-robot with artificial intelligence and exclusive strength controlled exclusively by its owner. Kids compete with each other in "Robattles" that pit Medabot against Medabot in a designated ring.
"Every young child dreams of having a robot, almost as often as they fantasize about traveling into the future," said Maureen Smith, President, Fox Kids Network and Fox Family Channel. "Medabot brings our viewer's imagination to life with over-the-top action and out-of-this-world adventure."
"Medabot sets the standard for robot-themed action series," said Toper Taylor, President, Nelvana Communications. "The property features over 370 uniquely different robots and the show is a thrilling ride for kids to a compelling new world where their imaginations find roots in reality."
The series follows the adventures of Ikki, a poor boy who dreams of owning a Medabot and competing. Ikki finds a "medal," the hardware of a Medabot's brain, and decides to purchase a Medabee, an inexpensive Medabot in whom he inserts the "medal". To his surprise the component gives his Medabee super robotic strength, catapulting the two to the front lines of Robattle competition. Nelvana will bring 26 super-charged episodes to Fox Kids.
Fox Kids Network is the No. 1 action and adventure destination for kids, programming 14 hours weekly (Monday-Saturday) on FOX. Since its debut in 1990, Fox Kids has maintained a dominant position, recently winning the February 2001 ratings "sweep" among broadcast competition with Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11, Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11. Fox Kids is seen by 25 million kids and teens each month and by 20 million viewers aged 18 years and older. The FOX KIDS CLUB is the country's largest of its kind, boasting more than 4 million members nationwide. The quarterly kids' magazine, FOX KIDS, is the most widely read children's publication in the country. Visit Fox Kids on the web at http://www.foxkids.com.
Nelvana is the world's leading independent animation production, distribution and merchandise licensing company, marketing high quality media content and related product to children worldwide. Nelvana, A Corus Entertainment Company, operates through two core businesses: Production and Distribution and Branded Consumer Products. Through its production and distribution business, Nelvana has completed over 60 major animated productions, distributed to over 160 countries worldwide. Nelvana's growing library has over 1,650 cumulative half-hour episodes, including such well- known television and feature film properties as Franklin, Babar, Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, Cardcaptors and Rolie Polie Olie. Nelvana celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2001. The company's website is http://www.nelvana.com.
AIA, a new game company founded by videogame industry veteran Yoshiaki Kanazawa, is preparing an Akira videogame for the Sony Playstation 2. The Akira game will be out in August, just a few weeks after the release of the remastered Akira video and DVD (see "Akira DVD Packaged in Collector's Tin"). Other Akira merchandise includes the McFarlane Toys second series of Anime toys, featuring Akira (see, "McFarlane Fields Diverse Lineup"), shipping to retailers in September. And Dark Horse will have three volumes of the English version of the original manga series (see "Dark Horse Retro Manga Boffo") out by the time the Akira video hits the shelves on July 24th.
The Akira videogame is said to take full advantage of the three-dimensional potential of the Playstation 2 format. The Akira offering will be only the second game created by AIA, whose first offering is the popular Illbleed game for the Sega Dreamcast platform. Yoshiaki Kanazawa, the founder of AIA, founded, owned, and operated Jaleco Co. Ltd. one of Japan's leading game developers. Mr. Kanazawa recently sold Jaleco and its U.S. subsidiary, Jaleco USA, and reentered the game market with AIA, which opened its doors on April 1st of this year.
1. Before anyone asks, the discs will be the UNCUT version. No edits. So, please do not ask this question. 2. The discs will contain the Bonus Animation Clips found on the Japanese LD release (but not the Japanese DVD release). 3. Something I've been working on since December: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team will be the first Bandai DVD title to have reversible covers, with each featuring a different piece of art. One side will feature the Mobile Suits, with illustrations done by mecha artist Kouji Sugiura. The other side will feature the characters of MS08, with art done by Toshihiro Kawamoto
Koto has provided an advanced look at their next three proposed Bastard! Action Figures: alluring jester Polno, blue boxing brute Conlon, and angelic beauty Gabriel. Larger images of all three can be found by clicking below! Bastard! is yet another exotic Japanese Anime based toy line so far consisting of the following figures: *Dark Schneider Version 1- known as D.S. Jugulator in Japan. Shipping this July from Diamond. *Dark Schneider 2 "Majin Version"- coming this August via Diamond- this is one awesome mutated version of the sword weilding hero above. *Mikael- this winged beauty is coming this Fall via Diamond.
Pioneer Entertainment Rep Chad Kime has gotten back to ANN with details about the inclusion of the Streamline dub on the Akira DVD as well as some of the other extras that may be included on the DVD. Regarding the Streamline Dub, Pioneer has plans to include it on the DVD, however there is concern that doing so may force them to reduce the video's bitsream and end up losing the THX certification for this DVD. If this is the case then the Streamline dub will be removed in order to maintain the THX certification. Unfortunately it is currently looking like they will not be able to include the the Streamline Dub. Pioneer is still in the process of ironing out the details regarding which extras will be included on the second DVD in the collectors edition. Likely possibilities include Production reports/making of features and the sound files (a making of for the soundtrack).
I just heard that Gainax is now producing a new anime for TV here in Japan. It's called MAHOROMATIC and is based on a manga series. It's a manga that comes out as part of Comic GUM. I actually love this comic! Why do all the manga that I buy keep becoming anime? It's perplexing to see your favorite manga become an anime since the feeling and nuances chnage.
From the world of Capcom's hit game and cartoon Mega-Man (aka Rockman Dash) come the Kobuns! Made of Filled PVC, the approximate 10.5" tall Kobuns offer limited poseability and will come with three different facial expressions. To be packaged in a master case of 12 (assortment 4 of each) with a MSRP of $24.95 each. Look for these around mid-June, 2001.
Planet Namek reports the following:
Toriyama has done two of these in the past, which according to #db expert Wuken, weren't all that great. However, unlike the previous two, this manga is going to be a parody of Dragon Ball. Here's a teaser image from the comic. It's really difficult to make fun of yourself well, but we'll see how AT does... :P Understand this, stubborn fans: This is a one-time deal. This is NOT a new Dragon Ball series.
Wuken has provided the site with an image that can be viewed here.
Detonator Orgun / 159 minutes / 09/11/2001 / 29.99$
Garaga / 100 minutes / 09/11/2001 / 29.99$
Patlabor TV Series Vol. 1 / 120 minutes / 08/14/2001 / 29.99$
Ping Pong Club 4: Losers' Club / 100 minutes / 09/11/2001 / 29.99$
Source: UMJAMS Anime News
Lisa Ortiz, voice actress most widely known for her role as Lina Inverse from Slayers, has confirmed and will be attending Anime Central this year.
