Bladedance of Elementalers Trailer

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Bladedance of Elementalers, from Sentai Filmworks, is hitting stores now.  This might be one that you can look at to add to your anime collection.  Thanks to “Aniime Horiizon” on YouTube for the following trailer:

Suisei no Garganta Trailer

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Suisei no Garganta-Meguru Koro, Haruka is an Original Anime that will be in two parts.  Viz Media has the North American rights to distribute the title and have only committed to saying it will be this year, no specific date yet.  It looks interesting.  Check it out from “BandaiVisual’s” YouTube Channel below:

Ninja Slayer Anime

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This is one you might keep your eyes on.  It is interesting that it is written by two American authors and has obtained a big following in Japan.  So much of a following that an anime is being done for Ninja Slayer.  Here is the teaser trailer that debuted at Anime Expo on “kingrecords” YouTube channel:

Wow is all I can Say

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This might be going to far.  I can’t see this in a house unless it was already built in to the existing structure.  Having this sticking our from the wall might make some significant others a little upset.  It is available though.  It is called a Cozy Room to allow for a secluded gaming experience or watching movies, sporting events, studying and what ever else you can think.  They cabinets can be custom built or you could just order the mass production model.  The mass produced model will set you back 398,800 Yen ($3,910.00) or if you opt for a custom cabinet 798,000 Yen ($7,823.00).

Amnesia Trailer

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This is a collection that you might consider for your anime collection.  Amnesia is a 12 episode series that follows a young girl who wakes up in a hospital with no memories.  From that point the story is of course her finding out who she is and what happened to her.   This is a product of Sentai Filmworks and is currently available to purchase.

Thanks to “Anime Sub Trailer” channel on YouTube for the following trailer:

Giant Captain Tsubasa Statues in Hong Kong

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If you happen to be in Hong Kong you will want to take some time to see the Captain Tsubasa exhibit, in conjunction with the start of the World Cup in Brazil.  They exhibit includes four giant statues of characters from Captain Tsubasa which are: Tsubasa Ozora; Taro Misaki; Genzo Wakabayash; and Kojiro Hyuga.  The exhibit also includes artwork from the series.  The location of the exhibit is at the Hysan Place and the Lee Theatre.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network for letting us know about this exhibit.

Hello Kitty Con

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For all you Hello Kitty fans out there…this one’s for you.  The first Hello Kitty Convention will be held in Los Angeles.  The convention will be on October 30 through November 2 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Downtown Little Tokyo.  Adult tickets will be $30 and Children tickets will be $20.  Check out there website here: http://www.sanrio.com/hellokittycon

Kill la Kill Anime Coming

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Kill la Kill will be released to the North American market with English Dub.  There will be three different versions you can chose from on July 15.  However, if you are like me I wait until the complete series is available to own for my anime collection.  You will have to decide how you will want to purchase this title for your anime collection’s, but usually the complete set comes in a little cheaper.

Thanks to the “AniplexUS” channel on YouTube for the following trailer:

Nintendo Art Auction for Autism

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Thanks to AnimeNews Network for this information.  The Animation and Illustration students of San Jose State University created art by using their favorite Nintendo games as inspiration.  The assignment is finished and they have elected to offer their pieces in an online auction.  The proceeds that are raised from the auction will be donated to the Morgan Autism Center.  This is one I will definitely keep my eye on to see if I can win a piece, for as you know Logan, one of our Co-Hosts, has a form of Autism, which is Asperger’s.

This is your chance to own a one of a kind piece of art and help out the medical field in studying autism.  Here is the link to view the art pieces and sign up for the auction to bid: https://www.doodlebender.com/auctions/press-start-nintendo-charity-gallery/items

This Looks Like a Fun Tour

If you are in the Mountain of Hakone area or planning on a trip there this looks to be a fun tour, especially if you are an Initial D fan.  The Mountain of Hakone is the setting for the Initial D Fifth Stage Anime.  Fun2Drive Owner’s Club is introducing an Initial D car rental service.

The cars available are Takumi’s Panda Trueno AE86 and the Takahashi Brothers cars: RX-7 FC3S; and the RX-7 FC3S.  It is being marketed as the “Initial D Sacred Pilgrimage Tour: Comparative Drive Pack, Hakone Edition.”  The tour will run from May to September and will encompass four racing sites from the series: Nagao Pass; Hakone Turnpike; Shichimagari Pass; and the Tsubaki Line.

The cost is 14,980 yen/$146.00 and an additional 1,980 yen/$19.00 charge for each additional driver.  Rental fees for the vehicles are: 2,980 yen/$29.00 for the Trueno; 3,980 yen/$39.00 for the FC3S; and 4,980 yen/$49.00 for the FD3S.

Have fun if you go!