Here's some of the news that happened recently that couldn't make itself into a full post. It's got a little something for everyone, at least.

• First up, a second OVA for the loli-tastic show Ichigo Mashimaro has been greenlit for production.

• Next, we have a set of new Samurai Champloo 12" figures coming out. They look alright, but I'm sure Tomopop is too good for them.

• After that, the promised yaoi: Kitty Media has licensed Papa To Kiss in the Dark -- something I accidentially ended up downloading. It couldn't hold my interest, though.

• Aya Hirano got a giant sunflower made by Takashi Murakami. I will kill her and wear her skin just to get that.

Not surprising that there isn't a ton of news happening in the anime/manga world, seeing as Anime Expo is happening rather soon. Prepare the floodgates for July 3rd, though.