Seiyuu Naoko Matsui regrets to inform us that she will not be able to attend Anime Central as planned this year. However it is for a happy reason, as she'll be getting married this May, and the wedding planning just didn't allow her to attend, even though she worked until this late trying to make the schedule work.
Also, Crispin Freeman has had to cancel his appearance at Anime Central. Theirish repertory theater in new york, where Crispin is playing the lead in their production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, has extended the play's run past the original May 6th final performance date.
Source: UMJAMS Anime News
There are many cool new things in germany right now: *Cinema Prinzessin mononoke (Mononoke Hime) has started. *TV Wedding Peach started on RTL 2 (TV) and Reideen started on Premiere World (Pay-TV) VOX announced another Anime Night, but they won't show new things. VOX will show Record of Lodoss War. *New Manga in April Digimon, Kimba, der weisse Löwe (Jungle Tantei), Vampire Miyu *Manga delays Chirality, Video Girl Ai and Vision of the Escaflowne were delayed until June *Merchandise Carlsen Comics announced the Artbook for Mononoke Hime. Other Artbooks announced are: Magic Knight Rayearth Illustration Collecction Vol.1 and the Seraphic Feather Artbook. The Soundtracks for Digimon and Mononoke Hime were released. *Videos in April Please save my earth Vol.1, Iria Vol.3, El-Hazard: Die Nebenwelt Vol.1 (The TV Series), Wedding Peach TV Box 3
Berusaiyu no Bara (The Rose of Versailles), a 1970's comic book about tragic love in 18th-century France, first appeared as a cartoon series in the weekly girls' comic Margaret in 1972.
The author, Riyoko Ikeda, recently commented in an interview, "I've long wanted to make an opera out of 'Berusaiyu no Bara". Riyoko Ikeda went on to state that the opera will be translated into Italian from Japanese in a bid to make it a world-class work. Riyoko also stated that she will solicit compositions based on the libretto such as for a duet by Oscar and Andre and a Marie Antoinette aria. The opera is expected to last well over three hours.
The story, which is set against the backdrop of the French court before and during the French Revolution of 1789, revolves around the heroine Oscar, a noblewoman raised as a man, who becomes a bodyguard for Queen Marie Antoinette.
Berusaiyu no Bara has also gained a large following elsewhere in Asia, Europe and the United States due to an animated version.
Source: Silver Bullet Comics
Digital Bits is running a piece of Akira artwork that they're calling the upcoming DVD artwork. No indication of whether this is the standard edition cover or the deluxe edition cover.
Pioneer's announced an 8/13 release date for the first volume of Hand Maid May via the Right Stuf. This ten episode series (which has an eleventh episode that was made directly for video) will be released in a fashion just like the Japanese release. Retail is $29.99 the DVD has a running time of 60 minutes. Apparently the title wasn't supposed to be announced until sometime in May, and we're guessing the information that got out was simply wrong. The 11 episode series will be released on three discs in a 4/3/4 format.
Based on the popular Japanese movie, video, and comic books, Samurai X, these upcoming action figures from Toycom are made of a durable PVC and offer a high amount of detail. Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Hajime have 7 points of articulation while Kaoru offers 10. All in blister card packaging. These first four figures are now being offered for pre-order in the latest issue of Diamond Previews (May) for $12.99 each and scheduled to ship in September 2001.
--- the release date has shifted from 7/3 to 7/24. This is likely due to that particular week being a big holiday/vacation week for a lot of people and a lot of outdoor activities, which means a lot less foot traffic in retail stores. A shift to the end of the month makes sense, and if anyone remembers what 7/25/2000 was like, there were about 15 anime releases on that day last year. Definitely a big release period.
The other information is about the deluxe edition with the special tin being made for it. Apparently the first 75,000 copies will be packaged in this collectors tin and after that it will be a typical two disc case.
According to the latest update at Diamond Comics for items shipping in the July timeframe, there's some new titles listed there.
Arc the Lad Vol. #3 - 29.98$
Baoh - 24.95$
Getter Robo: Resurrection - 29.98$
TRSI are starting up their work on the summer release for Boogiepop Phantom, including starting the dub next week. In a similar vein to their request for comments on KareKano's release, They'd "like to open it up - what extras might we provide to make this a worthwhile purchase? I might put this up for preorder soon if we get some good ideas. Dubbing actually begins next week, with some familiar names..."
As reported by UMJAMS Anime News From the English AIC page: http://www.a-i-c.co.jp/e/index.html A1: Is there any plan for AIC produce more Dual? Q1:No. AIC and Pioneer LDC has no plan to produce more Dual at the moment.
A2: When will Tenchi Muyo 3rd OVA come out in Japan? Will it go to USA? Q2: We only got the permission of release production news. That is only thing we got as Tenchi fans. Other than that is confidential.
A3: When will online shop open? Q3: We are REALLY sorry for keep people waiting for so long and not saying a word about it. Truth is, due to some legal problems that we can't open it till we clear everything. We hope we can open it before summer("what?!", yeah, we feel the same) if all the process moving faster than we thought.
Gundam fans, will get your ultimate reward, when you guys get back-to-back 1 full hour of Gundam Wing for one week, starting May 7th and finishing its final course on May 11th, 2001. Gundam has been scheduled to air from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET/PT) during that week. That week will be the last week for the 3 hour Toonami Block.
Once the 2 hour Toonami Block starts airing on Monday, May 14th 2001. This will be the Toonami lineup.
(Takes effect on weekdays May 14th 2001)
5:00 PM --- Superman
5:30 PM --- Tenchi Muyo
6:00 PM --- Dragonball Z
6:30 PM --- Dragonball Z
(Takes effect on weeknights May 14th 2001)
12:00 PM --- Dragonball Z
12:30 PM --- Dragonball Z
So there you have 1 hour of DBZ in the afternoon and 1 hour of DBZ at midnights. What more can you ask for, considering that you will see al lot of DBZ till mid-June. I still feel strongly that this was a bad move to take away one whole hour from the regular Toonami block. Big O has run its course so you won't be seeing that on Toonami for a while. Sailor Moon and Outlaw Star fans don't get alarmed because you might see both SM and OS back on air sometime during this summer.
