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

Tsubasa Honda Cast as Lead in 3 AM Dangerous Zone

3am-coverTsubasa Honda lands her first starring role in the live-action drama adaptation of Yoko Nemu’s Gozen 3-ji no Muhochitai, 3 AM Dangerous Zone. A model and a beginner actress, this series will mark Honda’s first lead role. Gozen 3-ji no Muhochitai will be broadcasted only through mobile devices with BeeTV.

Gozen 3-ji no Muhochitai is a manga which trails after the life of a girl named Momoko. Momoko dreams of becoming an illustrator for a big design company. Keep Reading

Takashi Murakami Manga Slated for Live Action Adaptation

PajiTakashi Murakami’s Paji, a manga inspired from true-to-life daily scenes, will be receiving a television live action adaptation. This modest story depicts the life of a 71-year old grandfather, struggling to raise his little 5-year old granddaughter when her parents passed away so early. The 75-year old actor Shirou Itou will star in this heartwarming role and the television series will air this spring.

This slice-of-life story will be aired as a television special. 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

Mei Renjoji Creates Rose Guns Days Prologue Manga

Royokoku2se Guns Days is a visual novel which follows a branching plot line, depending on the decisions of the player during the fame. The plot progress in the unique direction as the user intends to, giving multiple options. This also allows users to enjoy minigames during the battle sequence, although it does not actually influence the progression.

Rose Guns Days is created by 07th Expansion, with scenarios and character designs created by other collaborative artists. 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