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*sniff* I’m getting notes of vanilla, oak and… combat vehicles. Armored Trooper VOTOMS, the long-running mecha action series created by Ryosuke Takahashi, now has its own official whiskey. It’s a single malt scotch, to be specific, called Fettercairn 2010, which is described as having “a …Read more »
You’ve heard of the life-size Gundam statue, but now it’s VOTOMS’ turn. Armored Trooper VOTOMS is, of course, the long-running mecha anime franchise with designs by Kunio Okawara with an emphasis on gritty, realistic action. The most iconic mecha from VOTOMS is no doubt the …Read more »
The definitive Real Robot anime of the 1980s Armored Trooper VOTOMS is a franchise that I wish received more love in America. It’s mecha anime compellingly stripped down and thrown into some of the grittiest science fiction possible. As of 2018, VOTOMS has spawned several OVAs, tabletop and …Read more »
Back in October we learned the anime adaptation of Katsuhisa Minami’s award-winning manga The Fable would be premiering in April. The hot news today is that The Fable will run continuously for two cours worth of content (24 episodes, give or take). That’s a lot …Read more »
Back in July it was revealed that Katsuhisa Minami’s award-winning manga The Fable would be receiving a TV anime adaptation. Now it’s been set for a Spring 2024 premiere on NTV in Japan, and a handful of designs were released alongside the news. You can …Read more »
Katsuhisa Minami’s The Fable manga is an award-winning series that has over 22 million copies in circulation and previously inspired a pair of live-action films directed by Kan Eguchi. Now it’s getting a TV anime adaptation, with veteran director Ryosuke Takahashi (Armored Trooper VOTOMS) lined …Read more »
Anime production studio Sunrise is well known for its giant robot output. From the long-running Gundam franchise to the kid-centric yuusha and Eldran series, they’re behind a surprising number of mecha classics. Many of these shows feel lost to time — but Sunrise remembers. In fact, there’s …Read more »
Anime NYC had a huge guest announcement to make today. Since the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary, it’s only appropriate that the mind behind it all, Yoshiyuki Tomino, gets in on the fun at this year’s event. Tomino will be an Official Guest …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: A deep-rooted conspiracy is brewing and VOTOMS pilot Chirico Cuvie finds himself smack dab in the center of it. With spools upon spools of truth to unravel, you’ll want to see how it all goes down for yourself, and you can now do …Read more »
With the anime adaption of Yū-Go Ōkuma and Yoshiaki Tabata's Young Black Jack manga rapidly approaching its October 1 premiere on TBS, another member of the voice cast has been revealed. The latest update has Junichi Suwabe (Grimmjow in Bleach , Dandy in Space Dandy …Read more »
This month, an exhibition rolling through Japan is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ghost in the Shell . Though it's almost been overshadowed by the various anime adaptations , the Ghost in the Shell that appeared 25 years ago and serves as the template for …Read more »
You can read my formal review of Right Stuf's Gasaraki re-release in the January 2012 issue of Otaku USA magazine, but I had a few more things to say on the topic that wouldn't fit into a 650 word review. In case you haven't read …Read more »
Download it here! Subscribe to us via iTunes! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!! -Gamera Goes 3D?! -The Lost Scripts of Akira Kurosawa, Found?! -And Keiji Inafune Leaves Capcom?! All that, and EVO goes online, in this week's Friday ACE! SHOW NOTES: Highlight Reel : Unproduced Akira …Read more »
Northern California's Bay Area was once a hot bed of anime fandom drama and in-fighting; the financial failure of AnimeCon in 1991 (the first large scale anime convention in the United States) caused the local community to splinter, leading to the creation of two new …Read more »
Download it here! Mike here! Apparently, we got a lot of hits with the first episode so thanks for the support thus far! As I write this, it looks like I'm falling prey to the vengeance of Jack Frost myself but not enough to stall …Read more »
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