Saban Brands announced, that later this year, Digimon Fusion will air on Nickelodeon. No specific date for the debut has been set yet.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-05/nickelodeon-to-air-digimon-fusion-anime-series
xxxHOLIC Cafe
The Pasela Resorts cafe, in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward has transformed a part of their cafe into a xxxHOLIC themed cafe to kick off the debut of the xxxHOLIC live action Television Series. January 21 – March 3 the cafe will have a themed xxxHOLIC themed menu and those that order off of the special menu will receive one of six limited original coasters, that can be seen above. If you happen to be in Japan during this time on vacation this could be one of your stops in Tokyo. Pictures were provide from Kodansha’s Young Magazine and AnimeNews Network. For additional pictures follow the link.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-01-28/clamp-xxxholic-cafe-unveiled-in-tokyo
XXXholic Live Action Cast
For all of the fans of CLAMP’s Xxxholic will definitely be interested in this. Xxxholic will be a live action television series this year and the above pictures are the main cast members. The top picture has Anne as Yuko Ichihara and Shota Sometani as Kimihiro Watanuki. The second picture has Karen Miyazaki as Himawari Kungoi, Shota Sometani again and Masahiro Higashide as Shizuka Domeki. Hopefully when this goes to DVD/Blu-ray it will be made available for the North American region.
More Pokemon to Catch Later this Year
Nintendo has announced that this coming October Pokemon X & Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS. Gamers will have to wait patiently for this game, but above is images of the three new Pokemon that will be introduced with this game. Thanks to YouTube through AnimeNews Network for the following trailer:
Fire Emblem Trailer
Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem Awakening will be available in the United States for the 3DS System beginning February 4. Thanks to AnimeNews Network for the info. and the following trailer:
Sneak Peak at Live Action Gatchaman
“Zip! Gatchaman First Look” on YouTube has uploaded a video that features the actors that portray the team, in the live action Gatchaman movie. Thanks to AnimeNews Network for reporting this and you can check out the clips below:
Library Wars Trailer
Here is the trailer for the live action movie Library Wars. I am hoping it will make it’s way to our shores sometime next year. Thanks to AnimeNews Network for the following trailer:
New single from Kumi Koda
Avex Entertainment has put up a preview of Kumi Koda’s new single, “Go to the Top”. The single is also the opening for the anime Total Eclipse. Thanks to Avex Entertainment, AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following preview:
Free Mobile Game in Development
This story is one you will want to pass along to your gaming patrons. CyberConnect2 is developing a “.hack concept” mobile role playing game, called Guilty Dragon. It will be available in Japan for the Android and iOS devices. After the Japanese release the company is planning on a European and Amercian release. No specific dates are given for any of the releases. So have you gamers keep an eye out for this game.
One Piece on PS3
Here is one title your library might want to consider picking up for you video game collection. One Piece Pirate Warriors will be available for the PS3 platform in Europe, September 21 and in North America, September 25. One Piece is just one of those titles that everyone is still enjoying. Thanks to AnimeNews Network, NamcoBandaiGames EU through YouTube for the following trailer: