More like this
Touken Ranbu Online is Making its English Language Debut
Online PC gaming platform, Johren has announced that they will make the super popular Japanese joseimuke game, Touken Ranbu available in English on February 23rd, 2021!! Touken Ranbu…
English-language Magazine Coverage
Though entire forests probably had to be clearcut for the enormous amount of Yamato publishing in Japan, the amount of ink spent on Star Blazers in America is…
Dead English Language Anime Magazines: “Animenominous!”
Publisher: BDC Enterprises, Inc Format: 210mm x 280mm (Standard Magazine Size) Genre/Type: Anime, Manga, Japanese Music, Convention a...
City Hunter, Galaxy Express 999, Gatchaman, Only Yesterday, Ranma ½
Dead English Language Anime Magazines: “V.Max”
Publisher: V.Max, Newtype Press, Newtype Publishing, R. Talsorian Games Format: 210mm x 280mm (Standard Magazine Size) Genre/Type: An...
Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Macross, Record of Lodoss War, Crusher Joe, OZ
English-Language Restaurant Reservation Sites in Japan
Let’s compare eight English language restaurant reservation booking sites in Japan for every budget and diet.
Shangri-La Frontier Cheat Codes: How Its Creators Built Its Video Game World
Before Sunraku returns in season two, ANN spoke with light novel author Katarina and manga creator Ryōsuke Fuji on fleshing out its VR world.
Shangri-La Frontier Cheat Codes: How Its Creators Built Its Video Game World
Before Sunraku returns in season two, ANN spoke with light novel author Katarina and manga creator Ryōsuke Fuji on fleshing out its VR world.
The Manga Review: Turnover at Tokyopop
In a recent interview with ICv2, Tokyopop's Kae Winters confirmed that Stu Levy is transitioning out of his long-time leadership role at the company. "Stu’s been a major…
NEWS: TOKYOPOP Announces New Manga Licenses
It’s always a good day when there are new manga licenses to look forward to. On Thursday, March 19, manga… The post NEWS: TOKYOPOP Announces New Manga Licenses appeared…
Mamoru Hosoda's Belle English Language Dub Cast Announced
The good folks from anime company Anime Limited have just sent us details of the dub cast for Belle. The English language dub features the v...
Miyazaki's Shuna's Journey get's an English Language Release
It's just been announced that Hayao Miyazaki's Shuna's Journey will be getting an English language release. Alex Dudok de Wit revealed on Tw...
Steins;Gate ELITE VS. Original Release: Retrospective
Steins;Gate needs no introduction, being one of if not arguably the most popular VN of all time. Originally releasing in 2009, Steins;Gate has since spawned adaptations, including an…
English izneo Says Its Time to Go
In this week's Please Save My Money column, Krystallina discusses izneo shutting down its English language division at the end of January.
Japanese webtoon creators prefer LINE Manga
Plus: Cool Japan criticized by prominent scholar; 'Suzume' becomes the top Japanese film in South Korea; One studio's decision to hire its animators full time; and more
One Piece: Netflix Live Action vs Original Anime - Luffy vs Alvida Scene
Netflix’s One Piece Live Action vs Anime: How do they compare? Find out the similarities and differences in the iconic Luffy vs Alvida scene.
TOKYOPOP SHARE THE LOVE | with Valentine’s Manga Sale!
Valentine's Day is a time for romance and TOKYOPOP's manga sale has you covered, Learn more here!
Episode 399 - Remington's Girlfriend vs the Fans/Mushi-Shi vs Takopi's Original Sin
This week, Shaun has a question for Remington: Who does he trust more, our audience or his girlfriend? Come find out as Remington chooses between Takopi's Original Sin…
Language Crossroads: 5 Japanese Words That Made Their Way into English
Most people know that ninja and sushi are Japanese, but some English words have hidden Japanese origins. Here are five you might not have known about.
Has Manga Lost Its Touch?
Manga isn't losing its magic; it's evolving. Sure, some series feel repetitive, but there's still fresh, unique stuff out there. Readers just need to dig deeper and adjust…
Black Creators and Journalists in Anime/Manga Fandom
A few years ago we put out a holiday gift guide with some of our favorite indie storefronts, including a big list of Black-owned kawaii and goth/punk brands.…
Japanese Pitch Accent vs English Stress Accent #learnjapanese
Learn Japanese with Me - https://bit.ly/4drmyU2
TOKYOPOP Brings Alien Stage: The Art Book to English Readers in Stunning Hardcover Release
TOKYOPOP will publish Alien Stage: The Art Book in English on March 3. The 320-page hardcover features concept art, creator interviews and a Deluxe Edition with exclusive prints…
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK – List of dual language English/Chinese subtitle screenings
City Cinema Date Brighton Picturehouse 31st August Bristol Showcase 31st August Cambridge The Light 3rd September Cardiff Showcase 31st August Coventry Showcase 31st August Edinburgh Picturehouse 30th August…
AbracadabraGames Will Soon Release its First Original Title: ParaNichi: Magical Romance! | News
AbracadabraGames is about to release its first original title: ‘ParaNichi: Magical Romance’…
![Featured image for [Analysis] The Art in Shadow of the Colossus: Original vs. Remake](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20250201/1738433757.97460.140040.png)
[Analysis] The Art in Shadow of the Colossus: Original vs. Remake
Source: Shadow of the Colossus – PS4 Trailer | E3 2017Link: By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow Shadow of the Colossus was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2005…
The Decade in Review : The English Language Adaptation Industry and Fandom Part 1
With the Japanese side of things out of the way, I thought it might be fun to look at the English adaptation side of things. It’s taken me...
