Evangelion In The News: Latest Asuka Figure Offering, A Comic Tribute And Eva Karaoke Rooms

evangelion asuka figureBecause the world just can’t seem to get enough of Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン), Asgard’s back to dish out the latest Eva news with Evangelion in the News. This week we have an awesome comic tribute, an Eva karaoke room and a way cool Asuka (アスカ) figure.

Kotobukiya (コトブキヤ) is at it again with their latest Evangelion entry that’s drool-worthy. The Japanese company known for their exquisite figures uploaded photos of over at Facebook over their Ani*Statues series and eye-patch girl Asuka Langley Shikinami (式波・アスカ・ラングレー) of Evangelion 3.0 graces their line which is set for release on July 2013. Keep Reading

Gundam In The News, Vol. 2: A Moe Gundam Girl Figure, A Slew Of Tribute Art And

gundam gurren lagganThe Gundam series has spanned generations and is still a favorite among new and old fans. Asgard brings you Gundam In the News, now in its second volume and this week’s news is spearheaded by the awesome Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (天元突破グレンラガン) tribute art.

You might be confused as to how this Gurren Lagann art have something to do with the Gundam series. Freelance illustrator Naochika Morishita (森下直親), who is known for his massive contribution to the Gundam franchise, used his talent in order to pen this awesome Gurren Lagann fight scene art between Kamina (カミナ) and Viral (ヴィラル). Keep Reading

Neon Genesis Evangelion Double Feature: New Asuka Figure Preview And Race Queen Books Scheduled For Release

evangelion 2Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) makes its impact on this week’s Asgard Double Feature. First up is the Evangelion Race Queen Photo Book, followed by the latest Asuka Langley Shikinami figure.

Run by Run’A Entertainment Japan and sponsored by Studio Khara, Team Evangelion Racing has made appearances in racing competitions since 2010. Their first cars were a Toyota Corolla Axio and Mooncraft Shiden in the colors inspired by Evangelion Unit 01 and was followed by the Evangelion Unit 02-inspired Porsche 911 GT3 R. Keep Reading

Japan Celebrates Twin Tail Day; Sailor Moon Takes Top Spot At Twin Tail Poll

sailor moonOn February 2, 2013, Japan (and ultimately, the rest of the world where otakus can be found), celebrated another unique holiday called Twin Tail Day. Like the rest of the otaku holidays (i.e August 1’s Yaoi Day), Twin Tail Day came about from how the days and months are written. February 2, or (2/2) was chosen as the day to celebrate the anime, manga and perhaps even video game girls, who sport the such hair-do. Keep Reading

Special Must Haves In The News, Volume 2: Anime Items – Home Edition

home edition hangersHaving these in your home would probably make every visitor either green with envy or leave them awestruck with these cool anime items, starting off with these cool anime hangars.

 

If you think arranging the clothes in your closet is a total bore, this might help you change your mind. These anime hangars come in different characters such as Rei Ayanami (綾波 レイ) from Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン), Saber (セイバー) from Fate/Stay Night (フェイト/ステイナイト) and even Gintoki Sakata (坂田 銀時) from Gintama (銀魂). Keep Reading

Discotek In The News: First-Look, Announcement And A Special Release

tenjou tengeDiscotek Media has a slew of special announcements and Asgard Anime has got you covered with this week’s In the News!

A DVD collection of Tenjho Tenge (天上天下) will be released soon by Discotek Media which will feature all 26 episodes of the anime, including the Ultimate Fight OVA. It is featured in both English and original Japanese dub with English subtitles. Created by manga legend, Oh! great, also known as Ogure Ito (大暮 維人), Tenjho Tenge tells the story of the Juken Club and their rival, the Executive Council. Keep Reading

Tetsuo Hara Takes On Momoiro Clover Z’s Latest DVD Cover

fist of the north star momoiro clover zJapanese girl group, Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ), got a special transformation thanks to Tetsuo Hara (原 哲夫) of the Fist of the North Star (北斗の拳) fame. Hara gladly took on the task of illustrating the cover art for Momoiro Clover Z’s Limited Edition DVD/Blu-Ray set.

Born on September 21, 1961 in Tokyo, Japan, Tetsuo Hara first came out in the manga industry as an assistant to Yoshihiro Takahashi (高橋義廣), a manga artist known for his work in FANG. Keep Reading