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Art History book for class...(and other books for class)
The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
1 terabyte External Hard Drive by Fantom Drives
What has not come in yet:
Louise Fairy Bustier Ver.(Can't wait for this especially)
Haruhi Suzumiya v.2 regular edition dvd(replacement to the copy that was stolen when my friend borrowed it...he never replaced it back for me some friend he was.)
Fate/stay night manga v.2
He Is My Master v.1 manga
Higurashi, When They Cry manga v.1
Aria manga v.1
That's all for now.
my own resume
I liked the series more then Den-O`s mostly how the 1986/2008 storylines played next to eachother and coming together in the end.
Anyways the last ep was a perfect ending IXA fought Bishop, Wataru and Taiga fought the Bat Fangire. happy ending a marriage And a sudden return of a familiar face in a new role and looking like a nutt btw XD
I hope to see Wataru back as (yes im finally gonna say it) Bishop in DCD
It was a fun trip, too, but I hadn't been skiing in like, a decade, and the mountain seriously kicked my ass. My legs are sooooo sore today!
Yakuza Girl--It has nothing to do with Yakuza at all except for the name. However, if you thought that Ikkitousen (or "Battle Vixens" in the US) could be so much better if only there was more explicit sex and less coherent plot development, then this manga is perfect for you. Of course, this also means that the chances of this manga appearing on American bookstore shelves are slim to nil.
Black Cat--Kinda like the GetBackers, except the guy with the evil eye later has a magic briefcase, and whenever you hear Train's name you almost expect "Drops of Jupiter" to start playing in the background. Dragged on a little too much, and the cast got really convoluted near the end. Dances on the line of DBZ-syndrome without completely crossing it, but the mere fact that I stuck with it till the end (with several breaks, sure, but still...) as opposed to, say, Bleach means that there's probably something I enjoyed about it.
The World God Only Knows--A high school kid who prefers dating-sim-game girls to real ones ends up getting drafted by the cleaner, newer version of Hell to suck out evil spirits from girls in the real world by kissing them. How convenient that most of the girls he has to help in the real world are similar to the archetypes from his games. Still, I actually found it kind of amusing.
Seikon no Qwaser--It's like Fullmetal Alchemist, except the Alchemists are called "Qwasers", they are only able to manipulate one element (with a few exceptions), and they get their powers from sucking someone's breasts instead of drawing a circle on the ground. There's also some plot involving the Russian Orthodox church, but if the last sentence caught your eye, chances are good that the plot doesn't matter.
Hayate the Combat Butler--Pokes fun at various shonen manga, but at the same time, the massive amount of in-jokes can get kind of confusing. There also seems to be a small pattern where Hayate meets a new girl, they start crushing on him, and he ends up too focused on his job to notice, then this cycle repeats with a different girl. Other than that, I found it somewhat entertaining.
Feel free to comment, or add your own.
Love the song. Otis Redding 1967, "Try a Little Tenderness"
THE BEST FREAKING PART OF THE MOVIE!
LOVE YOU DUCKIE!
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Now thanks to a blog posting from Anime Vice which can be found here, I have located, watched, and am semi interested into an Anime called Battle Doll Angelic Layer, which seems to have directed this stereotype of male dominant "toy" battling Anime series into something targeted at the female demographic.
Ok, first a brief (uber brief) description of the series
Based on a Manga (really what Anime now a days isn't)
Features a young girl who basically falls in love with this televised battle game, called, now brace yourselves, Angelic Layer! I know, I am totally shocked. Anyway, the story then fallows her love for the game, and battling, her journey into becoming a true competitor. But it mostly focuses on the relationships she builds with all those who she comes in contact with, a real moral filled adventure.
Honestly, the series reminds me a lot of the video game series CustomRobo, just more directed and girls then guys. I mean really, Angelic Layer features little toys that can battle each other, piloted by the owners, using thier minds, and they can build and customize these toys by buying parts and accessories. Just in this series case, they are called dolls and not Robo's though they seem pretty robotic to me, but that is just my humble opinion.
