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Photos from AnimeDublin 2013
Date: Tuesday April 16th 2013 [18:45] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Anime
On Saturday 6th of April, AnimeDublin held it's second one-day con in Dublin City and one of our reporters was on hand to see things and take some pictures!
Otaku News Podcast Episode 6
Date: Thursday December 27th 2012 [18:27] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Podcast
Episode 6 of the Otaku News Podcast is now live! This episode we talk about some upcoming licenses and new shows, Comikets bomb threat and a live action Dragon Ball trailer. Trigun Badlands Rumble is the focus of the reviews, which also include J Pop Go, a Final Fantasy Concert and GA Geijutsuka Art Design. We celebrate the end of the year with a quiz and induct Gurren Lagann to the Hall of Fame.
Please do download it and let us know what you think!
Download Otaku News Podcast Episode 6
MP3 File:
32.6 MB
1 hour 11 minutes
[Direct Download] [Torrent]
Contact the Podcast crew at:
podcast@otakunews.com
or reach us via Twitter at @OtakuNewsCast
Disagree with us? Suggestions? Ideas? Contact us!
Note general site enquiries should go as usual to Joe at webmaster@otakunews.com
You can also get the following episodes here -
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
GEN Manga Issue 15 out now plus New York Comic Con 2012 appearance details
Date: Monday October 1st 2012 [16:09] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Manga
The good folks at GEN Manga have sent us details of their latest Issue GEN 15, plus special appearances by Nagumo the author behind Let's Eat Ramen at New York Comic Con 2012.
Toshio Maeda at New York Comic Con
Date: Thursday September 27th 2012 [15:48] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of hentai at New York Comic Con have a rare opportunity to meet one of the most influential and controversial manga artists Toshio Maeda. Creator of the the renowned Urotsukidoji and La Blue Girl has his own stall at the hugely popular event. He'll be selling uncensored original artwork. We've been told by those who have seen this artwork that it is beautiful and photos / screen shots just don't do it justice. That and well, if you're going to buy hentai artwork, buy it from the most influential creators!
Even if you don't buy anything, if you go along to his table and say that you are "Otaku News Fans", Tosho Maeda will give you a small free present!
New York Comic Con runs from October 11th to 14th 2012.
J-Pop Girl Band Berryz Kobo to perform at AnimeNEXT
Date: Wednesday May 30th 2012 [17:04] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Events
Japanese J-pop girl Berryz Kobo to perform at US convention AnimeNEXT on 6-8th of June 2012. The band wants fans to pick one of their songs to headline their concert at the convention.
Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki to accept honorary degree from US college
Date: Tuesday May 22nd 2012 [18:41] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Events
Toshio Suzuki, on Studio Ghibli's behalf, will accept an honorary degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in June 2012 with a Q & A session, along with Ghibli film screenings.
L'Arc-en-Ciel World Tour - London Report
Date: Friday April 13th 2012 [17:55] | Posted By: Priss
Category: > Events
There are few bands that make the list of "must see in my lifetime". The Japanese band L'Arc-en-Ciel have been top of this chart for as long as I have been a fan of their music. Having never had the chance to see them in the UK before, I was thrilled to see London on the line up of performance locations for the band's 20th Anniversary Tour.
The band played in London on Wednesday April 11th 2012.
Stereopony 2012 US Tour Details
Date: Monday April 2nd 2012 [15:38] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of J-Rock Band Stereopony will be pleased to hear about their upcoming US tour.
They'll be at the following venues -
Tuesday April 10th 2012 Slim's San - Francisco
Wednesday April 11th Key Club - Hollywood Los Angeles
Thursday April 12th 2012 YOST Theater - Santa Ana
L'Arc-en-Ciel 20th L'Anniversary Live Details and World Tour
Date: Tuesday November 8th 2011 [15:51] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of the hugely popular band L'Arc-en-Ciel will probably already know all the details of their 2012 world tour.
To warm up they'll be screening a special performance (recorded live from May 28th and 29th 2011) around the world.
