Lenni Reviews: Street Fighter Origins: Akuma

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Written by Chris Sarracini and illustrated by Joe Ng, this story follows a young Akuma through his childhood and along the journey to becoming a terror of the Street Fighter underground. There are a few holes in the story, such as exactly how Akuma (or anyone, really) learned to throw chi energy blasts at people, or how his brother, Goken, learned to fight; but you are given some decent insight as to why and how Akuma became seduced by the Dark Hadou.

Joe Ng's art is stunning. Every page is detailed and there are bonus character design pages at the end of the story. You can tell great care was taken to get the feel of the game into the comic and Ng succeeds in doing so.

I would recommend this book to any fan of the game or of Akuma in particular. You may wish (as I did) that it was a bit longer, but you still come away with more back story on how he came to be. Akuma's not even my favorite and I still felt emotionally attached. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed.  

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The Cosplayers of New York Comic Con 2013 Part 5

We are still not done with the showcasing the cosplayers that we saw. Here are some more cosplayer goodness. Remember to check out our friend Young Jeohn site (http://photos.YoungFromNewYork.com) and check out our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OtakusandGeeksBlog for more pictures that were not featured here.

NEW Kingdom Hearts III Trailer

A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III has just been released and the game looks amazing. I can't begin to tell you how excited I'am for this game. Check out the gameplay below.

The Cosplayers Of New York Comic Con 2013 Part 4

We are not done with the showcasing the cosplayers that we saw. Here are some more cosplayer goodness. Remember to check out our friend Young Jeohn site (http://photos.YoungFromNewYork.com) and check out our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OtakusandGeeksBlog for more pictures that were not featured here.

Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix Announced + Trailer

At D23 Expo Japan that it has officially begun development for KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX. A follow up to the recently released KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX, the title is slated for release next year in the Americas. Adding further depth and detail to the KINGDOM HEARTS series, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is a fully remastered HD compilation of the PlayStation ®2 computer entertainment system title KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system title KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. Both, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, will be available for the first time in the Americas for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Theatrical cut-scenes from the Nintendo DS™ title KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will also be included in the compilation. Picking up after KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX, players will be able to continue on their adventures with Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy, and also explore the origins of the KINGDOM HEARTS series with characters Terra, Aqua and Ventus – all with gorgeous high-definition visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics. KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX will provide fans with the chance to replay the games of the celebrated franchise, and also lead into the highly anticipated KINGDOM HEARTS III,

Interview With Will.I.Am & Brian David Johnson

This year at New York Comic Con. I had the pleasure of chatting with artist Will.I.Am and Brian David Johnson about a new graphic novel they will release entitled "Wizards and Robots." We talk about the process of the comic, technology and more.

                        Justin, Brian David Johnson and Will.I.Am

OtakusandGeeks.com: How did this project of Wizards & Robots come about?

Will.I.Am: This project is two years in the making it started in my living room on Halloween.  I called Brian David Johnson and was like I have this idea and I want to know what you think. You know Brian he has already wrote and published books on his own. I ask him if I came to him with an idea would you be interested and he said yeah.  Two months later I told him the idea of “Wizards & Robots” and we kept writing and it turned into a trilogy.  Here we are two years from that time with metallic robotic figurine, an artifact, a book and a bible before the graphic novel comes out. It was important for me to build a world first because most people in my world, they will just come here and launch a graphic novel. However it was important for us to allow people to really see detail, so that’s why we made an artifact and a detail bible based on the characters that way people can see what we are geeking about. I’m really happy that we were able to accomplish this on our own, there is no studio, no companies just two guys.

                               Metallic Robot from Wizards & Robots

OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you give us a brief synopsis of the story?

Will.I.Am: Well I don’t want to spoil the whole story *laughs*

Brian David Johnson:  It’s about these robots from the future that traveled back in time to do battle with these ancient wizards. The robots come back to have war in our time in the modern era.  It’s based on their technology and their spells are based on real robotics and real quantum physics.

