The Walking Dead Season 4 Comic Con Preview
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by Sean Tucker
by Sean Tucker
by Sean Tucker
Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 1000% & 2000% Review
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Synopsis: Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 1000% is a singing anime. It follows the story of a girl named Haruka who wants more than anything but to have her idol sing one of her songs. So she enrolls in a Perfoming Arts Academy in order to make her wish come true. In fact destiny plays a role in this because part of her assignment is to compose music for another partner and she has to choose between six guys that are all supertalented, not to mention super good looking! The story picks up from that in the sequal Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 2000% where a new guy shows up and the story progresses from there where Haruka has another challenge,which includes the other boy coming into the fray. No spoilers about this. If you want to know more, the episodes are on www.crunchyroll.com.
Music- The music in the show is grade A work. I love the songs and in each series, the boys have their own character songs. They are wonderful. I love Toykia's songs (partially because he is my favorite of everyone). The music is so good and the piano instrumental for both openings is beautiful.
Animation- The animation is gorgous and it works well with the bright colors of the scenes. It is a beautiful anime to look like (especially the boys). The animation for the dancing is awesome and my friend and I do the dance at the end of the episode. ^-^
Overal Grade: A+
It has a great music and great animation. Even though the story is linear, its hard to tell which boy Haruka would go with and even with that, each character is unique and have a great backstory. Plus each charcter is relatable and people will fall in love with the guy they are most compatible with. Its a great show and I wish more people watched this show. I recommend this show to anyone who have watched Ouran High School Host Club since Uta reminds me of it. If you haven't watched Ouran, than I also recommmend watching that as well. It's another great show.
Thank you for reading my review and keep watch of more anime reviews in the future!!!! Anime Rules!!!!!!
Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- Coming To The US
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Today Aniplex announced that they will bringing Madoka Magica Rebellion movie over to the states. The official teaser trailer was released today. The movie will becoming to theaters near you, nothing is official announced at this time. However you can check out http://madokamagicausa.com/ for more information.
Teaser Trailer
Teaser Trailer
LIEV SCHREIBER TO HOST NEW PBS SERIES "SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE
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PBS announced today that American actor, producer, director and screenwriter Liev Schreiber (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” Showtime’s “Ray Donovan”) will be the on-camera host for the upcoming series SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE, which premieres October 8, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Schreiber also narrates the series, which is the subject of a panel this week at Comic-Con® International: San Diego. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the groundbreaking series and hear a discussion on the documentary with panelists, including Emmy-winning filmmaker Michael Kantor (MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA; BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL) and series co-writer Laurence Maslon, along with acclaimed comic book writer Gerry Conway (co-creator of the Punisher, and writer of the landmark “Death of Gwen Stacy” Spider-Man story), and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid (renowned for Kingdom Come and his run on The Flash).
SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these “disposable diversions” were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity. Among the notable on-camera talents in the film are Stan Lee, Adam West, Lynda Carter, Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer, and interviews with the late greats Joe Simon (co-creator of Captain America) and Jerry Robinson (who helped create the Joker).
“A show about superheroes needs a superhuman force to lead it; Liev Schreiber was perfectly cast as Sabretooth in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ and he is the perfect host for this series,” said Michael Kantor, filmmaker behind
SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE and president of Ghost Light Films. “Liev’s commanding presence takes us through 75 years of heroes and villains --both in print and in real-life-- as well as the multifaceted, multimedia industry whose characters continue to enthrall Americans and fans all over the world. We promise that after watching this series, no parent will ever dare to throw away their kid’s comic books again…”
The three episodes in SUPERHEROES are:
During the Depression, the popularity of dozens of superhero characters opens the door for a new generation of artists and writers. World War II creates a patriotic fervor for star-spangled adventurers to represent the American spirit at war and on the home front, but in the 1950s, superheroes are caught in the fire of government scrutiny and regulation. When the thrilling “Adventures of Superman” is broadcast on the new medium of television, America’s first and greatest superhero leads the entire comic book industry to renewed strength.
