We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
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.
For all the Sailor Moon fans the “TOKYO TV” YouTube channel is streaming the trailer for Sailor Moon Crystal. Check it out:
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
Premium Bandai online store has added Card Captor Sakura charms. So if you are into charms or Card Captor Sakura you might want to head on over to the website and check them out http://p-bandai.jp/gashadepa/item-1000089691/?rt=pr . Each costs 3,240 yen
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:
Here is the next Appleseed title to add to your anime collection. Appleseed Alpha is the latest CG animated film for the title that Masamune Shirow created. This movie tells the story of the early days of Deunan and Briareos and is scheduled to be released July 22. Thanks to the “IGN” channel for sharing the trailer on YouTube:
This is one of my favorite Manga series and I hope it gets brought over to the North American market. Kindaichi Case Files is about a teenage boy that is board with school because he has an IQ of 180. The only thing that Kindaichi really gets interested in is if a supposedly unsolvable mystery presents itself to him.
Ryosuke Yamada will play Hajime Kindaichi and Haruna Kawaguchi will play Kindaichi’s childhood friend Miyuki Nanase. Both are reprising their roles that they played in two previous Kindaichi specials.
Ep 51: Just Let Nature Take Over, ComicPop Library
In this episode Chris takes the lead first with a review and discussion of the Manga Crimson Empire by QuinRose and art by Hazuki Futaba. Then after the break Richard takes the lead and reviews and discusses the classic novel Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.
Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list. Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording. Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you. So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.
What we reviewed in this Episode are:
1. Crimson Empire: Circumstances to Serve a Noble, Volume 1, QuinRose, art Hazuki Fataba, Seven Seas, 2013. ISBN: 978-1937867232, $13.99.
2. Animal Farm, George Orwell, Signet Classics (20th Edition), 1946. Price varies and there are multiple editions that can be purchased.
Music clips used in this episode:
1. “Train of Thought”, Andrew Lubman.
2. “Crimson Empire, Opening to Video Game (Otome Game)”.
3. “Animal Farm”, Scott Pettersen.
Links:
http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website
http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com
http://lastoneoutmusic.com/ – Last One Out’s Website
https://www.facebook.com/lastoneout – Last One Out’s Facebook Page
http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page
http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.
The first Kenshin movie made it to the North American market I can only believe the sequel will as well. Once it hits retail be sure to add it to your DVD/Blu-ray collections. Be sure to check out the teaser trailer below from YouTube:
Did not see this mash-up coming. But I guess marketing is marketing even though it make you feel a little uncomfortable. Hello Kitty (celebrating it’s 40 anniversary) and Playboy (celebrating it’s 60 anniversary) have teamed up to provide merchandise to their fans in this mash-up of brand names. The French clothing & accessories retailer Colette created the merchandise and debuted it at Paris’ Crazy Horse caberet. Yuko Yamaguchi (Hello Kitty designer) and Sarah Andelman (Colette creative director & purchasing manager) where present. If this is something within your taste then you will want to link back to AnimeNews Network for pictures of the merchandise here: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-03-03/hello-kitty-teams-up-with-playboy-for-a-new-kind-of-cute-sexy