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2010 July
Nendoroid Katsura Hinagiku Preorders Being Taken
Recently announced Katsura Hinagiku Nendoroid by Max Factory, which was also displayed at Wonfes Summer 2010, is now up for preorders. She comes with three interchangeable face parts, and her sword Masamune, and cat ears and tail. She is due to Novem...
Kizumonogatari Light Novel Gets Anime Adaptation
A leaflet included in the latest volume of NisiOisin's light novel Kizumonogatari has announced that production of Kizumonogatari anime has been green-lit. Kizumonogatari will be the third NisiOisin's anime adaptation after Bakemonogatari and Katanag...
Mio and Turtle Plushie equals Ultra Cuteness
The seventeenth episode of K-ON!! has made a huge impact on me. Or rather, I was blown away by sudden surge of exceptional cuteness, which was produced in collaboration of Mio and a turtle plush doll. Behold the power of this combo. I know it may sou...
[MAD] The Legend of Koizumi x Durarara!!
I find this very funny! Though, I don't think that all of you will think the same. It's a MAD video combining Durarara's opening song and video from The Legend of Koizumi, which depicts former PM of Japan Koizumi Junichirou as the main protagonist. I...
Seiyuu Itou Shizuka and Asakawa Yuu partying
Seiyuu Itou Shizuka and Asakawa Yuu, who work together on anime Amagami SS, went drinking together yesterday after attending an Amagami SS event at Shibuya Theater Tsutaya. They uploaded a few photos from their drinking session on their blogs (Asakaw...
Wonder Festival 2010 Summer Highlights [Updated]
Earlier today, Wonder Festival 2010 Summer took place in Japan and many wonderful figures were put on display there. Of course, there were also many unfinished newly announced figures.ALTER figures:Fate Testarossa Phantom Minds (11,800 yen; release 2...
DFC Saturday #24
BRS by shuiyituziI will be very brief today. Enjoy this week's installment of DFC Saturday.illustration by unknown artistReiuji Utsuho by fielmelillustration by nekonekoAzunyan by Kasumi Seikiillustration by Tokigawa Yuuillustration by masamuraiKatsu...
Bad Apple!! Shadow Art PC Screensaver
A very skilful person has created an ultimate screen saver, using the Bad Apple!! Shadow Art video. Since the video is black and white, he, supposedly he, made use of that to create a very interesting effect. The white parts of the video are actually...
Tokyo Residency Program for Foreign Animators
Interesting news for everyone who would like to try to work in Japan as an animator. The Japan Image Council has launched a program which will choose 3 foreign animators and offer them room and board for 75 days with the purpose of education and crea...
Strike Witches 2 – Iyasu, Naosu, Puni Puni ni Suru NDS
Another interesting, somewhat ecchi game will be available for NDS users. It's Strike Witches 2 - Iyasu, Naosu, Puni Puni ni Suru. The player will take the role of Yoshika and heal other witches. No need to mention that the healing process might be m...
Nendoroid Neko Arc Ultimate Edition Preview
Mikatan has updated her blog with preview photos of Wonfes Summer 2010 exclusive Nendoroid release, Neko Arc Ultimate Edition. It is not the first release of Neko Arc, but this one lives up to the "ultimate" in its name as it comes with a great deal...
Nendoroid Hinagiku and Hayate Announcement
I've been reading Hayate no Gotoku manga these past days when I was away and very much enjoyed the events that are not covered in the anime adaptations so I'm very happy about this new Nendoroid announcement. Hinagiku is my favorite character from th...
Anime Logo Text Creating Widgets
I've tumbled upon a few interesting widgets that let you create your own logo based on a logo of some anime series. Some of them let you to play with it a bit more so don't get discouraged by moonletters and try out ticking some buttons to edit the s...
DFC Saturday #22
Furude Rika by Amane HasutoIt's summer and the temperatures are rising over 30 degrees here. The hot weather evokes swimming pools and beaches, and pools and beaches evoke girls in swimsuits. Yes, and for that reason, this week's DFC Saturday feature...
Happy Nana Day and Tanabata, Impact Exciter #2 Oricon
It's the 7th of July today and that means Tanabata is celebrated in Japan today. However, 7/7 is not important only because of Tanabata since today's date can be read "nana" in Japanese. Which means that this day is regarded as Nana Day. So, I wish H...
Project DIVA 2nd OP - Kocchi Muite Baby
The full version of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd's opening has been streamed on the Internet. The opening song Kocchi Muite Baby has been composed by ryo, who is known for his previous Vocaloid compositions such as Melt and World is Mine. The animat...
Angel Beats! Mapo Doufu in Real Life
The lethal Mapo Doufu that appears in Angel Beats!, notoriously known for its virulent spiciness, might have brought some of the audience to sweat and tears from hot sensation only by watching the screen. However, considering how some otaku are eager...
DFC Saturday #21
Aisaka Taiga and Ookami Ryouko by unknown artistI'm leaving early tomorrow and won't be coming back until Monday. Therefore, this week's DFC Saturday comes a bit earlier than usual since I'm writing it on Friday night. But who cares, right? On top of...
Nico Nico Douga to stream 6 Summer anime for free
Nico Nico Douga is going to stream 6 summer anime series for free. Each episode will be put up right after it airs in Japan and will be available for one week. There's no mention of region restriction so it should be available worldwide, probably. Th...
Top 10 Spring 2010 Anime according to Dengeki
Dengeki readers as usual were surveyed about which anime they enjoyed the best the past season and what anime they're anticipating the most in the next, that is Summer season. K-ON!! didn't retain the top position that it claimed as the most anticipa...