Anyway its not bad, a little dry in parts, but the animation is crisp and enjoyable, especially during the battles. I strongly suggest it, and since it is legally free on the Anime Networks site, found here, I say you have little to no excuse. If you prefer, like myself, to watch Anime subbed (friends don't let friends watch dubs) I suggest you go to Crunchyroll.com. The Angelic Layer page can be found here
Oh God, that post was so close to being a review *bites nails* sooooo close... that is BAD!!
With Writer & Anime Expert Helen McCarthy
MIX MARKET, “If you like Ouran,” reviews, contests & more in episode 84!
GRIMES, IA, January 16, 2009 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome anime writer, lecturer and advocate Helen McCarthy to episode 84 of ANIME TODAY.
In this new interview, McCarthy talks about her newest book – 500 Essential Anime Movies: The Ultimate Guide – and how she worked to narrow the list to “just” 500 picks. She also discusses how writing about anime has changed over the years, the globalization of anime, and her upcoming projects.
A trailblazer in the field of anime writing and journalism, McCarthy started writing about anime in the United Kingdom during the 1980s and went on to pen books including Anime! A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Animation, The Anime Movie Guide, Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation and 500 Manga Heroes and Villains, in addition to co-authoring The Erotic Anime Movie Guide and The Anime Encyclopedia, both with Jonathan Clements. One of the Western world’s foremost experts on Hayao Miyazaki and the works of Studio Ghibli, she has also curated several seasons of lectures and screenings at London’s Barbican Cinema, including a week-long celebration of Osamu Tezuka’s works in Fall 2008.
Also in episode 84 of ANIME TODAY:
- Chad tells listeners “What’s Hot” in the world of anime and manga.
- Shawne reminds fans about the last days of the FUNimation “Dossier of Deals.”
- Kris and Judy talk about their recent video gaming experiences during a new “Anime and Gamers’ Guide.”
- Rich and Nick announce the winners of the FUNimation Claymore DVD 1 contest and remind listeners about the K-drama contest for posters and preview DVDs of YA Entertainment’s The King and I. Then they kick off a new contest for passes to Bandai Entertainment’s upcoming theatrical screenings of Sword of the Stranger.
- In a new “If…/Then” segment, Christy offers recommendations to fans of the Ouran High School Host Club anime.
- Nick and Rich provide a rundown of upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
- Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com CD Shiawase no Elephant by MIX MARKET.
- And finally, ANIME TODAY highlights some of the newest fan reviews from RightStuf.com visitors.
Visit www.rightstuf.com and www.animetoday.com for this episode, as well as an archive of all ANIME TODAY episodes and extended liner notes. Listeners can also download and subscribe to ANIME TODAY via the Apple iTunes Music Store.
Meet other anime fans, talk with ANIME TODAY listeners, submit your suggestions for future episodes and more at the new ANIME TODAY forums: http://www.rightstuf.com/ .
Follow ANIME TODAY on Twitter athttp://www.twitter.com/ .
ABOUT ANIME TODAY
Released every other week, ANIME TODAY is the first commercially-produced podcast aimed at enthusiasts of Japanese animation and comics (“anime” and “manga”). Each episode features fresh content and gives listeners a glimpse into what's new and what's hot in the world of anime and manga. Segments include reviews of titles from all major anime studios, insights into the industry from anime producers, tips on traveling to and around Japan, interaction with listeners, contests, prizes and more.
“If you’re into anime and what’s happening in the anime market then this is the podcast for you!”
- User review on iTunes
ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.
Currently celebrating its 21st year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications.
Nozomi Entertainment, Right Stuf’s production division, is dedicated to the highest quality releases. True to the Japanese word that inspired its name, Nozomi’s focus is on “what fans want.” By focusing on a limited number of anime properties each year, the Nozomi production team ensures each release receives the care and attention to detail it deserves.
From anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to modern comedies, dramas and favorites such as The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars, Ninja Nonsense, To Heart, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us and ARIA, Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment produce quality programming for fans of all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com and www.nozomient.com .
