Anime news category: general

One Piece Voice Actor Passes Away

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Posted on 10 June, 2013 at 04:31 am by from jpopasia

Voice actor Takkou Ishimori, most known for playing One Piece's Sengoku, has passed away at the age of 81.

CLAMP's xxxHOLiC Cafe Menu

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Posted on 20 January, 2013 at 07:33 pm by from jpopasia

WOWOW, a Japanese satellite broadcaster, have collaborated with Pasela Resorts to create a 'xxxHOLiC Café Menu' and the menu has just been revealed on their site.

Neon Genesis Evangelion Staff Cursed While Working On Series

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Posted on 15 January, 2013 at 10:14 pm by from jpopasia

Tiffany Grant, the English-language voice actor of Asuka from the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, discussed during the anime convention SwampCon how those involved with the show's production seemed to be cursed.

Moe Character To Promote Election

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Posted on 2 December, 2012 at 06:00 pm by from jpopasia

'Nozomi Fukushima' is a new promotional character that is going to be used for the next House of Representatives election this month.

Voice Actress Romi Park Takes Time Off After Surgery

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Posted on 12 September, 2012 at 07:00 pm by from jpopasia

Voice actress Romi Park has reported from her hospital room on September 12 that she will be recuperating for about three weeks.

Kyoto Animation Airs Ad for New Shop

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Posted on 21 July, 2012 at 06:41 pm by from jpopasia

Kyoto Animation studio airs a short animated ad for its new 'Kyoani Shop'.

Japanese Politicians To Discuss Developing Real-Life Gundams

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Posted on 8 July, 2012 at 02:56 pm by from jpopasia

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party will hold a 12 hour broadcast on Nico Nico Live to discuss the formation of a real life Gundam fighter robot.

40-Year-Old Anime Uploader Arrested

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Posted on 8 May, 2012 at 12:22 pm by from jpopasia

Last month, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police cyber crime division arrested a 40-year-old male pharmacist for suspicion of using a file-sharing software to upload Heartcatch Precure! episode 49 and One Piece episode 498 without authorisation from Toei Animation.

Hello Kitty Itch Relief Stick Case to Be Given During Campaign

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Posted on 6 May, 2012 at 02:46 pm by from jpopasia

Japanese pharmaeutical company Ikeda Mohando announced that they will be doing a new campaign for their "Pokemuhi S" itch relief product, with individuals to submit a special form from the product to have a chance to win Hello Kitty-branded cases for the product.

FUNimation is Back On Verizon FiOS Service

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Posted on 6 May, 2012 at 10:27 am by from jpopasia

Olympusat inc, has announced that FUNimation Channel HD will be back on the Verizon FiOS On Demand television service.

Good Smile Reveals "Penguindrum" Nendoroid

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Posted on 6 May, 2012 at 12:46 am by from jpopasia

Max Factory and Good Smile Company announced back in February that a figma of the Princess of the Crystal from Mawaru Penguindrum would be released. Now it's time for her to become a Nendoroid!

Hanasaku Iroha Chalks up a 7.4% Rise in Hot Spring's Visitors

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Posted on 16 April, 2012 at 11:23 pm by from jpopasia

Yuwaku hot spring inn in Kanagawa City saw an increase of 26.9% in guests in August and a subsequent 40% increase later in September after the streaming of "Hanasaku Iroha".

Hello Kitty Crosses Over With Sadako from 'The Ring'

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Posted on 7 April, 2012 at 02:46 pm by from jpopasia

With a new film in 'The Ring' franchise to be released, Sanrio will be launching a crossover product line with both Hello Kitty and the franchise's Sadako. The new line will be released next month.