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ACEN 10: FUNi announces Eden of the East, Casshern dubs
by Brad Rice, 05/16/2010
ACEN 10: FUNi announces Eden of the East, Casshern dubs photo

What, you thought the only thing FUNimation was doing today at ACEN was announcing hot new licenses? Well, they also paraded out some new voice acting casts for the dubs of their upcoming titles. Casshern Sins, Corpse Princess and Eden of the East were all brought out.

I hate to break it to you guys, but our favorite voice actor, Vic McFlurry, is not amongst any of the voice actors mentioned in these three shows.

I'm sorry that I just ruined your day. But at least we have release dates: Eden of the East on September 28th, Casshern Sins in August and Corpse Princess on September 14th.

While you're grieving, check out the cast lists after the jump. A lot of the names don't sound overly familiar to me, so I'm looking forward to checking this out.


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  15 comments Latest by Neonie
"I could give a fuck about the dub but WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA EDEN OF THE EAST BOXSET FUCK YA."...read more



ACEN 10: FUNi nabs Sora No Otoshimono, Rosario to Vampire
by Brad Rice, 05/16/2010
ACEN 10: FUNi nabs Sora No Otoshimono, Rosario to Vampire photo

As part of their "dominate the market" strategy, FUNimation has announced six new licenses at Anime Central this year: Chaos;HEad, Rideback, Heaven's Lost Property (Sora no Otoshimono), Rosario to Vampire (and season 2), Chrome Shelled Regios and Gun x Sword, a Geneon rescue.

That's quite a load they've managed to pick up, and a nice variety. They've got their ever-popular fanservice base shored up with Sora no Otoshimono and Rosario to Vampire, both of which will see DVD releases in 2011. Gun x Sword and Chrome Shelled Regios will see a release late 2010, while the others will hit sometime in 2011. Meanwhile, Rideback is one of the titles I've seen Madhouse pimping since Otakon of last year, and it looks good -- it's at the top of my "do want" list, for sure.

I'm curious as to how well they're expecting Gun x Sword to do. While I enjoyed the show, as much as I watched of it, I didn't recall it being a spectacular property that will turn much profit. But I suppose having any sort of profit from the title means it's worth it, and might serve you well later on.

We've got the full press release after the jump, flush with descriptions of all these shows. Hive mind of readers, let us know what we should be excited for. We want to hear your picks.


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  21 comments Latest by Fireaxe
"@mudduck454 Yeah I know what you means, and you're mostly right. But here we're talking about a 3-years-old show that isn't going to be released until (at least) 7 months. I dunno, maybe it's j..."...read more



Check out live ACEN coverage from our buds 91.8 the Fan
by Brad Rice, 05/15/2010
Check out live ACEN coverage from our buds 91.8 the Fan photo

As much as we'd love to be spending our bright and cheery spring weekend in Chicago, instead we're scattered to the winds. But, we've been making friends with the folks over at 91.8 the Fan, who are covering the event all weekend long. So if you're sitting by the computer, be sure to tune into their broadcast for the play-by-play of what's going on at Anime Central.

Which, by the way, brings me to another note: in the future, you should start hearing the cast at Japanator AM causing a ruckus over at 91.8 the Fan. They've got 24 hours worth of content to fill every day, and we're doing our part to help out. They're a fun bunch, and so expect to be hearing more from the two of us soon.


  5 comments Latest by millermz
"Well I like both Japanator and 91.8 the fan so any collaboration sounds like a good thing. ^_^"...read more



Keep the Gundam Experience going with the Universal Century panel
by Brad Rice, 05/22/2009

Did you like the Gundam Experience panel that Len posted about? Of course you did. It's Gundam, after all. I've only recently been a convert to the franchise, after Dynasty Warriors Gundam, along with rewatching Gundam Wing, and finally experiencing G Gundam for the first time. Not the finest points from which to enter into it, but I'm still enjoying it all the same.

And so here's the sister panel to the one Len posted: this time, focusing on all the goings on of the world of Universal Century. Now you can finally have the full Gundam Experience on your hands. I think you had best watch the videos over the course of two days, just like the panels were, lest your hands start glowing with an awesome power. It's hell to try and eat food with a shining finger.


