Funimation in the U.K.
Let's take a break from news in the U.S. and head over the Atlantic Ocean to check in on the United Kingdom.
In case you missed it, Funimation is acquiring Manga Entertainment,...
The Problems With FUNimation’s Escaflowne Kickstarter
it A while back, I wrote about the The Vision of Escaflowne Kickstarter from FUNimation. (I also wrote about Skip Beat!, but that's not the point of this article.)
FUNimation is one...
A Risqué Valentine’s Day
You never have to search very heard on your favorite anime streaming site to find a series with fanservice. Combine that with Valentine's Day, billed as the most romantic day of...
Spotlight on Hot Topic
Overview
Hot Topic was originally known for selling music-related shirts and merchandise. In recent years, they have expanded into pop culture. Hot Topic carries products from movies, TV shows, video games, and,...
Goodbyes to Fry’s
The COVID-19 pandemic has been rough for people as well as businesses. Store closings were at or above record-setting levels, and this year is expected to keep up the pace.
It's really...
Is Fan Feedback Paramount to Success?
The Internet is awesome. There's no
doubt about that. Sure, it's been around for over 50 years, but what once was a
nerdy pastime is now an integral part of most people's lives....
DIY Crowdfunding?
Kickstarter. Indiegogo. For some of you, those words are likely to stir up some strong feelings in many of you. Perhaps you got a beautiful collector's edition that's not available any...
Spotlight on BoxLunch
Let's take a look at another chain where you can buy anime merchandise: BoxLunch, which, despite its name, does not sell boxed lunches.
Overview
BoxLunch is an offshoot of Hot Topic that was...
A Farewell to Hastings
Well, it's official: all Hastings stores will be closed.
I wrote about the situation and its effects in an earlier article. While the company hoped to find a buyer and even had...
Sentai Gets a Dose of Cool
Chances are that if you're an anime/manga fan, you think Japan is cool.
But do you know about Cool Japan? Well, if you don't, they're now connected to
one of the biggest anime...