Happy (Un)Valentine’s Day
Today's Valentine's Day, and many of you are likely spending it with someone special. And if you have forgotten somehow... oops. Sorry, can't help...
Amazon Channel Won’t Catch ‘Em At All
It was only about a month ago that Amazon's Anime Strike service was shut down. As I stated earlier, the news was celebrated almost...
Manga Wars Episode TOKYOPOP: The Empire Strikes Back
It had been their stated goal for quite a while, but now it's official: TOKYOPOP is back in the licensing game.
The History of TOKYOPOP
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What’s On Your Merchandise Wish Lists?
If you've been an anime fan for a while, you've probably acquired a few goodies along the way. Perhaps a figure or two, a...
Bookstores Try to Turn the Page
Depending on who you ask, the economy is either booming or on the brink of disaster. If you are concerned or believe the latter,...
Anime Strike: Amazon Strikes Out After All
A year ago this month, Amazon made headlines with the announcement of their Anime Strike service. Well, I hope you weren't planning a big...
Kemonomore Friends
How important is the staff of an anime to you? For many viewers, they may recognize some of the voice cast, the studio, and...
New Year’s Reflections
As 2017 draws to a close, two phrases stand out to me when thinking about anime news:
Live action
Acquisition
For the first, studios in...
A Con by Any Other Name…
If someone told you, "I'm going to Comic Con!", what city do you think they are heading to? Well, soon, the only answer to...
FAKKU Doubles the Hentai
Crunchyroll is arguably one of the biggest success stories in the anime industry. While originally one of many hosts of fansubs, Crunchyroll now actively...