Article courtesy of Sam
Source: SZR
Mobius Klein #1 - On Sale Now
Spellbound #1 - On Sale Now (Two Covers)
Dark Angel: PR #3 On Sale Now
Wizard Entertainment is preparing its first totally anime publication, Anime Invasion, which is being solicited in the current (April) edition of Diamond Previews. Retailers will be able to select from two different covers, one featuring an Akira design by Pat Lee (Warlands), and one with a DBZ and Sailor Moon "Toonami" cover. The magazine will carry a $4.99 cover price. Wizard has planned Anime Invasion as a one-shot, but they are clearly testing the waters to see if interest is strong enough to warrant a monthly magazine. Remember that Wizard's ToyFare began as a one-shot trial.
Anime Invasion will have a major emphasis on DVD thanks to an Anime DVD Buyers Guide featuring the top 50 anime titles available on DVD. Plus Wizard will inform readers which DVDs have hidden surprises and, more importantly, how to access all the "Easter eggs" that make the DVD format so enticing for collectors. A special feature on the remastered DVD collector's edition of Akira (see "Remastered Akira Video Debut Set") is sure to have fans salivating.
Other key features include interviews with top anime creators including Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell), who talk about their new projects that will be appearing over the next year. In addition there will be plenty of coverage on the hottest current anime titles here in the U.S. including DBZ, Sailor Moon, Transformers, Gundam, Pokemon, Trigun, Street Fighter, Ranma ˝, and Escaflowne.
Wizard's Anime Invasion should be a good test of the strength of the anime marketplace in the U.S. It should also prove enlightening to see how Wizard's typically glossy production values will be received by the American anime community. Protoculture Addicts and Animerica are excellent publications that have served the North American market very well for many years, but with the growing popularity of the Toonami block on the Cartoon Network (see "Toonami Ratings Soar"), it would appear that there is room for a publication like Anime Invasion.
AnimeTrax is a joint venture of The Right Stuf International, Inc. and ADV Music/AD Vision, Inc. Licensed by Victor Entertainment, Inc. Japan.
NEW YORK, NY, April 19, 2001 - 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), a fully integrated global licensing and children's entertainment company, today announced that it has acquired the merchandising and television rights to the Japanese property YU-GI-OH! for the world outside of Asia.
YU-GI-OH!, which incorporates an animated television series, video game, comic book series and card game has become very popular in Japan.
"We are excited to have acquired the licensing and broadcast rights to YU-GI-OH!" stated Mr. Al Kahn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 4Kids. "This is a continuation of our strategy of bringing popular Japanese properties to the rest of the world."
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CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VHS--3 episodes per volume, English dubbed, color, stereo, 78 mins., $24.95 USA,VACE01, ISBN 1-56931-683-X DVD--3 episodes per volume, bilingual, color, stereo, 78 mins., $29.95 USA, DAC01 SHIPS 7/24/01 THE LEGEND AWAKENS From Yű Watase's newest supernatural manga thriller comes one of the most anticipated anime series of the year! On Aya and her twin brother Aki's 16th birthday, their grandfather decide it's time to tell them a secret. The twins are summoned to the massive, mysterious Mikage House where they find their entire family assembled. Is this a birthday party, or something far more diabolical? Available in dubbed VHS or bilingual DVD.
ANIME ART GALLERY: THE ART OF RANMA ˝ anime art gallery, art by Rumiko Takahashi, color, 128 pages, $24.95 USA/$38.95 CAN, T-RA01, ISBN 1-56931-579-5, SHIPS 7/27/01 It's Ranma ˝ like you've never seen it before! You've seen the animated series. You've read the manga. But do you know everything about Ranma ˝? Presented here for the first time in English, The Art of Ranma ˝ combines both original artwork by acclaimed manga artist Rumiko Takahashi and character information on nearly every outrageous character that graces this series-Shampoo, Mousse, Ryoga, Akane, Genma, Happosai and more! Page after page features beautiful, full-color, full-page artwork of all your favorite characters in watercolors, pastels and colored pencil. Ever wonder what a day in the life of a half-boy, half-girl martial artist is like? Take a walkthrough of Ranma's typical day and see how he fends off fanatical suitors and still gets his homework done. Also included are detailed charts on every love triangle both boy and girl-type Ranma has been involved with, plus info on the dizzying array of martial arts featured throughout the series. Check out this book and see why Ranma ˝ has become one of Japan and America's most beloved series!
DRAGON BALL Z, VOL. 5 Viz graphic novel, story and art by Akira Toriyama, b&w, 184 pages, $14.95 USA/$23.00 CAN, CTDBZ005, ISBN 1-56931-550-7, SHIPS 7/13/01 DRAGON BALL Z IN SPACE! Akira Toriyama's action epic, as seen on the Cartoon Network, is now available in English in its original comic book form! After years of training and adventure, young Son Goku has become Earth's strongest martial artist-now he and his friends must fight against the deadliest villains of time and space! This graphic novel collects Dragon Ball Z Vol. 3 #1 through Vol. 3 #6. In This Volume: In the aftermath of his titanic battle with Goku, Vegeta retreats from Earth, vowing revenge. In search of a way to resurrect their dead friends, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma repair an ancient alien spaceship and go into space in search of Namek- Piccolo's home planet where the wish-granting Dragon Balls were originally made. But Namek has become a battleground, where evil emperor Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the peaceful Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality! Stranded on a planet full of enemies, the three astronauts radio back to Earth begging for a hospitalized Goku to come to their aid-but "help" comes from an unexpected source as Vegeta, now stronger than ever, turns against his former master Freeza in order to get the Dragon Balls for himself. But are Vegeta's intentions any less evil than Freeza's?
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DRAGON BALL, PART 3 #14 14-issue monthly series, story & art by Akira Toriyama, b&w, 48 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CDB314, SHIPS 7/6/01 GOKU MEETS DR. SLUMP! Goku and General Blue's mad chase takes them right out of Dragon Ball and into Penguin Village, the set of Akira Toriyama's original hit humor manga, Dr. Slump! Meet incompetent inventor Senbe Norimaki and his android "daughter" Arale! In this surreal sci-fi setting, Goku must face his final confrontation with the Red Ribbon's evil General and save the lives of his new friends! 16 extra pages for the same great price!