London based readers will want head over the Apollo Piccadilly to catch the screenings on the following dates:
5th December 2011 - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6th December 2011 - 8:30pm
Details of screenings at other countries can be found on this official site.
Full details of the world tour is are still to be announced, but we have been sent details of the following locations and dates -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Asia World-Expo Arena - March 3rd, 2012 (Saturday)
Bangkok, Thailand - Impact Arena - March 7th, 2012 (Wednesday)
Shanghai, China - Mercedes-Benz Areana - March 10th 2012 (Saturday)
Taipei, Taiwan - TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall - March 17th 2012 (Saturday)
New York, USA - The Theater at Madison Square Garden - March 23rd, 2012 (Friday)
London, UK - indigO2 - April 11th, 2012 (Wednesday)
Paris, France - Le Zenith de Paris - April 14th 2012 (Saturday)
As always with popular events, we suggest booking early to avoid disappointment.
AM2 Convention coming back to Anaheim
Date: Wednesday September 14th 2011 [12:58] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Events
The AM2 Convention in Anaheim in California is set to return in 2012 with more guests.
Cosplay Ireland Roundtable
Date: Friday September 2nd 2011 [9:51] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Events
Organisers and performers for the Cosplay Ireland event in Dublin talk about the event.
Hatsune Miku Arcade Game Debuts at 2011 J-Pop Summit
Date: Wednesday August 24th 2011 [15:49] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
San Francisco based readers looking for something to do this weekend (Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th 2011) will want to head over to J-Pop Summit Festival 2011. They'll also debut of the Hatsune Miku Arcade Game which has been shipped in from Japan especially.
Cosplay Ireland announce first event
Date: Thursday August 18th 2011 [20:06] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Fandom
Cosplay Ireland website announces a cosplay event in Dublin in early September. Attendees are encouraged to cosplay but event is open to all aged 18 and up.
Murakami makes his mark at the Gagosian
Date: Thursday July 14th 2011 [15:42] | Posted By: Priss
Category: > Art
This article features coverage of the Takashi Murakami Exhibition at London's Gagosian Gallery.
Due to the nature of some of the artwork on display in this article, we issue a NSFW content rating.
Arrietty London Screenings - Review
Date: Sunday July 10th 2011 [13:07] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
On Wednesday 6th July 2011 we went to the London Barbican sell out screenings of the latest Ghibli movie to make it over to the UK.
Arrietty is due for a wider cinema release in the UK on 29th July 2011.
Reni's Maid Show and Cafe - NYC June 26th 2011
Date: Monday June 13th 2011 [16:28] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
New York fans of fans of singing cosplay maids will be pleased to hear that Reni will be performing on Sunday June 26th , 12pm Amber Village NY, 432 6th Avenue (9th & 10 St). There's a $15 at Door charge, $10 in Cosplay.
They've also got a special guest this time around, geek stand up comedian Uncle Yo.
AM2 to screen Mai Mai Miracle for passport holders only
Date: Tuesday May 31st 2011 [17:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
US readers who can make it to Anaheim, California should head over to AM2 on July 1 to 3 2011 get a chance to view a special Passport holders only screening of Mai Mai Miracle.
We've seen Mai Mai Miracle, and must say it is worth seeing, especially on the big screen. It's everything you'd expect from a high budget Madhouse production. It's one of those films screaming out for a Blu-ray release. It's a title making the effort to get out and watch. It's in instant classic.
Reni May and June 2011 Tour Dates
Date: Sunday May 8th 2011 [12:41] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
US fans of singing maids in cosplay are in for a treat, as Reni will be touring select venues in New York, along with dates in June for MA and VA. It seems that she's getting busy due to popular demand!
Stradivarius violin to be auctioned to raise money for Japan quake
Date: Monday May 2nd 2011 [16:10] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Current Affairs
BBC News have an interesting story about am exceptionally well-preserved Stradivarius violin being auctioned to raise money for the Japan quake. The violin is known as The Lady Blunt.
