8/31/04

"New SNK Playmore Game"

There are now details on the upcoming SNK Playmore Atomiswave game called "Neo-Geo Battle Coliseium". Up to this point, the roster has Terry in his sprite from "The King of Fighters 2003", Mai remade along with keeping the style from the games of "The King of Fighters", Nakoruru with a sprite in a style different from the last three Neo-Geo home system two-dimensional games, Washizuka remade along with keeping the style from the Neo-Geo home system "Gekka no Kenshi" games, "Metal Slug's" Marco, K' with his sprite from the first three games of "The King of Fighters" and Geese in his sprite from "The King of Fighters 1996". There will be two new original characters: a guy and a girl. It's a dual tag format, making players select two characters and up to this point, it is known that only three stocks can be held.

Source(s): The Madman's Cafe

Mai redrawn, Nakoruru in different graphics, Washizuka, Rossi, I so want to play this game right after it's released.

"New 'A~! Megami-sama' Anime Series"

Though there's nothing for the moment, the page for the new "A~! Megami-sama" anime series is up.

Source(s): Natsume

8/30/04

"October Schedule"

The news bit needs some fixing, but for now, Anime ga aru Seikatsu has a schedule of anime that will be showing the month after next month. Take that note that the list also includes anime series that are airing right now and also, do take note that not all of these times are true. The times are there just to give you an idea on when will they air. If you want, you can look at the schedule down below.

Sundays 8.30 TV Tokyo - Zoids Fuzors (commencing 3 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Sundays 8.30 TV Asahi - Futari wa Pretty Cure
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Sundays 9.00 Fuji TV - Konjiki no Gash Bell!!

Mondays - 0:00 - Chiba TV - "Genshiken" - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Mondays - 0:15 - Chiba TV - "Kujibiki Unbalance" - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Mondays 00.30 Chiba TV - "Rysei Sentai MusuMET" (commencing 3 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Mondays 18.30 TV Tokyo - Get Ride! Amdriver

Mondays 19.00 NTV - Black Jack (commencing 11 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Mondays 24.00 Channel NECO - Kannaduki no Miko (commencing 4 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Mondays 24.00 Kids Station - Uta ~ Kata (commencing 25 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Tuesdays 1.30 TV Tokyo - Tsukiyomi ~ Moon Phase ~ (commencing 4 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Tuesdays 18.00 TV Tokyo - School Rumble (commencing 5 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Tuesdays 18.30 TV Tokyo - Bleach (commencing 5 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Tuesdays 19.00 TV Tokyo - Yakitate!! Japan (commencing 5 October 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 0.40 NTV - Monster- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 1.00 TV Tokyo - Haruka naru Toki no Naka de ~ Hachiyou Shou ~ (commencing 5 October 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 1.10 NTV - Otogizoushi- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 1.30 TV Tokyo - tactics (commencing 5 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays -- TV Asahi - Gankutsuou (The Count of Monte Christo) (commencing October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 18.30 TV Tokyo - Ygi Duel Monsters Genex (commencing 6 October 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 19.00 TV Tokyo - Prince of Tennis- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Wednesdays 19.27 TV Tokyo - Naruto
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Thursdays 1.00 TV Tokyo - Futakoi (kanji) (commencing 6 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Thursdays 1.15 TV Tokyo - Futakoi (kana) (commencing 6 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Thursdays 1.30 TV Tokyo - Beck (commencing 6 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Thursdays 18.00 TV Tokyo - Onmyou Taisenki (commencing 30 September 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Thursdays 18.30 TV Tokyo - Bouken Ou Beet (Beet the Vandel Buster) (commencing 30 September 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Fridays 0.30 WOWOW - Grenadier ~ Hohoemi no Senshi ~ (commencing 14 October 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Fridays 0.30 Kids Station - Final Approach (commencing 7 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Fridays 0.45 Kids Station - W ~ Wish ~ (commencing 7 October 2004) - It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Fridays 1.30 TV Tokyo - My - HiME (commencing 30 September 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Fridays 2.12 TV Asahi - Kurau Phantom Memory- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Saturdays 8.06 NHK BS2 - Gakuen Alice (commencing 30 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Saturdays 18.00 TBS - Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed Destiny (commencing 9 October 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Saturdays 18.00 NHK Educational - Major (commencing 9 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Saturdays -- Sky Perfect! - Windy Tale Fuujin Monogatari (commencing 11 September 2004)- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Saturdays -- AT-X - To Heart ~ Remember My Memories ~ (commencing 2 October 2004)
- It's appearing on the 10th of October.

Source(s): Natsume and Rakuga Kidou

Just to play it safe, I did not alter the times as I would normally do. "My Hime", "Moon Phase" and "To Heart 1.5" as well as "Bleach" are high on my list in terms of new anime. I think I have a friend that likes "Beck". So, I'll probably watch that one too.

"New Kda Mariko CD Single"

Kda Mariko will release a new CD single on the third of November. The title is yet to be determined. Both, the regular edition and the limited edition, which will include a music clip DVD, will be sold for 1,890 (including tax).

Source(s): Natsume and Mangaoh

Shouldn't there be a price mistake around there somewhere?

