So, as most of you probably know, I write at IGN. Before IGN decided to let the Anime section die at quiet death, there were actually some pretty interesting anime-related features on there, including a small, and oftentimes odd, web video show. Here’s a clip:
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Yeah, yeah. I know, I’ve been quiet recently. Work and all that. Anyways, here’s a new trailer from IGN for the live action version of Blood: The Last Vampire. Let the onslaught of anime movies begin!
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Yes, my fellow children of the eighties. Now you can watch that classic Japanese toon that helped usher in the age of giant robots of America for free, any time you want! It’s the first season of the show with Lion Force Voltron, so fans of Vehicle Voltron (all six of you) might be disappointed, but as for me, I’m gonna kill some time with the baddest metal man in the galaxy! Find it at http://www.hulu.com/voltron-defender-of-the-universe
For your viewing pleasure, here’s one of my favorite episodes, where Lotor tries to axe his daddy: ^_^
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So the big news today is word that VIZ is hooking up with CrunchyRoll to host
Although NARUTO SHIPPUDEN will be unavailable on the night of March 19 due to TX Network’s programming schedule, the hit show will return on March 26 with two (2) brand-new episodes in a special double-header event on the night of March 26 at 7:59pm Japan Standard Time (JST). Crunchyroll is taking this unique opportunity to let NARUTO fans experience NARUTO SHIPPUDEN for free online within one hour of its Japanese broadcast.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN episode 102 will be available on March 26 within one hour of its Japanese broadcast exclusively to Crunchyroll’s Anime Members, and the following week for free to the general public.
CrunchyRoll later released an update and said:
Because of the weird scheduling, we can show Episode 101 to EVERYONE on March 26, not just Anime Members! This will let everyone experience what a Crunchyroll Simulcast is like =) However, Episode 102 (the 2nd half of the double-header) will only be available to Anime Members on March 26, and April 2 for everyone else
CR is also celebrating Naruto-related events like Sakura and Kisame’s birthdays. Say what you will about CR, but they sure know how to get the good stuff to the fans.
But the big news here is VIZ doing near-simultaneous release. Anime bloggers and industry pundits like myself have been begging anime companies to do this for YEARS. And finally, they got the damn picture…at least, it seems that way. There’s no solid indication that VIZ plans to do this for all the remaining episodes of Shippuden, but one would guess that it’s something they’re at least seriously looking into.
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Appliya Inc. has announced the availability of the first in a series of Evangelion applications in the iTunes app store!
Here’s a link to the Evangelion Clock app on iTunes, and here’s the link for the Evangelion Picture Stamp app
You can also learn more about Appliya’s Evangelion app series at: http://appliya-inc.com/en/special/evangelion/
“The Evangelion Clock makes checking the time an exciting event! This app is designed to fit the unique style of the NERV headquarters timer screens that monitored the remaining battery life of the Evangelion mecha. The app includes graphics that are faithful to the movie, optional sound effects, and there’s also an exciting timer mode that switches to “emergency” red countdown stage with ten seconds left.”
“Integrate the Evangelion anime movies into your photos with Appliya’s new Evangelion Picture Stamp application. Find out what your classmate might look like with Rei’s signature blue hairstyle, or add NERV military vehicles over that picture of an aircraft carrier you just took. The Picture Stamp app allows you to make any picture more interesting with the inclusion of vehicles, character elements, and mecha from the highly popular anime movie, Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone. ”
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I’ve been keeping some exciting Evangelion-related news from you guys. I’ve been doing some work with Appliya Inc., a Japanese iPhone developer, and the first good news can now be announced. Evangelion apps coming to the iPhone!
We put out a press release yesterday, but the real juicy part is the special promotional page we put up on the Appliya site at : http://appliya-inc.com/en/special/evangelion/
Some stuff from the press release:
Tokyo-based Appliya Inc., a leading publisher of Japanese mobile applications, has obtained a license to provide anime fans with the world’s first iPhone and iPod Touch applications based on the highly popular Rebuild of Evangelion films produced by Khara Inc. The apps will be the result of a joint production effort between Appliya and Japanese game publisher BROCCOLI Co., Ltd. Their first Evangelion-related products are planned for submission to Apple in February 2009.