“Great Power, Great Responsibility” (1959-1977) – October 15, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
A new breed of superhero emerges in the 1960s, inspired by the age of atomic energy and space travel and, in turn, inspiring artists of the time. The pop art movement draws heavily on comic books, with superhero images appearing in the works of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Civil rights in America and other social issues make their way onto the page as black superheroes emerge with powerhouses such as the Black Panther and Luke Cage. The pages of “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” address social issues in their relevant storylines, and comic books are forced to confront the reality of an increasingly complex world.
“A Hero Can Be Anyone” (1978-Present) – October 22, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
This episode captures the enthusiasm for superheroes as they are embraced in all forms of media and by all demographics, beginning with the historic “Superman” movie featuring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. In 1986, Batman is overhauled as The Dark Knight to reflect the nocturnal underside of his character, and Watchmen brings new sophistication to comic book narratives, illuminating a violent and politicized world. In the burgeoning new millennium, superheroes have taken over popular culture with feature films, television shows and video games complementing a new generation of web-based comics that bring superhero adventures to every corner of the world.
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MangaMagazine.net Unveils iPad App for Anywhere, Anytime Comics Access
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MangaMagazine.net, a digital comic publishing platform, today unveiled its InkBlazers iPad app, making the site’s diverse range of comics accessible on-the-go. Whether your interests are action, adventure, romance, fantasy, sci-fi or anything else, the sleek interface packages all MangaMagazine.net original content for easy, swipeable, page-turning functionality in a user-friendly layout that facilitates the discovery, sharing and reading of new comics. Available as a free download through the iTunes store, InkBlazers lets fans access their favorites anytime, while giving the site’s comic creators another platform on which to distribute their content.
“As a huge comics fan since childhood, I’ve always been frustrated by how difficult it was to engage with my favorite authors and discover new and exciting content,” said Victor Chu, MangaMagazine.net CEO and co-founder. “Through MangaMagazine.net and our InkBlazers app, we are shaking up the publishing industry and helping fans explore countless new Web comics and manga from some of the most talented artists on the Web.”
Founded in early 2012, MangaMagazine.net has amassed more than 55,000 registered users, who are made up of both comic fans and artists. The site gives artists full control over the editorial direction and rights to their work, while also giving them the opportunity to monetize their content through revenue sharing and e-commerce. Artists who have demonstrated a certain level of success – as determined by a series of criteria that takes into consideration staff selection, number of fans and other statistics – are promoted to the site’s Feature Tier. The top performing Featured comics are then selected for the Premium Tier where the artists can earn income from a $20,000 monthly pool as well as receive additional advertising, merchandise and marketing support. By tapping into feedback from the vast network of comic fans, artists can learn and adapt via crowdsourcing, helping them move through the tiered system and strengthening the reader bond and their content.
“Since publishing my work on MangaMagazine.net, I have significantly increased my fan base,” said Wave, creator of ERA IBUKI. “With the new iPad app, I can now offer my current fans a medium to read, share my work anytime, from anywhere. The app also provides potential new fans with a platform to easily and quickly search and discover my work.”
InkBlazers offers both free and premium access; those seeking up-to-date access on premium content will be automatically charged $2.99 per month or $11.99 every six months. Free users will have access to any premium content uploaded after a two-month lapse.
Premium content will be available for free to all users in the two weeks following the launch of the app. Every 5,000 downloads will extend the free access by another two weeks. To download the app, click here: http://ow.ly/mtNYj
Ducktales Remastered: Duckumentary (Behind The Scenes Look)
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Capcom released today behind the scenes footage of the making of the upcoming remake of Ducktales for the NES. This behind the scenes look is called "The Duckumentary” which goes behind the scenes with the developers at WayForward. The series of videos (beginning today and released every other week until the game’s launch) chronicles the creative process of bringing back Scrooge McDuck and one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time to current generation gaming platforms. Additional “Travel Tip” videos from Launchpad McQuack will begin releasing next week and up until “launch.
Her Universe Releases AMC's "The Walking Dead" Apparel
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If your a geeky girl who likes geeky clothes from the sci-fi genre and more, chances are you have heard of "Her Universe." Today "Her Universe" has added another great franchise to their already amazing collection, this time you will have a chance to have some cool "The Walking Dead" apparel.
