Yearly Archives: 2006

ADV back in action?

Posted on June 27, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

ICv2 reports this morning that a Japanese holding company, the Sojits Corporation, has made a substantial investment in ADV through two of its subsidiaries. Why? Shinichi Uchiyama, Senior Vice President of Sojitz’ New Business Development Group, said of the investment, … Continue reading →

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Censoring CGE

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

I held off over the weekend, but I guess it’s time to add my two cents to the controversy over the censorship/editing of Cannon God Exaxxion. Here’s the story in a nutshell: Dark Horse publishes the series, which was included … Continue reading →

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A few more things…

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Found on the referrer logs: Bento Physics, a brand-new blog that aims to take a fresh approach to anime and manga. It starts off strong with posts on Ouran High School Host Club and yaoi manga. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin takes … Continue reading →

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Review: Amazing Agent Luna

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Amazing Agent Luna Writers: Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir Artist: Shiei Publisher: Seven Seas Amazing Agent Luna mixes a crazy sci-fi plot, ninja action, and romance in a schoolgirl story that doesn’t quite live up to its potential but is … Continue reading →

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Morning links

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

The latest Manga Curry No Maki is up from MangaCast, and it features a look at June titles, how Jarred would fix some manga faux pas, and comments on Whistle! and the World Cup. In Flipped, David Welsh takes a … Continue reading →

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Friday links

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Dark Horse has posted previews of a number of new titles, including one I’m looking forward to, Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. Seven Seas has an interview with Shiei, the artist for two of their OEL titles, Aoi House and Amazing … Continue reading →

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