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Anime/Manga News, Stories and Updates
Life After Handley: Will Manga and Anime in the US Change? 8

Manga publishers, anime localizers, and retailers get their chance to comment on life after Chris Handley's sentencing.

gia March 17, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I Just Watch?! SAMURAI X Episode #1 5

An Anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 17, 2010
Daily Cosplay Spotlight: Melanie 3

Anime Vice’s daily look at amazing cosplayers around the world.

GodLen March 17, 2010
WTF Wednesday: Darkness 9

Sasuke’s darkness is NOT funny.

GodLen March 17, 2010
Japan Postpones Vote On "Virtual" Child Porn Ban 8

Small boobs are safe... for now?

John_Martone March 17, 2010
Follow-Up: Twilight, Fandoms, and the Whipping Boy 21

Anime fans get picked on by other fan groups-- but do we pick on others in response?

gia March 17, 2010
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Coming to NA This Summer 10

Warm up your keyblades

John_Martone March 17, 2010
Are North American Gamers Ready for Dating Sims? 21

BioWare + Type-Moon. How cool would that be?

gia March 17, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I Just Watch?! SAMURAI CHAMPLOO Episode #1 10

An anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 16, 2010
MONSTER HUNTER PORTABLE 3RD Trailer 2

Previewing a zoo of nasty creatures...

Tom_Pinchuk March 16, 2010
Quick Picks: 3/16/10 12

Another week, another list-- this time it's a little shorter.

gia March 16, 2010
Daily Cosplay Spotlight: Kusogaki 10

Anime Vice’s daily look at amazing cosplayers around the world.

GodLen March 16, 2010
Anime That Doesn't Suck: Princess Tutu 8

Don't rush to judgment.

John_Martone March 16, 2010
New Hints at What the Next Level-5 Game Could Be 7

Looks like it might be another sports game.

GodLen March 16, 2010
Shounen Sitcoms and Other Anime TV I Want 13

From the fantasies in my head, as usual.

gia March 16, 2010
YouTube Japan Video Awards Offer DIY Inspiration 8

Not even remotely timely, but the vids are awesome nonetheless

Boddington March 16, 2010
Overheard on Twitter: Twilight Fans vs Moe Fans 26

An interesting comparison. What do YOU think?

gia March 16, 2010
The Rest Of It: Free Anime, Free iPads 13

If that headline doesn't win you, I dunno what will.

gia March 16, 2010
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Movie Tidbits 9

From M. Night Shyamalan himself...

Tom_Pinchuk March 15, 2010
Sentai Filmworks Loves Dubbing- Releasing Clannad, FotNS... 14

Say what now?

John_Martone March 15, 2010
Daily Cosplay Spotlight: Mew 12

Anime Vice’s daily look at amazing cosplayers around the world.

GodLen March 15, 2010
Dark Horse Grabs Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse, Shojo Manga 12

Because a little Eva is never enough.

John_Martone March 15, 2010
Anime/Manga Creators Form Alliance Against Loli Ban 21

The greatest alliance since the Elves allied themselves with man to defeat Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom.

GodLen March 15, 2010
(Guest Review) Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei! 8

I'm in Despair... over how good this is.

Guest_Author March 15, 2010
Right Stuf is Up to Somethin' 4

A contest and a new license, but even I don't have the details!

gia March 15, 2010
New Ritsu Figure Rocks (But Will It Balance?) 8

So preeeeeeeetty...

gia March 15, 2010
Level-5 Soon To Announce Phenomenal Game 26

My top five guesses on what this game could be.

GodLen March 14, 2010
Amazing Papercraft Gundams 11

Be amazed at what a dedicated fan can do with just paper, glue, and time.

GodLen March 14, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I Just Watch?! Durarara!! Episode #1 7

An anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 13, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Seattle Cosplay = CRAAAAZY! 6

Or so says an oblivious blogger.

gia March 13, 2010
Durarara 10 is Awesome. What to Do While Waiting for Durarara 11! 16

Here are some suggestions on how to kill time before the next episode.

gia March 13, 2010
Final Fantasy XV to be an RPG 15

Less story, more game?

Tom_Pinchuk March 12, 2010
Shows That Don't Suck: Berserk 12

Doesn't suck

John_Martone March 12, 2010
Daily Cosplay Spotlight: JZH 4

Anime Vice’s daily look at amazing cosplayers around the world.

GodLen March 12, 2010
Yubisaki Milk Tea Ends Today; Why You Should Check It Out 9

The manga finishes its run in Japan.

gia March 12, 2010
If You Build The Going Merry, We Will Come 4

One Piece’s Going Merry to be constructed in Karashima Park.

GodLen March 12, 2010
One Piece Reference in Gaga/Beyonce Video? 10

Maybe...maybe not. You decide.

gia March 12, 2010
The Frilliest/Frill-filled Figure You'll See Today 17

Or your money back.