"The Walking Dead" by Her Universe collection, featuring images, characters and phrases from "The Walking Dead" series on fashion tops, leggings, hoodies and dresses, will be available online at HerUniverse.com, San Diego Comic-Con and select retail outlets beginning this summer. "There is certainly an expanding fan base of women who faithfully watch 'The Walking Dead' and this collection of unique apparel and merchandise is targeted just for them," said Her Universe founder, Ashley Eckstein. "I am a huge fan of 'The Walking Dead' and I was thrilled with the opportunity to design Zombie fashion for fangirls. The story lines on this show are very emotional, compelling and addicting! As a fan, I am excited to have more apparel options made for women."
Here are some pics below and don't forget to check out HerUniverse.com
"The Walking Dead" by Her Universe collection, featuring images, characters and phrases from "The Walking Dead" series on fashion tops, leggings, hoodies and dresses, will be available online at HerUniverse.com, San Diego Comic-Con and select retail outlets beginning this summer. "There is certainly an expanding fan base of women who faithfully watch 'The Walking Dead' and this collection of unique apparel and merchandise is targeted just for them," said Her Universe founder, Ashley Eckstein. "I am a huge fan of 'The Walking Dead' and I was thrilled with the opportunity to design Zombie fashion for fangirls. The story lines on this show are very emotional, compelling and addicting! As a fan, I am excited to have more apparel options made for women."
Here are some pics below and don't forget to check out HerUniverse.com
Two New Featurettes from Edgar Wright's THE WORLD'S END
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Check out the new featurettes from Edgar Wright's(Scott Pilgrim vs The World) new film "The World's End. The film stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Here is a brief synopsis of the film. 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World's End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries.
THE WORLD'S END - "The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy"
THE WORLD'S END - "Director At Work" Featurette
THE WORLD'S END - "The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy"
THE WORLD'S END - "Director At Work" Featurette
Weekly Shonen Jump In Multiple New International Territories
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WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP debuts the innovative digital manga (graphic
novel) magazine in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
and South Africa starting on July 4th. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is VIZ Media’s weekly digital serial anthology that
features the latest chapters from a variety of popular manga (graphic novel) series
on the same day they appear in the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
Issues
in the new territories will be available every Monday at 10 am Pacific Standard
Time through the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Newsstand App available for the Apple iPad®,
iPhone and iPod touch. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP currently features the latest
installments of some of the world’s most popular manga series including ONE
PIECE, NARUTO, NISEKOI, BLEACH, TORIKO, WORLD TRIGGER and coming soon, JACO THE
GALACTIC PATROLMAN by Akira Toriyama, released each week to English readers on
the same day as their general release in Japan. Monthly series such as BLUE
EXORCIST and YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL debut on the closest Monday after the Japanese
release. Also serialized in the anthology is ONE-PUNCH MAN as well as a new
color version of DRAGON BALL.
WEEKLY
SHONEN JUMP International
Subscription Pricing:
o UK
- £1.99 / month
o Ireland
- 2,69 € / month
o Australia
- $2.99 (AUD) / month
o New
Zealand - $4.19 (NZD) / month
o South
Africa - R24.99 / month
“The launch of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP in these new
territories is an important milestone for international manga publishing, and
will give English reading fans in these countries access to the same award
winning content contained the Japanese edition appearing on newsstands the same
day,” says Andy Nakatani, Editor-in-Chief. “VIZ Media is committed to the
global growth of the Shonen Jump brand and to utilizing digital technology and
innovation to deliver manga content in the best possible way to readers
everywhere. We look forward international fans joining the global WEEKLY SHONEN
JUMP movement!”
In North America, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is available
as both an annual subscription (for $25.99/year) and monthly subscription (for
$2.99/month). Annual subscriptions are available from vizmanga.com and in the
VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad®, iPhone® or iPod®
touch, Android-enabled tablets, as well as the Kindle Fire. Annual members receive exclusive YU-GI-OH! promotional trading
cards throughout the year (cards are not available to iPad Newsstand
subscribers or in overseas territories), and access to additional magazine
content, including creator interviews and insightful promotional videos. Current
subscribers can also access their account via the Newsstand App.