DRAGON BALL Z, PART 4 #8 15-issue monthly series, story & art by Akira Toriyama, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CDBZ408, SHIPS 7/13/01 VEGETA VS. REACOOM! Vegeta thought he was the strongest in the universe. He killed Zarbon and Dodoria, and he nearly killed Goku. But the Ginyu Force's indestructible muscleman, Reacoom, can stand up to his mightiest attacks-and as they trade rock-shattering blows, it's Vegeta who is being slowly, painfully pulverized!
GUNDAM WING: EPISODE ZERO #4 4-issue monthly series, story by Sakura Asagi, art by Akemi Omode, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CGW0304, SHIPS 7/20/01 CHILDREN OF WAR After his parent's death, Trowa Barton was adopted by a traveling circus family and raised as a soldier in an anti-Federation resistance movement. One day, during a dashing raid, Trowa meets a kindred spirit: an orphaned girl whom he takes in out of sympathy. Can this girl be trusted in the heart of the resistance, or has Trowa inadvertently given haven to a spy?
MAGICAL POKEMON JOURNEY, PART 5 #1: A DATE WITH WIGGLYTUFF 4-issue monthly series, story & art by Yumi Tsukirino, b&w, squarebound, 40 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, CPJ0501, ISBN: 1-56931- 678-3, SHIPS 7/20/01 LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT! Hazel and her Pokémon are taking a walk near the sunflowers one day when they meet just about the brashest, most violent Oddish who ever lived! Then, Arbok asks Wigglytuff out on a date like no other-a run around an obstacle course! Can Arbok go the distance or will Wigglytuff's challenge have it making tracks in the opposite direction?
POKEMON ADVENTURES, PART 5 #1: YELLOW CABALLERO, TO CATCH A CATERPIE 4-issue monthly series, story & art by MATO, squarebound, b&w, 48 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, CYC0201, SHIPS 7/27/01 SEASIDE SMACKDOWN Blue encounters Agatha of the Elite Four in an abandoned seaside power plant and gets more than he bargained for! Just as Agatha is about to declare checkmate, salvation comes from the most unexpected direction! Then, Yellow's on a mission to collect more Pokemon and he's got his sights set on capturing Caterpie!
POKEMON TALES collectable board books, color, 18 pages, 4 ˝" x 6", $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, Charizard:BTP019 ISBN 1-56931-570-1, Onyx: BPT020, ISBN 1-56931-571-X, SHIPS 7/20/01 POKEMON STORYBOOKS Viz presents two new Pokemon Tales, a series of colorful board books written and illustrated by Japan's greatest artists. Created with the care and attention you expect from any classic children's book, these stories will delight Pokemon-loving kids and parents alike. DON'T LAUGH CHARIZARD! Charizard's got a fiery personality and the breath to match! Wherever this fire-breathing Pokemon goes, things are always being set ablaze when he laughs. What better way to use his breath for good than to heat a spring for his friends to play in! ONIX UNDERGROUND Other Pokemon may like playing in the sun with their friends and trainers, but Onix is perfectly happy exploring everything the underground world has to offer. Join Onix as he digs his way through Diglett tunnels, subways, and more!
NO NEED FOR TENCHI!, PART 11 #4 4-issue monthly series, story & art by Hitoshi Okuda, b&w, 48 pages, $3.50 USA/$5.50 CAN, CNNT1104, SHIPS 7/20/01 GRAVITY GAMBLE Tenchi and the group race to save Ayeka and her stricken ship as both plummet towards the event horizon of a black hole! With time running out, it's up to Ryoko to bring the princess back from this death trap. But with Ayeka still under the influence of Garyu's mind control-on top of her normal rivalry with Ryoko-and she won't go without a fight!
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POKEMON ADVENTURES, ADVENTURE #3: THE SAFFRON CITY SEIGE Viz graphic novel, story by Hidenori Kusaka, art by Mato, b&w, 224 pages, $13.95 USA/$ 21.50 CAN, CTPA03, ISBN: 1-56931-560-4, SHIPS 7/6/01 RUMBLE IN SAFFRON CITY Follow the story of the original Game Boy game, with all the Gym Leaders, locations and opponents! Red's just another boy in Pallet Town with normal ambitions, until he realizes how big and full of wonders the Pokémon world can be! In his travels he meets friends like water Pokémon expert Misty and Pokémon researchers Professor Oak and Bill, but also dangerous enemies such as the secret organization of evil, Team Rocket. Red not only befriends humans who know about Pokémon, but also real-live Pokémon themselves. Maybe Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl are easy to win over, but capricious Pikachu will take a lot more effort! Red has to work hard if he's going to outdo his perennial rival Professor Oak's grandson, Blue! In This Volume: Red and Blue return home only to find Pallet Town deserted and Professor Oak kidnapped by the nefarious Team Rocket! To save the citizens of Pallet Town and perhaps the world, Red, Blue, and the nice-yet-untrustworthy Green must team up to invade Team Rocket's HQ in Saffron City. Inside the city they face the full brunt of Team Rocket's might, three powerful Pokémon trainer ringleaders: psychic-powered Sabrina; electrifying Lt. Surge; and the toxic ninja Koga. To complicate matters, Team Rocket seems to have gotten their hands on the three legendary bird Pokémon Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos! Can these three upstart trainers foil Team Rocket's plans for world dominance and rescue the citizens of Pallet Town at the same time?
STRAIN, VOL. 5 Viz graphic novel, story by Buronson, art by Ryoichi Ikegami, b&w, 216 pages, $16.95 USA/$26.00 CAN, CTSTR05, ISBN: 1-56931-682-1, SHIPS 7/27/01 FAT CHANCE From the creators of Sanctuary and Fist of the North Star! In the streets of Kuala Lumpur, blood flows thick, but not thicker than water. Framed, nearly executed, and exiled to Malaysia's slums, Japanese assassin Shingo Kusaka joins a group of outcasts in the fight against his elder brother Shunichiro, a power-hungry aristocrat, and the monolithic Chinese Sai crime family. This graphic novel contains installments from PULP Vol. 4 #9 through Vol. 5 #3. In This Volume: Strain's violent conclusion! The prize: a gigantic oil strike in Borneo-money and power enough, perhaps, to realize the dream of a united Asia. The current owner: the KUSAKA corporation. But who will claim it? KUSAKA's CEO, the ruthless Shunichiro, has just resigned in favor of Shingo, the "adopted" black-sheep younger brother whom he long tried to kill. Shunichiro has conceded his great secret-it's Shingo who is the natural son, not him. Blood will tell, but how much more must be spilled? Always fiercely loyal to Shunichiro, Shingo is in Malaysia, gunning for the corpulent Chinese crime lord Shimei Sai, who holds the controlling shares of KUSAKA. Who will tie the skein of the "strain?"
