10 March 2013

Weekly News - 3rd Madoka Magica Movie, Most Anticipated Spring Anime, And More

                           

                            - Ken Akamatsu to start new manga this summer-

Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei reported in an article posted on Sunday that manga creator Ken Akamatsu (Love Hina, Negima) plans to launch a new manga series this summer. In its interview with Akamatsu, Nikkei noted that Negima, which ended last March after nine years, has 19 million copies in circulation. Nikkei then mentioned that Akamatsu has a new series starting this summer.


                               - Aoi Eir and Luna Haruna to perform at Sakura Con -

Aniplex of America is currently streaming a second greeting video from Eir Aoi and Luna Haruna. In the video, the artists give fans advice on how to best enjoy their upcoming concert at Sakura-Con. Aoi asks fans to shout "Ei Ei Ru!" and Haruna suggests concert goers to bring something green to the concert. The performance will mark both artists' first trip to the United States, and they will perform on March 30.



                                         - Most anticipated 2013 spring anime poll -

On Thursday, the Japanese Internet service provider BIGLOBE posted the results of its unofficial survey on the most anticipated anime series for the upcoming Spring season. The top 5 anime were:

5. Uta no Prince-sama - Maji Love 2000%

4. Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W

3. The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.

2. Oreimo

1. A Certain Scientific Railgun S


             
                               - Hatsune Miku gets 7-inch Android tablet in Japan -

The Japanese company RWC will release a Hatsune Miku-themed Android tablet beginning on April 15. The seven-inch tablet will feature case artwork and wallpaper artwork by Vocaloid illustrator Takumi Torigoe and other artists. It comes pre-loaded with an original navigation app narrated by Hatsune Miku, which will be newly voiced by Fujita. The tablet will also include 50 original illustrations, and will cost 39,800 yen (about US$425).


                                         
                                         - 3rd Madoka Magica film to open in fall -

The April issue of Nikkei Entertainment! magazine reported on Monday that Puella Magi Madoka Magica New Feature: Rebellion, the third Madoka Magica film, will open in Japan this fall. The fashion magazine Smart had reported last month that the film will open this summer. However, the editors of that magazine later said that they made an error.

                        


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10 March 2013

Weekly News - 3rd Madoka Magica Movie, Most Anticipated Spring Anime, And More

                           

                            - Ken Akamatsu to start new manga this summer-

Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei reported in an article posted on Sunday that manga creator Ken Akamatsu (Love Hina, Negima) plans to launch a new manga series this summer. In its interview with Akamatsu, Nikkei noted that Negima, which ended last March after nine years, has 19 million copies in circulation. Nikkei then mentioned that Akamatsu has a new series starting this summer.


                               - Aoi Eir and Luna Haruna to perform at Sakura Con -

Aniplex of America is currently streaming a second greeting video from Eir Aoi and Luna Haruna. In the video, the artists give fans advice on how to best enjoy their upcoming concert at Sakura-Con. Aoi asks fans to shout "Ei Ei Ru!" and Haruna suggests concert goers to bring something green to the concert. The performance will mark both artists' first trip to the United States, and they will perform on March 30.



                                         - Most anticipated 2013 spring anime poll -

On Thursday, the Japanese Internet service provider BIGLOBE posted the results of its unofficial survey on the most anticipated anime series for the upcoming Spring season. The top 5 anime were:

5. Uta no Prince-sama - Maji Love 2000%

4. Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W

3. The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.

2. Oreimo

1. A Certain Scientific Railgun S


             
                               - Hatsune Miku gets 7-inch Android tablet in Japan -

The Japanese company RWC will release a Hatsune Miku-themed Android tablet beginning on April 15. The seven-inch tablet will feature case artwork and wallpaper artwork by Vocaloid illustrator Takumi Torigoe and other artists. It comes pre-loaded with an original navigation app narrated by Hatsune Miku, which will be newly voiced by Fujita. The tablet will also include 50 original illustrations, and will cost 39,800 yen (about US$425).


                                         
                                         - 3rd Madoka Magica film to open in fall -

The April issue of Nikkei Entertainment! magazine reported on Monday that Puella Magi Madoka Magica New Feature: Rebellion, the third Madoka Magica film, will open in Japan this fall. The fashion magazine Smart had reported last month that the film will open this summer. However, the editors of that magazine later said that they made an error.

                        


2 comments:

  1. Charming blog post. I really amazed to read your post regarding Certain Scientific Railgun anime post. I am a big fan of this anime post and just collect this awesome anime series at PIJ. Its really fantastic.
    http://bit.ly/scientificrailgun

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm a big fan of Railgun as well, I was happy when it was most anticipated.

      Delete