Anime Adaptation for Gingitsune

gin_1920On Friday, the May issue of Shueisha’s Ultra Jump magazine has announced that a new television anime adaptation is on a roll. This time, the project is based on Sayori Ochiai’s Gingitsune manga, and it has been green-lit for production. Just recently, the official website for the project has opened and listed the staff along with the anime information. The staff includes Noboru Misawa as the director, Diomedea as the animation company, Hiroshi Yamaguchi as scriptwriter, Mayuko Matsumoto and Naomi Ide as character designers. 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

Cast and Staff of Upcoming Hakuoki Movie Revealed

Animhakuoki-castation production company Geneon has recently revealed the staff and cast for the new Hakuoki movie. This much anticipated film project is divifed into two parts and will relay an all new story from its original plot. On Sunday, it is revealed that the first of these two projects is named as Hakuoki: Daichisho Kyoto Ranbu (Hakuoki Chapter 1: Kyoto Dance). The film will be released in theaters locally on August 24. 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

Polar Bear Cafe Tea Set And Tea Now Available

polar bear cafeIf you’re the type of person who enjoys a good cup of tea and anime, then this one is for you. Tea time will be extra special with this Polar Bear Cafe (しろくまカフェ) tea set. To make things even more special, this tea set also comes with the Polar Bear Cafe Original Blend coffee! How awesome is that?

Available through Family Mart’s online store in Japan, the tea set comes with a lovely little teapot with the Polar Bear Cafe logo stamped on the front and back, as well as a tea cup with the characters printed around it. Keep Reading