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RANMA ˝ RANDOM RHAPSODY: WATERMELON BEACH 2 episodes per volume, English dubbed, color, stereo, 78 mins., $24.95 USA, VRRR003, ISBN 1-56931-601-5, SHIPS 7/24/01 MONSTER OF WATERMELON ISLAND! The residents of the Tendo Dojo take a family vacation to a local beach, only to find Kuno washed up on shore wearing a watermelon on his head. Even more confusing, Kuno seems to have lost his memory and gained incredible skill, making possibly more powerful than Ranma! The key to this mystery lies on the deserted Watermelon Island.
RANMA ˝ MARTIAL MAYHEM, SUBTITLED EDITION: BATTLE: FOIE GRAS 2 episodes per volume, English subtitled, color, stereo, 52 mins., $24.95 USA, VRMMS09, ISBN 1-56931-595-7, SHIPS 7/24/01 BREAK OUT THE ANTACID! Meet Picolet Chardin, gourmand par excellence and Ranma's latest challenger. If Ranma can't defeat this one, he'll suffer a lot more than an upset stomach. Then, Ranma may have only one chance to beat Picolet with the "Parlay du Foie Gras," but what is it and how can Ranma use it to his advantage?
RANMA ˝ MARTIAL MAYHEM, SUBTITLED EDITION: SWIMMING WITH PSYCHOS 2 episodes per volume, English subtitled, color, stereo, 52 mins., 24.95 USA, VRMMS10, ISBN 1-56931-596-5, SHIPS 7/24/01 CAUTION: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY Ah, to swim like the noble swan.Akane's always wanted to learn how, but who would have thought her swim coach would be crazy principal Kuno? Also, the boy with the haywire internal compass returns! Ryoga's lost again in the back woods of Japan, but what the heck is a scene straight out of the Wild West doing this far East?
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EAGLE #18: FRAME-UP story & art by Kaiji Kawaguchi, b&w, 104 pages, $6.95 USA/$10.95 CAN, CEA0018, SHIPS 7/20/01 THE BOTTOM LINE Seattle and the Northwest have become the latest political hotseat as a labor strike between union workers and an aerospace giant threaten to throw the region's economy into turmoil. With General Grant posing a real challenge in the race for president, Yamaoka sees the dispute as a good way to even the playing field. But what does a New York senator know about labor disputes and how can he even get the two sides to talk?
CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND #2 6-issue monthly series, story by Yű Watase, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/ $4.50 CAN, CAC102, SHIPS 7/20/01 SINS OF THE FATHER Aya and her twin brother's trip to the Mikage House seems to have been no party after all, but rather a test. When Aya exhibits supernatural abilities, the family decides she is too dangerous to live any longer. Will Aya's father actually kill his only daughter, or will the man in black rescue her again from certain death?
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, BOOK 6 #1 REGULAR--4-issue monthly series, story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, original concept by Gainax, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.50 USA/$5.50 CAN, CEV601 SPECIALCOLLECTOR'S EDITION--4-issue monthly series, story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, original concept by Gainax, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.50 USA/$5.50 CAN, CEVS601, SHIPS 7/21/01 CERTAIN UNCERTAINTY Shinji is confronted by the one thing for which no amount of NERV training could prepare him-normal life! High-school romances, interpersonal relationships.everything that comes with being a teenager! But danger lurks not too far away, and Ritsuko and Gendo are planning for the introduction of Unit-03. Who will pilot the untested Eva?
AQUA KNIGHT, PART 3 #5 5-issue monthly series, story and art by Yukito Kushiro, monthly, b&w, 48 pages, $3.50 USA/$5.50 CAN, CAK0305, SHIPS 7/13/01 HELL HATH NO FURY. The ultimate battle between this world and the underworld is on! With the living core of Alcantara's Zyfort out of control and on the warpath, Ruliya has no choice than to call upon the forces of Death Himself one more time. After the fight, Alcantara decides it might be time to call it quits, but is a mad scientist ever really reformed?
EL HAZARD, PART 3 #1 6-issue monthly series, story & art by Tsubura Hidetomo, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CEH0301, SHIPS 7/13/01 FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Ifurita and Makoto square off against the male demon-god only to find their attacks having the same effect as mosquito bites! Meanwhile, the front lines of Roshtaria are under attack by the Shadow Tribe's other demon-god, and all Fujisawa and the Priestesses can do is watch in disgust. Can anything be done to stop the Shadow Tribe and end their control over the demon-gods?
INU-YASHA, PART 6 #3 15-issue series, story & art by Rumiko Takahashi, b&w, 40 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CIY0603, SHIPS 7/6/01 THE IMPOSTOR REVEALED While searching the temple for a way to stop the demon Suijin, Miroku and Sango discover a woman only inches in height who claims to be the real Suijin! Is this pint-sized priestess friend or foe? Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha and the possibly-false Suijin tangle underwater while Kagome and the village boy scramble to steal the demon's enchanted spear.
RANMA, PART 10 #4 11-issue series, story & art by Rumiko Takahashi, monthly, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CRA1004, SHIPS 7/13/01 MARTIAL ARTS PEP-SQUAD! Furinkan High's going to have some stiff competition this season! Out- of-town Seishun High School has been winning a surprising number of sporting events lately with the help of Martial Arts Cheerleading master Mariko Konjo. To put Furinkan back on top, Ranma has no choice but to challenge pom-pom wielding Mariko to a cheerleading battle royale!
SILENT MOBIUS, ADVENT: #1 6-issue series, story & art by Kia Asamiya, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.25 USA/$4.95 CAN, CSM0901, SHIPS 7/13/01 WHAT EVIL LIES BENEATH It's been a year since Roy's mysterious death and Katsumi's disappearance, but out of the blue the team members of A.M.P. receive a mysterious e-mail.from Katsumi! When she asks for a rendezvous in a junkyard the girls can't help but be suspicious. Is this the same Katsumi that the team once knew?
