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Reuters reported Thursday that collectible card manufacturer Topps Co. has reached a tentative deal with Nintendo to market Pokémon trading cards (not to be confused with Wizards of the Coast's Pokémon card game) in the United States and Canada, as well as Pokémon lollipops in North and South America. Topps stated that the first shipments of the products will be released this summer, provided a final deal is reached.
The Right Stuf announced the final cast list for their new dubbed production of Irresponsible Captain Tylor Wednesday. The dub is being handled by Taj Productions (Utena, Slayers, Pokémon) and is scheduled to be released starting in June. Notables in the cast include Crispin Freeman as Tylor, Rachael Lillis doing double duty as both Yuriko Star and Noriko, and Lisa Oritz as Azalyn, Emi and Yumi. According to ANN sources, the dub is being supervised by Right Stuf officials to ensure highest quality.
Will Legend of Galactic Heroes see a domestic release? Tokuma Shoten has apparently dubbed the first two episodes into English and will premiere them at the Legend of Galactic Heroes panel at AnimeExpo '99. The producers will be in attendance to gague fan reaction.
The first North American anime costume parade at the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival last weekend was a big success. "World of Anime" TV producer Ray Nagar reported that 27 costumed fans marched in the parade, most of which were high school age. Grand prize winner of the contest was a girl from Marin County, California, who was dressed up as Firia from Slayers Try. (She won a giant Pikachu.) Japan Video owner Takeshi Ōnishi organized the parade, and expects an even larger turnout for next year's event.
Also in the San Francisco Bay area, fan Dan Snyder is preparing to shoot a short film regarding anime fandom in the United States. The film, which he likens to the GainaxOAV "Otaku no Video", will be cast in May and will begin shooting in June. Volunteer fan actors/talent are needed for various aspects of the project, and those interested can e-mail him at dsnydder (at gunnm-seraphim.org) or call (510) 540-7352.
Nick and Lucas use last week's Chainsaw Man manga chapter as a springboard to discuss sex and sexuality in manga, from messy to raunchy to endearing depictions.― Nick and Lucas use last week's Chainsaw Man manga chapter as a springboard to discuss sex and sexuality in manga, from messy to raunchy to endearing depictions. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatl...
If the first part of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was bringing the story back to its roots, this second part is all about reminding us what sprang from those roots.― If the first part of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was bringing the story back to its roots, this second part reminds us what sprang from those roots. Lelouch inadvertently and intentionally changed the world, and many things c...
Even if some small details are still missing, when finished, Look Back should, without a doubt, be acclaimed by most people.― Creating a manga is like creating a TV series: every week, readers wait for a new chapter to be published in their favorite magazine, and then they can also buy a full "season" when a compiled volume is published. Tatsuki Fujimoto is very familiar with this process as he seri...
Anime News Network's editorial team is digging deep into their repressed anime memories to trudge up the moments that left them in tears. What was the first anime to make you cry?― Anime News Network's editorial team is digging deep into their repressed anime memories to trudge up the moments that left them in tears. Below are some of the most affecting moments, from major character deaths to bitte...
Visual revealed for new season― The staff for the Spy x Family anime revealed on Sunday that the anime is getting a third season. The staff also revealed a visual for the third season. Anime character designer and chief animation director Kazuaki Shimada drew the below visual. Art director Yuni Yoshida designed the visual. The first anime season's first half premiered in April 2022. Crunchyroll stre...
Amane Shindō, Rie Takahashi, Lynn, Kanon Takao voice new heroines― A special event for the television anime of Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) manga unveils more cast members for the new heroines, the January 2025 premiere, and a teaser visual for the second seas...
Momoiro Clover Z, MindaRyn to perform season's new theme songs― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed more cast, a new key visual, a new promotional video, and a new commercial on Saturday for the third season of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) television anime. Bandai Namco Filmworks also announced that Momoiro Clover Z will perform the season's second opening...