Slam Dunk Creator Gets Interviewed By CNN

“If you have lively characters, they will make the story themselves.”

Takehiko Inoue

One of the most loved anime and manga franchise that hit the 90’s was Slam Dunk (スラムダンク). Behind that great title, as well as for Vagabond and Real, is a man called Takehiko Inoue (井上雄彦). Leading news channel CNN interviewed Inoue in their Human to Hero series. In the interview, Inoue shared how he creates his characters, his inspiration for Slam Dunk and the important matters he considers in his work. Keep Reading

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New Series Arriving in Shueisha’s Margaret Magazine

Popular print magazine Shueisha had just revealed that its Margaret shojo magazine’s first 2013 issue will also be the launch of a few titles from well-known manga artists. On Devember 5, Arina Tanemura will premiere her Neko to Watashi no Kinyōbi (The Cat’s and My Friday) in the magazine’s fifth issue on February 5, 2013.

Previously, Tanemura had just ended her exclusivity contract with another of SHueisha’s Publication, the Ribon magazine in the spring of 2011. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

New Tiger & Bunny Cakes Now Available For Orders

Imagine being served with a special Tiger & Bunny (タイガー＆バニー) cakes by the main leads themselves!

Bandai’s official online premium goods shop, Bandai Premium, has released the White Day Cake from Barnaby and Valentine Cake from Kotetsu!

The Valentine Cake from Kotetsu is a luscious chocolate mousse cake with a decorated top. Surrounding the chocolate mouse is a luxurious chocolate with a very smooth finish. This cake doesn’t go without its own Kotetsu T. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha Anime In the Works

There’s a new romantic comedy anime in town, and it’s going to be included in the great lineup of projects coming to you this 2013. Now, what’s a light love story without a bit of sparkle from your daily magic, prayers and wishes? That what makes it all work here in this next feature story we’re bringing to you.

Readers have been pleasantly surprised to see the wraparound jacket band on the 5th volume of the romantic comedy manga Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha that an anime adaptation is in the works. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

Perfume Takes On Ending Theme For Latest Doraemon Movie

Fujiko Fujio’s (藤子不二雄) most-loved robot cat with the unfathomably deep pocket full of gadgets is back in Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Himitsu Dougu Museum and Japanese girl group Perfume (パフューム) is going to sing the latest film’s ending theme!

The song, entitled Mirai no Museum, was written especially for this Doraemon movie. The song’s theme is set around a museum that displays every secret gadget the world has to offer. Keep Reading

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One Piece In The News, Vol. 3: A PSP Game Preview, A Reopened Exhibit And Designer Duds

We’re just days away from the release of the world’s most awaited One Piece (ワンピース) film, One Piece Film Z ! Asgard brings you the latest One Piece news to fire things up, starting up with the Romance Dawn PSP Game preview!

Romance Dawn the PSP game has now offered previews of the game, featuring “Cat Burglar” Nami (ナミ) and “King of Snipers Sniper King ” Ussop (ウソップ). This One Piece RPG will be featuring the Marineford Arc and the game will be graced with the appearances of Boa Hancock (ボア・ハンコック) and Whitebeard (白ひげ) as NPCs. Keep Reading

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Anime Film Santa Company Preps Up for Next Winter Release

Heads up! A Christmas themed animation film is on the works, and it’s bound to put you in good holiday spirits, that is, next winter! The unit director of the late Satoshi Kon’s stagnant Yume-Miru Kikai film Kenji Itoso, is revealed to be currently planning and directing a new anime film called Santa Company. However, it is not until 2013 that it will be shown in the screens.

The staff for this project includes Naohiro Fukushima, who will be writing the script. Keep Reading

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