Anime News

Aniplex of America to Release Blast of Tempest DVD Sets

Aniplex of America Inc. announced its release plans for the fantasy anime series Blast of Tempest in North America.

Aniplex of America set to Release Blue Exorcist in a Limited Edition Blu-Ray and DVD

SANTA MONICA, CA (May 24, 2013) – This Summer, Blue Exorcist fans are in for a real treat. Recently at their panel

Aniplex to Release Sword Art Online in a Limited Edition Blu-ray and DVD Sets

Recently at their panel at Anime Boston, Aniplex of America Inc. announced their release plans for the hit anime series Sword Art Online in North America: 4 volumes per format, Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set and Standard Edition DVD. Release

Sentai Filmworks Licenses “Shining Hearts”

Sentai Filmworks’ is proud to announce its newest acquisition: Shining Hearts. Based on the best selling Sega game, this 12 episode series is directed and written by Itsuro Kawasaki and features character designs by Keita Matsumoto and music by Hiroki Kikuta.

New Simulcast Titles for Spring 2013 Announced on Crunchyroll!

Now that the Winter 2013 season of anime has ended, let the Spring 2013 season begin! With a new season comes a slew of new simulcast titles to join the Crunchyroll family.

Viz Media Releases Weekly Shonen Jump App for iPads

Viz Media Unveils New iPad app, Weekly Shonen Jump with Expanded Access To North America’s Popular Weekly Digital Manga Anthology Featuring The Latest Chapters Released The Same Day As Japan

Aniplex Releasing New Limited Edition DVD/Blu-rays for Gurren Lagaan

Recently at their industry panel at Sakura con in Seattle, Aniplex of America Inc. announced that the Gurren Lagann TV Series will be released in a Limited Edition DVD Box Set and will be available through anime distributor RightStuf.com and official retailers (http://aniplexusa.com/retailers/). This will be the first time that Gurren Lagann will be released in a complete DVD set with bonus features and collector’s extras. Pre-orders for both sets begin on April 1st.

Aniplex Acquires Valvrave the Liberator!

Recently at their industry panel at Sakura-con in Seattle, Aniplex of America Inc. announced the acquisition of Valvrave the Liberator, created by Sunrise studio (Cowboy Bebop, Mobile Suit Gundam), and that the series will be streaming online. Valvrave the Liberator will be available one day after its initial airing in Japan.

Aniplex of America has Acquired the Second Season of Oreimo

Aniplex of America Inc. announced the acquisition of the second season of Oreimo and that the series will be streaming online. Oreimo’s highly anticipated sequel will be available streaming just hours after its initial airing in Japan.

Aniplex announces Mikunopolis in Los Angeles Limited Edition Blu-ray & CD Combo Set

Aniplex of America Inc. announced that Mikunopolis in Los Angeles will be a Limited Edition Blu-ray & CD combo set and is scheduled for release on April 16th, 2013.