Ships in April
December 22, 2004
Bandai Entertainment has released its plans for the launch of Scrapped Princess , the new anime series from Studio Bones.
Adult Swim Breaks Cable Record
December 21, 2004
Total year ratings for the Cartoon Network are the best ever, according to an announcement by the company, with its anime-heavy Adult Swim block breaking a cable record for the daypart.
In March
December 21, 2004
Geneon has scheduled Koi Kaze: The Reunion Vol. 1 for March in regular ($29.98) and collector's box ($34.98) editions.
New Manga Imprint From Viz
December 19, 2004
In April Viz is launching a new imprint under the company's Shonen Jump brand. Shonen Jump Advanced will present cutting edge stories with more mature themes to older teens.
'Wonderful Days' Will Appear As 'Sky Blue'
December 16, 2004
The Korean animated feature Wonderful Days will receive a limited U.S. theatrical release on December 31st.
Hip-Hop Manga Movie to Debut in 2006
December 16, 2004
Wizard Press's Anime Insider is reporting that MTV has licensed the anime movie based on Santa Inoue's hip-hop manga, Tokyo Tribes , for a U.S. release in 2006.
$9.95 For a Single DVD
December 16, 2004
Central Park Media has announced the re-pricing of its Asia Pulp Cinema titles. Single DVD releases will now retail for $9.95, with DVD collections starting and $19.95 and up.
Manga in June
December 15, 2004
Viz will release the Full Metal Alchemist manga series beginning in June 2005. This is one of the big properties of the coming year, based on its history in Japan and the ratings the anime received in its debut on Adult Swim.
Column by Steven Bates
December 14, 2004
This week, Bates gives us his top gift items this season, in three parts. The first category he tackles is comics.
For 'Asia Street
December 14, 2004
International Channel has acquired rights to eight anime titles from Central Park Media.
