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Preview the first 7 minutes of Gundam Unicorn
Date: Tuesday March 2nd 2010 [15:20] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > DVD
The good folks from Beez have sent us details about the upcoming release of Gundam Unicorn on Friday 12th 2010 on Blu-ray disc. The release will be worldwide simultaneously in the 7 territorial areas of Japan, US, Canada, UK, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
You can view the first 7 minutes of the OAV on the Beez Website.
Bandai Entertainment launches new manga website
Date: Tuesday February 16th 2010 [21:31] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Manga
The good folks at Bandai Entertainment have sent us details about their new manga website.
BBC News on Beckii Cruel
Date: Wednesday February 10th 2010 [7:24] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
BBC News have an interesting article about Beckii Cruel a girl who dances to anime theme music and J-Pop on YouTube. Internet sensation then followed and she even got to fly out to Akihabara to perform. She releases her debut album on Wednesday. DVDs are also available.
Her father said:
"So far it's been a tremendous adventure, not many teenage girls get to travel across the globe and have this sort of exposure".
What's also nice to note is responsible parenting (instead of paranoia about the internet):
"We've brought our children up with the internet, they've always had access to it."
"Rebecca is well aware of the online dangers, she's been well advised and has told us when there have been problems."
Rebecca got into anime fandom when she picked up a copy of Fruits Basket.
Original Laughing Man Creator Dies
Date: Thursday January 28th 2010 [17:14] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Author JD Salinger dies, aged 91. Anime fans who have seen Ghost in the Shell : Stand Alone Complex, will be aware of the Laughing Man. The Japanese producers of the series created the antagonist after being inspired by a short story by JD Salinger, which was called The Laughing Man.
The logo used in Ghost In the Shell : Stand Alone Complex also references Catcher in the Rye, his best known work.
DVD Horror Stories
Date: Sunday January 24th 2010 [15:51] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > DVD
For a change, here's a little horror story that will make some anime fans cringe and check their collection, and others not even blink.
Japanese Maid Show January 24th 2010 in NYC
Date: Sunday January 24th 2010 [9:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NY should head over to Top Tunes Karaoke Bar on January 24th 2010 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
Bento Boxes a big hit in the US
Date: Wednesday January 13th 2010 [17:00] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
The New York Times has an interesting article about bento boxes becoming popular in the US.
The meals in a box have become popular in the US for a variety of reasons, apart from the novelty, it's also a great way for a balanced diet, getting all the right food groups in a box. Along with that, it's idea for portion control. The article also highlights how it helps small children who can be fussy eaters eat something healthy.
Manga Inspired Textiles from Ikea
Date: Monday January 11th 2010 [17:37] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Retail
A keen eyed Otaku News reader has sent us details about the latest range of IKEA Textiles. The flat pack furniture store is probably best known to otaku alike as the place to go to get Billy Bookshelves to store manga and stuff.
The website Ikea Fans has details about the new manga inspired IKEA Textiles.
Japanese Maid Show January 11th in NYC
Date: Monday January 11th 2010 [17:01] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NY should head over to Drom on January 11th 2010 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
Snow Totoros all round!
Date: Saturday January 9th 2010 [10:21] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
While most of the world is caked in snow, numerous Otaku News friends and readers have sent us links of Totoros made of snow.
The most common one we got sent was this one on the site Epic Win FTW (from the same people behind I Can Has Cheezburger?) .
One keen eyed Otaku News reader also sent us:
A snow Catbus
dorkiicakes' snow Totoro
Temple of the wrong found a pair of snow Totoro
graout's snow Totoro
A huge selection of Snow Totoros can also be found on photographic sharing website Flickr.
Ghibli fans will know that the first snow Totoro ever made can been seen in the end credits of the original film.
Source: Otaku News
Comiket 77
Date: Wednesday December 30th 2009 [7:30] | Posted By: Franki
Category: > Events
A man sits in the corner of the busy square caressing his gun then pointing it at a bunch of schoolgirls who shriek in excitement and begin flashing the cameras, while another man beside him dressed elaborately in leather swishes his cape to an amused crowd of photographers. Welcome to Comiket!
Japanese Christmas Show at shopping Mall in NJ
Date: Wednesday December 16th 2009 [16:50] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NJ should head over to Harmon Cove Outlet Center in Secaucus, NJ on December 20th 2009 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs, J-Pop and her original songs.