Geeks Who Do Music: EP Review - Jowin Actually Has Friends by Jowin
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One thing I love is listening to my fellow geeks music. A while back we feature hip hop artist Jowin in our Geek Who Do Music section (/www.otakusandgeeks.com/akusandgeeks.com/2011/10/cosplay-girl-videos.html). Many geeks will know Jowin from his hit song "Cosplay Girl." Jowin is back with an all new EP "Jowin Actually Has Friends." The 5 song EP is smooth, creative, fun and it's something hip hop fans should check out.
The EP opens up with a smooth, relaxing track "Can't Stay Away" it's a great opener with cool vocals and lyrics. It does a great job of setting the tone of the EP. The next track is when Jowin starts showing his lyrical skills with the song "Commute." The song paints imagery of Jowin traveling and trying to tune out his surroundings. The song chorus is catchy and the lyrics are spot on for the concept Jowin is going for. The next track is absolutely my favorite track of them all. The third track "All Alone" is the show stealer of the EP. The song's catchy amazing jazzy beat grabs you from the first ten seconds, and the chorus song by artist FYUTCH is fitting for the track. Jowin uses some geeky references in this song which he clever manages to weave into the concept of the song. Jowin and FYUTCH chemistry is what makes this song work, they play off each other styles very well and with clever lyrics and great production this is the must listen track on the EP. The final two tracks "Please Save Mii" and "Stranger" are two great songs to close the EP.
Final Thoughts: "Jowin Actually Has Friends" is a wonderful EP. It makes you want more tracks from Jowin and see what else he will come up with in the future. Each song concept fits, the features are just as talented and the production will make true hip hop fans smile. It is a valid effort and showcase on someone I believe is just warming up.
Track listing & Ratings
1.Can't Stay Away (4.5/5)
2. Commute (4.5/5)
3. All Alone feat FYUTCH (5/5)
4. Please Save Me (4.5/5)
5. Stranger (4.5/5)
Final Grade: 4.5/5 AWESOME!
Download and Buy The EP Here
http://jowin.bandcamp.com/album/jowin-actually-has-friends
All Alone By Jowin
Follow Jowin On Twitter
https://twitter.com/iamjowin
Like Jowin on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/iamjowin
The EP opens up with a smooth, relaxing track "Can't Stay Away" it's a great opener with cool vocals and lyrics. It does a great job of setting the tone of the EP. The next track is when Jowin starts showing his lyrical skills with the song "Commute." The song paints imagery of Jowin traveling and trying to tune out his surroundings. The song chorus is catchy and the lyrics are spot on for the concept Jowin is going for. The next track is absolutely my favorite track of them all. The third track "All Alone" is the show stealer of the EP. The song's catchy amazing jazzy beat grabs you from the first ten seconds, and the chorus song by artist FYUTCH is fitting for the track. Jowin uses some geeky references in this song which he clever manages to weave into the concept of the song. Jowin and FYUTCH chemistry is what makes this song work, they play off each other styles very well and with clever lyrics and great production this is the must listen track on the EP. The final two tracks "Please Save Mii" and "Stranger" are two great songs to close the EP.
Final Thoughts: "Jowin Actually Has Friends" is a wonderful EP. It makes you want more tracks from Jowin and see what else he will come up with in the future. Each song concept fits, the features are just as talented and the production will make true hip hop fans smile. It is a valid effort and showcase on someone I believe is just warming up.
Track listing & Ratings
1.Can't Stay Away (4.5/5)
2. Commute (4.5/5)
3. All Alone feat FYUTCH (5/5)
4. Please Save Me (4.5/5)
5. Stranger (4.5/5)
Final Grade: 4.5/5 AWESOME!
Download and Buy The EP Here
http://jowin.bandcamp.com/album/jowin-actually-has-friends
All Alone By Jowin
Follow Jowin On Twitter
https://twitter.com/iamjowin
Like Jowin on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/iamjowin
It's An Otaku Thing Episode 4 - The Return Of The Otakus
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Justin and Ashley are back after a long hiatus with an all new episode. In this episode Ashley and Justin discuss con stalkers, AnimeNext and Anime Boston, Attack on Titan, live action anime films, voice acting and many more.
Cosplay Boy Of The Week #89 (Eren)
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This week's Cosplay Boy Of The Week is Eren from "Attack on Titan."