Appliya’s initial offerings for Evangelion will be “casual” apps that utilize the visual style, characters, and storyline from the Rebuild of Evangelion movies. These applications will take advantage of the innovative touch screen on the iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as the device’s camera, calendar functions, and clock.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to release! If you’d like to know more about the upcoming apps, just add a comment to this post with your email address and I’ll get back to you.
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Japanese iPhone developer Appliya Inc. has just released a Katana app on the iTunes app store. It’s kind of cool. It’s normally priced at $2.99, but you can grab it for $1.99 until the end of February. Below is a vid of the app in action.
You pull the sword by dragging the scabbard on the touch screen, and as you swing your iPhone/iPod Touch, you’ll hear sword-fighting sounds.When you put the blade back in its scabbard it makes sounds like enemies falling to the ground. Users can experiment with different swinging movements for various sound effects, and also simulate real samurai sword techniques from iaido—the traditional Japanese sword-fighting art.
You can buy it using this link to the iTunes store or visit the Appliya site for more information and other apps
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Due to a technical error, the comments script for the giveaway was busted. It’s fixed now. Sorry for the inconvenience. I’ll be extending the contest until Wednesday to make up for it.
The Naruto Shippuden Giveaway post is still up!
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As promised in my first post about the contest here, here’s the latest episode of Naruto Shippuden from VIZ, directly from Hulu.com. If you can’t see the video below, you’re probably in a country that Viz doesn’t license to, and are unfortunately ineligible. For everyone else, leave your reviews in the comments section, and good luck! If you have no idea what’s going on, read below for the contest details.
Listen up, all you Naruto fans. Want some free Naruto swag? Over the next few days I’ll be holding a contest to promote Viz’s efforts to bring you free streaming episodes of Naruto Shippuden on Naruto.com. For the first time ever for U.S, audiences, subtitled versions of all of the past Naruto Shippuden episodes are streaming on Naruto.com. Additionally, the latest subtitled episodes are being posted on the site every Thursday for U.S. audiences - just one week after they premiere in Japan. All of these episodes are available on Naruto.com, and there is absolutely no cost to watch.
To help remind you all of how AWESOME this is, myself and the generous folks at Fanscape will be having a little contest.
Since I’m a big fan of Twitter and short, funny text messages, we’re gonna have a mini-review contest. Here’s the lowdown:
Simple, right?
So here’s the totally sweet prizes:
Konoha Hoodie ($49.00 value)
Akamaru plush small messenger bag ($36.99)
Gaara’s gourd bag ($36.99 value)
Orange specialty bag ($36.99 value)
And there’s Naruto DVD set available too! (value TBD). Prizes will be given at my discretion (I’ll be fair, I promise). This is a sweet deal, for just a little bit of work, so get your short and sweet ideas ready and comment on this post below!
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Update: The contest has started! Click here for the official contest page
Listen up, all you Naruto fans. Want some free Naruto swag? Over the next few days I’ll be holding a contest to promote Viz’s efforts to bring you free streaming episodes of Naruto Shippuden on Naruto.com. For the first time ever for U.S, audiences, subtitled versions of all of the past Naruto Shippuden episodes are streaming on Naruto.com. Additionally, the latest subtitled episodes are being posted on the site every Thursday for U.S. audiences - just one week after they premiere in Japan. All of these episodes are available on Naruto.com, and there is absolutely no cost to watch.
To help remind you all of how AWESOME this is, myself and the generous folks at Fanscape will be having a little contest.
Since I’m a big fan of Twitter and short, funny text messages, we’re gonna have a mini-review contest. Here’s the lowdown:
Simple, right?
So here’s the totally sweet prizes:
Konoha Hoodie ($49.00 value)
Akamaru plush small messenger bag ($36.99)
Gaara’s gourd bag ($36.99 value)
Orange specialty bag ($36.99 value)
And there’s Naruto DVD set available too! (value TBD). Prizes will be given at my discretion (I’ll be fair, I promise). This is a sweet deal, for just a little bit of work, so get your short and sweet ideas ready for Thursday!
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