It's free and cosplayers are more than welcome!
Seven Bank to Discontinue ATM Services for Overseas-issued MasterCard Brand Cards
Date: Tuesday December 8th 2009 [16:40] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Current Affairs
A keen eyed Otaku News reader has sent us details about ATM services in Japan that will impact MasterCard users visiting the country.
Carrying cash is often very useful in Japan. Getting money out from an ATM can be difficult as not all banks accept western credit cards for cash withdrawal. The best place to withdraw money is often 7-Eleven using their Seven Bank ATM machines.
Due to changes in the terms and conditions from MasterCard, Seven Bank will no longer accept overseas-issued MasterCard brand cards as of December 14th. The bank is still accepting Visa, American Express, JCB, China UnionPay, Discover and Diners Club.
Santa Penguins of Matsue City
Date: Tuesday December 8th 2009 [4:17] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Freaky Things
BBC News have an amusing article about the Santa Penguins of Matsue City. The article includes a video of the 5 African penguins who parade around a local park in Santa costumes. The handmade costumes consist of a red cape, with small bell along with a white trim. The parade is due to take place everyday until Christmas. It's not every day you see cosplaying penguins! We wonder if they dress as Pen Pen for the rest of the year?
Japanese Maid Show December 6th in NYC
Date: Monday November 30th 2009 [16:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NY should head over to Top Tunes Karaoke Bar on December 6th 2009 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
Danny Choo to Collaborate with Cospa on T-shirt
Date: Friday November 20th 2009 [16:52] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Retail
The good folks from YesAnime.com have sent us some details about a new range of Cospa t-shirts made in collaboration with renowned otaku Danny Choo.
The t-shirt designs can be seen on Danny's website, and US readers can get them along with other great cospa t-shirts from YesAnime.com.
We only wish that Cospa had a UK stockist. Still you can always get TerraTag or Genki Gear t-shirts if you want to support UK anime inspired designs.
We must admit we're a bit jealous of Danny, we wish Cospa would make t-shirts with our mascot Miyuki. Still you can always download wallpaper of her instead.
QC Anime-zing new Iowa based anime convention
Date: Monday November 9th 2009 [15:29] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
US based anime fans who can get to Iowa should add a new convention to their diary. Set for June 18th to 20th 210 at Bettendorf QC Anime-zing!, it's run by the Mindbridge Foundation a not for profit corporation dedicated to fans of fiction, fantasy and so on.
MaiOtaku - Dating for Anime Fans
Date: Thursday November 5th 2009 [17:02] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
Otaku Dating sites seem to be all the rage at the moment. So we've discovered another dating site for anime fans MaiOtaku. They're pitching themselves as the OKCupid for anime lovers.
Reni Mimura performing at Zenkaikon PA
Date: Monday October 19th 2009 [16:14] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Fans of Akiba culture in Pennsylvania will want to head over to Zenkaikon on November 7th to 8th 2009 to see Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan
Date: Monday October 19th 2009 [15:18] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
Contributing writer for G-FAN magazine Armand Vaquer has sent us details about a new travel guide he's written called The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.
The travel guide is due out next month and will retail for $15 a copy.
Beez at the London MCM Expo October 2009
Date: Saturday October 17th 2009 [10:20] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > DVD
Currently all UK anime firms are revving up for the London MCM Expo on 24th-25th October 2009. Beez are no exception. Their stall will be in a different place than usual, they'll be teaming up with their corporate cousins Namco Bandai Partners.
They'll be holing a survey too, along with a give away as an incentive to fill it in. Plus they'll be selling some great titles on DVD too.
The Art of Osamu Tezuka God of Manga out November 2009
Date: Tuesday October 13th 2009 [15:40] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime
Fans of Osamu Tezuka, the founding father of modern anime and manga will be pleased to hear that a new book is due out November 2009. Written by prominent anime and manga expert Helen McCarthy the hardcover book published by Ilex Press reveals what makes Tezuka one of the key figures of 20th century pop culture.
It includes 350 colour illustrations and a 45 minute DVD documentary never aired outside of Japan before.
The publication coincides with the annual Comica Festival.
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Reni's new songs and CD on sale now.
