Latest Naruto: Road To Ninja News And Promotions

naruto road to ninja flyerWe have officially hit July and Naruto: Road to Ninja is putting every fan of this epic ninja anime is on their toes for the latest news!

The official movie flyer for the 10th anniversary commemorative movie has already been released. It shows Naruto posing in front with his mother and father on either side of him. Behind him are the ninjas from Konoha. Standing further behind is an enlarged Tobi. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

Jed Henry’s Ukiyo-e Heroes Gives Fresh Take On Traditional Japanese Art

pokemon jed henryUkiyo-e is a Japanese style of woodblock art print that was widely produced during the 17th and 20th century. It is one such art style that distinctly sets the Japanese apart from other Asian art. Now, imagine the ukiyo-e in a whole new way: it features widely famous video games that we all know, love, hate and mash buttons to.

Enter Jed Henry. This talented artist uses ukiyo-e in making his own fan art of well known videogames. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Celebrates With A Talk Event In Tokyo

sailor moon“I will punish you in the name of the Moon!”

To all the little girls (and maybe all of the little boys too) that grew up in the 90’s, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン) seems only like it was released yesterday but the huge manga/anime franchise will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next month!

To celebrate this event, nightclub Nicofarre will be hosting a very special and commemorative talk event with the voice actors of the anime version of Sailor Moon. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago

Photos: Bleach Rock Musical Revival, Cast in Cosplay

Bleach-Rock NATIONKubo Tite’s popular manga BLEACH is about to get a rock musical remake. The event, dubbed as the Bleach Rock Musical (Revival), will be happening in Tokyo this summer. The Shinsei Rock Musical Reprise is the second season of this performance, with Tsuyoshi Kida heading the musical with his writing and directing skills. The show will run for thirteen performances and will be held at the Shinagawa Stella Ball, starting this August 30 up to September 9. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

Ohtaka Shinobu’s Arabian Night Themed Magi All Set for Animation

Magi - mangaMagi, Ohtaka Shinobu’s currently ongoing manga, has been green lit to have an anime adaptation. This project will be produced by A-1 Pictures, known to have created known titles such as Ao no Exorcist, Tsuritama, Ano Hi Mita no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai, and Uchuu Kyoudai. Magi, also known for its subtitle, the Labyrinth of Magic, centers on an Arabian Nights theme which features events and occasions situated on the mysterious dessert lands hiding treasures and whimsical genies. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

Satirical Comedy Manga Joshiraku Gets Animated

JoshirakuDuring the Anime Contents Expo, popular animation studio JC Staff has recently revealed that they will be producing an animation for the manga Joshiraku. The manga, created by two collaborators Koji Kumeta and Yasu, follows the fictitious story of five female performers and their behind the scenes event. This gag comedy trails back to the old Japan where Rokugo performances are among the most popular forms of entertainment in the locals. Keep Reading

By カリス, ago

Linkin Park Gets Special Edition Otaku Collectibles

linkin park nendoroidAmerican rock band Linkin Park is getting not one, but two different collectible figures. The first one is a set of kawaii Nendoroids from Good Smile Company.

The awesome Nendoroid Petites are composed of Linkin Park members Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell. The figures are designed in such a way that recreates the band in their live performances. The set is complete instruments and a stage. Keep Reading

By SchoolGirlBlogger, ago