8/28/04

"'Pochi to Nya' to the PS2"

"Pochi to Nya", one of the last MVS games (which certainly is the last 3rd party one), and the final game to be developed by Compile, is being ported to the PS2. The art will be updated here, there will be eleven characters, and there will be some new modes (which include a battle mode, a non-stop mode, a stage mode, and a story mode). The game will be released on the 28th of October (by Bandai) for 5,040 (including tax). Information can be found here.

Source(s): Insert Credit

"Voice Actor Case Ruled in Favor of the Actors"

Last year, there were talks about various voice actors, including Nozowa Masako, suing a production company regarding unpaid matters. Three days ago, a Tokyo court has ruled in favor of the actors. 87 million now must be paid to the plantiffs. More information can be found here.

Source(s): Natsume and Animaxis

8/21/04

"Puffy's Second U.S. Tour"

If you haven't caught on by now, Puffy will be having their second U.S. tour. There are no plans of a Canadian tour at this time. They will be at Webster Hall in New York on the 8th October, Hollywood's House of Blues on the 10th and the Fillmore in San Francisco on the 11th. You can visit their site here.

The Fillmore has stated that tickets will be sold on the 12th of next month. Ittai nani kore?! Osoi da yo!

8/20/04

"New Sat Eriko Wallpaper" - This is a borderline news bit.

Way old news, but Sat Eriko, who will be playing as "Cutey Honey's" title character in the live action series, has a new wallpaper up of herself for Kose, a beauty product company. For those who can't read Japanese, the wallpaper can be found here.

I like the older one more, but oh well. This one looks good though. I just hope someone actually has the old one still.

8/19/04

"Comiket Reports"

Canned Dogs has linked to a bunch of this summer's Comiket reports.

"A Possible PSP Delay?"

There has been talks about the PSP being delayed in terms of its U.S. release. The Japanese release is to targeted on Christmas and the U.S. release date might not be until possibly March of next year. Originally, the PSP was to be released at the same time.

Source(s): GameDev.net

8/9/04

"'Ten Ten' 2005 Calendar"

Mangaoh Club has brought forth a listing of the "Ten Ten" 2005 calendar. Brought to you by Sheisa, it will be sold on the 3rd of December at 2000 with tax included. Just like last year's calendar, this year's calendar will have seven A3 size posters in a case.

Source(s): Natsume

"'Shin Angyo Onshi's' Movie Site"

"Shin Angyo Onshi's" site is up. This is a movie based on the manhwa that was published in Japan. It is said that the movie will appear some time in the fall.

Source(s): Natsume and Ultimatum

"The Site for the New Shinkai Makoto Anime"

You can now visit the official site of "Kumo no Muk, Yakusoku no Basho" ("The Place Promised in Our Early Days"), the new Shinkai Makoto anime. 51 years after the aftermath of World War II, a tower built somewhere in Hokkaid can be seen from Aomori (which is in Honsh). Three third year middle school kids make a promise to know the truth behind the tower later on, but sadly, the girl of the trio becomes ill and later falls into a coma. There's a possibility that the coma is linked to the tower. This will be shown some time in the fall. (Most likely, it will be shown next month.)

Source(s): Anime News Network and Anime Nation

As far as I know, The Triad will translate this. My anime of the year? Could be.

"Ottawa's Own Anime Convention"

Ottawa finally has a convention on its own: AC Cubed. The convention will start on November 6th at the Chimo Hotel. You can view its stie here.

Source(s): Anime News Network

The "Anime Convention of Crazy Canadians"? Ha ha ha! I don't know. Anyone want to tell me what it stands for?

8/3/04

"'To Heart 2' at Comiket"

Leaf/Aquaplus will make booths together with Famitsu/Enterbrain and there will be a booth of "To Heart II" for this summer's Comiket, which will occur from the 13th to the 15th. (That's a week from Friday.) There will be many "To Heart II" goods and "Comic Party Revolution's" third episode will be sold early.

Source(s): Canned Dogs

Why is it that I still have not heard news on a PC version? I am starting to think that this will not have the same feel overall as the original "To Heart" game at all. I hope the people who will have the opportunity to play this game prove me wrong.

"Dice & K9 Almost Called it Quits"

Old news, but according to the Manila Times, Cebuano rap artists Dice & K9 were almost about to call it quits as a group when they brought forth a song that barely made it to the final tracklist of their album. "Itsumo" ("Always" in Japanese) is an English love rap song that has a Japanese chorus and influences of the duo’s favorite naughty anime classics.

Source(s): Anime News Service

Just to let you know, I had no involvement with the scenario and don't think that all of us Pilipinos are that unusual. Got that? Good.

"A Third 'Full Metal Panic' Season?"

Japanese fan site Fullmeta.com has stated that there is an official announcement regarding a third "Full Metal Panic" anime season in the September issue of Dragon Magazine. Takemoto Yasuhir is said to be the director. Other than that, no other details have been given. You can also check a picture of the magazine and some other matters here for probably this month only. (Should you happen to miss it later on, you can view the image here. If anyone from Kadokawa staff or anyone else happens to bring forth an e-mail regarding this issue, their request will be fulfilled.)

Source(s): Rakuga Kidou, Anime News Network, and Anime Nation

Let's just hope that there will be no delays this time around due to some world crisis.

8/2/04

"'Green Green 2' & 'Green Green 3'" - This is only for those 18 years old and older.

Groover has made an announcement about their sequels to "Green Green", their popular visual novel. "Green Green II" will be out on the 29th of October and "Green Green III" will be out at some point next year.

Source(s): Insert Credit

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