Read MoreCosplay Girl Of The Week #105 (Mikasa)
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This week in Cosplay Girl Of The Week we travel to the apocalyptic world of "Attack on Titan" with the main female character Mikasa.
Read MoreThe Garden of Words Review
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Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies (New Screenshots)
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Check out some new screenshots and new details on the upcoming Phoenix Wright game coming to the Nintendo 3DS.
Details: Trucy Wright - young magician, up and coming Attorney and adopted daughter of Phoenix Wright returns in the latest case to be revealed in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies. Trucy and Apollo Justice attend an event in the village of Nine-Tales Vale and meet Trucy’s friend, Jinxie Tenma who works as a maid at the mayor’s mansion. Disaster strikes as a murder is discovered. The only clues to be found are a collection of feathers and strange footprints. Could this be the workings of the legendary demon Tenma Taro? Players will need to use all their investigative skills to search crime scenes for clues, present and review the evidence in court and challenge witness testimonies using the all new ‘Mood Matrix’ function. As the story unravels, players will meet a set of unique characters that has become a trademark of the Ace Attorney series; ranging from Phineas Flich, the mansion’s caretaker, to new detective on the scene Bobby Fulbright. The courtroom drama goes into session this Fall when Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies arrives on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Details: Trucy Wright - young magician, up and coming Attorney and adopted daughter of Phoenix Wright returns in the latest case to be revealed in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies. Trucy and Apollo Justice attend an event in the village of Nine-Tales Vale and meet Trucy’s friend, Jinxie Tenma who works as a maid at the mayor’s mansion. Disaster strikes as a murder is discovered. The only clues to be found are a collection of feathers and strange footprints. Could this be the workings of the legendary demon Tenma Taro? Players will need to use all their investigative skills to search crime scenes for clues, present and review the evidence in court and challenge witness testimonies using the all new ‘Mood Matrix’ function. As the story unravels, players will meet a set of unique characters that has become a trademark of the Ace Attorney series; ranging from Phineas Flich, the mansion’s caretaker, to new detective on the scene Bobby Fulbright. The courtroom drama goes into session this Fall when Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies arrives on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Cloud Stife Outfit DLC Preorder For Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
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Cloud Stife is back, well sort of. Square Enix announced today that Cloud's DLC will be available for those who preorder the game. The outfit DLC will also include Cloud Strife’s legendary weapon, the Buster Sword, Soldier’s Band, the victory fanfare and finishing animation from FINAL FANTASY VII. Specific abilities that come with the Cloud outfit and weapon will be announced at a later time. The DLC will be available at launch from the Games Store on the Xbox Live® online entertainment network for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and via PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 system.
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Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Review
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At the Private Seikyō Academy, there is a legend that all students have heard. Sixty years ago, there was a girl who for some reason, was left behind in the old, abandoned school building to die. Teiichi Niiya one day meets a beautiful, mysterious girl named Yūko Kanoe at the old school building and gets a surprise—she's the ghost of the girl who died 60 years ago, but does not remember her past or how she died. Teiichi becomes determined to help her remember, and together, they seek the truth behind the gruesome legend.
Oreimo 2 OVA Premieres At Otakon
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Aniplex of America Inc., in collaboration with Otakon Inc., has announced that the final three episodes of Oreimo 2 will make its worldwide debut at Otakon in Baltimore, MD on Friday August 9th. Following the announcement that the episodes are scheduled to stream worldwide on Crunchyroll on August 17th, Otakon will be the first to screen the OVA episodes 14 through the final episode 16 before its initial airing in Japan. The Oreimo 2 OVAs will be shown in HD on August 9th, Friday Afternoon at 3PM*. To celebrate this special event, Oreimo Author Tsukasa Fushimi, Director Hiroyuki Kambe and Editor Kazuma Miki (ASCII MEDIA WORKS Inc.) will be in attendance as special guests at the world premiere. In addition, there will be a talk session immediately *Scheduled airing time subject to changefollowing the Oreimo 2 OVA screening and an autograph session hosted by Otakon.