TO KICK OFF 2009
San Francisco, CA, January 16, 2009 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced several eagerly awaited new shojo manga series (graphic novel) series, scheduled for release during the First Quarter of 2009.
Published under the company’s popular Shojo Beat imprint, the new series will include HEAVEN’S WILL, THE MAGIC TOUCH and OTOMEN as well as VIZBIG editions of FUSHIGI YUGI and HOT GIMMICK. The VIZBIG titles will offer omnibus volumes in a 5-3/4 x 8-5/8 size (larger than the standard 5 x 7½ manga size) with special premium presentations including new cover art and added content such as author interviews, updated text and character art.
“We’re very excited to kick off 2009 with several new manga series from some of the most talented creators in the shojo genre,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President Sales & Product Marketing for VIZ Media. “These stories are filled with zany antics of love-struck high school kids in THE MAGIC TOUCH and OTOMEN to the supernatural fun of HEAVEN’s WILL. Readers also won’t want to miss the first VIZBIG treatments of two popular shojo manga series – FUSHIGI YUGI and HOT GIMMICK. The hefty editions are a great new way to have these two classic titles presented to new fans as well as seasoned readers. ”
FUSHIGI YUGI VIZBIG · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $17.99 US / $21.99 CAN · Available Now!
FUSHIGI YÛGI is a beloved fantasy from Yu Watase, one of Japan's top manga creators. The new omnibus VIZBIG edition is wonderfully exciting, funny, and heartfelt tale of a normal junior-high-school girl who is transported into a fictional version of ancient China after reading a strange book called The Universe of the Four Gods. While there she becomes a High Priestess and encounters an array of villains and dashing heroes but yet she still manages to worry about her grades and her next school banquet. Each VIZBIG edition of FUSHIGI YÛGI contains three volumes, bonus color content, and updated text.
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An acclaimed manga artist for nearly 20 years, Yu Watase first gained acclaim in 1989 when her short story, An Intrusion in Pajamas, appeared in the monthly manga anthology Shôjo Comic. She has since gone one to create many long-running and renowned series including ALICE 19, FUSHIGI YÛGI and its sequel, FUSHIGI YUGI: GENBU KAIDAN, as well as Ceres Celestial Legend, and Absolute Boyfriend (all published by VIZ Media). FUSHIGI YÛGI has sold more than 13 million copies in Japan and over 1.1 million copies in North America and spawned two animated television series, an OVA series, anime soundtrack CDs, and a string of related novels.
HOT GIMMICK VIZBIG · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $17.99 US / $21.00 CAN · Available March 17, 2009
In tiny, company-owned rabbit-hutch apartments live tenants who can't afford to live anywhere else. This apartment complex, in which high-school girl Hatsumi Narita lives, is ruled over by the rumor-mongering, self-righteous Mrs. Tachibana. Get on her bad side and life becomes hell. One day Hatsumi buys a pregnancy test for her popular but flirty sister Akane. Mrs. Tachibana's son, Ryoki, who used to bully Hatsumi as a kid, promises not to tell the world about Hatsumi's secret, only if she will become his slave. Soon after a boy named Azusa, who was Hatsumi's protector in their youth, reappears to save her again! He's moving back into the neighborhood, and despite a budding romance between Hatsumi and Azusa, Ryoki continues to have control over her through the secret pact that could ruin the lives of everyone in Hatsumi's family. Usually a sensible and mild-mannered young girl, Hatsumi suddenly finds herself in a swirl of drama that threatens to drive her totally crazy.
HOT GIMMICK creator Miki Aihara turned the manga world upside down with this salacious, outrageous, and funny hit series. If you think being a teenager in America is hard, wait until you read HOT GIMMICK! Aihara made her debut in 1991 with Lip Conscious!, which was published in the Bessatsu Shojo Comic anthology and she remains a major contributor to the magazine. In addition to HOT GIMMICK, Aihara also created TOKYO BOYS AND GIRLS (available from VIZ Media), TEACHER’S PET, THE CLEAR WIDE BLUE SKY, SO BAD! and AS LONG AS THERE IS A SUN IN THE SKY, among others.
