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Bleach’s Tite Kubo Ties The Knot

Tite_KuboWedding bells rang for famed Bleach (ブリーチ) author, Tite Kubo (久保 帯人), who was recently married. This news was announced on the Jump Festa 2013 event guide.

Born as Noriaki Kubo (久保 宣章), Tite Kubo swept the world off its feet with his highly acclaimed Manga/Anime franchise, Bleach. Bleach tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎 一護), a normal teenage boy who obtains the powers of a Shinigami (死神) or Soul Reaper after getting caught in between a fight between a hallow and another Soul Reaper. Keep Reading

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Nekomonogatari (Black) Gives Fans Special Treat On New Year’s Eve

You’ve heard that right! Nekomonogatari (Black) 猫物語(黒) has earned an Anime adaptation and will be aired on December 31, 2012!

Nekomonogatari (Black) is part of the Bakemonogatari (化物語) series created by Japanese novelist Nisio Isin (西尾 維新) with Taiwanese illustrator, Vofan, providing the art. Not long after the light novels were released, Bakemonogatari had an Anime adaptation. Nekomonogatari (Black) is the sixth book of Isin’s Monogatari series. It features the Tsubasa family as its prime story arc. Keep Reading

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WOWOW Unveils First xxxHOLiC Live Action Press Image

The Japanese cable channel WOWOW had recently updated its official website, featuring images for the upcoming live action adaptation of CLAMP’s xxxHOLiC (×××ホリック Horikku). The press image features the two main leads in their full costume for the show. Actress and model Anne will play the lead role of Yuuko from this manga-based adaptation, while Shota Sometani will play the role of Watanuki. Alongside them are Masahiro Higashide, Karen Miyazaki, Naoto Takenaka and Yumi Adachi, also part of the show. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

Figures In The News, Vol. 2: A Mawaru Oukoku Offering Reissued, A Brand New Miku Nendo And Sweet Monster Hunter Figures

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s that time once again for figure collectors to go hunting for Christmas presents for their fellow otaku friends or for themselves. Asgard presents you Figures In The News, Volume 2 with three figures you might want to add to your shopping list.

If you lost your chance to get this special Mawaru Oukoku figure, now’s your chance to get one! Oukoku’s famed Rei Ayanami (綾波 レイ) figure from Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) has been reissued. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

Otaku Christmas In The News: Miku’s Christmas Single, Toriko’s 3DS Christmas Ad And DOA’s Sexy Santas

We’re officially just a week away from Christmas and the world is buzzing with excitement for the holidays! This week, Asgard’s In The News lets you in on how the otaku world celebrates Christmas, starting off with Hatsune Miku’s (初音ミク) latest single.

Christmas isn’t Christmas without Christmas-themed carols and songs and world famous vocaloid, Hatsune Miku, certainly won’t be getting behind the Christmas trend. UMMA, a Japanese record label, has uploaded the Christmas Miku song, Snow Song Show, on their official Youtube channel. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

2nd Promotional Teaser for Nekomonogatari (Black) Streamed

Just recently, Aniplex had just streamed a 2nd promotional video teaser for the anime adaptation of the popular Nekomonogatari Series. This story is written by NisiOisin and is divided into various books and chapters. The anime will premiere on the local Japanese television on December 31, from 10:00 OM to 12:00 AM, Japanese time. This time, the story focuses on the Nekomonogatari (Black) volume, which focuses on the narration of another character’s viewpoint. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Introduces Latest Addition Of Fighters To The Roster

The wheel of fate is turning!

Here’s something to look forward to for Blazblue fans. Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma, the latest addition to the Blazblue series, has now new characters added into the roster! The three new fighters, namely Nu-13, Mu-12 and Izayoi have joined in on the Blazblue fray!

The light blue Murakamo unit, Nu-13, was released on November 28, 2012. Released on December 5, 2012, Mu-12 followed Nu-13 en suite. Keep Reading

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