Saturday, August 9
May 28, 2003
Need more evidence of the increasing importance and influence of anime and manga on the U.S. comic book scene?
Justice League Bounces Dragon Ball
May 22, 2003
The Cartoon Network has announced more schedule changes for its June Toonami lineup. Starting June 2...
Debuts in U.S. On 6/17
May 22, 2003
ADV Films has announced that it will release a completely remastered version of all 25 episodes of the legendary anime series from 1983, Genesis Climber Mospeada .
The Latest From Director Satoshi Kon
May 22, 2003
Anime director Satoshi Kon (Millenium Actress, Perfect Blue, Roujin Z) will be a Guest of Honor at the Big Apple Anime Fest (Aug. 29-31).
DVD Available on June 3
May 21, 2003
Critics will surely point out that the nine segments of the Animatrix are uneven in style, tone, and relevance to the Matrix mythos, but it is hard to deny that watching this 90-minute, nine-part anthology provides viewers with new insights into the Matrix films as well as plenty of sheer entertainment. More importantly, given the enormous popularity of The Matrix Reloaded the features should help expand the audience for anime.
Debuting In August
May 21, 2003
The classic 'kaiju' warrior Ultraman , created by Eiji Tsuburaya (aka the father of Godzilla ) in 1966, is coming to the U.S. courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.
Out In September
May 21, 2003
Tokyopop will publish the first volume of the .hack manga series in September.
Major Promotions Throughout The Year
May 20, 2003
Capcom has revealed plans for a yearlong celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Mega Man .
Including Leno, Letterman
May 20, 2003
Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block is winning the 12-24 male demographic group against all other programming in its time slot, cable or broadcast.
Pact With Funimation Builds On DBZ Relationship
May 15, 2003
Atari announced that the company had signed an agreement to create video games based on Funimation's popular anime series Yu-Yu Hakusho .