BBC News says - "The 1721 violin is being sold by the Nippon Music Foundation, with the entire proceeds going to their Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund."
Apparently The Lady Blunt has set a record price every time it was sold last century.
Tarisio will auction the violin online on 20th June 2011.
"Tarisio described the foundation's decision to sell 'what is considered the finest violin of their collection" as "a gesture of profound generosity'."
The violin fetched $10 million USD when it was last sold in 2008.
Reni to perform in Boston May 1st 2011
Date: Thursday April 14th 2011 [16:21] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of singing cosplay maids in Boston MA, will be pleased to hear that Reni will be performing on Sunday May 1st 2011. From 12 Midday to 3:30pm. She returns due to popular demand to All Asia Bar - 334 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139.
There's a $10 door charge, ($8 for cosplayers).
Natsume Ono at The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2011
Date: Wednesday February 2nd 2011 [17:26] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Manga fans in Toronto Canada are in for a treat on the first weekend in May, where Natsume Ono will be the featured guest at The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2011.
The event is set to run on Saturday May 7th 2011 and Sunday May 8th 2011 with free admission. This will be Natsume Ono first ever public appearance in North America.
You may know her from such works as not simple, Ristorante Paradiso, Gente, and House of Five Leaves.
Reni's Maid Show and Cafe - NYC January 23th 2011
Date: Tuesday January 11th 2011 [16:37] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
New York based fans of singing cosplay maids will be pleased to hear that Reni will be performing on Sunday January 23rd 2011. The venue will be Amber Village 432 6th Avenue New York, NY 10011.
There's a $12 door charge, ($10 for cosplayers).
San Francisco January 2011 Evangelion Screenings
Date: Tuesday January 4th 2011 [17:25] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
San Francisco anime fans are in for a treat this month, as VIZ Cinema will be screening the Evangelion movies, Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone and Evangelion 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. The January 2011 screenings are well worth going to if you can.
Evangelion 1.0 will be shown from Monday January 17th through to Thursday January 20th, while Evangelion 2.0 will be shown from Friday January 21st through to Thursday January 27th.
Distant Worlds - Music from Final Fantasy
Date: Friday December 24th 2010 [12:35] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of the music from Final Fantasy are in for a treat next year as the venues and dates for The Distant World music from Final Fantasy have been announced.
Returning to Chicago! First Ever Distant Worlds
"Marathon Final Fantasy Concert" June 26, 2011!
Tickets on sale now!
Distant Worlds in London!
November 5, 2011 at Royal Albert Hall!
Tickets on sale Dec 17, 2010!
Distant Worlds in Australia!
April 15 & 16, 2011 at Sydney Opera House!
Concert Tickets on sale now!
Meet and greet tickets on sale Dec. 17, 2010!
Reni to perform in Boston January 9th 2011
Date: Monday December 20th 2010 [17:47] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of singing cosplay maids in Boston MA, will be pleased to hear that Reni will be performing on Sunday January 9th 2011. From 12 Midday to 3:30pm at the All Asia Bar - 334 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139.
There's a $10 door charge, ($8 for cosplayers).
GANTZ to hit 325 US Movie Theaters in January 2011
Date: Monday December 13th 2010 [16:15] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
The good folks from New People, Dark Horse Comics and NCM Fathom have sent us details about the world premiere of the live action version of GANTZ, which includes 325 US movie theaters. It's due to hit the big screen on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. PT.
For a complete list of movie theaters visit the Fathom Events Website.
Reni's Maid Show and Cosplay Cafe - NYC November 20th 2010
Date: Wednesday November 10th 2010 [16:43] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
NYC fans of Cosplay maid singing are in for a treat on November 20th 2010, as NHK World will be filming Reni's Maid Cafe show for their program Tokyo Fashion Express.
Reni's Maid Show and The Maid Cafe will be on Saturday November 20th on the 2nd Floor of Amber Asian Cuisine. 432 6th Avenue (9th & 10th Street) . There's a $12 door charge, or $10 if you're in cosplay (this does not include lunch).