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PULP VOL. 5, #8 JULY `01 manga anthology, b&w, 184 pages, $5.95 USA/$8.95 CAN, MPU0508, MATURE READERS ONLY, SHIPS 7/6/01 The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! PULP has 184 pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. This month we focus on American manga. That's right! American manga! Make sure to check out the special collector's cover by one of America's best manga artists. BANANA FISH: Papa Dino and Arthur break off their meeting to find Ash while Yut Leung confronts Dr. Dawson about Banana Fish.VOYEURS INC.: Ken interrupts a kinky couple in the park mid-intercourse, but this time he might have gone too far when a local gang hassles him about it. DANCE TILL TOMORROW: With only one week before Suekichi's wedding to Miyuki, everybody and their uncle seems to have a word of sage advice for him! CINDERALLA-CHAN: Cindarella's father has risen from the grave and he's out for love! Soon, Cinderalla is saying `hello' to her new stepmother and two stepsisters. EVEN A MONKEY CAN DRAW MANGA: It's easy to draw poses, look and see! UZUMAKI: The local prankster's got a crush on Kirie.but after he is involved in a hideous accident, his parting gift of a Jack-in-the-Box takes on disturbing implications.
ANIMERICA EXTRA VOL. 4 #8 JULY `01 manga anthology, b&w, 128 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, MAE0408, SHIPS 7/6/01 THE ANIME FAN'S COMIC MAGAZINE The greatest shojo and shonen manga! A brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; an artist, his kissin' cousin, and a doll that came to life; adventure in a fantasy world not unlike ancient China; crime and mystery in the Gothic metropolis of Steam City; and a girl who came from a video tape. 128 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features and more! FUSHIGI YŰGI: Hotohori and Tamahome face off in battle and soon things turn deadly. Can Tamahome remember his love for Miaka before it's too late? VIDEO GIRL AI: When Yota runs out of bed to help a stricken Ai, Nobuko begins to question whether Yota really loves her at all. STEAM DETECTIVES: Every corner of Steam City is going to feel the Earth shake when Goriki and Shadow Bolt III battle in the canals of the dark city! REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: Utena rejects Touga's romantic advances, but that doesn't stop him from inviting her and Anthy to the ball. MARIONETTE GENERATION: Izumi is no good in a fistfight, especially over a girl! Meanwhile, Kinoko gets the eerie feeling that someone is watching her.
ANIMERICA Vol. 9 #6 anime & manga monthly, color and b&w, 96 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, MAN0906, SHIPS 7/6/01 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and Leiji Matsumoto's GALAXY EXPRESS 999 manga. Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be ANIMERICA!
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AQUA KNIGHT VOL. 1 Viz graphic novel, story and art by Yukita Kishiro, b&w, 232 pages, $16.95 USA/$26.00 CAN, CTAK001, ISBN 1-56931-634-1, SHIPS 8/3/01 A KNIGHT COMES TO LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND Enter a whole new world of fantasy and adventure: the watery land of Marmundo, where kings rule tiny islands scattered throughout the vast sea and stray ships really can fall off the face of the planet! To protect this land from evil, great armored Aqua Knights patrol the seas mounted atop noble orcas seeking adventure and combat. One such Aqua Knight, Ruliya of Perla, washes ashore on a mysterious lighthouse island after being caught in a storm. Little does she know that this tiny island will be the beginning of an adventure that will take her to the far edges of the world and back! In This Volume: On the remote island of Faro, not far from the World's Edge, a stormy night brings a visitor to the lighthouse keeper Arrabarus and his young son Ashika. When they find a suit of armor washed up near the shore, they open it to reveal a beautiful woman, the Aqua Knight Ruliya of Perla, far off her intended course. For saving her life, Ruliya grants young Ashika the privilege of being her squire-a mistake she will come to regret. When the megalomaniac genius Alcantara steals a magical light sphere from Faro and kidnaps Ashika, Ruliya must set off to rescue the boy and maintain the delicate balance between the living and the dead.
DRAGON BALL PART 4 #1 10-issue monthly series, story & art by Akira Toriyama, b&w, 48 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CDB401, SHIPS 8/10/01 TARGET: GOKU! Goku's search for the next Dragon Balls takes him to the base of the mysterious Karin Tower, which marks the home of Rora and Opa, a proud Native American warrior and his son. But after the Red Ribbon Army setbacks Goku's dealt, they're more determined than ever to destroy him once and for all! As a strategic maneuver, Commander Red calls out his trump card and hires Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin. Next to this guy, even General Blue looks weak...Now 48 pages every month!
POKÉMON ORIGAMI 3 activity book, designed by Ryoko Nishida, color, 80 pages, $9.95 USA/ $15.50 CAN, TPM03, ISBN 1-56931-655-4,SHIPS 8/17/01 FOLDING FUN! Why catch Pokémon when you can make you own? Pichu, Snubull, and all your favorite Pokémon from the hit Gameboy games Pokémon Gold and Silver are here! Fold, spindle and manufacture all your favorite Pokémon in minutes from this vivid, full-color kit that includes both pre-printed origami paper and step-by-step pictorial instructions!
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DRAGON BALL Z PART 4 #9 13-issue monthly series, story & art by Akira Toriyama, b&w, 48 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CDBZ409, SHIPS 8/17/01 THE DARKEST HOUR Just as Vegeta is about to be annihilated by Reacoom, Gohan and Kuririn intercede to save their old enemy. As the fighters exchange nuclear-strength blows and planet Namek is blasted to craters, Ginyu brings Freeza all seven Dragon Balls and the twisted conqueror prepares to make his ultimate wish come true. But there's just one thing wrong with Freeza's plans...Goku's spaceship has landed! Now 48 pages every month! MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY, PART 5 #2: OPERATION: HYPNOTISM 5-issue monthly series, story & art by Yumi Tsukirino, b&w, squarebound, 40 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, CPJ0501, SHIPS 8/31/01 MIND GAMES Coconut discovers she has the power to hypnotize Eevee, then decides to turn her hypnotic attentions toward Almond! Will Coconut be able to sway the mind and heart of Almond, or will her mental meddling backfire? Meanwhile, Wal is determined to become the greatest Pokémon trainer ever, and with trusty Clefairy at his side, decides to go into intensive training.
POKÉMON ADVENTURES: THE YELLOW CABALLERO PART 5 #2: THE S.S. ANNE ADVENTURE 4-issue monthly series, story & art by Midenori Kusaka, squarebound, b&w, 48 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, CYC0201, SHIPS 8/31/01 TITANIC.POKÉMON STYLE! After fending off members of the Elite Four, Blue & Yellow decide it's time for a break and go on an ocean cruise aboard the S.S. Anne. Also aboard the S.S. Ann to their surprise is the infamous Pokémon Fan Club President in disguise! What is this Pokémon-loving nut up to this time? Their journey is cut short when Team Rocket shows up and decide to really play sink-the-ship!
