FUNimation has released Fractale: The Complete Series. This is one that libraries will want to consider to add to their anime collection. Thanks to FUNimation and YouTube for the following trailer:
Tales of Vesperia Release
This week FUNimation is releasing Tales of Vesperia: First Strike. This looks to be a good one to add to your library’s existing anime/animation collection. Thanks to FUNimation for the following trailer:
Hero Tales Available
FUNimation released Hero Tales this week. This is one that you will want to consider for your library’s anime collection. It is by the same person that made Fullmetal Alchemist, so that fact alone will make it of interest to your library’s anime patrons. Thanks to FUNimation Channel on YouTube for the following trailer:
New FUNimation Title
FUNimation is releasing the anime Shiki Part 1 and Part 2 on May 29th. This might be something you might want to consider for your library’s anime/animation section. The following trailer is provided by FUNimation’s YouTube Channel:
Dragon Age Trailer
Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker will be one you will want to place in your libraries. It not only has the anime crowd that will be interested, but the gaming crowd as well. This film is the prequel to Dragon Age II video game by BioWare and Electronic Arts. FUNimation is distributing the movie in the North American market and has it scheduled for release on May 29. Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer.
FUNimation’s Legendary Heroes
If your library hasn’t purchased The Legend of the Legendary Heroes yet, tell your purchasing agent to put an order in for the title. This looks like a good action adventure/fantasy anime to add to your library’s anime collection. Thanks to the FUNimation channel on YouTube for the following trailer.
Mass Effect Video
This is for all your Mass Effect fans and video gamers in general. T.O. Entertainment began streaming the video below in preparation for the release of T.O. Entertainment, Production I.G. and distributor FUNimation Entertainment of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost anime. There is no set release date yet, but this is libraries will want to consider adding to their animation collection. Based on BioWare’s popular Mass Effect role playing game, Paragon Lost will be a prequel for the video game Mass Effect 3. Thanks to T.O. Entertainment and AnimeNews Network for the video below.
FUNimation licenses Pretear
FUNimation has announced that it has licensed the television anime Pretear. With this happening we can expect to see this title offered probably midyear or towards the end of this year. Let your patrons that enjoy anime know that is will be forthcoming and you might want to keep an eye out for it to include in your library’s anime section when it becomes available.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-02/funimation-licenses-pretear-anime-series
Fullmetal Trailer
The FUNimation Channel on YouTube has recently added a trailer for the Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos film. The DVD/Blu-ray discs are scheduled for release in the Spring of 2012. Mark your calendars so you can let your purchasing agents know when to order the film for your library.
FUNimation’s Operation Anime Stopped
FUNimation has decided to stop it’s program that it had through it’s company that supported Anime Clubs, Operation Anime. We appreciate all the years FUNimation has helped various clubs and are sad to see them go. Thanks to Johnny Dunlap for this notice.