HEAVEN’S WILL · Rated “T” for Teens · MSRP: 8.99 US / $10.99 CAN
· Available Now!
Sudou Mikuzu has a very special talent/power – she can see ghosts. And because of this, she's become a magnet for all sorts of unwelcome spirits and monsters. Lucky for her she's just met Seto, a friendly, cross-dressing young exorcist. Sudou needs protection from all the creepy phantoms bugging her and Seto needs to practice his exorcism skills. Consequently, the pair decides to team up and help each other. In return for Seto’s help, Sudou promises to bake him a cake every time a ghost gets zapped!
Created by Satoru Takamiya, HEAVEN’S WILL first appeared as a short story in Chu Chu magazine, a popular Japanese shojo manga anthology for teen girls published by Shogakukan. HEAVEN’S WILL offers a premise similar to popular supernatural sagas like BLEACH but introduces a romantically-tinged plot element combined with stylized gothic appeal. Fans of popular supernatural television series such as Medium, Journeyman, Ghost Whisperer, and Pushing Daisies won’t want to miss HEAVEN’S WILL.
THE MAGIC TOUCH · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: 8.99 US / $10.50 CAN · Available February 3, 2009
Aside from being the star of her high school's Massage Research Society club, Chiaki Togu is a normal, quiet girl—until she falls head over heels in love with a gorgeous back, which happens to belong to Yosuke, the hottest guy at her school! Unfortunately, Chiaki's attraction to Yosuke is thwarted by her own insecurity and the scheming of other girls, especially those of her twin sister Sayaka! Although Yosuke seems out of Chiaki's league, she will do almost anything to give him a massage. The two eventually strike a deal where she will be allowed to touch his back if she can make him fall in love with her. What Chiaki doesn't know is the real reason Yosuke wants to hang around her: to avenge his younger brother, who was allegedly deceived and dumped by somebody named Chiaki Togu! Is this a simple case of mistaken identity or the beginning of a tragedy?
THE MAGIC TOUCH was created by Izumi Tsubaki, who began drawing manga during her first year of high school. She was soon selected to be among the Top 10 artists selected by popular manga anthology Hana to Yume (Flowers And Dreams) and went on to win the publication’s Big Challenge manga contest. THE MAGIC TOUCH was a best seller in Japan (where it was originally known as Oyayubi kara Romance, or Romance from the Thumbs), and fan buzz across North America has created great anticipation for the series debut. In addition to THE MAGIC TOUCH, Tsubaki is currently working on the manga series, I’M THE TEACHER.
OTOMEN · Rated “T” for Teens · MSRP: 8.99 US / $10.50 CAN
· Available February 3, 2009
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things–sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo manga. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and instead play the part of a masculine jock. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life. Asuka finds himself attracted to Ryo, but she likes only the manliest of men! Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to the girl that he's falling for?
OTOMEN, created by Aya Kanno, is currently being serialized in Japan's BetsuHana magazine. OTOMEN is a best seller in Japan, with each new volume appearing in the Top 15 of Japan’s Tohan rankings that chart manga popularity and sales. Aya Kanno’s other series, BLANK SLATE, is also published by VIZ Media recently debuted across North America.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
Yes, my hair looks much straighter in the "after" pic, but that's primarily because she blow-dried it...the first thing I did when I got home was rinse my hair again so it'll dry out in a fashion more normal for me (I NEVER blow-dry my hair). In fact, since there's a lot less weight now, my hair may wind up even wavier than before.
The woman who cut my hair, Nicole, was good, and friendly, and knew what she was doing. She cut my bangs significantly shorter than I wanted, but I guess that was mostly just varying definition of "chin-length," and it'll grow out soon enough.
Worst & Best lists..
