Another Go Nagai classic is making its way westward. Earlier today, Discotek Media announced that they licensed Psycho Armor Govarian. The company plans to release the title on SD Blu-Ray in subtitled format. Psycho Armor Govarian is a 1983 series, which was created by Go Nagai (Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey, Devilman). The project was one […]
This true, timeless classic shall return to North America once again. Earlier today, Discotek Media announced that they acquired the domestic rights to Giant Robo. The publisher will release the entire seven-episode OVA, plus the Ginrei OVA specials on Blu-Ray. Discotek noted that, while the Giant Robo OVA will be in 1080p HD, the Ginrei […]
Don’t go away just yet because we still have another Discotek license out of Otakon for you! Originally airing between 1981 and 1982 for 64 episodes, God Mars is a sci-fi, mecha show for the ages from Studio Cockpit and Tokyo Movie Shinsha. MyAnimeList describes the story as: In the year 1999, humanity begins to […]
Finally, the Galaxy Express will return to the vast reaches of the galaxy. Earlier today, Discotek Media announced that they acquired the Galaxy Express 999 TV series. The title will be released in North America on three Blu-Ray sets. Discotek’s release will be an all-new HD upscale “that preserves more detail and film grain” in […]
Part 3 of the 4-part watchalong of Den-noh Coil with Caitlin, Vrai, and Peter! They talk about the trouble with getting into two-cour shows, how digital footprints make it hard to let go of the dead, and the series’ awesome multi-generational women.
While it might have a funny title, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is actually a bit infamous within the anime community. The first time that this series was exposed to American audiences on a wide scale was in 2005 when Cartoon Network aired the 76 episode series over a period of two years. Following that, it was released […]
As much as I’m not Discotek’s target audience, you still have to deeply respect everything they do to preserve choice bits of anime history. In this article, we’re going to discuss one of these choice bits that was announced at Discotek’s Otakon panel this morning. At the panel, Discotek announced that they have licensed the […]
This classic rom-com is making its way back in a big way! Earlier today, Discotek Media hosted their industry panel at Otakon. During the presentation, the company announced that they acquired the rights to Kimagure Orange Road. Discotek will release the the entire series on Blu-Ray in two collections, which will include: Set 1: Kimagure […]
It looks like Kirito’s going Hollywood… er… somewhat. Earlier today, Aniplex of America hosted their “Sword Art Online Summer Festival” panel at Otakon. During the event, the publisher announced that Sword Art Online: Alicization will have its North American première in Los Angeles. The hour-long first episode will be screened on September 15, at Los […]
You are already coming back. Earlier today, the official Fist of the Blue Sky: ReGenesis anime website updated with details on the show’s second season. A new visual and trailer were revealed for the run, along with the premiere date. We break the details down below. Trailer The twelve-minute promo offers a full recap of the […]
All I can say is “Whoa. This is huge.” Earlier today, Ed Chavez announced that he is launching a new manga publisher, named Denpa, LLC. Chavez revealed six titles that will hit stores under the company’s banner: Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto Inside Mari by Shuzo Oshimi An Invitation from a Crab (Kani ni Sasowarete) by […]
At this year’s AnimagiC convention, Warner Brothers Japan announced that Sirius the Jaeger will stream on Netflix. According to the organization’s Twitter account, the show is slated to stream in December. Sirius the Jaeger began airing on July 12. The series made its global debut at Anime Expo 2018. Masahiro Ando (Sword of the Stranger, […]
Truly, this news shall bring laughter of joy… not necessarily under the clouds. Earlier today, during their panel at Otakon, Right Stuf announced that they’ve entered a distribution partnership with Eleven Arts. The retailer will release all of Eleven Arts’ titles going forward on home video. The first title to ship under the agreement will […]
I guess there’s a line at the arcade this time? At this year’s AnimagiC convention, Warner Brothers Japan announced that the Hi-Score Girl anime will be streamed on Netflix. Earlier today, at their Otakon Panel, Warner confirmed that the title will launch on the platform this December. Hi-Score Girl began airing in Japan on July […]
© 2013 Tsutomu Sato/PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS/MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE It looks like class is back in session. On August 10, Aniplex of America announced that they will release a Blu-Ray boxed set for The irregular at magic high school. The set, which carries a retail price of $164.98 and a “Store […]
Aniplex of America announced that they will release Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on Blu-Ray. The series will span two boxed sets, which will each carry a suggested price of $124.98 ($99.98 “Store Price”). The release will include both the subtitled and dubbed versions of the show. The releases will include the following: Set 1 Episodes 1-30 […]
City life just got a bit more interesting. Earlier today, the official Shōmetsu Toshi (Annihilated City) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual, along with several cast and staff members.. We break the details down below: Trailer The 75-second promo features several quick cuts between animated segments, as a fast-paced synth-pop […]
It looks like Kirito is making another grand entrance this fall. Earlier today, the official Sword Art Online: Alicization anime website announced that the series will have a series of global premiere events. Seven countries will host the show’s hour-long debut episode: United States Japan Australia France Germany Russia South Korea Japan’s event will be […]
If you came in here expecting Boogiepop to laugh, then you’re in for disappointment. Earlier today, the official Boogiepop wa Warawanai (Boogiepop Does Not Laugh) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 86-second promo features rapid cuts between high-impact scenes, as a synth-heavy piece plays in the background. Boogiepop wa Warawanai hits Japanese […]
Modest heroes, big screens. Earlier today, the official website for Studio Ponoc’s Ponoc Tanpen Gekijō (Ponoc Short Films Theater) film series updated with a trailer for the first entry, titled Modest Heroes (Chiisana Eiyū: Kani to Tamago to Tōmei Ningen lit. Small Hero – Crab and Egg and Transparent Human –). The 90-second teaser previews […]
