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Arata: The Legend: Episode 4 Review

Arata Hinohara, in the place of the Amawakuni Arata, is captured and charged with the murder of the princess and sentenced to a prison island (along with Kotoha, the girl from Arata’s tribe) where random executions keep the populace there on edge.

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Anime News

Aniplex Has Acquired New Titles

Following its recent release of the Bakemonogatari and Nisemonogatari Blu-ray Sets earlier this year, Aniplex of America Inc. has announced the acquisition of both the Monogatari Series Second Season and Nekomonogatari Black.

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Con News

Otakon 20 Announces Todd Haberkorn as a Guest!

Otakon is proud to welcome back Todd Haberkorn. Todd made his first appearance at Otakon back in 2010. Todd Haberkorn has been on stage, on set, and behind a mic for many years. Not only is Todd an actor in LA, he works as a producer, writer, and director as well. And he’s even been an action figure or two.

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New in Japan

Valvrave the Liberator: Episode 04 Review by Miki

Valvrave isn’t a very good roller coaster. It’s a buffet of sorts, a smattering of servings of different tropes and themes, and the chef preparing the feast is only good at one or two of the offerings. There’s isn’t a really good sense of whether or not this is a mech show, a school drama show, a politics show, or a mysterious powers show.

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Con News

Otakon Vegas 2014® Announces First Guest: Jason David Frank

Otakon Vegas is proud to announce our first guest, Jason David Frank. Best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the long-running TV show Power Rangers, Jason morphed into a series of different rangers over the years: Mighty Morphin Green and White, Red Zeo, Red Turbo, and then returned in 2004 as the Black Dino Thunder Ranger.

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An Insider's Look at Japan

An Insider’s Look at Japan: Miku Cafe

Nestled deep in the heart of Tokyo, Roppongi is an eclectic, upscale district with an atmosphere almost the polar opposite that of moe-pop capital Akihabara. Yet, on the 52nd floor observation deck of the Mori Tower in the Roppongi Hills complex, an unexpected event is being held in an area that is better known for its classy bars and provocative art scene.

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