For those who can’t attend the premiere event at Otakon can still watch the Oreimo 2 OVAs on
Crunchyroll starting August 17th. Crunchyroll will host a limited screening event between August 17 and
August 31 this year. Crunchyroll Premium users will be able to view all 3 OVAs immediately while free
users are able to view it one-week after immediate Crunchyroll broadcast. In addition, from July 17 to
August 31, both the regular season of Oreimo 2 and its corresponding OVAs upon its August 17th
broadcast on Crunchyroll, will be available to world-wide audiences except for those in: Japan, Korea,
China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Algeria, Monaco, and Tunisia.
The entire season of Oreimo 2 (Episodes 1-13) is currently available for streaming on the Aniplex
Channel, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
A synopsis on Oreimo 2: Kyousuke Kousaka is a high schooler who
has been leading a quiet, humdrum life. However, his life is turned upside-down when his little sister,
Kirino, comes to him for "life counseling." It turns out that Kirino, a well-rounded winner in life, has
many otaku-ish hobbies and loves anime and games. Kyousuke sincerely takes on Kirino's request to
tackle life counseling. And so, as more and more people get involved--including Kuroneko and Saori
Vageena, whom Kirino met via social networks; Kirino's friends, Ayase and Kanako, and Kyousuke's
childhood friend, Manami--changes to their icy cold brother-sister relationship begin to appear. After
they overcome the crisis of Kirino suddenly leaving to study abroad, what kind of craziness will her "life
counseling" cause next?
“We are very excited to host the world premiere of the Oreimo 2 final episodes at Otakon” says Hideki
Goto, the president of Animation Business of Aniplex of America. “We would like to thank Otakon for
this opportunity to watch the finale of Oreimo 2”
For more information on the Oreimo 2 worldwide premiere event, please visit:
www.AniplexUSA.com/oreimo
For those who can’t attend the premiere event at Otakon can still watch the Oreimo 2 OVAs on
Crunchyroll starting August 17th. Crunchyroll will host a limited screening event between August 17 and
August 31 this year. Crunchyroll Premium users will be able to view all 3 OVAs immediately while free
users are able to view it one-week after immediate Crunchyroll broadcast. In addition, from July 17 to
August 31, both the regular season of Oreimo 2 and its corresponding OVAs upon its August 17th
broadcast on Crunchyroll, will be available to world-wide audiences except for those in: Japan, Korea,
China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Algeria, Monaco, and Tunisia.
The entire season of Oreimo 2 (Episodes 1-13) is currently available for streaming on the Aniplex
Channel, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
A synopsis on Oreimo 2: Kyousuke Kousaka is a high schooler who
has been leading a quiet, humdrum life. However, his life is turned upside-down when his little sister,
Kirino, comes to him for "life counseling." It turns out that Kirino, a well-rounded winner in life, has
many otaku-ish hobbies and loves anime and games. Kyousuke sincerely takes on Kirino's request to
tackle life counseling. And so, as more and more people get involved--including Kuroneko and Saori
Vageena, whom Kirino met via social networks; Kirino's friends, Ayase and Kanako, and Kyousuke's
childhood friend, Manami--changes to their icy cold brother-sister relationship begin to appear. After
they overcome the crisis of Kirino suddenly leaving to study abroad, what kind of craziness will her "life
counseling" cause next?
“We are very excited to host the world premiere of the Oreimo 2 final episodes at Otakon” says Hideki
Goto, the president of Animation Business of Aniplex of America. “We would like to thank Otakon for
this opportunity to watch the finale of Oreimo 2”
For more information on the Oreimo 2 worldwide premiere event, please visit:
www.AniplexUSA.com/oreimo
Lenni Reviews: Ink by Amanda Sun
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Imagine life as you know it ends and you are dropped in a strange country where you barely know the language and a strange boy at school has drawings that come to life and attack you. Welcome to the life of Katie Greene; the unfortunate heroine of Amanda Sun's "Ink." After Katie's mother dies, she's sent to Japan to live with her aunt. With a rusty grasp of the language and customs, Katie struggles through school and tries to make some friends. She finds herself attracted to the resident bad boy, Tomohiro, who has these strange moving sketches.
This novel reads like a shojo manga; lost girl meets lost boy, one of the two is magical. and they fall in devoted love faster than the sakura bloom and fall. Most YA novels are following this pattern these days but the premise is very original and kept me reading despite how unrealistic the romance was to me.