OtakusandGeeks.com: How exciting is this for you?

Will.I.Am: It's really exciting with the concept because we were doing an interview on the tomorrow project at Intel, and he was talking about robotics and stuff he was doing and the growth that microprocessors will have. What I heard worried me that a phone or appliances will be more intelligent than a seven year old forty years from now, because we are not educating our kids in inner cities, so you mean to tell me that a phone in 2013 forty years from now can outperformed my seven year old niece. In today's world this is almost possible. However we still have to input request to a computer now but forty years from now it will think on it's own. Thinking of that I was like wow darn it I want to do more things to inspire kids in inner cities to educate themselves and see themselves in different fields than just entertainment and sports. There is other places to escape other places to build in and tools to use to turn and change your reality. 

OtakusandGeeks.com: How difficult was it to creating a universe that's expanding into a trilogy?

Will.I.Am: It took a lot to think of how to approach it because it started from science fact that most folks probably aren't aware of. Then putting a world around factual things regardless whether they are here now. The math tells you that this will be possible, however today's technology doesn't allow us to do these things now. When you're dealing with factual things based on mathematics you can create worlds that won't be fantasy for fantasy sake.

Brian David Johnson: The story actually has it's basis in science. In theoretical physics there is a thing called a thought experiment which was exactly what Will and I were doing. If you could do time travel what would it look like? If you could do spells that was using quantum mechanics what would look like? It's literally just the theoretical thought experiment but it has wizards and robots which is awesome. 

OtakusandGeeks.com: When will Wizards and Robots be released?

Brian David Johnson: March 2014 and the prequel will released online soon.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Since you're entering the comic realm. We have to know who is your favorite comic book character?

Will.I.Am: John Wraith *laughs*

Brain David Johnson: I'm old school I like the classics Spider-Man, Captain America those are the ones that inspire me.

Be sure to look out for Wizards and Robots in March of 2014. More details will be released later.
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The Cosplayers Of New York Comic Con 2013 Part 3

We are not done with the showcasing the cosplayers that we saw. Here are some more cosplayer goodness. Remember to check out our friend Young Jeohn site (http://photos.YoungFromNewYork.com) and check out our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OtakusandGeeksBlog for more pictures that were not featured here.

Interview With Rob Paulsen

Justin chats with voice acting legend Rob Paulsen about the upcoming season 2 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that airs on Nickelodeon. They discuss the impact of the turtles, what to expect in the second season and more.

Interview With Michael Kantor

We had a chat with Michael Kantor the director of the new documentary "Superheroes: A Never Ending Battle." We talk about the process of the film, superheroes and more. You can check out our review /www.otakusandgeeks.com/akusandgeeks.com/2013/10/superhero-never-ending-battle-review.html

OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us about how this project came about?  

Michael Kantor: While producing Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America for PBS, I interviewed Gerard Jones, who handed me his fascinating book, Men of Tomorrow that explored the creation of the comic book industry.  My co-writer Laurence Maslon had been a comic book fiend as a kid -- he almost became a professional artist -- and we reached out to the National Endowment for the Arts with a grant proposal.  When the NEA offered us production funding, we immediately flew up, up, and away!
 
OtakusandGeeks.com: How long have you been a filmmaker and when did you catch the film bug?  

Michael Kantor: I was trained as a theater director, -- I have an MFA in that, and did some work professionally, but I learned how to make a documentary from Stephen Ives.  Steve was working with Ken Burns on a doc on Charles Lindbergh, and then a history of the American West, and I joined the team, and worked my way up to producer.
   
 OtakusandGeeks.com: What is the difference from making a documentary opposed to directing a TV Show?    

Michael Kantor: I've never directed a sitcom, or a one camera drama, but I've seen them filmed.  Documentaries obviously can't play fast and loose with the facts, but on the other hand you aren't as tied to the actors.  If an actor comes late to work, or it rains, that can really mess with your production schedule on a TV show shot on location.
   
 OtakusandGeeks.com: How important was this project for you and when did you first fall in love with Superheroes?  