Worst
- The casting for Edward will probably be a kid
- Everything cool from Cowboy Bebop will probably be lame in this one
- show any cliche stuff like both Dragonball Evolution and Street Fighter
- make the dog, Ein talk
- Make up another storyline
- Casting for bad actors
- Performance
- Directed by Paul Anderson(see Resident Evil)
- Keana Reeves not in Character
Best
- Will be Released in 2011, hopefully no one will be around
- Might have a hot actress to play Faye
- Keana Reeves with shaggy hair and a cigratte might look cool
- Not a talking dog
- A kid actor might be played as Ed
- Keana Reeves might pulled it off without any stunt coordination
Speaking of ridiculous, yet somehow cool prizes. Danny Choo reports that Nissin, famous for their cup noodles since 1971 is offering a prize for a chance to win your very own Cup Noodle venting machine!
My initial, first impressions were that its similar to a Espresso coffee machine where you add coffee and then the neccessarily condiments in it.
Here is the procedures:
- You add the cup noodles,
- Add the hot water
- and here comes the weird part, put the money inside the venting machine so the cup noodle comes out
- Open the lid
- Put the cup noodle in the small window so the hot water will pour into the cup noodle
- Get the cup noodle out and tape it so that it can cook
- wait for three minutes and ENJOY!
Depending on the yen, this might considered to be worth it but then again this might be confusing or yet a weird invention. And the fact that its only Japan-exclusives.
Damnit! Which gives me another reason to go to Japan!
I got a call from Bushiroad VP Kurokawa-san last night.
The first question out of his mouth was
"Do you think you can go to Germany with us?"
Bushiroad is participating in the Germany Toy Fair in Nurnberg, and I've been helping them contact the event planners. Good thing they speak English in Germany.
Anyhoo, I figured they just needed help setting up their booth from the State-side, but they thought it would be good to have someone who can speak English there the whole time. I must say Kurokawa-san's English is rather good for someone who's never worked in the US before.
I've never been to Europe, so I thought it would be awesome to go to Germany (and not out-of-pocket is a definite plus!). But I realized it would be around the same time as Broccoli USA's annual financial review field work. So I'd have to be available just in case they need some documents dug up.
So long, my dream of being a globe-trotting (unemployed) business woman.
New Street Date of March 24, 2009 for the
MARIA WATCHES OVER US – Season 3 DVD Collection
The one-month shift is being made to accommodate the rigorous approval process that is required to bring the series to English-speaking audiences, said Right Stuf President and C.E.O. Shawne Kleckner. “We and our counterparts in Japan are dedicated to providing the fans of Maria Watches Over Us with the quality DVD presentation they have come to expect. We thank you for your continued support, and we’re looking forward to bringing you the summer adventures of our favorite Lillian students.”
The Season 3 DVD Collection will feature the five-episode OVA (original video animation) and five specials that comprise the series’ third season. It is also the third of several “season box sets” scheduled for the North American DVD release of Maria Watches Over Us.
- Each set features Japanese audio, along with English on-screen translations, and two English-language subtitle tracks: one with regular dialogue subtitles and a second, special subtitle track that retains the Japanese honorifics.
- Additionally, each set will include the “specials” – comedic shorts that depict the series’ characters in “chibi” form – for its respective season.
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“Best Shojo” Anime of 2008 – Anime Insider
“A beautifully illustrated, surprisingly effective slice-of-life drama…” – Anime News Network
“this series is awesome” – Otaku USA
“leaves you eagerly wanting more” – AnimeOnDVD at Mania.com
“Shelf Worthy” – Anime News Network’s Shelf Life
“a truly beautiful anime” - Future Anime
An AnimeOnDVD.com Pick of the Week
The anime adaptation of Maria-sama ga Miteru – also referred to by fans as “MariMite” – encompasses two, 13-episode TV seasons, a 5-episode OVA (original video animation) as its third season, and a fourth season, which is currently in production and airing on Japanese TV.