The love story was the only part of this book I didn't have complete fun with. I loved the descriptions of regular life in Japan as Katie gets used to an entire new set of cultural norms. Even adjusting to the food was noted which was fascinating. You really get the sense of friction and frustration as a complete gaijin is thrust into a world she barely understands. However, ALL the boys wanna know Katie, she's just the girl everyone wants to date. I'm sure there's the draw of the exotic; the excitement of a foreign girl with blonde hair as a fresh transfer student is bound to draw the attention of all the other kids. But I still had trouble finding the romance believable. They were in love and willing to die for one another so fast, I had to take a moment to catch up.
Then again, I think the same about most shojo manga and the stories are designed to be that way; a light, whirlwind romance with the spice of danger of the supernatural. It's a fun, simple read that will talk to the heart of every young girl dreaming of an otherworldly bishonen to fall in love with. I recommend this to any fan of shojo who is looking for a novel along the same lines.
Can't get enough of Lenni's writing? See more here.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Coming To J-Pop Summit Festival
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The 2013 J-POP Summit Festival, San Francisco’s annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, music, fashion and film, celebrates its 5th anniversary by announcing its expansion – to Union Square – as celebrates this year’s theme, “Make Kawaii Universal!!” with a special live concert on Sunday, July 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm, featuring one of Japan biggest J-Pop stars – Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Presented in partnership with Union Square Live presented by the City of San Francisco, the 2013 J-POP Summit Festival will take downtown San Francisco by storm with “cute” J-Pop as a complement to the Festival’s core location, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th. A variety of live bands, fashion shows, anime and live-action film premieres, Guest of Honor appearances, vendors and a special POP GOURMET Sake Tasting event are scheduled. Additional details on J-POP Festival events and programming are available at:
www.J-POP.com.
An integral part of the theme of J-POP SUMMIT 2013, “kawaii” is a universally celebrated Japanese word that means “cute” or “loveable” and has become a prominent aspect of modern Japanese popular culture and expressed prominently in fashion, music, anime, games, characters, and cosmetics. The word has also become part of daily youth vernacular and is widely used to comment on style and fashion.
“The celebration of the J-POP Summit spreads beyond Japantown this year and we are very excited to bring a special edition of the festival to Union Square, led by one of Japan’s biggest pop stars, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu,” says Seiji Horibuchi, the President/CEO of NEW PEOPLE, Inc. and Chairman of the J-Pop Summit Festival Committee. “By having this opportunity to present the essence of Kawaii Culture to a mainstream and demographically diverse area of the city, we hope to deliver the spirit and creativity of this unique pop culture phenomenon to even more people.”
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu personifies the style and sound of Tokyo’s fashion Mecca – Harajuku.
Born in Tokyo 1993, she began as a model for several Harajuku fashion magazines when she was still in a high school and her unique looks and bizarre language and behavior caught Japan’s, and soon the world’s attention. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released her major debut, MOSHI MOSHI HARAJUKU in August 2011 from Warner Music Japan, and the music video for its single “PONPONPON,” has been played over 50 million times on YouTube. Her first full-album, Pamyu Pamyu Revolution, was released in May 2012. In February 2013, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu began a world tour and recently released her sixth single, “Invader Invader,” in May.
Una was formally a charismatic shop assistant in Harajuku and began her modeling career as a model by getting a snapshot taken by a fashion magazine in 2010. It didn't take her long to begin appearing regularly in numerous fashion magazines. With her beautiful looks, edgy style, and perfectly balanced body proportions, she represents a new type of Harajuku model capable of expressing not only kawaii style but also showcasing other cool aspects of Harajuku culture. This iconic figure of the Harajuku street scene will also debut her first musical single, "Juicy Juicy," on August 14th.
Kylee is an upbeat 19 year-old pop singer/songwriter currently signed to Sony Music Japan and has become a fast-rising multi-cultural star that is developing a major following in both the U.S. and Japan. Kylee has been featured in the U.S. on the Today Show, and her second single, "missing/IT'S YOU," released in 2010, was featured heavily in a commercial for online apparel retailer NISSEN. In 2011 she performed for an audience of more than 50,000 people at an official Major League Baseball game and has also sang for President Barack Obama.