John_Martone March 12, 2010
Licensing Rumors A-Go-Go! Summer Wars, Xam'd, Ultraviolet 8

Some delicious possibilities this summer!

gia March 12, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I Just Watch?! BACCANO! Episode #1 10

An Anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 11, 2010
Daily Cosplay Spotlight: Dinotiste 5

Belgium doesn’t only make good waffles.

GodLen March 11, 2010
Weekly Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach Manga Discussion 17

Join us for a talk about the recent events in the three major Shonen Jump series.

GodLen March 11, 2010
Rare Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Easier to Get! 9

They're in the special edition pack...

Tom_Pinchuk March 11, 2010
Quick Picks 03/11/10: Better Late Than Video? 10

Geekachu manhandles this week's Quick Picks.

Geekachu March 11, 2010
The Rest Of It: Kaneda's Bike is Epic Win 9

Tiny tidbits that might otherwise have gone forgotten.

gia March 11, 2010
Dragon Ball Z Kai on Nicktoons 14

FUNi gets access to a whole new generation of fans who haven't bought Dragon Ball Z six times yet!

gia March 11, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I Just Watch?! DARKER THAN BLACK Episode #1 10

An Anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 10, 2010
FUNI: "Well, We MIGHT Release Unedited Bund" 14

FUNimation speaks!

gia March 10, 2010
TIME Talks About Cosplay, and Doesn’t Make us Look Like Idiots 10

TIME takes a look at the secret world of cosplay.

GodLen March 10, 2010
Gundam 00 Advance Tickets on Sale! 0

And the anime feature has a title now...

Tom_Pinchuk March 10, 2010
Center Stage! Legends of Galatic Heroes Gets a Stage Play 5

I'm not biased, but theatre = awesome.

John_Martone March 10, 2010
WTF Wednesday: Same Voice Actor 10

Surprise yourselves with resumes of your favorite voice actors!

GodLen March 10, 2010
Discussion: Designer of Lain Rails Against "Youth Protection Act" 12

(or, the so-called Nonexistent Youth Problem)

John_Martone March 10, 2010
[Guest Article] Cosplay Commissioning 101 4

Anime Vice user Lan offers tips on how to get your own custom-made cosplay...without sewing it yourself.

Guest_Author March 10, 2010
Adult Swim Postpones New Bleach Until August 17

Due to production delay.

gia March 10, 2010
Tokyo Votes to Erase Children From Anime Later This Month 51

This could go down.

GodLen March 9, 2010
What the F@#$? Did I Just Watch?! BLASSREITER Episode #1 6

An Anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 9, 2010
Future X-Cops Trailer is Full of Awesome and Dragon Hands 2

Bat wings, Chinese Ironman, and dragon tentacles: you know you need more them in your life.

GodLen March 9, 2010
Gurren Lagann Parallel Works 2 Announced, Coming in May 20

Do want, to the extreme!

John_Martone March 9, 2010
Crunchyroll Removes "Download-to-Own" From Bag of Tricks 8

But was it at someone's request?

John_Martone March 9, 2010
Play the DIGIMON MMO Now 10

Better get on that beta...

Tom_Pinchuk March 9, 2010
Gundam/Kamen Rider Advent Calenders Celebrate All Things Nerdy 0

And maybe Christmas, though probably not.

John_Martone March 9, 2010
Your Chance to Play FINAL FANTASY XIV! 6

Brave these steps for the beta...

Tom_Pinchuk March 9, 2010
Shoujo Manga Takes Over at Fantagraphics, Comic-Con! 5

And I couldn't be more excited.

gia March 9, 2010
Naruto Shippuden Championsip Tournaments! 2

Paving the road to Gen Con Indy...

Tom_Pinchuk March 9, 2010
The Rest Of It: Bund on Hulu & Free FFXIII 4

A collection of news pieces I wanted to make fun of, but didn't have enough material to work into a full article.

gia March 8, 2010
Otoshimono Off Crunchyroll, Omamori On Way Out 8

Crunchyroll speaks on two Kadokawa series' removal, one past, one pending.

gia March 8, 2010
Media Blasters Lays Off/Furloughs 25% 11

Not so great news for an anime/manga licensee.

gia March 8, 2010
Eva Unit 02 Berserk and Getter Gou New Revoltech Figures 4

Revoltech once again presents us with two awesome figures.

GodLen March 8, 2010
How to Hang Anime Posters in your Room and Still be Classy Part 2 15

This time with extra class.

GodLen March 8, 2010
Topless Rei Beats Collarbone Yuki on Price of Art Cells 10

Full with talk of boobs and breasts

John_Martone March 8, 2010
90 Second POKEMON #13 Trailer 6

Skin-walking and shape-shifting Zoroark...

Tom_Pinchuk March 8, 2010
Japan is Learning to Love American Superheroes 19

Thanks mostly to Hollywood-- but there's interesting impact for anime and manga fans.

gia March 8, 2010
Future Diary Announcement This Month-- Will It Get An Anime? 12

Could be. But it could be a bunch of other stuff instead...

gia March 8, 2010
Pirates Attack Fort Visual Novel, Translations Plundered 27

One man speaks out about the horrors.