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  4 comments Latest by Niko
"Ah Doozy Bots, how I love you so. Making the kid in the wheelchair be the Guntank? Brilliant!"...read more



Watch the entire Gundam Experience panel now without having to go to a convention!
by God Len, 05/20/2009



The Gundam Experience is perhaps my favorite panel at any convention. It’s like a walk through the gardens of Gundam, smelling each Gundam flower along the way. But let’s be honest here, not many of you have the opportunity to attend a convention that might feature this panel. However, this is not true anymore! This latest Gundam Experience that took place at Anime Central this year was actually recorded, and uploaded onto youtube!

The Gundam Experience happened over two glorious days, the one I have to show you is the alternative universe panel, which showcases everything that isn’t the Universal Century. It isn’t the best of quality, and the sound isn’t the most clearest you will ever hear, but it gets the job done. If you want to get just a very small taste of what the real Gundam Experience is like, then check it all out after the jump.


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  10 comments Latest by Dan CiTi
"But the names are one of the reasons why Gundam 00 is so amazing. I think the dub is as good as 08th MS Team's. Anyway, it looks like a good panel. They did fail to mention 08th MS Team or the ..."...read more



Moribito returns to Adult Swim!
by God Len, 05/11/2009
Moribito returns to Adult Swim! photo



Of course, the panel that I decide not to go to, the Media Blasters’ industry panel, is the only one with an important announcement; just my luck. Anyways, otaku freedom fighter Nebs did go to the panel, and told the world that Media Blasters is planning to bring back Moribito – Guardian of the Spirit back on Adult Swim. Finally you will be able to see the last ten episodes of this series, but not before watching the entire thing all over again.

This will happen in late July, 25th if Nebs memory is correct. This is great and everything, but is it too late? Have you guys and girls moved on to bigger and better things in your life already? This might be the case, but you really should just sit down and watch it all. It’s a nice story, and the final battle reminds me of Starship Troopers, which is never a bad thing.

Take a look at one of the awesome fight scenes from this anime after the jump.


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  7 comments Latest by The Amazing Shenazin
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Anime Central 2009: The greatest fan panel in the world
by God Len, 05/11/2009
Anime Central 2009: The greatest fan panel in the world  photo



I might be a little biased here, but I believe The Gundam Experience is the best panel inside the hallowed halls of Anime Central; and perhaps any other con out there in the world. Yes, The Gundam Experience is available at other cons as well, like Otakon for example, but it was different this time; a little bit more magical, I mean a little bit more Newtype.

This is one of the most highly attended panels at ACEN for over the past 5 years. The reason why it’s so popular is not only because everyone loves Gundam, but because of the way it is presented. This isn’t your average panel where everyone just shouts out their favorite pairing until the panel host recognizes their existence (Char X Master Asia!!), but something like a cross between a college lecture, and a Gundam party. Read the rest of my love letter after the jump.


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  7 comments Latest by God Len
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Anime Central 2009 cosplay
by God Len, 05/10/2009
Anime Central 2009 cosplay photo



Convention cosplay, is there anything better than it in the world? Well, besides porn cosplay, wedding cosplay, honeymoon cosplay, surprise God Len cosplay, pin-up cosplay, kickboxing cosplay, animal cosplay, and Thanksgiving day cosplay, no there isn’t anything better. Cosplay at Anime Central this year was actually pretty good. Unlike last year, this year wasn’t inundated with crossplay, which is always a good thing.

Naruto cosplay was out in force this year, along with Bleach and FMA. New to the cosplay scene was Soul Eater, and there were a lot of them this year. I can’t complain, Soul Eater cosplay is usually really good, and most of the people who cosplay them are girls. Take a look at my journey through the Anime Central cosplay in the gallery below.


  30 comments Latest by Kristin
"[quote]I had a total mancrush on the Daft Punk guy there. Plus, the two as the Purple Parrots from Legend of the Hidden Temple were kinda funny too. My buddy and I did a great Maria+Holic cospl..."...read more

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