Michael Kantor: I've now made three series about major American cultural contributions -- the Broadway musical, American comedy, and superheroes.  I like to let the major talents speak for themselves about their own experiences -- I'm sort of the chronicler who makes sure that everyone can see and celebrate what they did.
   
 OtakusandGeeks.com: Superheroes have made a major impact around the world and to so many people. What impact has superheroes had on you?    

Michael Kantor: Superheroes and their creators inspire me.  I'm not big on all the violence and the battles, but I like the idea that these characters have a highly refined moral code.  We could use a little more of that in today's society.
   
 OtakusandGeeks.com: What we love about the documentary is that it didn't just focus on one particular company's impact on the industry. This documentary showed the history of comics from the beginning of Superman to the impact that comic book movies have today. How long did it take to complete the project and can you tell us about the research process?  

Michael Kantor: The film took five years to make, and we are grateful to both Marvel, DC and Image Comics among others for their support.
        
OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us some of your favorite comic book writers?  

Michael Kantor: Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, Gerry Conway
        
OtakusandGeeks.com: There is always a debate on whether comic books can be consider literature or not. What is your take on that debate? Are comic books a form of  literature? 

Michael Kantor: I'm not sure how literature is defined.  Is that a qualification regarding the writing? Comic books are definitely art, and like the Broadway musical or jazz or film, its a collaborative art form, so I'm not sure it makes sense to single out the writing alone.  Are feature film scripts literature?  Is the libretto from a Broadway show literature? Is a collection of Woody Allen stories literature?  What about a collection of his jokes?  What about one great joke?  I don't think there is a dividing line.  I do think Stan Lee should be recognized with a Kennedy Center honor for his contributions to American culture.


OtakusandGeeks.com: What would like people to take away from this documentary?  

Michael Kantor: We don't want any parents to ever throw away their kids comic books ever again!

 

The Cosplayers Of New York Comic Con 2013 Part 2

We are not done with the showcasing the cosplayers that we saw on day 1. Here are some more cosplayer goodness. Remember to check out our friend Young Jeohn site (http://photos.YoungFromNewYork.com) and check out our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OtakusandGeeksBlog for more pictures that were not featured here.

The Cosplayers Of New York Comic Con 2013 Part 1

New York Comic Con has arrived and day one happen on Thursday October 10th. We saw some plenty of great cosplaying and we saw some really cool stuff as well. Here is some of the highlights that we saw on day one. Photos was taken by our good friend Young Jeohn (http://photos.YoungFromNewYork.com) and you can check out his site that is on the pictures. For more pics of Day 1 visit our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/OtakusandGeeksBlog

NYCC: Almost Human and The 100 Pilots Panel

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, today was the first day of New York Comic Con 2013 and they did not disappoint! The next four days we will be posting news, photos, and special events of the day. Today we attended the Pilots Panel for two shows coming this November and January, Almost Human and The 100. Both Pilots were amazing and something viewers should defiantly check out. Here is a synopsis about each show and opinion about the pilots.


Almost Human

In the year 2048, technology has run amok and spun crime out of control, leading the police department to partner each human cop with an MX-43 android (or “synthetic”) — but Detective John Kennex (Urban), upon waking from a 17-month coma, is having none of that. Still, rules are rules, so he is paired with a decommissioned, “more human” model, the DRN (Ealy) — but just call him “Dorian

Thoughts on The Pilot: The pilot episode was great! I have to admit when I first saw the preview I said "Here we go A.I. feeling emotions show." But I was WRONG!!! The episode starts off with action, suspense, drama and keeps it going the entire time. The mystery about John Kennex (Urban) past memories, the criminal syndicate he is hunting, and why his DNR partner (Early) was decommissioned, is going to make a great first season. I don't want to give too much away so check it out November 4th on Fox.

 Karl Urban

Michael Early








The 100

In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth's toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. But faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland... before it's too late.

 Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on a high-stakes mission to recolonize Earth. After a brutal crash landing, the teens arrive on a savagely beautiful planet they've only seen from space. Confronting the dangers of this rugged new world, they struggle to form a tentative community. But they're haunted by their past and uncertain about the future. To survive, they must learn to trust - and even love - again.

 Thoughts on The Pilot: What happens when you mix Lord of the Fly's, Future Tech, and a great story....... A Better version of After Earth (LOL). What you get is the new CW show The 100. I never saw a preview or heard of the show and was entertained till the end of the episode. The series is based on a book of the same name, the first in a series by Kass Morgan, and developed by Jason Rothenberg. The story starts fast and keeps going. 100 young teens drop on a planet and left to their own devices... you know where this is going. This might become a viewer favorite. The 100 airs January 1 2014.


by Sean Tucker




 

Marvel's Panels & Autograph Signing Schedule For New York Comic Con

Here is the full schedule for Marvel's panels and autograph signing for New York Comic Con.

 

 

 

Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D Autograph Signing at New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con is here—and it’s your chance to meet the stars of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in an exclusive signing event! Come by the Marvel booth (#1354) when the doors open on Saturday, October 12^th and line up for your chance to get a special ticket to the super spy team of FitzSimmons fromMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. at noon! That’s right, meet Iain De Caestecker (Agent Leo Fitz) and Elizabeth Henstridge (Agent Jemma Simmons) in their only signing event of the season, along with series Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb! This special event is your only chance to get your favorite piece of S.H.I.E.L.D. merchandise signed by Loeb, De Caestecker and Henstridge!

Then, don’t miss the biggest panel of New York Comic Con at theMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC panel at 5pm at the Main Stage (1-D). Join Jeph Loeb, Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge for your first look at new footage from the series and access to exclusive news before anyone else!

Plus, all weekend, visit the Marvel booth for a chance to (almost) touch Lola! That’s right- the iconic vehicle of Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) will be on display for the first time ever to the public and this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see- and be photographed with- a piece of Marvel history! Fans can pick up an exclusiveMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. mini-poster (while supplies last) in the Marvel Booth to show their support for everyone’s favorite elite international agents.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,the first live-action television series from the House of Ideas, airsTUESDAYS, 8|7c on the ABC Television Network. This dynamic, action-packed one-hour drama brings back Agent Phil Coulson to lead a team of highly skilled agents with one mission: To investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary.

Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on the Marvel Events App & events.marvel.com, the best way to get exclusive videos, real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!

 

 

Sword Art Online Watch and Win Contest on Toonami

This month, Sword Art Online fans will be treated to something special. Aniplex of America has just announced they will be hosting a special Sword Art Online “Watch and Win” contest on Adult Swim’s Toonami™. Viewers will have the opportunity to win a wide variety of prizes including Sword Art Online Blu-ray sets and DVDs. Other prizes include Sword Art Online Weib Schwarz trial decks from Bushiroad. Three special grand prize winners will receive a brand new 3D Personal Viewer courtesy of Sony Electronics.

The New Sony 3D Personal Viewers will let fans submerge themselves into the world of Sword
Art Online as if they were Kirito and Asuna. With the Sony 3D Personal Viewers fans can
experience entertainment in a brand new way. This is a special opportunity to win some great
prizes while watching Sword Art Online.

To enter, viewers would need to tune in and watch Sword Art Online on Toonami™ Saturday
Nights at 2:00am EST/PST on October 20th
immediately after the show. Viewers will then enter the keyword on the entry form on the Sword
Art Online Contest Page (www.aniplexusa.com/contest). Be sure to watch Sword Art Online on
Toonami™ and don’t miss your chance to watch and win from Aniplex of America!

Adult Swim’s Toonami™ is not sponsoring this contest. For complete details about the Sword
Art Online Watch and Win Contest, please go to AniplexUSA.com/contest and 27th
and look for the keyword shown.

Prizes

VIZ Media New York Comic Con Panels & Special Events

Hey Otakus here is a the schedule for VIZ Media for the upcoming New York Comic Con 2013. Anime Rules!!!!