GodLen March 7, 2010
Chibi Review: BAKA and TEST Episodes 1-2 10

Gia checks out the first two episodes of FUNi's latest license, now available online.

gia March 7, 2010
[Guest Review] Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone 12

Anime Vice user DJTyrant checks in on Eva 1.11.

Guest_Author March 7, 2010
Vice TV: Gar Animals Edition! 5

Yes, that lion is holding a giant sword in its mouth, thank you.

GodLen March 6, 2010
The History of Mecha Anime Openings 11

Now in downloadable form.

GodLen March 6, 2010
New Manga: Wandering Sons, Operas, and Falconry 3

Looks like I'll be busy this winter!

gia March 6, 2010
Don't Marry Your Hug Pillows! It's Dangerous! 32

A public service announcement from the Anime Vice staff.

gia March 6, 2010
New Trigun: Badlands Rumble Trailer! 11

With 30% more Wolfwood!

GodLen March 5, 2010
Vampire Bund: FUNimation States Edits Forthcoming 28

Lolis, tigers, and bears oh my!

John_Martone March 5, 2010
What the F@#$ Did I just Watch? NEGIMA?! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI Episode 2 13

An anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 5, 2010
Australia: Loli Hentai Illegal, But Not "As" Serious? 23

Oh good. This is a good sign?

John_Martone March 5, 2010
Not Safe For Work! Pantsu-less Jelly Beans! 17

Hey, are those Jelly Beans 18 years old?

gia March 5, 2010
What The F@#$? Did I Just Watch?! ONE PIECE 7

An anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 5, 2010
Do Female Mangaka Draw the Perviest Series? 13

The "MOST" is a pretty strong statement, but sure, women are total pervs.

gia March 5, 2010
The Rest Of It: Delays and DVDs on Demand 6

A round-up of all the tidbits we hadn't yet posted. Until now.

gia March 4, 2010
How Can Cosplay Be This Good? Casca Edition! 21

Come in, the cosplay is still warm.

GodLen March 4, 2010
Weekly Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach Manga Discussion 22

Join us for a talk about the recent events in the three major Shonen Jump series.

GodLen March 4, 2010
Seiyuu Yuu Asakawa at AX2010: Why This Is Awesome 5

I saw a lot of people going "who?" at this announcement.

gia March 4, 2010
2-Ch: Hacked by S. Korea, Responds with Charity Donations 10

Wait, what?

John_Martone March 4, 2010
Boys of Summer Mangaka Rubs in Skill, Draws Live 4

Shesh, we get it, you're good at this.

John_Martone March 4, 2010
Education + Anime = ? 22

AnimeVice member Baku_Sensei gives us his thoughts on how, if at all, anime/manga can be used in the classroom.

Guest_Author March 4, 2010
The Truth about the Manga Blogger Conspiracy 44

It's time to come out of the closet on this one.

gia March 4, 2010
FUNi Scores Loli Vampires, Idiot Test-Takers 14

This just in via press release!

gia March 4, 2010
The Five Love Plus Manga I'D Like To See 7

And the five that are actually getting made, too.

gia March 4, 2010
What the F&%$ Did I Just Watch? TOWER OF DRUAGA 7

An Anime N00B's take...

Tom_Pinchuk March 3, 2010
New Fist of the North Star Musou Trailer Makes Me Explode 10

Move over Kenshiro, it’s time for other characters to make cannon fodder explode.

GodLen March 3, 2010
Popular News
Overheard on Twitter: Twilight Fans vs Moe Fans

An interesting comparison. What do YOU think?

Level-5 Soon To Announce Phenomenal Game

My top five guesses on what this game could be.

Anime/Manga Creators Form Alliance Against Loli Ban

The greatest alliance since the Elves allied themselves with man to defeat Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom.

Durarara 10 is Awesome. What to Do While Waiting for Durarara 11!

Here are some suggestions on how to kill time before the next episode.

One Piece Reference in Gaga/Beyonce Video?

Maybe...maybe not. You decide.

Final Fantasy XV to be an RPG

Less story, more game?

Sentai Filmworks Loves Dubbing- Releasing Clannad, FotNS...

Say what now?

Shows That Don't Suck: Berserk

Doesn't suck

Level-5 Soon To Announce Phenomenal Game

My top five guesses on what this game could be.

Overheard on Twitter: Twilight Fans vs Moe Fans

An interesting comparison. What do YOU think?

Anime/Manga Creators Form Alliance Against Loli Ban

The greatest alliance since the Elves allied themselves with man to defeat Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom.

Are North American Gamers Ready for Dating Sims?

BioWare + Type-Moon. How cool would that be?

Follow-Up: Twilight, Fandoms, and the Whipping Boy

Anime fans get picked on by other fan groups-- but do we pick on others in response?

The Frilliest/Frill-filled Figure You'll See Today

Or your money back.

Durarara 10 is Awesome. What to Do While Waiting for Durarara 11!

Here are some suggestions on how to kill time before the next episode.

Final Fantasy XV to be an RPG

Less story, more game?