Years ago, our problems as anime fans were much different. First off, even finding the shows we wanted to watch proved to be a challenge. Then there was the sub vs. dub debate — an issue that’s not actually an issue anymore thanks to multiple language …Read more »
Fans of English-dubbed anime are no doubt already aware of Funimation’s new effort, which they’ve dubbed (heh heh) “Broadcast Dubs.” They’re essentially dubs that come out weeks, rather than months or years, after the original Japanese broadcast. Funi continue to expand the broadcast dub project, …Read more »
Since the start of Otaku USA e-News a few years ago, Patrick Seitz has become something of a permanent fixture of the late-year interview cycle. He’s always thoughtful and candid about his experiences working in the American side of the industry as a voice actor, …Read more »
Big plans are in the works for the debut of ufotable’s Fate/stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works . The new anime series is set to hit in a bit way with simulcast streaming and theatrical premieres in Japan, France, Germany, South Korea, and the U.S. The …Read more »
Not particularly surprising news for those tracking the popularity of Sword Art Online in the west (a lot of you guys find us by searching for it!), but welcome news nonetheless: the second season of the massive multiplayer game-based series will be streamed on these …Read more »
Viz is getting ready to premiere the dubbed version of the K anime on its Neon Alley subscription service this Friday, and a pair of English dub trailers have been posted to get the ball rolling. K —animated by GoHands and directed by Mardock Scramble …Read more »
Consider this a little bonus addendum to the monster Crunchyroll Spring 2011 Preview we recently rolled out, though this one includes other avenues of streaming, too. In addition to all of the shows previously mentioned, both Crunchyroll and Viz Media, among others, have announced the …Read more »
Sentai Filmworks now has 100% more nosebleedin' hijinks in their library, with the recently announced acquisition of Maria Holic Alive! . This followup to Maria Holic continues the antics of the boy-free boarding school, Ame no Kisaki. Expect more life-threatening frustration from Kanako, who just …Read more »
The name may sound closer to some extremely kiddy fare, but Tiger & Bunny is actually the title of the latest action series Viz Media has acquired for simulcasting on vizanime.com . Directed by Karas 's Keiichi Sato, Tiger & Bunny takes place in the …Read more »
The latest series to join Funimation's lineup of shows set to broadcast mere moments after their original Japanese airing has a title appropriate for the season (at least in my neck of the woods). Freezing —adapted from a manga by Lim Dall-Young and Kim Kwang-Hyun—will …Read more »
Funimation just announced another addition to their streaming lineup taken straight from Fuji Television's noitaminA block. This time it's the Yutaka Yamamoto- ( Kannagi , Haruhi Suzumiya ) directed Fractale . With A-1 Pictures and Ordet producing, Fractale spins the yarn of a young boy …Read more »
Gosick , a BONES-animated adaptation of Kazuki Sakuraba's novel series, is but one of a few new additions to Crunchyroll's streaming lineup. The simulcast of the 24-episode anime—available for viewing in in a variety of locations around the world in addition to North America—kicks off …Read more »
Funimation announced their latest acquisition today through a partnership with Fuji Television. The distributor will kick off a simulcast of Princess Jellyfish , which is part of Fuji TV's noitaminA block. Princess Jellyfish ( Kuragehime ) is a romantic comedy based on a manga by …Read more »
Shortly after announcing their addition of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan to the Shonen Jump imprint, Viz has already readied the simulcast of the fresh series, with the first episode popping up on their Viz Anime site today. Directed by Junji Nishimura ( Kyo …Read more »
You wanted it, you got it. Joining an already beefy lineup, Crunchyroll will now begin streaming and simulcasting Bleach on June 8, news that will be exponentially more exciting if you're a Premium Member of the video site. Based on Tite Kubo's manga and animated …Read more »
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