Targeting Boys 8-12
October 9, 2006
Nelvana Entertainment and Spin Master Toys have announced a co-production agreement with the Japanese companies Sega Toys, TMS Entertainment, and Japan Vistec.
Trans World Bid Rejected
October 9, 2006
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Tower Records to the liquidator Great America Group for a price of $134.3 million.
'KG2'
October 8, 2006
Aya Hirano, who voiced the role of Lumiere in the first season of the Kiddy Grade anime, announced a second season, tentatively known as KG2 .
New OVA Announced in Japan
October 5, 2006
The Saiyuki Reload anime series will debut on the Starz/Encore Action pay channel on November 8th.
'Yo-Jin-Bo' Out October 30th
October 5, 2006
Though they are not yet well known here in the States, in Japan , visual novels along with anime and manga form the otaku 'holy trinity.'
'Best Student Council'
October 4, 2006
ADV Films has secured North American rights to the anime comedy series Best Student Council .
For 2008
October 3, 2006
Hayao Miyazaki has begun production on a new animated feature, scheduled for release in summer 2008.
'Hellsing Ultimate OVA' Out in December
October 1, 2006
On December 5th Geneon will release Hellsing Ultimate Vol.1 the first in a series of OVAs.
'Pokemon: Diamond & Pearl'
October 1, 2006
The official Pocket Monsters Website in Japan has announced a 10th Anniversary Pokemon Movie.
Anime Debuting in Japan
September 28, 2006
The Death Note anime series debuts on Japanese TV at 12:56 am on October 3rd.
