New King of Thorn Trailer Streamed18 minutes ago -- Mania
King of Thorn, which is released by TOKYOPOP in North America, is getting closer to its Japanese theatrical debut in May. The manga release, which the Young Adult Library Services Association listed as among the 10 best graphic novels for teens for 2008...
Abridged 'Dragon Ball Z' will make its way to U.S.2 hours, 46 minutes ago -- Honolulu Star-Bulletin
It's not often that I receive something here at "Cel Shaded" Central that's technically obsolete the moment it hits my desk. But that's what happened Thursday when I received what's become a rather steady stream of anime screeners from Funimation...
Daily BriefsFeb 08 9:11 PM -- Anime News Network
Funimation Lets ShoDojo Community Site's Domain Expire 2 California Exhibits, 1 in NYC Highlight Anime/Manga...
Tears to Tiara: Collection 2Feb 08 8:42 PM -- DVD Talk
Recommended The Show: When it first landed on my doorstep I must admit I didn't really think much of Tears to Tiara. Like so many other anime titles this one originated as a PC ero-game and featured a rather rudimentary fantasy theme. At first the show at first felt a tad on the dry, unoriginal side, but it slowly got better as the episodes went on. Ultimately the first half proved to be a...
'Otaku' turns passion for collecting into gold mineFeb 08 1:04 PM -- The Japan Times
Danny Choo, a Tokyo-based computer programmer and entrepreneur, calls himself a full-time "otaku." Visitors to Choo's office in central Tokyo are apt to be surprised by the curvy female "anime" (cartoon) figures that line his desk...
Halo Legends UK ReviewFeb 08 10:00 AM -- IGN DVD
Animated spin-off will prove essential viewing for Halo fans...
Dante's InfernoFeb 08 4:26 AM -- DVD Talk
Rent It In 10 Words or Less Game tie-in brings too much talking, not enough story Reviewer's Bias* Loves: Animation Likes: Video games, Dante's Inferno (the game), Anime Dislikes: Ponderous dialogue Hates: The Movie From the moment art from EA's video-game "adaptation" of Dante Alighieri's epic poem was released, interest (and controversy) has been growing in the title, which marries religion...
Film review: Astro BoyFeb 07 5:06 PM -- Guardian Unlimited
This fun cartoon about the Japanese robot boy boasts a top-line voice cast There is a star-studded vocal cast for this film, including Charlize Theron, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Samuel L Jackson: it's a feature-length version of the classic Japanese manga comic-book character, whose doe-eyed expression became an anime template. Freddie Highmore voices Toby, the science-loving kid and son of...
Isle of Man schoolgirl becomes an anime star in JapanFeb 07 3:19 PM -- Guardian Unlimited
Like most 14-year-old girls, Rebecca Flint likes to dress up and dance. But unlike most girls, she records and posts her performances on YouTube. The results have made her an internet phenomenon in Japan, home of the anime cartoon characters she imitates...