The first three seasons of Maria Watches Over Us feature animation by Studio DEEN (Fruits Basket, Gravitation, Rurouni Kenshin), direction by Yukihiro Matsushita (Blue Dragon, Sugar Sugar Rune), and scripting by Reiko Yoshida (Aria, Boys Over Flowers, Story of Saiunkoku).
The Maria Watches Over Us – Season 1 DVD Collection was released on July 29, 2008, and the Season 2 DVD Collection: Printemps was released on December 9, 2008. Both are now available.
Visit mariasama.rightstuf.com for more information about Maria Watches Over Us (Maria-sama ga Miteru), including detailed character profiles, trailers, downloads and more.
About MARIA WATCHES OVER US (Maria-sama ga Miteru) – Season 3
MARIA WATCHES OVER US (Maria-sama ga Miteru) - Season 3 DVD Collection (OVA)
Pre-Book: 1/27/2009 NEW Pre-Book: 2/24/2009
Street Date: 2/24/2009 NEW Street Date: 3/24/2009
Runtime: Approximately 255 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Anamorphic Widescreen, Color
Genre: Drama
Suggested Rating: 13+
Format: DVD (Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog #: RSDVD0901
ISBN: 1-57032-792-0
UPC: 7-42617-0901-2-7
SRP: $39.99
Discs/Set: 3
Item Measurements: 5 3/8” x 15/16” x 7 9/16” (LxWxH)
DVD Features:
Scene access; Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for Japanese dialogue; two English subtitle tracks (regular dialogue subtitles, plus a special subtitle track that includes Japanese honorifics); and English on-screen translations. PLUS: Season 3 “Specials,” character bios, liner notes and Nozomi Entertainment trailers.
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ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.
Currently celebrating its 21st year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications.
Nozomi Entertainment, Right Stuf’s production division, is dedicated to the highest quality releases. True to the Japanese word that inspired its name, Nozomi’s focus is on “what fans want.” By focusing on a limited number of anime properties each year, the Nozomi production team ensures each release receives the care and attention to detail it deserves.
From anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to modern comedies, dramas and favorites such as The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars, Ninja Nonsense, To Heart, The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye, Emma: A Victorian Romance, Maria Watches Over Us and ARIA, Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment produce quality programming for fans of all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com and www.nozomient.com .
January 15, 2009 - JapanFiles.com announces a partnership with Spice Records to release two early ORANGE RANGE albums and the newest release from all-girl-punk-trio and SXSW favorites sodopp.
Now on sale:
ORANGE RANGE - Orange Ball
ORANGE RANGE - Michishirube / Midnight Gauge
sodopp - POP RIDER
sodopp - Lookin' Color 8
ORANGE RANGE Bio:
ORANGE RANGE is a Japanese hip-hop and rock band hailing from Okinawa. They started when childhood friends, Kitao "Kat-chan" Kazuhito (former drummer) and Hiroyama Naoto (guitarist) got together and decided to form a band. They then recruited Miyamori Yoh (bassist), Hokama Hiroki (mid vox), Yoh's brother, Ryo (low vox) and Ganeko Yamato (high vox).
In 2002, they signed under Spice Music and released their first mini-album, Orange Ball, which carries their single, Michishirube. In 2003, they signed under Sony Music and released two singles, Kirikirimai and Shanghai Honey, in which the later debuted in #5 in the Oricon charts. After that, they gained even more fame when their next single, Viva Rock, was featured as the third ending theme song for the hit anime Naruto. Later in that same year, they released their first major album, 1st Contact. Through the years, their songs were featured in TV dramas, anime, commercials, movies (including the Hollywood hit 2005 Fantastic Four) and even major events like the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
sodopp Bio:
sodopp was originally formed in Kagoshima in 1999. After a member change, they settled on the current lineup of Satoko Kojima (vocals, guitar), Ayano Yamashita (bass, vocals), and Seina Yoshimori (drums, vocals). In 2002, sodopp won 2nd place at the "teens' festival" of Southern Kyushu. The band began to build their musical career opening for POLYSICS, touring Kyushu extensively and organizing their own gigs, which lead to sign Spice Records in 2006. sodopp's debut album "POP RIDER" earned heavy airplay on FM Kagoshima, a very rare support for newcomers. First released only in Kagoshima, its sales spread to Kyushu and Okinawa, then throughout Japan in August of 2007.