GUNDAM WING: EPISODE ZERO #5 8-issue monthly series, story by Sakura Asagi, art by Akemi Omode, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CGW0305, SHIPS 8/24/01 THE FIRST TIME I SAW YOUR FACE. A mysterious boy shows up at Relena's private school and instantly becomes the center of everyone's attention.and speculation. When Relena overhears what sounds like a secret military communiqué she can't help but wonder what he's really up to. But when terrorists attack a nearby town, it becomes all too apparent what the boy was up to, and Relena inadvertently becomes caught in the middle of a conflict she knows nothing about.
NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 12 #1 6-issue monthly series, story & art by Hitoshi Okuda, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CNNT1201, SHIPS 8/24/01 I HEAR AND OBEY.OR NOT Although Ryoko rescued Ayeka from the clutches of Garyu, his brainwashing technique was never fully undone and now Ayeka has pulled a Patty Hearst and fled back to the evil prince with Sasami in tow! Will Garyu turn Sasami into his next puppet and with her, the power of Tsunami? And what is the motivation behind Garyu, the Tenchi cast's most powerful opponent ever?
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INU-YASHA VOL. 9 Viz graphic novel, story and art by Rumiko Takahashi, b&w, 200 pages, $15.95 USA/$24.95 CAN, CTIY009, ISBN 1-56931-643-0, SHIPS 8/17/01 THE EXTERMINATORS When high-school student Kagome is transported back in time to Japan's feudal era, she accidentally releases the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the "Jewel of Four Souls." But after a battle with fearsome demons, the jewel has been shattered and its countless shards scattered over all Japan. Now, bound together by a spell, Inu-Yasha and Kagome must join forces to reclaim the jewel and its terrifying powers from demons and mortals alike who would use it as a tool of unspeakable evil. In This Volume: When Kagome discovers severed human heads floating downstream, everyone agrees that it must be the foul work of demons. But when the group comes across a hideous tree that grows talking heads they tell not of a demon, but an evil hermit master that harvests villagers as ingredients in a life extension elixir! Can Inu- Yasha and the group defeat his powerful magic, or will they become more victims in his quest for immortality? Then, Kagome learns of a group that exterminates demons as a way of life and supposedly created the Shikon Jewel. But while searching for their whereabouts, Kagome is reminded of how little she, or anyone else, actually knows about the Shikon Jewel.
MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY, VOL. 3 Viz graphic novel, story and art by Yumi Tsukirino, b&w, 176 pages, $13.95 USA/$21.50 CAN, CTMPJ03, ISBN 1-56931-644-9, SHIPS 8/31/01 THE WAL COMES CRASHING DOWN Magical Pokémon Journey is the first Pokémon shôjo (girls) manga, with super-cute art and a plot focused on humor and character relationships rather than battling Pokémon. Hazel has a crush on Pokémon trainer Almond, but all Almond loves is catching Pokémon. But because of her friendly nature, the Pokémon like Hazel better! Then, after trying everything to attract Almond, Hazel accepts a proposal by her wizard grandfather who promises to make her a love potion if she collects Pokémon for him! With tons of cute Pokémon for the kids, and plenty of witty humor for older fans, Magical Pokémon Journey is one comic everyone can enjoy. In This Volume: Wal (short for "Walnut") is an aspiring ninja Pokémon trainer, following in the footsteps of his role model Koga. But with a mentality of style over substance, Wal hasn't mastered any techniques and can only lay claim to dressing like a ninja! Even worse, the trainer has become the trainee when Wal's Ditto takes on the role of his ninja master! Can Ditto knock some practical knowledge into Wal's thick skull before he gets into real trouble? Plus, Almond observes a day in the life of Jigglypuff; Hazel finds an Abra; Coconut's love cookies backfire; and much more!
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CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND: VOL 2 VHS--3 episodes per volume, English dubbed, color, stereo, 78 mins., $24.95 USA, ISBN 1-56931-684-8, VACE02 DVD--3 episodes per volume, bilingual, color, stereo, 78 mins., $29.95 USA, DAC02 SHIPS 8/28/01 Yű Watase's newest supernatural manga thriller continues as one of the most anticipated anime series of the year! Aya and her twin brother Aki's destiny is set into motion by the events that happened in the Mikage home on their sixteenth birthday and their lives will never be the same again.for something called Ceres lies in Aya's consciousness and her family is determined to destroy it - even if it means killing her.
RANMA ˝ RANDOM RHAPSODY VOL 4: THE DEMON FROM JUSENKYO VHS--3 episodes per volume, English dubbed, color, stereo, 78 mins., $24.95 USA, ISBN 1-56931-602-3, VRRR04 DVD--3 episodes per volume, bilingual, color, stereo, 78 mins., $29.95 USA, DRRR04 SHIPS 8/21/01 THE DEMON FROM JUSENKYO, Part I & II The visitor's log at the curséd springs of Jusenkyo has been stolen by someone...or something. Now all the people who've visited Jusenkyo in the past are systematically being attacked! Ranma and the others at the Tendo Dojo prepare for battle while trying to figure out why someone would be after them. Who will be the next victim of this mysterious enemy? Exciting 2-part episode!
RANMA ˝ MARTIAL MAYHEM, SUBTITLED EDITION: NIGHTMARE ON HAPPOSAI STREET 2 episodes per volume, English subtitled, color, stereo, 52 mins., $24.95 USA, VRMMS011, ISBN 1-56931-597-3, SHIPS 8/21/01 WASH THAT FREAK RIGHT OUT OF MY HAIR! For Ranma and the others, the only thing worse than having to live with a perverse martial arts master is being trapped within his perverted dream! Is there any way out of this mental nightmare? Then, insulted by her so-called fiancé one too many times, an indignant Akane washes that Ranma right out of her hair.and into her sister Nabiki's. RANMA ˝ MARTIAL MAYHEM, SUBTITLED EDITION: MY KAGEMUSHA, MYSELF 2 episodes per volume, English subtitled, color, stereo, 52 mins., $24.95 USA, VRMMSO12, ISBN 1-56931-598-1, SHIPS 8/21/01 RANMA VS. SHADOW RANMA A carton of Soun and Genma's coveted takoyaki (octopus puffs) goes missing, and the entire household is suspect! It's Rashomon, Tendo Dojo style! Then, because no martial artist can stand up to Ranma's skill, who better to train against than yourself? But is the time Ranma's spending with this shadow-self really good for him?
