Once upon a time, a young man watched a series that moved him profoundly. He immediately went to the web to seek it out and purchase it, even though he rarely bought DVDs anymore. Finding that it was out of print, he began a quest to find a copy at a reasonable price. He scoured… Read More Haibane Renmei Available for Purchase Today!
Finally, it looks like FUNimation is going to release Haibane Renmei! Previously issued by Geneon, the series has been out of print, though the property was picked up by FUNimation in 2010. Since then, fans have been clamoring for a new release by the company (this writer was blessed to receive the DVDs as a… Read More FUNimation to Re-Release Haibane Renmei
This week’s look at posts and other items in the anime blogosphere related to religion and spirituality. Comic Book Resources interviewed Thundercats writer Brandon Easton, whose graphic novel “Shadowlaw” arrives in November. With an art style influenced by manga, the work is an interesting concept involving the Catholic church (excerpt taken from the interview): It’s… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Catholic Mecha, Japan’s Yokai, and the Future of Saint Young Men
The June issue Jump Square magazine will announce that a new anime project involving Rurouni Kenshin will be developed. I couldn’t be more excited. The anime ended on a whimper, with a horrid third season of filler episodes that was so poorly received that the final arc of the anime was never animated, and a… Read More Rurouni Kenshin to Finally Be Completed?
Every three months, the anime blogosphere becomes filled with anime viewing guides for the upcoming season. It’s an exciting time for anime fans, as anticipation is at its highest and not yet sullied by disappointing series. It’s also the time where instead of creating my own guide, I do something which I think would much… Read More A Guide to the Guides: Spring 2011 Anime Series
CNNGo reported today about the Ryohoji Temple in Hachioji, which has become an anime temple. That’s right: anime temple, complete with a theme song, anime character, monks praying to the anime character, and…a maid cafe. What?! The 16th century temple began its transformation when the chief monk tried to get young people to come to… Read More Of Kami and Buddhas: Tokyo’s Anime Temple!
Every three months, the anime blogosphere becomes filled with anime viewing guides for the upcoming season. It’s an exciting time for anime fans, as anticipation is at its highest and not yet sullied by disappointing series. It’s also the time where instead of creating my own guide, I do something which I think would much… Read More A Guide to the Guides: Winter 2011 Anime Series