Thursday, March 27, 2014
News: One Week Friends Anime Picked Up by Sentai
The North American anime distributor Sentai Filmworks has licensed the anime Isshuukan Friends, or One Week Friends. The original creator of the manga series is Matcha Hazuki. Studio Brains Base is handling the anime production and adaption. The manga is still ongoing, and it has not been revealed how many episodes the animation will be. Each episode of the anime will be streamed in North America as it airs in Japan starting April 7.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
News: Last Major Voice for Attack on Titan Revealed
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Review: Yotsuba&! vol. 12
I’ve
been following Yotsuba&! since
its debut in the U.S. back in 2009, and I wait in anticipation for each volume’s
release more than any other of the many series I own. It is an ongoing slice of life manga series
created by Kiyohiko Azuma. I recommended
this in my Manga Holiday Wishlist. It’s
a great title to pick up and introduce to children and newcomers of manga. This volume has become my favorite of the
series thus far. The simple setting and
antics of the little girl Yotsuba are extremely relatable. Any parent will soak up the familiar
scenarios of children getting into things they shouldn’t.
Since
it’s so modest to begin with, there isn’t much to say in terms of the story. Yotsuba learns how to tie a bow, the basics
of telling time, and how to cook curry with the help of her neighborhood friends. She has a fun (yet horrific) time with blue
paint, and she gets a bicycle helmet that’s pink and blue. Throw in a camping trip and you have the gist
of this volume. It’s a manga that is
incredibly human and laid-back, not meant to wow but to peacefully entertain. There laughs to be had with this installment,
but the majority of the time I found myself sitting back and smiling at how
sweet the scenes were. I never felt like
I had to rush to get to the good parts; I instead took my time, leisurely
flipping through the pages.
Friday, March 14, 2014
News: Two More Reveals for Attack on Titan Cast
FUNimation has revealed two more major characters for the anime series Attack on Titan. The English dub will premiere at the company's panel at Anime Boston, March 21 - 23. The final voice actors will be announced in the days before the convention. However, FUNi has said that Eren's voice actor won't be revealed until the day of the premiere.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
News: Next Two Batches of Attack on Titan Cast
FUNimation has revealed two new batches of voice actors for the upcoming anime called Attack on Titan. The dub is planned to premiere at Anime Boston, March 21 -23. As the convention nears, more of the cast will be announced and shown on the company's blog. A major character has finally been revealed, and I have to admit I'm a little happy with the choice.
Monday, March 10, 2014
News: First Batch of Attack on Titan Cast Revealed
Thursday, March 6, 2014
News: Watch Dogs Release Date
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
News: Viz Media to Translate Naoki Urasawa's Master Keaton
Viz Media announced earlier today that the company would be bringing the manga called Master Keaton to the States. It will be published in twelve volumes and have a rating of T+. The expected retail price will be $19.99. The series originally released in Japan in 1988 and lasted until 1994. An anime adaption of it was made in 1998, and an OVA continuation was created in 2004. Geneon Entertainment picked up and released the animation in the United States, but it has been out of print for quite some time.
Monday, March 3, 2014
News: New-Gen Mass Effect Trilogy a Possibility
A recent tweet from BioWare Edmonton and Montreal general manager Aaryn Flynn has indicated that a next-gen Mass Effect trilogy is being discussed internally. It was in response to a question of whether or not a PS4 and Xbox 1 re-release for the series was possible. Flynn said that it was great to hear fans would be interested in a next-gen re-release; he says that if solid plans can be put into place they'll likely make a go of it. The question posed to him was specific to a console remaster, so it is unclear if it would be available to PC as well.
Seeing the influx and success of recent HD remasters in the gaming market, I bet this project will most likely be approved. Also, the popularity surrounding the Mass Effect series doesn't seem to be subsiding any time soon. Even with the controversy around the third installment's ending, it is a fondly remembered and highly recommended action RPG. If this remaster does get released on the PC platform alongside next-gen consoles, I would gladly make an additional investment into the sci-fi series. I currently own all three games, and they're always fun to revisit. A HD version of the first Mass Effect would definitely be something I'd want to get my hands on.
If this project is approved, hopefully the next Mass Effect title won't be negatively impacted. It would be bad if it pulled away time and team members from the new installment. I'll keep my eye out for more updates.
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