 

VIZ Media New York Comic Con Panels & Special Events Include:

Friday October 11^th

3:00PM – 4:00PM Panel: Weekly Shonen Jump Podcast –

Live Recording! (Room 1A23)

Meet the team behind the English-language edition of Weekly Shonen Jump and be part of a live podcast recording! Bring your toughest SJ questions for the editors and your own manga knowledge for a chance to win some awesome prizes in our trivia challenge!

4:15PM – 5:15PM Panel: VIZ Media (Room 1A15)

Join the VIZ Media staff for a presentation all about the latest in manga and anime! We'll be talking about the latest news, upcoming releases and other cool announcements from our publishing and animation teams.

5:30PM – 6:30PM Panel: RANMA ½ (Room 1A23)

From the legendary manga creator, Rumiko Takahashi, RANMA ½ is the manga and anime series that ignited a passion for these mediums in North America. With its wacky hi-jinks and crazy comedic action, the characters and stories of RANMA have resonated with generations of fans. Join the VIZ Media manga and anime teams as they discuss the history of this legendary title and the process of re-launching the new Right-to-Left manga editions as well as releasing the anime series for the first time on Blu-ray and digital.

Saturday October 12^th

2:30PM – 3:30PM UGLYDOLL Signing & Photo Op

(VIZ Media Booth #1944)

Meet UGLYDOLL^® artist Ian McGinty and Uglydoll Big Toe at the VIZ Media booth and get an exclusively signed free poster!

4:15PM – 5:15PM Panel: Writing for Kids of All Ages: Perfect Square

(Room 1A15)

Perfect Square is dedicated to delivering “squarely perfect storytelling” for kids and kids at heart. That means any age comics reader can enjoy new content with beloved characters starting with the youngest readers to the most seasoned true comics fan. Discussing the importance of what it means to make age-appropriate comics that everyone can enjoy are the highly-acclaimed writers for Perfect Square including Brian Smith (writer VOLTRON FORCE, MONSUNO, MAX STEEL; former DC & Marvel editor), former Marvel editors Sebastian Girner (writer MONSUNO) and Cory Levine (writer MONSUNO, BEN 10: OMNIVERSE), B. Clay Moore (writer MAX STEEL, BEN 10: OMNIVERSE), Jacob Chabot (writer/artist HELLO KITTY), Corin Howell (writer/artist BEN 10: OMNIVERSE) and Tom Pinchuk (writer MAX STEEL). The panel will be moderated by Perfect Square’s editorial team: Beth Kawasaki, Joel Enos and Traci Todd.

8:00PM – 9:00PM Panel: VIZ Anime, Featuring Neon Alley

(Room 1A15)

This panel is all about anime! Learn about the latest and greatest projects, announcements and releases from the VIZ animation team as well as what's in store for our 24/7 streaming anime channel, Neon Alley.

Sunday October 13^th

12:15PM – 1:15PM Panel: ALL YOU NEED IS KILL: Adapting An

Adaptation (Room 1A15)

First came author Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s mind-bending novel, which is published by VIZ Media’s Haikasoru imprint in the U.S. Now ALL YOU NEED IS KILL delivers a double-whammy of being adapted both into a major motion picture (Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise) and a full-length graphic novel edition. Join the VIZ Media editorial team behind the novel and comic to learn how it all came together and what’s next for this science fiction juggernaut.

Anime Screenings

Thursday October 10^th

6:45PM – 7:45PM Screening: RANMA ½ (Room 1A06)

Catch the classic martial arts action adventure comedy that has thrilled generations of anime Fans! Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! Due to an unfortunate accident at the cursed Chinese training ground Jusenkyo, when Ranma and his father get splashed with cold water, papa turns into a giant panda and male Ranma becomes a buxom young woman! Hot water reverses the effect, but only until the next time! Constantly chased by battle-happy martial artists and lovesick suitors of both sexes, what's a half-boy, half-girl martial artist to do?