Date: Sunday October 11th 2009 [16:53] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Fans of Akiba culture, especially singing maids based in New York will be pleased to hear that Reni Mimura’s new songs and CD are on sale at http://www.renireni.com/.
Wired at the Tokyo Game Show
Date: Tuesday September 29th 2009 [16:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
Wired have an interesting article about the Tokyo Game Show, it includes some good cosplay photos too.
Japanese Maid Show October 4th in NYC
Date: Tuesday September 29th 2009 [14:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NY should head over to Top Tunes Karaoke Bar on October 4th 2009 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
MTV Iggy on Otaku Culture
Date: Thursday September 10th 2009 [14:36] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
The good folks at MTV Iggy (which is focused on breakthrough music and pop-culture from around the globe) have sent us details of their new feature - Otaku Culture.
They've got a couple of videos up from Otakon 2009 in Baltimore. It includes some otaku steampunk culture along with a video on ball jointed dolls. They've also got details of J-Rockers VAMPS, and plenty more to explore too.
New dating site for anime fans launches
Date: Tuesday September 8th 2009 [16:33] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
There are tons of dating sites on the internet. Lots are even specialist dating sites by interest. So it should come as no surprise that the clever folks at Fan Crush have set up a dating site for otaku - Otaku Crush.
Miyazaki is a Genre Unto Himself
Date: Sunday September 6th 2009 [21:39] | Posted By: Queen Of Swords
Category: > Anime
Anime legend Hayao Miyazaki's films combine aspects of familiar genres to make them classics of animation. i09 takes Miyazaki's most famous works and examines the genres used to make each film unforgettable.
ADV Films Shuts down
Date: Wednesday September 2nd 2009 [17:51] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime
US based Anime company ADV have closed. A detailed write up can be found on Anime News Network.
Apart from the asset transfers to other companies registered in Texas (where ADV was based), the details are still coming to light.
Below we've included the press release from ADV along with the press release from Section23 Films.
Japanese Maid Show September 6th in NYC
Date: Wednesday September 2nd 2009 [17:16] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Akiba culture in NY should head over to Top Tunes Karaoke Bar on September 6th 2009 where Japanese Copsplay Singer Reni will perform anime songs and J-Pop.
GLAY Ticket Give-away CA - September 2009
Date: Monday August 31st 2009 [17:17] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Here at Otaku News every now and then we're able to offer some great competitions. Today is no exception.
US based fans of J-Rock, who can get to a few choice venues in California, will be pleased to hear that we've got some tickets to give away to some great upcoming GLAY gigs.
Super Cute Reading
Date: Sunday August 30th 2009 [11:54] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Art
We're in a super cute mood today. Having just posted an article about a cute bunny cafe, we thought we'd post even more.
Thanks to a keen eyed Otaku News reader. we've discovered a great Tokyo Craft Shopping Guide, written by Asking for Trouble. It covers lots of great places in Tokyo to find craft supplies, stationary and other things super cute. Which brings us onto something else you should read - Super Cute Kawaii a blog dedicated to everything cute.
Source: Otaku News
Video Games Live Announces 30 More Tour Dates for 2009
Date: Saturday August 29th 2009 [9:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
We've been sent the details from Video Games Live, who have just added 30 more shows to their 2009 tour. Video Games Live is a great cross over event, which is great fun for fans of video games and fans of top orchestras.
Doujin shooter game QLIONE out now for download
Date: Saturday August 29th 2009 [9:13] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Gaming > PC
Fans of Doujin shooter games will be pleased to hear that Rockin' Android's QLIONE is now available to download for $9.99 from Gamersgate.com and Direct2Drive.com.
Emotion is all in the Eyes for East Asian People
Date: Saturday August 22nd 2009 [13:28] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
BBC News have published the details of a study by a team from Glasgow University. The study showed that different cultures read different facial expressions differently.
They discovered that East Asian participants in the study focused mainly on the eyes, but those from the west read the whole face.
"The paper states that the Eastern participants used a culturally specific decoding strategy that was inadequate to reliably distinguish the universal facial expressions of fear and disgust.
It concluded that information from the eyes is often ambiguous and confusing in these expressions, with consequences for cross-cultural communication and globalisation."
The researchers also cited the difference between western emoticons - :-) and Eastern emoticons - ^_^.
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