In March of 2008, sodopp played their first USA show as part of Japan Nite at SXSW (Austin, Texas, USA) along with avengers in Sci-Fi, detroit7, and ketchup mania. After going back to Japan, sodopp performed at "Sotsu-Fes. 2008," the Universal Studios Japan seventh anniversary special live (other guests: Ai Otsuka, Chatmonchy, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, GO!GO!7188, Aqua Timez). sodopp even sold out their first solo gig at the band's home venue, SR HALL in Kagoshima.
Their second album "Lookin' Color 8" was released on August 27, 2008.
Be on the lookout for more Spice Records releases in the coming weeks on JapanFiles.com, including All Japan Goith, the do-nuts, Dirty Old Men, Atomic Poodle, and more.
sodopp Links!
sodopp on JapanFiles.com - http://www.japanfiles.com/
sodopp Official MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/sodopp
sodopp Official Website – http://www.sodopp.com
sodopp Videos!
sodopp - Real - http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=
ORANGE RANGE Links!
ORANGE RANGE on JapanFiles.com - http://www.japanfiles.com/
ORANGE RANGE Official Website – http://or.spicemusic.jp/top.
About JAPANFILES.COM:
Supporting Japanese artists since 2004, JapanFiles.com specializes in MP3 sales and media promotion for Japanese music, with over 250 indie and major bands reaching their USA fans - rock, hip-hop, punk, and techno! All downloads are DRM-free and only 99 cents each!
Spike Spiegel = John Cusack.
Jet Black= Michael Clarke Duncan.
Faye Valentine = Jenny McCarthy.
Ed= This girl is unknow actress but she look like Ed.
Leading Online Anime Distributor to Simulcast the Newest NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
Episode for Members and Provides Previous Week¹s Simulcast for Free Viewing
San Francisco, California (January 15, 2009) Crunchyroll, the world¹s
largest anime-focused content and social networking service, has launched
last week¹s premiere simulcast (episode 91) of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN for free
viewing. Simultaneously, Crunchyroll is launching the current week¹s
premiere simulcast (episode 92) immediately after its broadcast in Japan,
for its Anime Members. Going forward, each brand new episode of NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN will be available for Members right after airing in Japan and one
week later for free viewing on Crunchyroll. More information can be found
at www.crunchyroll.com/naruto <http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
³We are excited by the success of last week¹s historic simulcast and plan to
build on that success in the coming weeks and months,² states Kun Gao, CEO
of Crunchyroll. ³We are especially grateful to fans that are supporting the
industry by watching NARUTO SHIPPUDEN legally on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is
the only place to watch new episodes legally immediately after broadcast in
Japan and we encourage fans to support the anime industry and sign up for
the Anime Membership.²
Crunchyroll Anime Member benefits include higher quality streams of all
shows (including 720p High Definition for selected shows), no advertisements
and early access to currently airing shows including: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN,
GINTAMA, NATSUME YUJINCHO, SKIP BEAT, SHUGO CHARA!, WEB GHOSTS PIPOPA,
LINEBARRELS OF IRON, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA THE SWORD OF URUK and more, all
available as early as one hour after premiering in Japan. To become an Anime
Member, go to www.crunchyroll.com/anime_
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
About Crunchyroll
Headquartered in San Francisco, California Crunchyroll is hailed as a
leading online entertainment brand with the largest international online
community and destination focused on Asian entertainment including anime,
drama and music in addition to electronic entertainment and auto content.
Crunchyroll¹s distribution channel and partnership program delivers content
to over five million passionate fans worldwide. Crunchyroll is funded by the
premiere group Venrock. More information can be found at its website
http://www.crunchyroll.com.
