Posts Tagged ‘manga’
Jun28
Dragon Ball woodblock prints to be sold at Anime Expo
2016 at 05:04 pm by admin | Comments Off
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Internationally renowned anime and manga franchise Dragon Ball will be headed to this year’s Anime Expo in a new way with the release of a set of authentic woodblock prints! These prints, which recreate an iconic image of protagonist Son Goku from the very first volume of the manga, were created using ages-old woodblock techniques, meticulously carved by hand and applied onto high-quality handmade paper. These qualities make this limited edition run of 200 prints a must-have for any diehard Dragon Ball fan! The prints, which will retail for $450, will go up for preorder online starting July 2nd, and will also be available at Anime Expo 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visitors to Anime Expo will also be able to check out the woodblocks themselves, along with other woodblock prints for franchises like Vocaloid.
Jul22
Sailor Moon Crystal inspires new apparel series
2015 at 12:28 pm by admin | Comments Off
With the new Sailor Moon Crystal animated series ending its first season of episodes recently, Japanese fashion design company Secret Honey has collaborated with the internationally popular anime and manga franchise to release a number of exclusive pieces of apparel featuring Sailor Moon-themed designs and characters! These new fashionable outfits include a skirt/sweater combo that mimics the look of the school outfits seen in the anime, and features the silhouette of mascot cat Luna as well as designs based off items like the Moon Stick and Crystal Star Compact. The skirt/sweater set can be bought together for $195, or bought as individual pieces.
Also available through this new fashion line are dresses based off of Princess Serenity’s gown! The dress comes in two styles, each featuring a printed silhouette of either Princess Serenity or Prince Endymion. The dresses retail for $145 each, or fans can opt for a shorter camisole version of the dress that features a print of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask for just over $100. Finally, a white blouse featuring the Moon Stick, Crystal Star Compact, and Sailor Guardian insignia printed onto it will be available for $115. All of these exclusive designer pieces will be made available on July 24th through Secret Honey’s official website, and will debut in Secret Honey stores across Japan on July 25th. Sailor Moon fans don’t want to miss out on the chance to own some of this signature apparel for themselves!
Feb23
Naruto stage musical to feature midair acrobatics
2015 at 05:47 pm by admin | Comments Off
Since the Naruto manga ended last year, there have been a variety of movies, comics, exhibits, and more celebrating the 15-year long series and its characters, and now a stage show is set to join those ranks! “Live Spectacle Naruto” will strive to retell the entire story from the manga series, and will feature musical pieces, dance, and even acrobatics to recreate the ninjas’ signature techniques. The musical strives to maintain accuracy to the manga, and has carefully chosen actors and costumes in order to faithfully recreate their looks in the real world, which can be seen in the first official visuals for the musical. The show will begin its stage performance in Tokyo and across Japan from March 21st to May 10th, when the performance will then begin airing in Macau, Malaysia, and Singapore throughout May.
Jan26
Tezuka’s post-mortem film to debut in North America
2015 at 02:46 pm by admin | Comments Off
Osamu Tezuka has been an icon in the animation industry worldwide for decades, creating beloved franchises like Astro Boy, Phoenix, Black Jack, Metropolis, and many more. When Tezuka passed away from stomach cancer in 1989, he left behind many unfinished works and concepts, including the film series “Legend of the Forest”. The series, which was meant to include 4 parts, was only partly completed before Tezuka’s death. However, his son, Makoto Tezuka, has finished the series 25 years later, using storyboards and notes left behind by Tezuka in order to complete his father’s vision. That film, which recently screened at the Hiroshima International Animation Film Festival this past August, has finally been announced for release overseas! “Legend of the Forest” will debut in the United States at its premiere in New York City, along with other Tezuka films. The film, which follows the story of a forest threatened by human expansion, is one of the Tezuka’s last works, and is a must-watch for animation fans worldwide.
Jan11
One Piece 3D Exhibit to open in Hong Kong
2015 at 04:31 pm by admin | Comments Off
A brand-new One Piece exhibit has just been announced to appear at the Hong Kong 3D Museum later this year! The exhibit will open its doors in March 2015, and will launch alongside the recently announced Tokyo One Piece Tower amusement park and attraction center in Japan. While not much is yet known about the exhibit itself, the Hong Kong 3D Museum has been known for its unique 3D art and dioramas, using creative depth-of-field tricks and interactive art to create one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. With popular One Piece characters coming to the museum this March, it will definitely be an event for fans to keep an eye on!
Jan09
Naruto movie worldwide release dates and details
2015 at 12:53 pm by admin | Comments Off
The popular Naruto manga ended this past November, bringing the 15-year long story to a close. However, more Naruto-based stories are set to be told through the upcoming Naruto: New Era Project, amd will include a number of post-story movies and sidestories. The first of these stories is the movie “The Last: Naruto the Movie”, which was released in Japan on December 6th. To commemorate this release, Medicom produced a limited edition Naruto-themed BE@RBRICK, which released in early December.
Following a successful release of the film in Japanese theaters this past holiday season, the film has finally been announced for release overseas in several countries! The film is scheduled to release in the US on February 20th, and will air in theatres across the nation, including in New York, Boston, Houston, Dalaas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso, and Seattle. The movie will also be headed to other regions across the world over the next few months, giving fans worldwide the chance to see this anticipated film.
On top of that, news was released concerning the next film in the Naruto: New Era Project, which will start Naruto’s child, Bolt! The film will be titled Bolt: Naruto the Movie, and hints that Bolt will inherit the special abilities of Naruto’s father, Minato Namikaze. The movie will also follow the new generation of ninjas, and is scheduled for an August 2015 release in Japan. Details on this new movie are scarce at the moment, so keep your eyes open for more Naruto news, even after the manga’s end this past year!
Sep15
Hello Kitty collabs with Rurouni Kenshin
2014 at 01:28 pm by admin | Comments Off
The final live-action movie of the Rurouni Kenshin series, titled “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends”, recently debuted in Japanese theaters on Septenber 13th, and Sanrio has announced a collaborative effort with the illustrious manga franchise in order to promote the movie! Featured in this new collaboration are two versions of Hello Kitty, dressed up as series protagonist Himura Kenshin and main antasonist Shishio Makoto, both of whom are featured in the newest movie. Special goods featuring these two new designs were available for sale at the debut of “The Legend Ends”, including plush figures and keychains, as well as notebooks featuring exclusive artwork commemorating the event.
Rurouni Kenshin was a manga series that ran from 1994 to 1999, and was set in feudal Japan. The manga tells the story of Himura Kenshin, who was a former assassin turned wanderer and protector, and his exploits in the early Meiji period of Japan. Originally meant to be a more serious manga compared to other series airing at the time of its release, Rurouni Kenshin became a success, both in Japan as well as internationally. The series has since spawned a variety of movies, light novels, and video games, most recently with the live-action movie trilogy that debuted in Japan in early 2013.