'Witch Hunter Robin' TV Series
June 5, 2006
Variety is reporting on the progress of a number of live action movie projects based on manga and anime properties.
Up from 33,000
June 4, 2006
Anime Expo attendance is expected to go up to at least 40,000-47,000 this year, according to a convention spokesperson.
With Free On Demand Programming
June 4, 2006
Advertising is growing as an Anime Network revenue stream, adding more support for the first American cable channel devoted to anime.
Mongolian Chop Squad
June 1, 2006
FUNimation confirmed to ICv2 that it has acquired the rights to the Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad anime.
In Soft Vinyl
May 31, 2006
Max Toy Company has announced plans to produce a Kikaida figure, based on the classic 70s anime.
ADV Had First Two Series
May 30, 2006
FUNimation has acquired the rights to Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid , the third season of the Full Metal anime.
One a Three Month BGI Exclusive
May 29, 2006
Broccoli Book has announced two new manga titles, one a three-month Borders Group exclusive, and an art book.
Due to Musicland Bankruptcy
May 29, 2006
Anime and manga producer Central Park Media has cut a substantial number of jobs.
PS2 Game in September
May 23, 2006
Work is underway on Appleseed Saga Ex Machina , a second 3D anime feature based on the Shirow manga.
Debuting in Japan in the Fall
May 22, 2006
The Anime News Service is reporting that Xebec is producing an anime series based on Nobuhiro Watsuki's Buso Renkin .
