Social networking functions were added to a revamped Japacon, a Japanese-English content portal website that promotes the latest TV programs, films and anime from Japan.
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Suginami Animation Museum presents Madhouse retrospective
An exhibition in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward is offering an intimate insight into the creative process at Madhouse Inc., one of Japan’s leading anime studios.
Letters from the New York Otaku #4
Takeshi Koike and Madhouse’s passion project Redline toured film fests around the world over the last year or so to rave reviews from
“Letters from the New York Otaku”#3
Last time we talked about the title of this column and the importance of the word otaku to many foreign fans. My feelings
“Letters from the New York Otaku”#2
American fans of Japanese anime, manga, and even games claimed the loanword otaku for themselves years ago, and they argue about it the way people with better priorities
Evangelion store features Nagisa Kaworu, racing items
The Evangelion Store Tokyo-01 in Tokyo’s Harajuku district is highlighting Nagisa Kaworu from the popular “Evangelion” anime series
“Letters from the New York Otaku”#1
My Name is David Cabrera, and I’m the Foreigner Who’s Going to Make Friends with All the Animeanime Readers.Nice to meet you all! I’m a longtime fan of anime and manga,
Middle East Film and Comic Con to be held in April in Dubai
The Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), the first-ever fun convention dedicated to pop culture in the Arab world, will be held April
Madhouse producing ‘Peanuts’ animation
Leading anime studio Leading anime studio Madhouse Inc. said on its website that it is now producing its adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s world-famous “Peanuts” comic strip series Inc.
Exhibition to showcase work of ‘AKIRA’ creator
Translated by The Asahi Shimbun from the website of Anime Anime Japan Ltd. The Otomo Katsu …
JAM Project, Animetal USA unite for Japan tour
AM Project, a five-member group specializing in “anison” (anime songs), will embark on a joint tour with Japan-based U.S. heavy metal band Animetal USA
Hello Kitty and Evangelion to team up
Evangelion is an anime franchise featuring massive humanoids beating big monsters to a pulp. Hello Kitty is a globally recognized brand featuring a super-cute Japanese bobtail cat.
Fujiko Museum offers manga-themed sweets
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, devoted to the joint creator of “Doraemon” and other hits, is selling manga-themed confectionery for Japan’s chocolate-giving season.The museum, which opened last September in Kawasaki
Livedoor opens multilingual WorldCosplay site
Livedoor has introduced a multilingual WorldCosplay community site where cosplayers across the globe can share photos and information on their activities.
‘K-On!’ nominated for top animation prize
Feature film “K-On!” was among five anime titles nominated for best animation at the 35th Japan Academy Prize, organizers said.
Ueda’s ‘Ocean Chronicles’ wins Nihon SF Taisho Award
Sayuri Ueda’s “The Ocean Chronicles” was recently named the winner of the 32nd Nihon SF Taisho Award by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan.
‘Tatsumi’ wins big at Dubai Int’l filmfest
“Tatsumi,” an animated film by Singaporean director Eric Khoo about Japanese manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, won the best film awardi n
‘Madoka Magica’ to be made into online game
Online and network game company Strategy & Partners Co. said it reched agreement with Aniplex Inc. to develop and operate an online browser-
Pony Canyon to hold auditions for voice actors
Anime and music publisher Pony Canyon Inc. said it will hold auditions this year in hopes of discovering the next generation of anime stars.
Digital manga contest plays on high school theme
With this year’s theme centered around high school, the second Digital Manga Koshien competition for digitally created comics is now accepting entries