VIZ COMICS
EAGLE #19: FIRES IN THE PLAIN story & art by Kaiji Kawaguchi, b&w, 104 pages, $6.95 USA/$10.95 CAN, CEA0019, SHIPS 8/24/01 LONE GUNMAN? Yamaoka's in danger of losing his home state of Washington to General Grant when continued efforts don't seem to yield a resolution in the drawn-out Ewing Aerospace strike. Yamaoka must use every trick up his political sleeve to bring the two feuding factions back together and save face. Meanwhile in Arkansas, Al Noah discovers the hard way what Senator Yamoka's newest political hurdle will be-growing anti- Japanese racism in the United States.
CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND #3 6-issue monthly series, story by Yű Watase, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/ $4.50 CAN, CAC103, SHIPS 8/24/01 FURTHER DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Aya's world has gone haywire as her father lies dead while Tōya, her apparent savior, holds a gun to her forehead. Suzumi, Yūhi and Mrs. Q =
race to the rescue, but time is running out! With her grandfather holding all the cards, and still intent on destroying his dangerous granddaughter, can anything save Aya in time?
EL-HAZARD PART 3 #2 6-issue monthly series, story & art by Hidetomo Tsubura, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN CEH0302, SHIPS 8/17/01 THE MOMENT OF TRUTH With everything in place, Galus and his Phantom Tribe brethren prepare to activate the Eye of God. True to form, Jinnai manages to steal Rune Venus away before Galus can force her to activate it. Meanwhile, Makoto discovers the electronic network of El-Hazard, which may be the key to stopping the Phantom Tribe for good, but before he can access it Jinnai orders Ifurita to kill him! Will Ifurita follow orders, or will she listen to her heart instead?
INU-YASHA PART 6 #4 15-issue series, story & art by Rumiko Takahashi, b&w, 40 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CIY0604, SHIPS 8/10/01 DEMON'S DECEPTION After vanquishing a demon posing as a beautiful woman, Miroku's thoughts turn to long-buried memories of his youth, when a terrible accident changed his life forever. Will returning to his home temple resolve his tangled past, or does death await the cursed monk? Then, Kagome and Inu-Yasha spot Nataku spying on them, but it turns out to be just another of his avatar golems. When will the real Nataku show his face?
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, BOOK 6 #2 REGULAR--4-issue monthly series, story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, original concept by Gainax, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.25 USA/$5.00 CAN, CEV602 SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION--4-issue monthly series, story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, original concept by Gainax, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.25 USA/$5.00 CAN, CEVS602, SHIPS 8/24/01 BETWEEN FEAR AND DESIRE Double-sized issue! He never wanted to be part of the war between men and "Angels", but when Shinji's friend Toji is selected to be the Fourth Child, his tough-guy demeanor cracks and he turns to Shinji of all people, for reassurance. Meanwhile, an increasingly lovestruck, yet desperate Asuka throws herself at Kaji in a manner that could only be called age appropriate.
SILENT MÖBIUS: ADVENT #2 6-issue series, story & art by Kia Asamiya, monthly, b&w, 40 pages, $3.25 USA/$5.00 CAN, CSM0902, SHIPS 8/10/01 KNIFE'S EDGE A pivotal point in the Silent Möbius storyline! After a one-year- absence, Katsumi Liqueur comes forward to meet her former A.M.P. companions. But the reunion is bittersweet at best, because Katsumi has changed in her time away from the group-for the worse. Soon, the A.M.P. girls learn the hard way what happens to humans that spend time in the darkness of the shadowy dimension called Nemesis.
RANMA, PART 10 #5 11-issue series, story & art by Rumiko Takahashi, monthly, b&w, 32 pages, $2.95 USA/$4.50 CAN, CRA1005, SHIPS 8/10/01 BRING IT ON It's the day of the great martial arts cheerleading contest and everyone knows that Akane's best just can't cut it. Looks like it's up to girl-type Ranma to save the day! Tension mounts when Mariko's skills sway the eye and heart of Kuno, turning his once adamant affection towards the charismatic-yet-deadly cheerleader. Will Mariko win Kuno away from girl-type Ranma and seal victory? Does Ranma even want to win?
MAGAZINES
PULP VOL. 5, #9 AUGUST `01 manga anthology, b&w, 184 pages, $5.95 USA/$9.00 CAN, MPU0509, SHIPS 8/3/01 MATURE READERS ONLY The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! PULP has 184 pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. Cinderalla: Cinderalla is put to work doing all the dirty work! What's a poor little half-naked waif to do? Dance Till Tomorrow: Wedding bells ring as Suekichi's big day arrives! Will Suekichi and Miyuki seal their vows.and fates? Even A Monkey Can Draw Manga: Our manga experts explain where ideas come from. Scatological humor abounds! Bakune Young: The Bakune series is back with the simplest yet most provocative of questions-Bakune Young: Dead or Alive? Banana Fish: Ash finally tracks down Dr. Abraham Dawson, the original scientist that worked on Banana Fish. Is it time for Ash's revenge? Uzumaki: When the class scapegoat turns into a snail and becomes the next victim of the spiral phenomenon, how will this affect Kirie and the rest of the school?
ANIMERICA EXTRA VOL. 4 #9 AUGUST `01 manga anthology, b&w, 128 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, MAE0409, SHIPS 8/3/01 THE ANIME FAN'S COMIC MAGAZINE The greatest shojo and shonen manga! A brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; an artist, his kissin' cousin, and a doll that came to life; adventure in a fantasy world not unlike ancient China; crime and mystery in the Gothic metropolis of Steam City; and a girl who came from a video tape. 128 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features and more! Fushigi Yugi: With Tamahome back in the fold, it's time for Miaka to complete her destiny and summon Suzaku. Will everything go as planned? Marionette Generation: Kinoko is being stalked again, but this time the danger is real! Why do all the nuts have to go after her? Revolutionary Girl Utena: Tôga steals a kiss from Utena, but at a price. In exchange, Utena learns more about the duelists and the mysterious Rose Council. Steam Detectives: The rivers will run black with oil as Goriki and Shadow Bolt #3 battle for supremacy in the streets and canals of Steam City! Video Girl Ai: A desperate phone call from Ai interrupts Yota & Nobuko in a very intimate moment.
ANIMERICA Vol. 9 #8 anime & manga monthly, color and b&w, 96 pages, $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN, MAN0908, SHIPS 8/17/01 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and Leiji Matsumoto's GALAXY EXPRESS 999 manga. Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be ANIMERICA!
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