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Boys Over Flowers: Now It’s America’s Turn
Yoko Kamio (神尾 葉子) must be so proud of her monumental work, Hana Yori Dango (花より男子). Her manga has inspired not only spawned an anime series out of it but also four(!) live action versions all hailing from East Asia namely Taiwan’s Meteor Garden (流星花園), South Korea’s Boys Over Flowers (꽃보다 남자), Japan’s Hana Yori Dango and China’s Meteor Shower (流星雨)! What’s going to happen if America does its take on it? Keep Reading
Even if the holidays are done, collectible figures just keep on rolling and Asgard Anime brings you Figures In the News now in its lucky 7th volume and starring 3 figures you don’t want to miss!
Perhaps the most celebrated Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-) story line, whether if it’s from the anime or manga, is the Kyoto Arc which introduced us to new allies in the form of a reformed Oniwabanshu (お庭番衆) under Misao Makimachi’s (巻町 操) leadership and a foe in the person of Shishio Makoto (志々雄 真実) who is unmatched by any other anime villain. It’s now the live action movie’s take on the Kyoto Arc! 
Who would have thought that the gentle Shuya Nanahara (七原 秋也) from Battle Royale (バトル・ロワイアル) would turn out to be something like this? That’s the power the world of acting has as Tatsuya Fujiwara (藤原 竜也) transforms and becomes one of Kenshin Himura’s (緋村 剣心) deadliest opponents, Shishio Makoto (志々雄 真実).
Tekken (鉄拳) has given us school girls, animals that can stand and fight on two legs and even grandpas that still got what it takes to knock an opponent out. It was the fighters spawned from myth that brought out the mysterious and captivating aura that the game presents with Devil (デビル), Unknown (アンノウン) and even Mokujin (木人). Enter another mythical creature that, not only has got the looks, but the deadly skills as well. 
How much do we know about Hatake Kakashi (はたけ カカシ)? His cool and calm demeanor only heightens the mystery surrounding this shinobi. As a treat to Kakashi fans, Kakashi will star in his own arc in Naruto Shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝) on February next year entitled Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops.
With the brand new Sailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン) series part of the Winter 2014 anime lineup, who wouldn’t be excited? The excitement burns brighter than ever with another row of Sailor Moon items that must be a part of every Moonie’s collection. Asgard Anime brings you Sailor Moon Goodies In the News in its third heaping serving. Are you ready? Then read on!