Category: Japanese

Yamato 2202 Website Updated with Conceptual Art

Yamato2202By James Robert Shaw (The Wind up Geek)

Things have been stirring over at the Space Battleship Yamato 2202 ~ Soldiers of Love (宇宙戦艦ヤマト2202) official website. Since it’s debut approximately two months ago, there has been a slight update. Manga artist Makoto Kobayashi, best known for his manga series “What’s Michael?”, has been named as Assistant Director for the sequel series to Yamato 2199. Junichiro Tamamori (Yamato 2199) and Taui Ishizu are on board as mecha designers. Conceptual art from all three is available to be viewed on the website.
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Macross Delta Full Album “Walkure Attack!” Announced

Macross DeltaThousands of people have contracted Macross fever after attending today’s Walküre Mini Live event at the Lazona Kawasaki Plaza in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki. The event was free and 2000 lucky fans came away with post meet and greet tickets (which could be purchased with the CD single) on top of the experience of the 4 song performance that Walküre gave right from the Rufa Hiroba Grand Stage. But the best part of the day was the announcement of Walküre’s full length album titled “Walküre Attack!” to be released July 6th of this year. The CD will contain a total of 12 songs from the Macross Delta animated series and will retail for around ￥2,900 plus tax. Buyers will also have the option to purchase a limited edition CD/DVD combo at around ￥3,500 plus tax. The accompanying DVD will contain the music video of Delta’s opening song “Ichido dake no Koi nara” (一度だけの恋なら).

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Thoughts on the Trailer for Pokémon Sun & Moon!

pokemon-20th-anniversaryThe Sun and Moon are going to arrive together come November 18, 2016, for this latest instalment of the Pokémon franchise. Unlike previous teases of what’s to come for this video game for the Nintendo New 3DS XLMacross Delta (as featured in the trailer) and the 2DS (unavailable in North America), this announcement reveals where the story will take place, on an island chain named Alola region (this game’s version of Hawaii). Players will be embarking upon an adventure being introduced by a male adult, named Kukui. He says, “Welcome to Paradise, Cousin.”

Immediately, I’m wondering how involved this person will be during the game?

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Garo Roadshow and Jpop Singer Sasaki Sayaka Set for Shinjuku Date

GaroDivineFlamePosterIf you are in the area of Shinjuku on May 21, 2016, buy your ticket and grab your pen and notepad because both the animated film Garo – Divine Flame and jpop singer Sasaki Sayaka will be appearing at Wald 9 Cinema (新宿バルト9). It is all part of the Garo Roadshow and Sasaki will be performing her latest song “HOWLITE” as part of this show. “HOWLITE” will be heard in Garo’s ending credits. Sasaki’s recent work is the theme song “FEELXALIVE” from the animated series Bakuon!! ( ばくおん!!). “FEELXALIVE” has been available for purchase in Japan since April 27th.

Garo – Divine Flame is directed by Hayashi Yuichiro (Garo: Honoo no Kokuin) with script by Kobayashi Yasuko (Death Note). The film is produced by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation.

Sasaki Sayaka is a Japanese pop singer signed to the Lantis label. She achieved her success by becoming winner of the third Animax Anison Grand Prix in 2009. Sasaki debuted in 2010 with the single “Seisai no Ripieno”, which was the second opening theme to the anime Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra.

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Video Source(s): Lantis Channel.

Evangelion Co-Creator Signs Something that is Not Easy to Frame

cutie-honey-bNow this is something you don’t see everyday, a toilet signed by animator / film director Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water) and actress Eriko Sato (Cutie Honey, Funuke Show Some Love, You Losers!). One has to wonder if this is legitimate. And if it is legit why in the world did these artists sign a toilet cover. According to the markings, the autographs were created on August 20, 2003, that was months before the release of Cutie Honey (2004), a film in which Sato played the lead. The question I have is, would one store it at a weight of 40 kg or put it to good use in the home. It would make for a great conversation piece.

To view the auction, click the following link: http://page21.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j391156586

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Source(s): Vintage Anime Fans Facebook group, Daniel Zelter, and Catsuka Twitter.

Bouquet of Flowers Honours Arihiro Hase’s Birthday

HikaruIchijyo2By James “I am Lame” Shaw
(The Wind up Geek)

At last year’s Macross World Convention in Torrance, California, it was learned Japanese voice actress Run Sasaki (Vanessa; The Super Dimension Fortress Macross) was collecting donations from North American fans for a worthy cause. Her intent was to present a bouquet of flowers to the mother of her former co-star, Arihiro Hase (Hikaru Ichijyo). Hase who joined the cast of Macross at the young age of 17 took his own life at the age of 31 by leaping from his 7th floor apartment on the morning of July 30, 1996. Sasaki chose April 22nd (Japan time) for the flower presentation because of its significance. It is the birthday of Hase who would’ve been 51 years old.

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