Saturday October 12^th

7:45PM – 9:45PM Film Premiere: BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC III – THE ADVENT (Room 1A22)

Watch the dubbed epic conclusion to the dark medieval fantasy movie trilogy BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC! It’s been a year since Griffith’s imprisonment by the Kingdom of Midland. Once praised as the saviors of the Midland, The Band of the Hawk has been on the run and is on the brink of breaking apart. Much to everyone’s surprise, Guts returns to the Hawks and the search for Griffith begins!

 

 

Nightcrawler Returns! First Look at Amazing X-Men #1

What would you do to save a fallen friend? This November, in the wake of Battle of the Atom, Wolverine must assemble the X-Men’s finest to attempt a daring rescue in Amazing X-Men #1, a swashbuckling new series from red hot writer Jason Aaron and blockbuster artist Ed McGuinness! The X-Men are through mourning the loss of Nightcrawler, the “heart and soul” of their family – it’s time to act! Wolverine must lead Storm, Beast, Ice Man and more on an epic journey to recover one of their greatest allies – in a story that’s been building since Wolverine and the X-Men #1!

Lenni Reviews: The Supervillian Field Manual by King Oblivion

Ever wonder how to style your lair? Aquire minions? Dress to distress? Well, wonder no more because The Supervillian Field Manual by Matt Wilson and Adam Wallenta will show you the do's and don't's towards supervillain etiquette.

For me, this book is right up there with Vampire Haiku and So Now You're a Zombie, I enjoy these books despite the fact I can't really see reading them more than once. These are the ultimate comics fan coffee table books; chock full of good "advice" and comic factoids from multiple universes. And it's hilarious to read since I can recall Wilson's work on Cracked.com, I expected the jokes to be exactly what they were; dry and a bit sarcastic. Perfect for me.

If you already own books like this, this is a worth addition to your collection. The illustrations are cute, the jokes are funny, and all in all, I'm left with a smile on my face. I declare it a success.

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Superheroes: A Never Ending Battle Review

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 now an influential part of our national identity.

Anime Studio Now Available in Spanish

Smith Micro Graphics Group today released the Spanish version of Anime Studio Debut 9.5 and Anime Studio Pro 9.5, the all-in-one 2D animation creation software solutions that enable aspiring and existing artists to create their own movies, cartoons and cutout animations for film, television, Web and more.

"Anime Studio is the easiest and most inexpensive way for artists of all ages and skill levels to dive into digital animation creation," said Fahim Niaz, senior product manager for Smith Micro Software. "For the first time ever we are able to offer Anime Studio to our Spanish speaking users and we couldn't be happier."

To learn more about the Spanish version of Anime Studio visit http://anime.smithmicro.com/spanish

With a Debut version for novice animators and a Pro version geared toward experienced users, Anime Studio offers a software solution for users of all skill levels. Features such as an easy-to-use Character Wizard and countless items preloaded in the content library allow beginners to bring their imaginations to life while advanced illustrator tools include a revolutionary bone rigging system, physics engine and more. All content can be shared with family, friends and fellow animation aficionados via Facebook and YouTube.

Anime Studio Pro 9.5 Features:
* Revolutionary Bone Rigging system takes the work out of tedious frame-by-frame animation
* Intuitive Animation Timeline simplifies complex animation tasks
* Physics Engine allows for super realistic movement and collisions
* Auto Trace your own artwork and then animate it
* Work with vector based art for maximum control and scalability
* Import or record audio and automatically lip-synch to characters
* Work in 2D or 3D space and import 3D objects

Pricing and Availability:

Anime Studio Debut 9.5 is available for $49.99. Anime Studio Pro 9.5 is available for $299.99. Anime Studio Pro 9 users can upgrade their software to Anime Studio Pro 9.5 for $49.99 and users of Anime Studio Debut 9 or Anime Studio 6, 7, or 8 can upgrade for $149.99. More detailed product, pricing and upgrade information is available at the Anime Studio pricing webpage - http://anime.smithmicro.com/spanish/#pricing.