Thanks to ICv2 for providing the image above of the new Batman: Dark Knight Rises teaser poster.
Toyota & Miku Pt. 2
Flash Mob that Toyota sponsored with Hatsune Miku tune.
WoW Decks
More gaming news for your patrons. Cryptozoic is planning on releasing Dungeon Decks for World of Warcraft game. The release will be in October and have a suggested pricing of $20.00 per deck. For the full article follow the link below.
New TCG For Star Trek
Librarians can let their patrons that enjoy Trading Card Gaming and also Star Trek might mention this new deck coming out. Bandai has announced, but has not given an exact release date yet, of a Star Trek Deck Building Game with a suggested price of $39.99. The deck will feature characters from the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series and movies. Bandai is planning on demos of the deck at the following conventions: GenCon; Anime Expo; and ComicCon.
Condolences to Two Families
This last week the Japanese Manga and Anime community have lost two individuals that will be missed. First Shinji Wada, manga creator, passed away on July 5 and then Hideo Tanaka, anime/live action director, passed away on July 9. The staff here at ComicPop Library want to extend our condolences and let the family know that they are in our thoughts.
Batman Year One Trailer
Thanks to ICv2 for providing a trailer for the upcoming Batman Year One animated movie from DC. The movie will also include a Catwoman Short. So let you patrons that like Batman know what’s forth coming.
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One Piece at Universal Japan
If anyone is planning a trip to Japan or live in the area Universal Japan has opened a One Piece themed Sanji’s pirate restaurant and placed two statues in the park from the “Marineford War” storyline. This is part of the park’s “One Piece Premier Summer” that is taking place now and runs through September 4th. Use the link below to go to AnimeNews Network for more information.
Fun Ads From Toyota
Just found these ads for Toyota Corolla that features the Virtual Idol Hatsune Miku. Your patrons that like JPop, Anime and Manga will be interested in these ads. I’m going to try and keep up with these, but I know I’m coming to the game a little late so the next few times I make posts might have Toyota Ads until I catch up with the storyline. The video below comes from Toyota’s YouTube page.
AMV Of The Week
This week we have one of Logan’s favorites. YouTuber Shadowlight456 created an AMV from “Don’t Worry Be Happy” performed by Bobby McFerrin. He uses Fai from Reservoir Chronicle Tsubasa Anime. You can watch this on YouTube under “Fai D. Flourite Lip Sync Tribute – Don’t Worry Be Happy!” or enjoy it here.
Redakai To Debut
This will appeal to your patrons that like anime and trading card games. Redakai: Conquer the Kairu is set to debut on Cartoon Network on July 23 at 10:00 a.m. There will also be a tie in trading card game Redakai Lenticular, however these cards are not scheduled until August.