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10:10 PM on 05.06.2013

Gattai: FUNimation's divisions combine into a new group

Oh hey, this sounds interesting. It looks like FUNimation is going to consolidate their divisions into a new group known as Group 1200 Media. Under this new name, Group 1200 Media plans to release other forms of entertainment...

Salvador G-Rodiles



A special message from our founder photo
A special message from our founder
by Josh Tolentino




Japanator's 2012 US Industry Review photo
Japanator's 2012 US Industry Review
by Brad Rice


12:00 PM on 12.21.2012

FUNimation Channel VOD launches on Optimum

Nothing like a bit of good news to end the week on, right? For all of those people subscribing to Optimum TV, you now have the option of subscribing to FUNimation's Video on Demand service. For $6.95/month, you'll have access...

Brad Rice



Japan Expo '12: Kaze President hates America photo
Japan Expo '12: Kaze President hates America
by Brad Rice


7:00 PM on 07.05.2012

Japan Expo '12: Japan Expo coming to California

There’s an obvious reason why they brought American press over: to let you know that Japan Expo is coming to the United States! The con will be invading northern California starting next Summer, with plans to move into ...

Brad Rice

7:00 PM on 06.18.2012

HearJapan to shutter June 30th

We've written about them over the years, but it's sad to say that our friends at HearJapan are closing shop. Citing unanticipated costs in redesigning their website, the company will be ending their business on June 30th. Unt...

Brad Rice

6:00 PM on 06.04.2012

Viz to release latest Evangelion manga same day as Japan

This is interesting: Viz just sent out a release noting that they'll be participating in a simultaneous release of Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 13 with Japan. The title will be available in stores and on the Viz Manga ap...

Brad Rice

8:00 PM on 05.16.2012

Bento Books runs Kickstarter campaign for Math Girls

It appears that Kickstarter really is becoming an avenue for smaller publishers to get titles out there. Bento Books, a collection of veteran translators, is asking for $9,000 in order to translate and publish Math Girls, the...

Brad Rice

12:00 PM on 01.17.2012

DMP uses Kickstarter to fund license of Tezuka's Barbara

DMP has done it again. In just one weekend, they managed to get enough buy-in from manga faithful in order to fund their license of Osamu Tezuka's Barbara, a title that's described as "dark" and "experimental." Previously, DM...

Brad Rice

10:00 AM on 12.09.2011

An upcoming documentary on the Hafu experience

It's no secret that Japan is a closed country. For anyone who has visited there, there is a clear delineation between those who are Japanese and those who are not. Ultimately, you are an outsider, and are just there to visit....

Brad Rice



Navarre ceases distributing in 2012, FUNimation affected photo
Navarre ceases distributing in 2012, FUNimation affected
by Marcus Speer