Tributes In The News: Robots, Designer Shirts And Colorful Illustrations

tribute gurrenTributes couldn’t get this more exciting as talented individuals lend a hand to honor the legendary figures of manga and anime! Asgard Anime brings you Tributes In the News, where we celebrate and let you in on the latest tribute news!

Character designer Mari Shimazaki has done a tribute art for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (天元突破グレンラガン). The feast-for-the-eyes illustration features the girls of Gurren Lagann in a splash of soft colors, dotted with stars in blue, pink and yellow. Keep Reading

Infinite Stratos 2 Preview Unveiled

is-infinite-stratosIS <Infinite Stratos> (IS <インフィニット・ストラトス>) is getting another season and the full preview has already been released. Fans of this series will be happy to know that the season 2 preview was released together with the light novel’s latest volume, volume 8. The trailer, which runs for a minute and 38 seconds, shows clips from the second season.

If you’re unfamiliar with the series, Infinite Stratos is a very powerful exoskeleton invented by a Japanese scientist. Keep Reading

Collector Interviews: CDO’s Master Collector, Rick Tidoy

rick tidoy 1From cosplayers to photographers, Asgard Anime has interviewed them all. Or have we? Enter Rick Tidoy. He’s a collector and he nearly has everything from Gunplas (ガンプラ) to prized super hero comic books. Read up about Master Rick and drool over his aptly named collection, the Rickollection, on this awesome Asgard interview!

 

Asgard Anime: Anime has played a huge part in influencing the otakus of today. Was it anime that propelled you to start your own collection? Keep Reading

Special Must Haves In The News, Vol. 5: Digicams, Stuffed Toys And Origami Sets

hatsune miku It’s another episode of Asgard Anime’s Special Must Haves In the News because we just can’t resist but share these bits of news with everyone. First up we have a stuffed Hatsune Miku (初音ミク) doll in her ultra adorable Maruku Naru (まるくなる) form. The doll, based on the illustration made by Nekomura for Xenon-P’s Maruku Naru song, is brought to you by a Japanese online shop called Hobby Shop. The Maruku Miku stands at 250mm tall and is infused with a grapefruit fragrance. Keep Reading

New Mewtwo-Like Pokemon Confirmed To Have A Link To Original Mewtwo

mewtwo2.0News of a Mewtwo-like Pokemon that was revealed to make an appearance in Pokemon X and Y has spread like wild fire. Make no mistake that Pokemon fans were quick to make speculations on the origins of this mysterious creature. The Pokemon Company, however, has finally put a confirmation that this new Legendary Pokemon does have a link to Generation I’s Mewtwo!

This link is not your ordinary Pokemon relationship. Keep Reading

Syfy Channel Introduces Cosplay Reality Show

syfylogoWhether its the crazy antics of Big Brother or the intensity of Survivor, reality shows have always captured our interest. What happens if reality shows take on cosplay? That’s what American cable television channel, Syfy, is doing with their brand new series entitled Cosworld.

Cosworld is currently the working title of the cosplay reality series that the Syfy channel will be airing soon. Directed by none other than Joe Rogan from the Fear Factor fame, Cosworld is an unscripted show that follows the life of cosplayers who attend comic book conventions and aim for the top prize. Keep Reading

Say Hello To Ultraman Ginga

ultraman gingaAnother Ultraman (ウルトラマン) is making his way into the henshin scene and he goes by the name of Ultraman Ginga (ウルトラマンギンガ)!

Ultraman Ginga celebrates the 50th anniversary of the longest running Ultraman franchise. He was first revealed at the Ultraman Film Festival which took place between April 12 to April 14. A press conference was held and some announcements.

A 17-year-old Hikaru Raidou, portrayed by Takuya Negishi (根岸拓哉), transforms into Ultraman Ginga who battles giant monsters stemming from dolls. Keep Reading