Cardcaptor Sakura, Patema Inverted, Star Blazers 2199, A Silent Voice, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
Butterfly’s Poison Blood Chains (Chou no Doku) Switch Port with English language support
This morning brings some good news to the otome community! Taisho era, R18 otome game, Chou no Doku, Butterfly’s Poison; Blood Chains, is getting a Nintendo Switch port…
The Decade in Review: The English Language Adaptation Industry and Fandom Part 2
And now it’s on to the second part of my decade review of the English language adaptation industry as well as fandom, which of course cove...
ULTRAMAN, A Silent Voice, Harmony, Love Live! The School Idol Movie, Macross
WEBTOON appoints Priya Girishankar as Head of Marketing for Global English-Language Platform
WEBTOON names Priya Girishankar as Head of Marketing to lead global growth, bringing 20+ years of experience from Disney and the LA Times.
Tokyopop Sponsors "Manga for Grown-Ups" Panel for Anime NYC 2024
Tokyopop announced its sponsorship of the "Manga for Grown-Ups: Building Bold Adult Collections in Libraries" panel at the 2024 Anime NYC convention. The panel will be held on…
TOKYOPOP licenses ETERNAL COVENANT webcomic
TOKYOPOP continues to expand its diverse catalog with exciting new licenses, bringing beloved stories to fans worldwide.
ADVICE: Top tips for aspiring webtoon creators, from established creators
Webtoon creators offer their best advice for new creators starting their own series, with advice from Shen, Brandon Chen, and more.
Japanese Pitch Accent VS English Stress Accent: What's the Difference?
Japanese Pitch Accent VS English Stress Accent: What's the Difference? Comment "LEARN" to get my lessons and learn natural, nativelike, real-life Japanese!
VERSUS TCG – SNK vs Capcom Card Scans and English Translation
Card Fighters’ Clash: SNK vs Capcom is one of the most famous Neo Geo Pocket Color games, known in particular for its loveable renditions of characters from both…
Yuri Manga: Conditions of Paradise (English)
It was 2008 when I had the delicious pleasure of reviewing Rakuen no Jouken in Japanese. Imagine my delight now, 12 years later, to be able to speak…
Introducing Unsung Game Creators
I always like unearthing obscure things here. I don’t think I’m trying to show off to anyone; that would require this site to have readers. ...
Unsung Game Creators: Takeru
Well, this wasn’t the best year for Kid Fenris Dot Com. Besides the same obvious reasons that 2020 sucked for so many people, the site’s hos...
Tokyopop reveals the gripping BL murder mystery manga series, “Love Murder Basketball”
TOKYOPOP presents LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL, a gripping BL release. This captivating story unravels a tense cat-and-mouse murder mystery against the backdrop of professional sports. Brace yourself for a…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 564: Takopi's Original Sin
In this episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga about an alien from Planet Happy, who discovers the truth about consequences and the human condition. Prepare to…
Creators Discuss Reinventing the Dark Knight for Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League and Aztec Batman
We spoke with Batman Ninja's Jumpei Mizusaki and Kazuki Nakashima and Aztec Batman's José C. García de Letona and Juan Meza-León about adapting the iconic superhero for their…
Manga Mavericks Establishes New English Publisher Manga Mavericks Books
Today, News Outlet Manga Mavericks announced they are launching a new manga publishing company named Manga Mavericks Books. This publisher aims to work Japanese creators to license, localize,…
Manga Pulse 517: Blue vs Blew
Is it really that time again? Oh crap, we have to pick a manga. Or two. We could probably go through the requests. But that would take some…
OtakuGeneration (Show #167) Manga vs. Anime
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 167) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Manga vs.…
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Black Lagoon, Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage, Bleach
What Tokyopop Still Means to Me
I didn’t realize it until I just read this article, but this year is 25 years of Tokyopop still being around (even though it fell off the manga…
Tokyopop: When Ego Destroys a Company
Tokyopop was once as ubiquitous as air in the 2000's but nowadays it's become a distant memory for manga fans. Why is that? Well a certain man named…
International Yuri Manga ‘Alter Ego’ Released in EnglishToday, Tokyopop released Yuri...
International Yuri Manga ‘Alter Ego’ Released in EnglishToday, Tokyopop released Yuri manga Alter Ego in print. The manga was previously released digitally in English in December 2020.Alter Ego…
Yuri Manga: Still Sick, Volume 1 (English)
We are edging ever closer to the event horizon where Yuri manga in English is coming out at the same time as in Japanese. It was only March…
Yuri Manga: Kase-san and Yamada (English)
Yamada is experiencing college life and it’s keeping her super busy. Kase-san is, as well. It’s a struggle for them to find time to be together and when…
Episode 535: Okusama ga Creators
This week on Anime Pulse Joseph has a new computer and Andrew has a cold, but a simple cold can't stop Joseph's co-host from being on thew show.…
Light Novel ‘I’m in Love with the Villainess’ English-Language Alterations Draw...
Light Novel ‘I’m in Love with the Villainess’ English-Language Alterations Draw Attention and Outrage; UPDATE: Seven Seas to Restore Cut ContentFans on Twitter were quick to express their…