We recently interviewed Reni at NYAF.
Reni Mimura LIVE at NY Anime Festival
Date: Wednesday September 15th 2010 [16:03] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
New York fans of cosplaying maids, will want to head over to the NY Anime Festival which runs Friday October 8th to Sunday October 10th 2010. Singing cosplayer maid Reni Mimura will be performing on Saturday October 9th at Variant Stage from 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Reni's Maid Show and Cosplay Cafe - NYC September 19th 2010
Date: Sunday September 5th 2010 [16:02] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
New York City based fans of maids, moe and cosplay will want to keep Sunday September 19th 2010 free for Reni's Maid Show and Cosplay Cafe. From 12 Midday to 3pm.
2nd Floor of Amber Asian Cuisine on 432 6th Avenue (9th & 10th Street) .
Please note that there's a $12 door charge, which does not include the cost of lunch.
Video Games Live 2010 PBS Special Broadcast, DVD/Blu-ray and CD Details
Date: Friday June 4th 2010 [17:19] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Gaming
US fans of video games and the great music behind it rejoice. The nice folks at Videos Games Live have sent us details about the PBS Special DVD/Blu-ray and CD. The Bay Area will also receive a sneak peak on June 7th. The 90 minute Video Games Live special will be broadcast nationally across the USA. It premieres on July 31 and will air throughout August 2010 on PBS stations, so check your local listings.
Japanese Cosplay Singer Reni to perform in Baltimore
Date: Wednesday June 2nd 2010 [16:29] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Baltimore based fans of Japanese Cosplay singers will be pleased to hear that Reni Mimura will be performing in Club Orpheus on Saturday June 26th 2010 at 9pm. This is part of the Pop Show Japan.
Japanese Maid Reni to perform at PJ mini Pop in NYC
Date: Friday May 7th 2010 [18:31] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
NY based fans of Japanese Cosplay Singing Maids will want to head over to the anime and Japanese Cultural event PJ "mini" Pop to see Reni Mimura . The event is set to run on Sunday May 23rd 2010 from 12:00 until 6:00pm at the The Dwyer Cultural Center in South Harlem.
Viz Cinema launched Eatrip a movie about Japanese food
Date: Sunday April 4th 2010 [6:10] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
Fans of Japanese cuisine and film in San Francisco will want to head over to the U.S. Premiere of Eatrip on Saturday April 10th 2010.
"Eatrip explores the interpersonal relationships that food nurtures. This documentary includes interviews with actor Tadanobu Asano, singer UA, tea master Sen Souoku, and many others. It takes you on a journey throughout Japan to look at how life can be led optimally through the daily ritual of eating. To eat is indeed to live. Life is just an "eating trip" (eatrip)."
Japanese Maid Reni to perform at the Washington Sakura Matsuri
Date: Sunday April 4th 2010 [5:06] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Japanese culture in Washington DC will want to head over to the Washington Sakura Matsuri on Saturday April 10th 2010. If you didn't need a reason to go already, everyone's favorite New York based Japanese Maid Reni will be there to give two performances.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grand International Cosplay Ball 2009
Date: Sunday July 26th 2009 [11:41] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
We've been sent the details for the Grand International Cosplay Ball 2009. It's based in London, it's set for November 29th.
Fans of cosplay will remember that the ball also ran successfully last year, which even included coverage from the BBC.
Reni at the New York Anime Festival
Date: Tuesday June 16th 2009 [14:26] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Our New York City based readers who enjoy anime and maids should note that
Reni the Harajuku Akiba style cosplayer maid singer will be performing at the New York Anime Festival on Saturday September 26th 2009.
VAMPS US Dates for July and August 2009
Date: Thursday June 4th 2009 [14:59] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
US fans of J-Rock will be pleased to hear about VAMPS upcoming US tour this July and August 2009.
VAMPS is a group formed by HYDE from L'Arc-en-Ciel and K.A.Z from Oblivion Dust.
Don't forget to check out the official VAMPS website for more details.
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