The 22-year-old Japanese human beat-box, Daichi, began teaching himself his amazing skill beginning at the young age of 10. Without using any instruments or machines, Daichi can make more than 50 different sounds using his voice, and moreover, can play rhythm beat and sing melody at the same time. Daichi is known internationally for his talents and he has opened for the likes of Boys II Men and collaborated with numerous singers, dancers, DJs and performers.
Founded in 2005, Union Square Live brings free music, dance, circus, theater, outdoor movies and other entertainment to Union Square Park for everyone's enjoyment. Held April through October, most programs are presented on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and 6pm and on Sundays at 2pm.
Presented in partnership with Union Square Live presented by the City of San Francisco, the 2013 J-POP Summit Festival will take downtown San Francisco by storm with “cute” J-Pop as a complement to the Festival’s core location, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th. A variety of live bands, fashion shows, anime and live-action film premieres, Guest of Honor appearances, vendors and a special POP GOURMET Sake Tasting event are scheduled. Additional details on J-POP Festival events and programming are available at:
www.J-POP.com.
An integral part of the theme of J-POP SUMMIT 2013, “kawaii” is a universally celebrated Japanese word that means “cute” or “loveable” and has become a prominent aspect of modern Japanese popular culture and expressed prominently in fashion, music, anime, games, characters, and cosmetics. The word has also become part of daily youth vernacular and is widely used to comment on style and fashion.
“The celebration of the J-POP Summit spreads beyond Japantown this year and we are very excited to bring a special edition of the festival to Union Square, led by one of Japan’s biggest pop stars, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu,” says Seiji Horibuchi, the President/CEO of NEW PEOPLE, Inc. and Chairman of the J-Pop Summit Festival Committee. “By having this opportunity to present the essence of Kawaii Culture to a mainstream and demographically diverse area of the city, we hope to deliver the spirit and creativity of this unique pop culture phenomenon to even more people.”
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu personifies the style and sound of Tokyo’s fashion Mecca – Harajuku.
Born in Tokyo 1993, she began as a model for several Harajuku fashion magazines when she was still in a high school and her unique looks and bizarre language and behavior caught Japan’s, and soon the world’s attention. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released her major debut, MOSHI MOSHI HARAJUKU in August 2011 from Warner Music Japan, and the music video for its single “PONPONPON,” has been played over 50 million times on YouTube. Her first full-album, Pamyu Pamyu Revolution, was released in May 2012. In February 2013, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu began a world tour and recently released her sixth single, “Invader Invader,” in May.
Una was formally a charismatic shop assistant in Harajuku and began her modeling career as a model by getting a snapshot taken by a fashion magazine in 2010. It didn't take her long to begin appearing regularly in numerous fashion magazines. With her beautiful looks, edgy style, and perfectly balanced body proportions, she represents a new type of Harajuku model capable of expressing not only kawaii style but also showcasing other cool aspects of Harajuku culture. This iconic figure of the Harajuku street scene will also debut her first musical single, "Juicy Juicy," on August 14th.
Kylee is an upbeat 19 year-old pop singer/songwriter currently signed to Sony Music Japan and has become a fast-rising multi-cultural star that is developing a major following in both the U.S. and Japan. Kylee has been featured in the U.S. on the Today Show, and her second single, "missing/IT'S YOU," released in 2010, was featured heavily in a commercial for online apparel retailer NISSEN. In 2011 she performed for an audience of more than 50,000 people at an official Major League Baseball game and has also sang for President Barack Obama.
The 22-year-old Japanese human beat-box, Daichi, began teaching himself his amazing skill beginning at the young age of 10. Without using any instruments or machines, Daichi can make more than 50 different sounds using his voice, and moreover, can play rhythm beat and sing melody at the same time. Daichi is known internationally for his talents and he has opened for the likes of Boys II Men and collaborated with numerous singers, dancers, DJs and performers.
Founded in 2005, Union Square Live brings free music, dance, circus, theater, outdoor movies and other entertainment to Union Square Park for everyone's enjoyment. Held April through October, most programs are presented on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and 6pm and on Sundays at 2pm.
